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September
29, 2020
La Flèche Wallonne 2020 - Preview.
"The
2020 Ardennes Classics - as with many races this season
- come in a wildly unfamiliar spot on this year's
calendar, and in an unfamiliar order to boot." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
September 29,
2020
2020 Fleche Wallonne Live Feed.
"Fleche
Wallonne 2020 (Herve - Mur de Huy 202km) LIVE STREAM.
Wednesday, September 30th, starts at 11:25 CET (2:25 AM
PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:15 CET (5:15 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:33 CET (7:33 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
September 29,
2020
Giro d'Italia 2020 Preview.
"Thomas,
Nibali, Fuglsang, Yates and Kruijswijk to do battle over
three weeks in Italy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
September 29,
2020
‘We’re up against a world-class time
trialist in Geraint Thomas’: Mitchelton Scott announce
squad supporting Simon Yates in Giro d’Italia 2020.
"Simon
Yates has unfinished business heading into the 2020 Giro
d’Italia and Mitchelton Scott have announced their
formidable team to support him."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September 29,
2020
Aurum Magma first-ride review: Meet Contador
and Basso’s new bike company.
"Along
with the grand reveal of the teased brand name comes the
company’s first model, the Magma. It’s a high-end
all-round road racing bike."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Tim Bardsley Smith
& Dave Rome
September 29,
2020
Suunto Announces Final Steps for Movescount
Transition, Not All Bad News.
"Suunto
announced last decade that they were killing off their
online training log and analytics platform, Movescount.
Instead, they’d be moving to the ‘Suunto App’, which is
a smartphone app-based strategy whereby they offload
more advanced tasks to partner sites (aka Strava,
TrainingPeaks, etc…)."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
September 29,
2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"2020 Tour of Portugal LIVE September 27-October 5' Volta
a Portugal 2020 - Stage 2 (Paredes
>> Mondim, Alto da Senhora da
Graça (167km)).
Tuesday, September 29th, Starts at 12:30 local, 13:30
CET, 7:30am ET.
Finish
at 17:43 local, 18:43 CET, 12:43pm ET."
(cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com)
(procyclingstats.com)
September
29, 2020
 September
28, 2020
A look at this week’s packed pro racing
calendar.
"This
week's calendar is packed with action, with the
BinckBank Tour, La Flèche Wallonne, Liège Bastogne
Liège, and the opening of the Giro d'Italia." (velonews.com)
September 28,
2020
USA Cycling cancels 2020 cyclocross national
championships.
"Scheduled
for December 8th in Iowa City, Iowa, the event was the
last remaining championship on the domestic calendar to
be canceled."
(velonews.com) Photo: @pinnedgrit
September 28,
2020
The beaming smile of a world championships
rookie.
"It’s
the first thing you will see on Barbados: smiling
people,” she says. “It’s my home. It’s paradise, the
vibe, the sun, the white sands. So, we smile." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo:
Cor Vos)
September 28,
2020
UCI to study crashes next season to improve
rider safety.
"UCI
president David Lappartient says that world cycling’s
governing body will review all crashes next season in a
bid to improve rider safety."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
September 28,
2020
UCI plans to introduce time penalties for
riders littering during races.
"David
Lappartient, President of cycling’s governing body, says
he saw “unacceptable behavior” during the recent Tour de
France of riders incorrectly disposing of their rubbish
in nature."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September 28,
2020
Specialized now selling these limited
edition Sam Bennett Tour de France frames.
"The
frames cost $6,500, which is about €5,600. That’s
roughly €1,500 more than the Tarmac SL7 frames normally
cost but as it’s a collectors’ item and limited edition
it carries a premium price tag."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
September 28,
2020
Alaphilippe wins UCI Road World
Championship 2020.
"Frenchman
holds off chase to take solo win in Imola ahead of
Wout van Aert and Marc Hirschi,"
(cyclingnews.com) (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
September
27, 2020
Five talking points from the Imola 2020 World
Championships men’s road race.
"Much
is made of how there has not been a French winner of the
Tour de France since 1985, but the nation has also endured
a similarly long draught of winners in the men’s road race
at the World Championships."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luca Bettini/POOL/AFP via Getty
Images)
September 27,
2020
World Championships Road Race Preview.
"It’s
not Martigny but it’ll do nicely. Italy has swept in to
replace the cancellation of the world championships in
Switzerland and the substitute course heads to the hills
with a tough circuit."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
September 27,
2020
2020 Road World Championships Live Feed.
"2020 UCI Road World Championships September 24-27, Imola, Italy Road
World Championships - Men Elite Road Race (Imola - Imola
143km).
Sunday,
September 27th Day 4: 9:45am
local (3:45am U.S. Eastern).
Race finish: 4:42pm local (10:42am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 9:25am local (3:25am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com) September 27,
2020
Elite Women Road Race: Van der Breggen wins
UCI Road World Championships 2020.
"Anna
van der Breggen becomes the world champion on the road
for the second time in her career. Van Vleuten takes
silver, Longo Borghini bronze."
(cyclingnews.com) (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit:
(Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images)
September 26,
2020
Five talking points from the Imola 2020 World
Championships women’s road race.
"The
Netherlands have now won the previous four road race
titles, and Van der Breggen becomes the first rider since
Jeannie Longo in 1995 to win both the road race and time
trial in a single year."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty
Images)
September 26,
2020
Julian Alaphilippe: World Championships will
be completely different to Tour de France.
"Alaphilippe's
aptitude in all manner of one-day races - as evidenced by
his victories at Milan San Remo, Strade Bianche and Flèche
Wallonne last year - means that his World Championships
record is also judged against a harsh scale." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
September 26,
2020
Who'll wear the rainbows? Men's world
championships road race preview.
"4,491
meters of elevation over a 258.2 kilometers long route
around the surrounds of Imola have the peloton
contemplating which style of rider will be best suited
to Sunday's world championships road race." (sbs.com.au) Jamie
Finch-Penninger
September 26,
2020
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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September
29, 2020
Dutch BinckBank Tour stages canceled.
"Wednesday's
individual time trial off and Amstel Gold Race in doubt
after new government measures."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
September 29,
2020
BinckBank Tour: Jasper Philipsen wins stage
1 ahead of massive pileup.
"The
Belgian sprinter pushed clear of the remains of the
field which included Pascal Ackermann and Mads
Pedersen."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
September 29,
2020
La Flèche Wallonne: New contenders, same
brutal Mur de Huy summit finish.
"Classics
season opens at the Flèche on Wednesday, with Tadej
Pogačar, Michał Kwiatkowski and Marc Hirschi among those
set to do battle on the Mur."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
September 29,
2020
Anna van der Breggen: It’s not about
history.
"'It’s
more about how the race was, about how I was feeling,
about how the team was riding. That’s something you
remember,' says the newly-minted world champion." (velonews.com) Photo:
Benoit Doppagne/AFP via Getty Images
September 29,
2020
Power Analysis: UCI world elite men’s road
cycling championships.
"We
dive into the power numbers from this year’s men’s elite
road cycling world championships in Imola, Italy." (velonews.com) Photo: Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images
September 29,
2020
UCI blames organizer for Giro Rosa being
relegated from Women’s WorldTour.
"The
Union Cycliste Internationale has withdrawn the Giro
Rosa from the UCI Women’s WorldTour 2021 due to various
shortcomings on the part of the organizer with regard to
the specifications (particularly in terms of television
coverage), despite repeated requests from us over the
past few years,” read a statement."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
September 29,
2020
Cheap MTB helmets: Today's best deals on
mountain bike helmets.
"A
good quality helmet is a must but it needn't cost the
earth.
Here
are the best mountain bike helmet deals to keep you safe
on the trails."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: competitivecyclist.com)
September 29,
2020
Best folding bikes: Our pick of the best
folding bikes for urban riding.
"A
folding bike is perfect for zipping around town without
needing to worry about locking your bike up when you get
to your destination."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Brompton)
September 29,
2020
2020 BinckBank Tour Live Feed.
"BinckBank Tour 2020 – stage 1 (Blankenberge - Ardooie 132.1km) Live. Tuesday,
September 29th, starts at 14:30pm Central Europe,
08:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
September
29, 2020
September
28, 2020
The Moment The World Championships Were Won.
"Under
leaden skies and high on the Cima Gallisterna climb of
the chalky Apennine foothills Julian Alaphilippe places
a late attack towards the top of the Cima Gallisterna.
Nobody else can follow but a few can chase." (inrng.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
September 28,
2020
6 conclusions from the elite men's 2020 Road
World Championships.
"Wout
van Aert (Belgium) and Marc Hirschi (Switzerland) rounded
out the podium at the end of a tough day of racing, with
258km on the menu - nine laps of a 28.8km circuit which
featured a total of 4,600 meters of elevation." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
September 28,
2020
Van Aert defends Roglič from post-worlds
criticism.
"Former
pro and TV commentator Eddy Planckaert led the charge,
accusing Roglič of nothing short of treachery." (velonews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
September 28,
2020
An Olympic battle is brewing between MTB
racers and the UCI. Here’s why.
"The
UCI recently made a controversial decision to re-open the
yearlong cross-country mountain-bike rankings starting on
July 1. The decision means that all major competitions now
impact a rider’s spot in the frantic cross-country
starting grid."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
September 28,
2020
Amazon Prime Day 2020 revealed: Date, deals
and everything you need to know.
"If
your supplies of tires, tubes, or chain lube are running
low, or maybe it’s time for a shiny new pair of shoes,
never fear because Amazon Prime day is almost here." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Amazon)
September 28,
2020
RAD Cycling Trainer Desk: For when you just
can’t justify the Wahoo KICKR Desk Price.
"The
RAD Cycling Desk, also branded as the Lifeline Cycling
Trainer Desk, Conquer Cycling Trainer Desk, as well as
some truly special brand names. This ‘I can’t decide what
I want to be called desk’, is almost a direct knock-off of
the KICKR Desk."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
September 28,
2020
Bike security at home: How to keep your pride
and joy safe.
"It’s
the feeling none of us ever want to experience: walking to
the shed or garage to take your bike for a ride to find
the door crowbarred off at the hinges and the space where
you bike was is empty."
(cyclingweekly.com) Howard Calvert
September 28,
2020
Wout van Aert: It’s hard to accept two silver
medals at the World Championships.
"Nothing
to be done, but that didn’t make it any easier to accept.
Time is the only effective salve for disappointment, and
Wout van Aert was still smarting from its sting." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
September 27,
2020
Oliver Naesen on Worlds road-race course: It's
difficult - very difficult.
"We
knew it was going to be difficult, and that was confirmed
after the reconnaissance," Naesen told the Belga news
agency via Het Nieuwsblad. "You have those two
climbs [the Mazzolano and the Cima Gallisterna], but it's
never flat in between, either."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 27,
2020
Aniek van Alphen Takes 2020 Rapencross de
Lokeren.
"Ethias
Cross‘ Rapencross de Lokeren, which was initially canceled
in August, took place this weekend, bringing out the
cyclocross stars with fanfare but without the throngs of
fans."
(cxmagazine.com) (Instagram)
September 27,
2020
Gravel riding technique for roadies.
"For all of you roadies like me who have come to riding gravel for the change of pace and pure fun of it, here are a few things I’ve learned about riding it that I wanted to share with you. These can make a real difference in how well and safely you ride those unpaved roads." (intheknowcycling.com) Steve September 27,
2020
Do these 27 old ‘rules’ of professional
cycling stand up to the science?
"You
are a professional now, and this is your big chance - you
must do everything you can to take it. Look after
yourself, you must be the best you can be for the team,
it’s your job."
(cyclingweekly.com) Illustrations by Simon Scarsbrook
September 27,
2020
Joust of the Italian giants: Stelvio vs
Finestre.
"Two
extraordinary ascents in the Italian Alps, each unique in
their character, but there can be only one winner." (cyclingweekly.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
September 27,
2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"Volta a Portugal 2020 Live September 2nd to October 5th. Prologue
(Fafe - Fafe 7km).
Sunday, 27 September, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe,
09:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today)
September 27,
2020
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September
29, 2020
Circus Wanty Gobert buys UCI WorldTour
license from CCC Team.
"Belgian
team Circus Wanty will step into the UCI WorldTour in
2021 after purchasing the license of CCC Team." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September 29,
2020
All change at Lotto Soudal as 10 riders
informed their contracts won't be renewed.
"39-year-old
Adam Hansen, a stage winner at the Giro d'Italia and
Vuelta a España and a nine-year veteran at the Belgian
team, heads up the list of names reported to be
leaving the team, according to Het Laatste Nieuws." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
September
29, 2020
Dylan Groenewegen won’t race again until
2021.
"Dutch
sprinter is still waiting outcome of disciplinary
review in aftermath of crash with Fabio Jakobsen." (velonews.com) (James
Startt)
September
29, 2020
Boels Dolmans signs Ashleigh Moolman
Pasio.
"The
team - set to become known as SD Worx in 2021 - has
committed to the South African climbing specialist for
two years."
(velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
September
29, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel back on ‘top form’ and
planning to sparkle in October classics.
"If
you were thinking Mathieu van der Poel had been quiet
the past few weeks, don’t worry, it won’t last long." (velonews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
September 29,
2020
Where Are They Now? Johnny Hoogerland, the
man from that barbed wire crash.
"The
man from the barbed wire. The polka dot jersey. The
tears on the Tour de France podium. That’s how most
people will remember Johnny Hoogerland."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
September 29,
2020
5 Canadian bike brands you might not know
about.
"There
are a surprisingly large number of Canadian bike brands.
Smaller companies have more unique offerings and can be
a great option when you’re looking for a personal
relationship with those building and selling your bike." (cyclingmagazine.ca)
(Credit not Provided)
September 29,
2020
The best Wahoo deals: Save money on Wahoo's
cycling computers, turbo trainers and accessories.
"If
you're unsure what to choose in Wahoo's comprehensive
range of cycling products we've compiled a Wahoo Fitness
overview to keep you abreast of current trends." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Wahoo Fitness)
September 29,
2020
September
28, 2020
NTT leaving WorldTour team as title sponsor.
"With
CCC Team facing bleak prospects, a second WorldTour team
confirmed Monday its future is uncertain." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
September 28,
2020
Simon Yates leads Mitchelton Scott at the
Giro d'Italia.
"Yates
finished eighth at last year's Giro before going on to
win two stages at the Tour de France, while the year
before he won three stages and spent stages 6 to 18 in
the maglia rosa before finishing 21st in Rome." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
September 28,
2020
Who are the bookies’ favorites for the Giro
d’Italia 2020?
"Te
Giro kicks off on October 3 as we enter a period with
enough racing action to make your head explode. How will
we all manage to watch three weeks of stage racing
alongside the ‘spring’ Classics? Who knows." (cyclingweekly.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
September 28,
2020
Julian Alaphilippe to skip Flèche Wallonne,
should make rainbow jersey debut at Liège Bastogne Liège.
"The
Frenchman has said Flèche Wallonne, which takes place on
Wednesday September 30, comes “too soon” after his road
race exploits in Imola."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September 28,
2020
Campagnolo groupsets explained.
"Unsure
of the differences between Chorus and Record? This
detailed overview of the Campagnolo groupsets should
explain all."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham)
September 28,
2020
Lapierre unveils faster, stiffer, and
comfier Aircode DRS aero road bike.
"We
first spotted Lapierre's next-generation Aircode aero
road racer back in March, and the company has now
finally spilled the beans on the new Aircode DRS." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Lapierre
September
28, 2020
Best Energy Food: Fuel your ride and power
your performance with the best bars, gels, chews and
drinks.
"As
the old saying goes, eat before you're hungry and drink
before you're thirsty, but that's easier said than done
when your focus is on chasing wheels and staying upright
through corners."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Science In Sport)
September 28,
2020
IOC president praises cycling for
organizing races.
"Bach
spoke to international media, including Cyclingnews,
in Imola while attending the road race World
Championships in Imola. He again insisted the Tokyo
Olympic Games would be held in July next year." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
September
27, 2020
Lutsenko out of Worlds after positive test
for covid.
"Alexey
Lutsenko was a non-starter in the World Championships
road race on Sunday after returning a positive test two
days before the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 27,
2020
What is takes to organize a World
Championship race 22 days.
"On
September second the UCI announced that the Elite
World Championships would take place in Imola, Italy.
It was only one day before this public announcement
that Marco Pavarini, the President of the Organizing
Committee of Imola 2020, learned the news." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo:
Kristof Ramon)
September
27, 2020
7 conclusions from the elite women's 2020
UCI World Championships.
"History
made in Imola, injured Van Vleuten still an asset,
Longo Borghini upsets Dutch sweep, breakaway failure,
and more."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
27, 2020
Climbing Slovenia’s highest road in the
Julian Alps.
"Small
in stature, Slovenia still manages to pack a wallop.
That’s particularly true of the Triglav National Park,
with its eponymous mountain standing at 2,864m - both
Slovenia’s highest peak and that of the whole former
Yugoslavia."
(bikeradar.com) John Whitney
September
27, 2020
Mavic Cosmic Elite UST Disc wheelset.
"The
Cosmic Elite UST Disc wheelset is the entry point into
high-level race performance, according to Mavic, but at
just over 1,900g they're immediately at a real weight
disadvantage compared to much of the opposition." (road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
September 27,
2020
Topeak Escape Pod (large).
"Topeak's
Escape Pod is an easy way to convert a bottle cage to
storage of tools, snacks and anything else you may
need to carry. If saddle bags are not your thing, you
cannot go wrong with this waterproof, rattle-free
solution - especially in this gigantic size." (road.cc) Adam Robertson
September
27, 2020
September
26, 2020
‘The real recovery has begun’: Remco Evenepoel
gives update on recuperation from crash.
"The
Deceuninck Quick Step talent tweeted “I’m coming”
alongside a video of him back on the indoor trainer as he
continues his rehabilitation, adding he is nearly
completely pain-free six weeks on from his horror crash in
Italy."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September 26,
2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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