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Primož Roglič beats Tadej Pogačar to
Slovenian national road race title.
"The
30-year-old takes the national title for the
first time in his career, a heavy favorite
pre-race on a course that finished with a steep
final climb of 8.3km, its average gradient 7.8
per cent."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
June
21, 2020
Meet Tekkerz: Britain’s coolest
team.
"British
team launches are usually a fairly dry, sedate
affair. For Tekkerz, however, a team launch is
at a bar under the railway arches in London’s
hip Bermondsey, with a live band, DJ and their
own beer “Post Palace Ale” - named in honor of
the Crystal Palace crit races."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tekkerz, Daniel Gould
June
21, 2020
Daniel Martinez loses time trial
bike in Colombia.
"Colombian
time trial champion Daniel Felipe Martínez (EF
Pro Cycling) has lost his bike in his home
country and the Police is looking for it." (cyclingpub.com)
(efprocycling.com)
June
21, 2020
Juice Lubes Tire Juice tire sealant.
"Over
the last month I've been using the sealant in a
set of 25mm road tires. Application is easy
through the nozzle, which fits over the top of
the tubeless valve."
(road.cc) Jamie Williams
June
21, 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 three starts Sunday at 8:50am Pacific, 5:50am Eastern. (Women start at 10:45am Pacific)." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ProjectEchelonRacing) June
21, 2020
 Lachlan Morton breaks Everesting
record (for real this time).
"EF
Pro Cycling's Lachlan Morton has unofficially
broken the Everesting record, setting a time of
roughly 7 hours and 30 minutes less than a week
after his previous attempt was nullified due to
bad elevation data. "
(cyclingtips.com) Caley Fretz
June
20, 2020
Chloe Dygert surprised by TT
performances at Virtual Joe Martin Stage Race.
"It
was very interesting," Dygert laughed in the
post-race interview. "I think all these women
need to go to the World Championships. This is
great. They need to show up to Worlds because
that was very impressive."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
20, 2020
More reports link Chris Froome to
Dan Martin's team before Tour de France.
"Reports
that Chris Froome is set to join Dan Martin's
Israel Start-Up Nation have resurfaced with
Italian media reporting he will join the team
before the Tour de France."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
20, 2020
Bernal, L�pez confirm all-French
calendar before the Tour.
"Egan
Bernal (Team Ineos) and Miguel Angel Lopez
(Astana) will be following similar, all-French
route to this year's Tour de France." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
June
20, 2020
Philippe Gilbert smashes La Redoute
record on Strava.
"The
Lotto Soudal rider completed the climb, which is
1.6km long with an average gradient of 9.5
percent, in a time of 4:25. There are pitches of
22 per cent on the climb, which Gilbert knows
incredibly well."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Philippe
Gilbert / @PhilippeGilbert)
June
20, 2020
Tech Round-Up #4: New gear from
Hunt, Apidura, Gore, Topeak, and more.
"A lot of gear comes across our desks here at CyclingTips. Our Tech Round-Ups are a look at some of that gear." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Sarah Lukas, James Huang, Dave Rome, Iain Treloar June
20, 2020
Specialized Turbo Creo: A Visit to
Lamastre.
"Lamastre
is a charming small town on the Dolce Via
trail network in the Ardèche region of
south-central France. It is known for Picodon
(a goat cheese made in the Drôme and Ardèche)."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Words by Brad Roe; Images
by Chris Auld
June
20, 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 two starts Saturday at 8:50am Pacific, 5:50am Eastern. (Women start at 10:45am Pacific)." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ProjectEchelonRacing) June
20, 2020
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
L�pez 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 Cervelo
in 2021, according to reports.
"Jumbo
Visma will apparently switch from Bianchi to
ride Cervelo from the start of the 2021 season,
according to Dutch media."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
June
19, 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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Gilbert's La Redoute record already
toppled by U23 rider.
"Jumbo
Visma Development's Gijs Leemreize takes three
seconds off the benchmark."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jumbo Visma)
June
21, 2020
Peter Stetina's guide to nutrition
for gravel domination... or survival.
"There
are ultra-endurance races that will take you
longer, but most gravel races, or at least the
big ones, fall between the 6-10-hour mark." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Wil Matthews)
June
21, 2020
Zipp 303 s - Best value for tubeless
road disc riders.
"If
the Zipp 303 S Tubeless Disc-Brake wheelset I
rode for this review didn’t have the Zipp logo
on the side of its rims, I wouldn’t have guessed
it was from Zipp."
(intheknowcycling.com) Steve
June
21, 2020
Best gravel bike wheels: Our pick of
the best gravel wheels for racing and adventure
riding.
"Upgrading
your gravel bike wheels can offer huge
improvements in performance, weight, durability
and traction."
(cyclingnews.com) Colin Levitch
June
21, 2020
Sunday trading: 40% off a seriously
rapid 3T Strada plus massive discounts off Shimano
groupsets.
"This week we’ve found a 40% discount on a 3T aero bike as well as whopping discounts on top end Shimano Dura-Ace and workshop quality tools." (cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey) June
21, 2020
Lefevere: I wouldn't invest in Chris
Froome.
"Writing
in his column for Belgian newspaper Het
Nieuwsblad, Lefevere cited Froome's age
(35) and his belief - although it's not accurate
- that Froome's wife is his agent." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
20, 2020
Bardet and Naesen lead AG2R into
'unprecedented season'.
"Although
missing from Friday's announcement, the team and
Bardet have already confirmed that the Frenchman
will also race the Tour de France in August and
September."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
20, 2020
Paracyclist Alex Zanardi suffers
severe head injuries in truck accident.
"The
Italian suffered serious head and neurological
injuries in the accident and has been placed in
an induced coma following surgery on Friday
night."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
20, 2020
20-year-old breaks UK Everesting
record.
"Riding
the same climb as the previous record-holder
Hannah Rhodes, Tom Stephenson set a new best
time of nine hours, two minutes and 25 seconds,
six minutes quicker than Rhodes."
(cyclingweekly.com)(Mike Stephenson)
June
20, 2020
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
20, 2020
Canyon Endurace CF SL Disc 8.0.
"Taking
a sizing cue from the old-school way, the carbon
Canyon (with a claimed weight of 960 grams) is
available in seven sizes, plus a
women's-specific version."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
20, 2020
Open WI.DE. New Bike Test.
"The
WI.DE. frame very closely resembles the original
UP geometry. There are some distinct differences
and some subtle ones, too. The most noticeable
is the WI.DE. has dual-dropped chainstays that
give the bottom bracket area a large and robust
look. "
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
20, 2020
Ridley Helium SLX new road bike
test.
"As
an all-out race bike, the Helium isn't the
outright lightest on the market, but it sits
well within the category as an all-around bike
that stands out, especially when it comes to
climbing."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
20, 2020
Gravel bike clothing guide: the best
kit for gravel riding.
"Whether
your look is lycra racer or adventure gravel
casual, here is a guide to gravel bike
clothing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Sportful)
June
20, 2020
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
Also, clicking on the advertisements would
be an additional way of helping.
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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Chris Froome tells teammates he's
staying at Ineos for Tour de France.
"Froome
is out of contract at the end of the year and is
weighing up a move away from Ineos, with Cyclingnews
revealing the possibility of a rare mid-season
switch to avoid a leadership battle with Egan
Bernal and Geraint Thomas."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Twitter/Chris
Froome)
June
21, 2020
Terpstra released from the hospital.
"The
former Paris Roubaix and Tour of Flanders winner
was airlifted to hospital after falling heavily
and losing consciousness while motorpacing in
the Netherlands on Tuesday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
21, 2020
Lefevere almost struck deal with
Israel Start-Up Nation backers.
"Lefevere
and Adams, the multi-millionaire Canadian
backing the Israeli team, nearly came to a deal
in 2018 when the tycoon was looking to increase
the profile of the pro continental team then
known as Israel Cycling Academy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
June
21, 2020
Magicshine ALLTY 2000.
"The
Magicshine ALLTY 2000 is a good-quality light
with a wide range of power settings and some
different beam patterns too."
(road.cc) (Dave Atkinson)
June
21, 2020
Claud Butler Primal 2020.
"Claud
Butler's Primal is just about the cheapest
gravel bike we've encountered but anybody with
limited funds won't feel short-changed as it
provides an impressive ride experience across a
wide range of terrain."
(road.cc) Matt Lamy
June
21, 2020
Legal battle possible for Mitchelton
Scott as Manuela Fundación insists deal is
binding.
"Mitchelton
Scott have remained silent since declaring that
they and owner Gerry Ryan had terminated talks
over sponsorship, and Cyclingnews understands
that an official contract was never signed." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
20, 2020
Amy Cure announces retirement and
walks away from Tokyo Olympic Games.
"It's
one of the most difficult decisions I have had
to make,� said Cure. "I feel the same as I do
on the start line at an Olympic Games or World
Championships. I'm incredibly nervous, but also
so excited for the unknown."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
20, 2020
Giro Agilis helmet review.
"The Giro Agilis is a budget-friendly helmet designed for those who like to push the drop bar boundaries. We've been rattling round the roughest byways to see what it offers." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: � Guy Kesteven) June
20, 2020
UK cycling figures reveal their
dream bikes.
"If
I was to dream about anything, I'd have a
serious look at the wonderful Passoni range. I'd
love to do some proper long-distance touring
when circumstances allow, so I�d choose the
Cicloprato frame option."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
June
20, 2020
Merida 20 IN 1 Multi Tool.
"The
Merida 20 IN 1 Multi Tool is, as the name
suggests, a 20-function design, and features
everything you might realistically need for a
roadside fix."
(road.cc) Shaun Audane
June
20, 2020
How to prepare for your longest ride
ever.
"Before
you make the route, think about how much you'll
be able to handle. If the ride is more than
double the longest distance you've ever ridden,
consider shortening it slightly."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis
June
20, 2020
Riding an Outdoor Route Inside.
"If
not for the global lockdown I might not have had
a reason to try riding an outdoor route inside."
(cycletechreview.com) Josh Ross
June
20, 2020
First Look: Trek's Aero Emonda.
"All
new �monda models have hidden cable routing,
most come with new aerodynamic Aeolus wheels,
and �monda SLR comes with an Aeolus RSL
Bar/Stem that was purpose-built for it."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
20, 2020
Manuela Fundacion 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
Guillen 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 Espana director Javier Guillen." (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.
(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
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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