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August
28, 2017
Neff finds form with Val di Sole
victory.
"Two
time overall World Cup champion Jolanda Neff
(Kross Racing) has struggled this season, but
showed she is returning to form with her victory
on Sunday at the final round of the 2017 Mountain
Bike World Cup series in Val di Sole, Italy." (cyclingnews.com)
(Rob Jones)
August
28, 2017
Schurter achieves unprecedented World
Cup sweep.
"MTB
world champion Nino Schurter completed an
unprecedented sweep of the UCI MTB World Cup in
Val di Sole, Italy, this weekend. The Swiss rider
claimed victory in the final round over Stephane
Tempier (Bianchi Countervail) with Julian Absalon
(BMC) in third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Sven Martin & Michal
Cerveny/Scott)
August
28, 2017
Froome says Sky doesn’t have unfair
financial advantage.
"Chris
Froome shrugged off suggestions that Team Sky has
an unfair financial advantage over its rivals. The
Vuelta a España leader said Monday he laments
Cannondale Drapac’s looming sponsor problems, but
said pushing innovation is part of the cycling
game."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
28, 2017
Froome could ride Worlds time trial
after Vuelta a Espana.
"Chris
Froome (Team Sky) has said that he is considering
racing the individual time trial at the World
Championships in Bergen should all go well in the
Vuelta a España, where he is currently the race
leader."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
28, 2017
Dennis targeting Vuelta Stage 16 TT.
"Rohan
Dennis may not return to the Tour de France while
he is at BMC Racing, which wholly backed
Australian compatriot Richie Porte for a maillot
jaune bid this year but will continue with his
efforts to mould himself into a Grand Tour rider." (sbs.com.au)
August
28, 2017
Valverde rides with Movistar on Vuelta
a Espana rest day.
"The
Movistar team had a visitor at the Vuelta a
Espana, with Alejandro Valverde joining the
remaining riders for a training ride on the race’s
first rest day. Valverde greeted the press on
Monday morning outside the team hotel in Alicante
before heading out on the ride."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
28, 2017
Viviani savors 'a day of grace' at
Bretagne Classic - Ouest France.
"Elia
Viviani (Team Sky) described himself as being in
the form of his life after claiming victory at
Bretagne Classic - Ouest France in Plouay on
Sunday. It was Viviani's fourth win in the space
of eight days following his victories at the
EuroEyes Cyclasssics Hamburg and two stages of the
Tour du Poitou-Charentes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
28, 2017
Ferrand-Prevot: Back from the brink.
"The
path to success is often not smooth, and few know
that better than Pauline Ferrand-Prevot. Two years
on from her World Championship title victory in
2014, Ferrand-Prevot found herself tired, lost and
considering retirement. 12 months on, she is
re-finding her best form and says that she’s happy
that she chose to fight for her career." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
28, 2017
Stybar renews with Quick Step Floors.
"The
Czech began his professional career in cyclocross
and has won three world titles in the discipline,
but his transition to the road began in earnest
when he signed for Quick Step in the spring of
2011."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
28, 2017
Interview - Esteban Chaves: Orica
Scott saved my life.
"This
team supports me, even when I have a bad injury or
a hard moment at the Tour de France. They keep
believing in me and keep seeing me as one of the
contenders for a grand tour and this is a
beautiful thing of this team. I take this
opportunity to say thank you to Orica Scott, for
supporting me and giving me all these important
moments in my life."
(cyclingpub.com) Mary Cárdenas
August
28, 2017
New technology from car component
giant Bosch will slash collisions between motorists
and cyclists by almost half, claims company.
"The
German company saying the technology will even
work in fog and could cut the number of cyclists
killed or injured in road traffic collisions by
almost half. It has also developed a system to
warn vehicle occupants when cyclists are
approaching from behind, in a bid to prevent
dooring incidents."
(road.cc)
August
28, 2017
Kristin Armstrong joins USA Cycling as
endurance performance director.
"Three
time Olympic time trial champion Kristin Armstrong
Savola will join USA Cycling’s Elite Athletics
department as an endurance performance director,
the US governing body announced today." (cyclingnews.com)
August
28, 2017
Amanda Miller to Skip 2017/2018
Cyclocross Season, Future is Uncertain.
"Am
I officially ‘retiring?’ I don’t know yet - maybe.
Maybe not. A lot of things are up in the air and I
don’t have a concrete answer to that. But in
truth, it just wasn’t in the cards for this year." (cxmagazine.com) A.
Yee
August
28, 2017
USA Cycling announces 2017 ProCX
calendar.
"In
some ways, the exhaustive 43-race calendar of UCI
events is similar to that of years past. However,
there is one key difference: This season sees the
return of a major series in the seven-race Sho-Air
US Cup-CX series."
(velonews.com) Photo: Jake Orness
August
28, 2017
Rally opting for three-pronged
approach in Alberta.
"Rally
Cycling is bringing a strong team to the upcoming
Tour of Alberta that features three potential
leaders for the general classification battle,
with Tour of Utah winner Rob Britton leading a
charge that will also include 2016 Alberta stage
winner Evan Huffman and climbing talent Sepp
Kuss."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
August
28, 2017
Hoy: feels “sorry” for “ridiculous”
looking MAMILs.
"Six
time Olympic champion Chris Hoy has given GQ
magazine his cycling style tips - and says he
feels 'sorry for MAMILs.' "Personally, I feel
sorry for MAMILs. When they walk into a café
dressed head-to-toe in Lycra, you'll always spot
people sniggering at them."
(road.cc) (pic Team GB)
August
28, 2017
The Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch:
Everything you need to know.
"Today
Fitbit launched their first legit smartwatch with
3rd party apps, wireless payments, and music
support onboard. That’s all in addition to a
revamped optical heart rate sensor, refreshed GPS
platform, new coaching services, and a boatload of
smaller features and plenty of accessories." (dcrainmaker.com)
August
28, 2017
Which crankset is right for you?
"The
crankset is the name given to the chainrings and
the crank arms that turn them. Different cranksets
make a big difference to the character of your
bike and the way it feels when you ride." (road.cc)
August
28, 2017
Tech of the Week: Time trials, custom
bikes and tools.
"This
week we’ve had 25 mile time trials, pro machines
and lots of shiny tools for you."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
28, 2017
Giro debuts Xnetic Knit uppers on new
Empire and Republic shoes.
"Knit
uppers are all the rage in the running shoe world,
and the concept has now made its way to the
cycling world with the debut of Giro’s new Xnetic
Knit technology. Giro will offer the new uppers on
three new shoes - the Empire E70 Knit, the Empire
VR70 Knit, and the Republic R Knit." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by James Huang
August
28, 2017
First Ride: Giro Vanquish helmet.
"We
spotted Giro’s new replacement for its Air Attack
at the 2017 Tour de France on BMC Racing riders,
and now we’ve got the details on the new lid
dubbed the Vanquish."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari
August
28, 2017
Giant Propel Disc 2018: Aero road bike
receives a major disc brake overhaul.
"The
2018 Giant Propel Disc boasts new tubing profiles,
integrated aero cockpit and wheel system and disc
brakes, and the brand claims it's lighter, stiffer
and even faster than ever."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
28, 2017
Stages Cycling LR dual
sided power meter announced.
"The
company that introduced the cycling world to the
idea of a single sided power meter has now added a
new dual sided option called the LR." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by James Huang
August
28, 2017
Briko Cycling Helmets Return to the US
Market.
"Once
famous for their groovy Stinger cycling glasses
donned by such pro’s as Mario Cipollini and Marco
Pantani during the 1990’s, Briko has announced its
return to the US market with their full range of
helmets, which were previously only available in
Europe."
(capovelo.com)
August
28, 2017
2017 Vuelta a Espana LIVE stream.
"2017
Vuelta a Espana LIVE August 19-September 10.
Monday is a rest day at the Vuelta a Espana. The race resumes Tuesday with Stage 10. Tuesday's Stage 10 starts at 1:05pm CEST (4:05am PST). Finish at around 17:40 CEST (8:40am PST). Live video from about 15:00 CEST (6:00am PST)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) August
28, 2017
2017 Tour of Alberta LIVE stream.
"2017
Tour of Alberta LIVE September 1-4, Canada.
Friday's Stage 1 starts at 10:25am MDT (12:25pm U.S. Eastern) (18:25pm CET). Finish at around 2:05pm MDT (4:05pm U.S. Eastern) (22:05pm CET). Live video from -- MDT (-- U.S. Eastern) (-- CET)." (cyclingfans.com) August
28, 2017
2017 Tour of Britain LIVE stream.
"2017
Tour of Britain LIVE September 3-10'
Sunday's Stage 1 starts at 10:30am BST (5:30am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 3:21pm BST (10:21am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 10:30am BST (5:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
28, 2017
August
27, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Chris Froome wins
stage 9.
"Chris
Froome has won the ninth stage of the 2017 Vuelta
a España, delivering a strong performance to beat
Esteban Chaves and Michael Woods on the Cumbre del
Sol."
(cyclingnews.com) (cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
27, 2017
Five talking points from stage nine of
the Vuelta a España.
"The
Vuelta is far from over - there are still two
weeks left of racing, and five riders remain
within 90 seconds of Chris Froome, and another
three within two minutes."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
27, 2017
Viviani wins Bretagne Classic in
Plouay.
"Elia
Viviani (Team Sky) won the bunch sprint to take
the Bretagne Classic - Ouest France in Plouay. He
beat out Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) and Sonny
Colbrelli (Bahrain Merida)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
27, 2017
Bernal wins Tour de l'Avenir.
"Sivakov
takes final stage. Neilson Powless finishes 22nd
overall."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
27, 2017
Iljo Keisse victorious in Omloop
Mandel Leie Schelde.
"The
72nd edition of the event which took place over a
circuit in Meulebeke, where the riders had to
cover 14 laps for a total of 179.2 kilometres was
fast from kilometer zero."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
Marc Verlinden
August
27, 2017
Slipstream timeline: From ‘clean team’
to on top of the world to brink of collapse.
"Slipstream
Sports has taken many names and colors over the
years, but it’s always reflected its quirky
Colorado roots and deep passion for racing." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
August
27, 2017
Uran gives Slipstream Sports two weeks
to save the team.
"Rigoberto
Uran has given Jonathan Vaughters and Slipstream
Sports two weeks to save Cannondale Drapac’s
future as the Tour de France runner-up considers
his options for next season."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
27, 2017
How much difference will the short and
steep Vuelta finishes make to the final overall?
"On
the big climbs, if you have an off-day you can
lose minutes but on these days you can limit your
losses,” Sky’s Diego Rosa told Cycling Weekly.
“But these climbs add up and at the end, you have
to pay the bill. The bill will arrive when we get
to the big climbs."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
27, 2017
Vuelta is the final round of Contador
vs. Froome.
"The
hyped final match-up between cycling’s two best
active grand tour riders lost steam early. Alberto
Contador (Trek Segafredo) ceded too much time in
the early rounds on stage 3. The Spanish superstar
is now holding out hope for the miracle late round
knock out punch."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
27, 2017
Team Sky announce signing of Tour de
l’Avenir winner Egan Bernal.
"The
20 year old has been strongly rumored to join the
British squad for some time, but it has now been
confirmed after the Colombian won the prestigious
under-23 race on Sunday."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
27, 2017
Your complete guide to Shimano wheels.
"We’ve
previously taken you through the wheel ranges from
Mavic and Fulcrum, now it’s time to turn our
attention to Shimano’s rather large offering of
wheels. Shimano wheels are frequently specked by
bike manufacturers and they’re popular aftermarket
upgrades, no doubt helped by being a common sight
in the professional peloton - it supplies wheels
to more teams than any other brand." (road.cc)
August
27, 2017
8 of the best cheap cycling shoes.
"Cycling
shoes have stiffer soles than, say, trainers or
running shoes, which makes them more comfortable
to pedal in. You can pay hundreds for high tech
shoes with carbon fiber soles, but you can get
perfectly usable shoes for much less." (road.cc)
August
27, 2017
Manzana Postobon flying the flag for
Colombia in Vuelta again.
"It’s
now nearly 30 years since the legendary Colombian
squad Manzana Postobon last raced in the Vuelta a
Espana, back in the days where it was part of a
wave of South American success spearheaded by
riders like Fabio Parra, Lucho Herrera, Oliverio
Rincón and Alvaro Mejia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
27, 2017
2017 GP Ouest France - Plouay Bretagne
Classic LIVE stream.
"2017
GP Ouest France - Plouay LIVE August 26-27.
Sunday: Men's race starts at 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:47pm CET (10:47am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:35pm CET (7:35am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
27, 2017
2017 Tour de l'Avenir LIVE stream.
"2017
Tour de l'Avenir LIVE August 18-27.
Sunday's Stage 9 may start at 10:35am CET (4:35am U.S. Eastern). Maybe finish at around 2:41pm CET (8:41am U.S. Eastern). Live video should start from about 1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) Pete Geyer August
27, 2017
August
26, 2017
Vuelta
a Espana: Alaphilippe wins stage 8.
"Julian Alaphilippe
(Quick Step Floors) survived from the break to
beat companions Jan Polanc (UAE Team Emirates) and
Rafal Majka (Bora Hansgrohe) to win stage 8 of the
Vuelta a España."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
26, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Froome calls for
possible alliance with Contador.
"It’s
in both of our interests to work together,” Froome
said after stage 8. “Today he didn’t want to work
with me, the other day I didn’t want to work with
him. There might be some situations where we can
work together."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
26, 2017
Five talking points from stage eight
of the Vuelta a España.
"Julian
Alaphilippe (Quick Step Floors) may still only be
25 years old, but his first Grand Tour stage win
has already felt long overdue."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
26, 2017
Julian Alaphilippe: I've been chasing
this win for a long time.
"The
legs were running smoothly today. This last wall,
it was really on my mind. I stuck well. I kept
thinking about the flat three kilometers to the
finish. For me, the finish was at the top but when
I saw the tempo of the Bora Hansgrohe guys I
thought that it was going to be complicated." (cyclingpub.com)
Jonathan Roorda
August
26, 2017
Sunweb send Barguil home from Vuelta
after disagreements over tactics.
"The
rider wanted a free role in the mountains.
According to the team, this created several
disagreements during the race and ahead of stage 8
Sunweb announced that Barguil would be leaving the
race immediately."
(cyclingnews.com) (ASO)
August
26, 2017
Lizzie
Deignan takes her first WorldTour victory of season
at GP Plouay.
"The British champion
out-sprinted former world champion Pauline
Ferrand-Prevot (Canyon SRAM) to take the win under
the Brittany sun. The pair escaped on the final
climb with four kilometers to go, building a gap
of around 25 seconds before the final sprint,
which saw Deignan take two seconds from
Ferrand-Prevot."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
26, 2017
Tour de l'Avenir: Bernal strikes again
on stage 8.
"Colombian
extends race lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
26, 2017
Cannondale Drapac riders entertaining
other offers as team faces uncertain future.
"The
squad, founded in Colorado by Jonathan Vaughters
in 2003 and a fixture at the WorldTour level since
2009, is facing sponsorship issues and may not
have the resources needed to maintain into 2018,
the team acknowledged in a statement issued
Saturday."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber)
August
26, 2017
Sean Kelly says new Team Sky race hub
is not welcome in pro cycling.
"In
its communiqué with the stage results and messages
for the riders and teams, a section was included
clarifying what the teams were entitled to. The
message did not mention Team Sky, but clearly its
new race hub does not fall within the facilities
the Vuelta said it was obliged to supply to each
team."
(stickybottle.com)
August
26, 2017
Michael Woods: ‘I’m pinching myself
sitting on Froome’s wheel’.
"From
injured runner to riding with the best in the
world on the Vuelta a España's mountain stages -
Michael Woods is making an impression." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
26, 2017
Vuelta a España insiders say that
Alberto Contador will attack this weekend.
"Vuelta
a España insiders say that this weekend’s summit
finish stages provide perfect terrain for attacks
from Alberto Contador (Trek Segafredo). The
Spaniard sits low on the classification standings
but shows improving form, which viewers saw in the
last two mountain days."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
26, 2017
Nibali knows patience will pay off in
hunt for Vuelta red.
"Italian
Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain Merida), winner of the
2017 Vuelta a España’s first mountain stage,
calmly looks ahead for his chance to take the lead
from Chris Froome (Sky)."
(velonews.com) Photo: Jim Fryer
August
26, 2017
Kelderman slips down Vuelta a Espana
standings after puncture.
"Wilco
Kelderman slid down the Vuelta a Espana's overall
standings after an unfortunate late puncture on
stage 7 to Cuenca. The Sunweb rider lost 17
seconds to the group of overall leader Chris
Froome (Team Sky) and dropped from 11th to 14th
overall."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August
26, 2017
Deignan gunning for glory at GP de
Plouay.
"Lizzie
Deignan will lead the Boels Dolmans squad at
Saturday’s GP de Plouay. The 2015 winner of the
race has been predominantly riding for her
teammates in the second half of the season, but
she goes into the race with her hopes set on
victory for herself."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August
26, 2017
Ben Hermans training again after Tour
of Poland crash.
"Hermans
fractured his right wrist, his left big toe and
his sternum, along with multiple broken teeth, in
a heavy crash on the descent off the first climb
of the day in Salmopol."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
August
26, 2017
11 things we've learned this week.
"'Unfiltered'
Strava, bike themed fireworks and a Richard
Madeley tantrum. Here are 11 things we've learned
this week"
(road.cc)
August
26, 2017
11 Pieces of Cool New Cycling Gear to
Look for at Your LBS This Season.
"Quality
Bicycle Products (or QBP) is a distributor for
countless local bike shops across the world. They
recently held their "Saddle Drive" event at
Northstar Resort in California, which provided us
an opportunity to check out a lot of new and
updated cycling products all in one place." (bicycling.com)
August
26, 2017
August
25, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Mohoric wins in
Cuenca.
"Poljanski
takes another second place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
25, 2017
Team Sky keep Chris Froome safely in
Vuelta a España lead on eventful stage seven.
"Chris
Froome (Team Sky) finished in the peloton to
safely retain the overall race lead in the 2017
Vuelta a España as Matej Mohoric (UAE Team
Emirates) took the victory after attacking from
the day’s escape group."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
25, 2017
Alberto Contador: Chris Froome does
need to take more time.
"Froome
says that he doesn't need to take more time, but I
think that he needs to take more distance from the
rivals because at the end any little mishap could
allow the rivals to leave him behind. Even if
evidently he is superior to most in the time
trial, there is still most of the Vuelta to go." (cyclingpub.com) Mary
Cárdenas
August
25, 2017
Froome predicts fireworks on weekend's
summit finishes.
"Vuelta
a España leader Chris Froome (Team Sky) has warned
that after an easier stage on Friday - albeit one
with a two hour transfer afterwards - on Saturday
he fully expects the battle for the GC to hot up
once again, on the first of two summit finishes." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
August
25, 2017
Pedersen seals overall in Tour du
Poitou Charentes.
"Sarreau
wins final stage over Viviani."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
25, 2017
Tour de l'Avenir: Bernal wins stage 7
atop Hauteluce-Les Saisies.
"Colombian
takes overall lead with two stages remaining." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
August
25, 2017
BMC explains how Tejay van Garderen
saved his Vuelta after stage six crashes.
"BMC
Racing says that cool headedness and some luck
saved Tejay van Garderen‘s day on the Vuelta a
España‘s stage six to Sagunt. The American
crashed, chased back on a broken frame, and
crashed again - and stopped for a puncture - but
only lost 20 seconds to Vuelta leader Chris Froome
(Sky)."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
25, 2017
Will Chris Froome become the third
cyclist to win the Tour-Vuelta double?
"Will
Chris Froome do the double? Sky’s leader arrived
at the start line in Nîmes last Saturday morning
with a “sense of mission” to join Frenchmen
Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only
riders to have won both the Tour de France and the
Vuelta a España in the same season. " (theguardian.com)
Photograph: Javier Lizon/EPA
August
25, 2017
Roche: It’s important for me to prove
I can still ride for GC.
"Year
after year, history has repeated itself in the
best way possible for Nicolas Roche (BMC Racing
Team) at the Vuelta a España, with consistently
successful results for the Irishman. And, so far,
2017 is not looking any different."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
25, 2017
‘I’m over the worst of it’: Richie
Porte enjoying return to training after Tour de
France crash.
"Richie
Porte says he’s ‘over the worst’ of his injuries
suffered in a horrible crash on the descent of the
Mont du Chat on stage nine of the Tour de France
in July. The Australian from Tasmania broke his
right collarbone and elbow in as he came off of
his bike after hitting the edge of the road on the
treacherous descent."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Graham Watson)
August
25, 2017
Enric Mas extends with Quick Step
Floors until 2019.
"Quick
Step Floors has moved quickly to ensure they don’t
lose rising star Enric Mas anytime soon, by adding
a year to his current contract. Mas, who stepped
up from the team’s development squad Klein
Constantia this season, was already signed up to
the team until the end of next season." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
25, 2017
Van Dijk on course for World
Championships title fight.
"The
countdown to the Road World Championships in
Bergen is well underway, with less than a month
until competition begins. The Netherlands will, as
ever, be the hot favorites to take home a few
medals in the women’s competitions and Ellen van
Dijk has her eyes set firmly on doing just that in
the individual time trial."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
25, 2017
Duchesne looking to rebound at
Canadian Grand Prix.
"It
has been a year to forget for 25 year old
Québécois Antoine Duchesne. The 2013 Canadian road
race bronze medalist has endured multiple setbacks
in 2017 due to illness and injury and now finds
himself looking for a team due to contract issues
in August."
(velonews.com)Photo: Aaron S. Lee
August
25, 2017
Chavanel out of Poitou-Charentes with
double wrist fracture.
"Sylvain
Chavanel's (Direct Energie) hopes of winning a
fifth Tour du Poitou Charentes came crashing down
in Thursday's time trial, with the Frenchman
breaking his wrist in two places."
(cyclingnews.com) (Sylvain Chavanel)
August
25, 2017
Carlos Betancur to have facial surgery
after Vuelta a España crash.
"Carlos
Betancur has been forced to abandon the Vuelta a
España after crashing heavily on Thursday’s stage
six, suffering facial injuries and a fractured
ankle. The Colombian posted a photograph of
himself on Instagram giving the thumbs up in
hospital."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
25, 2017
Gaviria back in action at Omloop
Mandel
Leie Schelde.
"Fernando
Gaviria will make his long awaited return to
racing Saturday at the UCI 1.1 Omloop Mandel Leie
Schelde in West Flanders with his Quick Step
Floors team. Gaviria hasn't raced since the Hammer
Series in June with a training accident that
injured his calf putting him out of action." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
25, 2017
Eurobike 2017: Trends and predictions
- what will be hot at the world's biggest bike show.
"Another
year, another Eurobike. It’s the largest gathering
of bike brands, big and small, and takes over the
vast Messe Friedrichshafen in Germany." (road.cc)
August
25, 2017
Aqua Blue Sport owner on Tour de
France aims: ‘We are lobbying very hard’.
"With
his team currently riding its first Grand Tour,
Aqua Blue Sport founder and owner Rick Delaney has
looked further down the road and spoken about the
future of the squad. Talking to CyclingTips
in recent days, the Irishman has said the team is
lobbying hard for the Tour de France, and wants to
do it sooner rather than later."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cor Vos, Karen
Edwards, Aqua Blue Sport
August
25, 2017
Veldt Trophy Head: The new way to hang
your helmet.
"Trophy
Head is made of basswood that is laser-cut, and
just two 4mm diameter screws are needed to affix
him to your wall."
(road.cc)
August
25, 2017
Should you buy an aero helmet?
"It’s
all about the aggregation of marginal gains in
cycling these days.
You know the theory: make a small gain in everything you do and all those small gains could add up to become a winning margin." (road.cc) August
25, 2017
Santa Cruz Stigmata CC gravel machine.
"Just
about every cyclist has woken up unreasonably
early on occasion to head out for a ride. But for
Nico Toutenhoofd, rolling out the door at 5am
isn’t the exception; it’s the norm. And as he’s
strayed further away from the beaten path, his
choice in bikes has adapted to suit." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by James Huang
August
25, 2017
Rotor’s new Rvolver freehub aims to
reduce friction and save weight.
"Spanish
company Rotor has a knack for producing innovative
products in the search for extra performance, and
its brand new Rvolver freehub is a good example of
this approach, with a new freehub design that aims
to reduce friction and provide super quick
engagement."
(road.cc)
August
25, 2017
Bontrager Velocis MIPS Helmet.
"The
Bontrager Velocis MIPS road bike helmet is
reckoned to pair pro peloton performance with
all-day riding comfort, which seems like a strange
remark given that stage races commonly last a day.
That said, it's a really well made and very airy
helmet, which is fast becoming a favorite." (road.cc)
August
25, 2017
Light and Motion’s Vibe lights switch
themselves on when you start pedaling.
"With
September just around the corner, it’s light up
time for many commuters. Light and Motion has made
this a bit easier with its new Vibe series lights,
which turn on and off automatically." (cyclingweekly.com)
August
25, 2017
August
24, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Marczynski wins stage
6 in Sagunto.
"Froome
retains red jersey while van Garderen crashes
twice."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
24, 2017
Five talking points from stage six of
the Vuelta a España 2017.
"Tomasz
Marczynski has been around the block a bit since
turning pro back in 2006, including two spells
dropping down to Continental level, most recently
with Torku Şekerspor just two years ago." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
24, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Stage 6 finish line
quotes.
"It
was an incredible feeling. I came here really
hoping to fight for a stage. I didn't think it'd
happen so fast. I'm very happy. I was very
motivated."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
24, 2017
Jack Bobridge charged with selling
MDMA.
"Former
rider Jack Bobridge has been charged by police in
Perth, Australia after he was caught as part of an
undercover operation. Bobridge appeared in court
on Thursday charged with six counts of “selling
significant quantities of MDMA” and could face
prison, according to Perth Now." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
24, 2017
Van Garderen remains firmly in Vuelta
a Espana GC battle despite double crash.
"Two
crashes in the final hour’s racing left Tejay van
Garderen (BMC Racing) and his GC bid in the Vuelta
a España teetering on the edge of disaster. But
the American fought back tenaciously, suffered
only minor injuries and stayed in the top four
overall."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
24, 2017
Viviani wins Tour du Poitou-Charentes
stage 3.
"Elia
Viviani (Team Sky) claimed victory on stage 3 of
the Tour du Poitou-Charentes, beating Nacer
Bouhanni (Cofidis) and Jempy Drucker (BMC) in a
bunch finish in Neuville de Poitou to move back
into the overall leader."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
24, 2017
Pedersen crushes time trial in Tour du
Poitou Charentes.
"Trek
Segafredo's Mads Pedersen stunned the peloton in
the Tour du Poitou Charentes, putting in a
dominant performance in the stage 4 time trial to
win by 26 seconds over the more established time
trial specialist Jonathan Castroviejo (Movistar)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
24, 2017
Betancur abandons Vuelta a Espana with
fractured ankle and facial injuries.
"The
27-year-old Colombian, sitting inside the GC top
20 at the start of the day, hit the deck when
BMC's Tejay van Garderen crashed just in front of
him on the descent from the final climb of stage
6."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
24, 2017
Meet Froome’s newest super domestique,
Gianni Moscon.
"Gianni
Moscon rode in the lead group and placed fifth in
Paris Roubaix this spring, but the 23-year-old
Italian is discovering his climbing legs working
for Chris Froome in the Vuelta a España this
week."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
24, 2017
Transfer Mechanics: Alberto Contador
into retirement.
"What
led Contador to the decision of hanging up his
wheels at 34 years of age can be traced back
several months, a year in fact, to the moment he
signed on the dotted line with Guercilena and Trek
-Segafredo."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August
24, 2017
Cummings signs two year contract
extension with Dimension Data.
"The
British champion arrived at the squad from BMC
ahead of the 2015 campaign and has enjoyed the
best spell of his career in their colors." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
24, 2017
Cannondale Drapac believes Woods can
deliver the Vuelta goods.
"Cannondale
Drapac is going all in for a stage victory during
this Vuelta a España with Michael Woods. In just
his second grand tour start, the 30-year-old
Canadian confirmed Wednesday he’s in top form." (velonews.com)Photo:
Iri Greco
August
24, 2017
Ambitious Orica Scott Women's squad
for GP de Plouay.
"The
Orica Scott Women's team will field an
all-Australian squad for the 16th edition of the
GP de Plouay Saturday. The team has twice
previously finished on the podium with Tiff
Cromwell and Emma Johansson and is aiming for
repeat success in Brittany."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
24, 2017
Slagter will return to Tour of Alberta
with Cannondale Drapac.
"Two
time stage winner Tom-Jelte Slagter will return to
the Tour of Alberta this year with Cannondale
Drapac, no doubt hoping to improve his third-place
overall finish in 2015, when he won stages 3 and 4
on his way to the final podium."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
24, 2017
‘Taking it on the chin and moving on’:
Marcin Bialoblocki responds to 43-minute 25-mile
time trial DQ.
"Bialoblocki
clocked a time of 43-oo to knock 1-04 off the
previous record, also held by the Pole, but was
disqualified after officials decided that he had
ridden too far out from the left of the road." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
24, 2017
Geraint Thomas to make return to
racing at Tour of Britain after Tour de France
crash.
"Geraint
Thomas and Owain Doull will be part of Team Sky‘s
line-up for the upcoming Tour of Britain, which
finishes in their home city of Cardiff. The two
Welshmen will join former world champion Michal
Kwiatkowski in the line-up."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
August
24, 2017
Naesen to lead AG2R La Mondiale at GP
Ouest France Plouay.
"Oliver
Naesen will return to the scene of the first big
win of his career at the GP Ouest France Plouay
with the hope of repeating the success of 12
months ago for his new team AG2R La Mondiale.
Backing Naesen, among others, will be Christophe
Riblon, Cyril Gautier, and Mathias Frank." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
24, 2017
No need for bike to stop at the stop
sign.
"A
new sign on 28th street frontage road near Boulder
Creek path."
(303cycling.com)
August
24, 2017
Specialized Ruby Expert saddle.
"The
Specialized Ruby Expert saddle is 'made for
superior performance on long rides' and comes with
what Specialized calls 'level 2' padding. Saddle
comfort is highly subjective, but I found it very
comfortable / unnoticeable on shorter rides of two
or three hours, a little more 'telling' towards
the end of all day outings."
(road.cc)
August
24, 2017
Bontrager Velocis MIPS helmet review:
Speedy, compact, and a little warm.
"The
fact that Bontrager has adopted an aero focused
design at all for its flagship road helmet is a
strong testament to how much aerodynamic
efficiency has come to dominate that segment of
the market."Photography
by James Huang
August
24, 2017
Pearl Izumi teases its new shoes, and
they look stunning.
"Pearl
Izumi has taken to Facebook to promote its newest
pair of shoes, and they look awesome. The photos
are teases of what we can expect labelled “the
wait is nearly over”, and they’ve got us very
excited."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
24, 2017
Six affordable* pro race bikes from
Cannondale, Giant, Pinarello, Canyon, Specialized
and Trek.
"It
is possible to get bikes that are very similar,
not only in appearance but also in construction,
to the ones the stars of cycling ride, but at
cheaper prices. Okay, before anyone says it, these
bikes aren't cheap, but they are cheaper." (road.cc)
August
24, 2017
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