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January 24, 2020 January
24, 2020
2020 Tour Down Under LIVE STREAM.
"Men's
race: January 19-26, Adelaide, South
Australia.
Stage 5 start time: Friday 10:40 CDT (4:10 PM PST). Earliest live video: 11:00 CDT (4:30 PM PST). Approximate finish: 14:40 CDT (8:10 PM PST). (cycling.today) (steephill.tv)) January
24, 2020
‘Really sketchy’: Ewan doubles up
on nervous stage 4 of the Tour Down Under.
"Caleb
Ewan (Lotto Soudal) took his second stage win
of the 2020 Tour Down Under on Friday in
Murray Bridge, putting on another impressive
display by coming past Sam Bennett to win." (cyclingtips.com) (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
January
24, 2020
Sam Bennett ‘gutted to come real
close’ as he chases second Tour Down Under
victory.
"Sam
Bennett says he was “gutted to come real close
without quite finishing the job” as he was
beaten by Lotto Soudal’s Caleb Ewan to the
stage four victory at the Tour Down Under
2020."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
January
24, 2020
Rally Cycling heads back to Europe
with ambitions to win.
"Rally
Cycling will further commit itself to European
racing in 2020, with key riders and managers
moving full-time to Europe. The team's loss of
GC start Brandon McNulty will see it refocus
on stage wins and one-day races." (velonews.com)
Photo: Sam Wiebe
January
24, 2020
Best cycling sunglasses.
"The
best cycling sunglasses do a lot more than
just shield your eyes from the sun. Here is
our round-up of the best cycling sunglasses
available to buy this year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)
January
24, 2020
Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup
Round 9 - Hoogerheide, NL - Sunday January 26th,
2020.
"The
final round of the World Cup is this Sunday in
Hoogerheide, Netherlands - The GP Adrie van
der Poel. Expect to see Mathieu racing for
another win in his fathers event!
Elite Women - 12:30 UK, 13:30 Europe, 7:30am U.S. Eastern. Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) January
24, 2020
Giant road bikes 2020: Details,
pricing and specifications.
"Giant
is more than a household name, it's an
industry powerhouse that not only sells a huge
number of bikes to consumers but has assembled
bikes for many of the other major bike
brands."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giant)
January
24, 2020
Nine of the most expensive
upgrades you can buy for your bike.
"Upgrades
are a way of life for cyclists. Even if every
minute part of a bike is perfect, we just
can’t help ourselves lusting after the next
best thing."
(cyclingweekly.com) James Bracey
January
24, 2020
Column
Two
Bike Computers of the WorldTour
Pro Peloton.
"Never
have I ever seen so many Garmin Edge units in
one place, than is on show at the Tour Down
Under this year. That’s of course partly
because Garmin in recent years has shifted
away from being a major sponsor of a single
team, to instead going for minor sponsorships
of basically almost all the teams." (dcrainmaker.com)
January
24, 2020
10 races on tap for USA Crits’
2020 schedule.
"USA
Crits on Friday revealed its 2020 schedule,
which is comprised of 10 criteriums spread
across the country."
(velonews.com)
January
24, 2020
Garmin Adds Bluetooth Heart Rate
& Running Data Broadcasting for FR245/FR945.
"Garmin
has quietly begun offering the ability for
users to start re-broadcasting their heart
rate over Bluetooth Smart with certain
wearables, via an open beta program. While
virtually all Garmin wearables made in the
last…ever…support re-broadcasting of heart
rate over ANT+, none have supported
re-broadcasting over Bluetooth Smart." (dcrainmaker.com)
January
24, 2020
Chantal Blaak: Tour of Flanders is
the one that's missing.
"During
a decade-long career, the Boels Dolmans rider
has ticked off wins at Le Samyn, Gent Wevelgem
and the Ronde van Drenthe, as well as the
Amstel Gold Race in 2018. Last season, she
added Omloop Het Nieuwsblad to the list after
previously finishing on the podium three
times."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
24, 2020
Lappartient hints at
UCI-sanctioned gravel world championships.
"The
international governing body is taking its
first hard look at the fast-growing off-road
discipline, and officials suggested Wednesday
that a sanctioned gravel racing world
championships could soon be in the cards." (velonews.com)
Photo: Brad Kaminski
January
24, 2020
Movistar backs Alejandro Valverde
in Challenge Mallorca.
"Valverde
traditionally starts his season at the
Mallorca Challenge and has twice won Trofeo
Serra de Tramuntana (2013 and 2015)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Movistar Team)
January
24, 2020
British Cycling axes TV coverage
of British road series.
"The
race will no longer supply a program to
Eurosport and will instead partner with
Cyclevox to deliver news highlights packages."
(cyclingweekly.com)(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
24, 2020
Silca makes small-batch Bourbon
Titanium Cage + Straw Kit… you supply the
bourbon.
"Silca announced the new Bourbon Titanium Cage + Straw Kit, a special edition package designed for “The uncompromising cyclist that wants the very best in bottle security, lightweight materials, and longevity with the classic look provided by a titanium bottle cage." (bikerumor.com) (Greg Kopecky) January
24, 2020
Fantastically expensive finishing
kit, food for the discerning bikepacker and a
crazy light carbon pump.
"An
enormously expensive G Series gravel handlebar
from carbon connoisseurs Enve certainly looks
the part. Finished with a sleek black and
slightly matt look, they come in a range of
widths from 42cm all the way up to a whopping
48cm."
(bikeradar.com) Alex Evans
January
24, 2020
2020 Vuelta a San Juan Live
Stream.
"2020 Vuelta a San Juan LIVE January 26-February 2, Argentina. Stage 1 starts Sunday at 4:17pm local (2:17pm U.S. Eastern) (20:17 CET). Finish at around 8:10pm local (6:10pm U.S. Eastern) (00:10 CET). Live video from 4:30pm local (2:30pm U.S. Eastern) (20:30 CET)." (cyclingfans.com) (cycling.today) January
24, 2020
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January
24, 2020
Sam Bennett: No more the one team
man.
"I
made a deal with my dad. If I didn’t win a
stage at the 2013 Tour of Britain, I was going
back to college and giving up cycling. It was
my last shot. No pressure!"
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Sean Hardy / Zac
Williams/SWpix.com
January
24, 2020
Bjarne Riis: If I fail again, put
me in jail.
"Bjarne
Riis believes he deserves another chance in
professional cycling as he takes up the role
of team manager and part owner of the NTT Pro
Cycling team, promising he will never be
involved in doping scandals and insisting: "I
fail again, put me in jail."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
24, 2020
Deceuninck Quick Step’s Mikkel
Honoré ‘feeling fortunate’ after hit and run
during training ride.
"The
23-year-old Dane said he was “feeling
fortunate” after being released from the
emergency room, with doctors thankfully
finding no injuries greater than muscle
soreness as well as some scratches."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty/Deceuninck Quick
Step Twitter)
January
24, 2020
Laurens ten Dam looking for
adventure at Low Gap Grasshopper.
"The
retired road rider will line up alongside
Peter Stetina, Geoff Kabush, and Jonathan
Baker as part of a strong men’s field, while
former mountain bike cross-country world
champion Kate Courtney leads the women’s
field."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
24, 2020
Battaglin Portofino Disc mixes
beautiful lugged steel with modern tech &
disc brakes.
"The
original handmade, oversized lugged steel
Battaglin Portofino was already a beautifully
unique road bike with rim brakes. But now, the
limited edition custom steel Battaglin
Portofino Disc with disc brakes, completes the
fusion of new & old."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson) (all photos c.
Officina Battaglin)
January
24, 2020
road.cc's Best Cycling
Gadgets and Accessories of the Year 2019/20.
"In
this article we’ve picked some of the standout
products from all the reviews that scored 9
and above so when you’re in the market for an
upgrade you know these products come with a
big thumbs up from road.cc." (road.cc) (David
Arthur)
January
24, 2020
How to Hang Bikes from the
Ceiling.
"Instead
of having your bike take up space in your
home, consider hanging it from the ceiling of
your garage, attic, basement, or other storage
area."
(wikihow.com)
January
24, 2020
Live: Cyclocross - Kasteelcross
Zonnebeke - Saturday January 25th, 2020.
"With
1 week to go until the World Championships who
will be showing signs of form before the big
event?
Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe. Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe." (cyclocross.social) January
24, 2020
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January 23, 2020 January
23, 2020
Porte surges to Tour Down Under
lead, but the race is far from over.
"If
history is anything to go by, Richie Porte
(Trek Segafredo) is on his way to winning the
2020 Tour Down Under. On the race’s last two
visits to Paracombe, the stage winner there
became the overall champion."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January
23, 2020
No surrender for Yates and Impey
as Tour Down Under takes shape at Paracombe.
"Despite
Richie Porte's stage win at Paracombe on stage
3 of the Tour Down Under on Thursday, which
gave the Trek Segafredo rider the race lead,
Mitchelton Scott sit ready to pounce with two
riders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
January
23, 2020
Richie Porte posts Strava data
from commanding Tour Down Under stage victory.
"The
Trek Segafredo rider has now posted his ride
to Strava, showing fans and fellow pros alike
what it took to bring the first WorldTour race
victory of 2020 within the Tasmanian’s reach."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Daniel
Kalisz/Getty Images)
January
23, 2020
Romain Bardet shrugs off
mechanical problem and lost time at Tour Down
Under.
"Romain
Bardet's hopes of overall success at the Tour
Down Under ended on stage 2 when a damaged
derailleur led him to lose two minutes but the
Frenchman bounced back on stage 3, finishing
11th, just 15 seconds behind stage winner
Richie Porte)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
23, 2020
The best aluminium road bikes:
Top-rated alloy bikes.
"These
are the best aluminium frame road bikes as
tested by BikeRadar for the year 2020.
At the entry-level of the road bike market,
aluminium frames are almost ubiquitous." (bikeradar.com)
Jack Luke / Immediate Media
January
23, 2020
Column
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New Kit, Old Ideas?
"Would
you buy a team jersey and ride in it? Probably
not, and that’s a problem. For all the success
of the likes of Deceuninck Quick Step, Jumbo
Visma and Bora Hansgrohe might enjoy, their
team kit doesn’t fly off the shelves and if
the teams want to look exciting, their kit is
traditional to put it kindly."
(inrng.com) (tumblr.com)
January
23, 2020
Why Mathieu van der Poel will not
win a Monument this season.
"I
hate to be the bearer of bad news but Mathieu
van der Poel is not going to win a Monument in
2020. I know, devastating, but it’s just how
it is."
(cyclist.co.uk) Joe Robinson
January
23, 2020
UCI raises anti-doping
requirements for Women's WorldTour.
"Last
season, there were only 29 riders in the RTP
and 90 anti-doping controls taken, but
additional funds will allow that number to
rise to 53 this year and on to 74 by 2022." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
January
23, 2020
Scinto orders Vini Zabù KTM to
race without power, heart rate meters.
"The
Vini Zabù KTM team, formerly Neri Sottoli
Selle Italia, have earned a wildcard
invitation to the 2020 Giro d'Italia, where
they'll be the only team racing without power
meters or heart rate monitors."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)
January
23, 2020
Prudential to end title
sponsorship of RideLondon.
"Prudential
has provided the title sponsorship of the race
since the 2013 edition and will continue
through this year’s race scheduled for August
16. The race has been part of the men’s
WorldTour since 2016."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
23, 2020
Vuelta a San Juan 2020 - Preview.
"Following
its elevation to the nascent UCI ProSeries
category, the Vuelta a San Juan is now -
together with the Tour of Utah - the most
prestigious bicycle race in the Americas." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
January
23, 2020
Best tubeless sealant for mountain
bike, gravel and road.
"Buying
the best tubeless sealants means less time
fixing flats and more time thrashing the
trails. Find out everything you need to know
to pick the right sealant for your riding
needs."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Muc-Off)
January
23, 2020
Review: Hope RX Crankset writes
its own script for light weight aluminum gravel
& road cranks.
"Hope
Tech is still probably better known for their
MTB products these days, but a number of new
projects are helping to change that. Hope is
making it clear that they’re a bicycle company
built on creating products with extreme
precision and performance."
(bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)
January
23, 2020
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January
23, 2020
Lance Armstrong is hosting a
Mallorca cycling tour with tickets costing
$30,000.
"Has
riding your bike with Lance Armstrong ever
been on your bucket list? Well the
controversial figure is hosting a week-long
cycling tour taking in the popular terrain of
Mallorca. But the privilege is going to cost
you."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Sam
Bagnall/Getty Images)
January
23, 2020
Mikkel Honoré the victim of a
hit-and-run incident while training.
"Mikkel
Honorè (Deceuninck Quick Step) was the victim
of a hit-and-run incident with a vehicle while
training on Thursday, his team announced. The
23-year-old Danish rider was released from
hospital with bruises and abrasions." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
January
23, 2020
Robert Power back to his best on
stage 3 of Tour Down Under.
"Power
is still only 24 but has fought back from the
rare bone marrow oedema syndrome that delayed
the start of his professional career with
Orica GreenEdge in 2016."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
January
23, 2020
Best road bike tires 2020.
"Choosing
the best road bike tires for your intended use
can make or break a ride. A good set of tires
is by far the most important weapon in your
bicycle’s arsenal. It is, after all, the only
point of contact your bike has with the
ground."(Image
credit: Colin Levitch)
January
23, 2020
Review: Evil Chamois Hagar gravel
bike is (no) slacker on road or trail.
"Are
you ready to rock?!? Because the new Evil
Chamois Hagar gravel bike is. Not just the
dirt roads, but your sense of what a “gravel
bike” should be. What it could be. And after
riding it, why a standard off-road drop bar
bike might leave you wanting. Or not." (bikerumor.com)
(Tyler Benedict)
January
23, 2020
Stages expands Shimano power meter
range.
"For
road riders who have embraced gravel bikes,
Stages finally has a power meter option for
Shimano's GRX 810 crankset."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Stages)
January
23, 2020
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January 22, 2020 Tour Down Under: Caleb Ewan wins
stage 2 in Stirling.
"Caleb
Ewan (Lotto Soudal) conquered the rolling
climb up to Stirling to win stage 2 at the
Tour Down Under on Wednesday, coming past 2019
champion Daryl Impey and his Mitchelton Scott
lead-out to seize the stage victory and
overall race lead."
(cyclingnews.com)(Getty Images Sport)
January
22, 2020
George Bennett ready to take on
Porte and Dennis on decisive Tour Down Under
uphill finishes.
"George
Bennett (Jumbo Visma) showed his intentions to
fight for overall victory at the Tour Down
Under, sneaking away from the peloton to take
a one-second time bonus during stage 2." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
January
22, 2020
Rosskopf kick-starts season with
King of the Mountains Jersey.
"Rosskopf
took the climber's jersey at Tour Down Under
Wednesday, and may get to keep it a little
longer yet."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
January
22, 2020
Trek Segafredo switch to Pirelli
tires for 2020.
"The
team debuted its new sponsor at the Tour Down
Under this year, with riders hitting on the
men’s and women’s teams hitting the roads on
the brand’s PZero Velo Tubular Tires -
including women’s winner Ruth Winder who
clinched the overall on the 25mm version."
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Pirelli
January
22, 2020
Van Aert facing third-row start at
Cyclocross World Championships.
"Wout
van Aert will play a key role in Belgium's
team for the elite men's race in the UCI
Cyclocross World Championships, but will start
on the third row after falling down the
rankings due to his absence from races this
year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
22, 2020
Bike Check: Rebecca Rusch’s Giant
Revolt Advanced.
"Few
athletes have as storied and varied, a career
as Rebecca Rusch. With championship titles in
whitewater rafting, adventure racing, a
master’s cross-country skiing world
championship, three 24-hour mountain world
championships, and multiple victories at
Leadville and Dirty Kanza, Rusch has amassed
an impressive resume and earned her nickname
“The Queen of Pain."
(roadbikereview.com) Josh Patterson
January
22, 2020
Column
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Simon Yates potentially out of
Tour Down Under after suffering knee injury in
late crash.
"Daryl
Impey finished second on stage 2 to Stirling
on Wednesday to collect six bonus seconds,
while alternative team leader Simon Yates
crashed hard in the final kilometers and was
left with a nasty cut to his left knee." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
January
22, 2020
Porte and Dennis avoid losing time
in tense Tour Down Under stage 2 finish.
"Rohan
Dennis and Richie Porte avoided losing time on
stage 2 of the Tour Down Under after a late
puncture and a pile-up with 1.5km to go tested
their resolve on the road to Stirling." (cyclingnews.com)
January
22, 2020
Quality conditions worth the jet
lag at Tour Down Under.
"Warm
hospitality, blue skies and easy logistics
make Tour Down Under a success for riders -
even if it is on the other side of the world." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
January
22, 2020
Tom Pidcock, Evie Richards and
Beth Crumpton headline GB squad for World
Cyclocross Championships.
"British
cyclocross fans will have plenty to cheer for
in the Cyclocross World Championships next
month, with 18 riders lining up to fight for
the rainbow bands."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
January
22, 2020
In the pits: Meet the only female
mechanic on the cyclocross World Cup.
"'You're
capable of being whoever and whatever you want
to be' says Brenna Wrye-Simpson" (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Drew Coleman)
January
22, 2020
Mavic Comete Ultimate v2 carbon
skeleton road shoes cut price, boost
performance.
"Mavic
is back with a performance update to their
ultra-premium Comete Ultimate carbon
exoskeleton road shoes, adding a surprising
30% reduction in cost."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
January
22, 2020
3T bikes and components for 2020:
Details, pricing and specifications.
"The
latest 3T bikes and components for 2020 has
arrived and this comprehensive round-up will
furnish you with all the information you need
to know about the cutting-edge cycling tech on
offer including details, pricing and
specifications."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: 3T)
January
22, 2020
Column
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January
22, 2020
Sofie De Vuyst's B-sample positive
for anabolic steroids.
"Sofie
De Vuyst's B-sample has tested positive for
exogenous anabolic steroids, according to a
report in Het Laatste Nieuws on
Wednesday. The Belgian rider has appealed to
lawyer Johnny Maeschalck for representation to
try and clear her name of any wrongdoing." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
January
22, 2020
Tour Down Under 2020: Sports Tech
of the Pro Women.
"Each
time I inventory the women’s pro ranks, things
get better and better in terms of equipment.
Back a few years ago, it felt like a push to
even have the same bike frames on a team." (dcrainmaker.com)
January
22, 2020
Pro bikes of the 2020 WorldTour:
Part Four.
"These final four bikes belong to CCC, Bora Hansgrohe, Lotto Soudal, and Ag2r La Mondiale. That includes the race bikes of Romain Bardet, Caleb Ewan, and Adam Hansen." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome January
22, 2020
Chris Froome will return to racing
at the UAE Tour.
"Some
seven months after the crash that left him
with multiple fractures and derailed his 2019
season, Chris Froome will make his return to
racing at the upcoming UAE Tour." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
January
22, 2020
2020 WorldTour team bikes -
Trends, new sponsors and who’s riding what.
"As always, a new season means new bikes, new paint jobs and new tech designed to help the best road cyclists in the world eke out every last watt (or convince us consumers into dropping our hard-earned cash on the latest shiny trinkets)." (bikeradar.com) Simon Bromley January
22, 2020
Review: Trust Shout Linkage Fork -
Does Different Mean Better?
"The Shout is air-sprung, with 178mm of 'contour travel', and Trust says that the fork can replace a 160 - 180mm telescoping fork." (pinkbike.com) Mike Kazimer January
22, 2020
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