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August 19, 2017





Vuelta a Espana: BMC wins opening team time trial.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Punctures ruined the ride for BMC Racing (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): BMC’s performance put Rohan Dennis into the red jersey (Credit: Yuzuru Sunada)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Rohan Dennis in the leader's jersey after stage 1 at the Vuelta a Espana (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Miguel Angel Lopez (Astana) rides to eighth place on the stage and into the top-ten (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (sbs.com.au): Morton, 25, is preparing for his first attempt at a Grand Tour after making his comeback to the WorldTour this season.Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Edward Theuns (Trek-Segafredo) celebrates his first WorldTour victory (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Chris Froome in the 2011 Vuelta a Espana leader's jersey (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): Team Sky on their way to the win (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com): On Thursday, Spain suffered its worst terrorist attack in more than a decade when a van driver killed more than a dozen people and injured scores moreThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): A team or individual time trial will kick off the 2018 Vuelta Credit: Yuzuru Sunada Thumb Overlay."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




Ladies Tour of Norway: Hosking wins stage 2.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Chloe Hosking celebrates the win but would finish second after the photo finish (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Vos finishes second, takes overall lead." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 19, 2017





Tour de l'Avenir: Jakobsen wins stage 2.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Fabio Jakobsen (Netherlands) at the 2016 Worlds (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Antonio Bigarini:     Words: Giulia Lacivita     Images: Antonio BigariniThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): efneo GTRO 3 speed gearbox.jpgThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Cyclist crashes into back of van (via Georgina Taylor on Facebook).JPG Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (bicycling.com): Photograph courtesy of BrooksThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingfans.com): http://www.cyclingfans.net/2015/images/ladies_tour_of_norway_logo.jpgThumb Overlay."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




Daily Distractions.

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August 18, 2017








Vuelta a España Preview.

Thumbnail Credit (inrng.com) (Photo: Unipublic): Thumb Overlay."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’.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by Davey Wilson/Axeon Hagens Berman: by Neal Rogers August 18, 2017 Photography by Davey Wilson/Axeon Hagens BermanThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Dan Martin with Giuseppe Saronni, Mauro Gianetti and Carlo Saronni (UAE Team Emirates)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Only 10 WorldTour teams participated in the 2016 World Championships Thumb Overlay."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




Ladies Tour of Norway: D'hoore wins sprint finish in Mysen.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Jolien D'hoore takes the win from a sprint on stage 1 (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Elvin and Majerus round out the podium." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 18, 2017




Kasper Asgreen wins opening stage of Tour de l'Avenir.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Kasper Asgreen takes victory on stage 1 of the Tour de l'Avenir (Tour de l'Avenir)Thumb Overlay."Dane takes win, upsets the sprinters." (cyclingnews.com)

August 18, 2017




Alexis Vuillermoz wins Tour du Limousin.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): lexis Vuillermoz (AG2R La Mondiale) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Guillaume Martin nabs final stage." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 18, 2017





Contador promises one more fight.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.comThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Chris Froome waves to fans after stage 20 of the Tour de France Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Caleb Ewan (Orica-Scott) on the podium (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Bryan Coquard in the Belgian version of Direct Energie's Poweo kit (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): An intense Vincenzo Nibali and Fabio Aru on stage at the presentation (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): Mike Woods (Cannondale-Drapac) (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (pelotonmagazine.com) mages: Yuzuru Sunada & Kåre Dehlie Thorstad: And Costa has given those friends many tears of joy in the last few years and restored Portugal’s passion for bike racing.Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): The bicycle sketch allegedly drawn by a student of Leonardo Da Vinci (Wikimedia Commons).jpg Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): The best, and worst, bikes and concept designs by car companiesThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com.au) James Huang: by James Huang August 19, 2017 Photography by James HuangThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (capovelo.com): As a Team we have always prioritized the support we give to our riders and staff. We all know how demanding Grand Tours can beThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingfans.com): 50ème Tour du Limousin : la liste des partants "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




Daily Distractions.

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August 17, 2017






Samuel Sanchez tests positive in out-of-competition control.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Sammy Sanchez (BMC) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Cyril Gautier (AG2R La Mondiale) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Ellen van Dijk (Sunweb) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (capovelo.com): Last year, the reigning World and Olympic champions were the one-two finishers in both racesThumb Overlay."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?

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Tom Dumoulin at the 2017 Giro d'Italia Credit: Yuzuru Sunada Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): The mighty Angliru has become one of cycling's most sacred sites. (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Adam Yates is aiming for podium time at the Tour de Pologne (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Nairo Quintana (Movistar) Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Marcel Kittel wins stage 11 at the Tour de France Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (dcrainmaker.com): After a number of weeks of Wahoo throwing down (first with better live tracking and then the new ELEMNT MINI), it was Garmin’s turn to up the ante.Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich): Luke Rowe (Team Sky) was third at Kurrne (Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Great Britain's Rebecca James won the silver (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): Bryan Coquard (Direct Energie) (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."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?

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Someone at Giant had some foresight when they founded the company in 1972.Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com): Perkins, 30, announced he was switching allegiance to Russia earlier this year after failing to get on Australia’s track cycling team for the 2016 Rio Olympic GamesThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (aerogeeks.com):  defined by that famous Zipp dimpling. Those dimples, officially known as the Aerodynamic Boundary Layer Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Such a big discount at such an early stage could mean now is actually the perfect time to upgrade your drive chain to the latest model.Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Alberto Contador Trek Segafredo (via Facebook).jpg Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): tubes.jpgThumb Overlay."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




Daily Distractions.

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August 16, 2017




Tour du Limousin: Vuillermoz wins stage 2.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Alexis Vuillermoz (AG2R La Mondiale) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Marcel Kittel in the green jersey after stage 11Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) Simon Wilkinson: Picture by Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com 10/06/2017 - Cycling OVO Energy Women's Tour 2017 Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cor Vos/Brian Hodes: y Neal Rogers August 17, 2017 Photography by Cor Vos/Brian Hodes; Colorado ClassicThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Graham Watson): Chris Froome hopes to do one better than his best finish of 2nd at this year’s Vuelta. Credit: WatsonThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): George Bennett (LottoNL–Jumbo) attacks the yellow jersey group (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Jack Haig (Orica-Scott) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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’.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com): In the new UCI Women’s WorldTour focus, none other than freshly crowned European road champion and multi-discipline, multi-time world champion, plus double Olympic champion Marianne VosThumb Overlay."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?

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com): Editor’s Note: “Diagnosis” is a new monthly column found in the print issue of  VeloNews. It is a collaboration between the editors of VeloNews and the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center. The anecdotes found in “Diagnosis” come from actual patients, and the names of these patients have been changed. Thumb Overlay."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..

Thumbnail Credit: This consumer-direct sales model comes with a heavy dose of controversy as it cuts bike shops out of the equationThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Alberto Contador and his Trek team-mates on stage two of the Tour de France (Sunada) Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Steve Molyneux : Steve Cummings in action at the BNECC five mile time trial Credit: Steve MolyneuxThumb Overlay."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?

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Finish Line Cross Country Wet chain lube - dirty chain.jpgThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com) Photo: Brian Leddy: Barry Wicks was once chasing podiums at cross-country mountain bike races worldwide. He still races, but now the events are a little more laid-back. Photo: Brian LeddyThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (dcrainmaker.com): And it’s this scenario that works exceptionally well while cycling:Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com): The issue of clutterThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Welcome to CW’s brand new feature, where we show you the hottest products in our office each week.Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Here's a look at some of the best CO2 inflators, and some price comparisons so you know you're getting a good dealThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit: ShandThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): It took some getting used toThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): PowerTap P1S power meter pedals.jpgThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Garmin Edge 1000 £499 £399Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (roadbikereview.com): For riders looking to conquer the road (or dirt road) less traveled, the Look 765 Disc is a suitable companion.Thumb Overlay."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




Smith Pivlock Arena sunglasses - review.

Thumbnail Credit (roadcyclinguk.com): Smith’s Pivlock Arena sunglasses have a distinctive rimless shape which offers a wide field of visionThumb Overlay."Rimless shades with a strong look - and performance to back it up." (roadcyclinguk.com)

August 16, 2017





2017 Tour du Limousin LIVE stream.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingfans.com): 50ème Tour du Limousin : la liste des partants "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




Daily Distractions.

Thumbnail Credit : The Daily Distractions photo galleryThumb Overlay.
(facebook.com) (Photo: Vanity Cycling)

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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.

Thumbnail Credit (inrng.com): the alternative is that U23 riders are not livestock purchased by the development teamThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Pat Malach): Floys Landis and business partner Dave Zabriske watch the Cascade Cycling Classic criterium in Oregon. (Pat Malach)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): The combativity prize went to Dylan van Baarle (Cannondale-Drapac) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Marianne Vos (WM3 Pro Cycling) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Shane Stokes and Cor Vos: by Shane Stokes August 16, 2017 Photography by Shane Stokes and Cor VosThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): John Degenkolb’s Trek DomaneThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Vincenzo Nibali goes on the attack at the Giro d'Italia Credit: Yuzuru Sunada Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang: by James Huang August 16, 2017 Photography by James HuangThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Larry Warbasse of Aqua Blue Sport at the Vuelta a Burgos (Team Aqua Blue Sport)Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Stephen Wooldridge (second from left) has died aged 39 (Sunada) Thumb Overlay."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...

Thumbnail Credit (capovelo.com): Froome saw his hopes for a Tour-Vuelta double fade last year, after a grueling season took its toll on the Team Sky rider. Thumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Bas de Meijer: by Anne-Marije Rook August 16, 2017 Photography by Bas de MeijerThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (bicycleretailer.com):  the CKPC brand will continue to work with and support the frame builder communityThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Selle Royal has released the first ever e-bike specific saddle, designed completely around the added forces of a motorThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt de Neef: With its arms extended, the Karma measures 30.3cm x 41.1cm x 11.7cm and weighs right on 1kgThumb Overlay."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.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingfans.com): Rui Vinhas won the 2016 Volta a Portugal.Thumb Overlay."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





Daily Distractions.

Thumbnail Credit : The Daily Distractions photo galleryThumb Overlay.
(facebook.com) (Photo: Vanity Cycling)

August 15, 2017









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