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Daily News: September 2020







Kristin Armstrong: Chloe Dygert's crash is devastating but she will come back stronger.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"They were all concerned with a deep laceration to her leg, where she hit that guard rail, it’s horrifying and sickening, and it’s going to be a hard recovery for Chloe." (cyclingnews.com) MARCO BERTORELLO, AFP via Getty Images

September 24, 2020





Chloe Dygert crashes out of time trial at Imola World Championships.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Dygert was treated by race medical staff and transferred in to an ambulance and taken to the hospital in Imola. She was confirmed to be conscious, however, the extent of her injuries have not been confirmed.." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 24, 2020





Van der Breggen wins time trial title at Imola World Championships.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Van der Breggen reached the finish on the famed racing circuit with a time of 40-20, 15 seconds ahead of silver medalist Marlen Reusser." (cyclingnews.com) (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 24, 2020





UCI road world championships: Five riders to watch in the elite women’s road race.

(velonews.com)overlay"The course will suit a punchy climber who can handle repeated efforts of a tough climb - and this year, there are many." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 24, 2020





2020 Road World Championships Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay

"2020 UCI Road World Championships September 24-27, Imola, Italy

Road World Championships - Women Elite (Imola - Imola 31.7km).

Thursday, September 24th Day 1: Elite Women ITT: 2:40pm local (8:40am U.S. Eastern)

Race finish: 4:33pm local (10:33am U.S. Eastern)

Live video from 2:30pm local (8:30am U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)

September 24, 2020





UCI Road World Championships: Will Alex Dowsett ride a blacked-out Specialized Shiv TT bike?

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Dowsett finished fourth with an unbranded bike and wheels at the European Championships." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

September 24, 2020





‘I’m going to give it everything I’ve got’: Geraint Thomas confident ahead of his debut World Championship time trial.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The Ineos Grenadiers rider is deep into his preparation for the leadership at the Giro d’Italia, which starts next weekend, but also has a chance at a great result in the Worlds TT in Imola on Friday (September 25)." (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

September 24, 2020





A Case Against TT Bikes.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"We’ve been talking to our Russian Amigo, Nikolai Razouvaev again and in this piece, he gives us his views on time trial bikes. It’s controversial - but you were expecting that." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

September 24, 2020





Marco Pantani: New court hearing on Camorra's role in 1999 Giro d'Italia exclusion.

(road.cc)overlay"More than two decades on, a court in Italy is today considering whether the late Marco Pantani's disqualification from the 1999 Giro d’Italia was due to the intervention of the Camorra crime syndicate, based in and around Campania." (road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)

September 24, 2020





Miguel Indurain's Pinarello Espada selling for €100,000 on Facebook.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"One of only six Miguel Indurain Pinarello Espada carbon fiber time-trial bikes is supposedly up for sale at the cool price of €100,000, so claims its seller." (cyclingweekly.com) (Joe Robinson)

September 24, 2020





Specialized announces Diverge Ltd Carbon with Campagnolo Ekar groupset.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"If you want to get your hands on the new Campagnolo Ekar gravel groupset, Specialized has just the bike for you with the Diverge Ltd." (bikeradar.com) Paul Norman

September 24, 2020


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WorldTour pros pull out of labor talks with CPA ahead of Imola world championships.

(velonews.com)overlay"A splinter group of top pro riders will no longer meet with the labor group CPA at the Imola world championships after the CPA failed to meet several promises made prior to the meeting." (velonews.com) Andrew Hood

September 24, 2020





Michael Woods: I think I’ve got a shot at the Worlds podium.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I think it’s a bit of a disadvantage not having the Tour de France in my legs. I think it was the best prep for a World Championships but I've done my best to be ready." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 24, 2020





Wout van Aert encouraged by a World Championships time trial of 'pure strength'.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Already winner of Strade Bianche, Milan San Remo and a stage of Critérium du Dauphiné in August, the Belgian added two sprint victories and a string of super-domestique cameos in the mountains of the Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 24, 2020





World Championships: Italian squad forecasts race of attrition.

(velonews.com)overlay"Belgian-style 'bergs,' cool temperatures and strong chance of rain set to make men's race in Imola about survival of the strongest." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

September 24, 2020





From life-threatening crash to Belgian champion.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"You probably haven’t heard of Dries De Bondt, unless you’re an avid fan of the Belgian semi-classic Halle Ingooigem, a race De Bondt has won twice." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

September 24, 2020





Team Jumbo Visma, Canyon SRAM Partner With Supersapiens to Use Diabetes Technology to Understand Glucose Consumption.

(bikeworldnews.com)overlay"Atlanta based Supersapiens is a sports technology company “focused on energy management to sustain peak athletic performance." (bikeworldnews.com) Scott Kingsley

September 24, 2020





Campy Ekar 1×13 gravel group component breakdown & weigh in.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Totaling up all of the Ekar components on our test bike, our real gravel 1×13 group added up to 2741g in all, more than three hundred fifty grams more than Campagnolo’s 2385g claim." (bikerumor.com) c. Campagnolo

September 24, 2020





Campagnolo launches Ekar 13-speed gravel groupset.

(Imageoverlay"Campagnolo has launched a brand new gravel groupset. Its 13-speed Ekar groupset promises immense benefits for gravel riders."(Image credit: Graham Cottingham)

September 24, 2020





CT Tech Round-Up #9: New gear from Giant, Pearl Izumi, Suntour, and more.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay

"Sometimes we’ll feature products we’re doing long-term tests on, other times it’s stuff we’re stoked on but don’t have time to fully review."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang and Dave Rome

September 24, 2020





Orbea's revamped Gain e-road bike for 2021, with fully internal cables and integrated lighting.

(road.cc)overlay"The Spanish bike brand completely revamped their e-road racer, featuring the new eBikeMotion X35 Plus motor system and plenty of impressive components." (road.cc) (Jack Sexty)

September 24, 2020





How to Get Fitbit Non-GPS Activities to Strava.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"One challenge I’ve always had reviewing Fitbit devices over the (many) years I’ve been reviewing them is that there’s actually no way to export a Fitbit indoor workout." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

September 24, 2020





Road bike vs gravel bike: What are the differences?

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In the same way that a cross-country mountain bike differs from a trail or enduro bike, a gravel bike and a road bike exhibit a wide variety of design elements which allow the bike to excel in a specific arena." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)

September 24, 2020





Live: Ethias Cross Lokeren - Saturday 26th September 2020 - Livestream.

(cyclocross.social)"overlay"European Cyclocross Racing is back! Find here all the information for Saturdays Ethias Cross Lokeren.

Elite Women - 15:15 UK, 16:15 Europe.

Elite Men - 16:30 UK, 17:30 Europe." (cyclocross.social)

September 24, 2020


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Tesla announces game-changing new battery.

(electricbikeaction.com)overlay"Elon Musk announced a new battery type that Tesla will be producing for its cars. Dubbed the 4680, it is 80mm tall and 46mm wide. This battery eliminates the use of cobalt, one of the most expensive materials in the battery, one that is also dangerous to mine." (electricbikeaction.com) Tesla

September 24, 2020





17 sectors of pavé in inaugural women's Paris Roubaix.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The women will roll out well ahead of the men, starting at 9:10 in Denain, south of Roubaix, and take in 116 kilometers before finishing on the famous Roubaix Velodrome. 17 sectors of cobbled roads will fill out the route, with the pavé beginning after just 20km of racing." (cyclingnews.com) (ASO)

September 24, 2020





Rohan Dennis maintains low profile ahead of World Championships time trial.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The defending champion has maintained a low-profile in the lead-up to the Imola Worlds, opting not to hold a pre-race press conference and instead limited himself to a brief statement via Cycling Australia." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 24, 2020





Tadej Pogačar’s 2021 plan: ‘Defend my Tour de France title.’

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Pogačar celebrated his 22nd birthday Monday, went home to visit his girlfriend in Monaco for a few days, and now he’s lining up for the world championship in Imola this weekend." (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 24, 2020





Movistar signs under-23 Spanish champion Sara Martín.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The reigning under-23 women's Spanish road race and time trial champion, Sara Martín, will join Women's WorldTour squad Movistar in 2021 on a two-year contract, the team has announced." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 24, 2020





Vuelta a España boss: ‘It was very important that the Tour ended.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Vuelta a España race director Javier Guillén breathed just as deep a sigh of relief as the racers themselves when he saw the Tour de France race into Paris this weekend." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

September 24, 2020





Search for missing mom Suzanne Morphew in Colorado expected to draw hundreds of volunteers.

(foxnews.com)overlay"The search effort will be led by her brother Andrew Moorman, who has said he believes Morphew was murdered, Denver7 News reported. Moorman traveled from his home in Indiana for the search." (foxnews.com) (Chaffee County Sheriff's Office)

September 24, 2020





Orbea's 2021 Gain e-road bike is more integrated, more aero, but lighter weight.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"Orbea has taken the Gain back to the drawing board for a complete redesign that brings its design in-line with the latest Orca OMX and OMR machines, and offering a carbon and ‘hydro’ alloy version." (bikeradar.com) Warren Rossiter

September 24, 2020





Electric bike deals: Save big with our pick of the best e-bike deals.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Cheap electric bikes promise the world but often fail to deliver, instead, save money on quality e-bikes with our pick of the best electric bike deals." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized)

September 24, 2020





FSA A-Wing AGX Pro Gravel Handlebar.

(road.cc)overlay"The FSA A-Wing AGX handlebar is designed for gravel and adventure riding. On paper it ticks many boxes, but its shape won't be ideal for all riders." (road.cc) matt page

September 24, 2020




Koksijde cyclocross World Cup called off due.

(velonews.com)overlay"On Thursday city officials in Koksijde, Belgium announced the cancellation of the 2020 edition of the World Cup round to be held in the beachside community. Koksijde is one of the most famous cyclocross courses in the sport." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

September 24, 2020





6 Things cyclists are unnecessarily snobby about.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"Cycling is full of unwritten rules. Coming into the sport, it can be hard to figure out what’s going on, how you should dress and what people aren’t telling you." (cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis

September 24, 2020





Pedego recalls some bikes.

(electricbikeaction.com)overlay"Pedego is voluntarily recalling several Pedego electric bike models due to an improperly manufactured electrical cable. The recalled units were sold between January 2018 and August 2020." (electricbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

September 24, 2020


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2020 road world championships: What you need to know.

(velonews.com)overlay"The full guide to this week's Imola worlds, including the courses, the favorites, the American prospects, and how to watch the action live." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

September 23, 2020





Worlds 2020 Imola: The Preview.

(pezcyclingnews.com)"overlay"It’s a strange old year; le Tour finished on Sunday and the Worlds are next Sunday? The proximity of these two massive events could have a major bearing on the outcome of these truncated World Road Championships. It’s tough luck if you’re a Junior or U23." (pezcyclingnews.com)

September 23, 2020





The bike she never raced: Chloe Dygert's world champion edition Felt DA time trial bike.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo has unfortunately been pushed back to 2021. Because of this, the custom-painted Felt DA time trial bike, resplendent in its rainbow stripes, has yet to be ridden in anger by Dygert." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Barbara Kreisle Photography)

September 23, 2020





Annemiek van Vleuten considering racing Worlds on fractured wrist.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"She left the Giro Rosa and flew back to the Netherlands for surgery on her wrist all the while believing the Worlds were out of the question." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 23, 2020





2020 Road World Championships Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay

"2020 UCI Road World Championships September 24-27, Imola, Italy

Road World Championships - Women Elite (Imola - Imola 31.7km).

Thursday, September 24th Day 1: Elite Women ITT: 2:40pm local (8:40am U.S. Eastern)

Race finish: 4:33pm local (10:33am U.S. Eastern)

Live video from 2:30pm local (8:30am U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)

September 23, 2020





Roglic, Dumoulin, Kuss set to ride Vuelta a Espana.

(cycling.today)overlay"Jumbo Visma is going to the Vuelta a Espana with a very strong team, according to the Spanish newspaper AS." (cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)

September 23, 2020





Look 765 Optimum+ offers versatility for the cost-conscious.

(velonews.com)overlay"Dressed in a Shimano Ultegra crank, hydraulic disc brakes, 105 cassette and chain, the Optimum+ shows up with WH RS 171 wheels wrapped in Hutchinson Fusion 5 comp tires." (velonews.com) Photo: Look Cycles

September 23, 2020


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‘I hope that doesn’t sound too cocky’: Sam Bennett on earning his place, beating Peter Sagan and his glass case of emotion.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Sam Bennett just entered the history books of the Tour de France, but you wouldn’t guess it hearing him speak." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

September 23, 2020





5 riders who stepped it up at the 2020 Tour de France.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"One thing that struck us about this year’s Tour was the way so many up-and-comers and budding stars seemed to take that next big step." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)

September 23, 2020





Tom Dumoulin will race World Championships time trial, then target Vuelta a España.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Tom Dumoulin will be back to racing this week in the World Championships time trial, after a bittersweet Tour de France." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

September 23, 2020





Elisa Longo Borghini: Feet on the ground at Imola World Championships.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"It's easy to say you can win, it's much harder to do, and I've never been one to walk on the clouds says Italian favorite." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Massimo Fulgenzi)

September 23, 2020





Garmin Venu SQ In-Depth Review.

(dcrainmaker.com)"overlay"Unlike virtually every other watch Garmin has released lately, this one actually doesn’t pack any new or unique features that aren’t already in the Garmin stable. Instead, it’s simply taking the vast majority of the Venu features and putting them into a lower price point watch, $199." (dcrainmaker.com)

September 23, 2020





Amazon denies “Prime Bike” launch and distances itself from connected fitness brand Echelon.

(road.cc)overlay"Online retail giant Amazon has denied that it is entering the connected fitness market with the launch of a so-called ‘Prime Bike’ in partnership with Echelon - which seems to have been a bit over enthusiastic in promoting one of its own bikes with a similar name." (road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)

September 23, 2020





New Specialized bike runs into a naming problem, legal documents reveal.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"A report states concerns over possible confusion with the trademark ‘Athos’ - a US tire manufacturer. This correspondence is listed as ‘Notice of Final Refusal’ and was registered on August 20." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)

September 23, 2020





Best road bikes under $1200: Budget road bikes that punch well above their weight.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"As technology trickles down, the best road bikes under $1200 show that you no longer need to spend a lot of money to get a bike packed with performance." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Cannondale)

September 23, 2020





Nike SuperRep Cycle indoor cycling shoes review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Nike's SuperRep Cycle shoes are designed for riding indoors, offering stellar levels of ventilation and quick-drying mesh fabric uppers." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)

September 23, 2020


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Guillaume Martin: I wouldn't put my hand in the fire to say the whole peloton is clean.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Frenchman, who finished 11th at the Tour having been in podium contention midway through, made the comments in an interview with Le Parisien following remarks from Christophe Bassons and Stephané Heulot over the past week." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 23, 2020





Nairo Quintana responds to Tour de France doping investigation.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Quintana, who finished 17th overall in this year’s Tour, denied any wrongdoing and said the substances found by officers were vitamin supplements." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

September 23, 2020





Quintana says he has ‘nothing to hide’ in police probe.

(velonews.com)overlay"Colombian rider Nairo Quintana, 30, leader of the Arkea Samsic team and winner of the 2014 Giro d’Italia, said no drugs were discovered during the investigation." (velonews.com) Photo: Thibault Camus - Pool/Getty Images

September 23, 2020





Mitchelton Scott signs Santesteban as key support rider for Spratt in 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"After racing for two years with Ceratizit WNT, the Spanish climber will now focus on supporting Spratt during next season’s Ardennes Classics and the Giro d’Italia Internazionale Femminile." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

September 23, 2020





Rory Sutherland to retire at end of 2020.

(velonews.com)overlay"Australian rider was a force on North American circuit before returning to Europe as road captain." (velonews.com) Photo: Noa Arnon/Cycling Academy LTD

September 23, 2020





UCI Financial Report and Accounts.

(inrng.com)overlay"The annual look at the UCI’s finances, never the most exciting read but it’s a chance to follow the money behind the governing body." (inrng.com) (Photo: UCI)

September 23, 2020





Being Pro: Robin Carpenter - Tips from the pros.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"My first UCI Continental license was valid for 2012 with Garmin First Solar, the Slipstream (now EF) development team. After that I spent five years with the Hincapie team before moving to Rally for the last three years." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

September 23, 2020





Wattbike Atom 2020.

(road.cc)overlay"Wattbike's updated Atom is a much better indoor trainer than the first incarnation, and as such it's a genuine contender for your cash, coming in at less than its direct rivals." (road.cc) Dave Atkinson

September 23, 2020





Sea Otter Play - Prologo.

(bikeworldnews.com)overlay"When we caught up with Prologo at Sea Otter Play, talk centered around what the brand is most known for, saddles. In particular, we focused on the Proxim W450 and W650 models, along with AGX editions of their saddles." (bikeworldnews.com) Scott Kingsley

September 23, 2020


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Tour de France roundtable: Did Pogačar win or Roglič lose?

(velonews.com)overlay"Time to unpack a scintillating and surprising Tour de France: Did we miss Froome and Thomas? Did the route pack a punch? And what determined the final victor?" (velonews.com) (Photo by Sebastien Nogier - Pool/Getty Images)

September 22, 2020





French police open doping investigation into Arkea Samsic.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"A preliminary investigation into a 'small part' of the Arkea Samsic team has been opened by police after public health officials searched the team's hotel rooms at the Tour de France last Wednesday." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)

September 22, 2020





It’s sweet sixteen for Amber Neben at UCI road world championships this year.

(velonews.com)overlay"The 45-year old won gold in 2008 and 2016. 2020 marks her sixteenth appearance at the UCI road world championships." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 22, 2020





UCI Road World Championships 2020 - Preview.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Every World Championships has a pre-race favorite, but few riders have been quite as heavily touted in recent years as Wout van Aert. In the women’s events, all eyes will again be on the Dutch team, who have produced the last three road world champions." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

September 22, 2020





2020 Road World Championships Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay

"2020 UCI Road World Championships September 24-27, Imola, Italy

Road World Championships - Women Elite (Imola - Imola 31.7km).

Thursday, September 24th Day 1: Elite Women ITT: 2:40pm local (8:40am U.S. Eastern)

Race finish: 4:33pm local (10:33am U.S. Eastern)

Live video from 2:30pm local (8:30am U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)

September 22, 2020





the Specialized “Tarvenge” has arrived.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Specialized couched the new ‘merged’ design as a gift to the pro riders who would no longer have to choose between a climbing bike or an aero bike." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

September 22, 2020





Cirrus Kinekt suspension stem review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"We see if a 20mm Cirrus Kinekt suspension stem makes a difference smoothing out gravel roads." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Lance Branquinho)

September 22, 2020


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Allan Peiper Talks Tadej Pogačar.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"He’s very relaxed, always smiling, of good character, never complains and takes on all the information you give him - you could say a joy to work with." (pezcyclingnews.com) Edmond Hood

September 22, 2020





Soren Kragh Andersen to lead Sunweb at BinckBank Tour after Tour de France success.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"The BinckBank Tour will take the peloton through parts of the Netherlands and Belgium over five stages that include one individual time trial on the second day." (cyclingpub.com) (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Marco Bertorello - Pool/Getty Images)

September 22, 2020





Remco Evenepoel: ’22-year-old riders winning the Tour is motivating’.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Belgian star Evenepoel (20), tipped as a future Grand Tour star himself, said what Tadej Pogačar has done is “incredible” as he became the youngest Tour winner since 1904." (cyclingweekly.com) l (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)

September 22, 2020





‘One of the most thrilling stages of all time’: Readers share their thoughts on the Tour de France 2020.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The Tour de France made it to Paris and the winner has been crowned – but how did fans find the 2020 edition?" (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

September 22, 2020





Fitbit Sense In-Depth Review: All the Data Without the Clarity.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"There’s no question Fitbit has packed in ‘all the sensors’ to the Fitbit Sense. The challenge is whether or not all that data is usable and actionable. And at this point I’m just not seeing that occurring yet." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

September 22, 2020





Apple Watch Series SE: A Fitness First Impressions Untangled.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"At first glance, the Apple Watch SE seems like a straightforward Apple Release with SE branding: Take a roughly year-old model, cheapen out some materials, and call it the SE. But in reality, it’s far more complex than that. Engadget accurately called it the Frankenwatch." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

September 22, 2020





Zwift training plans: A beginner's guide.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"There are heaps of Zwift training plans designed to help you get faster. Here is a roundup of the most useful, and a guide on how to choose." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)

September 22, 2020





Cheapest Zwift setup: Turbo trainer deals and a guide to the most affordable indoor setups.

(cyclingnews.com)(Imageoverlay"Just starting out on Zwift? Our guide to the cheapest Zwift setup will guide you through the process without emptying your bank account." (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh Croxton)

September 22, 2020





Zwift vs TrainerRoad: An indoor cycling head to head.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Catering to different ends of the indoor cycling world, we pit Zwift vs TrainerRoad to help you decide which is best for you." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift / TrainerRoad)

September 22, 2020


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Lotte Kopecky takes Belgian road title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"24-year-old adds to August time trial victory, beating Jolien D'Hoore." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)


September 22, 2020





Miguel Ángel López will leave Astana as team can’t afford him.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Astana’s team boss Alexander Vinokourov has said he will have to let the Colombian go as the budget will not stretch to an extension for the Grand Tour star, according to ProSports.kz." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

September 22, 2020





LeMond returns with two new bikes … but they’re not what you’d expect.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The LeMond name is now on two new carbon fiber bikes. And these bikes are not at all what you would have expected from the name that was the first to win the Tour de France on a carbon fiber frame." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by LeMond Bikes

September 22, 2020





Kask Mojito3 helmet review: A modern redo of a long-standing fan favorite.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"According to Kask, the Mojito3 offers a “32% improvement over Mojito X for rear impact, up to 25% better in frontal impact, and 12% improvement for top impact." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang

September 22, 2020





Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelset review.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"Incredible wheelset upgrade to boost not only climbing and sprinting but also everyday riding." (cyclist.co.uk) Marc Abbott

September 22, 2020





Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Boardman, Sigma Sport, Birzman and Crankbrothers.

(road.cc)overlay"The Tour might be over but sun is still shining, so we're getting as many miles in as we can before those nights draw in! Here's the pick of the test pile bunch this week." (road.cc) (Jack Sexty)

September 22, 2020





Amazon launches Peloton rival Prime Bike - at fraction of the cost.

(road.cc)overlay"Online giant enters connected fitness market with $499 bike in collaboration with Echelon - but you’ll need your own iPad or laptop to take part in workouts." (road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)

September 22, 2020








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Alexandria man organizes expedition to find sister who went missing while biking in May.

(wthr.com)overlay"Suzanne Morphew's brother, Andy Moorman, is hoping to recruit more than 1,000 volunteers for a five-day expedition to search the mountainous area where she was last seen, according to our newspaper partners at the Herald Bulletin.

The public can submit tips by calling 719-312-7530." (wthr.com) (Photo: Inside Edition)















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