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May 24, 2020 May
24, 2020
Virtual Tour of the Gila: Sarah
Gigante wins stage 3.
"Sarah
Gigante (Tibco SVB) won the third and final
stage, and the overall ranking, of the Virtual
Tour of the Gila on Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Con Chronis /
Zac Williams)
May
24, 2020
Anna van der Breggen: A rider who
isn't scared can win Paris Roubaix.
"I
think it will be someone who is not scared,
first of all," Van der Breggen said. "Also,
someone who does very well in positioning. If
you go to the cobbles you should be in front
because it’s possible that there will be some
crashes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Boels
Dolmans)
May
24, 2020
Naesen foresees ‘two-speed
peloton’ when racing resumes.
"The
Belgian rider thinks those training outdoors
through spring will have the jump on those
that have been stuck in lockdowns." (velonews.com)
Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
May
24, 2020
Garmin Edge Bike Computers:
Buyer’s guide to all the models.
"Over
time, Garmin has increased the feature-set
seen on its GPS bike computers and has
extended these to all but its entry-level
models."
(bikeradar.com) Paul Norman
May
24, 2020
Challenge of Stars: Giulio Ciccone
wins atop virtual Stelvio.
"Giulio
Ciccone (Trek Segafredo) claimed victory in
the second Challenge of Stars event, beating
Jakob Fuglsang (Astana), Simon Geschke (CCC
Team), and Thomas De Gendt (Lotto Soudal) on
the virtual slopes of the Stelvio climb." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
24, 2020
Chris Froome among top riders
competing in Challenge of Stars.
"Some
of the world's top riders including returning
four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome,
Vincenzo Nibali, and world champion Mads
Pedersen are competing this weekend. The
head-to-head matches will be streamed on The
Challenge of Stars’ official Facebook page."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Michelle
Froome)
May
24, 2020
The Great Wheel Ball-Bearing
Debate Continues.
"There
seems to be a lot of confusion out on the
roads about whether or not there should be any
play in a wheel’s axle. Do some wheel makers
design play into the hubs? Is a little play
dangerous? Can wheel bearings be adjusted too
tight?"
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
24, 2020
Virtual Tour of the Gila to
provide a platform for North American teams.
"The invitation-only race will be held from May 22-24 and have a unique feature - a virtual team time trial. Stage 2 and 3 men start at 10:00am Mountain Time and women at noon Mountain time." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Project Echelon) May
24, 2020
Column
Two
Seven things we learned from the
new Lance Armstrong documentary.
"What does this new documentary tell us that the other ones don’t? Having had a few years to reflect on everything since his doping confession to Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong is as combative as ever, and age hasn’t completely mellowed the 48-year-old." (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images) May
24, 2020
Unprepared but in Pink: When
Alberto Contador took control of the 2008 Giro
d'Italia.
"Spaniard
recounts how he hadn't intended to ride the
Giro but wound up in the maglia rosa on the
Passo Fedaia."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
24, 2020
HTV Cup: Nguyen Tan Hoai makes it
three on stage 6.
"Race
leader Nguyen Tan Hoai (Domesco Dong Thap)
claimed his third victory out of six stages so
far at the HTV Cup, as he outsprinted his six
breakaway companions in Tam Ky, with the rest
of the peloton finishing right behind them
after 130km of racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: HTV Cup
Vietnam)
May
24, 2020
Dan Martin “incredibly motivated”
to start racing as team sets return dates.
"While
Martin is not set to return to racing with
Israel Cycling Academy until the WorldTour
races commence on August 1st, other riders in
the squad will be in action as early as the
four-day Tour of Sibiu (2.1) in Romania from
July 2nd."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
24, 2020
Israel Start-Up Nation to return
to racing at Sibiu Tour in early July.
"Fellow
WorldTour outfit CCC Team were also announced
on the bill by the race organizers this
weekend but the team have since told Cyclingnews
that their participation is not yet
confirmed."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
24, 2020
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion
Kit.
"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
24, 2020
2020 HTV Cup LIVE STREAM.
"May
19 to June 7, and is the first cycling race
post lockdown.
Stage 6 Live video Sunday, May 24th, from 9:00am Central Europe, 03:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) May
24, 2020
Damn, I Miss Group Rides, And I
Miss My People.
"Miss
those group rides you used to hate? The ones
that always took too long, with people who
just didn't get your cycling? You're not
alone."
(bicycling.co.za) Carmichael Training Systems
May
24, 2020
Review: The new Cannondale Scalpel
SE is trail rocket with an XC heart.
"The
handling on this bike is absolutely dialed. On
paper, it’s looking similar enough to other
lightweight 120mm travel trail bikes. And it’s
using a standard Rockshox SID fork, nothing
with a custom offset or anything." (bikerumor.com)
(Tyler Benedict)
May
24, 2020
Column
Three
Search underway for Colorado mom
of 2 who disappeared during bike ride.
"This
weekend, the FBI and local law enforcement
reportedly focused their search on a specific
property in Salida, a city located about 100
miles west of Colorado Springs. Authorities
did not reveal what brought them to this
area."
(abc11.com) (YouTube)
May
24, 2020
Elynor Backstedt fractures tibia.
"We
are sad to report that Elynor crashed earlier
today and suffered a spiral fracture of the
tibia. Elynor is expected to undergo surgery." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
24, 2020
Tom Dumoulin quits MPCC.
"Speaking
to Dutch website Wielerflits, Dumoulin
argued the MPCC had not been true to their
brief that, above being an anti-doping body,
they are protectors of riders' health." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Jumbo Visma)
May
24, 2020
Transfer Mechanics: Top 10 ProTeam
riders on the market.
"With
a long-term suspension of racing, many
professional riders whose contracts expire at
the end of this year face uncertainty over
their futures, and those in cycling's 'second
division' are chief among them." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
24, 2020
Lotto Soudal squad to split into
three 'bubbles' to reduce risks.
"The
initiative, referred to as a 'bubble system'
by the team's doctor, will see the three
groups, which include riders and support
staff, operate independently of one another." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
24, 2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on
wheels.
"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"
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(velofix.com)
May
23, 2020
Abus City Chain 1010 lock review.
"If you're looking for the best bike locks, there are better options in the German brand's range. For those looking for the most flexible, most portable answer to high-level bike security, then the super heavy duty CityChain 1010 is definitely one of the best." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) May
24, 2020
This mod lets you do actual
workouts playing Grand Theft Auto V.
"The
Grand Theft Bike V mod helps PC gamers turn
their smart trainers into the game controller,
effectively letting them explore the GTA V
world environment while getting in some extra
kms."
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
May
24, 2020
Orro Venturi Evo 105 2020.
"Delivering
the aerodynamics, awesome handling and
stiffness of the top-level STC, this Venturi
Evo 105 model gives a more affordable route
into Orro ownership. It's certainly a lot of
bike for the money."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
May
24, 2020
Column
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May 23, 2020 Virtual Tour of the Gila: Lauren
Stephens wins stage 2.
"Lauren
Stephens (Tibco SVB) won the second stage of
the Virtual Tour of the Gila on Saturday. The
American all-rounder won the circuit race
ahead Andrea Ramirez (Agolico BMC) and
Caroline Murray (USA)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
Challenge of Stars: Jakobsen wins
battle of the sprinters.
"Fabio
Jakobsen (Deceuninck Quick Step) won the first
event in the Challenge of Stars virtual race
series on Saturday, beating Filippo Ganna
(Team Ineos) in the final."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
23, 2020
Virtual Tour of the Gila: Saris
The Pros Closet win opening team time trial.
"Saris
The Pros Closet won the opening team time
trial at the Virtual Tour of the Gila on
Friday. The team covered the 20km course in
27:32, besting Toronto Hustle by 22 seconds
and Vitus Pro Cycling-Brother by 27 seconds." (cyclingnews.com)
The Pro's Closet
May
23, 2020
Movistar distanced from Chris
Froome but monitor CCC for potential signings.
"Movistar
have been one of the least affected squads in
terms of sponsorship worries, while several
other teams have let staff go, furloughed
others, and enforced pay cuts and deferrals." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
Phil Gaimon’s Everest record
broken after just four days.
"Another
American has now taken a further 24 minutes
out of the best-ever time, completing the
challenge in just seven hours and 40 minutes."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty/Strava)
May
23, 2020
CT Tech Round-Up #2: New gear from
FSA, MicroShift, Giant, Cushcore and Wera.
"Our Tech Round-Up is a look at some gear that sometimes it’s products we’re doing long-term tests on, other times it’s stuff we’re stoked on but don’t have time to fully review." (cyclingtips.com) Sarah Lukas May
23, 2020
Column
Two
Contador: It is ‘unthinkable’ that
Froome will leave Ineos in 2020.
"Contador
believes Froome should only consider leaving
Ineos after he has tested his legs against
teammate Egan Bernal."
(velonews.com) ©Tim De Waele
May
23, 2020
New road team formed around
Alvarado and Cant consider racing women's Paris
Roubaix.
"Ciclismo
Mundial is a newly formed Continental women's
team that includes the biggest cyclocross
stars in the sport - world champion Ceylin del
Carmen Alvarado, Sanne Cant and Annemarie
Worst."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
Groenewegen defends ‘I can never
be a servant’ statements.
"Dutch
sprinter claims earlier comments about never
wanting to act as a support man were taken out
of context."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
HTV Cup: Nguyen Hoang Giang wins
stage 5.
"The
23-year-old moved up in the overall standings
as he was only 26 seconds down prior to stage
5, but no major change occurred on the general
classification, with Nguyen Tan Hoai retaining
the yellow jersey for the third straight day." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: HTV Cup Vietnam)
May
23, 2020
Israel Start-Up Nation eyes July
return to racing.
"European
bike racing could resume earlier than
expected. While the WorldTour calendar is on
hold until August, other races originally
slated for July remain on the schedule." (velonews.com)
Photo: Noa Arnon/Cycling Academy Ltd.
May
23, 2020
Giant Contend range explained:
which bike is right for you?
"The
aluminium Giant Contend range is designed to
combine performance and versatility, but which
bike is right for you?"
(bikeradar.com) David Caudery / Immediate
Media
May
23, 2020
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion
Kit.
"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
23, 2020
Julbo Fury Reactiv photochromic
glasses.
"What
a difference a lens makes, eh? A couple of
months back I tested the Julbo Fury sunglasses
and the lens really let them down. But Julbo's
Reactiv photochromic lens is excellent, making
these glasses ideal for changeable
conditions."
(road.cc) (Dave Atkinson)
May
23, 2020
Column
Three
Finding Suzanne Morphew:
Investigators Search Husband’s Job Site.
"The
FBI, CBI and Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office
sifted through dirt Friday, looking for any
sign of the missing mother. Investigators say
the search was initiated based on “information
developed during the Suzanne Morphew missing
person case."
(cbslocal.com) (credit: Morphew family)
May
23, 2020
Higuita all-in for Tour de France.
"EF
Pro Cycling’s Colombian climbing star has had
to alter his priorities for 2020 after
coronavirus shook up the season. His focus
earlier in the year had been the Ardennes
classics, but now the 22-year-old is all-in
for a Tour debut this August."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Maximiliano
Blanco/Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
'Inhumane and barbaric': Pat
Jonker's longest day at the Giro d'Italia.
"On
the fourteenth stage of the 1995 Giro
d’Italia, nothing happened. At least, that was
the lament in La Repubblica the day after Tony
Rominger maintained his grip on the pink
jersey following the leg to Val Senales." (cyclingnews.com)
BikeRaceinfo
May
23, 2020
Indian girl who cycled 1,200km
carrying injured father offered trial by
national federation.
"After
the story made its way into India’s
newspapers, India’s cycling federation took
notice and have decided to give Kumari a trial
next month."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
Best aero helmets: helmets that
save valuable seconds.
"The
best aero helmets can make a noticeable
difference over a traditionally vented helmet
and help you go faster for less effort." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Kask)
May
23, 2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on
wheels.
"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
23, 2020
Mega Deals! Memorial Day Sales on
Bikes, Components, Gear, Clothes, Nutrition
& more!
"Looking
for the best deals on your favorite cycling
brands? Bikerumor’s weekly Mega Deals
rounds up the biggest discounts and sales." (bikerumor.com)
(Tyler Benedict)
May
23, 2020
See.Sense Icon2 Front And Rear
Light Set.
"The
See.Sense Icon2 light set is a worthy update
to the Icon, which was an instant classic at
launch. Compact, bright, and very intelligent,
the Icon2 has a flexible yet very tough
mounting system that easily adapts to
different bikes."
(road.cc) Mike Stead
May
23, 2020
A Boom In Bike Sales Brings a
Backlog.
"Sales
of commuter and fitness bikes in April
increased 66 percent, leisure bikes jumped 121
percent, children’s bikes went up 59 percent
and electric bikes rose 85 percent."
(roadbikeaction.com)
May
23, 2020
Column
One
May 22, 2020 Virtual Tour of the Gila to
provide a platform for North American teams.
"The invitation-only race will be held from May 22-24 and have a unique feature - a virtual team time trial. The first stage will be a Team Time Trial (TTT), with women’s team kick off at 5:45pm Mountain Time with the men’s team kick off at 7pm. Stage 2 and 3 men start at 10:00am Mountain Time and women at noon Mountain time." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Project Echelon) May
22, 2020
Chris Froome among top riders
competing in Challenge of Stars.
"Some
of the world's top riders including returning
four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome,
Vincenzo Nibali, and world champion Mads
Pedersen are competing this weekend. The
head-to-head matches will be streamed on The
Challenge of Stars’ official Facebook page.
On Saturday the first ones to hit the virtual road will be the sprinters starting at 16:30 CET." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Michelle Froome) May
22, 2020
Doubts around Tour de France for
Colombian pros as country extends flying ban.
"Superstar
riders Egan Bernal, Nairo Quintana and
Rigoberto Urán are among the pros who would be
affected by the measures, as Colombian
president Iván Duque announced that
international flights would be banned until
August 31."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Anne-Christine
Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images)
May
22, 2020
Chaves still dreams of Tour
success.
"Colombian's
schedule for the season is still yet to be
confirmed, but that's not stopping him from
yearning after a yellow jersey." (velonews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
22, 2020
Ben King and his growing passion
for nature photography.
"In
the idle hours between training and racing,
NTT Pro Cycling stalwart relaxes with one eye
behind the lens."
(velonews.com) Photo: Ben King
May
22, 2020
Review: Sour Clueless steel road
bike is the epitome of modern all-road
versatility.
"When
you are looking for a bike that can smoothly
transition from bike commuting to weekend
group rides to a bit of adventurous dirt road
riding, a straightforward steel all-road bike
like the Sour Clueless is hard to beat." (bikerumor.com)
(Cory Benson)
May
22, 2020
How to watch ESPN 30 for 30:
Lance.
"There
may be no racing to watch at the moment aside
from virtual competitions, but luckily US
sports network ESPN has come up with
three hours' worth of documentary for us to
digest - the story of Lance Armstrong." (cyclingnews.com)
May
22, 2020
Column
Two
In Pantani’s shadow: The plight of
Italian cycling.
"In
1998, when Pantani claimed the first leg of
the Giro-Tour double, no fewer than 13 Italian
teams lined up in the corsa rosa, while half a
dozen Italians representing six different
squads finished in the top 10."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Franco
Origlia/Getty Images)
May
22, 2020
Decision on holding Vuelta a
Burgos expected on Tuesday.
"The
Vuelta a Burgos is the first big international
race on the revised cycling calendar published
by the UCI earlier this week, but it remains
uncertain whether the event will proceed." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May
22, 2020
Contador backs Bernal for Tour,
Verbrugghe sees Evenepoel shine in Giro.
"Contador
cites Bernal, Froome, Quintana as Tour
favorites, Belgian coach thinks Evenepoel will
light up his first grand tour."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
22, 2020
eBay Finds: Motorola-team-edition
Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra frame.
"This
Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra frame, in Motorola
colors, is sure to appeal to aficionados of
the period."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: buzanceen /
eBay)
May
22, 2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on
wheels.
"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
22, 2020
SRAM, SHIMANO & ROTOR crankset
tech.
"Ever
wondered what crankset material is most
efficient for power transfer? Or what crank
length you should really be running, despite
what came stock on your new bike?" (bikerumor.com)
Jessie-May Morgan
May
22, 2020
Coming soon: A dropper stem from
Shimano?
"New
patent application shows an array of
interlinked components, such as suspension
settings electronically set by stem height for
climbing or descending."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
22, 2020
Abus Bordo Lite 6055 review.
"The
440g folding lock from Abus is super
convenient and still beats most cable locks
for security, but it can’t quite match the
security of heavier D-locks and chains." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: © Guy Kesteven)
May
22, 2020
Column
Three
TUEs don’t help you win an Olympic
medal, according to anti-doping study.
"The
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has
investigated the connection between
Therapeutic Use Exemptions and Olympic success
and found “no meaningful association."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: ADRIAN
DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
May
22, 2020
Mystery deepens over missing mom
Suzanne Morphew - As cops search her house and
neighbors say no one actually saw her on a bike.
"As
reported by CBS Denver, Suzanne Morphew’s
bicycle was recovered from a bridge close to
her home, along with an additional “personal
item.” Investigators have not revealed the
nature of the personal item discovered, nor
have they released any information about the
condition of the missing mom’s bike." (knewz.com)
May
22, 2020
Boels Dolmans extends European
champ Pieters, up-and-comer Uneken.
"A
little over a week after announcing new
contract arrangements with Anna van der
Breggen and Chantal Blaak, the Boels Dolmans
squad has made further moves to secure its
future."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
May
22, 2020
Terpstra can retain traditional
goals with revised calendar.
"With
racing slated to begin August 1 if coronavirus
conditions permit, the veteran Dutchman says
he’s ready to race after suffering last year
with crashes and setbacks."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari |
VeloNews.com
May
22, 2020
Ding ding: Crane e-Ne review and a
bike bell battle royale.
"The
Crane e-Ne is available in 10 different
variations of color and material, with the
cheaper ones having an aluminium dome that
sounds a bit flatter and resonates for a
shorter time than the more expensive
brass-domed versions."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Iain Treloar
May
22, 2020
The Musette: Pearl Izumi, Rapha,
Enve and more.
"A
closer look at the world's best cycling gear
brought to you by the Cyclingnews tech
team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron
Borrill)
May
22, 2020
Memorial Day bike sales: Where to
find the best bike deals.
"The
Memorial Day bike sales are a great place to
pick up a new bike at a cut price. Here's a
roundup of where to shop."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
22, 2020
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion
Kit.
"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
22, 2020
Best bike pumps: The best
mini-pumps, floor pumps and CO2 inflators.
"Choosing
the best bike pump is very much dependent on
your tire inflation needs. If you're looking
for a pump to quickly top up your tires before
you head out the door, you'll likely want a
floor pump."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)
May
22, 2020
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