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Daily News: June 2020

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New Trek Emonda gets the aero treatment.

Starting under $1000, Bontrager launches all-new Aeolus carbon wheel lineup.

The Outer Line: A missed warning signal.

Jan Heine: Tubeless Tire FAQ.



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V-SERIES Women's Tour: Leah Dixon wins stage 2.

overlay"Leah Dixon (TIBCO SVB) won the second stage at the Women's Tour taking the win on the Burton Dassett climb ahead of her teammate Lauren Stephens." (cyclingnews.com) (Twitter)

June 18, 2020





Ride the same virtual Women’s Tour stages as the pros on RGT Cycling.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"The three stages can either be completed solo using RGT’s Open Roads feature, or as group rides and fan races at specific times." (bikeradar.com) Helen Cousins

June 18, 2020





Labor action brewing as top pros rally to press CPA for change.

(velonews.com)Photo:overlay"Professional racers have long envisioned a rider’s union strong enough to stand up for their interests and be an equal voice among cycling’s key stakeholders. That dream might be coming closer to reality." (velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele Getty Images (File).

June 18, 2020





Lizzie Deignan: I'm on a roller coaster.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay""I’m very much a plan-focused person, but we can’t plan anything. That’s been difficult," she tells Procycling over a WhatsApp video call from her home in Harrogate. "I’m learning," she adds, to take each day as it comes." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Procycling)

June 18, 2020







New Trek Emonda gets the aero treatment.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Trek launches sub-700g Emonda frame with aero tubing, OCLV 800 carbon, H1.5 fit and threaded bottom bracket." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Trek Bicycle)

June 18, 2020





Parlee Chebacco one-year review: Light, fast, and built for all roads.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The Chebacco is named not after a wookie but an early European settlement north of Boston, near Parlee’s headquarters." (cyclingtips.com) Iain Treloar

June 18, 2020





New Vekkit e-bike conversion kit launches.

(road.cc)overlay"The people behind Polish cycling bag and backpack brand Velotton have developed a three-part e-bike kit that weighs just 3kg, with prices starting from 535 euros/$600." (road.cc) (Jack Sexty)

June 18, 2020







Watch SKODA V-SERIES Women's Tour live streaming.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The new SKODA V-SERIES Women's Tour will be streamed live.

The three-stage virtual event will take place from June 17-19, with the racing starting daily at 2 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. BST."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Women's Tour)

June 18, 2020


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Mitchelton Scott pulls the plug on Manuela Fundación deal.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"As the negotiations have evolved after the initial announcement on Friday, we have concluded that the relationship will not proceed. We wish Mr. Francisco Huertas and the Manuela Fundación all of the best for the future." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

June 18, 2020





Manuela Fundación cycling director angered by Mitchelton Scott turnaround.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Manuela Fundación U23 team director Manuel Calvente was scathing, apart from the major disappointment of the deal falling through in this way, "we've come out looking like we're the bad ones." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

June 18, 2020






Chris Froome's contract negotiations remain ongoing.

(cyclingnews.com)"overlay"Cyclingnews understands that Froome has not signed any agreement yet for 2021 and that his future remains 'up in the air’, according to one source close to the Ineos rider." (cyclingnews.com)

June 18, 2020





Merckx ‘raced too much,’ but wouldn’t have it any other way.

(velonews.com)overlay"Merckx dominated the sport through his 13-year spell in the peloton, winning 11 grand tours, three world championships, and dozens of monuments. And despite still being fit, healthy and riding his bike, he admits he is starting to feel his age." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

June 18, 2020





Colin Strickland: The five races that changed my life.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Texan triumphed ahead of WorldTour pros Peter Stetina, Alex Howes and Lachlan Morton, but it was a long road to the top of the gravel world. Only starting out racing at the age of 23, Strickland took in road and fixed gear racing en route to where he is today." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Kenza Barton Schlee)

June 18, 2020





Buchmann: Winning the Tour de France is not impossible.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I think it’s no big problem at all,” Emanuel Buchmann told reporters in a video conference this week. “I had a really good level already when I finished my first part of the season at the UAE Tour. I’ve done good training since then and now I’ll start to reach a better level for the Tour." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

June 18, 2020





Will swapping your chain lube make you faster?.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"This week AbsoluteBlack released a chain lubricant which it claims will unlock dramatic power savings - and it’s not the only brand to be touting the benefits of swapping this everyday consumable to a more premium option with the promise if performance gains." (cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey)

June 18, 2020





Specialized S-Works Prevail II With ANGI helmet.

(road.cc)overlay"Light and superbly well-ventilated helmet that comes with MIPS and a crash detection system." (road.cc) (Mat Brett)

June 18, 2020





Roka Matador.

(pelotonmagazine.com)"overlay"ROKA’s latest performance eyewear, the Matador, offers a unique, bold aesthetic. But it isn’t different just to be different." (pelotonmagazine.com)

June 18, 2020


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Lachlan Morton's Everesting record attempt comes up short.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Lachlan Morton has admitted he will have to make a new attempt at the Everesting record after erroneous altitude data meant he failed to climb the 8,848m equivalent height of Mount Everest during his ride." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)

June 18, 2020





Iranian cleric's call to kill activist challenging country's ban on women cycling.

(road.cc)overlay"Masih Alinejad, who lives in exile in the United States, posted a video to Twitter in which the unnamed cleric insisted she should be punished for apostasy - the rejection or renunciation of a religious faith." (road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)

June 18, 2020





Fabrice Philipot, 54, dies.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Fabrice Philipot has died at 54. The Frenchman was the best young rider on the 1989 Tour de France and he was later a valued domestique for Miguel Indurain at the Banesto team." (cyclingnews.com) (Twitter)

June 18, 2020






Bontrager launches new Aeolus wheels alongside Trek's new Emonda.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Four new tubeless-ready carbon wheelsets led by Aeolus RSL 37, Bontrager's lightest aero wheels to date." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager)

June 18, 2020





Ellingworth: Bahrain McLaren ‘kicked’ by racing stop, but future is secure.

(velonews.com)overlay"Despite riders and management forgoing salary through spring, and new backers McLaren offloading nearly one-third of its workforce in late May, Ellingworth asserted last week “there’s no long-term issues with this team." (velonews.com) Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images

June 18, 2020





Merida Adjustable Torque Wrench.

(road.cc)overlay"An excellent buy - a solid, inexpensive torque wrench that offers quick and easy bolt tightening." (road.cc) Hollis Jones

June 18, 2020





It's Gravel Week.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"An index of  interviews, features, and tech content.

Interviews, in-depth features, advice, Instagram takeovers, and a host of gravel tech."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Joey Schusler (Instagram: @joeyschusler))

June 18, 2020





Scott Addict Gravel 10 review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Scott Addict Gravel is a roadie's gravel bike, more capable than a 'cross bike, but still able to keep up on smoother surfaces." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Croxton)

June 18, 2020





Dear Old Dad - Father’s Day Gifts for Pops.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"First celebrated in 1910 as a Washington state-holiday (not D.C.), Father’s Day really didn’t get national recognition until well after Mother’s Day was made a national holiday by Woodrow Wilson 1914." (pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Provided)

June 18, 2020


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V-SERIES Women's Tour: Christmas wins stage 1.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Christmas started her sprint with 200 meters to go and crossed the line with the win ahead of Illi Gardner (CAMS Tifosi) and Amelia Sharpe (Team Breeze)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

June 17, 2020





Roglič, Pogačar to go head-to-head at Slovenian nationals Sunday.

(velonews.com)overlay"With WorldTour racing set to restart August 1, the majority of nations will be holding their nationals in the week commencing August 17, one week in advance of the Tour de France." (velonews.com) Photo: Javier Lizon - Pool/Getty Images

June 17, 2020





Schachmann in transfer talks ahead of Tour de France and cobbled Classics.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Schachmann is one of the top riders out of contract at the end of 2020. After spending his first two years as a pro with Deceuninck Quick Step, the German has shone in the colors of German team Bora Hansgrohe." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

June 17, 2020





Mitchelton Scott to test legs before confirming schedules.

(velonews.com)overlay"Newly-branded Team Manuela Fundación to use early-season races to assess form and recovery after unprecedented shutdown." (velonews.com) Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

June 17, 2020





Gravel ride essentials checklist.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Much of what's needed to be prepared for a gravel ride is the same as what you would take on your average road ride however there are some extra considerations to be made." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham)

June 17, 2020





9 of the best e-bikes under $1200: 2020 Electric bikes on a budget.

(road.cc)overlay"With e-bikes starting to enter the mainstream, more and more are becoming available at affordable prices as production ramps up... and there are even plenty that now come in at under @12,000!" (road.cc) (Jack Sexty)

June 17, 2020






Lumos adds another indicator helmet range with new Ultra that features a lighter design and lower price.

(road.cc)overlay

"After the successful launch of the first Lumos helmet that featured integrated front and rear lights, Lumos has created the Ultra edition with a lighter design and a lower price."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)

June 17, 2020





Can tracking your metabolism help you lose weight?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Cyclists are forever looking to improve their power to weight ratio, but losing weight too quickly or without careful moderation can be detrimental to performance." (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Lumen

June 17, 2020


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Mitchelton Scott owner says he’s still running show.

(velonews.com)overlay"Australian businessman Gerry Ryan denied reports he sold WorldTour license, and confirmed sponsor search continues." (velonews.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

June 17, 2020





End of an era: A look back at GreenEdge’s greatest moments.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Late last week Aussie team Mitchelton Scott announced that it had become Team Manuela Fundación. The move caught a lot of people by surprise - including those within the organization - and many are wondering what the move will mean for the team." (cyclingtips.com) Photos by Kristof Ramon and Cor Vos

June 17, 2020





Radical SRAM crankset patent incorporates three rotating derailleurs.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay

"Is bicycle shifting about to get some entirely fresh technology?"
(cyclingtips.com) Alan Coté

June 17, 2020






Happy 75th birthday, Eddy Merckx.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"Eddy Merckx, the Cannibal, the greatest pro cyclist of all time, turns 75 years old today.
3 World Titles.
11 Grand Tours.
19 Monuments.
525 victories.
Happy 75th Birthday, Eddy Merckx!"
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Courtesy Le Coq Sportif

June 17, 2020





Aero optimization: You or the bike?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The characteristics of aero road bikes are beginning to transcend all genres and the arms race shows no sign of stopping any time soon." (cyclingweekly.com) ken-buckley-aero-pics

June 17, 2020





Amazon finds: The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World, by Major Taylor.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Marshall Walter 'Major' Taylor raced on tracks around the world between 1896 and 1910, winning races and setting world records in the USA and Europe." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

June 17, 2020





Future Gravel: Where does cycling's hottest trend go from here?

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Ted King talks aero bars, rankings, WorldTour pros, rainbow jerseys, and why all that will never quash gravel's free spirit." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Will Matthews)

June 17, 2020





Park Tool THT-1 - Sliding T-Handle Torx Wrench Set.

(road.cc)overlay"The Park Tool THT-1 Sliding T-Handle Torx Compatible Wrench Set is a professional-quality option that'll last an age, although not too many people will to want to spend this amount of money." (road.cc) (Mat Brett)

June 17, 2020





Garmin Edge 130 Plus first ride review.

(velonews.com)overlay"Garmin's tiny entry-level Edge computer does the basics well of recording and measuring ride metrics, but isn't as value-packed as some of its competitors." (velonews.com) Ben Delaney

June 17, 2020


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The Outer Line: A missed warning signal.

(velonews.com)overlay"During the Tour de France 25 years ago, pro cycling missed an important early warning signal about the escalating impact of EPO on the peloton." (velonews.com) Photo: John Pierce

June 17, 2020






Jim Ochowicz upbeat as he searches for sponsor to replace CCC.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"CCC was struggling as a company before the coronavirus and was forced to close its stores across Europe in recent months as part of the lockdown." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

June 17, 2020







French fashion house saves Bigla Katusha.

(velonews.com)overlay"Good news for the women’s peloton: a French fashion house, Paule Ka, will step in as new title sponsor at Bigla Katusha through the 2024 season." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

June 17, 2020







Lachlan Morton: I hit rock bottom but then found my love for cycling.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Australian tells Procycling about how he lost his way before gravel helped rekindle his passion for cycling." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jered Gruber & Ashley Gruber | Gruber Images)

June 17, 2020






Froome, Van Avermaet and Stuyven all on Israel Start-Up transfer wishlist.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws has reported that Sylvan Adams, the Israeli-Canadian billionaire who owns the team, is wanting to bolster the team's Spring Classics squad for 2021." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)

June 17, 2020





‘I heard it crack, so I knew it was bad’: Elynor Backstedt on the moment she suffered spiral fracture to her leg in off-road crash.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The Trek Segafredo rider was riding mountain bikes with her dad Magnus Backstedt and her sister when she fell on a steep downhill section." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

June 17, 2020






Terpstra out for three months after serious motor pacing crash.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"'For this type of significant trauma, the period of unavailability is 10 to 12 weeks' says Total Direct Énergie doctor." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

June 17, 2020





British Paralympic star Sophie Thornhill announces retirement at 24.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Partnered with pilots Helen Scott and Corrine Hall, Thornhill claimed 15 world titles and gold at the Rio Paralympics in 2016." (cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Ballinger)

June 17, 2020





Two for Today: Easton & Bontrager.

(pelotonmagazine.com)"overlay"Easton’s wheels have really been impressing us as of late.

Bontrager’s foray into higher-level road pedals with its Elite Road pedals does little to change the anonymity of this component."
(pelotonmagazine.com)

June 17, 2020


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Terpstra helicoptered to the hospital after training crash.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Unfortunately the rumors are true. Niki crashed hard today during a bike workout. He's in the hospital and will have to stay here for a few more days. He is not in mortal danger but will need time to recover from this," confirmed his wife Ramona Terpstra." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

June 16, 2020





Bora Hansgrohe: ‘We are not interested in Froome.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Team boss Denk confident in homegrown talent, warns that coronavirus could see shrinking budgets and salaries across the peloton." (velonews.com) Photo courtesy Bora Hansgrohe

June 16, 2020





The Master Tactician: Philippe Gilbert.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"Philippe Gilbert may not win the most races in a season, but he wins the biggest ones. A master tactician, Gilbert’s style defines the science of racing." (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by James Startt

June 16, 2020







AbsoluteBlack launches new graphene-based chain lube with huge longevity and efficiency claims.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"AbsoluteBlack says that a single application of its new lubricant will last effectively for up to 1800km of riding." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: AbsoluteBLACK)

June 16, 2020





Giro Aether Spherical helmet long term review.

(velonews.com)overlay"Giro's Aether combines a novel approach to rotational force dissipation with excellent ventilation, cool looks, and a best-in-class fit system." (velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari

June 16, 2020





Power Analysis: Lachlan Morton’s Everesting record.

(velonews.com)overlay"Lachlan Morton of EF Pro Cycling lowered the official Everesting benchmark to 7 hours 32 minutes and 54 seconds." (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

June 16, 2020





Strava stats reveals Egan Bernal is seriously ramping up his training for the Tour de France.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"In the first week of the month, the 23-year-old racked up 34 hours in the saddle and rode 1,161km over seven rides." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)

June 16, 2020





French Championships likely to remain in Brittany despite Plumelec withdrawal.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Originally scheduled for this week, the French Championships were postponed to August 21-23 when the lockdown interrupted the cycling season in March." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

June 16, 2020





Winder, Wiles, Hall to line up for Virtual Women’s Tour.

(velonews.com)overlay"Three-stage race to feature 18 teams with action to be streamed online, Wednesday through Friday." (velonews.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images

June 16, 2020


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Confusion reigns, inside and out, over Mitchelton Scott’s new sponsor.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay

"At a quick glance, the partnership comes across as an act of desperation; a deal with an essentially unknown entity, designed to keep the team afloat in the choppy waters of financial uncertainty."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

June 16, 2020







Rumors CCC Team may have found new sponsor with €20 million budget.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The WorldTour team is losing its main backer as Polish handbag company has been hit hard by the ongoing lockdown, forcing the boss to announce there wasn’t enough money for a top-tier cycling squad." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

June 16, 2020







Bora Hansgrohe confirms Sagan will race Giro, miss northern classics.

(velonews.com)overlay"Slovak star to make Giro debut this October, with Tour, worlds and Sanremo also on the schedule." (velonews.com) (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)

June 16, 2020





Peter Sagan trusts health protocols will make it safe to race.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The UCI is expected to reveal its medical protocol this week, with leading race organizers and teams also looking at measures to protect the riders, the race caravan and the crowds." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

June 16, 2020





Top 10 gravel races in the USA.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"With races across the USA the primary driving force behind the explosion in the discipline's popularity, we took a look around the country for the best gravel races running there today." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wil Matthews)

June 16, 2020





Shimano gravel groupsets: The great GRX roundup.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"With 10-speed, 11-speed and Di2 options, here's everything you need to know about Shimano's gravel groupset range." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Laurens Ten Dam)

June 16, 2020





Alison Tetrick: Gravel racing's rogue spirit.

(cyclingnews.com)(Imageoverlay"In an interview with Cyclingnews, Tetrick said what she loved most about gravel racing was that it's inclusive to riders with varying levels of ambition and ability and that everyone races the same distances and courses." (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Specialized / Steve Driscoll)

June 16, 2020





Ellingworth confident Cavendish has more wins to come.

(velonews.com)overlay"Ellingworth, who has worked with Cavendish throughout the sprinter’s prolific career, asserted to VeloNews last week that the Tour is not out of the question for the 35-year-old." (velonews.com) Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images

June 16, 2020





Canyon Inflite range catches a refresh.

(velonews.com)overlay"Leaning on the feedback from - and successes of - world champions Mathieu van der Poel and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, Canyon is refreshing the Inflite cyclocross and gravel bike lineup." (velonews.com) Photo: Canyon

June 16, 2020





Selle Italia Novus Boost Gravel Heritage Superflow saddle.

(road.cc)overlay"The Selle Italia Novus Boost Gravel Heritage Superflow saddle is comfortable and durable, with a really nice vintage look that disguises many of its modern features." (road.cc) George Hill

June 16, 2020


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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus In-Depth Review.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Like with most Garmin products that tack on a ‘Plus’ designator, the changes from the Edge 1030 to the Edge 1030 Plus aren’t earth-shattering. In fact, the Edge 1030 received overwhelmingly more changes last summer when it got a massive firmware update sweep of features." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

June 16, 2020






Garmin Edge 130 Plus In-Depth Review.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"If you’re looking for a small form factor GPS bike computer, the Edge 130 Plus is easily the most polished option out there, with one of the heavier feature sets." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

June 16, 2020







Garmin Edge 1030 Plus and Edge 130 Plus released.

(velonews.com)overlay"Garmin has upgraded versions of both its highest-end and its entry-level GPS computers with the new Edge 1030 Plus and the Edge 1030 Plus. While keeping the prices the same as the presumably outgoing Edge 1030 and Edge 130 at $599 and $199." (velonews.com) Ben Delaney

June 16, 2020






Damiano Cunego hospitalized after contracting serious brain infection.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The retired Italian star has spent the week in hospital after contracting an infection in the cerebral ventricle, one of the communicating cavities in the brain." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

June 16, 2020





Boels Dolmans extends D’hoore and Majerus.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Boels Dolmans has continued its run of re-signing marquee riders, announcing on Tuesday that versatile star Jolien D’hoore has extended her contract for another season while 10-time Luxembourg road champ Christine Majerus will ride on for two more years." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

June 16, 2020





Deceuninck Quick Step’s first training camp ‘a bright spot.’

(velonews.com)overlay"The goal is mainly to be together with the team again, to stimulate that group feeling again, not to hold structured training sessions,” said team coach Koen Pelgrim." (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

June 16, 2020






Hinault adds muscle to save Mavic.

(velonews.com)overlay"Now it’s my turn to try and help out the men and women of Mavic at a moment where their company is struggling,” Hinault told L’Equipe Monday. “It is simply the best way to pay them back for all of their support over the years." (velonews.com) © Tim De Waele

June 16, 2020





Five Minutes with Ian Boswell.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"We recently had a chance to chat with Ian Boswell to find out about his new adventures with Wahoo and the gravel scene.

"I need a job - I can’t just retire and start hobby farming here in Vermont."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Image by Vermont Social

June 16, 2020





Peter Stetina: The gravel community spirit is addictive.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Stetina's first full-season as a gravel racer hasn't quite followed the script. The lockdown shut down races for most of the year but that hasn't stopped the American from creating new forms of coverage around the sport." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Peter Stetina)

June 16, 2020





Motivation: Use the Motives that Move You, Right Now.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"Motivation drives us - but not on one fuel tank alone. A variety of intentions move us. One way to conceptualize motivation is along a continuum." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

June 16, 2020





Trek Checkpoint SL7 gravel bike - first ride review.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"On early impressions, Trek's flagship gravel bike, the Checkpoint SL7, looks perfect for seekers of versatility and adventure." (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image: © Laura Weislo)

June 16, 2020








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