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July
31, 2020
Vuelta a Burgos: Sam Bennett wins
stage 4.
"Demare
takes second but he and the rest of the bunch
are way back. That's a huge win for Bennett. The
last 1km was a mess though."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
31, 2020
Sam Bennett: I really needed that
win.
"A
late attack rather than a sprint netted fast man
Sam Bennett (Deceuninck Quick Step) a fine first
win in cycling’s re-start to the season at the
Vuelta a Burgos on Friday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
31, 2020
Rivals rally after Evenepoel’s
blistering Burgos win.
"With
a sprint showdown to come Thursday, the final GC
will boil down to who can topple the young
Belgian and his Deceuninck Quick Step team on
the summit finish set to close out the race’s
final stage Saturday."
(velonews.com) Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
July
31, 2020
Keeping everyone safe ‘not easy’
says Greg Van Avermaet.
"The
Vuelta a Burgos has so far shown the return of
racing is viable, but nevertheless, coronavirus
anxiety will likely remain for the foreseeable
future."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Jonny Long)
July
31, 2020
World Tour Bikes: The new models
we'll see in action for the first time.
"Check
out the latest bikes that we'll see in action
when top-level racing resumes this weekend at
the Strade Bianche - from Specialized, Trek,
Giant and more."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
July
31, 2020
Voeckler on French Olympic unity:
Rivalry will still be fresh a week after Tour de
France.
"French
men's national team coach Thomas Voeckler will
face an uphill battle almost as tough as the one
faced by the riders during the hilly Olympic
Games road race next year when the former rider
will have just a week to attempt to unite the
nation's best."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
July
31, 2020
Hands-on: FORM Goggles Openwater
Swim Mode Released for Apple/Garmin Watches.
"As
previously announced back in May, FORM has
released their new openwater swim mode that
connects their heads up display swim goggles to
certain Garmin or Apple Watches, enabling you to
see details of your swim in real-time while
openwater swimming without having to look at
your wrist."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
July
31, 2020
Gear Break: Tires, Caps, Glasses,
Shoes, Helmet and Bibs!
"Lot’s of new kit: Pirelli P ZERO™ Race tubeless road tire, Campagnolo new cycling caps online, 100%® Speedcraft XS for smaller faces, fizik redesigned Tempo Overcurve R4 for wider feet." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) July
31, 2020
California retailers threatened with
lawsuits over their websites' accessibility.
"At
least 15 bike shops in California have received
emails and letters from a law firm threatening
suits over their websites' compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and a California
statute."
(bicycleretailer.com) Steve Frothingham
(Revolution Bicycles)
July
31, 2020
2020 Vuelta a Burgos Live Stream.
"Vuelta a Burgos 2020 - stage 5 (Covarrubias - Lagunas de Neila 158km). LIVESTREAM: Saturday, August 1st, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe, 09:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (Credit not Provided) July
31, 2020
 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
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
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."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
July
29, 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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It’s time you started paying
attention to Demi Vollering.
"Her
name: Demi Vollering, just 22 years old at the
time, and the breakthrough rider of the 2019
season."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
July
31, 2020
Strade Bianche to be raced under a
scorching Tuscan sun.
"Strade
Bianche will be held under a scorching Tuscan
sun on Saturday, with temperatures forecast to
be 37°C (98.6°F) in the Siena area during the
race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Twitter/Team
Sunweb)
July
31, 2020
Alberto Bettiol wishing for Italian
double at Strade Bianche.
"Bettiol
will head up a strong EF Pro Cycling team in
Italy, with Michael Woods, Simon Clarke, and
Lawson Craddock also providing options." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
July
31, 2020
Niewiadoma: There's nowhere to hide
at Strade Bianche.
"Kasia
Niewiadoma (Canyon SRAM) has placed on the
podium on four consecutive occasions, but has
never won Strade Bianche."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon SRAM)
July
31, 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
31, 2020
8 training tips to take your cycling
to the next level.
"The
tips aren't complicated, but you need to commit
with consistency to see results."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
July
31, 2020
Merlin Takeover - Massive bike
discounts and much more.
"Merlin
Cycles, like us, are rather excited about the
return of bike racing and to celebrate the
reformed season properly kicking off again this
weekend at Strade Bianche."
(road.cc) dealclincher
July
31, 2020
All Mountain Style launches Gravel
& Road Specific Frame Protection.
"AMS,
the mountain bike accessories brand from
Barcelona disrupting the Frame Guard industry
since 2013, launches a gravel and road-specific
frame protection product."
(gravelcyclist.com) JOM
July
31, 2020
Ride with GPS adds
popularity-based routing for better bike rides.
"Route
planning and ride logging platform Ride with
GPS has added “popularity-influenced”
routing to its planner in an effort to improve
the quality of its results."
(bikeradar.com) (Matthew Loveridge)
July
31, 2020
Tech Round-Up: New gear from Topeak,
Park Tool, Rudy Project, and more.
"A lot of new 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
31, 2020
2020 Circuito de Getxo LIVE STREAM.
"Circuito de Getxo 2020 (Getxo - Getxo 177km) LIVESTREAM. Sunday, August 2nd, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) July
31, 2020
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
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30, 2020
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29, 2020
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July
31, 2020
Contador dethroned: Irish cyclist
breaks Everesting record by 20 minutes.
"The Everesting record recently set by Alberto Contador has just been toppled by Irish cyclist Ronan McLaughlin. McLaughlin’s time of 7:04:41 - which has been confirmed by Hells 500." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Provided July
31, 2020
Transfer Mechanics: Froome and
COVID-19 shape the market.
"Professional
cycling's transfer window officially opens on
Saturday August 1, with a number of high-profile
moves set to be announced as teams publicly
unveil their new signings for 2021." (cyclingnews.com)
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July
31, 2020
Philippe Gilbert: Every race could
be the last.
"I
think that’s the mentality you need to have at
the re-start to this season, to say that every
race could be the last race, because
unfortunately, that’s the reality." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
July
31, 2020
Women’s peloton cautiously
optimistic in protocols ahead of Strade Bianche.
"Last
week's racing in northern Spain provided a
helpful blueprint for how riders are viewing
safety protocols at Strade Bianche and future
events."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
July
31, 2020
Froome, Bernal, other Tour talents
to headline Route d’Occitanie.
"The
four-stage Route d’Occitanie kicks off in
southwest France Saturday and has drawn a packed
start list of riders looking to get their race
legs turning ahead of the Tour de France later
this month."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
July
31, 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
31, 2020
eBay Finds: Geraint Thomas Team
Ineos Castelli Sanremo 4.0 Speed Suit.
"We've
found this Team Ineos team-issue Castelli
Sanremo 4.0 Speed Suit for sale on eBay, which
was once destined for none other than 2018 Tour
de France winner Geraint Thomas, as his name and
the Welsh flag printed on it testify." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: wolverine_cycles / eBay)
July
31, 2020
dhb PhotoChromatic Half Frame
Sunglasses.
"The
dhb Photochromatic Half Frame Sunglasses offer
decent performance in a variety of conditions
without looking obviously technical or breaking
the bank. I am also pleased to report that I
found them very comfortable worn for long
periods."
(roadbikeaction.com) Shaun Audane
July
31, 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
31, 2020
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
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 Roglič, 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
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."
(cyclingtips.com) Matt de Neef
July
29, 2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on
wheels.
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service and price. My local mechanic is Thai
Nguyen who is very prompt when I call, does
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