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August
31, 2017
Vuelta a Espana:
Marczynski wins stage 12.
"Tomasz
Marczynski (Lotto Soudal)
claimed his second win of the
Vuelta a Espana on stage 12,
attack from the early break to
solo into Antequera."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
31, 2017
Van Vleuten wins
time trial in Boels Ladies Tour.
"Dutch
champion extends her lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
31, 2017
'I'm just grateful
not to be more injured today,'
says Froome after Vuelta a Espana
crashes.
"A
dramatic double crash for Chris
Froome(Team Sky) in the Vuelta a
España and an attack by Alberto
Contador (Trek Segafredo) saw
the race leader lose a small
amount time after a spectacular
15-kilometer chase on stage 12."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
31, 2017
Five talking points
from stage 12 of the Vuelta a
España.
"After
what has been a serene week and
a half in red at the Vuelta a
España, Chris Froome finally had
to go through some moments of
drama on stage 12."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
August
31, 2017
Aqua Blue Sport? bus
target of arson attack.
"Aqua
Blue Sport's debut Grand Tour
has been soured by an arson
attack on the team's MAN bus at
the Vuelta a España, all but
destroying the team vehicle.
The attack happened at around 1:20 am while the bus was parked on a street adjoining their hotel in Almería. The fire was started by a mattress, which had been placed under the rear of the bus and set alight." (Twitter/Aqua Blue Sport) August
31, 2017
Cash boost for
struggling Cannondale
Drapac after public
campaign.
"A
page on the Slipstream Sports
website invites individuals and
businesses to contribute a
minimum of $25 in return for
"rewards" such as team
merchandise and rides with the
team."
(sbs.com.au)
August
31, 2017
Who’s out of the
2017 Vuelta a España after stage
11?
"Taking
place on a technical course
around the streets of Nîmes,
stage one’s team time trial saw
David de la Cruz (Quick Step
Floors) and Joe Dombrowski
(Cannondale Drapac) crash while
training on the course in the
morning."
(cyclingweekly.com) Luis Angel
Gomez/Photogomezsport
August
31, 2017
Egan Bernal: I don't
want to be one of those riders who
disappears at 27.
"On
Sunday, in a dramatic sense of
timing, Team Sky announced the
signing of Egan Bernal. The
Colombian prodigy had just
crossed the line on the final
stage of the Tour de l'Avenir,
wining the race in the process
with one of the most assured and
dominant performances in the
race’s recent history."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
August
31, 2017
World Championships
at risk for Deignan after appendix
surgery.
"Lizzie
Deignan has been forced out of
the Boels Ladies Tour and her
World Championships have been
put at risk after she had her
appendix removed. Deignan is one
of the favorites for victory in
the Worlds road race in Bergen
at the end of next month."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
31, 2017
Dan Martin returns
to action following injury at the
Tour of Britain.
"Dan
Martin will make his first
appearance this weekend since
finishing in a remarkable sixth
place at the Tour de France, in
July. Shortly after the Tour
finished, the Irish rider was
diagnosed with two vertebrae
fractures which required him to
rest for a number of weeks."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
August
31, 2017
USA Cycling’s plan
to turn green into gold.
"American
cyclists left the 2016 summer
games in Rio de Janeiro with
five Olympic medals, tying the
country’s second best hardware
count since its nine medal haul
in 1984."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
August
31, 2017
Mark Cavendish
returns to racing at Tour of
Britain.
"Mark
Cavendish (Dimension Data) will
line-up at the Tour of Britain
this weekend, less than two
months after crashing out of the
Tour de France. Cavendish was
left with a fractured right
scapula after tangling with
Peter Sagan in the sprint finale
of stage 4 of the Tour de France
and had to leave the race."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
31, 2017
Cannondale’s Woods
on future: ‘I cannot afford to
wait’.
"Emerging
star Michael Woods is quietly
working to secure his racing
future as Cannondale Drapac team
management desperately fights to
save the squad."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
31, 2017
Majorca.
"If
you are a well-traveled cyclist
or a Majorca enthusiast, you’ve
certainly already been here, but
perhaps not experienced the
peninsula’s current perfection:
newly laid asphalt. If not,
you’ll simply have to come back
- you won’t regret it."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
August
31, 2017
Garmin Vivoactive 3:
Everything you need to know.
"Today
Garmin announced a swath of new
Vivo branded wearable devices.
You’ve got the Vivoactive 3,
which I’m covering here - but
also the Vivomove HR and
Vivosport, which you’ll see in
another post. Those two are
updates of the existing Vivomove
and Vivosmart 3 (yes, the one
that just came out 5 months
ago)."
(dcrainmaker.com)
August
31, 2017
The 43 most
innovative products from Eurobike.
"For
2017, the Eurobike trade show
received more than 400
applications for their coveted
Eurobike Awards. From there a
panel of six judges selected 43
winning products, including 11
gold award winners. Here’s a
round-up of all the honorees
with judges’ comments, starting
with the gold award recipients."
(roadbikereview.com)
August
31, 2017
Eurobike 2017 Day 2
starring Garmin, Storck,
Litespeed, 3T, Pearl Izumi,
Shimano and more.
"There
are bikes, there are wheels,
there are power measuring
devices and, of course, there
are shoes and other stuff too,
plus a load more pics in the
gallery above - something for
everyone."
(road.cc)
August
31, 2017
First look: New
Oakley Aro helmets.
"Oakley
hopes to bring its performance
reputation into the helmet world
with the release of its Aro
helmet line. The first three
offerings, the Aro 3, Aro 5, and
Aro 7, address the three most
significant road riding markets
as Oakley sees it. All three
feature a gossamer Boa retention
system."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan
Cavallari
August
31, 2017
Eurobike: Louis
Garneau earns Eurobike award for
new shoe technology.
"Louis
Garneau has won a 2017 Eurobike
Award for its new shoe
technology. The proprietary,
patent-pending technology,
called the X-Comfort Zone, will
be available on five shoe models
for the 2018 season."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
August
31, 2017
Eurobike 2017 live
tech coverage, day two.
"As
is now becoming the norm for CyclingTips’
trade show coverage, we’ll be
adding to the gallery throughout
the day so check back regularly
for the latest updates. And once
again, if there’s anything in
particular you’d like us to
check out, please let us know in
the comments section below."
(cyclingtips.com) Photo: James
Huang
August
31, 2017
13 of the best
cyclocross bikes.
"What
cyclocross bike should I buy?
That's a very good question -
one I hear a lot - and there's
plenty of choice, from
race-ready options to bikes that
come with rack and mudguard
mounts for a bit more
versatility."
(road.cc)
August
31, 2017
What costs €15,000
and weighs 11.7lbs?
"At
Eurobike you get to see some
beautiful bikes, but Marcus
Storck's new signature
Aernario.2 frame (and complete
bike) takes the biscuit."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
31, 2017
Enve celebrates ten
years in the bike business with
custom bike from FiftyOne.
"Irish
framebuilder FiftyOne has
designed a limited edition
custom bike to celebrate Enve
Composites’ ten years in the
bike business. Of course, the
hand built frame is made from
carbon fiber."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
31, 2017
2017 Vuelta a Espana
LIVE stream.
"2017
Vuelta a Espana LIVE August
19-September 10.
Friday's Stage 13 starts at 12:43 CEST (3:43am 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
31, 2017
2017 Brussels
Cycling Classic LIVE stream.
"2017
Brussels Cycling Classic LIVE
(formerly Paris Brussels)
September 2.
Saturday's Race starts at 11:30am CET (5:30am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:28pm CET (10:28am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August
31, 2017
2017 Tour of Alberta
LIVE stream.
"2017
Tour of Alberta LIVE September
1-4, Canada.
Friday's Stage 1 starts at 10:25 MDT (9:25am PST). Finish at around 14:05 MDT (1:05:00pm PST). Live video from 13:00 MDT (12:00pm PST)." (cyclingfans.com) August
31, 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
31, 2017
CT Daily News
Digest: Lopez best at Vuelta, Wild
at Boels Ladies’ Tour, Cannondale
gets cash pledge.
August
30, 2017
Vuelta a Espana:
Miguel Angel Lopez nabs stage 11.
"Miguel
Angel Lopez (Astana) has won the
eleventh stage of the Vuelta a
España. The Colombian attacked
in the last two kilometres and
crossed the finish line ahead of
Chris Froome and Vincenzo
Nibali."
(cyclingnews.com)
(cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
30, 2017
Chris Froome: This
is a huge step towards securing
Vuelta victory.
"Froome
gained time on all of his 2017
Vuelta rivals. His leader’s
jersey appears that much more
secure after Wednesday’s stage,
moving from first overall at 36
seconds to 1-19 minutes."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
August
30, 2017
Vuelta a Espana:
Stage 11 finish line quotes.
"Froome,
Lopez happy, plans go awry for
Contador, Chaves."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
30, 2017
Five talking points
from stage 11 of the Vuelta a
España.
"If
there’s one thing that can be
said for Vincenzo Nibali, it’s
that he’s never scared to give
it a go, and will go on the
attack no matter who he’s up
against."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
August
30, 2017
Boels Ladies Tour:
Wild wins stage 2 into Arnhem.
"Kirsten
Wild (Cylance) took victory by a
clear margin on the opening road
stage of the Boels Ladies Tour,
winning a bunch sprint into
Arnhem. Even accounting for her
slowing down to celebrate, Wild
had more than two bike lengths
on her competitors for her
fourth win of the season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
30, 2017
Far from done: Ellen
van Dijk eyes world title, Olympic
gold, hour record.
"After
a decade of racing at the top
level of the sport, 2016 was a
troublesome year for Van Dijk.
In an Olympic year, goals,
pressures and expectations were
mounting yet Van Dijk was unable
to capitalize on her training
efforts to get the results she
was after. And so this year’s
personal and team’s success is a
breath of fresh air."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor
Vos)
August
30, 2017
Vuelta a Espana:
Stage 11 finish at Calar Alto
“like being on the moon” -
preview.
"The
finish line is near a space
observatory, their igloo like
structures the only buildings as
far as the eye can see on a
bleak, dry mountain range with
very sparse vegetation. Bradley
Wiggins once said the area
reminded him of Oman."
(cyclingnews.com)
August
30, 2017
Can Cannondale
Drapac really be saved by crowd
funding?
"I
don’t feel super wonderful about
using people’s hard-earned money
to pay professional athletes,”
Vaughters told the Denver
Post. “But my hope is that
a global corporate partner sees
this and says, ‘Holy moly, this
is impressive and we want our
brand to be associated with a
team that is this loved’."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
30, 2017
Stetina: It would be
a massive shame to lose
Slipstream.
"It
would lose a massive American
player. BMC and Trek are
American teams, but Cannondale
has the most American riders.
They always race the wild card.
They don’t take control of the
race, like you see BMC or Team
Sky doing. They attack, they
make the race exciting, and they
like to use adverse tactics."
(velonews.com) Photo: Iri Greco
August
30, 2017
Jesus and Jose
Herrada leave Movistar for
Cofidis.
"Jesús
Herrada, 27, turned pro with the
Spanish WorldTour team in 2011,
and has twice won the Spanish
national championships road
race. The latest came in June,
and so he will therefore wear
national champ’s colors in his
first six months at Cofidis."
(cyclingnews.com) (El Pedal de
Frodo - www.elpedaldefrodo.com)
August
30, 2017
Movistar set to
launch new women’s team for 2018
season?
"We’ve
been working on this for a
couple of years,” Movistar team
boss Eusebio Unzué told The
Cycling Podcast. “This is
a step forward we’re bound to
make at some point as women’s
sports keep growing."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
August
30, 2017
All eyes on
Cannondale Drapac at Tour of
Alberta – Preview.
"The
Tour of Alberta has thrown a lot
of different terrain and
elements at the peloton over the
years, from long, flat grinds
through the farmland and plains
to the foothills of the Rocky
Mountains on the western border
of the province. Gravel sections
and "Canadian Pavé" have also
tested riders' mettle."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo:
Jonathan Devich)
August
30, 2017
Eurobike 2017 live
tech coverage, day one.
"We’ll
be posting images, information,
and interviews nearly in real
time, straight from the floor of
the sprawling Messe
Friedrichshafen conventional
center on the shores of Lake
Constance. Check back often to
see what we’re seeing, as we see
it. We’ll be updating this
gallery throughout the day with
fresh content."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by
James Huang, David Rome and Tim
Bardsley-Smith
August
30, 2017
UFO Drip might be
the fastest chain lube ever.
"According
to Jason Smith, the best way to
make your chain faster is to use
CeramicSpeed's UFO treatment.
“Nothing like this has ever been
done on a chain product,” Smith
says of the in-house lab testing
he conducted on hundreds of
lubes in CeramicSpeed’s facility
in Boulder, Colorado."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan
Cavallari
August
30, 2017
Zipp goes wider,
tubeless and disc brake specific
with NSW and Firecrest.
"Zipp
has just announced new products,
including eight new tubeless,
disc specific wheelsets and its
own proprietary tubeless tires"
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
30, 2017
Giro Vanquish claims
speed increases without
ventilation sacrifice.
"After
two teams raced it at the Tour
de France, the Giro Vanquish
MIPS aero road helmet was
launched today with a price of
$275 / £239 and claims of
aerodynamic speed increases over
the company's Synthe helmet (by
13 percent) and Air Attack (by
seven percent)"
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy
Giro)
August
30, 2017
Castelli to produce
Giro d'Italia leaders' jerseys for
next four years.
"After
over 20 years of Santini
producing the famous Maglia
Rosa, the Giro d’Italia leaders’
jerseys will be produced by
another Italian brand from the
2018 season for at least four
years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Castelli)
August
30, 2017
Tannus launches new
25mm solid tire at Eurobike.
"With
bike tires getting wider, 25mm
has become the most popular size
for tires. Tannus’s new tire is
its first in this size and uses
an upgraded version of its
Aither 1.1 compound, which it
says increases the tire’s flex
and ride comfort."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
30, 2017
Choosing a steel,
aluminium, titanium or carbon road
bike.
"If
you’re shopping for a new road
bike, you’ll be inundated with
choice, which can make choosing
the right bike for you a tricky
decision. There are many factors
you can use to filter the
choice, from price,
specification, style of riding,
brand allegiance or even color."
(road.cc)
August
30, 2017
Endura's new
Drag2Zero Aeroswitch helmet can
snap in half, offering 2-in-1
versatility.
"Unlike
most traditional helmets, the
new aero offering can be snapped
in half, effectively removing
the rear tail, converting it to
an aero road helmet."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
30, 2017
First Ride: Shimano
Ultegra R8070 Di2 Disc groupset.
"Shimano’s
campaign for the new groupset is
‘Your Ultegra’, based on the
premise that it’s a versatile
high end option that will suit
serious enthusiasts, yet is more
than capable enough for elite
level riders too."
(road.cc) Credit:
ProCycleShots.com
August
30, 2017
Fizik 2018
highlights.
"Fizik
has been busy developing
products for the 2018 model
year. There's a new top of the
line shoe, two new saddles
ranges and a host of other of
additions."
(cyclingnews.com) (Warren
Rossiter/Immediate Media)
August
30, 2017
Wahoo’s new Kickr
Climb simulates hills for indoor
training.
"When
paired with the new Kickr and
Kickr Snap smart trainers, the
Kickr Climb responds to workout
and virtual course data in
real-time, raising your bike’s
fork to match ascents up to 20%,
or lowering it to match descents
of -10%."
(road.cc)
August
30, 2017
Concept Tacx Neo
Smart Bike to electromagnetically
simulate cobbles.
"Tacx
has displayed a concept exercise
bike called the the Neo Smart
Bike, which aims to combine the
Tacx Neo Smart turbo trainer
with a spinning gym bike."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
30, 2017
Boardman SLR
Endurance Disc 9.0.
"You'll
need to take the Boardman SLR
Endurance Disc 9.0's name with a
pinch of salt as this is no
slackened off race bike for
those who want a comfortable and
relaxed ride. Sharing virtually
the same geometry as the SLR
Race models, the Endurance Disc
absolutely flies - although if
going long is your thing you
might find the frame a little
punishing."
(road.cc)
August
30, 2017
Strava Live segments
are shown more clearly than ever
on the new Garmin Edge 1030.
"If
you’re serious about taking
KOMs, then you’ll probably
already have Strava Live
segments set up on your Garmin,
but if you want to take things
to the next level, then the
Garmin Edge 1030 looks like a
great upgrade."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
30, 2017
August
29, 2017
Vuelta a Espana:
Trentin wins stage 10.
"Matteo
Trentin (Quick Step Floors) has
won the tenth stage of the
Vuelta a España. The Italian
battled Movistar's Jose Joaquin
Rojas in the final sprint and
crossed the finish line ahead of
the Spaniard.
Chris Froome retains overall lead." (cyclingnews.com) (cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) August
29, 2017
Five talking points
from stage 10 of the Vuelta a
España.
"When
Bahrain Merida moved to the
front of the peloton on the
ascent of Collado Bermejo - the
key climb on stage 10 of the
Vuelta a España on Tuesday - you
knew that they were teeing up
Vincenzo Nibali for the
descent."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
August
29, 2017
Vuelta a Espana:
Stage 10 finish line quotes.
"Hear
from Trentin, Roche, Froome,
Rojas and more."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
29, 2017
Roche sticks
'unplanned' downhill attack to
gain time in Vuelta a Espana.
"An
impressive and unexpected
downhill move by Nicolas Roche
(BMC Racing Team) in the Vuelta
a España has seen the Irishman
draw equal on time with Esteban
Chaves (Orica Scott) prior to
Wednesday's first big mountain
stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
29, 2017
Boels Ladies Tour:
Van Vleuten wins prologue.
"Van
Dijk second, Brennauer third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
29, 2017
Faces of the Future:
Megan Jastrab, the 15
year old who’s taking on
the pros.
"Her
bike racing career started at
age 8, when she jumped into BMX
racing. By then she’d already
been riding motorcycles for six
years (!) so a feel for the
bike, speed and handling came
naturally."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by
Jastrab Family
August
29, 2017
Neben headlines
eight-rider US women's Worlds
roster.
"USA
Cycling on Monday announced 23
riders to its roster for the UCI
Road World Championships in
Bergen, Norway, September 16-24,
including the eight riders who
will represent the US in the
Elite Women's time trial and
road race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo:
Jonathan Devich)
August
29, 2017
Chris Froome braced
for Alberto Contador attack on
stage 11 summit finish at Vuelta a
España.
"Chris
Froome (Team Sky) expects
Alberto Contador (Trek
Segafredo) to attack on the high
slopes of the Calar Alto on the
Vuelta a España‘s stage 11 on
Wednesday."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
August
29, 2017
Adam Yates: I’m
still aiming for GC at Vuelta a
Espana.
"Adam
Yates (Orica Scott) does not
tend to mince his words, and so
far he hasn’t, he says, been
finding it easy going in the
2017 Vuelta a España. But at the
same time, Yates remains upbeat
and he has every intention of
staying in the GC game as the
race now hits theoretically more
favorable terrain with a series
of high mountain stages."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
29, 2017
Nibali: Froome has
been the strongest and most
explosive so far.
"Vincenzo
Nibali (Bahrain Merida) remains
in contention as the Vuelta a
España resumes after its first
rest day, but the Italian has
acknowledged that race leader
Chris Froome (Sky) has appeared
unbeatable to this point."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
August
29, 2017
Contador says Enric
Mas is Spain’s ‘next big thing’.
"Enric
Mas stepped out of the Quick
Step bus Tuesday morning to find
a small gaggle of journalists
waiting for him. Why? On
Monday’s rest day, the
soon-to-be-retired Alberto
Contador singled out the 22 year
old promising all-rounder as the
rider who could the next big
thing in Spanish cycling."
(velonews.com) Iri Greco
August
29, 2017
Vanmarcke 'cannot
afford to wait' for Vaughters to
find $7m.
"Sep
Vanmarcke is on the hunt for a
new team, arguing that he
“cannot afford to wait” for
Jonathan Vaughters to secure the
future of the Cannondale Drapac
team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
29, 2017
Former Rock Racing
rider Leogrande banned for second
doping case.
"The
US Anti-Doping Agency today
announced that Kayle Leogrande
has been banned for eight years
after testing positive for seven
different banned substances in a
doping control taken at this
year's Dana Point Grand Prix."
(cyclingnews.com) (Jon Devich)
August
29, 2017
Landa to take over
Fundacion Euskadi team.
"Mikel
Landa is set to take over the
Basque development squad
Fundacion Euskadi, according to
a report in Spanish publication
AS. Landa will take
control of the squad, which is
currently run by Miguel
Madariaga, in the short to
medium term. Current sports
director, and former teammate of
Landa’s at Euskaltel Euskadi,
Jorge Azanza, will take up a
lead role within the team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
August
29, 2017
Wilco Kelderman
growing into leadership role at
Vuelta a España.
"Team
Sunweb's Wilco Kelderman is
enjoying his role as a team
leader in a grand tour. The
Dutchman currently sits in 11th
place in the GC of the Vuelta a
España. Kelderman finished the
ninth stage, to the Cumbre del
Sol, in fourth place at only
eight seconds from stage winner
Chris Froome."
(cyclingpub.com)
August
29, 2017
Dumoulin and Van der
Breggen lead Dutch team for
Worlds.
"The
Dutch national cycling team has
named a strong squad for the
2017 World Championships next
month in Bergen. Giro d'Italia
champion Tom Dumoulin heads up
the men's squad while Olympic
champion Anna van der Breggen
leads the women's team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
August
29, 2017
Rival teams lament
Cannondale’s possible demise.
"They’re
bitter rivals during the heat of
the battle, but once the race is
over, pro cycling teams share a
common bond, a kinship."
(velonews.com) Photo: Iri Greco
August
29, 2017
Scott Bowden ready
for comeback after long term knee
injury.
"In
August 2016, Scott Bowden made
his debut as a professional road
cyclist. The Australian was a
relative unknown when national
coach Brad McGee named him in
the Olympic team alongside
Richie Porte, Rohan Dennis and
Simon Clarke. Bowden's selection
came about because he qualified
for the men's mountain bike race
and could therefore also contest
the road race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Cycling
Australia)
August
29, 2017
Garmin Edge 1030
In-Depth Review.
"After
over three years, Garmin has
updated its flagship GPS
navigation computer with a new
edition - the Edge 1030. This
new large-screen style unit
features a longer battery life
along with a new external
battery pack option. Not only
that, it adds in Bluetooth Smart
sensor support, FirstBeat
Training load metrics, Rider to
Rider messaging, and more."
(dcrainmaker.com)
August
29, 2017
Garmin launches new
Vector 3 and 3s pedal power meters
- and ditches the pods.
"The
new designs no longer use the
pods that held the ANT+
transmitter on the previous
Garmin Vector pedals. Its a
decision that Garmin says will
make swapping bikes a lot
easier."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
29, 2017
Sky's Adam Boulton
delivers full-blooded anti-cycling
rant in Sunday Times.
"Sky’s
Adam Boulton really has his
finger on the pulse. You
probably thought that everyone
in the country was 100 per cent
sold on cycling, but in a Sunday
Times article, he exclusively
reveals that “a backlash could
be stirring against
cyclophilia."
(road.cc)
August
29, 2017
Chris Hoy apologizes
after saying he ‘feels sorry for
Mamils’ and compares them to
‘overweight football fans’.
"Chris
Hoy has apologized for an
article in which he wrote that
he “feels sorry for Mamils” and
that riders wearing professional
team kit “look as ridiculous as
an overweight football fan
wearing the shirt of his
favorite club for a pub
five-a-side game."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August
29, 2017
Eurobike 2017:
Trends and predictions - what will
be hot at the world's biggest bike
show? Here's what we're expecting
to see.
"Another
year, another Eurobike. It’s the
largest gathering of bike
brands, big and small, and takes
over the vast Messe
Friedrichshafen in Germany. Most
of the new product announcements
are a secret until the show
opens, there’s nothing stopping
us taking a guess at what we
might see, and wondering what
we’d like to see at the show."
(road.cc)
August
29, 2017
McLaren and
Specialized release special
edition Roubaix.
"The
bike is a celebration of
McLaren’s 50 years of Grand Prix
racing, and the bike is painted
with what Specialized is calling
'Heritage Orange', paying homage
to the Automaker's now trademark
‘papaya orange’ that adorned its
race cars in the late 1960s."
(cyclingnews.com). (Courtesy of
Specialized)
August
29, 2017
Scott announces 2018
Foil Disc, new Addict road range.
"One
day before the start of the
Eurobike trade show Scott Sports
held a product launch focused on
its extensive range of disc road
bikes, including an all-new Foil
Disc aero bike and an updated
Addict range that’s split into
two categories."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by
David Rome
August
29, 2017
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