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Five stages for Poland to mark
WorldTour stage race return.
"The
Tour de Pologne will be the first [WorldTour]
stage race to take place after the lockdown of
all the competitions,” said race director
Czeslaw Lang. “I am sure that this is a
significant value for the entire cycling world." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
July
2, 2020
Ex UCI President Pat McQuaid.
"We
all know the name Pat McQuaid from his time as
president of the UCI at a time of many
‘problems’. Many know nothing of his history and
a family steeped in Irish cycling."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
July
2, 2020
Michael Matthews surprised at
non-selection for Tour de France.
"From
the outset of the season, and throughout
lockdown, the 29-year-old Australian had been
preparing for, and involved in discussions
around, the Ardennes Classics and the Tour,
which he now won't start."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
2, 2020
Sunweb DS: Dumoulin’s growing
ambitions did not square with team’s egalitarian
style.
"Speaking
to VeloNews on Wednesday, Team Sunweb
sport director Luke Roberts shared the team’s
perspective of the Dumoulin disharmony." (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
July
2, 2020
Virtual Tour de France:
Stage-by-stage recon of Zwift's biggest ever race.
"With
the new worlds being event-only, very few
Zwifters have been given the privilege of
experiencing the new worlds that will be raced
by the likes of Chris Froome and Marianne Vos
later this month."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Zwift)
July
2, 2020
Benoot plays down talk of leadership
role at Tour de France.
"We
have no one who's going for the overall
rankings, "Tiesj Benoot said. "We're aiming for
stage wins with several riders. Cees Bol will
got for the flat stages, and in the mountains we
also have several options to join a breakaway,
and I'm one of them."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
2, 2020
Richard Carapaz may have to ride and
drive 900km to catch flight to Europe to defend
Giro d’Italia title.
"With
most flights suspended in the area, Carapaz and
Narváez may have to make most of the journey by
bike, although they may also travel by car for
some of the trip, El Telegrafo reports." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
July
2, 2020
Terpstra misses Total Direct
Energie's Tour de France team.
"Total
Direct Energie named nine riders to its Tour de
France long team, with Niki Terpstra not making
the cut as he recovers from serious injuries
from a training crash."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
2, 2020
What happens if a rider catches
COVID-19 during a race?
"The
UCI has published a 13-page document called the
're-opening of the road cycling season in the
context of the coronavirus pandemic', created by
UCI Medical Director Professor Xavier Bigard,
team and rider representatives."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
2, 2020
The Right Way to Clear Debris From
Your Tire.
"This
is the question I got the other evening on the
weekly no-drop ride. I like the ride because
it’s the same two routes and seems to always
leave on time. I also get to meet new riders, as
well as hear a slew of questions."
(roadbikeaction.com) (TROY’S TECH TALK)
July
2, 2020
 July
1, 2020
European Union confirms ban on US
travelers, making return to racing tricky.
"The
move could affect 29 US men between the
WorldTeams and ProTeams and 29 US women on
either WorldTeams or Continental teams - most of
whom returned stateside after all sporting
events were halted."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
1, 2020
Evaluating Mitchelton Scott's 10-man
Tour de France long list.
"Adam
Yates, Chaves, Nieve, Durbridge feature in
Australian WorldTour team's plans." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
1, 2020
Strade Bianche to follow traditional
routes in 2020.
"While
other organizers have shortened routes for 2020,
RCS Sport confirmed the full distances for men
and women at Strade Bianche."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
1, 2020
Benoot leads Sunweb at Tour de
France as Oomen, Kelderman, Matthews head to Giro
d'Italia.
"Wilco
Kelderman and Sam Oomen, both of whom have
finished in the top-ten of Grand Tour, and both
of whom are leaving the team at the end of the
year, will head to the Giro d'Italia." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
1, 2020
Michael Matthews going to San Remo
with an open mind and a lot of hard training.
"The
Australian who races for Team Sunweb looks back
on his lockdown, and looks ahead to riding Milan
San Remo with no racing in his legs." (velonews.com)
(James Startt)
July
1, 2020
Spiuk Korben Helmet.
"The
Spiuk Korben is an aero helmet that offers a
decent amount of airflow and comfort, but be
prepared to size up, or try before you buy if
possible."
(road.cc) George Hill
July
1, 2020
Degenkolb, Jakobsen top start list
for GP Vermarc Sport.
"John
Degenkolb (Lotto Soudal) and Fabio Jakobsen
(Deceuninck Quick Step) will headline the start
list for the GP Vermarc Sport, the first
kermesse of the racing season with professional
teams."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
1, 2020
Van der Poel's Alpecin Fenix team
invited to all Italian August classics.
"Van
der Poel is expected to ride Tirreno Adriatico
in September in preparation for the UCI Road
World Championships road race and the cobbled
Classics now scheduled for October." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
30, 2020
What it takes to ride 280 km a day
indoors: Rupert Guinness on his VRAAM.
"Late
this past Sunday night, cycling journalist
Rupert Guinness stepped off his bike in a Sydney
car showroom and called an end to one incredible
ride."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photography by Troy Peters)
Matt de Neef
June
30, 2020
Power Analysis: Women’s Virtual Joe
Martin Stage Race.
"The
Bologna course was both unique and challenging,
culminating in the ascent of the Colle della
Guardia, a 2.1km climb averaging 9.4 percent
with a maximum of 16 percent grade." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
June
30, 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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(swytchbike.com)
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Q&A: Chad Haga on new challenges
and ambitions with Team Sunweb.
"It
was confirmed Wednesday that the Texan was
included on the team’s Vuelta a España
long-list, and was a standby rider for this
summer’s Tour de France. The Giro d’Italia stage
winner is also slated to be starting hilly
classics Il Lombardia and Amstel Gold Race." (velonews.com)
(James Startt)
July
2, 2020
Gerry Ryan hails 'new era' for
Mitchelton Scott.
"Mitchelton
Scott team owner Gerry Ryan has described the
shake-up in team management as a "new era" and
said the team is "back on track" and being built
for 2021-2022, with talks ongoing with possible
new sponsors."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
2, 2020
Deceuninck Quick Step to return to
action this weekend at GP Vermarc Sport.
"The
Grote Prijs Vermarc Sport will be the squad’s
first race in almost four months, and they have
named a strong eight-man team for the race which
takes place on a 15.4km course in the
municipality of Rotselaar, totaling 164
kilometers." (thebikecomesfirst.com)
Deceuninck - Quick-Step - ©Wout Beel
July
2, 2020
Vanmarcke on taking part in Belgian
'practice race': Riders still want to race.
"While
professional riders are not normally permitted
to line up at national-level events, they've
been granted an exception ahead of the restart
of professional racing following the shutdown of
competition."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
2, 2020
Peloton X Trek: The Complete
Package.
"The
all-new Trek Émonda is a bike that was designed
as a package to be light, and fast. Increasingly
in cycling, fast means aero - so Trek went back
to the drawing board with one goal."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Words by Ben Foster;
Images by Jordan Clark Haggard
July
2, 2020
Best front bike lights: The best
front bike lights you can buy.
"The
best front bike lights will not only enable you
to see where you're cycling when daylight
disappears, but they will also ensure you remain
visible to the traffic around you at any time of
day."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager)
July
2, 2020
Save your 15mm thru-axle wheels with
Forkmods.
"Very
few front hubs are easily adaptable to various
thru-axle sizes and that means an expensive
wheelset rebuild, or new fork purchase when the
cycling industry introduces new standards." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Forkmods)
July
2, 2020
Former Bigla Katusha women's team
rebranded as Équipe Paule Ka.
"The
team formerly known as Bigla Katusha has
unveiled their new look and team name ahead of
the 2020 season restart, with a rebrand to
Équipe Paule Ka coming after the French fashion
house agreed to sponsor the squad until the end
of 2024."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Équipe Paule Ka
)
July
2, 2020
Dirty Kanza Founder Jim Cummins
Moves On.
"Cummins
ran the race from 2006-2018. He sold DK to Life
Time in 2018 and continued to oversee race
logistics with the title of Chief Gravel
Officer."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
2, 2020
Winter cycling found to be no less
safe than cycling in the summer.
"McGill
researchers analyzed the difference in trauma
injuries from the past 20 years between bicycle
users in winter months compared to summer
months."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis
July
2, 2020
De Gendt: I want to be at 95% of my
top shape in August and keep it for three months.
"Those
first race days will be very nervous, and I
already think I'll need more time than others to
get used to being in the peloton again," he
said. "After that, it will be as it has always
been. Everyone will reach their physical
limitations, and then everyone will soon know
their place again."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
1, 2020
Giro d'Italia to enforce spectator
social distancing with sound emitting wristband.
"The
Giro d'Italia plans to oblige stage finish
spectators to wear wristbands that emit a sound
when social distancing is breached as part of a
series of measures and protocols to secure the
go-ahead for the three-week Grand Tour from the
Italian government."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
1, 2020
Former British champ Connor Swift
extends contract with Arkéa Samsic.
"The
former British national champion joined the
French squad mid-way through 2019 and has held
his own among the best riders in the world." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Image Credit Huw Fairclough/Getty Images)
July
1, 2020
Under Armour SportsMask offers
comfortable, cooling & breathable face mask
for athletes.
"With
three individual layers, four sizes, and shaping
to work well during hard workouts and while
wearing sunglasses, the UA SportsMask is made
for workouts but might just be the best option
for daily use, too."
(bikerumor.com) (Tyler Benedict)
July
1, 2020
Specialized S-Works Evade II with
ANGI review.
"Specialized
says its Evade II is the fastest road helmet on
the market, it’s also a helmet that gives riders
peace of mind. If you crash, the ANGI sensor
embedded in the helmet harness that texts phone
contacts you choose."
(velonews.com) Photo: Berne Broudy
July
1, 2020
Apple Watch with cycling power
estimation is a step closer to reality.
"Back
in 2017 Apple filed a patent for calculating
wind resistance for cyclists using their
smartwatch. The patent has just been granted,
moving Apple one step closer to power data on
the Apple Watch."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
July
1, 2020
Julian Alaphilippe set for Strade
Bianche and Milan San Remo upon racing restart.
"While
not part of his original plans for the 2020
spring calendar, the Frenchman will return to
Strade Bianche and Milan San Remo in August.
Alaphilippe won both races in 2019, a season
which ended up as the most fruitful of his
career so far."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
1, 2020
Best lightweight bikes of 2020.
"Today,
many lightweight bikes still feature prominently
in our guide to the best road bikes, but with
the UCI steadfast on a minimum weight limit of
6.8kg, advancements in design have looked
towards improving aerodynamics and ride quality
without increasing weight."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch)
June
30, 2020
Polar’s Unite Fitness Watch:
Hands-on Details and First Run.
"Almost
exactly a year after announcing the Polar Ignite
GPS watch, the company is back with another
wearable - the similarly named Unite, which
takes all the Polar Ignite features, slashes the
internal GPS and drops the price by $50." (dcrainmaker.com)
(Photo: Ray Maker)
June
30, 2020
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Cyclist guns down armed driver in
road rage confrontation.
"Realistically
she has a right to protect herself but under
Michigan law, she has the right to protect
others as well,” said Attorney Terry Johnson.
“Just the fact that the other person had a knife
and she had a gun doesn’t matter. Her boyfriend
was in imminent fear of death."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
July
2, 2020
Israel Start-Up Nation on Chris
Froome: We're talking to some of the best riders
in the world.
"Israel
Start-Up Nation co-owner Ron Baron did little to
dispel rumors of the team trying to sign Chris
Froome from Team Ineos in a press conference on
Wednesday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
2, 2020
Bentonville stakeholders say city is
mountain biking capital of the world.
"Bentonville,
Arkansas, has quickly put itself on the map as a
mountain bike destination, but an announcement
on Wednesday by area stakeholders gave the
northwest Arkansas destination a new
designation: the mountain bike capital of the
world."
(velonews.com) Photo: GH-Studios
July
2, 2020
Garmin cycling computers: A
comprehensive overview.
"GPS
technology giant, Garmin, has long been
considered the market leader in the race for the
best cycling computers, and the American brand
is - at least partly - responsible for bringing
data to the masses with its range of Edge GPS
computers."(Image
credit: Colin Levitch)
July
2, 2020
Best road helmets, tested and
reviewed [Paywall].
"The best road helmet combines a rotational force system, light weight, ventilation, and aerodynamics into a sleek and comfortable package. That's a tall order." (velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari July
2, 2020
This e-bike ad has been banned in
France - let’s talk about why.
"VanMoof
is the quirky Dutch brand launched in 2009 with
an analogue town bike with integrated lights and
lock, and has since had an electric renaissance.
Their second-generation e-bikes, the S3 and X3,
are masterpieces of integration at a newly
competitive price."
(cyclingtips.com) by Iain Treloar
July
2, 2020
The Mystery of Mavic’s Future.
"Founded
in 1895, Mavic pioneered the sport’s first use
of non-wood rims when Antonin Magne rode into
the yellow jersey at the 1934 Tour de France
using aluminum rims that had famously been
disguised to appear like they were made of
wood."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
2, 2020
Laka champions mental health with
Recovery insurance policy.
"Cycling
insurance provider, Laka, has announced an
all-new policy that not only aims to repair the
financial cost of an accident but the
psychological and physiological damage, too. The
new policy, called Recovery, starts at around
£11.00 [$13.34] per month and covers cyclists
across the globe."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
2, 2020
Cadex Race 25 tubeless tire.
"The
Cadex Race 25 Tubeless Tire is designed for pure
performance. It's a fast-feeling and remarkably
supple tire that holds up really well to roads
far below race-track quality, and reliably holds
onto its air."
(road.cc) Jamie Williams
July
2, 2020
7 of the best folding e-bikes 2020.
"Need
a bike with a boost that is also compact and
easily transportable? A folding e-bike could be
your ideal multi-modal solution."
(road.cc) (ebiketips)
July
2, 2020
Product Test: Bontrager’s 70-gram
XXX Saddle.
"While
the Bontrager XXX saddle isn’t uncomfortable,
neither is it all that comfortable, either.
We’ve definitely ridden saddles far more
uncomfortable."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
2, 2020
Mexican cycling grapples with
painful questions amid Villalobos controversy.
"When
Mexico's best rider in generations recorded an
Adverse Analytical Finding, the news sparked a
debate between pro riders, retired heroes, and
coaches about the country's lingering problem
with doping."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele/Corbis via
Getty Images
July
1, 2020
Shake-up at Mitchelton Scott after
ownership confusion, as Bahrain McLaren boss joins
team.
"Darrach
McQuaid, Mitchelton Scott’s commercial adviser
and a key figure in the Giro d’Italia’s Ireland
Grande Departenza in 2014, will take up a newly
created chairman role with the team, working
closely with team owner Gerry Ryan." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
July
1, 2020
Possible name and kit change as
Ineos launches new Grenadier 4x4 SUV.
"Ineos,
run and largely-owned by British billionaire Jim
Ratcliffe, is primarily a petrochemicals company
but has entered the automotive market with its
'Grenadier', described as "a stripped back,
no-nonsense, utilitarian 4x4."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson
/ SWpix.com)
July
1, 2020
Cyclocross World Cup rounds in
Waterloo and Dublin canceled for 2020.
"The
UCI unveiled a revised cyclocross World Cup
calendar on Wednesday, announcing that the three
events had been canceled for 2020, bringing the
total count of World Cup events down from 14 to
11."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
July
1, 2020
Rudy Project Spectrum helmet review:
Moving closer to the big leagues.
"Fifteen
“flow through” vents are strategically
positioned so that incoming air can, well, flow
cleanly through the interior of the helmet and
then out the rear exhaust ports for efficient
cooling at speed."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
July
1, 2020
USA Cycling cancels road, MTB and
track championships for 2020.
"USA
Cycling announced on Wednesday it has been
forced to cancel all of the elite national
championships for the 2020 season except for
December's cyclocross championships and the MTB
Marathon, which has been postponed to November." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
1, 2020
Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie - A Crit
Bike For Dirt (and Road).
"The
Boogie is Van Dessel’s full carbon cyclocross
race rocket. The heart of the bike is its full
carbon frame and fork. Our 54cm weighed in at
1045g with the uncut fork weighing 427g." (bikeworldnews.com)
Scott Kingsley
July
1, 2020
Intervals: Go Short or Go Long?
"There
are all types of cycling intervals under the
sun, including short Tabata-style intervals of
repeated on-off efforts which have become
popular. How effective are they compared to
longer, steady state intervals?"
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
June
30, 2020
Pro Team, Explore and Classic
Sunglasses with surface enhancement lens
technology.
"Each
design gets Rapha’s “Rider Optimized Surface
Enhancement” (ROSE) lens technology which is
claimed to help riders “to spot hazards with
ease."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
June
30, 2020
SPD Sandals are back!
"There
are few pieces of cycling history more hotly
contested than SPD Sandals. Shimano’s mix of
summer casual and sport function have polarized
cyclists for decades."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Terry McKall
June
30, 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 @
dougreport.com"
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