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May 27, 2020 Mr Versatile: Every WorldTour
team's most all-round rider.
"We
take a look at who those versatile riders are,
on each of the men's 19 WorldTour squads." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
27, 2020
Team tensions and power struggles:
From Hinault and LeMond to Sastre and the
Schlecks.
"Rivalries
within La Vie Claire and CSC Saxo Bank reveal
the tension between cycling's team ethic and
personal ambition."
(velonews.com) Photo: James Startt
May
27, 2020
Bondone brutality: Bahamontes,
Gaul, and the 1956 Giro d'Italia's wildest day.
"As
a racer, Gaul was the complete opposite to
Bahamontes in many ways: while Bahamontes was
most effective in warm weather, Gaul seemed to
come alive whenever the temperature dropped
and the heavens opened."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: AFP Photo)
May
27, 2020
Colombian federation hopes to
secure charter flight to take riders to Tour de
France.
"The
Colombian government moved to ban all
international flights through August 31 amid
the coronavirus pandemic, yet the Tour de
France is due to start on August 29. Riders
were hoping to get special dispensation from
the government to travel."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
27, 2020
Cannondale releases
dual-suspension Topstone Lefty.
"The
Topstone Lefty pairs an Oliver single-sided
suspension fork with Cannondale's Kingpin rear
suspension system to deliver 30mm of terrain
absorption at both wheels."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Cannondale)
May
27, 2020
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6
Disc review: Goes faster, stops harder.
"New
editions of long-standing bike models are
often just mildly updated versions of their
predecessors, but that’s not the case with
Specialized’s new flagship S-Works Tarmac SL6
Disc road racer."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
May
27, 2020
Factor O2 VAM Disc review.
"Lean,
mean and incredibly nimble, the Factor O2 VAM
Disc takes feather-weight road bike
performance to a whole new level - it's
practically faultless."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill)
May
27, 2020
Strava 'Routes' review.
"Forget
pay-walled segments, it was the overhaul to
‘Routes’ that was Strava’s big change and it's
got plenty of room for improvement." (cyclist.co.uk)
(Joe Robinson)
May
27, 2020
Battle of the Bikes: Cannondale
Topstone Carbon Lefty vs Cannondale Slate.
"Six years on from the launch of the radical Slate gravel, Cannondale has added a suspension fork to its latest gravel bike to create the Topstone Carbon Lefty." (bikeradar.com) Warren Rossiter / Immediate Media May
27, 2020
Column
Two
Basso refuses to hit back at
Armstrong after ESPN hypocrisy rant.
"Ivan
Basso has refused to hit back at Lance
Armstrong despite the Texan's claims in the ESPN
30 for 30 documentary that Basso, along
with several other ex-dopers, was "glorified"
and had an easy path back to the sport after
his doping suspension, still playing an active
role and earn a living today."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
27, 2020
eBay Finds: Signed Peter Sagan
'Hulk' Cannondale jersey.
"The
'ripped-effect' front of the jersey,
intentionally interrupting Sagan's Slovakian
champion's stripes, suggests what lies beneath
- and has Sagan's autograph on a spare white
area."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Get2got /
eBay)
May
27, 2020
The beer Remco didn’t drink.
"Remco
Evenepoel has a sponsor-correct beer in his
hand, and - ever the showman - he raises it to
his lips for the photographer."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Deceuninck
Quick Step / Instagram
May
27, 2020
Tyler Hamilton suggests Lance
Armstrong still hasn’t told the whole truth in
new documentary.
"Hamilton,
who rode alongside Armstrong on the US Postal
Service team from 1998 to 2002, has said he
“doesn’t think we’ve seen enough of the past
from him or from a lot of individuals."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo credit should read
PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP via Getty Images)
May
27, 2020
Cycling world hits back after
columnist says its ‘tempting’ to injure cyclists
with wire traps.
"It’s
a familiar story that cyclists will no doubt
be tired of, but another newspaper columnist
has decided bike riders are an easy target for
their latest provocative tirade."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Corbis via Getty
Images)
May
27, 2020
HTV Cup: Nguyen Duong Ho Vu wins
from 100km long breakaway.
"Following
a well-deserved rest day after completing
seven stages in a row, the peloton of the 32nd
HTV Cup returned to action and saw the victory
of Nguyen Duong Ho Vu from TP Ho Chi Minh 2
from a 10-man breakaway at the end of a 230km
long stage to Quy Nhon."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: HTV Cup)
May
27, 2020
Lighthouses in lockdown: A look at
the private lives of female pro cyclists.
"We created two projects that look at women’s cycling through a new perspective, aiming to show a more intimate side of the riders." (cyclingtips.com)Photography by Tornanti.cc May
27, 2020
2020 HTV Cup LIVE STREAM.
"May
19 to June 7, and is the first cycling race
post lockdown.
Stage 9 Live video Thursday, May 28th,
from 9:00am Central Europe, 03:00am U.S.
Eastern."
(cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com)
May
27, 2020
2020 HTV Cup LIVE STREAM.
"May
19 to June 7, and is the first cycling race
post lockdown.
Stage 8 Live video Wednesday, May 27th,
from 9:00am Central Europe, 03:00am U.S.
Eastern."
(cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com)
May
27, 2020
Column
Three
Home of missing Chaffee County
woman released back to family.
"Investigators
said they are continuing to follow up on the
more than 400 tips received about Suzanne
Morphew."
(9news.com) (credit: Morphew family)
May
27, 2020
Albasini prolongs career so he can
retire on the road.
"Michael
Albasini has decided to prolong his racing
career until the end of the reformatted season
by postponing a retirement that should have
coincided with June’s edition of the Tour de
Suisse."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
27, 2020
Bahrain McLaren face fresh
uncertainty as McLaren cuts 1200 jobs.
"On
Tuesday, the automotive and technology company
acknowledged it had been "severely affected"
by the coronavirus pandemic and confirmed
reports it would cut a quarter of its
workforce, equating to 1,200 job losses." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
27, 2020
Spanish pro falls victim to
€10,000 bike theft.
"Gustavo
César Veloso, who races for Portuguese
Continental squad W52/FC Porto, revealed he
had been the victim of a theft in a social
media post after two bikes and other equipment
was stolen from his home."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
May
27, 2020
Report says worlds will stay in
Switzerland.
"Sources
tell L'Equipe that Swiss officials are
working to prevent the worlds from being
shuttled off to the Middle East." (velonews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
27, 2020
Van Aert: Van der Poel has always
motivated me to beat him.
"The
pair will face off in the last round of the
'Container Cup', a 21-part series that sees
Belgian sports stars and celebrities take on a
head-to-head heptathlon competition held in a
shipping container."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
27, 2020
Elynor Backstedt: I'm still in a
lot of pain and discomfort.
"Trek
Segafredo confirmed on Wednesday that
Backstedt will see a specialist later in the
week to assess whether the alignment of the
bone is correct and determine whether surgery
is necessary."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
27, 2020
Cannondale's new Neo Lefty e-bike
for maximum e-gravel goodness.
"Cannondale
has introduced the Topstone Carbon Neo and the
Topstone Carbon Neo Lefty, both are e-bikes
with the same Bosch motor, the former has 700c
wheels with a rigid fork and the latter get
650B wheels and that Lefty Oliver for what
Cannondale are calling 'maximum gravel'." (road.cc) Liam
Mercer
May
27, 2020
Kasai Dynacoil FS dynamo hub
builds a generator wheel, serviceable on the
side of a gravel road.
"More
adventure riders & gravel racers are
looking to dynamo hubs for endless light &
charging electronics, and now the field
serviceable Kasai Dynacoil adds in the peace
of mind of being able to troubleshoot common
issues on the side of the road." (bikerumor.com)
(Cory Benson)
May
27, 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)
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
26, 2020
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May 26, 2020 May
26, 2020
Filippo Simeoni: Lance Armstrong
deserves a second chance.
"On
stage 18 of the 2004 Tour, Domina Vacanze's
Filippo Simeoni attempted to bridge across to
a six-man breakaway only for the race leader -
US Postal's Lance Armstrong - to go with him." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
26, 2020
Light at end of tunnel? Officials
back Burgos race in late July.
"After
months of endless race cancellations and dire
news, officials from the Spanish race
confirmed Tuesday it will run the event as
scheduled. There’s an important caveat - it’s
all dependent on if health authorities allow
it."
(velonews.com) Photo courtesy of Vuelta a
Burgos
May
26, 2020
Fan-less Tour de France 'nothing
new' after racing in UAE, says Buchmann.
"On
Sunday evening, French sports minister Roxana
Maracineanu revealed she had held meetings
with Tour de France bosses over limiting the
number of people at the race, which has been
pushed back to August 29."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
26, 2020
Urán and Higuita to lead EF Pro
Cycling at the Tour de France.
"EF
Pro Cycling's head of performance Peter Schep
has confirmed the 2020 plans of several of the
team's riders, with Colombians Sergio Higuita
and Rigoberto Urán set to compete at the Tour
de France, while British climber Hugh Carthy
will return to the Giro d'Italia." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
26, 2020
Brittany willing to organize
European Championships ahead of Tour de France.
"The
2020 European Championships were scheduled to
take place in Trentino, Italy, from September
9-13, but have been canceled, and are set to
instead take place at the same venue at around
the same time in 2021."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
26, 2020
87% of cyclists use riding to
boost mental health during lockdown.
"A
survey commissioned by BikeRadar,
together with charity partner CALM (Campaign
Against Living Miserably), has revealed that
87 per cent of cyclists have used riding to
boost their mental health."
(bikeradar.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
26, 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
26, 2020
Column
Two
Van Aert dreams of monument
victory with Tour injury a distant nightmare.
"Belgian
cross-discipline star focused on conquering
the cobbles, recalls mental battle of comeback
from time trial crash."
(velonews.com) Photo: Stephane
Mantey-Pool/Getty Images
May
26, 2020
Teams race to secure best altitude
camp locations in the Alps and Dolomites.
"According
to AD.nl, Hotel Parador on the Mount
Teide volcano will open on June 21. However
teams are unlikely to risk flying to Tenerife,
with locations in the Italian and French Alps
the preferred destinations for small groups of
riders in July and August. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
26, 2020
Viviani prioritizing Sanremo and
Tour while keeping Giro ambitions alive.
"Cofidis
sprinter Elia Viviani is planning on a
front-loaded schedule when the WorldTour
season restarts this August, with early
ambitions at Milan San Remo and the Tour de
France."
(velonews.com) Photo: Daniel Kalisz/Getty
Images
May
26, 2020
De Marchi: Feeling the wind on
your face is never to be taken for granted.
"CCC
Team rider on his love for racing, attacking,
and living in the Friuli hills." (cyclingnews.com)
May
26, 2020
Rose updated 2020 Pro SL with a
cleverly integrated front end.
"Rose
has just released the 2020 version of its
long-running Pro SL range with a direct-mount
derailleur hanger and a cable routing system
that creates a very clean-looking front end." (road.cc) (Liam
Cahill)
May
26, 2020
Huge spike in fitness app use as
time spent on Strava triples during lockdown.
"Lockdown
has seen countless changes in, but one major
change is the time people are spending on
fitness apps likes Strava and MapMyRun."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Ballinger)
May
26, 2020
How to clean your bike.
"There's
a saying: a clean bike is a fast bike, and as
cliche as it sounds, there's a huge amount of
truth in it."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
26, 2020
George’s Mason Bokeh gravel bike.
"The
frame is made in Italy from custom-formed,
triple-butted Dedacciai tubing and is paired
with Mason’s Parallax carbon fiber fork." (bikeradar.com)
George Scott
May
26, 2020
Mountain Biker Attacked by Grizzly
Bear near Big Sky, Montana.
"According
to Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Park's
spokesperson Morgan Jacobsen, a man in his 60s
was riding alone on a trail on private
property in the Spanish Peaks Community just
above the Ousel Falls Park Trail near Big Sky
when the attack happened."
(pinkbike.com) (Jason O'Neil Photo)
May
26, 2020
Column
Three
Tom Dumoulin's arguments against
MPCC are not reasonable, says Legeay.
"I
respect the choice of any individual, but in
the case of Tom Dumoulin, the arguments he has
advanced are simply not good ones," Legeay
told Cyclingnews on Monday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
26, 2020
Keisse in 'contract year': I'd
like to stay at Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Thirty-seven-year-old
Keisse recognizes that other riders are
"pushing to take my place", but also told Sporza.be's
podcast, De Tribune, on Monday that he hopes
to stay on with Patrick Lefevere's Deceuninck
Quick Step squad, where he's ridden for the
past 10 years of his career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
26, 2020
How you can use your indoor
trainer to ride in Grand Theft Auto.
"Over
the last few months we’ve cyclists everywhere
rethink how they ride and train, which has
resulted in some fascinating innovations." (cyclingnews.com)
Photography by Chris Pritchard via YouTube
(cyclingtips.com)
May
26, 2020
71-year-old Montreal cycling icon
passes away in training accident.
"71-year-old
Gilbert Bessin was training on Île-Bizard, a
small island just off of Montreal. He was
riding west on Bord-du-Lac, along the north
side of the island, at about 6:15 p.m. when he
swerved to avoid a 21-year-old pedestrian who
was crossing the street heading south."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis
May
26, 2020
Best commuter helmets: Safe and
stylish helmets designed for the city streets.
"Although
you should be most concerned about safety
first and fit second, many commuter helmets
are still purchased on the merit of their
appearance."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bern Helmets)
May
26, 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
26, 2020
Specialized Power Pro saddle
review.
"Most will love the Power Pro’s shape but my experience goes to show there is no perfect recipe for saddle design." (cyclingnews.com) Graham Cottingham May
26, 2020
MET’s comprehensive approach to
helmet testing and safety is reassuring for any
cyclist.
"MET’s
headquarters are located in Northern Italy’s
Alps, not far from the lake where the company
began. The business, although bigger, is still
family run."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: @ulysssedaessle
May
26, 2020
Column
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May 25, 2020 May
25, 2020
Teams waiting on word for Spain’s
Burgos tour.
"Spain’s
five-day Vuelta a Burgos could have one of its
best fields ever - if local authorities give
the green light."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
25, 2020
Bernal could force Chris Froome to
consider Ineos exit, says Contador.
"Alberto
Contador argued that a future move away from
his 10-year home would have to be considered
if Egan Bernal moves to the top of the team
hierarchy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
25, 2020
'I believe that I can win a
Monument' says Wout van Aert.
"Speaking
on Dutch newspaper the Algemeen Dagblad's
podcast In Het Wiel, the Belgian said that
while it's still uncertain whether the
rescheduled races on the UCI's new 2020
calendar will be able to take place, he hopes
to restart his season at Strade Bianche on
August 1."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
25, 2020
Viviani keeps Milan San Remo, Tour
de France and Giro d'Italia as targets in
revised calendar.
"The
three races had featured on the Italian’s
original 2020 schedule and he told Il
Corriere della Sera that he aims to be
competitive in each event despite their new
positions on the calendar."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
25, 2020
The balance between clarity and
ambiguity: How cycling bends the rules of
innovation.
"Ambiguous
rules can go one of two ways: they can create
a strict regime or allow a liberal degree of
freedom; and things don’t get much more
ambiguous than guidelines defined by
‘spirit’."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Chris
Graythen/Getty Images)
May
25, 2020
Not a betrayal, just business:
Visentini, Roche and the 1987 Giro d'Italia.
"Rage
was written across Roberto Visentini’s face as
he crossed the line in Sappada, doomed rage.
Almost seven minutes had passed since Stephen
Roche had completed stage 15 of the 1987 Giro
d’Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (podiumcafe.com)
(tumblr.com)
May
25, 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
25, 2020
Cane Creek Hellbender bottom
bracket line now includes T47.
"Updates
and additions include the Hellbender 70
price-conscious option, and more sizes for the
Hellbender Neo."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Cane Creek
May
25, 2020
Column
Two
Katie Hall sets new Everesting
world record.
"Another
week, another Everesting world record. This
past Saturday, American pro Katie Hall (Boels
Dolmans) set a new women’s world record for
the fastest Everesting, reaching the target of
8,848 vertical meters (29,029 feet) in 10
hours, one minute and 42 seconds."
(cyclingtips.com) (Getty Images)
(cyclingnews.com)
May
25, 2020
HTV Cup: Tran Tuan Kiet wins stage
7.
"In
a day of many surprises at the HTV Cup in
Vietnam, sprinter Tran Tuan Kiet claimed the
first win for his Dopagan team while Nguyen
Tan Hoai from Domesco retained the yellow
jersey."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: HTV Cup)
May
25, 2020
Oliver Naesen extends contract for
three years.
"I
am very happy to extend for three more
seasons,” Naesen said. “Since 2017, the team
has not stopped progressing, either in sport
or in its structure and approach. Why look
elsewhere for what works so well here?" (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
May
25, 2020
How to get a good night’s sleep
for a great day of cycling.
"Research
shows getting enough sleep is essential for
optimum performance - and that sleep
deprivation plays with your mind as well as
your body."
(bikeradar.com) Daly and Newton/Getty
May
25, 2020
Temperature doping: Are there
optimal conditions for indoor training?
"The
relationship between temperature and endurance
exercise is complex and unique. At the most
basic level, temperature has an effect on the
rate of biological chemical reactions (i.e.
metabolism) in our cells."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Kristof Ramon
May
25, 2020
Trek road bikes: Details, pricing
and specifications.
"With
a history spanning some four decades, the Trek
Bicycle Corporation has become one of the
foremost bicycle makers in the world." (cyclingnews.com)
Aaron Borrill
May
25, 2020
eBay Finds: Signed Marcel Kittel
Uvex Race 5 helmet.
"We've
found this signed version of the yellow Uvex
Race 5 aero helmet that it would appear was
made for him for stage 2 of the 2013 Tour de
France after the German won the opening
stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: grawhea31 /
eBay)
May
25, 2020
Column
Three
Whatever happened to: Rock Racing
2008.
"The
riders who helped found the team remember the
years 2007-2009 fondly - in particular the
tight-knit group of Southern Californians who
made a name for Ball's Rock & Republic
brand on the cycling scene."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
25, 2020
Case of Colorado mom who
disappeared on Mother's Day remains a mystery.
"The
sheriff's office says they searched multiple
locations on a residential construction site
property, they did not make any connection to
Morphew's case. They also did not release
details about the search."
(cbsnews.com) Chaffee County
May
25, 2020
Démare breaks wrist in training
crash.
"According
to L'Equipe, Démare fell while out
riding near to his home in the Picardy region
of northern France last week, breaking the
scaphoid bone in his left wrist." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May
25, 2020
Kai Sakakibara's significant
progress revealed as family opens up about
struggle.
"Moved
there last month after eight weeks in a coma
at Canberra's ICU, the 23-year-old's parents
Martin, Yuki and his sister, fellow BMX'er
Saya also contemplated how close he came to
losing his life in the accident at the
Bathurst February world cup round." (sbs.com.au)
May
25, 2020
How gradient and categories are
measured and what they can (and can’t) tell you
about climbs.
"The
Tour de France introduced its mountain
classification for the first time in 1933 in
which riders were awarded points for arriving
first over a climb. As time went on it became
clear that not all climbs were created
equally."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis
May
25, 2020
Open Cycle unveils its first road
bike: the MIN.D.
"Open
Cycle may not be the biggest brand out there,
but for a company of its size it’s been
disproportionately influential." (cyclingtips.com)
Dave Rome
May
25, 2020
Bike of the Week: Memorial Day
Special.
"Painted
mainly as a show piece for the Cannondale
brand, this top spec CAAD12 is certainly one
of a kind! It is also built with ENVE wheels
on Chris King hubs, ENVE bar, stem and seat
post, as well as a full Shimano Dura-Ace
mechanical group set."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
25, 2020
Commuter bikes: What are the
differences and how to choose the best bike for
you.
"If
you have a long way to go on your commute, a
road bike will be a good option and can double
as your training ride for the day." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Bombtrack)
May
25, 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
25, 2020
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