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April 18, 2020 Nicolas Roche on cycling’s future
and changing salary prospects for pros.
"I
think 2021 is going to be a strange year,” he
said. “I don’t know exactly how but I have a
feeling it’s going to be difficult, and
probably in every single way."
(stickybottle.com)
April
18, 2020
Giro d’Italia Virtual.
"Virtual
Giro d’Italia offers a unique chance to feel
part of a vibrant community of cycling
enthusiasts, united by the same never-ending
love for the Giro d’Italia. One big family
from around the world will be taking a virtual
ride along 7 iconic stages of the 2020 Giro
d’Italia starts on Saturday, April 18th."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
April
18, 2020
New Tour de France dates 'a slap
in the face' for Tour of Britain.
"The
reshuffled UCI calendar, which moved the Tour
to an August 29 start date, puts the British
race, scheduled to start in Penzance on
September 6 and finish in Aberdeen on
September 13, in direct conflict with the
biggest event of the season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
18, 2020
Autumn Grand Tours can help create
hope, says Vuelta a España boss.
"Like
so many people right now, Vuelta a España
director Javier Guillén is currently playing a
waiting game. But within those parameters, the
head of cycling’s third Grand Tour is
determined that the race will be as prepared
as possible for a return when the time finally
comes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
18, 2020
Teams could shut down.
"Cycling
teams’ sponsorship-based model could lead to
their financial ruin as businesses struggle to
deal with the economic impact of the race
stoppages, Team Ineos’ general manager Dave
Brailsford has told The Times." (cycling.today)
(Reuters)
April
18, 2020
Faster, unpredictable racing as
NRS heads to Zwift.
"Faster,
more unpredictable and (most importantly) it’s
bike racing that’s on now! Cycling Australia
(CA) has announced plans for a National Road
Series (NRS) virtual calendar of racing on
Zwift."
(sbs.com.au) by Jamie Finch-Penninger (Getty
Images)
April
18, 2020
The Happiness Of L’Eroica.
"L’Eroica
has the power to catch you by surprise when
you least expect it. Instances filled with
never-ending streams of riders, dramatic views
and untold feelings that last forever. That’s
how I enjoyed my first Eroica in 2017."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Words/Images: Massimo
Nardi; Translation: Zoe Rinaldi
April
18, 2020
Trudeau announces $500 million for
in aid for sports organizations.
"$500
million in support will be provided to support
Canadians working in sporting organizations.
Many organizations have lost revenue due to
canceled events. It is designed in part to
cover gaps left by the federal wage subsidy
program."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Twitter)
April
18, 2020
CeramicSpeed adds OSPW X ceramic
pulley system for 12-speed Shimano XT, XTR.
"Already
available for SRAM Eagle’s 12-speed rear
derailleurs, now you can upgrade you new
Shimano M8100 XT and M9100 XTR 12-speed rear
derailleurs, too."
(bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict)
April
18, 2020
Mega Weekend Deals: $200 off
Garmin EDGE, REI, Swift bags, Tune… plus tons
more savings on bikes & gadgets!
"This
week’s CoronaDays Deals and Discounts come
from, Garmin, REI, Swift, Tune and more, with
savings on GPS computers, backyard &
neighborhood cycling supplies, bikepacking
bags, and crazy light carbon mountain bike
wheels plus more."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
April
18, 2020
Column
Two
Rohan Dennis deletes social media
accounts after appearing to break lockdown
rules.
"Earlier
in the day, according to screenshots captured
by Instagram users, Dennis posted of the view
from the driver's seat of his car, with the
location marked as Girona, where he lives in
north east Spain."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
18, 2020
‘I was at the lowest low’: Lucy
van der Haar sees new dawn after nearly quitting
racing.
"Shouts
of triumph, shock, even tears; emotion is not
an unusual thing when a rider wins a race. But
when Lucy van der Haar took the overall at
February’s inaugural Dubai Women’s Tour, the
British rider had every reason to sob."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
April
18, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel: Going up the
Oude Kwaremont or the Paterberg without public
wouldn't be as fun.
"Alpecin
Fenix' Mathieu van der Poel is not giving up
in his intentions of getting a spot for the
Tour de France and claims it would fit his
calendar perfectly."
(cyclingpub.com) (c)Alpecin Fenix
April
18, 2020
Solar-powered sunglasses: POC
Aspire Solar Switch review.
"The
design is particularly elegant in that it uses
the photovoltaic cells as light sensors. In
brighter conditions, there’s automatically
more light hitting the cells and more power
generated to darken the lens."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
April
18, 2020
Stevie Williams: I'll need a few
races to feel like a bike racer again.
"I
want to feel like a bike racer again,"
Williams tells Cyclingnews from his
home in Aberystwyth, in Wales, where he is
continuing his steady rehabilitation after
undergoing surgery to remove the small fabella
bone from his left knee in November." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
April
18, 2020
Davide Martinelli uses his bike to
deliver medicine.
"There
are no fans lining the road. No teammates
providing support. And there is no race to
win."
(cycling.today) (AP)
April
18, 2020
Molly Weaver raises £9,000 for
domestic violence victims in 130km solo
back-garden ride.
"Retired
professional cyclist Molly Weaver raised more
than £9,000/$11.250 for the Women's Aid
Federation Of England in a 130km solo ride
that took place in her back garden on
Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
18, 2020
Mark Beaumont looking to recruit
“virtual peloton” to ride around the world in a
day.
"We’re
going to start at 4am and try and ride 240
miles and if 80 of us do that, we’ll get
around the planet in a day,” explained
Beaumont on Twitter."
(road.cc) (Alex Bowden)
April
18, 2020
Bianchi Aria Bianco Italia Limited
Edition.
"To
celebrate the new Giro d’Italia Virtual,
Bianchi released the Aria Bianco Italia in an
exclusive and limited edition clean ‘frost
white’ with the Italian Tricolor inserted on
the chainstay and magnetic
purple-turning-green inserts."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
April
18, 2020
First Ride: Parlee RZ7.
"Parlee
focused the design of this concept bike, now
named the RZ7, around aerodynamic efficiency
and on-road compliance all the while keeping
weight savings in mind. A size medium RZ7
frame has a claimed weight of only 870 grams."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
April
18, 2020
Column
Three
Best carbon road bikes 2020: Our
pick of the best racing and endurance road
bikes.
"There
is no shortage of remarkable bikes made from
aluminium, steel and titanium, but with its
stiffness, strength and malleability, carbon
fiber reigns supreme in road bike technology." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Cannondale)
April
18, 2020
Best turbo trainers: Smart
trainers to improve your indoor cycling
experience.
"Gone
are the days of staring at a wall in your
basement spinning aimlessly; now we are awash
with options to guide you through highly
targeted workouts, replicas of real roads, and
even virtual worlds that will keep you
entertained as you suffer."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tacx)
April
18, 2020
Is pedaling really the next big
wellspring of untapped watts?
"Bottrill’s
coaching company works with the Boardman
Performance Center near Evesham,
Worcestershire, using its wind tunnel and also
its biomechanics, position and technique
services."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)
April
18, 2020
Marianne Vos leads The Cyclists'
Alliance open letter to the UCI.
"The
letter, published Friday, regrets that the
UCI's recent announcement of a reshuffled 2020
International Road Calendar made scant
reference to women's cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
18, 2020
Can You Safely Bike or Jog While
Social Distancing? Here's Some Expert Advice.
"The authors say people are better off walking or running side by side, keeping that 1.5 meters distance apart, or when in one line allowing at least 4 to 5 meters apart for walking, 10 meters for running and slow biking and at least 20 meters for fast biking." (sciencealert.com) by Emmanuel Stamatakis April
18, 2020
Birzman Chain Wear Indicator.
"Birzman's
Chain Wear Indicator is a really simple way of
telling whether any chain from singlespeed to
12-speed should be changed, and it doubles up
as a chain hook to help hold your chain during
assembly or repair."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
April
18, 2020
Product Test: Spinergy Stealth FCC
4.7.
"The
1679-gram wheelset runs with 16 front/20 rear
spokes laced radially up front with a
radial/2-cross pattern in
the rear for added stiffness."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
April
18, 2020
Thomas’ Tommasini Tecno.
"This
week’s Rig is a fine piece of Italian
workmanship in Steel. Thomas in Pennsylvania
has a Ferrari red Tommasini adorned with
Campagnolo, as it should be. He has also made
quite a few additions to make this a unique
steed."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Thomas T. Hodges
April
18, 2020
Full Kit Ranker, the winner: the
story of La Vie Claire's classic jersey, voted
the greatest of all time.
"In
the end it was La Vie Claire who triumphed
with 68% of the vote, making it the greatest
cycling jersey of all time according to road.cc
readers!"
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
April
18, 2020
Column
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April 17, 2020 April
17, 2020
Ineos will pull out of Tour de
France if it’s not safe, says Dave Brailsford.
"The
French Grand Tour this week announced
rescheduled dates for the race, from the
original June 27 - July 19 slot to August 29 -
September 20, and Brailsford says at this time
his team plan on participating."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Chris
Graythen/Getty Images)
April
17, 2020
The 1964 Tour de France, Part III.
"The
third and final part of the series looking at
the 1964 Tour de France is a look at what made
it such a good Tour. If you’re in a hurry it
came down to a contest between two riders and
was close right until the end… but there’s
more to it than that."
(inrng.com) (tumblr.com)
April
17, 2020
Moving Spring Classics to Fall Is
Complex.
"The
big question facing not only the classics but
the whole of the sport is: Can any bike racing
take place this year? “Economically, it is
important for cycling in general to try to
organize as many races as possible in 2020."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Words by John
Wilcockson; Images by Chris Auld
April
17, 2020
Teasing out the facts and figures
from Amstel Gold Race.
"A
relatively new top-level one-day race, Amstel
Gold Race was due to hold its 55th edition on
Sunday. There will be a virtual race, though,
following on from a similar event run for the
Tour of Flanders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
17, 2020
Willie Smit's Very Big Day In.
Very, Very Big Day In.
"Willie
Smit is one of our best road riders, riding
with the Spanish Burgos BH Continental team
for 2020 after two years with Katusha Alpecin.
He is also no stranger to long, hard days in
the saddle."
(bicycling.co.za) by Tim Brink
April
17, 2020
Grinding The Oregon Trail.
"The
OTGG is the brainchild of Chad Sperry, an
event promoter with two decades’ worth of
experience that includes such iconic races as
the Tour of Utah, Mount Hood Cycling Classic
and Cascade Cycling Classic."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Words: Yuri Hauswald;
Images: Adam Lapierre
April
17, 2020
Assos Mille GT Clima Jacket Evo.
"Assos
describes its Mille GT Clima Jacket Evo as
riding the line between a rain shell and wind
jacket. I'd say it's ideal for the
unpredictable weather conditions found in
early spring and late autumn."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
April
17, 2020
Can you get ticketed based on your
Strava activity?
"Most
cyclists are doing a good job practicing
social distancing. They’re cycling inside or
alone, and avoiding busy paths. On the other
side of that coin are the few folks who
continue to ride or run in groups of people
they don’t live with."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo credit: Joel
Esposito
April
17, 2020
Kai Sakakibara moved to rehab unit
in Liverpool.
"Sakakibara
was involved in a serious accident at
February's UCI BMX World Cup in Bathurst,
later canceled due to torrential conditions,
and was put into an induced coma at Canberra
Hospital's ICU."
(sbs.com.au) Australian Cycling Team
April
17, 2020
White: We’re heading for the most
competitive Tour de France field ever.
"The
previous June Grand Départ has been moved to
August 29, and with cycling’s other two Grand
Tours set to be held in quick succession teams
and riders can now potentially plan for the
second half of the year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
17, 2020
Column
Two
Fleeman wins Zwift Classics
Richmond Challenge.
"Dan
Fleeman took top honors Friday at the Zwift
Classics Richmond Challenge, attacking up the
final climb on a replica of the 2015 UCI Road
World Championships Road Race course in
Richmond, Virginia, to win ahead of Joey
Walker and D. Graasvold."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
April
17, 2020
Rik Verbrugghe: I had COVID-19, it
was tough but I survived.
"He
has now recovered and went for a bike ride but
told Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad
what he went through as he suffered with the
symptoms."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
17, 2020
Retro Amstel’95: Gianetti
Remembers.
"Raced
over the hills, dales, and forests of south
eastern Holland, the course selects its own
worthy winner. Twenty-five years ago it was
Mauro Gianetti who was making the news."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
April
17, 2020
Victor Campenaerts claims UCI
blocked quarantine Hour Record attempt at London
Olympic velodrome.
"The
Belgian says that when he realized upcoming
races were likely to be postponed during Paris
Nice he turned his attention to another Hour
Record attempt."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
April
17, 2020
Dave Rome’s Cannondale CAAD12.
"My
CAAD12 is a lovable bike, but it’s certainly
not the benchmark of bikes I’ve ridden.
Compared to the latest carbon superbikes, this
one can feel a little soft underfoot and
doesn’t jump with quite the same urgency of
others."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
April
17, 2020
eBay find: Miguel Indurain 1991
Tour de France yellow jersey.
"The
seller includes two photos of the jersey in
the post but says many more are available upon
request. The jersey is made by Castelli and
features the logo of Banesto, the sponsor of
Indurain's team throughout his run of five
consecutive Tour victories."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: eBay)
April
17, 2020
Box’s unique 9-speed MTB groupset,
Shimano GRX, Genesis Croix de Fer 853 and Epic
Bleed Solutions.
"This
week we’ve ogled ultra-lightweight wheels from
DT Swiss and the latest addition to Orbea’s
long-running line of Orca road bikes." (bikeradar.com)
Jack Luke / Immediate Media
April
17, 2020
Mercedes-AMG Petronas v11.
"There
are Three build options ranging from $6000 to
$12,000. The bikes will be offered in five
sizes from XS-XL. Product allocations are
extremely limited. "
(roadbikeaction.com) by Troy Templin
April
17, 2020
Campaign and Petition Launched to
Change the Name of the Dirty Kanza Gravel Race.
"Why
change the name of the iconic gravel race
through Kansas? Isn’t it just a fun play on
words to describe a dirty ride through Kansas?
Many have made this assumption innocently, and
we’re guilty of doing this as well." (cxmagazine.com)
photo: Joanne Sullivan
April
17, 2020
Nine must-read books to make you
faster on the bike.
"With
no clear idea of when racing will return, now
might be the perfect opportunity to load up on
training expertise, ready to put into practice
once normal life resumes."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo by Robertus
Pudyanto/Getty Images)
April
17, 2020
Steve Joughin - The Original
‘Pocket Rocket.’
"The
‘Pocket Rocket’ they called him; British
Junior Road Champion, twice winner of the
season-long Star Trophy, winner of just about
every major amateur race in Britain and twice
British Professional Road race Champion - the
Isle of Man’s own Mr. Steve Joughin."
(veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©Tim Diss
April
17, 2020
Zwift Classics: Watch Richmond
Challenge live streaming today.
"The
Pro/Am Invitational Zwift Classics eSports
races resumes with the fourth round at the
Richmond Challenge, where the men's teams will
contest a points race on Friday, April 17 at
7pm BST / 2pm EDT."
(cyclingnews.com)
April
17, 2020
Column
Three
April
17, 2020
USADA begins pilot program for
self-administered anti-doping tests.
"The
idea of a self-administered anti-doping test
my seem like a headline from the satirical
website The Onion, but the US Anti-Doping
Agency announced this week it has developed
just such a system."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
17, 2020
The benefactor model: Why some
teams are ‘more stable’ than others right now.
"With
no revenue coming in from race starts and few
opportunities to provide value for
cash-strapped sponsors, bike racing teams are
in dire straits."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
April
17, 2020
Romain Bardet: There won't be room
for three Grand Tours in three months.
"It
was great news to see that people are thinking
about what happens after the crisis, but
that’s not to assume that there aren’t some
more difficulties yet to come,” Bardet said." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
April
17, 2020
Primož Rogli? and Jakob Fuglsang
among riders set for virtual Giro d’Italia.
"Riders
won’t have to complete each stage at the same
time and will have several days to post their
effort on Garmin Virtual Ride."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luk Benies/AFP via Getty
Images)
April
17, 2020
Hannah Barnes - From her first
bike to lockdown in Andorra.
"With
only one race day in her legs this year, the
women’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in February
where she finished 16th, Barnes has been
forced to reset with no return to racing in
sight."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
April
17, 2020
Thomas’s ‘Zwift Shifts’ raise over
£300,000 in charity donations.
"Geraint
Thomas finished the third of three (very) long
days on the trainer on Friday, closing out a
fundraising effort that would raise a whopping
£300,000 to help the United Kingdom’s National
Health Service."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
April
17, 2020
Best cycling socks: Colorful,
comfortable and cleverly constructed socks for
cycling.
"What
you deem necessary for your socks depends on a
number of factors: style, fit, construction
and color will all play varying roles. Here's
a roundup of our favorites."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: DeFeet)
April
17, 2020
Bont Riot+ MTB Cycling Shoes
review.
"Priced
at £150/$170, these Riot+ models represent the
entry-level offering, yet include almost all
the features that set the brand apart;
including a unique ergonomic shape,
heat-mouldable soles, reinforced uppers and a
rebuildable construction."
(cyclist.co.uk) Joseph Delves
April
17, 2020
Dashel launches new range of
re-cycled helmets.
"The
new urban helmet aims to be “low impact at the
point of manufacturing and produce very little
waste at the end of life.” To achieve
this, Dashel says that the helmet is made
using recycled plastics and can be recycled
again."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
April
17, 2020
Cycling nutrition: Our picks of
the best food to fuel your ride.
"Perfect
nutrition on the bike is something that even
the most seasoned riders struggle to master.
Dedicated cycling nutrition might be
energy-rich, include a perfect proportion of
protein and the best balance of glucose to
fructose."
(cyclingnews.com) by Colin Levitch (Courtesy)
April
17, 2020
Gear Deals: Spring Tune-Up
Essentials for the Home Mechanic.
"Most
of us have some extra time on hour hands right
now. The upside is that there’s no better time
to get your road bike in tip-top mechanical
shape. This is the perfect time to dust
cobwebs off if you swapped your bike for
skis."
(roadbikereview.com) Shutterstock
April
17, 2020
Column
One
April 16, 2020 Viviani, Roglic, Longo Borghini,
Deignan among line-up for Giro d'Italia Virtual.
"The first stage, which can be completed between April 18 and 21, is a 32.1km section of the 2020 Giro d'Italia stage 10 route with 480m of elevation gain." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: RCS Sport) April
16, 2020
Still no news on women’s racing
from the UCI as La Course is postponed.
"In
a statement, cycling’s international governing
body said: “The UCI, in parallel and in close
collaboration with the different parties
concerns, continues its work to be able to
announce, on May 15 at the latest, a revised
version of the UCI Women’s WorldTour
calendar."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Chris
Graythen/Getty Images)
April
16, 2020
Serge Arsenault: Cycling needs the
Tour de France for survival.
"The
Tour de France is the main event in cycling.
It puts the bread on the table for the riders
and teams, for all of us. Without the Tour de
France, most of the sponsors might say they
will be back for next year, but that will be
too late."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
16, 2020
Virtual Race Across America to
give riders challenge of a lifetime.
"Riders
all over the world will have the chance to
participate in a race like no other this June
when the Virtual Race Across America (VRAAM)
takes center stage for the very first time." (sbs.com.au)
(Courtesy)
April
16, 2020
Bkool: Your ultimate guide.
"Bkool
offers an immersive indoor cycling experience
covering fitness workouts and simulated
real-world routes, hill climbs and more." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: BKool)
April
16, 2020
UAE’s Brandon McNulty.
"Brandon
McNulty launched himself into his WorldTour
career with top performances in the Tour de
San Juan and the Ruta del Sol, and then… Now
the 2020 season is on hold."
(pezcyclingnews.com) by Edmond Hood
April
16, 2020
The Sufferfest unveils new workout
described as ‘the future of indoor cycling
tests.’
"Indoor
training app The Sufferfest, Wahoo’s fitness
and training wing, is currently testing the
Half Monty, a take on the familiar ramp test
often used for measuring a rider’s functional
threshold power (FTP)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Ballinger)
April
16, 2020
Greg Van Avermaet: It's good to
get some race dates in our heads.
"I
think it’s good to have a date in mind when we
can maybe start," Van Avermaet said on his
team's website. "It can still change, as it
depends on how the virus develops, but I think
for us riders it's really important that we
have certain dates in our heads." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
April
16, 2020
Brailsford: Coronavirus crisis
hiatus should teach a few sportspeople 'a little
bit of humility.'
"The
Ineos team principal says doctors and nurses
are now the stars in lockdown Britain, with
sports men and women the fans."
(telegraph.co.uk) Credit: PA
April
16, 2020
How to ride with your friends on
Zwift.
"With
outdoor social cycling time either
non-existent or pared down to an absolute
minimum right now, it’s never been more
important to know how to interact with your
riding buddies digitally."
(bikeradar.com) (Simon Bromley)
April
16, 2020
How to get into the world of
virtual cycling without a power meter or smart
trainer.
"Powermeters
and smart trainers aren’t cheap, but indoor
training can be a massively beneficial
activity for your physical and mental health.
Fortunately, there is a way to join in on
virtual group rides and training sessions
without breaking the bank."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
April
16, 2020
Do 0mm stems have a place on drop
bar bikes? Discord thinks so.
"Long
stems are going the way of the Dodo” claimed
then-Maryland-based Analog Cycles back in
2018, with the release of its handmade 0mm and
30mm w(Right) stem for road, adventure and
touring bikes."
(bikeradar.com) By Jack Luke
April
16, 2020
Peloton Service Course: Bontrager
GR2 Gravel Shoes.
"Sometimes,
lace-up dirt shoes can be a little wimpy in
the heel, but these aren’t. There’s enough
“GnarGuard” (rubberized coating) in the rear
to keep it stiff and protected, too."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Words/images: Tim
Schamber
April
16, 2020
Column
Two
Strava Cuts Off Ironman Virtual
Club: An Explainer To Sports Tech Drama.
"Strava cut-off access for the Ironman VR Club because they violated the API agreement. That means if you were using Strava to sync activities into the newly instantiated Ironman Virtual Club, you’re SOL now." (dcrainmaker.com) April
16, 2020
Chris Froome is officially on
Zwift and has been putting in some monster
rides.
"Unsurprisingly
fans are always hungry for an insight into the
training of the four-time Tour de France
winner, with Froome sometimes posting some of
his more impressive early-season rides on
Strava."
(cyclingweekly.com) Chris Froome has been
stepping up his rides on Zwift (Picture:
Twitter/@ChrisFroome)
April
16, 2020
Digital Swiss 5 races draw Van
Avermaet, Nibali, Rogli? and Alaphilippe.
"19
teams will field three riders in each race and
can change their line-ups from day to day." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Digital Swiss 5)
April
16, 2020
The Home Life: Warren Barguil.
"In
our latest video chat, Arkea Samsic’s
charismatic climber talks throwing punches at
Nairo Quintana, his fishing passion and Tour
de France optimism."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Pauline Ballet
April
16, 2020
7 strength exercises you can do at
home to improve your cycling.
"Hopefully
you’ve been able to ride your bike during this
difficult time, either indoors or out. If the
gym was an integral part of your training
program however, I guess that’s no longer an
option."
(cyclingtips.com) by Paul Argent
April
16, 2020
The Zwift leaderboard: Which pros
have ridden the most?
"With
his first win since June 2019, NTT Pro
Cycling's Edvald Boasson Hagen can hold his
arms aloft once again as he takes the cherry
for the most kilometers ridden on Zwift, and
he does so by a country mile."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: NTT Pro
Cycling)
April
16, 2020
Tom Dumoulin: I can't see myself
winning the Tour de France without altitude
camps.
"I
mean, going for the GC at a Grand Tour asks
for specific preparation, and especially
requires an altitude camp. That is definitely
a necessity to be able to fight for the
victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
16, 2020
10 stages that shook the Tour de
France.
"Procycling
picks out the 10 most exciting mountain stages
of the post-Merckx era at the Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
April
16, 2020
What You Should Look For In A
Great Bike.
"The
search for the great bike took me into the
minds of the world’s top frame builders, shop
owners, manufacturers, and product designers.
Obviously, the answer is not simple. In fact,
the answer is not even an answer." (bicycling.co.za)
By Peter Flax
April
16, 2020
Remote Otter: Rotor unveils KAPIC
Carbon cranks, INspider power meter & more!
"Rotor
already makes some of the lightest, stiffest
cranks out there, with tons of power meter
options. Now there’s two more: The all-new
Kapic Carbon mountain bike crankset, and the
new INspider power meter spider for virtually
any type of bike."
(bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict)
April
16, 2020
Cheap women’s cycling shorts:
Bargain bibs in 2020.
"There are plenty of affordable women’s bib shorts around that will help you cycle further and for longer in comfort while, most importantly, you enjoy the ride." (bikeradar.com) By Anya Gilbert April
16, 2020
No, I Didn’t Win a Pig.
"Under
normal circumstances, Tro Bro Leon, a UCI 1.1
race would have taken place this upcoming
weekend in France and I would be getting a
handful of messages asking me if I won a pig."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) by Ryan Roth (Photo:
Cycle Sport Management)
April
16, 2020
eBay find: Fabian Cancellara
edition Trek Madone Project One Spartacus.
"The
bike was raced by Fabian Cancellara during the
2013 season, including at the UCI World
Championships in Florence where he finished
tenth. It's one of only 50 frames that was
made."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: eBay)
April
16, 2020
Column
Three
The top 20 fastest road bikes in
the world, according to Strava.
"For
a bike to be counted here, it needed to be
ridden by at least 500 distinct users on that
model. That may mean there’s a super speedy
artisanal aero bike out there that is owned by
a select handful of blisteringly fast riders,
but you won’t find it in this list." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Canyon
April
16, 2020
Coronavirus Riding Tips - Riding
With A Mask?
"Having
written a previous post about how the
coronavirus has impacted the sport and our
ability to ride, we came back to “Doc Edwards”
to ask his opinion on riding with a mask which
we have seen many local riders doing."
(roadbikeaction.com) Zap Espinoza
April
16, 2020
Pro rider raises the bar and racks
up 1,000km in single ultra-distance Zwift ride.
"Smit,
a former Katusha Alpecin rider who now races
for Spanish ProTeam Burgos BH, spent 37 hours
in the saddle to complete the enormous
challenge he set himself."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by David
Ramos/Getty Images)
April
16, 2020
The Cyclists' Alliance expresses
concerns over exclusion of women's races in
calendar rescheduling.
"We
have repeatedly approached the [UCI] to be
apart of the discussions concerning the 2020
UCI women's race calendar. This announcement
comes without the rider's interests or voices
represented."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
16, 2020
Philippe Gilbert fined for riding
outside during coronavirus lockdown.
"Authorities
in Monaco and France have banned outdoor
riding in an attempt to slow the spread of
coronavirus, with the dozens of pros who live
in the area forced to find other ways to
train."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
April
16, 2020
Geraint Thomas smashes fundraising
goal after first of three 12-hour home-trainer
rides.
"Thomas
is streaming his 12-hour efforts to raise
money for NHS Charities Together live on his
and the Team Ineos Facebook pages, and other
riders can join him on Zwift during his
rides."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
16, 2020
Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelset
review.
"The Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelset is lightweight, aero and wide, and they come in at a shade under $479/£360, which makes them a perfect upgrade option for any bike with budget rims. Surely there’s a catch?" (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Nick Odantzis) April
16, 2020
RCS Sport hits back at calls to
reduce Giro d'Italia to 18 days.
"'I'd
take that as a sign of a lack of respect, not
only for the Giro but for all of Italy' says
RCS Sport CEO."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
16, 2020
Best bike tool kits.
"If you’re just getting into cycling or need a back-up tool kit for the car or garage here are six basic tool boxes that are worth considering." (bikeradar.com) (Courtesy) April
16, 2020
Pivot Vault Gravel Bike Review:
With Shimano GRX Di2 & More!
"Patent
pending ISO FLEX technology allows you to
fine-tune your ride and comfortably lay down
the watts over the roughest washboard."
(gravelcyclist.com) by JOM
April
16, 2020
Riding a dumb fixed gear gravel
bike has given me unexpected lockdown freedom.
"Exploring
new trails, dressing down and making great
Instagram content on my daft new bike is
keeping me sane during lockdown." (bikeradar.com)
By Jack Luke
April
16, 2020
The best women's cycling base
layers of 2020.
"No
matter the time of year, a good quality
women-specific cycling base layer is essential
for staying comfortable on the bike." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Assos)
April
16, 2020
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