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‘He was so fit I asked him not to touch the bike for a week’: Tadej Pogačar’s coach on the Tour de France winner’s remarkable form.
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‘He was so fit I asked him not to touch the bike for a week’: Tadej Pogačar’s coach on the Tour de France winner’s remarkable form.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"In an interview with Eurosport Íñigo San Millán, head trainer for UAE Team Emirates said: “I met him at the end of 2018, as I joined the team at the same time he signed in 2019." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

September 21, 2020





The Moment The Tour de France Was Won.

(inrng.com)overlay"The winning moment? This could be a quick post but there’s more to the Tour than the Planche des Belles Filles time trial and in order to overhaul Primož Roglič that day, Tadej Pogačar had to match him all the way around France." (inrng.com) (ASO)

September 21, 2020





Reports: French police search Quintana’s room during Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay"As first reported Sunday in the French weekly Le Journal du Dimanche, and confirmed by L’Equipe, members of an investigative team of the French gendarmes searched the hotel of Arkéa Samsic on Wednesday in Méribel after the decisive summit finish at Col de la Loze." (velonews.com) (Photo by Benoit Tessier - Pool/Getty Images)

September 21, 2020





Richie Porte finally has the Tour de France result he deserves.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"To finally crack the podium, that’s the picture I want on the wall at home - in Paris on the podium.”  “It’s just so incredible to finally do it - it feels like a victory to be honest." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber Images)

September 21, 2020





Tour de France Stage 20 TT time checks.

(Twitter)overlay"During Stage 20's TT to la Planche des Belles Filles, if we break down the performance of the top players at the time checks how did their individual rides play out?" (Twitter) B Xavier Disley, PhD

September 21, 2020





Pro bike: Sam Bennett’s green jersey-winning Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Irishman rides 'Together We Win' custom paint scheme to victory on the Champs Élysées." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo courtesy of Specialized/Wout Beel)

September 21, 2020





What are hookless rims and do you need them?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"With the big wheel brands launching new rims with straight sidewalls, we ask whether hookless technology can benefit your bike riding." (cyclingweekly.com) (Simon Smythe)

September 21, 2020



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September 20, 2020





Tadej Pogacar wins the 2020 Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Sam Bennett (Deceuninck Quick Step) wrapped up the green jersey with victory on the final stage of the Tour de France, as Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) finished safely in the peloton to seal the overall title." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 20, 2020





Five talking points from stage 21.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Bennett wins in green, Pogačar wins everything else, and a half-hearted anti-racism gesture - these are the major talking points from the final stage." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 20, 2020





Tour de France Stage 21 Preview.

(inrng.com)overlay"The race reaches Paris with a parade that turns into a criterium, once again the riders of the Tour de France get the Champs Elysées closed for them, a privilege usually reserved for visiting heads of state." (inrng.com) (ASO)

September 20, 2020





‘There are two different Primožs’: Unmasking Primož Roglič, the man who nearly won the Tour de France.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The 30-year-old has successfully written his name into Tour de France history, although he would have hoped the story was slightly different." (cyclingweekly.com) (Christopher Ena/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

September 20, 2020





Danny van Poppel wins Gooikse Pijl.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Dutch rider Van Poppel out-sprints Thijssen, De Kleijn." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)


September 20, 2020





Nacer Bouhanni wins GP d'Isbergues.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Frenchman Bouhanni tops Cardis, Dupont in sprint." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)


September 20, 2020





Tour de France 2020 Live Dashboard.

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"2020 Tour de France LIVE August 29-September 20.

Stage 21 start time: Sunday at 15:45 CET (6:45 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 15:45 CET (6:45 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 18:58 CET (9:58 AM PDT)."
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September 20, 2020



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September 19, 2020





Tadej Pogacar storms to maillot jaune in stage 20 as Roglic's Tour de France bid collapses.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) stunned the Tour de France to win the stage 20 time trial at La Planche des Belles Filles, overhauling a 57-second deficit." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

September 19, 2020





‘I think I’m dreaming’: Tadej Pogačar reacts to winning the Tour de France 2020.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The 21-year-old says he couldn't hear the time gaps up the final climb as the roadside fans were too loud." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Christophe Ena - Pool/Getty Images)

September 19, 2020





Five talking points from stage 20.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The stage 20 time trial at the Tour de France 2020 would prove to be one of the most remarkable in decades." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

September 19, 2020





Van Aert to be let off leash for Tour de France time trial.

(velonews.com)overlay"Star domestique to be given freedom to race for victory - and a possible hat trick of stage wins - at the Tour's ITT on Saturday." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 19, 2020






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Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.

(swytchbike.com)"overlay"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."  Advertisement (swytchbike.com)




September 21, 2020





Joop Zoetemelk struck by driver, in stable condition.

(velonews.com)overlay"Joop Zoetemelk, winner of the 1980 Tour de France, fractured both legs and one arm Sunday when he was struck by the driver of a car." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 21, 2020





How the U.S. riders fared in the Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay"There were only three U.S. riders in the 2020 Tour de France, but each made their impact felt in unique ways." (velonews.com) (James Startt)

September 21, 2020





Tom Dumoulin reveals he was considering retirement before Tour de France 2020.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The Dutchman told broadcaster Nos: “I had a terrible time after my knee injury. Then my intestinal complaints, which I got over in the spring and then coronavirus. I can say I was closer to stopping than continuing”." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Pool / BELGA / SUNADA)

September 21, 2020





Remco Evenepoel: ‘Seeing 22-year-old guys win the Tour de France motivates me.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Remco Evenepoel may not be racing the Tour de France for a few years yet, but seeing 21-year-old Tadej Pogačar taking the yellow jersey this weekend is fueling the young Belgian’s ambition for the future." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

September 21, 2020





Pogacar, UAE Team Emirates top Tour de France prize earners.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Pogačar claimed the €500,000 for winning the general classification, €20,000 for the young riders' classification and €25,000 for the mountains classification in addition to several other prizes along the way to rake in €602,400." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 21, 2020





Stopping superiority: did rim or disc brakes dominate the 2020 Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Ever since the first road bike with disc brakes was launched, the debate has raged in comment sections, forum posts, YouTube videos, and editorials on both sides of the aisle, and this year's Tour de France is no different. " (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch)

September 21, 2020





2020 Road World Championships Live Feed.

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"2020 UCI Road World Championships September 24-27, Imola, Italy

Road World Championships - Women Elite (Imola - Imola 31.7km).

Thursday, September 24th Day 1: Elite Women ITT: 2:40pm local (8:40am U.S. Eastern)

Race finish: 4:33pm local (10:33am U.S. Eastern)

Live video from 2:30pm local (8:30am U.S. Eastern)."
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September 21, 2020



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September 20, 2020





Pogačar joins elite company of first-time Tour de France winners.

(velonews.com)overlay"Since World War II, only eight riders had won the Tour in their first try, and all of them became legends in the sport." (velonews.com) (Photo by Marco Bertorello - Pool/Getty Images)

September 20, 2020





Pogacar rides yellow Colnago for Tour de France final stage in Paris.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The bike is the Colnago V3RS, the lightweight all-rounder model that Pogacar has been riding throughout the race, despite Colnago also offering the UAE Team Emirates team the choice of two other models." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Twitter: SigmaSports)

September 20, 2020





Time trial fines for Jumbo Visma - Tour de France News.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"It's a footnote in the devastation felt at Jumbo Visma after Roglič's brutal loss, but two of his teammates got UCI fines for what they had on their jerseys during the 36km ride." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 20, 2020





Pogacar rode without power meter or computer for La Planche des Belles Filles.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"With its integrated cable routing, his Deda Alananera handlebar is noticeably void of clutter already, but today it was particularly empty. There was no Stages Dash cycling computer to be found." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

September 20, 2020





Tadej Pogačar crowns generational shift at Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay"The 2020 Tour epitomized how advancements in training technologies and the 'globalization of cycling' is sparking the dominance of young talents in the sport." (velonews.com) (Photo by Marco Bertorello - Pool/Getty Images)

September 20, 2020





Remembering the last great Tour de France upset: LeMond’s spectacular 1989 turnaround.

(velonews.com)overlay"The 1989 Tour is impossible for me to forget as it was the last Tour that I did not cover in some way, shape or form as a journalist here in France." (velonews.com) (PhSport)

September 20, 2020





Merida Reacto Team-E 2021.

(road.cc)overlay"Very fast, very stiff and very fun to ride - the Reacto Team-E is an excellent race bike." (road.cc) (Liam Cahill)

September 20, 2020



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September 19, 2020





Ulissi wins the Tour de Luxembourg.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Andreas Kron sprints to win on final stage beating Diego Ulissi and Markus Hoelgaard." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

September 19, 2020






Truck on course causes crash at Tour of Luxembourg.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Television footage shows a sizeable truck stopped as the bunch approaches, with some riders ending up on the floor as they try to avoid it, braking suddenly as the road narrows." (cyclingweekly.com) (Eurosport)

September 19, 2020





End of an Era? New Kings Emerge from the Tour of Change.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"Primoz Roglic and his Jumbo Visma team had all but won the 107th edition of the Tour de France before Tadej Pogacar put in the time trial of a lifetime up La Planche des Belles Filles." (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Chris Auld

September 19, 2020





Tour Tech: What are the unbranded wheels Ineos used for the Tour de France time trial?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The team appeared to opt for a non-team issue disc wheel for the time trial - which concluded with a mountain finish." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

September 19, 2020





Tour de France tech: Inside the TT bike changes that could happen on La Planche des Belles Filles.

(velonews.com)overlay"Should a rider stick with a TT bike when the road gets steep, or transition to a lighter road bike? Like all things cycling, the answer is: It depends." (velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari

September 19, 2020





Will Colnago’s Tour de France Curse Be Broken?

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Colnago bikes have been ridden to victory in every major road race - except one." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)


September 19, 2020





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“I’m not the other woman.” Second contractor speaks out about Suzanne Morphew investigation.

(fox21news.com)"overlay"Morgan Gentile says the case has broken up her family, forced her to relocate, and is keeping her from finding employment. “I got treated through all this just like I’m the other woman, even though I’m not the other woman." (fox21news.com)

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September 21, 2020





Chloe Dygert on preparing for the cycling road world championships without racing.

(velonews.com)overlay"The time trial world champion will aim to defend her title on Thursday and will race on the road on Saturday, as well." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 21, 2020





What you might have missed at the 2020 Giro Rosa.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The Giro Rosa is done for another year. The teams, staff and press have all either gone home or headed on to Imola for Worlds." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Powell and Cor Vos

September 21, 2020





Tour de France trivia: Who the heck is Tadej Pogačar?

(velonews.com)overlay"From crushing time trials to flogging keyrings, here are a few facts you need to know about the 21-year-old Tour champion." (velonews.com) (Photo by Christophe Ena - Pool/Getty Images)

September 21, 2020





‘Before the start in Nice we were afraid, getting to Paris was a victory’: Tour de France director reflects on unpredictable 2020 edition.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The director of the Tour Prudhomme, who was forced to leave the race for a week after testing positive for covid, also said the 2019 Tour was a better race, despite the surprises 2020 edition had to offer." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

September 21, 2020





The winning bike of the Tour de France: Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago V3Rs.

(velonews.com)overlay"Colnago bikes have been raced to many illustrious victories over the decades, but never for the Tour de France overall until this year." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 21, 2020





Suunto 5 GPS Sports Watch.

(road.cc)overlay"A jack-of-all-multisport-trades and master of them all too, as long as its HR monitor works for you." (road.cc) (Simon Smythe)

September 21, 2020





Redshift Kitchen Sink bar throws in every hand position w/ big flare, rise, a loop & Cruise Control grips.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Redshift says their Kitchen Sink handlebar was designed for the gravel & adventure bikepacking rider that wanted a little bit of everything in their bar." (bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)

September 21, 2020





A 45 gram, nine function multi-tool.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Starting with an ergonomically shaped L-wrench with 8mm allen fittings on both ends, the Daysaver then adds four custom bits to the mix." (bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)

September 21, 2020



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Tom Pidcock has signed with Ineos Grenadiers, according to report.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The Telegraph newspaper says the British rising star will be joining the British WorldTour squad in 2021, which will be a long anticipated move for UK cycling fans." (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

September 20, 2020





6 conclusions from the 2020 Giro Rosa.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 2020 Giro Rosa concluded on Saturday after nine days of racing with Anna van der Breggen (Boels Dolmans) securing the overall victory for a third time in her career." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

September 20, 2020





Van Vleuten not ruling out World Championships participation despite broken wrist.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Reigning road race world champion to have brace fitted that could allow Dutchwoman to ride." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 20, 2020





Eddy Merckx: Jumbo Visma rode Tour de France stupidly.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"All-time cycling great Eddy Merckx has delivered a scathing review of Jumbo Visma's strategy in the Tour de France, arguing that, if Primož Roglič lost the race, in large part the team have only themselves to blame." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

September 20, 2020





Porte: Tour podium ‘feels like a victory.’.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"After seeing his Tour dreams dashed time and time again over the past decade, Porte made it clear after stage 20 that securing third overall means a great deal to a rider who has come up short so many times." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber Images)

September 20, 2020





Marc Hirschi named ‘most combative rider’ of Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay"After countless attacks and a stage victory, young Swiss rider Marc Hirschi has been recognized as the most combative rider of the Tour de France." (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

September 20, 2020





Landa, Mas come through for Spain at Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay"No Spanish rider won a stage, but Mas and Landa both landed in the top-six and Movistar wins teams classification for fifth time in six years." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

September 20, 2020





How do you maintain an e-bike?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Want to get the most out of your electric bike? Here’s our guide on how to keep e-bikes well maintained and perfectly functioning." (cyclingweekly.com) Getty Images / 123ducu

September 20, 2020



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Anna van der Breggen wins the Giro Rosa.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon SRAM) and Elisa Longo Borghini (Trek Segafredo) rounded out the overall podium." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

September 19, 2020





Ethan Hayter wins the Giro dell'Appenino.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Debut pro victory for Ineos Grenadiers rider Hayter, Alessandro Covi second and Robert Stannard third." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

September 19, 2020





Belgian youngster Lotte Kopecky breaks through at Giro Rosa.

(velonews.com)overlay"With a stage win in Italy and successes on the track, the young Belgian rider has her sights set on Tokyo 2020 - and beyond." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

September 19, 2020





'Now I can retire happy, this means everything' - Porte climbs onto Paris podium.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Richie Porte raced the time trial of his life on the Planche des Belles Filles, riding himself onto the podium in Paris and etching another place in Australian cycling history." (sbs.com.au) (Credit not Provided)

September 19, 2020





Miguel Ángel López on tumble from Tour de France podium: ‘We came up one day short.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Colombian's climbing legs fail him on stage 20 time trial, leaving him to drop from third to sixth on GC." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

September 19, 2020



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VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

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