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May
20, 2020
Axel Merckx plans to bring Road
World Championships back to North America.
"Canada-based
Merckx - who is the son of five-time Tour de
France champion Eddy Merckx - told Het
Nieuwsblad that it's still early days, but that
he's strongly involved, and passionate about
bringing the event to Portland."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
20, 2020
Small French races big winners in
new racing calendar.
"The
Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge and the Tour de
l’Ain provide the perfect preparation for riders
gearing up for the Tour de France." (velonews.com)
(James Startt)
May
20, 2020
Importance of Tour de France to team
sponsors highlighted.
"French
sports newspaper L'Equipe spoke to a
number of past and present WorldTour team
managers, and the consensus was generally the
same: that the existence of even the sport's
biggest teams is precarious, and that the Tour
de France remains king when it comes to the
interest of current and potential sponsors." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May
20, 2020
Contador: Egan Bernal is the
favorite for the rescheduled Tour de France.
"Contador
made the prediction in an interview aired on
Colombian radio station Caracol, stating
that Bernal's maturity and the strength of Team
Ineos both contribute to his success." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May
20, 2020
Our favorite bikes from the 2020
Gravel Bike Field Test.
"It’s
taken us a few months to get here, but the
inaugural 2020 CyclingTips gravel bike
field test is now over. The test itself took
place over a long and intense 10 days." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Dave Rome & James Huang
May
20, 2020
Memorial Day sales: The best cycling
deals.
"The
Memorial Day cycling sales have begun and there
are some great deals available on bikes,
clothing and accessories."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
20, 2020
Scott Addict RC Pro road bike
review.
"The
Addict RC Pro feels like a jack of all trades
that's a lot of fun to ride, but it could stand
to hone its main purpose to become a master in
one category."
(velonews.com) Photo: Hannah DeWitt
May
20, 2020
eBay Finds: 1959 Schwinn Jaguar Mark
IV Middleweight cruiser bike.
"Saddle
up for your own Pee-Wee's Big Adventure-inspired
ride with this beautiful red original 1959
Schwinn Jaguar Mark IV Middleweight cruiser bike
that we've found during our latest look for all
cycling-things fantastical on eBay." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: griffy52 / eBay)
May
20, 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
20, 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
20, 2020
 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..." (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
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May
20, 2020
HTV Cup: Vo Thanh An wins stage 2.
"Vo
Thanh An from the team of Vinh Long in Vietnam’s
Mekong Delta created a bit of a surprise as he
managed to upset the peloton that was ready for
a bunch gallop at the end of stage 2." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: HTV Cup Vietnam)
May
20, 2020
Floyd Landis: I hope Lance Armstrong
finds some peace in his life.
"Lance
Armstrong said, "It could be worse, I could be
Floyd Landis, waking up a piece of shit every
day," but Landis says he has no animosity toward
Armstrong."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Michael Aisner)
May
20, 2020
Adam Hansen feels 'cheated' by
halted season.
"The
39-year-old is off-contract and competed at the
Tour Down Under, the Race Torquay, the Cadel
Evans Great Ocean Road Race and the UAE Tour
before the calendar was suspended in March." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
20, 2020
Carapaz: I'm not sorry or sad to
have left Movistar.
"I
have no doubt about what it would have been like
at Movistar if I had stayed on as a leader. It
was the right time and I don't regret a thing.
We won a Grand Tour at Movistar. Even if they
call me everything, I owe them nothing. I am not
sorry or sad that I left."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
20, 2020
Pedersen takes aim at intense
classics block with hopes for a wet Roubaix.
"The
Dane has confirmed he will be showing the
rainbow jersey at his debut Tour de France this
summer before diving into a block of one-day
races that will peak late October for Tour of
Flanders and Paris Roubaix."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
May
20, 2020
RideLondon 2020 has been canceled.
"The
hugely popular cycling festival, which features
four sportives and a WorldTour one-day race, has
been called off after a decision was taken by
the London authorities."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Alberto
Pezzali/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
May
20, 2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on
wheels.
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use VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their
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(velofix.com)
May
20, 2020
Day in the life: Ruth Winder.
"Checking
in with road national champion Ruth Winder in
between shifts in her kitchen and before her
Everesting attempt."
(velonews.com) Betsy Welch
May
20, 2020
Q&A: Director Marina Zenovich on
the making of Lance.
"We
caught up with Marina Zenovich, the director and
producer of the film, to discuss its production
and her perspective on Armstrong. Below is a
section from that interview."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ESPN)
May
20, 2020
Canyon ZCC and Verve Cycling combine
to lead the fight against digital doping.
"Canyon
ZCC, the world's first eRacing team that
competes solely via digital platforms such as
Zwift, has today announced a partnership with
Verve Cycling, makers of the renowned InfoCrank
power meter that is also used by British
Cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon ZCC)
May
20, 2020
2020 HTV Cup LIVE STREAM.
"May
19 to June 7, and is the first cycling race post
lockdown.
Stage 2 Live video Wednesday, May 20th, from 8:00am local (3:00am CET) (9:00pm U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) May
20, 2020
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
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Home of missing Colorado mom Suzanne
Morphew cordoned off by investigators.
"The
home “is being held as part of the
investigation,” the Colorado Bureau of
Investigation told KDVR. Her family is
not being allowed into the home."
(foxnews.com)
May
20, 2020
Retired rider Jarlinson Pantano
banned for four years for doping.
"The
Colombian pro, who last rode for Trek Segafredo,
was initially suspended and fired from his team
in 2019 after he returned a positive test for
the blood booster EPO."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
May
20, 2020
Peter Sagan and Chris Froome still
top-paid male riders but Geraint Thomas is not far
behind, according to reports.
"French
newspaper L’Equipe has compiled a list
of the 15-top paid riders from the men’s
WorldTour peloton and there are a few surprises
in there."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
May
20, 2020
Keisse commits to Deceuninck Quick
Step - if they’ll have him.
"Keisse,
now 37 years old, has been racing in Quick Step
colors since 2010. Although his contract expires
this winter, he’s not done yet and hopes to
extend his career with the Belgian outfit." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
May
20, 2020
Best lightweight wheels: Shallow
wheels for climbing and accelerating fast.
"Of
all the upgrades available for a road bike, a
set of the best lightweight wheels is one of the
easiest ways of improving the manner in which
your bike handles and reacts to different
topography types."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Scope)
May
20, 2020
Buchmann adds name to list of pros
targeting Everest challenge.
"The
Bora Hansgrohe rider is scheduling a fund-raiser
for a German children’s charity with the goal of
raising 10 euros per meter, or at last €88,848." (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
May
20, 2020
Mavic: 'Well-known' ex-pro cyclists
reportedly involved in rescue bid for iconic
brand.
"There
are hopes that Mavic, placed in receivership by
a French court last month, can be saved from
going out of business by a group reportedly
including “two renowned former professional
cyclists."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
May
20, 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
20, 2020
First Look at COROS’s new Structured
Workout & Strength Training Features.
"COROS
has announced a slate of structured workout
feature for both inside and outside that’ll be
pushed to the majority of their watches next
week, specifically the VERTIX, APEX, and APEX
Pro Series. So basically, everything except the
budget-focused PACE."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
May
20, 2020
TrainerRoad: Your ultimate guide.
"TrainerRoad
is an app and online training tool, focused on
workouts, results and performance designed
primarily for indoor cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: TrainerRoad)
May
20, 2020
Rule 28 claims these new socks could
save you over 12 watts.
"The
socks comprise a standard ankle sock sewn to an
upper made of thin, textured Lycra, similar to
what you might see on the sleeves of a fancy
skinsuit."
(bikeradar.com) (Simon Bromley)
May
20, 2020
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
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