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BinckBank Tour: Kung wins time trial.
"Kung
is also the new overall leader."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
August
14, 2018
BinckBank crash leaves Kuznetsov with
fractured sternum and concussion.
"Katusha
Alpecin has confirmed that Viacheslav Kuznetsov
suffered a fractured sternum, concussion and a
bruised kidney in the high-speed crash that
scattered riders across the road inside the final
kilometer of stage 1 of the BinckBank Tour." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
August
14, 2018
Twenty Five Years of GU.
"Using
a KitchenAid mixer, Dr. Vaughan began playing with
formulations that would be easy to eat and digest,
yet provide the energy needed for his daughter to
complete and win ultramarathons."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Words by Ben Edwards with
images courtesy of GU
August
14, 2018
New idmatch bike fitting system
automatically adjusts your fit as you pedal.
"The
key to a good bike fit is working out your body’s
dimensions. But with people having different
degrees of coverage, it’s not easy to judge where
their various joints are buried in their bodies
and the length of their different bones." (cyclingweekly.com)
Paul Norman
August
14, 2018
Strava and other technologies could be
fueling exercise addiction in cyclists.
"New
study has found that endurance athletes using
connected health technologies and social media
have an increased risk of addiction." (cyclingweekly.com)
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
August
14, 2018
Mavic Ksyrium Elite UST wheelset.
"For
2018 Mavic's highly dependable all-rounder, the
Ksyrium Elite, has become tubeless, using the
French company's UST system like much of the
range. The wheels have maintained their
lightweight, durable persona from previous models
and are still great to ride."
(road.cc) by Stu Kerton
August
14, 2018
The 2019 Specialized Venge Pro is an
S-Works in disguise.
"Like
the S-Works Venge, the Pro's frame is built from
Specialized's FACT 11r carbon and the brand has
confirmed that under the skin, they are one and
the same."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com)
August
14, 2018
Our top seven most love to hate
cycling jerseys.
"We've
all been there - and worn the jersey. Our top
seven favorite newbie cycling jerseys you just
have to own at one point during your cycling
life."
(cyclingweekly.com) Symon Lewis
August
14, 2018
Column
Two
End of an Era: Jelly Belly will not
sponsor pro team in 2019.
"The
California based candy company had sponsored the
team for the last 19 years, making it one of the
longest running teams in the peloton. For
now, it is unclear whether the Jelly Belly Maxxis
team will be able to continue."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
14, 2018
Vincenzo Nibali: Cycling has become a
circus.
"Vincenzo
Nibali (Bahrain Merida) has spoken out about the
behavior of fans at last month’s Tour de France,
where a spectator caused the crash on Alpe d’Huez
that left him with a broken vertebra and forced
him to abandon the race. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
14, 2018
Porte: Teams need more sponsors to
compete with Sky.
"There’s
been a lot made of salary cap, but firstly cycling
needs more sponsors like Sky,” Porte said in a
phone interview. “I think a lot of the crap that’s
been thrown around is rhetorical."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
Sport)
August
14, 2018
Sepp Kuss: My biggest ambition is
really just to learn.
"The
23 year old has taken full advantage of the
experience gained in European races since joining
his Dutch team at the start of this year, and his
performance in Utah has also earned him a spot in
the upcoming Vuelta a España."
(cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Mary Cárdenas)
August
14, 2018
Wahoo KICKR CLIMB In-Depth Review.
"Today,
after nearly a year, Wahoo has finally started
shipping the Wahoo CLIMB to customers. Real-life,
actual paying customers. For those not familiar,
Wahoo’s CLIMB is a ‘grade simulator’, which
basically means it makes the front of your bike go
up and down."
(dcrainmaker.com)
August
14, 2018
Tom Pidcock to lead new British
cyclocross team in 2018/2019 season.
"The
team - currently called TP Racing - is registered
to the London based sports management, marketing
and events company Trinity Sports Management, who
manage Pidcock’s career on and off the bike." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Whitehead/SWpix.com/REX/Shutterstock)
August
14, 2018
Mark Cavendish to miss Arctic Race of
Norway.
"Dimension
Data confirmed that Cavendish will skip Norway but
gave no further details. "An update on Mark's
return to racing will be given in due course." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
August
14, 2018
Live stream: 2018 Colorado Classic.
"Live
stream of the four-day 2018 Colorado Classic men’s
stage race, held August 16-19.
The live stream will run from 1-3pm MT each day." (cyclingtips.com) August
14, 2018
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14, 2018
August
14, 2018
Colombian cyclist Fabián Puerta tests
positive for steroid Boldenona.
"Colombian
Fabián Puerta, keirin world champion and Fernando
Gaviria‘s brother-in-law, has tested positive for
steroid Boldenona."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty
Images)
August
14, 2018
Quick Step Floors boss Lefevere still
searching for 2019 title sponsor.
"The
team tops the wins list with 54 over the 2018
season, its latest coming from Fabio Jakobsen
(Quick Step Floors) in stage one of the BinckBank
Tour on Monday. Team Sky is the next best team
with 36 wins."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
14, 2018
Tony Martin set to move to LottoNL
Jumbo.
"Cyclingnews
has learned that Tony Martin will sign for LottoNL
Jumbo. The German, currently at Katusha Alpecin,
has agreed terms on a two year deal with the Dutch
team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
14, 2018
Katie Hall signs with Boels Dolmans.
"The
Boels Dolmans team announced the signing of
American Katharine 'Katie' Hall, winner of this
year's Amgen Women's Race, Tour of the Gila and
Joe Martin Stage Race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
14, 2018
Power to the pedal.
"We
were happy to see that the new Vector 3 pedal has
lost the pod that made previous models difficult
and tricky to set up. Now all the vitals are
neatly housed inside the pedal spindle, and they
work and set up just like a normal pedal." (roadbikeaction.com)
August
14, 2018
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BinckBank Tour: Jakobsen wins opener
in Bolsward.
"It
was Marcel Kittel in second and Caleb Ewan in
third, so that's some pretty elite company that
Jakobsen beat."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
August
13, 2018
Boom, Terpstra, Wellens line up for
BinckBank Tour.
"The
2018 BinckBank Tour will feature no fewer than
four former overall winners when the peloton takes
to the start line in Heerenveen, in the
Netherlands, on Monday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
August
13, 2018
Team Victory Rankings.
"August
is a very busy month for the World Tour with the
Tour of Poland, the BinckBank Tour and the Vuelta
and that’s just the racing. Teams are changing
shape with plenty of rider transfers being
announced already."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
August
13, 2018
Neilson Powless & Sepp Kuss.
"The
two American neo-pros discuss their successful
transition to the WorldTour."
(roadbikeaction.com)
August
13, 2018
Tour of Utah hoping to move back
another week next year.
"The
Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah will return for 2019
with tentative dates of August 12-18, moving back
another week on the calendar after a similar move
this year. The race is still waiting for UCI
approval of the date change."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
13, 2018
Deep Wheels: An engineering feat that
goes beyond aero.
"The
sound of a deep-section wheel hurtling through a
high-speed corner is the sound of modern racing.
The wheels are ubiquitous at local crits and time
trials because they’re fast. They also have unique
idiosyncrasies."
(velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
August
13, 2018
Eddy Merckx bikes’ facelift starts w/
endurance Lavaredo 68, plus Ridley Noah Fasts.
"Last
year the Merckx Bicycles brand was bought up by
fellow Belgian bike brand Ridley to form their new
Belgian Bicycle Factory group, sharing development
and production resources."
(bikerumor.com) By
August
13, 2018
Marin's new Gestalt X11 is a genre
bending, dropper equipped gravel bike.
"Marin's
all-new 2019 Gestalt X11 does even more to blur
the already slightly fuzzy boundary between a
gravel bike and a 'proper' mountain bike. It's got
a dropper post, a low slung frame with tight back
end and whopping wide bars."
(road.cc) Jon Woodhouse
August
13, 2018
BinckBank Tour LIVE stream.
"2018
BinckBank Tour LIVE August 13-19.
Stage 2 starts Tuesday at 1:35pm CET (7:35am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:44pm CET (10:44am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
13, 2018
Column
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Vos wins Postnord Vargarda West Sweden
Road Race.
"Marianne
Vos (Waowdeals) used her power, guile and timing
to perfection, jumping around the Sunweb lead-out
in the final corner to take the victory in the
Postnord Vargarda West Sweden."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
August
13, 2018
Mixed reactions over 2020 Tokyo
Olympic Games road race routes.
"After
the UCI published the road race routes for the
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games on Thursday, the glaring
differences between the men's and women's parcours
left the cycling community with mixed reactions on
social media channels, and a lot of questions." (cyclingnews.com)
(UCI)
August
13, 2018
Haig rides onto Tour of Utah podium
with daring descent.
"Jack
Haig (Mitchelton Scott) came to the Larry H.
Miller Tour of Utah with the goal of preparing for
the Vuelta a Espana after finishing 21st in the
Spanish Grand Tour last year."
(cyclingnews.com) Photo: Chris Graythen | Getty
Images
August
13, 2018
Sagan ready for Vuelta return after
three-year absence.
"Sagan
will use the season’s final grand tour as a
build-up to the world championships in Innsbruck,
Austria, September 23-30. The course could be too
difficult for Sagan to win a record fourth world
title, but no one wants to count him out -
including Sagan himself."
(velonews.com) Photo: Chris Graythen | Getty
Images
August
13, 2018
Adam Yates changes plans and heads to
Vuelta a Espana.
"After
a disappointing Tour de France, Adam Yates will
seek redemption in Spain as he changes his plans
to join his twin brother Simon at the Vuelta a
España later this month."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
13, 2018
Riding HiRide's semi-active suspension
system for road bikes.
"With
technologies such as disc brakes and tubeless
tires rapidly becoming the norm on road bikes, is
it feasible that suspension could be the next big
thing for those who stay on the road?" (cyclingnews.com)
(bikeroar.com) (Oli Woodman/Immediate Media)
August
13, 2018
Postnord Vargarda UCI Women's
WorldTour LIVE stream.
"2018
Postnord Vargarda UCI Women's WorldTour LIVE
August 13.
Race starts at 5:10pm CET (11:10am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 6:30pm CET (12:30pm U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 8:26pm CET (2:26pm U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
13, 2018
Column
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Tech of the Week: New Specialized
Venge Pro, CeramicSpeed’s chainless drivetrain
explained and more.
August
13, 2018
August
1, 2018
Lizzie Deignan was ‘concerned’ about
future career before Trek team offer.
"I
was concerned about my future in the sport as it
hasn’t really happened before at elite level road
cycling."
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Jim Carman/Trek
August
13, 2018
Lotto Soudal extend with Van der
Sande, Mertz, Wouters.
"Lotto
Soudal has handed contract extensions to Belgian
trio Tosh Van der Sande, Rémy Mertz, and Enzo
Wouters. Van der Sande and Mertz have signed new
two-year deals, while Wouters has signed a new one
year deal."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
August
13, 2018
Pasta al Denture: Passed down dietary
wisdom in cycling’s lower leagues.
"From
spaghetti in a flask to an absolute ban on melted
cheese, James Stout recalls the bizarre traditions
and ill-founded nutritional knowledge handed down
through generations and imposed on aspiring
racers."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Grace Russell
August
13, 2018
Bike Citizens Finn smartphone holder.
"The
Bike Citizens Finn universal smartphone mount fits
pretty much any phone to any bike with its
impressively simple design. However, although it
works - yes, it holds your phone to your
bike it's also a bit basic and certainly not
weatherproof."
(road.cc) by Matt Lamy
August
13, 2018
Trek Boone Race Shop Limited disc
frameset (2018) long-term review.
"Super
fast, super fun, and clearly a well thought out
bike from axle-to-axle."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com) (Thomas McDaniel
/ Immediate Media)
August
13, 2018
How to get ultra-low gearing for
gravel bike adventures.
"Want
lower gears on your gravel bike? We do, so we set
about combining some parts that aren’t supposed to
work together to get a massive gear range. Ssshh,
don’t tell Shimano."
(road.cc) John Stevenson
August
13, 2018
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Trentin wins European Championships.
"Italy’s
Matteo Trentin won the European road race
championships in Glasgow, Scotland ahead of the
Netherland's Mathieu van der Poel and Belgium’s
Wout van Aert."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
12, 2018
Van Aert disappointed with bronze in
European Championships.
"World
cyclocross champion Wout van Aert proved yet again
he can compete in major road races at the European
Championships, even though he was disappointed to
take the bronze medal behind title winner Matteo
Trentin."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
12, 2018
Peter Sagan abandons road race at
European Championships.
"The
world champion was hunting his second title, after
winning the race two years ago, but told the press
ahead of the race that he was feeling ill." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
August
12, 2018
Lepisto set to defend Postnord
Vargarda West Sweden Road Race.
"The
Women's WorldTour continues in Sweden for the 18th
round at Postnord Vårgårda West Sweden Road Race
on August 13."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
August
12, 2018
Cannondale Synapse 105.
"Though
not near the race geometry of their Evo frame,
don’t let that fact fool you, as this same frame
was tested and raced in last year’s Paris Roubaix
courtesy of the Cannondale Pro Cycling Team and
stood up to the brutal cobblestone test." (roadbikeaction.com)
August
12, 2018
UEC Road European Championships LIVE
stream.
"Men's
Road Race - Sunday, August 12.
Start at 10:30 local, 11:30 CET, 5:30am ET
(4:30am).
Finish at 16:30 local, 17:30 CET, 11:30am ET
(10:30am)."
(cyclingfans.com)
August
12, 2018
Column
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Kuss wins 2018 Tour of Utah.
"American
LottoNL Jumbo rider secures final stage in Park
City"
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
12, 2018
Tour of Utah: Hermans hoping to unseat
Kuss on Empire Pass.
"Up
until Saturday’s queen stage to Snowbird Resort,
Israel Cycling Academy’s Ben Hermans was having a
fairly quiet Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
August
12, 2018
Kuss set to make grand tour debut at
2018 Vuelta says Lotto DS.
"Our
team, our directors, my colleagues, we decided
this before Utah so we already so that he was
growing and doing well,” de Haan told VeloNews in
Utah. “But what he performed here, it’s
overwhelming."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
12, 2018
Tour of Utah traces success to careful
spending, wise timing, and balanced competition.
"The
diverse spread of teams in attendance in Utah is
no coincidence. It is the result of a great deal
of planning, and, at present, a commitment to a
critical position in the North American pro racing
scene."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
12, 2018
Swirbul shines as Jelly Belly awaits
sponsor decisions.
"With
one stage left to race at the Larry H. Miller Tour
of Utah, Keegan Swirbul (Jelly Belly Maxxis) is
one of just two Continental-level riders holding a
top 10 spot in the general classification." (velonews.com) By
Dane Cash
August
12, 2018
Tour of Utah LIVE stream.
"2018
Tour of Utah LIVE August 6-12.
Stage 6 starts Sunday at 12:15pm MDT (2:15pm U.S. Eastern) (20:15pm CET). Live
video from 12:00pm MDT (2:00pm U.S. Eastern) (20:00pm
CET).
Finish
at around 3:45pm MDT (5:45pm U.S. Eastern) (23:45pm
CET)." (cyclingfans.com)
(cyclingnews.com)
August
12, 2018
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August
12, 2018
Millar compares Ullrich to Pantani,
Vandenbroucke, Gaumont.
"Marco
Pantani, Frank Vandenbroucke, José María Jiménez
and Philippe Gaumont. All rode in the same peloton
as Ullrich and all died young having been dopers." (stickybottle.com)
August
12, 2018
Kreuziger signs with Dimension Data
for 2019.
"Roman
Kreuziger has signed a contract with Team
Dimension Data for two years, with the goal of
strengthen the South African team’s Classics
performance."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
August
12, 2018
Allied Alfa frameset.
"The
Allied Alfa is a lightweight carbon fiber race
bike that offers an excellent ride quality and,
unusually, it's made start to finish in-house in
the US."
(road.cc) by Mat Brett
August
12, 2018
A Guide to the Best Cycling
Sunglasses.
"There
are a few things that make cycling sunglasses (or
sports performance sunglasses) more up for the
task at hand."
(ilovebicycling.com) by Sarah Lauzé
August
12, 2018
The best aero helmet for road
cyclists.
"A
well-fitting aero helmet made for us roadies can
not only help us stay safe, keep cool, look good,
and all the rest, they can also help us go
faster."
(intheknowcycling.com)
August
12, 2018
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