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August 19, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: BMC wins opening team time
trial.
"BMC
racing took the Vuelta a Espana's opening team time trial
Saturday in Nimes, France, beating world champions Quick
Step Floors by six seconds and placing Rohan Dennis in the
first leader's jersey of the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August 19, 2017
Five talking points from stage one of the Vuelta
a España.
"They
were the team most fancied to set the fastest time around
the streets of Nîmes on the opening stage of the 2017 Vuelta
a España and they didn’t disappoint, BMC Racing putting
Australian Rohan Dennis into the red leader’s jersey." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
August 19, 2017
Dennis takes second Grand Tour lead of career in
2017 Vuelta.
"A
little more than two years after he won the opening stage of
the 2015 Tour de France in Utrecht, Rohan Dennis (BMC
Racing) has returned to the overall lead of another Grand
Tour in the 2017 Vuelta a España’s first team time trial." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
de Waele)
August 19, 2017
Lopez: For now I'm riding for Aru at the Vuelta.
"Things
have not gone quite according to plan for Miguel Ángel López
this season. Initially slated to co-lead Astana at the Tour
de France, which would have been his debut in the French
Grand Tour, López has seen his 2017 racing calendar derailed
by injuries at every turn."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August 19, 2017
Into the unknown... Lachlan Morton prepares to
tackle La Vuelta.
"Lachlan
Morton (Dimension Data) is about to tackle his first ever
Grand Tour at the Vuelta a Espana. It's been a long road for
the young Australian from Port Macquarie all the way to
Spain and certainly not one without its ups and downs." (sbs.com.au)
August 19, 2017
Team Sunweb sign Theuns and Vervaeke.
"The
Sunweb team has signed Edward Theuns from Trek Segafredo and
Louis Vervaeke from Lotto Soudal, with the Belgian pair both
joining on two year deals."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August 19, 2017
The White Whale: Froome's seven year quest to
win the Vuelta a Espana.
"Chris
Froome may be a four time winner of the Tour de France, but
the Vuelta a España remains something of a White Whale for
the Sky rider, who has placed second overall three times in
five appearances but never succeeded in carrying the red
jersey to Madrid."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August 19, 2017
Team Sky aiming for top
three in opening
day TTT.
"Team
Sky are aiming for a top three result at the very least in
the Vuelta a España's opening team time trial, which the
British squad won last year in Galicia by the narrowest of
margins over Movistar."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 19, 2017
Vuelta won’t alter route in wake of terrorist
attacks.
"The
horrible terrorist attack Thursday in Barcelona that left
more than a dozen killed won’t alter plans for the 2017
Vuelta a España. Race officials said heightened security
measures in place in both France and Spain will allow the
21-stage Spanish grand tour to begin Saturday as scheduled." (velonews.com)
August 19, 2017
Vuelta a España organizers reveal location of
2018 race start.
"The
2018 Vuelta a España will start in the city of Malaga on
August 25, race organizer Unipublic has revealed The city in
the south of Spain will host either an individual time trial
or a team time trial on Saturday, August 25."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August 19, 2017
Tour de l'Avenir: Jakobsen wins stage 2.
"Today’s
stage finished in a bunch sprint won by Fabio Jakobsen
(Netherlands) who finished ahead of Álvaro José Hodeg
(Colombia). Asgreen maintains overall lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (thebikecomesfirst.com) (Photo: Tim de
Waele)
August 19, 2017
Perucha, The Master.
"There
are certain stories that deserve to be told. This is one of
them. It’s set in the capital of Spain, in the barrio
Ventilla, far from downtown Madrid and its tourists, but in
the authentic heart of the city. Higinio Domingo Perucha is
its main character."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Antonio Bigarini
August 19, 2017
Efneo GTRO 3-speed front gearbox.
"The
Efneo GTRO 3-Speed Gearbox is a simple, robust way to
improve your bike's gear range or dispense with the issues
surrounding an external front derailleur. If you don't want
to buy another bike, this could be the cost effective
solution to your hilly, heavily loaded or maintenance woes." (road.cc)
August 19, 2017
11 things we've learned this week.
"Unfortunate
faceplants, traveling in style and avant-garde bike
transportation. Here are 11 things we've learned this week." (road.cc)
August 19, 2017
The Best Bike Saddles of 2017.
"The two
most important things when buying a saddle are selecting the
correct size and choosing a saddle for your intended style
of riding,” says Jeff Kerklov, Head of Marketing and
Customer Experience at Ergon. Here are seven ways to make
sure you get it right, and some of our favorite bike seats
to help you get more comfortable on the bike." (bicycling.com)
August 19, 2017
2017 Ladies Tour of Norway LIVE stream.
"2017
Ladies Tour of Norway LIVE August 17-20.
Saturday's stage 2 starts at 2:20pm CET (8:20am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 6:02pm CET (12:02pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 4:30pm CET (10:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August 19, 2017
August 18, 2017
Vuelta a España Preview.
"As
Nairo Quintana enjoys some deserved rest and recovery the
2017 Vuelta a Espana podium is open to many with a very
strong start list assembling in Nimes for the annual race of
surprises and contrasts where many line up hoping to win yet
few have been on stage recons, where everyone says the Giro
- Tour double is impossible but the Tour - Vuelta approach
is a well beaten path."
(inrng.com) (Photo: Unipublic)
August 18, 2017
Axel Merckx on team tragedies: ‘I don’t want to
ever experience this again’.
"With
the recent application for a UCI Pro Continental license,
there is a clear path forward for the successful Axeon
Hagens Berman program run by Axel Merckx. That comes as
welcome news for the team’s riders and supporters after a
difficult season that saw rider Chad Young and media officer
Sean Weide die within five weeks of one another." (cyclingtips.com.au)
Photography by Davey Wilson/Axeon Hagens Berman
August 18, 2017
Dan Martin agrees two year contract with UAE
Team Emirates.
"UAE
Team Emirates has confirmed the signing of Dan Martin, with
the Irishman signing a two year contract for 2018 and 2019.
Martin will join the team after two seasons with the
Quick-Step Floors squad."
(cyclingnews.com)
August 18, 2017
UCI strikes deal with teams to prevent boycott
of World Championship team time trial.
"As was
the case in the 2016 World Championships in Qatar, the UCI
risked not having the WorldTour teams in the team time trial
event with the teams asking for appropriate compensation and
freedom of attendance."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August 18, 2017
Contador promises one more fight.
"Alberto
Contador promises to go down swinging in the curtain call of
his 15-year career. The three time Vuelta a España winner
lines up Saturday for his final grand tour. A winner of
seven major tours, the 34 year old Spaniard promises to go
out all guns a-blazing."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August 18, 2017
Chris Froome: There are no quiet days for the GC
hopefuls at the Vuelta.
"Chris
Froome (Team Sky) says he is aware that this year's
challenge for the Vuelta a España will be no less tough than
previous years, but that he has had the opportunity to
"really focus on being ready for this year's race." (cyclingnews.com)
August 18, 2017
Ewan aiming for EuroEyes Cyclassics Hamburg
defense.
"Caleb
Ewan will have the full backing of the Orica Scott squad to
defend his EuroEyes Cyclassics Hamburg title. The Australian
was awarded the win last year after Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis)
was relegated for deviating from his line."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August 18, 2017
Coquard chose Vital Concept over Quick Step due
to Gaviria's growing status.
"Bryan
Coquard has revealed that he chose to sign for new French
Pro Continental team Vital Concept ahead of Quick Step
Floors because he did not want to play second fiddle to
Fernando Gaviria and miss out on selection for the 2018 Tour
de France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August 18, 2017
Nibali and Aru: Finally rivals at the Vuelta a
Espana.
"The
Vuelta a Espana will see a myriad of rivalries emerge and
evolve during the next three weeks. Chris Froome (Team Sky)
is the rider everyone wants beat as he chases the
Tour-Vuelta double, Alberto Contador will clash with the
Briton one last time before retiring, while Esteban Chaves
and Adam and Simon Yates will compete for eventual
leadership status at Orica Scott."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 18, 2017
The running man heads to the Vuelta a Espana -
Q&A with Michael Woods.
"After
stepping up to WorldTour level last season and making his
Grand Tour debut at this year’s Giro d’Italia, Canadian
Michael Woods (Cannondale Drapac) is about to embark on his
second three week race of the season at the Vuelta a
Espana."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 18, 2017
Complete Rui Costa.
"Success
in cycling depends on many factors: talent, character,
preparation - and a little bit of luck. Rui Costa has run
the gamut of all those things, but most of all he just wants
to be racing, gritting his teeth and taking his body to the
limit for his fans."
(pelotonmagazine.com) mages: Yuzuru Sunada & Kåre Dehlie
Thorstad
August 18, 2017
Cycling myths busted: Da Vinci, dead frames,
skinny tires, rotating weight and more.
"There
are things every cyclist seems to believe, pieces of cycling
lore passed down from rider to rider through the ages like
holy writ. Problem is, an awful lot of them are either
completely wrong, or based on a grain of truth that’s been
mangled beyond recognition."
(road.cc)
August 18, 2017
Nine of the best (and the worst) bicycles
designed by car companies.
"With
the news that Bianchi and Ferrari have partnered together to
create a new line of bicycles, we here at Cycling Weekly
got to reminiscing over the best and the worst car company
bikes, and concept models, that have ever hit the internet." (cyclingweekly.com)
August 18, 2017
KOO Open sunglasses review: Clear and stylish,
but prone to fogging.
"Kask
helmets recently dove into the hotly contested cycling
eyewear market with a new sub-brand called KOO. The
made-in-Italy Open was the first model released, featuring a
full-frame format, Zeiss certified interchangeable lenses,
an easily adjustable fit, and a choice of twelve different
colors."
(cyclingtips.com.au) James Huang
August 18, 2017
Team Sky Opens “Race Hub” at Vuelta a Espana.
"Team
Sky will unveil a new mobile ‘Race Hub’ during this year’s
Vuelta a Espana. The Race Hub forms an important part of
Team Sky’s program to support all its staff at race and
modernize the on race accommodation provided for them. " (capovelo.com)
August 18, 2017
2017 Tour du Limousin LIVE stream.
"Friday's
Stage 4 may start at 12:30pm CET (6:30am U.S. Eastern).
Maybe finish at around 4:45pm CET (10:45am U.S. Eastern). Live video from -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August 18, 2017
August 17, 2017
Samuel Sanchez tests positive in
out-of-competition control.
"Samuel
Sanchez (BMC Racing) has tested positive for growth hormone
releasing peptide GHRP-2, the UCI has announced. The
‘adverse analytical finding’ is from an out-of-competition
test performed on August 9."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August 17, 2017
Gautier wins Tour du Limousin stage 3.
"Cyril
Gautier (AG2R La Mondiale) took out the victory on stage 3
of the Tour du Limousin from the day's successful breakaway.
The Frenchman scored his first win of the 2017 season by
attacking his fellow escapees in the uphill sprint." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
de Waele)
August 17, 2017
Van Dijk wins Tour of Norway prologue.
"European
time trial champion Ellen van Dijk (Sunweb) debuted her new
jersey atop the podium in the opening prologue of the Tour
of Norway, winning the 3km test in Halden by fractions of a
second over Marianne Vos (WM3). Katrin Garfoot (Orica Scott)
was one full second behind Van Dijk in third." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
de Waele)
August 17, 2017
Sagan, Van Avermaet, Uran and Dumoulin Highlight
2017 GP Montreal and Québec.
"Year
after year since 2010, the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec
et de Montréal (GPCQM) have been delivering outstanding,
unforgettable moments on par with the greatest international
sports events."
(capovelo.com)
August 17, 2017
Why isn’t Tom Dumoulin racing the Vuelta a
España?
"Team
Sunweb are considering Tom Dumoulin‘s long term development,
and winning a future Tour de France, instead of racing him
in the Vuelta a España."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August 17, 2017
Vuelta a Espana 2017: 5 key stages.
"The
Vuelta a Espana closes the Grand Tour calendar in the only
way it knows how, with brutal mountain stages. Beginning,
for only the third time in the race's history, outside of
Spain in the French city of Nimes, the race will bring the
riders through the Pyrenees in the opening days." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
August 17, 2017
Simon and Adam Yates reunited for Orica Scott’s
tilt at Vuelta a Espana.
"Colombian
Esteban Chaves, third in last year’s Vuelta, will join Adam
and Simon Yates in a three pronged attack on the overall
classification that arguably makes Orica Scott’s the
strongest line-up of any of the teams in the Vuelta." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
de Waele)
August 17, 2017
Quintana confirms he will stay at Movistar and
target 2018 Tour de France.
"Nairo
Quintana has played down reports of tension with Movistar by
confirming he will target the Tour de France with the
Spanish team in 2018."
(cyclingnews.com)
August 17, 2017
Transfer mechanics: Marcel Kittel to Katusha
Alpecin.
"On an
evening during the BinckBank Tour, Marcel Kittel sat down
opposite Patrick Lefevere and delivered the news that he
would be leaving Quick Step Floors for Katusha Alpecin." (cyclingnews.com)
August 17, 2017
Garmin quietly drops the price of Edge 520 to
match Wahoo BOLT.
"The
Battle Royale between Garmin and Wahoo on bike computers
continues to heat up with each side sending up stronger and
stronger serves…all to the benefit of us consumers." (dcrainmaker.com)
August 17, 2017
Luke Rowe to miss 2018 Classics campaign.
"Rowe,
with a large cast around his leg, described a litany of
injuries. “[A] tibia, fibula, five metatarsals and a bit in
between. It’s pretty bad; I don’t do things by halves. It’s
a mess, but we’ll get there."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August 17, 2017
Becky James announces retirement.
"Former
sprint and Keirin world champion Becky James has announced
her retirement at the age of 25. James says that cycling
will still be a part of her life, but her new focus will be
about turning her passion for baking into a business." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
de Waele)
August 17, 2017
Coquard confirmed as leader of new Vital Concept
team.
"Former
French rider Jérôme Pineau has confirmed Vital Concept as a
title sponsor of his new Professional Continental team and
announced Bryan Coquard as team leader, with the goal to
secure a wild card invitation to the 2018 Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
August 17, 2017
Giant bikes: which model is right for you?
"Don't
know your TCR from your Defy? We Propel you into the
extensive (Advanced, even) range from the Taiwanese Giant
which is the world's largest bike manufacturer." (cyclingweekly.com)
August 17, 2017
Putin grants Aussie sprinter Perkins Russian
citizenship.
"Russian
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday gave former cycling
world champion Shane Perkins of Australia Russian
citizenship, paving the way for the rider to represent
Russia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics."
(velonews.com)
August 17, 2017
Zipp 404 and 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher
Disc-brake – Review.
"The 404
and 808 Carbon Clincher Disc Brake start out with the same
hoops that have made the 404 and 808 Firecrest wheels the
gold standard."
(aerogeeks.com)
August 17, 2017
Time for an upgrade? New Shimano Ultegra just
hit the market with a big discount.
"It was
with great fanfare that Shimano released its Ultegra R8000
groupset, but the product has barely hit the shelves and its
already discounted by an enormous $385/£300."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August 17, 2017
Trek Segafredo sets up development team in
partnership with Alberto Contador Foundation.
"Trek
Segafredo is setting up a development team that will be
managed by the Alberto Contador Foundation, with two-time
Giro d’Italia winner Ivan Basso heading up the sporting side
of the new outfit."
(road.cc)
August 17, 2017
How to save weight, ride faster or prevent flats
with new tubes.
"You
probably don’t think very much about inner tubes, but the
components that hold the air that in turns holds your bike
off the ground have a subtle but significant on the way your
bike rides and performs."
(road.cc)
August 17, 2017
August 16, 2017
Tour du Limousin: Vuillermoz wins stage 2.
"Alexis
Vuillermoz (AG2R La Mondiale) won stage 2 of the Tour du
Limousin at Le Maupuy Les Monts de Guéret, beating Francesco
Gavazzi (Androni Giocattoli) and Eduard Prades (Caja Rural
Seguros RGA)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August 16, 2017
Marcel Kittel signs two year deal with Katusha
Alpecin.
"Kittel
won five stages at this year’s Tour de France and wore the
green jersey up to his abandon in the final week, but
despite that success, a departure from Quick Step Floors had
been rumored throughout the summer."
(cyclingnews.com)
August 16, 2017
Brian Cookson: Forcing WorldTour teams and races
to have women’s equivalents wouldn’t be sustainable.
"Cookson
said it would not be a ‘sustainable’ plan for women’s
cycling, and that the sport needs to “encourage, support and
promote women’s cycling” even further."
(cyclingweekly.com) Simon Wilkinson
August 16, 2017
What happened? How Manuel Senni won the 2017
Colorado Classic.
"There
were no TV pictures. Time gaps were unclear. It was not
expected to be a stage where anyone would be able to ride
away with the overall victory. Yet that’s exactly what BMC
Racing’s Manuel Senni did."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cor Vos/Brian Hodes
August 16, 2017
Seven things to look out for at the Vuelta a
España 2017.
"Chris
Froome's double chances, Alberto Contador's farewell, and a
lot of summit finishes."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Graham Watson)
August 16, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Unconventional approach for
George Bennett.
"LottoNL
Jumbo's Kiwi was forced out of the Tour de France on stage
16 with illness when sitting 12th overall and has struggled
to regain full health since."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August 16, 2017
Haig confident of Vuelta a Espana success with
Orica Scott leaders.
"Jack
Haig returns to the Vuelta a Espana in 2017 with Orica Scott
confident the Australian team can win the race or place Adam
and Simon Yates or Esteban Chaves on the podium." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
De Waele)
August 16, 2017
Road World Championships team allocations
decided for Bergen.
"With
just over a month to the start of the UCI Road World
Championships in Bergen, the team allocations have been
decided, with Belgium, Spain, Great Britain, Italy and the
home nation Norway among the teams who have secured a
maximum of nine riders for the men’s events."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August 16, 2017
Recently crowned European road champion Marianne
Vos: ‘I’m not done yet’.
"When I
was 25, 26, because I have been in the elite category, on
the highest level, since I was 18, 19, I can understand that
people think I’m there forever already. For me, I’m not done
yet."
(cyclingtips.com)
August 16, 2017
Diagnosis: What caused this racer’s crippling
fatigue?
"Overtraining
is becoming all too common as endurance athletes push
themselves to their limits. The consequences can be
significant."
(velonews.com)
August 16, 2017
Canyon bikes now available in the U.S..
"German
bike manufacturer Canyon officially opened its consumer
direct online business for U.S. customers on Tuesday. Bikes
ordered online through the company’s website will be shipped
from Canyon’s new California warehouse directly to the
customer."
August 16, 2017
Trek Segafredo in no rush to find replacement
for Alberto Contador.
"The
American WorldTour team for now will rely on Dutchman Bauke
Mollema and a developing roster in 2018."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August 16, 2017
Steve Cummings turns up to local time trial and
smashes it on his road bike.
"He may
be recovering from fracturing two vertebrae at the Tour de
France, but that didn’t stop Steve Cummings rocking up at
his local club time trial last night."
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Steve Molyneux
August 16, 2017
Wet or dry chain lube: what’s the difference and
which should you use?
"Tackling
the tricky issue or wet versus dry chain lubes, the pros and
cons of each discussed."
(road.cc)
August 16, 2017
Sitting in with Barry Wicks.
"A
decade ago, Barry Wicks competed at the pinnacle of American
off-road racing. Every summer he chased points at mountain
bike World Cup events and in the National Mountain Bike
Series; every autumn he raced alongside the best cyclocross
racers at the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross and world
championships."
(velonews.com) Photo: Brian Leddy
August 16, 2017
GoPro Karma Grip Gimbal In-Depth Review.
"Almost
exactly 11 months ago GoPro announced their Karma drone and
Karma Grip products. While the drone got off to a rocky
start (I reviewed it here), the Karma grip has had an
otherwise non-problematic journey. The Grip, of course,
being the GoPro branded gimbal, which can stabilize your
footage to make it look silky smooth."
(dcrainmaker.com)
August 16, 2017
The oBike explosion: What it means for cycling,
cities, and our data privacy.
"Roughly
1,000 of the bikes, from Singapore-based company oBike, were
deployed in Melbourne in July 2017 and have quickly become a
talking point around town."
(cyclingtips.com)
August 16, 2017
Midweek most wanted: Check out the new Trek
Emonda, Quarq power meter and Giro Prolight Techlace shoes.
"A sneak
peak at the latest and greatest kit we've got in our office
that we just can't wait to use."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August 16, 2017
The best CO2 inflators.
"They
say two things in life are certain: death and taxes. For
cyclists we’d add a third - punctures. The trick to reducing
the hassle of flats is being prepared, so you can be riding
again as quickly as possible."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August 16, 2017
Five custom frame builders you need to know
about.
"Buying
a custom frame is one of the truly great ways to get your
ultimate bike. So here's five custom frame builders from
Britain and Ireland we'd definitely recommend." (cyclingweekly.com)
August 16, 2017
Tacx Magnum - first ride impressions of the
cycling treadmill.
"The
humble turbo trainer revolution continues, bringing a new
age of smart training, of which the latest result is the
Tacx Magnum."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August 16, 2017
PowerTap P1S Single Side Powermeter Set.
"PowerTap
P1S pedals are the single-sided version of the popular
PowerTap P1 power meter pedals. They're easy to set up and
to swap between bikes and if you're not bothered about
measuring power from both legs, they're well worth a look." (road.cc)
August 16, 2017
Nine deals on Garmin computers and accessories
that make now the perfect time to upgrade.
"There
are a lot of different sport computers on the market, but by
far the most popular are those made by American brand
Garmin. For cyclists the Edge range of computers is the most
popular choice."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August 16, 2017
Look 765 Disc bike review.
"The 765
Disc won’t be a racer’s choice because of fairly high weight
as tested. But it really isn’t built for that purpose in the
first place. Instead, this bike will push your boundaries in
a way that a bike was originally intended to do." (roadbikereview.com)
August 16, 2017
2017 Tour du Limousin LIVE stream.
"Wednesday's
Stage 2 starts at 12:30pm CET (6:30am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:45pm CET (10:45am U.S. Eastern). Live video from -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August 16, 2017
August 15, 2017
Elie Gesbert wins Tour du Limousin opener.
"Elie
Gesbert (Fortuneo Oscaro) won the opening stage of the Tour
du Limousin after he outlasted breakaway companion Flavien
Dassonville (HP BTP Auber 93) on the final drag to the line
at Rochechouart."
(cyclingnews.com)
August 15, 2017
Developing Development Teams.
"BMC
Racing has decided to pull the plug on their development
team. In a statement the team said a causal factor was their
development of riders who only go and sign for other teams." (inrng.com)
August 15, 2017
Floyd Landis Q&A: They rearranged the pieces
but it's the same game.
"I think
most people after they understood the story or read about
it. I mean, there are still people who are mad about it. But
those people are like children. You have to treat them like
there are just certain things they don't understand, and in
this case never will, so you can't get mad at them because
they're just not smart enough to understand."
(cyclingnews.com) (Pat Malach)
August 15, 2017
Dylan van Baarle extends with Cannondale Drapac.
"Dutchman
Dylan van Baarle has extended his contract with Cannondale
Drapac for a further two seasons to take him through to the
end of 2019."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August 15, 2017
Vos: It'll be hard to replace Niewiadoma, but
it's great to see her step up.
"Niewiadoma
was one of the only top riders to stay put after Rabobank
dropped their sponsorship at the end of last season and has
been one of the team’s most successful riders in 2017 with a
stage win and overall victory at the Women’s Tour and podium
places at all three of the Ardennes Classics." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim
De Waele)
August 15, 2017
UCI Presidential candidate says UCI and ASO must
do more for women’s cycling.
"Debate
continues about whether ASO and others are doing enough for
women’s cycling; according to David Lappartient, Brian
Cookson’s challenger in Septembers UCI Presidential
elections, the two-day La Course event is not enough and
both ASO and the UCI need to do much more."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Shane Stokes and Cor Vos
August 15, 2017
Trek Domane: 2018 explained.
"A
comfortable bike that doesn't sacrifice race driven
handling, the Domane famously houses Trek's IsoSpeed
decoupler, at front and rear."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August 15, 2017
Injuries force Bahrain Merida to name weakened
team in support of Vincenzo Nibali at Vuelta a España.
"Ion
Izagirre and Kanstantin Siutsou are both out of action after
suffering broken bones at the Tour de France, while Ramunas
Navardauskus has been sidelined after doctor’s discovered an
anomaly in his heart in June."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August 15, 2017
Origins: How the AheadSet threadless headset
changed bikes forever.
"CyclingTips
U.S. technical editor James Huang takes a look back at when
forks were threaded and headsets came loose - and how an
ambitious young mountain bike racer with a knack for
invention changed everything."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
August 15, 2017
Stage wins the focus for Vuelta a Espana
debutantes Aqua Blue Sport.
"For the
first time since 2009, a team in its debut season has been
granted a wild card entry to the Spanish Grand Tour and Aqua
Blue Sports are promising to make a mark on the race." (cyclingnews.com)
August 15, 2017
Former Olympic and world champion Stephen
Wooldridge, 39, dies.
"Former
Olympic and world track champion, Stephen Wooldridge, has
died. The Australian rider’s death was confirmed by Cycling
New South Wales on August 15, describing him as an
“inspirational figure” and a “very special person." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
August 15, 2017
Chris Froome Sets His Sighs on Double Tour
Victory...
"Fresh
from winning his fourth consecutive Tour de France, the
British rider has set his sights on triumphing in this
month’s Spanish Grand Tour, and joining such luminaries as
Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault with a Double Tour
victory, which hasn’t been accomplished since 1978." (capovelo.com)
August 15, 2017
Retired pro Iris Slappendel chases new land
speed record.
"The
32-year-old is gearing up for her biggest challenge of the
year: setting a new world speed record for women. As part of
World Human Powered Speed Challenge in September, Iris
Slappendel will attempt to break the current (unpaced)
record of 121.81 kilometers per hour (or 75.68 mph)." (cyclingtips.com) Photography
by Bas de Meijer
August 15, 2017
Chris King to stop making Cielo frames.
"Cielo
unfortunately did not fit into our plans. We are quite proud
of the product that the brand has produced over the years,
but will be focusing our attention and resources on our core
product families (headsets, bottom brackets, and hubs)." (bicycleretailer.com)
August 15, 2017
Selle Royal’s e-bike specific saddle is the
saddle you never knew you needed.
"We’ve
seen e-bike specific helmets, and now saddle company Selle
Royal has released the first ever e-bike specific saddle.
They say the new seat – the eZone – was designed in
partnership with BMW after a “comprehensive” study of e-bike
users."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August 15, 2017
GoPro Karma quadcopter drone review.
"The
GoPro Karma is a quadcopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
that houses the company’s top of the line Hero5 Black action
camera (or Hero4 when used with a harness accessory)." (cyclingtips.com) Photography
by Matt de Neef
August 15, 2017
2017 Tour of Portugal LIVE stream.
"2017
Tour of Portugal LIVE August 4-15.
Tuesday's Stage 10 may start around 2:00pm local (Lisbon time) (9:00am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 5:25pm local (12:25pm U.S. Eastern). Live video possibly from 3:15pm local (10:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August 15, 2017
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