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March
30, 2020
Barguil questions possibility of a
Tour de France without fans.
"Warren
Barguil (Arkea Samsic) has cast doubt over the
logistical possibility of a Tour de France
‘behind closed doors.’ Further to that, the
Frenchman would rather see the Tour postponed
than raced without roadside fans." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
March
30, 2020
Gent Wevelgem: Facts and figures.
"Gent
Wevelgem is like the middle child of the Spring
Classics: often underrated, a little overlooked,
and still seeking its own identity. It's not the
sprinter's Classic that Milan-San Remo can be" (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
March
30, 2020
It's Domestique Week.
"The
loss of the so-called Flemish Cycling Week
leaves a gaping void in the cycling calendar,
but this week on Cyclingnews, we're
turning it into Domestique Week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
March
30, 2020
Saddle sores from cycling: Why they
happen and how to prevent them.
"Saddle
sores. They’re one of the most frustrating and
uncomfortable ailments you can develop as a
cyclist. They happen to all riders, regardless
of gender, age, or experience on the bike." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Kristof Ramon)
March
30, 2020
TrainerRoad Launches Live Group
Workouts with Video.
"TrainerRoad
has launched a new group workout function today
that enables you to do a workout with friends
synchronized together, complete with audio and
video of each you suffering. It’s like
TrainerRoad cobbled up a little bit of Zoom." (dcrainmaker.com)
March
30, 2020
Day in the life: Enrico Gasparotto.
"Nine
questions with the Italian veteran about life in
Switzerland during the racing stop." (velonews.com)
Andrew Hood
March
30, 2020
Alejandro Valverde Reveals Plans for
Postponed Olympics.
"Valverde,
who will celebrate his 40th birthday next month,
announced in February that he would be retiring
at the end of the 2021 season, making the
yet-to-be-rescheduled Tokyo Games one of his
last chances for a major honor."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
March
30, 2020
Factor Bikes breathes new life into
O2 with second generation of most popular model.
"First
raced in the World Tour in 2016, Factor’s O2
road bike got some fresh attention in the middle
of last year. At that point, the Factor O2 VAM
took the chance to drop even more weight from an
already light weight bike with some enhancements
to their carbon fiber production process." (bikerumor.com)
(Zach Overholt)
March
30, 2020
Come hell or high water: Solo
bikepacking through Tajikistan’s Bartang Valley .
"That
a road exists through Tajikistan’s Bartang
Valley at all is frankly astonishing. That its
passability varies hugely - depending on the
vagaries of weather, climate, geology and sheer
luck - is far less so."
(cyclingtips.com) photos by Matthew Crompton
March
30, 2020
 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
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Tim Declercq: Everyone knows I'm not
a Ferrari.
"A
man's got to know his limitations. The words of
wisdom from Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry seem
firmly ingrained in Tim Declercq. "I know I'm
not the biggest talent in the sport," the
31-year-old Belgian says."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March
30, 2020
2020 Trek Checkpoint AL4 review:
Simple and effective.
"Trek’s
Checkpoint was the most popular gravel bike of
2019, according to data Strava sent over last
fall. Trek has sold a lot of them. This suggests
that it’s a good bike, and indeed it is." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Dave Rome
March
30, 2020
Tech of the Week: Wattbike and new
carbon from Hunt.
"As
the world goes into lockdown and is getting to
grips with having to stay at home the cycling
industry is doing its utmost to keep a semblance
of normality and is trying to help you get
through this most difficult of times." (cyclingweekly.com)
(James Bracey)
March
30, 2020
Three cycling tech gadgets that will
make you a fitter, faster rider.
"As
much of the world is realizing that the rest of
the 2020 cycling season could be written off in
terms of racing, sportive or other cycling
goals, here are some pieces of cycling tech that
will allow you to come back fitter, faster and
stronger than ever."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)
March
30, 2020
what cyclists can do about
coronavirus.
"I
rode 80 miles solo on Saturday, physically and
socially distanced on a day I would normally do
a group ride. We’re typically 10 to 20 people
who have become friends riding together and
having a great time. Instead, it seems eerily
odd."
(intheknowcycling.com) Steve
March
30, 2020
Rewatching The Races.
"Sporza
showed the 2015 Gent Wevelgem last Sunday and it
felt like a hard watch, why sit down for a
couple of hours to see something old you know
the result of? Well because there wasn’t much
else to do and it was a lively edition…but it
turned out to be a much better experience that
expected. "
(inrng.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
March
30, 2020
Cycling shoes for wide feet: Three
pairs head-to-head.
"Foot
pain on the bike can be excruciating. Common
issues include hot spots and numbness, which are
uncomfortable on the bike, while repeated
compression can lead to longer-term injuries
such as Morton’s neuroma."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Michelle Arthurs-Brennan)
March
30, 2020
Shootout: Trek Emonda ALR vs.
Cannondale CAAD 12.
"With
every pro racer contesting Grand Tours on carbon
fiber bikes and manufacturers devoting more
resources, catalog space and SKUs to developing
carbon frames at nearly every price point above
$1500, it’s no secret that today’s road bike
market is dominated by composite frames."
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
30, 2020
Coronavirus: Aevolo will expand to
U24 team for 2021 season.
"I
hope this gives the 22-year-old riders some
relief mentally,” Aevolo Sports Director Michael
Creed said in a statement released by the team
announcing the decision."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dan Munson)
March
30, 2020
Hermans anticipating second shoulder
surgery.
"Belgian
Ben Hermans (Israel Start up Nation) got back to
being able to train outdoors two weeks ago but
is expecting to have another shoulder surgery
before his rehabilitation from a serious crash
in the Tour Down Under in January." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
March
30, 2020
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
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Tokyo Olympics Confirms July 2021
Start Date.
"The
Tokyo Olympics have been pushed back nearly a
year and will now start on 23 July 2021. The
Olympics were scheduled to kick off on 22 July
this year but the Games will now run from 23
July to 8 August 2021 with the Paralympics
coming shortly after from 24 August until 5
September 2021."
(pinkbike.com) James Smurthwaite
March
30, 2020
Bookwalter: Riders have never needed
a strong union more than now.
"Despite
their enforced seclusion, Brent Bookwalter
maintains that he and his peers must strive to
be united during the ongoing hiatus if they are
to succeed in having their concerns dealt with
during this period of uncertainty." (cyclingnews.com)
March
30, 2020
Transfer Mechanics: A landscape
forever changed.
"If
the current outlook seems bleak, it's because it
is, and all stakeholders - from the riders and
teams to the agents, the media, and race
organizers - are going to suffer." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
30, 2020
Lappartient on road calendar: We're
in discussions with riders and teams to find the
best solution.
"In
a Facebook message to the cycling community,
Lappartient said that the UCI is working closely
with the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
for clarity on the qualification process for the
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March
30, 2020
Performance e-bike basics.
"The
burgeoning U.S. e-bike market will soon see big
developments focused on three characteristics:
versatility, power, and weight reduction." (velonews.com)
Lennard Zinn
March
30, 2020
What does it take to be a time trial
world champion? We asked Rohan Dennis’s coach to
find out.
"Rohan
is in some ways a perfectionist. He’s highly
driven and expects everyone to be as
professional as he is,” says Neal Henderson, an
endurance sport coach with a remarkable, if
understated, palmarés."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
March
30, 2020
Rotor 1×13 TT shifts out new aero
13-speed hydraulic triathlon & time trial
groupset.
"Rotor
teased their 1×13 TT/Tri groupset last fall at
Ironman Worlds in Kona, but now the first 1x
13-speed time trial & triathlon drivetrain
is ready for your solo race efforts against the
clock."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
March
30, 2020
Best road handlebars: How to choose
the best handlebars for your bike.
"Finding
the best road handlebars for your bike can make
a huge difference in your comfort, here's our
roundup of the best."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Vision)
March
30, 2020
UAE Team Emirates physio survives
coronavirus scare.
"I
beat the coronavirus and I tell you: resist and
don't underestimate it," Dario Marini, an
osteopath who was working with the team at the
UAE Tour, said in a private Instagram post,
according to Arezzo Notizie."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
30, 2020
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
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