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July
16, 2020
Could Chris Froome be left out of
the Tour de France?
"The
rumors have been floating for days - will Team
Ineos keep Chris Froome out of the Tour de
France? Matt White, sport director at rival
Mitchelton Scott, said no one should be shocked
if that’s what happens."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
July
16, 2020
Chris Froome confirmed for Virtual
Tour de France finale.
"The
Team Ineos squad will be led by Froome, and will
also include Filippo Ganna, Chris Lawless and
Cameron Wurf."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift / Team
Ineos)
July
16, 2020
Evenepoel and team prioritize
freshness ahead of Giro debut.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step staff plan to carefully manage
20-year-old's schedule to keep him fresh leading
into first grand tour."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
July
16, 2020
Colombian all-star flight chartered
for Sunday.
"Egan
Bernal, Nairo Quintana, Rigoberto Urán, and
Miguel Ángel López are among 150 destined for
Madrid, Spain on an officially-chartered
flight."
(velonews.com) Photo: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty
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July
16, 2020
Alaphilippe hunting stages but not
ruling out a GC challenge at Tour de France.
"French
star plans to start season slightly off the boil
to allow form to last a busy schedule set to run
through the fall."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
July
16, 2020
Remco Evenepoel should race
cyclocross, says Roger De Vlaeminck.
"Classics
legend De Vlaeminck believes Evenepoel should
join the likes of Mathieu van der Poel and Wout
van Aert in cyclocross to really fulfill his
potential."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
July
16, 2020
Trek launches new, lighter Madone.
"For
the 2021 model, Trek has given it a diet to the
tune of 450 grams. It has also been given Trek's
seemingly-now-go-to T47 bottom bracket standard,
along with an update in color palettes and
additional Project One themes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Trek)
July
16, 2020
The case for riding a $119 road
frame and fork.
"When
I saw that Wiggle was offering an aluminum road
frame and fork for just $119, I thought I’d
build one up with inexpensive parts as a winter
project."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Mark Slavonia
July
16, 2020
Best tubeless road tires: Our pick
of the best.
"The
best tubeless road tires can be faster, lighter,
easier to live with, and more puncture-resistant
than alternative choices. Here's our pick of the
best."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Muc Off)
July
16, 2020
Sena R1 Smart Cycling Helmet Review.
"What
makes the helmets “smart” is their ability to
connect with a smartphone using integrated
Bluetooth technology. Additionally, they also
use speakers and often safety LED lights as
well."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
16, 2020
Niner RLT 9 Steel: Gravel Partner -
Guaranteed!.
"For
$5,000, the Niner RLTD is a guaranteed good-time
and long-lasting gravel partner. We loved it.
It’s smooth, capable and flat-out fun to ride in
all conditions, especially when the trails get
tricky."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
16, 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 18th, stage five: Mont Ven-Top, 22.9km (finish at Chalet-Reynard, mountain stage. Stage
five
- women 14:43CET,
05:43PDT, 22:43AUS.
Stage five - men 15:58ET, 06:58PDT, 23:58AUS." (bikeradar.com) George Scott (Image credit: Zwift) July
16, 2020
 First post-lockdown international
race stopped due to motorbike incident.
"The
Dookola Mazowsza, a four-stage race in Poland
that carries a 2.2 UCI classification, got
underway in Teresin on Wednesday but was
abruptly brought to a halt towards the end of
the flat opening stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel Cycling
Academy)
July
15, 2020
Simon Yates to focus on Giro
d'Italia while Mitchelton Scott target stage wins
at Tour de France.
"Heads
sports director Matt White suggested that the
team’s primary focus at the Tour de France would
be on chasing stage wins, despite the presence
of Adam Yates, who placed 4th overall in the
2016 Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
15, 2020
Geraint Thomas confirms his schedule
for racing return.
"The
Welshman has just five race days in his legs
this year before the lockdown hit, but he still
has his sights set on the Tour de France." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images) (Alex Ballinger)
July
15, 2020
Pinot ‘in a good place’ at final
team altitude camp.
"French
climbers Thibaut Pinot and David Gaudu are high
away in the French Alps as they put the
finishing touches on their condition prior to
their return to racing."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
July
15, 2020
Red Bull Spect Flow cycling
sunglasses review.
"Outstanding
face-moulding with fog-free optics but the split
frame does add minor complications." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: © Guy Kesteven)
July
15, 2020
Disc brakes and impact drivers:
Dissecting a modern Tour de France wheel change.
"Wheel
changes have changed. Disc brakes, thru-axles -
the fundamental act remains the same, out with
the old wheel and in with the new, but the
details are very different today than they were
even two years ago."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Jered Gruber
July
15, 2020
Tacx Flux 2 Smart Trainer (2020
Edition) In-Depth Review.
"I
feel like the Flux 2 sits in no-mans land right
now from a pricing to feature value standpoint." (dcrainmaker.com)
(Photo: Ray Maker)
July
15, 2020
Best cycling sunglasses under $70.
"Unlike
in years past, there’s a huge amount of choice
at the lower price points and buying cheap no
longer means forgoing style. We’ve put to the
test a wide selection of glasses offering great
performance and style for less strain on your
pocket."
(bikeradar.com) Warren Rossiter
July
15, 2020
Bollé and Le Coq Sportif collaborate
on special edition helmet and sunglasses.
"Bollé
and Le Coq Sportif have both been involved in
professional cycling since the 1950s with Bollé
releasing its first cycling-specific sunglasses,
the Nylon Grand Sport and Le Coq Sportif
becoming the official jersey supplier to the
Tour de France."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
July
15, 2020
Meet the ex-WorldTour rider turned
mountain biker trying to convince Peter Sagan to
go full enduro.
"What
does it take to succeed at the highest levels of
WorldTour racing? How much harder is it to quit,
and then go pro in a totally different
discipline?"
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
15, 2020
From broken kneecap to breakout
star.
"Over
the past two weekends, 19-year-old British rider
April Tacey (Drops) has taken the virtual racing
world by storm."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Breakaway
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July
14, 2020
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal
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July
16, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel, Alpecin Fenix
withdraw from Sibiu Cycling Tour.
"The
team indicated their medical staff still had
serious concerns about racing in Romania in
their racing restart."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
16, 2020
How tendinitis robbed Hinault of a
Tour.
"French
legend might have won six Tours de France if
persistent knee pain didn't force an early exit
from 1980 edition."
(velonews.com) Photo: AFP
July
16, 2020
Timeless: A profile of Vincenzo
Nibali.
"At
35, Nibali is still one of pro cycling's most
exciting riders. He shares his favorite Giro
d'Italia memories, as well as his thoughts on
this year's race."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luk Benies/AFP
July
16, 2020
IOC begins sketching safeguards for
2021 Olympics.
"The
Tokyo Olympics may still be 13 months away, but
the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has
already begun planning its health and safety
measures for the rescheduled Games." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/TDWSport.com)
July
16, 2020
Il Lombardia route unveiled in
Bergamo.
"Usually one of the final races of the season, this year Il Lombardia will be held two months earlier than its usual October date." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: RCS Sport) July
16, 2020
Maxxis claims new High Road SL is
their “fastest and lightest road tire ever.”
"The
Maxxis High Road SL race tire features Maxxis’
new HYPR-S compound and claims to decrease
rolling resistance by 12%. The SL saves weight
over the original High Road for race use only." (road.cc) (Liam
Cahill)
July
16, 2020
Mondraker launches e-balance bike
for three-year-olds with a 250-watt motor.
"That’s
right, your three-year-old can now zip around on
a 7.5kg electric balance bike to save them the
trouble of having to put their feet on the
ground to keep it moving."
(bikeradar.com) Mondraker
July
16, 2020
Geraint Thomas sets out pre-Tour de
France racing plan.
"Speaking
to Welsh broadcaster S4C, Thomas said
that he's only taking in eight days of racing
before starting the Tour, though there will be
time for some course recons after the Dauphiné." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
16, 2020
3D-printed carbon e-bike crowdfunds
$1m in 24 hours: The real deal, or another SpeedX?
"Last
month saw a terrible electric bike called the
Babymaker - unfortunately, that's not a joke -
which promised the 'sexiest e-bike out there'.
The campaign was backed by over 9,000 people and
currently sits at $13m."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Superstrata)
July
16, 2020
Giant's TCX Advanced Pro cyclocross
bike goes lighter and stiffer for 2021.
"A
17 per cent lighter chassis and the ability to
fit a dropper post ensures the Giant TCX
Advanced Pro stays on trend."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giant)
July
16, 2020
Votec VRC hits all the roads on new
gravel-inspired, modern carbon endurance all-road
bike.
"The
all-new carbon Votec VRC heads back onto the
road with a unique perspective on how modern
road bikes should really look and feel. After
plenty of affordable alloy all-surface success
with their VRX gravel bike, and VR road bike
before that."
(bikerumor.com) all photos c. Votec, studio
photos by Rafael Kroetz
July
16, 2020
If anyone can win Paris Roubaix on
their first try, it’s Mathieu van der Poel.
"In
a recent interview with La Gazetta dello
Sport, Van der Poel’s father, Adrie - a
Tour of Flanders and Liege Bastogne Liege winner
in his own right - said he’d most like to see
his son win Paris Roubaix."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
July
15, 2020
Six things to look forward to as
racing returns.
"July
looks like the month when we could see some
return to normality, with both professional and
amateur racing scheduled to return." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
15, 2020
Zwift’s plan for policing pro races
continues to shift. Here’s why.
"Zwift's
policy for verifying pro results is getting
another facelift after pushback from some
riders. Could the platform's Olympic ambitions
hinge on it developing a consistent verification
program?"
(velonews.com) Photo: Megan Rathwell
July
15, 2020
Tour de Wallonie: Mayor of Ath
refuses stage finish.
"The
organizers of the 2020 VOO Tour de Wallonie -
rescheduled to take place from August 16-19 -
are looking for a new host for the finish of its
opening stage after the Mayor of Ath refused to
host the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
15, 2020
Tour of the Alps route and date
confirmed for 2021.
"Formerly
known as the Giro del Trentino, the race was
rebranded as the Tour of the Alps in 2017 as its
route broadened to encompass the Euroregion of
Tyrol–South Tyrol–Trentino in Italy and
Austria."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
15, 2020
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus review.
"The
Edge 1030 Plus offers battery life and training
advice that will change your cycling for the
better. Pair it with the Garmin Varia RTL 515
and the Garmin Charge Power Pack for an
unmatched combination."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Ross)
July
15, 2020
eBay Finds: Vintage 'pantographed'
Campagnolo, Cinelli and ITM components.
"We've found this little lot on our latest trawl of eBay: a vintage groupset, with pantograph-etching details, made up mainly of Campagnolo kit, with a little Cinelli and ITM thrown in there, too." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: tonysarroni / eBay) July
15, 2020
BH Ultimate RC carbon XC hardtail
delivers World Cup race tech at affordable
prices..
"BH’s
World Cup XC race hardtail gets a new
lightweight Ultimate RC little brother,
promising the race-ready tech of the EVO in a
bike you can get for about half the price." (bikerumor.com)
(Cory Benson)
July
15, 2020
Tifosi Aethon - Stylish and
Affordable Shades.
"The
current trend in cycling sunglasses is
oversized… as in BIG. Indeed, many of the new
offerings look more like ski goggles."
(pezcyclingnews.com) Chuck Peña
July
15, 2020
Salsa Warbird Carbon GRX 810 Di2
review.
"One
of the O.G. gravel bikes, the Warbird delivers
on comfort, tire clearance, and mount options in
a slack-geo configuration."
(velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
July
15, 2020
Lars Boom gives CCC Liv top tips for
racing the unique cobbles of Paris Roubaix.
"This
year is the first-time Paris Roubaix for the
ladies, and with my experience on the
cobblestones and the Classics, CCC Liv asked me
to share my experiences," said Boom." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
15, 2020
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July
16, 2020
EU travel restrictions force Rally
Cycling to consider Canadian-only squad for La
Course.
"The
current restrictions on US travelers to Europe
means that we may need to consider a team for La
Course consisting of our Canadian riders and
2016 [La Course] champ Chloe Hosking," Rally
Cycling’s Chief Operating Officer, Jake Erker
told Cyclingnews."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
16, 2020
Know your training zones.
"Data
is important to training and racing, but so is
rider feel and understanding. Here's how to
achieve that balance."
(velonews.com) Photo: Stages Cycling
July
16, 2020
Stuyven renews with Trek Segafredo
through 2022.
"After
months of speculation about possible moves to
other teams, Jasper Stuyven committed to another
two years with Trek Segafredo."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
16, 2020
2021 BMC Teammachine SLR01: The
fourth generation revealed and reviewed.
"The new
Teammachine retains that balanced, smooth and
well-mannered ride that the platform is known
for, and adds a small - but still detectable -
performance edge on top."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome, Tim
Bardsley Smith & BMC
July
16, 2020
Speed & Comfort: 2020
Specialized S-Works Roubaix.
"From
the moment you first throw a leg over the top
tube, the new S-Works Roubaix surprises with its
zippiness. It simply takes off and then holds on
to speed."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
16, 2020
Close passes keep happening - here’s
what we know about why.
"Any
cyclist who’s spent time riding on the road will
know the horror of a close pass. That terrifying
rush of wind, the car mirror that seems to pass
mere inches from your elbow."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Adrian
Williams/Unsplash
July
16, 2020
How to wrap handlebar tape.
"There’s nothing quite like re-wrapping your bars to make an old tired bike feel like new. Wrapping bars well is an acquired skill, but luckily BikeRadar is on hand to talk you through the process." (bikeradar.com) (Credit not Provided) July
16, 2020
Bikepacking gear: An essentials
checklist.
"Preparing
for an epic trip or some relaxing downtime away
on the bike? Here is a guide to the bikepacking
gear you'll want to consider."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham
Cottingham)
July
16, 2020
LeMond Bicycles moves $2 million
closer to launch.
"LeMond
Bicycles LLC recently raised a bit over $2
million in a private placement investment,
possibly bringing the company closer to
launching a bike line using technology developed
by Greg LeMond's other business, LeMond Carbon."
(bicycleretailer.com) Darrell Richardson/The Oak
Ridger
July
16, 2020
Oakley EVZero Blades.
"Great
lens and lightweight feel, but check the fit as
the frameless design won't suit all faces." (road.cc) (Liam
Cahill)
July
16, 2020
Officials confirm Mitchelton Scott
backing through end of 2022.
"The
big difference and the thing that has really
steadied the ship is obviously the commitment
from Gerry Ryan,” Matt White told SBS.
“Everybody in the organization, young or old,
everyone knows that when Gerry says something it
happens."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
15, 2020
Kuss ‘leaving personal ambition at
home’ for Tour de France debut.
"Sepp
Kuss has proven he has the legs to win stages
and could one day lead a grand tour squad. But
for his first-ever Tour de France this summer,
it’s all about the team as he parks personal
ambitions to rev his motor in the heart of the
Jumbo Visma engine room."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
15, 2020
Jakobsen sticks to same goals upon
season restart.
"The
23-year-old is currently with his teammates in
the Dolomites preparing for a return to racing
in August, having already taken part in a
practice race, the GP Vermarc Sport earlier this
month."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
15, 2020
Greipel: My power numbers are the
same as five years ago.
"When
Israel Start-Up Nation announced last month that
it had handed André Greipel a two-year contract
extension, it was met with some surprise, not
least because Greipel himself had earmarked
December 31 as the date of his retirement." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
15, 2020
Fabian Cancellara joins Swiss Racing
Academy as mentor.
"The
four-time world champion and two-time Olympic
champion, who retired from racing in 2016, will
use his experience to help the roster of 15
young Swiss riders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ronan Merot
(@ronanmerot) / Swiss Cycling Academy)
July
15, 2020
New rules reshaping cycling’s media
circus.
"With
strict social distancing and other health
measures expected to be introduced at races, it
appears that the same will ring true as well for
journalists hoping to get that post-stage
exclusive."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
July
15, 2020
New gear from Maxxis, Liv, 7Mesh,
Bontrager, and more.
"A lot of gear comes across our desks here at CyclingTips. Our Tech Round-Ups are a look at some of that gear." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Caley Fretz, Sarah Lukas, Dave Rome, Iain Treloar July
15, 2020
Geraint Thomas’ return to racing
goes through Zwift and the Critérium du Dauphiné.
"Riding
back into the 2020 racing restart, the 2018 Tour
champ remains circumspect about his future at a
team loaded with so many grand tour winners." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
July
15, 2020
Liv Brava SLR review.
"The
Liv Brava SLR is a cyclocross bike with gravel
vibes. A smart alloy construction paired with a
neat spec and small frame sizes make this a
great value option for women just starting out." (road.cc) Rachael
Gurney
July
15, 2020
Aaron Borrill's Cannondale SuperSix
Evo2 Disc.
"The
frame differentiates itself somewhat from the
rim-brake version by way of flat mounts for the
calipers, internal hydraulic routing and carbon
layup but the geometry remains largely the
same."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill)
July
15, 2020
July
14, 2020
Focus On The Process Not Just the
Outcome.
"Goals
and outcomes from our hard work in training are
great, but an over-reliance on goals can make
for an all-or-nothing experience. Remember to
also focus on the process."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
July
14, 2020
Former track sprinter Jess Varnish
loses appeal in British Cycling case.
"Varnish
had taken British Cycling and UK Sport to an
employment tribunal in the hopes of proving she
was an employee of the organizations, to then
sue them."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty
Images)
July
14, 2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on
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