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September 30, 2020 September
30, 2020
Amstel Gold Race canceled.
"Amstel
Gold Race has been canceled in The Netherlands.
It's the first interruption in the race's 54-year
history."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
September
30, 2020
How to train with purpose.
"If
you’re anything like me, you’re probably goal driven
and thrive on having upcoming races and events to keep
you motivated."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Brazo de Hierro
September
30, 2020
Spotted: Ridley Fenix endurance road
bike gains a sleek new look for 2021.
"Ridley
hasn’t yet officially revealed its updated Fenix
endurance road bike to the world, but the new bike
has already popped up on the company’s
Japanese-market web site."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Ridley
September
30, 2020
Moots Vamoots Disc RSL frame and fork.
"It's
a big investment, but the performance, precise
handling and beautiful titanium feel will see you
smiling every ride."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
September
30, 2020
Merida Scultura Disc 10K-E review.
"Light
and stiff with predictable handling, the Merida
Scultura Disc proves there's still a place for the
traditional climbing bike in today's aero-obsessed
racing culture."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)
September
30, 2020
Water-to-Go launch a new bottle - The
Active Bottle.
"The
Active Bottle can store 750mm of fluid and thanks to
its internationally recognized and tested 3 in 1
filter water, it can be scooped from any
non-saltwater source."
(road.cc) Liam Mercer
September
30, 2020
Follow These 9 Simple Steps for Foolproof
Shifter Cable Replacement.
"Don’t
let an old cable get in the way of a smooth ride.
Instead, follow the easy steps in our video for
shifter cable replacement."
(bicycling.co.za) (Credit not Provided)
September
30, 2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"2020 Tour of Portugal LIVE September 27-October 5' Volta
a Portugal 2020 - Stage 3 (Felgueiras
to Viseu - 171.9km).
Wednesday, September 30th, Starts at 12:45 local,
13:45 CET, 7:45am ET.
Finish
at 17:43 local, 18:43 CET, 12:43pm ET.
Live
video from 3:00pm local (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)
September
30, 2020
Column
Two
Hirschi conquers Mur de Huy to win La
Flèche Wallonne.
"Sunweb
rider follows two Tour de France stage wins with first
Classic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
30, 2020
Anna van der Breggen makes it six from six
with La Flèche Wallonne 2020 victory.
"The
newly crowned world champion led from the bottom of
the climb of the Mur de Huy and held off a strong
challenge from Dutch compatriot Demi Vollering
(Parkhotel Valkenburg)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by KRISTOF VAN
ACCOM/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)
September
30, 2020
BinckBank Tour gets last-minute host towns
in Belgium after Dutch stage cancellations.
"Less
than a day after organizers of the BinckBank Tour were
forced to cancel three stages because of new
restrictions in the Netherlands, they've received
offers from Belgian host cities to allow the final
three stages to go ahead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
September
30, 2020
Silca Mattone Seat Pack.
"The
Silca Mattone is a compact, tidy-looking bag that
absolutely doesn't budge once snugged up under the
saddle."
(road.cc) Neil Gander
September
30, 2020
2020 Fleche Wallonne Live Feed.
"Fleche
Wallonne 2020 (Herve - Mur de Huy 202km) LIVE
STREAM.
Wednesday, September 30th, starts at 11:25 CET (2:25
AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:15 CET (5:15 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:33 CET (7:33 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
September
30, 2020
2020 BinckBank Tour Live Feed.
"BinckBank Tour 2020 - Stage 2 (Vlissingen ? Vlissingen) Live. Wednesday,
September 30th, starts at 14:34 CET (5:34 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 16:00 CET (7:00 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:40 CET (8:40 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
September
30, 2020
Column
Three
Doctor at center of Operation Aderlass
scandal admits to doping athletes.
"Mark
Schmidt has confessed to using banned substances and
blood doping with his athletes in Germany and Austria,
after the revelations in elite cycling and endurance
skiing."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by PETER KNEFFEL/POOL/AFP
via Getty Images)
September
30, 2020
Giro d’Italia 2020: High mountains and
heavy hitters on tap for second grand tour of season.
"This
year's Giro d'Italia is set to see climbers do battle
with time trialists and the whole peloton brace for a
fight with the elements."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
30, 2020
Giro d’Italia 2020: Here is the strong
Ineos Grenadiers team to support Geraint Thomas.
"The
Welshman enters the race as the bookmakers’ favorite
after some promising performances in Tirreno Adriatico
and the World Championships time trial." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
30, 2020
Astana replaces two Giro d'Italia riders.
"Natarov,
Pronskiy out, Gregaard Wilsly, Contreras in after
Bizhigitov develops symptoms and tests positive." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
September
30, 2020
100% Speedcraft XS sunglasses review:
Better fit for smaller faces.
"I
never realized the sunglasses I had been using for the
last 10 years were not a proper fit for my face." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Sarah Lukas, Mike Levy
September
30, 2020
Fizik Vento Argo R5 saddle review.
"The
Vento Argo is Fizik's entry into the increasingly
popular short-nose saddle market but where does it
sit in our rankings?"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
September
30, 2020
Best heart rate monitor for Zwift.
"Zwift
is all about riding with power but that’s not an
excuse to neglect heart rate numbers. Use the best
heart rate sensor for indoor riding and get more
insight into your body."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo)
September
30, 2020
2021 Liv Devote Advanced gravel bike.
"Liv’s
new gravel bike is far more than just a gravel
bike. The 2021 Liv Devote Advanced is worthy of
other names too; adventure bike or bikepacking
bike, for example."
(bikerumor.com) Jessie-May Morgan
September
30, 2020
Column
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September 29, 2020 September
29, 2020
La Flèche Wallonne 2020 - Preview.
"The
2020 Ardennes Classics - as with many races this
season - come in a wildly unfamiliar spot on this
year's calendar, and in an unfamiliar order to boot." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
September
29, 2020
2020 Fleche Wallonne Live Feed.
"Fleche
Wallonne 2020 (Herve - Mur de Huy 202km) LIVE STREAM.
Wednesday, September 30th, starts at 11:25 CET (2:25
AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:15 CET (5:15 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:33 CET (7:33 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
September
29, 2020
Giro d'Italia 2020 Preview.
"Thomas,
Nibali, Fuglsang, Yates and Kruijswijk to do battle
over three weeks in Italy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
September
29, 2020
‘We’re up against a world-class time
trialist in Geraint Thomas’: Mitchelton Scott announce
squad supporting Simon Yates in Giro d’Italia 2020.
"Simon
Yates has unfinished business heading into the 2020
Giro d’Italia and Mitchelton Scott have announced
their formidable team to support him."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
29, 2020
Aurum Magma first-ride review: Meet
Contador and Basso’s new bike company.
"Along
with the grand reveal of the teased brand name
comes the company’s first model, the Magma. It’s a
high-end all-round road racing bike." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Tim Bardsley Smith & Dave Rome
September
29, 2020
Suunto Announces Final Steps for
Movescount Transition, Not All Bad News.
"Suunto
announced last decade that they were killing off
their online training log and analytics platform,
Movescount. Instead, they’d be moving to the ‘Suunto
App’, which is a smartphone app-based strategy
whereby they offload more advanced tasks to partner
sites (aka Strava, TrainingPeaks, etc…)." (dcrainmaker.com)
(Photo: Ray Maker)
September
29, 2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"2020 Tour of Portugal LIVE September 27-October 5' Volta
a Portugal 2020 - Stage 2 (Paredes
>> Mondim, Alto da Senhora da
Graça (167km)).
Tuesday, September 29th, Starts at 12:30 local,
13:30 CET, 7:30am ET.
Finish
at 17:43 local, 18:43 CET, 12:43pm ET." (cycling.today)
(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)
September
29, 2020
Column
Two
Dutch BinckBank Tour stages canceled.
"Wednesday's
individual time trial off and Amstel Gold Race in doubt
after new government measures."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
September 29,
2020
BinckBank Tour: Jasper Philipsen wins stage
1 ahead of massive pileup.
"The
Belgian sprinter pushed clear of the remains of the
field which included Pascal Ackermann and Mads
Pedersen."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
September 29,
2020
La Flèche Wallonne: New contenders, same
brutal Mur de Huy summit finish.
"Classics
season opens at the Flèche on Wednesday, with Tadej
Poga?ar, Micha? Kwiatkowski and Marc Hirschi among
those set to do battle on the Mur."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
September
29, 2020
Anna van der Breggen: It’s not about
history.
"'It’s
more about how the race was, about how I was feeling,
about how the team was riding. That’s something you
remember,' says the newly-minted world champion." (velonews.com) Photo:
Benoit Doppagne/AFP via Getty Images
September
29, 2020
Power Analysis: UCI world elite men’s road
cycling championships.
"We
dive into the power numbers from this year’s men’s
elite road cycling world championships in Imola,
Italy."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images
September
29, 2020
UCI blames organizer for Giro Rosa being
relegated from Women’s WorldTour.
"The
Union Cycliste Internationale has withdrawn the Giro
Rosa from the UCI Women’s WorldTour 2021 due to
various shortcomings on the part of the organizer
with regard to the specifications (particularly in
terms of television coverage), despite repeated
requests from us over the past few years,” read a
statement."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
September
29, 2020
Cheap MTB helmets: Today's best deals on
mountain bike helmets.
"A
good quality helmet is a must but it needn't cost
the earth.
Here
are the best mountain bike helmet deals to keep you
safe on the trails."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: competitivecyclist.com)
September
29, 2020
Best folding bikes: Our pick of the best
folding bikes for urban riding.
"A
folding bike is perfect for zipping around town
without needing to worry about locking your bike up
when you get to your destination."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Brompton)
September
29, 2020
2020 BinckBank Tour Live Feed.
"BinckBank Tour 2020 – stage 1 (Blankenberge - Ardooie 132.1km) Live. Tuesday,
September 29th, starts at 14:30pm Central Europe,
08:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
September
29, 2020
Column
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September
29, 2020
Circus Wanty Gobert buys UCI WorldTour
license from CCC Team.
"Belgian
team Circus Wanty will step into the UCI WorldTour in
2021 after purchasing the license of CCC Team." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September
29, 2020
All change at Lotto Soudal as 10 riders
informed their contracts won't be renewed.
"39-year-old
Adam Hansen, a stage winner at the Giro d'Italia and
Vuelta a España and a nine-year veteran at the Belgian
team, heads up the list of names reported to be
leaving the team, according to Het Laatste Nieuws." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
September
29, 2020
Dylan Groenewegen won’t race again until
2021.
"Dutch
sprinter is still waiting outcome of disciplinary
review in aftermath of crash with Fabio Jakobsen." (velonews.com) (James
Startt)
September
29, 2020
Boels Dolmans signs Ashleigh Moolman
Pasio.
"The
team - set to become known as SD Worx in 2021 - has
committed to the South African climbing specialist for
two years."
(velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
September
29, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel back on ‘top form’
and planning to sparkle in October classics.
"If
you were thinking Mathieu van der Poel had been quiet
the past few weeks, don’t worry, it won’t last long." (velonews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
September
29, 2020
Where Are They Now? Johnny Hoogerland,
the man from that barbed wire crash.
"The
man from the barbed wire. The polka dot jersey. The
tears on the Tour de France podium. That’s how most
people will remember Johnny Hoogerland." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
September
29, 2020
5 Canadian bike brands you might not
know about.
"There
are a surprisingly large number of Canadian bike
brands. Smaller companies have more unique
offerings and can be a great option when you’re
looking for a personal relationship with those
building and selling your bike."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Credit not Provided)
September
29, 2020
The best Wahoo deals: Save money on
Wahoo's cycling computers, turbo trainers and
accessories.
"If
you're unsure what to choose in Wahoo's
comprehensive range of cycling products we've
compiled a Wahoo Fitness overview to keep you
abreast of current trends."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo Fitness)
September
29, 2020
Column
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September 28, 2020
September
28, 2020
A look at this week’s packed pro racing
calendar.
"This
week's calendar is packed with action, with the
BinckBank Tour, La Flèche Wallonne, Liège Bastogne
Liège, and the opening of the Giro d'Italia." (velonews.com)
September
28, 2020
USA Cycling cancels 2020 cyclocross
national championships.
"Scheduled
for December 8th in Iowa City, Iowa, the event was the
last remaining championship on the domestic calendar
to be canceled."
(velonews.com) Photo: @pinnedgrit
September
28, 2020
The beaming smile of a world championships
rookie.
"It’s
the first thing you will see on Barbados: smiling
people,” she says. “It’s my home. It’s paradise, the
vibe, the sun, the white sands. So, we smile." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo:
Cor Vos)
September
28, 2020
UCI to study crashes next season to
improve rider safety.
"UCI
president David Lappartient says that world cycling’s
governing body will review all crashes next season in
a bid to improve rider safety."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
September
28, 2020
UCI plans to introduce time penalties for
riders littering during races.
"David
Lappartient, President of cycling’s governing body,
says he saw “unacceptable behavior” during the recent
Tour de France of riders incorrectly disposing of
their rubbish in nature."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
September
28, 2020
Specialized now selling these limited
edition Sam Bennett Tour de France frames.
"The
frames cost $6,500, which is about €5,600. That’s
roughly €1,500 more than the Tarmac SL7 frames
normally cost but as it’s a collectors’ item and
limited edition it carries a premium price tag." (stickybottle.com)
(Credit not Provided)
September
28, 2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"Volta a Portugal 2020 - stage 1 (Montalegre - Viana do Castelo, Alto Santa Luzia 180km) Live.
Monday, 28 September, starts at 16:00pm Central
Europe, 10:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today)
September
28, 2020
Column
Two
September
28, 2020
The Moment The World Championships Were
Won.
"Under
leaden skies and high on the Cima Gallisterna climb of
the chalky Apennine foothills Julian Alaphilippe
places a late attack towards the top of the Cima
Gallisterna. Nobody else can follow but a few can
chase."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
September
28, 2020
6 conclusions from the elite men's 2020
Road World Championships.
"Wout
van Aert (Belgium) and Marc Hirschi (Switzerland)
rounded out the podium at the end of a tough day of
racing, with 258km on the menu - nine laps of a 28.8km
circuit which featured a total of 4,600 meters of
elevation."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
28, 2020
Van Aert defends Rogli? from post-worlds
criticism.
"Former
pro and TV commentator Eddy Planckaert led the charge,
accusing Rogli? of nothing short of treachery." (velonews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
September
28, 2020
An Olympic battle is brewing between MTB
racers and the UCI. Here’s why.
"The
UCI recently made a controversial decision to re-open
the yearlong cross-country mountain-bike rankings
starting on July 1. The decision means that all major
competitions now impact a rider’s spot in the frantic
cross-country starting grid."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
September
28, 2020
Amazon Prime Day 2020 revealed: Date,
deals and everything you need to know.
"If
your supplies of tires, tubes, or chain lube are
running low, or maybe it’s time for a shiny new pair
of shoes, never fear because Amazon Prime day is
almost here."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Amazon)
September
28, 2020
RAD Cycling Trainer Desk: For when you
just can’t justify the Wahoo KICKR Desk Price.
"The
RAD Cycling Desk, also branded as the Lifeline Cycling
Trainer Desk, Conquer Cycling Trainer Desk, as well as
some truly special brand names. This ‘I can’t decide
what I want to be called desk’, is almost a direct
knock-off of the KICKR Desk."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
September
28, 2020
Bike security at home: How to keep your
pride and joy safe.
"It’s
the feeling none of us ever want to experience:
walking to the shed or garage to take your bike for a
ride to find the door crowbarred off at the hinges and
the space where you bike was is empty."
(cyclingweekly.com) Howard Calvert
September
28, 2020
Column
Three
NTT leaving WorldTour team as title
sponsor.
"With
CCC Team facing bleak prospects, a second WorldTour
team confirmed Monday its future is uncertain." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September
28, 2020
Simon Yates leads Mitchelton Scott at the
Giro d'Italia.
"Yates
finished eighth at last year's Giro before going on to
win two stages at the Tour de France, while the year
before he won three stages and spent stages 6 to 18 in
the maglia rosa before finishing 21st in Rome." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
September
28, 2020
Who are the bookies’ favorites for the
Giro d’Italia 2020?
"Te
Giro kicks off on October 3 as we enter a period with
enough racing action to make your head explode. How
will we all manage to watch three weeks of stage
racing alongside the ‘spring’ Classics? Who knows." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
September
28, 2020
Julian Alaphilippe to skip Flèche
Wallonne, should make rainbow jersey debut at Liège
Bastogne Liège.
"The
Frenchman has said Flèche Wallonne, which takes place
on Wednesday September 30, comes “too soon” after his
road race exploits in Imola."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
28, 2020
Campagnolo groupsets explained.
"Unsure
of the differences between Chorus and Record? This
detailed overview of the Campagnolo groupsets should
explain all."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham)
September
28, 2020
Lapierre unveils faster, stiffer, and
comfier Aircode DRS aero road bike.
"We
first spotted Lapierre's next-generation Aircode aero
road racer back in March, and the company has now
finally spilled the beans on the new Aircode DRS." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Lapierre
September
28, 2020
Best Energy Food: Fuel your ride and power
your performance with the best bars, gels, chews and
drinks.
"As
the old saying goes, eat before you're hungry and drink
before you're thirsty, but that's easier said than done
when your focus is on chasing wheels and staying upright
through corners."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Science In Sport)
September 28,
2020
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“I’m not the other woman.” Second
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