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June
19, 2020
Virtual Joe Martin Stage Race live
streaming.
"Project
Echelon has organized a Virtual Joe Martin Stage
Race to be held June 19th to the 21st.
Stage one starts at 4:20pm Pacific, 7:20pm Eastern." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ProjectEchelonRacing) June
19, 2020
NXTG Racing's Cathalijne Hoolwerf
wins stage 3.
"Cathalijne
Hoolwerf (NXTG Racing) won the third and final
stage of the SKODA V-SERIES Women’s Tour held at
the virtual Canary Wharf, London on Friday.
TIBCO SVB's
Leah Dixon takes the overall title." (cyclingnews.com) (procyclingstats.com) June
19, 2020
Peter Sagan: I have to tick off a
Dirty Kanza or a Leadville for fun.
"The
Slovak is enticed by the community spirit
displayed at gravel races, and although he would
prefer to participate rather than compete." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
June
19, 2020
Giro d’Italia confirms Sicilian
start.
"Director
Mauro Vegni confirmed Sicily as 'the most
logical start in maintaining the original
route."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luk Benies / AFP via Getty
Images
June
19, 2020
Ackermann: We hope to win more by
splitting calendars with Peter Sagan.
"While
Sagan will head to the Giro d'Italia for the
first time in October, following on from his
ninth Tour de France participation, Ackermann
will build up with a series of stage races on
the way to his Vuelta debut on October 20." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
19, 2020
López and Fuglsang take different
routes to 2020 Grand Tour objectives.
"On
Friday, Astana confirmed their leaders' racing
programs for the remainder of the season, which
is set to resume in August after being
interrupted by the lockdown."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
19, 2020
Pogačar ready to ‘test himself
against the best’ at Tour debut.
"Having
taken third at last year’s Vuelta a Espana and
top slot at the Amgen Tour of California, there
was little surprise when UAE Team Emirates
confirmed their Slovenian star would be leading
the team at the Tour de France alongside
Sardinian Fabio Aru."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
June
19, 2020
Egan Bernal opts for French program
before Tour de France defense.
"The
2019 Tour de France winner has been in Colombia
since March when he headed home as the lockdown.
He respected the strict rules in Colombia." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
19, 2020
Jumbo Visma will switch to Cervélo
in 2021, according to reports.
"Jumbo
Visma will apparently switch from Bianchi to
ride Cervélo from the start of the 2021 season,
according to Dutch media, ending a six-year
relationship with Bianchi."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
June
19, 2020
eBay finds: Mark Cavendish 2016
British national champion's jersey.
"Mark
Cavendish finished second to Adam Blythe in
Stockton-on-Tees back in 2016, but this jersey
was made in anticipation of a victory, and we've
come across a rare example of it up for sale on
eBay."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: grawhea31)
June
19, 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
19, 2020
 June
18, 2020
V-SERIES Women's Tour: Leah Dixon
wins stage 2.
"Leah
Dixon (TIBCO SVB) won the second stage at the
Women's Tour taking the win on the Burton
Dassett climb ahead of her teammate Lauren
Stephens."
(cyclingnews.com) (Twitter)
June
18, 2020
Ride the same virtual Women’s Tour
stages as the pros on RGT Cycling.
"The
three stages can either be completed solo using
RGT's Open Roads feature, or as group rides and
fan races at specific times."
(bikeradar.com) Helen Cousins
June
18, 2020
Labor action brewing as top pros
rally to press CPA for change.
"Professional
racers have long envisioned a rider’s union
strong enough to stand up for their interests
and be an equal voice among cycling’s key
stakeholders. That dream might be coming closer
to reality."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele Getty Images
(File).
June
18, 2020
Lizzie Deignan: I'm on a roller
coaster.
""I’m
very much a plan-focused person, but we can’t
plan anything. That’s been difficult," she tells
Procycling over a WhatsApp video
call from her home in Harrogate. "I’m learning,"
she adds, to take each day as it comes." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Procycling)
June
18, 2020
New Trek Emonda gets the aero
treatment.
"Trek
launches sub-700g Emonda frame with aero tubing,
OCLV 800 carbon, H1.5 fit and threaded bottom
bracket."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Trek Bicycle)
June
18, 2020
Parlee Chebacco one-year review:
Light, fast, and built for all roads.
"The
Chebacco is named not after a wookie but an
early European settlement north of Boston, near
Parlee’s headquarters."
(cyclingtips.com) Iain Treloar
June
18, 2020
New Vekkit e-bike conversion kit
launches.
"The
people behind Polish cycling bag and backpack
brand Velotton have developed a three-part
e-bike kit that weighs just 3kg, with prices
starting from 535 euros/$600."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
June
18, 2020
V-SERIES Women's Tour: Christmas
wins stage 1.
"Christmas
started her sprint with 200 meters to go and
crossed the line with the win ahead of Illi
Gardner (CAMS Tifosi) and Amelia Sharpe (Team
Breeze)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
17, 2020
Roglič, Pogačar to go head-to-head
at Slovenian nationals Sunday.
"With
WorldTour racing set to restart August 1, the
majority of nations will be holding their
nationals in the week commencing August 17, one
week in advance of the Tour de France." (velonews.com)
Photo: Javier Lizon - Pool/Getty Images
June
17, 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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UCI to enforce peloton and team
'bubbles' in return to racing health protocol.
"Social
distancing measures will be imposed between the
peloton bubble, the team bubbles, and the race
organization staff, media and public." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
19, 2020
Factor reveals the LS, its first
dedicated gravel bike.
"The
LS frame weighs a mere 950g and Factor has
optimized its carbon fiber construction to
deliver impressive stiffness, with the aim of
enhancing power transfer."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Factor)
June
19, 2020
Alaphilippe scouts cobbles ahead of
Flanders debut.
"French
star yet to confirm full 2020 race schedule, but
a first-ever Flanders is a certainty." (velonews.com)
Photo: Deceuninck Quick Step
June
19, 2020
Hammerhead Refreshes Karoo User
Interface ahead of Karoo 2.
"Hammerhead
has previously announced their intention to
announce the Karoo 2, but hasn’t actually made
the announcement yet. However, in their user
interface post on their site, they do give some
hints as to the screen aspect ratio of the new
Karoo 2."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
June
19, 2020
Specialized Creo SuperPunteur.
"Test-riding
this Creo brought a smile to my face right away
and I was instantly fascinated by the tech of
Specialized’s own motor and software." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Brent Backhouse
June
19, 2020
Amanda Nauman Q&A: Gravel racing
is a mental game.
"Amanda
Nauman (SDG Muscle Monster) is a two-time winner
of Dirty Kanza and an event organizer for the
upcoming Mammoth Tuff set to take place on
September 19 in Mammoth Lakes in California's
Sierra Nevada mountains."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Shimano / Kevin
Fickling)
June
19, 2020
How to prepare for your first gravel
race.
"As
gravel racing becomes a more competitive
discipline, more and more cyclists are looking
to tailor their training plans to succeed off
the beaten path."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jessica
Alexander)
June
19, 2020
Best tubeless road tires 2020 -
Ditch your inner tubes with these tubeless
options.
"Thinking
about converting to tubeless or want to upgrade
your current tires? These are the best tubeless
road tires reviewed by BikeRadar." (bikeradar.com)
Andy Lloyd
June
19, 2020
The best gravel bike shoes - cycling
shoes for gravel riding.
"The
best gravel bike shoes are an amalgamation of
road cycling shoes and mountain bike shoes,
cherrypicking key features from each to create
the perfect mix of weight, stiffness, durability
and grip."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Shimano)
June
19, 2020
Still using inner tubes? Add new
Muc-Off Inner Tube Sealant for No Puncture Hassle.
"Haven’t
switched over to tubeless yet, but still like
the idea of a sealant that could prevent a flat
before it happens? Leave it to Muc-Off to come
up with a sealant that is specifically designed
for use only in an inner tube."
(bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)
June
19, 2020
June
18, 2020
Mitchelton Scott pulls the plug on
Manuela Fundación deal.
"As
the negotiations have evolved after the initial
announcement on Friday, we have concluded that
the relationship will not proceed. We wish Mr.
Francisco Huertas and the Manuela Fundación all
of the best for the future."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
18, 2020
Manuela Fundación cycling director
angered by Mitchelton Scott turnaround.
"Manuela
Fundación U23 team director Manuel Calvente was
scathing, apart from the major disappointment of
the deal falling through in this way, "we've
come out looking like we're the bad ones." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
June
18, 2020
Chris Froome's contract negotiations
remain ongoing.
"Cyclingnews
understands that Froome has not signed any
agreement yet for 2021 and that his future
remains 'up in the air’, according to one source
close to the Ineos rider."
(cyclingnews.com)
June
18, 2020
Merckx ‘raced too much,’ but
wouldn’t have it any other way.
"Merckx
dominated the sport through his 13-year spell in
the peloton, winning 11 grand tours, three world
championships, and dozens of monuments. And
despite still being fit, healthy and riding his
bike, he admits he is starting to feel his age." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
18, 2020
Colin Strickland: The five races
that changed my life.
"The
Texan triumphed ahead of WorldTour pros Peter
Stetina, Alex Howes and Lachlan Morton, but it
was a long road to the top of the gravel world.
Only starting out racing at the age of 23,
Strickland took in road and fixed gear racing en
route to where he is today."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Kenza Barton
Schlee)
June
18, 2020
Buchmann: Winning the Tour de France
is not impossible.
"I
think it’s no big problem at all,” Emanuel
Buchmann told reporters in a video conference
this week. “I had a really good level already
when I finished my first part of the season at
the UAE Tour. I’ve done good training since then
and now I’ll start to reach a better level for
the Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
18, 2020
Will swapping your chain lube make
you faster?.
"This
week AbsoluteBlack released a chain lubricant
which it claims will unlock dramatic power
savings - and it’s not the only brand to be
touting the benefits of swapping this everyday
consumable to a more premium option with the
promise if performance gains."
(cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey)
June
18, 2020
Specialized S-Works Prevail II With
ANGI helmet.
"Light
and superbly well-ventilated helmet that comes
with MIPS and a crash detection system." (road.cc) (Mat
Brett)
June
18, 2020
Roka Matador.
"ROKA's
latest performance eyewear, the Matador, offers
a unique, bold aesthetic. But it isn’t different
just to be different."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
June
18, 2020
Happy 75th birthday, Eddy Merckx.
"Eddy
Merckx, the Cannibal, the greatest pro cyclist
of all time, turns 75 years old today.
3 World Titles. 11 Grand Tours. 19 Monuments. 525 victories. Happy 75th Birthday, Eddy Merckx!" (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Courtesy Le Coq Sportif June
17, 2020
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Manuela Fundación officials insist
they have signed deal to control team.
"On
Thursday, team owner Gerry Ryan dropped a
bombshell, and backed out of a deal. In Spain,
officials representing the foundation reacted
with dismay, and insisted there is a confirmed
deal that gives them control of the team."
(velonews.com)Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
June
19, 2020
CADF confirms 90% drop in
out-of-competition testing during lockdown.
"In
a statement on Friday, the CADF conceded that it
“has had to significantly reduce its doping
control activities” in recent months." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: AFP)
June
19, 2020
Kelderman and Oomen told they can
leave Sunweb as De Plus heads to Ineos.
"The
biggest moves center around Sam Oomen and Wilco
Kelderman, who have both been told by Team
Sunweb that their services will not be required
for 2021 as the team looks to gut their stage
racing core."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
19, 2020
Guillén confirms ASO’s growing
interest in Colombia.
"ASO,
the powerful promoter that owns Tour de France
and other top races, is looking to expand its
reach to South America. That’s according to
Vuelta a España director Javier Guillén." (velonews.com)
(Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)
June
19, 2020
Professional racing to resume in
Belgium with kermesse on July 5.
"Professional
racing is due to resume in Belgium on Sunday,
July 5 with a kermesse in Rotselaar backed by
the Vermarc Sport clothing company." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Deceuninck - Quick-Step)
June
19, 2020
Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi
critical after crash with a truck.
"Paralympic
champion handcyclist and ex-Formula 1 racing
driver Alex Zanardi is in critical condition in
the hospital in Italy tonight with serious head
injuries after a collision involving a truck
while training on Friday afternoon." (road.cc) (Simon
MacMichael)
June
19, 2020
The Musette: Gore Cancellara
collection, Sportful gravel clothing and an airy
Specialized S-Works helmet.
"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
19, 2020
The Strava dilemma: Is it money well
spent?
"Now
that Strava is charging $5 per month for full
access to leaderboards, Hannah Reynolds assesses
whether, in terms of motivation and training
benefits, it’s money well spent."
(cyclingweekly.com) Simon Richardson
June
19, 2020
Garmin’s Varia radar, Panaracer
gravel tires and beautiful Japanese tools.
"We
kicked things off on Tuesday with the release of
two new Garmin GPS bike computers, brand new
bikes from Juliana and Santa Cruz, new XC
products from Sun Ringle and Manitou, and fresh
new Canyon Inflite bikes. "
(bikeradar.com) Jack Luke
June
19, 2020
Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty vs
Niner MCR 9 RDO: Comparing the Wildest Gravel
Bikes!
"This isn’t a review, but will give you plenty of food for thought about these unique bikes." (gravelcyclist.com) JOM June
19, 2020
Lachlan Morton's Everesting record
attempt comes up short.
"Lachlan
Morton has admitted he will have to make a new
attempt at the Everesting record after erroneous
altitude data meant he failed to climb the
8,848m equivalent height of Mount Everest during
his ride."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
June
18, 2020
Iranian cleric's call to kill
activist challenging country's ban on women
cycling.
"Masih
Alinejad, who lives in exile in the United
States, posted a video to Twitter in which the
unnamed cleric insisted she should be punished
for apostasy - the rejection or renunciation of
a religious faith."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
June
18, 2020
Fabrice Philipot, 54, dies.
"Fabrice
Philipot has died at 54. The Frenchman was the
best young rider on the 1989 Tour de France and
he was later a valued domestique for Miguel
Indurain at the Banesto team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Twitter)
June
18, 2020
Bontrager launches new Aeolus wheels
alongside Trek's new Emonda.
"Four
new tubeless-ready carbon wheelsets led by
Aeolus RSL 37, Bontrager's lightest aero wheels
to date."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager)
June
18, 2020
Ellingworth: Bahrain McLaren
‘kicked’ by racing stop, but future is secure.
"Despite
riders and management forgoing salary through
spring, and new backers McLaren offloading
nearly one-third of its workforce in late May,
Ellingworth asserted last week “there’s no
long-term issues with this team."
(velonews.com) Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
June
18, 2020
Merida Adjustable Torque Wrench.
"An
excellent buy - a solid, inexpensive torque
wrench that offers quick and easy bolt
tightening."
(road.cc) Hollis Jones
June
18, 2020
It's Gravel Week.
"An
index of interviews, features, and tech
content.
Interviews, in-depth features, advice, Instagram takeovers, and a host of gravel tech." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Joey Schusler (Instagram: @joeyschusler)) June
18, 2020
Scott Addict Gravel 10 review.
"The
Scott Addict Gravel is a roadie's gravel bike,
more capable than a 'cross bike, but still able
to keep up on smoother surfaces."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Croxton)
June
18, 2020
Dear Old Dad - Father’s Day Gifts
for Pops.
"First
celebrated in 1910 as a Washington state-holiday
(not D.C.), Father’s Day really didn’t get
national recognition until well after Mother’s
Day was made a national holiday by Woodrow
Wilson 1914."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
18, 2020
The Outer Line: A missed warning
signal.
"During
the Tour de France 25 years ago, pro cycling
missed an important early warning signal about
the escalating impact of EPO on the peloton." (velonews.com)
Photo: John Pierce
June
17, 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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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)
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