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Tour of Poland 2017 Live Dashboard.
"Tuesday's
stage 4 starts at 1:15pm CET (7:15am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 7:05pm CET (1:05pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from *4:45pm CET (*10:45am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)(steephill.tv) July 31, 2017
2017 Tour of Utah LIVE stream.
"Tuesday's
stage 2 starts at 9:45am MDT (11:45am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 1:45pm MDT (3:4pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 10:00am MDT (12:00pm U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) July 31, 2017
2017 Vuelta a Burgos LIVE stream.
"Tuesday's
stage 1 starts at 1:04pm CET (7:04am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:40pm CET (10:40am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) July 31, 2017
July 31, 2017
Tour of Utah: Magner wins stage 1 sprint.
"Ty
Magner won his first stage at the Larry H. Miller Tour of
Utah Monday in a bunch sprint in Logan to open the seven-day
race.
The Holowesko Citadel rider beat Brit Chris Lawless (Axeon Hagens Berman) in a photo finish." (velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson) July 31, 2017
Tour de Pologne: Teuns wins in Szczyrk.
"Thanks
to the time bonus, Sagan moved back into the yellow jersey
with a six second lead on Teuns."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 31, 2017
Sagan back in Tour de Pologne lead after strong
uphill finish.
"An
impressively strong climbing performance in the Tour de
Pologne on its first uphill finish by Peter Sagan (Bora
Hansgrohe) has placed the Slovak back in the lead and
underlined his status as a top favorite for the outright
victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 31, 2017
Yonathan Monsalve wins 2017 Tour of Qinghai
Lake.
"Gidich
wins final day stage."
(cyclingnews.com)
July 31, 2017
Italian amateur denies using mechanical doping.
"Alessandro
Andreoli made a series of wild claims, he backtracked on
reports of a confession when speaking to Monday’s La
Gazzetta dello Sport.
Another report on Corriere.it, claimed Andreoli said he would suspend himself from racing until formal investigation and eventual trial is held." (cyclingnews.com) (Josh Evans) July 31, 2017
Bookwalter: 'Extra pressure' on BMC at Tour of
Utah.
"The
time trial will absolutely be decisive in the overall, and
it will produce a deserving winner," Bookwalter said.
"I wouldn't say it's tailor-made for me, but I've done some good climbs up here, so I'm looking forward to it." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 31, 2017
Tour de Pologne yellow jersey a consolation for
Van Poppel.
"Van
Poppel won the prologue of the Herald Sun Tour in February
and wore the leader's jersey there, but his European
campaign has been largely underwhelming."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 31, 2017
Merida issues product recall for carbon forks on
2017 Scultura models.
"The
Taiwan-based company said in a press release: "We deeply
regret this recall, but the safety of our customers is our
main priority."
"Selected models of the carbon fork might break under stress and could cause crashes, serious injuries and even death." (road.cc) July 31, 2017
11 best out-of-contract riders who could be
changing teams for 2018.
"With
the cycling transfer window officially opening tomorrow, we
take a look at some of the biggest names who could be on the
move."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
July 31, 2017
Viviani rules out breaking Team Sky contract to
join UAE Team Emirates.
"During
the Tour de France respected Italian publication Gazzetta
dello Sport had reported that Viviani had agreed a
two-year deal with UAE and that Team Sky was willing to let
him leave."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 31, 2017
Niewiadoma: Canyon SRAM was the only team I
wanted to go to.
"I'm not
thinking much about future plans, I'm not expecting. I feel
good about the transfer.
There will be a lot of motivation to work together and strive for the best results in the new season." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 31, 2017
Joshua Hartman is cycling’s comeback kid.
"There
are days when Josh Hartman envisions his life without
cycling.
“I would be a typical dummy from East New York,” Hartman says. “Most of my friends have been to jail, two are still locked up. That could be me." (velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski July 31, 2017
A slightly alternative route to the Tour de
France: A chat with Dion Smith.
"Kiwi
Dion Smith recently finished the first Grand Tour of his
young career - on the sport’s biggest stage.
The 24-year old New Zealander is riding in his first season for Belgian Pro Continental team Wanty Groupe Gobert." (cyclingtips.com.au) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 31, 2017
Michal Kwiatkowski’s stellar season reflected in
his rise up the WorldTour ranking.
"After
his San Sebastian victory, Michal Kwiatkowski moves up to
second in the latest UCI WorldTour ranking behind Greg Van
Avermaet."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
July 31, 2017
Speed Sportz GPS computer mount fits Garmin and
Wahoo, includes GoPro mount.
"The new
Adaptive Computer Bike Mount from Speed Sportz can adapt to
Garmin or Wahoo GPS computers.
It also pivots so that the device angle can be positioned for best viewing angle." (bicycleretailer.com) July 31, 2017
18 of the best steel road bikes and frames -
great rides from cycling's traditional material .
"You
might well think the advance of carbon fiber would have
rendered steel obsolete, but that has never happened.
Steel is (and always will be) a really good material for building bicycles frames, because it’s light, stiff and durable." (road.cc) July 31, 2017
Cycling as a second career: A look at the other
lives of cycling pros.
"Many
pros cycle only part time, spending the other half of their
time supplementing their income with side jobs, studying or
taking care of their families.
Here’s a look at the ‘other’ lives of some cycling pros." (cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by Cor Vos, Above Four Media & Cathy Fegan-Kim Cottonsox July 31, 2017
Cervelo bikes: S Series, R Series, P Series, C
Series.
"Looking
for a Cervelo and don't know the difference between an S5
and an R3?
Confusing, isn't it? We're here to help." (cyclingweekly.com) July 31, 2017
Tech of the week: A Dogma with discs, more
power, pro bikes and Rapha news.
"This
week we’ve had yet another new Pinarello Dogma, bike guides
for tourers and hybrids and Cav’s 10g paint job in the tech
news."
(cyclingweekly.com)
July 31, 2017
Brompton goes electric.
"Brompton
has announced a new folding e-bike. Powered by a 250 watt
motor in the front hub and with a 300Wh battery pack,
Brompton says that the machine has a range of between 25 and
50 miles."
(cyclingweekly.com)
July 31, 2017
Rider dies after being hit by vehicle in Belgium
during Transcontinental Race.
"Ultra-endurance
cycling has been struck by another tragedy after a rider was
killed while competing in the Transcontinental Race from
Belgium to Greece.
Frank Simons was hit by a vehicle at 3am on Saturday near Four à Verre in Belgium, just 82km after leaving the start in Geraardsbergen." (cyclingweekly.com) July 31, 2017
New Lapierre Aircode.
"Lapierre
launches its latest Pulsium and Aircode models, with a focus
on compliancy, stiffness and performance across the board." (cyclingweekly.com)
July 31, 2017
Preview: Cycling races to watch in August.
"The
summer in cycling concludes with stage races, the last Grand
Tour of the year and exciting one-day competitions on both
sides of the ocean."
(cyclingpub.com)
July 31, 2017
July 30, 2017
Tour de Pologne: Modolo wins stage 2.
"Italian
sprints to victory ahead of Van Poppel and Walscheid." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
July 30, 2017
Kristoff wins Ride London Classic...
Alexander Kristoff wins Ride London Surrey Classic. "The
Norwegian made up for a winless Tour de France by sprinting
ahead of his rivals on The Mall to claim the win ahead of
Magnus Cort Nielsen (Orica Scott), with Tour green jersey
winner Michael Matthews (Team Sunweb) in third." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
July 30, 2017
53-year-old amateur rider caught using hidden
motor at Italian race.
"According
to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the motor was detected
after the organizer used a thermal camera during the event
to scan suspicious bikes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Corriere della Sera)
July 30, 2017
No further punishment for Moscon after Tour de
Romandie racism.
"The
case sets a worrying precedent, with a team seemingly able
to sanction one of its own riders before a judgement can be
issued from the sport’s governing body."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 30, 2017
“It’s time for a change at the UCI,” says former
president Pat McQuaid.
"It is
my personal opinion that Mr. Cookson doesn’t have the
ability to move the sport forward over the next four years,”
McQuaid maintains."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
July 30, 2017
Michael Matthews: After the Tour you have good
and bad days.
"I had a
lot of confidence coming into this race today but
unfortunately the legs weren't as good as I would have liked
them to be."
(cyclingpub.com)
July 30, 2017
Ewan showing solid form in Tour de Pologne after
long spell away.
"Ewan
raced the Hammer Series in early June, where his squad
finished third overall, but the Tour de Pologne is his first
competitive traditional road event since the Giro d’Italia." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
de Waele)
July 30, 2017
Three American pros look back on their
collegiate careers.
"The
United States largest grassroots cycling program is the U.S.
collegiate racing scene, which now supports more than 300
varsity and club programs across the U.S."
(velonews.com) Photos: Cannondale Drapac/Tim de Waele/Trek
Segafredo
July 30, 2017
Silber Pro Cycling ready to roll the dice in
Utah.
"The
downside of a Continental team having a super successful
season is what follows: Top riders move up the food chain,
leaving the third-division squad to start over." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo:
Jonathan Devich)
July 30, 2017
Niewiadoma to join Canyon SRAM in 2018.
"The
22-year-old from Poland, currently racing for WM3 Cycling
after entering the pro ranks with Rabo Liv, is in the midst
of an impressive season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 30, 2017
Van Avermaet content to add to WorldTour lead at
Clasica San Sebastian.
"Greg
Van Avermaet (BMC) has declared himself pleased with his 8th
place finish at the Clasica San Sebastian on Saturday, a
result that sees him retain his lead atop the WorldTour
standings."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 30, 2017
Froome going to Vuelta a Espana 'with a sense of
mission'.
"Froome
has confirmed that he will line out at next month’s Vuelta a
España, where he seeks to become only the third rider to
complete the Tour-Vuelta double, and the first since the
Vuelta moved to its current, post-Tour slot on the calendar
in 1995."
(cyclingnews.com) (ASO)
July 30, 2017
Adam Yates: 'I don't ride my bike to train, I
like to race'.
"Yates
already showed he is determined to hit the ground running on
his mid-season return when he took ninth in the Basque
Country's one-day Prueba Villafranca last Tuesday." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
de Waele)
July 30, 2017
Terrific titanium: 14 of the loveliest titanium
road bikes we've ridden.
"Steel
is a really nice material for making a bicycle frame, but
for many cyclists, titanium is an even nicer choice.
Once a very rare and exotic material and a luxury choice for those rich enough to afford it but the cost has dropped significantly in recent years." (road.cc) July 30, 2017
Ridden and Reviewed: Elite Drivo Direct Drive
Smart Trainer.
"At
$1,299 the Drivo is not for everyone, but for those who have
the financial means and motivation necessary to get their
money’s worth, the Drivo is worth a closer look." (cxmagazine.com)
July 30, 2017
July 29, 2017
Tour de Pologne: Sagan sprints to stage 1
victory.
"World
champ tops Ewan in first race start since Tour de France
disqualification."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 29, 2017
Kwiatkowski wins Clasica San Sebastian.
"Pole
beats Gallopin and Mollema in sprint."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 29, 2017
Rivera sprints to RideLondon Classique victory.
"Coryn
Rivera (Team Sunweb) picked up her fourth WorldTour win of
the 2017 season Saturday at the RideLondon Classique,
sprinting to a narrow victory in the British capital." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
de Waele)
July 29, 2017
Sagan makes winning return at Tour de Pologne.
"After
an enforced spell away from racing, the shortness of the
opening stage of the Tour de Pologne might just have been
what Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) needed."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 29, 2017
11 things we've learned this week.
"Froome
approaching immortality, motorway madness and no one's
ashamed of tan lines.
Here are 11 things we've learned this week." (road.cc) July 29, 2017
Ion Izagirre’s recovery from Tour de France
crash injuries going better than expected.
"The
Bahrain Merida rider crashed into a barrier on a slippy
corner in the 14 kilometer opening stage time trial and
suffered a lumbar vertebral fracture."
(Photo: Marketa Navratilova/Cor Vos)
July 29, 2017
Jan Ullrich insists cycling is now doping free.
"Jan
Ullrich, the 1997 Tour de France winner, believes that mass
doping is a thing of the past."
(road.cc) (picture credit Heidas:Wikimedia Commons)
July 29, 2017
Majka revs the motors for Vuelta a Espana in the
Tour de Pologne.
"From
eighth to 137th to DNS: Rafal Majka's results over three
days in the Tour de France speak - grimly - for themselves.
"
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 29, 2017
Pinot back in action at Clasica San Sebastian.
"Thibaut
Pinot (FDJ) returns to action at the Clasica San Sebastian
on Saturday after abandoning the Tour de France on the Col
de la Croix de Fer on stage 17."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 29, 2017
Taya Onze-115 (UL) Grey 11 Speed Chain.
"Even if
Taya's longevity claims prove ambitious, there's enough
that's good to make this chain well worth a try." (road.cc)
July 29, 2017
2017 Clasica San Sebastian LIVE stream.
"Saturday's
Clasica San Sebastian departs San Sebastian at 11:27am CET
(5:27am U.S. Eastern).
It is expected at the finish at San Sebastian at around 5:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern) (8:30 AM PST). Clasica San Sebastian live streaming video should get underway at around 2:55pm CET (8:55am U.S. Eastern) (5:55 AM PST)." (cyclingfans.com) July 29, 2017
Watch the 2017 Prudential Ride London Classique
LIVE!
"It
starts at 5pm UK BST (18:00 CEST; midday USA EDY and 2am
Aussie AEST).
The first hour is on the BBC Sport website, and “web-enabled red button” – then the last 45 minutes will be live on BBC 2. You can also see BBC2 on Filmon." (prowomenscycling.com) July 29, 2017
July 28, 2017
Sagan: I've already forgotten about the Tour de
France.
"A
shaven headed Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) used a pre-race
press conference at the Tour de Pologne on Friday to
underline that his Tour de France disqualification is now
behind him, to confirm he is chasing stage victories rather
than overall success, and to hark back to 2011, when, as a
young rider, the Polish race was his first ever WorldTour
stage race victory."
(cyclingnews.com)
July 28, 2017
Former UCI head McQuaid talks Armstrong,
Cookson, racing schedule.
"Once
the most powerful man in cycling, Pat McQuaid is now living
a quiet life in the countryside of southern France.
After achieving success as a racer in the 1970s, he became involved with cycling’s governance starting in 1993, when he was elected president of the Irish Cycling Federation." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 28, 2017
UCI Annual Report and Accounts.
"The
UCI’s annual report and accounts (PDF) came out on the eve
of the Tour de France.
The big race got the limelight, now it’s time to take a quick look at the sport’s governing body and its finances." (inrng.com) July 28, 2017
Every Grand Tour win of the last 10 years.
"Whether
you're settling an argument or just taking a trip down
memory lane, here's our complete guide to the Grand Tours
from 2006 to today."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
July 28, 2017
Sunweb basks in 2017 success after last year’s
lows.
"Cooler
heads prevail in Team Sunweb. One season after disaster
struck, the team stands at the top of the cycling world with
its success in the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France.
Tom Dumoulin won the Giro d’Italia overall, and two stages, in May. Michael Matthews and Warren Barguil succeeded in the Tour de France this July." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 28, 2017
Fractured vertebrae didn’t stop Dan Martin from
finishing sixth at Tour.
"Irishman
Dan Martin earned his best overall result in the Tour de
France, sixth place this July.
The crazy thing is, he rode more than half of the race with two fractured vertebrae." (velonews.com) (Photo: Iri Greco) July 28, 2017
Tour de Pologne: Skujins and Dombrowski return
to action with Cannondale Drapac.
"Cannondale
Drapac has confirmed its team for the 2017 Tour de Pologne
with Toms Skujins and Joe Dombrowski leading the squad." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
de Waele)
July 28, 2017
Changes made to key Vuelta a Espana stages.
"Less
than a month before the start of the 2017 Vuelta a Espana
begins, race organizers have made alterations to several
stages of this year's race.
In preparation for the final Grand Tour of the season, which begins on August 19 in Nimes, France, each of the stage profiles and maps have been posted on the race’s official website, and Spanish publication AS has noted changes to four - many quite key - stages." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 28, 2017
Q&A: L’Abitibi winner Riley Sheehan follows
father’s footsteps.
"In his
debut, Riley Sheehan, 17, won one of the biggest races for
junior riders, Tour de l’Abitibi, July 17-23 in Quebec.
Those who’ve followed cycling long enough might recognize his surname - he’s Clark Sheehan’s son." (velonews.com) Photo: Williams Nourry July 28, 2017
BMC puts trust in Brent Bookwalter to win Tour
of Utah.
"BMC
will be the only UCI WorldTour team to take part in the
American race, making Bookwalter one of the key candidates
for the overall classification."
(cyclingpub.com)
July 28, 2017
Teams split over Tour de France route: Did it
make for interesting racing, or are more summit finishes
needed?
"This
year’s Tour de France route was designed to stop Chris
Froome and Team Sky from dominating - and the intention paid
off, according to sports directors.
With the fewest amount of time trial kilometers in the race’s history, and just three summit finishes..." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) ASO/Alex Broadway July 28, 2017
Uran in talks with Cannondale, Astana, UAE and
Trek for 2018.
"Rigoberto
Uran is set to decide his future within the next week as a
number of teams look to sign the Tour de France runner-up
for 2018.
The Colombian is out of contract at the end of the year, although his current team - Cannondale Drapac - is the favorite to re-sign him." (cyclingnews.com) July 28, 2017
Andre Greipel leads Lotto Soudal at RideLondon.
"Greipel,
who only just missed out on a stage win in the Tour de
France, will have the support of Moreno Hofland and Jasper
De Buyst in the final phase of the expected mass sprint
finish."
(cyclingpub.com)
July 28, 2017
Team Sky appoints former Tinkoff pro Matteo
Tosatto as sports director.
"Team
Sky has appointed former professional cyclist Matteo Tosatto
as a sports director.
The Italian starts work for the team at the Tour of Poland, commencing on Saturday. Tosatto retired from pro cycling at the end of the 2016 season, after six years with the Tinkoff/Saxo Bank team." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada) July 28, 2017
Paddy Bevin's debut Tour de France one of highs
and lows.
"Paddy
Bevin's debut Tour de France started with a spectacular and
almost race ending crash in the Dusseldorf rain, and ended
with Cannondale Drapac teammate Rigoberto Uran standing on
the podium as the runner-up to Chris Froome."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 28, 2017
The Art of Giving Good Bike Advice.
"When it
comes to giving advice to strangers, tread lightly unless
they’ve specifically asked for your input.
(Of course, the exception to this is if someone’s life is in danger or their riding is threatening the rest of the group - in that case, by all means, swoop in.) But the truth is you don’t know a stranger’s situation and level of knowledge." (bicycling.com) (Getty Images) July 28, 2017
Van Avermaet chasing success at Clasica Ciclista
San Sebastian.
"Olympic
champion Greg van Avermaet is aiming to extend his lead atop
the WorldTour standings with a top result at the one-day
Clasica Ciclista San Sebastian with his BMC Racing squad." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
de Waele)
July 28, 2017
Everything You Need to Know About Riding
RAGBRAI.
"The
Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa
(RAGBRAI as it’s now called) officially caps registration at
8,500, but as many as an estimated 36,000 riders take to the
roads when the event rolls through major metropolitan areas
such as Des Moines."
(bicycling.com) (Image: The Des Moines Register)
July 28, 2017
14 of the best best bike bags and boxes.
"If
you’re traveling with your bike you need a decent bike bag
or box to make sure it arrives safely.
Here’s what you need to look for." (road.cc) July 28, 2017
Design Classic: Selle Italia Flite saddle.
"Selle
Italia’s Flite has been a super-popular saddle since it was
introduced 27 years ago, and although technology has come on
a long way since then, it remains a favorite with
performance-minded cyclists today."
(road.cc)
July 28, 2017
July 27, 2017
UCI judge who DQ'd Sagan says there should be
video referees to review.
"Looking
back on the controversy stirred up by the decision, the
official who headed up the UCI's Tour de France jury that
disqualified Peter Sagan from the Tour de France suggested
that cycling needs commissaires examining video footage of
the sprints to make decisions on rule violations." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
July 27, 2017
McQuaid calls Cookson a 'fraud', backs
Lappartient in UCI elections.
"Former
UCI President Pat McQuaid has told Cyclingnews that
he hopes David Lappartient wins the upcoming UCI
presidential election, rather than current president Brian
Cookson, describing Cookson as a ‘fraud’ for lacking the
leadership skills for the position."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 27, 2017
Dan Martin ruled out of action after medical
examination reveals fractured vertebrae.
"Quick
Step Floors' Dan Martin finished the Tour de France in sixth
place overall only to find that he raced a full 12 stages
with two fractured vertebrae.
Martin sustained the injuries on the descent of the Mont du Chat on stage 9 when Richie Porte (BMC Racing) overshot a turn then crashed in front of him." (thebikecomesfirst.com) (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 27, 2017
Jan Ullrich: ‘The black time of cycling is
behind us’.
"Jan
Ullrich has said that he thinks the professional peloton is
now doping-free, and that the ‘black time’ of cycling is in
the past.
The German 1997 Tour de France champion was speaking during the 2017 race. “The black time of cycling is behind us,” Ullrich told German paper Bild." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada) July 27, 2017
Urán, Phinney highlight Colorado Classic field.
"Tour de
France runner-up Rigoberto Urán will be among the riders to
line up at the Colorado Classic this August.
The race, which holds a 2.HC rating with the UCI, runs August 10-13. Urán (Cannondale Drapac) will ride alongside teammate Taylor Phinney during the four day race." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 27, 2017
Lizzie Deignan, one year after whereabouts
scandal.
"It’s
now been a year since Lizzie Deignan’s (née Armitstead)
whereabouts controversy sparked a media frenzy just days
before the Rio Olympics.
Unbeknownst to the press, Deignan had been placed under provisional suspension in July of 2016, after being charged by the UK Anti-Doping agency for three alleged whereabouts violations, dating back to 2015." (cyclingtips.com.au) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 27, 2017
Landa: If I leave Team Sky then Movistar is a
possibility.
"The
transfer window is fast approaching, but Mikel Landa has not
yet decided where he will go for the 2018 season.
In an interview with Spanish publication AS, Landa said that he was still in discussions with Team Sky but that a well-reported switch to Movistar could also be on the cards." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 27, 2017
Longtime Basque pro Haimar Zubeldia to retire at
hometown race.
"It’s
the end of the road for Haimar Zubeldia, and nearly the end
of an era for the peloton.
The 40-year-old Basque rider retires Saturday at the Clásica San Sebastián. After riding his 16th Tour de France, Zubeldia said the time is right to hang up the cleats." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 27, 2017
Hannah Barnes leads Canyon SRAM at RideLondon
Classique.
"Former
British champion Hannah Barnes will lead the Canyon SRAM
squad at the RideLondon Classique aiming for victory on the
London circuit.
Former winner Barbara Guarischi adds further firepower as the team chase victory in the richest women's one-day race on the calendar." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich) July 27, 2017
Aru leaves France with yellow fever, takes aim
at Vuelta’s red jersey.
"Sardinian
Fabio Aru (Astana) will turn his attention to the Vuelta a
España next, but he has a new love for the Tour de France
after placing fifth overall, wearing the yellow jersey for
two days, and winning a stage."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 27, 2017
CPA adds women's section.
"The
Association of Professional Cyclists (CPA) announced this
week that it has added a women's chapter at the latest
meeting of its Board of Directors.
Former Italian pro racer Alessandra Cappellotto, the 1997 road world champion, will lead the section." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 27, 2017
Sagan, Nibali and Majka back in action at the
Tour de Pologne.
"World
Champion Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe), teammate Rafal Majka
and multiple Grand Tour winner Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain
Merida) are the headline names in this year’s edition of the
Tour de Pologne WorldTour race that starts on Saturday with
a tricky sprinter's stage in the country’s former capital of
Krakow."
(cyclingnews.com)
July 27, 2017
How Campagnolo plans to stay relevant in a
changing market.
"Few
companies in the cycling industry have as storied a history
as Campagnolo.
Tullio Campagnolo invented the quick-release skewer in 1927 and introduced his famed Cambio Corsa derailleur system in 1940. Following closely on Shimano’s heels with integrated brake-shift controls, the original Ergopower was launched in 1992 - 14 years before SRAM debuted its first road groupset." (cyclingtips.com.au)Photography by James Huang July 27, 2017
Canyon Bicycles team changes its name to Hangar
15.
"UCI
Continental team Canyon Bicycles will make its Tour of Utah
debut next week as Hangar 15 after the team's title sponsor,
a chain of bike shops in Utah, reached an agreement with
Canyon Bicycles of Germany to give up US rights to the
name."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
July 27, 2017
Barguil: You don't need to know your watts to
attack at the Tour de France.
"Warren
Barguil (Team Sunweb) has dismissed the use of power meters
in the Tour de France, suggesting that ignoring his data and
going on the attack gave him the confidence to try to win
stages."
(cyclingnews.com)
July 27, 2017
Putting yourself in the picture.
"I’m
really not a selfie kind of guy, far from it - I actually
cringe as seeing myself in pictures, and always have done.
Yet, since the early 1990’s I’ve made my humble and lack-lucrative way in life as a cycling and adventure travel writer and photographer, learning this near undefined and fringe art by trial error and little else." (sbs.com.au) Steve Thomas July 27, 2017
Philippe Gilbert looking to repeat 2011 victory
at Clasica San Sebastian.
"Belgian
Philippe Gilbert will headline QuickStep Floors' roster for
the Clasica San Sebastian and will attempt to repeat his
victory of 2011.
Gilbert participated in five previous editions of the Basque classic, finishing first in 2011 and second in 2015." (cyclingpub.com) July 27, 2017
Polish off your Polish!
"Inevitably,
there’s going to be something of “after the Lord Mayor’s
Show” about the Tour of Poland, now firmly established as a
World Tour event and fitting into the gap immediately after
the Tour.
It is the warmup race for the Grand Tour that most big names don’t ride a full tune-up for." (podiumcafe.com) (Getty Images) July 27, 2017
The secrets of comfy feet.
"Proper
cycling shoes help keep your feet comfortable, improve power
transfer and let in air to cool your feet on hot days.
They’re an under-rated part of the cycling wardrobe and needn’t cost the earth. The key to the function of cycling shoes is the sole." (road.cc) July 27, 2017
Tour de Pologne: Teuns, Hermans lead BMC's GC
aspirations.
"BMC
Racing will field a multi-pronged GC squad at the Tour de
Pologne headlined by Tour de Wallonie winner Dylan Teuns and
Ben Hermans.
Rohan Dennis and Tejay van Garderen add depth and winning experience for the seven-stage race as both riders embark on part two of their 2017 seasons." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 27, 2017
July 26, 2017
Tour de Wallonie: Teuns wins final stage and
overall.
"Dylan
Teuns (BMC Racing) claimed his second stage win and overall
victory with a solo ride on the final stage of the Tour de
Wallonie.
Coquard and Van der Sande round out the podium." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 26, 2017
A national title 16 years in the making: Meet US
crit champ Erica Allar.
"Since
starting on the track as a 15-year-old, Allar has long
established herself as one of the top sprinters on the
domestic circuit, winning two U23 national criterium jerseys
and the National Criterium Calendar overall titles several
times."
(cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by Jonathan Devich and Sam
Wiebe
July 26, 2017
Why Chris Froome is so good at winning the Tour
de France, according to his boss.
"What
makes Froome so good? He's one of the most naturally
talented riders. He trains hard. He lost 20 pounds and
transformed his body.
Froome has also matured, both as a rider and as a team leader, and that's made some difference, so his boss, Dave Brailsford, told Business Insider." (businessinsider.com) (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Shutterstock/Business Insider) July 26, 2017
Is Dumoulin the man to dethrone Froome?
"Many in
the cycling world believe Dumoulin is the new rival for
Chris Froome, with the skill set that could defeat the
British rider at the Tour de France.
“Among the new generation of GC riders, [Dumoulin] is at the top,” said BMC coach and former pro Marco Pinotti." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 26, 2017
Froome, Naesen top post-Tour de France
criteriums.
"The
days after the Tour de France are filled with local
celebrations, where the riders who have returned from Paris
take part in criteriums surrounded by their fans." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
July 26, 2017
Adam Hansen completes record 18th consecutive
Grand Tour despite ‘golf-ball size sore’.
"Lotto
Soudal domestique and Grand Tour stalwart Adam Hansen has
described how a large sore almost brought an end to his
growing legend of consecutive Grand Tours, which now stands
at 18 after this year’s Tour de France."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
July 26, 2017
Claudia Cretti communicating for first time
since Giro Rosa crash.
"Italian
rider Claudia Cretti (Valcar PBM), 21, continues to make
steady progress in her recovery following a horrific crash
during the Giro Rosa earlier this month.
After waking from an induced coma last week, Cretti has for the first time been able to communicate verbally with her family." (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 26, 2017
Best Bike Computer 2017: Garmin Edge 520 vs
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT.
"There
are two questions which reign supreme around these parts:
Which watch to get, and which bike computer to get.
No other topic or subject area gets anywhere near as much debate or concentration as these two areas. This post is all about bike computers, and in particular the most popular two bike computers out there right now: The Garmin Edge 520 and the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT." (dcrainmaker.com) July 26, 2017
Tour de France could start in Norway.
"Foreign
starts at the Tour de France, and at Grand Tours in general,
are becoming a much more regular occurrence and highly
sought after.
According to a report on Procycling.no, Norwegian oil company Statoil is looking to bring the Grand Tour to Stavanger, on the western coast of the country, to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary." (cyclingnews.com) (ASO) July 26, 2017
7 Bold Predictions for the 2018 Tour de France.
"The
2017 Tour de France just finished, which means it’s time to
start looking ahead to 2018.
The final route won’t be announced until October, but here’s what we know so far: 1. The 2018 Tour de France will start on July 7th in the Vendée department along the France’s central Atlantic coast with two road stages and a team trial. 2. The Tour will end in Paris on July 29th." (bicycling.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 26, 2017
New Quarq DFour91 power meter: More accurate and
specific to Shimano Dura-Ace R9100.
"SRAM’s
sister company Quarq has released two new power meters and
extended its support for Specialized’s S-Works carbon
crankset, updating the Quarq DZero power meter.
An update of the Quarq DFour, the Quarq DFour91 is brand new and designed especially for Shimano’s Dura-Ace 9100 series." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) July 26, 2017
Veteran cycling journalist William Fotheringham
bids adieu to Tour de France after more than a quarter of a
century.
"William
Fotheringham, one of Britain’s longest standing and most
admired cycling writers, has filed his final stage report on
the Tour de France - for the time being at least - as he bid
‘au revoir’ to the race after covering 26 editions over
almost three decades."
(road.cc)
July 26, 2017
Vincenzo Nibali to return to racing at Tour of
Poland ahead of Vuelta a España.
"Vincenzo
Nibali will return to racing at the upcoming Tour of Poland
as he prepares for a tilt at the Vuelta a España at the end
of August.
The Bahrain Merida rider has only raced once - at the Italian National Championships - since finishing third in the Giro d’Italia in May." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada) July 26, 2017
Contador and Guercilena set for further talks
this weekend.
"Alberto
Contador and Trek Segafredo are set for further negotiations
this weekend as both parties look to solidify a deal for
2018."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
July 26, 2017
Belgian Media: Jens Keukeleire to move to Lotto
Soudal.
"Belgian
media report that Orica Scott rider Jens Keukeleire may be
continuing his career at Lotto Soudal next season.
After seven years in the Australian formation, the rider is set to make a move to a team of his own country, as is reported by Het Nieuwsblad." (cyclingpub.com) July 26, 2017
Poels headlines Team Sky at the Tour de Pologne.
"Wout
Poels will headline Team Sky at the Tour de Pologne as he
begins his preparation for the Vuelta a España next month.
Poels returns to racing after a summer break and will be joined by Sebastian Henao and Diego Rosa." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 26, 2017
Viviani to lead Italy at European road
championships.
"Elia
Viviani will lead the Italian team at the European road race
championships, with the nine-rider squad designed to set up
and lead out the sprint for the Olympic gold medalist." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
de Waele)
July 26, 2017
19 Mechanic Tips and Tricks From The 2017 Tour
de France.
"Here
are 19 ways Tour mechanics try to give their riders every
winning edge - and how some could work for you, too." (bicycling.com)
July 26, 2017
HED Ardennes SL Disc Brake Alloy Tubular
Wheelset.
"Carbon
wheel performance can be obtained with a well-built aluminum
wheelset for nearly half the price of carbon.
If aerodynamics are not a primary factor in choosing race wheels, a shallow alloy rim can also tip the scales at weights similar to a deeper carbon rim." (cxmagazine.com) (Clifford Lee) July 26, 2017
Pinarello Dogma K10S Disk: Groundbreaking
electronic suspension revealed.
"Pinarello
has rather quietly revealed (another!) new bike, this time
the Pinarello Dogma K10S Disk, equipped with disc brakes and
electronic suspension.
The announcement comes less than a week after the Italian brand announced the Pinarello Dogma Endurance bike, which in turn followed news of a new Pinarello Dogma F10 Disk." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) July 26, 2017
Clasica Ciclista San Sebastian: Meintjes and
Ulissi lead the line for UAE Team Emirates.
"UAE
Team Emirates are backing in Louis Meintjes and Diego Ulissi
at the 2017 Clasica Ciclista San Sebastian this coming
weekend.
Meintjes finished eighth overall for the second year running and second in the best young rider classification. Ulissi, on his Tour debut, was active the breakaways with second in Le Puy-en-Velay his best result." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) July 26, 2017
2017 Tour de Wallonie LIVE stream.
"The
2017 Tour de Wallonie is being held from July 22-26.
Only the final 3 stages will be broadcast live on television. There should be Tour de Wallonie live streams at around 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) July 26, 2017
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