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Leadership and long-term contract
keys to Froome move.
"The
open-ended deal and clear leadership
responsibilities were keys for Froome to join
the Israeli-backed team, which will make its
franchise Tour debut in August."
(velonews.com) Photo: Israel Start-Up Nation /
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July
9, 2020
Chris Froome leaves Ineos for Israel
Start-Up Nation.
"The
move was confirmed on Thursday morning with
Ineos announcing that Froome would be leaving
the team he first joined in 2010." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
July
9, 2020
Evenepoel set for time trial only at
European Championships.
"Current
European time trial champion Remco Evenepoel
(Deceuninck Quick Step) is expected to attempt
to defend his title at the 2020 UEC Road
European Championships in Plouay, France, at the
end of August."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
9, 2020
La Course by Le Tour de France
reveal new 2020 route in Nice.
"Organizers
of the event, ASO, designed a 96km road race
that includes two climbs over the Cote de Rimiez
in what is expected to be a bunch sprint in
Nice."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
9, 2020
First Ride: 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)
July
9, 2020
Vision SC wheels - Ridden and
reviewed.
"Vision's
SC wheels are an affordable performance option
that doesn't skimp when it comes to speed and
weight. We tested all four options back-to-back
to bring you the definitive verdict."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Aaron Borrill)
July
9, 2020
Dollar Bills, Bacon, and Beer:
Mastering the Extracurricular Skills of
Cyclocross.
"Cyclocross
racing is different. Apart from the
mount/dismount, suitcase carries, step-through
dismounts, and bunny hopping, a CX race can
present rare and mysterious challenges unlike
those of a typical criterium. You’ll need to be
prepared."
(shoppeaks.com) Gordon Paulson
July
9, 2020
Heat acclimation: Five tips for
riding in the heat.
"Summer
temperatures can throw a curve-ball into your
training. Intervals that once felt easy now seem
out of reach. The hot temperatures are not only
uncomfortable, but they begin to wreak havoc on
your abilities and your recovery." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
July
9, 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
9, 2020
 July
8, 2020
Lars van der Haar shares his
experiences of suffering from coronavirus.
"The
Dutch cyclocross and road racer became unwell
after returning home from a skiing trip
following the close of his cyclocross season,
and he quickly realized it was Covid-19." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
July
8, 2020
Lauren Stephens' Zwift Journey: From
beat-downs to Virtual Tour de France stage winner.
"I
know it's virtual but it's pretty incredible to
win a stage of the Tour de France," Stephens
says from her home in Dallas, Texas, fresh off
the trainer where she was competing in yet
another Zwift race."
(cyclingnews.com) (ASO)
July
8, 2020
Bernie Nolan and the Legend of the
Kazemaatenstraat.
"The
Kazemaatenstraat is part of 70’s cycling legend.
A condemned cul-de-sac in Ghent where penniless
‘Anglo’ cyclists could have a cheap roof over
their heads as they pursued their (mostly lost)
cause to make it big and become a ‘Kermis King." (veloveritas.co.uk)
(Photo©supplied)
July
8, 2020
Superga left out of Milano Torino to
ease things for sprinters.
"Organizers
are leaving out the emblematic finishing climb,
set on the Superga Hill that towers above Turin,
due to the dynamics of the reshuffled racing
schedule."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
8, 2020
Teams announced for 2020 La Course
by Le Tour de France.
"ASO
announced the teams to take part in the 2020
edition of La Course by Le Tour de France. 2019
winner Marianne Vos' CCC Liv team are among the
automatic selections for the race, which is set
to run on August 29."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
8, 2020
Redshift Suspension Stem &
Seatpost Review.
"Bicycle
Suspension is no longer just for mtb’s, as the
growth in gravel and fast off-road cycling
demands better tech to smooth out rough rides."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Stephen Cheung
July
8, 2020
Evaluating Trek Segafredo's Tour de
France long list.
"While
Italian duo Vincenzo Nibali and Giulio Ciccone
will lead the line at the Giro d'Italia in
October, Bauke Mollema and Richie Porte will
share leadership at the in France in August and
September."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
8, 2020
Rally Cycling’s edge in the Virtual
Tour de France.
"The
team tapped the top-ranked Zwift racer Holden
Comeau as a coach to gain an advantage over the
WorldTour competition."
(velonews.com) Photo: Rally Cycling
July
8, 2020
Specialized Gear & Apparel now
available online through Backcountry &
Competitive Cyclist.
"If
you want to buy a Specialized bike, you’ll still
have to go into your local Specialized dealer.
But starting today, Specialized Gear &
Apparel is available online."
(bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)
July
8, 2020
July
7, 2020
Milano Torino unveils flat route for
2020 edition.
"Superga climb removed as race prepares for new pre-Milan San Remo calendar spot." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: RCS Sport) July
7, 2020
Bardet, Aru, López, Porte to ride
Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenges.
"Inaugural
winner Jesús Herrada and his Cofidis teammate
Guillaume Martin were also among the
participants announced by the race organization,
who confirmed that six WorldTour teams will be
on the start line in Vaison-la-Romaine." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
7, 2020
British women’s squad Drops on the
hunt for new sponsor to take them to WorldTour.
"Just
days after winning the opening stage of the
first ever virtual Tour de France, the UCI team
has put out a call to find a new corporate
backer to help them secure the €1 million
minimum needed."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
July
7, 2020
This rear hub has 2x wireless
shifting inside and 11 gears on the outside.
"Specific
details of the new product are limited, but from
the company’s website, we know the internal
shifting hub offers both a 1:1 and a 1:0.7
ratio, the latter effectively adding a lower
gear range than what the exterior cassette
suggests. That two-speed gearing is wirelessly
controlled from a handlebar-mounted shifter." (cyclingtips.com)
Dave Rome
July
7, 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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Brailsford: Ineos couldn't guarantee
Chris Froome sole team leadership.
"Chris’s
current contract comes to an end in December and
we have taken the decision now not to renew it.
We are making this announcement earlier than
would usually be the case to put an end to
recent speculation."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson
/ SWpix.com)
July
9, 2020
‘His old team will be his biggest
rival’ - Cycling world reacts as Chris Froome will
leave Team Ineos for Israel Start-Up Nation.
"Unsurprisingly
the news has caused a stir in the cycling world,
but how are pundits and fans reacting in the
immediate aftermath."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Lionel
Bonaventure/AFP/Getty Images)
July
9, 2020
Emma Pooley has set a new Everesting
record.
"British
former pro Emma Pooley has set a new women’s
Everesting world record, taking roughly 15
minutes off the previous mark set last month." (cyclingtips.com)
Matt de Neef
July
9, 2020
Trek Segafredo women's team readies
itself for 2020 restart.
"As
CCC Liv announced they'll also do, Trek
Segafredo will race the Emakumeen Nafarroaka
Klasikoa, the Clásica Navarra de Féminas and the
Durango Durango Emakumeen Saria on July 23, 24
and 26, respectively."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
9, 2020
GoPro Adds Webcam Feature to Hero 8
Black: How to guide.
"Today
GoPro has launched a beta feature for the Hero 8
Black that allows you to use it as a tethered
USB webcam for apps like Zoom, Teams, Twitch,
and basically any other app that can use a USB
webcam (which, is basically any video
conferencing app)."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
July
9, 2020
Best budget gravel bikes: Gravel
grinding on a budget.
"Luckily
for gravel riders on modest budgets, the
technology isn't just focused on the exotic and
best gravel bikes - entry-level gravel bikes are
seeing a flood of trickle-down technology." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Rondo)
July
9, 2020
Bianchi Impulso Allroad review.
"The
Bianchi Impulso Allroad is currently the sole
occupant of Bianchi’s gravel stable, it’s made
from twice-formed hydroformed aluminium, it
comes with Shimano’s GRX gravel groupset,
in-house alloy finishing kit and has clearance
for up to 40mm tires."
(cyclist.co.uk) James Spender
July
9, 2020
A Unique Approach to Safety.
"Suomy
is blazing a path distinctly its own with its
Smart Strap. This helmet strap employs elastic
absorbers in four places on the strap, two on
each side, to absorb some of the rotational
energy of a crash."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
July
9, 2020
All-road ready: Trek has overhauled
its entry-level Domane AL range.
"With
prices starting from just US$1,050 / AU$1,400,
and clearance for up to 35 mm rubber, the new
Domane AL Disc is an interesting bike that looks
to be happy balancing its time between tarmac
and well-kept gravel, just like the carbon
Domanes."
(cyclingtips.com) ave Rome
July
9, 2020
Peeking In On the Bizarro Calendar.
"Did
you used to feel confused as to which Italian
one-day races were in spring or fall? Probably
not the monuments, but I mean Milano Torino or
the Giro del Piemonte? Not to worry, they’re all
in August this year."
(podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
8, 2020
Tales from the Tour: “When you have
the opportunity, you have to seize it.”
"On
the Tour’s first day in France, a long trek
south that ended near the glitzy Rue du
Champagne, a Frenchman stole France’s heart, and
showed a bit of his own."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber Images)
July
8, 2020
Q&A: Kristi Mohn on the decision
to cancel the Dirty Kanza (DK).
"DK's
marketing manager cites 'the safety of the
cycling community and the Emporia community' as
the reason to cancel the 2020 event." (velonews.com)
Photo: Ben Delaney
July
8, 2020
Davide Rebellin is still racing at
nearly 49 years old.
"So many of you asked me if this was my last race or if I’d continue,” he posted on Facebook at the time. “The emotions and warmth that I felt are too strong and my desire to continue to repay this love is too strong." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July
8, 2020
Vandenbergh: I want to race for
another year.
"I'd
prefer to stay with the team," the Belgian told
Het Nieuwsblad at AG2R's training camp in
Vaujany, in the , on Tuesday. "We'll see.
There's also interest from other teams, but I
definitely want to race for another year." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
8, 2020
Garmin Fenix 6/6S Pro Solar Review:
What’s new & different.
"Today
Garmin has extended the solar option on the
Fenix 6 series to include the Fenix 6S Pro and
Fenix 6 Pro units, completing the family that
started last year with the Fenix 6X Pro Solar.
Now all three Pro units offer a solar-equipped
option."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
July
8, 2020
Oliver Naesen and Classics teammates
head to Alps for training camp.
"While
Romain Bardet, Pierre Latour and the rest of the
Tour de France and Giro d'Italia groups will
hold their own camps, Naesen and co are laying
the foundations for the one-day races in
October."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Yves Perret /
www.ypmedias.com)
July
8, 2020
Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37 wheelset
review.
"The
Aeolus RSL 37 wheels from Bontrager are a carbon
Goldilocks wheelset that are light and aero -
but not cheap."
(velonews.com) Ben Delaney
July
8, 2020
eBay Finds: Limited-edition Lance
Armstrong Giro Atmos helmet.
"Any
Lance Armstrong fans out there may well be
interested in this small slice of history: a
special-edition Giro Atmos helmet as worn by the
American on the final day of the 2005 Tour de
France, designed to celebrate what was then
believed by many to be a seventh legitimate Tour
victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: bloods911 /
eBay)
July
8, 2020
Gaerne shoes specifically for
e-bikes.
"Do
we really need separate shoes for e-adventures?
The Italian footwear experts Gaerne seem to
think so."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
July
8, 2020
Lumos Ultra smart helmet packs
lighting, turn signals into a sleek helmet you’ll
actually wear.
"The
Lumos Ultra smart helmet is the “most backed
product ever” in Kickstarter's ‘Bikes’ category.
I’ve been commuting to work and squeezing in
afterwork rides with a pre-production version of
the Ultra with its bright, integrated lighting
and easy to use turn signals."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
July
8, 2020
Freeman medical tribunal to resume
in October.
"The
hearing that is assessing whether the former
British Cycling and Team Sky doctor is fit to
practice medicine was adjourned on medical
grounds in December."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bryn
Lennon/Getty Images)
July
7, 2020
Union Tug-of-War: CPA Women calls
for unity in bid to represent pro peloton.
"The
women’s peloton has two different unions vying
to represent it, and the battle between them
only seems likely to heat up from here on out." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
July
7, 2020
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Fractures over leadership trigger
Froome’s departure.
"The
blockbuster news comes after weeks of
speculation about Froome’s future. The
35-year-old was off contract at the end of 2020,
and despite being an anchor at Team Ineos since
its founding as Team Sky in 2010." (velonews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
9, 2020
Chris Froome to join Israel Start-up
Nation in 2021.
"The
35-year-old has won the Tour de France four
times, the Vuelta a España twice and the Giro
d’Italia once in his 11 seasons with Sky/INEOS."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Rob Sturney
July
9, 2020
This is the bike Chris Froome could
be riding in 2021.
"The
long-anticipated news that Chris Froome will
change teams for 2021 has been confirmed,
meaning the seven-time Grand Tour winner will be
riding a new bike next year."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
July
9, 2020
Yorkshire Worlds generated over €28
million says US-commissioned report.
"According
to the report, Yorkshire Worlds drew 200,000
unique spectators (of which an estimated 16,000
came from outside the United Kingdom) with the
total visitor spend during Worlds totaling
around €28.9 million."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
July
9, 2020
Why your local bike shop will
survive.
"A
classy LBS combines a sense of community with
specific skills, offering cyclists an experience
which cannot be replicated online. Loyal
customers often receive intuitive service from
their LBS, especially regarding component
choices and build advice."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: James Huang)
July
9, 2020
This is what one woman needed to
overcome to ride in Afghanistan.
"In
a society whose people overwhelmingly oppose the
idea of women turning a pedal, the true number
of Afghan female cyclists could be far higher
than we know; they simply escape the naked eye
because we have made the streets too dangerous
for them to ride."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Fatima Haidari
July
9, 2020
Lefevere: Vansevenant will help
Deceuninck Quick Step prepare for the future.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step manager Patrick Lefevere has welcomed
the squad's new signing Mauri Vansevenant,
stressing the importance of refreshing his squad
with young riders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
9, 2020
Beautifully Polished Machine.
"We
love the look and ride of Colnago’s
carbon-lugged C series frames, but these days
you’re more likely to see the Colnago-sponsored
UAE Team Emirates aboard the V3Rs, a monocoque
frame aligned with modern trends toward a light,
do-everything race bike with aero attributes."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
July
9, 2020
Best commuter helmets: safe and
stylish helmets designed for the city streets.
"Although
commuting might not be criterium or road racing,
with slower speeds and less daring urban
cornering lines, helmet choice remains
significant."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bern Helmets)
July
9, 2020
Ben Hermans warns of psychological
impact of social isolation during Tour de France.
"Recently
I got my hands on a 13-page document from our
team, full of restrictions imposed by the UCI on
the teams. That note got me thinking. The social
isolation in which riders are going to end up
shouldn't be underestimated," Hermans told Het
Nieuwsblad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
8, 2020
Di2 vs eTap: which is the right
electronic groupset for you?
"The
groupset wars are alive and well in 2020, and
when it comes to electronic shifting, you have
three options, Shimano Di2, SRAM eTap, and
Campagnolo EPS - the former two make up the
lion’s share of the market for battery-powered
gear changes."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
July
8, 2020
Foothill Offset Wood limited edition
hooks hang spare wheels for out of the way
storage.
"I’ve
loved the simplicity and convenience of
Foothill’s Offset wheel storage hooks since they
first launched in extruded aluminum back four
years ago."
(bikerumor.com) c. Foothill (Cory Benson)
July
8, 2020
Brändle signs contract extension
with Israel Start-Up Nation.
"Matthias
Brändle signed a two-year contract extension
with Israel Start-Up Nation that will keep the
Austrian time trial specialist with the
WorldTour team until at least the end of 2022." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
July
8, 2020
Lazer G1 Genesis MIPS road helmet
review: Classic shape, modern safety.
"The
Genesis offers what I’d deem to be a Euro-styled
shaping that’s noticeably more oval in its head
form than it is round. It’s a shape that fits me
perfectly and is comparable to the likes of Met,
Kask and Rudy Project."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome &
Tim Bardsley Smith
July
8, 2020
Garmin Instinct Solar Review: What’s
New & Different.
"Today
Garmin announced the Instinct Solar lineup. At
first glance this might just look like an
existing Instinct with a solar panel slapped
atop it. But in reality, this Instinct is
totally different on the inside."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
July
8, 2020
Jumbo Visma extends ongoing quest
for development of ‘fastest skinsuits.’
"The
Dutch squad, home to time trial engines such as
Tom Dumoulin, Primož Roglič, and Tony Martin,
has confirmed it has “indefinitely extended” its
contract with clothing and eyewear partner AGU." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
July
8, 2020
Best Bar Tape: Grippy, comfortable
and durable handlebar tape to protect your palms.
"The
best bar tape will offer a balance of grip,
vibration absorption, comfort and durability
whilst being easy to keep clean. Here's a
roundup of our favorites."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
July
8, 2020
Yamaha drops a class 3 road bike.
"Yamaha
Bicycles is launching their new Civante, a Class
3 (28 mph) electric power-assist bike, expanding
its line-up of fitness-focused road bikes. The
Civante uses Yamaha’s trusted PWSeries SE motor
and a host of good components and features."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
8, 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) (Oli Pendrey) (Richard Peace ) July
8, 2020
Italian cycling federation launches
investigation into riders who may have raced
illegally during lockdown.
"According
to a statement released by the Federazione
Ciclistica Italiana (FCI), the
organization received reports that cyclists may
have been competing during the nation’s health
emergency."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP
via Getty Images)
July
7, 2020
Stars of the Future part III: Liane
Lippert.
"Even
if she hadn’t had a few results to show for it,
the conviction and clarity of purpose with which
Liane Lippert speaks would be enough to convince
us she was going to succeed in the sport." (rouleur.cc)
Photographs: Cor Vos/Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
July
7, 2020
Zipp RollingRoad shows why 303
Firecrest recommended tire pressures are so low.
"Based
on their data from the RollingRoad tests, Zipp
found that the difference between ultra-low and
high pressure..."
(bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)
July
6, 2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on
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