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Talk About a Crowded Calendar.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"What the normally 10-month-long WorldTour season came down to was a wildly truncated version that stuffed everything from Strade Bianche and the Vuelta a Espana into a four-month micro-season." (roadbikeaction.com) (Bettini Photo)

June 14, 2020





Specialists wrangle over shortened classics.

(velonews.com)overlay"Boonen, Naesen react to 26-kilometer reduction and loss of the Muur from 2020 Tour of Flanders." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

June 14, 2020





Cobbled Classics beckon for Filippo Ganna, while Grand Tour future looms in the distance.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"As a cyclist in Italy, where going outside for exercise was a no-no during the strictest weeks of lockdown, Filippo Ganna is likely in the minority because he has felt quite content." (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

June 14, 2020





Chris Froome Reviews his Comeback on the Anniversary of Breaking Leg.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Four-time Tour de France Champion Chris Froome, has been hitting the gym every day during lockdown to try and replicate what he would be doing this time of the year in preparation for the Tour." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

June 14, 2020





Italy and France offer alternative and rival August and September race calendars.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The primary focus of the new men's calendar was to secure dates for the three Grand Tours, major Classics and road Race World Championships, which have all been rescheduled between August and November." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

June 14, 2020







Watch SKODA V-SERIES Women's Tour live streaming.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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 14, 2020



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Sunweb switches to a white kit for rest of season.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Having switched to red as their main jersey color in 2019, this new kit is very similar to the original Sunweb kit the team wore during 2017 and 2018, after changing title sponsor from Giant Alpecin. Going back further, the squad also wore a black and white striped jersey in 2014 as Giant Shimano." (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty/Sunweb)

June 13, 2020





Carapaz to return to competition at Vuelta a Burgos.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Ecuadorian outlined his program to the EFE news agency from his home province of Carchi, where he is currently training before returning to Europe in July ahead of the resumption of the season." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

June 13, 2020





Fabric Hex Key Set.

(road.cc)overlay"The Fabric Hex Key Set isn't going to win any prizes for being unique, but what it does offer is an attractive, useful and high-quality array of tools that will enhance any cycling workshop, without costing the earth." (road.cc) Hollis Jones

June 13, 2020





Specialized S-Works Power Mirror Saddle Review.

(cyclestore.co.uk)overlay"It’s not often Specialized release a bike component that generates as much interest as some of their bikes. But the new S-Works Power Mirror saddle has done exactly that." (cyclestore.co.uk) (Credit: HiConsumption)

June 13, 2020



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Here are the team leaders who will ride each Grand Tour in 2020.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay
"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.

(velonews.com)overlay"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 ©PHOTOGOMEZSPORT2019 / Getty

June 12, 2020





Vuelta a España 2020 gets tougher third-week stages to replace Portuguese leg.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"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?

(bikeradar.com)overlay"A good chain lube can smooth the chain’s engagement with the cassette sprockets and chainrings, and maintain proper shifting performance." (bikeradar.com) Simon Bromley

June 12, 2020





Tacx Neo 2T smart turbo trainer review.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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










Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.

(swytchbike.com)"overlay"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."  Advertisement (swytchbike.com)







Dumoulin warns Froome against leaving Ineos for total Tour de France leadership.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Tom Dumoulin has warned Chris Froome of the risks of leaving Team Ineos in the pursuit of total Grand Tour team leadership, suggesting that a mid-season transfer would take up valuable energy and focus." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

June 14, 2020





Made In Italy: The companies that keep Italy in a league of its own.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"When it comes to pioneers of quality cycling gear, Italy has been and still is in a league of its own at the forefront of the industry," (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)

June 14, 2020






Chaves: I have a dream, and that is to win the Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I fell in love with cycling when I was twelve, watching the Tour de France. It was the race that captivated me,” Chaves told Spanish podcast El Maillot. “I have a dream, and that is to win the Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

June 14, 2020






‘Corona Cycleways’ Become the New Post-Confinement Commute.

Photo:overlay"As France eased one of Europe’s toughest coronavirus lockdowns last month, a small army of street workers fanned out across Paris in the dark of night. They dropped traffic barriers along car lanes and painted yellow bicycle symbols onto the asphalt. By morning, miles of pop-up “corona cycleways” had been laid, teeming with people heading back to work."Photo: Maxime La (The New York Times)

June 14, 2020



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Tom Dumoulin says Chris Froome leaving Ineos could be a double-edged sword.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Tom Dumoulin says the transfer rumors surrounding Chris Froome made him “think about my own troubles”, with the Dutchman having made a high-profile contract break from Sunweb to join Jumbo Visma mid-way through the 2019 season." (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)

June 13, 2020






UCI defends decision to honor Turkmenistan dictator.

road.cc:overlay"The UCI defended awarding the president of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, its highest distinction, arguing that the much-criticized dictator has shown, “a particular commitment to cycling." (road.cc) (Alex Bowden)

June 13, 2020





Details of Peter Sagan's up-for-auction, glow-in-the-dark Specialized Venge.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In 2018, Peter Sagan presented a yellow and white Specialized Venge to Pope Francis and the bike is now part of a collection of items being auctioned for charity to benefit hospitals in Bergamo and Brescia." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized)

June 13, 2020





Best cycling sunglasses: eyewear that blends fashion with functional.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The best cycling sunglasses do a lot more than just shield your eyes from the sun. Here is our round-up of the best cycling sunglasses available to buy this year." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)

June 13, 2020






Report links Miguel Martinez in return to road racing.

(velonews.com)overlay"The 44-year-old Olympic gold medalist in Sydney says he has 'nothing to lose' in last-chance shot at peloton.  Martinez signed a deal to join continental team Amore e Vita Prodir through the end of 2020. Team officials could not be reached Saturday to confirm the reports." (velonews.com) Photo: Miguel Martinez

June 13, 2020



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New Foundations For Mitchelton Scott.

(inrng.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"'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.

(velonews.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"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.

(velonews.com)overlay"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.

(cxmagazine.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"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.

(road.cc)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay
"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





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Lachlan Morton sets new Everesting record.

(velonews.com)overlay"EF Pro Cycling rider shaves over seven minutes off previous record time set by Keegan Swenson." (velonews.com) Photo: Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images

June 14, 2020





Lotto Soudal rules out signing Greg Van Avermaet.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"It wouldn’t make sense to sign a Flemish Classics specialist to a group that already includes Gilbert, Degenkolb and Wellens." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

June 14, 2020





Meet the man cycling 100km a day for 100 days.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"A few months ago, Russell Kelsey was preparing himself for the 2020 Race Across America, the self-explanatory 3,000-mile endurace event scheduled for mid-June." (cyclingweekly.com) (Russell Kelsey)

June 14, 2020





Dromarti Sportivo Touring and Race Carbon shoe review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay
"Timeless style and luxurious full leather, lace-up comfort underlined with proper performance soles." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Dromarti)

June 14, 2020





Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc 2021.

(road.cc)overlay"The Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc is a lightweight and hugely responsive road bike with aero features, and it puts in a performance that is absolutely stunning." (road.cc) (Mat Brett)

June 14, 2020



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Lachlan Morton breaks Everesting record.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Lachlan Morton has set a new Everesting record in an official time of 7 hours, 32 minutes, and 54 seconds." (cyclingtips.com) Caley Fretz

June 13, 2020








‘You wrong all those Flemish people’: Muur cut from 2020 Tour of Flanders.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Back in November, the mayor of Geraardsbergen said the climb could be cut from the race as local authorities struggled to justify the hefty price tag of €50,000 for its inclusion, with Guido De Padt suspecting that not wanting to pay may have resulted in its removal." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

June 13, 2020





White, Williams on the year-long haul to Olympic Games.

(velonews.com)overlay"Having made up a part of Team USA’s victorious world title-winning team pursuit squad, it was no surprise to see Emma White and Lily Williams on the Olympic long team confirmed this week." (velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)

June 13, 2020





‘Bikes are seen today as a must-have’ says Ribble CEO as sales increase by 300 per cent.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"While chain stores such as Halfords may provide some of the cheapest offerings and attract first-time bike customers, Ribble says they’ve seen demand grow across the board, from their cheapest hybrids to cutting edge time trial bikes." (cyclingweekly.com) (Ribble)

June 13, 2020





Bike Test: Canyon Endurace CF SL Disc 8.0.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"While Canyon’s biggest headlines have derived from their higher-end race bikes, the Endurace is focused on cyclists looking for a less-than-all-out performance experiences." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)

June 13, 2020



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Our recent conversation with a little outfit known as the UCI, something is cooking up.

(gravelcyclist.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)(Gettyoverlay"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.

(velonews.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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.

(velonews.com)overlay"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.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay
"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.

(cyclist.co.uk)overlay"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





Nearly two dozen cops search Colorado neighborhood for Suzanne Morphew, cyclist who went missing a month ago.

(dailymail.co.uk)"overlay"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






VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

(velofix.com)"overlay"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" Advertisement (velofix.com)





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