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October 2018




Column One




Pinot wins Milano Torino.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Thibaut Pinot (Groupama FDJ) claimed victory in Milano Torino with a late attack on the final climb of the race. The win was not without controversy as Pinot's winning move came just as one of his main rivals and runner-up Miguel Angel Lopez (Astana) crashed into one of Pinot's teammates." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

October 10, 2018




Gaudu laughs off late crash at Milano Torino to celebrate Pinot's victory.

(cyclingnews.com)-"I don't really know what happened. It all happened so quickly that at first I thought I'd crash with Fuglsang rather than Lopez," Gaudu admitted, slightly embarrassed but able to laugh off the crash." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

October 10, 2018






Team Sky thought to be safe despite Sky plc takeover.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Despite the takeover of Sky plc by American telecommunications company Comcast this week, the Team Sky cycling organization's future is thought to be safe." (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

October 10, 2018





Kennaugh turns season around with series of strong performances.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Kennaugh went on the attack during the final lap of the tough Olympic circuit in Innsbruck, Austria, thinking he was riding for Great Britain team leader Simon Yates. When he realized Yates had already cracked, Kennaugh fought on and finished 16th." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

October 10, 2018







Milano Torino LIVE stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"-"2018 Milano Torino LIVE Italy, October 10.

Race starts Wednesday at 11:35am CET (5:35am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 4:26pm CET (10:26am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com)

October 10, 2018


Column Two


The joy of a Toms Skujins victory.

(velonews.com)-"In order to enjoy bike racing you need to be in a happy place, and taking these opportunities makes me happy. My advice: Be like Toms Skujins and find your happy place." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

October 10, 2018






Tour of Turkey: Sam Bennett wins stage 2.

(cyclingnews.com)-"The Irishman, who finished second on stage 1, made no mistake 24 hours later after making use of a fine lead-out from his teammates before capitalizing on a final charge to the line from Quick Step Floors." (cyclingnews.com) (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

October 10, 2018





Julian Alaphilippe pulls out of Il Lombardia due to fatigue.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"The Frenchman, who was one of the pre-race favorites, said exhaustion has set in after the World Championships in Innsbruck and has ended his season a few days early." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

October 10, 2018






Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games individual time trial routes revealed.

(cyclingnews.com)"-"The time trials will start and finish on the Fuji Speedway motor racing circuit, which is also the finish location of the road races. The elite men will race 44.2km and the elite women will race 21.1km." (cyclingnews.com)

October 10, 2018





Best budget carbon road bikes.

(cyclist.co.uk)-"Although not made from the same high grade of carbon fiber as big money racing bikes, all four of the machines fulfill two vital criteria: 1. They’re carbon, and 2. They cost broadly in the region of £1,000." (cyclist.co.uk) Marc Abbott

October 10, 2018





Five simple bike maintenance checks.

(cyclist.co.uk)-"This tutorial was produced with the help of Matt Dawson, Workshop Director of Mike’s Bikes in Portishead, one of 40 Shimano Service Centers in the UK." (cyclist.co.uk) BikesEtc

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Valverde: I shouldn't be asked about Operacion Puerto.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Valverde has never opened up about his involvement in Operacion Puerto or shown remorse for it. He has gone from strength to strength since his ban, which has made him one of the most divisive figures in the modern peloton." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

October 10, 2018





Geraint Thomas' Tour de France trophy stolen.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Known as the Coupe Omnisports, the ceramic cup is decorated in 24-carat gold powder and made by Manufacture de Sèvrres, who have been making porcelain since the 18th century on the banks of the river Seine, just outside of Paris." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

October 10, 2018





Sagan: No interest in chasing Tour de France GC win.

(velonews.com)-"Peter Sagan said in a new interview that he's happy where he is and that he has no interest in changing his body to contend for grand tours." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

October 10, 2018





LottoNL Jumbo waiting in the wings as van Aert's legal battle nears completion.

(cyclingnews.com)-"The legal battle between Wout van Aert and his 2018 team, Veranda's Willems Crelan, is almost at an end, while Dutch WorldTour team, LottoNL Jumbo, have tabled a new multiple-year deal for the talented all-rounder." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

October 10, 2018





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Column One


Tour of Taihu Lake LIVE stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"-"2018 Tour of Taihu Lake LIVE October 7-14, China.

Stage 3 starts Tuesday at -- local  (-- U.S. Eastern) (-- CET).

Stage finish around -- local  (-- U.S. Eastern) (-- CET).

LIVE video from 11am local  (11:00pm U.S. Eastern) (5:00am CET)."
(cyclingfans.com)

October 9, 2018






Skujins wins Tre Valli Varesine.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Skuijns underlined his form by playing a key role in helping Bauke Mollema win the GP Beghelli at the weekend, and he was full value for his victory here. It's disappointment for Pinot, though." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

October 9, 2018





Valverde debuts rainbow jersey at Tre Valli Varesine.

(cyclingnews.com)-"The Spaniard, who won the world title in Innsbruck at the end of September, unveiled his new kit at a sponsor event in Madrid on Sunday but Tuesday is his first racing appearance in the rainbow bands." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

October 9, 2018





CT Recommends: Our favorite road cycling helmets.

(cyclingtips.com)-"The strangest part about road helmets - or cycling helmets in general - is that the amount of safety they provide is relatively unknown." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Rome

October 9, 2018





Tired of cleaning your bike? Ecocoat Bike from IGL Coatings could help.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"As well as stopping muck, oil and dust from sticking to your bike, Ecocoat Bike also protects against UV and repels water, which will bead off your frame. On the hardness scale used for pencil leads, the coating comes out at 8H." (cyclingweekly.com) Paul Norman

October 9, 2018





Bernal: There's so much more I still want to do.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Egan Bernal (Team Sky) has reached the end of a season in which he has experienced both spectacular success and brutal injuries. But the Colombian says he is not going to dwell too much on 2018, choosing instead to focus on his future in professional cycling." (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

October 9, 2018






Tre Valli Varesine LIVE stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"-"2018 Tre Valli Varesine LIVE Italy, October 9.

Race starts Tuesday at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 4:41pm CET (10:41am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com)

October 9, 2018


Column Two




Tour of Turkey: Richeze wins opening stage.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Maximiliano Richeze (Quick Step Floors) plucked a surprise victory on stage 1 of the Presidential Tour of Turkey after catching the opposition napping and opening his sprint with over 600 meters to go." (cyclingnews.com) (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

October 9, 2018





Savio agrees to reimburse Trek Segafredo with Sosa closing on Team Sky deal.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Ivan Sosa is one step closer to joining forces with fellow Colombian Egan Bernal at Team Sky for 2019, with Androni Giocattoli team manager Gianni Savio confirming to Cyclingnews that he is ready to release Sosa from his contract in exchange for an agreed 'premio di valorizzazione' or 'development bonus' from Team Sky." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

October 9, 2018





Nibali hoping for a final day of form at Il Lombardia.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain Merida) will begin the final week of his 2018 season at the Tre Valli Varesine race on Tuesday, hoping he can somehow find a final spurt of form for Saturday's Il Lombardia after fighting back from the fractured vertebra he suffered on stage 12 of the Tour de France to Alpe d'Huez." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

October 9, 2018





Looking back at Egan Bernal’s year as the Colombian signs five year deal with Team Sky.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"The talent of young Colombian rider Egan Bernal is undeniable. In his debut WorldTour year, the 21 year old won two stages races and unleashed a staggering support performance on the slopes of Alpe d’Huez." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

October 9, 2018





Bianchi’s New Gravel/Adventure Lineup and E-Road Aria Hub-Centric Motor E-Bike.

(cxmagazine.com)-"The bikes Bianchi showed off at Interbike last month in Reno includes several bikes aimed at those aiming for the roads less traveled." (cxmagazine.com) C. Lee

October 9, 2018


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Ullrich opens up, apologizes about substance abuse.

(velonews.com)-"Retired German star cyclist Jan Ullrich is returns to Europe for more substance abuse treatment after going through detox in Miami and is apologizing to people he hurt in the last several months." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

October 9, 2018






Gaviria's future still unclear after Deceuninck come to Lefevere's aid.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Patrick Lefevere can revel in the fact that he has saved his team's future after it was announced that Deceuninck would step in and become a title sponsor for 2019, but the Belgian boss cannot guarantee that Fernando Gaviria will stay next year." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

October 9, 2018










Taco van der Hoorn signs for LottoNL Jumbo.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Taco van der Hoorn will move up to WorldTour level in 2019 after signing a two year contract with LottoNL Jumbo, which will be known as Team Jumbo from January 1. The Dutchman joins the squad after two seasons with Pro Continental outfit Roompot Nederlandse Loterij." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

October 9, 2018





Bart De Clercq to undergo hip replacement.

(cyclingnews.com)-"The Belgian crashed while training on January 2, fracturing his hip in the the accident, and has been unable to return to racing since then." (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

October 9, 2018





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Column One




Quick Step boss Lefevere not keen on Paris Tours gravel tracks.

(cyclingnews.com)-"In the aftermath of Sunday's changed route for this year's Paris Tours one day race, which deviated from its usual parcours to take in nine sectors of gravel vineyard tracks inside the final 60 kilometers, the reaction was swift - and mixed." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

October 8, 2018





Milano Torino, Gran Piemonte and Il Lombardia: The end of the concert.

(blog.castelli-cycling.com)-"Concerts all ends in the same way. The band plays one of the best songs and then disappears behind the stage, leaving a yelling public hoping they will come back for two or three more songs." (blog.castelli-cycling.com) Federico Damiani

October 8, 2018





Filippo Fortin and Rachele Barbieri win the 2018 Red Hook Crit Milan.

(cyclingtips.com)Photography-"This past Saturday night the Red Hook Criterium came to Milan for the ninth time. For the first time ever an Italian man stood on the top step." (cyclingtips.com)Photography by Eloise Mavian / Tornanti.cc

October 8, 2018







Charm City Cross, day two: Noble doubles up, Driscoll powers to men’s win.

(velonews.com)-"Jamey Driscoll (Pivot Cycles/Maxxis p/b Stan’s/DNA Cycling) and Ellen Noble (Trek Factory Racing CX) came away with victories on the second day of racing at Charm City Cross in Baltimore, Maryland." (velonews.com) Photo: Bruce Buckley

October 8, 2018






EF Education First Drapac riders to take part in ultra-endurance events as part of new Rapha sponsorship.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"Riders from WorldTour team EF Education First Drapac are set to ride a series of “alternative” events such as the Three Peaks cyclocross race and the Transcontinental ultra-endurance race." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

October 8, 2018






New Gears and Gadgets from Feedback Sports, Leonardi Factory, Minoura, Redshift Sports, Two Point Zero and More.

(cxmagazine.com)"-"Interbike may have lost a few of the big bike companies as exhibitors over the years, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t interesting products unveiled at the annual bicycle convention. Sometimes you just have to poke around booths and ask questions." (cxmagazine.com)

October 8, 2018


Column Two



New Chinese team ready to rock cycling’s boat.

(velonews.com)-"The new GCP team announced last week aims to bring in a different investment model for sponsors - which it also wants to share with its rival teams." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

October 8, 2018





Where is the value in a custom made frame?

(cyclingtips.com)-"There is no denying the fascination cyclists have for custom made frames, but only a fraction ever contemplate buying one for themselves. For most, expense is a major hurdle; another is the limited availability of these niche products." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang, David Rome, Wade Wallace, & Matt Wikstrom

October 8, 2018





Sagan eyes potential Liege Bastogne Liege debut in 2019.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) has said that he could ride Liège Bastogne Liège for the first time in his career next season. Sagan has previously ridden both the Amstel Gold Race and Flèche Wallonne, finishing third in the former in 2012, but has never gone on to contest 'La Doyenne'." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

October 8, 2018





Emerging US based Irishman Cormac Mcgeough impresses again.

(stickybottle.com)"-"Cormac Mcgeough has been getting plenty of podium time on his current racing stint in China. Riding to a strong result on yesterday’s opening TT at the Tour of Taihu Lake." (stickybottle.com)

October 8, 2018





Poc Require sunglasses review.

(cyclist.co.uk)-"Poc's lifestyle glasses may not be cycling specific, but some careful technical touches make them fit the job extremely well." (cyclist.co.uk) Peter Stuart

October 8, 2018





Selle San Marco Mantra Supercomfort Racing Saddle.

(road.cc)-"Selle San Marco's Mantra Supercomfort is a new saddle that's aimed at long distance comfort, but with a fairly aggressive shape for a faster riding position. As such it's the kind of thing you might be looking for if you're into longer sportives or faster club rides." (road.cc) Dave Atkinson

October 8, 2018





Interbike Trends: Where is the road less graveled?

(velonews.com)-"While the overall presence of vendors at Interbike 2018 was down, it’s clear that for the second year in a row (at least) that the road category is lagging far behind mountain, gravel, and e-bikes. In fact, Basso Bicycles seemed to be the only brand showing off new road bikes." (velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari

October 8, 2018


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Deceuninck to Sponsor Quick Step Floors.

(pezcyclingnews.com)-"We are proud to announce that Deceuninck, leading designer and manufacturer of window profiles, will be the title sponsor of the team managed by Patrick Lefevere, which from 2019 will be called Deceuninck - Quick Step, after a multi-year deal has been signed by the two parties." (pezcyclingnews.com) Sigfrid Eggers

October 8, 2018





Sosa edges closer to Team Sky.

(cyclingnews.com)-"He was initially announced to have signed with Trek Segafredo for 2019, with the rider himself posting a video to confirm the news." (cyclingnews.com) (Stephen Farrand)

October 8, 2018





Vinokourov brings 'young and ambitious' Kudus to Astana.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Merhawi Kudus has signed a contract with Astana Pro Team for 2019. The Eritrean rider joins from Dimension Data, where he has spent the last five seasons." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

October 8, 2018








Rob Stannard moves up to WorldTour early.

(cyclingnews.com)-"he 20 year old has ridden on the team's continental squad, Mitchelton BikeExchange, for the last two seasons and was set to join the WorldTour team from 2019 onwards." (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

October 8, 2018





MET Codatronca wide, aero helmet reduces drag from every angle.

(bikerumor.com)-"MET's new wide body Codatronca short tail aero tri & TT helmet promises faster times against the clock, no matter how perfectly you maintain your aero tuck." (bikerumor.com) Tyler Benedict

October 8, 2018





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