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October
6, 2017
Il Lombardia Preview.
"Leaves
are falling all around and a weekend of classics
gets under way with Il Lombardia this Saturday and
Paris Tours on Sunday, a final hurrah for the 2017
season. This year’s route reverts to a recent
formula with steep climbs to tilt the race to the
climbers."
(inrng.com)
October
6, 2017
Tom Dumoulin ruled out of Il Lombardia
with illness.
"The
Dutchman, who won the Giro d’Italia in May and the
time trial world title last month, was due to race
the Italian Monument as his final outing of what
has been a hugely successful campaign. However,
after failing to finish Milano Torino on Thursday,
he woke up feeling unwell on Friday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
6, 2017
Aru buoyed by rising form ahead of Il
Lombardia.
"Fabio
Aru (Astana) underlined his form ahead of Il
Lombardia by placing third at Milano Torino. The
Italian champion followed the early moves on the
final haul up Superga, and though he was unable to
track Rigoberto Uran’s winning attack, he held off
Nairo Quintana to claim the final step on the
podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
October
6, 2017
Dan Martin: ‘You see riders who are
really strong but they just don’t have the legs’.
"October
is unpredictable on an individual basis - you can
feel good one day and terrible the next. The
cycling season is getting longer and that fatigue
from the whole season counts."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Graham Watson)
October
6, 2017
Trek renews live streaming for major
cyclocross series.
"Trek
will host the live stream of 11 races free of
charge on its website, beginning with the GP Mario
de Clercq this weekend and ending on February 10,
2018 with Krawatencross for the second year." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
6, 2017
Froome and Contador to headline China
and Saitama criteriums.
"Chris
Froome and Alberto Contador will head to Asia
later this month to headline a pair of criterium
races laid on by ASO, owners of the Tour de France
and Vuelta a España."
(cyclingnews.com)
October
6, 2017
Transfer Mechanics: Daniel Martin to
UAE Team Emirates.
"Martin
had started the season in impressive fashion.
Sixth at the Volta ao Algarve was backed up by
third in Paris-Nice, second in La Flèche Wallonne
and Liège Bastogne Liège, and another podium in
the Critérium du Dauphiné. Although wins had been
thin on the ground, few riders had been so
consistent in both the stage racing and one day
arenas."
(cyclingnews.com)
October
6, 2017
The five top pro riders still without
a contract for 2018.
"As
the 2017 season comes to a close with Il Lombardia
and stage races in Turkey and China, a handful of
WorldTour riders remain without contracts for the
2018 season. Among them are Tour de France and
Vuelta a España stage winners, and a Critérium du
Dauphiné victor."
(cyclingweekly.com)
October
6, 2017
‘Irreplaceable’: Trek Segafredo unable
to find new Grand Tour star to take Contador spot.
"Trek
Segafredo lacked time to hire another Grand Tour
star to fill the spot left by Alberto Contador,
who they viewed as "irreplaceable." The Spaniard,
winner of seven Grand Tours, planned on continuing
through 2018 but changed his mind in late July
after a below par Tour de France."
(cyclingweekly.com)
October
6, 2017
Michal Kwiatkowski aims to follow
Geraint Thomas’s path into Grand Tour leadership.
"After
a disappointing 2016, the Team Sky rider has come
back with a bang this year, taking victory in
Strade Bianche and Milan San Remo in the spring,
then playing a key domestique role in Chris
Froome‘s victory at the Tour de France." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October
6, 2017
MPCC repeats call for WADA to prohibit
corticosteroids and tramadol.
"The
Movement for Credible Cycling has reiterated its
calls for the World Anti-Doping Agency to prohibit
the use of corticosteroids and tramadol in
competition. In an open letter to WADA director
general Olivier Niggli, the MPCC has decried
WADA’s inaction over the use of corticosteroids
and the painkiller tramadol."
(cyclingnews.com)
October
6, 2017
The five worst world champion’s kits.
"Everyone
wants to be world champion. Not only do you get
crowned the best in the world on race day, but you
get to wear the coveted rainbow stripes for a
whole year to show off your triumph." (cyclingweekly.com)
October
6, 2017
Sam Bennett: My career was over but
for An Post Chainreaction.
"With
the future of An Post Chainreaction in the balance
Sam Bennett has said the team saved his career
when he might have been finished. Team management
Sean Kelly and Kurt Bogaerts got him costly
medical treatment he said he couldn’t afford at
the time."
(stickybottle.com)
October
6, 2017
Rudy Barbier wins Paris Bourges.
"AG2R
sprinter beats Sarreau and Lecroq."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
6, 2017
Tour de France could return to UK in
2021, leaked documents reveal.
"The
Tour de France could return to the UK in 2021 as
one of a number of cycling events that UK Sport is
aiming to bring to British shores over the next
seven years."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October
6, 2017
Week in Tech: Waterproof gloves,
GoPro’s latest HERO, 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)
October
6, 2017
Review: Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc
8.0 Di2.
"Canyon,
the brand everyone keeps buying from, I bet you
know someone with a Canyon and I bet you’ve
browsed their website. Why? Is it the look, the
feel, the weight or the value? Well, all of the
above."
(stickybottle.com)
October
6, 2017
Shimano Ultegra R8000 first ride
review.
"On
paper, Shimano’s recently launched Ultegra R8000
drivetrain has all the functionality of the higher
priced Dura Ace road group. But how does it
actually perform in the real world?" (roadbikereview.com)
October
6, 2017
October
5, 2017
Andrew Talansky switches to triathlon.
"A
month after retiring from pro road racing, Andrew
Talansky announced on Thursday that he is making
the switch to triathlon with the goal of competing
in the Ironman distance."
(velonews.com) Photo: Jim Fryer
October
5, 2017
Uran wins Milano Torino.
"Rigoberto
Uran (Cannondale Drapac) won Milano Torino,
attacking on the second and final ascent of
Superga before holding off a late onslaught from
Adam Yates (Orica Scott) to celebrate at the
Basilica overlooking Turin."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
October
5, 2017
Madiot to seek damages if Moscon found
guilty of causing Reichenbach crash.
"FDJ
team manager Marc Madiot has said he will seek
damages if an investigation confirms Sébastien
Reinchenbach's accusation that Team Sky’s Gianni
Moscon intentionally forced him off the road,
sparking a crash that left him with a fractured
elbow and hip."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
5, 2017
10 riders to watch for Il Lombardia.
"The
leaves on the trees are slowly turning crisp
colors of yellow, orange and red, and floating
down to the pavement below. It can only mean it is
time for Il Lombardia, the final monument of the
season."
(cyclingnews.com) (RCS Sport)
October
5, 2017
BMC fires Sanchez.
"The
American registered team had provisionally
suspended Sánchez when it emerged that he had
tested positive for growth hormone-releasing
peptide 2 (GHRP-2) in an out of competition test
on August 9, 2017."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
5, 2017
New horizons: How stepping back may
help Wouter Wippert to move forward.
"The
news that Wouter Wippert was stepping back from
the WorldTour despite two stage wins and the
points classification victory in the recent Tour
of Alberta might have come as a surprise to some.
However the Dutch sprinter says the decision was a
deliberate one."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Shane Stokes,
Kristof Ramon
October
5, 2017
FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope
confirm 2018 roster.
"FDJ
Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope has confirmed its
12 rider roster for 2018. French champion
Charlotte Bravard headlines the returning riders
along with Shara Gillow, who recently inked a
three year extension with the team." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
5, 2017
UCI confirms teams registering for
2018 WorldTour.
"There
are no changes to the teams that took part in the
2017 top-flight calendar of events, with all 18
re-applying. The only amendment to the 2017 list
is the change in name for the US registered
Cannondale Drapac squad, who become EF Education
First Drapac presented by Cannondale." (cyclingweekly.com)
October
5, 2017
Burgos BH ready for move into
Pro-Continental ranks.
"Spanish
Continental team Burgos BH has applied for a
Pro-Continental license and announced its first 14
riders for the 2018 season. Starting in 2006 under
the Viña Magna Cropu name, the team has steadily
grown and internationalized."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
5, 2017
Six things you need to know about
anaerobic capacity.
"Most
riders nowadays are familiar with the concept of
threshold heart rate or FTP power - the heart rate
or power you can sustainability hold for an hour.
However, your threshold isn’t the only metric you
should be worrying about if you want to produce
your best performance on the bike."
(roadcyclinguk.com) (Pic: Alex Broadway)
October
5, 2017
Eight best bike helmets reviewed 2017.
"If
you are new to cycling then the wide range of
helmets can be confusing. How do you maximize the
safety and comfort a helmet can offer, and what's
the best helmet for you?"
(cyclingweekly.com)
October
5, 2017
Giro Prolight Techlace - Review.
"201
grams - that’s what our left foot size 47 Giro
Prolight Techlace's weighed in at (with the
included Ultralight SuperNatural Fit Kit with
adjustable arch support). For comparisons sake, a
Toasted Marshmallow GU weighs 33 grams." (aerogeeks.com)
October
5, 2017
Bike Accessories: Essential (and some
less essential) kit to go with your bike.
"After
months of research and several awkward visits to
the bike shop (during which you try to pitch your
questioning at a level between time wasting and
fear of being ripped off) you finally roll away
with your new steed. At this point, it’s time for
the realization to strike: buying a bike isn’t
just about the bike. Like any new toy, there are
add-ons - some of which are essential, others less
so."
(cyclingweekly.com)
October
5, 2017
Alex Dowsett interview: It’s been
great fun at Movistar but it’s time for a change.
"Five
time national time trial champion Dowsett, who
turned 29 this week [October 3], will join Katusha
Alpecin next season, ending a five year stay with
the Spanish team."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
October
5, 2017
Elite Direto smart trainer first ride
review.
"If
you are looking at buying a direct drive smart
trainer for winter training an Elite Direto might
be one to put on your short list."
(cyclingnews.com) (Ben Delaney)
October
5, 2017
First Ride: Colnago V2-r.
"I
tested the original Colnago V1-r back in 2014, and
for 2018 it has been updated, lighter and stiffer
than the original and with revised brakes. It’s
now called the V2-r and I took it for a brief
40-mile ride around my local Cotswolds roads as
part of the Colnago Owners’ Day sportive
recently."
(road.cc)
October
5, 2017
Fizik introduces new range topping
Infinito R1 shoe.
"The
Fizik R1B shoe is used by a number of star riders,
including Philippe Gilbert and Geraint Thomas,
with Fizik saying that it chooses riders who can
work with it to improve its designs." (cyclingweekly.com)
October
5, 2017
Overade Plixi Folding Helmet.
"The
Overade Plixi Folding Helmet is a well-designed,
practical option, useful for short rides or city
bikes, but because of its primary function it
lacks some features you may expect on a 'normal'
helmet."
(road.cc)
October
5, 2017
Milano Torino 2017 Live Dashboard.
"Start
time: Thursday, Oct 5th, 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
5, 2017
October
4, 2017
Samuel Sanchez doping positive
confirmed.
"The
drug, manufactured by Kaken Pharmaceuticals under
the name Pralmorelin, is used to diagnose growth
hormone deficiency and is a WADA prohibited
substance."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
4, 2017
Ricky Garard disqualified.
"Garard,
a 23 year old from Australia, will lose the
US$76,000 he’d won for his third place overall
finish and his first-place finishes in the Madison
Triplet and Cyclocross events. The sample taken
from Garard at the 2017 Games tested positive for
testolone, and a beta-2 agonist known as
endurobol."
(sportsintegrityinitiative.com)
October
4, 2017
Reichenbach files complaints against
Moscon with police and UCI.
"Sébastien
Reichenbach (FDJ) has filed formal complaints
against Gianni Moscon (Team Sky) with Italian
police and the UCI, claiming that the Italian
deliberately caused him to crash during Tuesday’s
Tre Valli Varesine."
(cyclingnews.com) (ASO)
October
4, 2017
McQuaid: Cookson was warned to stop
delegating responsibilities.
"Insiders
say the management committee members and all three
UCI vice presidents met with Cookson two years ago
and told him to distance himself from director
general Martin Gibbs and strategic advisor Justin
Abbott and to take more responsibility himself." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
4, 2017
SRAM recalls 7,000 Avid direct-pull
brakes.
"According
to the CPSC, a rivet in the brake assembly can
loosen or disengage, resulting in brake failure,
posing crash and injury hazards to the rider. SRAM
has received five reports of loose or detached
rivets. No injuries have been reported." (bicycleretailer.com)
October
4, 2017
Cycling.TV will shut down November 3.
"Cycling.TV
aired a number of major races in 2017, ranging
from spring classics, such as Kuurne Brussels
Kuurne, to stage races, such as Vuelta Ciclista al
País Vasco, as well as Tour de France highlights." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
4, 2017
Awake from a Nightmare: How Pauline
Ferrand-Prévot got her groove back.
"In
August of 2016, former multi-discipline world
champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot abandoned the
Olympic cross country mountain bike race midway
through. She dismounted her bike and walked past
the baffled journalists without a word." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
October
4, 2017
Alberto Contador: ‘I could have won
all three Grand Tours in the same year’.
"Team
Sky’s Chris Froome could possibly do so if he
races and wins the 2018 Giro d’Italia in May, but
that would be three within 12 months, not within
one calendar year. Either way, no cyclist has ever
won all three in such a short time frame." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October
4, 2017
Sbaragli signs with Israel Cycling
Academy.
"Israel
Cycling Academy continues to bolster their Grand
Tour ambitions for 2018 with the signing of 27
year old Italian Kristian Sbaragli from Dimension
Data."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
4, 2017
Delko Marseille Provence KTM add
Mihaylov to 2018 roster.
"French
Pro-Continental team Delko Marseille Provence KTM
has confirmed the signing of former Bulgarian
national road race and time trial champion Nikolay
Mihaylov."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
4, 2017
De Buyst seals Belgian Cycling Cup.
"Before
July, Jasper De Buyst was yet to win a race as a
professional. The 23-year-old Lotto Soudal rider
now has four wins to his name and is the 2017
Belgian Cycling Cup champion."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
4, 2017
David de la Cruz says early good-bye
to season and Quick Step Floors.
"A
common cold has made an early end to the season of
David de la Cruz. The rider was set to take part
in Milano Torino and Il Lombardia but has had to
cancel his participation."
(cyclingpub.com) Mary Cárdenas
October
4, 2017
Dan Martin and Julian Alaphilippe to
lead Quick Step Floors at Milano Torino.
"The
main focal point of the 186 kilometer race will be
Superga, the hill which overlooks Torino. The
riders will tackle the climb for the first time
with 24 kilometers remaining. The climb which
averages 9.1% over 4.9 kilometers, should see the
peloton thinning out before they head back to
Torino."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
4, 2017
Disc brake trial continues into fourth
year in 2018.
"Two
and half years since UCI first announced the trial
of disc brakes in racing, the trial will continue
into a fourth racing season for 2018, and a lack
of firm and finalized regulations regarding the
technology remains."
(cyclingnews.com) (Josh Evans)
October
4, 2017
The Monuments: Cycling’s five biggest
one-day races.
"The
five oldest, longest and most prestigious one-day
races in professional cycling are grouped together
under the heading ‘Monuments’."
(cyclingweekly.com) Daniel Gould
October
4, 2017
Angry goats & ramen robots.
"We
arrive in Yasu the day before the race with 90
minutes for pre-ride. Five Portlanders with six
bikes and an army of wheels. We’re here
specifically for this: to race ‘cross bikes in
Japan - to sink our tires into another country’s
mud."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Heidi Swift
October
4, 2017
Roche heads BMC Racing at Il
Lombardia.
"Nicolas
Roche will lead an experienced line-up for BMC
Racing team at Il Lombardia on Saturday. Roche
earned the right after a strong performance at the
Giro dell’Emilia last week, finishing fourth, 19
seconds behind the winner Giovanni Visconti." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
4, 2017
Sweat Equity: Behind Trek’s decision
to own a cyclocross World Cup event.
"Over
the last several years Trek Bicycle has bucked a
mindset and taken direct ownership of several big
ticket assets."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Jeff Kennel)
October
4, 2017
Should you upgrade to carbon fiber
wheels?
"The
use of carbon in frames is widespread, and is
regarded as the go-to performance choice for bike
frames in the industry. However, like frames and
other components, carbon is also used in
performance wheelsets too. But why?" (roadcyclinguk.com)
October
4, 2017
Bianchi joins the e-bike market with
new Impulso e-Road and e-Allroad models.
"Bianchi
has entered the e-bike market with two new models.
The new Bianchi Impulso e-Road and e-Allroad
models mark new ground for the Italian brand,
which previously had only released hybrid
e-bikes."
(cyclingweekly.com)
October
4, 2017
Biking to Work, Arriving in Style.
"With
the subways faltering and Citi Bikes expanding,
biking is now an established part of New York
City’s commuting culture."
(nytimes.com) (Sam Polcer)
October
4, 2017
A beautiful Condor frame, Garmin Edge
1030, new MAAP winter kit and much more.
"This
week, we’ve got this beautiful steel Condor Super
Acciaio, a thoroughbred race ready frame. Condor
sell the bike primarily as a frame, although it
can be built up if you book an appointment through
its website."
(cyclingweekly.com)
October
4, 2017
Androni win Ciclismo Cup to secure
2018 Giro d'Italia invitation.
"Absent
from the Giro d'Italia for the last two editions,
Italian Pro-Continental team Androni Sidermec has
all but confirmed its return in 2018. With one
race still to come, Milano Torino, Androni
Sidermec have won the Ciclismo Cup to ensure one
of four wild card entries to the Giro. The team
last won the competition in 2012."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
October
4, 2017
How to stop your brakes squealing.
"You’re
cycling along a quiet country lane enjoying the
view and the hum of tires on tarmac, only for the
peace and quiet to be shattered by a loud
squealing sound as soon as you pull on the brake
levers."
(road.cc)
October
4, 2017
Smart turbo trainers.
"Using
the turbo is an efficient way to keep fit - but
the game has moved on in recent years, with the
rise of the smart trainer, which brings a whole
new level of accuracy, interactivity and realism
to the world of turbo training."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
October
4, 2017
Chris Froome’s Muc-Off Nanotube Chain
now available to buy.
"The
new chain, launched today, boasts lubrication with
graphene nanotubes, which Muc-Off says are state
of the art (claimed 10 watts saving over
CeramicSpeed’s top chain). It was used by Team Sky
and Chris Froome on his way to his 2017 Tour and
Vuelta victories."
(cyclingweekly.com)
October
4, 2017
Zipp Connect Wheel Bag - Review.
"Each
Zipp Connect Wheel Bag is built to carry one wheel
(up to 700c with 35mm cyclocross tire). The bags
are built from water-resistant EVA (Ethylene-vinyl
acetate), and the wheels are secured and protected
with multiple padded blocks around the wheel as
well as padding on both sides of the bag." (aerogeeks.com)
October
4, 2017
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