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October 3, 2020
EF fined for Palace kit after Giro time
trial.
"Love
it or hate it, EF’s Palace collaboration kit has created
a huge amount of publicity for the team. At Stage 1 of
Giro d’Italia the duck plastered kit caught the
attention of the UCI."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Instagram)
October 3,
2020
8 Americans to follow at the Giro d’Italia.
"Eight
Americans are competing in the Giro this year, including
former stage winner Chad Haga. Brent Bookwalter is will
be the oldest American competing this year at
36-years-old. Giro first-timers include Phoenix,
Arizona’s, Brandon McNulty, and Lawson Craddock from
Houston, Texas."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 3,
2020
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig: Life and soul.
"Cecilie
Uttrup Ludwig is the energetic, unfiltered,
extroverted fans’ favorite in women’s cycling. She
describes herself as a 'crazy banana' but she insists
there is also a serious side to her."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 3,
2020
PRO Expands 2021 Saddle Line with New
Models, Enhanced Ergonomic Designs.
"For
the 2021 model year, PRO utilized its new Evolved
Ergonomics design approach for the development of the
three new models that launch today."
(gravelcyclist.com) JOM
October 3,
2020
Silca Super Secret Chain Lube.
"Silca's
Super Secret Chain Lube uses the very latest tech to
put a new spin on the age-old waxed-chain
preparation. Friction is next to non-existent and it
makes your chain silent as the grave - but at a cost
in money and maintenance."
(road.cc) Mike Stead
October 3,
2020
Garmin Forerunner 745.
"Garmin
has recently launched the Forerunner 745, an advanced
GPS smartwatch. Garmin says the “Forerunner 745 is
built for runners and triathletes looking for detailed
training data, on-device workouts, smartwatch features
and more."
(cycletechreview.com) Paul Horta-Hopkins
October 3,
2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"2020 Tour of Portugal LIVE September 27-October 5. Volta
a Portugal 2020 - Stage 6 (Caldas da Rainha – Torres
Vedras 155km).
Saturday, October 3rd, Starts at 1:30pm local (Lisbon
time) (8:30am ET).
Finish
at 5:49 local, (12:49pm U.S. Eastern, 9:49am Pacific).
Live
video from 3:00pm local (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)
October 3,
2020
Column
Two
BinckBank Tour: Mathieu van der Poel takes
final stage and overall with 50km solo attack.
"Overnight
GC leader Mads Pedersen tumbles off final podium, with
Stefan Küng and Søren Kragh Andersen securing second and
third overall."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 3,
2020
Pidcock and del Carmen Alvarado win Under-23
World Cup XCO.
"Thomas
Pidcock (Telenet Fidea) wins after winning his first
World Cup just two days earlier, having ridden through
the field from a back-row start, the U.K. rider set out
to repeat the feat."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull
Content Pool
October 3,
2020
Liege Bastogne Liege preview: Chasing
rainbows.
"On
Sunday, Julian Alaphilippe will have his first outing in
the rainbow jersey, at Liege Bastogne Liege, and one of
cycling’s best rivalries, Anna van der Breggen versus
Annemiek van Vleuten, will write another chapter. " (sbs.com.au) Matt Keenan
October 3,
2020
First look inside Nicolas Roche’s impressive
new cycling & triathlon shop.
"Roche
and Cahill already have a successful wholesale cycling
business, Roca Sports, and have now opened a superstore
under the same name which caters for running and
swimming as well as their original cycling business." (stickybottle.com) (Credit
not Provided)
October 3,
2020
2020 Liege Bastogne Liege Live Feed.
"Liege Bastogne Liege 2020 (Liège - Liège 257km) Live. Starts
Sunday Oct 4th at 10:10 CET (1:10 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:00 CET (5:00 AM PDT).
Approximate finish: 16:48 CET (7:48 AM PDT)." (cycling.today) (steephill.tv) October 2,
2020
2020 BinckBank Tour Live Feed.
"BinckBank Tour 2020 September 29-October 3, Belgium - Stage 5 (Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve - Geraardsbergen 183.6km) Live. Saturday,
October 3rd, starts at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S.
Eastern).
Live
video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am
Pacific)
Finish
at 16:26 CET (10:26am Eastern, 7:26am Pacific)." (cycling.today)
(procyclingstats.com)
October 3,
2020
Live: Ethias Cross Kruibeke.
"European
Cyclocross Racing is back for a second weekend in a
row!
Saturday October 3rd, 2020 - Livestream.
Elite
Women - 15:15 UK, 16:15 Europe.
Elite
Men - 16:30 UK, 17:30 Europe, 8:30 am PDT."
October 3,
2020
Column
Three
October 3,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Filippo Ganna wins stage 1.
"New
world champion Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) stormed
to victory in the opening 15.1km time trial on stage 1
at the Giro d’Italia with a dominant performance." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
October 3,
2020
Miguel Ángel López crashes out of Giro
d’Italia.
"The
Astana rider, who crashed in the opening stage of the
2020 Tour de France, smashed into the barriers Saturday
and crashed out of the Giro d’Italia."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
October 3,
2020
Giro d'Italia's wacky downhill time trial
adds intrigue to battle for first pink jersey.
"Steep
descents and tight turns in opening TT could see
record-breaking speeds and riders on disc brake bikes
getting the advantage."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images
October 3,
2020
Unfinished business at Giro d’Italia for
Geraint Thomas and Simon Yates.
"The
Giro d’Italia gets underway with an individual time
trial in Monreale, Sicily, today -s Geraint Thomas
and Simon Yates, both of whom have unfinished
business with the race, among the favorites to take
the maglia rosa in Milan in three weeks’ time." (road.cc) (Simon
MacMichael)
October 3,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Monreale/Palermo
(15 km Individual Time Trial).
Stage
1 starts Saturday at 1:15pm CET (7:15am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm CET (10:30am U.S. Eastern, 7:30am Pacific). Live video from 12:40pm CET (6:40am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) October
3, 2020
Column
One
October 2, 2020
October 2,
2020
Tour Down Under assessing plans to proceed
with January races.
"Teams
will almost certainly have to quarantine in order to
compete at the 2021 Santos Tour Down Under, which may
provoke a rejig of the Australian summer cycling
calendar."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 2,
2020
Adam Hansen to focus on Ironman in 2021.
"The
39-year-old has been racing at WorldTour level since
2007 and has enjoyed a career that included stage wins
in both the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a Espana." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
October 2,
2020
Strava Rolls out StatMaps to Subscribers:
Here’s how it works.
"Essentially,
Strava has joined the likes of everyone else in doing
color overlays of your GPS tracks with different data.
Years ago there was plugins for SportsTracks, then more
recently we’ve had Apple, Fitbit, and even Garmin a few
weeks back."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
October 2,
2020
Rudy Project Spinshield sunglasses review.
"I
expected the Spinshield sunglasses, with massive,
almost-goggle-like dimensions to be something completely
different than what landed on my face."
(velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan
October 2,
2020
Velocio Women's Radiator Mesh jersey review.
"A
high-performance jersey for indoor or warm- to
hot-weather outdoor riding for discerning women." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: ©
Velocio)
October 2,
2020
Saddle Round Up: Ltd ed. WTB Deva saddle
fights wildfires, plus new Velo Tiger Face.
"Why
have an ordinary saddle when you can have a limited
edition one? We take a look at the latest limited
edition saddles from the world of MTB, Road and
Gravel, feat. Tiger Face colorways from Velo." (bikerumor.com)
Jessie-May Morgan
October 2,
2020
Gear Break: Sportful Clothing, Campagnolo
Gravel, Sidi and Bikes from Look, Canyon & Aurum.
"Sportful Bodyfit Pro Light jersey, Campagnolo’s Ekar - The world’s lightest gravel groupset, new bikes from Look, Canyon & Aurum and new Fast shoes by Sidi." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) October 2,
2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"2020 Tour of Portugal LIVE September 27-October 5. Volta
a Portugal 2020 - Stage 5 (Oliveira do Hospital
to Águeda 176.3km).
Friday, October 2nd, Starts at 12:50 local, 13:50 CET,
7:50am ET.
Finish
at 5:43 local, 12:43pm ET.
Live
video from 3:00pm local (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)
October 2,
2020
Column
Two
October 2,
2020
Søren Kragh Andersen smashes fast and
furious stage four time trial at BinckBank Tour.
"Søren
Kragh Andersen was dominant on the tight and winding
country lanes of Belgium, taking victory in the
rescheduled BinckBank Tour 2020 time trial on stage
four."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 2,
2020
The route and riders to watch for the men’s
Liège Bastogne Liège.
"It’s
a busy time to be a climber. A day after plenty of big
names get their Giro d’Italia campaigns underway in
Sicily, Belgium will host a whole other collection of
stars vying for glory at Liège Bastogne Liège on
Sunday."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
October 2,
2020
Liège Bastogne Liège 2020: Rainbow stripes
and April storms to mark cycling’s oldest monument.
"All
you need to know about the oldest and toughest monument
of them all, from the course and contenders to how to
watch Sunday's battle in the Ardennes hills." (velonews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
October 2,
2020
You thought the kit was mad? EF Pro Cycling
introduce time trial helmet that looks like a duck for
Giro d’Italia.
"The
WorldTour squad have unveiled a one-off, eye-catching
kit for the 2020 Italian Grand Tour."
(cyclingweekly.com) (EF Pro Cycling)
October 2,
2020
GoPro Display Mod Accessory In-Depth Review
(Hero 8 & Hero 9 Compatible).
"Plenty
of people have the Hero 8 cameras, and the Display Mod
offers a larger screen than the Hero 9’s front facing
display. So perhaps there is still some value there - it
was time to find out!"
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
October 2,
2020
A boutique bell, waterproof onesie,
mid-priced hoops and cleaners from a MTB legend.
"Plenty
has been going on at BikeRadar in the last week, with a
whole host of tasty treats to get you in the mood for
some autumnal riding."
(bikeradar.com) Tom Marvin
October 2,
2020
9 of the best flat shoes.
"Off-bike
convenience and comfort at the expense of on-bike power
transfer? Not necessarily. Here’s how to choose the
right flat shoes to suit your cycling."
(road.cc) Matt Lamy
October 2,
2020
2020 BinckBank Tour Live Feed.
"BinckBank Tour 2020 September 29-October 3, Belgium - Stage 4 (Riemst to Riemst 8.14km) Live. Friday,
October 2nd, starts at 11:55 CET, 5:55 am U.S. ET.
Finish
at 16:40 CET, 10:40am ET." (cycling.today)
(procyclingstats.com)
October 2,
2020
2020 Liege Bastogne Liege Live Feed.
"Liege Bastogne Liege 2020 (Liège - Liège 257km) Live. Starts
Sunday Oct 4th at 10:10 CET (1:10 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:00 CET (5:00 AM PDT).
Approximate finish: 16:48 CET (7:48 AM PDT)." (cycling.today) (steephill.tv) October 2,
2020
Column
Three
October 2,
2020
Peter Sagan: I rode well at the Tour de
France but something was missing.
"The
former world champion is poised to make his Giro
d’Italia debut - can he complete the set of Grand Tour
victories? "
(cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Ballinger) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
October 2,
2020
Giro d’Italia 2020: Six things to look out
for during the first week.
"We're
all set for the second Grand Tour of the year, here's
what to expect from the opening week of the Giro
d'Italia."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October 2,
2020
Elia Viviani wants to bounce back and win
sprints at the Giro d'Italia.
"'I
want to prove that I can win again' says Italian after
season-long without a victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 2,
2020
Michael Matthews eyes tilt at pink jersey on
opening weekend of Giro d’Italia.
"Matthews’
omission from Team Sunweb’s Tour de France squad
precipitated his departure from the team a year ahead of
the expiration of his contract but he has shown no signs
of simply running down the clock."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 2,
2020
Giro d'Italia countdown Live coverage.
"We've
analyzed the Giro lineups from Ineos Grenadiers and
Jumbo Visma, two teams who have a real chance at overall
victory courtesy of Geraint Thomas and Steven
Kruijswijk."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 2,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Downhill opening time trial
likely to create big gaps.
"Stage
2 of the 1995 Giro was a 19-kilometer course to Assisi
where Tony Rominger gained a massive 47 seconds on his
rivals."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 2,
2020
Giro d’Italia taking different approach to
health challenges.
"Worries
grow about pandemic - and weather impacting alpine
stages - in the second half of the race."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
October 2,
2020
Filippo Ganna's World Champion Pinarello
Bolide TT bike.
"Italian
eyes Giro d'Italia time trial win on stunning new World
Champion-themed Bolide TT bike."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ineos Grenadiers)
October 2,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Monreale/Palermo
(15 km Individual Time Trial).
Stage
1 starts Saturday at 1:15pm CET (7:15am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm CET (10:30am U.S. Eastern, 7:30am Pacific). Live video from 12:40pm CET (6:40am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) October 2,
2020
Column
One
October 1, 2020
October 1,
2020
Annemiek van Vleuten aims to defend title
at Liège Bastogne Liège.
"After
sitting out La Flèche Wallonne Féminine on Wednesday,
the former world champion will return to racing with a
broken wrist."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 1,
2020
Rapha and Palace create radical Giro
d'Italia team kit for EF Pro Cycling.
"In
a year of unprecedented disruption, the apparel brand
is now making a vivid statement at the autumn season
Giro d'Italia, with input from Palace skateboards." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 1,
2020
Wahoo Rolls Out KICKR Bike ANT+ Power
Broadcasting Firmware Update.
"Is
the KICKR Bike the best indoor smart bike for a
Zwift / TrainerRoad / etc type person? Yes, I think
so at this point. It’s got the best feel, the best
shifting, and I think the best overall experience.
It’s not perfect."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
October 1,
2020
The best Oakley deals: Save money on
Oakley's sunglasses, helmets and accessories.
"Snag
some new shades, clothing, or a helmet from Oakley,
and don't spend a bundle."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
October 1,
2020
Orbea launches new Ordu time trial and
triathlon bike with ultra-adjustable, mono-riser
handlebar.
"The
result of over 2,500 hours of computational fluid
design, the new Ordu marks a complete overhaul of
the platform and Orbea claims practically every
component on the bike has been accounted for in an
effort to reduce drag, lower weight and improve
speed."
(bikeradar.com) Simon Bromley
October 1,
2020
EF Pro Cycling unveils skateboard-inspired
livery for its Cannondale race bikes ahead of the Giro
d'Italia.
"Esteemed
skateboard brand, Palace, has inspired the design of
EF Pro Cycling's Giro fleet of Cannondale race bikes." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Cannondale)
October 1,
2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"2020 Tour of Portugal LIVE September 27-October 5. Volta
a Portugal 2020 - Stage 4 (Guarda – Covilhã 148km).
Thursday, October 1st, Starts at 12:55 local, 13:55
CET, 7:55am ET.
Finish
at 5:31 local, 12:31pm ET.
Live
video from 3:00pm local (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)
October 1,
2020
Column
Two
Mads Pedersen claims BinckBank Tour stage
3 sprint.
"Riders
battle through the rain in Belgium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 1,
2020
BinckBank Tour returns today as organizers
redesign race route.
"The
BinckBank Tour returns today after the organizers were
forced to cancel the second stage and redesign the
race."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 1,
2020
Why Do Pro Riders Crash So Much? More
Thoughts.
"By
far the biggest contributing factor to the
‘crash-crisis’ in my opinion the use of race radios.
Bike racing should not be controlled electronically
by the DS's in the team cars."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 1,
2020
Classics canceled for Philippe Gilbert.
"Gilbert
raced in the Tour of Luxembourg and has been racing in
the BinckBank Tour this week. But as knee pain
continued he was forced to abandon."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
October 1,
2020
Zwift vs Peloton: An indoor cycling
head-to-head.
"We
analyze the differences between two of the best indoor
cycling apps on the market, Zwift and Peloton, and
help you decide which is best for you."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
October 1,
2020
PRO Vibe Carbon stem.
"PRO's
new Vibe Carbon Stem is a very good option for
stiffening up the front end of your bike. The slim
design and low weight are very impressive, just
watch out for the low torque setting on the top
cap."
(Liam Cahill) (Liam Cahill)
October 1,
2020
Niner's new RLT e9 RDO e-bike further
blurs the line between gravel and MTB.
"Niner
easily could have just pegged its new RLT e9 RDO as
a straight-up e-gravel bike, but the Colorado
company is instead touting its versatility by
calling it an “overland adventure vehicle." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Justin VanAlstyne for Niner Bikes
October 1,
2020
2020 BinckBank Tour Live Feed.
"BinckBank Tour 2020 - Stage 3 (Aalter - Aalter 157km) Live. Thursday,
October 1st, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe, 9:00am
U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today)
(procyclingstats.com)
October 1,
2020
Column
Three
Chloé Dygert released from Italian
hospital, set to return home.
"The
2019 world time trial champion set to return to the
United States to continue recovery in hope of being
ready for next season."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
October 1,
2020
Fabio Jakobsen to undergo facial
reconstructive surgery to rebuild his jaw.
"Jakobsen,
22, revealed the news on his Instagram page - it was
his first update since early August. He gave details
of the operation that will take place to rebuild his
jaw and mouth."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 1,
2020
New UCI tech rules leaked: Is bike design
about to get a shake-up?
"It
came via email from a secret industry insider. A brief
amendment to the UCI technical regulations, apparently
approved by the sport’s governing body, and applicable
from the start of 2021."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
October 1,
2020
Giro d’Italia Preview.
"The
Giro starts this Saturday. The start has switched
from Hungary to Sicily, the date from May to October
but arguably the biggest effect is on the startlist,
as the Tour de France siphoned off several riders
who had been targeting this race."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
October 1,
2020
Steven Kruijswijk on Giro d’Italia: ‘The
toughest last week of a grand tour I’ve ever seen.’
"Jumbo
Visma’s Steven Kruijswijk wasn’t supposed to race the
Giro d’Italia. A shoulder injury at the Critérium du
Dauphiné derailed his plans for the Tour de France,
and the Dutch veteran is heading to Italy to make
amends."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
October 1,
2020
Peter Sagan on voyage in the dark at
Giro d'Italia.
"Despite
his nine appearances at the Tour de France, and
four at the Vuelta, and understandably high local
expectations, as the Bora Hansgrohe pro himself
hinted, it would be unwise to make too many
zealous predictions of runaway Sagan success." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
October
1, 2020
Five storylines I’m following at the
2020 Giro d’Italia.
"We
are just (looks at calendar) two days away from the
start of the 2020 Giro d’Italia, and there are oh so
many storylines to follow throughout this year’s
race. I have my eyes on five big ones." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
October 1,
2020
Accused German doctor admits to ‘hobby’
doping.
"Physician
Mark Schmidt: "Why did I decide to practice blood
doping, I don’t remember anymore. Doping has to be
done these days if you want to succeed,” he said. “In
the end I never made money from it, I always saw it as
a hobby,” he added."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 1,
2020
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