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May
19, 2020
Chris Froome shares his thoughts on
transfer rumors.
"The
four-time Tour de France winner is rumored to be
considering a team-change, either mid-way
through 2020 or when his contract with Team
Ineos expires at the end of the season." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
May
19, 2020
Lance Armstrong admits that doping
could have caused his cancer.
"In
ESPN's new, upcoming documentary about
Lance Armstrong, entitled Lance, the
former American pro admits that he began doping
as early as the age of 21, and that his
drug-taking could have contributed to his
testicular cancer diagnosis in 1996." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May
19, 2020
Richie Porte remains focused on Tour
de France GC alongside Bauke Mollema.
"Trek
Segafredo reiterated that Richie Porte and Bauke
Mollema will remain focused on this season's
rescheduled Tour de France (August 29-September
20). "
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
19, 2020
Schwinn Collegiate To Be Re-Made In
U.S. By Henry Ford II For Bicycle Brand’s 125th
Anniversary.
"The
new Collegiate will be made in Detroit by, among
others, Henry Ford II. Mr. Ford - no relation to
Detroit’s more famous Henry Ford - is the Master
Builder at Detroit Bikes, which has two welders
and 23 other workers." (forbes.com)
Schwinn/JORDAN ROSEN PHOTOGRAPHY
May
19, 2020
McKenzie's big day out: Linda
McCartney at the 2000 Giro d'Italia.
"In
2020, Team Ineos stands at the top of
professional cycling, a Grand Tour behemoth
which has transformed British cycling since its
creation in 2010."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) (Pez
Cycling)
May
19, 2020
Wiggins and wife Cath announce
separation.
"2012
Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins and his
wife Cath both posted the announcement earlier
this morning (AEST) on their Instagram stories." (sbs.com.au) (Getty
Images South America)
May
19, 2020
Boardman SLR 8.6 review.
"This
SLR 8.6 supposedly shares DNA with the quickest
machines in his eponymous range. With
aero-inspired tubes and an endurance geometry,
it also manages rack and mudguards mounts along
with clearance to fit up to 28mm tires." (cyclist.co.uk)
Joseph Delves
May
19, 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
19, 2020
Froome, Nibali, Ewan among
headliners for Challenge of Stars virtual race.
"The
Challenge of Stars is a virtual knockout style
race that will pit eight climbers against each
other in head-to-head matchups in one bracket
and eight sprinters or rouleurs against each
other in another on the Bkool platform.
Racing kicks off on Saturday the 23rd
and concludes on Sunday."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
May
19, 2020
 May
18, 2020
Movistar denies Chris Froome
transfer rumors, despite Spanish pro’s enthusiasm
for the move.
"Rumors
has linked the four-time Tour de France winner
with a number of teams, including Israel
Start-Up Nation who have not denied their
interest, while Team Ineos have dismissed the
speculation as “fake news."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA
Wire)
May
18, 2020
2020 Tour of Somerville canceled.
"This
is just the second time in the history of the
race - which dates to 1940 - that the
north-central New Jersey race will not be
contested over Memorial Day weekend." (velonews.com)
Photo: Karl Ockert
May
18, 2020
Urán targets Tour and world
championships in reshaped 2020 season.
"Rigoberto
Urán will be heading up EF Pro Cycling’s Tour de
France team this summer. The 33-year-old star
will then target the world championships before
making a late call about how to play the rest of
his season."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May
18, 2020
Zipp Tangente Course G40.
"Zipp's
first gravel tire, the Tangente Course G40, is a
welcome addition to the marketplace. The tread
design works well on the majority of surfaces
and they are durable enough to take on the rough
stuff. They aren't cheap though."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
May
18, 2020
Lance - First look at ESPN's
new Armstrong documentary.
"My
truth is the way I remember it," Lance Armstrong
says at the beginning of Lance, Marina
Zenovich's compelling new film, part of ESPN's
30 for 30 series. Maybe Armstrong should also
remember what legendary Hollywood producer
Robert Evans once said."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
18, 2020
Abus Granit XPlus 540 D-Lock review.
"The
flagship ABUS D-Lock is loaded with
anti-thieving features. We take a closer look to
see how it fares."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
May
18, 2020
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HTV Cup: Nguyen Tan Hoai wins stage
1.
"Domesco
Dong Tap rider wins sprint in short criterium
stage in Vinh. Nguyen Trurong Tai is second and
Huynh Thanh Tung third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Huynh Van
Thuan)
May
19, 2020
In Video, Husband of Missing Colo.
Mom Who Disappeared on Bike Ride Pleads for Help
Finding Her.
"According
to Sheriff John Spezze, investigators are not
ruling out foul play in Morphew's disappearance
and the Federal Bureau of Investigations and
Colorado Bureau of Investigations are now aiding
in the search."
(people.com) Photo: Find Suzanne
Morphew/Facebook
May
19, 2020
Marcel Kittel on enjoying life after
cycling: My victories don't define who I am.
"Talking
to Dutch newspaper the Algemeen Dagblad
on Sunday, Kittel said that he's now "where I
want to be in my life" and has no regrets about
leaving life as a professional sportsman." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
19, 2020
French lawyer searching to save
Mavic.
"The
historic French equipment supplier has provided
the peloton with some of the best wheels for
over a century, while their distinctive yellow
neutral race support team is nothing short of
iconic."
(velonews.com) Photo: James Startt
May
19, 2020
2020 Crusher in the Tushar canceled.
"The
new 10th-year anniversary date is July 10, 2021.
Those who have already entered can opt to defer
entries until 2021, request a refund (minus the
processing fee), or make a donation to the Life
Time Foundation, or NICA."
(velonews.com) Photo: Catherine Fegan-Kim
May
19, 2020
On the ground at Paris Nice.
"The
absence of the conviviality so commonly found at
a bike race was odd in itself. But in many ways,
this Paris Nice seemed like any other edition." (velonews.com)
Photo: James Startt
May
19, 2020
Payson McElveen is Everesting on
singletrack.
"The
dual-discipline marathon mountain biker and
gravel racer will make an Everest attempt for
Rebecca Rusch's Giddy Up for Good challenge." (velonews.com)
Photo: Weldon Weaver | USA Cycling
May
19, 2020
Survey: How Has the Lockdown
Affected Your Training?
"For
athletes of all sports, the government lockdown
has ripped out the rug from under us, along with
tearing out the 2020 calendar. Cyclists are
still relatively lucky compared to many other
athletes. In many countries like Canada, outdoor
cycling is still completely unrestricted."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
May
19, 2020
How the Cyclocross Pros Train:
Featuring Anna Kay.
"U.S.
fans first became aware of Kay at the Jingle
Cross World Cup where she finished 12th overall
and earned the U23 World Cup leader’s jersey.
Furthermore, she significantly bettered that
result in the following day’s C1 where she was
sixth."
(cxmagazine.com) (Courtesy)
May
19, 2020
2020 HTV Cup LIVE STREAM.
"May
19 to June 7, and is the first cycling race post
lockdown.
Stage 1 (Vong Quang Truong 52km) LIVESTREAM: Tuesday, May 19th, starts at 11:00am Central Europe, 05:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) May
19, 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."
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(swytchbike.com)
May
19, 2020
Flat or clipless. What is the best
pedal for commuting?
"The
pedal choices are seemingly simple: flat or
clipless. But which is best for your commute?
That depends on the bike you will be riding, the
distances involved and a personal fitness
threshold."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Shimano)
May
19, 2020
Merckx on Froome, Evenepoel, and the
‘disrespect’ shown to the Giro.
"Merckx
comments on dominance of Tour in UCI's planning
process, Froome's possible mid-season transfer,
and new Belgian superstar Evenepoel." (velonews.com)
(Credit not Provided)
May
18, 2020
Mexican TT champion Villalobos
suspended after doping positive.
"Villalobos,
21, was riding for American Continental
development squad Aevolo at the time before
joining EF Education First in August." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Jordan Clark Haggard
May
18, 2020
Racing in 2020.
"After
months of an unprecedented race stoppage, by
mid-summer, cycling is taking its first steps
into the great unknown of racing." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
18, 2020
Jumbo Visma prepares for Tour de
France with focus on team unity.
"After
two months of seeing their riders cooling their
jets and backing off training through the
shutdown, Jumbo Visma is preparing to fire up
its powerful team again."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
May
18, 2020
Vincenzo Nibali set to ride 2020
Giro d'Italia.
"The
World Championships in Martigny is the lone race
outside of Italy on Nibali’s schedule, which is
expected to be confirmed by his Trek Segafredo
team this week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
18, 2020
Vittoria Tierra gravel shoe review:
OMG, that purple!
"Vittoria
- the shoe company, not the tire people - has
been diligently making cycling shoes in Italy
since 1974, with a modest, though seemingly
loyal, following."
(cyclingtips.com)Photography by James Huang
May
18, 2020
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Who are the highest-paid cyclists in
2020? Here is the top 20.
"A
pro cyclist will race over 10,000km in a year,
in 80 days of racing, spending 220 days away
from home sharing shabby hotel rooms with
team-mates rather than their wives and
girlfriends, but it’s worth it?"
(cycling.today) (Photo: Credit not Provided)
May
19, 2020
Vaughters slams UCI after EF Pro
Cycling rider popped for doping.
"EF
Pro Cycling’s Luis Ricardo Villalobos has been
provisionally suspended from racing after
failing an anti-doping test in April 2019
several months before joining Jonathan
Vaughters' team."
(sbs.com.au) (Getty Images)
May
19, 2020
Marc Madiot suggests riders should
go on strike to force major changes in pro
cycling.
"The
often outspoken Frenchman has almost always
sided with Tour de France organizer ASO,
recognizing their skills at making the Grand
Boucle a global event."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
19, 2020
Rudy Pevenage: If I wrote a doping
book, it would be crazy.
"The
book reveals how Pevenage used a specially
crafted double-walled can, with a top that
twisted off and looked indistinguishable from a
genuine sealed can, which could be used to hide
Ullrich's medication."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
19, 2020
UCI releases complete 2020 racing
calendar.
"The
UCI has unveiled the full 2020 racing schedule
to include race dates for U23 and junior races,
plus lower-tier UCI events for pro men and
women."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
19, 2020
When mandatory helmet laws go wrong.
"Mandatory
helmet laws are controversial at the best of
times. Even the words “mandatory helmet laws”
are enough to whip some people into a veritable
frenzy (RIP comments section)."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Victor
Xok/Unsplash (feature image) and Sage
Publications (tables)
May
19, 2020
How has the government lockdowns
Impacted Bike Retail in North America and Beyond?
- Part 2.
"Races
have been canceled or postponed, trade shows
have been postponed, canceled or conducted
online, and the Olympics are now rescheduled for
next year. Brands have laid off employees." (pinkbike.com) Andy
Vathis
May
19, 2020
What is your reaction to Strava
removing features for free users?
"The
exercise tracker and social media platform has
struggled to turn a profit, which has forced the
founders to take some drastic measures." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Picture: Chris Catchpole)
May
19, 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
mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug @
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(velofix.com)
May
19, 2020
With Premier League players and TV
personalities now riding, has cycling become cool?
"I
realized that cycling was well and truly booming
into a new age when I saw the two latest
additions to the celebrity cycling stable.
Joining the likes of Masterchef judge John
Torode and Spandau Ballet guitarist Gary Kemp in
that primetime chain gang are reality television
heart-throb..."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
May
19, 2020
TRP wants a slice of the 12-speed
pie with new TR12 drivetrain.
"TRP's
brand new 12-speed TR12 rear derailleur and
shifter are aimed at trail and enduro riding,
and compatible with SRAM, Shimano, SunRace and
e*thirteen cassettes, chains, cranks and
chainrings."
(bikeradar.com) Alex Evans
May
19, 2020
Doorbell cams could hold secret to
cyclist Suzanne Morphew’s disappearance.
"Residents
should not send any footage to Chaffee County
Sheriff John Spezze's office. Deputies
will notify residents to collect any clips
moving forward as search areas are identified,
Sheriff Spezze said."
(nypost.com) Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office
May
18, 2020
“I go into every race thinking I’m
going to win” - in conversation with Chloe Dygert.
"We
sat down with time trial world champion Chloe
Dygert to talk about THAT win in Yorkshire, how
she is coping in lockdown, how she implements
her winning mentality, and much more."(voxwomen.com)
(Credit not Provided)
May
18, 2020
Tom van Asbroeck extends with ISN
for two seasons.
"Van
Asbroeck, who formerly raced at LottoNL Jumbo
and EF Pro Cycling, joined the team in 2019, and
won Binche Chimay Binche race that season." (cyclingnews.com)
Photo: Israel Start-Up Nation
May
18, 2020
Alberto Contador and the Giro
d'Italia that never was.
"The
2011 Giro was decided by a 22nd stage at the
Court of Arbitration for Sport."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: AFP)
May
18, 2020
Book Review: Colombia Es Pasión.
"A
biography of several Colombian cyclists as well
as the story of modern Colombian cycling and
Colombia itself, this book will enrich your
understanding of many of today’s top riders and
the long, arduous paths they’ve taken to reach
the top of their sport."
(inrng.com) Matt Rendell
May
18, 2020
Track coach dropped by Australian
team and will have to leave the country with four
month-old son.
"Ross
Edgar, a Scottish former Olympian, joined the
Australian track program three years ago, but he
will not be given the opportunity to guide
athletes through the Tokyo Olympics." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
May
18, 2020
"Strava
has unleashed more than 50 training updates so
far in 2020, like route creation, feed sorting
and mobile activity editing. Now they’ve got a
few more tricks for subscribers."
(bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict)
May
18, 2020
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