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Sources: ASO tells teams to be ready
for August 29 Tour de France.
"Multiple
sources confirmed to VeloNews that ASO
has told teams to be ready to start the Tour de
France on August 29th."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May 1,
2020
Alberto Contador dismisses
predictions of mass WorldTour team wipeout.
"Colombia's
Rigoberto Uran (EF Pro Cycling) said recently
that only three WorldTour squads would survive
if the Tour de France, currently delayed by two
months and due to start in late August, ends up
being completely canceled."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 1,
2020
Sam Bennett fears for cycling’s
sponsorship and races.
"Sam
Bennett has said while he was focused on staying
fit and continuing to train alone during the
lock-down, he feared for cycling’s financial
health due to the suspension of all racing." (stickybottle.com)
(Photo: Massimo Paolone)
May 1,
2020
2020 Tour de France will not be held
behind closed doors, says French minister for
sport.
"French
minister for sport Roxana Maracineanu has said
that the 2020 Tour de France will not be held
behind closed doors if it goes ahead as
currently scheduled from August 29 to September
20."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 1,
2020
Living at Mrs Deene’s Cyclists’
B&B - Part Two; ‘Racing and Eating!’
"My
first race in Belgium was way down on the border
with France, near Ypres, on what had been the
Western Front."
(veloveritas.co.uk) John Day
May 1,
2020
How NICA helped launch many women’s
pro racing careers.
"Whether
your goal is to win a varsity race or just
finish your first event, there is an opportunity
to go beyond what you thought you were capable
of,” says Kate Courtney."
(velonews.com) ( Photo: Brad Kaminski)
May 1,
2020
NTT harkens for days of nine-rider
rosters for grand tours.
"Discussions
of reducing rosters revives debate about what
the appropriate size of the peloton." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
May 1,
2020
What is the best way to clean my
bike chain?
"Do
not use a pressurized spray degreaser directly
onto the chain and cassette while they are still
on the bike. I see this a lot, even at some
shops as they try to quickly clean up a bike."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Troy's Tech Talk)
May 1,
2020
Marin’s most affordable gravel bike,
shiny SIDIs and a clever tubeless repair kit.
"One
glorious side effect of the recent lockdown is
just how quiet the roads have been for those of
us lucky enough to be able to get out and
exercise."
(bikeradar.com) Oli Woodman
May 1,
2020
 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." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
April
29, 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
May 1,
2020
Robert Gesink: The five races that
changed my life.
"If
you want me to put things in order then I think
it’s only logical to start at the beginning and
my first year as a professional rider in 2007. I
was a young kid at Rabobank, having come through
their development program, and I won a stage in
the Tour of Belgium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Robert Gesink)
May 1,
2020
Cyclist 100 Classic Climbs: 10 - 4.
"So
we've reached the top 10 of the Cyclist 100
Classic Climbs and, as was always to be
expected, some of our inclusions and their
placings have been put under scrutiny." (cyclist.co.uk)
(alex duffill)
May 1,
2020
Rowe, Cavendish complete Everest
Challenge on Zwift.
"The
pair are not the first professional cyclists to
take the challenge on an indoor trainer: Trek
Segafredo's Giulio Ciccone exceeded his Everest
Challenge last month, riding 237km on Zwift and
10,000m of climbing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May 1,
2020
SRM X SPD Power Meter, Wattbike ATOM
X, Casio GBD-H1000.
"In
a bit of a quiet week - a calm before the storm
that will be early May in sports tech, I’ve got
a few arrivals that I figured I’d drop a quick
note here and some minor first impressions on.
It’s Friday after all."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
May 1,
2020
Gear Break: Maskas, Wheels, Socks,
Jerseys, Bands & Bikes!.
"Yes, we are in the middle of a pandemic, but the wheels are still turning." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) May 1,
2020
France offers each cyclist €50 for
bike repairs once lockdown ends.
"A
network of 3,000 registered mechanics will be
set up, and €50 of repairs will be redeemable,
such as tire changes or chain replacements. The
mechanics will provide the repairs and then be
reimbursed by the government, meaning citizens
will not actually receive any money." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty
Images)
May 1,
2020
Giant Rev Pro helmet.
"Mystery
orange helmet worn by CCC team finally and soon
to be available."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giant)
May 1,
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
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Peter Sagan to decide on 2020
targets after dates are fixed for Grand Tours.
"Sagan
began his 2020 season at the Vuelta a San Juan
in Argentina and then trained at altitude in
Colombia before making his European debut at
Paris Nice. The Race to the Sun was the final
event to take place before the suspension of the
season and Sagan has spent the intervening
period in lockdown at his home in Monaco." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May 1,
2020
Stephen Hyde faces down his biggest
challenge yet.
"Out
of a job and facing the toughest labor market in
decades, former CX champ Stephen Hyde has
launched his own coaching business. Hyde's
strength is helping athletes overcome setbacks." (velonews.com) Fred
Dreier
May 1,
2020
Team Ineos: A year of the Pinarello
Dogma F12.
"Pinarello
and Team Ineos celebrated a year of the
Pinarello Dogma F12 on Friday, with the bike
delivering the British squad to 24 victories
across its first year of use."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 1,
2020
CCC Team riders fight back against
proposed pay cuts.
"In
early April, the team managed by Jim Ochowicz
announced they were suspending the majority of
support staff and 'heavily reducing' rider
salaries due to the financial impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic on title sponsor CCC." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May 1,
2020
Cross-country mountain bike world
championships canceled.
"The
event had already postponed from its planned
June 25-28 dates, leaving the UCI to find a slot
for the race later in the calendar. However,
with the recent ban on mass gatherings in
Germany through October 24, the governing body
has pulled the plug on the races altogether." (velonews.com)
(Credit not Provided)
May 1,
2020
A more realistic indoor ride: How to
build a rocker plate for your trainer.
"At
its most basic, a rocker plate is designed to
allow your trainer to pivot laterally. This
allows the bike to sway underneath you as it
does when you’re riding in the real world,
particularly when you’re out of the saddle." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Andy van Bergen
May 1,
2020
Piccoli to climb Mont Royal for 12
hours.
"Piccoli
partnered with 'Groupe Laudie' to raise money to
supply masks, disinfectant and hand sanitizer to
organizations with the most need - from
residential and long-term care centers,
hospitals, and non-profits such as homeless
shelters."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
May 1,
2020
Tifosi Sledge offers super sized
shades with vented lenses and adjustable temples.
"Sold in four colors - all of which are shatter proof and provide 100% UV protection." (bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt) May 1,
2020
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
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