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October 18, 2020
October 18,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Tao Geoghegan Hart wins stage
15 atop Piancavallo.
"Almeida
loses time but hangs onto overall lead. Kelderman is now
a very dangerous second. Hindley is third at 2:56 and
Geoghegan Hart is fourth overall at 2:57." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
October 18,
2020
Wilco Kelderman claws back valuable time as
Sunweb shows team strength.
"Team
Sunweb seized the initiative on Sunday to swing the Giro
d'Italia in its favor. The squad's GC rider Wilco
Kelderman is now just 15 seconds from the pink jersey." Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 18,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
15 starts Sunday October 18th at 11:05 CET (2:05 AM
PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:29 CET (7:29 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 18,
2020
Confidence growing for Brandon McNulty after
Giro d’Italia GC surge.
"The
22-year-old starts Sunday’s decisive climbing stage in
an ideal position. On Saturday, he was third on the
stage - fastest among the GC contenders - and dashed
seven GC spots higher to move into fourth."Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Photo by Fabio Ferrari - Pool/Getty Images)
October 18,
2020
Madison Stealth glasses.
"Madison's
Stealth glasses are brilliant riding shades at an
exceptional price. The frameless design gives an almost
uninterrupted field of view, while the bronze mirror
lens is lovely to look through on overcast to bright
days." by Liam
Cahill (road.cc)
October 18,
2020
Topeak Tubibooster X tubeless inflator.
"Topeak's
Tubibooster X makes short work of inflating and seating
tubeless tires, with a tough, high-pressure aluminum
body that's charged using a separate track pump." Jon Woodhouse (road.cc)
October 18,
2020
Column
Two
October 18,
2020
Mathieu van der Poel wins Tour of Flanders.
"Dutchman
outsprints Wout van Aert as Alaphilippe crashes out of
winning breakaway."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 18,
2020
Chantal van den Broek-Blaak wins women's
Tour of Flanders.
"Attacking
on the Oude Kwaremont 19 kilometers from the finish, van
den Broek-Blaak went solo and held off a chasing group
to the finish in no small part due to the work of her
teammates who disrupted the chase."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 18,
2020
Julian Alaphilippe crashes out of Tour of
Flanders.
"Julian
Alaphilippe (Deceuninck Quick Step) crashed out of the
Tour of Flanders while on the attack with Wout van Aert
(Jumbo Visma) and Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix)
in the final 40km."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 18,
2020
Wout van Aert on Tour of Flanders sprint
against Mathieu van der Poel: ‘He was stronger.’
"Wout
van Aert laments losing to his rival Mathieu van der
Poel at the Tour of Flanders; says Julian Alaphilippe's
crash is "a pity."
Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 18,
2020
2020 Tour of Flanders Live Feed.
"Women's race starts at 1:35pm CET (7:35am U.S. Eastern).
Women's race finish at around 5:35pm CET (11:35am U.S.
Eastern).
Women's race live video from 3:45pm CET (9:45am U.S.
Eastern)."
(cycling.today)
October 18,
2020
Column
Three
October
18, 2020
‘My heart says yes but my mind says no’:
Patrick Lefevere considers re-signing Mark Cavendish for
Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Cavendish,
who rode for Lefevere for three seasons from 2013-2015
when the team was called Omega Pharma Quick Step, is out
of contract with Bahrain McLaren at the end of the year
but says he’s not ready to retire just yet." Jonny Long
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 18,
2020
Israel Start-Up Nation names Vuelta team
with big goals.
"Dan
Martin will be supported by a line-up compromised of
Rory Sutherland, Reto Hollenstein, Omer Goldstein,
Mihkel Räim, Matteo Badilatti, Alexis Renard and James
Piccoli."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 18,
2020
Sunday Trading: Big discounts on winter kit
including Lezyne and Castelli.
"This week’s Sunday trading has a firm focus on winter kit, with great deals on the Castelli Gabba, a formidable winter jersey as well as Lezyne bike lights." Rupert Radley (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided) October 18,
2020
Zipp 303 Firecrest disc - Versatile value.
"After riding this 303 Firecrest disc wheelset on enough paved flats, rollers, and alpine climbs, and a full range of gravel surfaces to get a bead on its character, I can tell you it is blazing a new Firecrest path." by Steve (intheknowcycling.com) October 18,
2020
Merlin Malt G2X GRX 2021.
"The
Merlin Malt G2X GRX is the third edition of Merlin's
gravel bike, and gets some welcome tweaks to the
geometry and a much wider spread of sizes – all without
losing the neutral yet fun ride style of its
predecessor."
by Stu Kerton
October 18,
2020
Column
One
October 17, 2020
Giro d'Italia: Filippo Ganna wins stage 14
time trial in Valdobbiadene.
"Brandon
McNulty (UAE Team Emirates) was by far the best
performer of the GC contenders, finishing in third at 43
seconds behind Dennis and rocketing himself into the top
5 overall." By
Sadhbh O'Shea (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
October 17,
2020
Five talking points from stage 14 of the
Giro.
"Sure,
João Almeida is only 22. Sure, this is his first-ever
Grand Tour. And sure, he has been a little off the pace
in all of the previous mountain top finishes. But the
sheer size of his lead on GC means his prospects of
hanging on to the jersey all the way to Milan can’t be
dismissed."
Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Luca Bettini/AFP
via Getty Images)
October 17,
2020
Kelderman: Giro d’Italia is going better
than I expected.
"It’s
hard to beat Almeida in a time trial, and you see also
he’s super good right now. But when I look to myself, I
did a good TT. Compared to Nibali and the other
favorites, I am better so that’s also a good point." By Barry Ryan
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 17,
2020
Almeida: Maybe my rivals are starting to
think I can keep Giro d'Italia lead until the end.
"Portuguese
rider carries 40-second buffer into longest time trial
of his career."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 17,
2020
Vincenzo Nibali 'would think twice' before
stopping Giro d'Italia due to corona concerns.
"To
be honest, I was never told about the idea to stop the
race," Nibali said. "For sure, there are lots of
questions. I think it all depends on what the [Italian]
government will say."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
October 17,
2020
‘Ineos effect’ turned Filippo Ganna into man
to beat at Giro d’Italia’s ‘prosecco’ time trial.
"Long
time trial Saturday could see young Italian scoop third
stage win of the race and confirm him as fastest man
against the clock in the WorldTour."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart
Franklin/Getty Images)
October 17,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
14 starts Saturday October 17th at 13:00 CET (4:00 AM
PDT).
Earliest
live video: 13:00 CET (4:00 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:25 CET (7:25 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 17,
2020
Column
Two
‘It’s a shame to be out of the game’:
Michael Matthews just happy to be healthy after false
positive at Giro d’Italia.
"The
Australian was forced to withdraw from the Italian Grand
Tour following a positive coronavirus test but has
subsequently returned two negative tests." Jonny Long
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 17,
2020
Van Aert: Alaphilippe and Van der Poel
biggest challengers for Tour of Flanders.
"Despite
labeling his French and Dutch rivals as his primary
concerns, Van Aert is aware that he must not count out
any of the contenders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 17,
2020
Marianne Vos pulls out of Tour of Flanders.
"Vos
had been expected to start Sunday’s race, but CCC Liv
said that the 2013 champion was “not fit enough to
start.” The team said her absence from the start line
was not related to covid but did not elaborate further
on her condition."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 17,
2020
From first ever bike race to the Tour of
Flanders in just 3 “crazy” years.
"Imogen
Cotter will tomorrow line up in the biggest race of her
career to date when she goes elbow to elbow with the top
names in the sport at the Tour of Flanders." (stickybottle.com)
(Photo:Robin Du Laing)
October 17,
2020
Tour of Flanders: Cavendish, Colbrelli and
Teuns line up for Bahrain McLaren.
"Mark
Cavendish will continue his season - and his career -
when he lines up alongside teammates Sonny Colbrelli and
Dylan Teuns, who'll both lead Bahrain McLaren at the
Tour of Flanders this weekend."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 17,
2020
2020 Tour of Flanders Live Feed.
"Tour of Flanders 2020 (Antwerpen - Oudenaarde 243.3km) Live Sunday, October 18th. Men's
race starts at 9:45am CET (3:45am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 3:45pm CET (9:45am U.S. Eastern). Men's race live video from 9:00am CET (3:00am U.S. Eastern). Women's race starts at 1:35pm CET (7:35am U.S. Eastern). Women's race finish at around 5:35pm CET (11:35am U.S. Eastern). Women's race live video from 3:45pm CET (9:45am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) October 17,
2020
Sean Kelly on training at this time of year:
Taking a break, no hills, running.
"Irish
cycling legend Sean Kelly has offered up some golden
pieces of advice to sportive riders aiming to tackle big
events next year."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 17,
2020
Column
Three
Keegan Swenson wins Belgian Waffle Ride
without a front brake. Rose Grant takes women’s race.
"He
rode in the elite front group for 120 miles of often
technical gravel and won the two-up sprint with Pete
Stetina to win the day. Alexey Vermeulen was third." Ben Delaney (velonews.com)
(Image Credit not Provided)
October 17,
2020
Lizzy Banks: Paule Ka threw us a lifeline
and it’s been ripped away.
"(I
feel) hugely let down by Paule Ka, by their management,
their owner Matthias [Thoma],” Banks said in an
interview published on Eurosport UK." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
October 17,
2020
Vuelta a Espana 2020: A very different race
- Preview.
"A
very different 2020 Vuelta a España kicks off next
Tuesday with a shortened 18-day format, and - perhaps
the only really familiar element - a route that will
likely see an out-and-out climber atop of the final
podium." By
Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
October 17,
2020
Bahrain McLaren hand Grand Tour debuts to
young Brits as Wout Poels gets team leadership at Vuelta a
España.
"Bahrain
McLaren will hand two young British riders Grand Tour
debuts as well as Wout Poels the team leadership role at
the upcoming Vuelta a España."
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
October 17,
2020
Zakarin moves to Gazprom RusVelo - Transfer
News.
"Several
transfers were announced on Friday, including that of
the Russian GC rider Ilnur Zakarin, who leaves CCC Team
after one season as the Polish squad shuts down at the
end of 2020."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 17,
2020
Adam Hansen is riding his 29th and final
grand tour at the Giro d’Italia: ‘I’m kind of done with it
now.’
"Australian
veteran Adam Hansen is currently midway through his 29th
and final grand tour. Next year Hansen will race Ironman
triathlon full-time."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart
Franklin/Getty Images)
October 17,
2020
Warning signs the group you plan to train
with this winter isn’t good for you.
"If
you’re not learning anything on your rides, if your
rides are ragtag and everyone for himself, if you are
not making friends or learning how to take care of your
fellow cyclists, you’re wasting your time." By Maynard Hershon
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 17,
2020
Live: Ethias Cross Beringen - Saturday 17th
October 2020.
"The
3rd round of the Ethias Cross returns to B-Mine MTB
Course in Beringen for the 2nd year running.
Elite
Women - 15:15 UK, 16:15 Europe.
Elite
Men - 16:30 UK, 17:30 Europe."
(cyclocross.social)
October 17,
2020
Watch the Belgian Waffle Ride cedar city
this Saturday morning!
"The
Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City’s inaugural edition will
be live streamed Saturday morning on Facebook and
Instagram. This year BWR planned on expanding to two new
locations outside of its San Diego home."
(roadbikeaction.com)
October 17,
2020
Column
One
October 16, 2020
October 16,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Ulissi makes it two on stage
13.
"João
Almeida mixes it up in the sprint, keeps maglia rosa
before key time trial."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
October 16,
2020
Five talking points from stage 13 of the
Giro d’Italia 2020.
"The
2020 Giro d’Italia continued with its erratic pattern of
stage winners, as day 13 turned into a sudden
opportunity for the general classification contenders." Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October 16,
2020
Lappartient: Cycling still has situation
under control.
"The
efforts that cycling has been taking have been paying
off but we must not let go' says UCI president." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
October 16,
2020
New US Partnership + $500 Gadget Giveaway:
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist!
"I’m
excited to announce a new partnership for US readers,
with Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist! This new
partnership helps support the site here, while also
getting you a discount on applicable items as well using
the DCR Coupon Code."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
October 16,
2020
Tyler Williams, Lauren Stephens, Krista
Doebel-Hickok to represent USA in first-ever UCI eSports
world championships.
"The
event is scheduled to take place December 8-9 in the
Watopia world in Zwift. The event is scheduled to take
place December 8-9 in the Watopia world in Zwift." (velonews.com) (Zwift)
October 16,
2020
Gore C7 Shakedry Stretch jacket review.
"Has
adding stretch panels and a decent pocket to Gore’s
ultralight Shakedry waterproof jacket made it the
ultimate all-weather shell or compromised its purity?" Guy Kesteven
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Guy Kesteven)
October 16,
2020
Best rear bike lights: Increase your
visibility on the road.
"There
are a plethora of rear bike lights available which can
be used 24/7 to improve visibility in conditions such as
fog, low light and rain."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bontrager)
October 16,
2020
Best women’s bike helmets.
"The
best women's bike helmets provide lightweight but tough
protection, with adequate airflow to keep you cool and
comfortable."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Liv)
October 16,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
13 starts Friday October 16th at 11:40 CET (2:40 AM
PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:25 CET (7:25 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 16,
2020
Column
Two
October 16,
2020
Ashleigh Moolman Pasio says racing in Covid
era worth the risk.
"Amidst
cries from the men’s peloton that the conditions at the
Giro d’Italia are increasingly unsafe CCC Liv rider
Ashleigh Moolman Pasio says that learning to live with
the virus is the only way forward."
Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 16,
2020
10 riders to watch at the women's Tour of
Flanders.
"The
Tour of Flanders may be missing the normal spring
time-slot and tightly packed crowds to heighten the
chaotic atmosphere on the cobbles and climbs." By Simone Giuliani
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 16,
2020
Wout van Aert says he’s focused on winning,
‘not racing against Mathieu van der Poel.’
"Jumbo
Visma star Van Aert was outspoken about his main rival
Van der Poel after Ghent Wevelgem last weekend, saying
Van der Poel was more focused on causing Van Aert to
lose than winning himself."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 16,
2020
Greg Van Avermaet will miss the superstar
clash at Tour of Flanders.
"The
2016 Olympic road race champion suffered multiple
fractures - three ribs and a vertebrae - in a crash at
Liège Bastogne Liège. CCC Team’s Matteo Trentin will
lead team colors."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 16,
2020
Guide to the 2020 men’s Tour of Flanders.
"The
Koppenberg will feature “followed by the cobblestones of
the Mariaborrestraat, Steenbeekdries and Taaienberg.”
The race’s two final climbs will be the Oude Kwaremont
and Paterberg as they have been for several years now." by Matt de Neef
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber Images)
October 16,
2020
2020 Tour of Flanders Live Feed.
"Tour of Flanders 2020 (Antwerpen - Oudenaarde 243.3km) Live Sunday, October 18th. Men's
race starts at 9:45am CET (3:45am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 3:45pm CET (9:45am U.S. Eastern). Men's race live video from 9:00am CET (3:00am U.S. Eastern). Women's race starts at 1:35pm CET (7:35am U.S. Eastern). Women's race finish at around 5:35pm CET (11:35am U.S. Eastern). Women's race live video from 3:45pm CET (9:45am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) October 16,
2020
British-made flat pedals, lust-worthy carbon
enduro wheels, flash waterproof riding kit and a pair of
eye-catching goggles.
"It’s
been a busy couple of weeks at BikeRadar's virtual
towers thanks to a host of drool-worthy - and in some
cases rather expensive - kit being released from a host
of big brands."
By Alex Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
October 16,
2020
Gifts for cyclists: Gift ideas to cater to
all budgets.
"Treat your favorite two-wheeled wonder to something nice, with our pick of the best gifts for cyclists." By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) October 16,
2020
Column
Three
October 16,
2020
Rider association makes safety proposals and
delivers scathing assessment of UCI race judges’
competence.
"Focusing
on a number of areas, the group’s safety plan offered a
withering assessment of race judges which it says are
often, “not competent enough to be responsible for a
World Tour race."
by Alex Bowden (road.cc) (Eurosport)
October 16,
2020
Équipe Paule Ka shuts down mid-season after
sponsors default on payments.
"Equipe
Paule Ka - currently 4th on the UCI ranking - ceases its
operation. The women’s team has withdrawn from Sunday’s
Tour of Flanders and other remaining races." by José Been
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 16,
2020
TV ads urging fans not to attend Vuelta a
España.
"Not
only is the Spanish grand tour organizing the season’s
final race with what it describes as “extreme” health
measures, it’s literally begging fans to not come to the
race." Andrew
Hood (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
October 16,
2020
New testing shows latex tubes are still
fastest.
"UK
outfit Aerocoach has just released its latest round of
rolling resistance testing, and while some of the most
recent options did pretty well, high-end latex still
comes out on top."
by James Huang (cyclingtips.com)Photography by Aerocoach
October 16,
2020
Keep your drivetrain running sweet this
winter with tips from Shimano & Rotor.
"It
can be really easy to let your drivetrain fall into a
state of disrepair over the winter months. Don’t
despair. It is possible to keep your drivetrain
well-maintained with a little due care and attention."Jessie-May Morgan
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 16,
2020
Fizik releases new top-end road cycling
shoes - Vento Infinito Carbon 2 and Infinito Knit Carbon 2
getting a lighter outsole.
"Fizik
has given its top-end shoes some design tweaks with a
new R2 carbon sole that Fizik claims are both stiffer
and lighter than the previous version. The shoes also
get Boa's new Li2 dials."
by Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 16,
2020
Gear Break: Castelli Perfetto, Route Werks,
Strava, SCOTT, MET, Rapha & Mavic.
"More new gear in the cycling market place: Castelli Perfetto ROS Convertible Jacket, Route Werks Launches ‘The Handlebar Bag’ on Kickstarter, plus much more..." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) October 16,
2020
Live: Ethias Cross Beringen - Saturday 17th
October 2020.
"The
3rd round of the Ethias Cross returns to B-Mine MTB
Course in Beringen for the 2nd year running.
Elite
Women - 15:15 UK, 16:15 Europe.
Elite
Men - 16:30 UK, 17:30 Europe."
(cyclocross.social)
October 16,
2020
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involved in her disappearance.
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