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Route d'Occitanie: Sonny Colbrelli wins stage
2.
"Sonny
Colbrelli (Bahrain McLaren) sprinted to victory during the
second stage of Route d'Occitanie in Cap Découverte on
Sunday. The Italian beat stage 1 winner Bryan Coquard
(B&B Hotels-Vital Concept) and Niccolo Bonifazio (Team
Total Direct Energie)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 2, 2020
Race Check up: Route d’Occitanie Stage 2.
"Britain’s
Chris Froome and Colombian Tour de France champion Egan
Bernal are warming up on the race for the upcoming Tour
which embarks from nearby Nice on August 29." (roadbikeaction.com) (Bettini
Photo)
August 2, 2020
First big test for Chris Froome as summit
finish beckons in France.
"Chris
Froome’s pre-Tour de France form will be tested tomorrow
on stage 3 of La Route d’Occitanie-La Dépêche du Midi
(2.1) in France when the riders face a summit finish." (stickybottle.com) (Credit
not Provided)
August 2, 2020
What the hell am I doing?: How riders such as
Dan Martin launched their careers on the French circuit.
"Those
first races are quite stressful because you’re under that
much pressure. The French guys, they can go home to their
mum and dad, but you’re not going home to that situation
anymore. You’re going home to an empty apartment." (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty
Images)
August 2, 2020
Lippert fights to keep WorldTour lead after
Strade Bianche mechanical.
"Liane
Lippert has retained her overall lead of the Women’s
WorldTour after fighting back from an untimely mechanical
to finish 16th at Strade Bianche on Saturday." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 2, 2020
2021 tech trends: How next year's bikes are
shaping up - plus emerging cycle tech trends for 2022.
"The
2020 launch season is in full swing with Specialized,
Trek, Giant and loads of other big brands having
introduced cool new bikes over recent weeks, and here are
some of the key trends that we've seen so far." (road.cc) (Mat Brett)
August 2, 2020
Merida Reacto Disc 5000 2020.
"The
Reacto is Merida's aero race bike with this 5000 model
sporting the majority of a Shimano Ultegra groupset. It is
rapid on the flat and a fun bike to ride hard, although
its boxy frame errs on the side of firmness over comfort." (road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
August 2, 2020
Route d’Occitanie 2020: The Route.
"Route d’Occitanie 2020 - stage 3. Monday, August 3rd, starts at 14:00pm Central Europe, 08:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (cyclingstage.com) August 2,
2020
 Remco Evenepoel wins Vuelta a Burgos.
"Ivan
Sosa (Ineos) has won on the Lagunas de Neila summit finish
for a third consecutive year in the Vuelta a Burgos, while
Remco Evenepoel (Deceuninck Quick Step) has taken the
overall victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 1, 2020
Evenepoel maintains unbroken 2020 GC track
record at Vuelta a Burgos.
"And
so the beat goes on. Six months after his victories in the
Vuelta a San Juan and the Volta ao Algarve, Remco
Evenepoel (Deceuninck Quick Step) continues his hugely
impressive stage racing track record of 2020." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 1, 2020
Pro Racing: Looking Down The Road Ahead.
"After
breaking sweat in the Tour of Burgos this week, cycling
moved up a gear on Saturday with the Strade Bianche, which
was the first World Tour level race in 139 days."
(roadbikeaction.com)Tsuji/BettiniPhoto©2019
August 1, 2020
Aru: Racing has re-started at a very high
level.
"Fabio
Aru's quest for a badly needed stellar season got off to a
noticeably good re-start on Thursday in the first major
summit finish of cycling's packed 2020 calendar in the
Vuelta a Burgos."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 1, 2020
Israel Start-Up Nation rider now returns
negative corona control.
"The
rider at the center of a coronavirus worry this week who
prompted Israel Start-Up Nation to pull two riders from
the Vuelta a Burgos is now returning negative controls for
COVID-19, officials confirmed Saturday."
(velonews.com) Photo: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images.
August 1, 2020
‘Maybe I pushed too hard and overheated’:
Fuglsang succumbs to scorching heat at Strade Bianche.
"It
was nice to be back but, oof, the last 50km after my
little attack I exploded a little bit because of the
heat,” Fuglsang said, explaining what happened after he
looked to take the race to his rivals."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 1, 2020
Zefal Tubeless Repair Kit.
"If
the hole in your tire is too big for the sealant to work,
Zefal's Tubeless Repair Kit is a simple and effective
solution that avoids the faff of fitting a tube - or even
removing the tire."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
August 1, 2020
The 2020 Specialized road bikes explained.
"Want
to know your Roubaix from your Diverge? Take a look at our
overview of the 2020 Specialized road bikes range and all
will be explained."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized)
August 1, 2020
Bontrager Foray Shoes.
"The
Bontrager Foray Shoes are well constructed, comfortable
two-bolt shoes that are stiff enough to push pedals
easily, but have enough give and grip for sections of
hike-a-bike or just strolling around the shops." (road.cc) John Stevenson
August 1, 2020
New Prologo AGX saddle range is shaped to
support Adventure, Gravel, & CX.
"For those venturing off the beaten path, Prologo has a few new saddles you may want to check out." (bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt) August 1, 2020
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
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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Damiano Caruso wins Circuito de Getxo.
"Caruso
held off a chasing pack on the uphill finish, crossing the
line just a few meters ahead of Giacomo Nizzolo (NTT Pro
Cycling) and Eduard Prades (Movistar Team)." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
August 2, 2020
Trek Segafredo to monitor Vincenzo Nibali’s
condition following injury at Strade Bianche.
"Vincenzo
Nibali suffered blunt trauma to his left hand at Strade
Bianche after crashing, which forced him to abandon the
race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 2, 2020
Chris Froome: I'm on the right trajectory for
the Tour de France.
"Speaking
just before the second stage of the Route d'Occitanie,
Froome said, "I feel like I'm on the right trajectory in
terms of the Tour de France. There's still a bit of work
to do, but that's all part of the Tour build-up." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 2, 2020
Mikel Landa: I'm more confident of my form
after Burgos.
"A
former Burgos winner himself back in 2017, Landa was
unable to follow stage winner Remco Evenepoel on
Thursday’s summit finish to Picón Blanco. Meanwhile, on
stage five’s finish in Lagunas de Neila, he was outpowered
by Ivan Sosa (Ineos)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 2, 2020
Bollé adds more MIPS helmets for road &
MTB, with sunglasses to match.
"Leveraging their 133 years of experience, the French brand Bollé has expanded its line of helmet and sunglass offerings." (bikerumor.com) Michael Gushulak August 2, 2020
Sunday Trading: Save big on a Garmin Edge 130
plus deals on carbon wheels.
"This
Sunday we’ve found great deals on Garmin cycling
computers, carbon wheels, top end helmets and much, much
more."
(cyclingweekly.com) Rupert Radley
August 2, 2020
2020 Gran Trittico Lombardo Live Stream.
"Gran Trittico Lombardo 2020 (Legnano - Varese 202.7km) Live.
Monday, August 3rd, starts at 14:40pm Central Europe,
08:40am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
August 2, 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) August 2, 2020
Wout van Aert storms to victory at Strade
Bianche.
"At
his third time of asking, Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma)
stormed to victory at Strade Bianche after a 13-kilometer
attack on Saturday. The Belgian rider upgraded his two
third place finishes, beating Davide Formolo (UAE Team
Emirates) and Max Schachmann (Bora Hansgrohe) to the
line."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 1, 2020
‘It’s survival of the fittest’: Wout van Aert
marks anniversary of leaving hospital after Tour injury with
Strade Bianche title.
"The
Belgian says this victory marks a year since he left
hospital following his season-ending Tour de France
crash."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 1, 2020
Annemiek van Vleuten continues winning streak
with Strade Bianche victory.
"The
world champion bridged from the peloton to a chasing group
on the penultimate gravel sector and went on a solo chase
of Margarita Victoria García (Alé BTC Ljubljana) who had
attacked 45km from the finish."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 1, 2020
Annemiek van Vleuten says ‘winning is not
normal…and not easy’ after Strade Bianche victory.
"The
world champion put in another memorable performance as she
defended her Strade Bianche title, with the knowledge any
race could be the last of the season at the front of her
mind."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
August 1, 2020
Leah Thomas takes podium despite mid-race
mishap at Strade Bianche.
"Despite
a mid-race mishap that saw her drop her chain and crash in
the final 20 kilometres, American Leah Thomas (Equipe
Paule Ka) bounced back to secure a podium place at Strade
Bianche Women."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 1, 2020
Five things we learned from the 2020 Strade
Bianche.
"With
two podium finishes here in the bag already, and dirt
roads that resemble the conditions he’s so excelled at on
the cyclocross circuit, Strade Bianche has long felt like
a race that Wout van Aert was destined to win since his
transition to the road."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 1, 2020
Moolman Pasio requires 60 stitches as training
crash puts her out of Strade Bianche.
"Ashleigh
Moolman Pasio (CCC Liv), Ella Harris (Canyon SRAM) and
Clara Koppenburg (Équipe Paule Ka) have all been forced
out of Strade Bianche after suffering crashes in training
in the lead-up to the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 1, 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) August 1, 2020
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Brailsford outlines new management structure
at Team Ineos.
"Team
Ineos have revamped their management structure following
the tragically premature death of head directeur sportif
Nicolas Portal in March, team boss Dave Brailsford has
said."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 2, 2020
Punctures, crashes and heat wreck Strade
Bianche for Van der Poel, Nibali and Gilbert.
"Professional
cycling can be a cruel sport and Strade Bianche can be an
especially cruel race: a badly timed puncture, a bad line
through the deepest gravel or a missed bidon in the heat
can end a race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 2, 2020
5 conclusions from Strade Bianche Women.
"Life
or sport may not yet be back to normal, but Strade Bianche
gave cycling fans a suitably dramatic return to top level
racing with the high temperatures, dusty gravel roads and
riders keen to get back into the mix of competition." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 2, 2020
Thomas’ podium at Strade Bianche a thank-you
to new backers Paule Ka.
"The
U.S. rider bounced back from a late mechanical to lead the
pursuit of race winner Annemiek van Vleuten and
second-place Mavi Garcia, netting the final podium
position."
(velonews.com) Photo: Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
August 2, 2020
Bettiol produces inspired ride at Strade
Bianche.
"Alberto
Bettiol raced generously in front of his local Tuscan fans
at Strade Bianche but had few regrets after finishing
fourth, proud to have animated his home race." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
August 2, 2020
Dylan Teuns signs two-year extension with
Bahrain McLaren.
"Last
year, Teuns took a stage win at the Critérium du Dauphiné
and went on to win the first summit finish of the Tour de
France, La Planche des Belles Filles."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 2, 2020
The secrets to a successful Everest: Tips from
from the Canadian record holder.
"When
taking on a massive ride like an Everest, there’s a
difference between putting down your best possible time
and a solid time, says Cheyne, and you should figure out
beforehand which you plan to do."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Deon Nel Photography
August 2, 2020
2020 Tour of Poland Live Stream.
"Tour of Poland 2020 - stage 1 (Stadion Slaski - Spodek, Katowice 195.8km) Live.
Wednesday, August 5th, starts at 17:15pm Central Europe,
11:15am U.S. Eastern."
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August 2, 2020
Route d'Occitanie: Coquard wins stage 1.
"The
French sprinter won ahead of Elia Viviani (Cofidis) and
Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain McLaren), and takes the leader’s
jersey in the four-day race in southeastern France. A big
crash in the final kilometer saw Pinot among several
riders crashing."
(cyclingnews.com) (velonews.com) (Getty Images)
August 1, 2020
Egan Bernal: It’s a special feeling to be back
racing in Europe.
"Egan
Bernal was all smiles on Saturday before he embarked on
the Route d’Occitanie as he prepares to defend his Tour de
France title in three weeks’ time."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Provided)
August 1, 2020
Tribute to Team Ineos director Nico Portal
being planned at Route d’Occitanie.
"I
believe there is something planned for Monday or Tuesday.
It sounds like there will be some kind of tribute, with
Magalie, his partner, and his kids particularly involved." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 1, 2020
Israel Start-Up Nation will make ‘exponential
improvement’ with Chris Froome - but it will be a ‘big
change.’
"Chris
Froome has been advised by two of his future Israel
Start-Up Nation teammates that his impending transfer will
be a ‘big change’ for him - but that the team is ready to
raise standards."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
August 1, 2020
Tour de l’Avenir cancels 2020 edition.
"The
headline race of the U23 calendar has been abandoned for
this year, with organizers citing difficulties ensuring
health, safety, and race “bubbles” in an event drawing
riders from around the world."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tour de l'Avenir
August 1, 2020
Dillier out of Strade Bianche after positive
corona test.
"L'Equipe
reported that his teammates tested negative. They are
expected to start Strade Bianche as planned." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
August 1, 2020
Trek Segafredo Women's bikes stolen ahead of
Strade Bianche.
"In a
post on social media, the team said that “thieves broke
through the roof of the truck and took the bikes” on
Friday evening."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 1, 2020
‘Sorry, it’s a bit dirty’: Ellen van Dijk
borrows Koen de Kort’s bike for Strade Bianche.
"Not
just having to contend with the added stress and
complications of navigating the rules of bike racing
during a global pandemic, but thieves socially distanced
the squad from six Emondas."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
August 1, 2020
Wout van Aert: I kept the faith even in hard
times.
"He
has spent the year working hard to get back to his best
and showed it with his late solo attack on the final
sector of dirt roads a few kilometers from Siena." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
August 1, 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) August 1, 2020
July 31, 2020
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