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September
8, 2017
Peter Sagan wins Grand Prix Cycliste
de Quebec.
"Peter
Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) scored the 100th victory of
his young but storied career, taking out the 2017
GP de Quebec with a powerful burst of speed in the
final 50m.
Van Avermaet second, Matthews third." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) September
8, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Froome aims to
reverse past fortunes on Alto de l'Angliru.
"Six
years ago, it was the time loss on the Alto de
l'Angliru that ultimately undid Chris Froome's
hopes of winning the Vuelta a Espana, a race that
made his name as a Grand Tour contender. This
Saturday, the Team Sky rider will be hoping to
cement his first overall victory at the Spanish
race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
8, 2017
Commentary: Ranking the Angliru
YouTube clips.
"On
Saturday the Vuelta a España heads to the Alto de
l’Angliru climb for the seventh time in history.
The Angliru (which we have dubbed “Angry Lou”) is
one of the most feared climbs in pro cycling. It
climbs 4,154 feet over 7.8 miles at an average of
10.1%. There are multiple ramps above 23%, and the
steeps regularly stall motorcycles and bring the
riders to a standstill."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
8, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: De Gendt wins stage
19.
"De
Gendt was an emphatic winner in a chaotic, small
group sprint, beating Jarlinson Pantano (Trek
Segafredo) and Ivan Garcia (Bahrain Merida)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
8, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Stage 19 finish line
quotes.
"De
Gendt a winner in all three Grand Tours, Contador
races with heart."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
8, 2017
Tour of Britain: Ewan wins in
Aldeburgh.
"Caleb
Ewan (Orica Scott) has won the sixth stage of the
Tour of Britain. The Australian was the fastest at
the final sprint and took his third stage victory
in this year's race.
Boom continues to lead overall." (cyclingnews.com) (cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) September
8, 2017
Koster solos to win stage, overall
Lotto Belgium Tour.
"Winder
second on Classics stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
8, 2017
Several riders set to leave Cannondale
Drapac despite secured sponsorship.
"According
to Ken Vanmarcke, some riders have already found
other teams and will be moving on, hinting at
their identities but not naming anybody outright.
Given recent news it’s likely that the names will
include those coming to the end of their contracts
this year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
8, 2017
Lance Armstrong fraud trial delayed
until May 2018.
"The
trial was originally scheduled to begin on
November 7 of this year. Armstrong requested a
delay, stating that the November date created a
scheduling conflict for one of his attorneys, John
Keker. On Friday, a six month delay was granted." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
8, 2017
Steve Cummings given ‘free role’ in GP
Québec as he returns from injury.
"British
road and time trial champion Steve Cummings makes
his WorldTour return in the GP de Québec on Friday
after fracturing spine in Tour de France." (cyclingweekly.com)
Credit: ASO/Alex Broadway
September
8, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Trentin keeps hopes
of green jersey alive.
"Matteo
Trentin (Quick Step Floors) kept his hopes of
winning the Vuelta a Espana's green jersey alive
with a strong seventh place finish on stage 18.
Trentin started the day third in the competition,
but has now moved up a spot and trails
classification leader Chris Froome (Team Sky) by
just 16 points with three stages remaining." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
8, 2017
Dan Martin: Being sentimental can hold
you back.
"There's
no doubting Dan Martin's progression as a Grand
Tour rider with the Quick Step Floors team over
the past couple of seasons; back-to-back top ten
finishes at the Tour de France speak for
themselves. Yet on both occasions he was left with
a lingering sense of 'what if?'"
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
8, 2017
Boasson Hagen's Tour of Britain hopes
'getting smaller'.
"Edvald
Boasson Hagen was happy with his performance in
the Tour of Britain's stage 5 time trial, but he
admitted that the time he lost to stage winner
Lars Boom has dented his hopes of winning the race
for a third time."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
8, 2017
Garmin Edge 1030 first ride review.
"The
Garmin Edge 1030 is the new flagship GPS cycling
computer from the biggest name in the business.
Bursting with features and connectivity, the Edge
1030 replaces the Edge 1000, and it brings the
top-of-the-range device in line with the Edge
820's clean, modern aesthetic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Matthew Allen / Immediate
Media)
September
8, 2017
Cannondale CAAD12 range: The pinnacle
of aluminium road bikes?
"Cannondale’s
CAAD range has always represented what’s possible
with aluminium, but the fact they’re made of metal
over carbon doesn’t stop the Cannondale CAAD12
being used for racing. In fact, that’s exactly
what it’s bred for."
(cyclingweekly.com)
September
8, 2017
French men's team finalized for Bergen
Worlds.
"Previously
naming Julian Alaphilippe as the leader for the
World Championships, French national coach Cyrille
Guimard has confirmed his remaining riders for the
September 24 race. The French team hasn't metaled
at the World Championships since 2005 but Guimard
has named a squad capable of reaching the Bergen
podium."
(cyclingnews.com)
September
8, 2017
Selle Italia Splits Saddles, Again
With the SP01.
"Back
in July and again at this year’s Eurobike, Selle
Italia released their SP01 saddles, a follow up to
the P-01 prototype shown at Eurobike in 2015. What
is dubbed as a radical design, with a split saddle
concept, is actually something we have seen from
the Italian brand before."
(bikeworldnews.com)
September
8, 2017
Best bike stands for home workshops.
"Most
home mechanics will want a foldable bike stand
which clamps the bike via the top tube or seat
post. These are lightweight, usually cheaper, and
appropriate for the majority of bikes." (cyclingweekly.com)
September
8, 2017
Heart rate monitors – and six of the
best.
"The
benefits of using heart rate to monitor your
biological performance, as long as you know your
individual capabilities (which can vary wildly
from person to person), are well-researched and
recognized in sport."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
September
8, 2017
20 of the best 2017 waterproof cycling
jackets.
"The
fabric is the most important point to consider
when you buy a jacket. Our advice is not to skimp
if you want a decent high-quality jacket that is
going to provide years of outstanding service. You
really do get what you pay for."
(road.cc)
September
8, 2017
Bkool reveals two new smart trainers
right in time for your winter training.
"The
Bkool Smart Air is a minimalist shape, with a an
exaggerated curve where the rear wheel would
usually be. We’ve not seen the trainer, but we’re
assuming this allows the design to rock from side
to side."
(cyclingweekly.com)
September
8, 2017
Gear Guide: Part III - SeaSucker,
Stages Cycling, Orange Seal, Panaracer.
"With
just a couple weeks of summer left, it’s time for
the final installment of the PELOTON
Service Course Summer Gear Guide series. In this
video we look at products from Stages Cycling,
SeaSucker, Orange Seal Cycling and Panaracer." (pelotonmagazine.com)
September
8, 2017
Week in Tech: Adidas glasses, a Wolf
Tooth remote, and more.
"Here’s
the Week in Tech - all the gear news, tips, and
announcements you need and none of the marketing
gibberish you don’t."
(velonews.com)
September
8, 2017
11 of the most expensive bikes at
Eurobike 2017.
"We
can't afford them, but at least we can judge them
and ogle. Without further ado, here are some of
the priciest rides we spotted at Eurobike 2017." (road.cc)
September
8, 2017
Eurobike 2017: Time trial and
triathlon bikes.
"Most
of the major brands, and many smaller ones, have
at least one time trial and/or triathlon model in
their range and here are the most interesting that
we spotted while wandering the Eurobike halls last
week."
(road.cc)
September
8, 2017
2017 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal
LIVE stream.
"2017
Grand Prix de Montreal LIVE, September 10, Canada.
Sunday's Race starts at 11:00am EDT (17:00 CET). Finish at around 4:30pm EDT (22:30 CET). Live video from 10:30am EDT (16:30 CET)." (cyclingfans.com) September
8, 2017
2017 UCI Road World Championships LIVE
stream.
"2017
UCI Road World Championships LIVE September 17-24,
Bergen, Norway.
Elite Women TTT: 12:05pm CET (6:05am U.S. Eastern). Elite Men TTT: 3:35pm CET (9:35am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) September
8, 2017
2017 Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec
LIVE stream.
"2017
Grand Prix de Quebec LIVE September 8.
Friday's Race starts at 11:00am EDT (17:00 CET). Finish at around 4:30pm EDT (22:30 CET). Live video from 10:30am EDT (16:30 CET)." (cyclingfans.com) September
8, 2017
September
7, 2017
Report: Cannondale Drapac tells riders
it will enforce 2018 contracts.
"Cannondale
Drapac on Thursday told riders and staff that the
US WorldTour team will enforce its 2018 contracts,
according to an email leaked to VeloNews." (cyclingnews.com)
September
7, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Armee wins stage 18.
"Sander
Armee (Lotto Soudal) has taken the victory at the
18th stage of the Vuelta a España. The Belgian was
one of the two survivors of the day's escape and
arrived to the finish line on his own after
leaving Alexey Lutsenko behind in the last meters.
Froome gained time on Nibali on the final climb." (cyclingnews.com) (cyclingpub.com)(Photo: Tim De Waele) September
7, 2017
Boom wins Tour of Britain time trial.
"Lars
Boom (LottoNL Jumbo) scorched to victory stage 5
of the Tour of Britain, beating his teammate
Victor Campanaerts by 6 seconds to move into the
overall lead. Former world time trial champion
Vasil Kiryienka (Sky) placed third a further
second back."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
7, 2017
D'hoore wins second stage in Lotto
Belgium Tour.
"Belgian
champion tops Vos, Rivera."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
7, 2017
Chris Froome strengthens grip on
Vuelta a España red jersey as Vincenzo Nibali
dropped on stage 18.
"Chris
Froome (Team Sky) made amends for losing time on
Wednesday’s stage to Los Machucos by distancing
Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain Merida) on the final
climb of stage 18 to extend his lead out to 1-37
on a stage won by Sander Armée (Lotto Soudal) from
the day’s early break."
(cyclingweekly.com)
September
7, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Astana denies
in-fighting after Aru breaks away.
"Astana
team management have insisted that Fabio Aru's
blistering attack through the hills of Cantabria
in the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday was a question
of sporting pride, and that are no problems at all
inside the squad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
7, 2017
Tour of Britain: Dowsett revels in
'hometown' time trial.
"A
10-mile time trial in Essex; win or lose, stage 5
of the Tour of Britain was always going to be a
special day for Alex Dowsett, and so it proved." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
7, 2017
Dan Martin: ‘I learned this year that
I can win the Tour de France’.
"Dan
Martin is confident that he has the quality,
experience and know how to be able to win the Tour
de France in future years. The Irishman is joining
UAE Team Emirates next season after two years
racing with Quick Step Floors."
(cyclingweekly.com) (© ASO/ ZUPERDEHLIE // Kåre
Dehlie T)
September
7, 2017
Holowesko Citadel team applies for Pro
Continental status.
"The
Holowesko Citadel pro cycling team has applied
with the UCI for Pro Continental status for 2018.
The team announced its application in a release on
Thursday."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
September
7, 2017
Kristoff and Boasson Hagen to go their
own way at World Championships.
"The
Tour of Britain may be pitting an array of the
world's best sprinters against each other, but
within the bluster of this week's bunch finishes
there's a more personal, head-to-head, rivalry
building."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
7, 2017
Double cyclocross world champion Niels
Albert has defibrillator implanted to tackle heart
problems.
"Two-time
world cyclocross champion Niels Albert has had an
operation to fit an internal defibrillator to
respond to the abnormal heart rhythms that forced
him to retire from racing in 2014 at the age of
28."
(road.cc) (licensed on Flickr by Peter Huys under
CC-BY-SA 2.0)
September
7, 2017
Vuelta director Javier Guillén on
building the perfect Vuelta.
"Over
the past decade, the Vuelta a España has emerged
as the most unpredictable and thrilling of the
grand tours.
It’s reinvented what a grand tour can look like." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) September
7, 2017
How close do you need to be to benefit
from drafting?
"Aerodynamicists
at wheel brand Swiss Side have conducted CFD
modelling and wind tunnel tests to study the
effects of drafting. They developed computer
models simulating two identical sized riders at
separations between 0.1m and 20m, calculating the
effect on the lead rider as well as the follower." (cyclingweekly.com)
September
7, 2017
Hands-on: Polar’s OH1 Standalone
Optical HR Sensor.
"Over
the past couple of years Polar has been continuing
to iterate on their optical HR sensor design.
While Garmin and Fitbit (for example) have mostly
kept to the same design and slowly iterated and
improved it with minor changes, Polar took a
different approach."
(dcrainmaker.com)
September
7, 2017
Creatine for road cyclists: New study
reveals further potential benefits.
"The
latest study from the Australian Catholic
University and Australian Institute of Sport was
primarily looking at the interaction between
carbohydrate loading and creatine
supplementation."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
September
7, 2017
Four reasons why Chris Froome could
still lose the Vuelta a España.
"The
2017 Vuelta a España overall victory is not a
foregone conclusion for Chris Froome just yet." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
7, 2017
Il Lombardia returns to the Muro di
Sormano and Como finish.
"This
year’s Il Lombardia has again flipped routes with
the 111th edition on Saturday October 7 covering
4,000m of climbing in the Lombardy hills between
Bergamo and Como."
(cyclingnews.com) (RCS Sport)
September
7, 2017
Peter Sagan and Greg Van Avermaet head
start list for GP Québec.
"World
champion Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) and Olympic
champion Greg Van Avermaet (BMC Racing) will both
line up for the Grand Prix de Québec in Canada on
Friday, September 8."
(cyclingweekly.com) Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty
Images
September
7, 2017
Hesjedal: Woods' Vuelta a Espana has
been 'incredible' so far.
"Among
the throng of spandex clad citizen riders stomping
and paper boying their way up the Marmot Basin
climb before stage 1 at the Tour of Alberta last
week, one familiar face stood out from the rest.
Ryder Hesjedal, the 2012 Giro d'Italia champion
from just west of Alberta in British Columbia, was
back in the saddle to support the race." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
7, 2017
Julian Alaphillipe to lead France at
World Championships road race.
"At
the road race, France will be led by Julien
Alaphillipe (Quick Step Floors). The rider has
already finished third in Milan San Remo and
recently won the eighth stage of the Vuelta a
España."
(cyclingpub.com) Jonathan Roorda
September
7, 2017
Cannondale’s Rock Of A Wrench.
"From
six-day racing to the Tour de France, Germany’s
Jörg Wohlleben has raced and wrenched with the
best for more than 30 years. Today the muscular
team mechanic works with the U.S. based Cannondale
team."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
September
7, 2017
Mark Beaumont picks his five best
places to cycle in the world.
"You
often see claims that cycling in location X is the
best in the world. But the best person to ask
would surely be someone who has cycled around the
world, like Mark Beaumont. He’s currently
continuing his bid to cycle around the world in 80
days, but over the last ten years, he’s pedaled
through over 60 countries."
(cyclingweekly.com)
September
7, 2017
This is the Best Pinarello Dogma Yet.
"The
success of Pinarello’s Dogma is essentially
unprecedented. Ever since Pinarello’s partnership
with Team Sky began in 2010, the Dogma has been
the most lusted after, the most prestigious and
winningest bike in the peloton. "
(pelotonmagazine.com)
September
7, 2017
‘Just take my money!’ 14 of the
best-looking bikes from Eurobike ready to lighten
your wallet.
"Hold
on to your wallet, because things are about to get
serious. Being the world’s biggest bicycle trade
show, Eurobike is an Aladdin’s Cave of cycling
riches. As well as an opportunity for us to see
what’s new in cycling, the 2017 Eurobike show gave
us the chance to ogle at some downright beautiful
bikes. Now it’s your turn."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
September
7, 2017
Endura goes aero with new suits and
helmets.
"Scottish
clothing brand Endura surprised everyone when it
announced its involvement with the Movistar team a
few seasons ago. The brand had always had a great
reputation, but it was found more in well priced,
hard wearing, and well fitting kit designed for
cold and damp conditions."
(cyclingnews.com) (Warren Rossiter)
September
7, 2017
Ex-Pro Danilo Di Luca's New DL Killer
KS1 Cycling Shoes.
"Former
Giro d’Italia winner, Danilo Di Luca, has launched
a new brand of cycling shoes that draws its name
from the ex-pro’s racing moniker - Killer (i.e.
The Killer from Spoltore). "
(capovelo.com)
September
7, 2017
9 of the best new adventure bikes from
Rondo, Scott, 3T, Open, Parlee, APRO, Merida and
Lauf.
"One
of the emerging trends of the last few years has
been the gravel and adventure bike, and while this
year’s Eurobike didn’t serve up as many new bikes
as we expected (partly because of the absence of
many big brands) there were still some very
interesting bikes on display."
(road.cc)
September
7, 2017
6 cool new products.
"Starring
Shimano, Ridley, Met, Giro, Lake and Tange." (road.cc)
September
7, 2017
September
6, 2017
Ben King opens up about struggle with
eating disorder.
"Former
U.S. national champion Ben King revealed that he
overcame an eating disorder in his teenage years
while he was aspiring to become a pro rider. The
Dimension Data rider shared his story Wednesday in
a video on IAmSecond.com.
I was totally beating my body into submission. The thing that I was trying to control was beginning to control me." (velonews.com) (Photo: Photo: Jim Fryer) September
6, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Denifl conquers Los
Machucos.
"On
the incredibly steep summit finish to Los
Machucos, the break split up and Denifl forged on
alone. It looked for a time that previous Vuelta
winner Alberto Contador might catch him as he made
inroads on Denifl’s lead on the final climb.
However, Denifl hung on and he crossed the line 28 seconds clear of Contador for the biggest win of his career." (cyclingnews.com)(thebikecomesfirst.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) September
6, 2017
Vos wins Lotto Belgium Tour stage 1.
"Dutch
rider takes over race lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
6, 2017
Tour of Britain: Gaviria wins stage 4.
"Fernando Gaviria
(Quick Step Floors) won stage 4 of the Tour of
Britain in Newark-on-Trent after the break of the
day was caught with three kilometers to go.
Kristoff, Viviani were out-paced by the
Colombian."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
6, 2017
Stefan Denifl: I've been waiting the
whole Vuelta for this day.
"I
can't believe it. I had super legs today. I've
been waiting the whole Vuelta for this day. I've
been pacing myself for the whole Vuelta and today
I went all in. It's just amazing. I'm over the
moon."
(cyclingpub.com) Mary Cárdenas
September
6, 2017
Froome 'pays a price' for Vuelta a
Espana time trial success.
"Chris
Froome’s clear pathway to overall victory in the
Vuelta a España blurred a little in the fog of Los
Machucos on Wednesday, as the Team Sky leader
struggled on the mist-enshrouded, ultra-steep
climb and unexpectedly ceded 42 seconds to
Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain Merida) and 27 seconds to
Wilco Kelderman (Team Sunweb)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
6, 2017
Kelderman: Nibali and Zakarin are my
Vuelta a Espana rivals, not Froome.
"The
margins are small in the fight for the final
podium place, but Kelderman held onto the third
place he reclaimed in Tuesday’s time trial, with
just 12 seconds separating himself and Zakarin." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
September
6, 2017
Vuelta a Espana to scale 28 per cent
Los Machucos wall.
"Like
riding up a wall" is how Chris Froome (Team Sky)
defines his expectations of Wednesday's summit
finish of Los Machucos, and the Vuelta a Espana
leader may well find some daunting parallels
between the Vuelta's newest climbing discovery,
and Saturday's more familiar slopes of the
ultra-steep Angliru."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September
6, 2017
Bookwalter out of Tour of Britain
after crashing into parked car.
"Arial
footage showed that several riders hit a parked
car after taking a left turn at speed. The car was
parked close to the corner, in the area riders
cross to the right of the road as they exit the
corner. They had little time to see and avoid the
vehicle."
(cyclingnews.com)
September
6, 2017
Gaviria's World Championships
prospects brighten with Tour of Britain win.
"Fernando
Gaviria's World Championships prospects just
became a whole lot brighter. The Colombian prodigy
has hardly raced in three months, and he arrived
at the Tour of Britain very much playing catch-up,
but he swept aside a quality field on stage 4 to
give himself more than a sliver of hope that he
could be in the mix in Norway later this month." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
6, 2017
Two riders disqualified from Tour of
Britain for riding on pavement to attack from bunch.
"With
the break established and the big teams spread
across the front of the peloton to prevent any
further attacks, James Lowsley Williams (Bike
Channel Canyon) and Bryan Lewis (Cylance Pro
Cycling) jumped on to the pavement to move up the
side of the pack and attack in an attempt to
bridge across to the escape group."
(cyclingweekly.com)
September
6, 2017
L’Equipe claims Team Sky filmed
riders holding onto AG2R team car at the Vuelta a
Espana.
"Team
Sky has not replied to request for a confirmation
or comment on the report. However the French rider
quoted by L’Equipe said: “With what Sky
and Froome do on social media, it’s fair and
square."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
6, 2017
Chloe Hosking to appeal Road Worlds
non-selection: “This is bigger than my personal
ego”.
"Australia’s
top ranked female rider, Chloe Hosking, said she
plans to appeal the decision by Cycling Australia
not to select her as a part of the team for the
UCI Road World Championships in Bergen later this
month."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
September
6, 2017
Kamna quits the Vuelta a Espana
despite impressive time trial performance.
"Team
Sunweb have confirmed that Lennard Kämna did not
start stage 17 of the Vuelta a Espana due to a
knee problem and so that he can focus on the
upcoming world team time trial championships in
Bergen, Norway."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
6, 2017
Garmin’s Vivomove HR: Everything you
need to know.
"Sometimes,
beauty is only skin deep.
And unfortunately in the case of the Vivomove HR - that’s never been more true. The Vivomove HR is the second iteration of Garmin’s dabble in classic timepiece looking watches, which they kicked off last summer with the original Vivomove." (dcrainmaker.com) September
6, 2017
Crank length: Forget leverage and
power, it’s all about the fit.
"There’s
no denying the fascination that surrounds cycling
equipment. For some, it is a matter of style
and/or function; for others, it represents an
opportunity for improving their performance. Given
that there is a strong competitive aspect to
cycling, it’s not surprising that the latter has
been responsible for an incredible amount of
innovation."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt Wikstrom
September
6, 2017
Geraint Thomas on Grand Tour
leadership: ‘It’s something I still want to give
another go’.
"Geraint
Thomas has confirmed that he still wants to ride a
Grand Tour for Team Sky as leader, and that he
hopes his mishaps in 2016 are behind him for
good."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
6, 2017
Sunweb move ensures childhood dream
becomes a reality for Hindley.
"When
Jai Hindley's move to Sunweb was announced late
last month, a childhood dream became a reality for
the West Australian. The 21-year-old signed a
three-year contract with the squad on the back of
two successful years in the U23 ranks that
included third at the Baby Giro and two-top
overall results at the Tour de l'Avenir." (cyclingnews.com)
(Matteo Marchi / ISOLA PRESS)
September
6, 2017
Eurobike 2017: The best titanium
bikes.
"Eurobike
has been dominated by carbon fiber frames for
years but plenty of other materials have a strong
presence, including titanium which has a loyal
fanbase. Here are 13 ti bikes that caught our
eye."
(road.cc)
September
6, 2017
FSA adds hydraulic disc brakes to W.E
groupsets for 2018.
"2018
looks set to be a big year for FSA. After finally
unleashing its long-anticipated K-Force W.E.
groupset this year, with its unique combination of
hard-wired front and rear derailleurs combined
with wireless shifters using a private Ant+
connection, it has now added both a hydraulic disc
version and a time trial group too." (cyclingnews.com)
(Warren Rossiter/Immediate Media)
September
6, 2017
Chaves puts on brave face after Vuelta
a Espana time trial defeat.
"Esteban
Chaves (Orica Scott) put a brave face on a tough
day in the Logroño time trial as his Vuelta a
España GC hopes took a significant hit with a 45th
place on the time trial and a time loss of over
four minutes on stage winner Chris Froome (Team
Sky)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September
6, 2017
Yorben van Tichelt Completes Belgian
Sweep with Dominant Yanqing Win.
"Yorben
van Tichelt made the most of his trip to China.
The Belgian came to Asia to cement his place in
the UCI’s top 50 riders, and with two straight C1
victories, should be well on his way into the top
50."
(cxmagazine.com)
September
6, 2017
Kask goes lighter with new helmet and
Koo shades.
"Team
Sky has played a big part in the development of
Kask's new helmet the Valegro, which has been
designed to be breathable, superlight and super
comfortable. It has a massive 36 vents and is
claimed to have minimal pad to head contact." (cyclingnews.com)
(Warren Rossiter/Immediate Media)
September
6, 2017
Orica
Scott with options for Quebec and Montreal
WorldTour GPs.
"Orica
Scott will line at the GP Quebec and Montreal
WorldTour races in Canada later this week with a
squad full of options for victory. Former winner
of both races, Simon Gerrans, has been named in
the eight rider squad alongside Daryl Impey,
Michael Albasini, and Roman Kreuziger as riders
capable of challenging for the victory." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
6, 2017
Worlds and the UCIWWT final: The
season comes to a close in September.
"We
have entered the month of September, and the 2017
UCI Road World Championships in Bergen, Norway,
are just a few short weeks away. Alas, the end of
the season is here again, and riders will be using
the remaining races to make their last gains in
search of rainbow glory."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
September
6, 2017
Specialized Bikes: Which model is
right for you.
"Can't
choose between an Allez, Tarmac and Roubaix? We
shed some light upon the differences to help you
decide."
(cyclingweekly.com)
September
6, 2017
Shimano's massive 2018 clothing, shoes
and accessories range.
"Coinciding
with the first day of EuroBike 2017, Shimano has
just sent through its massive 133 page 2018
catalog, and it’s rammed full of a huge amount of
new road, mountain and urban riding clothing,
accessories and shoes."
(cyclingnews.com)
September
6, 2017
French doping 'doctor' Bernard Sainz
jailed again for helping amateur cyclists cheat.
"Bernard
Sainz, whose past clients include the Tour de
France winners Bernard Hinault and the late
Laurent Fignon as well as seven-time polka dot
jersey winner, Richard Virenque, was handed the
sentence by a court in Caen yesterday, reports the
local.fr."
(road.cc)
September
6, 2017
New S-Works Tarmac, two new helmets
and Eurobike goodies.
"A
sneak peek at the latest and greatest kit we've
got in our office that we just can't wait to use." (cyclingweekly.com)
September
6, 2017
September
5, 2017
Talansky announces his retirement.
"After
a great deal of thought and consideration, it is
time to bring down the curtain on my career as a
professional cyclist. It has been a truly
incredible ride," Talansky wrote on Instagram." (cyclingnews.com)
September
5, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: Froome wins stage 16.
"Chris
Froome (Team Sky) has won the individual time
trial for the 16 stage of the Vuelta a España. The
rider completed the circuit 28 seconds faster than
runner-up Wilco Kelderman."
(cyclingnews.com) (cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Tim De
Waele)
September
5, 2017
Caleb Ewan strikes again at Tour of
Britain.
"Caleb
Ewan (Orica Scott) has won the third stage of the
Tour of Britain. The Australian beat Edvald
Boasson Hagen and Alexander Kristoff at the final
sprint."
(cyclingpub.com)
September
5, 2017
D'Hoore wins prologue in Lotto Belgium
Tour.
"Vos
a close second with Rivera third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
5, 2017
Five talking points from stage 16 of
the Vuelta a España.
"Chris
Froome was always expected to gain time on this
flat time trial, and the Team Sky rider duly
delivered, taking victory by 29 seconds ahead of
Wilco Kelderman. Not that it was all plain
sailing."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
5, 2017
Chris Froome: I was a bit worried
half-way through.
"I
was just riding at the speed that I felt best and
I wasn't really getting that many time checks from
the car, so I really didn't know where I was," the
rider said. "I presumed that probably it wasn't
good news if I wasn't getting the time checks, so
I was a bit worried half-way through" (cyclingpub.com) Mary
Cárdenas
September
5, 2017
Los Machucos, the Vuelta’s latest
discovery.
"Los
Machucos, yes, that will be a hard one. It’s not
as long as the Anglirú, but the gradients are
right up there,” said race leader Chris Froome
(Sky). “Tomorrow is going to be absolutely brutal.
From what I can see, it’s a wall. It will be a big
GC battle."
(velonews.com) Photo: Jim Fryer
September
5, 2017
Stepping Up: Three US teams aim for
Pro Continental status in 2018.
"Three
teams and three seasons removed from the
WorldTour, Evan Huffman (Rally Cycling) will
advance next season toward his goal of competing
again at cycling’s top level. The Northern
California pro, who won the Tour of Alberta on
Monday, will have plenty of company." (cyclingtips.com)
September
5, 2017
Preview: Vuelta’s decisive time trial
perfect for power specialists.
"If
Bert Dietz, Miguel Indurain or Abraham Olano were
still racing they would be rubbing their hands in
glee at today’s time trial course in the Vuelta a
España, which could see Chris Froome (Team Sky)
take an almost unbreakable lead in the overall
classification."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
5, 2017
Ewan loses Tour of Britain race lead.
"In
the messy Tour of Britain stage 2 sprint into
Blyth where Edvald Boasson Hagen was first over
the line but Elia Viviani was adjusted the winner,
race leader Caleb Ewan was forced to settle for
fifth place. The Orica Scott rider moved down to
fourth by day's end after the successful protest
by Sky against Boasson Hagen to deliver Viviani a
stage win and race lead double."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
5, 2017
Vuelta a Espana: AG2R-La Mondiale
withdraw Geniez and Denz for holding onto team car.
"AG2R-La
Mondiale has announced it has withdrawn its riders
Alexandre Geniez and Nico Denz from the Vuelta a
Espana. The duo was captured on camera holding
onto a team car during stage 15."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
5, 2017
Lappartient: UCI’s tablet detectors
‘simply aren’t enough’.
"Even
though we have devices that work in 95% of cases,
what we need to focus on especially is the 5% in
which the devices are not sufficient enough.
Because this is where we can have problems. And we
saw that back with classic doping."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Shane Stokes
September
5, 2017
Bouhanni angered to miss out on Worlds
selection.
"Nacer
Bouhanni (Cofidis) has expressed his
disappointment at not being selected for the
French squad for the World Championships in
Bergen, arguing that he is now back to his best
after a difficult Tour de France."
(cyclingnews.com)
September
5, 2017
Dumoulin and Matthews lead Sunweb for
Canadian WorldTour GPs.
"Team
Sunweb has named its squad for the Canadian Grand
Prix Cycliste de Quebec and Grand Prix Cycliste de
Montreal WorldTour one day races headlined by Tom
Dumoulin and Michael Matthews."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
September
5, 2017
Mikel Landa excited to go head-to-head
with ‘best in the world’ Chris Froome in 2018.
"The
Basque rider is switching to Movistar this winter
after two years with team Sky. In July, he
supported Froome on his way to his fourth Tour de
France title and placed fourth overall." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
5, 2017
Orbea’s Gain e-bike looks just like a
normal road bike but packs 250w motor.
"The
Focus Project Y shocked many with a concept bike
that was visually indistinguishable from a regular
road bike, but the bold new Orbea Gain takes the
deception to another level. The aim has been to
conceal all the electric features inside a bike
that resembles a regular bike. And by god have
they achieved that: I had to do a double take when
I first saw it."
(road.cc)
September
5, 2017
Trek Bikes: Which model is right for
you?
"The
humble beginning of Trek bicycles took place in
the “red barn” - once a carpet warehouse - in
Waterloo, USA. The first bikes were steel touring
frames, but within three years the brand had
expanded substantially."
(cyclingweekly.com)
September
5, 2017
More of the best from Eurobike 2017:
Part two.
"Alas,
all good things must eventually come to an end,
and with this final gallery, so does our tech
coverage of the 2017 Eurobike trade show." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by James Huang and Tim Bardsley-Smith
September
5, 2017
Jens Voigt turns up to club 10-mile
time trial; rides it twice, first on tandem then as
two-up.
"Voigt
was in the New Forest for the fifth edition of his
Shut Up Legs charity ride, raising money for the
Epilepsy Society, and after riding his event on
Saturday, headed to the Crabwood 10 on Sunday with
Stuart Grace, who helps to organize Voigt’s
charity ride and also regularly rides the
Crabwood’s events."
(cyclingweekly.com) Mary Corbett
September
5, 2017
Eurobike 2017: Saddles round-up.
"Take
a seat... here are some of the best, most
interesting and unique saddles we spotted at
Eurobike 2017, plus we meet a saddle fitting
expert from SQlab to talk fit and comfort." (road.cc)
September
5, 2017
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