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Garmin Edge 1030 cycling computer
review.
"The
device will track every metric under the sun,
and the large screen can be well utilized to
display graphic versions of metrics like power,
HR and speed as well as more advanced metrics
such as LR power if you have the right sensors." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: © Colin Levitch)
June
8, 2020
The Gavia celebrates 60 years as
Giro d’Italia legend.
"It’s
hard to imagine the Giro d’Italia without the
mythic Gavia Pass. And today, the Gavia
celebrates its 60th birthday since it was first
included in the 1960 Giro d’Italia." (velonews.com)
Photo: Imerio Massignan family
June
8, 2020
Dylan Groenewegen eyes Giro.
"Although
the 26-year-old speedster has already won no
less than five stages in the Tour de France, he
was not been slated for the French race this
year."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
June
8, 2020
Oliver Naesen: For fans the new-look
season will be unbelievable.
"The
Belgian Classics specialists talks about his
time in lockdown, the new-look race calendar and
why he decided to stick with the French
WorldTour team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
8, 2020
Nairo Quintana backs Ineos to manage
three leaders at Tour de France.
"Nairo
Quintana believes that Team Ineos will be able
to manage the competing ambitions of Egan
Bernal, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas at the
2020 Tour de France but is confident he can
replicate the successful form he showed on his
debut with new team Arkéa Samsic." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
8, 2020
Lezyne’s Komoot & Relive
Integration Update: How it all works.
"Last
month Komoot rolled out a new integration with
Komoot and Relive, as part of what they see as
their primary substantial firmware update for
the 2020 season. It applies to a slate of GPS
units (including the higher end Mega C and Mega
XL, but also the various derivatives and lesser
priced versions it)."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
June
8, 2020
Modernize your outdated 15mm
thru-axle bike with Forkmods.
"Just
weeks after being launched, Forkmods now offers
nearly a dozen different conversion kits for
various bike and fork brands, such as
Specialized, Trek, Focus, Fox, 3T, and several
others."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Forkmods
June
8, 2020
Factor O2 Disc review.
"The
Factor O2 is a great ride, justifying its
premium price tag. I was particularly impressed
with its handling on fast downhill runs, when
its straight line handling was right at the top
end of bikes I've ridden."
(cyclist.co.uk) Paul Norman
June
8, 2020
Vittoria Rubino Pro TLR G2.0.
"The
Vittoria Rubino Pro TLR G2.0 is a very good
general riding tubeless road tire or even wet
weather race tire. It is designed for high miles
on poor road surfaces and this is where it
shines, though it isn't as fast as others." (road.cc) (Liam
Cahill)
June
8, 2020
Watch SKODA V-SERIES Women's Tour
live streaming.
"The
new SKODA V-SERIES Women's Tour will be streamed
live.
The three-stage virtual event will take place from June 17-19, with the racing starting daily at 2 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. BST." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Women's Tour) June
8, 2020
 Riders’ union CPA looking to expand
footprint.
"The
CPA will be voting on the inclusion of Belgian,
Australian, and Polish national associations
later this month."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty
Images)
June
7, 2020
Dumoulin to prepare for Tour de
France in French races.
"It
looks good that the season can start again in
August," Dumoulin said in a team press release.
"In March and April, I was still a bit
skeptical, but now it's looking better by the
day."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
7, 2020
Tour de France back on schedule for
Kristoff in revised 2020 calendar.
"According
to Norwegian TV2, Kristoff has revised
his plan to race the Giro d'Italia because it
overlaps with the major Classics and will race
the Tour de France on August 29 - September 20." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
June
7, 2020
Colnago’s E64 Shocks The Road World.
"Although
the info released was limited, what we do know
is that the E64 is powered by the same 250w
EBikeMotion rear hub motor with three power
modes from Spain used by others. The one Colnago
model released will run with a Shimano Ultegra
drivetrain."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
7, 2020
Mavic Road Wheels: Details, pricing
and specifications.
"With
a heritage spanning 130 years, it comes as no
surprise that Mavic is one of the finest bicycle
wheel makers in the world."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Mavic)
June
7, 2020
The Garden Hour Record: The latest
cycling challenge you can take on at home.
"Invented
by ex-pro Conor Dunne, the Garden Hour Record is
now sweeping through Europe."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Bas Tietema)
June
7, 2020
Sunday Trading: Get 47% off a top
end Ridley Noah Fast plus massive discounts on
Oakley glasses.
"This
week we’ve found a 47% discount on a Ridley aero
bike frame as well as whopping discounts on top
end Continental tires and Oakley sunglasses." (cyclingweekly.com)
Rupert Radley
June
7, 2020
VeloPac PhonePac Plus.
"The
VeloPac PhonePac Plus is a stylish replacement
for the traditional plastic freezer bag that
keeps phone, cards, cash and so on dry and in
one place. It's big enough for 'plus' sized
phone."
(road.cc) Simon Smythe
June
7, 2020
Suzanne Morphew Still Missing,
Husband Barry Files For Her Guardianship.
"Suzanne
went missing on Mother’s Day, which was Sunday,
May 10, while going on a bike ride. At the time,
she had been the only one home."(inquisitr.com)
Inside Edition
June
7, 2020
Hannah Rhodes breaks Everesting
world record - and gets mansplained over saddle
height.
"Bike
Culture is so rotten, that the first comment on
a woman smashing the Everesting record is some
rando Bike Bro commenting on her saddle height.
JFC. STFU Brent!"
(road.cc) (Twitter) (cyclingtips.com)
June
7, 2020
Dennis solos to win Ineos eRace
Classic.
"Rohan
Dennis came out on top at the Team Ineos eRace
Classic, continuing his virtual race domination.
British champion Ben Swift, Dennis' teammate in
one of the six Ineos mini-teams, sprinted to
second place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
6, 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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Docker warns of a peloton frayed at
the seams come fall.
"EF
Pro Cycling’s road captain warns of mental
burnout as pros face keeping the legs turning
from January through November."
(velonews.com) Photo: Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images
June
8, 2020
Deceuninck Quick Step plans 50-man
Italian training camp.
"The
Belgian squad is sending 50 of its riders and
staff to a training camp atop Passo San
Pellegrino in the Italian Dolomites next month.
The camp, due to run July 6-23, will defy the
model being adopted elsewhere."
(velonews.com) Photo: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty
Images
June
8, 2020
Juan Ayuso set to spark Spanish
hopes.
"17-year-old
will jump from junior to professional ranks with
UAE Team Emirates, aims to score at WorldTour
level in 2021."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty
Images
June
8, 2020
The best cycling shoes for 2020.
"Choosing
the best road cycling shoes for you can be a
difficult process, and if done incorrectly, it
can be an expensive endeavor."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)
June
8, 2020
Jan Ullrich is doing well again,
according to former sports director.
"Ullrich
was admitted to a rehab clinic in 2018 to deal
with his addiction issues, while also dealing
with problems in his personal life, with
Pevenage present to help Ullrich during these
dark moments."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty)
June
8, 2020
Tom Boonen Today.
"Tom
Boonen was the greatest cobbled classics rider
of his generation, equaling the record for
victories in both the Tour of Flanders and Paris
Roubaix."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (James Startt)
June
8, 2020
Dumoulin has already passed his
peak, says Michael Boogerd.
"Boogerd,
two-time Dutch national road race champion in
the 1990s and winner of two Tour stages, says he
has a “gut feeling” Dumoulin won’t win the
French Grand Tour this year."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Vincent Jannink/ANP/AFP via
Getty Images)
June
8, 2020
eBay Finds: Original Giro Air Attack
helmet.
"American
cycling great, Greg LeMond, brought much
innovation and flair to the Tour. As such, our
latest eBay Find is an aero collaboration
between two American cycling icons: Giro and
LeMond."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: eBay)
June
8, 2020
Rossignol sells Time Sport to French
Cycling Group that focuses on… e-bikes?
"Sometime
this summer, WhaTTfornow will become the new
owners of Time and all of its programs. This
includes the manufacturing of Time carbon
frames, forks, and accessories which currently
takes place at the Slovakia based Carboprax
factory."
(bikerumor.com) Michael Gushulak
June
8, 2020
Father’s Day Deals for Cyclists.
"Buying
a Father’s Day gift for dad can be a headache.
Rather than giving him a cliché gift such as a
new set of BBQ tools or an ugly necktie, try
impressing him with something to help him hit
the road."
(roadbikereview.com) (Photo: Credit not
Provided)
June
8, 2020
Piece-by-Piece: Building a 3T Strada
Project Bike.
"It
is a fact that the majority of Euro bikes
rolling on the roads of America all started off
as a bare frame that had to be built up. For a
variety of reasons, it’s easier for American
distributors to deal with importing bare frames
than complete bikes."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
8, 2020
HTV Cup: Javier Sardá Perez brings
home second overall victory.
"Spain's
Javier Sardá Perez, who is in his fourth season
racing professionally in Vietnam, claimed his
second overall victory in the HTV Cup. Le Ngoc
Son of the Loc Troi team triumphed on the final
stage to Ho Chi Minh City from a six-man
breakaway."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: HTV Cup)
June
7, 2020
Bike that Peter Sagan gave to Pope
Francis to be auctioned for charity.
"The
auction, which starts June 8 with the bike as
the first item offered, is part of the Pope's
"We Run Together" campaign.
The Campaign will also include a team jersey, a captain's armband by former Roma forward Francesco Totti, a swimsuit and cap from Olympic champion Federica Pellegrini and more. Sagan met Pope Francis on January 2018." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) June
7, 2020
Peloton could face two-week
quarantine if there’s a coronavirus positive at
Giro d’Italia.
"As
a revamped route is drawn up, with Palermo
apparently replacing Budapest as the location of
the opening time trial stage, the Italian Grand
Tour is likely to have to accommodate strict
health protocols."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty
Images)
June
7, 2020
Entire Deceuninck Quick Step team to
gather in Italy for pre-Tour de France camp.
"Team
manager Patrick Lefevere explained to the
Belgian network Eén that the camp will
run from July 6-23 in Northern Italy with the
whole team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
7, 2020
Bowflex C6 vs. Peloton Bike.
"Bowflex
C6 and Peloton are two of the most popular
spinning bikes currently available in the
market. Peloton is the clear leader when it
comes to the live and on demand workout
experience while Bowflex offers a cheaper
alternative to Peloton."
(prowomenscycling.com) Chelsey
June
7, 2020
Groupama FDJ pins down present and
invests in future.
"While
WorldTour outfits around the globe are suffering
financial setbacks and sponsor crises, Groupama
FDJ this week renewed the contracts of four top
riders on whom they can pin both their present
and future aspirations."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
June
7, 2020
Rossingnol Punts - Has Time Run Out
For Time Bikes?
"When
the news broke recently that current owners of
the iconic French road bike brand (ski company
Rossignol who also own Felt) had sold off their
interests to a relatively unknown French e-bike
maker, many old-timers could only wince."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
7, 2020
It’s still 84 days until the Tour de
France, so here are 10 of the best Grand Tour
books.
"It’s
probably fair to assume that many of us have
more reading time on our hands than we’re used
to, so why not make the most of it with this
literary Grand Tour de force."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
June
7, 2020
What motorsport columnist Norris
McDonald got wrong in his criticism of Toronto’s
new bike lanes.
"Forty
more kilometers of bicycle lanes? This is not
California. We live in Canada. Even in a good
winter, it is either too cold to ride a bike or
there is snow on the ground five months of the
year. Sometimes six."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis
June
7, 2020
2020 HTV Cup LIVE STREAM.
"May
19 to June 7, and is the first cycling race post
lockdown.
Stage 18 Live video Sunday, June 7th, from
8:00am local (3:00am CET) (9:00pm U.S.
Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com)
June
7, 2020
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Arizona man secretly records husband
of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew saying he
thinks she was 'abducted.'
"Almost
four weeks since Suzanne Morphew mysteriously
vanished while bike riding, police appear no
closer to finding the Colorado mom." (knewz.com)
June
8, 2020
Ochowicz confirms sponsor hunt with
CCC set to leave.
"The
Polish company signed an initial three-year deal
at the start of 2019 but due to footwear sales
plummeting, CCC has scaled back costs and
decided to end their contract with Ochowicz a
year earlier than planned."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
8, 2020
Van Avermaet 'open to an adventure'
but says preference is a new sponsor for CCC.
"When
BMC withdrew its backing of the team two years
ago, Van Avermaet refrained from joining the
immediate exodus of talent, and his presence
helped to secure the merger with CCC." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
8, 2020
Cosnefroy signs up for three more
years at AG2R La Mondiale.
"Cosnefroy
turned professional with AG2R just before he won
the U23 road race world title in 2017. Last year
was something of a breakthrough, featuring
victories at Paris-Camembert, GP Plumelec, La
Polynormande, and Tour du Limousin, while he
started 2020 with wins at the GP La Marseillaise
and Etoile de Bessèges."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
8, 2020
‘If you’re not motivated, you’ll get
dropped’: What makes a pro rider a great Zwifter
too?
"Zwift
races are really, really hard,” said Matt Rowe,
business manager at coaching company Rowe and
King, “Because you have capable riders who are
motivated and give 100 per cent on key sectors,
just like IRL [in real life]."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Team Ineos/ Getty
Images)
June
8, 2020
Laura Kenny can take British Olympic
medal record, says husband Jason.
"At
present, Jason Kenny and Chris Hoy both have six
golds, while Laura Kenny is the most successful
female athlete with four golds."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
June
8, 2020
Do you know this man?
"The
cyclist in question was photographed at the Tom
Simpson memorial on Mont Ventoux back in 1985 by
a couple who recently rediscovered the picture,
having not passed the photo on earlier after
losing his address and being unable to contact
him."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Cycling UK)
June
8, 2020
Ivan Basso.
"The
Giro d’Italia winner turned blueberry farmer
experiences a change of pace on the family
estate in northern Italy. The Smiling Assassin’s
reasons to be cheerful."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Paolo Ciaberta
June
8, 2020
The Best True Wireless Cycling
headphones.
"I
took a look at three sets of true wireless
headphones for cycling. There are tons more
options out there but I was looking for true
wireless because I find that style to be the
most convenient. "
(cycletechreview.com) Josh Ross
June
8, 2020
9 reasons why it would be awesome to
be a professional cyclist.
"You
might suffer and the paid ranks are hard to
break into, but professional cycling has to be
the coolest sport on the planet."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
8, 2020
Team Sunweb interested in signing
Romain Bardet for 2021.
"Sunweb's
Grand Tour leader Tom Dumoulin left for Jumbo
Visma last winter, and young GC talent Sam Oomen
could also be heading for the exit. That would
leave a gap in the roster for a lead climber at
the young squad, which Bardet looks to be the
front runner for, according to De Telegraaf." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
7, 2020
Oliver Naesen discusses financial
situation in the peloton.
"Nobody
gets richer in a crisis," said Naesen to Sporza.
"But I think it feels like a punishment somehow
how weak we are in our shoes about an agreed
contract. That weighs in a way. Everyone has to
debts to pay."
(cyclingpub.com) Photo: Vincent Curutchet
June
7, 2020
Egan Bernal: I want to win all three
Grand Tours.
"Only
seven riders have achieved the feat in the
history of cycling to date - Jacques Anquetil,
Felice Gimondi, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault,
Alberto Contador, Vincenzo Nibali and Chris
Froome."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
7, 2020
Legion of Los Angeles launch
fundraiser to support diversity initiative.
"The
team has a goal of reaching $50,000 in donations
and a five-point plan that covers how to use the
funds including supporting junior programs and
riders through grants, talent camps, and
equipment needs."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Justin
Williams)
June
7, 2020
Uber starts destroying 20,000 Jump
bikes after recycling proves too complicated.
"Uber
is destroying tens of thousands of its electric
Jump bikes after selling part of its bike hire
business to Lime and the bicycles proved surplus
to requirement."
(cyclingweekly.com) (@CrisMoffitt Twitter)
June
7, 2020
Zipp 303 joins the party.
"The new Zipp 303 S and Zipp 303 Firecrest road disc wheelsets have raised a lot of questions and a fair amount of concern among fellow road cycling enthusiasts." (intheknowcycling.com) Steve June
7, 2020
Cyclist has nose, cheek and thumb
broken in road rage attack.
"Police
described the motorist as “Asian with short dark
hair and a beard, in his late 20s or early 30s,
about 6ft tall and well built."
(road.cc)West Midlands Police
June
7, 2020
Merida Mission CX Force Edition
2020.
"Merida's
Mission CX Force Edition is a top-quality
cyclocross bike that's ready to race straight
out of the box. It'll turn its hand to fast
gravel riding and winter riding too, if you're
looking for something more than just a dedicated
race bike."
(road.cc) (Dave Atkinson)
June
7, 2020
Bike Test: Marin Headlands 2.
"The
long top tube and short stem trend (aka “modern
geometry”) is all the rage with the mountain
bikers transitioning to gravel, as the head
angles have slackened dramatically."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
7, 2020
First Ride: 3T Exploro Race Max.
"For
either road or gravel applications, the Italian
brand offers a variety of framesets as well as a
complete range of models with multiple (1x/2x,
Shimano/SRAM) drivetrain and component options."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
7, 2020
Lefevere: I don't see 30 per cent
budget cuts happening.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevere has given his
latest predictions about the economic future of
professional cycling, dismissing any fears that
team budgets could drop by 30 per cent." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
June
6, 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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