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May
15, 2020
Greg LeMond and the 1986 Giro
d'Italia: 'It's all extremely complicated here.'
"Greg
LeMond’s reputation as a man who had eyes only
for the Tour de France and World Championships
stems primarily from his second act as a rider,
in the years after the 1987 hunting accident
that almost cost him his life."
(cyclingnews.com) (YouTube)
May
15, 2020
My friend Marco: Mario Chiesa
remembers Marco Pantani.
"A
central figure as road captain of the Carrera
team, Chiesa played a pivotal role in the
formative years of a certain Marco Pantani." (velonews.com)
Photo: Mario Chiesa (James Startt)
May
15, 2020
Nairo Quintana sees ‘great future’
with Arkéa Samsic.
"Quintana
raring to return to full training ahead of what
he forecasts to be an unknowable, unpredictable
Tour de France."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May
15, 2020
Geraint Thomas: Riders could blow up
in final week of Tour de France.
"Geraint
Thomas (Team Ineos) believes the unusual nature
of the restructured 2020 season will have an
impact on performances at the Tour de France,
suggesting many riders will ‘blow up’ in the
final week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
15, 2020
Shattered vertebrae to conquering
Everest - all in a year's work for Emily Watts .
"A
year to the day a horrendous crash left Emily
Watts with six shattered vertebrae, a fractured
collarbone and nasty gashes to her face, the
19-year-old conquered Everest from her family
home."
(sbs.com.au) Jamie Finch-Penninger
May
15, 2020
How to stage your own cycling
challenge for charity.
"Ed
Veal is an expert at completing superhuman
cycling challenges that also raise cash for good
causes. Veal provides a playbook for how you can
tackle a challenge for charity."
(velonews.com) Photo: Amanda DeMelo
May
15, 2020
Shimano spins out affordable
SLX-level trail pedals & colorful, entry-level
alloy flat pedals.
"Shimano brings top-tier pedal tech down to more affordable prices again with new SLX-level clipless trail pedals and an all-new colorful move into high-quality alloy flat pedals." (bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson) May
15, 2020
Virtual Tour of the Gila to provide
a platform for North American teams.
"The invitation-only race will be held from May 22-24 and have a unique feature - a virtual team time trial." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Project Echelon) May
15, 2020
 May
14, 2020
Belgian national championships
postponed until later in year.
"The
government says that mass gatherings will still
not be permitted in Belgium in August, and
therefore the national federation is looking for
a date for the championships later in the year." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May
14, 2020
Vargarda Women's WorldTour one-day
races canceled.
"Of
course, it is very sad, but after talks with
both the municipality and sponsors, we do not
see opportunities in this situation to gather
together the organization required for the
competition."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
14, 2020
Restructuring announced for
Australian Cycling Team ahead of Olympic Games.
"A
press release stated that a review was always
scheduled to take place after the completion of
the scheduled 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games,
but that their postponement until next summer
had hastened the restructuring."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
14, 2020
Big fish, small pond: Vincenzo
Nibali and the 2016 Giro d'Italia.
"Perhaps
the most damning of all murmurs around Nibali
are those suggesting a connection with the
disgraced sports doctor, Michele Ferrari." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
14, 2020
Charline Jones: Turbo Tunes.
"Our
resident personal trainer, Commonwealth Games
silver medalist Charline Jones, turns resident
DJ this week! The Dynamique fitness trainer, who
has been taking weekly live workouts." (voxwomen.com)
(Credit not Provided)
May
14, 2020
Itching to race? Grinduro opens
registrations for 2020 California event.
"We
are excited to announce that CyclingTips
is the official media partner of the 2020
Grinduro series. The unique format of Grinduro
combines the best elements of a mountain bike
enduro with a gravel grinder-style road race …
all with “the perfect party-to-race ratio.
The California event will take place at Mt. Shasta Ski Park on September 12, 2020." (cyclingtips.com) Sarah Lukas May
14, 2020
Is the Last Tarvo the World’s
lightest enduro mountain bike?
"Last
Bikes claim to have made the World’s lightest
enduro mountain bike frame ever. The Last
Tarvo's carbon frame weighs just 2.08kg, almost
a kilogram lighter than their already light
aluminium frames."
(bikerumor.com) Jessie-May Morgan
May
14, 2020
Corima does gravel with new £2,010
G30.5 carbon wheelset.
"Having
wowed us last month with the extraordinary
road-focused MCC DX, French manufacturer Corima
has launched another wheelset, this time for
gravel."
(bikeradar.com) Michael Eldridge / Corima
May
14, 2020
Virtual tournament ‘Challenge of
Stars’ to pit pros head-to-head.
"The
‘Challenge of Stars’, May 23 and 24, will see
Mathieu van der Poel, Vincenzo Nibali, Caleb
Ewan and Mads Pedersen."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Credit not Provided)
May
13, 2020
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Where next for Chris Froome?
"Thursday's
news that Chris Froome is discussing a possible
mid-season transfer, has seen speculation about
a future destination run wild."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
15, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel will keep
racing road, cyclocross and MTB until 2024.
"Dutch
phenomenon Mathieu van der Poel has made a name
for himself over his accomplished career as a
triple threat - a racer on the road, on a CX
course and on a mountain bike."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Red Bull
Content Pool, Kramon and Cor Vos
May
15, 2020
Could Nibali make Paris Roubaix
debut?
"While
few would confuse Nibali with the specialists of
the Hell of the North, he rode brilliantly over
the same cobbles during the 2014 Tour de
France."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
May
15, 2020
Fabio Aru: I'll be ready to prove
myself when racing returns.
"In
the last two seasons I've been struggling,
especially physically, and I've overcome a lot
of problems," Aru said. "My recovery took months
and I had prepared well for Tirreno Adriatico,
the Classics and the Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May
15, 2020
Make the most of going solo.
"Though
you might enjoy riding solo under normal
circumstances and spend a large part of your
training - through choice or necessity - on your
own, it feels different when it’s compulsory." (cyclingweekly.com)
Credit: Russ Ellis
May
15, 2020
eBay Finds: Dario Pegoretti Luigino
frame.
"This
beautiful lugged-steel Dario Pegoretti Luigino
frame is likely one for the enthusiast or
collector, although it might also be a good
place to start a love affair with the Italian
framebuilder
(approx. US$5,486)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: mozzerboymark /
eBay)
May
15, 2020
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal
Swytch Electric Bike Kit. Easy to fit,
disc-brake compatible, and works on any bicycle
type."
Advertisement
(swytchbike.com)
May
15, 2020
UCI Reveals Updated 2020 World Cup
Calendar - Double Headers!.
"XC
riders will have their entire season condensed
into a month while the downhill riders will have
a bit more leeway and their season will run from
September until November."
(pinkbike.com) James Smurthwaite
May
15, 2020
Abus Macator Helmet.
"The
Abus Macator is a decent entry-level helmet that
isn't limited to road riding. It offers good
venting and has a couple of neat additions that
I'd like to see on more expensive helmets." (road.cc) (Stu
Kerton)
May
15, 2020
May
14, 2020
Chris Froome in discussions over a
mid-season transfer.
"The
Ineos leader has not yet signed a contract
extension, with his current three-year deal
concluding at the end of the calendar year." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May
14, 2020
Docker: I don’t think we will race
this year. It’s a scary thought.
"Mitch
Docker should have been recovering from a busy
Classics campaign and Michael Woods should have
been working his way back from an injury and
gearing up for Grand Tour season right now." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
May
14, 2020
Garmin finally allows direct route
syncing from Strava.
"Strava
Routes, which launched earlier this year, offers
personalized route recommendations based on user
preferences for location, distance and surface
type."
(bikeradar.com) (Simon Bromley)
May
14, 2020
CeramicSpeed to support women's
cycling with Green Limited Edition Campaign.
"Danish
drivetrain efficiency specialists will donate 15
Euros from each sale to struggling Bigla Katusha
team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: CeramicSpeed)
May
14, 2020
A life outside cycling: Jasper
Stuyven the chocolatier.
"The
week after the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, we sold a
lot of chocolates," Stuyven says, referring to
his victory in the Classics opener earlier this
year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy Trek
Segafredo)
May
14, 2020
Cheap bike helmets: Today's best
deals and budget helmets.
"Looking
for a cheap bike helmet without compromising
safety? Check out our roundup of the best budget
helmets, along with today's best deals." (cyclingnews.com)
May
14, 2020
Look drops ultra-limited 765 Gravel
RS Dirty Kanza Edition gravel bike w/ Corima
wheels & wide Force AXS.
"Only
eight complete bikes will be sold with the
premium DK Edition light & fast build kit,
so jump on it if you need to have this setup!" (bikerumor.com)
(Cory Benson)
May
14, 2020
Endura Pro SL and Xtract Lite
indoor/hot weather kit review.
"Endura’s
Xtract Lite cycling kit is designed for sun and
sweat protection on the hottest hills but does
that translate well to indoor training too?" (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: © Guy Kesteven)
May
14, 2020
Garmin Varia RTL515 and RVR315
Cycling Radar In-Depth Review.
"Like
clock-work, two years after releasing the last
version of the Garmin Varia radar, the company
has released its now third generation version.
While this new version looks identical from the
outside, it’s not internally - sporting new
features and compatibility."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
May
13, 2020
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Colorado Cyclist Still Missing.
"The
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the
Colorado Bureau of Investigation are now
involved in search efforts, and over fifty
search personnel will be scouring the area on
Friday."
(bicycling.com) JESSICA COULON
May
15, 2020
Vermaerke rates Everest Challenge
'one of the hardest things I have ever done.'
"Hagens
Berman Axeon's Kevin Vermaerke completed an
outdoor 'Everest Challenge' in Orange County,
California, on Thursday, recording a time of
8:19:26 to climb just over the height of Mount
Everest."(cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
15, 2020
Bigla Katusha pays team with bank
guarantee.
"A
statement on Bigla Katusha's website indicates
100 percent of rider and staff salaries were
paid for April."
(velonews.com) Greg Kaplan (Getty Images)
May
15, 2020
Laurens ten Dam is living his best
life in retirement.
"He
hasn’t left the world of pro racing behind
entirely though. He still speaks regularly with
fellow Dutch racers like Sam Oomen, Ramon
Sinkeldam and Niki Terpstra, and he keeps a
close eye on the results sheet “to see what my
friends are doing."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
May
15, 2020
Day in life: Stijn Vandenbergh.
"Classics
specialist left considering career options if he
doesn't get the opportunity to ride Flanders and
Roubaix this year."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
15, 2020
Benoot: It's going to be tempting to
take part in as many races as possible.
"The
team had never really wanted me to ride for the
general classification at the Tour this year,
and I think that's going to remain the case," he
told Het Nieuwsblad on a Facebook Live
interview on Wednesday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
15, 2020
Ludi Scholz: From tomboy to Liv
trailblazer.
"How
Liv's global off-road category manager Ludi
Scholz has helped build the brand from the bike
up."
(velonews.com) Betsy Welch
May
15, 2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on
wheels.
"I
use VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their
service and price. My local mechanic is Thai
Nguyen who is very prompt when I call, does
great work and is always ready to go the extra
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(velofix.com)
May
15, 2020
Best computers and tablets for
indoor cycling: Our favorite devices for Zwift.
"Computer,
tablet or television, here are the best ways to
run indoor apps"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wattbike)
May
15, 2020
‘Light Behind Lockdown’ gives a
glimpse of cycling in the darkest moments.
"The
‘Light Behind Lockdown’ series, hosted on
Strava, was shot remotely, it is an intimate
glimpse into the ‘pain caves’ and homes of Albert Gallego's
fellow cyclists, as they pedal away, dreaming of
a better future just out of grasp. " (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Brazo de Hierro for Strava
May
15, 2020
Colorado woman missing since
Mother's Day after failing to return from bike
ride.
"The
FBI has joined the hunt for a Colorado woman
failed to return from a bike ride on Mother’s
Day."(foxnews.com)
(Chafee County Sheriff’s Office)
May
14, 2020
Riding 85 km within 2 km of home:
Every street in my suburb without a map.
"One
April morning, on a commute-replacement ride,
Andy snaked his way around northern Ivanhoe and
tried to visit every street in his block. I was
intrigued and inspired."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt de Neef
and Andy van Bergen
May
14, 2020
Buchmann to take on Everest
Challenge to raise funds for German children's
charity.
"The
27-year-old German climber will be raising money
for the Deutsche Kinderhilfwerk - the Children's
Charity of Germany - who are supporting
children's needs."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
14, 2020
Everesting on a fixie with a hormone
headwind.
"I
pulled into the parking lot at the base of
Lookout Mountain, a climb that weaves up and out
of Golden, Colorado, and unloaded my bike." (cyclingtips.com)
Charli Mandel
May
14, 2020
Connor Swift is riding the Tour de
Yorkshire 2020 route solo.
"Despite
the Tour de Yorkshire being one of the many
races cancelled, former British road race
champion Connor Swift has still decided to ride
the 2020 course on his own."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by KT/Tim De
Waele/Corbis via Getty Images)
May
14, 2020
Cannondale Topstone Ultegra RX 2
review.
"Rather
than singling out one area of expertise, the
Cannondale Topstone has the ability to adapt to
any situation - trails, gravel and pavement
dashing included."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Patrick Fletcher)
May
14, 2020
Debunking the most common endurance
sport nutrition myths.
"Good
nutrition habits are a key factor in a
successful cyclist’s routine, but what are
considered “good” nutrition habits is a hotly
disputed topic."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Credit not Provided)
May
14, 2020
FORM Swim Goggles Adds Openwater
Swimming with Garmin & Apple Watches.
"Today,
FORM, maker of the heads-up display swim
goggles, announced that it’s partnering with
Garmin and Apple to bring openwater swim support
to their goggles this summer, if you’ve got a
compatible Garmin or Apple Watch." (dcrainmaker.com)
(Photo: Ray Maker)
May
14, 2020
Van der Poel to keep racing three
disciplines through 2024.
"Racing
across two disciplines isn’t enough for Mathieu
van der Poel. The Dutch superstar has confirmed
he will continue his mountain bike ambitions
alongside his road and ‘cross career through to
the 2024 Paris Olympics."
(velonews.com) (AP)
May
13, 2020
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