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Florian Sénéchal wins the GP Vermarc
Sport.
"Oscar
Riesebeek (Alpecin Fenix) took second place,
while Victor Campenaerts (Independent) rounded
out the podium in the 164km kermesse race." (cyclingnews.com)
July
5, 2020
Virtual Tour de France: Lauren
Stephens wins stage 2.
"Lauren
Stephens (Team Tibco Silicon Valley Bank) won a
dramatic stage 2 of the women’s Virtual Tour de
France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
5, 2020
Virtual Tour de France: Julien
Bernard wins stage 2.
"Ovett
takes second on the line, Bernard just about
edged it ahead of Ovett and Edet with Woods in
fourth."
(cyclingnews.com)
July
5, 2020
Quebec put on its first road race of
2020 this week.
"On
July 1, the first in-person race event took
place in Stoneham (half an hour outside of
Quebec city) and participants had the chance to
experience the new protocols."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Google maps
July
5, 2020
Gerard Vroomen’s Design Legacy -
From Cervelo to Open to 3T.
"Who
is Gerard Vroomen and why do we seem to go on
about him so much? Good question. Years ago when
partnered with Phil White at Cervelo, GV was
responsible for some of the sport’s most dynamic
road bike designs."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Eurobike)
July
5, 2020
Topeak Roadie TT Mini pump.
"The
Topeak Roadie TT Mini pump is simple and
effective, with a pleasingly solid metal build.
Tire inflation is quick and it's unobtrusive
either in your pocket or the frame mount." (road.cc) Nick Cox
July
5, 2020
The cyclist’s guide to mid-ride gas
station snacks.
"Your
bottles are low and your pockets are empty, but
lo! Behold! A gas station and/or countryside
convenience store stands proudly at the next
intersection!"
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Lily Hansen-Gillis
July
5, 2020
How to watch the Virtual Tour de
France; Streaming details, start list and more.
"The
first-ever Virtual Tour de France has live
coverage of the men’s and women’s races to be
broadcast worldwide.
Saturday July 11th, stage three: North-east France, 48km (flat stage). Stage
three
- women 14:47CET,
05:47PDT, 22:47AUS.
Stage three - men 15:52ET, 06:52PDT, 23:52AUS." (bikeradar.com) George Scott (Image credit: Zwift) July
5, 2020
 "April
Tacey (Drops) used a late power-up to win stage
1 of the women's Virtual Tour de France. The
British rider timed her sprint to perfection to
win ahead of Kristin Faulkner (Tibco Silicon
Valley Bank) and Chantal Van den Broeck-Blaak
(Boels Dolmans)."
(cyclocrosss.com) (Image credit: zwift)
July
4, 2020
Virtual Tour de France: Ryan Gibbons
wins stage 1.
"Ryan
Gibbons (NTT) won the first-ever men's stage at
the Virtual Tour de France on Saturday. The NTT
rider made use of a late power-up and the help
of teammate Edvald Boasson Hagen to take a
comprehensive win ahead of Pier-Andre Cote and
Nick Shultz."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
July
4, 2020
Zwift PowerUps: What are they and
when should you use them?
"The
more you use Zwift, the more XP (experience
points) you will accumulate to unlock various
gear options, components and bicycles - all of
which have a direct bearing on your in-game
performance."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
July
4, 2020
Blast off on your next ride w/
Scicon Space Agency collection inspired by NASA
& SpaceX.
"Did
watching astronauts Bob Behnken & Doug
Hurley make their way to the SpaceX Crew Dragon
capsule make you think the new suit design would
make an awesome cycling jersey?"
(bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)
July
4, 2020
Want Simon Geschke to wish you happy
birthday? Meet the pro cyclists on Cameo.
"Cameo
is an app that allows anyone to pay a famous
person to record a custom message for them. You
can request pretty much anything within reason." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Cameo)
July
4, 2020
First Irish event organizers issue
specific rules for race days.
"That
first race in the series will be a test event in
coordination with Cycling Ireland for the
purposes of testing online entry and online
sign-on procedures in anticipation of open road
races taking place nationwide from Friday, July
18th."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Sean Rowe)
July
4, 2020
July
3, 2020
Ian Garrison turned away from flight
to Europe as WorldTour season approaches.
"Garrison,
22, confirmed to VeloNews Friday that he
was not allowed to board a flight Wednesday from
Atlanta to Amsterdam in the wake of an EU travel
ban imposed this week preventing U.S. citizens
from entering Europe."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
July
3, 2020
Edvald Boasson Hagen eyes 10th trip
to Tour de France.
"Edvald
Boasson Hagen, 33, is preparing for a return to
racing and what he hopes will be a 10th trip to
the Tour de France this summer."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
July
3, 2020
ANC Mechanic Steve Taylor.
"Behind
every top rider, there is a team of helpers and
one of the tough jobs is the mechanic…
especially 30 years ago before air conditioned
trucks and half a dozen mechanics per team."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Steve Taylor
July
3, 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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Gibbons hopes Virtual Tour de France
win will lead to a place in the real thing.
"Gibbons,
who hasn't taken part in the real-world Tour de
France before, was in contention for a debut
slot this July, but with racing paused, the
South African was forced into lockdown over much
of the spring and early summer."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
5, 2020
‘It’s very strange’: April Tacey on
taking biggest career win without having to leave
the house.
"For
19-year-old April Tacey, her debut race for
Drops was the first-ever virtual Tour de France
stage, and she couldn’t have asked for a better
introduction, taking the victory ahead of the
likes of world time trial champion Chloe Dygert
and Chantal Van den Broek-Blaak."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
July
5, 2020
Sunweb coach responds to Michael
Matthews' Tour de France non-selection.
"Team
Sunweb coach Marc Reef told Wielerflits
that riders have input into their race schedule,
though ultimately the team is responsible for
programs, adding that he thinks the scheduled
program is the best way to achieve their goals." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
5, 2020
Up in the air: Ruth Winder on travel
restrictions and the uncertainties of racing.
"While
a gaggle of US-based pro riders have been able
to return to Europe in the last week as travel
restrictions are lifted that's not the case for
US national road champion Ruth Winder." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
5, 2020
Campagnolo Bora WTO 33 Disc - Great
looks and engineering.
"It’s
easy to see how one can fall in love with the
Campagnolo Bora WTO 33 Disc Brake wheels. Taking
them out of the box created one of those rare
moments when I say to myself, “Wow. These look
special."
(intheknowcycling.com) Steve
July
5, 2020
Star of the 70s: Bob Cary.
"The
TI Raleigh team of Peter Post was one of the
best in the 70s and 80s. Post ‘cracked’ a group
of English riders on the team, they returned
home, but Bob Cary stuck it out."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Edmond Hood
July
5, 2020
Condor Italia RC Disc.
"The
Condor Italia RC Disc is nimble, twitchy and
exciting to ride fast. Aimed at racers, the
frame is stiff and very well balanced, providing
direct handling that makes the bike great in
tight corners."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
July
5, 2020
Magicshine Allty 1000 front light.
"The
Magicshine Allty 1000 is a compact unit that
packs enough punch to illuminate even the
darkest of road rides. It has a great beam, mode
selection is simple, and all options are easy to
navigate."
(road.cc) Jamie Williams
July
5, 2020
Guiding Star: Nicolas Portal.
"Until
his tragic death in March, Nicolas Portal was
one of the youngest but most successful
directeurs sportifs in cycling, leading Team
Sky/Ineos to six Tour de France titles." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
4, 2020
Michele Acquarone: Fall Guy.
"So
Friday, I was the man. Monday, I was out. During
that Monday the board of directors had a meeting
and with this scandal looming, they probably
decided that they needed someone to feed to the
media. Well. They chose me."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Paolo Ciaberta /
Pressesports
July
4, 2020
Warbasse: US travel ban scare
overblown for pro cyclists.
"The
30-year-old said that the woes of Ian Garrison
(Deceuninck Quick Step), who was stopped from
flying from Atlanta to Amsterdam this week, had
more to do with his lack of a visa or residency
card."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Vincent
Curutchet)
July
4, 2020
Spain to allow non-European riders
into country.
"New
ruling offers some hope for Egan Bernal and
dozens of other Colombian pros' flight into
Madrid from South America."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Maximiliano
Blanco/Getty Images)
July
4, 2020
4th of July bike sales: Where to
find the best cycling sales.
"The
4th of July bike sales are a great chance to get
discounted prices on a new bike or accessories.
Here's a roundup of the best places to shop." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
4, 2020
2022 Tour of Britain set to finish
on the Isle of Wight.
"The
2022 edition of the race will end on the island,
located on the south coast of England. The race
has finished in London for 11 of its 16 editions
since relaunching in 2004."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Simon
Wilkinson/SWpix.com)
July
4, 2020
Vittoria launch graphene-infused
e-bike tires that 'extend battery life.'
"Vittoria
says the higher torque of e-bikes require
specific e-bike tires, and the reduction of
rolling resistance on their 'E-Tire' range can
actually extend your range."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
July
4, 2020
Breaking Barriers: How Belgium is
getting more girls on bikes.
"The
Netherlands is the leading country when it comes
to women’s cycling. Meanwhile, just to the
south, Belgium struggles to get girls on bikes,
which is odd for a country so dominant in men’s
cycling."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cycling
Vlaanderen
July
4, 2020
Could this new hub be the end of the
1x gearing debate?
"Hub
specialists Classified‘s latest hi-tech project
puts the front derailleur into the rear hub to
offer riders moving to a single ring setup the
gear ratios normally associated with a two
ring/front derailleur set up."
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Classified
July
3, 2020
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Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links that may earn a small commission for DougReport if you click on them and buy something. This helps support our work here without costing you anything extra. 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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Trek Segafredo want Simon Yates,
while Adam could go to Ineos, according to
reports.
"With
the twins’ contracts up at the end of the season
they are apparently considering their options,
which could involve the brothers going their
separate ways for the first time in their
professional careers."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo by David Ramos/Getty
Images)
July
5, 2020
Chris Froome ‘was never upset with
me,’ insists Egan Bernal.
"Having
ruffled feathers and set the rumor mill ablaze
in May with statements that he would not
sacrifice his own ambitions to work for others
at the Tour de France, Egan Bernal is adamant
that all is well within the British superteam." (velonews.com)
Photo: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images
July
5, 2020
Mauri Vansevenant ready to join
Deceuninck Quick Step after finishing Bachelor
degree.
"Mauri
Vansevenant has announced that he will become a
professional with Deceuninck Quick Step on July
15. The 21-year-old will be at the Belgian team
until at least the end of the 2023 season." (cyclingpub.com)
(u23cyclingzone) Credit: Giro Valle d’Aosta
July
5, 2020
Tom Pidcock: Battling on three
fronts.
"Few
would argue that the 20-year-old is not
WorldTour material, despite his tender years.
And yet at Trinity Racing - a team essentially
built around him and named after his management
company - Pidcock isn’t even in a UCI team. " (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
July
5, 2020
Shay O'Hanlon - Multi-Record Holder.
"Ireland’s
‘Rás,’ a cult bike race; Marcin Bialoblocki,
Tony Martin, Stephen Roche and Scotland’s own
Jamie McGahan number among the GC winners. So
who’s the ‘recordman’ as the French say, the man
with most GC wins?"
(veloveritas.co.uk) (Photo©supplied)
July
5, 2020
The Day LeMond & Lance Squared
Off.
"In
the last installment (“Greg LeMond’s Delayed
Comeback“) , I re-visited the interview I did
with 3x Tour de France winner Greg LeMond at the
Interbike trade show in 2013 when he was
launching a new line of new carbon and steel
bikes."
(roadbikeaction.com) By Zap
July
5, 2020
Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform
review.
"After
three months of extensive testing - which
included a mammoth 361km ride on Zwift, nine
WTRL premier league time trials and a host of
interval sessions - we've got the final verdict
on the Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Aaron Borrill)
July
5, 2020
Cheapest Zwift setup: Everything to
help you onto Zwift for the first time.
"Just
starting out on Zwift? Our guide to the cheapest
Zwift setup will guide you through the process
without emptying your bank account." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Zwift)
July
5, 2020
July
4, 2020
Nairo Quintana escapes serious
injury in crash with car.
"It
seems, and we hope, that it is nothing serious,"
his manager Giuseppe Acquadro told La
Gazzetta dello Sport. "But he took a hit
on his left knee and is now in the hospital to
do x-rays."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
4, 2020
Young Belgian rider dies of apparent
heart attack during road race.
"The
20-year-old amateur cyclist was riding
Wortegem-Petegem in Belgium, which was being
held to re-start the season, for his VDM Trawobo
CT team."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Wielerclub ‘De
Sportvrienden’ Mazenzele)
July
4, 2020
Everything you need to know about
Everesting: How to do it and the current record
holders.
"The
idea is fairly simple: climb 8,848m of
elevation, the equivalent of Mount Everest, the
Earth’s highest mountain above sea-level." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Getty Images)
July
4, 2020
Trek’s Aero Emonda.
"Trek
released an all-new Émonda with aerodynamic tube
shaping. It’s a major performance upgrade for
the platform, and it makes Trek’s lightest
climbing bike faster than ever, while still
keeping the frame weight under 700g."
(roadbikeaction.com) David Kennedy
July
4, 2020
Triathlete's marriage proposal using
race grub for engagement ring.
"Not
content with competing in an Ironman event just
as the strict lock-down was ending, Meath farmer
Eoin Corrigan made it a day to remember when he
proposed after the finish."
(stickybottle.com) Eoin Corrigan/Roisin Mooney
July
4, 2020
Park Tool THH-1 Sliding T-Handle Hex
Wrench Set.
"The
Park Tool THH-1 Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench Set
might be pricey but these are excellent,
professional quality tools with features to make
bike maintenance a little quicker and easier,
and to help remove rounded bolt heads." (road.cc) (Mat
Brett)
July
4, 2020
Bradley Wiggins and Sean Yates team
up for culinary tour.
"The
three-day event combines riding and gourmet
cuisine on the island with Wiggins and Yates
joined by Matt Stephens, Adam Blythe, Chris
Lillywhite, Annie Emmerson and Joanna Rowsell to
guide riders round the island’s picturesque and
quiet roads."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty
Images)
July
4, 2020
Bugno takes shot at petition push,
defends CPA’s role.
"CPA
president Gianni Bugno strongly defended the
legacy of the riders’ association, and issued a
stinging rebuke Friday at a growing
counter-movement of racers that is pressing for
changes within the group."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
July
3, 2020
Theragun Elite review.
"The
Theragun Elite makes recovery and light massage
convenient at home. You don't even have to get
off the couch to knead out your muscles." (velonews.com)
Photo: Dan Cavallari
July
3, 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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