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August 27, 2020 August 27,
2020
European Championships: Van Vleuten wins
elite women's road race title.
"Kasia
Niewiadoma (Poland) and Chantal van den Broek Blaak
(Netherlands), who were distanced from the decisive
breakaway on the final climb, finished third and fourth,
respectively."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 27,
2020
Only three Americans are racing in the Tour
de France.
"With
a crop of promising riders waiting in the wings, the
American future looks bright."
(velonews.com) Andrew Hood
August 27,
2020
Preview: La Course by Le Tour de France.
"A
short course with two punchy climbs should showcase
excellent racing that will benefit from the Tour's
prolific media coverage."
(velonews.com) (Photo credit should read JEFF
PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)
August 27,
2020
Tour de France: Wout van Aert rules out
green jersey challenge.
"The
Dutch team line up with Primož Roglič and Tom Dumoulin
in their ranks, but Van Aert's incredible form has
raised questions over whether he could mount a challenge
for the green jersey and end Peter Sagan's long run of
success in the competition."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 27,
2020
Tour de France 2020 Live Dashboard.
"2020 Tour de France LIVE August 29-September 20. Stage
1 start time: Saturday 14:00 CET (5:00 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 14:00 CET (5:000 AM PDT).
Approximate finish: 17:58 CET (8:58 AM PDT)." (steephill.tv)
August 27,
2020
100% releases new Sagan eyewear in time for
Tour de France.
"Long time sponsor releases new line of signature glasses in characteristic flamboyant colors." (cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey) August 27,
2020
Nikolai Razouvaev on Why Riders Crash So
Much.
"The
shit pro riders in Europe have to deal with to stay
upright is real. The road furniture, the foul play in
the sprints, the stupid barriers the organizers erect
without thinking, all of these things take riders down,
but there’s more to it."
(veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©Andrzej
Grygiel/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
August 27,
2020
Best tire pressure gauges.
"Get your pressures dialed with one of these handy readers." (bikeradar.com) (Credit not Provided) August 27,
2020
Could this battery revolutionize e-bikes?
"NDB
Inc. has huge ambitions to "reinvent electricity and
create a planet without fossil fuels by 2040"... which
could be great news for e-bikers!"
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
August 27,
2020
Column
Two
Why Sagan won't win green this year.
"Numbers
crunched, gut feelings checked and trains analyzed. The
verdict is that Peter Sagan will not win his eighth
'maillot vert' at the 2020 edition of the Tour de
France."
(sbs.com.au) Jamie Finch-Penninger
August 27,
2020
Roglič, Dumoulin ‘just focused on
themselves’ ahead of Tour de France battle.
"Jumbo
Visma leaders confident of form after injury scares and
ready to 'let the road decide' team leadership." (velonews.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 27,
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 27,
2020
Could a women’s Tour de France happen in
2022?
"David
Lappartient, the president of the UCI has told Wielerflits
that a Tour de France for women will happen in 2022.
“ASO have assured me they are ready to organize a stage
race for women in France."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
August 27,
2020
Top 10 contenders to win the 2020 Tour de
France.
"We’re
not going to lie. The recent decision by Team Ineos
Grenadiers to bench Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas for
the 2020 Tour de France threw a curveball at our annual
exercise of ranking the race’s top contenders." (velonews.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 27,
2020
Jumbo Visma rule out tactic of taking early
Tour de France lead if race is halted.
"Race
organizers and the UCI are yet to officially announce as
to whether a winner would be declared if the race was
stopped after a specific number of stages due to the
global pandemic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 27,
2020
Alaphilippe eyes Tour de France’s yellow
jersey - but only for a stage.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step star sees Sunday's mountainous stage around
Nice as opportunity to snatch stage win."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
August 27,
2020
Analyzing EF Pro Cycling's Tour de France
squad.
"The
team may have left some experienced riders at home, and
missing Michael Woods is a shame for Canadian fans, but
the team have three race debutantes in their ranks,
including British climber Hugh Carthy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 27,
2020
2021 Vitus Energie EVO delivers all-new
carbon CX bike.
"The
all-new 2021 Vitus Energie EVO cyclocross bikes are the
first of many new top-performance EVO bike ranges to
come out of the consumer-direct brand’s return to their
racing heritage."
(bikerumor.com) photos by 4Season Collective (Cory
Benson)
August 27,
2020
Scott Foil updated with new fork and
cockpit, fully internal routing.
"All housing, hoses, and wires are now fed from the controls through the inside of the handlebar and stem extension before taking a turn downward into the top of the head tube." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Scott Sports / Jochen Haar August 27,
2020
Column
Three
August 27,
2020
Hints of easing of ‘two-strikes’ rule ahead
of Tour de France start.
"Teams
urged its case during a videoconference call Tuesday
with Tour officials about changing a rule that could see
teams ejected from the race if two riders or staffers
test positive."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
August 27,
2020
Brailsford - Froome relationship reportedly
‘good’ just hours before Tour start.
"We
have a professional relationship and a personal
relationship which is absolutely good on both fronts,’
said the Ineos Grenadiers boss."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
August 27,
2020
Tour de France countdown: 3 days to go -
Live updates.
"All
the latest news in the build-up to the 2020 Tour de
France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 27,
2020
Primož Roglič confirms he will start the
Tour de France after recovering from crash.
"The
Slovenian champion looked untouchable at the Dauphiné,
winning one stage and taking time out of the other
favorites whenever he could, as his Jumbo Visma team
went head to head with a very strong Team Ineos." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 27,
2020
I don’t think we should ever underestimate
Ineos.
"Rod
Ellingworth is back at the Tour de France, this time at
the helm of Bahrain McLaren."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August 27,
2020
Garmin Rolls Out Ability to Pause Training
Status.
"This
is useful if you go on vacation, get injured/sick,
finish your season, become pregnant, or simply want the
watch to stop bugging you about your newfound focus on
eating tacos."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
August 27,
2020
Peter Sagan shows off all-new Bora Hansgrohe
jersey for the Tour de France.
"The
Bora Hansgrohe team has revealed a new racing kit for
the Tour de France, altering the colors and adding the
Austrian tourism logo Bike Ötztal to the team’s jersey." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bora Hansgrohe / Christof Kreutzer & Chiara
Redaschi)
August 27,
2020
TIBCO SVB renews contracts with core virtual
Tour de France team.
"American
outfit brings back Stephens, Dixon, Gigante and
Faulkner."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: TIBCO Silicon Valley
Bank)
August 27,
2020
Bahrain McLaren signs Jack Haig to a
three-year deal.
"Haig,
26, has been with the Mitchelton Scott organization
since making the jump to the WorldTour there in 2016. In
that time, he has taken one WorldTour-level win." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo:
Cor Vos)
August 27,
2020
Spotted: Did Giro just leak a new MIPS
Spherical road helmet to join Aether?
"Taking
a close look, the helmet has the tell tale ‘swoop’ that
forms the separation of the two halves of MIPS Spherical
helmets."
(bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)
August 27,
2020
Column
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August 26, 2020 August 26,
2020
Hagens Berman Axeon faces uncertain future
amid sponsorship squeeze.
"Development
squad Hagens Berman Axeon faces a sizable sponsorship
shortfall for 2021, which could spell the end of the
team. Losing the squad would have a major impact on the
U.S. pipeline to the WorldTour."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 26,
2020
European Championships: Nizzolo wins elite
men's road race title.
"Giacomo
Nizzolo (Italy) claimed the European Continental
Championships Road Race in a nail-biting sprint ahead of
Arnaud Demare (France) and Pascal Ackermann (Germany)." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
August 26,
2020
Peter Sagan - the best Tour de France rider
since Eddy Merckx?
"The
statistics suggest that Sagan is the most consistent
Tour rider of all time, with the possible exception of
the Cannibal, Eddy Merckx."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
August 26,
2020
August 26,
2020
Best bike multi-tools: Fix your bike on the
go with these multi-tools.
"Prevent
technical hiccups from ruining your ride with our
selection of the best bike multi-tools."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Silca)
August 26,
2020
Tour Tech 2020: 10 ways bikes have changed
over 10 editions of the Tour de France.
"How
Peter Sagan's Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 differs
from the Tarmac that Alexandre Vinokourov rode back in
2011."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
August 26,
2020
2020 Road European Championships Live Feed.
"Road European Championships August 24-28, 2020 - Men’s Road Race (Plouay - Plouay 178.5km/) Live. Wednesday,
August 26th, starts at 3:40pm Central Europe, 07:40am
U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
August 26,
2020
Column
Two
Five rookies who will rock the Tour de
France.
"From
21-year-old Pogačar to 27-year-old Carapaz, this year
will see a number of top talents make their Tour debut.
Here are the ones to watch."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
August 26,
2020
Tour de France winning bikes.
"While
the Tour de France is a little different than usual this
year, it is still the pinnacle of our sport, and so is
the equipment."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
August 26,
2020
Jumbo Visma and Team Ineos facing fines for
missing Bretagne Classic.
"Team
Ineos opted not to take part in the event as a
precaution for riders and staff, ahead of their main
goal of the year the Tour de France, which starts on
Saturday (August 29)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (GodingImages/PA Images)
August 26,
2020
The best saddles you can buy for mtb and
gravel bikes - tried and tested.
"The
saddle is the number one contact point that affects your
comfort over a large part of your everyday ride. We've
gone through the bulky to the outright uncomfortable
saddles to bring you our pick of the best bike seats you
can buy."
(road.cc) Liam Mercer
August 26,
2020
Tour de France 2020: The contenders.
"We're
now just days away from the start of the 2020 Tour de
France - four, in fact. All of the warm-up races, the
training and the form tapering is over and done with,
and all that remains are, we hope, 21 days of racing to
Paris."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 26,
2020
A tale of two teams: Nairo Quintana and the
revival of a Tour de France dream.
"The
move to Pro Continental outfit Arkéa Samsic raised
eyebrows when it was first reported last summer but as a
rejuvenated Quintana lit up the French calendar in the
opening weeks of the 2020 season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 26,
2020
France’s Tour de France Hopes Rely on
Emotional Thibaut Pinot.
"Thibaut
Pinot is in a fighting mood as he faces the daunting
task of delivering a first home Tour de France win in 35
years. Belief in him ran high in 2019 on a rollercoaster
ride that began with flair and ended in tears and a
mystery injury."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 26,
2020
Analyzing Bahrain McLaren's Tour de France
squad.
"A
year on from Vincenzo Nibali and Dylan Teuns stage wins
- and Rohan Dennis' DNF - Bahrain McLaren bring a
totally new look to the Tour de France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 26,
2020
New Pinarello bikes for renamed Ineos
Grenadiers at the Tour de France.
"With
the news that Team Ineos is to be renamed for the Tour
de France, Pinarello has duly obliged with an all-new
color scheme which adorns the team's Dogma F12 and F12
X-Light road bikes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Pinarello)
August 26,
2020
Column
Three
UCI and ASO will soften two-strike COVID
test rule.
"The
measure will become more flexible,” said UCI President
David Lappartient, who was present at the start of the
Bretagne Classic in Plouay on Tuesday and was asked
about the rule."
(cyclingtips.com) Caley Fretz
August 26,
2020
McLaren set to leave WorldTour.
"McLaren
has confirmed that they will leave cycling at the end of
the season, just one year after becoming co-sponsors of
the WorldTour team Bahrain McLaren."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 26,
2020
From hand gel to hybrid cars: Prudhomme’s
plans for a safe, clean Tour de France.
"Tour
boss speaks of measures implemented to mitigate corona
threat and dampen environmental impact of this year's
race."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
August 26,
2020
What’s up with Jumbo Visma’s all-black
Bianchis? It’s all about the grams.
"Different
paints weigh different amounts depending on type and
color, and whites and brights weigh more due to the
pigment,” said an industry source who preferred to
remain unnamed but who has an intimate knowledge of the
subject."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Gruber Images
August 26,
2020
Best 3D-printed road bike saddles: Fizik vs
Specialized.
"The
3D-printing concept is a hugely popular phenomenon in
the cycling world at present with everything from
helmets and gloves through to components and even bikes
utilizing this new technology."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)
August 26,
2020
Giro adds Regime to its road shoe range.
"Giro's
new Regime and Regime W shoes offer impressive comfort
and construction features at a great price." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Giro)
August 26,
2020
What to know: Movistar’s Tour de France
team.
"Mas
and Soler slot in as GC leaders while Valverde could be
starting his final Tour de France for Spain's longest
running franchise."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 26,
2020
New Sidi Gravel shoes smooth over rough
roads with synthetic suede style.
"What
does a gravel specific shoe look like? For Sidi, it
starts with their MTB Competition sole for efficient
pedaling during long days in the saddle, but also
confident traction when you have to hoof it." (bikerumor.com) (Zach
Overholt)
August 26,
2020
August 26,
2020
Column
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August 25, 2020 August 25,
2020
The person behind the rainbow bands:
One-on-one with Annemiek van Vleuten.
"She’s
a fierce competitor in every race she starts, she has an
almost 100% win ratio in 2020, and she’s a dominant
force in women’s cycling. But Annemiek van Vleuten is so
much more than that."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Kristof Ramon and Cor
Vos
August 25,
2020
Tour de France Green Jersey Contenders.
"Peter
Sagan has owned the competition with a record seven wins
only he’s not looking as dominant as before so if he
wins, maybe we’ll have a contest this time." (inrng.com) (ASO)
August 25,
2020
6 Things We Love About the 2020 Tour de
France Route.
"Are
you ready for the 2020 Tour de France to start on August
29? With a nearly two-month delay to this year’s race,
we certainly can’t wait to tune in ourselves." (bicycling.co.za)
ASO/Pauline BALLET
August 25,
2020
GP de Plouay victory a morale boost for
Deignan and Trek Segafredo.
"Obviously
I’m delighted, it’s been a difficult season for
everybody so far and we’ve had a lot of bad luck in the
first few races. It’s been clear to me that we’ve had
the strongest team in all the races and finally the luck
was on our side."
(Bettini Photo)
August 25,
2020
Matthews wins Bretagne Classic Ouest-France.
"Matthews
takes the win! He eased to victory there, having enough
time to sit up and celebrate as he crossed the line." (Getty Images)
August 25,
2020
Lizzie Deignan wins GP de Plouay.
"Lizzie
Deignan (Trek Segafredo) claimed a record third victory
in the GP de Plouay when she beat her fellow Briton
Lizzy Banks (Équipe Paule Ka) in a two-up sprint at the
end of a rain-sodden race in Brittany."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 25,
2020
Breakthrough for Lizzy Banks at GP de
Plouay.
"I
fully committed to the move with Lizzie Deignan' says
Equipe Paule Ka leader who placed second in the one-day
Women's WorldTour race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 25,
2020
Bora Hansgrohe out of Bretagne Classic.
"The
Bora Hansgrohe team withdrew for the Bretagne Classic
this morning after one of the team’s riders received a
positive test result."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 25,
2020
Coros Pace 2 Hands-On: A $199 Multisport
watch.
"There’s
no question about it - the Coros Pace 2 is by far the
best GPS sports watch for the money out there,
especially on the multisport side. Nothing comes close
at the $199 price point."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
August 25,
2020
2020 Bretagne Classic live feed.
"Bretagne Classic 2020 ( Plouay - Plouay 247.8km) LIVE STREAM.
Tuesday, August 25th, starts at 13:30pm Central Europe,
07:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
August 25,
2020
Column
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August 25,
2020
UCI to tighten safety checks after spate of
serious race crashes.
"The
UCI announced it will reinforce race inspections for the
rest of the rescheduled 2020 season and initiate a major
reform of race safety conditions after a spate of major
crashes saw riders protest about their safety." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 25,
2020
Q&A: Eurosport’s Carlton Kirby on
announcing the Tour de France from home.
"Eurosport's
Carlton Kirby explains what is lost and gained from
broadcasting the Tour de France on-site vs. from a
remote studio."
(velonews.com) Fred Dreier
August 25,
2020
Tour de France: Questions remain over
Roglič, Bora Hansgrohe reeling after injury crisis.
"Top-tier
favorite Roglič still not confirmed to race with just
four days remaining until the Tour rolls out." (velonews.com) (James
Startt)
August 25,
2020
Analyzing Jumbo Visma's Tour de France
squad.
"Kruijswijk
may be out but the 'killer wasps' have Roglic, Dumoulin,
Kuss and Van Aert."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 25,
2020
Bora Hansgrohe confirms injured Schachmann,
Buchmann and Mühlberger to start Tour de France.
"All
three riders have done a superb job with the intensive
rehabilitation' says team doctor."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 25,
2020
Best bike chain lube: keep your chain
spinning quiet and smooth.
"Combat
friction and wear with our roundup of the best chain
lubes for your bike."
(cyclingnews.com)
August 25,
2020
Fitbit Announces Fitbit Sense Smartwatch:
Dives far deeper towards health metrics.
"When
the winds of change bring you a pandemic, you respond
with the most health and almost-but-not-medical focused
Fitbit you’ve ever seen."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
August 25,
2020
Canyon updates Grail gravel bikes for 2021.
"Canyon
just announced its refreshed Grail gravel bike line-up
for the new 2021 ‘season.’ Many of which have received a
spec overhaul and fresh color schemes."
(cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey) (gravelcyclist.com)
August 25,
2020
18 Best Cycling Apps for Android & iOS.
"Cycling apps are a phenomenal way to track your rides, analyze your progress, motivate yourself to ride harder, and compete with friends and strangers." (bicycle-guider.com) Jeff August 25,
2020
Column
Three
August 25,
2020
Bora Hansgrohe manager expresses doubts
about COVID testing protocols after possible false
positive.
"Tensions
rise with the Tour de France just days and teams facing
possible expulsion if two riders or staffers test
positive."
(velonews.com) Photo courtesy Bora Hansgrohe
August 25,
2020
Michael Woods ‘surprised’ by Tour de France
snub.
"Canadian
climber rules out EF Pro Cycling omitting him from team
due to future move to Israel Start-Up Nation." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
August 25,
2020
Travis McCabe's long odyssey to Europe and
back again.
"Every
professional racer has gone through the ringer the past
several months. Each has their own story of how they’ve
dealt with a seemingly endless string of lockdowns,
quarantines, race stoppages and uncertainty." (velonews.com) Photo:
Rebecca Reza
August 25,
2020
Tour de France bikes: A comprehensive tech
preview.
"The
bikes, components and accessories we're expecting and
hoping to see at the 2020 Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 25,
2020
Sam Oomen bolsters Jumbo Visma’s climbing
contingent with three-year contract.
"Sam
Oomen has signed a three-year contract with Jumbo Visma,
a move that signals the end of his time at Team Sunweb." (cyclingnews.com)
August 25,
2020
After positive test roller coaster, Houle
heading to Tour de France.
"Canadian
Hugo Houle has been declared Covid free and has been
selected for Astana's team for the upcoming Tour de
France following one positive test for the virus after
Tour de Pologne was overturned by two later." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 25,
2020
‘This will be my fifth WorldTour race - it’s
crazy how things unfold’: Connor Swift reacts to riding
his first Tour de France.
"Just
over a year ago Swift was racing for Madison Genesis in
the UK, now he’s supporting a yellow jersey contender." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 25,
2020
Hammerhead Karoo 2: Hands-On Details &
First Rides.
"Long
teased, and long awaited…it’s finally here - the Hammer
Karoo 2. And by ‘here’, I mean here in this post - and
you can order it. It won’t actually ship till October." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo:
Ray Maker)
August 25,
2020
Top 6 Contenders at the 2020 Tour de France…
Will Bernal Repeat?
"In
a shortened season, the 2020 Tour de France promises to
be highly competitive and unpredictable. Here we look at
potential overall winners after an uncertain build up." (roadbikeaction.com)
(Credit not Provided)
August 25,
2020
Legend Bernard Hinault examines the greats
of the past and the present [paywall].
"An
intimate Q&A with the Badger - the five-time Tour
winner and three-time Giro champion who also won Paris
Roubaix, Liège Bastogne Liège, Giro di Lombardia, and
worlds."
(velonews.com) (James Startt) (Getty Images)
August 25,
2020
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