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August 28,
2020
Peter Sagan eyeing first yellow jersey in Tour
de France.
"Peter
Sagan is looking to claim his eighth green jersey in the
Tour de France but before celebrating in Paris, he has a
bigger and much shorter-term goal: taking the first
maillot jaune in Nice on Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 28, 2020
Tour de France 2020 predictions: what can we
expect from each team this year?
"We
analyze what we could expect to see over the next three
weeks of racing at the Tour de France."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
August 28, 2020
‘What happened last year won’t happen again’
says Thibaut Pinot on eve of Tour de France.
"Since
2014, people keep telling it’s now or never for the
French, so yes, I’m getting used to that. The difference
is if it’s not this year [that he wins], they will repeat
it next year."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via
Getty Images)
August 28, 2020
'Freed' Oliver Naesen dreams of Tour de France
stage victory.
"Oliver
Naesen has told the Belgian media that his AG2R La
Mondiale team's slightly more relaxed approach to this
year's Tour de France - with Romain Bardet saying that
he's targeting stage wins in the mountains." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
August 28, 2020
Our (First) 6 Terrifically Bold 2020 Tour de
France Predictions.
"Between
crashes and Covid, we expect one of the smallest pelotons
in the modern era to be racing its way around Paris on the
Tour’s final day."
(bicycling.co.za) Pete Goding - PA Images Getty Images
August 28, 2020
Greipel and Dan Martin to ride new Factor
Ostro VAM aero bike at the Tour de France.
"At
the Tour de France teams presentation, Israel Start-Up
Nation's André Greipel and Dan Martin took to the stage
aboard as-yet-unreleased Factor road bikes, which Cyclingnews
believes to be the new Factor Ostro VAM."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 28, 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 28, 2020
 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
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
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
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August 28,
2020
Egan Bernal still not fully recovered from his
back injury.
"As
for my health, I believe I'm much better. I still have a
bit of pain in my back, but the truth is it's much better
compared to the Dauphiné, so I'm hoping it gets better as
the Tour goes on."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 28, 2020
Pressure ramps for sprinters ahead of
mountainous Tour de France.
"Ewan,
Bennett brace under expectation to deliver with few sprint
opportunities available."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
August 28, 2020
Martínez: Anything is possible in this Tour de
France.
"If
there was a downside to winning one of the world’s biggest
races, it could be the loss of anonymity, and the pressure
that comes with everyone talking about you." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
August 28, 2020
Stybar out, Cavagna in for Deceuninck Quick
Step Tour de France squad.
"Unfortunately,
Zdenek Stybar has had to withdraw from this year's Tour de
France with a knee-tendon injury," the Belgian WorldTour
team reported."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 28, 2020
A first look at Scicon's new Aerowing and
Aeroshade eyewear.
"Scicon,
the Italian company best known for its bike travel cases
used by the majority of the WorldTour, has been steadily
expanding into product categories well beyond luggage." (cyclingtips.com) Photography
by Dave Rome
August 28, 2020
The Musette: a Tour de France special.
"A
closer look at the world's best cycling gear brought to
you by the Cyclingnews tech team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)
August 28, 2020
The UCI to decide on world championships host
by September 1st.
"While
no candidate host cities have yet been announced, the
question of Nice, France as a potential venue was asked of
the UCI president."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
August 28, 2020
Best handlebars for gravel riding.
"Choosing
the best handlebars for gravel riding just got more
exciting, with many new models entering the market over
the last couple of years. Here's a few of our favorites
from modest designs to some really exciting new concepts." (cyclingweekly.com) Credit:
Kevin Fickling
August 28, 2020
Magicshine’s 8,000-lumen Monteer front light,
e.thirteen’s Vario dropper and contact points from Ergon.
"Despite
the likelihood of 2020 going down in history as a total
write-off, on so many levels, it feels like there is at
least some light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel." (bikeradar.com) Alex Evans
August 28, 2020
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
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August 22, 2020
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UCI requests investigation into episode
involving Bramati and Evenepoel.
"According
to Sporza, the UCI has requested an investigation
into an episode in which a Deceuninck Quick Step sports
director was seen removing an unknown object from Remco
Evenepoel's jersey pocket after the rising star crashed at
Il Lombardia."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
August 28, 2020
August 28,
2020
The Tour de France Contenders.
"The
Tour de France starts on Saturday and there’s no obvious
favorite. Primož Roglič and Egan Bernal are the two
central contenders, each with very strong teams." (inrng.com) (Unipublic)
August 28, 2020
Tour de France Grand Depart under heightened
security.
"Crowds
to be limited on climbs, start and finish during opening
weekend."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 28, 2020
Vaughters: Uran is the godfather in our Tour
de France team.
"The
US WorldTour team arrives in Nice with former Tour de
France runner-up Rigoberto Urán within their ranks, while
the 33-year-old is joined by the exciting prospect Sergio
Higuita and Dauphine winner Dani Martínez."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
August 28, 2020
Tour de France countdown: 1 day to go - Live
updates.
"All
the latest news in the build-up to the 2020 Tour de
France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
August 28, 2020
Mikel Landa: The team is behind me at the Tour
de France.
"During
two-year spells with Astana, Team Sky and then Movistar,
Mikel Landa never got the chance to be an outright leader
at a Grand Tour, his personal objectives either sidelined
for strategic and political reasons or undermined by
tactical confusion."
(cyclingnews.com)
August 28, 2020
GB cyclist Liz Clarke-Saul passes away from
rare bone cancer.
"Clarke-Saul
joined the Great Britain para-cycling team in summer 2014,
having first been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of
bone cancer, called adamantinoma, at the age of 12, having
her leg amputated two years later."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images)
August 28, 2020
The bikes of the Tour de France.
"A look at the 22 team bikes that are being raced at the 2020 Tour de France." (velonews.com) Ben Delaney August 28, 2020
Best cycling apps: Plan routes, stay safe,
track your fitness and more.
"All
it takes is the push of a button or a tap on a screen, and
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of other cyclists from around the world."
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August 28, 2020
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
"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
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