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Before It All Went Sideways - Johan
Bruyneel.
"A 2008 interview brings up all things Lance and racing." (roadbikeaction.com) Photos: Bettini and Conley May 2,
2020
Van der Breggen: It’s important to
know if the Tour de France is happening.
"Anna
van der Breggen (Boels Dolmans) is patiently
awaiting news of revised late-season calendar
for the Women’s WorldTour but she believes it’s
important for the sport on a whole to first have
confirmation of the Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May 2,
2020
Sanremo a certainty for Sagan, grand
tour starts to be decided.
"Peter
Sagan has come oh-so-close to victory at Milano
Sanremo more times than most, but the Slovak
star isn’t giving up hopes on a win on the Via
Roma just yet."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May 2,
2020
2020 European Championships search
for new venue.
"The
event was scheduled to be held in Trento, Italy
from September 9-13 but has been postponed until
a new venue has been found, organizers have
confirmed."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch)
May 2,
2020
Vuelta director not worried by risk
of poor weather or thin start-sheets.
"Vuelta
a España director Javier Guillén expressed
optimism about his race, despite it looking
likely to run through the declining temperatures
of November and acting as the closer of a season
condensed into four months."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May 2,
2020
Cyclists in Spain back on the road
after 48 days of lockdown.
"Spain
is beginning to emerge from over a month and a
half of strict lockdown and cyclists are giddy
to be gulping down fresh air and catching
breezes instead of fan-flung air as they roll
outdoors.
There was much rejoicing." (cyclingmagazine.ca) @YallaIsraelSUN May 2,
2020
Best bib shorts for cycling 2020.
"The
best bib shorts for cycling combine the best
padding with the right leg length and
comfortable bib straps as a minimum. Here's our
roundup of the best available today." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Assos)
May 2,
2020
Hiplok Ankr security anchor.
"The
Hiplok Ankr is a cleverly designed wall/floor
anchor that's easy to fit - either inside or out
- and provides a high level of security - it has
a Sold Secure Gold rating. It also looks neat,
which could be a consideration for you." (road.cc) (Mat
Brett)
May 2,
2020
 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
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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. Sunday’s road race will start at
11am CST, 3 laps of Greater London Loop." (velonews.com)
Echelon Racing
May 2,
2020
Zwift Tour for All 2020 - Start
list.
"The
top men and women's teams are set to compete in
a five-stage virtual 'Tour for All' points race
on Zwift held from May 4-8. The competitions
will be broadcast live on Eurosport and Global
Cycling Network (GCN)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bahrain
McLaren)
May 2,
2020
All Hope on the Zoncolan.
"Approaching the ascent of Mount Zoncolan, above the town of Ovaro, a banner hangs from the timbers of a village house, reading: “The ascent of Zoncolan is a spiritual journey.” A little further up, another banner advises: “He who wants to climb Zoncolan must give up all hope." (cyclingtips.com) Words by David Guiotto | Photos by Gruber Images May 2,
2020
eBay Finds: Mapei Colnago Dream
frameset.
"We've
now featured a few Colnagos among our 'eBay
Finds', and that's no great surprise given that
they remain one of the most - if not the most -
lusted-after frames of modern times." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: physioworks / eBay)
May 2,
2020
Jumbo Visma and the Italian National
team claim victory of 5th stage in virtual Giro
d'Italia.
"Robert
Gesink and Steven Kruijswijk have taken the
victory of the fifth stage at the Italian
virtual race for Jumbo Visma. The duo completed
the 30-kilometer course - which had a vertical
elevation of 710m - with a combined time of one
hour, 47 minutes and 27 seconds."
(cyclingpub.com) Giro d'Italia
May 2,
2020
Which muscles are used during
cycling?
"A
lot of emphasis is placed on the aerobic
benefits of cycling but you’re also giving a
wide range of muscles a workout when riding." (bikeradar.com)
Paul Norman (Russell
Ellis/russellis.co.uk/SWpix.com)
May 2,
2020
‘It’s something I fully believe in’:
Why Gabriel Cullaigh is all in on strength
training.
"I’ve
done strength and conditioning training since I
was a junior rider. It was while riding for the
RST Racing Team that Chris Walker [former pro,
winner of 1991 Milk Race] introduced me to it -
he was a big believer in strength work." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)
May 2,
2020
Avoid Detraining With These 3 Simple
Steps.
"Detraining,
or the reversal of physiological adaptations
that were the result of training, starts quickly
and progresses rapidly. Short periods of
inactivity are relatively easy to compensate for
and are in fact beneficial for athletes for
recuperation."
(roadbikeaction.com)Photo: Carmichael Training
Systems
May 2,
2020
Absolute beginner's guide to Zwift
and FulGaz, by an absolute beginner.
"Ever
thought about venturing into the virtual world
of Zwift or FulGaz cycling but didn't really
know where to start? Fresh from her first ever
trials of both apps, Rachel de Bear gives you as
much info as you need to start riding there." (sbs.com.au) Rachel
de Bear
May 2,
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
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
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Transfer mechanics: Top 10 under 25
riders on the market.
"Last
week we highlighted the ten biggest names on the
transfer market but just below the likes of
Chris Froome and Thibaut Pinot are some real
gems."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May 2,
2020
Lefevere: Now is not the time to
wage war with ASO.
"Patrick
Lefevere has used his weekly column in Het
Nieuwsblad to encourage teams not to move
towards a conflict with Tour de France
organizers ASO."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May 2,
2020
‘No one has ever lived through a
season like this’: How pro riders are dealing with
lockdown.
"How
are pro riders across Europe - including the
worst-affected countries - coping with the
stresses of lockdown while keeping healthy, fit
and motivated? CW finds out." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Getty Images)
May 2,
2020
Shimano SPD vs. SPD-SL pedals:
What’s the right system for you?
"Why
are there two different systems for Shimano
clipless pedals? And which one is likely to work
better for the type of riding that you do? We’ll
answer both questions in this article." (bikeradar.com)
Paul Norman
May 2,
2020
The 4.3m-long Social Distandem.
"At
more than 4.3m long, the Social Distandem is a
tongue-in-cheek nod to the government’s current
social distancing guidelines, which require
people to stay two meters apart from anyone not
from their own household."
(bikeradar.com) Jack Luke
May 2,
2020
Canyon Endurace:ON e-road bike.
"As
it’s called the Endurace:ON you’ll not be
surprised to learn that the bike is based on
Canyon’s well-regarded Endurace geometry. The
Endurace is a sportive bike, a bit more upright
than the racier Ultimate."
(road.cc) dave atkinson
May 2,
2020
What is Shimano GRX? Is it Better
for Gravel?
"While
Shimano touts the GRX as the world’s first
gravel-specific component group, following both
a deeper dive at a Shimano ride camp, along with
many hours logged on our home trails, we came
away with it as a line of components that
further expands the drop-bar category in
multiple directions."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
May 2,
2020
Prologo Scratch M5 PAS saddle
review.
"Launched as part of Prologo’s 2020 range, the Scratch M5 series is a range-topping saddle that follows the trend of short nose saddles and measures in at 235mm from nose to the end of the padding (250mm full length) with a 140mm width." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) May 2,
2020
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
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