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A celebration of A Sunday In Hell.
"This
Sunday would have been the 118th Paris Roubaix.
Second only to the Tour de France in terms of
recognition, l'Enfer du Nord, the Hell of the
North, is a merciless contest of punishing
cobbles only for the hardest of riders."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Rob Sturney
April
8, 2020
The 1964 Tour de France, Part II.
"Part
II of the series looking at the 1964 Tour de
France is a stage-by-stage account of the race
to show race unfolding from stage wins to
accidents, punch-ups to punctures and oddities
of the time as using cabbage leaves to protect
against the heat and the infamous incident of a
fortune teller predicting Jacques Anquetil’s
death in the race."
(inrng.com) (Getty Images)
April
8, 2020
Deceuninck Quick Step hit by sponsor
threat.
"With
stars such as Remco Evenepoel, Yves Lampaert,
Julian Alaphilippe and Zdenek Stybar missing a
key period of action during the racing stop,
‘the wolfpack‘ has been denied the opportunity
at a slew of top results. "
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
April
8, 2020
Life at a Bike Shop during COVID-19:
With Bikes & More, Gainesville, Florida.
"In
my USA home base of Gainesville, Florida, I’m
very thankful the City of Gainesville / Alachua
County has deemed bike shops to be an essential
business. There are many people who rely on
bicycles for transportation."
(gravelcyclist.com) JOM
April
8, 2020
Paris Roubaix bikes: The evolution.
"More
akin to a field of bowling balls dropped into
the middle of the woods than a road, the mere
thought of them conjures images of
unrecognizable faces caked with mud, broken men
defeated on the side of the road, brutal and
unspeakable suffering."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Matt Harvey)
April
8, 2020
The Sufferfest: Ultimate guide.
"True
to its name, it's a potentially brutal indoor
cycling app, prioritizing your development as an
athlete rather than letting you have fun in
virtual riding worlds with friends."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: The Sufferfest)
April
8, 2020
Racing on Zwift: Turbo training as
computer game.
"I
have to say that I’ve been an advocate of Zwift
ever since my first ride on it. It suits my
lifestyle, being a dad of two kids under the age
of four, days out on the country roads without
anything else to do are rose tinted moments of
the past."
(cyclist.co.uk) Myles Warwood (Image credit:
Zwift)
April
8, 2020
The best road bike helmets that
balance safety, comfort and performance.
"Whether
you prioritize comfort, aerodynamics,
ventilation or protection, our roundup of the
best road bike helmets will help you choose the
best."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham
Cottingham)
April
8, 2020
CeramicSpeed expands OSPW family,
debuts UFO Clean degreaser.
"At
around US$550 / AU$750, CeramicSpeed’s Oversized
Pulley Wheel aftermarket rear derailleur
accessory doesn’t exactly constitute good
value."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by CeramicSpeed
April
8, 2020
Rose Backroad gravel bike, including
Force/Eagle AXS ‘mullet’ build.
"German
direct-sales brand Rose Bikes has launched its
new carbon fiber gravel bike, the Backroad,
following in the footsteps of the Reveal
endurance bike."
(bikeradar.com) Paul Norman (Rose)
April
8, 2020
 April
7, 2020
Rouvy indoor cycling app: All you
need to know.
"Rouvy
is an indoor cycling app which combines GPS
videos with animated 3D cyclists to recreate the
outdoor environment - and it’s all set to host a
virtual version of the Tour de Suisse between
April 22 and 26."
(cyclingweekly.com) Image: Carl Mondragon for
Rouvy
April
7, 2020
eRacing: The pro peloton's pain
caves - rated.
"Last
weekend's virtual Tour of Flanders saw a number
of pro riders share their indoor-training
set-ups. Look familiar?"
(cyclingnews.com) (Instagram)
April
7, 2020
Vanmarcke hopeful to see northern
classics held in fall.
"I
think it makes most sense if the monuments are
raced in autumn, because to me classics don’t
fit in the summer,” Vanmarcke told VeloNews." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
April
7, 2020
Tour of Flanders thrown a September
lifeline.
"Organizers
of Primus Classic prepared to give up September
19 start date if no other option is found." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
April
7, 2020
Bradley Wiggins: End of the road.
"Everyone's
on edge constantly - it's an intense environment
being on the Tour de France with the pressures
of the media every day."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
April
7, 2020
Óscar Freire's cycling dream team.
"This
is my dream team for me to win a Classic. It's
all relative though, because obviously if I were
to create a dream team for cycling in general,
it would be much easier as I've raced with a lot
of top names."
(cyclingnews.com) (futurecdn.net)
April
7, 2020
Giant launches the new TCR road.
"One
of the cycling industry's worst-kept secrets of
the past year, the new Giant TCR, is finally
made official today as Giant announced its
latest road bike."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)
April
7, 2020
Battle of the Bikes - 2020 Giant TCR
Advanced SL custom vs 2021 Giant TCR Advanced SL
0.
"I’ve been a big fan of the TCR, so much so that when my time was up testing the metallic blue SL you see here, I reached deep into my pockets to pay up to keep it." (bikeradar.com) Warren Rossiter April
7, 2020
Rotor reveals new 1×13 TT group,
carbon cranks and budget-friendly power meter.
"Spain
may be on lockdown, but that hasn’t hampered
Spanish component manufacturer Rotor’s efforts
in releasing a slew of new products." (cyclingtips.com)
Dave Rome
April
7, 2020
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Day in the life: Thomas De Gendt.
"Gravel
rides, smashing Zwift, and trying to dodge the
cookie jar: Breakaway specialist De Gendt is
keeping the engine running in lockdown in
Belgium."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
April
8, 2020
The Home Life: Kasia Niewiadoma’s
Zoom Q&A.
"Kasia
Niewiadoma races for Canyon//SRAM. The
25-year-old Pole has been victorious at the
Bira, the Trofeo Binda, Amstel Gold Race and
Women’s Tour during her short and impressive
career."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Thomas-Maheux /Alex
Whitehead/SWpix.com
April
8, 2020
Seriously, stop group riding.
"Should
we be riding exclusively indoors? Is a local
outdoor ride permitted? Guidelines are a little
fuzzy, but one thing has been made exceedingly
clear - group riding is not ok."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis
April
8, 2020
Groenewegen delivering groceries to
homebound in Netherlands.
"As
part of a promotion for Jumbo Visma's sponsor,
the Jumbo grocery chain, the 26-year-old
Dutchman who has won stages at the past three
Tours has been surprising people who order
groceries online through the chain with a bike
delivery in his team kit."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dylan
Groenewgen/@GroenewegenD)
April
8, 2020
British Cycling expects to lose
£4million during coronavirus lockdown.
"British
Cycling has suspended all events and sanctioned
activities to help slow the spread of
coronavirus, which has resulted in the loss of
entry fees and other sources of income." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
April
8, 2020
Alberto Contador auctions 2011 Giro
and Tour bike for Red Cross.
"The
Spaniard initially won the 2011 Giro before
placing fifth at the Tour de France, although he
was stripped of both results when handed a
doping ban the following year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alberto
Contador / eBay)
April
8, 2020
How to complete the Cyclist x dhb
100km Challenge.
"The
Cyclist x dhb 100km Challenge has now started,
giving you two weeks to ride a total of 100km.
You can cover the distance in as many rides as
you want and the kilometers can be ticked off
indoors on a turbo trainer or outside on solo
rides."
(cyclist.co.uk) ack Elton-Walters
April
8, 2020
The Tairin Mugen is a silent roller
clutch drive hub with micro spline compatibility.
"The
Mugen is a modular hub with roller clutch drive
mechanism, housed within the freehub itself
along with the main load bearings. Not only is
it silent and fully serviceable, it is also
Micro Spline compatible."
(bikerumor.com) Jessie-May Morgan
April
8, 2020
The Light Blue Robinson V2 Rival 1X
2020.
"The
Light Blue Robinson V2 Rival 1x exudes class and
comfort, and thanks to plenty of stability and
neutral handling allows you to just get away
from it all, on the road or off. Its weight can
sometimes be a limiting factor, though." (road.cc) (Stu
Kerton)
April
8, 2020
The Chiru Kegeti: Drop bars, big
29’er tires, high top tube, dropped seatstays, a
suspension fork?
"It
has drop bars. Fat 29er tires. An unusually high
top tube. Dropped seatstays. A suspension fork?
Bottle bosses everywhere. It’s weird, and
prompts a lot of questions, but people love it." (gravelcyclist.com)
JOM
April
8, 2020
There’s a new safest road helmet on
the market, according to Virginia Tech.
"In
these trying times, it’s good to know that there
are things you can count on. One of those
things, naturally, is Virginia Tech’s
independent helmet testing."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome and
Virginia Tech
April
7, 2020
Virtual Tour de Suisse will see 16
WorldTour teams compete.
"The
inaugural virtual Tour of Flanders proved such
an instant success that more WorldTour teams are
set to return to take up racing from home. Velon
and the Tour de Suisse have teamed up to host
five new virtual races, April 22nd
to 26th."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
April
7, 2020
Bardet opposed to dispensation for
pro riders to train outdoors during coronavirus
lockdown.
"In
Le Monde on Tuesday, Romain Bardet said
that “now is not the time for selfishness” and
pointed out that riders currently have no events
to train for, given that the UCI has suspended
all racing until at least June 1." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
April
7, 2020
Road-side spectators give resounding
thumbs-up to 2019 Vuelta a España.
"Of
the 4,585 local residents interviewed, 93
percent of all fans felt the greatest benefit of
all was the strengthening of the town’s national
profile and image, although almost as many - 92
percent - felt that their towns benefited from
concrete financial investments."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
7, 2020
Dumoulin fit and frustrated as he
waits for racing return.
"10
months since he last raced, Dumoulin is fit and
ready but not anticipating a competition
comeback anytime soon."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
April
7, 2020
Fun Tip Of The Day: Using FulGaz
Website Videos as a Cycling Screensaver (or
Distraction).
"Why is this useful? Well, like many of you - I’m spending way more time indoors than I might otherwise." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) April
7, 2020
‘Stopping cycling would have
terrible consequences on physical and mental
health’.
"Banning
cycling would further undermine the vital role
that cycling is playing in maintaining people’s
health and mobility for essential journeys in
these extraordinarily difficult times." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Picture: Sam Mellish via Getty Images)
April
7, 2020
Tifosi AMOK Cycling Glasses Review.
"Tifosi
is a mid-level eyewear brand with a big range of
casual to performance glasses. AMOK is on the
performance end, with a wrap design that
succeeds at looking appropriate and performing
in various cycling disciplines."
(bikeroar.com) Anthony Morrow
April
7, 2020
Best cycling gloves: Mitts and full
finger gloves for summer cycling.
"There
is nothing worse than road rash on your palms.
Luckily, today's best cycling gloves offer a
simple way around the problem. They come in all
different weights, and may also have padding,
insulation and waterproofing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch)
April
7, 2020
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April
8, 2020
2020 Lost and Found Gravel Race Is
Canceled.
"After
Lifetime rescheduled its Dirty Kanza gravel
races, we were expecting news that the Lost and
Found gravel race, which has historically shared
the same weekend, would also change its date. We
didn’t expect the event to be canceled." (cxmagazine.com) A.
Yee
April
8, 2020
Chris Froome confirms he will take
part in Team Ineos Zwift ride.
"The
first event will be a group ride with the pros,
open to all abilities and taking between 40
minutes and one hour, before the Ineos riders
will then go head-to-head in a Zwift race." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
April
8, 2020
Tom Dumoulin says cycling calendar
could be permanently redesigned.
"It
is currently unclear when pro racing will
return, but Dutchman Dumoulin does see an
opportunity to redesign the season." (cyclist.co.uk)
(Photo by Pro Shots/Sipa USA)
April
8, 2020
Allan Peiper: Cancer, coronavirus
and an eternity of reflection.
"It
has been a dramatic and an emotional year for
Allan Peiper. Twelve months ago - almost to the
day - he waved good-bye to professional cycling,
and took a sabbatical as technical director at
UAE Team Emirates."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
8, 2020
French riders push back on request
to ease riding restrictions.
"Bardet
and Calmejane argue against French Cycling
Union's request for pros to be able to train
freely while others push for special
dispensation."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
April
8, 2020
Carapaz heartbroken by impact of
COVID-19 in Ecuador.
"It's
heart breaking to see what is happening in my
country and in the whole world. It's very sad,"
the soft-spoken Carapaz told La Gazzetta
dello Sport in an interview published on
Wednesday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
8, 2020
Inside Team Heino, the juggernaut of
pro Zwift racing.
"Louise
Houbak, Cecilia Hansen, and Vicki Whitelaw of
Team Heino raced with the confident coordination
of WorldTour stars during Sunday’s Yorkshire
Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2020 Zwift
Classics series."
(velonews.com) Fred Dreier
April
8, 2020
eBay finds: Merckx Hour Record
replica.
"The
bike, a replica of the machine that Merckx rode
to take the Hour Record in Mexico City in 1972,
is priced at £2,750 ($3,384) with free shipping
for much of the world. It comes in the famous
orange color of the Hour Record bike, plus a
good deal of the same components." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: eBay)
April
8, 2020
Spend smart on your gravel gear.
"No matter your budget, here’s how you can spend wisely on your gravel gear." (velonews.com) (Photo: Credit not Provided) April
8, 2020
April
7, 2020
Tour de France could be postponed by
a month, reports French media.
"French
newspaper Le Parisien says that the Tour
organizer ASO has approached local councils to
ask if the race could be postponed by a month." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
April
7, 2020
Tour de France Plan B could push
race finish into August.
"The
Tour de France could be postponed by four weeks
and so finish in mid-August, as part of a Plan B
to ensure the race will go ahead in 2020 despite
the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus
pandemic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
7, 2020
Canyon offers an interest free
payment plan to spread the cost of bikes.
"The
direct only brand with a headquarters in
Koblenz, Germany, has teamed up with finance
partner ‘SplitIt’ to provide the new financing
plan."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Michelle Arthurs-Brennan)
April
7, 2020
Shimano RX8 SPD Shoes.
"Unlike
heavier mountain bike/trail shoes that many of
us use, the RX8 is based on Shimano's top end
road race shoes, and that is exactly what they
feel like when you put them on."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
April
7, 2020
Day in the life: Reggie Miller.
"When
the NBA suspended their season on March 11,
after a player tested positive for the novel
coronavirus, Miller found himself with more time
to focus on something else he picked up during
retirement: mountain biking."
(velonews.com) Photo: Reggie Miller
April
7, 2020
CAMS Tifosi sponsorship not impacted
by coronavirus.
"While
some of the top men's and women's teams in the
world have been affected as businesses cut
costs, CAMS Tifosi three-year sponsorship deal
remains intact."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: CAMS Tifosi)
April
7, 2020
Fix It Sticks Introduces a
Ratcheting T-Way Wrench to Rival the Venerable
3-Way.
"Is
it faster, easier, more efficient, more portable
(and prettier, too)? Fix It Sticks says yes. The
new Ratcheting T-Way Wrench from the
Chicago-based company is attempting to challenge
the venerable 3-way wrench."
(gravelcyclist.com) JOM
April
7, 2020
Starting bid is £16,000 as Passoni
auction Limited Edition bike for charity.
"Italian
premium bike brand Passoni is auctioning a
limited edition Milano Sanremo bike for charity
and the build is incredible. The full
carbon/titanium frame is finished with some of
the most expensive components available." (road.cc) (Liam
Cahill)
April
7, 2020
Best pressure washer for bikes.
"A
specific pressure washer for bikes will blast
dirt away without damaging bearings and seals,
we put the best pressure washers available to
the test."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bosch)
April
7, 2020
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