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‘Time trial training was key to
winning the event’: Rohan Dennis shares his top
tips for indoor riding and racing.
"It
looks like Rohan Dennis, the Australian world
time trial champion, could be the star of
coronavirus lockdown indoor racing, having won
his last two virtual events."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Wahoo)
April
23, 2020
Cycling History: Robert Hunter Wins
Tour de France Stage.
"The
11th stage covered 182 km between Marseille and
Montpellier. Hunter had come close to tasting
victory already, with 4th in Stage 1; 5th in
Stage 2; 2nd in Stage 4; and 8th in Stage 6, and
was focusing more on his second place in the
points competition."
(bicycling.co.za) Tim Brink
April
23, 2020
Leading teams join forces for SEG
eRacing U23 Series.
"The
races will take place on the RGT Cycling
platform during the last week of April and the
first half of May, with several of the leading
U23 squads taking part."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
23, 2020
I could watch virtual bike races but
I’d rather do literally anything else.
"Virtual
racing has none of the drama that makes real
racing enjoyable, and I will never, ever
understand why you’d want to watch it." (bikeradar.com)
Matthew Loveridge
April
23, 2020
UCI announces general framework for
revised Women's WorldTour.
"[We]
have joined forces to enable women’s road
cycling to come through the current crisis in
the best possible conditions with a view to the
resumption of the 2020 season," read the press
release."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
23, 2020
Battaglin is offering Italian Dream
Bike book.
"Want a fix of the very best of Battaglin's custom builds without leaving the house?" (cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey) April
23, 2020
Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 70 - 61.
"Those
who pedal this lie have clearly never heard of
Bealach na Bà. Tucked in a windy corner of
northwest Scotland, this is Britain's answer to
the Alps."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not Provided)
April
23, 2020
New for Peter Sagan’s face: 100%’s
Hypercraft sunglasses with carbon weave.
"San
Diego-based 100% has released the latest set of
sunglasses to bestow Peter Sagan’s face, and
perhaps yours. They’re called Hypercraft, and
they’re made of a carbon/nylon weave." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by 100%
April
23, 2020
Ergon releases new line of saddles
suitable for Men & Women, Gravel or MTB.
"The
ERGON SM E-Mountain Core Prime saddle takes
Ergon’s revolutionary TwinShell saddle design to
the dirt."
(gravelcyclist.com) JOM
April
23, 2020
Paul Kilbourne - Part One; Hired by
ANC but I’m in over my head!
"Earlier
in the year we ran an interview with the man who
started the ANC team ball rolling. Paul
Kilbourne got in touch to say that he’d actually
been a soigneur with the team."
(veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©supplied
April
23, 2020
 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
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Stefan Küng goes solo to deny
Classics stars in second Digital Swiss Five
virtual race.
"Time
trial star Stefan Küng was utterly dominant in
the second race of the Digital Swiss Five
virtual series, winning ahead of Team Ineos
rider Filippo Ganna."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
April
23, 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
23, 2020
Sport and Tour de France not a
priority, says French minister.
"Roxana
Maracineanu, who previously suggested the French
Grand Tour could be held without the millions of
spectators, said public health takes priority
over sport and that the Tour could be abandoned
in 2020."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
April
23, 2020
Carapaz defends himself against
accusations of disloyalty by Movistar director.
"I’ve
not been disloyal, I gave the team more than
they asked for. As a rider I gave it everything
and, if they don’t value that, then people can
draw their own conclusions."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
23, 2020
Flèche Wallonne Feminine: The
strongest women on the Mur de Huy.
"Since
1998, the women's peloton has been competing in
their own La Flèche Wallonne Feminine and
battling for the prestigious victory on the
famed Mur de Huy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
23, 2020
Bahrain McLaren DS Tim Harris.
"International
man of intrigue, multi lingual, extensively
traveled, font of all knowledge and double
national champion - Tim Harris has been in the
‘Cycling Game’ for most of his life."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Edmond Hood
April
23, 2020
eBay Finds: 1973 Colnago Super
Pantografata.
"Up
next in our series of fantastic eBay finds is
this superb Campagnolo-equipped Colnago Super
Pantografata bike from 1973 adorned in the
famous orange color of five-time Tour de France
winner Eddy Merckx's Molteni squad, and used by
the team that year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: diggers158 /
eBay)
April
23, 2020
Best Trek Bikes You Can Get (2020).
"Trek is one of the first brands that comes to the mind of both beginners and experienced cycling enthusiasts. But what are the best Trek bikes on the market? Let’s see." (bicycle-guider.com) Jeff Balton April
23, 2020
The Four-Year Story of Fin Woods'
DIY Gearbox Bike.
"A
gearbox equipped enduro bike that was nicely
designed, competitive with the derailleur-driven
bikes, and I had a bit of stab of what bikes
would look like in a few year's time." (pinkbike.com) Mike
Levy
April
23, 2020
Maybe bicycles REALLY ARE “the new
toilet paper” - as sales boom in the UK.
"Bicycles
really are “the new toilet paper” as people buy
up bikes either to undertake exercise during the
lockdown, or to travel to work while avoiding
public transport."
(road.cc) (alamy.com)
April
23, 2020
Controversy and nuance in gravel
racing: Why the Mid South rebranded but Dirty
Kanza did not.
"This
year, one of the biggest gravel races in America
changed its name from ‘the Land Run 100’ to ‘the
Mid South’."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: EF Education First
Pro Cycling
April
23, 2020
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
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
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April
23, 2020
Push and pull: The surprising
physics of a too-close pass.
"It
happens in an instant. You’re out riding,
minding your own business, and before you have a
chance to react, a car flies past you at great
speed, and far too close for comfort." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Matt de Neef and Christof Gromke
April
23, 2020
Race the Tour de France 2020 this
summer from home, on your gaming console or PC.
"The
2020 Tour de France won’t take place this July
on French roads, but that doesn’t mean you need
to miss out on the racing action.." (bikerumor.com)
(Cory Benson)
April
23, 2020
Teams preparing for post-lockdown
training camps and return to racing.
"Team
managers, directeurs sportifs, team doctors and
coaches have kept in contact with the riders and
have been working on plans and preparation for
the eventual post-COVID-19 season." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
April
23, 2020
Jumbo Visma boss Plugge reveals
coronavirus hospitalization.
"More
than six weeks ago I was hospitalized with
corona," wrote Plugge. "I had an incredibly
tough fortnight with high fever and anxious
moments. Thanks to the good care of the medical
workers, I came through."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bert
Geerts/dcp-bertgeerts@xs4all.nl)
April
23, 2020
Ian Boswell: Pat Malach was a
genuinely honest and positive soul.
"Oregon
always had a tight-knit cycling community and
the riders and network there always felt like my
family."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Pat Malach)
April
23, 2020
Young Irish rider, 17, clocking up
the miles on open roads in new lock-down job.
"My
Dad is a GP and he runs a busy surgery. I pick
up the prescriptions and addresses from the
surgery. I then cycle to the chemist and wait
for the medication and then deliver it to the
patients."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Sean Rowe)
April
23, 2020
Aerodynamic Gravel: Will Hunt &
next gen aero gravel bike wheels make you faster?
"Are
there actually any real aero gravel gains to be
had in the fatter-tire, lower average speed
world of gravel bike riding & racing?" (bikerumor.com)
(Cory Benson)
April
23, 2020
SCAM ALERT - This Lotus Sport 110 TT
bike isn't all that it seems.
"Well,
we fell for this one. Hook. Line. and sinker.
What we thought was a rare Lotus 110 TT bike
turned out to be a scam."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
April
23, 2020
Crankbrothers releases updated Stamp
pedals.
"Whether you’re riding street or trail, you want to be in control. Crank Brothers’ new Stamp 2 and 3 flat pedals offer enhanced grip." (bikeworldnews.com) Ron April
23, 2020
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
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