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July 12, 2020
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Virtual Tour de France: April Tacey wins women's stage 4.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The British rider, who won the opening stage, sprinted to the stage 4 win ahead of Anna Henderson (Sunweb) and Lauren Stephens (TIBCO SVB)." (cyclingnews.com) (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift)

July 12, 2020






Virtual Tour de France: Freddy Ovett wins men's stage 4.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Nick Schultz (Mitchelton Scott) finished second, with Michael Valgren (NTT Pro Cycling) rounding out the podium." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)

July 12, 2020





Ovett takes issue with Vaughters' comments on Zwift racing.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I don’t know what Jonathan Vaughters’ history is with running but I don’t think it’s very in-depth says Virtual Tour de France stage winner." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Noa Arnon)

July 12, 2020





Internet problems force Astana to withdraw from virtual Tour de France.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"The problems started during the third stage of the virtual race - which is being held on the Zwift platform - and have forced the team to retire from the competition." (cyclingpub.com) Astana Photo

July 12, 2020





Zwift with a power meter and dumb trainer.

(cyclingnews.com)(Imageoverlay"With the continual improvement of turbo trainer technology and accompanying software, the popularity of riding on a turbo trainer has been on a steady ascent for years." (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Colin Levitch)

July 12, 2020





Man completes four Everesting rides in one week.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"American Logan Kasper has pushed this beyond any reasonable limit, completing four Everesting rides in seven days, cycling more than 1,285km and ascending 36,218 vertical meters during the challenge." (cyclingweekly.com) (Rob Kulik)

July 12, 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.

Sunday July 12th, stage four: South-west France, 45.8 km (2 x 22.9km laps, hilly stage).
Stage four - women    14:47CET,    05:47PDT,    22:47AUS.
Stage four - men    15:52ET,    06:52PDT,    23:52AUS."
(bikeradar.com) George Scott (Image credit: Zwift)

July 12, 2020


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Guimard: Chris Froome is the gunpowder that could spark Ineos explosion at Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Speaking to Cyclism'Actu, he explained that he would not put Froome, Egan Bernal and Geraint Thomas - the past three Tour winners - in the same line-up, as Ineos are set to do next month. " (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 12, 2020





Chris Froome signing ‘extremely exciting and huge for the team’ says Freddy Ovett.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"It’s fantastic, isn’t it? He’s the biggest rider in the world. And someone I personally look up to,” Ovett says, having exchanged a smile with his off-camera minder when the inevitable Froome question came up in the post-race press conference." (cyclingweekly.com) (Freddy Ovett/Instagram)

July 12, 2020





British cyclists part of secret ketones trial for 2012 London Olympic Games.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A Mail on Sunday investigation has revealed that the government body in charge of funding Olympic and Paralympic sport in Britain spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on a secret project to test the effects of the controversial substance." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 12, 2020





‘It’s more important than cycling’: Nine cycling heroes of lockdown.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The lockdown has left many cyclists wondering what they could do to help. Here are some amazing results." (cyclingweekly.com) (Ineos and Molly Weaver)

July 12, 2020





Cancer patient rides 2,082-mile Tour de France at home.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The 46-year-old software developer from Newcastle has been receiving treatment from the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Research Center, and so decided to raise funds for the center with his challenge." (cyclingweekly.com) (Sir Bobby Robson Foundation)

July 12, 2020





Condor Bivio Gravel Thru-axle frameset.

(road.cc)overlay"Boasting a beautifully made Columbus steel frame with a stunning ride quality, the Condor Bivio Gravel is well suited to long adventures whatever the terrain. The comfort levels are impressive." (road.cc) (Stu Kerton)

July 12, 2020





Bookshelf: Peloton Legends.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"The book is subtitled “Ranking the Top 100 Cyclists of the Modern Era” and the author addresses bike racing only after 1936, a cut-off date that is not really arbitrary." (pezcyclingnews.com) Leslie Reissner

July 12, 2020





Fernie, B.C.’s small town feel hides endless mountain adventures.

(cyclingmagazine.ca).overlay"Fernie, B.C. is in the Elk Valley in the East Kootenay Rockies. Situated on Highway 3, just west of Crowsnest Pass, it’s a three-hour (290-km) drive from Calgary International Airport." (cyclingmagazine.ca). Photo: Jeff Bartlett

July 12, 2020


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Stefan Küng becomes Swiss time trial champion for the fourth time in a row.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"Earlier in the day, Alexandre Balmer from the continental team of Groupama FDJ took the victory in the U23 fight against the clock, while Malen Reusser (Paule Ka) won the women elite time trial for the second time in a row." (cyclingpub.com) Groupama FDJ

July 12, 2020






Cataford signs two-year extension with Israel Start-Up Nation.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Although their identity is clearly Israeli, there is a Canadian influence in the team," Cataford said. "That's just great because we regularly share stories about our hometowns when we see each other and we understand where we are talking about." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 12, 2020





Remco Evenepoel recons two important stages of 2020 Giro d'Italia.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"The young Belgian is in the Val di Fassa in a training camp with the team and from there he decided to recon stages 14 and 15 of the upcoming Italian grand tour, in which he will make his debut." (cyclingpub.com) Photo credit: ©Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images

July 12, 2020







4 things to know about the Suzanne Morphew case in Colorado.

gazette.comoverlay"This case remains very active, as more than a dozen investigators are aggressively working this case on a daily basis,” said Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze said in the release."gazette.com (credit: Morphew family) denver.cbslocal.com

July 12, 2020






“I took the risk”: 17-year-old Jacob Rubuliak on how he broke the Canadian Everesting record.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)"overlay"On July 5, Rubuliak got on his bike, eyeing down the record he knew he had a chance of taking. He rode up (and down) Knox Mountain 38.5 times - adding a little extra elevation at the end of his ride to be safe." (cyclingmagazine.ca)

July 12, 2020





VeloPac RidePac Echelon.

(road.cc)overlay"Impressive piece of kit that allows you to carry all valuables in one place securely and protected against the elements." (road.cc) George Hill

July 12, 2020





Sunday Trading: Save on carbon Mavic wheels plus much more.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"This Sunday we’ve found some exceptionally big discounts on some top end products. Get a saving on carbon Mavic wheels, top end Assos bib shorts as well discounts on Castelli kit." (cyclingweekly.com) Rupert Radley

July 12, 2020


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July 11, 2020
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Virtual Tour de France: Tanja Erath wins women's stage 3.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The former Zwift Academy winner won a small bunch sprint ahead of time trial world champion Chloe Dygert (Twenty20) and April Tacey (Drops)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 11, 2020






Virtual Tour de France: Matteo Dal-Cin wins men's stage 3.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Dal-Cin got the better of Jake Stewart (Groupama FDJ) and Callum Scotson (Mitchelton Scott) in a sprint finish at the end of 48 largely flat kilometers of racing." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Matteo Dal-Cin)

July 11, 2020






Collaboration with indoor specialists pays off for Rally at Virtual Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"We’d done a bit of Zwift racing earlier this year but when we found out we could participate in the virtual Tour de France, we got set up by Wahoo with their top-of-the-line trainer set-up for all the guys." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

July 11, 2020





Lockdown could lead to faster Tour de France, predicts Sunweb director.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The postponed 2020 Tour de France may record faster times than recent editions thanks to the mandated suspension of competition, Sunweb sports director Matt Winston has speculated." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 11, 2020





New Zwift route to ride as Virtual Tour de France brings users the Casse-Pattes circuit.

(road.cc)overlay"Today brings the first opportunity to experience the new France map on Zwift, which was created for the Virtual Tour de France. Stage 2 of the Virtual l'Etape du Tour is being held on the Casse-Pattes circuit." (road.cc) (Alex Bowden)

July 11, 2020


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Boonen: If anyone can dismantle Ineos, it's Chris Froome.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Tom Boonen believes that Chris Froome has given himself the best possible chance of equaling the record of five Tour de France victories by choosing to leave Team Ineos and join Israel Start-Up Nation." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 11, 2020






Chris Froome leaving won’t change Tour de France position, says Ineos sports director.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Servais Knaven has reaffirmed the ‘let the road decide’ mantra of the British squad, and that the decision of Froome to leave Ineos for Israel Start-Up Nation will have no bearing on his inclusion or role in the French Grand Tour." (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)

July 11, 2020





The audacity of Julian Alaphilippe.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Julian Alaphilippe rose over the penultimate pitch of La Planche des Belles Filles, through a cloud of churned dust and headlights, alone in the frame." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

July 11, 2020





Remco Evenepoel to make Monument debut at Il Lombardia.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The 20-year-old Belgian will be on the start line for the Italian one-day race on August 15, which will be his third UCI race back after the break." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

July 11, 2020





Park Tool BKD-1 Hydraulic Brake Bleed Kit - DOT.

(road.cc)overlay"The Park Tool BKD-1 Hydraulic Brake Bleed Kit is an all-in-one answer to bleeding pretty much any DOT fluid brake, including today's SRAM 'Bleeding Edge' brakes." (road.cc) Mike Stead

July 11, 2020





Yates lucky to survive being impaled, Wiggins bought his Tour yellow to pay for the surgery.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"Sean Yates has spoken of an accident while working that almost cost him his life after he was impaled on a tree and an 8cm piece of branch lodge inside his body. Bradley Wiggins bought his Tour de France yellow jersey from him and he then used the money to help pay for surgery." (stickybottle.com) (PhotoSport International. uk usa asia)

July 11, 2020


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Ineos: We want to win the Tour and if Chris is the best, he wins.

(cycling.today)overlay"Speaking to Nu.nl, Ineos sport director Servais Knaven said that Chris Froome’s departure to Israel Start-Up Nation will have no bearing on his selection status for the Tour de France." (cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)

July 11, 2020





Poga?ar goes to Tour for experience first, results second, says team director.

(velonews.com)overlay"While the world expects a lot from new grand tour talent Tadej Poga?ar, his UAE Team Emirates director Joxean Fernandez Matxín is taking the pressure off." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

July 11, 2020





How do you beat a pro on Zwift? An investigation.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"To be a good rider on Zwift,” straight to the point, “you have to have an excellent power-to-weight ratio. If you don’t have that, nothing else really matters." (cyclingweekly.com) (Talbot Cox)

July 11, 2020





Juice Lubes Dirt Juice Boss Chain Cleaner.

(road.cc)overlay"The Juice Lubes Dirt Juice Boss Chain Cleaner is fantastic at cutting through grime. It's fast acting and long lasting while also being environmentally friendly." (road.cc) Adam Robertson

July 11, 2020





Best indoor cycling shoes: Keep your feet cool during indoor efforts.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Riding inside brings with it a whole new set of rigors and, while your current shoes will probably work just fine, you might be more comfortable in something else." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)

July 11, 2020


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July 10, 2020
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Sylvan Adams: We couldn't have dreamt that Chris Froome would be available.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"We couldn't have dreamt that Chris Froome might have been available, even though, you're right, he was coming off of contract. It was an opportunistic thing." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 10, 2020






Chris Froome's Ineos departure won't change Tour de France status, says Knaven.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Team Ineos directeur sportif Servais Knaven has said that Chris Froome’s role at the Tour de France will not be affected by his departure from the team at the end of this season." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 10, 2020





Hayman: Froome move ‘can change balance’ of Tour.

(velonews.com)overlay"While the Australian believes that Froome’s current Ineos team is likely to remain top dogs in the GC scrap, the shuffling in the pack of grand tour stars could bring about a shift in wider race dynamics." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) Jim Cotton

July 10, 2020





Sepp Kuss closes in on Tour de France debut.

(velonews.com)overlay"The young Coloradan is currently en route to Team Jumbo Visma’s pre-season training camp in Tignes, France, where he will meet up with the eight others short-listed for this year’s Tour." (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

July 10, 2020





Best road bike tires in 2020: Everything you need to know.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"Upgrading your bike’s stock tires to something better, whether that be in terms of greater volume, decreased rolling resistance, improved cornering grip or simply increased puncture protection, can transform your riding experience." (bikeradar.com) Simon Bromley, Colin Levitch

July 10, 2020





eBay Finds: Pierre Rolland's 2018 Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD Disc bike.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"He's moved on to pastures new at B&B Hotels Vital Concept now, but for sale is French climber Pierre Rolland's Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD Disc bike from the 2018 season." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: timont-81 / eBay)

July 10, 2020





Lighter and More Breathable: The Pearl Izumi PRO Road v5 Shoe.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"With the PRO Road v5, Pearl Izumi has put its flagship road shoe on a diet, reducing material in both the upper and the carbon sole to create a lightweight, stiff package." (pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Provided)

July 10, 2020





Egan Bernal to feature in Virtual Tour de France stage 3.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The two stages this weekend are on the 'R.G.V' and 'Casse-Pattes' courses, both featuring several hundred meters of climbing over 48km and 45.8km on stages 3 and 4, respectively." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 10, 2020


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Alberto Contador sets new Everesting record.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Spanish ex-pro climbs 8,848 meters in 7:27:20, beating Lachlan Morton's time by 2:37" (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: davidponce.com)

July 10, 2020







Froome’s departure from Ineos is no surprise, but it still raises plenty of questions.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Thursday’s confirmation of Chris Froome’s departure from Ineos and his planned transfer to Israel Start-Up Nation hardly comes as a surprise." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

July 10, 2020





Ben King: Balancing act.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"American NTT rider on juggling impending fatherhood, being in a contract year and trying to get to the Olympics." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 10, 2020





Ridefarr's new GMX is a monster-cross gravel bike.

(cyclingnews.com)(Imageoverlay"The Ridefarr GMX can roll big wheels and mount many water bottles, for those epic gravel road adventures." (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Ridefarr)

July 10, 2020





UAE Team Emirates manager: We want to be the best team in the world.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Within a realistic time frame, we're going to try to be the best team in the world," Matxin told Spanish cycling website Biciciclismo.com on Thursday, "but I don't know if that will be within one, two or three years' time." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 10, 2020





What are the Best Handlebars for Gravel Riding?

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Handlebars are a bit of a personal choice, and I don’t have one that is my go-to. It’s important to note that not all flared handlebars are the same, since the amount of drop will affect the amount of flare." (roadbikeaction.com) Troy's Tech Talk

July 10, 2020





Enthusiast gravel racers expected DK’s cancellation.

(velonews.com)overlay"I was frankly ‘chuffed’ to meet a kiwi at the Lyon County Fairgrounds during last year’s DK. To travel all the way to the U.S. from one of the world’s most wonderful places just to go to . . . Kansas?" (velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski

July 10, 2020





The Musette: A cycling shoe special.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay

"A closer look at the world's best cycling gear brought to you by the Cyclingnews tech team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)

July 10, 2020





Gear Break: Masks, Bars, Clothing, Sandals & Tires!

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay

"We have made another selection of what’s new and exciting on the market: Customize your mask with Primal, Zipp’s Vuka Bull base bar, Rapha and Geoff McFetridge collection, Shimano SPD sandals, Scicon NASA collection and Award for Continental tires made from dandelion rubber."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided)

July 10, 2020





Mitchelton Scott draw up safety measures as team finalizes calendar.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"With the Emakumeen Nafarroako Klasikoa and Clasica Femenina Navarra women's races and the Vuelta a Burgos men's stage race coming in the next few weeks, the team has created its own 'RACESAFE' policies to keep their riders and staff safe." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 10, 2020





Prologo’s new limited-edition saddles are inspired by the interiors of luxury cars.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"We wanted to bring a more natural look to these limited edition saddles,” says Prologo’s general manager Salvatore Truglio, “so we’ve looked at neutral earth colors with a brick red, leaf green and deep, dark brown." (bikeradar.com) Warren Rossiter

July 10, 2020


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10 transfer targets to help Chris Froome win the 2021 Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The announcement of Team Ineos leader Chris Froome's somewhat expected - and yet somehow surprising - move to Israel Start-Up Nation for the 2021 season means that the Israeli WorldTour squad now needs to set about building a team capable of supporting Froome." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 10, 2020





Stuyven signs two-year extension with Trek Segafredo.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Winner of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in February, Stuyven had drawn firm interest from Israel Start-Up Nation, where his long-time mentor and former Trek directeur sportif Dirk Demol is part of the management team." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 10, 2020






Giro Syntax MIPS helmet.

(road.cc)overlay"An impressive upper-mid range helmet with the MIPS system really well integrated." (road.cc) George Hill

July 10, 2020





Could this be a game-changer? Britain’s first cycling safe junction is officially open.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay

"The major junction keeps riders segregated from traffic, making it safer to turn in any direction."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Manchester City Council)

July 10, 2020





Giro d'Italia unveils official song and poster.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A country band plays on the streets of Italy and anticipates the arrival of the stage, the sound of the wheels warns the people the Giro is coming! It's a romantic rhythm, it's a rhythm that GiraGiroGiraGi," said Extraliscio, explaining the song." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: RCS Sport / Franco Matticchio)

July 10, 2020






This all-wheel-drive fat bike is built to cross continents.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The system promises impressive descending capabilities, “with the front wheel under power, it is nearly impossible to wash out the front end.” It also climbs well and has remarkable traction on sketchy surfaces like ice, snow and sand." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Iain Treloar and Kate Leeming

July 10, 2020






Trek debuts new Domane AL Disc.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"There's a new entry into the Trek road bikes range. The US-based bike manufacturer has revised its Domane range with a better value offering." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Trek)

July 10, 2020





New Rose Pro SL, Bontrager’s cheapest WaveCel MTB helmet and one weird inner tube.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"DT Swiss launched same tasty carbon mountain bike wheels as well as some more affordable alloy ones, RockShox debuted its burly ZEB fork, and Garmin showed us its latest smartwatches." (bikeradar.com) (Matthew Loveridge)

July 10, 2020





Best cycling gloves: Mitts and full finger gloves for summer cycling.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"There is nothing worse than road rash on your palms. Luckily, today's best cycling gloves offer a simple way around the problem." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch)

July 10, 2020








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