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Daily News: July 2020

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Cyclist guns down armed driver in road rage confrontation.

Nairo Quintana suffers training accident in Colombia.

Could this new hub be the end of the 1x gearing debate?

Zap: After The Fallout - Dirty Kanza Founder Jim Cummins.



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Ian Garrison turned away from flight to Europe as WorldTour season approaches.

(velonews.com)overlay"Garrison, 22, confirmed to VeloNews Friday that he was not allowed to board a flight Wednesday from Atlanta to Amsterdam in the wake of an EU travel ban imposed this week preventing U.S. citizens from entering Europe." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

July 3, 2020





Edvald Boasson Hagen eyes 10th trip to Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay"Edvald Boasson Hagen, 33, is preparing for a return to racing and what he hopes will be a 10th trip to the Tour de France this summer." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

July 3, 2020





ANC Mechanic Steve Taylor.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"Behind every top rider, there is a team of helpers and one of the tough jobs is the mechanic… especially 30 years ago before air conditioned trucks and half a dozen mechanics per team. Steve Taylor was on the 1987 Tour de France with the ANC team." (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Steve Taylor

July 3, 2020





Caley Fretz's Ti Mosaic RT1 travel bike.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"I call this bike my Sanity Machine. It’s the second of its kind, because the first was stolen. It goes with me everywhere, packed into a bag the size of a single wheel box." (cyclingtips.com) Caley Fretz

July 3, 2020





Is a stiffer bike really faster?
(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Stiffer, lighter, faster! It seems nearly every newly launched race bike aims for the superlative in all three of the holy trinity. Weight is easily quantifiable, aerodynamics ditto - but stiffness is more difficult." (cyclingweekly.com) Image: Chris Catchpole Credit: Chris Catchpole

July 3, 2020






Best bib shorts: 10 of the best cycling shorts for men tried and tested.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"Of all the contact points on your bike, the saddle to posterior interface is perhaps the most important." (bikeradar.com) Ian Osborne

July 3, 2020









How to watch the Virtual Tour de France; Streaming details, start list and more.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"The first-ever Virtual Tour de France starts this weekend, with live coverage of the men’s and women’s races to be broadcast worldwide.

Saturday 4 July, stage one: Nice, 36.4 km (4 x 9.1km, hilly stage).
Stage one - women    15:00CET,    06:00PDT,    23:00AUS.
Stage one - men    16:05CET,    07:05PDT,    00:05AUS."
(bikeradar.com) George Scott (Image credit: Zwift)

July 3, 2020


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Could this new hub be the end of the 1x gearing debate?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Hub specialists Classified‘s latest hi-tech project puts the front derailleur into the rear hub to offer riders moving to a single ring setup the gear ratios normally associated with a two ring/front derailleur set up." (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Classified

July 3, 2020






Stages Bike (SB20) In-Depth Review.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"If you’re looking at a Stages Bike, you won’t go wrong with hardware as it is today. Sure, the software needs to mature a tiny bit more to really sing (let’s be honest, so does everyone’s) - but I don’t think it’s a blocker for day to day usage with any apps or features." (dcrainmaker.c) (Photo: Ray Maker)

July 3, 2020







Evenepoel and Bennett to lead QuickStep back to action at Vuelta a Burgos.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Belgian team is sending a squad to the inaugural Grote Prijs Vermarc Sport kermesse this weekend but the five-stage Vuelta a Burgos, which runs from July 28-August 1, marks their official return to professional competition." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 3, 2020





Dylan Teuns remembers epic 2019 Tour stage win.

(velonews.com)overlay"My stage victory was a turning point in my career,” Teuns told the Belgian HLN news service. Teuns drove the early morning break all day on the Tour’s first mountain stage, along with Tim Wellens, Xandro Meurisse, and the Italian Giulio Ciccone." (velonews.com) (James Startt)

July 3, 2020





Gear Break: Shoes, Clothing, Helmets, Phone Protection and a Hand Painted Bike.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay

"Another wide and varied selection of new and innovative items. Something for everybody."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided)

July 3, 2020





4th of July sales: The best cycling deals.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"This weekend, it's Independence Day in the USA, and with cycling booming in popularity, the 4th of July sales are likely to provide some huge cycling deals as online retailers look to capitalize." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 3, 2020





Bike of the Week: Colnago C64.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"The C64 is an iconic bike representing Ernesto’s 64 years of dedicated and tireless innovation. The attention to detail is among the best in the frame industry. Although our C64 ran with rim brakes, we’re told that 70 percent of the C64s sold are with disc brakes." (roadbikeaction.com) www.colnago.com

July 3, 2020


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Bugno takes shot at petition push, defends CPA’s role.

(velonews.com)overlay"CPA president Gianni Bugno strongly defended the legacy of the riders’ association, and issued a stinging rebuke Friday at a growing counter-movement of racers that is pressing for changes within the group." (velonews.com) (James Startt)

July 3, 2020






Nairo Quintana suffers training accident in Colombia.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"Local radio station Boyaca Noticias 95.6 reports that the Colombian rider was hit by a car on the road that connects the city of Tunja with the town of Motavita." (cyclingpub.com) (Twitter)

July 3, 2020





Pat McQuaid - “Shay Elliott was my idol as I was growing up."

(veloveritas.co.uk)overlay"Pat McQuaid, former UCI President; people forget that before he moved into cycling ‘politics’ he was a good bike rider." (veloveritas.co.uk) Ed Hood

July 3, 2020





Homesick student cycles 2,000 miles home to Athens from Aberdeen during lockdown.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"20-year-old Kleon Papadimitriou was getting bored sitting in his Aberdeen flat, waiting for travel restrictions to be lifted and all the while missing his family." (cyclingweekly.com) (Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images)

July 3, 2020





Tech Round-Up: New gear from Pearl Izumi, Park Tool, Chainlift and more.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay

"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) (Credit not Provided)

July 3, 2020






Theragun Elite review.

(velonews.com)overlay"The Theragun Elite makes recovery and light massage convenient at home. You don't even have to get off the couch to knead out your muscles." (velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari

July 3, 2020





eBay Finds: Maurizio Fondriest's 1988 Legnano bike.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Found here on eBay is Maurizio Fondriest's spare Legnano bike from the 1988 season - the year when the Italian won the World Championship road race in Ronse, Belgium." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: cicli-berlinetta / eBay)

July 3, 2020





The Musette: Koo Open Cube sunglasses, Katusha Icon bib shorts, and Fizik's Arione R1 Versus Evo saddle.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay

"The Musette is Cyclingnews’ weekly curation of the world’s best cycling gear."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)

July 3, 2020


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Five stages for Poland to mark WorldTour stage race return.

(velonews.com)overlay"The Tour de Pologne will be the first [WorldTour] stage race to take place after the lockdown of all the competitions,” said race director Czeslaw Lang. “I am sure that this is a significant value for the entire cycling world." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

July 2, 2020





Ex UCI President Pat McQuaid.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"We all know the name Pat McQuaid from his time as president of the UCI at a time of many ‘problems’. Many know nothing of his history and a family steeped in Irish cycling." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

July 2, 2020





Michael Matthews surprised at non-selection for Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"From the outset of the season, and throughout lockdown, the 29-year-old Australian had been preparing for, and involved in discussions around, the Ardennes Classics and the Tour, which he now won't start." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 2, 2020





Sunweb DS: Dumoulin’s growing ambitions did not square with team’s egalitarian style.

(velonews.com)overlay"Speaking to VeloNews on Wednesday, Team Sunweb sport director Luke Roberts shared the team’s perspective of the Dumoulin disharmony." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

July 2, 2020






Virtual Tour de France: Stage-by-stage recon of Zwift's biggest ever race.

(cyclingnews.com)(Imageoverlay"With the new worlds being event-only, very few Zwifters have been given the privilege of experiencing the new worlds that will be raced by the likes of Chris Froome and Marianne Vos later this month." (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Zwift)

July 2, 2020





Benoot plays down talk of leadership role at Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"We have no one who's going for the overall rankings," Tiesj Benoot said. "We're aiming for stage wins with several riders. Cees Bol will got for the flat stages, and in the mountains we also have several options to join a breakaway, and I'm one of them." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 2, 2020





Richard Carapaz may have to ride and drive 900km to catch flight to Europe to defend Giro d’Italia title.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"With most flights suspended in the area, Carapaz and Narváez may have to make most of the journey by bike, although they may also travel by car for some of the trip, El Telegrafo reports." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

July 2, 2020





Terpstra misses Total Direct Energie's Tour de France team.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Total Direct Energie named nine riders to its Tour de France long team, with Niki Terpstra not making the cut as he recovers from serious injuries from a training crash." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 2, 2020





What happens if a rider catches COVID-19 during a race?

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The UCI has published a 13-page document called the 're-opening of the road cycling season in the context of the coronavirus pandemic', created by UCI Medical Director Professor Xavier Bigard, team and rider representatives." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 2, 2020





The Right Way to Clear Debris From Your Tire.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"This is the question I got the other evening on the weekly no-drop ride. I like the ride because it’s the same two routes and seems to always leave on time. I also get to meet new riders, as well as hear a slew of questions. " (roadbikeaction.com) (TROY’S TECH TALK)

July 2, 2020


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Q&A: Chad Haga on new challenges and ambitions with Team Sunweb.

(velonews.com)overlay"It was confirmed Wednesday that the Texan was included on the team’s Vuelta a España long-list, and was a standby rider for this summer’s Tour de France. The Giro d’Italia stage winner is also slated to be starting hilly classics Il Lombardia and Amstel Gold Race." (velonews.com) (James Startt)

July 2, 2020






Gerry Ryan hails 'new era' for Mitchelton Scott.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Mitchelton Scott team owner Gerry Ryan has described the shake-up in team management as a "new era" and said the team is "back on track" and being built for 2021-2022, with talks ongoing with possible new sponsors." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 2, 2020





Deceuninck Quick Step to return to action this weekend at GP Vermarc Sport.

(thebikecomesfirst.com)overlay"The Grote Prijs Vermarc Sport will be the squad’s first race in almost four months, and they have named a strong eight-man team for the race which takes place on a 15.4km course in the municipality of Rotselaar, totaling 164 kilometers." (thebikecomesfirst.com) Deceuninck - Quick-Step - ©Wout Beel

July 2, 2020





Vanmarcke on taking part in Belgian 'practice race': Riders still want to race.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"While professional riders are not normally permitted to line up at national-level events, they've been granted an exception ahead of the restart of professional racing following the shutdown of competition." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 2, 2020





Peloton X Trek: The Complete Package.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"The all-new Trek Émonda is a bike that was designed as a package to be light, and fast. Increasingly in cycling, fast means aero - so Trek went back to the drawing board with one goal." (pelotonmagazine.com) Words by Ben Foster; Images by Jordan Clark Haggard

July 2, 2020





Best front bike lights: The best front bike lights you can buy.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The best front bike lights will not only enable you to see where you're cycling when daylight disappears, but they will also ensure you remain visible to the traffic around you at any time of day." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager)

July 2, 2020





Save your 15mm thru-axle wheels with Forkmods.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Very few front hubs are easily adaptable to various thru-axle sizes and that means an expensive wheelset rebuild, or new fork purchase when the cycling industry introduces new standards." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Forkmods)

July 2, 2020





Former Bigla Katusha women's team rebranded as Équipe Paule Ka.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The team formerly known as Bigla Katusha has unveiled their new look and team name ahead of the 2020 season restart, with a rebrand to Équipe Paule Ka coming after the French fashion house agreed to sponsor the squad until the end of 2024." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Équipe Paule Ka )

July 2, 2020





Dirty Kanza Founder Jim Cummins Moves On.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Cummins ran the race from 2006-2018. He sold DK to Life Time in 2018 and continued to oversee race logistics with the title of Chief Gravel Officer." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

July 2, 2020





Winter cycling found to be no less safe than cycling in the summer.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"McGill researchers analyzed the difference in trauma injuries from the past 20 years between bicycle users in winter months compared to summer months." (cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis

July 2, 2020


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Cyclist guns down armed driver in road rage confrontation.

(cycling.today)overlay"Realistically she has a right to protect herself but under Michigan law, she has the right to protect others as well,” said Attorney Terry Johnson. “Just the fact that the other person had a knife and she had a gun doesn’t matter. Her boyfriend was in imminent fear of death." (cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)

July 2, 2020





Israel Start-Up Nation on Chris Froome: We're talking to some of the best riders in the world.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Israel Start-Up Nation co-owner Ron Baron did little to dispel rumors of the team trying to sign Chris Froome from Team Ineos in a press conference on Wednesday." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 2, 2020





Bentonville stakeholders say city is mountain biking capital of the world.

(velonews.com)overlay"Bentonville, Arkansas, has quickly put itself on the map as a mountain bike destination, but an announcement on Wednesday by area stakeholders gave the northwest Arkansas destination a new designation: the mountain bike capital of the world." (velonews.com) Photo: GH-Studios

July 2, 2020





Garmin cycling computers: A comprehensive overview.

(Imageoverlay"GPS technology giant, Garmin, has long been considered the market leader in the race for the best cycling computers, and the American brand is - at least partly - responsible for bringing data to the masses with its range of Edge GPS computers."(Image credit: Colin Levitch)

July 2, 2020





Best road helmets, tested and reviewed [Paywall].

(velonews.com)overlay

"The best road helmet combines a rotational force system, light weight, ventilation, and aerodynamics into a sleek and comfortable package. That's a tall order."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari

July 2, 2020





This e-bike ad has been banned in France - let’s talk about why.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"VanMoof is the quirky Dutch brand launched in 2009 with an analogue town bike with integrated lights and lock, and has since had an electric renaissance. Their second-generation e-bikes, the S3 and X3, are masterpieces of integration at a newly competitive price." (cyclingtips.com) by Iain Treloar

July 2, 2020





The Mystery of Mavic’s Future.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Founded in 1895, Mavic pioneered the sport’s first use of non-wood rims when Antonin Magne rode into the yellow jersey at the 1934 Tour de France using aluminum rims that had famously been disguised to appear like they were made of wood." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

July 2, 2020





Laka champions mental health with Recovery insurance policy.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Cycling insurance provider, Laka, has announced an all-new policy that not only aims to repair the financial cost of an accident but the psychological and physiological damage, too. The new policy, called Recovery, starts at around £11.00 [$13.34] per month and covers cyclists across the globe." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 2, 2020





Cadex Race 25 tubeless tire.

(road.cc)overlay"The Cadex Race 25 Tubeless Tire is designed for pure performance. It's a fast-feeling and remarkably supple tire that holds up really well to roads far below race-track quality, and reliably holds onto its air." (road.cc) Jamie Williams

July 2, 2020





7 of the best folding e-bikes 2020.

(road.cc)overlay"Need a bike with a boost that is also compact and easily transportable? A folding e-bike could be your ideal multi-modal solution." (road.cc) (ebiketips)

July 2, 2020





Product Test: Bontrager’s 70-gram XXX Saddle.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"While the Bontrager XXX saddle isn’t uncomfortable, neither is it all that comfortable, either. We’ve definitely ridden saddles far more uncomfortable." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

July 2, 2020


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European Union confirms ban on US travelers, making return to racing tricky.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The move could affect 29 US men between the WorldTeams and ProTeams and 29 US women on either WorldTeams or Continental teams - most of whom returned stateside after all sporting events were halted." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 1, 2020





Evaluating Mitchelton Scott's 10-man Tour de France long list.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Adam Yates, Chaves, Nieve, Durbridge feature in Australian WorldTour team's plans." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 1, 2020





Strade Bianche to follow traditional routes in 2020.

(velonews.com)overlay"While other organizers have shortened routes for 2020, RCS Sport confirmed the full distances for men and women at Strade Bianche." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

July 1, 2020







Benoot leads Sunweb at Tour de France as Oomen, Kelderman, Matthews head to Giro d'Italia.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Wilco Kelderman and Sam Oomen, both of whom have finished in the top-ten of Grand Tour, and both of whom are leaving the team at the end of the year, will head to the Giro d'Italia." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 1, 2020





Michael Matthews going to San Remo with an open mind and a lot of hard training.

(velonews.com)overlay"The Australian who races for Team Sunweb looks back on his lockdown, and looks ahead to riding Milan San Remo with no racing in his legs." (velonews.com) (James Startt)

July 1, 2020





Spiuk Korben Helmet.

(road.cc)overlay"The Spiuk Korben is an aero helmet that offers a decent amount of airflow and comfort, but be prepared to size up, or try before you buy if possible." (road.cc) George Hill

July 1, 2020





Degenkolb, Jakobsen top start list for GP Vermarc Sport.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"John Degenkolb (Lotto Soudal) and Fabio Jakobsen (Deceuninck Quick Step) will headline the start list for the GP Vermarc Sport, the first kermesse of the racing season with professional teams." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 1, 2020


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De Gendt: I want to be at 95% of my top shape in August and keep it for three months.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Those first race days will be very nervous, and I already think I'll need more time than others to get used to being in the peloton again," he said. "After that, it will be as it has always been. Everyone will reach their physical limitations, and then everyone will soon know their place again." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 1, 2020






Giro d'Italia to enforce spectator social distancing with sound emitting wristband.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Giro d'Italia plans to oblige stage finish spectators to wear wristbands that emit a sound when social distancing is breached as part of a series of measures and protocols to secure the go-ahead for the three-week Grand Tour from the Italian government." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 1, 2020





Former British champ Connor Swift extends contract with Arkéa Samsic.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The former British national champion joined the French squad mid-way through 2019 and has held his own among the best riders in the world." (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit Huw Fairclough/Getty Images)

July 1, 2020





Under Armour SportsMask offers comfortable, cooling & breathable face mask for athletes.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"With three individual layers, four sizes, and shaping to work well during hard workouts and while wearing sunglasses, the UA SportsMask is made for workouts but might just be the best option for daily use, too." (bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict)

July 1, 2020





Specialized S-Works Evade II with ANGI review.

(velonews.com)overlay"Specialized says its Evade II is the fastest road helmet on the market, it’s also a helmet that gives riders peace of mind. If you crash, the ANGI sensor embedded in the helmet harness that texts phone contacts you choose." (velonews.com) Photo: Berne Broudy

July 1, 2020





Apple Watch with cycling power estimation is a step closer to reality.

(road.cc)overlay"Back in 2017 Apple filed a patent for calculating wind resistance for cyclists using their smartwatch. The patent has just been granted, moving Apple one step closer to power data on the Apple Watch." (road.cc) (Liam Cahill)

July 1, 2020





Julian Alaphilippe set for Strade Bianche and Milan San Remo upon racing restart.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"While not part of his original plans for the 2020 spring calendar, the Frenchman will return to Strade Bianche and Milan San Remo in August. Alaphilippe won both races in 2019, a season which ended up as the most fruitful of his career so far." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 1, 2020


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Mexican cycling grapples with painful questions amid Villalobos controversy.

(velonews.com)overlay"When Mexico's best rider in generations recorded an Adverse Analytical Finding, the news sparked a debate between pro riders, retired heroes, and coaches about the country's lingering problem with doping." (velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images

July 1, 2020






Shake-up at Mitchelton Scott after ownership confusion, as Bahrain McLaren boss joins team.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Darrach McQuaid, Mitchelton Scott’s commercial adviser and a key figure in the Giro d’Italia’s Ireland Grande Departenza in 2014, will take up a newly created chairman role with the team, working closely with team owner Gerry Ryan." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

July 1, 2020





Possible name and kit change as Ineos launches new Grenadier 4x4 SUV.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Ineos, run and largely-owned by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, is primarily a petrochemicals company but has entered the automotive market with its 'Grenadier', described as "a stripped back, no-nonsense, utilitarian 4x4." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson / SWpix.com)

July 1, 2020








Cyclocross World Cup rounds in Waterloo and Dublin canceled for 2020.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The UCI unveiled a revised cyclocross World Cup calendar on Wednesday, announcing that the three events had been canceled for 2020, bringing the total count of World Cup events down from 14 to 11." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

July 1, 2020





Rudy Project Spectrum helmet review: Moving closer to the big leagues.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Fifteen “flow through” vents are strategically positioned so that incoming air can, well, flow cleanly through the interior of the helmet and then out the rear exhaust ports for efficient cooling at speed." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang

July 1, 2020






USA Cycling cancels road, MTB and track championships for 2020.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"USA Cycling announced on Wednesday it has been forced to cancel all of the elite national championships for the 2020 season except for December's cyclocross championships and the MTB Marathon, which has been postponed to November." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 1, 2020





Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie – A Crit Bike For Dirt (and Road).

(bikeworldnews.com)overlay"The Boogie is Van Dessel’s full carbon cyclocross race rocket. The heart of the bike is its full carbon frame and fork. Our 54cm weighed in at 1045g with the uncut fork weighing 427g." (bikeworldnews.com) Scott Kingsley

July 1, 2020








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