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August 27,
2020
European Championships: Van Vleuten wins elite
women's road race title.
"Kasia
Niewiadoma (Poland) and Chantal van den Broek Blaak
(Netherlands), who were distanced from the decisive
breakaway on the final climb, finished third and fourth,
respectively."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 27, 2020
Only three Americans are racing in the Tour de
France.
"With
a crop of promising riders waiting in the wings, the
American future looks bright."
(velonews.com) Andrew Hood
August 27, 2020
Preview: La Course by Le Tour de France.
"A
short course with two punchy climbs should showcase
excellent racing that will benefit from the Tour's
prolific media coverage."
(velonews.com) (Photo credit should read JEFF PACHOUD/AFP
via Getty Images)
August 27, 2020
Tour de France: Wout van Aert rules out green
jersey challenge.
"The
Dutch team line up with Primož Roglič and Tom Dumoulin in
their ranks, but Van Aert's incredible form has raised
questions over whether he could mount a challenge for the
green jersey and end Peter Sagan's long run of success in
the competition."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 27, 2020
Tour de France 2020 Live Dashboard.
"2020 Tour de France LIVE August 29-September 20. Stage
1 start time: Saturday 14:00 CET (5:00 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 14:00 CET (5:000 AM PDT).
Approximate finish: 17:58 CET (8:58 AM PDT)." (steephill.tv)
August 27, 2020
100% releases new Sagan eyewear in time for
Tour de France.
"Long time sponsor releases new line of signature glasses in characteristic flamboyant colors." (cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey) August 27, 2020
Nikolai Razouvaev on Why Riders Crash So Much.
"The
shit pro riders in Europe have to deal with to stay
upright is real. The road furniture, the foul play in the
sprints, the stupid barriers the organizers erect without
thinking, all of these things take riders down, but
there’s more to it."
(veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©Andrzej
Grygiel/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
August 27, 2020
Could this battery revolutionize e-bikes?
"NDB
Inc. has huge ambitions to "reinvent electricity and
create a planet without fossil fuels by 2040"... which
could be great news for e-bikers!"
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
August 27, 2020
Best tire pressure gauges.
"Get your pressures dialed with one of these handy readers." (bikeradar.com) (Credit not Provided) August 27, 2020
 August 26,
2020
Hagens Berman Axeon faces uncertain future
amid sponsorship squeeze.
"Development
squad Hagens Berman Axeon faces a sizable sponsorship
shortfall for 2021, which could spell the end of the team.
Losing the squad would have a major impact on the U.S.
pipeline to the WorldTour."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 26, 2020
European Championships: Nizzolo wins elite
men's road race title.
"Giacomo
Nizzolo (Italy) claimed the European Continental
Championships Road Race in a nail-biting sprint ahead of
Arnaud Demare (France) and Pascal Ackermann (Germany)." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini
Photo)
August 26, 2020
Peter Sagan - the best Tour de France rider
since Eddy Merckx?
"The
statistics suggest that Sagan is the most consistent Tour
rider of all time, with the possible exception of the
Cannibal, Eddy Merckx."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
August 26, 2020
August 26, 2020
Best bike multi-tools: Fix your bike on the go
with these multi-tools.
"Prevent
technical hiccups from ruining your ride with our
selection of the best bike multi-tools."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Silca)
August 26, 2020
Tour Tech 2020: 10 ways bikes have changed
over 10 editions of the Tour de France.
"How
Peter Sagan's Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 differs from
the Tarmac that Alexandre Vinokourov rode back in 2011." (road.cc) (Mat Brett)
August 26, 2020
2020 Road European Championships Live Feed.
"Road European Championships August 24-28, 2020 - Men’s Road Race (Plouay - Plouay 178.5km/) Live. Wednesday,
August 26th, starts at 3:40pm Central Europe, 07:40am U.S.
Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
August 26, 2020
August 25,
2020
The person behind the rainbow bands:
One-on-one with Annemiek van Vleuten.
"She’s
a fierce competitor in every race she starts, she has an
almost 100% win ratio in 2020, and she’s a dominant force
in women’s cycling. But Annemiek van Vleuten is so much
more than that."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Kristof Ramon and Cor Vos
August 25, 2020
Tour de France Green Jersey Contenders.
"Peter
Sagan has owned the competition with a record seven wins
only he’s not looking as dominant as before so if he wins,
maybe we’ll have a contest this time."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
August 25, 2020
6 Things We Love About the 2020 Tour de France
Route.
"Are
you ready for the 2020 Tour de France to start on August
29? With a nearly two-month delay to this year’s race, we
certainly can’t wait to tune in ourselves."
(bicycling.co.za) ASO/Pauline BALLET
August 25, 2020
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
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Why Sagan won't win green this year.
"Numbers
crunched, gut feelings checked and trains analyzed. The
verdict is that Peter Sagan will not win his eighth
'maillot vert' at the 2020 edition of the Tour de France." (sbs.com.au) Jamie
Finch-Penninger
August 27, 2020
Roglič, Dumoulin ‘just focused on themselves’
ahead of Tour de France battle.
"Jumbo
Visma leaders confident of form after injury scares and
ready to 'let the road decide' team leadership." (velonews.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 27, 2020
Tour de France 2020 stage-by-stage preview.
"Everything you need to know about what could be one of the most unpredictable editions in years." (road.cc) (Simon MacMichael) August 27, 2020
Could a women’s Tour de France happen in 2022?
"David
Lappartient, the president of the UCI has told Wielerflits
that a Tour de France for women will happen in 2022. “ASO
have assured me they are ready to organize a stage race
for women in France."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
August 27, 2020
Top 10 contenders to win the 2020 Tour de
France.
"We’re
not going to lie. The recent decision by Team Ineos
Grenadiers to bench Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas for
the 2020 Tour de France threw a curveball at our annual
exercise of ranking the race’s top contenders." (velonews.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 27, 2020
Jumbo Visma rule out tactic of taking early
Tour de France lead if race is halted.
"Race
organizers and the UCI are yet to officially announce as
to whether a winner would be declared if the race was
stopped after a specific number of stages due to the
global pandemic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 27, 2020
Alaphilippe eyes Tour de France’s yellow
jersey - but only for a stage.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step star sees Sunday's mountainous stage around
Nice as opportunity to snatch stage win."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
August 27, 2020
Analyzing EF Pro Cycling's Tour de France
squad.
"The
team may have left some experienced riders at home, and
missing Michael Woods is a shame for Canadian fans, but
the team have three race debutantes in their ranks,
including British climber Hugh Carthy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 27, 2020
2021 Vitus Energie EVO delivers all-new carbon
CX bike.
"The
all-new 2021 Vitus Energie EVO cyclocross bikes are the
first of many new top-performance EVO bike ranges to come
out of the consumer-direct brand’s return to their racing
heritage."
(bikerumor.com) photos by 4Season Collective (Cory Benson)
August 27, 2020
Scott Foil updated with new fork and cockpit,
fully internal routing.
"All housing, hoses, and wires are now fed from the controls through the inside of the handlebar and stem extension before taking a turn downward into the top of the head tube." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Scott Sports / Jochen Haar August 27, 2020
Five rookies who will rock the Tour de France.
"From
21-year-old Pogačar to 27-year-old Carapaz, this year will
see a number of top talents make their Tour debut. Here
are the ones to watch."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
August 26, 2020
Tour de France winning bikes.
"While
the Tour de France is a little different than usual this
year, it is still the pinnacle of our sport, and so is the
equipment."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
August 26, 2020
Jumbo Visma and Team Ineos facing fines for
missing Bretagne Classic.
"Team
Ineos opted not to take part in the event as a precaution
for riders and staff, ahead of their main goal of the year
the Tour de France, which starts on Saturday (August 29)." (cyclingweekly.com)
(GodingImages/PA Images)
August 26, 2020
The best saddles you can buy for mtb and
gravel bikes - tried and tested.
"The
saddle is the number one contact point that affects your
comfort over a large part of your everyday ride. We've
gone through the bulky to the outright uncomfortable
saddles to bring you our pick of the best bike seats you
can buy."
(road.cc) Liam Mercer
August 26, 2020
Tour de France 2020: The contenders.
"We're
now just days away from the start of the 2020 Tour de
France - four, in fact. All of the warm-up races, the
training and the form tapering is over and done with, and
all that remains are, we hope, 21 days of racing to
Paris."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 26, 2020
A tale of two teams: Nairo Quintana and the
revival of a Tour de France dream.
"The
move to Pro Continental outfit Arkéa Samsic raised
eyebrows when it was first reported last summer but as a
rejuvenated Quintana lit up the French calendar in the
opening weeks of the 2020 season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 26, 2020
France’s Tour de France Hopes Rely on
Emotional Thibaut Pinot.
"Thibaut
Pinot is in a fighting mood as he faces the daunting task
of delivering a first home Tour de France win in 35 years.
Belief in him ran high in 2019 on a rollercoaster ride
that began with flair and ended in tears and a mystery
injury."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 26, 2020
Analyzing Bahrain McLaren's Tour de France
squad.
"A
year on from Vincenzo Nibali and Dylan Teuns stage wins -
and Rohan Dennis' DNF - Bahrain McLaren bring a totally
new look to the Tour de France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 26, 2020
New Pinarello bikes for renamed Ineos
Grenadiers at the Tour de France.
"With
the news that Team Ineos is to be renamed for the Tour de
France, Pinarello has duly obliged with an all-new color
scheme which adorns the team's Dogma F12 and F12 X-Light
road bikes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Pinarello)
August 26, 2020
August 25,
2020
UCI to tighten safety checks after spate of
serious race crashes.
"The
UCI announced it will reinforce race inspections for the
rest of the rescheduled 2020 season and initiate a major
reform of race safety conditions after a spate of major
crashes saw riders protest about their safety." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
August 25, 2020
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August 27,
2020
Hints of easing of ‘two-strikes’ rule ahead of
Tour de France start.
"Teams
urged its case during a videoconference call Tuesday with
Tour officials about changing a rule that could see teams
ejected from the race if two riders or staffers test
positive."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
August 27, 2020
Brailsford - Froome relationship reportedly
‘good’ just hours before Tour start.
"We
have a professional relationship and a personal
relationship which is absolutely good on both fronts,’
said the Ineos Grenadiers boss."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
August 27, 2020
Tour de France countdown: 3 days to go - Live
updates.
"All
the latest news in the build-up to the 2020 Tour de
France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 27, 2020
Primož Roglič confirms he will start the Tour
de France after recovering from crash.
"The
Slovenian champion looked untouchable at the Dauphiné,
winning one stage and taking time out of the other
favorites whenever he could, as his Jumbo Visma team went
head to head with a very strong Team Ineos." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
August 27, 2020
I don’t think we should ever underestimate
Ineos.
"Rod
Ellingworth is back at the Tour de France, this time at
the helm of Bahrain McLaren."
(cyclingweekly.com)
August 27, 2020
Garmin Rolls Out Ability to Pause Training
Status.
"This
is useful if you go on vacation, get injured/sick, finish
your season, become pregnant, or simply want the watch to
stop bugging you about your newfound focus on eating
tacos."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
August 27, 2020
Peter Sagan shows off all-new Bora Hansgrohe
jersey for the Tour de France.
"The
Bora Hansgrohe team has revealed a new racing kit for the
Tour de France, altering the colors and adding the
Austrian tourism logo Bike Ötztal to the team’s jersey." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bora Hansgrohe / Christof Kreutzer & Chiara
Redaschi)
August 27, 2020
TIBCO SVB renews contracts with core virtual
Tour de France team.
"American
outfit brings back Stephens, Dixon, Gigante and Faulkner." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: TIBCO Silicon Valley Bank)
August 27, 2020
Bahrain McLaren signs Jack Haig to a
three-year deal.
"Haig,
26, has been with the Mitchelton Scott organization since
making the jump to the WorldTour there in 2016. In that
time, he has taken one WorldTour-level win." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor
Vos)
August 27, 2020
Spotted: Did Giro just leak a new MIPS
Spherical road helmet to join Aether?
"Taking
a close look, the helmet has the tell tale ‘swoop’ that
forms the separation of the two halves of MIPS Spherical
helmets."
(bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)
August 27, 2020
UCI and ASO will soften two-strike COVID test
rule.
"The
measure will become more flexible,” said UCI President
David Lappartient, who was present at the start of the
Bretagne Classic in Plouay on Tuesday and was asked about
the rule."
(cyclingtips.com) Caley Fretz
August 26, 2020
McLaren set to leave WorldTour.
"McLaren
has confirmed that they will leave cycling at the end of
the season, just one year after becoming co-sponsors of
the WorldTour team Bahrain McLaren."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
August 26, 2020
From hand gel to hybrid cars: Prudhomme’s
plans for a safe, clean Tour de France.
"Tour
boss speaks of measures implemented to mitigate corona
threat and dampen environmental impact of this year's
race."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
August 26, 2020
What’s up with Jumbo Visma’s all-black
Bianchis? It’s all about the grams.
"Different
paints weigh different amounts depending on type and
color, and whites and brights weigh more due to the
pigment,” said an industry source who preferred to remain
unnamed but who has an intimate knowledge of the subject." (cyclingtips.com) Photography
by Gruber Images
August 26, 2020
Best 3D-printed road bike saddles: Fizik vs
Specialized.
"The
3D-printing concept is a hugely popular phenomenon in the
cycling world at present with everything from helmets and
gloves through to components and even bikes utilizing this
new technology."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)
August 26, 2020
Giro adds Regime to its road shoe range.
"Giro's
new Regime and Regime W shoes offer impressive comfort and
construction features at a great price."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giro)
August 26, 2020
What to know: Movistar’s Tour de France team.
"Mas
and Soler slot in as GC leaders while Valverde could be
starting his final Tour de France for Spain's longest
running franchise."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 26, 2020
New Sidi Gravel shoes smooth over rough roads
with synthetic suede style.
"What
does a gravel specific shoe look like? For Sidi, it starts
with their MTB Competition sole for efficient pedaling
during long days in the saddle, but also confident
traction when you have to hoof it."
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August 26, 2020
August 26, 2020
August 25,
2020
Bora Hansgrohe manager expresses doubts about
COVID testing protocols after possible false positive.
"Tensions
rise with the Tour de France just days and teams facing
possible expulsion if two riders or staffers test
positive."
(velonews.com) Photo courtesy Bora Hansgrohe
August 25, 2020
Michael Woods ‘surprised’ by Tour de France
snub.
"Canadian
climber rules out EF Pro Cycling omitting him from team
due to future move to Israel Start-Up Nation." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
August 25, 2020
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