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Virtual Tour de France: April Tacey
wins women's stage 4.
"The
British rider, who won the opening stage,
sprinted to the stage 4 win ahead of Anna
Henderson (Sunweb) and Lauren Stephens (TIBCO
SVB)."
(cyclingnews.com) (cyclingweekly.com) (Image
credit: Zwift)
July
12, 2020
Virtual Tour de France: Freddy Ovett
wins men's stage 4.
"Nick
Schultz (Mitchelton Scott) finished second, with
Michael Valgren (NTT Pro Cycling) rounding out
the podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
July
12, 2020
Ovett takes issue with Vaughters'
comments on Zwift racing.
"I
don’t know what Jonathan Vaughters’ history is
with running but I don’t think it’s very
in-depth says Virtual Tour de France stage
winner."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Noa Arnon)
July
12, 2020
Internet problems force Astana to
withdraw from virtual Tour de France.
"The
problems started during the third stage of the
virtual race - which is being held on the Zwift
platform - and have forced the team to retire
from the competition."
(cyclingpub.com) Astana Photo
July
12, 2020
Zwift with a power meter and dumb
trainer.
"With
the continual improvement of turbo trainer
technology and accompanying software, the
popularity of riding on a turbo trainer has been
on a steady ascent for years."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
July
12, 2020
Man completes four Everesting rides
in one week.
"American
Logan Kasper has pushed this beyond any
reasonable limit, completing four Everesting
rides in seven days, cycling more than 1,285km
and ascending 36,218 vertical meters during the
challenge."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Rob Kulik)
July
12, 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
12, 2020
 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
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
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
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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Guimard: Chris Froome is the
gunpowder that could spark Ineos explosion at Tour
de France.
"Speaking
to Cyclism'Actu, he explained that he
would not put Froome, Egan Bernal and Geraint
Thomas - the past three Tour winners - in the
same line-up, as Ineos are set to do next month.
"
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
12, 2020
Chris Froome signing ‘extremely
exciting and huge for the team’ says Freddy Ovett.
"It’s
fantastic, isn’t it? He’s the biggest rider in
the world. And someone I personally look up to,”
Ovett says, having exchanged a smile with his
off-camera minder when the inevitable Froome
question came up in the post-race press
conference."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Freddy Ovett/Instagram)
July
12, 2020
British cyclists part of secret
ketones trial for 2012 London Olympic Games.
"A
Mail on Sunday investigation has revealed
that the government body in charge of funding
Olympic and Paralympic sport in Britain spent
hundreds of thousands of pounds on a secret
project to test the effects of the controversial
substance."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
12, 2020
‘It’s more important than cycling’:
Nine cycling heroes of lockdown.
"The
lockdown has left many cyclists wondering what
they could do to help. Here are some amazing
results."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Ineos and Molly Weaver)
July
12, 2020
Cancer patient rides 2,082-mile Tour
de France at home.
"The
46-year-old software developer from Newcastle
has been receiving treatment from the Sir Bobby
Robson Cancer Research Center, and so decided to
raise funds for the center with his challenge." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Sir Bobby Robson Foundation)
July
12, 2020
Condor Bivio Gravel Thru-axle
frameset.
"Boasting
a beautifully made Columbus steel frame with a
stunning ride quality, the Condor Bivio Gravel
is well suited to long adventures whatever the
terrain. The comfort levels are impressive." (road.cc) (Stu
Kerton)
July
12, 2020
Bookshelf: Peloton Legends.
"The
book is subtitled “Ranking the Top 100
Cyclists of the Modern Era” and the author
addresses bike racing only after 1936, a cut-off
date that is not really arbitrary."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Leslie Reissner
July
12, 2020
Fernie, B.C.’s small town feel hides
endless mountain adventures.
"Fernie,
B.C. is in the Elk Valley in the East Kootenay
Rockies. Situated on Highway 3, just west of
Crowsnest Pass, it’s a three-hour (290-km) drive
from Calgary International Airport."
(cyclingmagazine.ca). Photo: Jeff Bartlett
July
12, 2020
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
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Stefan Küng becomes Swiss time trial
champion for the fourth time in a row.
"Earlier
in the day, Alexandre Balmer from the
continental team of Groupama FDJ took the
victory in the U23 fight against the clock,
while Malen Reusser (Paule Ka) won the women
elite time trial for the second time in a row." (cyclingpub.com)
Groupama FDJ
July
12, 2020
Cataford signs two-year extension
with Israel Start-Up Nation.
"Although
their identity is clearly Israeli, there is a
Canadian influence in the team," Cataford said.
"That's just great because we regularly share
stories about our hometowns when we see each
other and we understand where we are talking
about."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
12, 2020
Remco Evenepoel recons two important
stages of 2020 Giro d'Italia.
"The
young Belgian is in the Val di Fassa in a
training camp with the team and from there he
decided to recon stages 14 and 15 of the
upcoming Italian grand tour, in which he will
make his debut."
(cyclingpub.com) Photo credit: ©Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images
July
12, 2020
4 things to know about the Suzanne
Morphew case in Colorado.
"This
case remains very active, as more than a dozen
investigators are aggressively working this case
on a daily basis,” said Chaffee County Sheriff
John Spezze said in the release."gazette.com
(credit: Morphew family) denver.cbslocal.com
July
12, 2020
“I took the risk”: 17-year-old Jacob
Rubuliak on how he broke the Canadian Everesting
record.
"On
July 5, Rubuliak got on his bike, eyeing down
the record he knew he had a chance of taking. He
rode up (and down) Knox Mountain 38.5 times -
adding a little extra elevation at the end of
his ride to be safe."
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
July
12, 2020
VeloPac RidePac Echelon.
"Impressive
piece of kit that allows you to carry all
valuables in one place securely and protected
against the elements."
(road.cc) George Hill
July
12, 2020
Sunday Trading: Save on carbon Mavic
wheels plus much more.
"This
Sunday we’ve found some exceptionally big
discounts on some top end products. Get a saving
on carbon Mavic wheels, top end Assos bib shorts
as well discounts on Castelli kit." (cyclingweekly.com)
Rupert Radley
July
12, 2020
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
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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