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May
25, 2020
Teams waiting on word for Spain’s
Burgos tour.
"Spain’s
five-day Vuelta a Burgos could have one of its
best fields ever - if local authorities give the
green light."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
25, 2020
Bernal could force Chris Froome to
consider Ineos exit, says Contador.
"Alberto
Contador argued that a future move away from his
10-year home would have to be considered if Egan
Bernal moves to the top of the team hierarchy." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
May
25, 2020
'I believe that I can win a
Monument' says Wout van Aert.
"Speaking
on Dutch newspaper the Algemeen Dagblad's
podcast In Het Wiel, the Belgian said that while
it's still uncertain whether the rescheduled
races on the UCI's new 2020 calendar will be
able to take place, he hopes to restart his
season at Strade Bianche on August 1." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
25, 2020
Viviani keeps Milan San Remo, Tour
de France and Giro d'Italia as targets in revised
calendar.
"The
three races had featured on the Italian’s
original 2020 schedule and he told Il
Corriere della Sera that he aims to be
competitive in each event despite their new
positions on the calendar."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
25, 2020
The balance between clarity and
ambiguity: How cycling bends the rules of
innovation.
"Ambiguous
rules can go one of two ways: they can create a
strict regime or allow a liberal degree of
freedom; and things don’t get much more
ambiguous than guidelines defined by ‘spirit’." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
May
25, 2020
Not a betrayal, just business:
Visentini, Roche and the 1987 Giro d'Italia.
"Rage
was written across Roberto Visentini’s face as
he crossed the line in Sappada, doomed rage.
Almost seven minutes had passed since Stephen
Roche had completed stage 15 of the 1987 Giro
d’Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (podiumcafe.com) (tumblr.com)
May
25, 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
25, 2020
Cane Creek Hellbender bottom bracket
line now includes T47.
"Updates
and additions include the Hellbender 70
price-conscious option, and more sizes for the
Hellbender Neo."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Cane Creek
May
25, 2020
 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
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Katie Hall sets new Everesting world
record.
"Another
week, another Everesting world record. This past
Saturday, American pro Katie Hall (Boels
Dolmans) set a new women’s world record for the
fastest Everesting, reaching the target of 8,848
vertical meters (29,029 feet) in 10 hours, one
minute and 42 seconds."
(cyclingtips.com) (Getty Images)
(cyclingnews.com)
May
25, 2020
HTV Cup: Tran Tuan Kiet wins stage
7.
"In
a day of many surprises at the HTV Cup in
Vietnam, sprinter Tran Tuan Kiet claimed the
first win for his Dopagan team while Nguyen Tan
Hoai from Domesco retained the yellow jersey."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: HTV Cup)
May
25, 2020
Oliver Naesen extends contract for
three years.
"I
am very happy to extend for three more seasons,”
Naesen said. “Since 2017, the team has not
stopped progressing, either in sport or in its
structure and approach. Why look elsewhere for
what works so well here?"
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
May
25, 2020
How to get a good night’s sleep for
a great day of cycling.
"Research
shows getting enough sleep is essential for
optimum performance - and that sleep deprivation
plays with your mind as well as your body." (bikeradar.com)
Daly and Newton/Getty
May
25, 2020
Temperature doping: Are there
optimal conditions for indoor training?
"The
relationship between temperature and endurance
exercise is complex and unique. At the most
basic level, temperature has an effect on the
rate of biological chemical reactions (i.e.
metabolism) in our cells."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Kristof Ramon
May
25, 2020
Trek road bikes: Details, pricing
and specifications.
"With
a history spanning some four decades, the Trek
Bicycle Corporation has become one of the
foremost bicycle makers in the world." (cyclingnews.com)
Aaron Borrill
May
25, 2020
eBay Finds: Signed Marcel Kittel
Uvex Race 5 helmet.
"We've
found this signed version of the yellow Uvex
Race 5 aero helmet that it would appear was made
for him for stage 2 of the 2013 Tour de France
after the German won the opening stage." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: grawhea31 / eBay)
May
25, 2020
2020 HTV Cup LIVE STREAM.
"May
19 to June 7, and is the first cycling race post
lockdown.
Tuesday is a rest day. Stage 8 Live video Wednesday, May 27th, from 9:00am Central Europe, 03:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) May
25, 2020
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
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." (bikerumor.com)
(Tyler Benedict)
May
24, 2020
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Whatever happened to: Rock Racing
2008.
"The
riders who helped found the team remember the
years 2007-2009 fondly - in particular the
tight-knit group of Southern Californians who
made a name for Ball's Rock & Republic brand
on the cycling scene."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
25, 2020
Case of Colorado mom who disappeared
on Mother's Day remains a mystery.
"The
sheriff's office says they searched multiple
locations on a residential construction site
property, they did not make any connection to
Morphew's case. They also did not release
details about the search."
(cbsnews.com) Chaffee County
May
25, 2020
Démare breaks wrist in training
crash.
"According
to L'Equipe, Démare fell while out
riding near to his home in the Picardy region of
northern France last week, breaking the scaphoid
bone in his left wrist."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
25, 2020
Kai Sakakibara's significant
progress revealed as family opens up about
struggle.
"Moved
there last month after eight weeks in a coma at
Canberra's ICU, the 23-year-old's parents
Martin, Yuki and his sister, fellow BMX'er Saya
also contemplated how close he came to losing
his life in the accident at the Bathurst
February world cup round."
(sbs.com.au)
May
25, 2020
How gradient and categories are
measured and what they can (and can’t) tell you
about climbs.
"The
Tour de France introduced its mountain
classification for the first time in 1933 in
which riders were awarded points for arriving
first over a climb. As time went on it became
clear that not all climbs were created equally."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis
May
25, 2020
Open Cycle unveils its first road
bike: the MIN.D.
"Open
Cycle may not be the biggest brand out there,
but for a company of its size it’s been
disproportionately influential."
(cyclingtips.com) Dave Rome
May
25, 2020
Bike of the Week: Memorial Day
Special.
"Painted
mainly as a show piece for the Cannondale brand,
this top spec CAAD12 is certainly one of a kind!
It is also built with ENVE wheels on Chris King
hubs, ENVE bar, stem and seat post, as well as a
full Shimano Dura-Ace mechanical group set."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
25, 2020
Commuter bikes: What are the
differences and how to choose the best bike for
you.
"If
you have a long way to go on your commute, a
road bike will be a good option and can double
as your training ride for the day." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Bombtrack)
May
25, 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
25, 2020
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
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."
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
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
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