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Giro d'Italia: Arnaud Démare wins stage 7.
"It's
a third stage victory for Démare, and another convincing
one. Sagan was second but never threatened to come
around. Matthews was third, just ahead of Swift." Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 9,
2020
Five talking points from stage seven.
"There
are no days off in the battle for the overall
classification at a Grand Tour, and stage seven was no
exception."
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
October 9,
2020
Mitchelton Scott lose riders in crash-filled
day at Giro d'Italia.
"Edoardo
Affini suffered an injury that could send him home
early. Czech Tour winner Damien Howson was hurt in a
crash that sent him to the pavement with Lucas
Hamilton." By
Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
October 9,
2020
Two races, two victories: Wout van Aert
targets the top at cobblestone classics.
"Van
Aert back in top shape and ambitious as ever after
physically and mentally struggling to keep momentum
after worlds."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 9,
2020
Giovanni Visconti ‘lucky to arrive at finish
using his legs’ after freak shoe accident on Giro
d’Italia.
"The Italian rider posted a photo recreating how his foot was nearly impaled during a descent on stage six." Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty/Giovanni Visconti) October 9,
2020
Paris Tours 2020: Gravel action, French
vineyards - Your next cycling fix.
"Are
you ready for some gravel action through stunning French
vineyards?"
(sbs.com.au) (ASO/Paris Tours)
October 9,
2020
MET Mobilite helmet gets MIPS, plus
integrated light and insect net.
"With
the addition of MIPS-C2 brain protection technology, and
with a few bonus features, make it stand out as a well
thought out helmet."
Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 9,
2020
Best of the Best: Cyclist's favorite
aero bikes.
"All
aero bikes are sharp, sleek and fast, but which is the
best of the bunch? Cyclist’s expert testers
offer their own opinions."
(cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Rob Milton
October 9,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
Stage
7
starts Friday October 9th at 13:00 CET (4:00 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 13:00 CET (4:00 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:25 CET (7:25AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 9,
2020
Column
Two
October 9,
2020
Tom Pidcock tops Christopher Blevins to win
U23 cross-country title.
"Tom
Pidcock outlasted American Christopher Blevins to win
the Under-23 cross-country world title in Austria." (velonews.com) Photo:
Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool
October 9,
2020
Gent Wevelgem: Wout van Aert and Mathieu van
der Poel to clash in opening cobbled classic.
"Here's
all you need to know about one of the toughest one-day
races of the year, from the crosswinds, dirt roads and
cobbled climbs of the course to the ways to watch it
live." Jim
Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 9,
2020
Preview: What you need to know about the
women’s Gent Wevelgem.
"Interestingly,
the organizer of Gent Wevelgem, Flanders Classics, has
not published the route for its upcoming races. What we
do know is that the peloton will line up under the Menin
Gate in Ypres."by
Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 9,
2020
Atypical Giro d'Italia means 'anything is
possible' for Simon Yates despite early setback.
"It
obviously wasn't the plan for Simon to lose time on the
Etna stage, but I think we managed to settle him and
limit the amount of time he lost there."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 9,
2020
Scott Plasma redesign: Adjustable rear wheel
caters for multiple tire width.
"The
Plasma 6 is the result of a four year project, and
development goal was to be the fastest weapon at the
Kona Ironman World Championships. Unlike the Plasma 5,
it’s not UCI compliant."
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) Image:
Pushing Limits Credit: Pushing Limits
October 9,
2020
Fitbit Versa 3 In-Depth Review.
"While
the Fitbit Sense earned all the news back a few weeks
ago for its pile of new health sensing features, the
reality is that the company will probably sell more
Fitbit Versa 3 units than Sense units."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
October 9,
2020
Amazon Prime Day cycling deals: Savings on
bike tech, shoes and more available already.
"We
will be sure to bring you the best Amazon Prime day
cycling deals when the big event kicks off, but if you
look, you'll find a roundup of today's best deals at
Amazon."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Amazon)
October 9,
2020
Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge tires.
"State-of-the-art
fast, grippy, quiet and tough tires for bikepacking over
pretty much anything."
Mike Stead (road.cc)
October 9,
2020
36-Inch Wheels, 220mm Cranks… Shaq Has a New
Ride.
"When
Thomson Bike Products COO Terry Lacy moved in next door
to basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal's home in Atlanta,
he noticed that Shaq, who’s seven-foot-one, rode a
bike." By
Riley Missel (bicycling.co.za) Leah Letter
October 9,
2020
Look flat pedals, Robert Axle secure
thru-axles, Corima gravel wheels and Rapha kit.
"It’s
Friday and that means shiny new things for your perusal.
This week saw the launch of the astonishing Specialized
S-Works Aethos with its claimed 585g frame and the 2021
Stumpjumper Evo."
Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
October 9,
2020
Column
Three
Paris Roubaix cancelled.
"The
118th edition of Paris Roubaix and the inaugural edition
of the women’s Paris Roubaix scheduled for Sunday
October 25 have been cancelled due."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 9,
2020
Vegni has concerns for impact on Giro
d'Italia after Paris Roubaix cancellation.
"The
cancellation of Paris Roubaix means that ‘Super Sunday’
is no more, but for Mauro Vegni, October 25 is all about
bringing his rescheduled Giro d’Italia safely to its
planned conclusion in Milan."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 9,
2020
Doltcini Van Eyck director Marc Bracke found
guilty of harassment.
"The
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announces that its
Ethics Commission has issued its report on the case
involving Mr Marc Bracke, general manager of the UCI
Continental Women's Team Doltcini Van Eyck Proximus
Continental Team, concerning allegations of harassment
reported by two female riders."
Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 9,
2020
Bjarne Riis on sponsor search to replace
NTT: 'It is difficult.'
"The
future of the NTT Pro Cycling WorldTour squad is still
up in the air as manager Bjarne Riis told Sporza
at the Giro d'Italia and the search to replace the
technology company as title sponsor has been difficult." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
October 9,
2020
Mélanie Pugin wins e-MTB title at UCI MTB
Worlds.
"Pugin
was clearly the fastest, recording the fastest lap
splits for all but the first lap to beat Stirnemann by
27 seconds and Schneitter at 1:15."
By Rob Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Rob Jones)
October 9,
2020
EF Rapha + Palace jerseys already selling on
eBay.
"After
the limited release sold out in minutes, people were
offering the exclusive kit for four-times its retail
price." Jonny
Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 9,
2020
Annika Langvad Announces Immediate
Retirement from Professional XC Racing.
"The
36-year-old Danish woman competed in her first XC World
Cup ten years ago in England, where she finished 22nd.
The following year, at the same venue, she finished
second." by
Sarah Moore (pinkbike.com) (Photo: ikeizer)
October 9,
2020
Merlin Takeover featuring Fizik, 3T, Met,
Castelli, Felt, FFWD, Fulcrum, Continental & more.
"If you’re looking for a bargain on an upgrade for your bike, then you're in luck. Merlin Cycles is here with a range of brilliant products, all with massive discounts." (road.cc) (Credit not Provided) October 9,
2020
Gear Break: New Bikes by Canyon &
Litespeed, Clothing from Rapha & GORE, Repente Saddle
and Box by BikeFlights.
"Canyon’s new Aeroad, Repente Artax GL gravel saddle, GORE C5 Thermo jersey, Litespeed Titanium Watia gravel bike, Rapha and Palace Skateboards EF Pro Cycling kit and a bike box by BikeFlights." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) October 9,
2020
October 8,
2020
Five talking points after stage six of the
Giro d’Italia 2020.
"This
year’s Giro d’Italia looked like it might be an open
contest between the sprinters, with the likes of Peter
Sagan, Fernando Gaviria and Michael Matthews all looking
to sweep up stages where they can."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo : POOL / LAPRESSE / SUNADA)
October 8,
2020
Giro d’Italia organizers prepare ‘Plan B’
for race’s high passes as weather worsens.
"With
weather in the north of Italy already cool and
forecasted to worsen in the coming weeks, crossings of
the Stelvio Pass (2,758m) and Colle dell'Agnello
(2,744m) are being thrown into doubt."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 8,
2020
Brandon McNulty cedes terrain in grinding
Giro d’Italia finale.
"Brandon
McNulty (UAE Emirates) rolled out of Sicily sitting
quietly in the top-10 four days into his grand tour
debut at the Giro d’Italia."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 8,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
Stage
6 starts Thursday October 8th at 11:40 CET (2:40 AM
PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:26 CET (7:26AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 8,
2020
Column
Two
October 8,
2020
Ineos is putting on a hell of a show - let’s
enjoy it while we can.
"The
team will be ruing its misfortune, and rightly so, but
there are plenty of positives to be drawn from Ineos’
mishaps - not least for those of us watching on." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo:
Cor Vos)
October 8,
2020
‘A little tension can’t hurt’ says Julian
Alaphilippe after almost missing out on Brabantse Pijl
after celebrating too early again.
"The
newly-crowned world champion was the most aggressive
rider on the day and forced the elite three-up group,
including Mathieu van der Poel and Benoit Cosnefroy,
that went to the line."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: STIEHL / SUNADA)
October 8,
2020
Arnaud Démare emerges as most successful
racer since return since racing stopped.
"Arnaud
Démare didn’t get his wish of racing the Tour de France,
but he has done something else instead. The French
national champion has emerged as the most successful
rider in 2020."Andrew
Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 8,
2020
‘New bike day’ puts wind in sails of EF Pro
Cycling’s Giro d’Italia campaign.
"American
squad carries momentum from summer with Giro's open race
dynamics offering further opportunities."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 8,
2020
Gent Wevelgem kicks off the October cobbles
season.
"Two-time
champ Kirsten Wild will join other favorites Lorena
Wiebes, Jolien D'Hoore, and Marta Bastianelli at the
seventh Women's WorldTour race since events resumed this
summer."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 8,
2020
Litespeed Announces New Titanium Gravel Bike
Called Watia.
"Watia
features the same 3AL/2.5V titanium tubing found on
other Litespeed titanium bikes. To fine tune the ride
qualities, Litespeed has cold-worked each tube,
providing stiffness or additional flex for comfort in
different parts of the frame."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images Courtesy of Litespeed
October 8,
2020
Column
Three
October 8,
2020
Brent Bookwalter forced to leave Giro
d’Italia with injury.
"The
U.S. pro crashed early in the Giro, and despite pushing
through several stages, pain and the possibility of
further injury forced him out of the Italian grand
tour."
(velonews.com) (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
October 8,
2020
Geraint Thomas ends season after Giro
d'Italia crash.
"The
34-year-old confirmed on social media he will have to
end his season in order to recover from the fractured
pelvis sustained at the Giro."
Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Photo Supplied)
October 8,
2020
Bernal ends his season as Froome and Carapaz
lead Ineos at Vuelta a Espana.
"Bernal's
decision to miss the Vuelta confirms that leadership in
the third Grand Tour of this season will fall to Chris
Froome and Richard Carapaz."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 8,
2020
Schwalbe promises performance and durability
with new Aerothan inner tubes.
"They
are made of a special non-rubber thermoplastic
polyurethane polymer that was developed by the chemistry
wizards at BASF, and Schwalbe is making some very heady
claims about the stuff."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
October 8,
2020
Specialized S-Works Aethos review.
"The
Aethos climbs like a race bike, feels like a race bike,
is modeled after a race bike, is as light as a race bike
- but it's not a race bike."Dan
Cavallari (velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
October 8,
2020
Van Rysel Dura-Ace carbon endurance bike.
"The
new bike sticks with a rim-brake design, but the price
should be attractive to those looking for a long-mile
machine with a loaded spec sheet."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
October 8,
2020
Shimano RX8 gravel shoes: We get it.
"We
know. We get it. Another “gravel specific” product being
touted as unique and special. But, like Shimano’s GRX
parts group, the brand’s RX8 gravel shoe showcases a
strong understanding of the discipline."
(cyclingindependent.com) Mike Cushionbury
October 8,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Filippo Ganna wins stage 5.
"The
stage 1 winner and former maglia rosa held off a furious
chase by the overall contenders group to throw his arms
aloft after taking the first road stage win of his
career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 7,
2020
Five talking points from stage five of the
Giro d’Italia 2020.
"Ganna
saves the day for Ineos, Yates survives and the rain
continues to fall - these are the biggest moments from a
tough day."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 7,
2020
Giro d'Italia GC contenders back in mountain
action on stage 5.
"The
Giro d’Italia celebrates its arrival on the country’s
mainland on Wednesday with a ferociously difficult hilly
stage 5 that constitutes a major test of the overall
favorites' climbing strength."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 7,
2020
Trek Segafredo pull Weening from Giro
d’Italia after bidon crash.
"The
Trek Segafredo team have pulled Pieter Weening from the
Giro d’Italia during Wednesday's fifth stage to
Camigliatello Silano after he continued to suffer with
“light dizziness’ caused by his crash during stage 4." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
October 7,
2020
Rider left with head injury, broken nasal
bones and wounds to his face after barriers blown onto
course.
"Luca
Wackermann and his Vini Zabú KTM team-mate Etienne van
Empel were both taken out inside the final kilometer of
the stage to Villafranca Tirrena when a race helicopter
reportedly got too close to the riders."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Twitter/Vini Zabú KTM)
October 7,
2020
We spent the day with Giovanna Nibali,
Vincenzo Nibali’s mom.
"I
always hoped that I’d see Vincenzo in the Giro
d’Italia,” Giovanna told VeloNews when we
stopped by on Wednesday morning to chat. “I remember him
when he was little. He was always riding his bike and it
was clear that he was strong."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
October 7,
2020
Tadej Pogacar brings curtain down early on
2020 season.
"At
21, the Slovenian became the second-youngest Tour winner
in history, and the youngest in 116 years. 19-year-old
Frenchman Henri Cornet won the second edition of the
race in 1904."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 7,
2020
Best Sunglasses: Comfortable eyewear that
blends form and function.
"The
best sunglasses do a lot more than just shield your eyes
from the sun. Here is a round-up of our top picks." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Josh Croxton)
October 7,
2020
Aluminum vs carbon gravel wheels: Which is
better?
"That
good wheels enhance the enjoyment of riding a gravel
bike is a given. But what’s a good wheel? What’s it made
of?"
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Caley Fretz
October 7,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
Stage
5 starts Wednesday October 7th at 10:25 CET (1:25 AM
PDT).
Earliest
live video: 10:25 CET (1:25 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:26 CET (7:26AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 7,
2020
Column
Two
Julian Alaphilippe takes his first win as
world champion.
"The
World Champion was almost pipped at the line again, he
almost lost out in a photo-finish as Mathieu van der
Poel left it very late to sprint for the line." (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
October 7,
2020
First win as World Champion for Alaphilippe
in De Brabantse Pijl.
"Frenchman
barely wins over van der Poel, Cosnefroy with another
early celebration."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 7,
2020
Grace Brown takes a dominant win at
Brabantse Pijl 2020 with solo move.
"Grace
Brown takes a well deserved solo victory at the women’s
Brabantse Pijl 2020 after attacking with 15km to go and
then holding off the chasers to raise her arms at the
line."
(cyclingtips.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 7,
2020
CCC Liv pull out of Brabantse Pijl after
covid positive test mix-up.
"The
women’s CCC Liv team did not start the Brabantse Pijl
Dames race on Wednesday morning due to a test being
confirmed as positive after the team had already
gathered for the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 7,
2020
Julian Alaphilippe to lead Deceuninck Quick
Step charge at Brabantse Pijl.
"Road
race world champion ready to make amends for Liège
Bastogne Liège screw-up."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 7,
2020
Tom Pidcock crowned E-mountain bike World
Champion.
"Racing
against some notable names, including Danish mountain
biker Simon Andreassen and cyclocross legend Sven Nys,
Pidcock won solo in characteristic fashion, 35 seconds
ahead of his nearest rival."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty
Images)
October 7,
2020
Lizzie Deignan on Liège, Lockdown and Loving
Life at Trek Segafredo.
"I’m
excited, I’m in great shape, so are the rest of the
team. It’s a refreshing feeling being excited about
racing. Normally this would be late in the season, but
I’m not desperate for the offseason."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Chris Auld
October 7,
2020
Strava adds Goals Graphs so you can track
your progress visually.
"Ride
logging and training platform Strava has today updated
its Goals functionality to include graphs that let
athletes “visualize their progress and trajectory” as
they strive to hit their targets."
(bikeradar.com) (Matthew Loveridge)
October 7,
2020
Easton EC90 Aero Handlebar.
"Sleek
aero bar with full internal cable routing capability,
including compatibility with Shimano's bar end junction
box."
(road.cc) mattpage
October 7,
2020
Zipp Tangente Course G40 gravel tires
review.
"The
Zipp Tangente Course G40 gravel tire only comes in one
size and one style, but if you like seriously tough
stiction in 700 x 40mm, it’s outstanding." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: ©
Guy Kesteven)
October 7,
2020
2020 De Brabantse Pijl Live Feed.
Wednesday, October 7th, video starts at 15:30pm Central
Europe, 09:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
October 7,
2020
Column
Three
October 7,
2020
Sean Gardner’s Everesting world record -
power analysis and Everesting tips.
"Lessons
learned from 26-year-old Sean Gardner's sub-7-hour ride
to 8,848 vertical meters."
(velonews.com) Hunter Allen
October 7,
2020
Freeman claims he destroyed testosterone
patches the day they were delivered.
"He
has previously insisted that he was bullied into
ordering them by former Team Sky and British Cycling
coach Shane Sutton, whom he claims suffered from
erectile dysfunction - something the Australian has
strongly denied."
(road.cc) (stickybottle.com)(Simon MacMichael)
October 7,
2020
James Shaw fears Brabantse Pijl 2020 ‘could
be the last race of his career’ as he fights to find new
contract .
"The
24-year-old, who currently races for Danish ProTeam
Riwal Readynez, doesn’t have a team for next season and
says he wants to continue racing his bike more than ever
after a few years of uncertainty."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
October 7,
2020
Équipe Paule Ka face financial uncertainty
for the second time this year.
"Lizzy
Banks one of a number of riders to rally around team
manager Thomas Campana after reports the team requested
the release of the bank guarantee to pay salaries." (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
October 7,
2020
Could this be the new Shimano Dura-Ace
groupset?
"Could
Remco Evenepoel have just leaked the first images of
Shimano's newest Dura-Ace groupset? It looks to us like
the groupset could be wireless, but could it also be
12-speed?"
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
October 7,
2020
Polar Vantage V2 In-Depth Review.
"Today
Polar announced the Vantage V2, a touch bit over two
years since they announced the initial Polar Vantage V
& M series watches."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
October 7,
2020
Team Ineos’s Budget.
"€50.785
million, that’s the headline number for the year ending
December 2019, cropped from the latest set of accounts
from Tour Racing Limited, the legal entity behind the
team, shows. It’s up about 18% on the previous year." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
October 7,
2020
Best women's cycling shorts: Padded bib
shorts for day-long comfort.
"Don't
make-do with men's, the best women's cycling shorts are
designed specifically for the female body." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Courtesy)
October 7,
2020
Bontrager Ballista Knit: Best Road Cycling
Shoes for Most People.
"The
sole of the Bontrager Ballista Knit Road Cycling Shoe
uses a full carbon construction. For the Ballista
Bontrager rates the stiffness as 12 of 14. The only
stiffer shoe Bontrager carries is the XXX road racing
shoe."
(cycletechreview.com) Josh Ross
October 7,
2020
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