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Chris Froome: We're still justifying
ourselves after the Lance Armstrong era.
"The
four-time Tour de France champion was asked how
much damage Armstrong did to the sport during an
Instagram interview."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Michelle
Froome)
May 3,
2020
Leaked: Is this the new UCI
WorldTour calendar?
"A possible revised 2020 UCI WorldTour calendar could see the three Grand Tours taking place in the space of 71 days and the last Monument, the Giro di Lombardia, bringing down the curtain on racing on November 14." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: As.com) May 3,
2020
Chris Froome expresses concern about
crowds at the Tour de France.
"Would
the organizers be able to keep people from
coming and gathering in large crowds?" said
Froome in an Instagram Live chat with former
international cricketer Kevin Pietersen on
Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May 3,
2020
Introducing: Jake Stewart.
"British
youngster Jake Stewart joined the Groupama FDJ
Continental setup last year, its first in
existence, and after some stellar results at
that level took the opportunity to ride with the
WorldTour squad earlier this season." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May 3,
2020
Nairo Quintana secures Colombian
pros the right to train outside.
"Quintana
was on Instagram Live with Ernesto Lucena, the
Minister of Sports, which ended with Lucena
making a commitment that all riders who carry a
UCI license would be allowed to train on the
road."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
May 3,
2020
Jonas Vingegaard inks new two-year
deal with Jumbo Visma.
"The
23-year-old arrived to the WorldTour level with
the Dutch team in 2019 and in his first year
there won the Queen stage of the Tour de
Pologne, finished in the second overall position
at the Tour of Denmark and reached the top-10 of
the General Classification at the Deutschland
Tour."
(cyclingpub.com) (Shutterstock)
May 3,
2020
 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."
(velonews.com) ( Photo: Brad Kaminski)
May 1,
2020
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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 3,
2020
Marinoni - The Fire in the Frame.
"With
Québec in the midst of the lockdown, Giuseppe
Marinoni, a seminal figure in Canadian
cyclesports, is still out on his bicycle but
disappointed that he had to ride alone."
(pezcyclingnews.com) A film by Tony Girardin
(Leslie Reissner)
May 3,
2020
Road bike handlebar buyer’s guide:
how to choose the perfect handlebar.
"The
humble handlebar is one of the most important
components on your road bike. Along with your
saddle and pedals, it’s one of the three major
contact points and, crucially, it also controls
your steering and how the bike handles." (bikeradar.com)
Blair Martin
May 3,
2020
Praxis Zayante CarbonX 4iiii Power
Crank.
"The
Praxis Zayante CarbonX 4iiii Power Crank gives a
relatively cheap route into power measurement
for the racer or data enthusiast who wants to
see what watts they are kicking out." (road.cc) (Stu
Kerton)
May 3,
2020
Piccoli raises $15,000 for COVID-19
frontline workers on Mont Royal.
"Thank
you to everyone who donated, cheered, showed up
or rode with me ... but more importantly thank
you to all of our healthcare workers," Piccoli
said on his Strava page."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
May 3,
2020
Caroline Mani on Plans to Return to
Mountain Bike Racing, Training During the
Lockdown.
"Colorado-based
Caroline Mani is no stranger to unforeseen
challenges and change. The French cyclocross pro
announced she was joining a new mountain bike
team prior to the lockdown."
(cxmagazine.com) A. Yee
May 3,
2020
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 3,
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
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Van Avermaet commits to imperiled
CCC Team as salary discussions continue.
"The
Belgian superstar has confirmed that he is not
eyeing other opportunities as his team faces up
to the prospect of a lost year of racing and
lost title sponsor."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May 3,
2020
Let’s hear it for the old guys.
"Every
rider, young and old, will lose a season but
this situation feels particularly cruel on the
seniors. Maybe I’d feel differently if I were
closer in age to the juniors than the
geriatrics."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Zac Williams/SWpix.com
May 3,
2020
eBay finds: Classic retro cycling
jerseys from the 1990s.
"If
you're a 1990s cycling aficionado or a hipster
who wants to disguise the unbearable truth that
you discovered the sport in 2012 - we have a
treat for you."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Supplied)
May 3,
2020
Why do Lightweight Wheels Make Such
a Difference When Climbing?.
"Ahhhh;
the age-old question. The answer hinges on one
word: acceleration. Together, you and your
bicycle are one big mass, and it takes a lot
more energy to get that mass moving than
maintaining a steady speed."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
May 3,
2020
What to wear on a bike ride:
essential guide for commuting and road cycling.
"Just
getting started? These are the essential pieces
of cycling clothing and kit you need." (bikeradar.com) Max
Wilman
May 3,
2020
‘I struggled to do 45km on day one’:
Meet the man who’s cycled the length of the Tour
de France in his apartment.
"The
‘Tour de Flat’, as Hill-Gowing named it, saw the
28-year-old ride 3,500km in 41 days in support
of the Big Issue, a magazine sold by
rough sleepers that helps them earn an income
after the coronavirus lockdown put a stop to
sales."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Jacob-Hill Gowing)
May 3,
2020
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
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
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