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Giro d'Italia: Geoghegan Hart wins stage 20
on Sestriere.
"Tao
Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers) claimed his second
victory of the Giro d’Italia on stage 19, beating Jai
Hindley (Team Sunweb) to the line as the pair emerged as
the two leading candidates for the overall title." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 24,
2020
Tao Geoghegan Hart wins stage 20 of the Giro
d’Italia, Jai Hindley moves into pink.
"In
an absolutely fantastic final mountain stage of the Giro
d’Italia, the two best climbers in the race rode into
the finish together, throwing gangly limbs in the final
sprint, which was won by Tao Geoghegan Hart." by Abby Mickey
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 24,
2020
Far from finished: Giro d'Italia in the
balance ahead of final weekend.
"Three
contenders, two stages, fifteen seconds. The margins
could hardly be tighter, the suspense could hardly be
higher, and the names could hardly be more unexpected." By Barry Ryan
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 24,
2020
Whoop 3.0 first look.
"We've
got our hands on the strain and recovery device used by
EF Education First, and XC MTB pro Kate Courtney." By Colin Levitch
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch)
October 24,
2020
FLR F-35.III Road Shoe.
"The
FLR F-35.III Road Shoes offer a decent amount of comfort
and good stiffness for a non-carbon sole. They come up a
little on the small side, though, and can take a while
to bed in." by
Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 24,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
Stage
20 starts Saturday, October 24th at 11:00 CET (2:00 AM
PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:27 CET (7:27 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 24,
2020
Column
Two
Wellens nabs stage 5 of the Vuelta a España
from the break.
"The
29-year-old Belgian, no stranger to spending time off
the front, joined a break that formed near the midway
point of the stage and then attacked out of the group." by Dane Cash
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 24,
2020
A Rivalry Built on Respect.
"The
2020 classics campaign blew by in an instant, wrapping
up at the Driedaagse Brugge-De Panne on Wednesday just
three weeks after it started at Fleche Wallone." By Sadhbh O'Shea
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Ashley Gruber &
Jered Gruber
October 24,
2020
Five talking points from stage four of the
Vuelta a España 2020.
"Is
there a better sprinter in the world right now than Sam
Bennett? The Irishman certainly ended the Tour de France
as the man to beat, with a triumphant victory on the
Champs Élysées stage to seal the green jersey." Stephen Puddicombe
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
October 24,
2020
Egan Bernal says it will take a while ‘to be
pain-free again’ as he continues recovery.
"I’m
already thinking about next season. It’s a pretty long
recovery because basically, the problem I have is that I
have one leg longer than the other and that’s caused me
to have scoliosis in my spine."
Jonny Long (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Marco Bertorello
- Pool/Getty Images)
October 24,
2020
Spanish court rules biological passport not
valid for Salas' doping ban.
"The
on-again, off-again doping ban of Ibai Salas took yet
another turn in favor of the Spaniard after his attorney
successfully convinced a court in Madrid that the UCI's
biological passport is not a valid method to determine a
doping offense."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 24,
2020
Goodyear Eagle F1 tubeless.
"The
Goodyear Eagle F1 tubeless tire grips well whether it's
wet or dry, rolls well and - although slightly heavier
than other top-end tubeless options."
by Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 24,
2020
Vuelta a España 2020 Live Dashboard.
Stage 5 starts Saturday, October 24th at 12:54 CEST
(3:54 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:30 CEST (5:30 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:30 CEST (8:30 AM PDT."
(steephill.tv)
October 24,
2020
Column
Three
Alvarado wins Superprestige Ruddervoorde
2020.
"Ceylin
del Carmen Alvarado wins, Annemarie Worst and Lucinda
Brand round out the podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 24,
2020
Iserbyt Back on Top at Superprestige
Ruddervoorde.
"After
three consecutive wins from Toon Aerts (Telenet Baloise
Lions), Eli Iserbyt (Marlux Bingoal) reclaimed the top
spot on the podium at Telenet Superprestige
Ruddervoorde."
Yash Shahani (cxmagazine.com) (Photo: A. Yee)
October 24,
2020
Bretagne Ladies Tour Ceratizit canceled.
"Despite
the efforts of the organizing committee to ensure the
safety of participants and followers, national decisions
do not allow the proper performance of the Bretagne
Ladies Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 24,
2020
Ryder Hesjedal: TT on the Wire.
"With
the closest finish for the Giro coming in modern
history, we had to check in with Ryder Hesjedal, the man
who currently holds the closest margin win in modern
history, taking the 2012 victory only 16 seconds ahead
of Joaquim Rodriguez."
(thepelotonbrief.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 24,
2020
Adam Hansen defends rider protest at Giro
d'Italia.
"Hansen
was a prominent figure in discussions between the riders
and race organizers RCS. After much consternation, it
was agreed that the stage would be drastically
shortened."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 24,
2020
eBay Bike Bargains - Trek, Cannondale and
Specialized.
"We’ve
had a little look around on eBay for the best
second-hand bike bargains and we’ve come up with two
brilliant options from Cannondale, a tasty Trek and a
budget Specialized."
(road.cc) (Credit not Provided)
October 24,
2020
October 23,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Josef Černy wins shortened
stage 19.
"Biggest
career victory for CCC Team rider who held off chasers
for 22km as maglia rosa group lags well behind." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 23,
2020
Five talking points from stage 19 of the
Giro d’Italia 2020.
"Unfortunately,
the story that dominated stage 18 of the 2020 Giro
d’Italia was one that didn’t involve racing, or more
specifically, less of it."Jonny
Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty
Images)
October 23,
2020
Giro d'Italia stage 19 shortened to 124km
after rider protest.
"It
is understood that the riders, led by Lotto Soudal -
including CPA union rider representative Adam Hansen -
and AG2R La Mondiale, were unhappy about the length of
the stage so late in the race after a final week of long
stages and early starts."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 23,
2020
What Marco Pantani would have said about a
weather-shortened stage at the Giro d’Italia.
"The
big story today was the rider strike that shortened what
was to be the longest stage in this year’s race. And
somehow it made me think about Marco Pantani." By James Startt
(velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt)
October 23,
2020
Giro d’Italia: Who will win the pink jersey?
"With
just 15-seconds between the top-3 on GC, the Giro
d'Italia is still wide open with just one mountain stage
and one TT left to decide the 2020 champion." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
October 23,
2020
Giro d’Italia analysis: Should Jai Hindley
have waited on the Stelvio?
"Sunweb
hedged its bets by keeping Wilco Kelderman and Jai
Hindley in the race for pink Thursday, but Tao Geoghegan
Hart remains in contention and has nothing to lose." Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 23,
2020
Vincenzo Nibali bows before Giro d’Italia’s
youth: ‘The new generation is pushing.’
"Vincenzo
Nibali couldn't hold the pace of the young upstarts on
the Stelvio on Thursday and falls to eighth overall at
the Giro d'Italia."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 23,
2020
Best Socks: Colorful, comfortable and
cleverly constructed socks.
"The
best cycling socks feature many design cues such as
style, fit, construction and color. Here's a roundup of
our favorites"
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
DeFeet)
October 23,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
Stage
19 starts Friday, October 23rd at 10:20 CET (1:20 AM
PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:29 CET (7:29 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 23,
2020
Column
Two
Vuelta a España: Sam Bennett wins stage 4.
"Philipsen
launches first! Bennett won it by three-quarters of a
bike length. Jakub Mareczko in third.
Roglic
keeps race lead"
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
October 23,
2020
Primoz Roglic survives unscathed on
'nervous' stage 4 at Vuelta a España.
"A
windy stage to Ejea de los Cabelleros saw Movistar and
Ineos Grenadiers take to the front at one point in a bid
to make some general classification waves by splitting
the peloton."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 23,
2020
Can the US Perform at Vuelta a España?
"With
the rising stardom of many of these youngsters however,
American cycling is looking to perform once again. Sport
sites reviewed at legalbetting.com have 26 year old
American cyclist Sepp Kuss within the top 10 favorites
to win at Vuelta."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
October 23,
2020
Vuelta a España: Rain in Spain making a
different race so late in season.
"With
most of the 18 stages tucked neatly into the northern
half of Spain, and the race running well into November,
heat will be the least of the worries in the final grand
tour of 2020."
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
October 23,
2020
Five talking points from stage three of the
Vuelta a España 2020.
"It’s
been a long time, but today we can safely say that Dan
Martin (Israel Start-Up Nation) is back to his very
best." Stephen
Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty
Images)
October 23,
2020
Vuelta a España cancels Tourmalet summit
finish.
"The
sixth stage of the Spanish Grand Tour was supposed to
finish atop the mythical French climb in the Pyrenees
but with the health emergency declared in France and the
subsequent restrictions put in place, the race will now
find an alternative route."
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 23,
2020
Bontrager daytime-running lights & easy
fit mudguards, Castelli winter gloves and Oakley goggles.
"As
we conclude another working week here at BikeRadar,
here’s a quick recap on the stories and products that
made it another interesting one in the world of bikes." By Oli Woodman
(bikeradar.com)
October 23,
2020
Merlin Takeover - Massive savings on
Castelli, MET, Continental, Sidi & more.
"Merlin Cycles is back with another brilliant haul of bargains on cycling clothing, parts and accessories." (road.cc) (Credit not Provided) October 23,
2020
Vuelta a España 2020 Live Dashboard.
Stage 4 starts Friday, October 23rd at 13:15 CEST (4:15
AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:30 CEST (5:30 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:30 CEST (8:30 AM PDT."
(steephill.tv)
October 23,
2020
Column
Three
October 23,
2020
Ben O’Connor signs for AG2R Citröen.
"The
Australian, who has been in three consecutive mountain
breaks in the Giro d’Italia, finished second on the
stage to San Daniele del Friuli and then won a maiden
Grand Tour stage the following day at Madonna di
Campiglio."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
October 23,
2020
Jumbo Visma Women: We can give Marianne
Vos the whole shebang.
"The
team will begin with a second-tier Continental
license, mainly due to a technicality, but plan to
upgrade to WorldTeam status the following year, and
they have the full backing of sponsors Jumbo and Visma
until 2023."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
October 23,
2020
Swirbul signs with Rally Cycling.
"The
Rally Cycling ProTeam announced the signing of
25-year-old American Keegan Swirbul on Friday, one day
after the team's title sponsor, Rally Health renewed." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Tour de Beauce / Brian Black Hodes)
October 23,
2020
“Largest e-Bike manufacturing facility in
USA” set for Los Angeles.
"The
Campus is said to be in the pipeline for a 2021
opening. ROKiT MADE will apparently rely on American
labor to build its electric bikes to build
“best-in-class e-Bike models across all price points
in each market segment."
Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news)
October 23,
2020
Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed gravel groupset.
"Campagnolo has re-entered the off-road cycling market with Ekar, a 1x gravel-specific groupset that delivers a wide gear range and unique shifter style." by mattpage (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided) October 23,
2020
Lace up for your next bikepacking journey
with the new Bontrager Avert Adventure shoe.
"When
gearing up for a big adventure, footwear can be an
important decision. You want something that is pedal
efficient and it’s helpful to have something that’s
easy to walk in for technical hike-a-bike sections." by Zach Overholt
(bikerumor.com)
October 23,
2020
Best action cameras: Capture and share the
highlights of your ride.
"The
best action cameras are small and tough yet offer
impressive quality and features, perfect for capturing
your rides."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
GoPro)
October 23,
2020
eBay Finds: 2019 Supreme x Castelli
cycling jersey.
"Forget
the new EF Pro Cycling x Palace collaboration -
Supreme were doing cycling kit as long ago as last
year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: eBay /
sanidistrabution)
October 23,
2020
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross
Ruddervoorde - Saturday the 24th.
Elite
Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe."
(cyclocross.social)
October 23,
2020
October 22,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Hindley wins queen stage at
Laghi di Cancano, Wilco Kelderman in pink.
"Jai
Hindley (Team Sunweb) took victory at Laghi di Cancano
atop the Torri di Fraele on stage 18 at the Giro
d'Italia, ending a day of high drama at the race by
out-sprinting Tao Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers) to
the line after six hours of racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 22,
2020
Giro d’Italia explodes on the slopes of the
Stelvio, Kelderman seizes pink.
"After
several stages of stasis among the Giro d’Italia GC
riders, the race was shattered to pieces on Thursday’s
19th stage, the famed Stelvio climb playing havoc with
the favorites."
Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
October 22,
2020
How the GC stars fared in the Giro
d’Italia’s monster stage 18 over the Passo Stelvio.
"João
Almeida finally ceded pink, while Wilco Kelderman took a
tenuous grip on the race lead. Tao Geoghegan Hart
emerged as perhaps the best contender to win the
overall. Thursday's stage 18 at the Giro d'Italia
upended the GC picture."
Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 22,
2020
Giro Tactics: Shake Up on the Snowy Stelvio.
"At
last, a general classification shake-up in the Giro
d’Italia. Thursday’s long-anticipated ascent of the
Stelvio shattered the standings and ended João Almeida's
dreams of wearing the maglia rosa into Milan on Sunday." By Nick Bull
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 22,
2020
Giro d'Italia: 'Thursday's stage becomes
queen stage' says Vincenzo Nibali after route changes.
"The
route modification for stage 20 radically changes the
specific weight of the stage," Vincenzo Nibali said
after hearing of the changes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 22,
2020
Tears and grit: Why Ben O’Connor’s Giro
stage win meant so much.
"Despite
his exertions the previous day, O’Connor again remained
at the front as the lead group thinned down over the
course of the 203 km stage. This time though, O’Connor
would be the one launching the race-winning solo move." by Matt de Neef
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 22,
2020
Wattbike ATOM 2020 Smart Bike In-Depth
Review.
"This
year, they’ve released the upgraded 2nd gen model - the
ATOM 2020. While they look nearly identical from the
outside, the internals are vastly different." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo:
Ray Maker)
October 22,
2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
Stage
18 starts Thursday, October 22nd at 10:20 CET (1:20 AM
PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:29 CET (7:29 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 22,
2020
Column
Two
October 22,
2020
Vuelta a España: Dan Martin powers to stage
3 summit win.
"Roglic
out-sprinted by Irishman, remains in race lead. Roglic
pips Carapaz for second place. There are small gaps
behind." By
Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
October 22,
2020
Mechanical costs Chaves valuable GC time
at Vuelta a España.
"Chaves
was part of the select front group on the final climb
but punctured with five kilometers to go and was
forced to pull over and twice change bikes." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 22,
2020
Thibaut Pinot abandons the Vuelta a España
as back pain persists.
"Thibaut
Pinot has abandoned the Vuelta a España and ended his
2020 season due to persistent back pain caused by his
crash in Nice at the start of the Tour de France in
August."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 22,
2020
The Vuelta's sixth stage will finish at
Formigal instead of on the Tourmalet.
"The
Vuelta a España will not ascend the Col d'Aubisque or
the Col du Tourmalet as originally planned due to the
pando situation in France, organizers announced on
Thursday."
by Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 22,
2020
Pfeiffer Georgi suffers two fractured
vertebrae in Driedaagse Brugge-De Panne crash.
"During
yesterday's AG Driedaagse Brugge-De Panne, Pfeiffer
Georgi was involved in a crash that unfortunately
ended her race," Sunweb said in a press release on
Wednesday. "She was taken to hospital and underwent
checks to determine her injuries."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 22,
2020
Garmin Instinct Esports Edition with
Special Software: An Explainer of Sorts.
"Garmin
has launched a new version of the Instinct lineup
focused on eSports, which will transmit via Bluetooth
Smart live your heart rate, stress, and Body Battery
metrics (three common metrics on Garmin wearables)." (dcrainmaker.com)
October 22,
2020
Ponies in the peloton: Vuelta gets
surprise guest riders on Stage 2.
"Three
of the ponies made it safely across the road in front
of the reduced peloton. Two, though, diverted and
trotted with the group of seven riders." Terry McKall
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Twitter)
October 22,
2020
Alutech Releases €16,000 eMTB with CNC'd
Aluminum Frame.
"CNC
machining has some serious potential, it could
significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the
industry with frames being manufactured at plants
locally, rather than being shipped around the world
after production in East Asia."
by James Smurthwaite (pinkbike.com)
October 22,
2020
What is a gravel bike? Here’s everything
you need to know.
"A
gravel bike has a lot to offer the everyday rider
looking to mix up their riding on a machine capable of
handling the rough stuff. So what exactly is a gravel
bike? In this guide, we’ll cover the key features of a
gravel bike."By
Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) Cannondale
October 22,
2020
Vuelta a España 2020 Live Dashboard.
Stage 3 starts Thursday, October 22nd at 13:49 CEST
(4:49 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:50 CEST (5:50 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:30 CEST (8:30 AM PDT."
(steephill.tv)
October 22,
2020
October
22, 2020
UCI notifies Matteo Spreafico of adverse
analytical finding.
"Results
of the “A” test indicate a presence of Enobosarm
(ostarine), a non-steroidal agent with anabolic
activity designed to work like testosterone, which is
listed as a prohibited substance under class S1.2
(other anabolic agents) in the WADA code." (velonews.com) (Credit
not Provided)
October 22,
2020
Classics specialist Sep Vanmarcke leaves
EF Pro Cycling for Israel Start-Up Nation.
"The
Belgian pro has signed a three-year deal with the
Israeli WorldTour team to lead the squad in the spring
Classics and to provide support in the Grand Tours." Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October 22,
2020
Mark Cavendish wants to carry on 'for a
few more seasons.'
"The
30-time Tour de France stage winner hinted he may have
made the final appearance of his career in an
emotional interview after Gent Wevelgem, but he has
since raced the Scheldeprijs, Tour of Flanders and
Driedaagse Brugge-De Panne."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 22,
2020
Astana staff member positive in extra Giro
d'Italia corona tests.
"The
UCI and RCS Sport confirmed that no riders tested
positive. A total of 484 rapid saliva antigen tests
were carried out on all the riders and staff of the 20
teams still in the race."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
October 22,
2020
CBD Helps Reduce COVID-19 Lung Damage by
Increasing Levels of Protective Peptide.
"One
way CBD appears to reduce the “cytokine storm” that
damages the lungs and kills many patients with
COVID-19 is by enabling an increase in levels of a
natural peptide called apelin."
(scitechdaily.com) Medical College of Georgia at
Augusta University
October 22,
2020
Specialized announces 'cheaper' Aethos Pro
and Expert models.
"When
Specialized launched the S-Works Aethos two weeks ago
it threw a curveball at the cycling industry. An
alternative approach to the bike design ethos and some
seriously impressive performance figures in weight and
stiffness."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron
Borrill)
October 22,
2020
7 new 2021 bikes that everyone’s talking
about.
"Bike
manufacturers are cranking out new bikes and, though
some of 2021 bikes have had their release dates pushed
due to the pando, most are now finally available on
the market."
Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Nick
Iwanyshyn
October 22,
2020
Poseidon Redwood - A Mountain Biker’s
Gravel Bike.
"Gravel…
seems all the rage these days. I’ve been a mountain
biker all my life but got into the “gravel” game with
a cyclocross bike many years ago."
by JOM (gravelcyclist.com) Eric Ratch
October 22,
2020
Orbea Rise - Is This Lightweight Electric
Mountain Bike a Game Changer?
"The
Rise is an all-mountain/trail eBike that is targeted
towards sporty mountain bikers who are looking for a
more natural mountain biking experience with an eMTB." By G Hales
(electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 22,
2020
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Ruddervoorde
- Saturday the 24th.
Elite
Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe."
(cyclocross.social)
October 22,
2020
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