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April
20, 2020
Uran: Only three WorldTour teams
could survive if Tour de France is canceled.
"The
33-year-old highlighted the problems for
ordinary people in his native Colombia and said
he felt especially sorry for the young riders
entering the sport like his EF Pro Cycling
teammates Dani Martinez and Sergio Higuita." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
April
20, 2020
Evenepoel begins personal challenge
series with 300km ride.
"The
20-year-old Belgian called for challenges on
social media, with fans also suggesting he make
an attempt at Everesting on the home trainer or
somewhere in Belgium, or riding Muur van
Geraardsbergen 10 times."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
20, 2020
5 ways to virtually recreate a group
ride.
"By
now everyone should be on the same page about
not group riding. If you’ve been behaving
responsibly, you’re probably missing your
cycling crew quite a bit at this point."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis (Image
credit: Zwift)
April
20, 2020
Pippa York.
"There
are still a few riders and ex-riders on the
‘Interview list', but now we can strike off one
of the top names - Pippa York. Ed Hood pulled
off the scoop for a good chat."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (British Cycling)
April
20, 2020
Best gravel bikes: Fun and fast
adventure bikes for your next off-road ride.
"The
best gravel bikes are vastly more capable than
their pavement-dwelling siblings and are
allowing riders to get away from traffic and
explore their local environment in a totally new
way."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)
April
20, 2020
Why does my butt hurt more on the
indoor trainer?
"Indoor
training is surprisingly unkind to your rear
end; many of us are having to soldier through
this discomfort as we minimize our lockdown
fitness losses. There are some preventions, and
cures, you can use to make it a bit more
comfortable."
(bicycling.co.za) Tim Brink
April
20, 2020
Should cyclists take CBD for
recovery?
"Cannabis
contains over 500 distinct compounds, which
include cannabinoids, terpenoids, flavonoids,
and omega fatty acids. Some of the most well
known cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is
non-psychoactive. Taking it won’t have any
effect on your mental state."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis
April
20, 2020
Green Disc Eco Chain Care tool
claims to save up to 90% of chain oil over
standard application.
"If
you’re fed up with getting chain lube everywhere
when you re-lube your chain then this
eco-friendly tool could be the answer." (road.cc) (Liam
Cahill) Kickstarter
April
20, 2020
Triathlete completes Ironman in his
backyard.
"Triathlete
Richard Groome swam 2.4 miles in a paddling
pool, rode 112 miles on a Wattbike and ran 26.2
miles around his yard to raise money for
Malmesbury and District Foodbank." (road.cc) (Liam
Cahill)
April
20, 2020
 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."
(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." (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." (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
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How to watch the Digital Swiss 5 -
live stream.
"So
far we've had virtual versions of the Tour of
Flanders and Amstel Gold Race, the Zwift
Classics series and intra-team competitions for
Ineos and Jumbo Visma. The Digital Swiss 5,
running from April 22-26 looks to be the biggest
one yet."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Digital Swiss
5)
April
20, 2020
Teams announce rosters for second
stage of Virtual Giro d'Italia.
"Stage
two of the virtual edition of the Italian race
will be 32.7 kilometers long, a part of what was
set to be the 12th stage of the Corsa Rosa. The
profile of the stage - which will be held on
Wednesday, April 22- features to steep climbs of
Ciola and Barbotto."
(cyclingpub.com) Giro d'Italia
April
20, 2020
Introducing: Sunweb neo-pro Ilan Van
Wilder.
"In
2020, he turned professional with Team Sunweb,
making the move from the Lotto Soudal U23 team
to the WorldTour at the age of 19. He was due to
ride Strade Bianche and Liège Bastogne Liège
this spring, but the lockdown put paid to
that. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
20, 2020
Gesbert and Guernalec extend with
Arkéa Samsic.
"In
a statement on Monday, the Pro Continental team
confirmed that the Bretons Gesbert and Guernalec
will remain on board until the end of the 2022
season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
20, 2020
Cervelo Aspero gravel bike review:
Fast, light, and sleek, but also bumpy.
"We’ve
mentioned on several occasions that gravel bikes
are a lot like mountain bikes in that they
occupy a broad spectrum of intended usages and
types."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang)
April
20, 2020
'Chop some wood and drink wine':
Sean Kelly's off-season advice.
"Nine-time
Monument winner Sean Kelly has called for the
current peloton to stop training so hard in the
off-season and enjoy the time off with a beer or
two."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
April
20, 2020
Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 100 -
91.
"If
you don't live close to the climb, it's nothing
special and not worth the visit and if we were a
magazine based elsewhere, it probably wouldn't
make the cut."
(cyclist.co.uk) Words Pete Muir Photography
Patrik Lundin
April
20, 2020
A comprehensive list of Micro Spline
compatible hub mfgs for 12 spd Shimano cassettes.
"Since Shimano announced their new Micro Spline hub standard for their 12-speed cassettes, hub brands the world over have been scrambling to secure a manufacturing license from Shimano." (bikerumor.com) Jessie-May Morgan April
20, 2020
10 reasons why a Peloton bike may be
for you.
"We
tried going to the gym and cycling studios with
limited success. Then in January 2019 we ordered
a Peloton bike and have been hooked ever since.
Now, we are working out more and feeling
better."
(roadbikereview.com) Steve Sprich
April
20, 2020
New from Effetto Mariposa: Never
head out without tubeless tire plugs again.
"Tubeless
tire plug kits are hardly new at this point, but
Effetto Mariposa's clever take on the idea is
pretty interesting nonetheless."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Effetto
Mariposa and Brian Park
April
20, 2020
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
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April
20, 2020
Pinot describes the stress of his
parents' coronavirus diagnosis.
"Thibaut
Pinot has seen the effects of the COVID-19 virus
close up. His parents were both diagnosed with
COVID-19 almost three weeks ago, and he has
witnessed the high level of contagion of the
coronavirus in his native Mélisey, near the
Vosges."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
20, 2020
Should you wear a mask while riding?
"It's
important to note that masks are mainly not to
protect you, they're to protect the people
around you - to keep your breath which might
contain droplets big enough to carry infectious
virions."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
20, 2020
UCI: Women’s team manager breached
ethics code after abuse and inappropriate behavior
allegations...
Patrick Van Gansen found guilty of
ethics violations in Health Mate abuse case.
"The
UCI Ethics Commission, the matter has been
handed over to the UCI Disciplinary Commission,
which has initiated proceedings with a view to
the possibility of sanctions being imposed." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
April
20, 2020
16 of the best 2020 electric road
bikes - get powered aid on the sly.
"Electric
road bikes are booming, and none more so than
these 'stealth' models whose designers have
tucked the battery and motor inside the frame so
that they don't look like electric bikes, but
like regular road and gravel bikes." (road.cc) (Jack
Sexty)
April
20, 2020
Tech of the Week: Giant TCR and new
carbon from ENVE and Corima.
"Biggest news of the past couple of weeks has to be the hotly anticipated Giant TCR revamp. And it’s refreshing to see Giant stick to its guns and produce a new TCR that looks just like the old TCR." (cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey) April
20, 2020
Bontrager GR2 Gravel Bike Shoes.
"Bontrager's
new GR2 Gravel Bike Shoes are a tough and highly
durable option with a medium level of sole
stiffness and loads of grip for when you're off
the bike."road.cc:
(Mat Brett)
April
20, 2020
These Prime carbon clinchers are the
cheapest we’ve ever seen.
"Carbon
wheels were once the preserve of sponsored pros
and wealthy amateurs only, but prices have crept
ever lower, with the cheapest options now
costing significantly less than some top-end
alloy wheelsets."
(bikeradar.com) Matthew Loveridge
April
20, 2020
SQlab adds new performance line with
612 R saddle, 711 R grip, 712 bar tape, more.
"Destined for the road and mountain bikes of the fast crowd, SQlab has just introduced their Performance Line. Featuring new grips, bar tape, a saddle, carbon bar ends, and a new pair of riding bibs." (bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt) April
20, 2020
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
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