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Zwift Classics: Cecilia Hansen wins
Watopia Cup.
"Cecilia
Hansen (Hein) won the fifth round of the Zwift
Classics at the Watopia Cup Tuesday. She beat
Vicki Whiteshaw (Hein) and Trofeo Bologna winner
Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio (Rowe&King)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Zwift)
April
21, 2020
Henk Vogels.
"Henk
Vogels is an Aussie through and through but his
dad, Henk Vogels senior, was Dutch, a
professional cyclist who immigrated to Australia
and represented his new nation at the 1964
Olympics in Tokyo."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Edmond Hood
April
21, 2020
‘This boy was being held at gunpoint
by paramilitaries’: Inside the rise of Colombia’s
golden generation.
"The
early-season showcase for the incredible rise of
Colombian cycling is the Tour Colombia, which
attracts an abundance of WorldTour talent and
captures the attention of fans all over the
world with the colorful roadsides created by the
nation’s passionate fans."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
April
21, 2020
Holding Tour de France in 2020 could
cause ‘substantial public health concerns,’ says
expert.
"Professor
Benjamin Cowie, from the University of
Melbourne, has questioned whether the Tour
should be abandoned this year to protect public
safety."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
April
21, 2020
Brailsford says cycling needs to end
reliance on Tour de France.
"Any
sports team that is based 100 per cent on
sponsorship, that doesn't compete for a very
long time, is going to feel the effects. That's
realist we have to be grown and accept that's
the case."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
21, 2020
Tony Martin uncertain about
retirement.
"The
German star and former time trial champion says
he planned to make a decision on his future this
spring, but with racing suspended for the
foreseeable future he has been unable to reach a
conclusion."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
April
21, 2020
Meet the 12-year-old who rode 36
hours on Zwift alongside Geraint Thomas.
"The
cycling world was hugely impressed by Geraint
Thomas’s brutal 36-hour Zwift ride in support of
the NHS, but perhaps flying under the radar is
the 12-year-old rider who matched the
astonishing feat."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Ballinger)
April
21, 2020
Bike of the Week - Wahoo Kickr Bike.
"No
longer is an hour’s slog on the turbo a
solo-mission into the depths of one’s own pain
cave - that misery can be shared with others, in
a virtual world. Dedicated smart bikes like the
Kickr Bike aim to take that immersive experience
to the next level."
(bikeradar.com) Tom Marvin
April
21, 2020
eBay Finds: Second-hand smart turbo
trainers.
"A
smart trainer syncs with your computer, tablet
or smartphone to transmit your power output to
whichever app you're using. In turn, the app
sends commands back to your smart trainer to
increase or decrease the trainer's resistance." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: thegreatcheapoutdoors / eBay)
April
21, 2020
RAGBRAI canceled; Just one of many
week-long bike rides falling by the wayside.
"The
48th Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across
Iowa has been cancelled for the first time since
it started in 1973. The ride has been
rescheduled for July 25-31, 2021, according to
announcement on the website."
(bikingbis.com) Gene Bisbee
April
21, 2020
Fast Gravel Tires.
"For
us here in SoCal where it is rarely muddy the
low profile knob has always been a goto, and now
there are more options than ever. Here are a few
of our favorites that offer great all-road
versatility."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
April
21, 2020
RGT Cycling: your complete guide to
the indoor training app.
"RGT
Cycling is one of a number of indoor training
apps that lets you simulate the great outdoors
and ride some famous roads without leaving the
house."
(bikeradar.com) Paul Norman
April
21, 2020
 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
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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
21, 2020
Ride the Race Across America in
June, or shorter, more leg-friendly sections of it
- virtually, without leaving home.
"After
carefully considering rider experience, volume
of interest and ease of use, we are proud to now
be powered by FulGaz."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
April
21, 2020
Cyclingnews’ Pat Malach
passes away.
"Pat
was a respected and popular member of the Cyclingnews
editorial team. He joined in 2012, first as a
freelancer, and then later as a full-time member
of the North American team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Pat Malach)
April
21, 2020
Van der Breggen is the master of the
Mur de Huy.
"Reigning
champ Anna
van der Breggen has won La Fleche Wallonne five
times in a row, matching compatriot Marianne Vos
for most titles in the women’s edition."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Rob Sturney
April
21, 2020
Giulio Ciccone completes Everest
Challenge on Zwift.
"Giulio
Ciccone is the latest professional rider to
complete an extreme ride on a home trainer,
riding for over 11 hours to complete an Everest
Challenge on the Zwift platform."
(cyclingnews.com) (Twitter)
April
21, 2020
Majka's early season Giro d'Italia
form stopped in its tracks.
"Since
there is currently a break in racing, and it's
not clear when the Giro will be held, I've had
to change my training," he said, with it looking
likely that the Italian Grand Tour will take
place some time in the autumn."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
21, 2020
Alaphilippe on Flèche Wallonne:
There's always more pressure when you're defending
champion.
"On
Wednesday, April 22, Deceuninck Quick Step's
Julian Alaphilippe should have mounted his
attempt to win Belgian one-day Classic Flèche
Wallonne for a third straight year." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
April
21, 2020
Bike Test: Trek’s Domane+ LT 7.
"No
matter what drives you to ride, the important
thing is that you’re riding, and this is where
the arrival of the e-bike has brought with it a
new day of cycling for cyclists, both new and
old."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
April
21, 2020
Japanese keirin racing is even
weirder than you think.
"If
you’ve ever watched track racing you’ll have
come across the keirin, a curious race that
begins with a line of riders being paced around
the velodrome by a special motorbike called a
derny."
(bikeradar.com) Matthew Loveridge
April
21, 2020
Alice Barnes’ British Champion
Canyon Aeroad.
"Alice
Barnes (Canyon SRAM) scooped up two national
titles during the 2019 season, earning her the
stripes across both road and time trial
disciplines - and her 2020 Aeroad reflects that
success."
(cyclingweekly.com) Image: Thomas Maheux for
Canyon
April
21, 2020
Selle Italia cranks out Watt
triathlon saddle, delivers short fit, ergonomic
comfort for all.
"The
complete redesigned triathlon Watt is the latest
new saddle to feature a shortened overall
profile - just 250mm long - with a well-padded
50mm wide nose to support riders comfortably in
a deep forward-leaning, aerodynamic position on
the bike."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
April
21, 2020
Tour of the Southern Farmlands:
Adel, Georgia, USA & Beyond! Dogs, Trains,
Clay & Kale!
"Sick
of watching endless negative news articles and
downer stock projections? Or, tired of the
monotonous sea of podcasts, all banging on about
their own version of inspiration, talking about
riding, versus doing it?"
(gravelcyclist.com) JOM
April
21, 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
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
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Dirty Kanza probably isn’t changing
its name. Here’s why.
"Recently,
there has been online discussions and petitions
asking Dirty Kanza promoters and new owner Life
Time to change the name of the event. The
oversimplified point of concern is that putting
the word “dirty” in front of a colloquialism
referring to the Kaw Nation’s native land." (bikerumor.com)
(Tyler Benedict)
April
21, 2020
‘I haven’t been tested at all in
recent months’: Pros raise concerns over
anti-doping.
"With
riders around the world quarantined in their
homes and travel bans imposed across a number of
nations, authorities are unable to carry out
testing in their usual way, sparking concerns
that clean sport could be taking a hit." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Getty Images)
April
21, 2020
Micheal Wilson.
"Australia’s
Micheal Wilson, a winner of Grand Tour stages
and Italian races of quality. Micheal is at home
in Tasmania with a glass of his own Pinot
Grigio."
(veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©supplied
April
21, 2020
Rohan Dennis: Back to basics.
"Rohan
Dennis hit the headlines recently after seeming
to break coronavirus lockdown rules by going for
a drive in Girona, Spain and posting about it on
social media."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
21, 2020
How They Built The Fastest Bicycle
On Earth.
"In
2018, Denise Mueller-Korenek became the fastest
cyclist in the world, pushing her custom rig to
nearly 300km/h on the famed Bonneville Salt
Flats in Utah."
(bicycling.co.za) James Stout
April
21, 2020
Forget Flèche: The case for
replacing the worst classic.
"Flèche
is, in my view, the least-loved of the Ardennes
Classics trio. And with damn good reason, I
might add."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
April
21, 2020
Tom Dumoulin: At Jumbo Visma, I
really feel as though I've joined the Real Madrid
of cycling.
"I
just wanted to go to a team where I wasn't the
only leader all year round' says 2017 Giro
d'Italia winner."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
21, 2020
Giant Propel Advanced Pro Disc 0
review.
"Giant
has worked with the Aero Concept Engineering
wind tunnel on every iteration of the Propel,
and our Advanced Pro test bike is no exception." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: © Colin Levitch)
April
21, 2020
Schindelhauer wins gold in iF Awards
with Arthur.
"Weighing 13.4kg, Arthur is equipped with a CDX carbon belt drive from Gates and other low-maintenance components. The Berlin brand’s e-Bike also uses a number of components designed and engineered in-house." (cyclingindustry.news) Jonathon Harker April
21, 2020
The Sufferfest says its new ‘Half
Monty’ test gives a more accurate FTP reading than
any other ramp test.
"The
55-minute test helps determine Functional
Threshold Power, Maximal Aerobic Power, and
Lactate Threshold Heart Rate."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
April
21, 2020
Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 90 - 81.
"The
inclusion of a road that has been open less than
a year may be controversial, but in many ways,
the Col de la Loze is the ultimate destination
for the cycling tourist."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Juan Trujillo)
April
21, 2020
Cheap cycling clothing: The best
cycling kit deals available right now.
"Cheap
cycling clothing vs premium cycling clothing.
Thanks to our roundup of cycling clothing deals,
you can now have both."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jacob Park
@hbfilm)
April
21, 2020
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." (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." (road.cc) (Jack
Sexty)
April
20, 2020
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