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August 18, 2020 August 18,
2020
Tour de Wallonie: Sam Bennett wins stage 3.
"Sam
Bennett (Deceuninck Quick Step) claimed victory in a
dramatic finale to stage 3 of the Tour de Wallonie,
getting the better of Arnaud Démare (Groupama FDJ) and
John Degenkolb (Lotto Soudal)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 18,
2020
Team Ineos could replace Egan Bernal with
Richard Carapaz at Tour de France.
"Worries
begin to mount over Bernal's back injury sustained at
the Criterium du Dauphine."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Joe Robinson)
August 18,
2020
Elia Viviani, Guillaume Martin to lead
Cofidis at Tour de France.
"Martin
has left his mark at Cofidis,” team manager Cedric
Vasseur said. “Our mission, our obligation, is to put a
team around Guillaume at the Tour, taking into account
the status of Elia Viviani."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
August 18,
2020
NTT Pro Cycling target Tour de France
sprints with Nizzolo, Walscheid and Boasson Hagen.
"The
African WorldTour team has also selected Michael Valgren
and Michael Gogl, with Domenico Pozzovivo the protected
climber and veteran Roman Kreuziger completing the
eight-rider team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 18,
2020
Sean Kelly: Fuglsang should be riding Tour
de France.
"It's
a shame that he's not going to ride the Tour de France.
He's in fantastic form right now, and with what's
looking like a very open race, he has a very real chance
of getting on the podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 18,
2020
Tour de France 2020 stage-by-stage preview.
"Everything you need to know about what could be one of the most unpredictable editions in years." (road.cc) (Simon MacMichael) August 18,
2020
Tuscan region bids to host 2020 Road World
Championships.
"The
promoting cities are mainly Peccioli, well known in the
cycling world because every year it hosts the Coppa
Sabatini, and the industrious Pontedera, now the
traditional venue of the Giro della Toscana." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
August 18,
2020
Is the Peloton indoor exercise bike and app
worth it?
"Peloton's
fitness classes are incredibly popular outside the
cycling sphere - so what is all of the fuss about? Why
hasn’t the cycling world embraced it fully?" (cyclingweekly.com) Credit:
Image: Peloton
August 18,
2020
Best road bike deals.
"Hunting
down the best road bike deals can be a long and
laborious internet-trawling grind. New deals appear all
the time and the availability of the most common sizes
is often limited."
(cyclingnews.com)
August 18,
2020
AX-Lightness VIAL evo Disc gives you
strength, stiffness, and a 5.6kg/12.3lb road bike.
"The
VIAL evo Disc bike starts with a handbuilt carbon fiber
frame made in Germany through a production process that
begins with the same high end pre-preg carbon fiber used
in motorsports and aerospace."
(bikerumor.com)
August 18,
2020
2020 Tour de Wallonie Live Feed.
Tuesday, August 18th, starts at 15:20pm Central Europe,
09:20am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) photo: procyclingstats.com
August 18,
2020
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August 18,
2020
Vlasov wins Giro dell'Emilia.
"Aleksandr
Vlasov with his second win in just a couple of weeks.
He's having a huge year. The Russian denies Almeida on
San Luca."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 18,
2020
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig wins Giro dell'Emilia
Donne.
"The
Dane beat 2018 winner Rasa Leleivyte (Aromitalia Basso
Bikes Vaiano) and Pauliena Noisemakers (CCC Liv) across
the line atop the final climb of the San Luca in
Bologna."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 18,
2020
Cattaneo is latest Deceunick Quick Step
rider to be put on sidelines.
"Bad
luck continues for Deceunick Quick Step, with Mattia
Cattaneo joining a growing list of riders from the
Belgian team to crash out of action - sidelined for six
to eight weeks."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 18,
2020
Bob Jungels signs for AG2R La Mondiale.
"AG2R
La Mondiale are in the midst of a substantial turnover
in high-profile riders, with Romain Bardet and Pierre
Latour both leaving."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 18,
2020
Sunweb extend contracts with Arndt and
Stork.
"Team
Sunweb have handed two-year contract extensions to both
Nikias Arndt and Florian Stork, which will keep them
with the German WorldTour team until at least the end of
the 2022 season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 18,
2020
Coming to a shoe near you: Boa announces new
Li2 dials.
"We’ll
see the new Li2 dial feature on shoe releases from the
likes of Shimano, Fizik, Rapha, Scott, Lake, Gaerne, and
DMT over the next few months."
(cyclingweekly.com) Dave Rome
August 18,
2020
Is Campagnolo teasing a new gravel bike
group?
"A new Instagram account could be setting the stage for a new Campagnolo gravel group. Campy's giving us two looks at how their existing groups have been used for gravel bikes." (bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict) (Instagram) August 18,
2020
CADEX Cycling: A comprehensive overview.
"You've
seen its wheels bolted into CCC Team's bikes, here's the
lowdown on Giant's high-end components brand." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Cadex)
August 18,
2020
Specialized Align II bike helmet offers MIPS
protection & modern look at impressive price.
"Like
anything in the bicycle world, you can spend a lot of
money to obtain the best helmets on the market.
Fortunately, you can still get a great helmet with
advanced protection without emptying your wallet." (bikerumor.com) (Zach
Overholt)
August 18,
2020
2020 Giro dell’Emilia Live Feed.
Tuesday, August 18th, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe,
09:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today)
August 18,
2020
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August 18,
2020
Luca Wackermann wins Tour du Limousin
opener.
"Luca
Wackermann (Vini Zabù KTM) won the opening stage of the
Tour du Limousin, attacking on the hilltop finale to
leave a reduced group trailing in behind in
Evaux-les-Bains."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 18,
2020
Fabio Jakobsen: The doctors at the finish
line saved my life.
"Fabio
Jakobsen has spoken for the first time since his
high-speed crash at the Tour de Pologne, revealing he
was grateful to be alive."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 18,
2020
‘My season is over but I’ll come back
stronger than before’: Remco Evenepoel shares update for
fans from his hospital bed in Belgium.
"The
Deceuninck Quick Step rider says his 2020 season is over
after he suffered multiple injuries in a shocking fall
in Italy last weekend, which saw him hit a low wall on a
bridge and fall into the ravine below."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Deceuninck Quick Step)
August 18,
2020
Gilbert: ‘If you don’t want to take risks,
stay at home.’
"Belgian
veteran reacts to wave of incidents and dangerous race
courses in the restarted cycling season."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
August 18,
2020
Mørkøv blasts the CPA as a 'worthless
organization.'
"Deceuninck
Quick Step rider Michael Mørkøv has expressed his
frustration with the UCI, questioning the governing
body's role in the sport after the latest in a string of
safety-related incidents, while calling the professional
riders' association, the CPA, a "worthless
organization."(cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
August 18,
2020
Valverde casts doubts on extending his
contract to 2022.
"I
had thought of continuing for another year but, as of
today, I will not continue after 2021. I have to find
better sensations."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 18,
2020
Sprint Training: Tips to improve your power.
"There's
no quick and fast way of increasing your power but the
following training tips and workout plan will get you
performing at your best in no time."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 18,
2020
Best cycling computers: GPS, maps, data and
more, the best bike computers can do it all.
"The
best cycling computers are feature-packed, intuitive and
easy to live with head units that provide data, maps and
more."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)
August 18,
2020
Bike of the week: Specialized Roubaix Pro
Force eTap.
"The
geometry of this non-S-Works version is taller and
shorter than that of the Tarmac, Specialized's all-round
road bike, but it’s no dutch-style town bike either." (bikeradar.com) (Simon
Bromley)
August 18,
2020
NRC X3.Earth glasses.
"The
NRC X3.Earth sunglasses are lightweight and comfortable,
they offer high clarity thanks to a Zeiss lens, and the
frame is made largely from a plant-derived material
that's dye-free."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
August 18,
2020
2020 Tour du Limousin Live Feed.
Tuesday,
August 18th, starts at 14:00pm Central Europe, 08:00am
U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (tourdulimousin.com)
August 18,
2020
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August 17, 2020 August 17,
2020
Tour de Wallonie: Démare wins in Wavre.
"Arnaud
Demare (Groupama FDJ) claimed victory on stage 2 of the
Tour de Wallonnie, beating overall leader Caleb Ewan
(Lotto Soudal) to the line in another bunch sprint in
Wavre." (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
August 17,
2020
Riders complain about dangerous roads at
Tour de Wallonie.
"Van
Avermaet's bike broken by pothole as finishing circuit
bollards also cause concern."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 17,
2020
Pinot to skip French championships road
race.
"Groupama
FDJ leader Thibaut Pinot will miss this Sunday's French
national championships road race in Grand-Champ,
Brittany, in order to rest his back."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 17,
2020
Suspense builds ahead of Ineos selection for
Tour de France.
"Team
officials confirmed to VeloNews that the
eight-rider selection likely won’t be made this week.
Initially, the team had hoped to have its final “Tour
Eight” ready to go by the time the Critérium du Dauphiné
wrapped up Sunday."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 17,
2020
Lilian Calmejane signs with AG2R La Mondiale
for 2021.
"The
27-year-old has been in Direct Energie since 2016 and
has taken victories in races like the Circuit Cycliste
Sarthe-Pays de la Loire, the Settimana Internazionale
Coppi e Bartali and the Etoile de Besseges, as well as
of stage of the Tour de France in 2017 and of the Vuelta
a España in 2016."
(cyclingpub.com) (Facebook)
August 17,
2020
Review: Argon 18 Subito E-Road.
"The
E-Road has an endurance geometry that it inherits from
the Krypton. The fit range on those bikes is impressive
because of the 3D headset, which the company has spec'd
on various models throughout the years."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Stetson
August 17,
2020
The Paul Smith + Mercian Tandem is a £20,000
piece of art.
"Tandems
may not be your thing, perhaps neither is steel, but we
should all gather round and enjoy the unique beauty of
the Paul Smith + Mercian Tandem."
(cyclist.co.uk) Photography Alberto Strada / Wallpaper*
Handmade
August 17,
2020
Five cool things coming soon from Garmin,
Merida, Topeak, Showers Pass and SunGod.
"Hopefully
you enjoyed the sunshine while it lasted, because it's
just come to an abrupt end by the looks of things! Come
rain or shine, here's the best of what we've been riding
around on recently."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
August 17,
2020
2020 Tour de Wallonie Live Feed.
Monday, August 17th, starts at 15:20pm Central Europe,
09:20am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) photo: procyclingstats.com
August 17,
2020
Column
Two
6 conclusions from the Critérium du
Dauphiné.
"Jumbo
and Ineos question marks, Martínez magic, plus why it's
time for riders to strike."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 17,
2020
Consistency pays off in big way for Daniel
Martínez at Dauphiné.
"One
of cycling’s oldest adages is that you have to finish to
win. And a wild and dynamic Critérium du Dauphiné also
proved that hanging in there without giving up can just
as often deliver the goods."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 17,
2020
Alaphilippe sports $168,000 watch during
race.
"Julian
Alaphilippe (Deceuninck Quick Step) has been wearing an
ultralight watch during racing in recent weeks,
highlighted by a close-up during the Criterium du
Dauphine coverage on SBS."
(sbs.com.au) (Credit not Provided)
August 17,
2020
Power Analysis: Sepp Kuss at the 2020
Critérium du Dauphiné.
"We
dive into the young Jumbo Visma rider's astonishing
power numbers from the Critérium du Dauphiné." (velonews.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 17,
2020
Driver who cut off Schachmann during Il
Lombardia fined.
"Authorities
in Italy have given a €129 fine and docked two points
from the driving license of the woman who drove onto the
course during the finale of Il Lombardia on Saturday,
cutting off German champion Maximilian Schachmann, who
plowed into the side of her vehicle and fractured his
collarbone."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 17,
2020
The definitive list of Thigh Puns.
"To
Celebrate the launch of this season’s Thighs Club
jerseys (By Alex Dowsett and Chanel his better half) we
told them we would put together the ultimate, end all,
BEST EVER, list of thigh puns."
(thepelotonbrief.com) (Credit not Provided)
August 17,
2020
Gravel Bike Upgrades: The best improvements
for your gravel bike.
"From
quick and easy wins to significant component changes,
here's our pick of the best gravel bike upgrades you can
make."
(cyclingweekly.com) Katherine Moore
August 17,
2020
Best electric gravel bikes: dirt loving drop
bar e-bikes with added oomph.
"Could
electric gravel bikes be the best and most versatile
e-bikes on the market? We look at some of the best
electric gravel bike options."
(cyclingweekly.com) Katherine Moore
August 17,
2020
Cube releases details of 2021 bikes, here
are the highlights.
"Cube
has released details of its 2021 bikes with a new carbon
option in the Nuroad gravel range and a new SL Road flat
bar commuter bike being the highlights. Building on its
sponsorship of the Tormans cyclocross team, there’s also
a new 'cross racer for getting muddy."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
August 17,
2020
2020 Giro dell'Emilia Live Feed.
Tuesday, August 18th, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe,
09:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today)
August 17,
2020
Column
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August 17,
2020
Sicot files dual complaints with police and
UCI against Doltcini Van Eyck manager Bracke.
"Marion
Sicot has filed a formal complaint against Doltcini Van
Eyck manager Marc Bracke with the UCI Ethics Commission,
citing six rule violations concerning sexual harassment,
discrimination, violating contract rules and fraud." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 17,
2020
After a string of horrific crashes, riders
protest over safety.
"The
resumption of the cycling season has seen chaotic
racing, an upended Ineos hegemony, and eager
anticipation for the competition to come." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo:
Cor Vos)
August 17,
2020
Équipe Paule Ka withdraws from Giro
dell’Emilia following bike theft.
"The
Équipe Paule Ka women’s pro cycling team has withdrawn
from Tuesday’s Giro dell’Emilia race in Italy following
the theft of team bicycles in Bologna."
(velonews.com) Photo by Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
August 17,
2020
Women’s Giro Dell'Emilia grows in stature
amid COVID-19 race cancellations.
"he
1.pro race, normally held in early October, will see
fierce competition from a hungry, fit peloton." (velonews.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
August 17,
2020
How to train like a pro cyclist.
"Want
to get fitter, stronger and race like a pro cyclist? We
take a closer look at five ways to boost your
performance on the bike."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 17,
2020
Goodyear gets racy with Ultra
High-Performance road.
"Goodyear
expands its road cycling tire lineup to include various
widths and a tubeless tire."
(velonews.com) Photo: Goodyear Tires
August 17,
2020
Strava Goals update - Elevation targets,
monthly goals and more.
"The new features are live now and are only available to premium subscribers." (bikeradar.com) Jack Luke August 17,
2020
eBay Finds: Philippe Gilbert's 2014 Pearl
Izumi BMC skinsuit.
"We've
unearthed yet another fantastically exclusive piece of
pro-team kit on our latest trawl of popular buy-and-sell
site eBay, and this time it's a 2014 Pearl Izumi BMC
skinsuit that once belonged to, and is signed by,
Philippe Gilbert."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: wolverine_cycles /
eBay)
August 17,
2020
AX-Lightness debuts 5.4kg disc road bike
built for everyday riding.
"With
a frame made in Germany, the Vial Evo Disc is claimed to
weigh just 5.4kg for a complete bike in its lightest
configuration."
(bikeradar.com) (Matthew Loveridge)
August 17,
2020
2020 Tour du Limousin Live Feed.
Tuesday,
August 18th, starts at 14:00pm Central Europe, 08:00am
U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (tourdulimousin.com)
August 17,
2020
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August 16, 2020 Daniel Martinez wins Critérium du Dauphiné.
"Young
Coloradan wins mountainous stage after attacking from
elite escape group, Martínez takes overall for EF Pro
Cycling after Roglič did not start.."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 16,
2020
2020 Criterium du Dauphine Stage 5 Recap.
"Daniel
Martinez of Colombia emerged as a surprise winner of the
five-day Criterium du Dauphine on Sunday, having been in
fifth place overnight. The stage itself was won by
American Jumbo Visma rider Sepp Kuss."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
August 16,
2020
‘The Tour is one of my objectives but I’m
staying calm,’ says Martínez after Dauphiné win.
"The
Colombian says he'll keep his feet on the ground despite
overhauling Thibaut Pinot to win the French stage race." (cyclingweekly.com)(Photo
by Anne-Christine Poujoulat/Pool via Getty Images)
August 16,
2020
Primoz Roglic abandons the Dauphine due to
crash injuries.
"Roglic’s
abandon means that Thibaut Pinot (Groupama FDJ) will
carry the race lead into Sunday’s final stage, 10
seconds ahead of Guillaume Martin (Cofidis)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 16,
2020
Roglic's injuries shouldn't disrupt his Tour
de France preparation says team boss.
"He
fell hard on his hip and we just want to see how he
responds to that. It's better to be safe than sorry,"
Plugge said in Megève on Sunday morning after it was
confirmed that Roglič wouldn't be starting the
Dauphiné's final stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 16,
2020
2020 Criterium du Dauphine LIVE stream.
Stage
5 starts Sunday at 12:10pm CET (6:10am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:50pm CET (10:50am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:10pm CET (9:10am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (Photo: cyclingnews.com) August 16,
2020
Column
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Remco Evenepoel expected to travel back to
Belgium within 24 hours.
"Remco
Evenepoel is expected to be transported by airplane back
to Belgium in the next 24 hours, according to a medical
update from his team Deceuninck Quick Step on Sunday." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 16,
2020
Tour de Wallonie: Caleb Ewan wins stage 1.
"The
Australia came along the barriers to beat Sam Bennett
(Deceuninck Quick Step) and Belgian national champion
Tim Merlier (Alpecin Fenix)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 16,
2020
‘Before yesterday I would have said we were
favorites for the Tour,’ says Tom Dumoulin.
"Despite
losing two of their leaders to crashes during the race’s
penultimate stage, Jumbo Visma bounced back as Sepp Kuss
took the stage five victory."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via
Getty Images)
August 16,
2020
Sunday Trading: Save big on Mavic wheels and
Castelli kit.
"This
Sunday we’ve found some great deals across a whole host
of top products, including high end Mavic wheels,
Castelli jerseys and Fizik shoes."
(cyclingweekly.com) Rupert Radley
August 16,
2020
Alpkit Possum Bikepacking frame bag.
"The
Alpkit Possum is a half-frame bag designed to work
alongside water bottles and in as many frames as
possible. It creates a stable, light and easy to access
storage area, and the highly adjustable straps mean it's
very versatile."
(road.cc) Matt Page
August 16,
2020
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Being Pro: Sepp Kuss.
"I
think when fans see the more personal side of pro
cycling, they are more inclined to be genuine fans or
support the sponsors who invest in cycling." (roadbikeaction.com)
(Bettini Photo)
August 16,
2020
UCI investigating Il Lombardia car incident
that left Max Schachmann with fractured collarbone.
"It
is inadmissible to witness certain accidents in a
WorldTour race,” the CPA said afterwards. “We also want
to know how the facts took place. Racing must be safer
for athletes. We will never stop repeating it." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
August 16,
2020
‘Big question marks’ over Bora Hansgrohe's
Emanuel Buchmann and Max Schachmann ahead of Tour de
France.
"While
it was a tough day at the office for Jumbo Visma at the
Critérium du Dauphiné, the Dutch team would likely
acknowledge it could be worse, which it was for Bora
Hansgrohe."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via
Getty Images)
August 16,
2020
Riders protest about safety at Critérium du
Dauphiné but the race goes on.
"The
CPA riders association have confirmed to Cyclingnews
that the peloton neutralized the early kilometers of
stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné in protest to the
poor road surface conditions during Saturday's stage 4." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 16,
2020
Best puncture-proof tires.
"There
are some tires that, although not the toughest, are
nevertheless still really robust while allowing you to
zip along at a fair pace."
(cyclingweekly.com) Stefan Abram
August 16,
2020
How do e-bikes work?
"Legally,
in some areas, to classify as an electric bike, the
motor has to assist your pedaling. So it can’t provide
power if you’re not putting in at least some of your own
effort."
(cyclingweekly.com) Paul Norman
August 16,
2020
Ribble Endurance Ti Disc Enthusiast 2020.
"By
using tube profiles that exploit the natural smooth ride
feel of titanium, and geometry designed to offer the
compact, aero position of a race bike but without the
associated fast and sometimes twitchy handling, Ribble
delivers."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
August 16,
2020
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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)
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