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March 24, 2020 March
24, 2020
Day in the life: Katie Hall.
"Pre-pandemic,
Katie Hall’s spring plan was to race in Italy
in March, fly home to California after Trofeo
Alfredo Binda and spend about a month there
before returning to Europe for April’s
Ardennes classics."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
March
24, 2020
Will the Tour de France go ahead?
"While
the Tokyo Olympic Games could be postponed for
a year and the Euro 2020 football tournament
has been put back until the summer of 2021,
the Tour de France is still scheduled for June
27-July 19, perhaps with a stripped back
set-up that safeguards the health of the
riders and spectators."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
March
24, 2020
Ready for nothing: Belgian
sprinter Jolien D’hoore looks past an empty
spring.
"With
nothing but a blank, race-less spring ahead,
Jolien D’hoore headed for Roubaix last Sunday.
The day after her 30th birthday, the ride was
her boyfriend’s idea, an effort to take the
former Belgian champion’s mind away from the
uncertainty every cyclist is currently
experiencing."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
March
24, 2020
Best waterproof cycling jackets
for 2020: Cycling jackets to keep you dry when
the weather turns wet.
"For
most riders, the chance of rain is an
all-too-likely occurrence. Having a waterproof
cycling jacket to hand is essential when the
weather is changeable."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jacob Park
@hbfilm)
March
24, 2020
Mechanic’s #vanlife: Unior Mobile
Workshop Solutions simplify bike shop in a van
setup.
"As
bike shops look for new ways to connect with
customers, EU-made tool manufacturer Unior’s
mobile Workshop Solutions offers a one-stop
fix for how to set up your local bike mechanic
in a full-service bike shop on wheels." (bikerumor.com)
(Cory Benson)
March
24, 2020
Normal Bicycles’ Custom Wooden
Creations for NAHBS 2020.
"Inspired
by the idea that wood could make for a better
and more unique ride by “reducing shock and
vibration for the rider,” Chris Kudla created
Normal Bicycles in the basement of a
140-year-old house in Buffalo, New York."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
March
24, 2020
Column
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Ben King: I feel more at risk in
the US than I did in Italy.
"King
recalled how most people in Italy thought the
virus was China's problem until it quickly
became theirs, writing: "I know you might
think I am overreacting. One month ago, I
would have too. But, we just experienced all
of this. I don't want to preach or come across
self-righteous, but I've seen where we are
headed and it's not pretty."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March
24, 2020
Firefighter Farrar: From one dream
job to another.
"I
put myself through the program to be an
emergency medical technician, and then put
myself through fire academy and, as soon as
2018 rolled around, I started applying to fire
departments. Luckily enough, I managed to get
hired pretty quickly."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images
/ Tyler Farrar
March
24, 2020
Strava Rolls Out Significant New
Routes Feature.
"While
this might not exactly be the best time to
roll out a new feature focused on exploring
the outside world around us running or
cycling, it’s still a super cool new bit of
functionality that will keep you distracted
for a while sitting in your living room
lockdown."
(dcrainmaker.com)
March
24, 2020
Romain Bardet Takes the Proust
Questionnaire.
"An
MBA graduate, French cyclist Romain Bardet is
an avid reader and has a passion for political
science and current events. At first take, he
is well composed and thoughtful. And then he
gets on his bike. Suddenly, the AG2R La
Mondiale team leader becomes one of the most
spontaneous and aggressive riders in the
peloton."
(pelotonmagazine.com) illustration by Matthew
Burton
March
24, 2020
The Finances of Ag2r La Mondiale.
"It’s
become an annual tradition here to look at the
finances of Team Sky/Ineos and Ag2r La
Mondiale. Why? Because they’ve been the only
teams to file accounts."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
March
24, 2020
Group training and Pro rides with
Rapha CC on Zwift.
"With
group rides somewhat curtailed, Rapha CC have
switched over to Zwift for a series of
training rides with CANYON//SRAM and EF Pro
Cycling over the coming weeks and months."
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Rapha
March
24, 2020
Brooks B17 Classic saddle review.
"The
520g Brooks B17 Classic is one of a veritable
army of saddles from the good old British
maker, but this one has a special place in the
company’s history. The B17 was introduced in
1888, so the leather seat I’ve riding around
on - at least in name - predates the modern
Olympic era by eight years!"
(cyclist.co.uk) (Marc Abbott)
March
24, 2020
Ritchey's VentureMax XL is a huge
drop bar for gravel.
"With
its VentureMax range, Ritchey has attempted to
transition away from a legacy road influence
of gravel bike component design. This new XL
version of the VentureMax is testament to
that."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ritchey)
March
24, 2020
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March
24, 2020
What postponement means for riders
with Olympic plans.
"Tuesday’s
announcement that the Tokyo Olympics will be
postponed to 2021 marked an unprecedented
moment in the history of the Games, which have
been held as scheduled every four years since
the Second World War."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
March
24, 2020
SRAM AXS Website Finally Exits
Beta: But what is it?
"At
first glance, what you’re about to read may
appear that SRAM is trying to replace Strava,
TrainingPeaks, or some other platform you use
today. But in reality, they’re trying to sit
adjacent to it."
(dcrainmaker.com)
March
24, 2020
Hayman’s 2016 Roubaix win was
paved on the trainer.
"Mathew
Hayman is the poster child of how indoor
training can help deliver real-time results on
the road. In 2016, Hayman famously trained
indoors for four weeks after breaking his
right arm ahead of his dramatic Paris Roubaix
victory."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
March
24, 2020
How to race on Zwift - Tips and
setup advice.
"Many
professional cyclists have taken to Zwift for
the first time, with even George Bennett
trying to win a race. It seems there's no
better time to try your hand at Zwift racing.
"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
March
24, 2020
‘This is not the moment to go out
and browse for a nice new bike.’
"Now
is the time for people to get those bikes out
and use them on those short local journeys to
work or to help a vulnerable person they might
normally take public transport. Do it not just
for your own health but also for front line
workers."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Seth
McConnell/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
March
24, 2020
11 things we learned from pro
roadies Alison Jackson and Leah Kirchmann's
livestream Q&A.
"On
Monday, Canadian Sunweb cyclists Alison
Jackson and Leah Kirchmann held a live Q&A
on the Cycling Canada Instagram account. The
stream was fun, informative and full of little
nuggets of wisdom. Here are a few things we
learned from tuning in.
Origami bison, thoughts on the Olympics, homemade banana bread and more." (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Cycling Canada Instagram) March
24, 2020
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March 23, 2020 March
23, 2020
Tour de France organisers
reportedly insist there will be no postponement.
"Organizers
of the Tour de France are insisting that there
will be no postponement of this year’s 107th
edition of the race, reports Le Parisien.
However, the ongoing crisis in Europe and
elsewhere appears to make that a forlorn
hope."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael) (ASO)
March
23, 2020
Mads Pedersen: How I won the
rainbow jersey.
"Mads
Pedersen is describing the final kilometer of
the 2019 World Championships men's road race
and he's back in the moment."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March
23, 2020
Inside Girona: Cycling now illegal
in Europe's two-wheeled capital.
"Outside
the sun is shining, the sky an unbroken blue.
There is no wind. It will be about 71.6F/22C
later. Blissful riding weather in the cycling
paradise of Girona, in the heart of
Catalonia."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Simon Schofield)
March
23, 2020
Bontrager XXX Road Shoe.
"The
Bontrager XXX Road Shoes have a lot to live up
to. Not only did the previous models get a
glowing review from Mat but there's also the
hefty price tag and fierce competition in the
high-end shoe market."
(road.cc) (Jamie Williams)
March
23, 2020
Cycles Berthoud Aspin saddle.
"The
Cycles Berthoud Aspin at a glance looks like a
traditional leather touring saddle in the
Brooks mould, but with its introduction of
modern materials, rebuildable construction and
instant comfort thanks to a pre-softening
process, it has a certain refinement - je
ne sais quoi, if you like - that its
English rival lacks."
(road.cc) (Simon Smythe)
March
23, 2020
How to choose a gravel bike.
"Gravel bike shopping can feel a bit daunting these days. The spectrum of gravel bikes is wide, and bike brands are stretching the limits of that spectrum all the time." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome March
23, 2020
Column
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Egan Bernal calls for Tokyo 2020
to be postponed as nations make a stand.
"The
reigning Tour de France champion, currently in
isolation after returning home from a
high-risk area in Europe, says the 2020 games
should not be held on the planned dates in
July and August."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Maximiliano
Blanco/Getty Images)
March
23, 2020
Gaviria and Richeze among eight
still in quarantine after UAE Tour.
"Almost
a month after the UAE Tour was canceled, eight
people remain quarantined in an Abu Dhabi
hospital, including UAE Team Emirates riders
Fernando Gaviria and Max Richeze." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
March
23, 2020
Astana rider racks up 11 hours and
368km on Zwift.
"What’s
your longest ride on Zwift? The Belgian pro,
Laurens de Vreese, hopped onto the turbo
trainer at 6.30am on Friday morning (March 20)
and wouldn’t get off the bike for another 11
hours."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
March
23, 2020
Monday Shorts.
"Gianni
Mura has died aged 74. He was a legendary
sports journalist in Italy and began covering
the Tour de France at the age of 21 and was on
the race last July too. Mura was sometimes
portrayed as a curiosity in recent years for
his use of a typewriter which made him look
old-fashioned but there was a modern side
too."
(inrng.com) (tumblr.com)
March
23, 2020
Best road bike wheels in 2020. 15
road wheelsets tried and tested by our experts.
"Keith
Bontrager famously said of bicycle parts:
“Strong. Light. Cheap. Pick two.” It’s a
saying that still holds true when it comes to
road bike wheels and they’re often a component
brands look to save money on."
(bikeradar.com) David Caudery/Immediate Media
March
23, 2020
Shiny Stuff Episode 2 - Velotoze,
Shimano, Merida, Thorn and Repente.
"Dave
and Liam root through the testing box of swag
to pick out shiny stuff to show off. This week
we’ve got strange gloves from Velotoze,
Shimano shoes, a fancy Italian saddle and two
lovely bikes. Also featuring a Sean Connery
impression."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
March
23, 2020
Bike Test: Basso Venta Disc.
"Basso
has been known for their premium race bikes
and Italian heritage since 1977, but they are
now offering more than just high-dollar
thoroughbreds. Basso’s line of carbon bikes
also includes frames that are less impactful
on the billfold while maintaining Italian
production."
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
23, 2020
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March
23, 2020
Zwift Lays Off Employees in Move
to Focus on Developing New Hardware.
"This
past Friday, Zwift laid-off a number of
employees in a move the company described as
being made to allow them to “develop new
hardware”. The positions being eliminated,
according to various industry sources that
were informed by Zwift on Friday, included the
VP of Running, the Director of Global Business
Development, Partnerships Director of Esports,
as well as the VP of Digital Commerce." (dcrainmaker.com)
March
23, 2020
Strava Routes promises
personalized rides using data wizardry.
"Ride-logging
platform Strava has today announced Routes, a
new tool that aims to help athletes find the
best places to ride (and run) using data the
company has harvested from its more than 50
million users."
(bikeradar.com) Matthew Loveridge / Immediate
Media
March
23, 2020
Hundreds sign petition after Vélo
Birmingham refuse to refund 15,000 entry fees.
"In
a statement, organizers of the UK’s
second-biggest closed road sportive said
refunds were “simply not going to be possible”
as event cancellation insurance didn’t cover
pandemics."
(cyclingweekly.com) Jonny Long
March
23, 2020
Gellie Custom Engineered Bikes:
Gravel Bikes & More, Hand-Made in Melbourne,
Australia.
"I
can create a bike that fits you and handles
better, perhaps in a way that you didn’t even
realize was possible. There’s also a very
healthy dose of little-understood engineering
science in my process which boosts the
lifespan and dependability of my frames."
(gravelcyclist.com) Photos: James Raison of La
Velocita.com / RideAdelaide
March
23, 2020
Selle Italia releases Flite Boost
shorty saddle.
"The
Italian brand's Boost saddles - we've reviewed
the SP-01 Boost Kit Carbonio Superflow, Novus
Boost TM Superflow and Novus Boost Kit
Carbonio Superflow in the past - are much
shorter than traditional options." (road.cc) (Mat
Brett)
March
23, 2020
The widest gravel bike handlebars
you can buy: Broad bars for bikepackers and
gravel grinders.
"f
you're after the widest possible drop
handlebars for your gravel bike then read on,
as we've rounded up the broadest and biggest
options on sale today."
(road.cc) (Jon Woodhouse)
March
23, 2020
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March 22, 2020 De Gendt and De Buyst honor Milan
San Remo with 300km training ride.
"Thomas
De Gendt is no stranger to crazy long-distance
bike rides and on Saturday the Belgian
breakaway specialist linked up with his Lotto
Soudal teammate Jasper De Buyst to tackle a
300km ride in honor of Milan San Remo." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
March
22, 2020
Can Chris Froome recover to win a
fifth Tour?
"I’m
really excited about getting back to racing,”
Froome has said. “I’ve come off a good block
of training in Gran Canaria and look forward
to taking the next step in my recovery and
getting back to full strength."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
March
22, 2020
We simulated Milan San Remo 2020
on Pro Cycling Manager…so who won?
"Thanks
to Pro Cycling Manager we can simulate the
races to see what might have happened. Sure,
it pales in comparison to the real thing, but
‘footage’ from the ‘race’ and our report to go
along with it will go a small way to tiding us
over until everything settles down."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Pro Cycling
Manager/Getty)
March
22, 2020
Rally Cycling launches ‘Healthy
Habits Challenge’ series.
"Rally
Cycling launches series of at-home fitness
challenges to build community spirit as more
countries and states enter lockdown by the
day."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
March
22, 2020
Giro 1957: Nencini And An
Unfortunate Gesture.
"Cycling
is a strange sport. To the uninitiated it must
seem downright baffling. In theory so simple,
in reality deeply complex. And naturally
that’s why its appeal is so enduring."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Horton
Collection
March
22, 2020
First Look: Wilier Treistina GTR
Team.
"Wilier
holds the title of engineering the
lightest-weight production bike from a major
manufacturer with their 12.8 pound Cento 10
Air. Wilier has taken the same weight saving
technology and used it in the latest release
the GTR Team."
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
22, 2020
Column
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Vaughters shares Lefevere's
concerns over sponsorship model if Tour de
France is canceled.
"The
chances of the Tour de France taking place
this July are unclear at present. Global
sporting events have either been canceled or
postponed with cycling's Spring Classics and
the Giro d’Italia looking for alternative
dates later in the year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
March
22, 2020
Over 4000 riders join Nibali in
shortened online Milan San Remo.
"A
number of current and former professionals
joined Vincenzo Nibali (Trek Segafredo) as the
Italian rode the final 57km of Milan San Remo
online on Saturday. The project was put
together by Garmin Edge and race organizers
RCS and took place on the same day Milan San
Remo was due to take part."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Trek
Segafredo)
March
22, 2020
George Bennett on life in lockdown
and losing at Zwift.
"George
Bennett (Jumbo Visma) may not be allowed to
ride his bike or venture outside for more than
essential groceries but the Kiwi climber and
his girlfriend Caitlin Fielder have tried to
keep their spirits high and the perspectives
open as they live through life in a
coronavirus lockdown."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
March
22, 2020
Rapha Cycling Club and Zwift to
host rides with pros.
"The
2020 pro cycling calendar is in limbo, and
events for amateurs around the world are being
shuffled or outright canceled due to the
coronavirus pandemic. Everyone on a bike is
left with the question of how to stay fit and
still have fun, even if confined indoors." (velonews.com)
March
22, 2020
Racing is Life - The Beryl
Burton Story.
"On
May 5, 1996, the lifeless body of Beryl
Burton, OBE, was found next to her bicycle.
She had suffered a fatal heart attack while
delivering invitations to the party
celebrating her 59th birthday a week later."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (beryl burton movie)
March
22, 2020
Should you ditch long, slow winter
miles? Reverse periodization says yes.
"Conventional
wisdom has it that winter is the time for
long, slow miles - but more and more riders
are doing precisely the opposite. Simon Smythe
investigates reverse periodization."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)
March
22, 2020
5 foam roller exercises for
cyclists.
"The
foam roller is an excellent tool for cyclists,
according to Lorna Chapman of fitness studio
Luna Yoga & Health - but you need to
persevere and learn to love it!" (bikeradar.com)
March
22, 2020
Column
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Pressure growing within cycling
community to postpone Olympic Games.
"Federations
across a wide spectrum of sports are already
clamoring the International Olympic Committee
to reschedule the summer Games in light of a
worsening coronavirus crisis gripping the
world."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele/Corbis via
Getty Images
March
22, 2020
Matxin: UAE Team Emirates was on
an upward trajectory.
"As
Fernando Gaviria and Max Richeze, two of the
team's four coronavirus cases, are still in
the UAE awaiting to be cleared to travel home,
UAE Team Emirates manager 'Matxin' Joxean
Fernández reflected on the team's early-season
performance."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
22, 2020
Matt Hornland's custom Easton
Overland edition Allied Allroad.
"When
Easton launched its Overland gravel squad in
2019, the team quickly found success. Amity
Rockwell’s win at Dirty Kanza was the
highlight of the year, but there were a number
of other results backing up Easton Overland's
impressive debut."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Nick Kupiak Photo)
March
22, 2020
How to cycle responsibly in a time
of pandemic.
"Evidence
suggests that if the government ‘ask’ the
public not do something - 'don’t congregate in
pubs, bars or restaurants in large groups' and
the public still do - then the government will
close pubs, bars and restaurants." (road.cc) Tony
Farrelly
March
22, 2020
Ride with Annemiek van Vleuten,
Justin Williams or Geoff Kabush today.
"Zwift,
the indoor training giant, has stepped up in
this moment of uncertainty. Yesterday morning
the app saw its highest number of riders ever,
as over 19,000 users logged on to virtually
ride. [Update: more than 21,000 riders were
logged in Sunday morning]."
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
March
22, 2020
Gear and Training Tips with
Gravel Pro Kristen Legan.
"What’s
a list of your gravel race day equipment
look like? What would be the most important
equipment choices to make?"
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
22, 2020
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