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September 7,
2020
Tour de France 2020: Five things to look out
for during the second week.
"Primož
Roglič ended the week with part one of his Tour de France
mission accomplished - taking the yellow jersey. Now he
enters phase two: defending that jersey through the many
tests and challenges to come."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo : Pool / PN / SUNADA)
September 7,
2020
Rest Day Review.
"As
riders enjoy the sea breeze on their rest day some might
be nervous if it blows tomorrow. It’s been a lively
opening week to the race with the weather a dominant
factor and despite both the Alps and the Pyrenees in the
opening week there’s little to separate the main
contenders."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
September 7,
2020
Pogačar pledges to keep attacking in Tour de
France GC bid.
"21-year-old
threw caution to the wind in all-out assault through the
Pyrénées, and he's not stopping there."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September 7,
2020
Kruijswijk: Dumoulin's Tour de France
sacrifice was unnecessary.
"The
only thing is that Tom is out of contention for the GC,
that’s maybe a bit of a setback for the team but Primoz
has shown his strength and I’m confident that he will be
the big favorite to take yellow to Paris, hopefully." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images)
September 7,
2020
Nairo Quintana ‘not happy with fifth place’ as
he strives for yellow.
"Right
now, all of the favorites are very close. It’s true that
Pogačar has a bit more right now. He’s daring and he has
the legs to attack. He’s shown himself to be the strongest
in the mountains right now."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September 7,
2020
‘If he wins another stage then I’ll be
worried’: Sam Bennett wary of Wout van Aert in race for
green jersey.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step’s sprinter Bennett spent the first week of the
race chasing his first Tour de France stage victory and
points in the sprinter’s classification, which saw him
wear green for two days."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
September 7,
2020
Suunto Rolls Out Pile of New SuuntoPlus
Widgets to Suunto 3/5/9 Watches.
"For
those unfamiliar with SuuntoPlus, it’s not like Apple Plus
where you have to pay for it. Instead, it’s more akin to a
Zwift FutureWorks section on the watch."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
September 7,
2020
Mavic hits the reset button with new Cosmic
SLR 45 Disc road wheelset.
"Iconic
French wheel brand Mavic is hoping to turn the page after
the tumult of the past few months, now that it’s finally
found stability in a new owner."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Mavic
September 7,
2020
The unlikeliest of Tour de France friends:
Connor Swift and Nairo Quintana.
"Of
all the bad, terrible things that have happened this year,
we deserve the blossoming bromance taking place at Arkéa
Samsic."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
September 7,
2020
Tour de France 2020 Live Dashboard.
"2020 Tour de France LIVE August 29-September 20. Monday
is a rest day.
Stage
10 start time: Tuesday at 1:30pm CET (4:30 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 1:00pm CET (4:00 AM PDT). Approximate finish: 5:29pm CET (8:29AM PDT)." (steephill.tv) September 7,
2020
 Tour de France: Pogacar wins stage 9.
"Tadej
Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) won stage 9 of the Tour de
France, beating compatriot Primoz Roglic (Jumbo Visma) and
Marc Hirschi (Team Sunweb) in a close sprint finish, with
Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) and Mikel Landa (Bahrain
McLaren) finishing in the same time."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 6,
2020
Primož Roglič claims overall lead as Tadej
Pogačar wins thrilling Tour de France 2020 stage nine.
"Primož
Roglic (Jumbo Visma) moved into the overall lead of the
Tour de France 2020 after finishing second on stage nine
behind Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Thibault Camus - Pool/Getty
Images)
September 6,
2020
Tour de France: Dumoulin sacrificed for Roglic
after Jumbo Visma 'shake the tree.'
"Slovenian
still in second as team admits it didn't work out '100 per
cent as we wanted."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September 6,
2020
Riders dismayed at number of fans on Tour de
France climbs.
"Tension
rising ahead of rest-day covid controls that could see
riders or teams ejected from race."
(velonews.com) Andrew Hood
September 6,
2020
Tour de France and Ineos remember Nicolas
Portal in Pau.
"The
Tour de France and Ineos Grenadiers remembered Nicolas
Portal before the start of stage 9 in Pau, with his wife
and children attending the unveiling of the latest totem
in the outdoor Tour de France museum."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September 6,
2020
'All the right signs are there' says Nairo
Quintana of Tour de France form.
"Nairo
Quintana (Arkéa Samsic) remains on track for a high
overall finish in Paris in two weeks' time after finishing
comfortably with the other favorites in Loudenvielle at
the conclusion of stage 8."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 6,
2020
Landa regains momentum in Tour de France
mountains after echelon setback.
"Two
days after it seemed he was heading out the general
classification door at the Tour de France, Bahrain McLaren
leader Mikel Landa revived his chances of a strong outcome
in Paris thanks to a double dose of impressive racing in
the Pyrenees."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 6,
2020
Scott Addict RC 20 Road Bike Test.
"With
an early goal of creating the world’s lightest road bike
when it was first introduced back in 2007, Scott had
developed the Addict to meet the criteria of modern road
riding."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
September 6,
2020
Topeak Ratchet Stick.
"The
Ratchet Stick comes with ten bits - five hex, four Torx
and a Phillips screwdriver - but accepts any 1/4in bits.
The supplied tools are decently cut from S2 hardened
steel."
(road.cc) Steve Williams
September 6,
2020
September 5,
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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September 7,
2020
Tirreno Adriatico: Pascal Ackermann wins stage
1.
"Pascal
Ackermann (Bora Hansgrohe) won the opening stage of
Tirreno Adriatico in a crash-marred finale in Lido di
Camaiore."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September 7,
2020
Michael Woods back in action at Tirreno
Adriatico.
"Woods
has raced only eight days this season and hasn’t turned a
pedal in anger since August 15 when he was 29th in Il
Lombardia. His exclusion from EF Pro Cycling’s Tour de
France squad was a surprise to some."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty
Images/File)
September 7,
2020
Richie Porte: We had a 'robust' team talk
after Tour de France crosswind time loss.
"Richie
Porte (Trek Segafredo) comes out of the first rest day at
the Tour de France sitting pretty in 11th place on the
general classification, but the situation could have been
substantially better."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 7,
2020
Nielson Powless isn’t acting like a Tour de
France rookie.
"Two
winning breakaways and two top-5s confirm potential of EF
Pro Cycling's young American talent."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
September 7,
2020
Fabio Aru ‘stuck in a hole’ after bombing out
of Tour de France.
"Sardinian
abandoned midway through Sunday's mountain test, sparking
angry backlash from senior staffer."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September 7,
2020
Yates swaps defense for offense in Tour de
France.
"After
clinging onto the Tour de France yellow jersey for four
days, Adam Yates will now revert back to his pre-race plan
of targeting stage wins as the race enters its second
week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 7,
2020
Mikel Landa’s impressive Tour de France run
hampered by bad luck.
"Mikel
Landa 'had a tough night' after crosswinds cost him on
stage 7. Now, Landa is one of the best climbers in the
Tour de France."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September 7,
2020
‘I never expected to repeat last year’: Julian
Alaphilippe reflects on first week of Tour.
"Julian
Alaphilippe said he never expected to repeat his
phenomenal 2019 season, as he reflects on a rollercoaster
first week of the Tour de France 2020."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September 7,
2020
Interval Training: The 6 Biggest Mistakes
Cyclists Make with High Intensity Intervals.
"The “Time-Crunched
Cyclist” is based on the premise that hard intervals
are the best path to performance for cyclists who cannot
put in the hours necessary to get there through
traditional long and slow endurance training." (roadbikeaction.com) David
Kennedy
September 7,
2020
Factor unleashes Ostro lightweight and aero
race bike.
"Factor
has officially announced its Ostro lightweight and aero
race bike that has already seen action with Israel
Start-Up Nation in the Tour de France. The new model is
available exclusively for disc brakes and electronic
shifting."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
September 7,
2020
Kona drop-bar bikes.
"We
take a closer look at the drop-bar bike options available
from the Canadian bike brand that's renowned for its
innovative designs in the off-road sector."
(cyclingweekly.com) Luke Friend
September 7,
2020
2020 Tirreno Adriatico Live Feed.
"Tirreno Adriatico 2020 - stage 1 (Lido di Camaiore - Lido di Camaiore 133km) LIVE. Monday,
September 7th, starts at 13:20pm Central Europe, 07:20am
U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (steephill.tv) (procyclingstats.com)
September 7,
2020
September 6,
2020
Pidcock seals overall success at Under-23 Giro
d’Italia.
"Pidcock
took the leader’s pink jersey after winning stage 4 and
went onto win both of the decisive mountain stages,
including the final eighth stage that climbed the
Mortirolo."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Under-23 Giro d'Italia)
September 6,
2020
'Finally, we're being taken seriously' says
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig of 170km Giro Rosa stage.
"Cecilie
Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope) says
that she welcomes the longer, 170.3km fourth stage of the
upcoming Giro d'Italia Internazionale Femminile - also
known as the Giro Rosa." Finally, we're being taken
seriously," she said, "and they don't think our uterus
will fall out if we ride long stages."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September 6,
2020
Analysis: How the GC stars fared during the
Tour de France’s second Pyrénéan battle.
"How
did GC stars like Romain Bardet, Nairo Quintana, and Egan
Bernal fare on the Stage 9 battle up the Col de Marie
Blanque? We analyze all of the top contenders for yellow." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September 6,
2020
Tour de France stage 9 analysis: Adam Yates
lost yellow but joined elite club.
"Before
August, if you had been asked to name the British rider
who would spend time in the yellow jersey at the Tour de
France, you'd have said Geraint Thomas."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 6,
2020
Analysis: Tadej Pogačar's record-breaking
ascent of the Col de Peyresourde.
"Slovenian
averages 6.5 watts per kilo for 24 minutes and 450 watts
for the decisive attack."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September 6,
2020
Aru has 'no answers' after Tour de France
abandon.
"Aru
has suffered with an unknown ailment before. He endured a
miserable 2018 season before being diagnosed in early 2019
with a constriction of the iliac artery in his left leg,
later undergoing surgery."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 6,
2020
The economics of the Tour de France.
"How does the world’s most prestigious cycling race make money? Who sponsors the teams? And how does financing impact the riders’ strategy?" (thehustle.co) Zachary Crockett September 6,
2020
September 5,
2020
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American women star at Tour de l’Ardeche as
Ganzar wins stage, Stephens takes GC lead.
"Lauren
Stephens has attacked into the lead at the Tour de
l'Ardeche with two stages remaining."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
September 7,
2020
Annemiek van Vleuten and Amanda Spratt to
co-lead Mitchelton Scott at Giro Rosa.
"The
Australian squad has dominated the podium in the previous
two editions and looks to make the 2020 Giro Rosa a hat
trick."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty
Images)
September 7,
2020
L'Humanité criticized for publishing
sexist cartoon of Marion Rousse.
"The
cartoon, illustrated by Espé, depicted Rousse mostly nude
sitting on a bed and holding a microphone while
interviewing Deceuninck Quick Step rider Julian
Alaphilippe, who is her partner."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September 7,
2020
Dave Brailsford speaks at Nicolas Portal
memorial unveiling at the Tour de France.
"The
40-year-old Portal was posthumously honored in Pau with a
monument unveiling before the start of stage 9." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September 7,
2020
Pozzovivo quits Tour de France due to injury
sustained on opening stage.
"NTT
Pro Cycling's Domenico Pozzovivo has quit the Tour de
France following the conclusion of stage 9 in Laruns on
Sunday, having battled through the opening week with an
elbow injury."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 7,
2020
Matteo Trentin signs with UAE Team Emirates;
Wilco Kelderman to Bora Hansgrohe.
"One-day
specialist Matteo Trentin has signed with UAE Team
Emirates for a two-year contract.
Dutch
rider Wilco Kelderman has inked a deal with Bora Hansgrohe
that will have him with the team for the 2021-22 seasons." (velonews.com) Photo: Dan
Cavallari
September 7,
2020
Is Thibaut Pinot the most human of all
professional cyclists?
"It
was the most heartbreaking scene of the Tour de France so
far - France’s biggest opportunity of a first yellow
jersey since Bernard Hinault in 1985 disappearing before
its eyes."
(cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Chris Auld
September 7,
2020
López looks for right moment at his inaugural
Tour de France.
"Miguel
Angel López believes the days of long-range Tour de France
mountain raids are gone, but insisted he still has
opportunities to shine in what he described as "a very,
very open race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 7,
2020
Cycling Deals: A huge Labor day cycling sale
roundup.
"The
vast number of cycling retailers worldwide and the fast
pace at which cycling tech innovation occurs means there
are always cycling deals to be found to help you save some
money."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September 7,
2020
Spotted at the Tour de France: What does
Shimano have up its sleeve?
"We've
been perusing the Tour de France peloton in search of the
latest and most exciting tech, and as ever, the world's
biggest bike race hasn't disappointed."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September 7,
2020
Tech of the Week: Tour tech, new bikes and
shades by the dozen.
"It been another bumper week of exciting new tech either spotted or launching, many of which have coincided with the biggest race of the year." (cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey) September 7,
2020
2020 Tour Cycliste Feminin International de
l'Ardeche LIVE stream.
"2020 Tour Cycliste Feminin International de l'Ardeche LIVE September 3-9, France. Stage
5 - Monday, September 7th.
Finish at 17:08
CET, 11:03am ET." (cyclingfans.com)
(procyclingstats.com)
September 7,
2020
Marc Hirschi ‘sad I didn’t win’ after
80-kilometer solo breakaway falls just short.
"Swiss
rider Marc Hirschi suffered an agonizing defeat during
Sunday's 9th stage of the Tour de France, losing by inches
after spending miles off of the front by himself." (velonews.com) (Getty Images)
September 6,
2020
French Tour de France hopes refocus on Martin
and Bardet.
"With
Pinot and Alaphilippe out of contention, nation's yellow
jersey hopes rest on pair of dark horses."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September 6,
2020
Adam Yates' time in yellow jersey ends on
hectic day at Tour de France.
"After
four days spent as overall leader of the Tour de France,
Adam Yates (Mitchelton Scott) ceded the yellow jersey
after a hectic stage 9 through the Pyrenees from Pau to
Laruns."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September 6,
2020
Pro Bike: Tejay Van Garderen and Neilson
Powless’ EF Pro Cycling’s Cannondale SuperSix EVO.
"Two
of this year's three American Tour de France riders suit
up for the EF Pro Cycling team. We look a little closer at
the bikes they are riding."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September 6,
2020
Landa regains momentum in Tour de France
mountains after echelon setback.
"Two
days after it seemed he was heading out the general
classification door at the Tour de France, Bahrain McLaren
leader Mikel Landa revived his chances of a strong outcome
in Paris thanks to a double dose of impressive racing in
the Pyrenees."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 6,
2020
Tour de France stage 9 roundtable: Pogačar’s
podium hopes.
"Does
Bernal need more support to defend his Tour de France
title? Could Porte make the top-10? And is Pogačar on
course for the podium? Time to roundtable!"
(velonews.com) Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
September 6,
2020
Tour de France Week One Review.
"Primoz
Roglic proved he was the quickest in an uphill sprint
among the bigs, which we knew, Jumbo looked better than
Ineos."
(podiumcafe.com) Getty Images
September 6,
2020
Is Bianchi about to launch a revamped
Specialissima? 2021 version of legendary race bike leaked on
retail sites.
"It
looks like after five long years, Bianchi are about to
unveil a fully reworked Specialissima with completely
hidden cables. Will we see it in action during the 2020
Tour de France?"
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
September 6,
2020
Sunday Trading: SRAM's Force eTap AXS groupset
for half price and much more.
"The
excellent SRAM Force eTap AXS groupset is on a whopping
discount. It does think a little differently, using
smaller chain rings and moving more gears on to the rear
it’s able to have a smaller progression and more even
spacing between gears."
(cyclingweekly.com) Rupert Radley
September 6,
2020
September 5,
2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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