Web Analytics
 

  Home                     Reader                     Mobile  


Advertisement




Support The DougReport: Ride a Bike
Doug Report Cycling Daily
Daily News: July 2020

Today's Trending

Feed the beast: Covering Lance Armstrong.

The Day LeMond & Lance Squared Off.

How retired great Sean Yates lives off-the-grid in southern Spain.

Dave Moulton: Headset Removal and Replacement.



Column One
July 6, 2020
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Don’t tell me the cyclist wasn’t wearing a helmet.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"They suggested I was negligent in not wearing a helmet, which, of course, I resented. When we do ride a bike, we should not be undertaking an activity as if we are engaging in some kind of a blood sport. This is cycling. It’s a mode of transportation." (cyclingmagazine.ca) Matthew Pioro

July 6, 2020





Egan Bernal: If I have to work for Froome I’ll do it.

(cycling.today)overlay"Egan Bernal says he has a good relationship with Chris Froome and that there’s no tension between the pair." (cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)

July 6, 2020





Rafal Majka focused on races early in the new 2020 calendar.

(velonews.com)overlay"Polish rider Rafal Majka (Bora Hansgrohe) plans to hit the ground running once the cycling season returns later this month. He will be lining up for the Tour of Burgos, as well as his own Tour of Poland." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

July 6, 2020





Colorado Classic continuing with plans for 2020 race amid pandemic.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Despite the cancellation of events nationwide, the organisers of the Colorado Classic presented by VF Corporation continue to plan to hold the four-stage race from August 27-30." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us)

July 6, 2020





What happened in the Virtual Tour de France over the weekend?

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"There was some comfort for cycling fans in the form of the first two stages of the first ever Virtual Tour de France, which bring something resembling cycling’s most beloved race to TV screens around the world, via e-racing platform Zwift." (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Zwift)

July 6, 2020





Matthews sent to Giro d'Italia to give Sunweb 'exposure' across condensed season.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Sunweb sports director Matt Winston says “exposure” is the team’s main aim for the condensed remainder of the 2020 season and one of the reasons behind the significant changes made to star sprinter Michael Matthews’ racing program." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 6, 2020






Plouay confirmed as host of 2020 European Championships.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 2020 European Championships will take place in Plouay, France from August 24-28, the European Cycling Union (UEC) announced on Monday." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 6, 2020





These are the things we wish we’d known before getting into riding.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"As we progress from beginner cyclists to experienced riders we are all guaranteed to learn a lot along the way." (bikeradar.com) (Oli Woodman)

July 6, 2020





How retired great Sean Yates lives off-the-grid in southern Spain.

(velonews.com)overlay"Four years after an agriculture accident nearly took his life, Brit Sean Yates lives a rustic lifestyle without electricity or running water in the Spanish countryside." (velonews.com) Photo: Sean Yates

July 6, 2020





Japan’s First Grand Tour Finisher Masatoshi Ichikawa.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"In the 80s and 90s there were a few Australian, British and American riders in the European Pro Peloton, but there were not many Japanese… and certainly none in a Grand Tour. Then Masatoshi Ichikawa came along." (pezcyclingnews.com) Edmond Hood

July 6, 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 has live coverage of the men’s and women’s races to be broadcast worldwide.

Saturday July 11th, stage three: North-east France, 48km (flat stage).
Stage three - women    14:47CET,    05:47PDT,    22:47AUS.
Stage three - men    15:52ET,    06:52PDT,    23:52AUS."
(bikeradar.com) George Scott (Image credit: Zwift)

July 6, 2020


Column Two
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Clara The Champion.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"At just 22, Clara Honsinger is the new U.S. national cyclocross champion after ending Katie Compton’s 15-year reign back in December." (pelotonmagazine.com) Interview and Images by William Tracy

July 6, 2020





Tom Dumoulin unlikely to ride time trials at National or World Championships.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 29-year-old told NOS.nl on Monday that neither the Dutch championships, which take place the week before the start of the Tour, nor the Worlds TT, which is currently still scheduled for the last day of the Tour, fit around his race program." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 6, 2020





Rui Costa takes time trial victory in Portugal.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"While racing in Belgium restarted at the weekend, with a number of events taking place - which were sadly overshadowed by the death of amateur rider Niels De Vriendt - competition in Portugal also returned." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 6, 2020





Feed the beast: Covering Lance Armstrong.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I think Lance Armstrong has told me to fuck off twice. There may have been other instances, and he's certainly not the only person within cycling to utter those words in my direction." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 6, 2020





Mathieu van der Poel could restart season at Sibiu Tour.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The participation of the team is, however, dependent on the lifting of restrictions which currently include a two-week isolation for any travelers from the Netherlands and Belgium."(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 6, 2020





Tour de France safety protocols might not be as dramatic as many expect.

(velonews.com)overlay"Prudhomme says ASO will use similar safety measures introduced after terror attacks in 2015." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

July 6, 2020





The Great American Ride virtual event takes riders on a 3,700-mile route across the U.S.

(velonews.com)overlay"Participants will track their progress along the not-yet-completed Great American Rail-Trail, from Washington State to Washington, D.C." (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Great American Ride

July 6, 2020





Speed wobbles: How they start and how to stop them.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Suddenly, as you pick up speed, the bike takes on a life of its own. What starts as a small wobble quickly becomes much more. The handlebars are shaking violently from side to side and you’re doing all you can just to stay upright." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber Images) Photography by Jered and Ashley Gruber (feature image) and International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility

July 6, 2020





Bont Vaypor S review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Vaypor S are some of the stiffest shoes money can buy, and are some of the only shoes on the market that are actually shaped like feet. You can heat-mould them at home for a custom fit, too." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Colin Levitch)

July 6, 2020





eBay Finds: Signed Bernard Hinault Renault team cap.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Five-time Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault remains one of the most popular stars of late 1970s and 1980s pro cycling, and we've found this signed Renault team cap on eBay." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: memorabilia_up_north / eBay)

July 6, 2020





Panini is releasing another Tour de France sticker album and you don't need to wait until August.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"Regardless of whether the actual race takes place this summer, sticker book wizard Panini has got us covered with its Tour de France 2020 sticker album." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)

July 6, 2020


Column Three
Doug Report Cycling Daily


What’s the deal with hookless rims? Why road tubeless standards are a mess and how they’re slowly getting fixed.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"Road tubeless has been in the wind for over a decade and in the last couple of years the technology has shown real signs of going mainstream, with numerous wheel and tire brands jumping on board." (bikeradar.com) (Matthew Loveridge)

July 6, 2020





Team Sunweb bidding on future in face of leadership vacuum.

(velonews.com)overlay"In its first season without long-time poster boy Tom Dumoulin and uncertainty over the future of its current GC hopes Wilco Kelderman and Sam Oomen, Team Sunweb is focused on what it does have." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

July 6, 2020





Riders with a mix of concern, acceptance in first races.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"More than 160 riders took the start in Rotselaar, with Deceuninck Quick Step's Florian Sénéchal taking the win. It was only a dip of the toe into the murky waters of getting hundreds of people together for a sporting even." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 6, 2020





‘The need for competition is enormous.’

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Now we are slowly emerging from the lockdown, we feel that the need for competition among the Belgian elite riders is enormous." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images)

July 6, 2020






Honoré signs contract extension with Deceuninck Quick Step.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"After my first year with the Wolfpack, which was really unforgettable, I had no second thoughts when I got the opportunity to pen a new agreement," Honoré said in a statement released by the team on Monday." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 6, 2020





Zipp RollingRoad shows why 303 Firecrest recommended tire pressures are so low.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Based on their data from the RollingRoad tests, Zipp found that the difference between ultra-low and high pressure can be as much as 50 watts. That’s 50 watts that you stand to gain by moving to a wider tire on a wider rim..." (bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)

July 6, 2020





Alex Dowsett responds after Griff Rhys Jones ‘depicts cyclists as yobs’ in newspaper column.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Rhys Jones, the Welsh comedian and writer, penned a piece for the Mail Online headlined ‘Off Your bike! Griff Rhys Jones is forced to take drastic action after lycra-clad hooligans started rattling down the public footpath running through his garden.’" (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Keith Mayhew / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)

July 6, 2020





Gravel bike conversion: Can your current bike become a gravel grinder?

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"There are plenty of gravel naysayers out there (don't think we don't read your comments) that dispel the popularity of modern gravel bikes as merely a fad perpetuated by bike companies to make you spend money." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham)

July 6, 2020





DiscoBrakes hose, disc and pad upgrades: Ridden and reviewed.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"DiscoBrakes offers pretty much everything you need to upgrade, alter or build your brake system apart from the brakes themselves." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)

July 6, 2020





Clothing Roundup: Special edition Fizik, 2XU indoor cycling gear & new Velocio & Fe226.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Here’s a handful of the latest road bike and home workout garments that are sure to keep you comfortable whether you’re on the road or a trainer." (bikerumor.com) Michael Gushulak

July 6, 2020





Best road cycling tires 2020: 10 of the best tires for all occasions.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"Choosing the right tires is a very important decision. Ultimately, the perfect set of all-round road tires will have an ideal balance of rolling resistance, weight, grip and puncture protection." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not Provided)

July 6, 2020





FSA System HM 1.0 moves to production, ready for manufacturers by mid-September.

(velonews.com)overlay"The FSA System HM 1.0 motor system for e-bikes, which was unveiled at Eurobike last year, has hit a milestone: It’s ready for production." (velonews.com) Photo: Full Speed Ahead

July 6, 2020


Column One
July 5, 2020
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Florian Sénéchal wins the GP Vermarc Sport.

(cyclingnews.com)"overlay"Oscar Riesebeek (Alpecin Fenix) took second place, while Victor Campenaerts (Independent) rounded out the podium in the 164km kermesse race." (cyclingnews.com)

July 5, 2020






Virtual Tour de France: Lauren Stephens wins stage 2.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Lauren Stephens (Team Tibco Silicon Valley Bank) won a dramatic stage 2 of the women’s Virtual Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 5, 2020





Virtual Tour de France: Julien Bernard wins stage 2.

(cyclingnews.com)"overlay"Ovett takes second on the line, Bernard just about edged it ahead of Ovett and Edet with Woods in fourth." (cyclingnews.com)

July 5, 2020





Quebec put on its first road race of 2020 this week.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"On July 1, the first in-person race event took place in Stoneham (half an hour outside of Quebec city) and participants had the chance to experience the new protocols." (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Google maps

July 5, 2020





Gerard Vroomen’s Design Legacy - From Cervelo to Open to 3T.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Who is Gerard Vroomen and why do we seem to go on about him so much? Good question. While years ago when partnered with Phil White at Cervelo, GV was responsible for some of the sport’s most dynamic road bike designs." (roadbikeaction.com) (Eurobike)

July 5, 2020





Topeak Roadie TT Mini pump.

(road.cc)overlay"The Topeak Roadie TT Mini pump is simple and effective, with a pleasingly solid metal build. Tire inflation is quick and it's unobtrusive either in your pocket or the frame mount." (road.cc) Nick Cox

July 5, 2020





The cyclist’s guide to mid-ride gas station snacks.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"Your bottles are low and your pockets are empty, but lo! Behold! A gas station and/or countryside convenience store stands proudly at the next intersection!" (cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis

July 5, 2020


Column Two
Doug Report Cycling Daily


Gibbons hopes Virtual Tour de France win will lead to a place in the real thing.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Gibbons, who hasn't taken part in the real-world Tour de France before, was in contention for a debut slot this July, but with racing paused, the South African was forced into lockdown over much of the spring and early summer." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 5, 2020





‘It’s very strange’: April Tacey on taking biggest career win without having to leave the house.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"For 19-year-old April Tacey, her debut race for Drops was the first-ever virtual Tour de France stage, and she couldn’t have asked for a better introduction, taking the victory ahead of the likes of world time trial champion Chloe Dygert and Chantal Van den Broek-Blaak." (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift)

July 5, 2020





Sunweb coach responds to Michael Matthews' Tour de France non-selection.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Team Sunweb coach Marc Reef told Wielerflits that riders have input into their race schedule, though ultimately the team is responsible for programs, adding that he thinks the scheduled program is the best way to achieve their goals." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 5, 2020





Up in the air: Ruth Winder on travel restrictions and the uncertainties of racing.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"While a gaggle of US-based pro riders have been able to return to Europe in the last week as travel restrictions are lifted that's not the case for US national road champion Ruth Winder." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 5, 2020





Campagnolo Bora WTO 33 Disc - Great looks and engineering.

(intheknowcycling.com)overlay"It’s easy to see how one can fall in love with the Campagnolo Bora WTO 33 Disc Brake wheels. Taking them out of the box created one of those rare moments when I say to myself, “Wow. These look special." (intheknowcycling.com) Steve

July 5, 2020





Star of the 70s: Bob Cary.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"The TI Raleigh team of Peter Post was one of the best in the 70s and 80s. Post ‘cracked’ a group of English riders on the team, they returned home, but Bob Cary stuck it out." (pezcyclingnews.com) Edmond Hood

July 5, 2020





Condor Italia RC Disc.

(road.cc)overlay"The Condor Italia RC Disc is nimble, twitchy and exciting to ride fast. Aimed at racers, the frame is stiff and very well balanced, providing direct handling that makes the bike great in tight corners." (road.cc) (Liam Cahill)

July 5, 2020





Magicshine Allty 1000 front light.

(road.cc)overlay"The Magicshine Allty 1000 is a compact unit that packs enough punch to illuminate even the darkest of road rides. It has a great beam, mode selection is simple, and all options are easy to navigate." (road.cc) Jamie Williams

July 5, 2020


Column Three
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Trek Segafredo want Simon Yates, while Adam could go to Ineos, according to reports.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"With the twins’ contracts up at the end of the season they are apparently considering their options, which could involve the brothers going their separate ways for the first time in their professional careers." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

July 5, 2020






Chris Froome ‘was never upset with me,’ insists Egan Bernal.

(velonews.com)overlay"Having ruffled feathers and set the rumor mill ablaze in May with statements that he would not sacrifice his own ambitions to work for others at the Tour de France, Egan Bernal is adamant that all is well within the British superteam." (velonews.com) Photo: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images

July 5, 2020





Mauri Vansevenant ready to join Deceuninck Quick Step after finishing Bachelor degree.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"Mauri Vansevenant has announced that he will become a professional with Deceuninck Quick Step on July 15. The 21-year-old will be at the Belgian team until at least the end of the 2023 season." (cyclingpub.com) (u23cyclingzone) Credit: Giro Valle d'Aosta

July 5, 2020





Tom Pidcock: Battling on three fronts.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Few would argue that the 20-year-old is not WorldTour material, despite his tender years. And yet at Trinity Racing - a team essentially built around him and named after his management company - Pidcock isn’t even in a UCI team. " (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

July 5, 2020





Shay O’Hanlon - Multi-Record Holder.

(veloveritas.co.uk)overlay"Ireland’s ‘Rás,’ a cult bike race; Marcin Bialoblocki, Tony Martin, Stephen Roche and Scotland’s own Jamie McGahan number among the GC winners. So who’s the ‘recordman’ as the French say, the man with most GC wins?" (veloveritas.co.uk) (Photo©supplied)

July 5, 2020





The Day LeMond & Lance Squared Off.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"In the last installment (“Greg LeMond’s Delayed Comeback“) , I re-visited the interview I did with 3x Tour de France winner Greg LeMond at the Interbike trade show in 2013 when he was launching a new line of new carbon and steel bikes." (roadbikeaction.com) By Zap

July 5, 2020





Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"After three months of extensive testing - which included a mammoth 361km ride on Zwift, nine WTRL premier league time trials and a host of interval sessions - we've got the final verdict on the Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)

July 5, 2020





Cheapest Zwift setup: Everything to help you onto Zwift for the first time.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Just starting out on Zwift? Our guide to the cheapest Zwift setup will guide you through the process without emptying your bank account." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)

July 5, 2020


Column One
July 4, 2020
Doug Report Cycling Daily




Virtual Tour de France: April Tacey wins stage 1.

(cyclocrosss.com)overlay"April Tacey (Drops) used a late power-up to win stage 1 of the women's Virtual Tour de France. The British rider timed her sprint to perfection to win ahead of Kristin Faulkner (Tibco Silicon Valley Bank) and Chantal Van den Broeck-Blaak (Boels Dolmans)." (cyclocrosss.com) (Image credit: zwift)

July 4, 2020






Virtual Tour de France: Ryan Gibbons wins stage 1.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Ryan Gibbons (NTT) won the first-ever men's stage at the Virtual Tour de France on Saturday. The NTT rider made use of a late power-up and the help of teammate Edvald Boasson Hagen to take a comprehensive win ahead of Pier-Andre Cote and Nick Shultz." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)

July 4, 2020





Zwift PowerUps: What are they and when should you use them?

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The more you use Zwift, the more XP (experience points) you will accumulate to unlock various gear options, components and bicycles - all of which have a direct bearing on your in-game performance." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)

July 4, 2020





Blast off on your next ride w/ Scicon Space Agency collection inspired by NASA & SpaceX.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Did watching astronauts Bob Behnken & Doug Hurley make their way to the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule make you think the new suit design would make an awesome cycling jersey?" (bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)

July 4, 2020





Want Simon Geschke to wish you happy birthday? Meet the pro cyclists on Cameo.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Cameo is an app that allows anyone to pay a famous person to record a custom message for them. You can request pretty much anything within reason." (cyclingweekly.com) (Cameo)

July 4, 2020





First Irish event organizers issue specific rules for race days.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"That first race in the series will be a test event in coordination with Cycling Ireland for the purposes of testing online entry and online sign-on procedures in anticipation of open road races taking place nationwide from Friday, July 18th." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Sean Rowe)

July 4, 2020


Column Two
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Guiding Star: Nicolas Portal.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Until his tragic death in March, Nicolas Portal was one of the youngest but most successful directeurs sportifs in cycling, leading Team Sky/Ineos to six Tour de France titles." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 4, 2020





Michele Acquarone: Fall Guy.

(rouleur.cc)overlay"So Friday, I was the man. Monday, I was out. During that Monday the board of directors had a meeting and with this scandal looming, they probably decided that they needed someone to feed to the media. Well. They chose me." (rouleur.cc) Photographs: Paolo Ciaberta / Pressesports

July 4, 2020





Warbasse: US travel ban scare overblown for pro cyclists.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 30-year-old said that the woes of Ian Garrison (Deceuninck Quick Step), who was stopped from flying from Atlanta to Amsterdam this week, had more to do with his lack of a visa or residency card." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Vincent Curutchet)

July 4, 2020





Spain to allow non-European riders into country.

(velonews.com)overlay"New ruling offers some hope for Egan Bernal and dozens of other Colombian pros' flight into Madrid from South America." (velonews.com) (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)

July 4, 2020






4th of July bike sales: Where to find the best cycling sales.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 4th of July bike sales are a great chance to get discounted prices on a new bike or accessories. Here's a roundup of the best places to shop." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 4, 2020





2022 Tour of Britain set to finish on the Isle of Wight.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 2022 edition of the race will end on the island, located on the south coast of England. The race has finished in London for 11 of its 16 editions since relaunching in 2004." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com)

July 4, 2020





Vittoria launch graphene-infused e-bike tires that 'extend battery life.'

(road.cc)overlay"Vittoria says the higher torque of e-bikes require specific e-bike tires, and the reduction of rolling resistance on their 'E-Tire' range can actually extend your range." (road.cc) (Jack Sexty)

July 4, 2020





Breaking Barriers: How Belgium is getting more girls on bikes.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The Netherlands is the leading country when it comes to women’s cycling. Meanwhile, just to the south, Belgium struggles to get girls on bikes, which is odd for a country so dominant in men’s cycling." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cycling Vlaanderen

July 4, 2020


Column Three
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Nairo Quintana escapes serious injury in crash with car.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"It seems, and we hope, that it is nothing serious," his manager Giuseppe Acquadro told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "But he took a hit on his left knee and is now in the hospital to do x-rays." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 4, 2020






Young Belgian rider dies of apparent heart attack during road race.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"The 20-year-old amateur cyclist was riding Wortegem-Petegem in Belgium, which was being held to re-start the season, for his VDM Trawobo CT team." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Wielerclub ‘De Sportvrienden’ Mazenzele)

July 4, 2020





Everything you need to know about Everesting: How to do it and the current record holders.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The idea is fairly simple:  climb 8,848m of elevation, the equivalent of Mount Everest, the Earth’s highest mountain above sea-level." (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)

July 4, 2020





Trek’s Aero Emonda.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Trek released an all-new Émonda with aerodynamic tube shaping. It’s a major performance upgrade for the platform, and it makes Trek’s lightest climbing bike faster than ever, while still keeping the frame weight under 700g." (roadbikeaction.com) David Kennedy

July 4, 2020





Triathlete’s marriage proposal using race grub for engagement ring.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"Not content with competing in an Ironman event just as the strict lock-down was ending, Meath farmer Eoin Corrigan made it a day to remember when he proposed after the finish." (stickybottle.com) Eoin Corrigan/Roisin Mooney

July 4, 2020





Park Tool THH-1 Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench Set.

(road.cc)overlay"The Park Tool THH-1 Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench Set might be pricey but these are excellent, professional quality tools with features to make bike maintenance a little quicker and easier, and to help remove rounded bolt heads." (road.cc) (Mat Brett)

July 4, 2020





Bradley Wiggins and Sean Yates team up for culinary tour.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The three-day event combines riding and gourmet cuisine on the island with Wiggins and Yates joined by Matt Stephens, Adam Blythe, Chris Lillywhite, Annie Emmerson and Joanna Rowsell to guide riders round the island’s picturesque and quiet roads." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

July 4, 2020








We need your support
Enjoy the DougReport? Your contribution is important and will help keep us online.

Subscriber Options
Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping.

Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links that may earn a small commission for DougReport if you click on them and buy something. This helps support our work here without costing you anything extra.






VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

(velofix.com)"overlay"I use VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the extra mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug @ dougreport.com" Advertisement (velofix.com)







Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.

(swytchbike.com)"overlay"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)






Nearly two dozen cops search Colorado neighborhood for Suzanne Morphew, cyclist who went missing Mother's Day.

(dailymail.co.uk)"overlay"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)















only search DougReport






Advertisement




Support The DougReport: Ride a bike
Doug Report Cycling Daily