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American riders scramble to return
to Europe as possible EU travel ban looms.
"According
to the NY Times and other outlets, the
US has not made the list because its rate of new
infections is still higher than its
epidemiological benchmark - the EU average of 16
new cases per 100,000 people."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
27, 2020
Trek Segafredo reveal Grand Tour
squads and altitude camp plans.
"World
champion Pedersen confirmed for Tour de France,
Ciccone and Weening to back Nibali at the Giro
d'Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
27, 2020
Rebecca’s Private Idaho takes on new
format for 2020.
"Long-running
gravel event becomes 'RPI Challenge' for 2020
containing training programs, motivation tips,
and final ride."
(velonews.com) Photo: Cathy Fegan-Kim
June
27, 2020
Peloton X Specialized: Seven Things
We Like (The Ardèche Version).
"Aboard
the Specialized Turbo Creo SL in the Ardèche
region of France, we were able to spend an
entire day exploring the trails of the
90-kilometer Dolce Via, a gravel rider’s dream."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Words by Brad Roe; Images
by Chris Auld
June
27, 2020
First Look: Ritte Satyr Gravel Bike.
"Ritte
is an early SoCal carbon brand that has recently
re-established itself with a duo of Tom Kellogg
designed steel bikes using Reynolds tubing."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
27, 2020
2013 Quiring Cycles Custom Stainless
Steel Gravel Bike: Way Ahead of its Time!
"The
bike came about out of the necessity of creating
a safer experience on gnarly gravel. Events such
as 3 Peaks USA (no longer around), Hilly Billy
Roubaix and Pisgah Monster Cross, really pushed
the limits of cyclocross bikes."
(gravelcyclist.com) JOM
June
27, 2020
 Switzerland 2020 World Championships
given green light after uncertainty.
"On
Friday (June 26) the organizers of the
Aigle-Martigny 2020 Worlds confirmed that the
iconic week of racing will be run as scheduled
from September 20-27."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
June
26, 2020
3 questions facing each WorldTour
team ahead of season restart - Part 2.
"In
this second part of this feature, we run through
the key questions facing the remaining nine
WorldTour teams, in alphabetical order, from
Lotto Soudal to UAE Team Emirates." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
26, 2020
Tour of Poland to honor Bjorg
Lambrecht a year after fateful crash.
"The
Tour of Poland is paying tribute to Belgian
rider Bjorg Lambrecht, who was killed tragically
in the race last year."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
June
26, 2020
Interview: Jonathan Page on
Retirement, Devo Team and Returning to New
England.
"Since
his retirement following Reno Nationals in
January of 2018, Jonathan Page, four-time
National Champion and the only American to ever
stand on an Elite Men’s Cyclocross World
Championship podium, has been his typical self." (cxmagazine.com) J.
Vander Stucken
June
26, 2020
What we didn’t publish during
lockdown.
"Last
week, for the first time in a few months, it
began to feel like things were getting back to
normal. Riders were changing teams. Team
sponsors came on board, then fell off again as
quickly as they arrived..."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Gruber Images
June
26, 2020
The Musette: Nike SuperRep Cycle
indoor cycling shoes, new kit from Albion and
Fizik Terra X4 Powerstrap.
"The
Musette is a weekly curation of the world’s best
cycling gear. We’ll take a look at pro-level
equipment, bikes and components, alongside some
of the most desirable clothing and newest
accessories in the world of cycling." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Aaron Borrill)
June
26, 2020
Win a 24 karat gold bike signed by
Mathieu van der Poel.
"4Gold.be,
the sports supplements and Nutrigenomics company
co-founded by Mathieu van der Poel, is offering
its customers the chance to win a Canyon
Ultimate CF SLX, custom painted using 24 karat
gold leaf."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: 4Gold)
June
26, 2020
Pro mountain biker Chloe Woodruff
sets Fastest Known Time on the Prescott Circle
Trail.
"The
Prescott Circle Trail is a 56-mile singletrack
loop that encircles the city of Prescott, where
the Stan’s-Pivot rider is based. The trail was
completed in 2015 and traverses over 5,500 feet
through National Forest, city park, and private
property."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dave McElwaine
June
26, 2020
Gear Break: Beautiful Frame,
Clothing, Glasses, Nutrition, Shoes & A Film
Premier.
"Another ‘fun packed’ selection of what’s new and stunning. Officina Battaglin launches the first steel frame with an integrated cockpit, La Passione Cell kit for a bit of color and pattern. 100% introduce the Movistar special edition Racetrap..." (pezcyclingnews.com) June
26, 2020
All-Day Comfort, Sized Right: Liv
Avail Advanced Pro 1 Force.
"Fitting
a bike for smaller riders can be a challenge.
But the Liv Avail fit like a glove with hardly
any adjustments needed. That alone is a
game-changer for many smaller riders."
(pelotonmagazine.com) liv-cycling.com
June
26, 2020
3 questions facing each WorldTour
team ahead of season restart.
"With
international racing set to return in July, and
with the resumption of the WorldTour just over a
month away, teams are busy preparing for the
rest of the rescheduled and condensed 2020
season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future)
June
25, 2020
Richie Porte could join Froome at
Israel Start-Up Nation.
"Het
Nieuwsblad reports that Israel Start-Up
Nation is interested in signing Richie Porte to
help support Chris Froome in 2021." (cycling.today)
(Credit not Provided)
June
25, 2020
UAE Team Emirates boss: ‘Pogačar is
the future.’
"With
UAE Team Emirates heading toward the Tour de
France with one of the long-list of bona fide
favorites, 21-year-old Tadej Pogačar, manager
Fernandez Matxín believes his team is on the
pathway to the top."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
June
25, 2020
Landa: I'm more mature physically
and mentally.
"Shortly
before switching teams to Bahrain McLaren, the
Spaniard turned 30 in December, which he says
has contributed to the feeling he’s at the top
of his game."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
25, 2020
Cofidis chief Cedric Vasseur talks
Tour prep and Froome.
"Vasseur
said that the team leaders would have two paths
to the Tour - one for sprinters and punchers,
and one for climbers."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
June
25, 2020
Alaphilippe recons Tour de France
climbs in French Alps.
"The
28-year-old Frenchman was set to ride his first
Tour of Flanders in April, but the lockdown has
seen the Belgian one-day Classic pushed back to
October."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
25, 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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No Dumoulin for World Championship
time trial as UCI keep Tour de France clash.
"The
UCI will not alter its plans to hold the elite
men's time trial of the Road World Championships
on the final day of the Tour de France, leaving
former world champions Tom Dumoulin and Tony
Martin and Primoz Roglic out of consideration
for the title race, according to Wielerflits.nl." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
27, 2020
The Yellow Armada: How ONCE shook up
pro cycling.
"In
the 1990s, Spanish squad ONCE shook up the
established racing hierarchy and traditional way
of doing things, before fronting a serious
challenge to rivals Banesto at the Tour de
France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
27, 2020
Maarten Wynants to retire after
Paris Roubaix 2021.
"The
38-year-old who is the oldest active Belgian
professional cyclist has been with Jumbo Visma
since 2011. He has decided to extend his
contract for six months and will finish his
career in Paris Roubaix in 2021."
(cyclingpub.com) teamjumbovisma.com
June
27, 2020
Topeak Cable & Housing Cutter.
"The
Topeak Cable & Housing Cutter is a solid
tool with some good features for making cable
work a breeze. It's strong, smooth in use and
gives reliable cuts."
(road.cc) Mike Stead
June
27, 2020
Best seatposts: Lightweight,
compliance-boosting seatposts for your road bike.
"A
new seatpost is an often neglected upgrade
that's great at adding compliance or shaving
weight from your ride, here's what to look out
for, and our roundup of the best." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Courtesy)
June
27, 2020
Review: Giant Gavia AC 1 Tire.
"Giant’s
Gavia tire is durable, dependable, and
comfortable. Our last set lasted just over 2000
miles in nearly every condition. No matter how
much Bucks County road crews enjoy over-chipping
and sealing the roads, the Gavia performed
reliably."
(creakybottombracket.com) CJ Rudy
June
27, 2020
The best gravel tires.
"Picking the best gravel tires for the surfaces you’re riding can make the difference between a fast, confident ride and a slow, shaky slog." (intheknowcycling.com) Steve June
27, 2020
10-hour work shifts before training:
What it took for Oliver Naesen to turn pro at 25.
"There’s
this thing in Belgium where if you’re 22 or
older and you’re not pro yet it’s not going to
happen. I won my first race at 22, the smallest
race you can imagine, that’s not going to cut it
with getting a pro contract somewhere." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Getty Images)
June
26, 2020
Teniel Campbell: I want to be
remembered like Usain Bolt.
"Hailing
from Trinidad and Tobago, Teniel Campbell
(Valcar Travel&Service) is one of the
fastest up-and-coming sprinters and time
trialists in women's professional cycling." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
26, 2020
Landa braces for best Tour
opportunity of career.
"Mikel
Landa will get his first-ever opportunity to
take the reins as the undisputed leader of his
Tour de France team this summer. And he’s not
balking at the challenge."
(velonews.com) Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
June
26, 2020
Weening set for Giro d'Italia return
with Trek Segafredo.
"He'll
form part of Vincenzo Nibali's support squad at
the race, which is set to run from October 3-25,
and will ride a predominantly Italian calendar
in the build-up to the Corsa Rosa." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
June
26, 2020
2020 Japan Cup canceled.
"The
race, which takes place in Utsunomiya Forest
Park, site of the 1990 World Championships, has
been held in October as a season-ending event
since 1992, is canceled for the first time." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
26, 2020
Trek Project One turns the bling up
to 11 with gold flake and diamonds.
"Trek adds four new $1,000 themes to its custom paint palette." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Trek) June
26, 2020
How to convert a bike to electric
power. Electric bike conversions explained.
"With
all the noise currently being made about
electric bikes, you might be tempted to get some
extra push on your rides."
(bikeradar.com) Paul Norman, Jamie Beach
June
26, 2020
Bike sales have surged during
lockdown, but e-bike boom is slowing.
"E-bikes
have the potential to make even longer or more
hilly cycling commutes practical and enjoyable -
which is why it’s disappointing that take-up
under lockdown hasn’t accelerated as it has for
bikes."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Andrew Aitchison /
In pictures via Getty Images)
June
26, 2020
New Saddles from Velo - Women’s
Angel TT, Prevail TT Year of the Rat, Senso Wilson
and Ray.
"Velo
recently announced new additions to their Angel,
Prevail, and Senso saddle lines. The common
theme between them all, and with many other
saddles right now, is a short length and more
width."
(bikeworldnews.com) Scott Kingsley
June
26, 2020
Shoe Review: Shimano RX8 Gravel Shoe
- The Men’s Specific Edition.
"A
small minority of gravel cyclists find BOA dials
to displeasing but my experience has been
positive. I particularly enjoy their ease of use
for adjusting shoe tension whilst riding." (gravelcyclist.com)
JOM
June
26, 2020
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot: The five
races that changed my life.
"Pauline
Ferrand-Prévot (Canyon SRAM) has spent a
significant portion of her career wearing a
rainbow jersey in road racing, mountain biking
and cyclocross. She made history in 2015, at the
age of 23, when she became the first cyclist to
simultaneously hold world titles in all three
disciplines."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Pauline
Ferrand-Prévot)
June
25, 2020
Sepp Kuss: ‘I hope to be a grand
tour contender someday.’
"Sepp
Kuss may only have three grand tours under his
belt so far, but at 25, he has the time to race
many more - and he feels he has the potential to
step onto the podium along the way." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
June
25, 2020
Buchmann’s Everesting ambition on
hold as Tour looms closer.
"Budding
GC talent plans to aim for Everesting success,
but bettering last year's fourth-place at the
Tour de France comes first."
(velonews.com) Photo: Rudi Wyhlidal
June
25, 2020
Volta a Portugal postponed due to
restrictions.
"The
2020 Volta a Portugal has been postponed after
host towns expressed reservations about
welcoming the race, Portuguese public
broadcaster RTP reported on Thursday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
June
25, 2020
Terske titanium tubeless valves:
Predictably expensive, unexpectedly good.
"Marc
Basiliere, an industrial designer behind the
design outfit Lindarets, is perhaps best known
for creating the popular GoatLink derailleur
capacity expander or ReMote dropper lever (I
love this lever), both of which are produced and
sold by WolfTooth."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
June
25, 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 Mother's Day.
"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 transfer a matter of
‘when’ not ‘if’, according to report.
"The
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport
reports the break down in relationship between
Froome and Ineos boss Dave Brailsford, while
Froome’s spot in the Ineos 2020 Tour squad is
also said to not be guaranteed."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
June
27, 2020
Case closed after no hidden motors
found in peloton after two years.
"French
police have closed their case into hidden motors
within the peloton, having found no evidence of
mechanical doping during the two-year
investigation."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
June
27, 2020
Tour de France will have male and
female podium hosts for first time, as battle to
save race revealed.
"When
this year’s French Grand Tour does get going on
August 29, the original Grand Départ from Nice
supposed to take place on June 27,
congratulatory kisses will not occur on the
podium."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty
Images)
June
27, 2020
Vanmarcke all-in for classics in
contract year.
"The
31-year-old Belgian will have missed this year’s
Tour de France and have a contract to earn in
his favored cobbled races, and so the motivation
will be high."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
June
27, 2020
Lampaert extends contract with
Deceuninck Quick Step until 2022.
"The
former Belgian national champion, who joined the
team in 2015, will embark on his seventh season
under the management of Patrick Lefevere next
year, confirming his status as a cornerstone of
the Belgian team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
June
27, 2020
First cyclocross organizers confirm
full series plans, clash with road season likely.
"The
Munster Cyclocross League promoters are planning
a full series of races through the final months
of 2020 and into 2021; a very welcome
development considering just weeks ago there
were concerns for cyclocross."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Sean Rowe)
June
27, 2020
Report: Manuela Fundación offers €10
million for WorldTour license.
"The
hefty offer for the all-important WorldTour
license is the latest development in a story
that has taken a few unexpected twists and turns
since Mitchelton Scott first announced two weeks
ago that it was becoming Team Manuela
Fundación."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
June
26, 2020
Peter Sagan: I could not postpone my
Giro d'Italia debut again.
"Bora
Hansgrohe leader Peter Sagan has said that it
was an easy choice to race the Giro d'Italia
instead of the 'spring' Classics this autumn,
saying that he couldn't postpone his corsa
rosa debut again."
(cyclingnews.com) Daniel Ostanek
June
26, 2020
Evenepoel: Can I win the Giro
d'Italia? Let's see on October 25.
"Evenepoel
was interviewed by Belgian singer and presenter
Laura Tesoro, who pulled no punches in asking
whether Evenepoel was going to win the Giro in a
video published on the Het Laatste Nieuws
website on Wednesday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
26, 2020
Volta a Portugal on hold as host
towns back out.
"If
confirmed, the cancellation will be another blow
to cycling in Portugal as the Vuelta a España
already announced that it was canceling the two
stages scheduled there for this fall’s race." (velonews.com)
Photo courtesy Volta ao Portugal
June
26, 2020
Review: Zwift FutureWorks Boost
Mode.
"While
many people are eager to remove themselves from
the trainer relationship, Zwift has tested a new
feature that has interesting promise."
(creakybottombracket.com) CJ Rudy
June
26, 2020
Scott Cadence Plus helmet review.
"There
is no hiding the fact that the Cadence Plus is
an aero helmet. The EPS construction creates an
elongated tail and its ventless dome gives the
helmet a sleek wind cutting appearance." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: © Graham Cottingham)
June
26, 2020
eBay Finds: 2000 Farm Frites team
cycling jacket.
"Next
up in our eBay Finds series is this Farm Frites
team jacket from the 2000 season: a year during
which the Dutch team boasted the likes of Peter
van Petegem, Servais Knaven and Robbie McEwen." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: porsche039 / eBay)
June
26, 2020
Gamers to compete in eTour de France
this July.
"The
competition will be held on Pro Cycling Manager
2020, the latest edition in the video game
series, with the makers Nacon, race organizers
ASO and figures within the cycling eSports
community coming together to make the virtual
race a reality."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty
Images/Lukas Pauly/Styros)
June
26, 2020
Favero power meter pedals, Katusha
superlight kit, Tru-Tension tungsten lube and
Verve aero chainrings.
"The
sun’s been shining and we’ve been hard at it
producing content to help you, our beloved
audience, be as informed and entertained as
possible."
(bikeradar.com) (Simon Bromley)
June
26, 2020
Do speed cameras make roads safer
for cycling?
"On
Friday, Toronto announced the city is rolling
out municipal speed cameras. The cameras are
part of Vision Zero 2.0 campaign, an effort to
make the city’s streets safer for cyclists and
pedestrians."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Terry McKall
June
26, 2020
Sean Yates signs with French squad
Nippo Delko One Provence as a coach.
"British
great Yates has a formidable reputation as a
rider in the 1980s and 1990s but also as a
sports director with Team Sky and Tinkoff." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Getty Images)
June
25, 2020
Sutherland, Greipel on the mend.
"André
Greipel and Rory Sutherland both had their
respective seasons thrown into disarray with
injuries. Greipel broke his shoulder in a
training crash in February while Sutherland
broke his leg during a team camp in January." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
June
25, 2020
Tour de Yorkshire under threat as
organizer requests bail-out.
"Welcome
to Yorkshire, the tourism board responsible for
organizing the popular British race, is
requesting a further £1.4million public money
and says it will have to consider closure if the
money cannot be raised."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael
Steele/Getty Images)
June
25, 2020
Patellar Tendonitis: Prevention and
Rehabilitation.
"Patellar
tendinopathies are often caused by
over-training, a sudden increase in training
volume, jumping activities, overloading the
tendon, or poor biomechanics."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
June
25, 2020
Bosch has Google Maps in its sights
with onboard ebike navigation.
"In
a bid to greater integrate widely relied-on
tech, Bosch’s new Nyon onboard computer, which
is mounted on some Bosch-equipped electric
bikes, will have built-in navigation with range
information along with a brand-new 3.2in color
touchscreen."
(bikeradar.com) Alex Evans
June
25, 2020
Peppermint Cycling Co. is making
space for all women in cycling.
"Peppermint
Cycling Co. has always been more than just a
cycling apparel brand. The Quebec-based company
makes unique women’s cycling apparel."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Peppermint
June
25, 2020
Assos’ new Dyora women’s collection
ditches the boob-splitter.
"It’s
all about stabilization. Assos took the
traditional bib strap design and put their own
engineering twist on it to focus on that
stabilization. Features such as A-lock
engineering, a rollBar, the ergoBox, etc.." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Mike Levy
June
25, 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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