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October 6, 2020
October 6,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Démare victorious in
Villafranca Tirrena.
"Gaviria
distanced, Almeida pads overall lead with bonus sprint,
Sagan second."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 6,
2020
Five talking points from stage four of the
Giro d’Italia 2020.
"From
Démare's narrow victory to Sagan's re-invigoration -
don't miss these moments from an exciting sprint stage." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
October 6,
2020
The three dark horses emerging from the Giro
d’Italia’s GC eruption on Etna.
"Domenico
Pozzovivo, Rafal Majka and Wilco Kelderman have been
gifted the opportunity to step into the limelight after
the GC shakeup Monday. Here's what you need to know
about three of the sport's eternal nearly-men." (velonews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
October 6,
2020
Bookwalter calls on RCS Sport to take
responsibility for crash caused by helicopter at Giro
d'Italia.
"We
see that time and time again, It's easy to just pass the
buck and put the blame on someone else, but at the end
of the day, this is the Giro d'Italia, this is run by
RCS and the helicopter is there covering their race." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 6,
2020
What next for Ineos Grenadiers after Geraint
Thomas' Giro d'Italia departure?
"The
British team already have a stage win but that’s not
enough to rescue their campaign."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 6,
2020
Supersapiens app promises easier energy
management for athletes via blood glucose tracking.
"Supersapiens
has launched a smartphone app that pairs with Abbott’s
Libre Sense glucose bio sport sensor, claiming that it
will allow athletes to monitor their blood glucose
levels for more accurate fueling."
(road.cc) Supersapiens
October 6,
2020
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus.
"The
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus offers a silly number of data
fields on a device that is very easy easy to use on a
daily basis. The battery life is brilliant and I found
ClimbPro to be one of the most useful apps I've ever
used."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
October 6,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
4 starts Tuesday October 6th at 12:15 CET (3:15 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:15 CET (3:15 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:00 CET (7:00AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 6,
2020
Column
Two
Giro d’Italia riders caught in nasty crash
after ‘helicopter blows barriers into road.’
"Vini
Zabú KTM riders Luca Wackermann and Etienne van Empel
were both seen lying on the floor injured on the final
straight in Villafranca Tirrena after the sprint finish,
but it wasn’t clear how the riders had crashed." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo
by LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images)
October 6,
2020
João Almeida snags lead at Giro d’Italia to
confirm ‘next big thing’ status.
"Hagen
Bermans Axeon graduate moves into lead of debut grand
tour to back up block of solid summer results." (velonews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 6,
2020
Mathieu van der Poel's Alpecin Fenix top
latest Europe Tour ranking.
"Belgian
team edge closer to overall victory and receiving
automatic WorldTour race invites for 2021." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 6,
2020
Vuelta a España: Fans banned from Basque
climbs.
"Race
organizers announced on Tuesday that the Alto de Arrate,
which appears late on stage 1, and the Puerto de Orduña,
which is used twice on stage 7, will be closed off to
spectators."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 6,
2020
The best road bike saddles.
"One
of the most crucial parts of your bike, the best road
bike saddles will be comfortable and supportive without
being bulky or heavy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)
October 6,
2020
How to get your hands on the Rapha x Palace
kit.
"The
absolutely quackers kit will be on sale starting October
9th - in a limited edition run accessible only to Rapha
Cycling Club members."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images,)
October 6,
2020
Can you guess why the UCI keeps a list of
pro cyclists taller than 6’2”?
"One
standard sizing for all riders is obviously not ideal,
so the UCI allows cyclists who measure more than 1.90m
to have a little extra length on their bars, a maximum
of 85cm."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) VeloVeritas (Copyright: ©Martin
Williamson)
October 6,
2020
Giro Savix II Women’s Road Shoes.
"In
search of upper entry-level road shoes but not sure if
you'll be using two or three-bolt cleats? No problem,
the Giro Savix II shoes allow for either, plus these
long-ride comfortable shoes come with a Boa dial
fastening system, and won't break the bank." (road.cc) Lara Dunn
October 6,
2020
2020 De Brabantse Pijl Live Feed.
"De
Brabantse Pijl 2020 (Leuven - Overijse 197km) Live.
Wednesday, October 7th, video starts at 15:30pm Central
Europe, 09:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
October 6,
2020
Column
Three
Geraint Thomas out of Giro d'Italia.
"Geraint
Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) is out of this year’s Giro
d’Italia, after additional scans on Tuesday morning
revealed a pelvis fracture."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 6,
2020
Team Sky doctor says he destroyed laptop
beyond use with screwdriver.
"Dr
Richard Freeman told a tribunal hearing in Britain he
destroyed the laptop, rather than bring it to a
recycling center, to ensure the data on it could never
be accessed rather than because he had anything to
hide."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 6,
2020
Transfer mechanics: The inner workings of
the women's market - Part 2 (agents).
"85
per cent of the women's peloton do not cross-check
contracts with an agent or lawyer."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 6,
2020
João Almeida snags lead at Giro d’Italia to
confirm ‘next big thing’ status.
"Hagen
Bermans Axeon graduate moves into lead of debut grand
tour to back up block of solid summer results." (velonews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 6,
2020
Gracie Elvin announces retirement from
cycling.
"Two-time
Australian road race champion and Classics specialist
Gracie Elvin has announced that this will be her final
season of professional cycling on her team website." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo:
Kristof Ramon)
October 6,
2020
Mikayla Harvey’s rapid rise from nervous
newbie to Giro Rosa star.
"On
Equipe Paule Ka, the budding Kiwi has found her feet and
is improving with every race since the summer restart." (velonews.com) Photo by
Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
October 6,
2020
Giro d’Italia 2020: Strava stats reveal new
fastest times set on Mount Etna ascent.
"Strava
stats from the first mountain stage early in the Italian
Grand Tour show some huge performances on the iconic
volcano."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 6,
2020
3 Competitors Removed from World
Championships e-MTB Start List After Bikes Fail UCI
Checks.
"Three
Hungarian riders have been removed from the e-MTB XC
World Championships start list after it was found that
their motors did not comply with UCI regulations." (pinkbike.com) James
Smurthwaite
October 6,
2020
2021 Canyon Aeroad coddles you with speed,
stiffness, and comfort.
"Three
levels of carbon fiber construction, truncated airfoil
tube shaping, SwissSide-developed aerodynamic tuning,
integrated cockpit, full or partial internal cable
routing, PF86 press-fit bottom bracket."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
October 6,
2020
Giant Recon HL1600 front light review.
"Loads
of power and run time for the price with a selection of
secure brackets and a potentially very clever light
sensor or ANT+ speed sensor smart mode."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Guy Kesteven)
October 6,
2020
Column
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October 5, 2020
October 5,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Caicedo wins on Mount Etna as
Thomas, Yates lose ground.
"GC
upended after Thomas ships 10 minutes in struggle after
crash in neutral zone."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 5,
2020
Almeida flies under radar no longer to lead
Giro d'Italia.
"I
more or less knew the time gaps and then after Geraint
[Thomas] was dropped I was worried about Simon Yates,
he’s a very punchy attacker,” Almeida told reporters." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
October 5,
2020
Ineos Grenadiers to decide on Geraint
Thomas' participation in the morning.
"Geraint
Thomas' future in the 2020 Giro d'Italia rests on
further medical examinations which will take place on
Tuesday morning ahead of stage 4."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 5,
2020
Geraint Thomas crashes in neutralized zone
on stage 3.
"The
2018 Tour de France winner came down heavily on his left
side and ripped his jersey and shorts but the Ineos
Grenadiers rider appeared to only suffer superficial
injuries."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 5,
2020
Giro Stage 3 Preview.
"A
big summit finish on Monte Etna. This isn’t the
hardest climb of the Giro but it’s plenty for the
first Monday of the race."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
October 5,
2020
The Education First Rapha x Palace kit
goes on sale, with a twist.
"Remember
that mental Rapha x Palace kit Education First wore at
the Giro d'Italia presentation last weekend? Well,
turns out it wasn't a weird shared dream, it was real
and now you amateurs can buy the kit, too." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe
Robinson)
October 5,
2020
TeamUSA pro Hannah Finchamp tests positive
for covid.
"The
pro off-road racer was on her way from a world cup
event to the site of the coming world championships,
in Austria."
(velonews.com) Photo: Hannah Finchamp
October 5,
2020
Dr Richard Freeman set to appear before
tribunal tomorrow.
"Dr
Richard Freeman, former doctor to British Cycling and
Team Sky, is due to give evidence to the Medical
Practitioners’ Tribunal Service in Manchester tomorrow
- almost a year after the hearing was suspended on the
grounds of his ill-health."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
October 5,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
3 starts Monday October 5th at 12:10 CET (3:10
AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:10 CET (3:10 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:30 CET (7:30AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 5,
2020
Column
Two
October 5,
2020
Five talking points from stage three of
the Giro d’Italia 2020.
"Geraint
Thomas and Simon Yates lose time on GC, while EF Pro
Cycling live up to the hype - don't miss these moments
from Mount Etna."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October 5,
2020
Giro d’Italia: Ganna prepared to pass pink
jersey to Geraint Thomas on Mount Etna.
"The
Italian is well aware, of course, that he risks losing
the jersey off his back on Monday, when the Giro makes
an early entry into the high mountains with the haul
up Mount Etna."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 5,
2020
Giro d’Italia roundtable: Does Sagan need
success in Italy to salvage his season?
"We
chew over Sagan's Giro campaign and Fuglsang's
tattered team, as well as turning our attention to the
frantic finale of Liège Bastogne Liège." (velonews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
October 5,
2020
Lizzie Deignan: We’re allowed to race on
instinct and not to fear failure.
"I’m
really, really happy. What a team performance and I
was the lucky one who got to finish it off,” Deignan
said at the finish of Sunday’s race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 5,
2020
Adam Hansen on his move to Ironman: ‘I
just can’t wait for this new chapter.’
"The
39-year old Australian will switch to Ironman
triathlons after the Giro d’Italia. His first will be
on November 7 in Lisbon, Portugal, less than two weeks
after the Giro finishes in Milan."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
October 5,
2020
Best power meters: Consistent power data
for both indoor and real-world cycling.
"The
best power meters can provide consistent, accurate
data measurement in a small, lightweight, weatherproof
package, to take your training to the next level." (cyclingnews.com)(Image
credit: Colin Levitch)
October 5,
2020
Five cool things coming soon from Wilier,
Wahoo, Aftershockz, Evoc and FFWD.
"Here
are some of the best things we've been testing in the
rain (and indoors) over the past few days." (road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
October 5,
2020
Handsling A1R0evo Ride Review.
"The
A1R0evo is part of the growing trend of making stiff
aero bikes more relaxed, rather than making relaxed
bikes stiffer and more aero. It’s a race bike that can
do a bit of everything - and in my experience it did
everything very very well."
(cycletechreview.com) Rob Ditcham
October 5,
2020
What is cyclocross?
"We
explain the intricacies of the typically autumn- and
winter-based lap racing phenomenon called cyclocross" (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
October 5,
2020
2020 De Brabantse Pijl Live Feed.
"De
Brabantse Pijl 2020 (Leuven - Overijse 197km) Live.
Wednesday, October 7th, video starts at 15:30pm
Central Europe, 09:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
October 5,
2020
Column
Three
Race Tactics: Alaphilippe Monumental
Mistake.
"Some
rainbow jersey curse, right? A week into his reign
as the world champion, Julian Alaphilippe endured a
torrid day at Liège Bastogne Liège on Sunday, as a
mix of misfortune and his own impatience cost him
his second Monument victory."
(pelotonmagazine.com)Nick Bull
October 5,
2020
6 conclusions from the men’s Liège
Bastogne Liège.
"Alaphilippe’s
rainbow disaster, Roglic’s deserved Monument and more
questions about race safety."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 5,
2020
Larry Warbasse on Giro d’Italia campaign:
‘I’m in best shape of my life.’
"Former
US champ hunting for stages with Ag2r-La Mondiale
lacking a GC leader to protect in Italy." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
October 5,
2020
Equipe Paule Ka in danger of folding for
2021, draws on UCI bank guarantee.
"For
the second time this season, it looks as if the team
of general manager Thomas Campana is in trouble.
Paule Ka, the new title sponsor that joined the team
in July in place of Bigla Katusha, will not follow
through with a four-year commitment."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 5,
2020
Best 3D-printed saddle: A Fizik vs
Specialized head-to-head.
"The
3D-printing concept is a hugely popular phenomenon in
the cycling world at present with everything from
helmets and gloves through to components and even
bikes utilizing this new technology."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)
October 5,
2020
Smartwatch Upgrade: How Apple, Samsung,
Fitbit, Garmin's latest devices compare on health
features.
"The
major brands now all have ECG, SpO2, fall
detection/SOS and VO2 Max, an important fitness
measure."
(USA TODAY) (Mike Feibus)
October 5,
2020
Niner Announces New Gravel e-Bike.
"It’s
an electric-assist version of their RLT gravel bike,
using a Bosch Performance Line Speed motor (for the
U.S.) that provides support up to 28 mph."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 5,
2020
Best Backpacks: Our pick of the best
rucksacks.
"There
are different types of cycling backpacks for
different types of riders; things such as ride type,
duration, and weather conditions will affect your
choice."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
October 5,
2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"2020 Tour of Portugal LIVE September 27-October 5. Volta
a Portugal 2020 - Stage 8 (Lisbon - Lisbon 17.7km
ITT).
Monday, October 5th, Starts at 3:30pm local
(Lisbon time) (10:30am ET). Finish
at 5:24 local, (12:24pm U.S. Eastern).
Live
video from 3:15pm local (10:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)
October 5,
2020
Column
One
October 4, 2020
Giro d'Italia: Diego Ulissi takes stage 2.
"Sagan,
who made a big effort to jump across in the first place,
settles for second, several bike lengths back, with
Honore third. Ganna retains pink jersey."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 4,
2020
Peter Sagan snags an unfamiliar jersey with
strong Giro d’Italia showing.
"Peter
Sagan let his intentions be known for this Giro d'Italia
with second place in uphill sprint and comes away with
unexpected 'best climber' jersey."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 4,
2020
Another early exit from Astana leaves Jakob
Fuglsang short-handed at Giro d’Italia.
"Russian
rider Aleksandr Vlasov leaves Giro d'Italia with stomach
problems, leaving Fuglsang just five teammates with 19
stages to go."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images,)
October 4,
2020
What to make of the race’s whacky opening
time trial.
"We
serve up our takes on the high-speed downhill TT that
opened this year's Giro d'Italia, and take a look at the
early GC shakeups."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 4,
2020
Giro d’Italia Week One Preview.
"With
the just-concluded Tour de France, the experience of
watching, and apparently the riders’ experience as well,
turned out to be surprisingly normal."
(podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 4,
2020
Toon Aerts Back on Top at Poldercross
Kruibeke.
"Much
like teammate Lucinda Brand (Telenet Baloise Lions) in
the Elite Women’s race, Toon Aerts (Telenet Baloise
Lions) has risen up to take the gold at the 2020
Poldercross Kruibeke."
(cxmagazine.com) (Instagram)
October 4,
2020
Ferrand Prevot completes comback from injury
with win at World Cup XCO#2.
"Avancini
out-sprints Schurter to claim first-ever XCO victory as
Nove Mesto wraps up the abbreviated season." (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo
by: Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool
October 4,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
2 starts Sunday at 12:45 CET (3:45 AM PDT)
Earliest live video: 12:45 CET (3:45 AM PDT). Approximate finish: 16:30 CET (7:30 AM PDT)." (cyclingfans.com) October 4,
2020
Column
Two
October 4,
2020
Primoz Roglic wins Liège Bastogne Liège.
"Alaphilippe
celebrates too soon as Tour de France stars dominate La
Doyenne. Roglic takes the biggest one-day win of his
career."
(cyclingnews.com) (velonews.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
October 4,
2020
Alaphilippe relegated for irregular sprint
after premature celebration at Liège Bastogne Liège.
"Julian
Alaphilippe sat up, leaned back, and raised his arms
aloft at the finish of Liège Bastogne Liège, only for
Primoz Roglic (Jumbo Visma) to pip him to the line at
the very last."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 4,
2020
Lizzie Deignan wins Liege Bastogne Liege
Femmes.
"For
the first time in her career, Lizzie Deignan has won in
Liege. The Trek Segafredo rider won solo out of a
breakaway that went on the Côte de la Vecqueé with 50km
to go."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 4,
2020
Brown breaks through at Liège Bastogne
Liège.
"Part
of your head is ‘I can’t do it’ and the other part is
saying ‘you’re so close, you just need to push harder!’
It was a real time trial, and I know that I am a
stronger timetrialer than Lizzie Deignan." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 4,
2020
No fractures for Van Avermaet after hard
crash in Liège Bastogne Liège.
"Greg
Van Avermaet's Classics campaign was cast into doubt
after the Olympic champion crashed into an unprotected
sign post during Liège Bastogne Liège and remained
seated on the tarmac wincing in pain."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 4,
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 4,
2020
Column
Three
October 4,
2020
New Everesting World record set under 7
hours by Sean Gardner.
"American
cyclist Sean Gardner is the first to have broken the
seven hour Everesting mark while also setting a new
men’s World Record in a time of 6:59:38."
(cyclingtips.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 4,
2020
Remco Evenepoel back out on his bike
following pelvis fracture.
"He
should have been racing his time trial bike in Palermo
on the opening day of the Giro d'Italia, but there was
still a sense of achievement as Remco Evenepoel went out
for a short loop in the rain in his native Belgium." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Wout Beel)
October 4,
2020
Trending: Specialized tubeless gone wrong.
"How
does a company like Specialized launch a new line of
wheels that are designed with tubeless specific shapes,
look like they have the appropriate specifications and
even come with tubeless accessories but they claim are
not tubeless in 2020?"
(roadbikeaction.com) Troy Templin
October 4,
2020
Bike Magazine Shuts Down.
"Legendary print magazine Bike has become the latest victim in the struggling print marketplace." (cyclingindependent.com) Mike Cushionbury October 4,
2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"2020 Tour of Portugal LIVE September 27-October 5. Volta
a Portugal 2020 - Stage 7 (Caldas da Rainha - Torres
Vedras 155km).
Sunday, October 4th, Starts at 1:20pm local (Lisbon
time) (8:20am ET).
Finish
at 5:44 local, (12:44pm U.S. Eastern).
Live
video from 3:00pm local (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)
October 4,
2020
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“I’m not the other woman.” Second
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