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Here are the team leaders who will
ride each Grand Tour in 2020.
"With the trio of three-week stage races happening within a 71-day window, fans will be spoilt for racing action." (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images) June
12, 2020
Tour-Vuelta double emerging as
biggest challenge in revamped season.
"The
revamped racing calendar is throwing up all
kinds of obstacles and challenges for teams and
riders as everyone tries to squeeze as much
racing into a three-month window to save what’s
left of 2020."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez
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June
12, 2020
Vuelta a España 2020 gets tougher
third-week stages to replace Portuguese leg.
"An
already mountainous Vuelta a España route for
2020 has become even tougher as organizers
confirmed Friday that two flat stages in and out
of Portugal in the third week have been replaced
by two difficult treks through western Spain." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Image credit: Unipublic)
June
12, 2020
ZwiftPower: Your ultimate guide.
"Everything
you need to know about the third-party Zwift
results and analysis website."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
12, 2020
eBay Finds: Signed Thor Hushovd 2010
world champion's jersey.
"Hushovd
raced just three times in this jersey design -
which is pretty normal due to the fact that the
Worlds come towards the end of the season -
taking 13th at the Gran Piemonte in mid-October,
failing to finish at Il Lombardia two days
later, but then winning the Trofeo Città di
Borgomanero the next day."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: lenferdunord /
eBay)
June
12, 2020
Specialized Turbo Creo SL: La Dolce
Via.
"Our
adventures with the Specialized Creo SL in La
Dolce Via were partly about the bike and how
well the design and execution of this model made
gravel riding pure fun, and partly about
exploring a new region away from cars and
traffic."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Chris Auld
June
12, 2020
Chain lube buyer’s guide: what’s the
best chain lube for your bike?
"A
good chain lube can smooth the chain’s
engagement with the cassette sprockets and
chainrings, and maintain proper shifting
performance. It also helps prevent corrosion and
reduces friction and drivetrain wear." (bikeradar.com)
Simon Bromley
June
12, 2020
Tacx Neo 2T smart turbo trainer
review.
"The
Tacx Neo 2T is pretty much everything anyone
could ask for in a smart turbo trainer. Like
your perfect partner, it’s good looking but
stable; strong but silent; full of complexities
yet easy to get along with."
(cyclist.co.uk) Pete Muir
June
12, 2020
V-SERIES Women's Tour 2020 - Start
list.
"The
top riders and teams will race each stage on the
RGT Cycling virtual platform in support of
Breast Cancer Now and Mind."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SweetSpot
Group)
June
12, 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
12, 2020
 June
11, 2020
USA Cycling long team announcement
for Tokyo Olympics.
"On
Thursday, June 11 at 2 pm EST, cycling
commentator Steve Schlanger along with cycling
advocate and actor Patrick Dempsey will announce
the long teams for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic
games."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
June
11, 2020
Campenaerts sets altitude tent to
4,700m to 'feel like a rider on EPO.'
"Victor
Campenaerts (NTT Pro Cycling) has revealed that,
despite very little training, he is in top
condition after sleeping in an altitude tent for
the past three weeks."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
11, 2020
Ineos, Jumbo Visma among top teams
slated to race Burgos.
"The
highly anticipated showdown between Team Ineos
and Jumbo Visma could start as soon as next
month."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
June
11, 2020
2021 road events to be 'weighted
with higher importance' for Australian Olympic
selection.
"The
selection window will be frozen for the majority
of the 2020 season and will resume before the
2020 UCI Road World Championships, and will
include events up until the end of April 2021." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
11, 2020
Iván Garcia explores all of Andorra
in two days, with 11,000m altitude gain.
"Iván
Garcia is the latest rider to set off on his own
epic adventure during a bizarre 2020 season." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Credit Image: Yuzuru Sunada/Belga via ZUMA
Press)
June
11, 2020
Favero Assioma Duo power meter
review.
"The
Italian made Assioma Duo pedal-based power meter
is priced competitively, provides accurate data,
swaps easily between bikes."
(velonews.com)
Photo: Greg Kaplan
June
11, 2020
Allied Able gravel frameset review:
Looks weird, goes fast.
"Instead of going low, Allied went high - very high - raising the driveside chainstay up and above the entire drivetrain." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang June
11, 2020
SRAM gets one up on Shimano with new
52-tooth Eagle cassette.
"SRAM’s
new 10-52t cassette will be offered on the
freshly overhauled GX, X01 and XX1 Eagle
drivetrains, but not on the cheaper NX or SX
range just yet."
(bikeradar.com) Robin Weaver
June
11, 2020
June
10, 2020
Why the Wattbike Atom is your
perfect year-round training partner.
"The
Atom is a standalone, dedicated smart indoor
trainer. It helps you get more bang for your
training buck by offering realism, power
accuracy and ride analysis."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wattbike)
June
10, 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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New Foundations For Mitchelton
Scott.
"Right
away the Manuela Fundación is surprise name,
even hardcore Spanish cycling aficionados could
be forgiven for asking ¿ que ? The Manuela
Fundación is a Spanish charity funded by
Francisco Huertas and named after his daughter
who died while an infant."
(inrng.com) (Photo from Facebook)
June
12, 2020
Manuela Fundación unveiled as new
main sponsor of Mitchelton Scott.
"'We
are thrilled to have the support of the Manuela
Fundación to ensure our future in 2021 and
beyond' says team owner Gerry Ryan." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Mitchelton-Scott / Manuela
Fundacion)
June
12, 2020
Day in the life: Katie Kantzes.
"Gravel
racer Katie Kantzes works in medical research at
the University of Texas, and has spent the past
few months studying the spread of COVID-19.
Kantzes is doubtful that mass-participant races
can continue unchanged in 2020."
(velonews.com) Fred Dreier
June
12, 2020
Romain Bardet: The five races that
changed my life.
"From
the Tour de France to the mountain bike,
Frenchman picks the races that mean the most to
him."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
12, 2020
UCI releases update on 2020 racing
return for women and men’s WorldTour.
"WorldTour
racing is still scheduled to return on August 1
with Strade Bianche, but more men’s and women’s
races have been canceled."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
June
12, 2020
More tweaks to Italian calendar as
Il Lombardia gets new date.
"Behind
the scenes, officials at the UCI, the Italian
cycling federation, race organizers and local
politicians have been jostling to find the best
spot in August for some of cycling’s most
important one-day races."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
June
12, 2020
Ellen Noble on Her Health, New
Program, Racing Plans and More.
"Ellen
Noble is a mainstay of American cyclocross. The
24-year-old bunnyhopping star was at the front
of most races throughout 2018 and appeared to be
on track to bigger things in Europe." (cxmagazine.com)
(Brandon Grant )
June
12, 2020
100% introduce Belgian Waffle Ride
optics.
"The
American cycling apparel and safety brand has
partnered with that most cheeky gravel bike
racing series, the Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: 100%)
June
12, 2020
Saffron Frameworks stainless steel
forever bike.
"A
forever bike. It’s the bike that, at least at
the time of creation, is the culmination of all
your cycling experience, and wants and dreams,
made into something you plan to keep until the
end of time."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dolly Kershaw /
Saffron Frameworks
June
12, 2020
12 ways that the lockdown has
changed cycling.
"The
lockdown has had huge effects on all aspects of
our lives, including cycling. Some of these
changes have been positive, some not so much." (road.cc) (Mat
Brett)
June
12, 2020
The Musette: Selle Italia's 117g
carbon perch, Megmeister's eco-friendly jersey,
Rapha and more.
"A closer look at the world's best cycling gear brought to you by the Cyclingnews tech team." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) June
12, 2020
Lizzie Deignan: Women’s cycling is
at ‘pivotal moment.’
"British
star says a rising younger generation and wave
of new races give momentum to women's sport,
though some hurdles remain."
(velonews.com) Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty
Images
June
11, 2020
Hinault: Ineos created their Tour de
France leadership problem around Chris Froome.
"Five-time
Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault has said
that Team Ineos have no one to blame but
themselves for their leadership quandary." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
11, 2020
Lezyne Mega XL cycling computer
review.
"Over
the past couple of years, the best cycling
computer market has become increasingly
cutthroat. While Garmin is still arguably the
brand to beat, there's no doubting the upsurge
of rivals chipping away at the GPS behemoth’s
dominance."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Colin Levitch)
June
11, 2020
From beating Porte on Willunga to
taking a pay cut: British rider's first year in
the WorldTour.
"After
six years as a domestic British pro, Matt Holmes
finally made the WorldTour only to be stopped in
his tracks."
(cyclist.co.uk) Photos: TDU/Chris Auld
June
11, 2020
Riders should keep same jersey
number for every race, says Jumbo Visma boss.
"The
suggestion was also recently made by Justin
Williams, the US-based founder of L39ION of Los
Angeles racing team, who told Cycling Tips
riders should have names and numbers on their
jerseys, as well as custom helmets." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Alex Ballinger)
June
11, 2020
Rudy Project Defender sunglasses
review.
"With its performance fit and refined design cues, the Rudy Project Defender is still one the best-looking cycling eye protection options in the segment." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill) June
11, 2020
Finding the perfect saddle is the
definition of true love.
"Call
me vain, but that Stealthy is a featherweight is
an attraction, though I’ve equally fallen for
their stubby nose and broad wings - perfection
means different things to all people." (bikeradar.com)
Jack Luke
June
11, 2020
Le Col X Wahoo indoor training
jersey and shorts review.
"Barely
there shirt and high-performance indoor or
outdoor hot-weather shorts for those more
worried about overheating than overpaying." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: © Guy Kesteven)
June
11, 2020
Norwegian spends 13 hours riding
510km on Zwift.
"On
9th April, 24-year-old Jonas Abrahamsen, from
the Norwegian Development team Uno-X, spent 12
hours and 55 minutes on Zwift covering a huge
511km. He started at 06:30 and jumped off his
Tacx Neo at around 21:30."
(cyclist.co.uk) Nick Busca
June
11, 2020
Lindarets brings Chiru Vagus ti
gravel bike Stateside + 60mm Terske titanium
tubeless valve stems.
"Looking
to add a bit of diversity to their line of Ti
gravel bikes, Lindarets just brought the Chiru
Vagus into their mix of offerings. The new
addition claims to be a capable endurance rig." (bikerumor.com)
Michael Gushulak
June
11, 2020
Hinault: GC tensions within Team
Ineos ‘a problem they created themselves.’
"French
legend suggests Froome should leave Ineos if not
given team support, controversial rouleur Moscon
confirms a classics focus for remainder of
season."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
June
10, 2020
‘FTP and weight are the wrong
questions to ask’: Alex Dowsett’s tips for
youngsters aspiring to WorldTour.
"Under-16
is not the time to be taking cycling too
seriously. By that I don’t mean don’t race hard.
Race hard, but Ill start off by being blunt -
nothing you do as an under-16 or a junior really
matters."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
June
10, 2020
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Our recent conversation with a
little outfit known as the UCI, something is
cooking up.
"The
UCI reached out to me with a proposal for a
potential gravel gran fondo series. Our original
article was edited due to the threat of legal
action from the UCI. The UCI did not present a
non-disclosure agreement or a request for
confidentiality in any way. We never signed
anything! This is the definition of bullying." (gravelcyclist.com)
JOM
June
12, 2020
UCI confirms transfer of anti-doping
duties to ITA in 2021.
"The
UCI first investigated the shift after Operation
Aderlass - an Austrian investigation that
resulted in six top riders being sanctioned -
highlighted the ongoing doping problem in
professional cycling."
(cyclingnews.com)(Getty Images Sport)
June
12, 2020
Alberto Bettiol can’t start racing
soon enough.
"Alberto
Bettiol, the Italian who blasted to victory in
the Tour of Flanders last year, cannot wait to
get back to racing. After all the 2020 season
was put on hold by the lockdown only weeks
before he was to set to defend his title in the
Flemish monument."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
June
12, 2020
‘Mentally, Chris Froome is a force
of nature’ - One year on from Tour de France
star’s career-threatening crash.
"It
seemed like a familiar moment in the 2019
Critérium du Dauphiné - Team Ineos had announced
that their leader Chris Froome would not be
starting stage four after a crash." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo courtesy of Team Ineos)
June
12, 2020
Jumbo Visma boss calls for 'squad
numbers' on all riders' jerseys.
"Jumbo
Visma team manager Richard Plugge has made the
case in the Dutch press for professional riders
to have 'squad numbers' on their jerseys, just
like players in football."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
12, 2020
Astana plans for racing return with
two July training camps.
"The
team's six Spanish riders, as well the four
Colombians, will convene in the Sierra Nevada
mountain range in Spain, with the team
confirming that a charter flight will be
provided for the Colombian riders." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
June
12, 2020
Inside the Colorado Classic’s plan
to return.
"The
Colorado Classic could become the first U.S. pro
race to return following the shutdown. The
race's safety plan calls for major restrictions
to crowds and congestion."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
June
12, 2020
Gear Break: Glasses, Clothing,
Training, Strava, Bike Fit & fizik.
"Friday, and it’s time to see what’s new on the cycling market." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) June
12, 2020
Follow Me: Pro cycling in the era of
social media.
"In
a sport where exposure is everything, can a
rider’s social media following be as important
as their race wins?"
(cyclist.co.uk) Felix Lowe
June
12, 2020
How to be late for a group ride.
"If
you’re looking to be last to arrive at meeting
place, or to miss your friends all together, I
am here to help. It is my one true area of
expertise."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Getty Images)
June
12, 2020
Are bike cleaning sprays glorified
soaps or essential to bike maintenance?
"As
far as I can tell, bike cleaners like those
offered by MUC-OFF, Crankalicious, Fenwick's,
etc., are just glorified washing up liquids,
disguised in fancy colors to make us feel like
they are safe to use on our bikes. True or not
true?"
(bikerumor.com) Jessie-May Morgan
June
12, 2020
June
11, 2020
André Greipel: My 10 best wins.
"André
Greipel is one of the most successful sprinters
ever in the peloton, whose 16-year career
includes 156 wins."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
11, 2020
Molard signs four-year contract
extension with Groupama FDJ.
"Rudy
Molard has signed a four-year contract extension
with his Groupama FDJ team, which will keep him
at the French WorldTour outfit until at least
the end of 2024, when the French climber will be
35."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
11, 2020
The UCI just gave its highest award
to a dictator.
"Today,
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov presides over one of
the most repressive regimes in the world.
Of the President’s special fascination with
bicycles, there are a couple of World Records on
that front, such as 2018’s hotly contested
‘World’s largest cycling awareness lesson’, and
2019’s ‘World’s longest line of cyclists riding
single file’. Hooray!"
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Altyn
Asyr/tdh.gov.tm
June
11, 2020
How to make the most of a 1-hour
workout.
"Make
sure you know where you are going and what
you’re doing before you get on the bike." (velonews.com)
Photo: Steve Driscoll
June
11, 2020
Trentin: Racing selfishly won't help
sponsor search.
"Trentin,
who only signed for the team at the start of the
year having moved from Mitchelton Scott,
believes that team boss Jim Ochowicz can find a
replacement sponsor in the coming months and
that the team must remain resolute and race
together."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
11, 2020
Nearly two dozen cops search
Colorado neighborhood for Suzanne Morphew, cyclist
who went missing a month ago.
"Investigators
plan to conduct a community canvas in the county
to contact residents and others to not only
share information about Ms. Morphew's
disappearance, but also focus on obtaining any
new information in her case.' - Sheriff Spezze." (dailymail.co.uk)
June
11, 2020
How I Survived A Dead SRAM eTap
Battery.
"Here’s
what happened to my shifting and how I saved the
ride when the battery for my rear derailleur
died on my SRAM Red eTap electronic gruppo."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Richard Pestes
June
11, 2020
The best bike racks: Transporting
your bike by car safely and securely.
"The
best bike racks can ease the daunting prospect
of carrying your bike on your car. Here's a
round-up of the top-rated models." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Kuat Racks)
June
11, 2020
Carrera's completely revamped 2020
bikes.
"The new Carrera line-up is the first major revamp of Halford's best selling range of bicycles in seven years." (cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey) June
11, 2020
Who trains harder: Male or female
pro cyclists?
"Would
you expect that men train harder than women do?
Would you expect the opposite? And how would you
define “harder” anyway?"
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
June
10, 2020
Day in the life: Chloe Woodruff.
"Before
the professional racing halted early this
spring, Chloe Woodruff felt fitter than she ever
had before. “Ever,” she told VeloNews.
“It was really motivating and exciting. I didn’t
do anything groundbreaking this winter, it was
just having a level of consistency, things going
well in my personal life, sleeping well, and
managing stress."
(velonews.com) Photo: Chloe Woodruff
June
10, 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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