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August 12, 2020 August 12,
2020
Critérium du Dauphiné: Wout van Aert wins
stage 1.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) continued his stunning vein of
form on Wednesday, winning the opening stage of the
Criterium du Dauphine with a powerful uphill sprint in
Saint-Christo-en-Jarez."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 12,
2020
Analysis: Jumbo Visma outmuscles Team Ineos
during Dauphiné opener.
"Team
Jumbo Visma was undisputedly the strongest squad during
stage 1 at the Critérium du Dauphiné, and this strength
could give the Dutch squad the experience and confidence
to take on Team Ineos at the Tour."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 12,
2020
Egan Bernal: For sure I want Chris Froome in
Tour de France team.
"Recent
reports in L'Equipe and La Gazzetta dello
Sport have suggested Froome faces major
competition from Tao Geoghegan Hart, Andrey Amador and
Eddie Dunbar for a place in the final eight-rider
roster."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 12,
2020
Van Avermaet sees relationship with Naesen
unlocking future success.
"The
French team’s recent signing of cobbles star Greg Van
Avermaet and a host of other one-day specialists and
sprinters marks the squad’s future transition from stage
racers to classics unit."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 12,
2020
Specialized Recon 3.0 mountain bike shoe
review.
"The
Specialized Recon 3.0 mountain bike shoes offer a sweet
balance of stiffness and walkability that gave me
control on all terrain."
(velonews.com) Photo: Berne Broudy
August 12,
2020
What to wear mountain biking: Everything you
need to know.
"Comfort,
weather conditions, protection and to some extent
personal style determine what to wear for mountain
biking."
(bikeradar.com) George Scott
August 12,
2020
The Voronoi Helmet Looks Like Something
Right-Out of the Pages of Science Fiction.
"Developed
by Yuefeng Zhou, Zhecheng Xu and Haiwei Wang, the
designers say the helmet was inspired by a 3D Voronoi
structures that are widely found in nature, giving it an
organism like appearance."
(capovelo.com) (Credit not Provided)
August 12,
2020
Bike deals: The best bargains on road,
gravel, mountain bikes and more.
"Stocks
might be scarce, but great bike deals are still there to
find if you know where to look."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Transparentpng)
August 12,
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) (Photo: cyclingnews.com) August 12,
2020
Column
Two
August 12,
2020
George Bennett wins Gran Piemonte.
"George
Bennett (Jumbo Visma) holds late attack to win over
Ulissi, Van der Poel."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 12,
2020
Fabio Jakobsen returns to Netherlands: 'It's
a miracle' says team doctor.
"Dutchman
has no injury to his legs, was able to walk from
ambulance to flight home."
(cyclingnews.com) Quick Step Cycling team
August 12,
2020
Where next for Annemiek van Vleuten?
"Van
Vleuten confirmed in a Zoom interview with
international press last month that she has not yet
renewed her contract with Mitchelton Scott and that she
was in negotiations with several other teams." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 12,
2020
Matteo Jorgenson impressive in early races
in WorldTour.
"Hot
off top-20 at San Remo, Movistar’s first American since
Andy Hampsten looking for more."
(velonews.com) Photo: Matteo Jorgenson
August 12,
2020
Romain Bardet: I'm joining Sunweb because I
wanted to have a new experience abroad.
"It's
still 2020, so I'm not going to go into detail on the
subject, but let's just say that it's a career choice. I
wanted to have an experience abroad, in a new
environment," Bardet said when asked to explain why he
was leaving AG2R La Mondiale."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 12,
2020
PeopleForBikes is changing with the
industry.
"Most
cyclists have heard of PeopleForBikes, but what does it
actually do, and where will its energetic new CEO Jenn
Dice steer the organization in the future?" (velonews.com) Photo: Trek
Factory Racing
August 12,
2020
WorldTour racing season to end early with
the cancellation of races in China.
"The
year’s final UCI WorldTour race has been canceled. The
Gree-Tour of Guangxi, which was to have taken place from
5th to 10th November has been pulled from the calendar." (cyclist.co.uk) Joseph
Delves
August 12,
2020
The Schwinn Collegiate makes a triumphant
return.
"The new classic, with its chromoly frame welded in the USA, was inspired by the iconic 1965 Collegiate Deluxe." (velonews.com) Photo: Schwinn Bicycles August 12,
2020
Canyon Endurace CF SLX Disc 8.0 eTap 2020.
"The
Canyon Endurace CF SLX Disc 8.0 eTap is the ideal bike
for riding fast and long. It's quick, offers plenty of
stiffness, and comes fitted with the highly efficient
gear ratios of the 12-speed SRAM Force eTap groupset." (road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
August 12,
2020
2020 Gran Piemonte Live.
"Gran Piemonte 2020 (Santo Stefano Belbo - Barolo 187km) LIVE.
Wednesday, August 12th, starts at 16:50pm Central
Europe, 10:50am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) procyclingstats.com
August 12,
2020
Column
Three
2020 Road World Championships in Switzerland
canceled.
"The
decision comes after an August 12 meeting of the Swiss
Federal Council resulted in an extension to the current
measures in the country, restricting public gatherings
and major events to under 1,000 people until September
30."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: UCI)
August 12,
2020
Michael Woods signs for Israel Start-Up
Nation.
"Climbing
specialist Michael Woods will join Team Israel Start-Up
Nation in 2021 to bolster Chris Froome’s grand tour
squad next season."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
August 12,
2020
2020 Giro Rosa route announced: 9 stages,
lots of climbing, a touch of gravel.
"With
less than a month to go before the start of the 2020
Giro d’Italia Internazionale Femminile, also known as
the Giro Rosa, a route has finally been announced." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo:
Cor Vos)
August 12,
2020
2020 Lombardia: No Falling Leaves!
"Two
stunning Italian Classics down and now we move on to the
climbs of Il Lombardia. Wout Van Aert dominated Strade
Bianche and Milano Sanremo, but the ‘Classic of the
Falling Leaves’ is a much different proposition." (pezcyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
August 12,
2020
Prudhomme: ‘If you like the Tour and the
champions, wear masks.’
"I
call on people to wear masks,” ASO boss Christian
Prudhomme told Nice-Matin Tuesday. “If you like
the Tour and the champions, when you are on the side of
the Tour route, you wear masks."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 12,
2020
Best gravel tires: From dusty to dirty,
here's our pick of the best tires for your gravel bike.
"Everything
you need to know about the best gravel tires and how to
choose the right option for you."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Flintridge Pro)
August 12,
2020
Cannondale owner Dorel sees record operating
profit.
"As
noted earlier in the year, Dorel - owner of CSG,
Cannondale, GT and Schwinn - saw a surge in business
after a tough Q1. The surge has been so great that Dorel
has “record low levels” of inventory."
(cyclingindustry.news) Jonathon Harker
August 12,
2020
New DT Swiss ARC aero road wheels in detail:
Reshaped faster, with wide tire aerodynamics.
"DT
Swiss ARC aero race carbon road bike wheels grow wider
& faster in a complete aerodynamic overhaul,
featuring all-new narrow-nose profiles optimized for
modern wider tires."
(bikerumor.com) c. DT Swiss
August 12,
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 12,
2020
Column
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August 11, 2020 August 11,
2020
10 riders to watch at the 2020 Critérium du
Dauphiné.
"Team
Ineos and Jumbo Visma head our list but others are
capable of performing at Tour de France warm-up event." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
August 11,
2020
Critérium du Dauphiné Preview.
"If
the Critérium du Dauphiné is a condensed version of the
Tour de France, this year’s edition is even more
concentrated, five stages and all with uphill finishes." (inrng.com) (ASO)
August 11,
2020
Five things to look out for at the Critérium
du Dauphiné 2020.
"All
five stages will end in uphill finishes. Of these, the
summits of the Col de Porte and
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville at the end of stages two and
three respectively are the most difficult." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
August 11,
2020
Power Analysis: Gavin Mannion at the Tour de
Savoie Mont Blanc.
"The
28-year-old American won two stages and finished fifth
overall at the Tour de Savoie Mont Blanc." (velonews.com) Photo: Rally
Cycling
August 11,
2020
Form ranking: Tour de France 2020
contenders, part two.
"Now,
as we were saying before we were so rudely interrupted
five months ago... It's the belated second installment
of our 2020 Tour de France contenders form ranking." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 11,
2020
Evoc Road Bike Bag Pro review.
"It
promises to forego the hotel room bike build, but is
Evoc's Road Bike Bag Pro as protective as it is simple?" (cyclingnews.com) (Image: ©
Josh Croxton)
August 11,
2020
Best singlespeed bikes: Simplistic fixed
gear urban bikes.
"Our
pick of the best singlespeed and fixed gear bikes for
urban utility and trendy city cruising."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy)
August 11,
2020
Column
Two
Evenepoel, Van Avermaet lead Belgian team
for European Championships.
"Remco
Evenepoel (Deceuninck Quick Step), Greg Van Avermaet
(CCC Team) and Victor Campenaerts (NTT Pro Cycling) have
been selected to lead the Belgian team at the 2020
European Road Championships."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 11,
2020
Wahoo Kickr V5 (2020) Smart Trainer In-Depth
Review.
"Wahoo
has just announced their latest generation Kickr. This
new unit adds compressing feet to reduce vibrations on
hard floors as well as slightly increase motion. It also
eliminates the need for calibration."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
August 11,
2020
Canyon Ultimate CFR boasts special-use
carbon.
"The
Canyon Ultimate CFR (Canyon Factory Racing) builds on
the success of the super-light Ultimate CF Evo Disc
which has seen WorldTour success under Team Movistar and
Canyon SRAM."
(velonews.com) Photo: Canyon
August 11,
2020
Il Lombardia trims 15km from 2020 route.
"The
parcours will be shortened by 15km to 231 km, omitting
the section in Lecco which then doubles back to
Oggiono."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 11,
2020
How to get the most out of your Shimano Di2
groupset.
"We
talked to Julian Thrasher, head of training at Shimano's
UK distributor, Madison, to find out more. He’s an
authority on Shimano Di2 and gave us his top tips for
Di2 setup and using an electronic groupset." (bikeradar.com) Paul Norman
August 11,
2020
2021 Liv Devote Advanced Pro gravel bike.
"Liv
Cycling has just launched its first-ever gravel bike.
Significantly, this is the first gravel bike that’s been
designed from the ground up specifically for women,
based on their unique physiology and power output." (Image credit: Mildred
Locke) (cyclingnews.com)
August 11,
2020
Bontrager Velocis Mips helmet review.
"The
Bontrager Velocis Mips helmet represents the upper
echelon of the new wave of aero road helmets, combining
aerodynamic efficiency with more than ample venting." (cyclist.co.uk) (Marc
Abbott)
August 11,
2020
Column
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August 1,
2020
Jakobsen cleared to be repatriated after
Tour de Pologne crash.
"Fabio
Jakobsen has been cleared to leave the hospital in
Sosnowiec, Poland and be moved to one in his home
country. "Fabio Jakobsen’s condition is evolving
favorably, to the extent that he will be transferred
Wednesday to the hospital in Leiden."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 11,
2020
Your guide to the 2020-2021 WorldTour rider
transfer season.
"It’s
transfer season in the world of pro cycling. Over the
coming weeks and months you’ll see plenty of
announcements about riders changing teams." (cyclingtips.com) (Credit
not Provided)
August 11,
2020
Van Avermaet departure raises questions
about CCC future.
"Greg
Van Avermaet waited for Jim Ochowicz in 2018. The
Belgian star didn’t this time around. Also leaving are
longtime riders Michael Schar, to Ag2r-La Mondiale, and
Patrick Bevin, who joins Israel Start-Up Nation." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
August 11,
2020
Greg Van Avermaet's arrival marks new
departure for AG2R in cobbled Classics.
"I
think we’ll have a lot of people around our bus at the
start of the big Classics next year, maybe we’re going
to rival Deceuninck Quick Step."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 11,
2020
Sarreau and Touzé sign for AG2R La Mondiale.
"The
flurry of transfer activity at AG2R La Mondiale
continued on Tuesday with the announcement of the
arrivals of Marc Sarreau and Damien Touzé for the next
two seasons."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 11,
2020
Simon Cowell was riding an $20,400 electric
motorbike in crash, not an e-bike says Bicycle
Association.
"The
60-year-old underwent a six-hour operation after the
crash as media around the world reported Cowell had been
riding an e-bike."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by thearsenale.com)
August 11,
2020
Suzanne Morphew's family speaks out; Their
thoughts three months after her disappearance.
"One
of Suzanne’s family members says that they are worried
Barry, Suzanne’s husband hasn’t told investigators
everything he knows. FOX21 News has
reached out to Barry Morphew on many occasions, but has
not heard back."
(fox21news.com) (Photo credit: Morphew family)
August 11,
2020
Garmin Edge 830 review.
"The
Garmin Edge 830 was released last year and remains a
flagship computer for the brand, with virtually all the
features of the 1030, but at a smaller size and a lower
price."
(cyclist.co.uk) Peter Stuart
August 11,
2020
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August 10, 2020 August 10,
2020
Mannion takes summit victory on
Notre-Dame-du-Pré.
"Gavin
Mannion (USA) Rally Cycling wins Stage 4.
Pierre
Rolland (Fra) B&B Hotels - Vital Concept P / B KTM
continues in race lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy of Rally
Cycling)
August 10,
2020
Matteo Jorgenson delivers on promise with
top-20 at Sanremo.
"Movistar
rookie marks best U.S. result since 2013 with 17th in
Italian monument."
(velonews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 10,
2020
Jumbo Visma expose weaknesses in Team Ineos'
Tour de France plans.
"The
Tour is weeks away but defending champions have serious
questions hanging over them."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 10,
2020
Chris Froome shares Strava stats from final
stage of Tour de l’Ain 2020.
"On
the Montée de la Selle de Fromentel segment - a
10km-long, eight per cent climb - Froome climbed at an
average speed of 18.4km/h and held a power of 390 watts
for the entire 35 minutes of the climb."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
August 10,
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 10,
2020
Column
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A look at this week’s packed pro racing
calendar.
"This
week's calendar is packed with action, with the
Critérium du Dauphiné and Il Lombardia on the calendar." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
August 10,
2020
Doctors optimistic Jakobsen will ride again.
"After
suffering fractures to his face and losing a substantial
volume of blood in the horror crash that blighted last
week’s Tour of Poland, medics are feeling positive for
Jakobsen and hoping that the 23-year-old will return to
riding at some point."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 10,
2020
7 conclusions from the 2020 Milan San Remo.
"On
Saturday, some five months later than its usual date,
the peloton tackled the first Monument of the season, a
drastically altered Milan San Remo."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 10,
2020
Tech of the Week: Sagan’s stunners, new
rubber and buyers guides galore.
"What's new in the world of cycling tech over the last seven days." (cyclingtips.com) (James Bracey) August 10,
2020
Remco Evenepoel turns thoughts to Monument
debut at Il Lombardia.
"Evenepoel
was due to travel to Italy on Monday ahead of Il
Lombardia, and he acknowledged to Sporza that he
is among the favorites for the race. “Probably: I feel
good and I still have a week to recuperate and explore
the course,” Evenepoel said."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 10,
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 10,
2020
Column
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Annemiek van Vleuten linked to Movistar move
in 2021.
"Annemiek
van Vleuten is reportedly close to signing a two-year
agreement with the Movistar Team Women, according to the
Dutch news outlet Wielerflits."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 10,
2020
Greg Van Avermaet and Michaël Schär sign for
AG2R Citrôen.
"Belgian
classics specialist Greg Van Avermaet and Michaël Schär
from Switzerland have both announced their departure
from CCC and signed three year contracts with AG2R LA
MONDIALE team from 2021, which will become AG2R
Citrôen."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber Images)
August 10,
2020
Roundtable: Wout van Aert and Remco
Evenepoel light up a dramatic week.
"Who
are you more excited about, Evenepoel or van Aert?
Should Ineos be concerned by Jumbo Visma's dominance at
Tour de l'Ain? Where does accountability lie for the
horrific crash in Poland?"
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 10,
2020
Drops aims to step up to Women's WorldTeam
status in 2021.
"Drops
Cycling Team announced Monday that they have partnered
with Women’s Sports Group to secure new sponsorship
funding."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Drops Cycling Team)
August 10,
2020
Tour of Guangxi 2020 canceled.
"The
race host indicated that the effects of the coronavirus
still present too much uncertainty to be able to hold
the race safely."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 10,
2020
Five cool things coming soon from Mavic,
Suunto, Kask, Topeak and Maxxis.
"Here
are some of the best things we've tested during this
mini heatwave ahead of the full reviews."
(road.cc)
August 10,
2020
2020 Gran Piemonte Live.
"Gran Piemonte 2020 (Santo Stefano Belbo - Barolo 187km) LIVE.
Wednesday, August 12th, starts at 16:50pm Central
Europe, 10:50am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) procyclingstats.com
August 10,
2020
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