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Daily News: July 2020

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Behind the scenes: The Genevieve Jeanson story.

Specialize Quietly Launches New Tarmac SL7.

What is the best way to clean my bike chain?

James Huang’s Seven Evergreen Pro.



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July 24, 2020
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Van Vleuten three for three with victory in Navarra.

(Gettyoverlay"Annemiek van Vleuten (Mitchelton Scott) claimed her third win out of three races in the 2020 road season, winning the Vuelta Ciclista a Navarra with a long-range solo attack." (Getty Images Sport)

July 24, 2020






Sibiu Tour: Mühlberger wins queen stage at Bâlea Lac.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Bora Hansgrohe took firm control of the UCI 2.1 stage race on the queen stage on the climb to Bâlea Lac high in the Carpathian mountains, with Gregor Mühlberger taking out the stage win and Austrian champion Patrick Konrad moving into the race lead." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Veloimages)

July 24, 2020







Jumbo Visma set to create women's team for 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Jumbo Visma will create a women's team for 2021, with Marianne Vos and Annemiek van Vleuten being targeted as team leader, according to a report by Dutch website Cycling Opinions." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 24, 2020





Teams worried that packed calendar could undermine ‘bubbles.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Next week’s Vuelta a Burgos marks a new starting point for a revamped men’s cycling calendar that’s packed full from late July into mid-November." (velonews.com) (Photo by Peter De Voecht-Pool/Getty Images)

July 24, 2020





Zipp 303S Carbon Tubeless Disc wheelset review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The most quietly rapid, comfortable, versatile, responsive and enjoyable drop-bar wheel we’ve ever ridden at an impressive price with awesome warranty support." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)

July 24, 2020





James Huang’s Seven Evergreen Pro.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"This time around, global tech editor James Huang - the Angry Asian himself - runs us through his Seven Evergreen Pro." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang

July 24, 2020





Stages Dash L50 & M50 Review.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Stages uses what they call an Everbrite screen, and it’s noticeably more vibrant than Garmin and Wahoo screens and especially brighter than a Lezyne Mega computer." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

July 24, 2020





Sibiu Cycling Tour signals return of high-level men's racing in new 'corona conditions'.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The participation of WorldTour teams Bora Hansgrohe and Israel Start-Up Nation, has brought much attention to the race, with the Transylvanian city of Sibiu being transformed into the center of the cycling world for a few days this July." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Focus Photo Agency)

July 24, 2020






2020 Sibiu Cycling Tour LIVE stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay

"2020 Sibiu Cycling Tour LIVE July 23-26, Romania.

Stage 2 - Saturday, July 25.
Start at 13:45 local, 12:45 CET, 6:45am ET.
Finish at 18:45 local, 17:45 CET, 11:45am ET."
(cyclingfans.com) ciclism.sibiu.ro

July 24, 2020


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'What have you got to lose?' The remarkable rise of Tadej Pogacar.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Tadej Pogacar finished third at the Vuelta a España last year, at the age of 20, making him one of the youngest riders ever to finish on the podium of a Grand Tour." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 24, 2020





Tiegemberg, Muur van Geraardsbergen to feature in 2020 Belgian road championships.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The infamous climbs of the Muur van Geraardsbergen and the Tiegemberg will feature in the postponed Belgian championships when they take place for elite men on September 22." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 24, 2020






Paris Bourges and GP Fourmies canceled.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"While plans continue for the delayed Tour de France to take place in September, it has been confirmed that the 2020 editions of Paris Bourges and the Grand Prix de Fourmies have been canceled." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 24, 2020





Iris Slappendel on the compliance crisis in women’s cycling.

(velonews.com)overlay"Leader of the riders' alliance on teams' Catch-22 between compliance to regulations and financial burden they impose." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)

July 24, 2020







Garmin suffers global blackout due to suspected ransomware attack.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"Fitness tracking and GPS giant Garmin has experienced a global outage that has shut down its website, affected production lines but also prevented users uploading activities." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)

July 24, 2020





Ritchey WCS Venturemax XL handlebar.

(road.cc)overlay"Ritchey has gone wide with the XL version of its WCS Venturemax handlebar, a massive 52cm at the hoods to be precise! Designed for the bikepacker, the Venturemax XL brings extra stability and loads of hand positions." (road.cc) (Stu Kerton)

July 24, 2020





eBay Finds: Vintage Giro Aerohead time trial helmet.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Found here on eBay is a Giro Aerohead aerodynamic helmet, of the type used by Greg LeMond in the time trials - and a very similar color to his, at that - at the 1989 Tour de France, which the American won by just eight seconds." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: remkovedder / eBay)

July 24, 2020





Endura Xtract Helmet II.

(road.cc)overlay"Endura's Xtract II is a well-priced road-styled helmet that's also fine for general use. As a lower or mid-range model it's decently cool, and is perfectly adjustable." (road.cc) Matt Lamy

July 24, 2020






2020 Vuelta a Burgos Live Stream.

(cycling.today)overlay

"Vuelta a Burgos 2020 - stage 1 (Cathedral de Burgos - Mirador del Castillo 157km).

LIVESTREAM: Tuesday, July 28th, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe, 09:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)

July 24, 2020


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Behind the scenes: The Genevieve Jeanson story.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Andre always told me that he was going to commit suicide if I left him and that he would kill me and then he would kill himself. When I started taking EPO, he told me, 'If you say that to anyone I’m going to kill you." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Kristy Scrymgeour)

July 24, 2020





Google Maps just got better for cyclists.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Spurred by a swell in the number of bike riders globally, Google Maps has rolled out an update of its cyclist offering. It’s now more sophisticated, more accurate and more up-to-date." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Andrew Gook/Unsplash

July 24, 2020





Lockdown allows Quinn Simmons to refresh after shaky start to pro life.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"When an 18-year-old is thrown into the WorldTour, there are always going to be teething problems, no matter how physically and mentally mature they seem." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 24, 2020





Belgian federation not set to announce second Olympic time trial place until June 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Deceuninck Quick Step's Remco Evenepoel already has the first spot, by virtue of winning the 2019 European Championship time trial, but Thomas De Gendt (Lotto Soudal), Victor Campenaerts (NTT), Wout van Aert, Laurens De Plus (both Jumbo Visma) and Yves Lampaert (Deceuninck Quick Step) are all vying for the final place." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 24, 2020





Grignard set to step up to Lotto Soudal WorldTour squad.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Lotto Soudal announced that 21-year-old Belgian time-trial specialist Sébastien Grignard will step up to their WorldTour team from their under-23 development squad, signing a two-year agreement for the 2021 and 2022 seasons." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 24, 2020






Giro d’Italia confirms details of Sicilian opener.

(velonews.com)overlay"One month after organizers RCS confirmed that the Grande Partenza of this year’s Giro will be celebrated in Sicily, the details of the opening stages have been announced, with a short time trial and climb to Mount Etna highlighting the schedule." (velonews.com) Photo: Luk Benies / AFP via Getty Images

July 24, 2020





Five reasons to use dedicated cycling mapping.

cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Whether commuting, training or leisure, everyone will agree that the best way to enjoy traveling by bike is to plan ahead, and using a dedicated interactive cycling map will take the hard work out of route planning." cyclingweekly.com) (Bkemap) Richard Windsor

July 24, 2020





Standert Kreissäge RS cuts back faster onto the road in modern Italian Scandium race bike.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Standert's Italian-made Scandium alloy Kreissäge RS road bike is faster than ever, thanks to a new rally sport upgrade." (bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)

July 24, 2020






How to watch Strade Bianche 2020: Live stream the first WorldTour race of the reset season.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Cycling fans will be welcoming the return of bike racing to the screens, as NBC Sports Network will be showing Strade Bianche in the US live on Saturday, August 1." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

July 24, 2020


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July 23, 2020
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Sibiu Tour: Holler claims prologue as rain washes away WorldTour riders.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Nikodemus Holler (Bike Aid) took out the biggest win of his career, taking out the prologue of the UCI 2.1-ranked Sibiu Tour in Romania on Thursday. 

Not only was the win Bike Aid's first of the year, their first leader's jersey of a stage race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: INPHO)

July 23, 2020








CCC Liv withdraws from the first races of the resumed road season.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Marianne Vos and Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio were slated to headline the team at the Emakumeen Nafarroako Klasikoa on Thursday and the Klasikoa Navarra on Friday, but CCC Liv has withdrawn altogether." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

July 23, 2020





Longo Borghini on return to competition: I love racing, I'm made for racing.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Trek Segafredo's Elisa Longo Borghini says that she's excited to finally be able to begin her 2020 season at three races in the Basque Country this week." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 23, 2020






2021 Tour de France Grand Départ could shift to Brittany.

(velonews.com)overlay"Opening stages of next year's race may be moved from Copenhagen; organizers also investigating Italian start in future years." (velonews.com) (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

July 23, 2020





GP Québec and GP Montréal cancel.

(velonews.com)overlay"Organizers of the Grand Prix Cycliste Québec and Grand Prix Cycliste Montréal have thrown in the towel and canceled their races for 2020. The two one-day events, originally scheduled for September 11 and 13, will return in 2021." (velonews.com) (James Startt)

July 23, 2020





Betancur's season in doubt.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 30-year-old was due to start at Strade Bianche when the WorldTour resumes on August 1, and follow a mostly Italian program through to the Giro d'Italia in October." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

July 23, 2020





What is the best way to clean my bike chain?

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Do not use a pressurized spray degreaser directly onto the chain and cassette while they are still on the bike. I see this a lot, even at some shops as they try to quickly clean up a bike." (roadbikeaction.com) David Kennedy

July 23, 2020





Trek Domane+ LT 9.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"The Domane+ LT 9 features the much-heralded Fazua drive system in the down tube. The kicker is, the drive system is removable for ride days where e-assist isn’t preferred or to power out training goals or local rides." (pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Provided)

July 23, 2020





Roka Matador sunglasses review.

(velonews.com).overlay"The Matadors offer sharp lens clarity, a comfortable fit, light weight, and a unique aesthetic. Roka's cycling eyewear continues to impress, though the looks aren't for everyone." (velonews.com). Photo: Dan Cavallari

July 23, 2020


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Annemiek van Vleuten wins Emakumeen Nafarroako Klasikoa.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Annemiek van Vleuten (Mitchelton Scott) picked up right where she left off with a dominant solo victory at Emakumeen Nafarroako Klasikoa in what was the first race of the revised calendar." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 23, 2020





Egan Bernal's coach plans fast-track build-up for Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"It's going to be a strange year for them, no doubt about that, and it's already been complicated," Basque coach Xabi Artetxe, who has been handling Bernal's training ever since he joined Ineos/Sky, tells Cyclingnews." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 23, 2020






Cervelo Caledonia 5 first-ride review: Where road bikes are headed.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"In what’s effectively the fruit of adultery from the S5 aero sprinter and the Aspero gravel racer, the new Cervelo Caledonia 5 sits in a surprisingly uncrowded market segment." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Caley Fretz

July 23, 2020





Conversion kit wars: Vekkit accuse Swytch of 'photoshopping image'... but Swytch say incident was due to bizarre mix-up.

(road.cc)overlay"The makers of the Vekkit e-bike kit issued a statement claiming Swytch had doctored one of their images. Swytch have now apologized, saying it was down to a mix-up." (road.cc) (Jack Sexty)

July 23, 2020







Specialized previews its new Tarmac SL7.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Tarmac SL7, an update to the SL6 released back in 2017, is set to be fully revealed in a special online premiere on Tuesday, July 28, but on Thursday, Specialized gave a virtual reality preview via the Ride app." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized)

July 23, 2020





Oakley launches stylish limited edition design of its riding glasses.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The designs, initially planned to be worn by athletes at the 2020 Olympic Games, are created by Japanese artist Meguru Yamaguchi." (cyclingweekly.com) Richard Windsor

July 23, 2020





The Team Ineos environmental U-turn isn't the fault of Thomas, Froome or Brailsford.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"It’s staggering to hear figures like how much plastic goes into the ocean every year, eight million tons,’ says Froome. ‘We’re going to try, as much as possible, to reduce as much as possible the use of plastics within the team." (cyclist.co.uk) Joe Robinson

July 23, 2020





AG2R La Mondiale to switch to BMC bikes.

(cycling.today)overlay"The cooperation of AG2R La Mondiale and BMC may explain the interest in Greg van Avermaet. From 2011 to 2018, the Belgian classic specialist of CCC competed continuously for the BMC Racing Team for eight years, achieving his greatest successes on a BMC bike." (cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)

July 23, 2020


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The Manuela Fundación is in talks to invest in the CCC Team.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Despite the collapse of the organization’s plans to take over the Mitchelton Scott team, the Manuela Fundación could soon have a presence at the WorldTour level anyway." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

July 23, 2020







Friends Say Missing Colo. Mom Suzanne Morphew and Husband Barry Seemed Like ‘Good, Model Family.’

(people.com)overlay"Before Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew disappeared during a bike ride on Mother's Day, everything in her life seemed to be going well.

Anyone with information is urged to call the FBI tip line at 719.312.7530."
(people.com) Harriet Sokmensuer

July 23, 2020





The Pro’s Closet sponsors elite women’s Zwift team.

(velonews.com)overlay"10 international racers join new team as part of eRacing's growing push for equal opportunity for women in cycling." (velonews.com) Image: Saris + The Pro's Closet

July 23, 2020







Garmin Connect is down worldwide - but there’s a workaround.

(road.cc)overlay"Garmin Connect is currently down worldwide, with users - many of whom, curiously, seem to have achieved a personal best today, whether running or cycling - taking to Twitter to vent their frustration." (road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)

July 23, 2020





Loop Mount, a nifty phone mount for bikes has smashed its Kickstarter funding target.

(road.cc)overlay"Promising a more discreet look than other phone holders, the Loop Mount is claimed to work with all major phones, holding them securely on “the bumpiest roads." (road.cc) (Liam Cahill)

July 23, 2020





Ere Research Genus bar tape review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"If Ere packaged its bar tape any more impressively we’d expect a per-recorded fanfare to play as you opened the recycled cardboard tub. The unwrapping is just the first part of a wholly luxurious experience for those prepared to pay a bit extra." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)

July 23, 2020





Best commuter cycling shoes.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"With more active commuting than ever before, we take a closer look at the best in commuter shoe options." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: DZR)

July 23, 2020





Milan San Remo route unchanged despite traffic concerns.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Mauro Vegni, RCS Sport Cycling Director, acknowledged that changing the race from March to the late-summer date decided by the UCI as part of its revised 2020 road calendar has presented more problems." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: RCS Sport)

July 23, 2020





Best time trial bikes: TT and triathlon bikes to help you cheat the wind.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Slice through the wind and lay down a new personal best with one of the best time trial bikes." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 23, 2020


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Evaluating Deceuninck Quick Step's Tour de France long list.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"It's no surprise that Deceuninck Quick Step will be building around Julian Alaphilippe at the Tour de France, after the Frenchman's surprising ride to fifth overall and two weeks in the yellow jersey at last year's race." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 22, 2020







Team Ineos to be known as the Ineos Grenadiers for Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Ineos Grenadiers will also swap their current black and burgundy colors for a largely dark blue palette, with the Grenadier name and red A logo dominant on the jersey." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ASO/Ride Media)

July 22, 2020





Report: Carlos Betancur missed flight from Colombia back to Europe.

(velonews.com)overlay"According to the report, Betancur did not show up for a connector flight and it departed without him. More than 100 cyclists and other Colombian athletes and officials later flew directly to Madrid on a specially chartered flight." (velonews.com) (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)

July 22, 2020





Early schedule French races offer no easy start for Tour contenders.

(velonews.com)overlay"Route d'Occitanie, Tour de l'Ain and Criterium du Dauphine pack serious climbing test for those targeting the yellow jersey." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

July 22, 2020





What does the revised racing calendar look like for 2020?

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The problem is, most races aren’t in their usual timeslots and even the most invested cycling fans aren’t likely to remember which races are coming up, and when. Which is where this article comes in." (cyclingtips.com) Matt de Neef (Photo: Kristof Ramon)

July 22, 2020





2020 World Championships 'unlikely' to be postponed to April.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"According to La Dernière Heure, a postponed World Championships would be held the week after Liège Bastogne Liège, while the 2021 Worlds would proceed as planned in Flanders the following September." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 22, 2020





Annemarie Worst Injured in Swiss Mountain Bike Race.

(cxmagazine.com)overlay"The Dutch star needed to be hoisted by a winch into a helicopter then evacuated. After her helicopter rescue and Swiss hospital visit, her team drove her over seven hours to a hospital in Belgium for tendon surgery." (cxmagazine.com) photo: 2020 GP Sven Nys, Baal. © B. Hazen

July 22, 2020





Cavagna sets sights on Giro d'Italia time trials.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"No Tour de France for Frenchman who will support Evenepoel in Italy during Belgian's first Grand Tour." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

July 22, 2020





Scientists create cut-proof material well suited to bike security.

(cyclingindustry.news)overlay"Best of all, when under attack, the material returns the force applied in equal measure, meaning that the tools used are more likely to break in the process of attack." (cyclingindustry.news) Mark Sutton

July 22, 2020


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Bardet and Latour heading for AG2R exit.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The two Frenchmen are both out of contract and have long been linked with moves away from the team where they have spent the entirety of their professional careers." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 22, 2020





3 questions facing each Women's WorldTeam ahead of season restart.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Only one Women's WorldTour race took place - the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in February - before the racing season was shut down in March." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 22, 2020





Alberto Contador suffers fracture after an accident at home.

(cyclingweekly.com)m(Photooverlay"Contador said in an Instagram post: “Good and last training for a while - first time in my life I’ve broken a rib." (cyclingweekly.com)m(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

July 22, 2020





Teniel Campbell: I'm honestly not in top condition.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Valcar Travel & Service rider to restart season at Clasica Femenina Navarra after experiencing lockdown in Italy." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

July 22, 2020





Inside the Pikes Peak Apex’s plan to race.

(velonews.com)overlay"Organizers in Colorado Springs, Colorado believe they have a game plan to hold a mass-participant mountain bike stage race. The key, they say, is thinning masses of participants throughout the event." (velonews.com) Photo: Russell Finsterwald

July 22, 2020





Ere Research Genus TL 28mm tire review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"While the width is accurate they’re relatively low in height and combined with a stiff feel across the whole carcass they give a firmer-than-average ride feel at any given pressure." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)

July 22, 2020





Lezyne Mega C GPS Smart Loaded.

(road.cc)overlay"Very customizable and reliable GPS, but Smart Connect is wasted - and this is only slightly better than cheaper models." (road.cc) Steve Williams

July 22, 2020





eBay Finds: Lightweight Fernweg / Meilenstein Weiss Edition clincher wheels.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"These Lightweight Meilenstein / Fernweg Weiss Edition full-carbon wheels - and that includes the spokes and hubs - will be a much-sought-after upgrade to any racer's dream machine." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: discount_products_uk / eBay)

July 22, 2020





Frame Tubing, Knickers, Bar Tape and Sealant.

(renehersecycles.com)overlay"Our knickers continue to be popular, and it’s easy to see why: They avoid the tight-fitting lycra look, yet they complete disappear when you ride: They don’t inhibit your pedaling, and if there’s any aero disadvantage, it’s so small that it isn’t noticeable." (renehersecycles.com) Jan Heine

July 22, 2020





Best aluminium road bikes: High-performance at lower prices.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"With the widespread use of carbon, some dismiss aluminium as only good enough for entry-level road bikes. However, the best aluminium road bikes can be - and often are - better than entry-level carbon road bikes." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized)

July 22, 2020





Chater-Lea releases first chainsets since the early 1960s with new sub-compact Grand Tour model.

(road.cc)overlay"Inspired by the original Grand Tour, the new designs keep the classic styling and materials while embracing the modern sub-compact double gearing of 46/30 along with two 1X chainring options." (road.cc) (Liam Cahill)

July 22, 2020


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Several members of Linus Rumsas' ex-team handed 30-year doping bans.

(Imageoverlay"Several members of the former Italian U23 squad Team Altopack Eppela have been banned for 30 years for various doping offenses. The bans come three years after the team's rider Linas Rumšas, son of ex-pro Raimondas Rumšas, died suddenly of a heart attack." (Image credit: Team Altopack Eppela)

July 22, 2020







Georg Preidler spared jail after admitting involvement in Operation Aderlass blood doping ring.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The former Groupama FDJ rider has appeared in court in Austria for sentencing after he was banned by the UCI for his involvement in the doping scandal, Esslinger Zeitung in Austria reports." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

July 22, 2020





Riders must clear two tests before racing.

(velonews.com)overlay"Riders must clear two pre-race screenings for before being allowed to resume competition in WorldTour and Pro Series races. Anyone testing positive will not be allowed to compete." (velonews.com) (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)

July 22, 2020





Prudhomme visits Bologna to discuss Italian Tour de France Grand Départ.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Despite Italy's long heritage of cycling success and Tour de France victories, the French Grand Tour has never started in Italy, with only occasional stages crossing the Alps from France into Italy." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Regione Emilia-Romagna)

July 22, 2020





Gravel Bike Shoes: 8 gravel shoes in review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"We take some of the most popular gravel shoes available and ride them back-to-back to see which shoes are the best." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham)

July 22, 2020







Canyon enters the e-gravel market with the Grail:ON.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"With an ability to amplify rider input by 340%, the Grail:ON's e-bike components tally a 500Wh lithium-ion battery pack and Bosch’s fourth-generation Performance Line CX Gen4 drive system." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon)

July 22, 2020





Mavic Saved by Bourellier Group, Focus to Return to Wheels.

(pinkbike.com)overlay"Formerly known as Bricorama, a home improvement retail chain that first opened in 1975, Bourellier also operates the Gamma and Karwei brands in Belgium and The Netherlands." (pinkbike.com) James Smurthwaite

July 22, 2020





Bontrager Starvos WaveCel Helmet.

(road.cc)overlay"The Bontrager Starvos WaveCel is Bontrager's entry-level WaveCel protection-equipped helmet. It's comfortable, well ventilated and comes with the top score from Virginia Tech, but it's heavy, and looks bulky too." (road.cc) Simon Smythe

July 22, 2020





How to watch Strade Bianche 2020: live stream the first WorldTour race of the reset season.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Cycling fans will be welcoming the return of bike racing to the screens, as NBC Sports Network will be showing Strade Bianche in the US live on Saturday, August 1." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

July 22, 2020






Fizik Adaptive Saddle.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Fizik has expanded their Adaptive saddle range to include two new options in addition to the original, based on Fizik’s Antares platform. This is a high module carbon fiber, performance racing saddle with the new 3D printed Adaptive material on top." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

July 22, 2020








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