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Sagan signs on to race 2019 Tour Down
Under.
"The
Slovakian master will make his fourth appearance
at the event on the streets of Adelaide and
through the surrounding countryside from January
10-20."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
Sport)
August
20, 2018
Nibali will wear No. 1 bib in Vuelta.
"Race
organizers said the 2010 Vuelta winner warrants
the start number despite seeing three other
overall Vuelta winners on the start list." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
August
20, 2018
Vuelta a Espana 2018: Who are the
favorites and who should you be backing?
"The
Vuelta a Espana is the most unpredictable of all
three Grand Tours. Since moving to the tail end of
the calendar in 1995, it has represented an
opportunity for young, aspiring General
Classification riders to prove themselves." (cyclist.co.uk) Joe
Robinson
August
20, 2018
Richie Porte heading into Vuelta a
Espana without Tour de France form.
"Richie
Porte will spearhead BMC Racing in their final
Grand Tour at the Vuelta a España. Porte crashed
out of the Tour de France on stage 9 and has not
raced since."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
20, 2018
David de la Cruz not feeling pressure
of leading Team Sky GC challenge at the Vuelta a
España.
"The
Spaniard says it's "not a pressure, it's an
opportunity" for him to perform in the overall at
the Vuelta with Sky."
(cyclingweekly.com) (AFP Photo) (Getty Images)
August
20, 2018
Six things to look out for in the
Vuelta a España 2018 first week.
"The
2018 Vuelta a España will begin with an individual
time trial in Malaga. At just 8km, it’s too short
to have a significant impact on the GC in the
grand scheme of things."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
20, 2018
Tech trend: Snub-nose saddles at
Colorado Classic.
"It’s
late in the season and we’ve likely seen all the
new tech we’re going to see until after Interbike.
But the 2018 Colorado Classic still managed to
reveal a growing trend: truncated (or snub-nose)
saddles."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari
August
20, 2018
Trek updates legendary 520 touring
bike with new frame, fork, & more.
"f
your idea of a touring bike involves less gravel
and more panniers, take a look at the new Trek
520. Continuing the 520’s streak as the longest
running model in Trek’s history, the 520 has been
around in the line up since 1983."
(bikerumor.com) Zach Overholt
August
20, 2018
Column
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Chris Froome: ‘I don’t think about
becoming one of the greats, I still have a lot to
achieve’.
"People
ask me where I put myself alongside these big
names in cycling but of for me it feels strange,”
Froome told Sporza."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
20, 2018
Vos moves into Women's WorldTour lead
after Ladies Tour of Norway victory.
"Marianne
Vos (WaowDeals) had won the Ladies Tour of Norway
in 2017, so it was not a surprise when she came
out on top again, but the manner in which she
defended her title baffled even herself." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
August
20, 2018
Colorado Classic women’s race a work
in progress.
"Riders
and organizers saw room for improvement following
the 2018 edition, both in terms of the distance
and difficulty of the women’s stages, as well as
the broadcast coverage of the event." (velonews.com) Photo:
Mark Leffingwell
August
20, 2018
Mohoric: I enjoyed my first experience
of the cobbles.
"Not
bad for a first attempt. Matej Mohoric (Bahrain
Merida) had never raced on the cobbles of Flanders
as a professional rider until Sunday's concluding
stage of the BinckBank Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
20, 2018
Viviani takes Quick Step's 55th win of
the season in Hamburg.
"Elia
Viviani said that his victory at the EuroEyes
Cyclassics Hamburg in the Italian national
champion's jersey on Sunday is one that he'll
remember "for the rest of my life."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
August
20, 2018
Free bike a year for life.
"A
girl in India who donated money she had been
saving to buy herself a bike to victims of the
devastating floods in Kerala has been told by the
world’s biggest bicycle manufacturer that she will
receive a free bicycle each year of her life in
recognition of her kindness."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
August
20, 2018
Parcours Passista wheelset review.
"Good
all-rounder if you're looking for 'free speed',
also able to perform well in windy conditions and
respond well on hilly courses. They feel really
stable, comfortable and stiff, but they minimized
the effect of the wind."
(cyclist.co.uk)
August
20, 2018
Bont Helix road shoe.
"Bont's
Helix shoes are as stiff as previous models and
they're built to the same high standards, but
although the new around-the-foot retention system
is innovative, the single Boa closure doesn't give
you the options of a double dial system." (road.cc) Mat Brett
August
20, 2018
Measure Watts on that Campagnolo bike
w/ Watteam's Powerbeat G3 power meter.
"If
you are riding a road bike with a Campagnolo
drivetrain, there aren’t a lot of powermeter
options out there for you, fewer still if you are
looking for true two-sided measurement." (bikerumor.com) Cory
Benson
August
20, 2018
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August
20, 2018
August
20, 2018
Masterclass: How to polish aluminium
parts, with CycloRetro.
"Chris
Howard runs CycloRetro, a small home-based
business based in Melbourne that is focused on
bicycle restoration, pantographing, polishing, and
replicating designs of years past."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Rome
August
20, 2018
Adam Hansen - the man with a program.
"I
was a programmer before I was a pro cyclist,
specializing in database web applications before
that. When I saw the problems on the logistics
side of cycling teams, I wrote the program for
Lotto Soudal. It’s almost the same thing with the
CPA."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Offside/l'Equipe
August
20, 2018
Lauren Hall retires from pro cycling
after Colorado Classic.
"Halls
biggest result came in 2014 at Gent
Wevelgem with Optum Pro Cycling." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
August
20, 2018
Lampaert extends with Quick Step
Floors.
"With
Niki Terpstra heading to Direct Energie next
season, Yves Lampaert is expected to step up at
Quick Step Floors, and the Belgian champion has
just signed a new two year deal with Patrick
Lefevere's squad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
August
20, 2018
Aqua Blue Sport rider spotted training
on Ridley Helium and not 3T Strada.
"Local
favorite Stefan Denifl spent some time recently
testing his legs against the Höll climb, the 3km
road which looks set to decide the winner of this
year's World Championships in Innsbruck, Austria." (cyclist.co.uk) Joe
Robinson
August
20, 2018
Five cool things coming soon from
Cannondale, Time, Samvær, Ritchey and Topeak.
"As
the rain lashed down last week and over the
weekend we were longing for the sunnier weather
we'd oddly become accustomed to, meaning we'll be
banking some extra miles on our test rides!" (road.cc) Jack Sexty
August
20, 2018
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Mohoric wins 2018 BinckBank Tour.
"Michael
Matthews (Team Sunweb) took victory on the final
stage of the BinckBank Tour, while Matej Mohoric
(Bahrain Merida) claimed the overall victory.
Matthews out-gunned Greg van Avermaet (BMC
Racing)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
19, 2018
Van der Poel wins finale stage of 2018
Arctic Race of Norway.
"Mathieu
van der Poel took his second stage victory at the
Arctic Race of Norway on the final day of racing,
Corenden Circus’ third win of the four-day race." (cyclingnews.com)
(ASO)
August
19, 2018
Vos wins 2018 Ladies Tour of Norway.
"Marianne
Vos (WaowDeals) showed her class once again,
winning the finale stage 3 of the 2018 Ladies Tour
of Norway."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August
19, 2018
Viviani wins EuroEyes Cyclassics
Hamburg.
"Elia
Viviani (Quick Step Floors) repeated his victory
in the EuroEyes Cyclassics race in Hamburg,
winning the sprint of a reduced peloton." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
August
19, 2018
Danny Pate announces retirement from
cycling.
"After
19 years of plying the pro cycling trade in the US
and Europe, 39 year old Danny Pate has decided to
bring down the curtains on his racing career. Pate
signed his first pro contract in 2000." (cyclingnews.com)
August
19, 2018
Lampaert battered, bruised but hopeful
after BinckBank Tour crash.
"Yves
Lampaert (Quick Step Floors) had to be nursed
across the finish line by the race doctor in
Saturday’s penultimate stage of the BinckBank
Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
19, 2018
Tetrick Conquers Arrrrduous Gravel
Worlds Course for Second Straight Win.
"In
2018, Tetrick put down a blistering 19.6 mph
average to finish the 150-mile race in 7:39:50.
The win was Tetrick's second straight at the
event."
(cxmagazine.com) Z. Schuster
August
19, 2018
BinckBank Tour LIVE stream.
"2018
BinckBank Tour LIVE August 13-19.
Stage 7 Sunday live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
19, 2018
Arctic Race of Norway LIVE stream.
"2018
Arctic Race of Norway LIVE August 16-19.
Stage 4 Sunday live video from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
19, 2018
Column
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Mannion wins 2018 Colorado Classic
title.
"United
Healthcare's Travis McCabe won the finale stage 3
of the Colorado Classic in Denver on Sunday. The
American out-sprinted Rally Cycling's Ty Magner
and Holowesko Citadel's Joe Lewis to take top
honors."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
19, 2018
Hall wins Colorado Classic Women's
Race.
"Kendall
Ryan (Tibco SVB) won the finale stage 3 at the
Colorado Classic Women's Race in Denver on Sunday.
She closed out the three day stage race winning
the bunch sprint ahead of Rally Cycling duo Emma
White and Allison Beveridge."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
19, 2018
Colorado: Ávila sprints to second
place in stage 3 - without a saddle.
"Edwin
Ávila (Israel Cycling Academy) was hoping for more
out of stage 3 at the Colorado Classic, but it’s
hard not to be impressed with his second place
ride, considering he sprinted across the line in
Denver without a saddle."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
19, 2018
Reports suggest no Vuelta for Landa.
"There
was no official confirmation from Movistar or
Landa on Sunday, but it appears Landa is still
suffering from a heavy crash at the Clásica San
Sebastián earlier this month."
(velonews.com) Photo: Chris Graythen | Getty
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August
19, 2018
Caja Rural, Burgos BH name Vuelta
squads.
"Spanish
Professional Continental outfits Caja Rural-
Seguros RGA and Burgos BH have announced their
line-ups for the Vuelta a Espana."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
August
19, 2018
Pinot feeling fresh for Vuelta a
Espana challenge.
"Groupama
FDJ leader Thibaut Pinot will head to the Vuelta a
España having fully recovered from the pneumonia
he suffered at May's Giro d'Italia." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
August
19, 2018
Colorado Classic LIVE stream.
"2018
Colorado Classic LIVE August 16-19.
Stage 4 starts Sunday at 12:15pm MDT (2:15pm U.S. Eastern) (20:15pm CET). Finish at around --pm MDT (--pm U.S. Eastern) (-- CET). Live video from 1:00pm MDT (3:00pm U.S. Eastern) (21:00pm CET)." (cyclingfans.com) August
19, 2018
Tour de Hongrie LIVE stream.
"2018
Tour de Hongrie LIVE August 14-19.
Stage 5 Live video Sunday from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
19, 2018
Column
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August
19, 2018
August
19, 2018
Jan Ullrich and the long road home.
"Jan
Ullrich's former T-Mobile teammate, Rolf Aldag,
has a story about the 1997 Tour de France winner
that may either inspire hope about Ullrich's
current predicament, or more fear, or tell us
nothing at all."
(cyclingnews.com) (AFP Photo)
August
19, 2018
Matthews: I showed that I am still
capable of winning.
"Even
amid the ecstasy of cheering and applause at the
end of the final stage of the BinckBank Tour in
Geraardsbergen, Michael Matthews made himself
heard."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August
19, 2018
Kittel: I'm not sure why I'm
struggling at the moment.
"Marcel
Kittel abandoned the BinckBank Tour Saturday,
adding another disappointment to his
unsatisfactory 2018 season. In his first season
with Team Katusha Alpecin, the German has only two
wins."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
August
19, 2018
Hofland signs two year contract with
EF Education First Drapac.
"EF
Education First Drapac announced the signing of
Moreno Hofland on Saturday on a two year contract
that will take him through to the end of 2020." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
August
19, 2018
Zipp 303 Firecrest – NSW a year later,
a grand less.
"This
new 46mm deep, 1500 gram carbon clincher wheelset
is very snappy when you want to accelerate. Once
up to speed they maintain your momentum very
well."
(intheknowcycling.com)
August
19, 2018
Vitus Razor VR.
"I
really liked the versatility of the 2016 Razor VR,
with its mudguard fit and excellent balance of
speed versus stability, and for 2018 the new model
is still a very fun bike to ride."
(road.cc) Stu Kerton
August
19, 2018
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BinckBank Tour: Muhlberger wins stage
6.
"Muhlberger
wins, Wellens takes second and Stybar in third.
Mohoric finishes in the main group behind and he
should still have the overall race lead." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
August
18, 2018
Arctic Race of Norway: Toupalik wins
stage 3.
"Adam
Toupalik gave Corenden Circus their second win of
the Arctic Race of Norway, taking victory on stage
3 after a well-timed attack. Toupalik crossed the
line two seconds ahead of his teammate Mathieu van
der Poel, who won the opening stage of the race." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
August
18, 2018
Tour de l'Avenir: Alan Riou wins stage
2.
"Frenchman
takes race lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (letelegramme.fr) (Photo Bruno
Perrel)
August
18, 2018
Ladies Tour of Norway: Vos wins stage
2.
"Marianne
Vos (WaowDeals) continues to dominate the Ladies
Tour of Norway, winning stage 2 in an uphill
sprint. Katarzyna Niewiadoma (Canyon SRAM) was led
out well by her team, but was in the wind too
early."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
August
18, 2018
Late crash ruins Kung's overall
aspirations at BinckBank Tour.
"The
BMC rider’s hopes of overall victory were dashed
on the punchy finishing circuit in Sittard Geleen
on Saturday afternoon, when he went down in a
crash with a little over 15km remaining." (cyclingnews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August
18, 2018
A touch of the Classics for BinckBank
Tour finale.
"The
margins are tight as the BinckBank Tour reaches
its decisive concluding stages, but it remains to
be seen whether Matej Mohoric (Bahrain Merida) can
be divested of the green leader's jersey as the
race winds its way through Limburg and the Flemish
Ardennes this weekend."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
August
18, 2018
George Bennett and Kruijswijk to lead
LottoNL Jumbo at Vuelta a Espana.
"George
Bennett will lead the LottoNL Jumbo team at the
Vuelta a Espana later this month with Steven
Kruijswijk also set to target the overall
classification for the Dutch squad." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
August
18, 2018
Column
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Colorado Classic: Eenkhoorn wins stage
3.
"Pascal
Eenkhoorn (LottoNL Jumbo) took the queen stage win
Saturday at the Colorado Classic in Denver after
the reduced peloton brought back a duo of escapees
inside the final kilometer. Mannion
maintains GC lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
18, 2018
Colorado Classic Women's Race: Valente
wins stage 3 in Denver.
"Track
specialist Jennifer Valente (Twenty20 p/b Sho-Air)
won stage 3 at the Colorado Classic Women's Race
on Saturday in Denver. She sprinted to victory
ahead of Kendall Ryan (Tibco SVB) and Emma White
(Rally) under rainy conditions."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
18, 2018
Katie Hall's string of wins continues
at Colorado Classic.
"Friday's
success continues a string of wins for Hall on the
US circuit, starting with the Joe Martin Stage
Race and the Tour of the Gila in April, the
Redlands Bicycle Classic in May and the WorldTour
Women's Tour of California later that same month." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
18, 2018
Nicolas Edet wins Tour du Limousin.
"Lorrenzo Manzin wins
finale stage 4."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
August
18, 2018
Kanter wins Tour de l'Avenir opener.
"Banaszek,
Touze round out bunch sprint podium." (cyclingnews.com)
August
18, 2018
Zabelinskaya looking to change Russian
nationality due to Olympic ban concerns.
"Russian
rider Olga Zabelinskaya has announced her
intentions to seek Uzbek nationality to ensure
that she can race at the Tokyo Olympic Games in
2020."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
18, 2018
Peter Sagan and Elia Viviani line up
at Cyclassics Hamburg.
"Hamburg
hosts yet another sprinters' showdown on Sunday,
when Quick-Step Floor's Elia Viviani, Peter Sagan
(Bora Hansgrohe), Arnaud Démare (Groupama FDJ) and
UAE Team Emirates' Alexander Kristoff rub
shoulders at the EuroEyes Cyclassics Hamburg." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)
August
18, 2018
Tour du Limousin LIVE stream.
"2018
Tour du Limousin LIVE August 15-18, France.
Stage 4 live video Saturday from 1:40pm CET (7:40am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
18, 2018
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August
18, 2018
August
18, 2018
Dark days for domestic peloton as
three teams face uncertain future.
"Across
the domestic North American peloton, dozens of
professional cyclists find themselves on shaky
footing heading into the 2019 season." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
18, 2018
Marcel Kittel after withdrawing from
BinckBank Tour: I'm not sure with what I'm
struggling at the moment.
"The
German has had a disappointing performance at the
Dutch Belgian race, being his best result a second
place at the first stage. This is the continuation
of a bad year for the rider in which he has
achieved only two stage victories at Tirreno
Adriatico."
(cyclingpub.com) Siebe Kok
August
18, 2018
Amy D. Foundation Announces Emily
Shields, KK Santos as 2018/19 Elite Riders.
"The
Amy D. Foundation was created to honor the memory
of Amy Dombroski, who was tragically killed while
training in Belgium in 2013, by supporting young
women cyclists in their efforts to pursue
professional careers."
(cxmagazine.com) D. Mable
August
18, 2018
Izagirre brothers considering offers
from UAE Team Emirates and Astana.
"Ion
and Gorka Izagirre will leave Bahrain Merida at
the end of the season, with UAE Team Emirates and
Astana leading the bidding for their services." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
August
18, 2018
Matthews: I'm racing with my heart and
trying to get something out of the season.
"All
spring, Michael Matthews found himself playing
catch-up after falling and breaking his shoulder
at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
18, 2018
Lefevere on Terpstra departure: If one
goes away, another steps up.
"It’s
life. When there is a budget, there is a budget.
If we don’t have enough money in the budget then
we can’t pay him, and it’s over,” Lefevere told Cyclingnews
in Riemst on Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty
Images Sport)
August
18, 2018
3T Zero25 Pro Seat Post.
"The
3T Zero25 Pro Seat Post is a clever piece of kit,
with the ability to shift between a 0mm and 25mm
setback quickly and without too much fuss." (road.cc) George Hill
August
18, 2018
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