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October
3, 2017
Rumsas tragedy continues as Raimondas
Jr tests positive.
"The
Italian Olympic Committee has announced that
Raimondas Rumsas Jr - the son of former
professional Raimondas Rumsas - has tested
positive for the growth hormone releasing peptide
GHRP-6 in an out of competition test carried out
at his home in Tuscany on September 4." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
3, 2017
Former Tour pro sets masters hour
record.
"On
Friday, 54-year-old Norman Alvis set a world
masters hour record of 49.392km at the indoor
velodrome in Colorado Springs, Colorado." (cyclingnews.com)
(Norman Alvis)
October
3, 2017
Geniez wins Tre Valli Varesine.
"Alexandre
Geniez (AG2R La Mondiale) won Tre Valli Varesine
ahead of Thibaut Pinot (FDJ) and Vincenzo Nibali
(Bahrain Merida) after delivering a well-timed
sprint at the end of a breathless final lap in
Varese."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
3, 2017
Sam Bennett wins Sparkassen
Munsterland Giro.
"Sam
Bennett (Bora Hansgrohe) won the Sparkassen
Munsterland Giro on Tuesday in a bunch sprint.
Phil Bauhaus (Sunweb) was second in what was a
photo finish, with Andre Greipel (Lotto Soudal)
rounding out the podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Vid Ponikvar/Sportida)
October
3, 2017
De Buyst wins Binche Chimay Binche.
"Jasper
De Buyst (Lotto Soudal) claimed Tuesday's Binche
Chimay Binche, out sprinting Quick Step Floors'
Matteo Trentin and Wanty Groupe Gobert's Tom
Devriendt after a long day off the front with a
strong breakaway group."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
3, 2017
Pirazzi handed four year ban for
doping.
"The
UCI quietly concluded the doping case of Italian
Stefano Pirazzi, listing a four year ban lasting
until May 3, 2021 for the doping positive that was
made public just before the start of the 2017 Giro
d'Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (C&PStudioLab)
October
3, 2017
Commentary: Our rules for motorized
cheaters.
"By
now you’ve probably read that French amateur Cyril
Fontayne was busted with a motorized bike in a
race on Sunday near Périgueux. And who is this
nefarious cyclist? Fontayne, 43, is a local
tradesman. The perp says he only wanted to get
back into racing after a herniated disc this
spring."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
3, 2017
French veteran racer defends his use
of mechanical doping.
"French
police seized the bike and the veteran rider was
questioned on Sunday following a race in Saint
Michel de Double, near Bordeaux. He was competing
in a race for veterans and juniors, with just 16
riders in action."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October
3, 2017
Madiot: Lappartient must follow
through on mechanical doping promises.
"Long-standing
FDJ team manager Marc Madiot believes hidden
motors have been used in the professional peloton
in the past, citing bike changes as possible
evidence. Even if he doubts they are currently in
use, he joined the French Cycling Federation (FFC)
president this week in calling on the UCI to do
more to catch potential cheats."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October
3, 2017
FDJ blames Moscon for Reichenbach's
season ending crash.
"The
28 year old crashed 75 kilometers into the race on
a descent, according to the team as the result of
"the dangerous behavior of one of his opponents,
Gianni Moscon," the team wrote on Twitter." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
3, 2017
Contador calls for ban on power meters
in competition.
"Alberto
Contador has said that he would ban the use of
power meters in races in order to provide for more
aggressive racing. In a wide ranging interview
with Marca, the recently retired Spaniard
also revisited and reiterated his call for a
salary cap to be introduced in professional
cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Alberto Contador)
October
3, 2017
SRAM announces winner of women's
mechanic scholarship.
"Lindsey
Yokley, of Trace Bikes in Nashville was chosen as
the recipient of the scholarship award. Yokley has
worked as a mechanic in a shop since 2014 and is
very involved in her local cycling community as a
ride leader and member of the Tennessee Women's
Cycling Project. She also volunteers for the
Harpeth Youth Cycling Club."
(bicycleretailer.com)
October
3, 2017
Cycling Transfers 2018: All the ins
and outs from the WorldTour.
"There
are plenty of big names on the market this
off-season, and with the transfer window having
opened on August 1 we're now finding out where
they're headed."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October
3, 2017
Gesink training on the road again
after Tour de France crash.
"Almost
three months after he crashed out of the Tour de
France, Robert Gesink has finally been able to get
back out on the road. The LottoNL Jumbo rider went
out training in Girona with fellow Dutchmen Jetse
Bol and Dennis van Winden on Monday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Robert Gesink)
October
3, 2017
Rising star Emma White balances pro
racing with college.
"Emma
White had planned to quit cycling once she
graduated from high school. After she won two
silver medals at the 2015 junior world road
championships, White delayed her retirement until
her college years."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
3, 2017
Six things to look out for at Il
Lombardia.
"Although
the Il Lombardia has perhaps been tinkered with
more so than cycling’s other oldest Monuments,
there are a few constants that ensure the race’s
line to its vast history and tradition remains." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Graham Watson)
October
3, 2017
How much benefit do we really get from
drafting?
"We’ve
all done it. You’re riding along when suddenly a
faster rider overtakes you and you immediately
jump across to sit on their wheel. You’re swiftly
up to speed and find yourself riding five
kilometers an hour faster, all while feeling more
comfortable and putting out less power." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Kristof Ramon)
October
3, 2017
Specialized Roubaix vs. Trek Domane:
Clash of the endurance bike titans.
"The
Roubaix and Domane are very similar, but they
differ greatly on the road - and in this hotly
contested market, there can be only one winner." (cyclingtips.com)
James Huang
October
3, 2017
Diamondback IO aero road bike.
"Modern
bicycle designs often force riders to choose
between a road bike optimized for stiffness and
weight savings, or a time trial bike designed for
aerodynamic efficiency. With its new IO,
Diamondback is trying to break down those barriers
and create a ride that cuts through the wind, but
still climbs, descends and handles like a
performance road bike."
(roadbikereview.com)
October
3, 2017
8 Things You Should Know Before Buying
a Walmart Bike.
"Walk
into any Walmart or other mass-market retailer, or
log onto Amazon.com, and you’ll find mountain
bikes, road bikes, and town bikes - some for under
$100 and some from brands you can find at your
local independent bike dealer for more money." (bicycling.com) Axel
Bueckert
October
3, 2017
Why René Herse Cranks Aren’t Anodized.
"Sometimes,
we get questions about why our René Herse cranks
aren’t anodized. Some even wondered if this was a
cost-saving measure. Rest assured, Compass never
will choose a cheaper process over a better one.
There is a reason why our cranks aren’t anodized."
(janheine.wordpress.com)
October
3, 2017
Garmin’s New Running Power
Capabilities.
"Last
week at the ANT+ Symposium, Garmin opened up the
curtains on their planned entrance into the
running power market, which they’ll seen make
available on many running and multisport devices
they make. This app will require only a barometer
equipped watch that supports the latest Connect IQ
version, as well a Running Dynamics capable HR
strap or pod, both of which have been sold and
bundled for years."
(dcrainmaker.com)
October
3, 2017
Get a ‘Full Body Workout’ with the
Shake Weight of Bikes.
"According
to the brand, the front end extends up to 10
inches. And each thrust doesn’t just look cool, it
helps propel the bicycle. So your shoulders,
biceps, back, legs, AND ego get a pump." (gearjunkie.com)
October
3, 2017
2017 Tre Valli Varesine LIVE stream.
"Tuesday's
2017 Tre Valli Varesine gets underway at 12:00pm
CET (6am U.S. Eastern).
It is expected to finish at around 4:35pm CET (10:35am U.S. Eastern). Tre Valli Varesine live streaming video should begin at around 3pm CET (9am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) Pete Geyer October
3, 2017
October
2, 2017
The complicated case of women’s
cycling and minimum wages.
"The
UCI recently released a joint agreement by the
Professional Cyclists Association (CPA) and the
International Association of Professional Cycling
Groups (AIGCP) that shows the minimum wage for
men’s WorldTour and Pro Continental riders is set
to increase in 2018. This is good news, of course,
for those receiving a pay rise, but for women’s
cycling it’s a reminder of just how much one side
of the sport has yet to grow."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October
2, 2017
Dumoulin’s future lies in Le Tour, but
when?
"With
an eye on 2018, Dumoulin and co. are waiting to
see what the Tour de France organizers come up
with before committing to next year’s “grande
boucle."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
2, 2017
Alberto Contador not replaced by Grand
Tour contender in Trek Segafredo’s 2018 team.
"The
team announced that Ethiopian Tsgabu Grmay and
Italian Nicola Conci will join the squad from
2018, leaving Bauke Mollema as Trek’s leading
Grand Tour contender."
(velonews.com) (Luis Angel Gomez)
October
2, 2017
Brennauer signs for Wiggle High5.
"Former
world time trial champion Lisa Brennauer will ride
for Wiggle High5 in 2018 after reaching an
agreement with the British registered team.
Brennauer has spent the past two seasons at Canyon
SRAM, having been part of the Velocio SRAM outfit
since 2012."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
2, 2017
Movistar reveals new women’s team
line-up for 2018.
"Movistar
joins Team Sunweb, Lotto Soudal, Orica Scott, FDJ
and Astana as WorldTour outfits with both men's
and women's squads. It will become the third UCI
registered Spanish women's team alongside Bizkaia
Durango and Lointek."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
2, 2017
46 year old Davide Rebellin still keen
to race on after taking stage race victory.
"Davide
Rebellin finds “great satisfaction” in winning at
46 years old, 26 years older than his nearest
rivals in Indonesia’s Tour de Banyuwangi Ijen." (cyclingweekly.com)
October
2, 2017
Dan McLay happy to end 'difficult'
season with a win.
"Dan
McLay's 2017 season might have stalled somewhat
after a flying start, but he concluded it on a
high note on Sunday by winning the Tour de
l'Eurometropole."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
2, 2017
Autumn in Italy: Hilly one-day races
cap off the season.
"
Il Lombardia caps off cycling’s European season at
the end of a series of Italian races this
Saturday. Stars Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain Merida),
Daniel Martin (Quick Step Floors), and Philippe
Gilbert (Quick Step Floors) will vie for one final
victory in cycling’s autumn monument." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
2, 2017
French veteran rider reportedly caught
using mechanical doping.
"The
first case of mechanical doping in France has
reportedly been discovered after a 43 year old
veteran racer from the Dordogne area was caught,
following a tip-off and investigation by French
police and the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tout le sport)
October
2, 2017
Ritchey Carbon Break Away Outback -
foldable adventure travel bike launched.
"Ritchey
has another new bike up its sleeve: the brand new
Carbon Break Away Outback. Yes, it's a foldable
adventure bike. Now your adventure doesn't need to
end when you run out of land, just hop on a plane
and travel to another part of the world." (road.cc)
October
2, 2017
Scott bikes 2018: Which model is right
for you?
"We
explain the key models on offer from Scott Sports
- the multi sport manufactures of Scott bikes,
winter sport, motor sport and running equipment." (cyclingweekly.com)
October
2, 2017
Pete Stetina: Sierra Prospect.
"We
love it when pro riders do things besides just
racing bikes. So we were amped to see Pete Stetina
has created a rad event at his home in California,
in the Sierra Nevada's. It’s a road rally style
Gran Fondo, with timed segments, and some awesome
elements: he’s even got a beer bottle with his
picture on it. If you missed the event this year,
it’s due back in September 2018."
(thepelotonbrief.com)
October
2, 2017
Tech of the Week: Cyclocross is back,
new bikes for 2018, and a pre-owned motorhome.
"We’ve
had a bumper week of cyclocross content, as well
as a run through of the 2018 bikes from some star
brands."
(cyclingweekly.com)
October
2, 2017
Minoura’s New Kagura Smart Trainer.
"While
at Interbike I got the chance to check out and
ride Minoura's new smart trainer, the Kagura. The
Japanese firm was on-hand at the Las Vegas show,
including their founder and CEO (Koji Minoura) to
show off the $599USD unit, which ranks
competitively compared to other moderately priced
smart trainers (KICKR SNAP, CycleOps Magnus, Elite
Rampa, and Tacx Vortex Smart, Kinetic Smart
Control)."
(dcrainmaker.com)
October
2, 2017
Five cool products coming soon from
dhb, Shimano, Bkool, Granite and Abus.
"Road.cc's
reviewers are busy bees as we move into the
Autumn. Here's the lowdown on some of the latest
kit and equipment we've been testing to help you
make an informed choice on your bike related
purchases."
(road.cc)
October
2, 2017
Colnago Owners' Day - Stunning
collection of old and new Italian road bikes.
"The
inaugural Colnago Owners' Day in association with
Le Col brought together a unique collection of old
and new Colnago road bikes."
(road.cc)
October
2, 2017
Compare these super-lightweight
hill-climbers’ bikes.
"Removing
un-needed brakes, saddle padding, chopping off
handlebars, getting rid of bar tape… every gram
counts when you’re going up hill. However,
sometimes the modifications are for a mental
advantage as much as physical."
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Andy Jones
October
2, 2017
Sony Launches RX0 HD Waterproof Action
4K Action Camera.
"As
part of the ongoing battle for action camera
supremacy, Sony has launched its new waterproof 4K
RXO HD camera, which comes right on the heels of
GoPro’s new Hero6 Black action camera that was
unveiled last week."
(capovelo.com)
October
2, 2017
October
1, 2017
Cyclist caught with motor in France.
"AFP
reports that the rider was checked and caught
before the bike race began. This discovery took
place during a joint effort by the Prosecutor’s
Office of Périgueux, the French Cycling Federation
(FFC) and the French Anti-Doping Agency." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
October
1, 2017
Europeans offer mixed reviews for US
cyclocross World Cups.
"Despite
rider reservations, the Waterloo World Cup was a
landmark event. It was the first time a race
offered equal prize money for both the men’s and
women’s fields. Both offered a $41,000 prize list,
and each paid 40 places deep, a departure from the
UCI regulations stipulating that a women’s World
Cup race pay only 25 places deep for a total of
$7,786."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
1, 2017
Helmets - everything you need to know.
"Cycling
helmets have come a long way in weight, fit and
ventilation since the heavy brain buckets of the
1970s, so let's take a look at the features and
details you'll find in a modern lid." (road.cc)
October
1, 2017
Lutsenko wins Tour of Almaty overall.
"Fuglsang
takes final stage victory"
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
October
1, 2017
Bastianelli wins Gran Premio Bruno
Beghelli Donne.
"Alé
Cipollini ended the 2017 season in the best way
possible on Sunday when Marta Bastianelli seized
victory in the bunch sprint of Gran Premio Bruno
Beghelli Donne, besting Elisa Balsamo (Valcar Pbm)
and Letizia Paternoster (Rappresentativa Veneto)
at the line."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
October
1, 2017
Luis Leon Sanchez wins Gran Premio
Bruno Beghelli.
"Luis
Leon Sanchez rolled back the years to win a tense
Gran Premio Bruno Beghelli after a late attack
inside the final 5 kilometers. The Spaniard was
part of a strong group that formed on the final
climb and attacked on the descent towards the
line."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
October
1, 2017
Laporte victorious in Tour de Vendee.
"Jules
second, followed by Lienhard in third." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele)
October
1, 2017
van Der Poel wins Super Prestige
Gieten.
"Mathieu
van der Poel (Beobank Correndon) won the opening
round of the Superprestige in Gieten, after a
scintillating show of pace in the final laps of
the race. His main rival, current World Champion
Wout van Aert (Crelan Charles), finished second,
15 seconds back."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
October
1, 2017
Maud Kaptheijns wins Superprestige
opener in Gieten.
"Maud
Kaptheijns (Crelan Charles) took her first senior
Superprestige victory at the opening round of the
Superprestige Ladies Trophy in Gieten. The
22-year-old won by 34 seconds from Nikki Brammeier
(Boels Dolmans)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
October
1, 2017
Emma White Goes Solo to Win C2 on
Sunday at 2017 KMC Cross Fest.
"Road
season is over, but on a fast KMC Cross Fest
course with a finish on an actual race track, Emma
White’s (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com)
summer tarmac training paid off on Sunday. White
escaped another afternoon of group racing along
with Maghalie Rochette (Clif Pro Team) and then
dispatched her Canadian counterpart to take a solo
win in Sunday’s C2."
(cxmagazine.com)
October
1, 2017
Katerina Nash Attacks Late to Take
West Sacramento Cyclocross Grand Prix Day 1.
"The
group was strong, it was a really good pace and
everybody was motivated to go hard.” commented
Nash. “We had a strong pace going. I wasn’t
feeling super good today, so I figured I’d pace
myself and save it for the end."
(cxmagazine.com) V. Sama
October
1, 2017
Anthony Clark Outsprints Lance Haidet
to be Crowned King of Day 1 at West Sacramento GP.
"I
felt really good today, and I felt really strong
and the course fit me really well. I saw it
breaking up and I said, you know it’s just time to
go. I felt really good out of every corner, I
didn’t make one mistake today and hopping the
barriers was really key."
(cxmagazine.com) V. Sama
October
1, 2017
Ben Gomez-Villafane Moves Up to Junior
Men’s Top Step at KMC Cross Fest on Sunday.
"Ben
Gomez-Villafane (TopClub Cyclocross) took home a
hard-fought third-place finish in the Junior Men’s
race at the KMC Cross Fest on Friday, and on
Sunday, he improved his podium position by
outsprinting Alex Morton (Cannondale p/b
Cyclocrossworld.com) for the win."
(cxmagazine.com)
October
1, 2017
Chaves fractures shoulder blade, will
not defend Il Lombardia title.
"Esteban
Chaves’ (Orica Scott) season is over and thus he
will not defend his title at Il Lombardia in next
Sunday after crashing heavily inside the final 10
kilometers of Giro dell’Emilia on Saturday and
fracturing his right should blade."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
October
1, 2017
Mollema: It's a pity for cycling that
Contador retires.
"His
aggressive style of racing - in this season's Tour
de France but especially at the Vuelta - gives a
boost to the rest of the team. It's nice to have a
team-mate like that, it’s good for the atmosphere.
At the Tour I was able to help Alberto really well
on some days, but I had my own chances in the
breakaway too. It’s a pity for cycling that he’s
going to stop."
(cyclingnews.com)
October
1, 2017
Martinelli extends contract with Quick
Step Floors.
"Davide
Martinelli has extended his contract with the
Quick Step Floors team for the next two seasons.
The 24 year old Italian signed with the Belgian
team in 2016 and has become a dependable
domestique for the squad in both stage races and
the Classics."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
October
1, 2017
Swift and Kristoff to split race
program in 2018.
"Ben
Swift’s 2017 campaign enjoyed a final flourish
with fifth place in the road race at the World
Championships in Bergen but the UAE Emirates rider
is already looking ahead to 2018."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
October
1, 2017
Selle San Marco ShortFit-C Dynamic
Saddle.
"The
Shortfit-C Dynamic saddle from Selle San Marco is
an excellent all-round saddle that will suit those
with medium to wide sit bones who want something
pressure relieving for training, sportives and
even long tours. "
(road.cc)
October
1, 2017
2017 Tre Valli Varesine LIVE stream.
"Tuesday's
2017 Tre Valli Varesine gets underway at 12:00pm
CET (6am U.S. Eastern).
It is expected to finish at around 4:35pm CET (10:35am U.S. Eastern). Tre Valli Varesine live streaming video should begin at around 3pm CET (9am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) Pete Geyer October
1, 2017
Milano Torino 2017 Live Dashboard.
"Start
time: Wed Oct 4 12:00 CET (3:00 AM PST).
Earliest live video: 15:00 CET (6:000 AM PST). Approximate finish: 16:20 CET (7:20 AM PST)" (steephill.tv) October
1, 2017
2017 Giro di Lombardia LIVE stream.
"Saturday's
(October 7) Giro di Lombardia departs Bergamo at
10:30am CET (4:30am U.S. Eastern).
It is expected at the finish at Como at around 5:02pm CET (11:02am U.S. Eastern). Giro di Lombardia live streaming video should get underway at around 2:20pm CET (8:20am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) October
1, 2017
2017 Gran Premio Bruno Beghelli LIVE
stream.
"Italy,
October 1 Race starts at 11:30am CET (5:30am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:25pm CET (10:25am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) October
1, 2017
2017 Tour de Vendee LIVE stream.
"The
2017 Tour de Vendée is Sunday, October 1.
Live streaming video: 4:30pm CET (10:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) October
1, 2017
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