Home Reader |
| |
|
|
| |
Column
One
Six things to look out for in the 2018
Vuelta a España third week.
"Looking
at past performances, the current red jersey Simon
Yates (Mitchelton Scott) and the rider widely
considered to be his main rival Nairo Quintana
(Movistar) look evenly matched."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
10, 2018
Yates faces critical TT test in bid to
win Vuelta.
"Tuesday’s
Vuelta time trial, and of course the mountains
ahead, will be instrumental to Yates’s grand tour
win if he is to stand on the podium in the red
jersey when the race reaches Madrid on Sunday." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Michael Steele / Getty Images)
September
10, 2018
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España stage 16.
"It’s
TT day and the route is certainly a lot harder
than the profile makes out. We have lots of
uphills and downhills, perfect for a rider with a
lot of power."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: ASO / Luis Ángel Gómez
September
10, 2018
Michal Kwiatkowski to ride on after
crash before Lago de Covadonga.
"The
Polish national champion went down 25km from the
finish line during stage 15 of last Grand Tour of
the season, after AG2R La Mondiale’s Alexandre
Geniez hit the deck in front."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
10, 2018
Nairo Quintana: The critics don't hurt
me, but my legs do.
"Nairo
Quintana has said that the criticisms leveled at
him after he failed to put in a concerted attack
at Lagos de Covadonga on stage 15 of the Vuelta a
España are not hurting him as much as his legs." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
September
10, 2018
Late attack comes up short for Lopez
at Vuelta a Espana.
"Miguel
Angel Lopez (Astana) was one of the most active of
the GC racers on the slopes of the Lagos de
Covadonga on stage 15 of the Vuelta a España on
Sunday, but he ended up having to settle for
second."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Michael Steele / Getty
Images)
September
10, 2018
Why Colombia keeps producing talented
cyclists.
"Colombia’s
two-wheeled renaissance began a decade ago when a
new generation of trailblazing stars traveled to
Europe. First, it was Urán and Quintana, then
Esteban Chaves and Carlos Betancur." (velonews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
September
10, 2018
Column
Two
Teams balk at UCI’s proposed Tour de
France qualifying rules.
"AIGCP
vice president Richard Plugge said teams want a
broader discussion about economics and revenues
before getting bogged down on technical rules and
regulations."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
September
10, 2018
Guarnier, King lead Team USA for
Innsbruck worlds.
"USA
Cycling named 15 riders to start the elite time
trial and road races at the 2018 UCI World Road
Championships Monday. The team will be headlined
by former Giro Rosa champion Megan Guarnier and
Ben King."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele/Corbis via
Getty Images
September
10, 2018
Organizer of Canadian WorldTour races
proposes season long World Cup.
"Professional
cycling may see the return of the defunct World
Cup format in 2020, and such a competition has the
backing of UCI president David Lappartient." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
10, 2018
Trek Segafredo promises strong support
for Porte.
"Trek
boss Luca Guercilena said Porte’s arrival will
help the team take on such powerhouses as Team Sky
and Movistar during the Tour de France and the
season’s other major stage races."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
10, 2018
Five things we learned from the 2018
Tour of Britain.
"This
year’s Tour of Britain was a stormer. Racing was
hard from the flag, all the way through to the
iconic finish stretch near Piccadilly Circus in
London."
(cyclingweekly.com) Alex Ballinger
September
10, 2018
Alaphilippe surprises himself with
Tour of Britain victory.
"I
was not expecting to win the overall in a stage
race in the first event I participated in after
the break following the Tour and San Sebastian." (cyclingnews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
September
10, 2018
Williams wins Bucks County Crit.
"Wiasak,
Schneider round out podium.
In the men's race Oldham, Yates round out podium from breakaway" (cyclingnews.com) (Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com) September
10, 2018
Courtney Wins Worlds, Blevins, Van der
Poel, Harnden Podium at MTB XCO Worlds.
"The
races brought results that were exciting for fans
of cyclocross, American cycling, American
cyclocross and English cyclocross. There’s a lot
to cover."
(cxmagazine.com) A. Yee
September
10, 2018
What you need to know about tire
pressure, rim width and the limits of safety.
"Missing
from the majority of wheels and rims is any
mention of the internal width of the rim. This is
important, because in an age where rim widths have
been growing rapidly, a tire can now be too narrow
for a rim."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt Wikstrom
September
10, 2018
Column
Three
September
10, 2018
September
10, 2018
The Secret Pro: Blood-soaked kit and
the God-forsaken brush.
"It’s
often said that cycling is the world’s toughest
sport. I don’t know, honestly. It’s the only sport
I’ve ever done. What I do know is we have a
culture of pain."
(cyclingtips.com)
September
10, 2018
CPA hits back at criticism from
Geraint Thomas.
"The
professional riders' union the CPA (Cyclistes
Professionels Associés) has responded to criticism
from Geraint Thomas and calls for a one-rider
electronic ballot system in the upcoming elections
for president."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
September
10, 2018
Hincapie team searching for title
sponsors for 2019.
"The
US team run by brothers George and Rich Hincapie
is searching for sponsors for the 2019 season
after co-title sponsors Holowesko Partners and
Citadel Financial did not renew for next season.
Both sponsors have been with the team for three
years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
September
10, 2018
Moolman-Pasio signs with new CCC
women's team.
"The
WaowDeals team, which will become part of the new
CCC WorldTour organization in 2019, announced that
they have signed South African Ashleigh
Moolman-Pasio."
(cyclingnews.com) (Sean Robinson/Velofocus)
September
10, 2018
Wiggins: Geraint Thomas staying at Sky
puts Tour de France winner in "perfect scenario."
"Bradley
Wiggins says Geraint Thomas is in “a perfect
scenario” after signing a three year contract
extension with Team Sky and that the pressure will
be off the Tour de France champion next year
should four time winner Chris Froome lead the
squad in next year’s race."
(road.cc) (via YouTube)
September
10, 2018
Also, clicking on the advertisements (at the top
and bottom of this page) would be an additional
way of helping.
Your
support is appreciated!
Column
One
Vuelta a Espana: Pinot wins on Lagos
de Covadonga.
"Yates
retains his overall race lead for Monday's rest
day. However the overall classification is still
wide open going into the third week." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
9, 2018
Five talking points from stage 15 of
the 2018 Vuelta a España.
"It’s
been a tantalizing season for Thibaut Pinot
(Groupama FDJ). After sealing one of the biggest
results of his career with overall victory at the
Tour of the Alps, Pinot looked primed for a
serious GC challenge."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
9, 2018
Yates cautiously upbeat after
successful defense of lead.
"Simon
Yates remains on top of the Vuelta a España GC
after its toughest mountain stage to date but as
the Briton was quick to point out at the summit of
the Covadonga, the overall gaps are very small and
the final Grand Tour of the season remains wide
open."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Michael Steele / Getty
Images)
September
9, 2018
American neo-pro Sepp Kuss impressing
in unexpected Grand Tour debut...
"American
Sepp Kuss is one of a handful of riders debuting
in a grand tour at the Vuelta a España, but he
made the switch from small continental Team Rally
Cycling in the US to go to the top in Europe." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
9, 2018
Simon Yates expecting GC to remain
close after Vuelta a España time trial.
"The
Vuelta a España could come down to the wire, says
race leader Simon Yates (Mitchelton Scott). He
expects a tight classification battle even after
the time trial on Tuesday."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
9, 2018
Miguel Angel Lopez: No Vuelta
contender clearly ahead yet.
"Astana
Pro Team leader Miguel Angel López moved to within
sight of the Vuelta a España podium on Saturday
after claiming the runner's up spot on the
ultra-steep Alto de Praeres summit finish on stage
14."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September
9, 2018
Bookwalter breaks free in breakaway
attempt.
"Brent
Bookwalter (BMC Racing) has been fighting much of
this Vuelta a España to work into a breakaway. He
finally got his shot Saturday."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
9, 2018
Vuelta a Espana: Meintjes makes it
through stage 14 despite heavy crash.
"Meintjes
received stitches to an elbow injury, and was due
to be reassessed for any delayed signs of
concussion before being allowed to continue on
Sunday's stage 15 to Lagos de Covadonga." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
9, 2018
Column
Two
Caleb Ewan wins final stage in central
London.
"It's
an overall win in an amazing season for
Alaphilippe. Along with this win, he has two Tour
de France stages, the polka dot jersey, La Flèche
Wallonne, Clásica San Sebastián, and stages at
Itzulia, Colombia Oro y Paz and the Critérium du
Dauphiné."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September
9, 2018
Matthews wins Grand Prix Cycliste de
Montreal.
"Under
the watchful gaze of the winged Goddess of Liberty
atop the George Étienne Cartier Monument, Michael
Matthews (Sunweb) found wings of his own to claim
the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal, and in doing
so take his second win of the week after
triumphing in Quebec on Friday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
September
9, 2018
Donnelly Cyclocross Bikes & Team
Unveiled.
"Donnelly
Bikes is rolling into the cyclocross and gravel
season with two lines of bikes, each optimized for
their respective pursuits, well as a fully
decked-out ‘cross team."
(roadbikeaction.com)
September
9, 2018
Tifosi SS26 Disc Potenza 2018.
"The
Tifosi SS26 Disc Potenza is a head turning, nippy,
all-round endurance bike with an excellent spec
for the money. Having morphed from a dedicated
race frame to a bike intended for sportive and
endurance riding, it does fall a bit short in
terms of comfort."
(road.cc) Jack Sexty
September
9, 2018
Tour of Britain LIVE stream.
"2018
Tour of Britain LIVE September 2-9.
Stage 8 starts Sunday at 3:30am BST (7:30am U.S. PDT). Finish at around 5:20pm BST (12:20am U.S. Eastern, 9:20am PDT). Live video from *3:15pm BST(*10:15am U.S. Eastern, 7:15am PDT)." (cyclingfans.com) September
9, 2018
Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal LIVE
stream.
"2018
Grand Prix de Montreal LIVE September 9, Canada.
Sunday's Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal starts at 11:00am EDT (17:00 CET). It is expected to finish at around 4:30pm EDT (22:30 CET). Live streaming video should get underway at around 10:30am EDT (16:30 CET)." (cyclingfans.com) September
9, 2018
Column
Three
September
9, 2018
September
9, 2018
Geraint Thomas extends with Team Sky
for three years.
"Geraint
Thomas will stay with Team Sky for another three
years. The British team announced on Sunday
afternoon outside the team bus at the Tour of
Britain that the Tour de France winner will stay
with them through the 2021 season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
September
9, 2018
Argon 18 launches new Nitrogen Disc at
Canadian WorldTour races.
"As
well as introducing disc brakes to the Canadian
brand's aero frameset, Montreal-based Argon 18
also claims to have increased lateral stiffness in
the forks by a massive 80 per cent, while
retaining the same levels of comfort, increased
clearances to allow for 30mm tires." (cyclingnews.com)
(bikeradar.com)
September
9, 2018
Rochette Launches CX Fever Program
with Win at Rochester Cyclocross Day 1.
"UCI
C1 racing in the U.S. kicked off on Saturday at
Rochester Cyclocross. Although temperatures were
not as hot as they were the last two years (much
to the relief of literally everyone), the racing
at Genesee Valley Park was still fast and hard." (cxmagazine.com)
Bruce Buckley
September
9, 2018
Zipp 303 NSW Carbon disc wheelset - a
comfortable, confident thrill ride.
"When
it comes to riding the Zipp 303 NSW carbon disc
wheelset, I get a comfortable, confident thrill I
don’t often experience from the performance of
other wheels."
(intheknowcycling.com)
September
9, 2018
Levi Leipheimer Talks His Gran Fondo.
"If
you have any chance to be in Northern California
on October 5-7 you would be wise to head to the
town of Santa Rosa and partake in the tenth annual
Levi’s Gran Fondo, which year after year, proves
not only to be the largest GF in North America,
but also the best GF that Team RBA has
participated in."
(roadbikeaction.com)
September
9, 2018
Watch the Thompson Criterium of
Doylestown live.
"You
can watch all the exciting Elite men's and women's
action from the Doylestown Criterium this Sunday,
September 9.
The Elite women start the racing rolling at 11:30 a.m. EDT, with the Elite men following at 1 p.m. EDT." (cyclingnews.com) (Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com) September
9, 2018
Also, clicking on the advertisements (at the top
and bottom of this page) would be an additional
way of helping.
Your
support is appreciated!
Column
One
Vuelta a Espana: Simon Yates wins on
Les Praeres.
"Simon
Yates (Mitchelton Scott) soloed in to the finish
line on the Alto Les Praeres, to take the stage
win and the overall lead in the Vuelta a Espana." (cyclingnews.com)
(Miguel Riopa/Getty Images Sport)
September
8, 2018
Five talking points from stage 14.
"Having
essentially loaned the jersey out to Jesus Herrada
(Cofidis) for a couple of days, Simon Yates
(Mitchelton Scott is back in the red jersey - and
looks good enough to potentially keep it all the
way to Madrid."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
8, 2018
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España stage 15.
"Lagos
de Covadonga is one of those climbs that defines
the Vuelta. A day I feel for López, a rider who’s
both in form and last year proved himself twice on
big summit finishes."
(rouleur.cc) Ian Cleverly
September
8, 2018
Van Baarle out of Vuelta a Espana due
to crash injuries.
"Van
Baarle finished second on stage 12, closely behind
winner Alexandre Geniez (AG2R La Mondiale).
Moments after they crossed the finish line, a
member of the race organization moved into the
road, with several rides colliding with him and
crashing at speed."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
8, 2018
George Bennett admits he 'had a
shocker' on stage 13 of the Vuelta a Espana.
"The
painfully steep summit finish of La Camperona on
stage 13 of the Vuelta a España put a number of
the general classification contenders in trouble.
George Bennett (LottoNL Jumbo) was one of the big
losers of the day after he lost more than a minute
to most of the overall contenders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September
8, 2018
Column
Two
Tour of Britain: Stannard wins stage
7.
"Ian
Stannard (Team Sky) cruised in to a comfortable
win in the pouring rain at the seventh stage of
the Tour of Britain, with break group companion
Nils Politt (Katusha Alpecin) coming in nearly a
minute down in second place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
8, 2018
Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal.
"The
Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal has again
attracted some of the best Classics riders in the
UCI WorldTour, with riders looking to take a
prestigious victory on the same course that saw
Eddy Merckx win a historic world title in 1974 and
Bernt Johansson win an Olympic gold medal in
1976."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
8, 2018
Van Avermaet frustrated with second
place, again, in Quebec.
"Greg
Van Avermaet (BMC Racing) expressed his
frustration at placing second for a fourth time at
the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec on Friday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
8, 2018
Ewan edges toward ending his
Mitchelton Scott career.
"Barring
any unexpected late call-ups to late-season races,
Caleb Ewan's time at Mitchelton Scott was set to
come to an end with the Tour of Britain circuit
race in Central London on Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
8, 2018
Revin Cycling’s New G21 Pro Carbon
Tubeless Clincher Gravel/Cyclocross Wheelset.
"Revin
is jumping into the gravel market with its new
carbon G21 and G21 Pro gravel wheel models. The
name gives the game away a little with G standing
for gravel and 21 representing the tubeless
clincher’s 21mm internal width."
(cxmagazine.com)
September
8, 2018
Column
Three
September
8, 2018
Kittel ends season early after
frustrating year.
"Marcel
Kittel (Katusha Alpecin) has put an end to his
frustrating 2018 season, taking time to rest up
thoroughly before getting ready for 2019, he said
Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
8, 2018
Kate Courtney wins MTB world title in
Switzerland.
"American
Kate Courtney won the cross country mountain bike
world title on Saturday in Lenzerheide,
Switzerland, defeating Danish rider Annika Langvad
and Canadian Emily Batty."
(velonews.com)
September
8, 2018
2019 Women's Tour Down Under route
revealed.
"The
2019 Women's Tour Down Under will kick off on
January 10 from the town of Hahndorf - the
Germanic settlement in the Adelaide Hills that has
often featured on the route of the men's race, and
was a stage finish in the women's event last
year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
8, 2018
Tao Geoghegan Hart adapting to steep
learning curve in debut Grand Tour.
"Team
Sky’s 23 year old is riding deep into the second
week of the Spanish Grand Tour, further than he
has ever raced before."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
8, 2018
De Jongh: A healthy, upright Richie
Porte can reach Tour de France podium.
"They
fleetingly worked together at Team Sky, but Steven
de Jongh is looking forward to rekindling a
working relationship with Richie Porte at Trek
Segafredo after the Australian penned a two year
deal with the team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
8, 2018
Inside Greg LeMond’s house and estate;
for sale at a big price.
"The
property, a secluded mansion set on its own
grounds, is on the outskirts of Minneapolis; 3000
Willow Drive to be precise. It has six bedrooms
and 10 bathrooms and is 11,500 square feet." (stickybottle.com)
September
8, 2018
Also, clicking on the advertisements (at the top
and bottom of this page) would be an additional
way of helping.
Your
support is appreciated!
|
|
| |
|
|
