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March 27, 2020 March
27, 2020
Nairo Quintana says he left
Movistar as he ‘did not want to argue with the
other leaders.’
"I
do not regret having dropped a rank,” Quintana
said. “I wanted to be happy, I did not want to
argue with the other leaders, waging war is
not my way of working. We have a lot of
responsibility in this adventure. Winning is
good, it gives me confidence and joy."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
March
27, 2020
Day in the life: Daniel Oss.
"The
Team Bora Hansgrohe rider answers questions
about trainer workouts, non-cycling hobbies,
and the Tour de France."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
March
27, 2020
USA Cycling expecting 30 percent
revenue shortfall in 2020.
"Earlier
this month, all events through May 3 were
postponed or canceled, and this week, news
came that the Tokyo Olympics is to be
re-scheduled."
(velonews.com)
March
27, 2020
Vuelta a España organizers working
as if race will go ahead as planned.
"While
the spring calendar, including the Giro
d'Italia, has been wiped out by Covid-19, the
summer and autumn races are waiting to see how
the situation develops in the coming weeks." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
March
27, 2020
Cycling Trainer App Guide
In-Depth: 2020 Edition.
"It
probably goes without saying that you’re going
to need some sort of indoor trainer here. But
it doesn’t have to be an expensive one.
Virtually every one of these apps will
actually work with so-called ‘dumb’ trainers,
ones that don’t have any smarts at all." (dcrainmaker.com)
March
27, 2020
Best turbo trainers: Smart
trainers to improve your indoor cycling
experience.
"A
guide to choosing the best turbo trainers and
our pick of the best wheel-on and direct-drive
smart trainers available today." (cyclingnews.com)
March
27, 2020
E3 BinckBank Classic - Facts and
figures.
"Formerly
known as E3 Harelbeke, E3 Prijs Vlaanderen and
Harelbeke Antwerp Harelbeke, the cobbled
classic joined the WorldTour in 2012 but has
long since been part of the ever increasing
cycling fervor in Belgium, leading up to the
Tour of Flanders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
March
27, 2020
Column
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What impact are lockdowns having
on the indoor training market?
"As
the spread of coronavirus forces increasingly
stringent restrictions on movement around the
world, the door is slamming shut on outdoor
cycling. At the time of writing, about half of
the world’s population was in some degree of
lockdown."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
March
27, 2020
A year after winning E3 BinckBank
Classic, Stybar looks back.
"On
the day he should have defended his title,
Stybar speaks of the importance of last year's
E3 victory and how the race unfolded." (velonews.com)
(James Startt)
March
27, 2020
Gent Wevelgem: Bernhard Eisel
looks back on his 2010 victory.
"The
recently retired Austrian Bernhard Eisel
recounts his big win during the 2010 edition
of Gent Wevelgem. "
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
March
27, 2020
Belgium could enforce 50km limit
for bike rides.
"The
Belgian government has implemented emergency
lockdown measures, which ban people leaving
their homes for non-essential reasons, but
outdoor exercise like cycling is currently
unrestricted."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Sam Mellish via
Getty Images)
March
27, 2020
This Cyclist Diagnosed With
COVID-19 Wants You To Take It Seriously.
"I
live in bike-happy Boulder, Colorado, and am
surrounded by globally recognized cyclists,
world-renowned cycling manufacturers, men and
women in Team USA kits, and recreational
riders of every shape and size." (bicycling.co.za)
Rob Lydic
March
27, 2020
Velon teams create digital eSport
race series.
"Velon
has announced that some of the biggest teams
in the men's WorldTour will compete in a
series of eSport races in late April, using
the Czech-based Rouvy indoor digital platform
and racing on the most challenging parts of
the 2020 Tour de Suisse race route." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Velon)
March
27, 2020
Vision Trimax Carbon 45 wheelset
review.
"As far as road bike wheels go Vision is one of the oldest hoop manufacturers in the world - the company is also one of the leading proponents of carbon wheel technology with a lineage that dates back to the 90s." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Aaron Borrill) March
27, 2020
Albstadt MTB Worlds postponed.
"Initially
planned to run from June 25 to June 28, the
cross country, cross country relay, and e-bike
Worlds events will instead be held at an
as-of-yet undetermined later date, assuming
the racing goes ahead at all."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Garrett Hein
March
27, 2020
Best Road Bikes and Gravel Bikes
of 2019.
"As
such, each year for the last decade we’ve
rolled into each new year by first heralding
the best bikes we tested from the previous
year. Below you’ll find the contenders that
ranked highest with RBA editors and test
riders."
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
27, 2020
Column
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March
27, 2020
US anti-doping chief says athletes
could ‘take advantage’ of reduced drug testing.
"Travis
Tygart, CEO of USADA, said that various
agencies around the world have seen
significant reductions in testing, while some
places have shut down entirely."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ
Roll Call)
March
27, 2020
Well folks, you won’t believe
what’s being pinned on cyclists now.
"This
is gonna be a hard one for the cycling
community to shake: a lone US cyclist is being
accused by conspiracy theorists and Chinese
state media of being COVID-19’s patient zero." (cyclingtips.com)
(cyclephotos)
March
27, 2020
Fernando Gaviria has been released
from UAE after coronavirus diagnosis.
"On
Friday (March 27), UAE Team Emirates announced
that Gaviria has recovered and is free to go
home, two days after his lead-out rider Max
Richeze was also given the all clear after
contracting the virus."
(cyclingweekly.com) (NurPhoto/Getty)
March
27, 2020
Movistar release Netflix
docu-series on rollercoaster 2019 season.
"The
six-part series, produced by the title
sponsor's parent company, Telefónica, follows
the Spanish squad through the 2019 season.
Titled 'El Dia Menos Pensado' - 'The Least
Expected Day', it offers, according to the
team, "a thorough story, with unprecedented
access."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
March
27, 2020
Quiz Corner - What products do
these World Tour sponsors actually make?
"Which
World Tour team sponsor produces pet food? And
which team jersey is advertising adhesives?
Play our quiz to test your knowledge of the
pro teams and their sponsors."
(road.cc) Liam Cahill
March
27, 2020
Fancy made in the USA brakes, huge
100% sunglasses and Suplest shoes.
"The
weekend is almost upon us and we’ve got shiny
new things to show you - welcome to First Look
Friday!"
(bikeradar.com) Seb Stott
March
27, 2020
Coronavirus: Lotto Soudal riders
voluntarily reduce pay.
"The
27 riders joined with the entire management
team and all administrative staff in
voluntarily deciding to waive part of their
wages until the team races again at a date yet
to be determined."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March
27, 2020
Column
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March 26, 2020 March
26, 2020
Last flight out of Spain:
Bookwalter’s great escape.
"With
borders closing, flights being canceled, and
entire nations ordered into lockdown in an
unprecedented global crisis, Bookwalter and
his wife, Jamie, along with their newborn son,
Waylon, suddenly wanted to be back in the
United States."
(velonews.com) Andrew Hood
March
26, 2020
French sports minister says
government still mulling options for 2020 Tour.
"After
a few days of media reports and rumors that
the ASO is considering ways it could still
hold the 2020 Tour de France without
spectators amid the coronavirus pandemic,
French sports minister Roxana Maracineanu has
now weighed in."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
March
26, 2020
Valverde’s Olympic hopes
complicated by delay.
"Movistar
captain would be 41 next summer if the Olympic
Games are rescheduled during the same window,
but vows to race in 2021."
(velonews.com)(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
March
26, 2020
Pinot: Bike races mean nothing
next to this.
"A
little under three weeks after claiming that
he had no fear racing Paris-Nice, Thibaut
Pinot has admitted that fighting the spread of
coronavirus Covid-19 comes before any
competition, even the Tour de France. " (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
26, 2020
Day in the life: Quinn Simmons.
"Quinn
Simmons had just completed a reconnaissance
ride of the Paris Roubaix cobblestones with
his Trek Segafredo team when he received word
that the United States was about to impose
travel restrictions to and from Europe to
combat the mounting coronavirus pandemic." (velonews.com)
Photo: Quinn Simmons
March
26, 2020
10 hacks for indoor cycling: Tips
for the novice when starting out on Zwift or any
other app.
"So
you've got your subscription to a training
app, and you're ready to lay down some watts
and get fit. Riding inside generally entails a
bit of suffering but it doesn't need to be
miserable."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
March
26, 2020
Train with former world champions
Philippe Gilbert and Anna van der Breggen.
"While
many are using the indoor training app for
races and workouts, Zwift is making sure we
can also stay in touch with some of the
biggest professional cyclists in the world."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
March
26, 2020
Ultimate Indoor Riding Guide: Best
Road Bike Trainers to Buy in 2020.
"The
world of outdoor cycling has been evolving at
a lightning-fast pace, and yet one of the
fastest-growing segments is stationary riding.
The world of indoor trainers and accessories
has been flooding the market."
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
26, 2020
Column
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Could this be the new men's
WorldTour calendar?
"It
seems vital for the sport that the Tour de
France goes ahead sometime in the summer, with
other Grand Tours following and other races
fitting in around them."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March
26, 2020
What is the fastest bicycle
tubeless wheel and tire setup?
"Lennard
Zinn went in search of the most aerodynamic
combination of rim and tubeless tire. Here's
what he found."
(velonews.com) Photo: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty
Images
March
26, 2020
Beyond the energy bar: What pros
are buying to gain a (legal) edge.
"Sponsors
provide pro teams and riders with all kinds of
stuff. There are the usual things, of course,
like bikes, wheels, components, and a mountain
of team clothing, and occasionally some more
oddball stuff, like mattresses and shampoo." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by James Huang
March
26, 2020
Passion for the Sport: Andy
Hampsten.
"Thirty
years ago, American cyclist Andy Hampsten had
one of the greatest-ever rides in the sport,
battling through a blinding blizzard over the
Gavia Pass to become the first American winner
of the Giro d’Italia."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images by PhotoSport
International
March
26, 2020
Chris Froome's favorite climbs.
"Chris
Froome, the four-time winner of the Tour de
France, has taken over the Procycling
editorial chair for a month and taken us
inside his world."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
26, 2020
10 Alternative things to do at
Home!
"Jess
Allen is in Quarantine in Spain right now so
we asked her for some fun advice on things to
do outside the norm for the inside time."
(thepelotonbrief.com) Jess Allen
March
26, 2020
You can now buy a gym spec
Wattbike Icon for your home.
"Wattbike
has seen demand for the Atom indoor training
bike rapidly exceed its supply. Rather than
disappoint potential customers it has decided
to make it’s commercial indoor trainer, the
Icon, available for the general public."
(cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey)
March
26, 2020
Socially Distant Sports Tech $500
Gadget Giveaway!
"If
there’s ever a time for a giveaway, this is
definitely it. With a boatload of folks stuck
inside, any bit of gadgetry cheer I can help
usher in your general direction is a good." (dcrainmaker.com)
March
26, 2020
First Ride Report: Specialized
Turbo Creo SL.
"Specialized
promises their new offering provides all the
joys of riding a traditional bike with the
added benefits of a little extra power."
(roadbikeaction.com) Troy Templin
March
26, 2020
Selle Italia's legendary Flite
saddle goes Boost.
"Selle
Italia’s Flite has been the saddle of choice
for many a champion and it’s distinctive shape
has made it an icon of cycling since its
inception thirty years ago. It was pretty
ground breaking at the time of its release and
was considered ultra-light and ultra-thin and
made the competition look pretty sofa like in
comparison."
(cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey)
March
26, 2020
Column
Three
March
26, 2020
How I broke up with caffeine (and
why I desperately needed to).
"I
woke at 3am, sweating profusely and wracked
with pain. Aside from feeling like I’d been
run over by a bus, everything from my torso
down was on fire. There was not a single
position I could hold that didn’t feel like I
was in the rigors of cramping."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Tim
Bardsley-Smith
March
26, 2020
Lefevere: ‘Coronavirus crisis
already cost us €500,000.’
"Deceuninck
Quick Step boss speaks of economic impact of
the coronavirus crisis, and his doubts over
the Tour and re-scheduled monuments." (velonews.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
March
26, 2020
2020 Digital WorldBike virtual
conference and trade show.
"Co-hosted by cycling legend Jens Voigt, the online format enables cycling fans and industry insiders from all over the world to connect with each other." (velonews.com) Courtesy Digital WorldBike March
26, 2020
Riders told to update anti-doping
Whereabouts during lockdown as CADF aims to
continuing testing.
"Priority
will be given to elite-level riders in the UCI
Registered Testing Pool (RTP) and in
particular to what the CADF calls 'urgent
missions'."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March
26, 2020
Racing The Mid South, aka The Mud
South.
"Sometimes
you have the glory, and sometimes you have the
story. Let me tell you, The Mid South was very
much the story, with some near-glory thrown in
for good measure."
(velonews.com) Pete Stetina
March
26, 2020
Best rear bike lights.
"If
you considering that most cycling collisions
occur during the day, it’s probably worth
investing in a daytime running light (DRL)
with multiple modes that can also serve as a
night light."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager)
March
26, 2020
Cheap action cameras for recording
your bike adventures.
"Buying
a cheaper cycling camera may mean foregoing
some of the most up-to-date features of the
latest tech, but you can still get great
4K-quality footage and a gadget versatile
enough to attach onto handlebars or fit subtly
under your saddle."
(bikeradar.com) Anya Gilbert
March
26, 2020
Bike Test Shootout: Pinarello
Dogma F12 versus Cannondale SuperSix EVO.
"Pinarello
is of course one of the most famous Italian
legacy brands, and they have been building
Tour de France-winning bikes for decades."
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
26, 2020
Column
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March 25, 2020 On the ground in Colombia: A
fountain of talent ready to overflow.
"Thriving
grassroots scene and a boost from Egan
Bernal's Tour de France win bode well for
South American hotbed's long-term prospects." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
March
25, 2020
Fabian Cancellara: It’s sad we’re
not seeing races, but we have to live with the
reality.
"Cancellara
has been forced to regroup because of
coronavirus, after the launch of his new Gore
clothing range in Belgium was canceled, along
with the Flanders edition of his unique race
format Chasing Cancellara."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Ballinger)
March
25, 2020
8 Reasons Why Gravel Is the
Hottest Trend in the Cycling World.
"Gravel riding has been around for a few years and is winning the hearts of more and more cyclists. It combines the best aspects from several cycling disciplines and the worst from none." (bicycle-guider.com) Jeff March
25, 2020
The Spirit World 100 - and other
grassroots gravel events - offer more than just
a finish line.
"Tequila
feed zones? Mariachi bands? The Spirit World
100 and other grassroots gravel races succeed
by putting the experience ahead of the
competition."
(velonews.com) Photo: Rugile Kaladyte
March
25, 2020
How to win races and influence
people.
"Tactics
is something I’ve thought a lot about. Great
as it is sometimes to be the strongest guy in
the race and just use the simple tactic of
waiting until the hardest moment and then
pushing on, there are moments when you maybe
don’t feel like the strongest guy." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
25, 2020
Indoor cycling app The Sufferfest
launches new lockdown training plans and extends
free trial.
"The
Sufferfest, which offers a selection of
structured workouts, training plans and cross
training, has unveiled new four-week “All In”
workout plans, designed specifically for
riders and triathletes who cannot train
outside."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Ballinger)
March
25, 2020
Column
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Dygert says Olympic delay could be
blessing in disguise.
"Honestly,
I’m a little bummed the Games have been
postponed but I have dealt with setbacks and
difficult situations, so I’m used to adapting
to sudden changes,” she told VeloNews." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
March
25, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel, Annemiek van
Vleuten and Tom Dumoulin react to 2020 Olympics
postponement.
"Global
health comes first, it is all about sports. On
the other hand, I am left with a bad feeling.
Four years ago we drew up a plan towards the
Tokyo Games and now that plan has been washed
away."
(cyclingweekly.com) (David Stockman, AFP via
Getty Images)
March
25, 2020
Day in the life: Rob Britton.
"Rob
Britton is living in downtown Vancouver,
British Columbia this month as his fiancée, a
pediatrician, completes a rotation at a local
children’s hospital. The two usually live in
Victoria, on Vancouver Island."
(velonews.com) Photo: Rob Britton
March
25, 2020
Zwift eRacing nutrition tips: How
to fuel for a bike race.
"If
you're one of the millions worldwide
practicing self-isolation and staying indoors,
you've probably considered tackling a Zwift
race, but like with any bike race, correct
nutrition strategy is paramount to success." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
25, 2020
2020 Canyon Grail AL 7.0 gravel
bike review: Big fun, small price.
"Canyon
has long been on the forefront of the
direct-to-consumer model, offering incredible
value by cutting out brick-and-mortar
retailers and instead delivering bikes right
to your doorstep."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
March
25, 2020
Your Essential Must-Watch Guide:
21 Days, 21 Cycling Movies.
"Who
doesn’t love curling up on the couch to a
must-watch movie - or more specifically, a
good cycling movie? We rounded up 21that are
sure to inspire you, make you laugh, make you
think, and ultimately want to head out for a
ride after you’re done staying safe." (bicycling.co.za)
March
25, 2020
Five editions of Gent Wevelgem
from the past decade.
"In
an uninterrupted cycling season, Gent
Wevelgem, raced mostly in West Flanders, comes
before the Tour of Flanders on the Spring
Classics calendar. A course that has as much
to offer the sprinters as the all-arounders,
it features fewer sections of cobbles and
fewer hills than the Ronde van Vlaanderen, but
boasts the double ascent of iconic, cobbled
Kemmelberg."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos)
(steephill.tv)
March
25, 2020
Indoor cycling apps: The best to
help you stay fit.
"Wondering
how you’re going to stay fit during the
coronavirus lockdown? Well, many of us have
been pedaling away in the basement for some
time now thanks to the marked improvement of
the best turbo trainers and latest crop of
indoor cycling apps."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)
March
25, 2020
Column
Three
March
25, 2020
Richeze released from UAE hospital
after double negative test.
"Teammate
Fernando Gaviria also confirmed he was
positive for the virus in mid-March but has
yet to confirm if he has been released, while
the status of two staff members who were
reported the first to have tested positive for
the coronavirus is also unknown." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
March
25, 2020
Russian pursuiters banned from Rio
Olympics lose lawsuit against WADA.
"Dmitry
Sokolov, Kirill Sveshnikov and Dmitry Strakhov
protested their exclusion from the Games after
being named in the McLaren report that
examined evidence that the Moscow anti-doping
laboratory swapped samples and falsified
results of numerous Russian athletes to cover
up doping."
(cyclingnews.com) (AFP Photo)
March
25, 2020
Romain Bardet says it will be a
‘great sign’ if Tour de France goes ahead in
July.
"French
climber Romain Bardet has said that he hopes
the 2020 Tour de France does happen, in an
interview with L’Equipe, saying it would be a
“great sign” if it goes ahead."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
March
25, 2020
Unemployment benefits keeping
staff of some Belgian ProTeams afloat.
"Pro
racing squads are beginning to feel the
financial impact of the mass race
cancellations and postponements. With no races
on their calendars for the foreseeable future,
at least two Belgian ProTeams are relying on
government unemployment programs to keep staff
afloat."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
March
25, 2020
SRAM's AXS Web app brings advanced
training metrics to your smartphone.
"Harvesting
data was once the preserve of pro team riders,
but with the preponderance of digital
interfaces and power meters present on bikes,
even keen amateurs can graph their progress." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: SRAM)
March
25, 2020
The legendary Selle Italia Flite
Boosts in from the 90s with compact short-nosed
version.
"The
Flite was considered an ultra thin saddle back
in the day, and was as loved by road cyclists
as it was mountain bikers. It was, and still
is, a winning high-performance saddle, ridden
to victory under Marco Pantani, Philippe
Gilbert, and most recently, Mathieu Van der
Poel at the 2020 Cyclocross World
Championship."
(bikerumor.com) Jessie-May Morgan
March
25, 2020
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