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August
14, 2017
Grand tour calculus: Stage wins vs. GC
standings.
"It’s
a question that riders, team directors, and
sponsors must ask themselves each year, and one
that often produces different answers. “What
really counts in a grand tour is the podium. That
has a lot of value,” says BMC general manager Jim
Ochowicz."
(velonews.com)
Photo: BrakeThrough Media
August
14, 2017
Velorama: A flash in the pan or the
future of cycling?
"The
organizers of the Colorado Classic and the partner
Velorama festival declared the event a success,
but even in the heavily veiled PR-speak of the
post race press conference, it was clear that the
concept was imperfectly executed."
(cyclingnews.com) (Evan Semone)
August
14, 2017
‘The riders weren’t collaborating,
just looking at me’: Peter Sagan frustrated as he
misses out at BinckBank Tour.
"The
Slovak was left frustrated as eventual stage
winner Jasper Stuyven (Trek Segafredo) attacked
with around three kilometers remaining, and was
allowed to stay away as other riders looked to
Sagan to close the gap."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
14, 2017
Vuelta a Espana Preview: Chris Froome
and unfinished business.
"Froome
has won the Tour de France four times and finished
second at the Vuelta three times. On Saturday
Froome hopes to change all that by finally winning
Spain's Grand Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
14, 2017
Froome: The Vuelta is a race I love
but it's relentless.
"Froome
has purposely built his season around going for
the double but admits that completing the job
after winning a fourth Tour is the hardest part of
the challenge."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
14, 2017
Interview: Maghalie Rochette Announces
CX Fever Grant for Young Women To Live, Race Like
Pros.
"According
to Rochette, you know you might have the
cyclocross fever if “you are doing the groceries
and you pick the best lines and shred the heck out
of that corner with your shopping cart." (cxmagazine.com) A.
Yee
August
14, 2017
Tech of the week: New Italian bikes,
the 2018 Cannondale range and Garmin rumors.
"We’ve
had new Italian brand Titici this week, as well as
our run through of commuting bike options, lots of
buyer’s guides and the ten bikes that changed
racing."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
14, 2017
UAE Team Emirates ‘just days away’
from announcing Fabio Aru deal; Dan Martin also
likely to join.
"UAE
Team Emirates look set to announce the signing of
Fabio Aru in the coming days, with Dan Martin and
Domenico Pozzovivo also possibly joining the
team."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
14, 2017
Former Pro Cyclist Phil Gaimon Has a
New Goal: Finding the Best Cookies in America.
"Uniquely
qualified, I began an important ten-year mission
to find the greatest cookies* in America,
resolving to never waste my time on a crappy
dessert."
(si.com)
August
14, 2017
Louis Meintjes signs for Dimension
Data.
"I
am super excited to be coming back home to an
African team, and to work with the Qhubeka charity
once again. My choice to come home was easy, as
Team Dimension Data stands out from other
professional teams."
(cyclingnews.com) (Daniel Benson)
August
14, 2017
Our favorite 2017 women’s kits.
"The
greatest testament any editor of a cycling
publication can give to a piece of gear is what he
or she uses themselves. Here are the kits that our
Ella contributors have been riding this
season."
(cyclingtips.com)
August
14, 2017
Seven of the best places for cycling
in Italy.
"Cycling
in Italy is becoming as essential to the
aspirations of two wheeled purists as traditional
explorations of France. From the rugged coasts of
Puglia to the mind boggling switchbacks of the
north, there is plenty to suit all tastes." (cyclingweekly.com)
August
14, 2017
Stelbel SB/03 bespoke steel frameset
review.
"Stelbel
is a renowned Italian brand that was founded in
1973. After almost 20 years of custom building
steel framesets, the workshop closed its doors in
1990. Now, the brand has been resurrected with the
help of the original owner, essentially picking up
where it left off to take advantage of the latest
advances in steel tubing."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt Wikstrom
August
14, 2017
Tom Dumoulin up to second on WorldTour
rankings.
"Olympic
champion Greg Van Avermaet (BMC) is still leading
the rankings, having gone top following his E3
Harelbeke victory, while Quick Step Floors
continue to lead the team rankings." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
14, 2017
Movistar names Soler and Betancur in
youthful Vuelta a Espana line-up.
"In
the absence of Nairo Quintana and the injured
Alejandro Valverde, Movistar has named a youthful
team for the Vuelta a España, which gets underway
from Nimes on Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
14, 2017
Richie Porte returns to training five
weeks after fracturing pelvis in Tour de France
crash.
"Richie
Porte is back training on the road just over a
month since fracturing his collarbone and pelvis
in a horror crash on the descent off Mont du Chat
at the Tour de France."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
14, 2017
Alberto Contador’s retirement decision
‘wasn’t a surprise’, says Trek Segafredo.
"You
can’t say it was a surprise, but the idea,
clearly, was to have him for the upcoming [2018]
season, but as I always said a rider of his
caliber has to decide on his own when it’s time to
stop,” general manager Luca Guercilena told Cycling
Weekly."
(cyclingweekly.com) (ASO/Pauline BALLET)
August
14, 2017
New Canyon Inflite CF SLX revisits the
cyclocross bike fundamentals.
"Making
the bike easy to carry is a fundamental
requirement for cyclocross. It’s particularly
important for smaller frame sizes, where
shouldering space can be limited with a sloping
top tube design."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
14, 2017
How to pedal perfectly, according to
Wattbike.
"Wattbike
has introduced an interesting new feature called
the Pedaling Effectiveness Score that gives you a
real time visual measure of your pedal stroke,
allowing you to adjust your technique as you
ride."
(road.cc)
August
14, 2017
2017 Tour of Portugal LIVE stream.
"2017
Tour of Portugal LIVE August 4-15.
Tuesday's Stage 10 may start around 12:10pm local (Lisbon time) (7:10am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 5:31pm local (12:31pm U.S. Eastern). Live video possibly from 2:45pm local (9:45am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
14, 2017
2017 Vuelta a Espana LIVE stream.
"2017
Vuelta a Espana LIVE August 19-September 10.
Stage 1 starts at 5:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 7:08pm CET (1:08pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
14, 2017
August
13, 2017
Manuel Senni wins Colorado Classic.
"Italian
Manuel Senni of BMC Racing Team has won the
inaugural Colorado Classic. Mihkel Raim of Israel
Cycling Academy won the final stage." (cyclingnews.com)
(cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
13, 2017
Dumoulin takes overall victory at
BinckBank Tour.
"Tom
Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) sealed overall victory at
the BinckBank Tour as Jasper Stuyven (Trek
Segafredo) stormed to stage victory in
Geraardsbergen."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
13, 2017
Teuns seals Arctic Race with final
stage win.
"BMC
Racing's Dylan Teuns put an exclamation point on
his overall victory at the Arctic Race of Norway
in Sunday's finale in Tromsø, soloing clear in the
closing kilometers to nab his second stage win of
the race while wrapping up the GC title." (cyclingnews.com)
(ASO)
August
13, 2017
BinckBank Tour - Jasper Stuyven: I was
completely empty after the finish.
"Stuyven
had to give it all during that moment to get the
stage win. "I didn't know how much time I had, I
just told myself to just go all-in and not think
of anything else," he explained."
(cyclingpub.com) (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
13, 2017
Hansen should keep on pushing the
boundaries of the possible.
"Hansen
enjoys the style of racing over three weeks, the
freedom it gives him and subsequently resulted in
his two grand tour stage victories. But just
maybe, when it seemed his streak would end at 18,
the magnitude of the achievement truly resonated
with the 36-year-old."
(sbs.com.au)
August
13, 2017
Colorado Classic chairman: Race likely
to return in 2018.
"The
immediate future of the Colorado Classic bicycle
hinges on feedback from host communities, teams,
fans, and sponsors - and not on the race’s
financial losses - said race chairman, Ken Gart.
Based on his early conversations with these
stakeholders, Gart believes the race will return
in 2018."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
13, 2017
Tvetcov nabs stage 3.
"Serghei
Tvetcov (Jelly Belly Maxxis) claimed the third
stage of the Colorado Classic on Saturday ahead of
BMC's Manuel Senni after the duo attacked a
much-reduced peloton before the final mountain
sprint."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
13, 2017
Lepisto beats Vos to win Crescent
Vargarda.
"Lotta
Lepisto (Cervelo Bigla) upgraded her second place
from 12 months ago into victory as she beat
Marianne Vos (WM3 Pro Cycling) to win the Crescent
Vargarda WorldTour race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
13, 2017
22 of the best cycling bib shorts -
the key to comfort for longer rides.
"When
it comes to performance cycling, whether it’s long
rides on Sunday mornings or road racing, and
sportives, bib shorts are where it’s at for
outright comfort. The pad provides comfort so you
can sit in the saddle for hours at a time, the
straps avoid a waist band digging into your
stomach, and there’s no excess fabric to flap
about."
(road.cc)
August
13, 2017
Alexandre Geniez and Thibaut Pinot
celebrate in Tour de l'Ain.
"Alexandre
Geniez of AG2R La Mondiale has won the closing
stage of the Tour de l'Ain. FDJ's Thibaut Pinot
successfully defended his lead to take the overall
victory."
(cyclingpub.com)
August
13, 2017
Giant Defy Advanced 3.
"Giant's
Defy Advanced 3, the most affordable Defy in the
current range, is an endurance road bike that
offers a smooth ride and the precise power of
hydraulic disc brakes, and it's very good value." (road.cc)
August
13, 2017
2017 BinckBank Tour LIVE stream.
"2017
BinckBank LIVE August 7-13.
Sunday's Stage 7 starts at 11:40 CET (2:40am PST). Finish at around 4:15pm CET (7:15am PST). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern) (5:30am PST)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) August
13, 2017
2017 Arctic Race of Norway LIVE
stream.
"2017
Arctic Race of Norway LIVE August 10-13.
Sunday's Stage 4 starts at 2:05pm CET (8:05am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 5:50pm CET (11:50am U.S. Eastern). Live video from *2:30pm CET (*8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
13, 2017
2017 Colorado Classic LIVE stream.
"2017
Colorado Classic LIVE August 10-13.
Sunday's Stage 4 starts at 12:20pm MDT (2:20pm U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 3:15pm MDT (5:15pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:30pm MDT (3:30pm U.S. Eastern) (21:30pm CET)." (cyclingfans.com) August
13, 2017
August
12, 2017
Tim Wellens takes stage, Tom Dumoulin
leads GC.
"The
sixth stage of the Belgian-Dutch race was 203.7
kilometers long between Riemst and Houffalize. It
was a hilly day on which the rain was one of the
stars."
(cyclingpub.com)
August
12, 2017
Jensen claims victory on stage 3 of
Arctic Race of Norway.
"Team
Coop's August Jensen pipped Dylan Teuns (BMC
Racing) on Saturday's queen stage of the Arctic
Race of Norway. The 25-year-old Norwegian narrowly
bested the race leader in an uphill sprint atop
the Finnvikdalen climb."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
12, 2017
Pinot wins Tour de l'Ain.
"Geniez
takes final stage victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
12, 2017
Eisenhart finds good vibes at
Holowesko Citadel.
"Holowesko
riders have labeled the team’s vibe as “laid-back”
and “positive” and “like a family.” When asked to
explain the team’s impressive winning streak this
season riders have repeatedly referenced - you
guessed it - the vibe."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
12, 2017
Eleven things we've learned this week.
"Endurance
race shenanigans, Mario Cipollini in the buff,
more hapless thieving and very dodgy driving -
here are eleven things we've learned this week." (road.cc)
August
12, 2017
Boom fined 1,000 CHF for BinckBank
Tour victory celebration.
"Boom
was fined a whopping 1,000 Swiss Francs for
improper behavior after making a rude gesture as
he crossed the line."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
12, 2017
Fuglsang fractures collarbone in
criterium crash.
"Fuglsang’s
Astana team confirmed that following a hospital
visit, he had been diagnosed with a fracture in
his left collarbone and would require surgery on
Sunday morning."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
12, 2017
Vos unveils new European champions
kit.
"The
kit, which is made by GSG cycling wear keeps a
traditional white and blow look for the jersey.
While her male counterpart Alexander Kristoff has
opted for black shorts to go with his new jersey,
Vos and her team has chosen to carry on the Euro
theme with blue."
(cyclingnews.com)t (WM3 Pro Cycling)
August
12, 2017
Colorado Classic: Just how tough was
Moonstone Climb?
"Riders
and team directors pegged Moonstone Road to be the
defining feature of the inaugural Colorado
Classic. The climb did not disappoint. The men’s
peloton faced 10 trips up the short, steep climb,
while the women climbed it five times." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
12, 2017
Poidevin makes a clean sweep in the
Colorado Classic.
"Poidevin
won the mountains classification in the Redlands
Classic last year as a first year professional and
had a string of top 10 results. But her 2017
season was delayed by an injury at a pre-season
training camp where she broke her arm." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
12, 2017
Viewers’ Guide to the 2017 Vuelta a
España.
"The
2017 season enters its final phase — happy Binck
Bank Tour, formerly I Can’t Believe It’s a Stage
Race, week! But really, I mean the part where
everyone starts jockeying for position for next
year’s Tour de France. Yep, it’s the Vuelta a
España, a race we continually underestimate and
then declare it the grand tour of the year." (podiumcafe.com)
August
12, 2017
John Degenkolb and Tony Martin to lead
German hopes for World Championships.
"Trek
Segafredo's John Degenkolb will be leading
Germany's aspirations at the upcoming World
Championships.
Riders like Andre Greipel and Marcel Kittel are not in the selection." (cyclingpub.com) August
12, 2017
Christopher Juul-Jensen extends with
Orica Scott.
"The
28-year-old, who joined the team in 2016 after
coming from Team Saxo Bank, will add another two
years to his time with Orica Scott." (cyclingpub.com)
August
12, 2017
Feedback Sports Ride Prep Tool Kit.
"The
Feedback Sports Ride Prep Tool Kit is a
comprehensive set for modern bikes; well made
tools and a well thought out selection - more than
worth the money for the home mechanic." (road.cc)
August
12, 2017
Pro Vibe Di2 Stem.
"This
incarnation of the Pro Vibe Di Stem focuses on
aerodynamics and the latest technology used in
electronic gear systems to turn your bike into a
smooth looking, wind cheating work of art. Form is
backed up by function, with a component that
excels in stiffness without carrying any extra
weight."
(road.cc)
August
12, 2017
Chain Reaction’s Vitus road bikes.
"The
Vitus name has been around for a while. Vitus
Bikes first emerged as a frame builder in 1970s
France. They now describe themselves as part of
‘the Chainreactioncycles.com family’ which
gives a hint as to where you’ll find their current
range of bikes."
(road.cc)
August
12, 2017
Easton Cycling and Renewed Cyclocross
Merge to Form UCI Team: Garneau Easton p/b
Transitions LifeCare.
"The
UCI’s July 31, 2017 deadline for its new UCI
Cyclocross Team status has passed, and now
approved teams are being unveiled. One of North
America’s biggest UCI Cyclocross Teams will span
two countries, after Canada based Garneau Easton
Cycling and U.S. based Renewed Cyclocross teams
merged to form the new UCI Cyclocross Team,
Garneau Easton p/b Transitions LifeCare." (cxmagazine.com)
August
12, 2017
August
11, 2017
Howes wins Colorado Classic stage 2 in
Breckenridge.
"Bridging
to all-day breakaway rider TJ Eisenhart and then
out-sprinting the Holowesko Citadel rider to take
the stage victory in Breckenridge."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
11, 2017
Colorado Classic: Poidevin wins
women's overall in Breckenridge.
"Sara
Poidevin (Rally Cycling) relied on her climbing
prowess in Breckenridge to seize the final stage
win and the overall victory Friday at the Colorado
Classic Women's Race, taking the stage by two
minutes over runner-up Tayler Wiles (United
Healthcare)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
11, 2017
Alexander Kristoff wins second stage
in Arctic Race of Norway.
"Alexander
Kristoff has won the second stage of the Arctic
Race of Norway. The European champion was the
fastest at the final sprint in his home country." (cyclingpub.com)
August
11, 2017
Lars Boom wins stage 5 of BinckBank
Tour.
"Boom
moves into overall lead.
Sagan wins the sprint for second place, with Van Avermaet third." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo) August
11, 2017
Tour de l'Ain: FDJ go 1-2 in stage 3
with Gaudu and Pinot.
"Pinot
rides into overall lead."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
11, 2017
Sam Bennett wins stage 2 and takes
over yellow jersey at the Czech Cycling Tour.
"Sam
Bennett won today’s second stage of the Czech
Cycling Tour (UCI 2.1) and has now taken over the
yellow jersey. It was the fifth win of the season
for the Irish rider."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
August
11, 2017
Katie Compton set to commit to full
season of Belgian cyclocross, finally.
"She
has stayed Stateside most of the season, making
the transatlantic commute to select major races.
Not anymore. The Colorado native is gearing up for
a full season of living and racing in Belgium
while racing near her home at the Colorado
Classic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
11, 2017
Sara Poidevin is a rider to watch.
"Poidevin,
21, utterly dominated the race in Breckenridge,
dropping the entire women’s peloton on the steep
slopes of Moonstone Road."
(velonews.com)
August
11, 2017
‘No problem’ says rain-drenched
peloton at Colorado Classic.
"The
riders who spoke with VeloNews after the race
claimed the conditions presented minimal problems.
It was just another chaotic bike race - just a
little wetter than usual."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
11, 2017
35 climbs in three stages? The final
few days of the BinckBank Tour actually look quite
exciting.
"But
wait, if you’ve made it this far, then you should
really stick around for the final three stages:
effectively three mini Classics, packing 35 climbs
into what should be a great three days of racing." (cyclingweekly.com)
August
11, 2017
Sagan continues fight for BinckBank
Tour victory.
"Peter
Sagan was unable to secure any bonus seconds in
the stage 4 sprint of the Binck Bank Tour, but the
World Champions remains in the hunt for the
overall victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
11, 2017
Boels Dolmans repeat TTT victory in
Sweden; Worlds is next.
"Now
in its 10th year, the Vårgårda team time trial is
the only stand-alone team time trial on the
women’s calendar, and since it’s held only weeks
before the world team time trial championships,
it’s considered an important dress rehearsal." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
August
11, 2017
15-year-old at home in Colorado
Classic.
"Not
long after Megan Jastrab crashed and badly bruised
her hip preparing for this year’s California state
junior track championships, her father, Mike,
found her in her bedroom pumping out stomach
crunches, preparing for the next race. Megan is no
ordinary 15-year-old kid."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Jastrab family)
August
11, 2017
Women’s peloton embraces shorter
circuits in Colorado.
"Riders
felt that the circuit format - while shorter than
they are accustomed to - provided a challenging
course and easy viewing for spectators." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
11, 2017
More controversy for Bouhanni as rival
taken to hospital after Tour de l'Ain clash.
"The
Frenchman made contact in the finishing straight
with a rider from the HB BTP Auber93 team, Anthony
Maldonado, who crashed heavily."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
11, 2017
Axeon Hagens Berman jumping to Pro
Continental ranks.
"Increased
sponsorship from Steve W. Berman and the Hagens
Berman law firm will allow the team to make the
move."
(cyclingnews.com) (Davey Wilson)
August
11, 2017
Failure to prove contamination leads
to four year ban for Masters cyclist.
"Despite
agreeing that a 35 year old Masters cyclist did
not intend to cheat, the American Arbitration
Association (AAA) has said that its ‘hands are
tied’ into issuing a four-year ban, as the athlete
failed to prove that a clenbuterol positive was
caused by contaminated supplements or meat."
(sportsintegrityinitiative.com)
August
11, 2017
Team Sky re-signs star domestique
Christian Knees for two more years.
"Christian
Knees has signed a two year contract extension
that will keep him at Team Sky until the end of
the 2019 season."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
11, 2017
Agent denies Nairo Quintana is set to
leave Movistar.
"Colombian
Grand Tour star Nairo Quintana will remain with
team Movistar for 2018, says his agent, despite
reports otherwise on Thursday."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
11, 2017
Vuelta a España 2017: Who are the
bookmakers backing for victory?
"The
year's final Grand Tour is up for grabs but who
will you be putting your money on?"
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
11, 2017
Frustrated Geraint Thomas eager to
prove Grand Tour prowess in 2018.
"After
crashing out of both the Giro d’Italia and Tour de
France this season, Geraint Thomas admitted he’s
frustrated he still hasn’t been able to show what
he is capable of achieving in a Grand Tour yet." (cyclingweekly.com)
August
11, 2017
Feiyu Tech G5 Action Cam Gimbal
In-Depth Review.
"Ahh
yes, gimbals. It’s the magic that makes your
average footage look beautiful. It’s what keeps
shaky stuff from being unusable, and what makes
selfie-sticks feel like a simple tree branch." (dcrainmaker.com)
August
11, 2017
Pozzato targets final Worlds
appearance in Bergen.
"The
35-year-old has said that next season will be the
last of his professional career and he
acknowledged that he will not be a contender for
selection for the tough 2018 Worlds in Innsbruck." (cyclingnews.com)
August
11, 2017
The world is best experienced at 18
mph – Study shows benefits of cycling in the
countryside.
"A
study was published this week that shows that
Green Exercise (GE) has significantly greater
psychological well being benefits than the non-GE
equivalent. Green Exercise refers to physical
activity conducted whilst simultaneously engaging
the natural environment."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
August
11, 2017
Pro Vibe Aero Carbon handlebar.
"The
Pro Vibe Aero Carbon handlebar is a stunning piece
of design and engineering, in form and function.
Both shape and material have been developed to
create a watt-saving front end without sacrificing
stiffness or comfort."
(road.cc)
August
11, 2017
Design Classic: Brooks B17 saddle.
"The
Brooks company, now based in Smethwick in the West
Midlands, was founded in neighboring Hockley in
1866 by John Boultbee Brooks. Brooks filed its
first bicycle saddle patent in 1882." (road.cc)
August
11, 2017
2017 Colorado Classic LIVE stream.
"2017
Colorado Classic LIVE August 10-13.
Friday's Stage 2 starts at 2:00pm MDT (4:00pm U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:45pm MDT (6:45pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm MDT (5:00pm U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
11, 2017
2017 Vuelta a Espana LIVE stream.
"2017
Vuelta a Espana LIVE August 19-September 10.
Stage 1 starts at 5:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 7:08pm CET (1:08pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
11, 2017
August
10, 2017
Colorado Classic: Murphy wins wet and
wild opener in Colorado Springs.
"John
Murphy (Holowesko Citadel) won the rain battered
opening stage of the Colorado Classic Thursday,
out kicking Travis McCabe (United Healthcare) and
Logan Owen (Axeon Hagens Berman) in downtown
Colorado Springs after a tough day of racing in
inclement weather."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
10, 2017
Colorado Classic: Valente sprints to
stage 1 victory.
"Jennifer
Valente won stage 1 at the Colorado Classic
Thursday in a bunch sprint in downtown Colorado
Springs to open the two-day race.
The Sho-Air Twenty20 rider beat Skylar Schneider (ISCorp) and Emma White (Rally) in a bunch sprint." (velonews.com) August
10, 2017
Theuns wins the sprint in Lanaken.
"Kung keeps the race
lead after twisting finish."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
10, 2017
Teuns strikes again in Navik.
"Dylan
Teuns (BMC) won the opening stage of the Arctic
Tour of Norway, using his run of brilliant form to
win the uphill sprint and so become the first
leader of the four-day race."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
10, 2017
Nacer Bouhanni wins and leads in Tour
de l'Ain.
"Cofidis
sprinter Nacer Bouhanni has won the second stage
of the Tour de l'Ain by beating Samuel Dumoulin
and Maxime Daniel in the final sprint." (cyclingpub.com)
August
10, 2017
Landis and Zabriske taking on
Leadville 100 on Saturday.
"Lance
Armstrong may not be able to officially attend
races even as a broadcaster, but Floyd Landis will
pin on a race number for the second time in just a
few months this weekend."
(cyclingnews.com) (AFP Photo)
August
10, 2017
Colorado Classic hoping to break the
mold for US events.
"There
was a gaping hole in the US calendar last year
after the demise of the USA Pro Challenge, but UCI
racing heads back to the mountains of Colorado for
a grand experiment that race organizers hope can
be a new model for the sport in this country." (cyclingnews.com)
August
10, 2017
Team Victory Rankings.
"The
first surprise is a big one. BMC Racing top the
table for a change. With Greg Van Avermaet “only”
on seven wins this year it means the success in
BMC has been shared out equally with Rohan Dennis
on six, the same for Richie Porte and Dylan Teuns
on five."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
August
10, 2017
The kid who beat Armstrong: Keegan
Swirbul’s journey back to form and fitness.
"The
21-year old from El Jebel, Colorado, was thrust
into the spotlight in 2012 after beating
pre-scandal Lance Armstrong at a mountain-bike
race in Aspen, at age 17. It wasn’t just a simple
sprint to the line, either."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
August
10, 2017
Shutting out self-doubt to shift up a
gear.
"We
all have doubts about our abilities on the bike at
times, whether it’s the “on no I won’t keep up”
panic at the Sunday morning social ride or the
more extreme “yikes I think I’m going to hurl
before I reach the race start line” jitters." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Con Chronis)
August
10, 2017
American Boswell leaves Sky, signs
with Katusha: ‘I had to change teams’.
"American
Ian Boswell, who is leaving Sky for Katusha in
2018, said he has been thinking about changing
teams for a few months so that he could continue
to progress. The 26-year-old Oregon native spent
his first five years as a professional with the
dominant squad, which has racked up five Tour de
France titles since 2012 between Bradley Wiggins
(1) and Chris Froome (4)."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
10, 2017
Bike handlebars: How to choose them
and six of the best.
"There
are three key touch points that connect you to
your bike: pedals, saddle, and handlebars. Most
cyclists invest a fair amount of time into
selecting the first two with military precision -
but handlebars are often forgotten." (cyclingweekly.com)
August
10, 2017
Quintana expected to stay at Movistar
despite transfer reports.
"Nairo
Quintana is expected to stay with the Movistar
team and respect his contract for 2018 and 2019,
despite continued reports of tension with the
Spanish team and suggestions by La Gazzetta
dello Sport that Astana could be ready to
spend €6 million to secure his services." (cyclingnews.com)
August
10, 2017
Trek Segafredo ‘not in a hurry’ to
sign new GC rider.
"One
week after learning that his Tour de France
contender Alberto Contador plans to retire after
the Vuelta a Epsaña, Trek Segafredo general
manager Luca Guercilena said the team will take a
patient approach to the transfer market." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
10, 2017
Greipel: I've completely lost my
instinct on the bike.
"Andre
Greipel may be one of the most richly experienced
and decorated sprinters in the pro peloton, but
the 35-year-old recognizes that he has lost his
way of late, and has ‘lost all instinct on the
bike’."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
10, 2017
Barguil and Kelderman lead young
Sunweb team into Vuelta a Espana.
"Warren
Barguil has been named in Sunweb’s Vuelta a España
line-up despite confirming last week that he will
leave the team for Fortuneo Oscaro at the end of
this season. The Frenchman and Wilco Kelderman
bring experience to a youthful selection that
includes no fewer than five Grand Tour
debutantes."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
10, 2017
Interview: Peta Mullens on Crossing
Over from Road to Win Australian Cyclocross
Nationals.
"Despite
hailing from Down Under, Peta Mullens is likely a
household name for many U.S. cycling fans after
her full U.S. road seasons in 2016 and 2017. This
year, Mullens is racing for the Hagens Berman
Supermint Cycling team and has recorded ten wins,
including the Athens and Tulsa Tough Criteriums,
in races across the U.S."
(cxmagazine.com) J. Curtes
August
10, 2017
Sam Bennett extends contract with Bora
Hansgrohe.
"Irish
sprinter Sam Bennett has extended his contract
with Bora Hansgrohe, the German team announced
today. In addition, they also announced that they
have extended contracts with Christoph Pfingsten,
Michael Schwarzmann and Rudiger Selig."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
(Stiehl Photography)
August
10, 2017
Adam Hansen thanks fans for inspiring
him to take on 19th consecutive Grand Tour at Vuelta
a España.
"Having,
eventually, been selected for his 19th consecutive
Grand Tour, Adam Hansen has thanked fans for their
support and making him feel that his achievement
was “something special and unique."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
10, 2017
Ridley makes the popular Fenix SLX
Disc stiffer and lighter.
"Ridley's
Fenix SL has been its most popular bike for a lot
of reasons and it boasts a near ideal blend of
stiffness and comfort at a decent weight. From the
cobbled classics to all-day training rides, more
often than not the Lotto Soudal team chooses the
Fenix SL."
(cyclingnews.com) (Russell Eich / Immediate Media)
August
10, 2017
Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR
In-Depth Review.
"I
think Suunto finally got their groove back. After
what I’d argue as 1-2 years of being a bit lost,
today they’ve nailed it with a product that hits
the target audience perfectly and does so at an
awesome price. Actually, I think they hit a pretty
massive audience with this watch."
(dcrainmaker.com)
August
10, 2017
Berthoud Open Saddles.
"We
just received our first shipment of Gilles
Berthoud “Open” saddles. In the past, I’ve tried
many saddles with cutouts, but none were
comfortable. While they relieved pressure in the
center, the sharp edges of the opening were
uncomfortable. So I was skeptical when I received
a sample of the Gilles Berthoud Aspin Open."
(janheine.wordpress.com)
August
10, 2017
New study explains why you enjoy
riding your bike (if you’re a Mamil).
"Men
taking up cycling in middle age is often viewed as
a form of mid-life crisis, but the findings of a
new study dispel this myth, painting a very
different picture of so-called Mamils (middle-aged
men in lycra)."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
10, 2017
Orbea Orca Aero first ride review:
Fast and stiff, but a rough ride.
"If
your primary desire is to have a light-and-stiff
bike that simply feels fantastic underneath you,
the standard Orca is the easy pick from Orbea's
catalog. All signs point to the new Orca Aero
being the faster of the two options, but bear in
mind that there’s a penalty for speed." (cyclingtips.com)
August
10, 2017
Norco redesigns the Threshold CX race
bike.
"For
2018, Norco has thoroughly redesigned the
Threshold, their CX race rig. The geometry has
been reworked, frame details have been rethought,
and a host of new features have been introduced." (roadbikereview.com)
August
10, 2017
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