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November 3, 2020
November
3,, 2020
Vuelta a España: Primoz Roglic wins stage
13 time trial.
"The
red jersey of the Vuelta a España traded hands once
more after the stage 13 time trial in Galicia, with
Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) enjoying a third spell in
the race lead."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
November 3,
2020
Five talking points from stage 13 of the
Vuelta a España 2020.
"To
nobody’s surprise, Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) stormed
to victory in the stage 13 time trial at the Vuelta a
España 2020, returning to the top of the general
classification in the process with just five days left
to race."
Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by
MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)
November 3,
2020
Hugh Carthy raises his GC stakes in Vuelta
a España after storming time trial.
"He
both consolidated his third place overall and boosted
his chances for overall victory on by taking fourth
place just 25 seconds short of stage 13 winner Primož
Roglič (Jumbo Visma)."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
November 3,
2020
Vuelta a España still corona free: Fourth
round of mass tests all negative.
"In
a joint press release issued by the UCI and race
organizers Unipublic on Tuesday morning, it was
revealed that 681 tests were carried out." By Alasdair Fotheringham
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 3,
2020
Mas cautious about chances of Vuelta a
España podium.
"The
2018 runner-up argues that he will only have a clear
idea of what he can achieve after Tuesday's time trial
- not before."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
November 3,
2020
Vuelta a España 2020 Live Dashboard.
"2020 Vuelta a Espana Live October 20th to November 8th, Spain.
Stage 13 starts Tuesday, November 3rd at 13:33 CEST
(4:33 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:30 CEST (5:30 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:20 CEST (8:20 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv)
November 3,
2020
Column
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Fabio Jakobsen hopes to be back to training
within weeks.
"Jakobsen
suffered facial injuries and a severe concussion in the
fall and was placed in an induced coma, later undergoing
multiple operations."
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
November 3,
2020
Best lightweight wheels: Shallow wheels
for climbing and accelerating fast.
"The
best lightweight wheels for cycling typically feature
shallow-section rims built to save weight and climb
fast." By
Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Scope)
November 3,
2020
Pogacar won't be taken for granted by his
Tour de France rivals, says Peiper.
"For
sure, his rivals know who he is now, and it’s going to
be harder because they won’t take him for granted,”
Peiper told Cyclingnews from his home in
Belgium." By
Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
PhotoFizza/UAE Team Emirates)
November 3,
2020
Scott Addict eRide Premium: Yep, honestly,
that’s an eBike.
"Its
styling closely mirrors that of its non-motorized
sibling, Scott’s out-and-out performance bike the
standard Addict RC. Side by side the eRide looks
slightly chunkier."
by Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com)
November 3,
2020
Huub hits £1million in crowdfunding
campaign.
"UK
multisport brand Huub launched its Crowdcube
crowdfunding campaign to raise a minimum of £250,000
in order to accelerate growth into new territories,
through category expansion and extension." Hannah Bussey
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: HUUB
November 3,
2020
Black Friday Deals: 50% off energy gels
from SiS and much more.
"It might feel like Black Friday is still a while away yet, but it's no longer a day-long or even a weekend-long event. For the past few years, a select few cycling retailers have launched their cycling deals right at the start of November." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 3,
2020
CounterPoint: Knobby Tires and Gravel
Bikes DO Matter.
"I’m
not here to tell you what knobby tires are used for
or their inherent advantages in a given condition,
think you all know that. Rather simply here to ask
you to pause and ponder the possibility’s a knobbier
set of tires would open up for your machine." JonSeverson
(gravelcyclist.com)
November
3, 2020
PRO Bike Gear pump out premium home
mechanic and workshop tools for less.
"The componentry and tools arm of Shimano, PRO Bike Gear, have broadened their range of premium tools and pumps." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) November
3, 2020
Column
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November
3, 2020
Groenewegen facing nine-month ban for
Jakobsen crash at Tour de Pologne.
"According
to reports from Wielerflits, an "independent
arbitration committee" determined the ban, which will
be imposed retroactively from August and run through
to May 6, 2021."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 3,
2020
Women’s WorldTour race Madrid Challenge
confirms first-ever three-stage event.
"Women’s
WorldTour season-closer the Ceratizit Madrid Challenge
by La Vuelta will race across three stages for the
first time this weekend."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 3,
2020
Victor Campenaerts still searching for
contract.
"The
Belgian time trial specialist says he'd make
‘significant sacrifices’ to continue to race as a
professional."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November 3,
2020
Skujins, Moschetti, Brambilla, Mosca
extend for two years with Trek Segafredo.
"Trek
Segafredo announced two-year contract extensions for
Toms Skujiņš, Matteo Moschetti, Gianluca Brambilla and
Jacopo Mosca, while veteran Koen de Kort has been
handed a year's contract."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
November 3,
2020
Custom cycling shoes that will make you
swoon.
"It
all started as a birthday present for Caitlin’s
boyfriend, Jumbo Visma rider George Bennett. Caitlin
had a background in art and had started a business
painting dog portraits. That first pair of shoes for
George took over 30 hours to paint."
Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) Photos by Caitlin
Fielder
November 3,
2020
Remortgage the house: Assos launches new
winter collection with $725 jacket.
"Coming
in at US$725, the johDah is in a price range all its
own when it comes to cycling apparel. Assos has
defended this pricing, stating that, “the notion of
affordability is relative."
by Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by
Assos
November 3,
2020
DMR's V11 is a much cheaper Vault.
"Although
most committed flat pedal riders have long viewed
anything but alloy construction with great derision,
the latest generation of composite pedals are proving
their worth."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
DMR)
November 3,
2020
Column
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November 2, 2020
November
2,, 2020
Chris Froome: ‘I’ve received countless
tweets telling me to pack it in.’
"Froome,
who is currently riding the Vuelta a España but is not
in contention for the overall, has responded to
comments from Sir Bradley Wiggins and Sean Kelly on
his form."
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty
Images)
November 2,
2020
Hugh Carthy sets sights on Vuelta a España
final podium after conquering the Angliru.
"British
rider now sits 32 seconds back on GC, and though the
final week doesn't play in his favor, he's all-in for
the podium in Madrid."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
November 2,
2020
Which GC riders lost time on the Alto de
l'Angliru.
"The
biggest loser of the day was stage 11 winner Marc
Soler. The Spaniard was dropped on the penultimate
climb of the day and then again on the early slopes of
the Angliru."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
November 2,
2020
Best gravel shoes: Gravel shoe options for
racers or explorers.
"Our
expert guide to the best big-brand gravel shoe options
for everything from exploring bikepackers to
watt-counting racers."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Shimano)
November 2,
2020
Column
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2021 Tour de France Route.
"The
route for the 2021 Tour de France has been unveiled
and it marks a return to tradition with more time
trials and fewer summit finishes. Here’s a closer look
at the route."
(inrng.com) (media.tumblr.com)
November 2,
2020
Tour de France 2021 route analysis: Who does
the new route suit best?
"A
well balanced route for Tour de France 2021 could play
into the hands stronger, diesel engine riders rather
than the explosive climbers."
Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
November 2,
2020
Contador and Basso hire Sean Yates as
Kometa team goes pro.
"Yates
worked with both former riders as a directeur at
Tinkoff-Saxo back in 2015 and 2016, and will join the
squad, which is part of the Contador Foundation, ahead
of the 2021 season."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Kometa-Xstra / Fundación Contador)
November 2,
2020
Why Elisa Longo Borghini's National
Championship victory matters so much.
"On
a hilly circuit in Breganze Elisa Longo Borghini
soloed to her second Italian National Championship
title this year and the second road title of her
career." by
Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 2,
2020
Tour Down Under failed to convince even five
WorldTour teams to race.
"The
decision to cancel the 2021 Tour Down Under came down to
the fact that fewer than 10 WorldTour teams were willing
to travel to Australia and take part in the
season-opening event."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 2,
2020
Kinesis RTD frameset review.
"Can
this UK-designed scandium frame compete with carbon on
longer rides and epic road adventures? We hit big
mileages on back roads with bags, and without, to find
out." By Guy
Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
November 2,
2020
Column
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Breakaway group moves to create rival Riders
Union.
"A
handful pros, along with key pro rider agents and
association representatives, are formally organizing
under a working group aptly called “The Riders Union." Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
November 2,
2020
Bjarne Riis more than 60% certain that NTT
won’t find a sponsor.
"There
won’t be a team next year where I am the manager. This
is how it is. We don’t have a sponsor at the moment and
it’s getting late. Things aren’t looking great." (cyclingtips.com) (Credit
not Provided)
November 2,
2020
Deignan to keep racing with Trek Segafredo
through 2022.
"Trek
Segafredo announced that Women's WorldTour leader
Lizzie Deignan and new Italian champion Elisa Longo
Borghini have signed on to remain with the team
through the 2022 season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 2,
2020
Why the eSports world championships
competitors will all race on the same trainer model.
"Zwift
has announced the event's virtual partners which
include Garmin-Tacx, Toyota South Africa Motors, SiS
and Shimano."
Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit:
Zwift)
November 2,
2020
Omens from the past: Tao Geoghegan Hart at
the U23 Paris Roubaix.
"When
it comes to cycling documentaries, the 2015 French
film “Rêves d'Enfer” takes on a special significance
this year. Not only does it fill a small part of the
gap left by the Paris Roubaix that never happened this
year, but importantly it highlights the story of then
up-and-coming rider Tao Geoghegan Hart." by Andy van Bergen
(cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
November 2,
2020
A week on the couch and an eye on the
future: A chat with Jai Hindley.
"Speaking
to media including CyclingTips on Friday, Jai
Hindley reflected on how it had been to act as a
protagonist in one of the tightest Grand Tours in
recent years, where he saw his career evolving." by Iain Treloar
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 2,
2020
Five cool things coming soon from Kinesis,
Lezyne, Corima, Easton and Zycle.
"Here’s
a selection of the best bikes, components and
accessories we’re testing at the moment, with reviews
being uploaded soon."
by Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc)
November 2,
2020
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November 1, 2020
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Vuelta a España: Hugh Carthy tames fearsome
Angliru for stage 12 victory.
"Carapaz
reclaims the red jersey ahead of rest day. Carthy moves
up to third overall with that ride. Martin down to
fourth." By
Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
November 1,
2020
Analysis: How the GC stars fared on the
Vuelta a España’s Alto de l’Angliru ascent.
"Sunday's
Vuelta a España stage atop the Alto de l'Angliru
produced thrilling action, as Hugh Carthy took a
career-defining win, Primož Roglič bent but didn't
break, and Richard Carapaz stormed into red." Fred Dreier (velonews.com)
(David Ramos/Getty Images)
November 1,
2020
Vuelta a España riders release statement
clarifying position on stage 11 protest.
"Protest
against UCI's decision to change rules on stage 10
time gaps 'supported by the entire peloton." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 1,
2020
Nice to host L'Etape du Tour 2021...
"Next
year's L'Etape du Tour will take place on Sunday 4
July on the route originally planned for this year,
following the parcours of Stage 2 of the 2020 Tour de
France in and around Nice"
Simon_MacMichael (road.cc)
November 1,
2020
Vuelta a España 2020 Live Dashboard.
"2020 Vuelta a Espana Live October 20th to November 8th, Spain.
Stage 12 starts Sunday, November 1st at 14:08 CEST
(5:08 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:30 CEST (5:30 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:15 CEST (8:15 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv)
November 1,
2020
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‘We knew we had incredible talent’: The
inside story of Sunweb’s rise.
"The
German team won three stages at the Tour de France and
placed two riders on the podium at the Giro d'Italia." Chris Marshall-Bell
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
November 1,
2020
Van Aert sees opportunities in opening
week of the 2021 Tour de France.
"In
an interview with Wielerflits.nl, Van Aert
said the stages against the clock, which amount to the
most individual time trial kilometers since 2013,
stood out the most."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
November 1,
2020
Live 2021 Tour de France route
presentation today.
"The
2021 Tour de France route will be unveiled on
television during a special edition of the French
sports show Stade 2 with live streaming
available at 11:00am Pacific."
(cyclingnews.com)
(letour.fr)
November 1,
2020
Sepp Kuss stays loyal at Vuelta a España
to help Primož Roglič limit losses on the Angliru.
"American
climber checked ambitions to pace Jumbo Visma captain
on fearsome Angliru."
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
November 1,
2020
‘Dream come true’ for Angliru-beater Hugh
Carthy, with ‘everything still to play for’ at Vuelta a
España.
"It’s
a dream come true to win any professional race, but to
win in a Grand Tour on a mythical climb, it’s hard to
put into words. It doesn’t get any better than that." Jonny Long
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
November 1,
2020
2021 Tour Down Under canceled.
"The
women's race was scheduled to begin on January 14,
followed by the 23rd edition of the men's WorldTour
race on January 19. The women’s Cadel Evans Great
Ocean Road Race was scheduled for January 30, with the
men’s race the day after."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 1,
2020
Organizers eye October move for Ronde van
Drenthe.
"Organizers
of the Ronde van Drenthe have proposed moving the race
from it's normal March dates to October 2021 to avoid
it being canceled for a second straight year." (sbs.com.au) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
November 1,
2020
Nikwax Cycling Kit.
"The
Nikwax Cycling Kit stuffs full-size bottles of some of
Nikwax's most popular products for the protection and
care of performance fabrics into a handy 10L drybag.
It all works very well, and even the drybag is
useful." by
Lara Dunn (road.cc)
November 1,
2020
Column
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La Course to feature six climbs on
Mûr-de-Bretagne.
"The
130km route, set for June 27, will tackle the famed
“wall” at the Mûr-de-Bretagne no less than six times
during the race."
(velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt)
November 1,
2020
Lizzie Deignan and Elisa Longo Borghini
extend with Trek Segafredo.
"Something
between the two of them clicked this season, really
taking shape at La Course by The Tour de France where
Longo Borghini set Deignan up to win against Marianne
Vos (CCC) in the final sprint."
by Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 1,
2020
Best tubeless road tires: Our pick of the
top tubeless road tires.
"The
best tubeless road tires can be faster, lighter,
easier to live with, and more puncture-resistant than
alternative tire choices. Here's our pick of the
best." By
Simon Bromley (cyclingnews.com (Image credit: Muc Off)
November 1,
2020
Vuelta a Espana Week Three Preview: TT,
Bumpy Stages, MTF, The End.
"Fun
week! After last Sunday’s Formigal stage where Roglic
had rain jacket issues, lost time, and Carapaz seized
the red jersey, we had a bunch of interesting stages." By Ursula
(podiumcafe.com)
November 1,
2020
8 of the latest 2021 road bikes.
"It’s
that time of the year when next season’s road bikes
begin trickling into our hands. From frames with tube
shape enhancements worth thousands of dollars for
marginal gains to completely new models." (roadbikeaction.com)
November 1,
2020
Sunday Trading: Discounts on new Zipp 303
S wheels plus offers on bike lights and more.
"This Sunday we’ve found great deals on top end Fizik shoes, new Zipp wheels, Vittoria tires and Lezyne bike lights, offering a great spread of upgrade products and must have winter essentials." Rupert Radley (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Provided) November 1,
2020
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