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Mike Woods finds the silver lining
in his broken femur.
"In
the fifth stage of Paris Nice, Woods was passing
other riders on a descent. “I was going too fast
on the outside,” he says, “I took the corner
fast, and I would’ve been able to save it, but a
bunch of guys were coming in super hot in front
of me and I made the decision to not go into
them."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
March
29, 2020
Van der Poel would skip cyclocross
for re-scheduled Classics races.
"The
news comes at the end of a week where van der
Poel’s multi-year plan to balance mountain bike
Olympics, road Classics and cyclocross ambitions
were thrown into disarray by the IOC’s
postponement of the 2020 Olympics."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Bartek Wolinski/Red
Bull Content Pool
March
29, 2020
Spratt re-sets focus after Olympic
postponement.
"Spratt
and van Vleuten pleased that Games will be
postponed to a time where riders are able to
train properly to allow level playing field." (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
March
29, 2020
‘Rohan Dennis memes are my
favorite’: Meet the ex-conti rider meme-ing the
peloton.
"I hope racing returns soon as I'm running out of material." (cyclingweekly.com) (Troll Cyclist/Getty Images) March
29, 2020
Lucinda Brand: It's crazy and unreal
that we are in the history books.
"Lucinda
Brand doesn't expect to be racing anytime soon
despite the on-going discussions about
rescheduling events and salvaging the second
half of the Women's WorldTour calendar." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
29, 2020
Wishful thinking? Vuelta organizers
predict "best ever" edition of race this year.
"Should
life in western Europe return to enough of a
semblance of normality by then that pro racing
can resume, there will be plenty of big-name
riders eager to get out of their man caves and
Zwift workouts to have a crack at the Spanish
Grand Tour."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
March
29, 2020
 Madiot: Tour de France would be a
‘symbol of a new period.’
"Groupama
FDJ boss Marc Madiot is pinning his and his
French nation’s hopes on the successful running
of the Tour de France this summer." (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
March
28, 2020
Alaphilippe: I'd rather not imagine
a Tour de France without fans.
"The
option was recently raised as a possibility by
France's sports minister, in response to the
Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic sweeping through
Europe."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March
28, 2020
Bradley Wiggins backs Geraint Thomas
to win 2020 Tour de France.
"The
British cyclist talks about how each of the top
riders will be able to adapt to a cycling
calendar decimated by the COVID-19." (cycling.today)
March
28, 2020
Why you should be pedaling with one
leg (sometimes).
"Single-leg
(SL) pedaling can help riders pedal with two
legs. Studies have shown that SL pedaling can
lead not only to minor fitness gains, but also
to improved neuromuscular activation patterns,
overall leg strength, and cycling efficiency." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Kristof Ramon)
March
28, 2020
Lizzie Deignan Takes the Proust
Questionnaire.
"Lizzie
Deignan thought her cycling career would end
when she became a mother, but at 29 she has just
signed a contract to lead the brand-new Trek
women’s team when she returns to racing next
spring."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Illustration by Matthew
Burton
March
28, 2020
Make sure your bike is safe to ride
with the M check.
"It’s
a good idea to carry out a basic safety check on
a bicycle before any long ride, or at least once
a week. This guide helps you pick out potential
problems in a methodical way."
(bikeradar.com)
March
28, 2020
Shimano Tiagra FC-4700 48/34
chainset.
"It's
available in 52/36 and 50/39/30 configurations
but I suspect the 50/34 compact option I tested
will be the most popular chosen by bike brands
speccing new bikes."
(road.cc) Tass Whitby
March
28, 2020
March
27, 2020
Nairo Quintana says he left Movistar
as he ‘did not want to argue with the other
leaders.’
"I
do not regret having dropped a rank,” Quintana
said. “I wanted to be happy, I did not want to
argue with the other leaders, waging war is not
my way of working. We have a lot of
responsibility in this adventure. Winning is
good, it gives me confidence and joy." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
March
27, 2020
Day in the life: Daniel Oss.
"The
Team Bora Hansgrohe rider answers questions
about trainer workouts, non-cycling hobbies, and
the Tour de France."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
March
27, 2020
USA Cycling expecting 30 percent
revenue shortfall in 2020.
"Earlier
this month, all events through May 3 were
postponed or canceled, and this week, news came
that the Tokyo Olympics is to be re-scheduled." (velonews.com)
March
27, 2020
Vuelta a España organizers working
as if race will go ahead as planned.
"While
the spring calendar, including the Giro
d'Italia, has been wiped out by Covid-19, the
summer and autumn races are waiting to see how
the situation develops in the coming weeks." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
March
27, 2020
Cycling Trainer App Guide In-Depth:
2020 Edition.
"It
probably goes without saying that you’re going
to need some sort of indoor trainer here. But it
doesn’t have to be an expensive one. Virtually
every one of these apps will actually work..." (dcrainmaker.com)
March
27, 2020
Best turbo trainers: Smart trainers
to improve your indoor cycling experience.
"A
guide to choosing the best turbo trainers and
our pick of the best wheel-on and direct-drive
smart trainers available today."
(cyclingnews.com)
March
27, 2020
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Movies: “Breaking Away.”
"My
own 1981 Masi Gran Criterium, which is identical
to the one used in the movie, was brazed by Dave
Moulton. “Breaking Away” gave Masi USA a boost
for a while but with bicycle racing being what
it was in the United States at that time Mr.
Moulton had done up enough frames by 1984."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Leslie Reissner
March
29, 2020
Lefevere: I'm skeptical about a July
Tour de France.
"Every
crisis offers opportunities, and this is evident
now: many people apparently see the coronavirus
crisis as an opportunity to behave like an
idiot," wrote Lefevere in Het Nieuwsblad." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
29, 2020
Zdenek Stybar: “Not having any races
is more difficult than I thought.”
"The
reigning E3 Harelbeke champion talked of his
2019 victory and coping with the pause that
abruptly hit the cycling season."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
March
29, 2020
The best indoor cycling apps
compared: Which training app should you use?
"Here
are three of our favorite indoor cycling apps,
plus the best of the rest that are worth
checking out. We’ve also included a round-up of
the kit you’ll need to get started." (bikeradar.com)
(Ben Delaney) (Simon Bromley)
March
29, 2020
Six of the best: Through the years
at Gent Wevelgem.
"This
Sunday was set to see the 82nd running of Gent
Wevelgem, one of the key Flanders Classics in
the run-up to the big one, the Tour of Flanders.
We've taken a look back at some of the most
compelling editions of the race from the last
half century."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March
29, 2020
Scott Addict RC 30 2020.
"When
it comes to geometry, the Addict RC is very much
race-orientated. There are seven sizes
available, ranging from XXS/47 through to
XXL/61, giving top tube lengths of 52cm to
60cm."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
March
29, 2020
Hambini - The Aeronautical Engineer
who tells it like it is.
"Mr.
Hambini, purveyor of tools, small parts and
bottom brackets as well as YouTube videos about
the quality of bicycle frames and componentry
pulls no punches and has not endeared himself to
certain sections of the frame and equipment
community.."
(veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©YouTube
March
28, 2020
Rally Cycling ‘Make Meals Healthier’
challenge.
"Rally
Cycling has continued its ‘Healthy Habits
Challenge’ series with this week’s ‘Make Meals
Healthier’ initiative."
(velonews.com) Photo: Sam Wiebe
March
28, 2020
Muc-Off BAM! Inflate & Repair.
"A
tubeless solution for the tubed, if you like. It
works well in most situations and gets plenty of
air into your tire too, although you need to
make sure the nozzle is on the valve tightly
before you let it rip."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
March
28, 2020
Flatten the curve: How the the
cycling world is doing its bit.
"From
the Bigla Katusha rider who’s donned scrubs to
the cycling-themed pub quiz keeping you
entertained on lockdown, a few of the ways in
which our sport is supporting the collective
coronavirus effort."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Alex
Whitehead/SWpix.com / Various
March
28, 2020
USA Cycling announce layoffs in
anticipation of 30% revenue loss.
"USA
Cycling's President and CEO Rob DeMartini
announced Friday that the governing body has
made the difficult but necessary decision to
reduce staff size by 15 per cent and place an
additional 25 per cent on a temporary furlough." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
March
28, 2020
Gent Wevelgem: Riding Through
History.
"Riding
through the cobbles and bergs of Belgium where
thousands died in the World Wars uniquely
connects our sport to tragic historic events.
Peter Easton of VeloClassic Tours offers his
take on what makes riding here special."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
March
28, 2020
What impact are lockdowns having on
the indoor training market?
"As
the spread of coronavirus forces increasingly
stringent restrictions on movement around the
world, the door is slamming shut on outdoor
cycling. At the time of writing, about half of
the world’s population was in some degree of
lockdown."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
March
27, 2020
Belgium could enforce 50km limit for
bike rides.
"The
Belgian government has implemented emergency
lockdown measures, which ban people leaving
their homes for non-essential reasons, but
outdoor exercise like cycling is currently
unrestricted."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Sam Mellish via
Getty Images)
March
27, 2020
A year after winning E3 BinckBank
Classic, Stybar looks back.
"On
the day he should have defended his title,
Stybar speaks of the importance of last year's
E3 victory and how the race unfolded." (velonews.com)
(James Startt)
March
27, 2020
Gent Wevelgem: Bernhard Eisel looks
back on his 2010 victory.
"The
recently retired Austrian Bernhard Eisel
recounts his big win during the 2010 edition of
Gent Wevelgem."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
March
27, 2020
This Cyclist Diagnosed With COVID-19
Wants You To Take It Seriously.
"I
live in bike-happy Boulder, Colorado, and am
surrounded by globally recognized cyclists,
world-renowned cycling manufacturers, men and
women in Team USA kits, and recreational riders
of every shape and size."
(bicycling.co.za) Rob Lydic
March
27, 2020
Velon teams create digital eSport
race series.
"Velon
has announced that some of the biggest teams in
the men's WorldTour will compete in a series of
eSport races in late April, using the
Czech-based Rouvy indoor digital platform and
racing on the most challenging parts of the 2020
Tour de Suisse race route."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Velon)
March
27, 2020
Vision Trimax Carbon 45 wheelset
review.
"As far as road bike wheels go Vision is one of the oldest hoop manufacturers in the world - the company is also one of the leading proponents of carbon wheel technology with a lineage that dates back to the 90s." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Aaron Borrill) March
27, 2020
Albstadt MTB Worlds postponed.
"Initially
planned to run from June 25 to June 28, the
cross country, cross country relay, and e-bike
Worlds events will instead be held at an
as-of-yet undetermined later date, assuming the
racing goes ahead at all."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Garrett Hein
March
27, 2020
Best Road Bikes and Gravel Bikes of
2019.
"As
such, each year for the last decade we’ve rolled
into each new year by first heralding the best
bikes we tested from the previous year. Below
you’ll find the contenders that ranked highest
with RBA editors and test riders."
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
27, 2020
Could this be the new men's
WorldTour calendar?
"It
seems vital for the sport that the Tour de
France goes ahead sometime in the summer, with
other Grand Tours following and other races
fitting in around them."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March
26, 2020
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Facebook post rescues cyclist who
was charged by elephant.
"A
cyclist from Morocco who was attacked by an
elephant while riding in Zambia is recovering in
a hospital after Facebook users alerted the
country’s embassy in South Africa to his
plight."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
March
29, 2020
Alaphilippe: ‘A Tour without an
audience would not be the same thing.’
"French
star admits that a Tour 'behind closed doors' is
better than no Tour, but 'prefers not to
imagine' the prospect."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bernard Papon-Pool/Getty
Images
March
29, 2020
Five turbo sessions hand-picked by
the pros.
"Turbo
training is getting better and better. The
features and perks provided by indoor cycling
platforms are multiplying all the time as indoor
training becomes ever more enticing." (cyclingweekly.com)
Stephen Shrubsall
March
29, 2020
Patrick Lefevere's Classics dream
team.
"With
the Spring Classics usually well under way at
the moment, but no racing due for the
foreseeable future, we've dug out our chats with
some of the sports most well-known personalities
as they pick their dream teams for the Spring
Classics."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Immediate
Media)
March
29, 2020
Gilbert: Racing will be different
but beautiful.
"Under
normal circumstances this weekend would have
seen Gent Wevelgem take place, but as
professional cycling takes a back seat, riders
and teams must remain patient."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
29, 2020
Cervelo’s Aspero Aims to be Fast
Everywhere.
"Just
as we’ve been saying for the last year or so, as
well-populated as the gravel bike market has
become, it remains a drop-bar bike category
still in search of an identity."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
March
29, 2020
Here’s the rescheduled calendar for
the 2020 postponed races.
"With
cycling on hold until at least June due to the
coronavirus pandemic, desperate and perhaps
overly optimistic race organizers scramble to
find new dates for their events."
(cycling.today) (Getty Images)
March
28, 2020
Israel Start-Up Nation host Zwift
ride to help help supply medical masks.
"'Team
ISN Medical Aid Ride' to take place Sunday, with
one mask pledged to hospitals for every rider
that joins the event."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
March
28, 2020
Dan Martin leads virtual ride to
deliver masks to medical personnel.
"The
“Team ISN Medical Aid Ride” will take place
Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m. CET, along with
former UCI Hour Record holder Alex Dowsett,
Israeli Guy Niv, German sprinter Andre Greipel
and other riders from the Israeli WorldTour
team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel Start-Up
Nation)
March
28, 2020
Milan San Remo winner Pierino
Gavazzi in critical condition with coronavirus.
"Former
professional Pierino Gavazzi, is struggling for
his life at the San Rocco Clinical Institute in
Ome according to his son Mattia."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
March
28, 2020
Review: Why Cycles R+.
"The
Why Cycles R+ proves itself to be a worthy
competitor on the road, gravel, and mud and
offers an extremely comfortable ride no matter
what the conditions."
(velonews.com) Photo: BIKEPACKING.com
March
28, 2020
How-To: Talk Like A Bike Geek.
"Ever
wonder what all the numbers mean that riders
throw down in the peloton? ‘I just switched out
my 58 SuperSix with Nine G wheels, a 12-25 and a
54/39 up front,’ says rider number one. ‘And now
I climb cat-threes at 156 max in a 39/21’."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
March
28, 2020
Thomas De Gendt: The strangest thing
I’ve eaten during a race? A bumblebee.
"The
boredom of the coronavirus lockdown has either
got to De Gendt or he’s doing his best to keep
everyone’s spirits up as he recently hosted a
Q&A on Twitter, taking the time to answer a
multitude of questions from fans around the
world."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Daniel
Kalisz/Getty Images)
March
28, 2020
March
27, 2020
US anti-doping chief says athletes
could ‘take advantage’ of reduced drug testing.
"Travis
Tygart, CEO of USADA, said that various agencies
around the world have seen significant
reductions in testing, while some places have
shut down entirely."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ
Roll Call)
March
27, 2020
Well folks, you won’t believe what’s
being pinned on cyclists now.
"This
is gonna be a hard one for the cycling community
to shake: a lone US cyclist is being accused by
conspiracy theorists and Chinese state media of
being COVID-19’s patient zero."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclephotos)
March
27, 2020
Fernando Gaviria has been released
from UAE after coronavirus diagnosis.
"On
Friday (March 27), UAE Team Emirates announced
that Gaviria has recovered and is free to go
home, two days after his lead-out rider Max
Richeze was also given the all clear after
contracting the virus."
(cyclingweekly.com) (NurPhoto/Getty)
March
27, 2020
Movistar release Netflix docu-series
on rollercoaster 2019 season.
"The
six-part series, produced by the title sponsor's
parent company, Telefónica, follows the Spanish
squad through the 2019 season. Titled 'El Dia
Menos Pensado' - 'The Least Expected Day', it
offers, according to the team, "a thorough
story, with unprecedented access." (cyclingnews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
March
27, 2020
Quiz Corner - What products do these
World Tour sponsors actually make?
"Which
World Tour team sponsor produces pet food? And
which team jersey is advertising adhesives? Play
our quiz to test your knowledge of the pro teams
and their sponsors."
(road.cc) Liam Cahill
March
27, 2020
Fancy made in the USA brakes, huge
100% sunglasses and Suplest shoes.
"The
weekend is almost upon us and we’ve got shiny
new things to show you - welcome to First Look
Friday!"
(bikeradar.com) Seb Stott
March
27, 2020
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