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July
30, 2020
Remco Evenepoel wins stage 3 of the
Vuelta a Burgos.
"Remco
Evenepoel (Deceuninck Quick Step) stormed to
victory at the end of dramatic stage 3 of the
Vuelta Burgos, winning ahead of George Bennett
(Jumbo Visma) and Mikel Landa (Bahrain
McLaren)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
30, 2020
Mitchelton Scott management 'not
surprised' by Chaves' strong form in Burgos.
"Mitchelton
Scott say they were not surprised by Esteban
Chaves' gutsy performance on the upper slopes of
the Picón Blanco summit finish of stage 3 in the
Vuelta a Burgos."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
30, 2020
Dowsett: I wouldn't want to be
responsible for endangering public health.
"I
seem to be a rider who has been significantly
affected by corona but yet to actually get it,"
Dowsett told Cyclingnews." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
30, 2020
Carapaz playing long game in Giro
d'Italia build up.
"After
finishing 14th on the opening stage at the Alto
de Castillo climb, Carapaz came through stage 2
of Burgos unscathed, and in 30th place in the
bunch sprint, leaving him poised to go on the
attack at the Picón Blanco summit finish on
stage 3 on Thursday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
July
30, 2020
Gaviria bounces back at Burgos.
"For
sure it’s one of the sweetest tasting victories
this year, because of the whole hiatus and
what’s happened with the virus,” Gaviria told TVE
after the race. “Winning so convincingly feels
even more reassuring - the powder is still
there."
(velonews.com) (Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images)
July
30, 2020
Cycling’s back and it feels safe -
It should continue unabated.
"The
first few days of La Vuelta a Burgos have felt
overwhelmingly positive and reassuring. Riders
and team staff agree. Cycling feels safe. I
don’t see how it can’t continue."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by David Ramos/Getty
Images)
July
30, 2020
Full Giro d’Italia 2020 route has
been confirmed with two new stages.
"The
race will start with a 16km time trial in
Monreale-Palermo on the northern coast, before
the first road stage on day two takes the
peloton over 150km from Alcamo to Agrigento." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
30, 2020
Best Bike Lights for 2020 (Rear,
Front & Helmet).
"A pair of quality front and rear bike lights is an absolute must if you ride after dark or in low visibility conditions. We’d even go as far as advocating for all-day lights as well, which is something many riders agree with." (bicycle-guider.com) Jeff Balton July
30, 2020
2020 Vuelta a Burgos Live Stream.
"Vuelta a Burgos 2020 - stage 4 (Gumiel de Izán - Roa de Duero 163km). LIVESTREAM: Friday, July 31st, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe, 09:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (Credit not Provided) July
30, 2020
 July
29, 2020
Vuelta a Burgos: Gaviria wins stage
2.
"Fernando
Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) won stage 2 of the
Vuelta a Burgos, staying ahead of a crash in the
final sweeping corner and winning by several
bike lengths as his rivals looked lost and
confused."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: David
Ramos/Getty Images)
July
29, 2020
Movistar director sportif denies
reports that team pushed for Israel Start-Up
Nation to exit race...
Burgos: Three UAE Team Emirates
riders sent home.
"The
team revealed that Sebastian Molano, Cristian
Muñoz and Camilo Ardila all completed stage 1 on
Tuesday but they did not take to the start in
Castrojeriz on Wednesday. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
29, 2020
UCI to fine teams and organizers
that fail to implement protocol.
"Respecting
the requirements of the protocol is to act for
the common good. At a crucial moment for our
sport where, as we can see, the situation
remains delicate, it is of the utmost importance
to act more closely united and responsibly than
ever."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
29, 2020
We need a better way to measure
tires: WAM and RAM could be it.
"That
“700×28 mm” tire might actually measure 31 mm
across on an Enve 4.5 AR Disc wheel with its 25
mm inner rim width, and therefore that tire
won’t fit in your frame."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang)
July
29, 2020
Best steel road bikes: They say
'steel is real', and here's a roundup of bikes
that prove it.
"While
steel has been mostly superseded by materials
such as aluminium and carbon fiber, steel bikes
still has a passionate following, with plenty
riders refusing to ride anything else." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Speedvagen)
July
29, 2020
MTB World Cup champ Courtney could
target Cyclocross Worlds after Tokyo.
"Reigning
mountain bike World Cup champ Kate Courtney is
laser-focused on Olympic dreams, but after she
makes her run at rescheduled Tokyo Games in
2021, the 24-year-old American could set her
sights on a brand new objective: Cyclocross
Worlds."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Joe Pugliese,
courtesy of The Red Bulletin
July
29, 2020
Elite upgrades turbo trainer range
with new Direto XR.
"Headline
figures on the XR include advanced gradient
simulation and power output, while the main line
from Elite is that getting ready to ride is
easier than ever, with a 'Plug & Play'
configuration and a claimed setup time of under
five minutes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Elite)
July
29, 2020
Best touring bikes: How to choose
the right one for you.
"These
are some of the best touring bikes on the market
as reviewed by the BikeRadar test
team."
(bikeradar.com) Jack Luke
July
29, 2020
2020 Giro Rosa to start with team
time trial in Tuscany.
"The
race was originally scheduled to take place June
26 to July 5, but was moved to September 11-19
as part of the revised Women's WorldTour
calendar."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
29, 2020
July
28, 2020
Vuelta a Burgos 2020: Großschartner
climbs to first leader’s jersey.
"Felix
Großschartner wins the opener of the Vuelta a
Burgos. The Austrian is the fastest rider on the
partly cobbles ascent."
(cyclingstage.com) (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
July
28, 2020
Jumbo Visma's Gijs Leemreize
undergoes surgery on finger severed in Burgos
crash.
"Leemreize,
20, moved up to the WorldTour team from Jumbo
Visma's development squad on July 24 and was
racing in his second stint."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
28, 2020
Mixed fortunes for Mitchelton Scott
as Yates and Haig crash, Chaves in contention for
GC.
"Mitchelton
Scott faced a day of mixed fortunes in the
Vuelta a Burgos as Esteban Chaves stayed solidly
in contention on the double uphill climb that
concluded the stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
28, 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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UCI throws out Rohan Dennis' case
against Bahrain McLaren.
"Dennis
lodged a complaint with the UCI after the team
terminated his contract in September 2019,
requesting the remainder of his contract paid in
full (to the end of 2020) plus legal fees." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
30, 2020
Lappartient: Every race is at risk,
even the Tour de France.
"Lappartient
confirmed that 1370 UCI races have been
cancelled, some 71 per cent of the calendar,
including 30 percent of the men's WorldTour. He
is happy many have survived but confirmed that
even the Tour de France is at risk." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
July
30, 2020
Best aero road bikes: Save watts
with the fastest aero bikes available.
"Truncated
aerofoil tube profiles, component integration
and deep-section aero wheels have become the
order of the day as bike manufacturers attempt
to out-do each other in a bid for the fastest
aero road bike crown."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized)
July
30, 2020
Organizers introduce new 'Strade
Bianche' route for 2020 Giro Rosa.
"The
nine-stage race was originally scheduled to take
place June 26 to July 5, but was moved to
September 11-19 as part of the revised Women's
WorldTour calendar after the season was halted
due to the coronavirus in March."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
30, 2020
2021 Merida Reacto Team-E.
"The
fourth-generation Merida Reacto ups the ante
with a frighteningly fast yet compliant take on
the aero road bike recipe."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill)
July
30, 2020
Orbea updates the Avant endurance
bike.
"Following
on from the release of the new range-topping
Orca earlier this week, Spanish bike
manufacturer Orbea has unveiled its updated
Avant, aiming for the title of best budget road
bike."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Orbea)
July
30, 2020
Five things to look out for at
Strade Bianche 2020.
"This
Saturday, a whole 149 days after becoming the
first high-profile race to be canceled, a
rescheduled Strade Bianche is set to take place,
marking the beginning of an uncertain new era of
racing."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
July
30, 2020
Pogacar sets his sights on Strade
Bianche as WorldTour restarts.
"The
2020 edition of Strade Bianche returns on
Saturday 1st August and UAE Team Emirates has
assembled an all star cast to take on the 184km
route, which starts and finishes in Siena." (cycling.today)
(Credit not Provided)
July
30, 2020
2020 Strade Bianche LIVE stream.
"2020 Strade Bianche LIVE August 1, Italy. Women's Race: Start at 12:00 CET, 6:00am Eastern. Finish at 16:00 CET, 10:00am Eastern. Men's Race: Start at 13:45 CET, 7:45am Eastern. Finish at 18:29 CET, 12:29pm Eastern." (cyclingfans.com) July
30, 2020
July
30, 2020
July
29, 2020
New inland route and six-rider teams
expected to shake up Milan San Remo.
"Angered
and embarrassed by the late route change, race
director Mauro Vegni has hinted the La
Classicissima may never return to the Ligurian
coast."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
29, 2020
Winners and Losers from the
Compressed Season.
"How
much of the season we’ll actually see depends on
money, weather, and the possibility of peloton
or regional spikes in infection, but it really
is coming back."
(podiumcafe.com) (Getty Images)
July
29, 2020
Belgian Waffle Ride founder says
likelihood of 2020 edition ‘keeps eroding.’
"We’re
spending all sorts of time and psychic energy to
figure out what would be the best practices for
such a large event,” said race founder Michael
Marckx. “We do this as much with optimism as we
do to be better ready for 2021."
(velonews.com) Photo: Chris Cox
July
29, 2020
Mark Cavendish interviews Rod
Ellingworth.
"Mark
Cavendish: We’ve known each other for a long
time and we’re mates, though it didn’t start
like that. You’re one of the most influential
characters in British Cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
29, 2020
Mads Pedersen: Keeping Stuyven was
important for our Trek Segafredo Classics group.
"Jasper
Stuyven decided to re-sign with the American
WorldTour team for the next two years, extending
his tenure at the only professional team he has
raced for since turning professional in 2014." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Trek)
July
29, 2020
Alaphilippe returns to Strade
Bianche with long view on the Tour.
"Julian
Alaphilippe is preparing to defend his title in
the Strade Bianche this Saturday, but he insists
that his main objectives are further down the
road at the Tour de France and world
championships."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
July
29, 2020
Women's WorldTour back in action at
Strade Bianche - Preview.
"Many
of the teams will be arriving at the race on
Saturday from the Basque Country, which hosted
three one-day races at the end of July, all won
by world champion Annemiek van Vleuten
(Mitchelton Scott)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
29, 2020
UCI releases 2021 calendar as Tour
de France moved due to Olympics and men’s
RideLondon won’t be WorldTour.
"The
UCI has released the 20201 calendar, with the
Tour de France moved to cater for the Olympics
while RideLondon has not applied to be a
WorldTour race."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
29, 2020
Fizik turns up the volume for the
Tempo Overcurve R4.
"The
Tempo Overcurve R4 Wide is constructed with a
slightly roomier forefoot, and higher volume for
the ball of the foot and also a wider metatarsal
area."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Fizik
July
29, 2020
July
28, 2020
Four cyclists end their 18 day
journey in Savannah.
"2760
miles and 18 days later, four cyclists have made
it to Savannah after completing their cruise
across America."
(fox28media.com) (Jamie Burton/WTGS)
July
27, 2020
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McLaughlin breaks Contador’s
Everesting world record.
"Ronan
McLaughlin, the 33-year-old Irish cyclist who
previously rode for An Post Chainreaction, has
today provisionally broken the world Everesting
record set by Alberto Contador."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
30, 2020
Citroën to co-sponsor AG2R La
Mondiale.
"Citroën
will come on board as co-sponsor of AG2R La
Mondiale from the beginning of the 2021 season.
Vincent Lavenu's French WorldTour squad will be
rebranded as AG2R Citroën Team beginning in
January."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Yves Perret /
www.ypmedias.com)
July
30, 2020
Contract extensions for Warbasse,
Chérel and Gastauer at AG2R.
"Really
proud to be continuing my career with AG2R La
Mondiale for another two years," Warbasse wrote
on Twitter. "It's an honor to be here and I
can't wait for big things to come." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
30, 2020
Jumbo Visma signs Dutch U23 road
race champion David Dekker for 2021.
"I'm
very happy to have signed with Team Jumbo
Visma," the 22-year-old said on the team's
website on Wednesday, having signed a two-year
contract. "Besides the fact that it's a Dutch
team, the team is growing tremendously." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
30, 2020
2020 Tour of Bulgaria LIVE stream.
"2020
Tour of Bulgaria LIVE July 28-31, Bulgaria.
Stage 4 - Friday, July 31st. Start at 14:30 local, 13:30 CET, 7:30am ET. Finish at 17:15 local, 16:15 CET, 10:15am ET." (cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com) July
30, 2020
Mavic releases stunning new classic
shoes.
"Mavic has quietly released a new set of vintage leather cycling shoes that are absolutely stunning." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson) July
30, 2020
Jumbo Visma: Tour de France not just
us versus Team Ineos .
"The
Dutch team will field an eight-strong roster
with three general classification threats: 2017
Giro d’Italia winner Tom Dumoulin, 2019 Vuelta a
España victor Primož Rogli?, and Steven
Kruijswijk, who finished third at last year’s
Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
July
30, 2020
Team Ineos confirm star line-up for
Route d’Occitanie 2020.
"The
British WorldTour squad will be lining up at the
French four-day race Saturday (August 1st) with
two of the Tour de France winners, as they
prepare for the delayed Tour in later in the
month."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
July
30, 2020
Route d’Occitanie 2020: The Route.
"Route d’Occitanie 2020 - stage 1 (Saint-Affrique - Cazouls-lès-Béziers 187km) LIVESTREAM. Saturday, August 1st, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (cyclingstage.com) July
30, 2020
Amazon Prime Day postponed to
October but cycling deals still exist.
"Prime
Day was postponed from its usual July slot.
Officially, Amazon is only stating that Prime
Day 2020 is 'delayed' and it was rumored to be
postponed until September. A subsequent email to
third-party sellers suggested big Amazon deals
will launch in October."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
30, 2020
Dutch Media: Marianne Vos signs for
Jumbo Visma.
"For
some days there has been speculation about the
creation of a new women's squad by Jumbo Visma.
The Dutch team would be creating this new squad
for 2021 and has already had some names linked
to it."
(cyclingpub.com) (Getty Images)
July
29, 2020
Garmin systems return to normal, as
questions arise whether the $10 million ransom was
paid.
"We
previously reported that rides are beginning to
re-sync with Strava, but in the days since,
speculation has been building among news and
tech publications as to how Garmin has resolved
the problems."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Ross)
July
29, 2020
Warbasse, Rivera extend contracts.
"Warbasse,
30, will stay with his French team Ag2r La
Mondiale through 2022, while 27-year-old Rivera
will stay on for a fifth season with Team Sunweb
in 2021."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
July
29, 2020
Hidden-motor brand Vivax has gone
out of business.
"Vivax
Drive, the Austrian brand famous for its hidden
bike motors, has been forced to shut up shop.
Like so many other businesses in cycling and
beyond, Vivax wasn’t able to manage the
financial hardship brought about by the
lockdown."
(cyclingtips.com) Matt de Neef
July
29, 2020
Laura Kenny interview: 'I was in
incredible pain and so happy the Olympics were
off.'
"I’m
probably one of the few athletes who was sort of
glad it happened,” she says of the Olympics
being shifted to next summer. “This is a
blessing. I’m going to take this opportunity
that I’ve been handed and I’m going to run with
it and see where it goes."
(telegraph.co.uk) Credit: JON SUPER
July
29, 2020
Tour de France 1950: Divorce Italian
Style.
"The
journey back in time proposed by letour.fr
continues in 1950, marked by the collective
departure of the Italian riders after incidents
that resulted in Gino Bartali being threatened
and assaulted by French spectators in the
Pyrenees."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Words by ASO; Images from
Presse Sports
July
29, 2020
Out of the Saddle with Micheal
Matthews.
"[Paywall]
The Australian known as ‘Bling’ has worn the
maglia rosa in the Giro d’Italia and won the
green points jersey in the Tour de France." (velonews.com)
(James Startt)
July
29, 2020
Open UPPER review.
"The
UPPER is the creation of former Cervélo
co-founder Gerard Vroomen. We've previously
reviewed its older sibling, the UP, a bike that
introduced the concept of multiple wheel size
options."
(cyclist.co.uk) Peter Stuart
July
29, 2020
Route d’Occitanie 2020: The Route.
"The Route d'Occitanie sets off on Saturday August 1st to finish on Tuesday the 4th. The opener of the Route d’Occitanie is 187 kilometers long and includes 2,469 meters of climbing. The race finishes on an undulating circuit of 35 kilometers." (cyclingstage.com) July
29, 2020
eBay Finds: Specialized S-Works
Tarmac SL5 Nibali Celebration bike.
"Found
here on eBay is a Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL5
Nibali Celebration bike, celebrating Vincenzo
Nibali's victories at all three of the Grand
Tours."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: tinooftheyear /
eBay)
July
29, 2020
Milan San Remo forced to find new
inland route after coastal towns refuse race.
"Milan
San Remo is scheduled for Saturday, August 8 in
the new UCI WorldTour calendar but that is at
the peak of the Italian holiday season." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
July
28, 2020
Shangrila Rendon becomes the 1st and
ONLY female DOUBLE vEveresting Finisher.
"The
extraordinary thing about her achievement was
that only 3 weeks before Rendon completed her
first vEveresting (virtual cycling w/ 29,029?
total ascent) to doubling this to 59,058? total
ascent in 3 weeks was not an ordinary feat." (prunderground.com)
(Credit not Provided)
July
28, 2020
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