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May
24, 2020
Virtual Tour of the Gila: Sarah
Gigante wins stage 3.
"Sarah
Gigante (Tibco SVB) won the third and final
stage, and the overall ranking, of the Virtual
Tour of the Gila on Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Con Chronis /
Zac Williams)
May
24, 2020
Anna van der Breggen: A rider who
isn't scared can win Paris Roubaix.
"I
think it will be someone who is not scared,
first of all," van der Breggen said. "Also,
someone who does very well in positioning. If
you go to the cobbles you should be in front
because it’s possible that there will be some
crashes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Boels Dolmans)
May
24, 2020
Naesen foresees ‘two-speed peloton’
when racing resumes.
"The
Belgian rider thinks those training outdoors
through spring will have the jump on those that
have been stuck in lockdowns."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
May
24, 2020
Garmin Edge Bike Computers: Buyer’s
guide to all the models.
"Over
time, Garmin has increased the feature-set seen
on its GPS bike computers and has extended these
to all but its entry-level models." (bikeradar.com)
Paul Norman
May
24, 2020
Challenge of Stars: Giulio Ciccone
wins atop virtual Stelvio.
"Giulio
Ciccone (Trek Segafredo) claimed victory in the
second Challenge of Stars event, beating Jakob
Fuglsang (Astana), Simon Geschke (CCC Team), and
Thomas De Gendt (Lotto Soudal) on the virtual
slopes of the Stelvio climb."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
24, 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."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Michelle
Froome)
May
24, 2020
The Great Wheel Ball-Bearing Debate
Continues.
"There
seems to be a lot of confusion out on the roads
about whether or not there should be any play in
a wheel’s axle. Do some wheel makers design play
into the hubs? Is a little play dangerous? Can
wheel bearings be adjusted too tight?"
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
24, 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. Stage 2 and 3 men start at 10:00am Mountain Time and women at noon Mountain time." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Project Echelon) May
24, 2020
 Virtual Tour of the Gila: Lauren
Stephens wins stage 2.
"Lauren
Stephens (Tibco SVB) won the second stage of the
Virtual Tour of the Gila on Saturday. The
American all-rounder won the circuit race ahead
Andrea Ramirez (Agolico BMC) and Caroline Murray
(USA)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
Challenge of Stars: Jakobsen wins
battle of the sprinters.
"Fabio
Jakobsen (Deceuninck Quick Step) won the first
event in the Challenge of Stars virtual race
series on Saturday, beating Filippo Ganna (Team
Ineos) in the final."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
23, 2020
Virtual Tour of the Gila: Saris The
Pros Closet win opening team time trial.
"Saris-The
Pros Closet won the opening team time trial at
the Virtual Tour of the Gila on Friday. The team
covered the 20km course in 27:32, besting
Toronto Hustle by 22 seconds and Vitus Pro
Cycling-Brother by 27 seconds."
(cyclingnews.com) The Pro's Closet
May
23, 2020
Movistar distanced from Chris Froome
but monitor CCC for potential signings.
"Movistar
have been one of the least affected squads in
terms of sponsorship worries, while several
other teams have let staff go, furloughed
others, and enforced pay cuts and deferrals." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
Phil Gaimon’s Everest record broken
after just four days.
"Another
American has now taken a further 24 minutes out
of the best-ever time, completing the challenge
in just seven hours and 40 minutes." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Getty/Strava)
May
23, 2020
CT Tech Round-Up #2: New gear from
FSA, MicroShift, Giant, Cushcore and Wera.
"Our Tech Round-Up is a look at some gear that sometimes it’s products we’re doing long-term tests on, other times it’s stuff we’re stoked on but don’t have time to fully review." (cyclingtips.com) Sarah Lukas May
23, 2020
May
22, 2020
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Seven things we learned from the new
Lance Armstrong documentary.
"What does this new documentary tell us that the other ones don’t? Having had a few years to reflect on everything since his doping confession to Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong is as combative as ever, and age hasn’t completely mellowed the 48-year-old." (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images) May
24, 2020
Unprepared but in Pink: When Alberto
Contador took control of the 2008 Giro d'Italia.
"Spaniard
recounts how he hadn't intended to ride the Giro
but wound up in the maglia rosa on the Passo
Fedaia."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
24, 2020
HTV Cup: Nguyen Tan Hoai makes it
three on stage 6.
"Race
leader Nguyen Tan Hoai (Domesco Dong Thap)
claimed his third victory out of six stages so
far at the HTV Cup, as he outsprinted his six
breakaway companions in Tam Ky, with the rest of
the peloton finishing right behind them after
130km of racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: HTV Cup
Vietnam)
May
24, 2020
Dan Martin “incredibly motivated” to
start racing as team sets return dates.
"While
Martin is not set to return to racing with
Israel Cycling Academy until the WorldTour races
commence on August 1st, other riders in the
squad will be in action as early as the four-day
Tour of Sibiu (2.1) in Romania from July 2nd." (stickybottle.com)
(Credit not Provided)
May
24, 2020
Israel Start-Up Nation to return to
racing at Sibiu Tour in early July.
"Fellow
WorldTour outfit CCC Team were also announced on
the bill by the race organizers this weekend but
the team have since told Cyclingnews
that their participation is not yet confirmed." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
24, 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
24, 2020
2020 HTV Cup LIVE STREAM.
"May
19 to June 7, and is the first cycling race post
lockdown.
Stage 6 Live video Sunday, May 24th, from 9:00am Central Europe, 03:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) May
24, 2020
Damn, I Miss Group Rides, And I Miss
My People.
"Miss
those group rides you used to hate? The ones
that always took too long, with people who just
didn't get your cycling? You're not alone." (bicycling.co.za)
Carmichael Training Systems
May
24, 2020
Review: The new Cannondale Scalpel
SE is trail rocket with an XC heart.
"The
handling on this bike is absolutely dialed. On
paper, it’s looking similar enough to other
lightweight 120mm travel trail bikes. And it’s
using a standard Rockshox SID fork, nothing with
a custom offset or anything."
(bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict)
May
24, 2020
Contador: It is ‘unthinkable’ that
Froome will leave Ineos in 2020.
"Contador
believes Froome should only consider leaving
Ineos after he has tested his legs against
teammate Egan Bernal."
(velonews.com) ©Tim De Waele
May
23, 2020
New road team formed around Alvarado
and Cant consider racing women's Paris Roubaix.
"Ciclismo
Mundial is a newly formed Continental women's
team that includes the biggest cyclocross stars
in the sport - world champion Ceylin del Carmen
Alvarado, Sanne Cant and Annemarie Worst." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
Groenewegen defends ‘I can never be
a servant’ statements.
"Dutch
sprinter claims earlier comments about never
wanting to act as a support man were taken out
of context."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
HTV Cup: Nguyen Hoang Giang wins
stage 5.
"The
23-year-old moved up in the overall standings as
he was only 26 seconds down prior to stage 5,
but no major change occurred on the general
classification, with Nguyen Tan Hoai retaining
the yellow jersey for the third straight day." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: HTV Cup Vietnam)
May
23, 2020
Israel Start-Up Nation eyes July
return to racing.
"European
bike racing could resume earlier than expected.
While the WorldTour calendar is on hold until
August, other races originally slated for July
remain on the schedule."
(velonews.com) Photo: Noa Arnon/Cycling Academy
Ltd.
May
23, 2020
Giant Contend range explained: which
bike is right for you?
"The
aluminium Giant Contend range is designed to
combine performance and versatility, but which
bike is right for you?"
(bikeradar.com) David Caudery / Immediate Media
May
23, 2020
Julbo Fury Reactiv photochromic
glasses.
"What
a difference a lens makes, eh? A couple of
months back I tested the Julbo Fury sunglasses
and the lens really let them down. But Julbo's
Reactiv photochromic lens is excellent, making
these glasses ideal for changeable conditions." (road.cc) (Dave
Atkinson)
May
23, 2020
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Search underway for Colorado mom of
2 who disappeared during bike ride.
"This
weekend, the FBI and local law enforcement
reportedly focused their search on a specific
property in Salida, a city located about 100
miles west of Colorado Springs. Authorities did
not reveal what brought them to this area." (abc11.com)
(YouTube)
May
24, 2020
Elynor Backstedt fractures tibia.
"We
are sad to report that Elynor crashed earlier
today and suffered a spiral fracture of the
tibia. Elynor is expected to undergo surgery." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
24, 2020
Tom Dumoulin quits MPCC.
"Speaking
to Dutch website Wielerflits, Dumoulin
argued the MPCC had not been true to their brief
that, above being an anti-doping body, they are
protectors of riders' health."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jumbo Visma)
May
24, 2020
Transfer Mechanics: Top 10 ProTeam
riders on the market.
"With
a long-term suspension of racing, many
professional riders whose contracts expire at
the end of this year face uncertainty over their
futures, and those in cycling's 'second
division' are chief among them."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
24, 2020
Lotto Soudal squad to split into
three 'bubbles' to reduce risks.
"The
initiative, referred to as a 'bubble system' by
the team's doctor, will see the three groups,
which include riders and support staff, operate
independently of one another."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
24, 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 @
dougreport.com"
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(velofix.com)
May
24, 2020
Abus City Chain 1010 lock review.
"If you're looking for the best bike locks, there are better options in the German brand's range. For those looking for the most flexible, most portable answer to high-level bike security, then the super heavy duty CityChain 1010 is definitely one of the best." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) May
24, 2020
This mod lets you do actual workouts
playing Grand Theft Auto V.
"The
Grand Theft Bike V mod helps PC gamers turn
their smart trainers into the game controller,
effectively letting them explore the GTA V world
environment while getting in some extra kms."
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
May
24, 2020
Orro Venturi Evo 105 2020.
"Delivering
the aerodynamics, awesome handling and stiffness
of the top-level STC, this Venturi Evo 105 model
gives a more affordable route into Orro
ownership. It's certainly a lot of bike for the
money."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
May
24, 2020
Finding Suzanne Morphew:
Investigators Search Husband’s Job Site.
"The
FBI, CBI and Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office
sifted through dirt Friday, looking for any sign
of the missing mother. Investigators say the
search was initiated based on “information
developed during the Suzanne Morphew missing
person case."
(cbslocal.com) (credit: Morphew family)
May
23, 2020
Higuita all-in for Tour de France.
"EF
Pro Cycling’s Colombian climbing star has had to
alter his priorities for 2020 after coronavirus
shook up the season. His focus earlier in the
year had been the Ardennes classics, but now the
22-year-old is all-in for a Tour debut this
August."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Maximiliano
Blanco/Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
'Inhumane and barbaric': Pat
Jonker's longest day at the Giro d'Italia.
"On
the fourteenth stage of the 1995 Giro d’Italia,
nothing happened. At least, that was the lament
in La Repubblica the day after Tony Rominger
maintained his grip on the pink jersey following
the leg to Val Senales."
(cyclingnews.com) BikeRaceinfo
May
23, 2020
Indian girl who cycled 1,200km
carrying injured father offered trial by national
federation.
"After
the story made its way into India’s newspapers,
India’s cycling federation took notice and have
decided to give Kumari a trial next month." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Getty Images)
May
23, 2020
Best aero helmets: helmets that save
valuable seconds.
"The
best aero helmets can make a noticeable
difference over a traditionally vented helmet
and help you go faster for less effort." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Kask)
May
23, 2020
Mega Deals! Memorial Day Sales on
Bikes, Components, Gear, Clothes, Nutrition &
more!
"Looking
for the best deals on your favorite cycling
brands? Bikerumor’s weekly Mega Deals
rounds up the biggest discounts and sales." (bikerumor.com)
(Tyler Benedict)
May
23, 2020
See.Sense Icon2 Front And Rear Light
Set.
"The
See.Sense Icon2 light set is a worthy update to
the Icon, which was an instant classic at
launch. Compact, bright, and very intelligent,
the Icon2 has a flexible yet very tough mounting
system that easily adapts to different bikes." (road.cc) Mike
Stead
May
23, 2020
A Boom In Bike Sales Brings a
Backlog.
"Sales
of commuter and fitness bikes in April increased
66 percent, leisure bikes jumped 121 percent,
children’s bikes went up 59 percent and electric
bikes rose 85 percent."
(roadbikeaction.com)
May
23, 2020
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