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June 21, 2020 Primož Roglič beats Tadej Pogačar
to Slovenian national road race title.
"The
30-year-old takes the national title for the
first time in his career, a heavy favorite
pre-race on a course that finished with a
steep final climb of 8.3km, its average
gradient 7.8 per cent."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
June
21, 2020
Meet Tekkerz: Britain’s coolest
team.
"British
team launches are usually a fairly dry, sedate
affair. For Tekkerz, however, a team launch is
at a bar under the railway arches in London’s
hip Bermondsey, with a live band, DJ and their
own beer “Post Palace Ale” - named in honor of
the Crystal Palace crit races."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tekkerz, Daniel Gould
June
21, 2020
Daniel Martinez loses time trial
bike in Colombia.
"Colombian
time trial champion Daniel Felipe Martínez (EF
Pro Cycling) has lost his bike in his home
country and the Police is looking for it." (cyclingpub.com)
(efprocycling.com)
June
21, 2020
Juice Lubes Tire Juice tire
sealant.
"Over
the last month I've been using the sealant in
a set of 25mm road tires. Application is easy
through the nozzle, which fits over the top of
the tubeless valve."
(road.cc) Jamie Williams
June
21, 2020
Virtual Joe Martin Stage Race live
streaming.
"Project
Echelon has organized a Virtual Joe Martin
Stage Race to be held June 19th to the 21st.
Stage three starts Sunday at 8:50am Pacific, 5:50am Eastern. (Women start at 10:45am Pacific)." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ProjectEchelonRacing) June
21, 2020
Column
Two
Gilbert's La Redoute record
already toppled by U23 rider.
"Jumbo
Visma Development's Gijs Leemreize takes three
seconds off the benchmark."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jumbo Visma)
June
21, 2020
Peter Stetina's guide to nutrition
for gravel domination... or survival.
"There
are ultra-endurance races that will take you
longer, but most gravel races, or at least the
big ones, fall between the 6-10-hour mark." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Wil Matthews)
June
21, 2020
Zipp 303 s - Best value for
tubeless road disc riders.
"If
the Zipp 303 S Tubeless Disc-Brake wheelset I
rode for this review didn’t have the Zipp logo
on the side of its rims, I wouldn’t have
guessed it was from Zipp."
(intheknowcycling.com) Steve
June
21, 2020
Best gravel bike wheels: Our pick
of the best gravel wheels for racing and
adventure riding.
"Upgrading
your gravel bike wheels can offer huge
improvements in performance, weight,
durability and traction."
(cyclingnews.com) Colin Levitch
June
21, 2020
Sunday trading: 40% off a
seriously rapid 3T Strada plus massive discounts
off Shimano groupsets.
"This week we’ve found a 40% discount on a 3T aero bike as well as whopping discounts on top end Shimano Dura-Ace and workshop quality tools." (cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey) June
21, 2020
Column
Three
Chris Froome tells teammates he's
staying at Ineos for Tour de France.
"Froome
is out of contract at the end of the year and
is weighing up a move away from Ineos, with Cyclingnews
revealing the possibility of a rare mid-season
switch to avoid a leadership battle with Egan
Bernal and Geraint Thomas."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Twitter/Chris
Froome)
June
21, 2020
Terpstra released from the
hospital.
"The
former Paris Roubaix and Tour of Flanders
winner was airlifted to hospital after falling
heavily and losing consciousness while
motorpacing in the Netherlands on Tuesday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
21, 2020
Lefevere almost struck deal with
Israel Start-Up Nation backers.
"Lefevere
and Adams, the multi-millionaire Canadian
backing the Israeli team, nearly came to a
deal in 2018 when the tycoon was looking to
increase the profile of the pro continental
team then known as Israel Cycling Academy." (cyclingnews.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
June
21, 2020
Magicshine ALLTY 2000.
"The
Magicshine ALLTY 2000 is a good-quality light
with a wide range of power settings and some
different beam patterns too."
(road.cc) (Dave Atkinson)
June
21, 2020
Claud Butler Primal 2020.
"Claud
Butler's Primal is just about the cheapest
gravel bike we've encountered but anybody with
limited funds won't feel short-changed as it
provides an impressive ride experience across
a wide range of terrain."
(road.cc) Matt Lamy
June
21, 2020
Column
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June 20, 2020 Lachlan Morton breaks Everesting
record (for real this time).
"EF
Pro Cycling’s Lachlan Morton has unofficially
broken the Everesting record, setting a time
of roughly 7 hours and 30 minutes less than a
week after his previous attempt was nullified
due to bad elevation data. "
(cyclingtips.com) Caley Fretz
June
20, 2020
Chloe Dygert surprised by TT
performances at Virtual Joe Martin Stage Race.
"It
was very interesting," Dygert laughed in the
post-race interview. "I think all these women
need to go to the World Championships. This is
great. They need to show up to Worlds because
that was very impressive."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
20, 2020
More reports link Chris Froome to
Dan Martin’s team before Tour de France.
"Reports
that Chris Froome is set to join Dan Martin’s
Israel Start-Up Nation have resurfaced with
Italian media reporting he will join the team
before the Tour de France."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
20, 2020
Bernal, López confirm all-French
calendar before the Tour.
"Egan
Bernal (Team Ineos) and Miguel Ángel López
(Astana) will be following similar, all-French
route to this year’s Tour de France." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
June
20, 2020
Philippe Gilbert smashes La
Redoute record on Strava.
"The
Lotto Soudal rider completed the climb, which
is 1.6km long with an average gradient of 9.5
percent, in a time of 4:25. There are pitches
of 22 per cent on the climb, which Gilbert
knows incredibly well."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Philippe
Gilbert / @PhilippeGilbert)
June
20, 2020
Tech Round-Up #4: New gear from
Hunt, Apidura, Gore, Topeak, and more.
"A lot of gear comes across our desks here at CyclingTips. Our Tech Round-Ups are a look at some of that gear." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Sarah Lukas, James Huang, Dave Rome, Iain Treloar June
20, 2020
Specialized Turbo Creo: A Visit to
Lamastre.
"Lamastre
is a charming small town on the Dolce Via
trail network in the Ardèche region of
south-central France. It is known for Picodon
(a goat cheese made in the Drôme and
Ardèche)."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Words by Brad Roe;
Images by Chris Auld
June
20, 2020
Virtual Joe Martin Stage Race live
streaming.
"Project
Echelon has organized a Virtual Joe Martin
Stage Race to be held June 19th to the 21st.
Stage two starts Saturday at 8:50am Pacific, 5:50am Eastern. (Women start at 10:45am Pacific)." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ProjectEchelonRacing) June
20, 2020
Column
Two
Lefevere: I wouldn't invest in
Chris Froome.
"Writing
in his column for Belgian newspaper Het
Nieuwsblad, Lefevere cited Froome's age
(35) and his belief - although it's not
accurate - that Froome's wife is his agent." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
20, 2020
Bardet and Naesen lead AG2R into
'unprecedented season'.
"Although
missing from Friday’s announcement, the team
and Bardet have already confirmed that the
Frenchman will also race the Tour de France in
August and September."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
20, 2020
Paracyclist Alex Zanardi suffers
severe head injuries in truck accident.
"The
Italian suffered serious head and neurological
injuries in the accident and has been placed
in an induced coma following surgery on Friday
night."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
20, 2020
20-year-old breaks UK Everesting
record.
"Riding
the same climb as the previous record-holder
Hannah Rhodes, Tom Stephenson set a new best
time of nine hours, two minutes and 25
seconds, six minutes quicker than Rhodes."
(cyclingweekly.com)(Mike Stephenson)
June
20, 2020
3T Exploro Race Max.
"For
either road or gravel applications, the
Italian brand offers a variety of framesets as
well as a complete range of models with
multiple (1x/2x, Shimano/SRAM) drivetrain and
component options."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
20, 2020
Canyon Endurace CF SL Disc 8.0.
"Taking
a sizing cue from the old-school way, the
carbon Canyon (with a claimed weight of 960
grams) is available in seven sizes, plus a
women’s-specific version."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
20, 2020
Open WI.DE. New Bike Test.
"The
WI.DE. frame very closely resembles the
original UP geometry. There are some distinct
differences and some subtle ones, too. The
most noticeable is the WI.DE. has dual-dropped
chainstays that give the bottom bracket area a
large and robust look. "
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
20, 2020
Ridley Helium SLX new road bike
test.
"As
an all-out race bike, the Helium isn’t the
outright lightest on the market, but it sits
well within the category as an all-around bike
that stands out, especially when it comes to
climbing."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
20, 2020
Gravel bike clothing guide: the
best kit for gravel riding.
"Whether
your look is lycra racer or adventure gravel
casual, here is a guide to gravel bike
clothing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Sportful)
June
20, 2020
Column
Three
June
20, 2020
Legal battle possible for
Mitchelton Scott as Manuela Fundación insists
deal is binding.
"Mitchelton
Scott have remained silent since declaring
that they and owner Gerry Ryan had terminated
talks over sponsorship, and Cyclingnews
understands that an official contract was
never signed."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
20, 2020
Amy Cure announces retirement and
walks away from Tokyo Olympic Games.
"It’s
one of the most difficult decisions I have had
to make,” said Cure. "I feel the same as I do
on the start line at an Olympic Games or World
Championships. I’m incredibly nervous, but
also so excited for the unknown." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
20, 2020
Giro Agilis helmet review.
"The Giro Agilis is a budget-friendly helmet designed for those who like to push the drop bar boundaries. We've been rattling round the roughest byways to see what it offers." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) June
20, 2020
UK cycling figures reveal their
dream bikes.
"If
I was to dream about anything, I’d have a
serious look at the wonderful Passoni range.
I’d love to do some proper long-distance
touring when circumstances allow, so I’d
choose the Cicloprato frame option."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
June
20, 2020
Merida 20 IN 1 Multi Tool.
"The
Merida 20 IN 1 Multi Tool is, as the name
suggests, a 20-function design, and features
everything you might realistically need for a
roadside fix."
(road.cc) Shaun Audane
June
20, 2020
How to prepare for your longest
ride ever.
"Before
you make the route, think about how much
you’ll be able to handle. If the ride is more
than double the longest distance you’ve ever
ridden, consider shortening it slightly."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis
June
20, 2020
Riding an Outdoor Route Inside.
"If
not for the global lockdown I might not have
had a reason to try riding an outdoor route
inside."
(cycletechreview.com) Josh Ross
June
20, 2020
First Look: Trek’s Aero Emonda.
"All
new Émonda models have hidden cable routing,
most come with new aerodynamic Aeolus wheels,
and Émonda SLR comes with an Aeolus RSL
Bar/Stem that was purpose-built for it."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
20, 2020
Column
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June 19, 2020 June
19, 2020
Virtual Joe Martin Stage Race live
streaming.
"Project
Echelon has organized a Virtual Joe Martin
Stage Race to be held June 19th to the 21st.
Stage one starts at 4:20pm Pacific, 7:20pm Eastern." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ProjectEchelonRacing) June
19, 2020
NXTG Racing's Cathalijne Hoolwerf
wins stage 3.
"Cathalijne
Hoolwerf (NXTG Racing) won the third and final
stage of the SKODA V-SERIES Women’s Tour held
at the virtual Canary Wharf, London on Friday.
TIBCO SVB's
Leah Dixon takes the overall title." (cyclingnews.com) (procyclingstats.com) June
19, 2020
Peter Sagan: I have to tick off a
Dirty Kanza or a Leadville for fun.
"The
Slovak is enticed by the community spirit
displayed at gravel races, and although he
would prefer to participate rather than
compete."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
19, 2020
Giro d’Italia confirms Sicilian
start.
"Director
Mauro Vegni confirmed Sicily as 'the most
logical start in maintaining the original
route."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luk Benies / AFP via
Getty Images
June
19, 2020
Ackermann: We hope to win more by
splitting calendars with Peter Sagan.
"While
Sagan will head to the Giro d'Italia for the
first time in October, following on from his
ninth Tour de France participation, Ackermann
will build up with a series of stage races on
the way to his Vuelta debut on October 20." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
19, 2020
López and Fuglsang take different
routes to 2020 Grand Tour objectives.
"On
Friday, Astana confirmed their leaders' racing
programs for the remainder of the season,
which is set to resume in August after being
interrupted by the lockdown."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
19, 2020
Pogačar ready to ‘test himself
against the best’ at Tour debut.
"Having
taken third at last year’s Vuelta a Espana and
top slot at the Amgen Tour of California,
there was little surprise when UAE Team
Emirates confirmed their Slovenian star would
be leading the team at the Tour de France
alongside Sardinian Fabio Aru."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
June
19, 2020
Egan Bernal opts for French
program before Tour de France defense.
"The
2019 Tour de France winner has been in
Colombia since March when he headed home as
the lockdown. He respected the strict rules in
Colombia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
19, 2020
Jumbo Visma will switch to Cervélo
in 2021, according to reports.
"Jumbo
Visma will apparently switch from Bianchi to
ride Cervélo from the start of the 2021
season, according to Dutch media, ending a
six-year relationship with Bianchi."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
June
19, 2020
eBay finds: Mark Cavendish 2016
British national champion's jersey.
"Mark
Cavendish finished second to Adam Blythe in
Stockton-on-Tees back in 2016, but this jersey
was made in anticipation of a victory, and
we've come across a rare example of it up for
sale on eBay."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: grawhea31)
June
19, 2020
Watch SKODA V-SERIES Women's Tour
live streaming.
"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
19, 2020
Column
Two
UCI to enforce peloton and team
'bubbles' in return to racing health protocol.
"Social
distancing measures will be imposed between
the peloton bubble, the team bubbles, and the
race organization staff, media and public." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
19, 2020
Factor reveals the LS, its first
dedicated gravel bike.
"The
LS frame weighs a mere 950g and Factor has
optimized its carbon fiber construction to
deliver impressive stiffness, with the aim of
enhancing power transfer."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Factor)
June
19, 2020
Alaphilippe scouts cobbles ahead
of Flanders debut.
"French
star yet to confirm full 2020 race schedule,
but a first-ever Flanders is a certainty." (velonews.com)
Photo: Deceuninck Quick Step
June
19, 2020
Hammerhead Refreshes Karoo User
Interface ahead of Karoo 2.
"Hammerhead
has previously announced their intention to
announce the Karoo 2, but hasn’t actually made
the announcement yet. However, in their user
interface post on their site, they do give
some hints as to the screen aspect ratio of
the new Karoo 2."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
June
19, 2020
Specialized Creo SuperPunteur.
"Test-riding
this Creo brought a smile to my face right
away and I was instantly fascinated by the
tech of Specialized’s own motor and software." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Brent Backhouse
June
19, 2020
Amanda Nauman Q&A: Gravel
racing is a mental game.
"Amanda
Nauman (SDG Muscle Monster) is a two-time
winner of Dirty Kanza and an event organizer
for the upcoming Mammoth Tuff set to take
place on September 19 in Mammoth Lakes in
California's Sierra Nevada mountains." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Shimano / Kevin Fickling)
June
19, 2020
How to prepare for your first
gravel race.
"As
gravel racing becomes a more competitive
discipline, more and more cyclists are looking
to tailor their training plans to succeed off
the beaten path."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jessica
Alexander)
June
19, 2020
Best tubeless road tires 2020 |
Ditch your inner tubes with these tubeless
options.
"Thinking
about converting to tubeless or want to
upgrade your current tires? These are the best
tubeless road tires reviewed by BikeRadar." (bikeradar.com)
Andy Lloyd
June
19, 2020
The best gravel bike shoes -
cycling shoes for gravel riding.
"The
best gravel bike shoes are an amalgamation of
road cycling shoes and mountain bike shoes,
cherrypicking key features from each to create
the perfect mix of weight, stiffness,
durability and grip."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Shimano)
June
19, 2020
Still using inner tubes? Add new
Muc-Off Inner Tube Sealant for No Puncture
Hassle.
"Haven’t
switched over to tubeless yet, but still like
the idea of a sealant that could prevent a
flat before it happens? Leave it to Muc-Off to
come up with a sealant that is specifically
designed for use only in an inner tube." (bikerumor.com)
(Zach Overholt)
June
19, 2020
Column
Three
Manuela Fundación officials insist
they have signed deal to control team.
"On
Thursday, team owner Gerry Ryan dropped a
bombshell, and backed out of a deal. In Spain,
officials representing the foundation reacted
with dismay, and insisted there is a confirmed
deal that gives them control of the team."
(velonews.com)Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
June
19, 2020
CADF confirms 90% drop in
out-of-competition testing during lockdown.
"In
a statement on Friday, the CADF conceded that
it “has had to significantly reduce its doping
control activities” in recent months." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: AFP)
June
19, 2020
Kelderman and Oomen told they can
leave Sunweb as De Plus heads to Ineos.
"The
biggest moves center around Sam Oomen and
Wilco Kelderman, who have both been told by
Team Sunweb that their services will not be
required for 2021 as the team looks to gut
their stage racing core."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
19, 2020
Guillén confirms ASO’s growing
interest in Colombia.
"ASO,
the powerful promoter that owns Tour de France
and other top races, is looking to expand its
reach to South America. That’s according to
Vuelta a España director Javier Guillén." (velonews.com)
(Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)
June
19, 2020
Professional racing to resume in
Belgium with kermesse on July 5.
"Professional
racing is due to resume in Belgium on Sunday,
July 5 with a kermesse in Rotselaar backed by
the Vermarc Sport clothing company." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Deceuninck - Quick-Step)
June
19, 2020
Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi
critical after crash with a truck.
"Paralympic
champion handcyclist and ex-Formula 1 racing
driver Alex Zanardi is in critical condition
in the hospital in Italy tonight with serious
head injuries after a collision involving a
truck while training on Friday afternoon." (road.cc) (Simon
MacMichael)
June
19, 2020
The Musette: Gore Cancellara
collection, Sportful gravel clothing and an airy
Specialized S-Works helmet.
"A closer look at the world's best cycling gear brought to you by the Cyclingnews tech team." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) June
19, 2020
The Strava dilemma: Is it money
well spent?
"Now
that Strava is charging $5 per month for full
access to leaderboards, Hannah Reynolds
assesses whether, in terms of motivation and
training benefits, it’s money well spent."
(cyclingweekly.com) Simon Richardson
June
19, 2020
Garmin’s Varia radar, Panaracer
gravel tires and beautiful Japanese tools.
"We
kicked things off on Tuesday with the release
of two new Garmin GPS bike computers, brand
new bikes from Juliana and Santa Cruz, new XC
products from Sun Ringle and Manitou, and
fresh new Canyon Inflite bikes. " (bikeradar.com)
Jack Luke
June
19, 2020
Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty
vs Niner MCR 9 RDO: Comparing the Wildest Gravel
Bikes!
"This isn’t a review, but will give you plenty of food for thought about these unique bikes." (gravelcyclist.com) JOM June
19, 2020
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Nearly two dozen cops search
Colorado neighborhood for Suzanne Morphew,
cyclist who went missing over a month ago.
"Investigators
plan to conduct a community canvas in the
county to contact residents and others to not
only share information about Ms. Morphew's
disappearance, but also focus on obtaining any
new information in her case.' - Sheriff
Spezze."
(dailymail.co.uk)
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