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May
22, 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. The first stage will be a Team Time Trial (TTT), with women’s team kick off at 5:45pm Mountain Time with the men’s team kick off at 7pm. Stage 2 and 3 men start at 10:00am Mountain Time and women at noon Mountain time." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Project Echelon) May
22, 2020
Chris Froome among top riders
competing in Challenge of Stars.
"Some
of the world's top riders including returning
four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome,
Vincenzo Nibali, and world champion Mads
Pedersen are competing this weekend. The
head-to-head matches will be streamed on The
Challenge of Stars’ official Facebook page.
On Saturday the first ones to hit the virtual road will be the sprinters starting at 16:30 CET." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Michelle Froome) May
22, 2020
Doubts around Tour de France for
Colombian pros as country extends flying ban.
"Superstar
riders Egan Bernal, Nairo Quintana and Rigoberto
Urán are among the pros who would be affected by
the measures, as Colombian president Iván Duque
announced that international flights would be
banned until August 31."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Anne-Christine
Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images)
May
22, 2020
Chaves still dreams of Tour success.
"Colombian's
schedule for the season is still yet to be
confirmed, but that's not stopping him from
yearning after a yellow jersey."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
22, 2020
Ben King and his growing passion for
nature photography.
"In
the idle hours between training and racing, NTT
Pro Cycling stalwart relaxes with one eye behind
the lens."
(velonews.com) Photo: Ben King
May
22, 2020
Review: Sour Clueless steel road
bike is the epitome of modern all-road
versatility.
"When
you are looking for a bike that can smoothly
transition from bike commuting to weekend group
rides to a bit of adventurous dirt road riding,
a straightforward steel all-road bike like the
Sour Clueless is hard to beat."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
May
22, 2020
How to watch ESPN 30 for 30:
Lance.
"There
may be no racing to watch at the moment aside
from virtual competitions, but luckily US sports
network ESPN has come up with three
hours' worth of documentary for us to digest -
the story of Lance Armstrong."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
22, 2020
 May
21, 2020
Landa says Bahrain McLaren not
interested in signing Chris Froome.
"The
team has already denied they are interested and
Rod [Ellingworth, team manager - Ed] has told me
that personally," Landa revealed to Cyclingnews." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
21, 2020
Can Zwift solve its cheating
problem?
"The
very concept of cheating to win an online
bicycle competition in which no party ever
actually moves anywhere feels head-shakingly
absurd. The stakes, as Jeff Goldblum once said,
are medium. "
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Zwift and
ZwiftInsider
May
21, 2020
Floyd Landis responds after Lance
Armstrong calls him a ‘piece of s***’ in new
documentary.
"You
want to blame somebody and sometimes it’s easier
to find the most obvious thing or person and
blame them. He can blame me. Maybe it would
still be a secret if it wasn’t for me." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images)
May
21, 2020
The tactician: Giorgia Bronzini.
"Two-time
road world champion on her transition to Trek
Segafredo director."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
21, 2020
Cadex Boost saddle review.
"The
Boost saddle offers excellent comfort, a sleek
design, and a high pricetag - not to mention a
host of acronyms aimed at keeping you comfy." (velonews.com)
Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
May
21, 2020
Bontrager WaveCel helmet tech
trickles down to more affordable road and mountain
lids.
"Bontrager
has expanded its helmet line with two new models
that see the firm’s innovative WaveCel safety
technology trickle down to a lower price point." (bikeradar.com) Oli
Woodman
May
21, 2020
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In Pantani’s shadow: The plight of
Italian cycling.
"In
1998, when Pantani claimed the first leg of the
Giro-Tour double, no fewer than 13 Italian teams
lined up in the corsa rosa, while half a dozen
Italians representing six different squads
finished in the top 10."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Franco
Origlia/Getty Images)
May
22, 2020
Decision on holding Vuelta a Burgos
expected on Tuesday.
"The
Vuelta a Burgos is the first big international
race on the revised cycling calendar published
by the UCI earlier this week, but it remains
uncertain whether the event will proceed." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
May
22, 2020
Contador backs Bernal for Tour,
Verbrugghe sees Evenepoel shine in Giro.
"Contador
cites Bernal, Froome, Quintana as Tour
favorites, Belgian coach thinks Evenepoel will
light up his first grand tour."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
22, 2020
2020 HTV Cup LIVE STREAM.
"May
19 to June 7, and is the first cycling race post
lockdown.
Stage 4 Live video Friday, May 22nd, from 9:00am Central Europe, 03:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) May
22, 2020
eBay Finds: Motorola-team-edition
Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra frame.
"This
Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra frame, in Motorola
colors, is sure to appeal to aficionados of the
period."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: buzanceen /
eBay)
May
22, 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
22, 2020
SRAM, SHIMANO & ROTOR crankset
tech.
"Ever
wondered what crankset material is most
efficient for power transfer? Or what crank
length you should really be running, despite
what came stock on your new bike?" (bikerumor.com)
Jessie-May Morgan
May
22, 2020
Coming soon: A dropper stem from
Shimano?
"New
patent application shows an array of interlinked
components, such as suspension settings
electronically set by stem height for climbing
or descending."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
22, 2020
Abus Bordo Lite 6055 review.
"The
440g folding lock from Abus is super convenient
and still beats most cable locks for security,
but it can’t quite match the security of heavier
D-locks and chains."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
May
22, 2020
Nguyen Tan Hoai makes it two in HTV
Cup.
"Nguyen
Tan Hoai of the Domesco team claimed his second
stage win on day 3 of the 32rd HTV Cup from
Quang Binh to Hué in Vietnam."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: HTV Cup
Vietnam)
May
21, 2020
Vuelta expands women’s race to three
days.
"With
the arrival of a title sponsor, a trio of stages
will be featured in a route set for early
November to close the women's WorldTour." (velonews.com)
Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images
May
21, 2020
Tour de France organisers failed us
but finally seem to be getting the message, says
campaigner.
"Kathryn
Bertine is not someone to mince her words. The
American, one of the founder members of Le Tour
Entier, the pressure group which has long
campaigned for a women’s Tour de France, readily
describes herself as a “total pain in the a---”.
She is proud of it."
(telegraph.co.uk) (Getty Images)
May
21, 2020
Verbrugghe backs Evenepoel to shine
at Giro d'Italia.
"Evenepoel
was due to make his Grand Tour debut at the Giro
this month, but the race was postponed until the
Autumn. The 20-year-old was initially slated to
target the opening time trial and then use the
race partly as preparation for the Olympic Games
in Tokyo."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
21, 2020
Unprecedented pathway to Tour to
shake up conventional racing dynamic, says Cofidis
coach.
"Bellenoue
feels the once-in-a-lifetime approach to the
Tour could have more impact on racing than
banning power meters or race radios." (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
May
21, 2020
Laurens ten Dam organizes Dirty
Kanza substitute.
"In
lieu of the Kansas gravel grinding event’s 30
May race day not happening, gravel riders are
encouraged to follow direction from former road
pro turned gravel bike adventurer, Laurens ten
Dam."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dirty Kanzelled
)
May
21, 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
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TUEs don’t help you win an Olympic
medal, according to anti-doping study.
"The
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has investigated
the connection between Therapeutic Use
Exemptions and Olympic success and found “no
meaningful association."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: ADRIAN
DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
May
22, 2020
Mystery deepens over missing mom
Suzanne Morphew - As cops search her house and
neighbors say no one actually saw her on a bike.
"As
reported by CBS Denver, Suzanne Morphew’s
bicycle was recovered from a bridge close to her
home, along with an additional “personal item.”
Investigators have not revealed the nature of
the personal item discovered, nor have they
released any information about the condition of
the missing mom’s bike."
(knewz.com)
May
22, 2020
Boels Dolmans extends European champ
Pieters, up-and-comer Uneken.
"A
little over a week after announcing new contract
arrangements with Anna van der Breggen and
Chantal Blaak, the Boels Dolmans squad has made
further moves to secure its future." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
May
22, 2020
Terpstra can retain traditional
goals with revised calendar.
"With
racing slated to begin August 1 if coronavirus
conditions permit, the veteran Dutchman says
he’s ready to race after suffering last year
with crashes and setbacks."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari |
VeloNews.com
May
22, 2020
Ding ding: Crane e-Ne review and a
bike bell battle royale.
"The
Crane e-Ne is available in 10 different
variations of color and material, with the
cheaper ones having an aluminium dome that
sounds a bit flatter and resonates for a shorter
time than the more expensive brass-domed
versions."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Iain Treloar
May
22, 2020
The Musette: Pearl Izumi, Rapha,
Enve and more.
"A
closer look at the world's best cycling gear
brought to you by the Cyclingnews tech
team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)
May
22, 2020
Memorial Day bike sales: Where to
find the best bike deals.
"The
Memorial Day bike sales are a great place to
pick up a new bike at a cut price. Here's a
roundup of where to shop."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
22, 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
22, 2020
Best bike pumps: The best
mini-pumps, floor pumps and CO2 inflators.
"Choosing
the best bike pump is very much dependent on
your tire inflation needs. If you're looking for
a pump to quickly top up your tires before you
head out the door, you'll likely want a floor
pump."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)
May
22, 2020
May
21, 2020
‘Blindsided and heartbroken’ - EF
Pro Cycling rider’s former team shocked after
suspected doping positive.
"US
Continental squad Aevolo said they have been “in
a daze” since hearing of the possible doping
positive and said the team was unaware that WADA
was conducting the analysis."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Mario
Stiehl-Pool/Getty Images)
May
21, 2020
Video Shows Remote Area Where
Suzanne Morphew Was Biking.
"As
of Wednesday, May 20, investigators had received
approximately 200 tips reported to the
designated phone line for information about
Morphew’s disappearance."
(cbslocal.com) (credit: CBS)
May
21, 2020
Day in the life: Rory Sutherland.
"The
two-month racing stoppage was a blessing in
disguise for veteran road captain coming back
from injury."
(velonews.com) Photo: Noa Arnon/Cycling Academy
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May
21, 2020
Professional bike racing in Europe
returned yesterday in secret.
"It
turns out that on Wednesday, Norway secretly
hosted the first professional cycling race in
Europe since the lockdown forced a widespread
stoppage in mid-March."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
May
21, 2020
Colombian riders to seek
dispensation after ban puts travel to Tour de
France in doubt.
"Egan
Bernal, Nairo Quintana, Rigoberto Uran and other
Colombian riders' hopes of returning to Europe
to ride the Tour de France depend on them
securing special dispensation from the Colombian
government."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
21, 2020
Cycling Monopoly board game launched
in Belgium.
"A
cycling version of the popular Monopoly board
game has been launched in Belgium, with the
famous climbs of the spring Classics replacing
the most valuable streets on the world famous
square board."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Groep 24 BV)
May
21, 2020
Cannondale’s 2021 Scalpel is a more
capable cross country race machine.
"Cannondale’s
Scalpel is to cross country racing what tea is
to hot water. The two just go hand-in-hand, and
even way back in 2001, the Scalpel was a full
suspension bike never far from a World Cup
podium spot. "
(cyclingtips.com) Dave Rome
May
21, 2020
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