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April
28, 2020
More doubt over Tour de France 2020
as French government extends sports ban.
"On
Tuesday (April 28), French Prime Minister
Edouard Philippe confirmed that major sporting
events would be postponed until at least
September."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
April
28, 2020
Froome driven by desire to make one
of sport's greatest comebacks.
"Chris
Froome revealed in a series of interviews that
he finds inspiration in the photographs of the
serious injuries and fractures he suffered when
he crashed into a wall while studying the route
of the time trial at the Critérium du Dauphiné
last June."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
28, 2020
Belgian pros forced to cancel
‘inappropriate’ time trial.
"Plans
for a “corona-proof” time trial have been
abandoned after proving controversial with the
Belgian cycling authorities."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
April
28, 2020
Bo Knows Zwift.
"If
Bo Jackson were a professional cyclist - instead
of a professional two-sport all-star - he would
have been a track sprinter.
At 6-foot-3 and 275lbs, he doesn’t like hills - real or virtual." (velonews.com) Bo Jackson April
28, 2020
eBay Finds: Signed 1999 Oscar Freire
world champion's jersey.
"The
Spanish rider would have worn such a jersey only
once after winning the 1999 World Championships,
as he made a lucrative move to Mapei Quick Step
for the following season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: skinnybikeman /
eBay)
April
28, 2020
Experts question viability of 2021
Olympics without coronavirus vaccine.
"Medical
experts are pessimistic about the 2021 Olympics,
and organizing committee chief says second
postponement would be impossible." (velonews.com)
(Credit not Provided)
April
28, 2020
Lezyne Super Pro Enhanced GPS bike
computer review.
"A
viable alternative to a Garmin Edge, the Lezyne
Super Pro Enhanced GPS bike computer packs a lot
of functionality at a competitive price." (cyclist.co.uk)
Paul Norman
April
28, 2020
 April
27, 2020
Day in the life: Heinrich Haussler.
"Sure,
he missed out on his favorite northern classics,
but he can’t wait to get back to racing. But the
unprecedented racing stoppage has been a
blessing in disguise."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
April
27, 2020
Valverde questions three-week grand
tours in condensed 2020 calendar.
"What
they should have done was cut each grand tour by
one week,” Valverde told Spanish journalists.
“It’s a special year, and it doesn’t make sense
to have all the grand tours be raced for three
weeks, because then we’ll go very long into the
season."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
April
27, 2020
Paris Nice champion Max Schachmann:
I'm not someone who spends time mulling over 'what
ifs.'
"I
really can't complain about the results I've had
so far in 2020," Schachmann said on his team's
website on Sunday. "The training throughout the
winter seems to have paid dividends." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
April
27, 2020
Classics Winner Eric Van Lancker.
"Eric
Van Lancker, popped up and took Liège, Amstel
and a clutch of other top results."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
April
27, 2020
Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 50 - 41.
"Imagine
a climb so tough, so brutal, that it has to be
removed from a bike race for professionals.
Well, it's not too hard to imagine because that
is exactly what happened with the Muro di
Sormano."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not Provided)
April
27, 2020
The Worst, Wackiest, and Stupidest
Rules Cyclists Have Actually Followed.
"Cycling
has a deep tradition of rules to ride by, lore
passed down through the decades intended to make
you faster, safer, and more comfortable." (bicycling.co.za)
Illustrations: Janne Livonen
April
27, 2020
The best touring bikes for
commuting, bikepacking or traveling by bike.
"Among
the most versatile bikes around, touring bikes
are do-everything machines that are suited to
those starting out, commuters, recreational
riders."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Surly)
April
27, 2020
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Nairo Quintana: A teammate cost me
victory at 2015 Tour de France.
"Speaking
on the ESPN Bike Show, Quintana did not
name the rider in question, nor did he specify
what went wrong, but he was firm in his belief
it cost him he yellow jersey - still the missing
link in his Grand Tour palmarès."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
28, 2020
‘It’s a different sport’: Some pros
aren’t convinced by virtual racing.
"Whether
it’s the results or the brutal effort of racing
indoors, these riders seem less than impressed
with the virtual racing scene."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
April
28, 2020
Annemiek van Vleuten puts rainbow
jersey defense atop her 2020 goals.
"As
an athlete, I like that I have a goal in
September,” van Vleuten said. “I don’t want to
think about if it’s very realistic, for now." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
April
28, 2020
Hinault sees Evenepoel as leading
light of Generation Z superstars.
"French
legend Bernard Hinault sees a bright future for
20-year-old Remco Evenepoel, but warns of threat
of being overwhelmed by expectations and
pressure."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
April
28, 2020
'It’s not nice to be World Champion
and get a pay cut': Van Vleuten hopes for
Mitchelton-Scott survival.
"I
will not say how much but it is substantial. I
hope by taking the pay cut we will be able to
keep the team alive and the team will continue
which is the most important thing." (cyclist.co.uk)
(Joe Robinson)
April
28, 2020
2020 Grand Junction Off-Road
canceled.
"Epic
Rides, the host of the Whiskey Off-Road, the
Carson City Off-Road, and the OZ Trails
Off-Road, has announced the cancellation of the
2020 Grand Junction Off-Road."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
April
28, 2020
Alchemy's potent new e-Ronin gravel
bike.
"Gravel
bikers who desire pedal-assistance for clocking
outrageous mileages, now have the option of
Alchemy’s e-Ronin."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alchemy )
April
28, 2020
Affordable, light & modular
Rotor Vegast 24 all-road cranks expand to fit
every BB.
"Rotor’s
affordable & light Vegast 24 crank arms
expand versatile and modular fit options with
new 24mm axle version. Now able to slide into
almost any road, all-road, or gravel bike, no
matter the bottom bracket standard." (bikerumor.com)
(Cory Benson)
April
28, 2020
Madison Code Breaker Glasses
Three-Lens Pack review.
"The
Madison Code Breaker Glasses Three-Lens Pack
provides a sharp-looking pair of shades with
decent coverage, strong performance and lenses
for every occasion at a wallet-friendly price." (road.cc) Liam
Mercer
April
28, 2020
10 biggest stars on the transfer
market.
"From 1000 riders out of contract, Cyclingnews picks riders with the highest profiles." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future) April
27, 2020
What to look for in a gravel race
bike: Field Test 2020.
"If
any and every gravel bike can be raced, what
defines a gravel race bike? And what makes a
gravel race bike good?"
(cyclingtips.com) (Photography by Dave Rome,
James Huang)
April
27, 2020
Alberto Contador: Chris Froome is
perfectly capable of winning a fifth Tour de
France.
"The
Tour de France is currently scheduled to start
on August 29, two months later than originally
planned, although as for all sporting events,
the impact on those dates remain to be seen." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
April
27, 2020
Filippo Ganna looking to make an
attempt at the world hour record.
"People
often ask me about the world hour record, and I
have to admit that I have been thinking about it
in the many hours spent in the house these past
weeks."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
April
27, 2020
Egan Bernal given permission to
train on home roads in Colombia.
"According
to a report by Efe news agency, Bernal,
Brandon Rivera (Team Ineos), Camilo Castiblanco
(Team Illuminate), Diego Vasquez (Colnago CM)
and Diyer Rincon (Focus Team VTT) can all now
train outdoors from Monday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
27, 2020
Total domination: Gianni Bugno and
the 1990 Giro d'Italia.
"Having
just told reporters that he had led the 1990
Giro from end-to-end, Bari to Milan, by "doing
the exact opposite of what my rivals expected." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
April
27, 2020
Dumoulin: Virtual race results ‘are
not to be trusted.’
"I
understand why [online racing] exists and it is
better than nothing."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
April
27, 2020
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Katusha Sports launch fundraising
effort to support women's team amid financial
distress.
"Due
to the unforeseeable circumstances, Katusha
Sports has suffered greatly for the last months,
causing a strong financial hardship for the
young company."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
28, 2020
The Changing Man: Through the years
with Bradley Wiggins.
"Wiggins
counted the 2012 Tour de France, four WorldTour
stage races and Olympic and world time trial
titles among his career triumphs, along with
four Olympic golds on the track, with his Tour
win the first by a British rider." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
April
28, 2020
Meet the Babymaker, the terrible
e-bike that just raised 4.7 million dollars.
"In
part because of SpeedX's journey from
crowdfunding darling to literal enemy of the
state, I have a special fascination for what
cycling industry innovations are making waves on
crowdfunding sites."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by FLX.
April
28, 2020
Day in the life: Krista
Doebel-Hickok.
"California
native and pro road racer Krista Doebel-Hickok
on embracing Zwift, taking rest days, and visits
from an unusual lockdown friend."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
April
28, 2020
Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 40 - 31.
"No,
you're not mistaken, that is Alpe d'Huez
scraping in at number 40 on the list of the
Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs. It caused a lot of
debate, this controversial placing. In fact, we
worked out that this was the climb on this list
that had been tackled by the most members of
staff."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not Provided)
April
28, 2020
Tips To Become a Positive Thinking
Cyclist.
"Negative
thinking, especially during difficult rides,
will certainly hurt your cycling confidence and
prevent you from riding at your best and
achieving your cycling goals. Your goal is to
retrain your negativity to become a positive
thinking cyclist."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
April
28, 2020
Froome’s 30+ hours a week on turbo
trainer, no dope tests in lock-down.
"Chris
Froome told The Times in an interview yesterday
that he hasn’t been tested since he went into
lock-down and clarified in the French media
today that the last time he was tested was March
17th. Froome said every time his door bell rang
he was expecting the dope testers to arrive but
they have not."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
April
28, 2020
August's Deutschland Tour canceled.
"Claude
Rach, Managing Director of the Society for the
Promotion of Cycling said, “As big as the
disappointment is, the current circumstances and
the decision by the German authorities make it
clear that the Deutschland Tour cannot take
place this year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
28, 2020
Bike of the Week: Spa Cycles Elan
725.
"The
Spa Cycles Elan 725 is a stylish steel
all-rounder from a brand that specializes in
friendly touring bikes replete with practical
touches."
(bikeradar.com) Matthew Loveridge
April
28, 2020
Van Vleuten takes 'substantial' pay
cut to help survival of Mitchelton Scott.
"The
situation, as my team announced, we also had
some pay cuts, unfortunately. The sad thing is
that our sponsor is really in a bad situation,
and I really feel for the people who work at
this company," Van Vleuten said."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
27, 2020
Alchemy electrifies their made-in-CO
lineup w/ Fazua-powered e-Ronin gravel bike.
"The
new e-Ronin uses the lightweight Fazua Evation
mid-mount motor and battery system, which keeps
the complete bike weight under 30 pounds." (bikerumor.com)
(Tyler Benedict)
April
27, 2020
Volta Ciclista a Catalunya postpones
to 2021.
"The
Spanish seven-day race, initially planned for
this March before being postponed, has opted to
wait until next year rather than attempting to
re-schedule into a packed fall calendar." (velonews.com)
(Credit not Provided)
April
27, 2020
Formula One champ Alonso reveals
details of how WorldTour deal fell through.
"Alonso,
a two-time Formula One world champion, explained
that it was too complicated to bring all the
pieces together to try to create a cycling
team."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
April
27, 2020
France and Italy expected to ease
lockdown protocol early May, riders to train
outside.
"Italian
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte confirmed this
weekend that a staged easing of quarantine
procedures would begin in the country May 4,
with sporting activities to be allowed provided
that distancing measures are observed." (velonews.com)
(LC-Getty Images)
April
27, 2020
New 2020 Ritchey Outback moves into
the adventure sphere.
"New
for 2020, Ritchey has completely overhauled the
Outback platform with such a complete
transformation that its own mother wouldn’t
recognize it."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Ritchey
April
27, 2020
Health experts are calling for more
roadspace for cyclists. Here’s why.
"Current
cycling and walking infrastructure is often
inadequate in providing safety and sufficient
space to facilitate the recommended 1.5 m of
physical distance between persons." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Robert Ruggiero / Unsplash
April
27, 2020
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