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May 2020

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Colorado woman missing since Mother's Day after failing to return from bike ride.

Greg LeMond and the 1986 Giro d'Italia: 'It's all extremely complicated here.'

Vermaerke rates Everest Challenge 'one of the hardest things I have ever done.'

Husband offers $100,000 reward.



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Greg LeMond and the 1986 Giro d'Italia: 'It's all extremely complicated here.'

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Greg LeMond’s reputation as a man who had eyes only for the Tour de France and World Championships stems primarily from his second act as a rider, in the years after the 1987 hunting accident that almost cost him his life." (cyclingnews.com) (YouTube)

May 15, 2020





My friend Marco: Mario Chiesa remembers Marco Pantani.

(velonews.com)overlay"A central figure as road captain of the Carrera team, Chiesa played a pivotal role in the formative years of a certain Marco Pantani." (velonews.com) Photo: Mario Chiesa (James Startt)

May 15, 2020





Nairo Quintana sees ‘great future’ with Arkéa Samsic.

(velonews.com)overlay"Quintana raring to return to full training ahead of what he forecasts to be an unknowable, unpredictable Tour de France." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

May 15, 2020





Geraint Thomas: Riders could blow up in final week of Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Geraint Thomas (Team Ineos) believes the unusual nature of the restructured 2020 season will have an impact on performances at the Tour de France, suggesting many riders will ‘blow up’ in the final week." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

May 15, 2020





Shattered vertebrae to conquering Everest - all in a year's work for Emily Watts .

(sbs.com.au)overlay"A year to the day a horrendous crash left Emily Watts with six shattered vertebrae, a fractured collarbone and nasty gashes to her face, the 19-year-old conquered Everest from her family home." (sbs.com.au) Jamie Finch-Penninger

May 15, 2020





How to stage your own cycling challenge for charity.

(velonews.com)overlay"Ed Veal is an expert at completing superhuman cycling challenges that also raise cash for good causes. Veal provides a playbook for how you can tackle a challenge for charity." (velonews.com) Photo: Amanda DeMelo

May 15, 2020




Shimano spins out affordable SLX-level trail pedals & colorful, entry-level alloy flat pedals.

(bikerumor.com)overlay
"Shimano brings top-tier pedal tech down to more affordable prices again with new SLX-level clipless trail pedals and an all-new colorful move into high-quality alloy flat pedals." (bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)

May 15, 2020





Virtual Tour of the Gila to provide a platform for North American teams.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay
"The invitation-only race will be held from May 22-24 and have a unique feature - a virtual team time trial." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Project Echelon)

May 15, 2020


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Where next for Chris Froome?

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Thursday's news that Chris Froome is discussing a possible mid-season transfer, has seen speculation about a future destination run wild." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

May 15, 2020






Mathieu van der Poel will keep racing road, cyclocross and MTB until 2024.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Dutch phenomenon Mathieu van der Poel has made a name for himself over his accomplished career as a triple threat - a racer on the road, on a CX course and on a mountain bike." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Red Bull Content Pool, Kramon and Cor Vos

May 15, 2020






Could Nibali make Paris Roubaix debut?

(velonews.com)overlay"While few would confuse Nibali with the specialists of the Hell of the North, he rode brilliantly over the same cobbles during the 2014 Tour de France." (velonews.com) (James Startt)

May 15, 2020





Fabio Aru: I'll be ready to prove myself when racing returns.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In the last two seasons I've been struggling, especially physically, and I've overcome a lot of problems," Aru said. "My recovery took months and I had prepared well for Tirreno Adriatico, the Classics and the Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

May 15, 2020





Make the most of going solo.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Though you might enjoy riding solo under normal circumstances and spend a large part of your training - through choice or necessity - on your own, it feels different when it’s compulsory." (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Russ Ellis

May 15, 2020





eBay Finds: Dario Pegoretti Luigino frame.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"This beautiful lugged-steel Dario Pegoretti Luigino frame is likely one for the enthusiast or collector, although it might also be a good place to start a love affair with the Italian framebuilder (approx. US$5,486)." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: mozzerboymark / eBay)

May 15, 2020






Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.

(swytchbike.com)"overlay"Convert your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on any bicycle type."  Advertisement (swytchbike.com)

May 15, 2020







UCI Reveals Updated 2020 World Cup Calendar - Double Headers!.

(pinkbike.com)overlay"XC riders will have their entire season condensed into a month while the downhill riders will have a bit more leeway and their season will run from September until November." (pinkbike.com) James Smurthwaite

May 15, 2020





Abus Macator Helmet.

(road.cc)overlay"The Abus Macator is a decent entry-level helmet that isn't limited to road riding. It offers good venting and has a couple of neat additions that I'd like to see on more expensive helmets." (road.cc) (Stu Kerton)

May 15, 2020


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Colorado Cyclist Still Missing.

(bicycling.com)overlay"The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation are now involved in search efforts, and over fifty search personnel will be scouring the area on Friday." (bicycling.com) JESSICA COULON

May 15, 2020





Vermaerke rates Everest Challenge 'one of the hardest things I have ever done.'

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Hagens Berman Axeon's Kevin Vermaerke completed an outdoor 'Everest Challenge' in Orange County, California, on Thursday, recording a time of 8:19:26 to climb just over the height of Mount Everest."(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

May 15, 2020





Bigla Katusha pays team with bank guarantee.

(velonews.com)overlay"A statement on Bigla Katusha's website indicates 100 percent of rider and staff salaries were paid for April." (velonews.com) Greg Kaplan (Getty Images)

May 15, 2020




Laurens ten Dam is living his best life in retirement.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"He hasn’t left the world of pro racing behind entirely though. He still speaks regularly with fellow Dutch racers like Sam Oomen, Ramon Sinkeldam and Niki Terpstra, and he keeps a close eye on the results sheet “to see what my friends are doing." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

May 15, 2020






Day in life: Stijn Vandenbergh.

(velonews.com)overlay"Classics specialist left considering career options if he doesn't get the opportunity to ride Flanders and Roubaix this year." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

May 15, 2020





Benoot: It's going to be tempting to take part in as many races as possible.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The team had never really wanted me to ride for the general classification at the Tour this year, and I think that's going to remain the case," he told Het Nieuwsblad on a Facebook Live interview on Wednesday." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

May 15, 2020





Ludi Scholz: From tomboy to Liv trailblazer.

(velonews.com)overlay"How Liv's global off-road category manager Ludi Scholz has helped build the brand from the bike up." (velonews.com) Betsy Welch

May 15, 2020





VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

(velofix.com)"overlay"I use VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the extra mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug @ dougreport.com" Advertisement (velofix.com)

May 15, 2020





Best computers and tablets for indoor cycling: Our favorite devices for Zwift.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Computer, tablet or television, here are the best ways to run indoor apps" (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wattbike)

May 15, 2020





‘Light Behind Lockdown’ gives a glimpse of cycling in the darkest moments.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The ‘Light Behind Lockdown’ series, hosted on Strava, was shot remotely, it is an intimate glimpse into the ‘pain caves’ and homes of Albert Gallego's fellow cyclists, as they pedal away, dreaming of a better future just out of grasp. " (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Brazo de Hierro for Strava

May 15, 2020


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Belgian national championships postponed until later in year.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The government says that mass gatherings will still not be permitted in Belgium in August, and therefore the national federation is looking for a date for the championships later in the year." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

May 14, 2020





Vargarda Women's WorldTour one-day races canceled.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Of course, it is very sad, but after talks with both the municipality and sponsors, we do not see opportunities in this situation to gather together the organization required for the competition." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

May 14, 2020





Restructuring announced for Australian Cycling Team ahead of Olympic Games.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A press release stated that a review was always scheduled to take place after the completion of the scheduled 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, but that their postponement until next summer had hastened the restructuring." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

May 14, 2020





Big fish, small pond: Vincenzo Nibali and the 2016 Giro d'Italia.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Perhaps the most damning of all murmurs around Nibali are those suggesting a connection with the disgraced sports doctor, Michele Ferrari." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

May 14, 2020





Charline Jones: Turbo Tunes.

(voxwomen.com)overlay"Our resident personal trainer, Commonwealth Games silver medalist Charline Jones, turns resident DJ this week! The Dynamique fitness trainer, who has been taking weekly live workouts." (voxwomen.com) (Credit not Provided)

May 14, 2020





Virtual Tour of the Gila to provide a platform for North American teams.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay
"The invitation-only race will be held from May 22-24 and have a unique feature - a virtual team time trial." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Project Echelon)

May 14, 2020





Itching to race? Grinduro opens registrations for 2020 California event.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"We are excited to announce that CyclingTips is the official media partner of the 2020 Grinduro series. The unique format of Grinduro combines the best elements of a mountain bike enduro with a gravel grinder-style road race … all with “the perfect party-to-race ratio.

The California event will take place at Mt. Shasta Ski Park on September 12, 2020."
(cyclingtips.com) Sarah Lukas

May 14, 2020





Is the Last Tarvo the World’s lightest enduro mountain bike?

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Last Bikes claim to have made the World’s lightest enduro mountain bike frame ever. The Last Tarvo's carbon frame weighs just 2.08kg, almost a kilogram lighter than their already light aluminium frames." (bikerumor.com) Jessie-May Morgan

May 14, 2020






Corima does gravel with new £2,010 G30.5 carbon wheelset.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"Having wowed us last month with the extraordinary road-focused MCC DX, French manufacturer Corima has launched another wheelset, this time for gravel." (bikeradar.com) Michael Eldridge / Corima

May 14, 2020


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Chris Froome in discussions over a mid-season transfer.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Ineos leader has not yet signed a contract extension, with his current three-year deal concluding at the end of the calendar year." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

May 14, 2020





Docker: I don’t think we will race this year. It’s a scary thought.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Mitch Docker should have been recovering from a busy Classics campaign and Michael Woods should have been working his way back from an injury and gearing up for Grand Tour season right now." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

May 14, 2020






Garmin finally allows direct route syncing from Strava.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"Strava Routes, which launched earlier this year, offers personalized route recommendations based on user preferences for location, distance and surface type." (bikeradar.com) (Simon Bromley)

May 14, 2020





CeramicSpeed to support women's cycling with Green Limited Edition Campaign.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Danish drivetrain efficiency specialists will donate 15 Euros from each sale to struggling Bigla Katusha team." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: CeramicSpeed)

May 14, 2020





A life outside cycling: Jasper Stuyven the chocolatier.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The week after the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, we sold a lot of chocolates," Stuyven says, referring to his victory in the Classics opener earlier this year." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy Trek Segafredo)

May 14, 2020





VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

(velofix.com)"overlay"I use VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the extra mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug @ dougreport.com" Advertisement (velofix.com)

May 14, 2020





Cheap bike helmets: Today's best deals and budget helmets.

(cyclingnews.com)"overlay"Looking for a cheap bike helmet without compromising safety? Check out our roundup of the best budget helmets, along with today's best deals." (cyclingnews.com)

May 14, 2020






Look drops ultra-limited 765 Gravel RS Dirty Kanza Edition gravel bike w/ Corima wheels & wide Force AXS.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Only eight complete bikes will be sold with the premium DK Edition light & fast build kit, so jump on it if you need to have this setup!" (bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)

May 14, 2020





Endura Pro SL and Xtract Lite indoor/hot weather kit review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Endura’s Xtract Lite cycling kit is designed for sun and sweat protection on the hottest hills but does that translate well to indoor training too?" (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)

May 14, 2020


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Colorado woman missing since Mother's Day after failing to return from bike ride.

(foxnews.com)overlay"The FBI has joined the hunt for a Colorado woman failed to return from a bike ride on Mother’s Day."(foxnews.com) (Chafee County Sheriff’s Office)

May 14, 2020





Riding 85 km within 2 km of home: Every street in my suburb without a map.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"One April morning, on a commute-replacement ride, Andy snaked his way around northern Ivanhoe and tried to visit every street in his block. I was intrigued and inspired." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt de Neef and Andy van Bergen

May 14, 2020





Buchmann to take on Everest Challenge to raise funds for German children's charity.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 27-year-old German climber will be raising money for the Deutsche Kinderhilfwerk - the Children's Charity of Germany - who are supporting children's needs." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

May 14, 2020





Everesting on a fixie with a hormone headwind.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"I pulled into the parking lot at the base of Lookout Mountain, a climb that weaves up and out of Golden, Colorado, and unloaded my bike." (cyclingtips.com) Charli Mandel

May 14, 2020





Connor Swift is riding the Tour de Yorkshire 2020 route solo.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Despite the Tour de Yorkshire being one of the many races cancelled, former British road race champion Connor Swift has still decided to ride the 2020 course on his own." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by KT/Tim De Waele/Corbis via Getty Images)

May 14, 2020







Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.

(swytchbike.com)"overlay"Convert your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on any bicycle type."  Advertisement (swytchbike.com)

May 14, 2020





Cannondale Topstone Ultegra RX 2 review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Rather than singling out one area of expertise, the Cannondale Topstone has the ability to adapt to any situation - trails, gravel and pavement dashing included." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Patrick Fletcher)

May 14, 2020





Debunking the most common endurance sport nutrition myths.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"Good nutrition habits are a key factor in a successful cyclist’s routine, but what are considered “good” nutrition habits is a hotly disputed topic." (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Credit not Provided)

May 14, 2020





FORM Swim Goggles Adds Openwater Swimming with Garmin & Apple Watches.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Today, FORM, maker of the heads-up display swim goggles, announced that it’s partnering with Garmin and Apple to bring openwater swim support to their goggles this summer, if you’ve got a compatible Garmin or Apple Watch." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

May 14, 2020


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Virtual tournament ‘Challenge of Stars’ to pit pros head-to-head.

(velonews.com)overlay"The ‘Challenge of Stars’, May 23 and 24, will see Mathieu van der Poel, Vincenzo Nibali, Caleb Ewan and world champion Mads Pedersen line up for head-to-head races hosted on virtual platform BKOOL." (velonews.com) (Photo: Credit not Provided)

May 13, 2020





Volcanic interruption: Mount Etna and the Giro d'Italia.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Summit finish on volcano rescheduled for October 7 during first week of postponed Corsa Rosa." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

May 13, 2020





Later WorldTour racing season forcing choices.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The prospect of racing until mid-November is presenting yet another hurdle for teams and riders hoping to see a 2020 racing revival." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

May 13, 2020





Italian race calendar shuffled again as National Championships proposed for end of October.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Il Lombardia could be held on August 8, Milan San Remo on August 22 and other races before and after October Giro d'Italia." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

May 13, 2020





VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

(velofix.com)"overlay"I use VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the extra mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug @ dougreport.com" Advertisement (velofix.com)

May 13, 2020





How many watts does a dirty chain steal?

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"If the lubricant used doesn’t collect contamination and instead provides a barrier to stop grit from entering the chain, there are benefits to be had." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Wil Matthews, Dave Rome & James Huang.

May 13, 2020





Lance Armstrong to feature in ESPN documentary series.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Lance Armstrong is still featuring in sports shows, with ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary series the latest to highlight the Texan's rise and fall." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

May 13, 2020






Post-COVID-19 racing starts in Vietnam with HTV Cup on May 19.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The HTV Cup features 18 stages - just as many as this year's postponed Vuelta a España - and runs from May 19 to June 7. Vietnam hasn't recorded any deaths from the COVID-19 virus, and has had just 288 confirmed cases." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Javier Sardá Pérez)

May 13, 2020





Tacx Neo 2T Smart trainer.

(road.cc)overlay"The Tacx NEO 2T Smart is the next generation of what's already a well-regarded trainer. The new unit offers more powerful resistance at low speeds and is capable of very quick ERG power changes." (road.cc) (Dave Atkinson)

May 13, 2020





Viva l’Italia: The making of a cycling masterpiece.

(velonews.com)overlay
"Antonio Colombo remembers his unique friendship with artist Keith Haring, and the story behind his stunning hand-painted Cinelli." (velonews.com) (James Startt)

May 13, 2020


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Garmin Varia RTL515 and RVR315 Cycling Radar In-Depth Review.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Like clock-work, two years after releasing the last version of the Garmin Varia radar, the company has released its now third generation version. While this new version looks identical from the outside, it’s not internally - sporting new features and compatibility." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

May 13, 2020





Transfer Mechanics: Top 12 climbers on the market.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"After pooling together the best GC riders and the top under-25 riders out of contract at the end of the year, we’ve turned out attention to the elite climbers. With the aid of data from Fuoriclasse, we’ve selected some of the best uphill specialists." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

May 13, 2020





Tour of Flanders with crowds ‘unthinkable without a coronavirus vaccine’.

(velonews.com)overlay"Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has cast doubt over De Ronde going ahead in its usual format, telling Het Nieusblad that “a Tour of Flanders with the public seems unthinkable this year without a vaccine." (velonews.com) (Photo: Credit not Provided)

May 13, 2020





Magnani: An American in the Giro d'Italia - Excerpt.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The forgotten story of the Illinois native, concentration-camp survivor and cycling champion from Heart of Lions, The History of American Bicycle Racing, 2nd edition." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, Jean Veneziano Collection)

May 13, 2020






Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.

(swytchbike.com)"overlay"Convert your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on any bicycle type."  Advertisement (swytchbike.com)

May 13, 2020






Ulissi signs two-year extension with UAE Team Emirates.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Italian has spent his entire professional career as part of the set-up, having joined the team in 2010 when it operated as Lampre." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

May 13, 2020








Steamboat Gravel (SBT GRVL) Cancels 2020 Event.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"The event was still 94 days away, but without a vaccine in place, promoters did not see a realistic way of holding the event expected to draw thousands." (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Credit not Provided)

May 13, 2020





12 Best Gravel Bikes of 2020.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Each year for the last decade we’ve rolled through the year by heralding the best bikes we tested throughout that year. Here you’ll find the gravel bike contenders that ranked highest with RBA editors and test riders." (roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not Provided)

May 13, 2020






Brompton sales see five-fold increase.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay
"Demand for bikes jumps across the UK and China as commuters avoid public transport." (cyclist.co.uk) Joseph Delves

May 13, 2020





Best hybrid bikes: Our favorite fitness bikes for getting around town.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Hybrid bikes or fitness bikes are based around an upright geometry designed to maximize comfort while limiting the trade-offs for speed and handling." (cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)

May 13, 2020


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Van der Poel to keep racing three disciplines through 2024.

(velonews.com)overlay"Racing across two disciplines isn’t enough for Mathieu van der Poel. The Dutch superstar has confirmed he will continue his mountain bike ambitions alongside his road and ‘cross career through to the 2024 Paris Olympics." (velonews.com) (AP)

May 13, 2020





CCC Liv: No reason to assume we can't survive this season.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"CCC Liv has confirmed that all of their sponsors have fulfilled their obligations to date amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

May 13, 2020





Solo gravel gear gets weird and wonderful.

(velonews.com)overlay"A brief tale of Mr and Mrs Narwhal, the Dirty Kanza aero bars. Also, remote shifting? Yes, please." (velonews.com) (Ben Delaney)

May 13, 2020





Zwift really is much harder than it looks.

(velonews.com)(Photo:overlay"An extensive study by WorldTour data analyst Philipp Diegner included over 200 rider performances in online races such as the virtual Tour of Flanders, the Digital Swiss 5, and the Giro d’Italia virtual." (velonews.com)(Photo: Credit not Provided)

May 13, 2020





The beauty of cycling is a child’s first bike ride.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"As my daughter’s perfect little legs turned jerky circles, I exclaimed “you’re doing it!”, barely believing how quickly she’d taken to it. For the length of the track she motored forward, dipping side to side every so often and correcting herself." (cyclingtips.com) Iain Treloar

May 13, 2020





The rise of the e-bike and its role in post-lockdown commuting.

(cyclingnews.com)(Imageoverlay"One of the bridging technologies that is convincing more people to use bicycles as both transport and sport is electromechanical innovation. Or, simply, the slick batteries and motors powering electric bikes." (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Fazua)

May 13, 2020





eBay Finds: Wim van Huffel's Eddy Merckx Team SC bike.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Belgium's Wim Van Huffel would finish just outside the top 10 overall at the 2005 Giro d'Italia, having joined the famous Davitamon Lotto squad (now Lotto Soudal) that season from smaller Belgian team Vlaanderen T-Interim." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: pelotongear / eBay)

May 13, 2020






First Ride: SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"The new 10-36 cassette builds on the already available 12-speed cassettes, 10-26, 10-28 and 10-33. SRAM says the new 36t compatible derailleur is compatible with the new 10-36 cassette as well as the 10-28 and 10-33 but not the 10-26." (roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not Provided)

May 13, 2020





Shimano S-Phyre RC9 shoes.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"On initial impressions, Shimano seems to have thought of everything and executed it well. The shoes are very impressive thus far but they're not without fault." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)

May 13, 2020





Twin Six Standard Rando 2.0 gets new dropouts, tons of mounts, and pre-order discount.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Crafted from T6 Standard 4130 butted Chromoly steel tubing, the frames include a color matched steel thru axle fork, or a color matched carbon fork for a $200 upgrade." (bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)

May 13, 2020





Ride with Rahsaan Bahati, Wednesday May 13.

(velonews.com)overlay"In 2000, a young Bahati had a breakout year, winning both the national junior road and criterium titles, plus the elite USCF national title. After Rock Racing, Bahati created his own team around the foundation that he formed, the Bahati Foundation.

The ride is Wednesday, May 13, at 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET."
(velonews.com) Ben Delaney

May 13, 2020








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