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Sepp Kuss wins Jumbo Visma eRace.
"The
American dispatched Jonas Vingegaard in the
final kilometres before soloing across the line.
Tobias Foss took the final spot on the virtual
podium, some 44 seconds down on Kuss." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Jumbo Visma)
April
19, 2020
How Rouvy positioned itself as the
perfect platform for digital WorldTour races.
"Throughout
the past few months Rouvy has signed a massive
contract with Ironman, hosted the Virtual Tour
of Flanders and it will be the platform for the
upcoming five day Digital Swiss 5 stage race
event."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) by Lily Hansen-Gillis
(Rouvy)
April
19, 2020
Geraint Thomas: I'd become
yesterday's man.
"Taking
second in the Tour after previously finishing
first, he says, "does spur you on to come back
and win it. Not in a way of being against Egan,
or anything like that, but it does. It makes you
hungry."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images /
Future Publishing)
April
19, 2020
‘Chris Froome never had to face
Nairo Quintana one-on-one,’ says Movistar boss
Eusebio Unzué.
"Quintana
has collided, like the men who came second
behind Miguel [Indurain], with a rider like
Froome and not only Froome but Froome plus all
his team around him, that was impossible,” Unzué
said in an interview with El Leñero and
reported in Zikoland."
(cyclingnews.com) (Jeff Pachoud/AFP via Getty
Images)
April
19, 2020
The secret to great bike racing.
"So
what’s the secret to a great bike race? Timing.
But that doesn’t always mean what you think." (rouleur.cc)
(Photographs: Amstel Gold Race) Words: Nick
Christian
April
19, 2020
‘Riders are now worried about every
extra gram’: Sean Kelly calls for peloton to lead
more balanced lives.
"Sean
Kelly has implored today’s pro riders to bring
more balance to their lives by taking proper
breaks during the off season and not focusing on
their weight too much."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by NUTAN/Gamma-Rapho
via Getty Images)
April
19, 2020
Comments about Mrs Deene, George,
and their cyclists’ Guesthouse.
"We
thought it would be a shame to let some
fascinating and funny comments go to waste so we
pulled a selection together for you." (veloveritas.co.uk)
Photo©Dave Mitchell
April
19, 2020
The new DT Swiss Mon Chasseral
wheelset is lighter than ever.
"Hand-made
in Europe, the carbon clincher disc wheelset
focuses on weight, coming in at just 1,266 g.
The 24 mm-deep carbon rims have an ‘out of mold’
finish, meaning the carbon has no extra finish
applied to it."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) DT Swiss
April
19, 2020
 Nicolas Roche on cycling’s future
and changing salary prospects for pros.
"I
think 2021 is going to be a strange year,” he
said. “I don’t know exactly how but I have a
feeling it’s going to be difficult, and probably
in every single way."
(stickybottle.com)
April
18, 2020
Giro d’Italia Virtual.
"Virtual
Giro d’Italia offers a unique chance to feel
part of a vibrant community of cycling
enthusiasts, united by the same never-ending
love for the Giro d’Italia. One big family from
around the world will be taking a virtual ride
along 7 iconic stages of the 2020 Giro d’Italia
starts on Saturday, April 18th."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
April
18, 2020
New Tour de France dates 'a slap in
the face' for Tour of Britain.
"The
reshuffled UCI calendar, which moved the Tour to
an August 29 start date, puts the British race,
scheduled to start in Penzance on September 6
and finish in Aberdeen on September 13, in
direct conflict with the biggest event of the
season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
18, 2020
Autumn Grand Tours can help create
hope, says Vuelta a España boss.
"Like
so many people right now, Vuelta a España
director Javier Guillén is currently playing a
waiting game. But within those parameters, the
head of cycling’s third Grand Tour is determined
that the race will be as prepared as possible
for a return when the time finally comes." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
April
18, 2020
Teams could shut down.
"Cycling
teams’ sponsorship-based model could lead to
their financial ruin as businesses struggle to
deal with the economic impact of the race
stoppages, Team Ineos’ general manager Dave
Brailsford has told The Times." (cycling.today)
(Reuters)
April
18, 2020
Faster, unpredictable racing as NRS
heads to Zwift.
"Faster,
more unpredictable and (most importantly) it’s
bike racing that’s on now! Cycling Australia
(CA) has announced plans for a National Road
Series (NRS) virtual calendar of racing on
Zwift."
(sbs.com.au) by Jamie Finch-Penninger (Getty
Images)
April
18, 2020
The Happiness Of L’Eroica.
"L’Eroica
has the power to catch you by surprise when you
least expect it. Instances filled with
never-ending streams of riders, dramatic views
and untold feelings that last forever. That’s
how I enjoyed my first Eroica in 2017."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Words/Images: Massimo
Nardi; Translation: Zoe Rinaldi
April
18, 2020
Trudeau announces $500 million for
in aid for sports organizations.
"$500
million in support will be provided to support
Canadians working in sporting organizations.
Many organizations have lost revenue due to
canceled events. It is designed in part to cover
gaps left by the federal wage subsidy program."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Twitter)
April
18, 2020
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Dumoulin joins Amstel Gold Race
virtual ride on BKool.
"Tom
Dumoulin (Jumbo Visma) joined the virtual
edition of the Amstel Gold Race held on Sunday.
The 26km ride took place on the BKool platform
and included climbs of the Kruisberg,
Eyserbosweg, Fromberg, Keutenberg and Cauberg." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
April
19, 2020
Amstel Gold Race organizer hopes for
October date on revised calendar.
"Organizers
of the Amstel Gold Race are confident they will
secure a place on the revised 2020 UCI
International Road calendar this fall, along
with other major one-day races that have been
postponed."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
19, 2020
FDJ manager calls for solidarity to
'save the women's peloton.'
"Dear
race organizers, Team Managers, female riders,
representative associations, federations … and
all the stakeholders! Let's come together to
save the women's peloton and build a better
future," Stephen Delcourt posted on Twitter
Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
19, 2020
The long, strange career of Davide
Rebellin, who swept the 2004 Ardennes Classics.
"Early
this year it was announced that Italian Davide
Rebellin was putting retirement on hold, as the
48-year-old secured a contract extension with
Croatian team Meridiana Kamen for his 28th
season of professional racing."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Rob Sturney
April
19, 2020
Bike Test: Look 795 Blade RS Disc.
"The
all-new 795 Blade RS maintains Look’s total
integration heritage but leaves more room than
usual for personal customization."
(roadbikeaction.com) Photo: Pat Carrigan
April
19, 2020
eBay find: Vintage original Systeme
U Laurent Fignon cycling cap.
"The
seller includes several photos of the cap, which
appears to be in good - although showing some
signs of its years - condition. The striking
colors and logo radiating from the caps bill
toward the top made it easy to pick out." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: eBay)
April
19, 2020
Loud ‘n proud Industry Nine turns an
April Fool’s prank into an actual product.
"Companies
put out all sorts of gags every April 1:
partially in an effort to provide some
entertainment, but it’s also an opportunity to
gain some brand recognition."
(cyclingtips.com) by James Huang (Photography by
Industry Nine)
April
19, 2020
Rohan Dennis deletes social media
accounts after appearing to break lockdown rules.
"Earlier
in the day, according to screenshots captured by
Instagram users, Dennis posted of the view from
the driver's seat of his car, with the location
marked as Girona, where he lives in north east
Spain."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
18, 2020
‘I was at the lowest low’: Lucy van
der Haar sees new dawn after nearly quitting
racing.
"Shouts
of triumph, shock, even tears; emotion is not an
unusual thing when a rider wins a race. But when
Lucy van der Haar took the overall at February’s
inaugural Dubai Women’s Tour, the British rider
had every reason to sob."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
April
18, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel: Going up the
Oude Kwaremont or the Paterberg without public
wouldn't be as fun.
"Alpecin
Fenix' Mathieu van der Poel is not giving up in
his intentions of getting a spot for the Tour de
France and claims it would fit his calendar
perfectly."
(cyclingpub.com) (c)Alpecin Fenix
April
18, 2020
Solar-powered sunglasses: POC Aspire
Solar Switch review.
"The
design is particularly elegant in that it uses
the photovoltaic cells as light sensors. In
brighter conditions, there’s automatically more
light hitting the cells and more power generated
to darken the lens."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
April
18, 2020
Stevie Williams: I'll need a few
races to feel like a bike racer again.
"I
want to feel like a bike racer again," Williams
tells Cyclingnews from his home in
Aberystwyth, in Wales, where he is continuing
his steady rehabilitation after undergoing
surgery to remove the small fabella bone from
his left knee in November."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
18, 2020
Davide Martinelli uses his bike to
deliver medicine.
"There
are no fans lining the road. No teammates
providing support. And there is no race to win." (cycling.today)
(AP)
April
18, 2020
Molly Weaver raises £9,000 for
domestic violence victims in 130km solo
back-garden ride.
"Retired
professional cyclist Molly Weaver raised more
than £9,000/$11.250 for the Women's Aid
Federation Of England in a 130km solo ride that
took place in her back garden on Saturday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
April
18, 2020
Mark Beaumont looking to recruit
“virtual peloton” to ride around the world in a
day.
"We’re
going to start at 4am and try and ride 240 miles
and if 80 of us do that, we’ll get around the
planet in a day,” explained Beaumont on Twitter." (road.cc) (Alex
Bowden)
April
18, 2020
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April
19, 2020
Alejandro Valverde: I doubt we'll be
racing again this year.
"Despite
the unveiling of a rescheduled autumn calendar
of racing, Alejandro Valverde doubts he’ll be
turning a pedal in anger again this year, and is
considering postponing his retirement." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
April
19, 2020
Chaves: It's pretty early to
reschedule the season.
"The
Mitchelton Scott rider watched on last week as
the ASO and UCI rather brazenly unveiled their
calendar 2.0 but, when it comes to deciding on
his season objectives, the former Giro d’Italia
runner up remains cautious."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
19, 2020
Peter Sagan: I'm a real cyclist, not
a virtual one.
"While
Sagan is using a team-supplied Wahoo smart
trainer to start building for the races later in
the year, he has drawn the line at using it to
race 'virtually'."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
19, 2020
Van Avermaet suffers knee injury
during lockdown.
"I
have problems with my knee, I think because of a
bad position on my mountain bike," van Avermaet
said in an interview with De Morgen." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
April
19, 2020
Arlenis Sierra: Cuban star.
"Sierra
tells Procycling about how she learned to adjust
to her new life as a pro bike racer in Europe." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
April
19, 2020
Fairdale Over the Alps.
"Dreaming
of better days got me thinking that it was high
time to finally put together the full story of
our Over the Alps trip. Enjoy our little
adventure from back when you could freely travel
all over Europe by bike."(fairdalebikes.com)
Taj Mihelich
April
19, 2020
Fuji Transonic 2.5 Disc Road Bike
2020.
"The
Fuji Transonic is its 'newest speed flagship'
and this 2.5 is the entry level to the
disc-equipped lineup. Fuji is right, it is
flipping fast and it handles well, but for the
money it is a bit weighty and the frameset
delivers quite a firm ride."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
April
19, 2020
Best carbon road bikes 2020: Our
pick of the best racing and endurance road bikes.
"There
is no shortage of remarkable bikes made from
aluminium, steel and titanium, but with its
stiffness, strength and malleability, carbon
fiber reigns supreme in road bike technology." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Cannondale)
April
18, 2020
Best turbo trainers: Smart trainers
to improve your indoor cycling experience.
"Gone
are the days of staring at a wall in your
basement spinning aimlessly; now we are awash
with options to guide you through highly
targeted workouts, replicas of real roads, and
even virtual worlds that will keep you
entertained as you suffer."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tacx)
April
18, 2020
Is pedaling really the next big
wellspring of untapped watts?
"Bottrill’s
coaching company works with the Boardman
Performance Center near Evesham, Worcestershire,
using its wind tunnel and also its biomechanics,
position and technique services."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)
April
18, 2020
Marianne Vos leads The Cyclists'
Alliance open letter to the UCI.
"The
letter, published Friday, regrets that the UCI's
recent announcement of a reshuffled 2020
International Road Calendar made scant reference
to women's cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
18, 2020
Can You Safely Bike or Jog While
Social Distancing? Here's Some Expert Advice.
"The authors say people are better off walking or running side by side, keeping that 1.5 meters distance apart, or when in one line allowing at least 4 to 5 meters apart for walking, 10 meters for running and slow biking and at least 20 meters for fast biking." (sciencealert.com) by Emmanuel Stamatakis April
18, 2020
Birzman Chain Wear Indicator.
"Birzman's
Chain Wear Indicator is a really simple way of
telling whether any chain from singlespeed to
12-speed should be changed, and it doubles up as
a chain hook to help hold your chain during
assembly or repair."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
April
18, 2020
Product Test: Spinergy Stealth FCC
4.7.
"The
1679-gram wheelset runs with 16 front/20 rear
spokes laced radially up front with a
radial/2-cross pattern in
the rear for added stiffness."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
April
18, 2020
Full Kit Ranker, the winner: the
story of La Vie Claire's classic jersey, voted the
greatest of all time.
"In
the end it was La Vie Claire who triumphed with
68% of the vote, making it the greatest cycling
jersey of all time according to road.cc
readers!"
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
April
18, 2020
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