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July
24, 2020
Van Vleuten three for three with
victory in Navarra.
"Annemiek
van Vleuten (Mitchelton Scott) claimed her third
win out of three races in the 2020 road season,
winning the Vuelta Ciclista a Navarra with a
long-range solo attack."
(Getty Images Sport)
July
24, 2020
Sibiu Tour: Mühlberger wins queen
stage at Bâlea Lac.
"Bora
Hansgrohe took firm control of the UCI 2.1 stage
race on the queen stage on the climb to Bâlea
Lac high in the Carpathian mountains, with
Gregor Mühlberger taking out the stage win and
Austrian champion Patrick Konrad moving into the
race lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Veloimages)
July
24, 2020
Jumbo Visma set to create women's
team for 2021.
"Jumbo
Visma will create a women's team for 2021, with
Marianne Vos and Annemiek van Vleuten being
targeted as team leader, according to a report
by Dutch website Cycling Opinions." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
July
24, 2020
Teams worried that packed calendar
could undermine ‘bubbles.’
"Next
week’s Vuelta a Burgos marks a new starting
point for a revamped men’s cycling calendar
that’s packed full from late July into
mid-November."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Peter De
Voecht-Pool/Getty Images)
July
24, 2020
Zipp 303S Carbon Tubeless Disc
wheelset review.
"The
most quietly rapid, comfortable, versatile,
responsive and enjoyable drop-bar wheel we’ve
ever ridden at an impressive price with awesome
warranty support."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
July
24, 2020
James Huang’s Seven Evergreen Pro.
"This
time around, global tech editor James Huang -
the Angry Asian himself - runs us through his
Seven Evergreen Pro."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
July
24, 2020
Stages Dash L50 & M50 Review.
"Stages
uses what they call an Everbrite screen, and
it’s noticeably more vibrant than Garmin and
Wahoo screens and especially brighter than a
Lezyne Mega computer."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
24, 2020
Sibiu Cycling Tour signals return of
high-level men's racing in new 'corona
conditions'.
"The
participation of WorldTour teams Bora Hansgrohe
and Israel Start-Up Nation, has brought much
attention to the race, with the Transylvanian
city of Sibiu being transformed into the center
of the cycling world for a few days this July." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Focus Photo Agency)
July
24, 2020
2020 Sibiu Cycling Tour LIVE stream.
"2020 Sibiu Cycling Tour LIVE July 23-26, Romania. Stage 2 - Saturday, July 25. Start at 13:45 local, 12:45 CET, 6:45am ET. Finish at 18:45 local, 17:45 CET, 11:45am ET." (cyclingfans.com) ciclism.sibiu.ro July
24, 2020
 Sibiu Tour: Holler claims prologue
as rain washes away WorldTour riders.
"Nikodemus
Holler (Bike Aid) took out the biggest win of
his career, taking out the prologue of the UCI
2.1-ranked Sibiu Tour in Romania on
Thursday.
Not only was the win Bike Aid's first of the year, their first leader's jersey of a stage race." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: INPHO) July
23, 2020
CCC Liv withdraws from the first
races of the resumed road season.
"Marianne
Vos and Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio were slated to
headline the team at the Emakumeen Nafarroako
Klasikoa on Thursday and the Klasikoa Navarra on
Friday, but CCC Liv has withdrawn altogether." (cyclingtips.com)
(Photo: Cor Vos)
July
23, 2020
Longo Borghini on return to
competition: I love racing, I'm made for racing.
"Trek
Segafredo's Elisa Longo Borghini says that she's
excited to finally be able to begin her 2020
season at three races in the Basque Country this
week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
23, 2020
2021 Tour de France Grand Départ
could shift to Brittany.
"Opening
stages of next year's race may be moved from
Copenhagen; organizers also investigating
Italian start in future years."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty
Images)
July
23, 2020
GP Québec and GP Montréal cancel.
"Organizers
of the Grand Prix Cycliste Québec and Grand Prix
Cycliste Montréal have thrown in the towel and
canceled their races for 2020. The two one-day
events, originally scheduled for September 11
and 13, will return in 2021."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
July
23, 2020
Betancur's season in doubt.
"The
30-year-old was due to start at Strade Bianche
when the WorldTour resumes on August 1, and
follow a mostly Italian program through to the
Giro d'Italia in October."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
23, 2020
What is the best way to clean my
bike chain?
"Do
not use a pressurized spray degreaser directly
onto the chain and cassette while they are still
on the bike. I see this a lot, even at some
shops as they try to quickly clean up a bike."
(roadbikeaction.com) David Kennedy
July
23, 2020
Trek Domane+ LT 9.
"The
Domane+ LT 9 features the much-heralded Fazua
drive system in the down tube. The kicker is,
the drive system is removable for ride days
where e-assist isn’t preferred or to power out
training goals or local rides."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
23, 2020
Roka Matador sunglasses review.
"The
Matadors offer sharp lens clarity, a comfortable
fit, light weight, and a unique aesthetic.
Roka's cycling eyewear continues to impress,
though the looks aren't for everyone." (velonews.com).
Photo: Dan Cavallari
July
23, 2020
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."
(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
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
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'What have you got to lose?' The
remarkable rise of Tadej Pogacar.
"Tadej
Pogacar finished third at the Vuelta a España
last year, at the age of 20, making him one of
the youngest riders ever to finish on the podium
of a Grand Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
24, 2020
Tiegemberg, Muur van Geraardsbergen
to feature in 2020 Belgian road championships.
"The
infamous climbs of the Muur van Geraardsbergen
and the Tiegemberg will feature in the postponed
Belgian championships when they take place for
elite men on September 22."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
24, 2020
Paris Bourges and GP Fourmies
canceled.
"While
plans continue for the delayed Tour de France to
take place in September, it has been confirmed
that the 2020 editions of Paris Bourges and the
Grand Prix de Fourmies have been canceled." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
24, 2020
Iris Slappendel on the compliance
crisis in women’s cycling.
"Leader
of the riders' alliance on teams' Catch-22
between compliance to regulations and financial
burden they impose."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
July
24, 2020
Garmin suffers global blackout due
to suspected ransomware attack.
"Fitness
tracking and GPS giant Garmin has experienced a
global outage that has shut down its website,
affected production lines but also prevented
users uploading activities."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
July
24, 2020
Ritchey WCS Venturemax XL handlebar.
"Ritchey
has gone wide with the XL version of its WCS
Venturemax handlebar, a massive 52cm at the
hoods to be precise! Designed for the
bikepacker, the Venturemax XL brings extra
stability and loads of hand positions." (road.cc) (Stu
Kerton)
July
24, 2020
eBay Finds: Vintage Giro Aerohead
time trial helmet.
"Found
here on eBay is a Giro Aerohead aerodynamic
helmet, of the type used by Greg LeMond in the
time trials - and a very similar color to his,
at that - at the 1989 Tour de France, which the
American won by just eight seconds." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: remkovedder / eBay)
July
24, 2020
Endura Xtract Helmet II.
"Endura's
Xtract II is a well-priced road-styled helmet
that's also fine for general use. As a lower or
mid-range model it's decently cool, and is
perfectly adjustable."
(road.cc) Matt Lamy
July
24, 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
24, 2020
Annemiek van Vleuten wins Emakumeen
Nafarroako Klasikoa.
"Annemiek
van Vleuten (Mitchelton Scott) picked up right
where she left off with a dominant solo victory
at Emakumeen Nafarroako Klasikoa in what was the
first race of the revised calendar." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
23, 2020
Egan Bernal's coach plans fast-track
build-up for Tour de France.
"It's
going to be a strange year for them, no doubt
about that, and it's already been complicated,"
Basque coach Xabi Artetxe, who has been handling
Bernal's training ever since he joined
Ineos/Sky, tells Cyclingnews." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
23, 2020
Cervelo Caledonia 5 first-ride
review: Where road bikes are headed.
"In
what’s effectively the fruit of adultery from
the S5 aero sprinter and the Aspero gravel
racer, the new Cervelo Caledonia 5 sits in a
surprisingly uncrowded market segment." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Caley Fretz
July
23, 2020
Conversion kit wars: Vekkit accuse
Swytch of 'photoshopping image'... but Swytch say
incident was due to bizarre mix-up.
"The
makers of the Vekkit e-bike kit issued a
statement claiming Swytch had doctored one of
their images. Swytch have now apologized, saying
it was down to a mix-up."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
July
23, 2020
Specialized previews its new Tarmac
SL7.
"The
Tarmac SL7, an update to the SL6 released back
in 2017, is set to be fully revealed in a
special online premiere on Tuesday, July 28, but
on Thursday, Specialized gave a virtual reality
preview via the Ride app."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized)
July
23, 2020
Oakley launches stylish limited
edition design of its riding glasses.
"The
designs, initially planned to be worn by
athletes at the 2020 Olympic Games, are created
by Japanese artist Meguru Yamaguchi." (cyclingweekly.com)
Richard Windsor
July
23, 2020
The Team Ineos environmental U-turn
isn't the fault of Thomas, Froome or Brailsford.
"It’s
staggering to hear figures like how much plastic
goes into the ocean every year, eight million
tons,’ says Froome. ‘We’re going to try, as much
as possible, to reduce as much as possible the
use of plastics within the team."
(cyclist.co.uk) Joe Robinson
July
23, 2020
AG2R La Mondiale to switch to BMC
bikes.
"The
cooperation of AG2R La Mondiale and BMC may
explain the interest in Greg van Avermaet. From
2011 to 2018, the Belgian classic specialist of
CCC competed continuously for the BMC Racing
Team for eight years, achieving his greatest
successes on a BMC bike."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
July
23, 2020
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
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Behind the scenes: The Genevieve
Jeanson story.
"Andre
always told me that he was going to commit
suicide if I left him and that he would kill me
and then he would kill himself. When I started
taking EPO, he told me, 'If you say that to
anyone I’m going to kill you."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Kristy
Scrymgeour)
July
24, 2020
Google Maps just got better for
cyclists.
"Spurred
by a swell in the number of bike riders
globally, Google Maps has rolled out an update
of its cyclist offering. It’s now more
sophisticated, more accurate and more
up-to-date."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Andrew
Gook/Unsplash
July
24, 2020
Lockdown allows Quinn Simmons to
refresh after shaky start to pro life.
"When
an 18-year-old is thrown into the WorldTour,
there are always going to be teething problems,
no matter how physically and mentally mature
they seem."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
24, 2020
Belgian federation not set to
announce second Olympic time trial place until
June 2021.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step's Remco Evenepoel already has the
first spot, by virtue of winning the 2019
European Championship time trial, but Thomas De
Gendt (Lotto Soudal), Victor Campenaerts (NTT),
Wout van Aert, Laurens De Plus (both Jumbo
Visma) and Yves Lampaert (Deceuninck Quick Step)
are all vying for the final place." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
24, 2020
Grignard set to step up to Lotto
Soudal WorldTour squad.
"Lotto
Soudal announced that 21-year-old Belgian
time-trial specialist Sébastien Grignard will
step up to their WorldTour team from their
under-23 development squad, signing a two-year
agreement for the 2021 and 2022 seasons." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
24, 2020
Giro d’Italia confirms details of
Sicilian opener.
"One
month after organizers RCS confirmed that the
Grande Partenza of this year’s Giro will be
celebrated in Sicily, the details of the opening
stages have been announced, with a short time
trial and climb to Mount Etna highlighting the
schedule."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luk Benies / AFP via Getty
Images
July
24, 2020
Five reasons to use dedicated
cycling mapping.
"Whether
commuting, training or leisure, everyone will
agree that the best way to enjoy traveling by
bike is to plan ahead, and using a dedicated
interactive cycling map will take the hard work
out of route planning."
cyclingweekly.com) (Bkemap) Richard Windsor
July
24, 2020
Standert Kreissäge RS cuts back
faster onto the road in modern Italian Scandium
race bike.
"Standert's
Italian-made Scandium alloy Kreissäge RS road
bike is faster than ever, thanks to a new rally
sport upgrade."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
July
24, 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
24, 2020
The Manuela Fundación is in talks to
invest in the CCC Team.
"Despite
the collapse of the organization’s plans to take
over the Mitchelton Scott team, the Manuela
Fundación could soon have a presence at the
WorldTour level anyway."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
July
23, 2020
Friends Say Missing Colo. Mom
Suzanne Morphew and Husband Barry Seemed Like
‘Good, Model Family.’
"Before
Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew disappeared during
a bike ride on Mother's Day, everything in her
life seemed to be going well.
Anyone with information is urged to call the FBI tip line at 719.312.7530." (people.com) Harriet Sokmensuer July
23, 2020
The Pro’s Closet sponsors elite
women’s Zwift team.
"10
international racers join new team as part of
eRacing's growing push for equal opportunity for
women in cycling."
(velonews.com) Image: Saris + The Pro's Closet
July
23, 2020
Garmin Connect is down worldwide -
but there’s a workaround.
"Garmin
Connect is currently down worldwide, with users
- many of whom, curiously, seem to have achieved
a personal best today, whether running or
cycling - taking to Twitter to vent their
frustration."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
July
23, 2020
Loop Mount, a nifty phone mount for
bikes has smashed its Kickstarter funding target.
"Promising
a more discreet look than other phone holders,
the Loop Mount is claimed to work with all major
phones, holding them securely on “the bumpiest
roads."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
July
23, 2020
Ere Research Genus bar tape review.
"If
Ere packaged its bar tape any more impressively
we’d expect a per-recorded fanfare to play as
you opened the recycled cardboard tub. The
unwrapping is just the first part of a wholly
luxurious experience for those prepared to pay a
bit extra."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
July
23, 2020
Best commuter cycling shoes.
"With
more active commuting than ever before, we take
a closer look at the best in commuter shoe
options."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: DZR)
July
23, 2020
Milan San Remo route unchanged
despite traffic concerns.
"Mauro
Vegni, RCS Sport Cycling Director, acknowledged
that changing the race from March to the
late-summer date decided by the UCI as part of
its revised 2020 road calendar has presented
more problems."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: RCS Sport)
July
23, 2020
Best time trial bikes: TT and
triathlon bikes to help you cheat the wind.
"Slice
through the wind and lay down a new personal
best with one of the best time trial bikes." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
July
23, 2020
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."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon)
July
22, 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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