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Androni Giocattoli Sidermec and
Movistar victorious on second day of virtual Giro
d'Italia.
"The
second stage of the virtual competition was 32.7
kilometers long between Linaro and Sogliano al
Rubicone and featured two steep climbs. Matteo
Spreafico and Luca Chirico of Androni Giocattoli
completed the course with a combined time of 2
hours, three minutes and 15 seconds." (cyclingpub.com)
Giro d'Italia
April
22, 2020
Digital Swiss 5: Remco Evenepoel and
Rohan Dennis headline race 1 start list.
"The
virtual version of the Tour de Suisse will see
16 WorldTour teams take part, as well as a Swiss
national selection and two ProTeams. Three
riders from each squad will take part day by
day."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
22, 2020
Virtual Racing Hits The World Tour.
And It’s Great!
"We
aren't the only ones trapped in our garages,
pedaling like hell on the hamster wheel; the top
pro riders have had to embrace the virtual
world, too, and the Digital Swift 5 will give
them, and us, a chance to throw down some
wattage."
(bicycling.co.za) Tim Brink
April
22, 2020
Bora Hansgrohe manager Ralph Denk:
We'd be ready to race right up until Christmas.
"Ralph
Denk - the manager of the Bora Hansgrohe
WorldTour team, which is home to the likes of
Peter Sagan, Emanuel Buchmann and Rafal Majka -
is one of those that is very hopeful that the
Tour will take place on the newly proposed
dates."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
22, 2020
Dave Brailsford says cycling needs a
better business model after coronavirus crisis.
"Brailsford
said: “One of the challenges cycling has is that
revenue is totally dependent on sponsors and
different sponsors are in different businesses
and some are more effective than others in the
current climate."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael
Steele/Getty Images)
April
22, 2020
Polar Grit X GPS Watch In-Depth
Review.
"I’ve
been using the Polar Grit X now for a bit,
gathering boatloads of data, throwing the
biggest hills and most interesting routes at it
that I can. I’ve got plenty of data on accuracy,
functionality, and lots more in this review.
What works well, and what might need a bit more
love."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
April
22, 2020
Could the £379 Polar Grit X
smartwatch be a Garmin Fenix killer?
"The
new Polar Grit X is a rugged multisport
smartwatch with a claimed 40-hour battery life,
direct integration with Komoot and a competitive
£379 / €429.90 / $429.95 price tag." (bikeradar.com)
Jack Luke
April
22, 2020
Women’s bike size guide | Find the
right frame size for you.
"What
size bike should I buy? It’s a common question
that many women have when considering a new
bike. That’s why we’ve created a simple women’s
frame sizing guide."
(bikeradar.com) Faye Sanders
April
22, 2020
The Mur de Huy.
"One
place that really struck me was the Ardennes
region of Belgium - host of the Amstel Gold
Race, Fleche Wallone, and Liege Bastogne Liege."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Richard Pestes
April
22, 2020
The Origins of Fat Tires & Drop
Bars.
"There
is every reason to point the finger at Bianchi
for being a pioneering adapter, since as early
as 1986 their catalogs featured bikes rolling on
700c hoops with 38mm tires."
(roadbikeaction.com) Photo: The Pro’s Closet
April
22, 2020
How to install a bike chain.
"While
installing a bike chain might be considered a
menial task by seasoned cyclists, learning to do
it yourself as opposed to running off to your
local bike shop will save you money and time in
the long run."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)
April
22, 2020
Bike Fit: 3 Common Problems Fitters
See.
"We
perform a lot of bike fits, and we have the
opportunity to see a lot of cyclists at events
and camps. Bike fit is more than a collection of
angles and distances."
(roadbikeaction.com) Reid Beloni
April
22, 2020
 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
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Rohan Dennis storms to win in
opening race of the Digital Swiss Five virtual
series.
"The
first race of the unique Digital Swiss Five
series was a 26km ride from Agarn to Leukerbad,
with a climb early in the race before a long
descent, followed by a second ascent and then a
final ramp up to the finish."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
April
22, 2020
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
22, 2020
Viathon G.1 GRX 600 gravel bike
review: Carbon at alloy pricing.
"Does
spending more get you a faster gravel race bike?
That’s exactly what we sought to answer with the
high-value Viathlon G.1, a carbon gravel bike
that’s backed by the biggest of big retailers -
Walmart."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
April
22, 2020
Should you wear a mask while riding?
"Wearing
a mask could be a courteous solution for biking
on local paths where you might come within too
close of a range to other cyclists. Experts say
it’s probably not necessary if you’re taking the
proper precautions and keeping your distance
from others."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
April
22, 2020
eBay Finds: 1990 Greg Lemond TVT 92
carbon-fiber Z team frame.
"Our
latest discovery in the wonderful world of eBay
is this 1990 Greg Lemond TVT 92 carbon-fiber
racing frame - the same model ridden to victory
by Lemond at the 1990 Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: bookmeister2012 / eBay)
April
22, 2020
Fizik Infinito R1 road shoes review.
"There's
no denying the Fizik Infinito R1 shoes are
premium. The shoes retail at £349.99 / $400.00 /
€350.00 / AU$599.00, and for your money, there
are no extra sweet treats in the box." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Josh Croxton)
April
22, 2020
Halo Carbaura RCD wheelset.
"This
Carbaura RCD wheelset is Halo's latest edition
and it offers a very good all-round package with
a strong build, noticeable aero benefits and a
decent weight. It's good quality, at a sensible
price."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
April
22, 2020
Three ascents of Mont Ventoux in one
day for an African charity.
"Brass
for Africa is a small charity that empowers poor
and disabled children and young people, many of
them orphans, in Uganda and Liberia through
brass music."
(cyclingplus.com) Nigel Bruce
April
22, 2020
Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 80 - 71.
"The
idea of Morocco having a ski resort seems quite
bizarre, doesn't it? You associate it with
desert landscapes and intense heat, not plush,
snowy slopes and the cold."
(cyclist.co.uk) Photography George Marshall
April
22, 2020
ROKA Matador, ultralight cycling
sunglasses that stand out in the crowd, or the
peloton.
"Roka
eyewear just released a new pair of lightweight
Matador sunglasses for cyclists that are
genuinely unique looking."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
April
22, 2020
Dan Martin and the 2013 Liege
Bastogne Liege panda.
"Few
images have been so utterly interconnected with
a mammoth cycling victory than the
panda-costumed fan running behind Dan Martin and
Joaquim Rodriguez just before Martin’s winning
attack in the 2013 Liege Bastogne Liege."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Rob Sturney |
April
22, 2020
New from Industry Nine: Lower-priced
road hubs and wider gravel wheels.
"The
new road 1/1 hubs feature traditional ratcheting
freehub mechanisms with 45-tooth drive rings and
six steel pawls."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Industry Nine
April
22, 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
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Remembering Pat Malach.
"Pat
Malach, who spent the better part of the past
decade with Cyclingnews, has passed
away."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Guillermo
Rojas, Cathy Fegan-Kim
April
22, 2020
Leading Irish medical expert
believes cycling will start again “fairly
quickly.”
“I
see that things like tennis, single-handed
sailing, golf, fishing, cycling and running are
all likely to start fairly quickly.” (stickybottle.com)
(Photo: Credit not Provided)
April
22, 2020
Flèche Wallonne: Most victories,
fastest editions and winning margins on the Mur de
Huy.
"If
Gent Wevelgem is the middle child of the cobbled
Classics, then Flèche Wallonne is its
counterpart for the final week of the spring
Classics."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/CSC)
April
22, 2020
Lockdown cycling: How much is too
much?
"The
best practice theory has been that cyclists who
remain committed to training and harvesting the
mindfulness of riding outdoors, should limit
themselves to an hour a day."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giant)
April
22, 2020
Ventum NS1 adds more affordable
mechanical build, plus free smart trainers &
10% back in the U.S!
"The
Ventum “Stimulus Offer” is limited to the U.S.,
but it includes both a free Saris M2 smart
trainer (or similar $499 value) and 10% cash
back. That rebate is good for 10% of the total
purchase before tax and shipping." (bikerumor.com)
(Zach Overholt)
April
22, 2020
Silca’s new Super Secret chain lube
is like hot-melt wax in a bottle.
"It
seems we’re coming into the golden era of chain
lubes. Friction Facts originally broke ground
with its research into the efficiency of various
lubes."
(cyclingtips.com) Dave Rome
April
22, 2020
Best clipless gravel shoes you can
buy - tried and tested for winter and summer
riding.
"Here,
we round up the best you can buy, these shoes
have all been reviewed by us and received a
score of over four out of five so you can rest
assured these are pairs that will be good at
their job, comfy and reliable too." (road.cc) Rachael
Gurney
April
22, 2020
Your complete guide to Lezyne bike
pumps.
"Lezyne's
pump range runs to dozens of different models -
floor pumps, hand pumps, CO2 inflators, and more
- so choosing the best option for you can be a
challenge. Below are the highlights of each
category."
(road.cc) Upgrade Bikes
April
22, 2020
Paris pumps €300m into cycling
infrastructure during coronavirus.
"The
Ile-de-France region announced it would be
backing temporary and permanent cycle lanes to
the tune of €300 million with certain sections
to be ready as soon as May."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
April
22, 2020
Study finds bike lanes provide
positive economic impact.
"Despite
longstanding popular belief, bicycle lanes can
actually improve business. At worst, the
negative impact on sales and employment is
minimal, according to a new study from Portland
State's Transportation Research and Education
Center (TREC)."(phys.org)
Credit: CC0 Public Domain
April
22, 2020
Hammerhead Karoo 2 gets leaked.
"It
looks like they put it on a diet, but only in
size. The Karoo 2 should be even more capable,
just smaller and lighter. Here’s what we know so
far."
(bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict)
April
22, 2020
650b Shootout: Enve G27 vs. Zipp 303
Firecrest.
"Technically speaking, the 650b wheels differ from 700c with a bead-seat diameter of 584mm compared to the 622mm measurement found on 700c wheels." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided) April
22, 2020
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
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