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WADA hands over 298 Russian athlete
names in long-running doping probe.
"The
fate of the 298 athletes is now in the hands of
the relevant organization that will decide
whether or not to pursue action. WADA said it
would review each ADO's (Anti-Doping
Organization's) decision and appeal, if need be,
to the CAS."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
30, 2020
WorldTour pros will square off on
Zwift in newly announced Tour for All.
"Some
of the biggest teams from both the men’s and
women’s pro pelotons will square off across five
days of virtual racing next week in Zwift’s
newly announced Tour for All starting on May
4th."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Shift Active
Media
April
30, 2020
Philippe Brunel looks back on the
Giro.
"Part
One of a conversation with the legendary French
journalist, on the last 40 years of the Giro
d'Italia."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
April
30, 2020
Pro cycling business model works
perfectly, according to Lotto Soudal boss.
"Lotto
Soudal team manager John Lelangue seems to
disagree with the sentiment that cycling’s
business model is flawed."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty
Images)
April
30, 2020
Dombrowski hoping for increased
opportunity when racing returns.
"The
28-year-old American entered his first season
with UAE Team Emirates this year, and after
appearances at Tour of Valenciana and Volta ao
Algarve, he’s optimistic for getting back to
racing with his new team."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
April
30, 2020
No Tour de France wildcard for
Mathieu van der Poel.
"The
Tour de France, if it goes ahead on the
rescheduled dates of August 29-September 20,
will be contested by the 22 teams of eight
riders already sure of a place, with no room to
add extra teams."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
30, 2020
17-year-old junior rider signs
five-year deal with UAE Team Emirates.
"Spaniard
Juan Ayuso will be gradually brought into the
WorldTour with his new team, spending his first
year with a development squad."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
April
30, 2020
Mas confident in leadership
strategies at Movistar.
"Young
Spaniard Enric Max steps into a leadership
vacuum in his first year at Team Movistar, feels
no pressure in leading the squad." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
April
30, 2020
Chris Froome says people writing him
off could work to his favor at Tour de France.
"Chris
Froome believes that his lengthy recovery from
injury may play to his advantage when he returns
to the Tour de France due to rivals writing off
his chances."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael) Team Ineos
April
30, 2020
Pain caves of the pro peloton rated
- part two.
"As with pain caves part one, riders went to tremendous effort to feature their sponsors in the background of their pain cave pics - providing added flair to riders' pain cave game." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: BBC) April
30, 2020
3T Aeroghiaia carbon aero gravel
handlebar joins new Aeroflux to combine comfort,
control & speed.
"3T has added another all-new aerodynamic handlebar option with the gravel-specific, flared Aeroghiaia. The new lightweight ergonomic carbon aero gravel bar joins the recent aero road Aeroflux." (bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson) April
30, 2020
 April
29, 2020
Bahrain McLaren and the Italian
national team win 4th stage of virtual Giro
d'Italia.
"Astana
Pro Team and Trek Segafredo continue on the lead
of the General Classifications of the races." (cyclingpub.com)
Giro d'Italia
April
29, 2020
Vuelta a España reduced to 18
stages, starts in Basque Country.
"The
Vuelta's planned start in the Netherlands was
canceled on Wednesday morning and now race
organizer Unipublic have said the race will
instead start in the Basque Country on the
planned route from Irun to Arrate originally
designed as stage 4."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
29, 2020
Nairo Quintana says Chris Froome was
‘stronger’ but Team Ineos played big role in his
victories.
"Debate
over the former battles between Chris Froome and
Quintana have been rife in recent weeks, after
Movistar boss Eusebio Unzuè said Froome never
had to face his rival “one-on-one." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
April
29, 2020
When President Trump inaugurated the
1989 Tour de Trump.
"Trump
winced from behind his desk. "You've got to be
kidding," he said. He paused and gazed out his
office window, offering a spectacular view of
Manhattan Island. Ten seconds after Billy Packer's
pitch, he said: "It's so wild, it's got to
work."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tour de Trump)
April
29, 2020
Richie Porte: I'll be ready to go to
the Tour de France.
"The
WorldTour peloton has trained without purpose
since the season was suspended after Paris Nice
in March - a mentally difficult task for
typically goal-driven athletes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
29, 2020
Fix-It Sticks targets the holy
three-way with new Ratcheting T-Way wrench.
"Prolific
inventor and serial crowdfunding guru Brian
Davis of Fix-It Sticks fame is at it again with
a new compact tool designed for home or roadside
use."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
April
29, 2020
Best gravel bike wheels: Our pick of
the best gravel wheels for racing and adventure
riding.
"Upgrading
your gravel bike wheels can offer huge
improvements in performance, weight and
durability, here is our roundup of the best
gravel wheels available."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin
Strickland)
April
29, 2020
Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 30 - 21.
"It
feels as if these 10 climbs that swoop their way
into the Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs on this
particular occasion are an utter celebration of
engineering."
(cyclist.co.uk) George Marshall
April
29, 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
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Top domestic road teams to battle
Zwift squads at virtual Redlands Bicycle Classic.
"On
Friday the famed U.S. domestic stage race
returns as a two-day virtual event on Zwift,
hosted by Project Echelon Racing, a non-profit,
domestic team. Friday’s event is a 25-mile
criterium and it kicks off at 9 p.m. EST (6 p.m.
PST)."
(velonews.com) Echelon Racing
April
30, 2020
The first-time bikepacker, her $350
MTB, and a 1,500 km ride across Mexico.
"To call Eesh a novice bikepacker is to undersell her inexperience. Besides a day spent riding around San Francisco, the Kiwi had barely ridden a bike at all." (cyclingtips.com) Words and photos by Alee Denham April
30, 2020
NTT undergoes salary cuts, prepares
for race revival in pivotal year.
"Africa's
first WorldTour team sees the pressure mounting
as its title sponsorship is up for renewal in a
season of upheaval."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
April
30, 2020
eBay Finds: Colnago C35 Ferrari
pre-production prototype bike.
"According
to the seller, this is a pre-production
prototype of the C35, and has apparently been
relisted due to an "unserious bidder". At
US$50,000 (£40,300), there's no doubt that any
bidder needs to be serious."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: radmatrose /
eBay)
April
30, 2020
Moab re-opens its trails, with
caution.
"As
many states begin to loosen stay-at-home
regulations, outdoor recreation communities
worry that they could be flooded with tourists
seeking singletrack and sunshine." (velonews.com)
(Betsy Welch)
April
30, 2020
Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 20 - 11.
"These
10 climbs have come so far yet have cruelly
missed out on a spot in the top 10 Cyclist 100
Classic Climbs. I'll let you into a little
secret, each and every one of the picks below
was among the shortlist for the top 10." (cyclist.co.uk)
(Credit not Provided)
April
30, 2020
Dirk Tyteca: Classics Wrench.
"With
more than three decades in the sport as a
mechanic, it would be impossible to imagine how
many wheels he has built, bikes he has serviced
or kilometers he has driven in the team truck."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Interview & images by
James Startt
April
30, 2020
Best road bike wheels: Our pick of
the best wheelset upgrades.
"Upgrading
your road bike wheels can transform the
performance of a bike by improving aerodynamics,
cornering grip and comfort."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager)
April
30, 2020
Kask Utopia helmet review.
"Internal
vent channels for cooling; aerodynamically
shaped to save watts; leather chin strap; ideal
for road racing and triathlon."
(velonews.com) Berne Broudy
April
30, 2020
Bar Fly flip flops with new
direct-mount computer mount for Bontrager Blendr
stems.
"The
new Bar Fly Race Flipper cycling computer mount
is a direct bolt-on option for Bontrager’s
Blendr stems that packs quite a few clever
features."
(bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict)
April
30, 2020
Ribble continues titanium trend with
new CGR Ti.
"At
the heart of the new build is a custom profiled
3AL/2.5v Titanium frame, with seamless welds and
tapered triple-butted tubing."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Michelle Arthurs-Brennan)
April
30, 2020
Day in the life: Kasia Niewiadoma
and Taylor Phinney.
"Like
many other foreign nationals based in Spain, the
couple initially thought that the quarantine
would be short-lived. The couple figured that
they could ride out the lockdown in Spain until
it was time for Niewiadoma to race again in
April."
(velonews.com) Betsy Welch
April
29, 2020
Jingle Cross returns for 2020,
expands with two days of gravel racing.
"The
event, which will celebrate its 17th edition
this year, has long been a favorite of
professionals and amateurs alike. This year the
weekend will feature two gravel races in
addition to its myriad ‘cross events." (velonews.com)
(Credit not Provided)
April
29, 2020
Vuelta a España 2020 start in
Netherlands canceled.
"The
opening stages of the 2020 Vuelta a España in
the Netherlands have been canceled, with
organizers citing the "exceptional worldwide
situation."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
29, 2020
French Championships face
cancellation due to government restrictions on
public gatherings.
"The
French government’s decision to prohibit public
gatherings of 5,000 people or more until
September has left the French Championships
facing cancellation, but the rescheduled Tour de
France remains on the calendar for the time
being."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
29, 2020
Two things that bug me about gravel
bikes.
"Look,
I’m all in on gravel. Riding, racing,
exploration, general tomfoolery; I’m sold. And I
believe that gravel bikes are a legitimate
thing, with a ton of benefits. But I have two
nits to pick. Or, perhaps, two requests." (velonews.com) Ben
Delaney
April
29, 2020
Niner MCR 9 RDO bike review: Does
full suspension make sense for gravel?
"The suspension is extremely active, leveling the smallest rocks and bumps on the road or trail that you might encounter, and making it so that it’s truly like they’re not even there." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome April
29, 2020
Giant High-Performance Rev Pro MIPS
Helmet for Road, Gravel & XC.
"Featuring
some of the best design elements from both the
award-winning Rev helmet and the Pursuit aero
helmet, along with several new breakthrough
technologies, it’s aimed at competitive riders
seeking one helmet for a variety of riding and
racing scenarios." - Giant Bicycle. (gravelcyclist.com)
JOM
April
29, 2020
Sufferfest Beer Company’s new Shred
& Gut Check give new meaning to ‘sport beer.’
"Sufferfest
has been growing with more varieties which are
generally low calorie and low carb, but are
brewed with unique ingredients to create a more
interesting alternative to the standard light
beer."
(bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)
April
29, 2020
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Riis chides Brailsford for ‘selfish’
comments about racing worries.
"The
Danish manager threw a barb at his British
rival, and insisted that cycling needs to stick
together if authorities sign off on the Tour de
France."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
April
30, 2020
Flanders Classics aims for full
women’s calendar in re-scheduled season.
"Tomas
Van Den Spiegel, CEO of Flanders Classics, which
runs events including Tour of Flanders, Gent
Wevelgem, and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad,
confirmed Wednesday that “we plan to organize
all-female equivalents of our men’s races." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
April
30, 2020
Miss racing gravel? Here’s a way to
keep the stoke alive.
"This
Sunday would have been the ninth edition of the
Belgian Waffle Ride, and I, like close to 3,000
others, was supposed to be there." (velonews.com)
(Betsy Welch)
April
30, 2020
Redesign of iconic DT Swiss 240 hubs
promises better durability, lower weights.
"The
core of DT's legendary driver mechanism has been
two identical ratchet rings that are each pushed
together by a conical spring. It’s been simple,
and reliable."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by DT Swiss
April
30, 2020
Inner Tubes: Everything you need to
know.
"Our in-depth guide to the humble inner tube; what it does and why you need them, even if your bike is set up tubeless." (bikeradar.com) Paul Norman April
30, 2020
It’s safe to exercise outside during
COVID-19.
"B.C.
provincial health officer says risk of
contracting COVID-19 outdoors while practicing
safe distancing measures is minimal."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Maggie MacPherson/CBC)
April
30, 2020
Gaviria training again after
recovering fully from coronavirus.
"UAE
Team Emirates sprinter Fernando Gaviria says
that he's training again at home in Colombia -
indoors - after having recovered fully from
contracting the coronavirus."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
April
30, 2020
What causes speed wobble?
"Speed
wobble is caused when something, either an
inherent misalignment of the frame or
components, or an outside force, that causes the
wheels to track divergent paths."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
April
30, 2020
9 Zwift racing tips from the
top-ranked men’s team.
"The
most significant tips and tricks to get you to
the pointy end of a Zwift race."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
April
30, 2020
Specialized S-Works Venge review.
"With
its bullet-fast power transfer and samurai-sharp
handling, the weight-gain over the Tarmac is
unnoticeable."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Croxton)
April
30, 2020
Abbey Bike Tools releases new range
of burlier shop tools.
"Who
doesn’t love #newtoolday? Just me? In that case,
I’ll just tell myself about the new items from
the purveyors of premium quality cycling hand
tools, Abbey Bike Tools."
(cyclingtips.com) Dave Rome
April
30, 2020
Giro d'Italia director: We've got to
try and save something.
"I'm
trying to stay optimistic, we've got to be, even
if it's a very complex situation, but we've got
to try and save something. We'll see how many
races and which ones."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future)
April
29, 2020
Ashleigh Moolman Pasio Means
Business: A champion racer’s blueprint for pro
cycling’s brave new future.
"CCC
Liv’s trailblazing African star, Ashleigh
Moolman Pasio, on how eRacing, diverse racing
formats and creating emotional investments can
shake up pro cycling’s ailing, one-dimensional
model."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Carl Pasio / Oliver
Grenaa
April
29, 2020
Trek Segafredo await new UCI
calendar while continuing to pay riders in full.
"WorldTour
teams such as Trek Segafredo haven't raced since
mid-March, and although most of Europe remains
under varying degrees of a pandemic lockdown,
squads have been able to consider their next
steps once racing resumes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
April
29, 2020
Tom Dumoulin no fan of Strava: ‘I
don’t want to show how I prepare.’
"Top
sport is about getting an edge over the other,”
Dumoulin told Belgian outlet HUMO. “When
do you train hard? When [are you] quiet? It
takes years to perfect that. Winning a match is
a puzzle that is very difficult to solve." (velonews.com)
(Credit not Provided)
April
29, 2020
Clásica San Sebastián, Tour of
Basque Country canceled for 2020.
"It
pains us to communicate this news, because of
how hard we have fought to maintain the races on
the calendar," Julián Eraso, president of the
organizers OCETA said."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
29, 2020
Testing times: Anti-doping reckons
with the coronavirus.
"The
suspension of bike racing in March due to the
coronavirus pandemic was mirrored by an
interruption to regular out-of-competition
doping controls. It could hardly have been
otherwise, given the lockdowns."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
April
29, 2020
Favero Assioma Duo power pedals
review.
"The
Favero Assioma Duo power pedals are a
lightweight, aesthetically pleasing option for
those who favor accuracy over gram counting." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: © Aaron Borrill)
April
29, 2020
DJI Mavic Air 2 vs Skydio 2: Cycling
Test Shootout!.
"Today
DJI announced their latest drone, the DJI Mavic
Air 2. For those of you that follow the gear I
tend to use, the original DJI Mavic Air is one
of my main drone go-to's."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
April
29, 2020
Common cycling injuries and how to
prevent them.
"Extra
training time coupled with the peer pressure of
needing to keep up with the crazy feats of
mileage on indoor cycling apps has increased the
likelihood of picking up an injury." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
April
29, 2020
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
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