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Daily News: August 2020

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Larry Warbasse tests positive after Il Lombardia.

What’s everyone's problem with Egan Bernal?

Coffee Ride: New Shoes.

Road bike wheels explained: Is deeper really faster?



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August 21, 2020
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Luca Wackermann wins Tour du Limousin.

(Bettinioverlay"Luca Wackermann (Vini Zabù KTM) held on to seal overall victory at the Tour du Limousin, resisting final stage bids by Jake Stewart (Groupama FDJ) and Rui Costa (UAE Team Emirates) to overhaul his slender GC advantage." (Bettini Photo)

August 21, 2020





Filippo Ganna wins Italian time trial title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Team Ineos rider beats Alessandro De Marchi and Edoardo Affini." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 21, 2020





Remi Cavagna wins French time trial title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Deceuninck Quick Step rider beats Benjamin Thomas and Bruno Armirail." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 21, 2020





Mavi Garcia takes Spanish time trial title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Alé rider dominates to win by 1:46 over Sara Martin Martin. Sheyla Gutierrez Ruiz is third." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alé BTC Ljubljana/@RFECiclismo)

August 21, 2020





Bernal will face new kind of challenge as sole leader at Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay"With Egan Bernal now at the top of the Team Ineos hierarchy, the 23-year-old Colombian will discover a new kind of pressure that comes with outright leadership." (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

August 21, 2020





Roglic remains optimistic about Tour de France participation.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Did a little spin yesterday," Roglic wrote on Instagram on Thursday, accompanying it with a picture of him on his home trainer, and still showing bandages covering his left elbow." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 21, 2020





The Musette: ENVE SES tubeless tires, another 3d-printed saddle from Fizik and a huge tease from Campagnolo.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A tech curation featuring a litany of content to help keep you up to date with current trends from the professional peloton. Training programs to boost your power output, cycling tech, and new product reviews." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)

August 21, 2020





Rapha Pro Team Frameless Glasses.

(road.cc)overlay"Rapha's Pro Team Frameless Sunglasses are comfortable and clear, with a great field of view. This pink/blue lens option is great for overcast days and the frame is secure." (road.cc) (Liam Cahill)

August 21, 2020





Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty: Long-Term Review!

(gravelcyclist.com)overlay"The bike offers a well-balanced riding position, upright enough for comfort over the long haul (I knocked out a 144-mile mixed-surface ride on this bike) and control when tackling technical off-road terrain, yet low and forward enough for speedy efficiency." (gravelcyclist.com) JOM

August 21, 2020





2020 Road European Championships Live Feed.

(cycling.today)"overlay

"Road European Championships 2020 - Women’s & Men’s Time Trial (Plouay - Plouay 25.6km/) Live.

Monday, 24 August, starts at 14:30pm Central Europe, 08:30am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today)

August 21, 2020





2020 Tour du Limousin Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay

"Tour du Limousin 2020 - stage 4 (Lac de Saint-Pardoux  Limoges 167km) LIVE.

Friday, August 21st, starts at 14:00pm Central Europe, 08:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (tourdulimousin.com)

August 21, 2020


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Tour de France 2020: Van Avermaet, Trentin, Zakarin lead stage hunt for CCC Team.

(velonews.com)overlay"Stage wins top priority for Ochowicz in face of sponsor crisis and stream of riders leaving team." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

August 21, 2020





Tour de France non-selection proves Froome and Thomas 'weren't playing hide-and-seek' says Van Aert.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I think it was mainly confirmation that they weren't playing hide-and-seek [at the recent Critérium du Dauphiné], and just weren't in great shape," Van Aert said on Thursday, according to Het Nieuwsblad." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 21, 2020





Jungels takes sixth Luxembourg time trial title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Jungels, champion in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019, put 45 seconds into Trek Segafredo's Alex Kirsch, with Kévin Geniets (Groupama FDJ) a close third on the 21km rolling circuit." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 21, 2020





Jake Stewart to turn pro with Groupama FDJ in 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A newly-introduced UCI rule has enabled Stewart to race with the WorldTour squad at ProSeries races this season, the first rider from the development squad to do so." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 21, 2020





Alex Zanardi moved out of intensive care after 'significant clinical improvements.'

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The four-time Paralympic gold winner and ex-Formula 1 driver suffered severe head injuries in a collision, later undergoing four separate neurological and maxillofacial surgeries after being placed in an induced coma." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 21, 2020





2020 National Road Cycling Championships Live Feed.

(cycling.today)"overlay

"Friday, August 21st, 13:00CET - French Women’s Time Trial.

Friday, August 21st, 15:00CET - French Men’s Time Trial." (cycling.today)

August 21, 2020





Road bike wheels explained: Is deeper really faster?

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Lighter wheels are great but the importance of aerodynamics cannot be overstated when assessing your road bike’s overall performance." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giant)

August 21, 2020





Gear Break: K-Edge, CORE, Battaglin, BOA, Look & Strava.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay

"Another stunning collection of new kit: K-Edge Wahoo XL combo mount, CORE body temperature monitor + more."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided)

August 21, 2020





Factor refines O2 VAM for integration, stiffness, and weight reduction.

(velonews.com)overlay"The O2 VAM gets sleeker and lighter with internal routing, a stiffer design, and a new Black Inc climbing wheelset." (velonews.com) Photo: Factor

August 21, 2020





A True Bike Geek In Need - Helping Out “Tex.”

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Just two days ago, Chuck and his wife Debbie lost everything to a raging wild fire that roared through the Santa Cruz Mountains and this is a plea for anyone and everyone who not only appreciates old bikes, but good people too of which Chuck and his wife Debbie certainly are." (roadbikeaction.com) Zap

August 21, 2020





Can you buy a decent road bike for $400?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Look at any cycling website and the focus always seems to be on expensive new bikes and new tech with wild price tags. Heck, you can easily spend more than $400 on a pair of cycling shoes." (cyclingweekly.com) Paul Norman

August 21, 2020


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Transfer mechanics: The inner workings of the women's market - Part 1.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Transfer windows, the value of points, negotiating salaries and signing deals, and how it all fits together." (cyclingnews.com) (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 21, 2020





Ineos signs Adam Yates to a two-year deal.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The move will split Yates from his twin brother Simon Yates, who just signed a contract extension with Mitchelton Scott, for the first time in their respective pro careers." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

August 21, 2020





Tanel Kangert joins Mitchelton Scott in support of Simon Yates.

(Gettyoverlay"The Estonian has spent the past two seasons at EF Pro Cycling and previously had a successful eight-year tenure at Astana, where he was one of Vincenzo Nibali's most trusted domestiques." (Getty Images Sport)

August 21, 2020





Two corona cases and teams will be out of Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"French law and health rules the basis for the latest race protocol. If two cases are discovered in a team at the Tour de France, the whole team and staff will be removed but the race will continue." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 21, 2020





Hermans to make Tour de France debut for Israel Start-Up Nation.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The stages I'm looking forward to are the hard stages - the long, hard stages with climbs," the Belgian climber added. "We will have eight guys who can go for opportunities and work for each other to get stage victories." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 21, 2020





Bahrain McLaren take aim at Spanish and Italian national titles.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Bilbao and Cortina target TT and road race in Spain; Colbrelli, Battaglin, Capecchi, Caruso compete at Italian RR." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 21, 2020





Tour de France: No Mark Cavendish as Bahrain McLaren go all in for Landa.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Landa is backed up by a number of climbers but there is also room for versatile sprinter Sonny Colbrelli. Dylan Teuns, who won stage 6 atop La Planche des Belles Filles last July, is also absent from the lineup." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 21, 2020





Tour de France Guide.

(inrng.com)overlay"Here’s a profile of every stage with a quick take on the day. You’ll also find reference material on the race rules like time bonuses, the points scale for the green and polka-dot jersey, time cuts and plenty more." (inrng.com) (ASO)

August 21, 2020





Suunto Rolls Out New Popular Routes & Starting Points App Features.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"While today’s updates might seem like merely a minor app update, I’d argue Suunto has really stepped up on the app side here." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

August 21, 2020





Is Emily Batty leaving Trek Factory Racing?

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"While Batty is listed as the first athlete on Inspire's roster, that doesn’t mean she’s leaving TFR, or that she’ll be on the roster of Morkas new team." (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Jan Kasl / Red Bull Content

August 21, 2020





Tour de France 2020 stage-by-stage preview.

(road.cc)overlay

"Everything you need to know about what could be one of the most unpredictable editions in years."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)

August 21, 2020


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Tour du Limousin: Philipsen wins stage 3.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Jasper Philipsen gave UAE Team Emirates their second consecutive stage victory at the Tour du Limousin, dominating the uphill sprint finish in Chamberet." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 20, 2020





The Tour de France starts next week, but should it?

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"In two Saturdays’ time, two months late, the 2020 Tour de France will finally begin. On the wide boulevards of Nice, with the glinting blue of the Mediterranean at their backs." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

August 20, 2020





Vlasov quickly emerging as new Russian hope.

(velonews.com)overlay"Following an impressive start to the season, the WorldTour rookie is set to make his grand tour debut at the Giro d’Italia." (velonews.com) (James Startt)

August 20, 2020





Annemiek van Vleuten eyes packed racing schedule.

(velonews.com)overlay"With four big races next week, will Annemiek van Vleuten's winning streak continue?" (velonews.com) (Photo by KRISTOF VAN ACCOM/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)

August 20, 2020





Bontragers all-discipline Verse saddle is comfortable but has limitations.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"The all-new Bontrager Verse saddle lineup brings a fresh approach to fit and sizing. It has a slightly wider mid section, full length cutout, and is designed for unisex use." (bikerumor.com) Jordan Villella

August 20, 2020





Bike Helmets: Today's best deals and budget cycling helmets.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"You might be interested in getting a little more for your money; hunting down the best helmet deals to ensure you still get one of the best road bike helmets, but you don't empty your bank account in the process." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Poc)

August 20, 2020





2020 Tour du Limousin Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay

"Tour du Limousin 2020 - stage 3 (Ussac - Chamberet 177.9km) LIVE.

Wednesday, August 20th, starts at 14:00pm Central Europe, 08:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (tourdulimousin.com)

August 20, 2020


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The Tour is coming, and nobody knows who is going to win it.

(podiumcafe.com)overlay"Roglic and Bernal are both coming off crashes, leading teams who’ve the loss of key lieutenants. Bernal is vulnerable and Roglic is overcooked. Meanwhile Thibault Pinot has been unlucky, not injury prone." (podiumcafe.com) (Getty Images)

August 20, 2020





Analyzing Team Ineos' eight-man Tour de France roster.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The trident is no more, leaving Egan Bernal with a clear shot at leadership, although the equally surprising news that Richard Carapaz had been plucked from the October Giro d'Italia means that Ineos still have more than one Grand Tour winner in the squad." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 20, 2020





Kruijswijk out of Jumbo Visma Tour de France team with fractured shoulder.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Kruijswijk was supposed to be part of Jumbo Visma's trio of leaders alongside Primoz Roglic and Tom Dumoulin. However, he will now hope to recover from his injuries and ride the Giro d'Italia in October." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 20, 2020





Mitchelton Scott targets Tour de France stage wins with team of opportunists.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"This year has not been a normal one by any stretch of the imagination but the team is focused and ready for the challenge," senior directeur sportif Matt White said after the line-up was announced." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 20, 2020





Elena Cecchini and Roxane Fournier sign with Team SD Worx.

(velonews.com)overlay"The Italian classics specialist and French sprinter will join the marquee UCI women's pro team in 2021." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

August 20, 2020





1980: Hinault Brought to His Knees.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"Bernard Hinault was crushing the opposition in 1980. The hero who had braved a raging snowstorm to win Liège Bastogne Liège in the spring and claimed his first Giro d’Italia a few weeks before was the odds-on favorite to take a third Tour de France win in a row." (pelotonmagazine.com) Image from Presse Sports

August 20, 2020





The benefits of tubeless.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"One benefit of tubeless tires is the lower pressures you can run, opening up a range of advantages to both comfort and speed." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: CADEX)

August 20, 2020





Wheel-on vs direct drive turbo trainers: which is best for you?.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Turbo trainers for indoor cycling can either be wheel-on or direct drive in design, but how does this impact your workout? We explain what each has to offer." (cyclingweekly.com) Anna Marie Hughes

August 20, 2020





2020 National Road Cycling Championships Live Feed.

(cycling.today)"overlay

"Friday, August 21st, 13:00CET - French Women’s Time Trial.

Friday, August 21st, 15:00CET - French Men’s Time Trial." (cycling.today)

August 20, 2020


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Wout van Aert wins elite men's time trial title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 25-year-old now has four wins for the season and will wear the Belgian tricolor for another year." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 20, 2020





Lotte Kopecky retains Belgian time trial title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 24-year-old's first victory of 2020 on only her second race day saw her beat Sara Van de Vel (Ciclotel) into second place by 1:02, while Julie Van de Velde (Lotto Soudal Ladies) took third at 1:09." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 20, 2020





Van Emden makes 10 rider-safety proposals: We are not circus animals.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I don't know what the CPA is. I believe they're in partnership with the UCI, because the UCI created it," the Dane told Cyclingnews following stage 2 of the Tour de Wallonie on Monday." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 20, 2020





Training: When should you bail on your workout.

(velonews.com)overlay"Consider these factors to help you make a decision that won’t bother you for the rest of the day." (velonews.com) Photo: Jake Orness/@pinnedgrit

August 20, 2020





Team Novo Nordisk receives multi-year extension from sponsor.

(bikeworldnews.com)overlay"The new extension will run through 2023, which will include both the 100th anniversary since the discovery of insulin and celebrate Novo Nordisk's 100th year anniversary as a company." (bikeworldnews.com) teamnovonordisk

August 20, 2020





eBay Finds: Retro Adidas Eddy Merckx cycling shoes.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 'endorsed by' Eddy Merckx face and signature on the tongue of these French-made shoes is very similar to that still found on today's Adidas Stan Smith tennis/lifestyle model." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: pb*bikes / eBay)

August 20, 2020





Merida Silex 600 2020 review.

(road.cc)overlay"The Silex is Merida's main gravel bike, with the 600 sitting near the top of the aluminum range with a single-ring SRAM Apex drivetrain and mixed SRAM/Shimano brakes." (road.cc) Matt Page

August 20, 2020


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Arnaud Démare wins Tour de Wallonie.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Arnaud Démare (Groupama FDJ) sealed overall victory at the Tour de Wallonie, taking victory on the final stage 4 on the uphill finish in Erezée ahead of Philippe Gilbert (Lotto Soudal)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 19, 2020





Giro dell'Emilia: Pellaud left with facial injuries after brake failure.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Androni Giocattoli Sidermec's Simon Pellaud has been left nursing facial injuries and broken teeth after his disc brakes failed on a descent at the Giro dell'Emilia on Tuesday." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 19, 2020





Garmin Shows Off Smart Trainer Integration on Fenix 6 & Forerunner 945.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Sometimes, I just stumble on things. Which, was exactly the case a number of weeks ago when I went to start a Zwift race, using the Fenix 6 as a background recording device for some trainer/power meter testing." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

August 19, 2020





Gravel vs cyclocross bike: What is the difference?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Drop handlebars and tires designed for dirt, gravel and cyclocross bikes seem to have a lot in common. So just what are the differences in a game of gravel vs cyclocross bike?" (cyclingweekly.com) (Katherine Moore)

August 19, 2020





Tour de France 2020 stage-by-stage preview.

(road.cc)overlay

"Everything you need to know about what could be one of the most unpredictable editions in years."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)

August 19, 2020





Granite Design Stash RCX multi-tool review: Hidden in a carbon steerer.

Photographyoverlay"Hidden on-the-bike tools have quickly become commonplace within the mountain bike world. However such things have been a little slower to hit the dropbar world." Photography by Dave Rome

August 19, 2020





Houle tests positive for asymptomatic corona.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Hugo Houle previously passed two tests before the Tour de Pologne, but last week he returned a positive test. Houle said he has no idea how he could have picked up the virus." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 19, 2020





Review: Wilier’s Cento10 NDR elastomer suspension is a cobble crusher.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Wilier’s Triestina Cento10NDR is an endurance bike that incorporates ideas on comfort, both new and old. The Cento 10NDR sits at the endurance end of Wilier's race bikes - this is the bike that Niki Terpstra reached for in 2018 for Paris Roubaix." (bikerumor.com) Jordan Villella

August 19, 2020





Topeak Escape Pod.

(road.cc)overlay"The Topeak Escape Pod is a simple, effective way to carry tools, spare parts and other stuff on your bike, using a free water bottle cage. It's a simple idea, and Topeak has done a good job of the delivery." (road.cc) Mike Stead

August 19, 2020





2020 Tour de Wallonie Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay

"Tour de Wallonie 2020 - stage 4 (Blegny - Erezée 199.4km) Live.

Wednesday, August 19th, starts at 15:20pm Central Europe, 09:20am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) photo: procyclingstats.com

August 19, 2020


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Tour du Limousin: Gaviria wins stage 2 from late breakaway.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Fernando Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) claimed a spectacular stage win in the Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine, taking out stage 2 not from his usual strength with a bunch sprint but from a late breakaway." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: David Ramos/Getty Images)

August 19, 2020





How Sepp Kuss paid to get a bike fit that put him in a powerful position.

(velonews.com)overlay"Before going to see Ivan O'Gorman, Sepp Kuss had never undergone a professional bike fit, despite two years of racing as a professional on Rally Cycling before signing with Jumbo Visma." (velonews.com) Ben Delaney

August 19, 2020





Viviani not released by Cofidis to defend European road race title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The current European road race champion, Elia Viviani, will not be permitted by his Cofidis trade team to ride for the Italian national squad to attempt to defend his title in Plouay, France, on August 26." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 19, 2020





A Heart Breaker for Quick Step Giro dell’Emilia Recap and Results.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Russia’s Aleksandr Vlasov continued his fine form in Tuesday’s Giro dell’Emilia with a late uphill challenge sealing victory in the 199.7km race around Bologna in northern Italy." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

August 19, 2020





Racing Tips: Training, nutrition and equipment advice from the Women's WorldTour.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"We are all tempted only do the interval sessions that we enjoy, and those are the ones we are usually good at. It's important to train your weaknesses, too, so that you can race your strengths." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon SRAM (Arne Kenzler))

August 19, 2020





Tour de France does away with podium girls.

(velonews.com)overlay"Tour boss Christian Prudhomme was quick to point out that this change has already been instituted at other ASO-owned races." (velonews.com) (James Startt)

August 19, 2020





War of the Worlds: When sport and ‘real life’ collide.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"When you’re living in a cycling world, sport is more than just vital. It’s everything; it’s as though every atom in your body solely functions to achieve a performance goal. Your body is a mere means to an end." (cyclingtips.com) Adam Phelan

August 19, 2020





Interview: USA Cycling Dispels Misconceptions on Cyclocross Nationals and Gives Insight on Event.

(cxmagazine.com)overlay"While many large-scale events have been canceled and some have been postponed, a small number is still slated to happen or note yet canceled - most notable of which being Cyclocross Nationals." (cxmagazine.com) B. Hazen

August 19, 2020





New Factor aero road bike spotted - Is this Chris Froome’s new bike?

(bikeradar.com)overlay"A new Factor aero road bike was recently spotted outside the Israel Start-Up Nation team bus by fans at the 2020 Criterium du Dauphine." (bikeradar.com) (Simon Bromley)

August 19, 2020





How to make your bike lighter: 5 ways to shed weight fast.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A lighter bike is a faster bike, right? Well, that's the general consensus among the weight weenie brigade at least, and while there's some truth to the notion, it's not always the case." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Andrew Pease)

August 19, 2020





2020 Tour du Limousin Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay

"Tour du Limousin 2020 - stage 2 (Base Départementale de Rouffiac - Grand Etang de Saint-Estèph 173.9km) LIVE.

Wednesday, August 19th, starts at 14:00pm Central Europe, 08:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (tourdulimousin.com)

August 19, 2020


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Bernal and Carapaz key to new Tour de France game plan for Team Ineos.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"We’ve been looking at how we think we can win this race and we’ve got some ideas," Brailsford said. "Maybe it’s a slightly different approach to what we’ve taken in the past but we’ve got a good game plan and I think that these are the guys to deliver on that." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 19, 2020





Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas dropped from Ineos Tour de France team.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Froome was instead named as team leader for the Vuelta a España, and Thomas for the Giro d'Italia." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 19, 2020





How Brailsford is spinning Tour de France team surgery: Statement in full.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"Dave Brailsford, the king of jargon and management speak within pro cycling, has sought to present the sudden changes to the Team Ineos Tour de France plans as a fantastic opportunity for all involved." (stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)

August 19, 2020








Simon Yates extends Mitchelton Scott contract.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Mitchelton Scott announced the news on Wednesday but there was no news regarding the future of Simon's twin brother Adam Yates, who has been strongly linked with a move to Team Ineos for 2021 despite being offered a contract to stay at Mitchelton Scott." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

August 19, 2020





CCC Team let riders search for new contracts as still no sponsor found.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Team boss Jim Ochowicz has been on the hunt for a new backer, but on Tuesday (August 19) CCC Team announced contracted riders were free to explore other options for 2021." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

August 19, 2020





How to dress like a pro cyclist.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"There is more to riding gear than looking good to feel good, cycling clothing brings real-world gains as well." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: CADEX)

August 19, 2020





Oakley releases Tour de France sunglasses and helmets ahead of 2020 race.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"There are limited editions of the Sutro, Flight Jacket and EV Zero Blade glasses, and ARO 3 and ARO 5 helmets." (bikeradar.com) Paul Norman

August 19, 2020





Viathon G.1 GRX 800 review.

(velonews.com)overlay"Call it a ‘Walmart’ bike if you must. But Viathon's G.1 GRX 800 is light, fast, and sporty, and costs much less than its competitors. That's a lot to love." (velonews.com) (Betsy Welch)

August 19, 2020








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