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Daily News: September 2020


Column One
September 12, 2020
Doug Report Cycling Daily



Tour de France: Soren Kragh Andersen wins stage 14.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) finished fourth to reignite his challenge for the green jersey as Primoz Roglic (Jumbo Visma) retained his lead in the yellow jersey." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

September 12, 2020





Bora Hansgrohe giving GC riders no ‘easy days’ as they race for green jersey at Tour de France.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The fight for the points classification has become an intriguing sub plot at the French Grand Tour, usually easily wrapped by Sagan." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 12, 2020





Tour de France Stage 15: An Unprecedented Summit Finish.

(bicycling.co.za)overlay"The Tour’s second week ends with a trip into the Jura - the fourth of the five mountain ranges visited by the 2020 Tour de France - and ends with an unprecedented summit finish atop the Grand Colombier." (bicycling.co.za) Chris Auld

September 12, 2020





Tour de France 2020 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)"overlay

"2020 Tour de France LIVE August 29-September 20.

Stage 14 start time: Saturday at 13:05 CET (4:05 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 13:05 CET (4:05 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 17:57 CET (8:57 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv)

September 12, 2020





Stage 14. In Which Peter Sagan’s Bora Hansgrohe Team Squishes Everyone.

(bicycling.co.za)overlay"Will the Bora Hansgrohe team of Peter Sagan turn this medium-mountain stage on its head, in the search for Green?" (bicycling.co.za) Joe Lindsey

September 12, 2020





Sean Yates raises serious questions over Ineos’ Tour de France tactics.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I think they’re so used to imposing their way of racing on others that they struggle to do anything different. When you’ve won so much, it’s hard to adapt." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

September 12, 2020





Tom Dumoulin not ruling out World Championships time trial ride.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 2017 TT world champion said that everything will depend on how he's feeling after finishing the Tour on September 20, which is all that's occupying his thoughts for the time being." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 12, 2020





Cycling shoes at the Tour de France: Who's wearing what?

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"For many riders in the Tour de France, sponsors obligations mean the choice is restricted to that of a single brand. Jumbo Visma and Team Sunweb for example are sponsored by Shimano." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

September 12, 2020


Column Two
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Tirreno Adriatico: Tim Merlier wins stage 6.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Tim Merlier (Alpecin Fenix) claimed his first ever WorldTour victory with a superb sprint into Senigallia on stage 6 of Tirreno Adriatico. The Belgian beat the pre-stage favorites." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

September 12, 2020





Simon Yates remains in control at Tirreno Adriatico 2020 as decisive stages loom.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The Mitchelton Scott rider leads the general classification by 16 seconds of Majka and 39 ahead of Thomas who sits in third." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

September 12, 2020





Five talking points from stage 14 of the Tour de France 2020.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Jumbo Visma has a hat-trick of stage wins, but given their roster, that’s almost to be expected. Behind them with two wins? Ever-present Deceuninck Quick Step, Caleb Ewan’s Lotto Soudal, and the little fancied Sunweb." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stephane Mahe - Pool/Getty Images)

September 12, 2020





Scan reveals Romain Bardet suffered ‘small hemorrhage’ following concussion in Tour de France crash.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The 29-year-old took to Instagram on Saturday afternoon to update on his condition, saying that he had been to hospital for an MRI scan earlier that day after suffering from headache and nausea since the end of Friday’s stage." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

September 12, 2020




Porte takes solace in ‘bittersweet’ day for Trek Segafredo at Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay"Australian veteran back to his climbing best but loses co-leader Bauke Mollema after crash." (velonews.com) Photo: Benoit Tessier - Pool/Getty Images

September 12, 2020





Why isn’t Caleb Ewan riding Campagnolo’s newest, fastest wheels?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Could the Australian sprinter have won three or four Tour stages so far if he was riding the faster Campagnolo Bora WTO instead of the older Campagnolo Bora One?" (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 12, 2020





Degenkolb, Gilbert and Wellens set for return to competition at Tour de Luxembourg.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Lotto Soudal's John Degenkolb, Philippe Gilbert and Tim Wellens are all set to return from injury and line up for the five-day Tour de Luxembourg, which starts on Tuesday, September 15 and runs until Saturday, September 19." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 12, 2020





Basso Palta Tera gravel bike melds aluminum and carbon for a smoother ride.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The front triangle features a TIG-welded, oversized, and hydroformed aluminum tubing to provide good stiffness and low weight, while the carbon fiber rear end incorporates a mechanical pivot up top and tuned flex to provide comfort." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Basso

September 12, 2020





2020 Tirreno Adriatico Live Stream.

(cycling.today)overlay

"Tirreno Adriatico 2020 - September 7-14, Italy.

Stage 6 Saturday, September 12th, starts at 11:50am CET (5:50am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 3:54pm CET (9:54am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 1:00pm
CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (steephill.tv) (procyclingstats.com)

September 12, 2020


Column Three
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Giro Rosa: Annemiek van Vleuten wins Strade Bianche-style stage 2.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"World champion takes the overall race lead from Elisa Longo Borghini on white gravel roads of Tuscany." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 12, 2020





Annemiek van Vleuten wastes no time, takes pink in Giro’s second stage.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The five-second time loss in the Giro Rosa’s opening team time trial meant little to Mitchelton Scott’s Annemiek Van Vleuten, who won stage two of the Giro Rosa solo by a minute." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

September 12, 2020





Niewiadoma poised to strike for Giro Rosa podium.

(velonews.com)overlay"Katarzyna Niewiadoma has the Giro Rosa's podium squarely in her sights. Landing on the podium would mark a career-best for the young Polish rider." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

September 12, 2020




Tour de France to close select finish areas to fans.

(velonews.com)overlay"Recent spikes in coronavirus cause Tour organizers to close finish areas in regions designated 'red zones'." (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

September 12, 2020





Sean Kelly: Tour de France green jersey battle will go all the way to Paris.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Compatriot Sam Bennett not helped by early stage intermediate sprints, says four-times green winner." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 12, 2020





New Canyon Aeroad: Warren Barguil and Alejandro Valverde riding latest aero bike at Tour de France.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Is the new Canyon Aeroad finally almost ready for its grand reveal? After months of rumor and speculation, including a huge teaser thanks to Mathieu van der Poel and Zwift." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Sebastien Nogier - Pool/Getty Images)

September 12, 2020





“I’m not the other woman.” Second contractor speaks out about Suzanne Morphew investigation.

(fox21news.com)"overlay"Morgan Gentile says the case has broken up her family, forced her to relocate, and is keeping her from finding employment. “I got treated through all this just like I’m the other woman, even though I’m not the other woman." (fox21news.com)

September 12, 2020





Magicshine - Bright Lights, Competitive Price.

(bikeworldnews.com)overlay"It’s getting to be that time of year that days are becoming shorter, and you have less time to get out after work for your ride. Lights help to extend your day, and can also make you more visible to other road users any time of the day." (bikeworldnews.com) Scott Kingsley

September 12, 2020





2020 Giro d’Italia Femminile (Giro Rosa) Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay

"Giro d’Italia Femminile 2020 - stage 2 (Castelfidardo - Senigallia 171km) LIVE.

Saturday, September 12th, starts at 16:45pm Central Europe, 10:45am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)

September 12, 2020


Column One
September 11, 2020
Doug Report Cycling Daily



Tour de France: Martínez wins stage 13.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Colombian triumphed from the early break, crossing the line first after a battle between EF and Bora Hansgrohe played out over the final 40km of the race." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 11, 2020





Five talking points from stage 13 of the Tour de France 2020.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Celebrations at last for EF Pro Cycling and Bernal loses time to Roglič - don’t miss these big moments from an exciting day." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Benoit Tessier - Pool/Getty Images)

September 11, 2020





Slovenian alliance pushes Tadej Pogačar to second place in Tour de France GC.

(velonews.com)overlay"Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič rode together as Egan Bernal cracked on the slopes of Puy Mary." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 11, 2020





Tour de France 2020 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)"overlay

"2020 Tour de France LIVE August 29-September 20.

Stage 13 start time: Friday at 11:50 CET (2:50 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 11:50 CET (2:50 AM.

Approximate finish: 17:02 CET (8:02AM PDT)." (steephill.tv)

September 11, 2020





Riis on Ineos: ‘They are missing Geraint Thomas.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Dane questions if Jumbo Visma will use its strength in the best way to help Roglič." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 11, 2020





eBay Finds: Crédit Lyonnais Tour de France yellow jersey cuddly lion.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"It's become the symbol of receiving a yellow jersey on the podium at the Tour de France, and is almost as famous and talked about as the maillot jaune." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: swansong213 / eBay)

September 11, 2020





Tour de France sunglasses: Who's wearing what and where can I get them?

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"If you've been watching this year's Tour de France, you've probably spotted some new eyewear. The Tour de France is a hotbed of new tech, and even with its new position in the calendar, 2020 is no different." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

September 11, 2020





As promised, the road races at Imola Worlds will be really hard.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The elite men’s and women’s road races at Imola Worlds will see riders take on a circuit of 28.8 kilometers that starts and finishes at the Enzo e Dino Ferrari motor circuit." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cor Vos

September 11, 2020





2020 Tirreno Adriatico Live Stream.

(cycling.today)overlay

"Tirreno Adriatico 2020 - September 7-14, Italy.

Stage 5 Friday, September 11th, starts at 10:25am CET (4:25am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 3:58pm CET (9:58am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 1:20pm
CET (7:20am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (steephill.tv) (procyclingstats.com)

September 11, 2020





Giro d’Italia will not enforce a ‘two strikes’ covid rule.

(velonews.com)overlay"Race director will not be applying protocol in place at Tour de France that places teams in danger of expulsion." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 11, 2020





Operation Aderlass uncovers new doping product - names of riders who used it passed to UCI.

(road.cc)overlay"A drug with a similar effect to EPO that is not yet on the market has already been used by professional cyclists, according to police investigating the Operation Aderlass blood doping ring." (road.cc) (RCS)

September 11, 2020





Dylan Groenewegen's representative: He receives threats every day.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"He receives threats every day. It remains to be seen when that will stop of decrease. It's not that he feels very comfortable, he lives very much with the consequences of the crash." (cyclingpub.com) Photo: Jumbo Visma

September 11, 2020





Suunto 7 and New Routes Features: Hands-on Details & Explainer.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Over the coming days Suunto will roll-out a new update for the Suunto 7 which adds the ability to follow a course/route on the Suunto 7 app." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

September 11, 2020





Bjarne Riis ‘confident’ NTT will continue into 2021 season.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The Dane having arrived as team manager at the start of the season and says he hopes to announce good news on the team’s financial health soon." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 11, 2020





Van Nicholas updates Ventus entry-level titanium road bike.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"Van Nicholas says the geometry of the Ventus is designed for fast, competitive riding, making it ideal for racing, club runs or training." (bikeradar.com) Paul Norman

September 11, 2020





Roval Components launches carbon handlebar and seatposts.

(roadbikereview.com)overlay"The wheel specialists at Roval Components have launched new components for road and gravel riding. Roval's component line features a lightweight integrated handlebar and a pair of carbon seatposts." (roadbikereview.com) (Credit not Provided)

September 11, 2020


Column Three
Doug Report Cycling Daily



Giro Rosa: Trek Segafredo win opening team time trial.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Elisa Longo Borghini takes pink jersey as Boels Dolmans and Mitchelton Scott round out podium." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 11, 2020





Bauke Mollema crashes out of Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Dutch rider came down in a large crash that included fellow overall contenders Nairo Quintana (Arkéa Samsic) and Romain Bardet (AG2R La Mondiale)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 11, 2020





Richie Porte: One last performance as a Tour de France leader.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Just nine more stages. That's all that remains of Richie Porte's career as a Grand Tour leader before the Australian, who is set to leave Trek Segafredo at the end of the year." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 11, 2020





The Tour according to Kévin: Inside one of the smallest teams at the world’s biggest race.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The Frenchman gives an insight into life for one of the smaller teams in the Tour de France peloton, and how they're taking on the big guns of the race." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

September 11, 2020





Give Some Love to the Maillot Vert, the most complicated race in the Tour.

(Justoverlay"For seven of the past eight years, Bora Hansgrohe’s Peter Sagan made winning the Tour de France Green Jersey look easy. (In 2016, he was set to make it look easy until he was wrongly disqualified from the race.)" (Just Riding Along) JPPartland

September 11, 2020





Gilbert 'getting stronger every day' after quitting Tour de France with knee injury.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 38-year-old broke his kneecap in the fall, but managed to finish the stage, and, having taken a week off, is now already back on his bike and doing gym work." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 11, 2020





Trek Domane+ ALR e-road bike brings more affordable power to the pavement.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"The Domane+ ALR packages the lighter Fazua motor system into a sleek alloy frame that drops the price without dropping the best features." (bikerumor.com) Tyler Benedict

September 11, 2020





2020 Giro d’Italia Femminile (Giro Rosa) Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay

"Giro d’Italia Femminile 2020 - stage 2 (Castelfidardo - Senigallia 171km) LIVE.

Saturday, September 12th, starts at 16:45pm Central Europe, 10:45am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)

September 11, 2020


Column One
September 10, 2020
Doug Report Cycling Daily



Tour de France: Third time a charm for Hirschi in Sarran.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"1 Marc Hirschi (Swi) Team Sunweb.

2 Pierre Rolland (Fra) B&B Hotels-Vital Concept.

3 Soren Kragh Andersen (Nor) Team Sunweb." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 10, 2020





Five talking points from stage 12.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The nearly-man of the 2020 Tour de France at last got his day at the top of the podium, as Marc Hirschi exorcised the disappointments of his earlier near misses with a stage victory." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

September 10, 2020





Tour de France 2020 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)"overlay

"2020 Tour de France LIVE August 29-September 20.

Stage 12 start time: Thursday at 11:50 CET (2:50 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 11:50 CET (2:50 AM.

Approximate finish: 17:11 CET (8:11AM PDT)." (steephill.tv)

September 10, 2020




Column Two
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Tirreno Adriatico: Lucas Hamilton wins stage 4.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Lucas Hamilton (Mitchelton Scott) took victory on stage 4 of the Tirreno Adriatico, beating Fausto Masnada (Deceuninck Quick Step) in a two-man finish." (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)


September 10, 2020





Ochowicz: I’ve pulled a rabbit out of a hat before.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I can’t put a percentage on it but I’ve pulled a rabbit out of a hat once or twice, so maybe I can reach in one more time." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

September 10, 2020





Tour de France: Egan Bernal expects 'big differences' at Puy Mary summit finish.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Bernal is expecting to be in the thick of the action on stage 13, when the peloton will tackle a viciously difficult second category climb, the Col de Neronne, immediately before the final ascent to the Puy Mary." (cyclingweekly.com) (Bettini Photo)

September 10, 2020





Why is Jumbo Visma risking Wout van Aert in the sprints at the Tour de France?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"While Van Aert is clearly capable of picking up stages, he's also an essential part of the team's GC ambitions." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

September 10, 2020





Bumping Elbows in a Bunch Sprint.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Bennett extended his lead in the green jersey competition but not before Peter Sagan was relegated from second after he took the phrase use your head a little too seriously." (roadbikeaction.com) Images by Chris Auld

September 10, 2020





Magic 8: The best Tour de France breakaway specialists to follow.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Stage 12 appears to be tailor-made for cycling's escapologists, while other opportunities will also open up between here and Paris." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 10, 2020





2020 Tirreno Adriatico Live Stream.

(cycling.today)overlay

"Tirreno Adriatico 2020 - September 7-14, Italy.

Stage 4 Thursday, September 10th, starts at 10:50am CET (4:50am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 3:59pm CET (9:59am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 1:20pm
CET (7:20am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (steephill.tv) (procyclingstats.com)

September 10, 2020


Column Three
Doug Report Cycling Daily




Tour de France Covid counter to be reset for second rest day tests.

(cyclingnews.com)"overlay"Egan Bernal’s Ineos Grenadiers team, Mitchelton Scott, AG2R La Mondiale, and Cofidis will not risk expulsion from the Tour de France if a second Covid positive is recorded among their riders and staff on Monday." (cyclingnews.com)

September 10, 2020





Ilnur Zakarin abandons Tour de France 2020 day after crash in the neutral zone.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The CCC Team rider fell with Astana’s Alexey Lutsenko before the official start of stage 11 as the peloton rolled out of Châtelaillon-Plage." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

September 10, 2020





2020 Giro Rosa: The Contenders.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Giro Rosa, as the only women’s Grand Tour, is always fiercely contested, but this year the stakes seem even higher. The opportunities to race have been so few that riders in the talent-packed field are hungrier than ever for a noteworthy result." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

September 10, 2020





Pro Bike: Sepp Kuss’ Bianchi Oltra XR4.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The American rider has been prominent in this year's Tour as he assists Primož Roglič in the mountains. We take a closer look at his climbing machine." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

September 10, 2020





Best women's road bikes.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The best women's road bikes don't necessarily need to be women's specific, but those that come with women's specific touchpoints and sizing options do the job brilliantly." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Lapierre)

September 10, 2020





Vitus Vitesse Evo - A new flagship race bike.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Vitus’ new Vitesse Evo race bike has been completely redesigned from the ground up to provide a pretty impressive set of performance numbers." (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Vitus

September 10, 2020








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