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July
22, 2020
Evaluating Deceuninck Quick Step's
Tour de France long list.
"It's
no surprise that Deceuninck Quick Step will be
building around Julian Alaphilippe at the Tour
de France, after the Frenchman's surprising ride
to fifth overall and two weeks in the yellow
jersey at last year's race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
22, 2020
Team Ineos to be known as the Ineos
Grenadiers for Tour de France.
"The
Ineos Grenadiers will also swap their current
black and burgundy colors for a largely dark
blue palette, with the Grenadier name and red A
logo dominant on the jersey."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ASO/Ride Media)
July
22, 2020
Report: Carlos Betancur missed
flight from Colombia back to Europe.
"According
to the report, Betancur did not show up for a
connector flight and it departed without him.
More than 100 cyclists and other Colombian
athletes and officials later flew directly to
Madrid on a specially chartered flight." (velonews.com)
(Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)
July
22, 2020
Early schedule French races offer no
easy start for Tour contenders.
"Route
d'Occitanie, Tour de l'Ain and Criterium du
Dauphine pack serious climbing test for those
targeting the yellow jersey."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
22, 2020
What does the revised racing
calendar look like for 2020?
"The
problem is, most races aren’t in their usual
timeslots and even the most invested cycling
fans aren’t likely to remember which races are
coming up, and when. Which is where this article
comes in."
(cyclingtips.com) Matt de Neef (Photo: Kristof
Ramon)
July
22, 2020
2020 World Championships 'unlikely'
to be postponed to April.
"According
to La Dernière Heure, a postponed World
Championships would be held the week after Liège
Bastogne Liège, while the 2021 Worlds would
proceed as planned in Flanders the following
September."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
22, 2020
Annemarie Worst Injured in Swiss
Mountain Bike Race.
"The
Dutch star needed to be hoisted by a winch into
a helicopter then evacuated. After her
helicopter rescue and Swiss hospital visit, her
team drove her over seven hours to a hospital in
Belgium for tendon surgery."
(cxmagazine.com) photo: 2020 GP Sven Nys, Baal.
© B. Hazen
July
22, 2020
Cavagna sets sights on Giro d'Italia
time trials.
"No
Tour de France for Frenchman who will support
Evenepoel in Italy during Belgian's first Grand
Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
22, 2020
Scientists create cut-proof material
well suited to bike security.
"Best
of all, when under attack, the material returns
the force applied in equal measure, meaning that
the tools used are more likely to break in the
process of attack."
(cyclingindustry.news) Mark Sutton
July
22, 2020
2020 Vuelta a Burgos Live Stream.
"Vuelta a Burgos 2020 - stage 1 (Cathedral de Burgos - Mirador del Castillo 157km). LIVESTREAM: Tuesday, July 28th, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe, 09:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (Credit not Provided) July
22, 2020
 July
21, 2020
Team Ineos technical director doubts
whether Chris Froome can win the Tour de France
2020.
"I’m
not 100 per cent sure that he will be so ready
that he is where he needs to be to be able to
win."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
21, 2020
Women’s pro racing returns this week
with three punishing Spanish races.
"The
three races form the first major bloc of
professional women’s road racing since the shut
down of the sport back in March. And they fall
just one week before the UCI Women’s WorldTour
starts back up again with Strade Bianche in
Italy."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo
Moreno/Getty Images)
July
21, 2020
UCI to make final decision on
stopping a race if a coronavirus case emerges
within a team.
"The
UCI has added further detail to its medical
protocol ahead of the resumption of the 2020
season, confirming it will take ultimate
responsibility for deciding whether or not to
stop a race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
21, 2020
Tuesday Tidbits: Starbucks Card on
Garmin Edge/Watches, COROS Mojito, Zwift Hardware
Survey.
"It’s
Tuesday, and there’s been a handful of things
I’ve been meaning to post some quick tidbits
about. Items that slipped out over the last few
days (or weeks) but didn’t really deserve a full
post of their own."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
July
21, 2020
Trek Boone 7 Disc review.
"Trek's
lightweight, dust-busting Boone 7 Disc
cyclocross bike might be an out-and-out
closed-circuit racing bike but it can also
traverse the odd gravel trail when needed." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: © Laura Weislo)
July
21, 2020
Route d’Occitanie to restart French
season with strong field.
"The
Route d’Occitanie, which will be the first
French multi-day road cycling race since the
interruption, announced that it had attracted a
star-studded field."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
July
21, 2020
Meet the cyclist who climbed 68,000
vertical feet in one ride.
"Colin
Patterson may have set a new Guinness World
Record for vertical gain in 24 hours. He did so
on a short and steep road in Central
California."
(velonews.com) Fred Dreier
July
21, 2020
James Knox returns to racing at Tour
de Pologne ahead of Giro d'Italia goal.
"Knox,
24, will restart his season on August 5 at the
Tour de Pologne, where he finished tenth last
year in a race overshadowed by the death of
Bjorg Lambrecht."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
21, 2020
July
20, 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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Bardet and Latour heading for AG2R
exit.
"The
two Frenchmen are both out of contract and have
long been linked with moves away from the team
where they have spent the entirety of their
professional careers."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
22, 2020
3 questions facing each Women's
WorldTeam ahead of season restart.
"Only
one Women's WorldTour race took place - the
Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in February -
before the racing season was shut down in
March."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
22, 2020
Alberto Contador suffers fracture
after an accident at home.
"Contador
said in an Instagram post: “Good and last
training for a while - first time in my life
I’ve broken a rib."
(cyclingweekly.com)m(Photo by David Ramos/Getty
Images)
July
22, 2020
Teniel Campbell: I'm honestly not in
top condition.
"Valcar
Travel & Service rider to restart season at
Clasica Femenina Navarra after experiencing
lockdown in Italy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
22, 2020
Inside the Pikes Peak Apex’s plan to
race.
"Organizers
in Colorado Springs, Colorado believe they have
a game plan to hold a mass-participant mountain
bike stage race. The key, they say, is thinning
masses of participants throughout the event." (velonews.com)
Photo: Russell Finsterwald
July
22, 2020
Ere Research Genus TL 28mm tire
review.
"While
the width is accurate they’re relatively low in
height and combined with a stiff feel across the
whole carcass they give a firmer-than-average
ride feel at any given pressure."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
July
22, 2020
Lezyne Mega C GPS Smart Loaded.
"Very
customizable and reliable GPS, but Smart Connect
is wasted - and this is only slightly better
than cheaper models."
(road.cc) Steve Williams
July
22, 2020
eBay Finds: Lightweight Fernweg /
Meilenstein Weiss Edition clincher wheels.
"These
Lightweight Meilenstein / Fernweg Weiss Edition
full-carbon wheels - and that includes the
spokes and hubs - will be a much-sought-after
upgrade to any racer's dream machine." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: discount_products_uk / eBay)
July
22, 2020
Frame Tubing, Knickers, Bar Tape and
Sealant.
"Our
knickers continue to be popular, and it’s easy
to see why: They avoid the tight-fitting lycra
look, yet they complete disappear when you ride:
They don’t inhibit your pedaling, and if there’s
any aero disadvantage, it’s so small that it
isn’t noticeable."
(renehersecycles.com) Jan Heine
July
22, 2020
Best aluminium road bikes:
High-performance at lower prices.
"With
the widespread use of carbon, some dismiss
aluminium as only good enough for entry-level
road bikes. However, the best aluminium road
bikes can be - and often are - better than
entry-level carbon road bikes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized)
July
22, 2020
Chater-Lea releases first chainsets
since the early 1960s with new sub-compact Grand
Tour model.
"Inspired
by the original Grand Tour, the new designs keep
the classic styling and materials while
embracing the modern sub-compact double gearing
of 46/30 along with two 1X chainring options." (road.cc) (Liam
Cahill)
July
22, 2020
New owners save Mavic, refocus
company on rims, hubs and wheels.
"New
owners have been approved for the embattled
French wheel maker Mavic, with a court in
Grenoble approving the takeover of the Tour de
France technical partner by the Bourrelier
group."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future)
July
21, 2020
The remarkable story of Phil
Liggett.
"Liggett
is undeniably the most recognizable voice in
cycling and his dulcet tones have brought the
sport we all love into the mainstream through
his ‘Liggetisms’, through his descriptions of
châteaux, and through his partnership with
co-commentator Paul Sherwen."
(cyclingtips.com) Wade Wallace
July
21, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel takes on the
climbers with 23km mountain KoM on Strava.
"The
Alpecin Fenix rider topped the Strava
leaderboards on a 23km-long climb during an
altitude training camp."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
21, 2020
Tales from the Tour: The haunted man
and the home team.
"Behind
the anti-doping van, perched precariously on the
edge of an unwalkably-sheer drop-off, Geraint
Thomas spun slowly on a trainer. A team staffer
handed him a black towel and he wiped his face,
still covered in sweat. He looked haggard, and a
bit haunted."
(cyclingtips.com) caley Fretz
July
21, 2020
Jumbo Visma wasn’t interested in
Froome.
"The
Dutch squad is happy with its current roster of
largely “homegrown” talent, and took a pass on
looking into the possibility of signing Froome." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
July
21, 2020
Road bike groupsets: A comprehensive
guide.
"Road
bike groupsets should offer seamless performance
without a glitch. Crisp and smooth shifting is a
must and durability should be an essential
consideration."
(cyclingnews.com) (Colin Levitch)
July
21, 2020
Gilbert: ‘Better an event without
spectators than no event at all.’
"With
his Lotto Soudal team among the first to
implement a “bubble” system to keep riders and
staff in discrete race units, and the UCI and
race organizers rolling out a host of health and
safety guidelines, racing will look altogether
different this season."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
21, 2020
The Schwinn Grape Krate is back with
a limited edition run of just 500 bikes.
"When
it comes to the purple Grape Krate, it seems
that this color wasn’t actually offered until
1999. It was at that point that Schwinn did a
limited run of 1999 bikes to celebrate the
year."
(bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)
July
21, 2020
LeMond confirms new bike line is on
the way.
"LeMond:
Looks like the secret is out. Kudos to Steve at
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News for
his investigative skills. But we're not giving
away all the secrets just yet."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
July
21, 2020
dhb Vector Photo Chromatic Lens
Sunglasses.
"The
dhb Vector Photo Chromatic Lens Sunglasses offer
an amazing field of view thanks to that
extra-large lens which has clarity and it's also
fast-reacting."
(road.cc) Jamie Williams
July
21, 2020
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Several members of Linus Rumsas'
ex-team handed 30-year doping bans.
"Several
members of the former Italian U23 squad Team
Altopack Eppela have been banned for 30 years
for various doping offenses. The bans come three
years after the team's rider Linas Rumšas, son
of ex-pro Raimondas Rumšas, died suddenly of a
heart attack."
(Image credit: Team Altopack Eppela)
July
22, 2020
Georg Preidler spared jail after
admitting involvement in Operation Aderlass blood
doping ring.
"The
former Groupama FDJ rider has appeared in court
in Austria for sentencing after he was banned by
the UCI for his involvement in the doping
scandal, Esslinger Zeitung in Austria
reports."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
July
22, 2020
Riders must clear two tests before
racing.
"Riders
must clear two pre-race screenings for before
being allowed to resume competition in WorldTour
and Pro Series races. Anyone testing positive
will not be allowed to compete."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Maximiliano
Blanco/Getty Images)
July
22, 2020
Prudhomme visits Bologna to discuss
Italian Tour de France Grand Départ.
"Despite
Italy's long heritage of cycling success and
Tour de France victories, the French Grand Tour
has never started in Italy, with only occasional
stages crossing the Alps from France into
Italy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Regione
Emilia-Romagna)
July
22, 2020
Gravel Bike Shoes: 8 gravel shoes in
review.
"We
take some of the most popular gravel shoes
available and ride them back-to-back to see
which shoes are the best."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham
Cottingham)
July
22, 2020
Canyon enters the e-gravel market
with the Grail:ON.
"With
an ability to amplify rider input by 340%, the
Grail:ON’s e-bike components tally a 500Wh
lithium-ion battery pack and Bosch’s
fourth-generation Performance Line CX Gen4 drive
system."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon)
July
22, 2020
Mavic Saved by Bourellier Group,
Focus to Return to Wheels.
"Formerly
known as Bricorama, a home improvement retail
chain that first opened in 1975, Bourellier also
operates the Gamma and Karwei brands in Belgium
and The Netherlands."
(pinkbike.com) James Smurthwaite
July
22, 2020
Bontrager Starvos WaveCel Helmet.
"The
Bontrager Starvos WaveCel is Bontrager's
entry-level WaveCel protection-equipped helmet.
It's comfortable, well ventilated and comes with
the top score from Virginia Tech, but it's
heavy, and looks bulky too."
(road.cc) Simon Smythe
July
22, 2020
How to watch Strade Bianche 2020:
live stream the first WorldTour race of the reset
season.
"Cycling
fans will be welcoming the return of bike racing
to the screens, as NBC Sports Network will be
showing Strade Bianche in the US live on
Saturday, August 1."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
July
22, 2020
Fizik Adaptive Saddle.
"Fizik
has expanded their Adaptive saddle range to
include two new options in addition to the
original, based on Fizik’s Antares platform.
This is a high module carbon fiber, performance
racing saddle with the new 3D printed Adaptive
material on top."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
22, 2020
Thomas De Gendt extends with Lotto
Soudal.
"The
news of De Gendt's contract indicates that the
Belgian team plans continuity for the future.
Philippe Gilbert and Caleb Ewan both have
contracts that run until at least 2022, while
John Degenkolb's contract runs until the end of
2021."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
21, 2020
Merida goes ‘all-road’ with the 2021
Scultura Endurance.
"Compared
to the Trek Domane or Specialized Roubaix, which
both feature unique shock-absorbing
technologies, the Scultura Endurance is rather
traditional in its approach."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Merida
July
21, 2020
Dan Martin on Froome: ‘We can
complement each other.’
"Dan
Martin will have barely settled into his role as
GC focal point of Israel Start-Up Nation by the
time Chris Froome comes to knock him off his
perch."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
21, 2020
Sitting in with Amber Neben.
"[Paywall]
The two-time ITT world champion has raced the
biggest events in women's pro cycling. Now 45,
Neben is hoping for one more return to the
Olympic Games."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
July
21, 2020
First Look: Davis Phinney Foundation
Team Kits.
"he
Davis Phinney Foundation team store has a
variety of limited-edition gear available.
Colorado-based Primal Wear, who has supplied
some of our favorite high-quality kits, is
supplying the team gear."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
21, 2020
Rotor Power Packs let you build a
power meter crankset for any bike, more
affordably!
"Rotor’s
new Power Pack program consolidates all of their
broad power meter solutions into a simple, mix
& match line-up to make it easier to find
the right setup for any bike."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson) photos c. Rotor
July
21, 2020
Mental motivation for Everesting.
"Solo
challenges like Everesting and FKT have become
popular during the shutdown. Coach Julie Young
examines how to mentally prepare for a long and
painful day by yourself."
(velonews.com) Julie Young (Photo: Dan
Cavallari)
July
21, 2020
Movistar to wear fan-selected jersey
at Strade Bianche.
"The
Strade Bianche, the famous Italian classic with
its challenging ‘sterrato’ sections, will see
the Spanish riders put on a multi-color jersey
designed by local artist Loris Gobbi." (cycling.today)
(Credit not Provided)
July
21, 2020
Contador: Chris Froome can win the
2021 Tour de France with Israel Start-Up Nation.
"One
of Froome's most dangerous rivals in his time,
Contador also told Cyclingnews he
believes that Team Ineos should include Froome
in their line-up for the Tour de France despite
possible power struggles within the squad." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
20, 2020
Pinarello releases 2021 bikes.
"Pinarello’s
new
2021 bikes see more options for the Dogma F12, a
revision of the Prince and the return of the
Paris. "
(cyclingtips.com) Iain Treloar
July
20, 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
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