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June
1, 2020
US Multi Champion Chloe Dygert Owen.
"Multi
World champion at 23 years-old, there are not
many people who can make that claim, but Chloe
Dygert Owen from Brownsburg, Indiana can."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Edmond Hood
June
1, 2020
Injury-hit Domont determined to make
best of rest of season.
"Axel
Domont rode in Bardet's service at both the 2017
and 2018 Tours de France, but crashed out of the
latter with a broken collarbone on stage 4. He
was then unable to ride the Tour last year due
to breaking both his hip and collarbone at the
Volta a Catalunya in March 2019."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
1, 2020
The many bikes of Tom Pidcock: Road,
CX, MTB and gravel.
"Triple
threats aren’t limited to the entertainment
industry - they exist in the sporting world too.
Mathieu Van der Poel (MVDP) and Pauline
Ferrand-Prévot are perhaps the most obvious
examples of the current-day cycling triple
threat."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
June
1, 2020
eBay Finds: 2009 team-issue Moa
Columbia-Highroad jersey.
"A
jersey from a vintage year for the team that was
home to Cavendish, Boasson Hagen and Greipel." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: grawhea31 / eBay)
June
1, 2020
Shimano GRX Di2 2x/1x Long Term
Review: Why you need it, it is that good.
"Following
a review period spanning some nine months, I
have tested the GRX Di2 groupset far and wide,
from the edge of the Australian Outback to the
high country of Falls Creek in Australia, to
summertime in Montana and all throughout the
southeast, in Florida and Georgia." (gravelcyclist.com)
JOM
June
1, 2020
Sigma Rox 12 cycling computer
review.
"The
best touch screen of any head unit we've used to
date, the Sigma Rox 12 is the computer we'd pick
for exploring new roads."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Colin Levitch)
June
1, 2020
40 years ago: Bernard Hinault’s
historic Giro.
"In
1980, the Giro was also struggling with an
identity crisis, as it was often accused of
favoritism and downright nationalism." (velonews.com)
(James Startt)
June
1, 2020
Smith Optics Flywheel glasses
review.
"The
Flywheel from Smith Optics is a
retro/modern-looking pair of sunglasses
featuring their own tinted ChromaPop lenses.
They’re light, comfy and give excellent coverage
for riding."
(road.cc) Liam Mercer
June
1, 2020
 Ranked: The best Grand Tours of the
21st century.
"A
good Grand Tour is binge-worthy sport delivered
on a daily release schedule. The best ones are The
Wire; should Contador have waited for
Schleck when he dropped his chain is a question
up there with whether McNulty would have ever
caught Stringer Bell."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
May
31, 2020
Lorena Wiebes leaves Team Parkhotel
Valkenburg.
"Lorena
Wiebes will leave Team Parkhotel Valkenburg by
mutual consent on Monday, June 1. The Dutch
champion had previously attempted to leave the
team during the off-season after drawing
interest from top-tier squads Sunweb, CCC Liv
and Trek Segafredo."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
May
31, 2020
Jumbo Visma leadership trio all-in
to defeat Ineos at the Tour.
"Dutch
team sees consistency, teamwork, and ability to
avoid mistakes as vital to breaking Ineos'
stranglehold on the Tour."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
May
31, 2020
Tom Dumoulin: At Sunweb it was very
difficult to bear the pressure.
"Dumoulin
caused waves last season by telling Sunweb he
wanted to leave and join rivals Jumbo Visma. In
the end, Dumoulin got his wish and he was
released from his contract early." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
31, 2020
The Two Gentlemen of Verona: Moser
vs Fignon at the 1984 Giro d'Italia.
"Fignon's
solo victory on the Dolomite stage had seen the
Frenchman move ahead of Moser to the top of the
overall standings. With two stages remaining, he
now led Moser by 1:31. It was a healthy
advantage, although Fignon struck a cautious
note."
(cyclingnews.com)
May
31, 2020
King Kelly reigns in Spain:
Retracing Ireland’s first Vuelta a España victory.
"Ten
top-fives; six podiums and two stages. In 1988
this was all the work of one man, in one Grand
Tour - the rider being Sean Kelly and the race
being the Vuelta a España. Perhaps most
impressively, Kelly finished every single stage
in the top 10."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Nutan/Gamma-Rapho
via Getty Images)
May
31, 2020
Essential tips for cycling in really
hot conditions.
"Bike
riders complain most about wet, cold or windy
conditions. But it’s when we meet with intense
heat that we face our biggest difficulties." (stickybottle.com)
(Credit not Provided)
May
31, 2020
Selle Italia SLR Boost TI316
Superflow saddle 2020.
"The
Selle Italia SLR Boost TI316 Superflow is a
short-nosed, very light saddle that's designed
to take the pressure off your soft tissues when
you're in an aggressive position and to shave a
few grams off the weight of its longer-nosed
cousin."
(road.cc) Simon Smythe
May
31, 2020
Roglic sees no problems with Jumbo
Visma's Tour de France triumvirate.
"The
Slovenian is due to lead Jumbo Visma in France
alongside previous podium finishers Tom Dumoulin
and Steven Kruijswijk. In an interview with
Colombian newspaper El Tiempo, Roglic
said that the trio could dovetail their efforts
at the Tour with the strongest emerging as the
leader."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
30, 2020
Nairo Quintana to ride Tour de l'Ain
and Critérium du Dauphiné before Tour de France.
"The
2020 Tour de France was postponed and has been
rescheduled for August 29-September 20. The Tour
de l’Ain is due to take place from August 7-9." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
30, 2020
Unior Tools: A comprehensive
overview.
"Even
with its pedigree in tool making, Unior doesn't
quite have the name recognition of Park or
Pedro."
(bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Unior Tools)
May
30, 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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ESPN’s “Lance” Wraps With a
Lack of Regrets - Despite the Relationships Lost.
"It’s
hard to reconcile the manner in which Armstrong
destroyed lives and livelihoods in order to keep
his doping under wraps - and that’s why so many
cycling fans will never forgive him." (bicycling.co.za)
ESPN/DLP Media Group
June
1, 2020
Nibali hints he is ready to race
beyond 2021.
"The
35-year-old Sicilian last raced at Paris Nice in
early March and has spent the lockdown with his
wife and young daughter in Lugano, Switzerland.
He was able to train outdoors and also took part
in a number of virtual rides and races." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
1, 2020
De Backer: How stressful will this
period have been for riders?
"B&B
Hotels Vital Concept's Bert De Backer has said
that while he believes he and his fellow pros
will return to racing with all guns blazing,
he's also questioned what kind of effect the
stress of cycling's shutdown might have taken on
riders' mental health."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
1, 2020
‘Nothing has Changed’: Pros among
cyclists warning of post-lockdown road safety.
"While
cyclists have found some relief on the quieter
roads caused by the lockdown, the easing of
restrictions has re-ignited road safety concerns
as motorists return."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Florian
Gaertner/Photothek via Getty Images)
June
1, 2020
Best Bike Locks: Keep your bike safe
with our pick of the best locks.
"Although
your bicycle might not be the most expensive
item you own, there is an inarguable emotional
attachment to it, which makes bike theft an
agonizing experience, and a bike lock an
essential for any cyclist."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Abus)
June
1, 2020
3T Exploro RaceMax: The most
on-trend bike of the year?
"The
3T Exploro RaceMax is the latest evolution of
3T’s Exploro bike range, and promises to
straddle both the racier and more adventurous
side of the emerging gravel sector better than
ever before."
(cyclist.co.uk) Peter Stuart
June
1, 2020
Beginner’s cycling tips: 25
essential pieces of advice for new cyclists.
"These
cycling tips, covering kit, clothing, nutrition,
technique and more are aimed at beginners, the
new riders who’ve just started out on their
great two-wheeled adventure."
(bikeradar.com) Steve Behr / Immediate Media
June
1, 2020
Cycliq Fly6 rear light & camera
cycling safety system gets even smaller with new
Gen 3.
"Thanks
to their latest update, Cycliq has just made
their Fly6 rear light/camera even more
desirable."
(bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)
June
1, 2020
Stage 13 Live video Tuesday, June 2nd, from 9:00am Central Europe, 03:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) June
1, 2020
Morton breaks Kokopelli Trail
record.
"After
months of lockdown, EF Pro Cycling star sets new
mark on Utah-Colorado off-road route." (velonews.com)
Photo: Brad Kaminski
May
31, 2020
HTV Cup: Tong Thanh Tuyen wins in
Nha Trang.
"Tong
Thanh Tuyen delivered the first victory of the
HTV Cup for his Quan Doi team in Nha Trang on
stage 12. He beat Xa Van Thang, Ynghua Dong Nai
and Nguyen Van Duong to win the 190km stage. The
race breaks for a rest day on Monday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: HTV Cup)
May
31, 2020
Best road bike helmets: Safety,
comfort, speed and ventilation.
"The
best road bike helmets balance comfort,
aerodynamics, ventilation and protection. Here's
how to choose, along with a roundup of the
best."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham
Cottingham)
May
31, 2020
What About Coffee? The Six Best
Tips.
"Coffee
has long been ingrained in cycling culture. Many
group rides start, end, or sometimes include
stops at coffee shops. Coffee-related companies
have sponsored some of the most iconic teams in
the sport’s history, including Eddy Merckx’s
1969 Tour winning Faema team."
(roadbikeaction.com) Chris Carmichael
May
31, 2020
Bike Test: All-City Zig Zag.
"Wide
tire clearance? You got it, up to 35mm. A long
wheelbase? You know it, 102cm. Disc brakes? Of
course. A slack head tube angle? Yup, 71
degrees."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
May
31, 2020
Sunday Trading: Big savings on
carbon Mavic wheels, Garmin computers and much
more.
"This week we’ve found some superb summer upgrades, including a top end set of carbon Mavic wheels as well as a discount on a set of Vittoria Corsa tires. Alongside this there’s a decently discount Garmin Edge cycling computer plus and a top end POC helmet." (cyclingweekly.com) Rupert Radley May
31, 2020
After a 20 year absence Peugeot
bikes return to Canada.
"Quantum,
a Montreal-based e-bike retailer and
manufacturer, is now distributing Peugeot bikes
in Canada. The company, who’s store in Montreal
offers several brands of e-bikes including its
own brand, will initially be selling several
models of non-electric Peugeot's but will move
into the sale of Peugeot e-bikes by next fall."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Credit not Provided)
May
31, 2020
Ngô Văn Phuong wins criterium in
Buon Me Thuot stage 11.
"Ngo
Van Phuong claimed the first stage victory on
the HTV Cup for the AnGiang team, which hails
from the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. Stage 11
was a criterium that consisted of 17 laps of
3.1km for a total of 52km in Buon Me Thuot, the
capital city of Dak Lak province." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: HTV Cup)
May
30, 2020
Missing bike rider's hometown shows
support.
"As
the search continues for Colorado missing woman
Suzanne Moorman Morphew, residents of her
hometown of Alexandria are placing yellow bows
as a visible show of support to the family."
(heraldbulletin.com) Don Knight
May
30, 2020
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Lance Armstrong says he didn’t like
the Greg LeMond part of the ESPN documentary.
"Marina
Zenovich, who has previously won Emmy’s for her
work, said LeMond refused to be interviewed for
‘Lance’, the second and final part of
which aired on May 31, but that Armstrong still
took umbrage with the archive interview included
from the three-time Tour de France winner." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Getty Images)
June
1, 2020
Vindicated: Van Gansen's guilty
verdict gives validation to abused Health Mate
riders.
"The
UCI’s announcement that its Ethics Commission
had found Health Mate Cyclelive team manager
Patrick Van Gansen guilty of violations of its
Code of Ethics brought vindication to the women
who filed formal abuse complaints against him." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
1, 2020
Victoria Pendleton: ‘If I overtake a
man I will hear a rapid crunching of gears.’
"It
doesn’t bother me I think it’s funny,” she said.
“I’ve always been underestimated because of the
way I look….one day I want to be intimidating…" (cyclingweekly.com)
(Getty/Victoria Pendleton/Instagram)
June
1, 2020
De Crescenzo Everests in under 10
hours to break women’s record.
"One
week after Katie Hall set a new women’s
Everesting record, fellow America Lauren De
Crescenzo has taken hold of the honors after an
impressive effort on Sunday in Georgia." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Cathy Fegan-Kim
June
1, 2020
Lorena Wiebes signs for Team Sunweb.
"I
had some good talks with Team Sunweb and they
gave me a lot of trust. It was clear for me to
sign with them. It’s a four year deal - that
gives me a lot of confidence for short term and
long terms goals."
(voxwomen.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
1, 2020
Living Life On The Family Farm -Yves
Lampaert.
"In
many ways Yves Lampaert's story is a timeless
tale, that of a young Belgian kid who grew up on
the family farm before going on to become one of
his country’s best cyclists."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (James Startt)
June
1, 2020
Belgian U23 champion Vermeersch
turns pro with Lotto Soudal.
"Florian
Vermeersch, the U23 Belgian champion has joined
Lotto Soudal, having graduated from the Belgian
team's U23 squad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Lotto Soudal)
June
1, 2020
Cycling and Illness: Can intense
training increase the risk of catching a virus?
"While
cycling can reduce many lifestyle-related
chronic diseases, including diabetes and heart
disease, intense training could be having an
impact on the way your body fights off
infections."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
June
1, 2020
Forget bikes inner tubes were
cycling's lock down 'must have' product with 1800
per cent sales jump in April .
"Okay,
bike sales surged too, as did bike tools
components and accessories in lock down sales
bonanza for online cycling retailers." (road.cc) (Simon
MacMichael)
June
1, 2020
Lance Armstrong - A convenient
scandal?
"For
some, former cyclist Lance Armstrong is like an
annoying stain you can’t get rid of, and for
others, he is just a good story - the archetype
of a modern scandal. For me, he is both, but
mostly the latter."
(cyclingopinions.com) PHOTO: RAYMOND KERCKHOFFS
May
31, 2020
Wout Van Aert and Niki Terpstra
complete 320km alternative Dirty Kanza.
"Wout
Van Aert and Niki Terpstra were among a number
of pro riders who completed their own version of
Dirty Kanza, the annual American gravel race
scheduled to take place this weekend." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Niki Terpstra/Daan Soete/Instagram)
May
31, 2020
1952 Tour of Flanders winner Roger
Decock dies at 93.
"A
professional from 1949 to 1961, Decock also
claimed victory at Paris Nice in 1951 and
Scheldeprijs in 1954 during a career that
overlapped with those of fellow countrymen Briek
Schotte, Rik Van Steenbergen and Rik Van Looy." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Twitter/Ronde Van Vlaanderen)
May
31, 2020
USA Cycling's Olympic Long Teams
announcement live.
"USA
Cycling will announce the road, track and
mountain bike long teams for the postponed 2021
Tokyo Olympic Games on June 2 at 2 p.m. MDT / 4
p.m. EDT, and you can watch the selection live." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
May
31, 2020
Playing Monopoly with the new
cycling season.
"Which
team will go all-in on Park Lane? Who’s heading
straight for the stations? Considering the
reconfigured cycling season through the prism of
one of the world’s most popular board games." (rouleur.cc)
Photographs: Offside/L'Equipe
May
31, 2020
A Strange Thing Can Happen When You
Use Mouthwash After You Exercise.
"What's
really going on when you rinse a cap-load of
antibacterial chemicals around your mouth? What
does that to your body, and to other kinds of
microorganisms that may actually be beneficial
to health?"
(sciencealert.com) (mr_wilke/iStock)
May
31, 2020
Viviani hopes Milan San Remo is
moved closer to Tour de France.
"Milan
San Remo, which was postponed in March, is
currently scheduled for August 8, though RCS
Sport have requested La Classicissima to be
moved to August 22, a week before the start of
the Tour de France. A decision is expected on
June 10."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
May
31, 2020
Cyclist trampled by boys racing
horses down cycle path.
"I
was cycling along the bank and I had one of my
biggest scares. Three boys on horses were racing
down the path,” she said. They narrowly missed
hitting a girl around three-years-old but the
father managed to grab her in time. They
collided straight into me."
(stickybottle.com) (Photos shared by Kate
Twohig)
May
31, 2020
May
30, 2020
Anti-doping samples from 2017 Tour
de France retested in light of Operation Aderlass
information.
"The
UCI already announced last November that it had
requested the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation
(CADF) to reanalyze samples from the 2016 and
2017 seasons after receiving information from
Austrian law enforcement authorities during the
Aderlass inquiry."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
May
30, 2020
GoPro Rolls Out Labs Feature: Adds
Pile of New Features to Hero 8.
"In
a move that comes entirely out of left field,
GoPro announced a new GoPro Labs feature (hosted
on GitHub no less) that lets you tweak the heck
out of your Hero 8 Black camera."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
May
30, 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)
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