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April 2020


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Day in the life: Kasia Niewiadoma and Taylor Phinney.

Two things that bug me about gravel bikes.

The first-time bikepacker, her $350 MTB, and a 1,500 km ride across Mexico.

Inner Tubes: Everything you need to know.



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WADA hands over 298 Russian athlete names in long-running doping probe.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The fate of the 298 athletes is now in the hands of the relevant organization that will decide whether or not to pursue action. WADA said it would review each ADO's (Anti-Doping Organization's) decision and appeal, if need be, to the CAS." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

April 30, 2020






WorldTour pros will square off on Zwift in newly announced Tour for All.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Some of the biggest teams from both the men’s and women’s pro pelotons will square off across five days of virtual racing next week in Zwift’s newly announced Tour for All starting on May 4th." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Shift Active Media

April 30, 2020





Philippe Brunel looks back on the Giro.

(velonews.com)overlay"Part One of a conversation with the legendary French journalist, on the last 40 years of the Giro d'Italia." (velonews.com) (James Startt)

April 30, 2020






Pro cycling business model works perfectly, according to Lotto Soudal boss.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Lotto Soudal team manager John Lelangue seems to disagree with the sentiment that cycling’s business model is flawed." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

April 30, 2020





Dombrowski hoping for increased opportunity when racing returns.

(velonews.com)overlay"The 28-year-old American entered his first season with UAE Team Emirates this year, and after appearances at Tour of Valenciana and Volta ao Algarve, he’s optimistic for getting back to racing with his new team." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

April 30, 2020





No Tour de France wildcard for Mathieu van der Poel.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Tour de France, if it goes ahead on the rescheduled dates of August 29-September 20, will be contested by the 22 teams of eight riders already sure of a place, with no room to add extra teams." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

April 30, 2020





17-year-old junior rider signs five-year deal with UAE Team Emirates.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Spaniard Juan Ayuso will be gradually brought into the WorldTour with his new team, spending his first year with a development squad." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)

April 30, 2020





Mas confident in leadership strategies at Movistar.

(velonews.com)overlay"Young Spaniard Enric Max steps into a leadership vacuum in his first year at Team Movistar, feels no pressure in leading the squad." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

April 30, 2020





Chris Froome says people writing him off could work to his favor at Tour de France.

(road.cc)overlay"Chris Froome believes that his lengthy recovery from injury may play to his advantage when he returns to the Tour de France due to rivals writing off his chances." (road.cc) (Simon MacMichael) Team Ineos

April 30, 2020





Pain caves of the pro peloton rated - part two.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay
"As with pain caves part one, riders went to tremendous effort to feature their sponsors in the background of their pain cave pics - providing added flair to riders' pain cave game." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: BBC)

April 30, 2020






3T Aeroghiaia carbon aero gravel handlebar joins new Aeroflux to combine comfort, control & speed.

(bikerumor.com)overlay
"3T has added another all-new aerodynamic handlebar option with the gravel-specific, flared Aeroghiaia. The new lightweight ergonomic carbon aero gravel bar joins the recent aero road Aeroflux." (bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)

April 30, 2020


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Top domestic road teams to battle Zwift squads at virtual Redlands Bicycle Classic.

(velonews.com)overlay"On Friday the famed U.S. domestic stage race returns as a two-day virtual event on Zwift, hosted by Project Echelon Racing, a non-profit, domestic team. Friday’s event is a 25-mile criterium and it kicks off at 9 p.m. EST (6 p.m. PST)." (velonews.com) Echelon Racing

April 30, 2020





The first-time bikepacker, her $350 MTB, and a 1,500 km ride across Mexico.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay
"To call Eesh a novice bikepacker is to undersell her inexperience. Besides a day spent riding around San Francisco, the Kiwi had barely ridden a bike at all." (cyclingtips.com) Words and photos by Alee Denham

April 30, 2020





NTT undergoes salary cuts, prepares for race revival in pivotal year.

(velonews.com)overlay"Africa's first WorldTour team sees the pressure mounting as its title sponsorship is up for renewal in a season of upheaval." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

April 30, 2020





eBay Finds: Colnago C35 Ferrari pre-production prototype bike.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"According to the seller, this is a pre-production prototype of the C35, and has apparently been relisted due to an "unserious bidder". At US$50,000 (£40,300), there's no doubt that any bidder needs to be serious." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: radmatrose / eBay)

April 30, 2020





Moab re-opens its trails, with caution.

(velonews.com)overlay"As many states begin to loosen stay-at-home regulations, outdoor recreation communities worry that they could be flooded with tourists seeking singletrack and sunshine." (velonews.com) (Betsy Welch)

April 30, 2020





Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 20 - 11.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"These 10 climbs have come so far yet have cruelly missed out on a spot in the top 10 Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs. I'll let you into a little secret, each and every one of the picks below was among the shortlist for the top 10." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not Provided)

April 30, 2020





Dirk Tyteca: Classics Wrench.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"With more than three decades in the sport as a mechanic, it would be impossible to imagine how many wheels he has built, bikes he has serviced or kilometers he has driven in the team truck." (pelotonmagazine.com) Interview & images by James Startt

April 30, 2020





Best road bike wheels: Our pick of the best wheelset upgrades.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Upgrading your road bike wheels can transform the performance of a bike by improving aerodynamics, cornering grip and comfort." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager)

April 30, 2020





Kask Utopia helmet review.

(velonews.com)overlay"Internal vent channels for cooling; aerodynamically shaped to save watts; leather chin strap; ideal for road racing and triathlon." (velonews.com) Berne Broudy

April 30, 2020





Bar Fly flip flops with new direct-mount computer mount for Bontrager Blendr stems.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"The new Bar Fly Race Flipper cycling computer mount is a direct bolt-on option for Bontrager’s Blendr stems that packs quite a few clever features." (bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict)

April 30, 2020





Ribble continues titanium trend with new CGR Ti.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"At the heart of the new build is a custom profiled 3AL/2.5v Titanium frame, with seamless welds and tapered triple-butted tubing." (cyclingweekly.com) (Michelle Arthurs-Brennan)

April 30, 2020


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Riis chides Brailsford for ‘selfish’ comments about racing worries.

(velonews.com)overlay"The Danish manager threw a barb at his British rival, and insisted that cycling needs to stick together if authorities sign off on the Tour de France." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

April 30, 2020





Flanders Classics aims for full women’s calendar in re-scheduled season.

(velonews.com)overlay"Tomas Van Den Spiegel, CEO of Flanders Classics, which runs events including Tour of Flanders, Gent Wevelgem, and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, confirmed Wednesday that “we plan to organize all-female equivalents of our men’s races." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

April 30, 2020





Miss racing gravel? Here’s a way to keep the stoke alive.

(velonews.com)overlay"This Sunday would have been the ninth edition of the Belgian Waffle Ride, and I, like close to 3,000 others, was supposed to be there." (velonews.com) (Betsy Welch)

April 30, 2020






Redesign of iconic DT Swiss 240 hubs promises better durability, lower weights.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The core of DT's legendary driver mechanism has been two identical ratchet rings that are each pushed together by a conical spring. It’s been simple, and reliable." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by DT Swiss

April 30, 2020





Inner Tubes: Everything you need to know.

(bikeradar.com)overlay
"Our in-depth guide to the humble inner tube; what it does and why you need them, even if your bike is set up tubeless." (bikeradar.com) Paul Norman

April 30, 2020





It’s safe to exercise outside during COVID-19.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"B.C. provincial health officer says risk of contracting COVID-19 outdoors while practicing safe distancing measures is minimal." (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Maggie MacPherson/CBC)

April 30, 2020





Gaviria training again after recovering fully from coronavirus.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"UAE Team Emirates sprinter Fernando Gaviria says that he's training again at home in Colombia - indoors - after having recovered fully from contracting the coronavirus." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

April 30, 2020





What causes speed wobble?

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Speed wobble is caused when something, either an inherent misalignment of the frame or components, or an outside force, that causes the wheels to track divergent paths." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

April 30, 2020





9 Zwift racing tips from the top-ranked men’s team.

(velonews.com)overlay"The most significant tips and tricks to get you to the pointy end of a Zwift race." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)

April 30, 2020





Specialized S-Works Venge review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"With its bullet-fast power transfer and samurai-sharp handling, the weight-gain over the Tarmac is unnoticeable." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Croxton)

April 30, 2020





Abbey Bike Tools releases new range of burlier shop tools.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Who doesn’t love #newtoolday? Just me? In that case, I’ll just tell myself about the new items from the purveyors of premium quality cycling hand tools, Abbey Bike Tools." (cyclingtips.com) Dave Rome

April 30, 2020


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Bahrain McLaren and the Italian national team win 4th stage of virtual Giro d'Italia.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"Astana Pro Team and Trek Segafredo continue on the lead of the General Classifications of the races." (cyclingpub.com) Giro d'Italia

April 29, 2020





Vuelta a España reduced to 18 stages, starts in Basque Country.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Vuelta's planned start in the Netherlands was canceled on Wednesday morning and now race organizer Unipublic have said the race will instead start in the Basque Country on the planned route from Irun to Arrate originally designed as stage 4." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

April 29, 2020





Nairo Quintana says Chris Froome was ‘stronger’ but Team Ineos played big role in his victories.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Debate over the former battles between Chris Froome and Quintana have been rife in recent weeks, after Movistar boss Eusebio Unzuè said Froome never had to face his rival “one-on-one." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

April 29, 2020





When President Trump inaugurated the 1989 Tour de Trump.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Trump winced from behind his desk. "You've got to be kidding," he said. He paused and gazed out his office window, offering a spectacular view of Manhattan Island. Ten seconds after Billy Packer's pitch, he said: "It's so wild, it's got to work." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tour de Trump)

April 29, 2020





Richie Porte: I'll be ready to go to the Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The WorldTour peloton has trained without purpose since the season was suspended after Paris Nice in March - a mentally difficult task for typically goal-driven athletes." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

April 29, 2020





Fix-It Sticks targets the holy three-way with new Ratcheting T-Way wrench.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Prolific inventor and serial crowdfunding guru Brian Davis of Fix-It Sticks fame is at it again with a new compact tool designed for home or roadside use." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang

April 29, 2020





Best gravel bike wheels: Our pick of the best gravel wheels for racing and adventure riding.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Upgrading your gravel bike wheels can offer huge improvements in performance, weight and durability, here is our roundup of the best gravel wheels available." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Strickland)

April 29, 2020





Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 30 - 21.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"It feels as if these 10 climbs that swoop their way into the Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs on this particular occasion are an utter celebration of engineering." (cyclist.co.uk) George Marshall

April 29, 2020


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Day in the life: Kasia Niewiadoma and Taylor Phinney.

(velonews.com)overlay"Like many other foreign nationals based in Spain, the couple initially thought that the quarantine would be short-lived. The couple figured that they could ride out the lockdown in Spain until it was time for Niewiadoma to race again in April." (velonews.com) Betsy Welch

April 29, 2020





Jingle Cross returns for 2020, expands with two days of gravel racing.

(velonews.com)overlay"The event, which will celebrate its 17th edition this year, has long been a favorite of professionals and amateurs alike. This year the weekend will feature two gravel races in addition to its myriad ‘cross events." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

April 29, 2020







Vuelta a España 2020 start in Netherlands canceled.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The opening stages of the 2020 Vuelta a España in the Netherlands have been canceled, with organizers citing the "exceptional worldwide situation." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

April 29, 2020








French Championships face cancellation due to government restrictions on public gatherings.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The French government’s decision to prohibit public gatherings of 5,000 people or more until September has left the French Championships facing cancellation, but the rescheduled Tour de France remains on the calendar for the time being." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

April 29, 2020





Two things that bug me about gravel bikes.

(velonews.com)overlay"Look, I’m all in on gravel. Riding, racing, exploration, general tomfoolery; I’m sold. And I believe that gravel bikes are a legitimate thing, with a ton of benefits. But I have two nits to pick. Or, perhaps, two requests." (velonews.com) Ben Delaney

April 29, 2020





Niner MCR 9 RDO bike review: Does full suspension make sense for gravel?

(cyclingtips.com)overlay
"The suspension is extremely active, leveling the smallest rocks and bumps on the road or trail that you might encounter, and making it so that it’s truly like they’re not even there." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome

April 29, 2020





Giant High-Performance Rev Pro MIPS Helmet for Road, Gravel & XC.

(gravelcyclist.com)overlay"Featuring some of the best design elements from both the award-winning Rev helmet and the Pursuit aero helmet, along with several new breakthrough technologies, it’s aimed at competitive riders seeking one helmet for a variety of riding and racing scenarios." - Giant Bicycle. (gravelcyclist.com) JOM

April 29, 2020





Sufferfest Beer Company’s new Shred & Gut Check give new meaning to ‘sport beer.’

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Sufferfest has been growing with more varieties which are generally low calorie and low carb, but are brewed with unique ingredients to create a more interesting alternative to the standard light beer." (bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)

April 29, 2020


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Giro d'Italia director: We've got to try and save something.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I'm trying to stay optimistic, we've got to be, even if it's a very complex situation, but we've got to try and save something. We'll see how many races and which ones." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future)

April 29, 2020





Ashleigh Moolman Pasio Means Business: A champion racer’s blueprint for pro cycling’s brave new future.

(rouleur.cc)overlay"CCC Liv’s trailblazing African star, Ashleigh Moolman Pasio, on how eRacing, diverse racing formats and creating emotional investments can shake up pro cycling’s ailing, one-dimensional model." (rouleur.cc) Photographs: Carl Pasio / Oliver Grenaa

April 29, 2020





Trek Segafredo await new UCI calendar while continuing to pay riders in full.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"WorldTour teams such as Trek Segafredo haven't raced since mid-March, and although most of Europe remains under varying degrees of a pandemic lockdown, squads have been able to consider their next steps once racing resumes." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

April 29, 2020






Tom Dumoulin no fan of Strava: ‘I don’t want to show how I prepare.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Top sport is about getting an edge over the other,” Dumoulin told Belgian outlet HUMO. “When do you train hard? When [are you] quiet? It takes years to perfect that. Winning a match is a puzzle that is very difficult to solve." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

April 29, 2020





Clásica San Sebastián, Tour of Basque Country canceled for 2020.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"It pains us to communicate this news, because of how hard we have fought to maintain the races on the calendar," Julián Eraso, president of the organizers OCETA said." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

April 29, 2020





Testing times: Anti-doping reckons with the coronavirus.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The suspension of bike racing in March due to the coronavirus pandemic was mirrored by an interruption to regular out-of-competition doping controls. It could hardly have been otherwise, given the lockdowns." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

April 29, 2020





Favero Assioma Duo power pedals review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Favero Assioma Duo power pedals are a lightweight, aesthetically pleasing option for those who favor accuracy over gram counting." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill)

April 29, 2020






DJI Mavic Air 2 vs Skydio 2: Cycling Test Shootout!.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Today DJI announced their latest drone, the DJI Mavic Air 2. For those of you that follow the gear I tend to use, the original DJI Mavic Air is one of my main drone go-to's." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

April 29, 2020





Common cycling injuries and how to prevent them.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Extra training time coupled with the peer pressure of needing to keep up with the crazy feats of mileage on indoor cycling apps has increased the likelihood of picking up an injury." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

April 29, 2020


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More doubt over Tour de France 2020 as French government extends sports ban.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"On Tuesday (April 28), French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe confirmed that major sporting events would be postponed until at least September." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

April 28, 2020








Froome driven by desire to make one of sport's greatest comebacks.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Chris Froome revealed in a series of interviews that he finds inspiration in the photographs of the serious injuries and fractures he suffered when he crashed into a wall while studying the route of the time trial at the Critérium du Dauphiné last June." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

April 28, 2020






Belgian pros forced to cancel ‘inappropriate’ time trial.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Plans for a “corona-proof” time trial have been abandoned after proving controversial with the Belgian cycling authorities." (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

April 28, 2020





Bo Knows Zwift.

(velonews.com)overlay"If Bo Jackson were a professional cyclist - instead of a professional two-sport all-star - he would have been a track sprinter.


At 6-foot-3 and 275lbs, he doesn’t like hills - real or virtual."
(velonews.com) Bo Jackson

April 28, 2020





eBay Finds: Signed 1999 Oscar Freire world champion's jersey.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Spanish rider would have worn such a jersey only once after winning the 1999 World Championships, as he made a lucrative move to Mapei Quick Step for the following season." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: skinnybikeman / eBay)


April 28, 2020





Experts question viability of 2021 Olympics without coronavirus vaccine.

(velonews.com)overlay"Medical experts are pessimistic about the 2021 Olympics, and organizing committee chief says second postponement would be impossible." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

April 28, 2020





Lezyne Super Pro Enhanced GPS bike computer review.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"A viable alternative to a Garmin Edge, the Lezyne Super Pro Enhanced GPS bike computer packs a lot of functionality at a competitive price." (cyclist.co.uk) Paul Norman

April 28, 2020


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Nairo Quintana: A teammate cost me victory at 2015 Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Speaking on the ESPN Bike Show, Quintana did not name the rider in question, nor did he specify what went wrong, but he was firm in his belief it cost him he yellow jersey - still the missing link in his Grand Tour palmarès." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

April 28, 2020





‘It’s a different sport’: Some pros aren’t convinced by virtual racing.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Whether it’s the results or the brutal effort of racing indoors, these riders seem less than impressed with the virtual racing scene." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

April 28, 2020





Annemiek van Vleuten puts rainbow jersey defense atop her 2020 goals.

(velonews.com)overlay"As an athlete, I like that I have a goal in September,” van Vleuten said. “I don’t want to think about if it’s very realistic, for now." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

April 28, 2020





Hinault sees Evenepoel as leading light of Generation Z superstars.

(velonews.com)overlay"French legend Bernard Hinault sees a bright future for 20-year-old Remco Evenepoel, but warns of threat of being overwhelmed by expectations and pressure." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

April 28, 2020





'It’s not nice to be World Champion and get a pay cut': Van Vleuten hopes for Mitchelton-Scott survival.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"I will not say how much but it is substantial. I hope by taking the pay cut we will be able to keep the team alive and the team will continue which is the most important thing." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)

April 28, 2020





2020 Grand Junction Off-Road canceled.

(velonews.com)overlay"Epic Rides, the host of the Whiskey Off-Road, the Carson City Off-Road, and the OZ Trails Off-Road, has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Grand Junction Off-Road." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

April 28, 2020





Alchemy's potent new e-Ronin gravel bike.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Gravel bikers who desire pedal-assistance for clocking outrageous mileages, now have the option of Alchemy’s e-Ronin." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alchemy )

April 28, 2020





Affordable, light & modular Rotor Vegast 24 all-road cranks expand to fit every BB.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Rotor’s affordable & light Vegast 24 crank arms expand versatile and modular fit options with new 24mm axle version. Now able to slide into almost any road, all-road, or gravel bike, no matter the bottom bracket standard." (bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)

April 28, 2020





Madison Code Breaker Glasses Three-Lens Pack review.

(road.cc)overlay"The Madison Code Breaker Glasses Three-Lens Pack provides a sharp-looking pair of shades with decent coverage, strong performance and lenses for every occasion at a wallet-friendly price." (road.cc) Liam Mercer

April 28, 2020


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Katusha Sports launch fundraising effort to support women's team amid financial distress.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Due to the unforeseeable circumstances, Katusha Sports has suffered greatly for the last months, causing a strong financial hardship for the young company." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

April 28, 2020





The Changing Man: Through the years with Bradley Wiggins.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Wiggins counted the 2012 Tour de France, four WorldTour stage races and Olympic and world time trial titles among his career triumphs, along with four Olympic golds on the track, with his Tour win the first by a British rider." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

April 28, 2020





Meet the Babymaker, the terrible e-bike that just raised 4.7 million dollars.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"In part because of SpeedX's journey from crowdfunding darling to literal enemy of the state, I have a special fascination for what cycling industry innovations are making waves on crowdfunding sites." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by FLX.

April 28, 2020





Day in the life: Krista Doebel-Hickok.

(velonews.com)overlay"California native and pro road racer Krista Doebel-Hickok on embracing Zwift, taking rest days, and visits from an unusual lockdown friend." (velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)

April 28, 2020





Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 40 - 31.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"No, you're not mistaken, that is Alpe d'Huez scraping in at number 40 on the list of the Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs. It caused a lot of debate, this controversial placing. In fact, we worked out that this was the climb on this list that had been tackled by the most members of staff." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not Provided)

April 28, 2020





Tips To Become a Positive Thinking Cyclist.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"Negative thinking, especially during difficult rides, will certainly hurt your cycling confidence and prevent you from riding at your best and achieving your cycling goals. Your goal is to retrain your negativity to become a positive thinking cyclist." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

April 28, 2020





Froome’s 30+ hours a week on turbo trainer, no dope tests in lock-down.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"Chris Froome told The Times in an interview yesterday that he hasn’t been tested since he went into lock-down and clarified in the French media today that the last time he was tested was March 17th. Froome said every time his door bell rang he was expecting the dope testers to arrive but they have not." (stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)

April 28, 2020





August's Deutschland Tour canceled.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Claude Rach, Managing Director of the Society for the Promotion of Cycling said, “As big as the disappointment is, the current circumstances and the decision by the German authorities make it clear that the Deutschland Tour cannot take place this year." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

April 28, 2020





Bike of the Week: Spa Cycles Elan 725.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"The Spa Cycles Elan 725 is a stylish steel all-rounder from a brand that specializes in friendly touring bikes replete with practical touches." (bikeradar.com) Matthew Loveridge

April 28, 2020








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