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Photos: Nicolas Roche's wounds caused by cassette in stage 10 crash. Tour Tech: Why are pros running MTB discs and is that a new set of Shimano wheels? Tour de France: Caleb Ewan wins stage 11, Peter Sagan is relegated for dangerous sprint. Egan Bernal: ‘I cut my hair myself, I think I failed.’ September
9, 2020
Peter Sagan's green jersey bid in danger
after sprint relegation.
"UCI
commissaries have relegated Peter Sagan (Bora
Hansgrohe) to the rear of the peloton after a
dangerous move in the sprint to the line on stage 11
of the Tour de France, dealing a massive blow to the
Slovak's chances of winning a record eighth green
jersey."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
9, 2020
Tour de France 2020 Live Dashboard.
Stage
11 start time: Wednesday at 13:25 CET (4:25 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 13:25 CET (4:25 AM PDT).
Approximate finish: 17:28 CET (8:28 AM PDT)." (steephill.tv) September 9,
2020
Stage 11 Preview.
"A
likely sprint stage, the last until the race turns its
back on the Alps, but with some obstacles in the final
kilometers, a narrow road and a small climb." (inrng.com) (ASO)
September 9,
2020
Geraint Thomas says he didn’t want to ride
the Tour de France 2020 if he wasn’t a leader.
"The
Ineos Grenadiers rider was initially expected to head
to the Tour as joint leader with reigning champion
Egan Bernal, before the team made the surprising
announcement that Thomas would not be racing." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September 9,
2020
Roglic: Van Aert had to work, not sprint,
on stage 10.
"Roglič
explained that on the 168-kilometer crash-ridden dash
along the western coast of France, Jumbo Visma needed
all hands on deck for his yellow jersey, and certainly
Van Aert."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September 9,
2020
Peloton drops price of flagship bike,
launches new models.
"The
new improved model can auto-follow workouts provided
by the Peloton app, adjusting resistance without the
user touching the dial, and also comes with clearer
sound and a swivel screen."
(cyclingweekly.com) Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
September 9,
2020
Colombians propose alliance to bring down
Slovenians at Tour de France.
"Nairo
Quintana apparently endorsed this idea of an alliance,
but Bernal seems less keen, saying Quintana has
previously failed to pull through when following the
defending champion’s attacks."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September 9,
2020
The Dream Team Bikes of the 2020 Tour de
France.
"Jumbo
Visma will be attempting to break the Ineos
stranglehold on the Tour de France aboard the Bianchi
Oltre XR4."
(bicycling.co.za) Matt Phillips and Bobby Lea
September 9,
2020
2020 Tirreno Adriatico Live Stream.
Wednesday,
September 9th, starts at 10:35am CET (4:35am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 3:58pm CET (9:58am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:00pmCET (7:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (steephill.tv) (procyclingstats.com) September
9, 2020
Lauren Stephens celebrates a career win at
the 18th Tour Cycliste Féminin International de
l’Ardèche.
"After
an incredibly consistent week of racing, the American
rider jumped into the GC lead after the fifth stage of
the seven-stage race and never looked back." (velonews.com) Photo:
Tibco SVB
September 9,
2020
Giro Rosa 2020 preview: Must-see stages
and riders to follow.
"The
2020 Giro Rosa begins on Friday with a team time trial
in Tuscany and is followed by aggressive punchy
climbing throughout the entire race."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
September 9,
2020
Insiders call out ‘incredibly dangerous’
Tour de France stage route.
"Dozens
of riders crashed Tuesday during a nervous stage
littered with road furniture and roundabouts." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September 9,
2020
‘I have to be brave and attack’: A chat
with solo expert Elisa Longo Borghini.
"I
don’t win a lot of races but when I do it’s really
emotional,” Longo Borghini tells me. “I am not a great
sprinter so I have to be brave and attack. Sometimes
being brave pays off."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
September 9,
2020
Jasper Philipsen signs for Alpecin Fenix.
"Philipsen,
a sprinter and Classics rider, has been touted as a
top talent since his junior days and an impressive U23
season with the Hagens Berman Axeon team." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
September 9,
2020
Rowe: ‘We’re happy where we’re at’ in Tour
de France.
"With
Bernal sitting in second place at 21 seconds back, the
veteran Ineos Grenadiers captain said the real Tour de
France battle has yet to begin."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September 9,
2020
2020 Tour Cycliste Feminin International
de l'Ardeche LIVE stream.
Stage
7
- Wednesday, September 9th.
Finish at
15:59 CET, 9:59 pm ET." (cyclingfans.com)
(procyclingstats.com)
September 9,
2020
Column
One
September 8, 2020 September
8, 2020
Tour de France: Sam Bennett wins stage 10.
"After
finishing fourth, second and third in the Tour de
France bunch sprints, Irish champion Sam Bennett
(Deceuninck Quick Step) finally secured the victory he
and his team have fought so hard for in Île de Ré." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
September 8,
2020
Crashes mar stage 10 of the Tour de
France.
"Roche,
Pogacar, Formolo, Guillaume Martin, Skujins and
Pedersen among those caught up in the crosswind
carnage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 8,
2020
‘You dream of it and you never think it’ll
happen’: Sam Bennett left in disbelief as he finally
takes Tour de France win.
"I
don’t think it’s hit me. You dream of it and you never
think it’ll happen,” Bennett said, not bothering to
try and hold back the tears in his flash interview
after the stage."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luca Bettini/Belga Mag/AFP via
Getty Images)
September 8,
2020
Mads World: No such thing as a rest day.
"Bear
with me on this, okay. On rest days there’s constant
stress with so many interviews and media requests, and
if you throw in today's coronavirus test that took an
hour, the day quickly evaporates."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 8,
2020
Bernal is waiting until ‘the right
moment,’ and there could be a few ahead.
"In
the four stages so far at this race that could
reasonably be called mountainous, Bernal has looked …
fine."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
September 8,
2020
Guillaume Martin: The Tour de France’s
podium philosopher.
"Cofidis'
GC star balances Tour ambitions with studying
philosophy and writing books, but is looking to be
known as more than a 'philosopher cyclist." (velonews.com) (James
Startt)
September 8,
2020
Zwift Workouts: A beginner's guide.
"Sweet Spot and threshold intervals to help build up your aerobic engine. Ideal for building overall fitness, and for climbers and time trialists targeting sustained race efforts." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: What's On Zwift) September 8,
2020
Tour de France 2020 Live Dashboard.
Stage
10 start time: Tuesday at 1:30pm CET (4:30 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 1:00pm CET (4:00 AM PDT). Approximate finish: 5:29pm CET (8:29AM PDT)." (steephill.tv) September 8,
2020
Column
Two
September
8, 2020
Tirreno Adriatico: Pascal Ackermann wins
stage 2.
"Pascal
Ackermann (Bora Hansgrohe) won stage 2 of the Tirreno
Adriatico, overpowering a trio of rivals in the final
dash in Follonica."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September 8,
2020
Five talking points from stage 10 of the
Tour de France 2020.
"Sam
Bennett (Deceuninck Quick Step) today realized one
of the biggest dreams of his career, by claiming a
first ever Tour de France stage victory." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo : Pool / BETTINI / SUNADA)
September
8, 2020
Dumoulin fully committed to support
Roglič’s Tour de France lead.
"Dutchman
plans to act as last man in the mountains for team
leader as Jumbo Visma assumes yellow jersey
responsibility."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September 8,
2020
Egan Bernal: ‘I cut my hair myself, I
think I failed.’
"I
cut my hair myself, I had some time yesterday. I’ll
tell you the truth, I cut more on one side than the
other,” Bernal told French television after stage 10,
admitting his ability to manage hairpins extends only
to climbs and not coiffuring."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ENA/AFP via
Getty Images)
September 8,
2020
UAE Team Emirates’ Allan Peiper on
Pogačar: ‘Now everyone knows he’s good.'.
"Pogačar
has been the revelation of the Tour. After losing more
than a minute in the crosswinds Friday, Pogačar
attacked furiously on the Col de Peyresourde to gain
back time Saturday."
(velonews.com) Photo: Marco Bertorello - Pool/Getty
Images
September 8,
2020
Alaphilippe, Yates reset Tour de France
focus.
"Former
race-leaders return to original stage-hunting plans
with final week in the Alps in the eyeline." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September 8,
2020
Roads to Ride: The Suc au May.
"On
the route of Stage 12 of the 2020 Tour de France, this
climb might shape the stage result but has a place in
cycling’s history as a focal point of cycling’s
supposed “golden age."
(inrng.com) (tumblr.com)
September 8,
2020
Hiding in plain sight: Mitchelton Scott's
new helmet for the Tour de France.
"Perched
on top of the heads of a few select riders appears to
be an updated version of the Scott Centric Plus road
bike helmet."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September 8,
2020
Tour de France 2020: Reasons to watch Week
2.
"Just
like the ocean, you can never turn your back on the
Tour de France - you might miss something." (sbs.com.au) (Credit not
Provided)
September 8,
2020
September
8, 2020
Pauline Allin wins Stage 6 of Tour de
l’Ardèche.
"Arkéa
Pro Cycling Team’s Pauline Allin celebrated her
first stage win during Tuesday’s sixth stage of the
Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l’Ardèche." (velonews.com) Photo:
Courtesy Tour Cycliste Féminin International de
l'Ardèche
September
8, 2020
All Tour riders cleared of covid,
Prudhomme and four team staff test positive.
"In
an official communique, race organizers confirmed
earlier media reports that no riders had tested
positive but said that one staff member “from each
of Team Cofidis, AG2R La Mondiale, Ineos Grenadiers
and Mitchelton Scott have tested positive and left
the race bubble."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
September
8, 2020
Tour de France peloton reacts to positive
covid tests of Christian Prudhomme, four team staffers.
"Riders
reacted to the news that Tour de France director
Christian Prudhomme and four team staffers had tested
positive for COVID-19. "It's better that it's him than
one of the riders," said one rider."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September 8,
2020
Patrick Schelling handed four-month ban
for 'non-intentional' terbutaline positive.
"Israel
Start-Up Nation rider Patrick Schelling has been
banned for four months after a positive test for
terbutaline, which the UCI has treated as a
'non-intentional anti-doping rule violation." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
September 8,
2020
Adam Yates ‘had some kind of parasite’
just before the Tour de France.
"Yates
came into the Tour with very little racing in the legs
after only racing the Critérium du Dauphiné before the
French Grand Tour, with his team revealing that he’d
also suffered from a mystery illness a few weeks
before the Tour."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP
via Getty Images)
September 8,
2020
Neilson Powless is the first tribally
recognized Native American to race the Tour de France.
"Neilson's
father, Jack Powless, is half Oneida, the People of
the Upright Stone, and one of five Iroquois Nation
tribes. The Oneida originally inhabited what is now
central New York."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stephane Mahe - Pool/Getty
Images)
September 8,
2020
Fizik Cycling: A comprehensive overview.
"The
phonetic spelling of the word ‘physique,’ Fi'zi:k
(Fizik) is in the business of touchpoints: saddles,
shoes, and handlebar tape."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Fizik)
September 8,
2020
2020 Tour Cycliste Feminin International
de l'Ardeche LIVE stream.
Stage
6 - Tuesday, September 8th.
Finish at
18:11 CET, 12:11 pm ET." (cyclingfans.com)
(procyclingstats.com)
September 8,
2020
September
7, 2020
Tour de France 2020: Five things to look
out for during the second week.
"Primož
Roglič ended the week with part one of his Tour de
France mission accomplished - taking the yellow
jersey. Now he enters phase two: defending that
jersey through the many tests and challenges to
come."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo : Pool / PN / SUNADA)
September
7, 2020
Rest Day Review.
"As
riders enjoy the sea breeze on their rest day some
might be nervous if it blows tomorrow. It’s been a
lively opening week to the race with the weather a
dominant factor and despite both the Alps and the
Pyrenees in the opening week there’s little to
separate the main contenders."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
September
7, 2020
Pogačar pledges to keep attacking in
Tour de France GC bid.
"21-year-old
threw caution to the wind in all-out assault through
the Pyrénées, and he's not stopping there." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September
7, 2020
Kruijswijk: Dumoulin's Tour de France
sacrifice was unnecessary.
"The
only thing is that Tom is out of contention for the
GC, that’s maybe a bit of a setback for the team but
Primoz has shown his strength and I’m confident that
he will be the big favorite to take yellow to Paris,
hopefully."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
7, 2020
Nairo Quintana ‘not happy with fifth
place’ as he strives for yellow.
"Right
now, all of the favorites are very close. It’s true
that Pogačar has a bit more right now. He’s daring
and he has the legs to attack. He’s shown himself to
be the strongest in the mountains right now." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
September
7, 2020
‘If he wins another stage then I’ll be
worried’: Sam Bennett wary of Wout van Aert in race
for green jersey.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step’s sprinter Bennett spent the first week
of the race chasing his first Tour de France stage
victory and points in the sprinter’s classification,
which saw him wear green for two days." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
September
7, 2020
Suunto Rolls Out Pile of New SuuntoPlus
Widgets to Suunto 3/5/9 Watches.
"For
those unfamiliar with SuuntoPlus, it’s not like
Apple Plus where you have to pay for it. Instead,
it’s more akin to a Zwift FutureWorks section on the
watch."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
September
7, 2020
Mavic hits the reset button with new
Cosmic SLR 45 Disc road wheelset.
"Iconic
French wheel brand Mavic is hoping to turn the page
after the tumult of the past few months, now that
it’s finally found stability in a new owner." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Mavic
September
7, 2020
The unlikeliest of Tour de France
friends: Connor Swift and Nairo Quintana.
"Of
all the bad, terrible things that have happened this
year, we deserve the blossoming bromance taking
place at Arkéa Samsic."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty
Images)
September
7, 2020
Tour de France 2020 Live Dashboard.
Monday
is a rest day.
Stage
10 start time: Tuesday at 1:30pm CET (4:30 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 1:00pm CET (4:00 AM PDT). Approximate finish: 5:29pm CET (8:29AM PDT)." (steephill.tv) September
7, 2020
Column
Two
September
7, 2020
Tirreno Adriatico: Pascal Ackermann wins
stage 1.
"Pascal
Ackermann (Bora Hansgrohe) won the opening stage of
Tirreno Adriatico in a crash-marred finale in Lido
di Camaiore."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September
7, 2020
Richie Porte: We had a 'robust' team
talk after Tour de France crosswind time loss.
"Richie
Porte (Trek Segafredo) comes out of the first rest
day at the Tour de France sitting pretty in 11th
place on the general classification, but the
situation could have been substantially better." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
September
7, 2020
Michael Woods back in action at Tirreno
Adriatico.
"Woods
has raced only eight days this season and hasn’t
turned a pedal in anger since August 15 when he was
29th in Il Lombardia. His exclusion from EF Pro
Cycling’s Tour de France squad was a surprise to
some."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty
Images/File)
September
7, 2020
Nielson Powless isn’t acting like a Tour
de France rookie.
"Two
winning breakaways and two top-5s confirm potential
of EF Pro Cycling's young American talent." (velonews.com) (Photo
by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
September
7, 2020
Fabio Aru ‘stuck in a hole’ after
bombing out of Tour de France.
"Sardinian
abandoned midway through Sunday's mountain test,
sparking angry backlash from senior staffer." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September
7, 2020
Yates swaps defense for offense in Tour
de France.
"After
clinging onto the Tour de France yellow jersey for
four days, Adam Yates will now revert back to his
pre-race plan of targeting stage wins as the race
enters its second week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
7, 2020
Mikel Landa's impressive Tour de France
run hampered by bad luck.
"Mikel
Landa 'had a tough night' after crosswinds cost him
on stage 7. Now, Landa is one of the best climbers
in the Tour de France."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
7, 2020
‘I never expected to repeat last year’:
Julian Alaphilippe reflects on first week of Tour.
"Julian
Alaphilippe said he never expected to repeat his
phenomenal 2019 season, as he reflects on a
rollercoaster first week of the Tour de France
2020."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
7, 2020
Interval Training: The 6 Biggest
Mistakes Cyclists Make with High Intensity Intervals.
"The
“Time-Crunched Cyclist” is based on the
premise that hard intervals are the best path to
performance for cyclists who cannot put in the hours
necessary to get there through traditional long and
slow endurance training."
(roadbikeaction.com) David Kennedy
September
7, 2020
Factor unleashes Ostro lightweight and
aero race bike.
"Factor
has officially announced its Ostro lightweight and
aero race bike that has already seen action with
Israel Start-Up Nation in the Tour de France. The
new model is available exclusively for disc brakes
and electronic shifting."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
September
7, 2020
Kona drop-bar bikes.
"We
take a closer look at the drop-bar bike options
available from the Canadian bike brand that's
renowned for its innovative designs in the off-road
sector."
(cyclingweekly.com) Luke Friend
September
7, 2020
2020 Tirreno Adriatico Live Feed.
Monday,
September 7th, starts at 13:20pm Central Europe,
07:20am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (steephill.tv) (procyclingstats.com)
September
7, 2020
Column
Three
American women star at Tour de l’Ardeche
as Ganzar wins stage, Stephens takes GC lead.
"Lauren
Stephens has attacked into the lead at the Tour de
l'Ardeche with two stages remaining."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
September
7, 2020
Annemiek van Vleuten and Amanda Spratt
to co-lead Mitchelton Scott at Giro Rosa.
"The
Australian squad has dominated the podium in the
previous two editions and looks to make the 2020
Giro Rosa a hat trick."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty
Images)
September
7, 2020
L'Humanité criticized for
publishing sexist cartoon of Marion Rousse.
"The
cartoon, illustrated by Espé, depicted Rousse mostly
nude sitting on a bed and holding a microphone while
interviewing Deceuninck Quick Step rider Julian
Alaphilippe, who is her partner."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
7, 2020
Dave Brailsford speaks at Nicolas Portal
memorial unveiling at the Tour de France.
"The
40-year-old Portal was posthumously honored in Pau
with a monument unveiling before the start of stage
9."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
7, 2020
Pozzovivo quits Tour de France due to
injury sustained on opening stage.
"NTT
Pro Cycling's Domenico Pozzovivo has quit the Tour
de France following the conclusion of stage 9 in
Laruns on Sunday, having battled through the opening
week with an elbow injury."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
7, 2020
Matteo Trentin signs with UAE Team
Emirates; Wilco Kelderman to Bora Hansgrohe.
Dutch
rider Wilco Kelderman has inked a deal with Bora
Hansgrohe that will have him with the team for the
2021-22 seasons."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari
September
7, 2020
Is Thibaut Pinot the most human of all
professional cyclists?
"It
was the most heartbreaking scene of the Tour de
France so far - France’s biggest opportunity of a
first yellow jersey since Bernard Hinault in 1985
disappearing before its eyes."
(cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Chris Auld
September
7, 2020
López looks for right moment at his
inaugural Tour de France.
"Miguel
Angel López believes the days of long-range Tour de
France mountain raids are gone, but insisted he
still has opportunities to shine in what he
described as "a very, very open race." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
September
7, 2020
Cycling Deals: A huge Labor day cycling
sale roundup.
"The
vast number of cycling retailers worldwide and the
fast pace at which cycling tech innovation occurs
means there are always cycling deals to be found to
help you save some money."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
7, 2020
Spotted at the Tour de France: What does
Shimano have up its sleeve?
"We've
been perusing the Tour de France peloton in search
of the latest and most exciting tech, and as ever,
the world's biggest bike race hasn't disappointed." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
September
7, 2020
Tech of the Week: Tour tech, new bikes
and shades by the dozen.
"It been another bumper week of exciting new tech either spotted or launching, many of which have coincided with the biggest race of the year." (cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey) September
7, 2020
2020 Tour Cycliste Feminin International
de l'Ardeche LIVE stream.
Stage
5 - Monday, September 7th.
Finish at
17:08 CET, 11:03am ET." (cyclingfans.com)
(procyclingstats.com)
September
7, 2020
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