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Virtual Tour de France: Tanja Erath
wins women's stage 3.
"The
former Zwift Academy winner won a small bunch
sprint ahead of time trial world champion Chloe
Dygert (Twenty20) and April Tacey (Drops)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
11, 2020
Virtual Tour de France: Matteo
Dal-Cin wins men's stage 3.
"Dal-Cin
got the better of Jake Stewart (Groupama FDJ)
and Callum Scotson (Mitchelton Scott) in a
sprint finish at the end of 48 largely flat
kilometers of racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Matteo Dal-Cin)
July
11, 2020
Collaboration with indoor
specialists pays off for Rally at Virtual Tour de
France.
"We’d
done a bit of Zwift racing earlier this year but
when we found out we could participate in the
virtual Tour de France, we got set up by Wahoo
with their top-of-the-line trainer set-up for
all the guys."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
July
11, 2020
Lockdown could lead to faster Tour
de France, predicts Sunweb director.
"The
postponed 2020 Tour de France may record faster
times than recent editions thanks to the
mandated suspension of competition, Sunweb
sports director Matt Winston has speculated." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
July
11, 2020
New Zwift route to ride as Virtual
Tour de France brings users the Casse-Pattes
circuit.
"Today
brings the first opportunity to experience the
new France map on Zwift, which was created for
the Virtual Tour de France. Stage 2 of the
Virtual l'Etape du Tour is being held on the
Casse-Pattes circuit."
(road.cc) (Alex Bowden)
July
11, 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.
Sunday July 12th, stage four: South-west France, 45.8 km (2 x 22.9km laps, hilly stage). Stage
four
- women 14:47CET,
05:47PDT, 22:47AUS.
Stage four - men 15:52ET, 06:52PDT, 23:52AUS." (bikeradar.com) George Scott (Image credit: Zwift) July
11, 2020
 July
10, 2020
Sylvan Adams: We couldn't have
dreamt that Chris Froome would be available.
"We
couldn't have dreamt that Chris Froome might
have been available, even though, you're right,
he was coming off of contract. It was an
opportunistic thing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
10, 2020
Chris Froome's Ineos departure won't
change Tour de France status, says Knaven.
"Team
Ineos directeur sportif Servais Knaven has said
that Chris Froome’s role at the Tour de France
will not be affected by his departure from the
team at the end of this season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
10, 2020
Hayman: Froome move ‘can change
balance’ of Tour.
"While
the Australian believes that Froome’s current
Ineos team is likely to remain top dogs in the
GC scrap, the shuffling in the pack of grand
tour stars could bring about a shift in wider
race dynamics."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport) Jim Cotton
July
10, 2020
Sepp Kuss closes in on Tour de
France debut.
"The
young Coloradan is currently en route to Team
Jumbo Visma’s pre-season training camp in
Tignes, France, where he will meet up with the
eight others short-listed for this year’s Tour." (velonews.com)
Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
July
10, 2020
Best road bike tires in 2020:
Everything you need to know.
"Upgrading
your bike’s stock tires to something better,
whether that be in terms of greater volume,
decreased rolling resistance, improved cornering
grip or simply increased puncture protection,
can transform your riding experience." (bikeradar.com)
Simon Bromley, Colin Levitch
July
10, 2020
eBay Finds: Pierre Rolland's 2018
Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD Disc bike.
"He's
moved on to pastures new at B&B Hotels Vital
Concept now, but for sale is French climber
Pierre Rolland's Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD
Disc bike from the 2018 season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: timont-81 /
eBay)
July
10, 2020
Lighter and More Breathable: The
Pearl Izumi PRO Road v5 Shoe.
"With
the PRO Road v5, Pearl Izumi has put its
flagship road shoe on a diet, reducing material
in both the upper and the carbon sole to create
a lightweight, stiff package."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
10, 2020
Egan Bernal to feature in Virtual
Tour de France stage 3.
"The
two stages this weekend are on the 'R.G.V' and
'Casse-Pattes' courses, both featuring several
hundred meters of climbing over 48km and 45.8km
on stages 3 and 4, respectively."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
10, 2020
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 /
Facebook
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
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal
Swytch Electric Bike Kit. Easy to fit,
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Boonen: If anyone can dismantle
Ineos, it's Chris Froome.
"Tom
Boonen believes that Chris Froome has given
himself the best possible chance of equaling the
record of five Tour de France victories by
choosing to leave Team Ineos and join Israel
Start-Up Nation."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
11, 2020
Chris Froome leaving won’t change
Tour de France position, says Ineos sports
director.
"Servais
Knaven has reaffirmed the ‘let the road decide’
mantra of the British squad, and that the
decision of Froome to leave Ineos for Israel
Start-Up Nation will have no bearing on his
inclusion or role in the French Grand Tour." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Getty Images)
July
11, 2020
The audacity of Julian Alaphilippe.
"Julian
Alaphilippe rose over the penultimate pitch of
La Planche des Belles Filles, through a cloud of
churned dust and headlights, alone in the
frame."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
July
11, 2020
Remco Evenepoel to make Monument
debut at Il Lombardia.
"The
20-year-old Belgian will be on the start line
for the Italian one-day race on August 15, which
will be his third UCI race back after the
break."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
11, 2020
Park Tool BKD-1 Hydraulic Brake
Bleed Kit - DOT.
"The
Park Tool BKD-1 Hydraulic Brake Bleed Kit is an
all-in-one answer to bleeding pretty much any
DOT fluid brake, including today's SRAM
'Bleeding Edge' brakes."
(road.cc) Mike Stead
July
11, 2020
Yates lucky to survive being
impaled, Wiggins bought his Tour yellow to pay for
the surgery.
"Sean
Yates has spoken of an accident while working
that almost cost him his life after he was
impaled on a tree and an 8cm piece of branch
lodge inside his body. Bradley Wiggins bought
his Tour de France yellow jersey from him and he
then used the money to help pay for surgery." (stickybottle.com)
(PhotoSport International. uk usa asia)
July
11, 2020
Alberto Contador sets new Everesting
record.
"Spanish
ex-pro climbs 8,848 meters in 7:27:20, beating
Lachlan Morton's time by 2:37"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: davidponce.com)
July
10, 2020
Froome’s departure from Ineos is no
surprise, but it still raises plenty of questions.
"Thursday’s
confirmation of Chris Froome’s departure from
Ineos and his planned transfer to Israel
Start-Up Nation hardly comes as a surprise." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
July
10, 2020
Ben King: Balancing act.
"American
NTT rider on juggling impending fatherhood,
being in a contract year and trying to get to
the Olympics."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
10, 2020
Ridefarr's new GMX is a
monster-cross gravel bike.
"The
Ridefarr GMX can roll big wheels and mount many
water bottles, for those epic gravel road
adventures."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Ridefarr)
July
10, 2020
UAE Team Emirates manager: We want
to be the best team in the world.
"Within
a realistic time frame, we're going to try to be
the best team in the world," Matxin told Spanish
cycling website Biciciclismo.com on
Thursday, "but I don't know if that will be
within one, two or three years' time." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
10, 2020
What are the Best Handlebars for
Gravel Riding?
"Handlebars
are a bit of a personal choice, and I don’t have
one that is my go-to. It’s important to note
that not all flared handlebars are the same,
since the amount of drop will affect the amount
of flare."
(roadbikeaction.com) Troy's Tech Talk
July
10, 2020
Enthusiast gravel racers expected
DK’s cancellation.
"I
was frankly ‘chuffed’ to meet a kiwi at the Lyon
County Fairgrounds during last year’s DK. To
travel all the way to the U.S. from one of the
world’s most wonderful places just to go to . .
. Kansas?"
(velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
July
10, 2020
The Musette: A cycling shoe special.
"A closer look at the world's best cycling gear brought to you by the Cyclingnews tech team." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton) July
10, 2020
Gear Break: Masks, Bars, Clothing,
Sandals & Tires!
"We have made another selection of what’s new and exciting on the market: Customize your mask with Primal, Zipp’s Vuka Bull base bar, Rapha and Geoff McFetridge collection, Shimano SPD sandals, Scicon NASA collection and Award for Continental tires made from dandelion rubber." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) July
10, 2020
Mitchelton Scott draw up safety
measures as team finalizes calendar.
"With
the Emakumeen Nafarroako Klasikoa and Clasica
Femenina Navarra women's races and the Vuelta a
Burgos men's stage race coming in the next few
weeks, the team has created its own 'RACESAFE'
policies to keep their riders and staff safe." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
10, 2020
Prologo’s new limited-edition
saddles are inspired by the interiors of luxury
cars.
"We
wanted to bring a more natural look to these
limited edition saddles,” says Prologo’s general
manager Salvatore Truglio, “so we’ve looked at
neutral earth colors with a brick red, leaf
green and deep, dark brown."
(bikeradar.com) Warren Rossiter
July
10, 2020
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
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July
11, 2020
Ineos: We want to win the Tour and
if Chris is the best, he wins.
"Speaking
to Nu.nl, Ineos sport director Servais
Knaven said that Chris Froome’s departure to
Israel Start-Up Nation will have no bearing on
his selection status for the Tour de France." (cycling.today)
(Credit not Provided)
July
11, 2020
Pogačar goes to Tour for experience
first, results second, says team director.
"While
the world expects a lot from new grand tour
talent Tadej Pogačar, his UAE Team Emirates
director Joxean Fernandez Matxín is taking the
pressure off."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
July
11, 2020
How do you beat a pro on Zwift? An
investigation.
"To
be a good rider on Zwift,” straight to the
point, “you have to have an excellent
power-to-weight ratio. If you don’t have that,
nothing else really matters."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Talbot Cox)
July
11, 2020
Juice Lubes Dirt Juice Boss Chain
Cleaner.
"The
Juice Lubes Dirt Juice Boss Chain Cleaner is
fantastic at cutting through grime. It's fast
acting and long lasting while also being
environmentally friendly."
(road.cc) Adam Robertson
July
11, 2020
Best indoor cycling shoes: Keep your
feet cool during indoor efforts.
"Riding
inside brings with it a whole new set of rigors
and, while your current shoes will probably work
just fine, you might be more comfortable in
something else."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
July
11, 2020
10 transfer targets to help Chris
Froome win the 2021 Tour de France.
"The
announcement of Team Ineos leader Chris Froome's
somewhat expected - and yet somehow surprising -
move to Israel Start-Up Nation for the 2021
season means that the Israeli WorldTour squad
now needs to set about building a team capable
of supporting Froome."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
10, 2020
Stuyven signs two-year extension
with Trek Segafredo.
"Winner
of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in February, Stuyven
had drawn firm interest from Israel Start-Up
Nation, where his long-time mentor and former
Trek directeur sportif Dirk Demol is part of the
management team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
10, 2020
Giro Syntax MIPS helmet.
"An
impressive upper-mid range helmet with the MIPS
system really well integrated."
(road.cc) George Hill
July
10, 2020
Could this be a game-changer?
Britain’s first cycling safe junction is
officially open.
"The major junction keeps riders segregated from traffic, making it safer to turn in any direction." (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Manchester City Council) July
10, 2020
Giro d'Italia unveils official song
and poster.
"A
country band plays on the streets of Italy and
anticipates the arrival of the stage, the sound
of the wheels warns the people the Giro is
coming! It's a romantic rhythm, it's a rhythm
that GiraGiroGiraGi," said Extraliscio,
explaining the song."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: RCS Sport /
Franco Matticchio)
July
10, 2020
This all-wheel-drive fat bike is
built to cross continents.
"The
system promises impressive descending
capabilities, “with the front wheel under power,
it is nearly impossible to wash out the front
end.” It also climbs well and has remarkable
traction on sketchy surfaces like ice, snow and
sand."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Iain Treloar
and Kate Leeming
July
10, 2020
Trek debuts new Domane AL Disc.
"There's
a new entry into the Trek road bikes range. The
US-based bike manufacturer has revised its
Domane range with a better value offering." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Trek)
July
10, 2020
New Rose Pro SL, Bontrager’s
cheapest WaveCel MTB helmet and one weird inner
tube.
"DT
Swiss launched same tasty carbon mountain bike
wheels as well as some more affordable alloy
ones, RockShox debuted its burly ZEB fork, and
Garmin showed us its latest smartwatches." (bikeradar.com)
(Matthew Loveridge)
July
10, 2020
Best cycling gloves: Mitts and full
finger gloves for summer cycling.
"There
is nothing worse than road rash on your palms.
Luckily, today's best cycling gloves offer a
simple way around the problem."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch)
July
10, 2020
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..."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
July
9, 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." Advertisement
(velofix.com)
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