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May
26, 2020
Filippo Simeoni: Lance Armstrong
deserves a second chance.
"On
stage 18 of the 2004 Tour, Domina Vacanze's
Filippo Simeoni attempted to bridge across to a
six-man breakaway only for the race leader - US
Postal's Lance Armstrong - to go with him." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
26, 2020
Light at end of tunnel? Officials
back Burgos race in late July.
"After
months of endless race cancellations and dire
news, officials from the Spanish race confirmed
Tuesday it will run the event as scheduled.
There’s an important caveat - it’s all dependent
on if health authorities allow it." (velonews.com)
Photo courtesy of Vuelta a Burgos
May
26, 2020
Fan-less Tour de France 'nothing
new' after racing in UAE, says Buchmann.
"On
Sunday evening, French sports minister Roxana
Maracineanu revealed she had held meetings with
Tour de France bosses over limiting the number
of people at the race, which has been pushed
back to August 29."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
26, 2020
Urán and Higuita to lead EF Pro
Cycling at the Tour de France.
"EF
Pro Cycling's head of performance Peter Schep
has confirmed the 2020 plans of several of the
team's riders, with Colombians Sergio Higuita
and Rigoberto Urán set to compete at the Tour de
France, while British climber Hugh Carthy will
return to the Giro d'Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
26, 2020
Brittany willing to organize
European Championships ahead of Tour de France.
"The
2020 European Championships were scheduled to
take place in Trentino, Italy, from September
9-13, but have been canceled, and are set to
instead take place at the same venue at around
the same time in 2021."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
26, 2020
87% of cyclists use riding to boost
mental health during lockdown.
"A
survey commissioned by BikeRadar,
together with charity partner CALM (Campaign
Against Living Miserably), has revealed that 87
per cent of cyclists have used riding to boost
their mental health."
(bikeradar.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
26, 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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May
26, 2020
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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
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
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Van Aert dreams of monument victory
with Tour injury a distant nightmare.
"Belgian
cross-discipline star focused on conquering the
cobbles, recalls mental battle of comeback from
time trial crash."
(velonews.com) Photo: Stephane Mantey-Pool/Getty
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May
26, 2020
Teams race to secure best altitude
camp locations in the Alps and Dolomites.
"According
to AD.nl, Hotel Parador on the Mount
Teide volcano will open on June 21. However
teams are unlikely to risk flying to Tenerife,
with locations in the Italian and French Alps
the preferred destinations for small groups of
riders in July and August. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
26, 2020
Viviani prioritizing Sanremo and
Tour while keeping Giro ambitions alive.
"Cofidis
sprinter Elia Viviani is planning on a
front-loaded schedule when the WorldTour season
restarts this August, with early ambitions at
Milan San Remo and the Tour de France." (velonews.com)
Photo: Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images
May
26, 2020
De Marchi: Feeling the wind on your
face is never to be taken for granted.
"CCC
Team rider on his love for racing, attacking,
and living in the Friuli hills."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
26, 2020
Rose updated 2020 Pro SL with a
cleverly integrated front end.
"Rose
has just released the 2020 version of its
long-running Pro SL range with a direct-mount
derailleur hanger and a cable routing system
that creates a very clean-looking front end." (road.cc) (Liam
Cahill)
May
26, 2020
Huge spike in fitness app use as
time spent on Strava triples during lockdown.
"Lockdown
has seen countless changes in, but one major
change is the time people are spending on
fitness apps likes Strava and MapMyRun." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Alex Ballinger)
May
26, 2020
How to clean your bike.
"There's
a saying: a clean bike is a fast bike, and as
cliche as it sounds, there's a huge amount of
truth in it."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
26, 2020
George’s Mason Bokeh gravel bike.
"The
frame is made in Italy from custom-formed,
triple-butted Dedacciai tubing and is paired
with Mason’s Parallax carbon fiber fork." (bikeradar.com)
George Scott
May
26, 2020
Mountain Biker Attacked by Grizzly
Bear near Big Sky, Montana.
"According
to Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Park's
spokesperson Morgan Jacobsen, a man in his 60s
was riding alone on a trail on private property
in the Spanish Peaks Community just above the
Ousel Falls Park Trail near Big Sky when the
attack happened."
(pinkbike.com) (Jason O'Neil Photo)
May
26, 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
26, 2020
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
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Tom Dumoulin's arguments against
MPCC are not reasonable, says Legeay.
"I
respect the choice of any individual, but in the
case of Tom Dumoulin, the arguments he has
advanced are simply not good ones," Legeay told
Cyclingnews on Monday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
26, 2020
Keisse in 'contract year': I'd like
to stay at Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Thirty-seven-year-old
Keisse recognizes that other riders are "pushing
to take my place", but also told Sporza.be's
podcast, De Tribune, on Monday that he hopes to
stay on with Patrick Lefevere's Deceuninck Quick
Step squad, where he's ridden for the past 10
years of his career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
26, 2020
How you can use your indoor trainer
to ride in Grand Theft Auto.
"Over
the last few months we’ve cyclists everywhere
rethink how they ride and train, which has
resulted in some fascinating innovations." (cyclingnews.com)
Photography by Chris Pritchard via YouTube
(cyclingtips.com)
May
26, 2020
71-year-old Montreal cycling icon
passes away in training accident.
"71-year-old
Gilbert Bessin was training on Île-Bizard, a
small island just off of Montreal. He was riding
west on Bord-du-Lac, along the north side of the
island, at about 6:15 p.m. when he swerved to
avoid a 21-year-old pedestrian who was crossing
the street heading south."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis
May
26, 2020
Best commuter helmets: Safe and
stylish helmets designed for the city streets.
"Although
you should be most concerned about safety first
and fit second, many commuter helmets are still
purchased on the merit of their appearance." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Bern Helmets)
May
26, 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
26, 2020
Specialized Power Pro saddle review.
"Most will love the Power Pro’s shape but my experience goes to show there is no perfect recipe for saddle design." (cyclingnews.com) Graham Cottingham May
26, 2020
MET’s comprehensive approach to
helmet testing and safety is reassuring for any
cyclist.
"MET’s
headquarters are located in Northern Italy’s
Alps, not far from the lake where the company
began. The business, although bigger, is still
family run."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: @ulysssedaessle
May
26, 2020
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."
(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
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