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August 9, 2020 Tour de l'Ain: Roglic seals overall title
with victory on Grand Colombier.
"Primož
Roglič (Jumbo Visma) clinched overall victory at the
Tour de l'Ain, taking a second stage victory in as many
days atop the Grand Colombier ahead of Egan Bernal (Team
Ineos)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tour de l'Ain)
August 9, 2020
Bernal calls for calm after Froome and
Thomas are dropped in Tour de l’Ain.
"This
is a race to prepare for the Tour. Some other big riders
from other teams were also dropped early today. That
doesn't mean that they won't be up there in the GC at
the Tour de France, he said."
(Bettini Photo) (cyclingnews.com)
August 9, 2020
Czech Tour: Howson wins final stage and
overall.
"The
Australian jumped away with Markus Hoelgaard (Uno-X) on
a climb on the final lap around Šternberk after a hilly
closing stage. The two went to the line together, with
Howson coming out on top in the finishing sprint." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
August 9, 2020
Mollema: I don't count Chris Froome as a
Tour de France favorite anymore.
"Bauke
Mollema made the selection brought about by the fierce
pace set by his former team, Jumbo Visma in the Jura
mountains on stage 2, while Froome and a number of other
big names were dropped."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 9, 2020
Chris Froome faces crucial Dauphiné test to
clinch Tour de France place.
"Chris
Froome faces a crucial test at the forthcoming Criterium
du Dauphiné - the same race where his career was nearly
ended by a crash in June last year."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
August 9, 2020
Simon Cowell breaks back in electric bike
fall.
"The
Hollywood Reporter says that the crash happened
yesterday afternoon and that the 60 year old was due to
undergo surgery last night."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
August 9, 2020
Rose Backroad GRX RX810.
"While
bearing a familiar name from the Rose lineup, this 2020
Backroad GRX RX810 gets a brand-new carbon frame design
which makes it even more fun to ride fast on the road,
on gravel tracks, and everywhere in between." (road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
August 9, 2020
2020 Criterium du Dauphine LIVE stream.
"2020
Critérium du Dauphiné LIVE August 12-16, France.
Stage
1 starts Wednesday at 10:35am CET (4:35am U.S. Eastern).
Finish
at around 4:22pm CET (10:22am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August 9, 2020
2020 Tour de l’Ain Live Stream.
"Tour de l’Ain 2020 - stage 3 (Saint-Vulbas - Grand Colombier 144.5km) LIVE.
Sunday, August 9th, starts at 14:00pm Central Europe,
08:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
August 9, 2020
Column
Two
Remco Evenepoel wins Tour de Pologne.
"Remco
Evenepoel sealed overall victory at the Tour de Pologne,
as his Deceuninck Quick Step teammate Davide Ballerini
claimed victory in a bunch sprint on the final stage in
Krakow."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 9, 2020
Carapaz abandons Tour de Pologne after stage
4 crash.
"The
Ecuadorian crashed mid-way through the hilly stage,
hitting the tarmac on his right-hand side. He got going
again and rejoined the peloton, but lost his torn yellow
jersey when Remco Evenepoel embarked on a 51km solo
win."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 9, 2020
‘Remco Evenepoel was too strong’ says Simon
Yates...
"The
Mitchelton Scott rider formed part of the chase group
with Rafał Majka (Bora Hansgrohe) and Jakob Fuglsang
(Astana) to try and track down the Deceuninck Quick Step
escapee but it was too little too late."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
August 9, 2020
Ready, set, reset: How to prepare for a
strong return to racing.
"Anna
Marie Hughes explores how to prepare now for a strong
return to racing when the long-awaited moment finally
arrives."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Elynor Backstedt) Anna Marie Hughes
August 9, 2020
The Wright Stuff: Fred Wright’s hopes for
his salvaged neo-pro season.
"What
do you do when life throws you a lemon in the form of an
abrupt halt to your first WorldTour season? If you're
Fred Wright you make lemonade, come out of lockdown even
faster and more ready than ever to get stuck in." (cyclingweekly.com) James
Shrubsall (Getty Images)
August 9, 2020
The realities of tubeless road tires.
"For
those who have considered going tubeless, those
ever-present questions among roadies - do I have the
best gear and what is real among all this hype - has
crept into yet a new area of our cycling consciousness." (intheknowcycling.com)
(Steve)
August 9, 2020
Rose Backroad GRX RX810.
"While
bearing a familiar name from the Rose lineup, this 2020
Backroad GRX RX810 gets a brand-new carbon frame design
which makes it even more fun to ride fast on the road,
on gravel tracks, and everywhere in between." (road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
August 9, 2020
2020 Tour of Poland Live Stream.
"Tour of Poland 2020 - stage 5 (Zakopane – Kraków 188km) Live.
Sunday, August 9th, starts at 17:45pm Central Europe,
11:45am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
August 8, 2020
Column
Three
August 9,
2020
Deceuninck Quick Step doctor hopeful that
Jakobsen will return to cycling.
"Since
no vital organs have been affected, we obviously hope
for the best. He is also fully conscious. He can't talk
yet but is communicating via text message." (cyclingnews.com)
August 9, 2020
Wout van Aert offers Groenewegen support
after Tour de Pologne crash accusations.
"Despite
the emotional aftermath of winning Milan San Remo and
celebrating with his family and partner, Wout van Aert
still found time to reflect on the terrible crash at the
Tour de Pologne and offer some kind words of support for
both Fabio Jakobsen and Dylan Groenewegen." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 9, 2020
Matthews dashes to Sanremo podium despite
gashes in hand.
"The
Australian won the bunch sprint down the Via Roma behind
winner Wout van Aert and runner-up Julian Alaphilippe.
When the pair attacked over the top of the Poggio,
Matthews got squeezed up against one of the retaining
walls."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 9, 2020
The best tubeless tires.
"With new tubeless tires being introduced and a better understanding of how they perform, I’ve deepened and revised my evaluations and ratings." (intheknowcycling.com) (Steve) August 9, 2020
Sunday Trading: Great savings on Sidi shoes
and Garmins.
"This
Sunday we’ve found great deals on Sidi shoes, Oakleys
and much, much more."
(cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey)
August 9, 2020
2020 Giro di Lombardia Live Stream.
"2020 Giro di Lombardia LIVE August 15, Italy. Race
starts Saturday at 12:05pm CET (6:05am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 6:30pm CET (12:30pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August 9, 2020
Column
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August 8, 2020 Primoz Roglic wins Tour de l'Ain stage 2
ahead of Egan Bernal.
"Having
narrowly failed to capitalize on the hard work of his
Jumbo Visma teammates on stage one, Primoz Roglic
outsprinted Egan Bernal (Team Ineos) to win the second
stage of the Tour de l’Ain in Lélex Monts Jura, with
Valerio Conti (UAE Emirates) on the Colombian’s wheel in
third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 8, 2020
Jumbo Visma puts Ineos on notice at Tour de
l'Ain's mountainous stage 2.
"The
finale provided a contrast between two super teams that
will vie for the Tour de France is under a month’s time.
Bernal, isolated after losing teammates Chris Froome and
Geraint Thomas, could do little against a Jumbo Visma." (cyclingtips.com) (Credit
not Provided)
August 8, 2020
Mannion doubles up in France with TT
victory.
"The
victory was good for two in a row for the 28-year-old
American, and slotted him into fifth overall in the
French stage race in Rally Cycling‘s return to European
racing."
(velonews.com) Photo: Rally Cycling
August 8, 2020
Pierre Rolland wins Tour De Savoie Mont
Blanc.
"Gavin
Mannion wins final stage mountain time trial, Rolland
(Fra) B&B Hotels Vital Concept p/b KTM is second and
Alexis Guerin (Fra) Team Vorarlberg Santic third." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
August 8, 2020
Czech Tour: Meeus wins stage 3.
"Groves
takes lead from teammate Howson who is now 3rd on the
GC. Mitchelton Scott has 4 riders in the top four
spots."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 8, 2020
The titanium bike that thinks it’s a carbon
aero bike: Bossi's Strada SS.
"Sydney-based
Bossi Bicycles is looking to take advanced shapes and
apply them to a frame made entirely of titanium.
Featuring cast lugs, hydroformed tubes, and fully
integrated cabling."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Raison
August 8, 2020
Cannondale Road Bikes: Details, pricing and
specifications.
"Everything
you need to know about Cannondale's latest range of
road, time-trial, gravel and cyclocross bikes." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Neil Godwin)
August 8, 2020
Monkey Juice Gel Bike Cleaner.
"I've
been pleasantly surprised by Monkey Juice. It's gentle
yet ruthlessly efficient on ingrained grot, and the
layer it leaves after rinsing has some genuine
benefits."
(road.cc) Shaun Audane
August 8, 2020
Column
Two
Wout van Aert wins duel with Julian
Alaphilippe to take Milan San Remo victory.
"Holding
onto a gap created on the Poggio, Wout van Aert won a
two-up sprint with Julian Alaphilippe to take his first
monument victory, just a week after winning Strade
Bianche."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
August 8, 2020
Wout van Aert wins thrilling Milan San Remo.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) took victory at Milan San Remo,
beating defending champion Julian Alaphilippe
(Deceuninck Quick Step) to the line in a two-up sprint
at the end of an extended 305km of racing to the
Ligurian coast."
(Image credit: Stephen Farrand)
August 8, 2020
‘I don’t know what my limits are’: Wout van
Aert dreaming of more after first Monument win.
"I
think it’s a super good thing that I don't know what my
limits are. I’m 25 and it’s really a pleasure to still
discover what I’m able to do."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Dirk Waem/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty
Images)
August 8, 2020
Peter Sagan sees his Milan-San Remo glass
half full after another fourth place.
"I
finished second in the sprint behind the attack of Van
Aert and Alaphilippe, so I have to be happy about that,
it's not something to regret. I think I did the very
best I could in this race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 8, 2020
Milan San Remo.
"The
same race but with a new route, this year’s Milan San
Remo is hotter, hillier and longer than usual but
remains as accessible as ever to a wide cast of
contenders and just as elusive too."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
August 8, 2020
Milan San Remo: A somewhat belated first
Monument of the season.
"Today,
somewhat later than planned, the peloton set off for
what is still somehow the first Monument of the season.
However, while the 2020 Milan-San Remo may have been
forced to adopt a new date and a new route, it retained
its familiar climax."
(road.cc) (Alex Bowden)
August 8, 2020
Démare: You can't plan too much in advance
for Milan San Remo.
"The
truncated build-up to this novel edition of Milan San
Remo means that few riders have much of a form line, but
Arnaud Démare's midweek triumph at Milano Torino
underscored his credentials as a contender for victory
on the Via Roma."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 8, 2020
Sutherland back in saddle in first race in
Israel jersey.
"Aussie
veteran recovered from freak crash in December to race
Milano Sanremo for first time in career."
(cyclingnews.com) Photo: Noa Arnon/Cycling Academy LTD
August 8, 2020
2020 Milan San Remo Live Stream.
"2020 Milan San Remo Live August 8, Italy. Race
starts at 11:10am CET (5:10am U.S. Eastern).
Finish
at around 6:10pm CET (12:10pm U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August 8, 2020
2020 Criterium du Dauphine LIVE stream.
"2020
Critérium du Dauphiné LIVE August 12-16, France.
Stage
1 starts at 10:35am CET (4:35am U.S. Eastern).
Finish
at around 4:22pm CET (10:22am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) August 8, 2020
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August 8,
2020
Remco Evenepoel takes stunning stage four
solo win at Tour of Poland.
"On
stage four of the Tour of Poland 2020, the 20-year-old
hit out with 50km to go and held it until the finish
line, the bunch behind failing in their ability to get a
competent pursuit together."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
August 8, 2020
Tour de Pologne stage 4: Remco Evenepoel in
a league of his own.
"Remco
Evenepoel (Deceuninck Quick Step) took control of Tour
de Pologne with a 51km solo move on the queen stage of
the Polish race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 8, 2020
Is Dylan Groenewegen really the villain of
Tour de Pologne crash?
"Groenewegen’s
movement was not sudden and erratic. Instead, he moved
too far. And while the movement of his elbow was
followed by devastating consequences, it was reasonably
subtle."
(stickybottle.com) Szymon Gruchalski
August 8, 2020
Trentin: Everybody is to blame for Jakobsen
crash.
"Matteo
Trentin has called on everyone in professional cycling
to accept blame for Fabio Jakobsen's crash at the Tour
de Pologne, saying it has to spark a moment of change so
that riders are better protected, especially in sprint
finishes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 8, 2020
Sean Quinn joins Deceuninck Quick Step as a
stagiaire.
"Hailing
from Los Angeles, 20-year-old Quinn has enjoyed a strong
spell in the Junior ranks, which saw him earn a string
of top 10 placings in some of the most important stage
races on the calendar."
(thebikecomesfirst.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 8, 2020
Mega Deals: GoPro bundles, Competitive
Cyclist sale, 50% off Chrome, used gear & more!
"We’re
nearing that end-of-summer time, and Competitive Cyclist
is beating everyone to the punch with big discounts on
bikes and gear."
(bikerumor.com) Kristi Benedict
August 8, 2020
2020 week thirty two.
"The
impact threw me and my bike from the shoulder into the
lane and I couldn’t recover. Fortunately my shoes
unclipped from my pedals. I took the brunt of the impact
on the asphalt on my right side and shoulder and came to
rest on my back."
(readrunwrite.com) (Photo by Mike Martin
August 8, 2020
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August 7, 2020 August 7,
2020
Bagioli outsprints Roglič in Ceyzériat..
"Bagioli,
who turned 21 in March, sprinted past pre-race favorite
Primož Roglič on the uphill finish into the town in
southeastern France. The finish came after Roglič was
given a sprint leadout by his new Jumbo Visma teammate,
Tom Dumoulin."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 7, 2020
Jumbo Visma to sit Groenewegen until UCI
decides on punishment.
"Team
Jumbo Visma released an eight-point plan for how it
plans to handle Dylan Groenewegen, whose deviation
during Wednesday's Tour of Poland sprint led to a
terrifying crash."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
August 7, 2020
Gavin Mannion wins Tour of Savoie Mont Blanc
stage 4.
"American
Gavin Mannion of Rally Cycling took his first pro
victory in Europe during stage 4 of the Tour de Savoie
Mont Blanc."
(velonews.com) Photo: Ethan Glading
August 7, 2020
No Tour for Lampaert but 'spring' Classics
remain goal following collarbone break.
"It
was a clean break," Lampaert said, according to Het
Nieuwsblad on Thursday. "I'll now take my time to
rehabilitate and hope to be back in the peloton within
four to five weeks."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 7, 2020
U.S. mountain bike nationals canceled,
cyclocross nationals relocates.
"USA
Cycling confirmed Thursday that the marathon MTB race,
slated for Palo Duro Canyon State Park, is canceled. The
shuttering of the event for this year is the result of
restrictions on event attendees."
(velonews.com) Photo: Wil Matthews
August 7, 2020
USA Cycling Blows Up Cyclocross Nationals
35mm Tire Width Rule.
"The
good news is now USA Cycling has added 3mm to the width,
accommodating wider rims that come on bikes, and the
newer crop of mixed terrain and higher volume cyclocross
tires many spend all season on."
(cxmagazine.com)
August 7, 2020
Vision SC wheels - Ridden and reviewed.
"Vision's
SC wheel range is an affordable performance option that
doesn't skimp when it comes to speed and weight. We
tested all four options back-to-back to bring you the
definitive verdict."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill)
August 7, 2020
Liv Shuttle Flat mountain bike shoe review.
"When
you don’t want to be locked to your pedals, the grippy
rubber-sole on the Liv Shuttle Flat mountain bike shoe
helps keep you connected to your bike without being
clipped in."
(velonews.com) Photo: Berne Broudy
August 7, 2020
Best bike travel cases: Bags, boxes and
cases for flying with your bike.
"A
roundup of the best bike travel cases to protect your
pride and joy from heavy-handed baggage handlers." (cyclingnews.com)(Image
credit: Josh Croxton)
August 7, 2020
Column
Two
Tour de Pologne: Richard Carapaz takes
surprise win on stage 3.
"The
Ecuadorian rider surprised the competition with a 350
meter sprint to hold off Diego Ulissi (UAE Team
Emirates) and Rudy Molard (Groupama FDJ)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
August 7, 2020
Czech Tour: Meeus wins stage 2.
"Jordi
Meeus (Bel) SEG Racing Academy wins while Alpecin Fenix
and Team Sunweb riders follow in bunch sprint." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
August 7, 2020
Hands-on: Zwift Rolls Out In-Race Steering
with Elite Sterzo Smart.
"No,
not just for steering to finally make it from
semi-announced Elite/Zwift products, but for me to be
convinced there’s value there."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
August 7, 2020
10 riders to watch at the 2020 Milan San
Remo.
"Van
der Poel, van Avermaet and defending champion
Alaphilippe among men most likely on Via Roma on
Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 7, 2020
Six things to look out for at Milan San Remo
2020.
"This
year’s Milan San Remo will be an edition of the race
link no other. Rather than herald the beginning of
spring, it will instead take place in the middle of
summer."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty
Images)
August 7, 2020
'Mathieu is more than ready for Milan San
Remo' says Van der Poel's sports director.
"At
Strade Bianche, Mathieu had bad luck at an inopportune
moment," Roodhooft told Het Nieuwsblad on
Thursday of Van der Poel's puncture at the Italian
one-day race last weekend."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 7, 2020
Expect new plot twists in new-look Milano
Sanremo.
"Insiders
agree that summer heat, new route and smaller teams will
add up to alter outcome of season's first monument." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
August 7, 2020
Column
Three
August 7,
2020
Report: Jakobsen out of coma and responsive
in Polish hospital.
"Officials
from the Sosnowiec hospital in Katowice say Jakobsen is
out of a coma and responsive, but still in 'serious but
stable' condition."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 7, 2020
Injury update: Prades, Touzé released from
the hospital after Tour de Pologne crash.
"Prades
fractures vertebra, Sarreau separates shoulder, Touzé
fractures finger in high-speed crash as Jakobsen remains
in serious condition."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 7, 2020
Tour de Pologne organizer defends high-speed
sprint finish in Katowice.
"Tour
de Pologne's Race Director Czesław Lang has defended the
safety of the stage 1 finish in Katowice, a downhill
final straight that saw record high speeds in battling
for the victory on Wednesday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 7, 2020
Van Avermaet confirms he will leave CCC at
end of season.
"The
Olympic champion has already given the green light to
his agent to start serious negotiations with other teams
to secure the best possible contract."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 7, 2020
Emma Norsgaard signs with Movistar for next
two seasons.
"The
former national road race champion currently rides for
Equipe Paule Ka, and has already tasted victory this
season by winning the opening stage of the Setmana
Ciclista Valenciana in February."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 7, 2020
2020 World Championships will not take place
without 'significant easing' of restrictions.
"The
Worlds are due to take place from September 20-27 but
public gatherings of over 1,000 people are forbidden in
Switzerland until at least August 31. The Swiss Federal
Council is due to announce any changes to those
restrictions on August 12."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: UCI)
August 7, 2020
Gear Break: Rapha Glasses, fizik Saddles,
Campagnolo Wheels, Sagan Collection, KASK & Badger
Fanwear.
"It’s Friday and time for another look at what’s new on the cycling market." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) August 7, 2020
Abus GameChanger Aero Road Helmet - All Day
Aero.
"Abus
claims that the GameChanger offers 23% less frontal area
than their other helmets. The keyword is their. This is
where it would be nice to have some wind tunnel data
against their competitors."
(bikeworldnews.com) Scott Kingsley
August 7, 2020
eBay Finds: Mavic Comete Ultimate cycling
shoes.
"These
Mavic Comete Ultimates are one of the best cycling shoes
money can buy. When they were released in 2017 the
premium price tag dropped many a jaw, and the asking
price for this second-hand pair we found on eBay isn't
exactly low, either."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: planetzorg / eBay)
August 7, 2020
Best gravel bike deals.
"Being
the deal hunter you are, don't pass up the opportunity
to check out our cycling deals roundup, where you'll
find discounts on all things two-wheeled. " (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Josh Croxton)
August 7, 2020
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