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May 3, 2020 Chris Froome: We're still
justifying ourselves after the Lance Armstrong
era.
"The
four-time Tour de France champion was asked
how much damage Armstrong did to the sport
during an Instagram interview." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Michelle Froome)
May
3, 2020
Leaked: Is this the new UCI
WorldTour calendar?
"A possible revised 2020 UCI WorldTour calendar could see the three Grand Tours taking place in the space of 71 days and the last Monument, the Giro di Lombardia, bringing down the curtain on racing on November 14." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: As.com) May
3, 2020
Chris Froome expresses concern
about crowds at the Tour de France.
"Would
the organizers be able to keep people from
coming and gathering in large crowds?" said
Froome in an Instagram Live chat with former
international cricketer Kevin Pietersen on
Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
3, 2020
Introducing: Jake Stewart.
"British
youngster Jake Stewart joined the Groupama FDJ
Continental setup last year, its first in
existence, and after some stellar results at
that level took the opportunity to ride with
the WorldTour squad earlier this season." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
3, 2020
Nairo Quintana secures Colombian
pros the right to train outside.
"Quintana
was on Instagram Live with Ernesto Lucena, the
Minister of Sports, which ended with Lucena
making a commitment that all riders who carry
a UCI license would be allowed to train on the
road."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
May
3, 2020
Jonas Vingegaard inks new two-year
deal with Jumbo Visma.
"The
23-year-old arrived to the WorldTour level
with the Dutch team in 2019 and in his first
year there won the Queen stage of the Tour de
Pologne, finished in the second overall
position at the Tour of Denmark and reached
the top-10 of the General Classification at
the Deutschland Tour."
(cyclingpub.com) (Shutterstock)
May
3, 2020
Column
Two
Zwift Tour for All 2020 - Start
list.
"The
top men and women's teams are set to compete
in a five-stage virtual 'Tour for All' points
race on Zwift held from May 4-8. The
competitions will be broadcast live on
Eurosport and Global Cycling Network (GCN)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Bahrain McLaren)
May
3, 2020
Marinoni - The Fire in the
Frame.
"With
Québec in the midst of the lockdown, Giuseppe
Marinoni, a seminal figure in Canadian
cyclesports, is still out on his bicycle but
disappointed that he had to ride alone."
(pezcyclingnews.com) A film by Tony Girardin
(Leslie Reissner)
May
3, 2020
Road bike handlebar buyer’s guide:
how to choose the perfect handlebar.
"The
humble handlebar is one of the most important
components on your road bike. Along with your
saddle and pedals, it’s one of the three major
contact points and, crucially, it also
controls your steering and how the bike
handles."
(bikeradar.com) Blair Martin
May
3, 2020
Praxis Zayante CarbonX 4iiii Power
Crank.
"The
Praxis Zayante CarbonX 4iiii Power Crank gives
a relatively cheap route into power
measurement for the racer or data enthusiast
who wants to see what watts they are kicking
out."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
May
3, 2020
Piccoli raises $15,000 for
COVID-19 frontline workers on Mont Royal.
"Thank
you to everyone who donated, cheered, showed
up or rode with me ... but more importantly
thank you to all of our healthcare workers,"
Piccoli said on his Strava page." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Con Chronis)
May
3, 2020
Caroline Mani on Plans to Return
to Mountain Bike Racing, Training During the
Lockdown.
"Colorado-based
Caroline Mani is no stranger to unforeseen
challenges and change. The French cyclocross
pro announced she was joining a new mountain
bike team prior to the lockdown." (cxmagazine.com)
A. Yee
May
3, 2020
Top domestic road teams to battle
Zwift squads at virtual Redlands Bicycle
Classic.
"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. Sunday’s road race
will start at 11am CST, 3 laps of Greater
London Loop."
(velonews.com) Echelon Racing
May
3, 2020
Column
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Van Avermaet commits to imperiled
CCC Team as salary discussions continue.
"The
Belgian superstar has confirmed that he is not
eyeing other opportunities as his team faces
up to the prospect of a lost year of racing
and lost title sponsor."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May
3, 2020
Let’s hear it for the old guys.
"Every
rider, young and old, will lose a season but
this situation feels particularly cruel on the
seniors. Maybe I’d feel differently if I were
closer in age to the juniors than the
geriatrics."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Zac
Williams/SWpix.com
May
3, 2020
eBay finds: Classic retro cycling
jerseys from the 1990s.
"If
you're a 1990s cycling aficionado or a hipster
who wants to disguise the unbearable truth
that you discovered the sport in 2012 - we
have a treat for you."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Supplied)
May
3, 2020
Why do Lightweight Wheels Make
Such a Difference When Climbing?.
"Ahhhh;
the age-old question. The answer hinges on one
word: acceleration. Together, you and your
bicycle are one big mass, and it takes a lot
more energy to get that mass moving than
maintaining a steady speed."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
3, 2020
What to wear on a bike ride:
essential guide for commuting and road cycling.
"Just
getting started? These are the essential
pieces of cycling clothing and kit you need." (bikeradar.com)
Max Wilman
May
3, 2020
‘I struggled to do 45km on day
one’: Meet the man who’s cycled the length of
the Tour de France in his apartment.
"The
‘Tour de Flat’, as Hill-Gowing named it, saw
the 28-year-old ride 3,500km in 41 days in
support of the Big Issue, a magazine
sold by rough sleepers that helps them earn an
income after the coronavirus lockdown put a
stop to sales."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Jacob-Hill Gowing)
May
3, 2020
Column
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May 2, 2020 Before It All Went Sideways -
Johan Bruyneel.
"A 2008 interview brings up all things Lance and racing." (roadbikeaction.com) Photos: Bettini and Conley May
2, 2020
Van der Breggen: It’s important to
know if the Tour de France is happening.
"Anna
van der Breggen (Boels Dolmans) is patiently
awaiting news of revised late-season calendar
for the Women’s WorldTour but she believes
it’s important for the sport on a whole to
first have confirmation of the Tour de
France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
2, 2020
Sanremo a certainty for Sagan,
grand tour starts to be decided.
"Peter
Sagan has come oh-so-close to victory at
Milano Sanremo more times than most, but the
Slovak star isn’t giving up hopes on a win on
the Via Roma just yet."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May
2, 2020
2020 European Championships search
for new venue.
"The
event was scheduled to be held in Trento,
Italy from September 9-13 but has been
postponed until a new venue has been found,
organizers have confirmed."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin
Levitch)
May
2, 2020
Vuelta director not worried by
risk of poor weather or thin start-sheets.
"Vuelta
a España director Javier Guillén expressed
optimism about his race, despite it looking
likely to run through the declining
temperatures of November and acting as the
closer of a season condensed into four
months."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May
2, 2020
Cyclists in Spain back on the road
after 48 days of lockdown.
"Spain
is beginning to emerge from over a month and a
half of strict lockdown and cyclists are giddy
to be gulping down fresh air and catching
breezes instead of fan-flung air as they roll
outdoors.
There was much rejoicing." (cyclingmagazine.ca) @YallaIsraelSUN May
2, 2020
Best bib shorts for cycling 2020.
"The
best bib shorts for cycling combine the best
padding with the right leg length and
comfortable bib straps as a minimum. Here's
our roundup of the best available today." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Assos)
May
2, 2020
Hiplok Ankr security anchor.
"The
Hiplok Ankr is a cleverly designed wall/floor
anchor that's easy to fit - either inside or
out - and provides a high level of security -
it has a Sold Secure Gold rating. It also
looks neat, which could be a consideration for
you."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
May
2, 2020
Column
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All Hope on the Zoncolan.
"Approaching the ascent of Mount Zoncolan, above the town of Ovaro, a banner hangs from the timbers of a village house, reading: “The ascent of Zoncolan is a spiritual journey.” A little further up, another banner advises: “He who wants to climb Zoncolan must give up all hope." (cyclingtips.com) Words by David Guiotto | Photos by Gruber Images May
2, 2020
eBay Finds: Mapei Colnago Dream
frameset.
"We've
now featured a few Colnagos among our 'eBay
Finds', and that's no great surprise given
that they remain one of the most - if not the
most - lusted-after frames of modern times." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: physioworks / eBay)
May
2, 2020
Jumbo Visma and the Italian
National team claim victory of 5th stage in
virtual Giro d'Italia.
"Robert
Gesink and Steven Kruijswijk have taken the
victory of the fifth stage at the Italian
virtual race for Jumbo Visma. The duo
completed the 30-kilometer course - which had
a vertical elevation of 710m - with a combined
time of one hour, 47 minutes and 27 seconds." (cyclingpub.com)
Giro d'Italia
May
2, 2020
Which muscles are used during
cycling?
"A
lot of emphasis is placed on the aerobic
benefits of cycling but you’re also giving a
wide range of muscles a workout when riding." (bikeradar.com)
Paul Norman (Russell
Ellis/russellis.co.uk/SWpix.com)
May
2, 2020
‘It’s something I fully believe
in’: Why Gabriel Cullaigh is all in on strength
training.
"I’ve
done strength and conditioning training since
I was a junior rider. It was while riding for
the RST Racing Team that Chris Walker [former
pro, winner of 1991 Milk Race] introduced me
to it - he was a big believer in strength
work."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Daniel
Kalisz/Getty Images)
May
2, 2020
Avoid Detraining With These 3
Simple Steps.
"Detraining,
or the reversal of physiological adaptations
that were the result of training, starts
quickly and progresses rapidly. Short periods
of inactivity are relatively easy to
compensate for and are in fact beneficial for
athletes for recuperation."
(roadbikeaction.com)Photo: Carmichael Training
Systems
May
2, 2020
Absolute beginner's guide to Zwift
and FulGaz, by an absolute beginner.
"Ever
thought about venturing into the virtual world
of Zwift or FulGaz cycling but didn't really
know where to start? Fresh from her first ever
trials of both apps, Rachel de Bear gives you
as much info as you need to start riding
there."
(sbs.com.au) Rachel de Bear
May
2, 2020
Column
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Transfer mechanics: Top 10 under
25 riders on the market.
"Last
week we highlighted the ten biggest names on
the transfer market but just below the likes
of Chris Froome and Thibaut Pinot are some
real gems."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
2, 2020
Lefevere: Now is not the time to
wage war with ASO.
"Patrick
Lefevere has used his weekly column in Het
Nieuwsblad to encourage teams not to
move towards a conflict with Tour de France
organizers ASO."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
2, 2020
‘No one has ever lived through a
season like this’: How pro riders are dealing
with lockdown.
"How
are pro riders across Europe - including the
worst-affected countries - coping with the
stresses of lockdown while keeping healthy,
fit and motivated? CW finds out."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
May
2, 2020
Shimano SPD vs. SPD-SL pedals:
What’s the right system for you?
"Why
are there two different systems for Shimano
clipless pedals? And which one is likely to
work better for the type of riding that you
do? We’ll answer both questions in this
article."
(bikeradar.com) Paul Norman
May
2, 2020
The 4.3m-long Social Distandem.
"At
more than 4.3m long, the Social Distandem is a
tongue-in-cheek nod to the government’s
current social distancing guidelines, which
require people to stay two meters apart from
anyone not from their own household." (bikeradar.com)
Jack Luke
May
2, 2020
Canyon Endurace:ON e-road bike.
"As
it’s called the Endurace:ON you’ll not be
surprised to learn that the bike is based on
Canyon’s well-regarded Endurace geometry. The
Endurace is a sportive bike, a bit more
upright than the racier Ultimate." (road.cc) dave
atkinson
May
2, 2020
What is Shimano GRX? Is it Better
for Gravel?
"While
Shimano touts the GRX as the world’s first
gravel-specific component group, following
both a deeper dive at a Shimano ride camp,
along with many hours logged on our home
trails, we came away with it as a line of
components that further expands the drop-bar
category in multiple directions."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
2, 2020
Prologo Scratch M5 PAS saddle
review.
"Launched as part of Prologo’s 2020 range, the Scratch M5 series is a range-topping saddle that follows the trend of short nose saddles and measures in at 235mm from nose to the end of the padding (250mm full length) with a 140mm width." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) May
2, 2020
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May 1, 2020 Sources: ASO tells teams to be
ready for August 29 Tour de France.
"Multiple
sources confirmed to VeloNews that ASO
has told teams to be ready to start the Tour
de France on August 29th."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May
1, 2020
Alberto Contador dismisses
predictions of mass WorldTour team wipeout.
"Colombia's
Rigoberto Uran (EF Pro Cycling) said recently
that only three WorldTour squads would survive
if the Tour de France, currently delayed by
two months and due to start in late August,
ends up being completely canceled." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
1, 2020
Sam Bennett fears for cycling’s
sponsorship and races.
"Sam
Bennett has said while he was focused on
staying fit and continuing to train alone
during the lock-down, he feared for cycling’s
financial health due to the suspension of all
racing."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Massimo Paolone)
May
1, 2020
2020 Tour de France will not be
held behind closed doors, says French minister
for sport.
"French
minister for sport Roxana Maracineanu has said
that the 2020 Tour de France will not be held
behind closed doors if it goes ahead as
currently scheduled from August 29 to
September 20."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
1, 2020
Living at Mrs Deene’s Cyclists’
B&B - Part Two; ‘Racing and Eating!’
"My
first race in Belgium was way down on the
border with France, near Ypres, on what had
been the Western Front."
(veloveritas.co.uk) John Day
May
1, 2020
How NICA helped launch many
women’s pro racing careers.
"Whether
your goal is to win a varsity race or just
finish your first event, there is an
opportunity to go beyond what you thought you
were capable of,” says Kate Courtney." (velonews.com) (
Photo: Brad Kaminski)
May
1, 2020
NTT harkens for days of nine-rider
rosters for grand tours.
"Discussions
of reducing rosters revives debate about what
the appropriate size of the peloton." (velonews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
1, 2020
What is the best way to clean my
bike chain?
"Do
not use a pressurized spray degreaser directly
onto the chain and cassette while they are
still on the bike. I see this a lot, even at
some shops as they try to quickly clean up a
bike."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Troy's Tech Talk)
May
1, 2020
Marin’s most affordable gravel
bike, shiny SIDIs and a clever tubeless repair
kit.
"One
glorious side effect of the recent lockdown is
just how quiet the roads have been for those
of us lucky enough to be able to get out and
exercise."
(bikeradar.com) Oli Woodman
May
1, 2020
Column
Two
Robert Gesink: The five races that
changed my life.
"If
you want me to put things in order then I
think it’s only logical to start at the
beginning and my first year as a professional
rider in 2007. I was a young kid at Rabobank,
having come through their development program,
and I won a stage in the Tour of Belgium." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Robert Gesink)
May
1, 2020
Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 10 -
4.
"So
we've reached the top 10 of the Cyclist 100
Classic Climbs and, as was always to be
expected, some of our inclusions and their
placings have been put under scrutiny." (cyclist.co.uk)
(alex duffill)
May
1, 2020
Rowe, Cavendish complete Everest
Challenge on Zwift.
"The
pair are not the first professional cyclists
to take the challenge on an indoor trainer:
Trek Segafredo's Giulio Ciccone exceeded his
Everest Challenge last month, riding 237km on
Zwift and 10,000m of climbing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
1, 2020
SRM X SPD Power Meter, Wattbike
ATOM X, Casio GBD-H1000.
"In
a bit of a quiet week - a calm before the
storm that will be early May in sports tech,
I’ve got a few arrivals that I figured I’d
drop a quick note here and some minor first
impressions on. It’s Friday after all." (dcrainmaker.com)
(Photo: Ray Maker)
May
1, 2020
Gear Break: Maskas, Wheels, Socks,
Jerseys, Bands & Bikes!.
"Yes, we are in the middle of a pandemic, but the wheels are still turning." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) May
1, 2020
France offers each cyclist €50 for
bike repairs once lockdown ends.
"A
network of 3,000 registered mechanics will be
set up, and €50 of repairs will be redeemable,
such as tire changes or chain replacements.
The mechanics will provide the repairs and
then be reimbursed by the government, meaning
citizens will not actually receive any money."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Mehdi
Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
May
1, 2020
Giant Rev Pro helmet.
"Mystery
orange helmet worn by CCC team finally and
soon to be available."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giant)
May
1, 2020
Column
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Peter Sagan to decide on 2020
targets after dates are fixed for Grand Tours.
"Sagan
began his 2020 season at the Vuelta a San Juan
in Argentina and then trained at altitude in
Colombia before making his European debut at
Paris Nice. The Race to the Sun was the final
event to take place before the suspension of
the season and Sagan has spent the intervening
period in lockdown at his home in Monaco." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May
1, 2020
Stephen Hyde faces down his
biggest challenge yet.
"Out
of a job and facing the toughest labor market
in decades, former CX champ Stephen Hyde has
launched his own coaching business. Hyde's
strength is helping athletes overcome
setbacks."
(velonews.com) Fred Dreier
May
1, 2020
Team Ineos: A year of the
Pinarello Dogma F12.
"Pinarello
and Team Ineos celebrated a year of the
Pinarello Dogma F12 on Friday, with the bike
delivering the British squad to 24 victories
across its first year of use."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
1, 2020
CCC Team riders fight back against
proposed pay cuts.
"In
early April, the team managed by Jim Ochowicz
announced they were suspending the majority of
support staff and 'heavily reducing' rider
salaries due to the financial impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic on title sponsor CCC." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
1, 2020
Cross-country mountain bike world
championships canceled.
"The
event had already postponed from its planned
June 25-28 dates, leaving the UCI to find a
slot for the race later in the calendar.
However, with the recent ban on mass
gatherings in Germany through October 24, the
governing body has pulled the plug on the
races altogether."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
1, 2020
A more realistic indoor ride: How
to build a rocker plate for your trainer.
"At
its most basic, a rocker plate is designed to
allow your trainer to pivot laterally. This
allows the bike to sway underneath you as it
does when you’re riding in the real world,
particularly when you’re out of the saddle." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Andy van Bergen
May
1, 2020
Piccoli to climb Mont Royal for 12
hours.
"Piccoli
partnered with 'Groupe Laudie' to raise money
to supply masks, disinfectant and hand
sanitizer to organizations with the most need
- from residential and long-term care centers,
hospitals, and non-profits such as homeless
shelters."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
May
1, 2020
Tifosi Sledge offers super sized
shades with vented lenses and adjustable
temples.
"Sold in four colors - all of which are shatter proof and provide 100% UV protection." (bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt) May
1, 2020
Also, clicking on the advertisements would
be an additional way of helping.
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