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September
30, 2020
Amstel Gold Race canceled.
"Amstel
Gold Race has been canceled in The Netherlands. It's the
first interruption in the race's 54-year history." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
September 30,
2020
How to train with purpose.
"If
you’re anything like me, you’re probably goal driven and
thrive on having upcoming races and events to keep you
motivated."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Brazo de Hierro
September 30,
2020
Spotted: Ridley Fenix endurance road bike
gains a sleek new look for 2021.
"Ridley
hasn’t yet officially revealed its updated Fenix
endurance road bike to the world, but the new bike has
already popped up on the company’s Japanese-market web
site."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Ridley
September 30,
2020
Moots Vamoots Disc RSL frame and fork.
"It's
a big investment, but the performance, precise
handling and beautiful titanium feel will see you
smiling every ride."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
September
30, 2020
Merida Scultura Disc 10K-E review.
"Light
and stiff with predictable handling, the Merida Scultura
Disc proves there's still a place for the traditional
climbing bike in today's aero-obsessed racing culture." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Aaron Borrill)
September 30,
2020
Water-to-Go launch a new bottle - The Active
Bottle.
"The
Active Bottle can store 750mm of fluid and thanks to its
internationally recognized and tested 3 in 1 filter
water, it can be scooped from any non-saltwater source." (road.cc) Liam Mercer
September 30,
2020
Follow These 9 Simple Steps for Foolproof
Shifter Cable Replacement.
"Don’t
let an old cable get in the way of a smooth ride.
Instead, follow the easy steps in our video for shifter
cable replacement."
(bicycling.co.za) (Credit not Provided)
September 30,
2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"2020 Tour of Portugal LIVE September 27-October 5' Volta
a Portugal 2020 - Stage 3 (Felgueiras to
Viseu - 171.9km).
Wednesday, September 30th, Starts at 12:45 local,
13:45 CET, 7:45am ET.
Finish
at 17:43 local, 18:43 CET, 12:43pm ET.
Live
video from 3:00pm local (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)
September
30, 2020
 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
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
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
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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(swytchbike.com)
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September
30, 2020
Hirschi conquers Mur de Huy to win La Flèche
Wallonne.
"Sunweb
rider follows two Tour de France stage wins with first
Classic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September 30,
2020
Anna van der Breggen makes it six from six
with La Flèche Wallonne 2020 victory.
"The
newly crowned world champion led from the bottom of the
climb of the Mur de Huy and held off a strong challenge
from Dutch compatriot Demi Vollering (Parkhotel
Valkenburg)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by KRISTOF VAN
ACCOM/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)
September 30,
2020
BinckBank Tour gets last-minute host towns
in Belgium after Dutch stage cancellations.
"Less
than a day after organizers of the BinckBank Tour were
forced to cancel three stages because of new
restrictions in the Netherlands, they've received offers
from Belgian host cities to allow the final three stages
to go ahead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
September 30,
2020
Silca Mattone Seat Pack.
"The
Silca Mattone is a compact, tidy-looking bag that
absolutely doesn't budge once snugged up under the
saddle."
(road.cc) Neil Gander
September 30,
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
30, 2020
2020 BinckBank Tour Live Feed.
"BinckBank Tour 2020 - Stage 2 (Vlissingen → Vlissingen) Live. Wednesday,
September 30th, starts at 14:34 CET (5:34 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 16:00 CET (7:00 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:40 CET (8:40 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
September 30,
2020
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
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
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Doctor at center of Operation Aderlass
scandal admits to doping athletes.
"Mark
Schmidt has confessed to using banned substances and
blood doping with his athletes in Germany and Austria,
after the revelations in elite cycling and endurance
skiing."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by PETER KNEFFEL/POOL/AFP via
Getty Images)
September 30,
2020
Giro d’Italia 2020: High mountains and
heavy hitters on tap for second grand tour of season.
"This
year's Giro d'Italia is set to see climbers do battle
with time trialists and the whole peloton brace for a
fight with the elements."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
30, 2020
Giro d’Italia 2020: Here is the strong
Ineos Grenadiers team to support Geraint Thomas.
"The
Welshman enters the race as the bookmakers’ favorite
after some promising performances in Tirreno
Adriatico and the World Championships time trial." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
30, 2020
Astana replaces two Giro d'Italia riders.
"Natarov,
Pronskiy out, Gregaard Wilsly, Contreras in after
Bizhigitov develops symptoms and tests positive." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
September 30,
2020
100% Speedcraft XS sunglasses review: Better
fit for smaller faces.
"I
never realized the sunglasses I had been using for the
last 10 years were not a proper fit for my face." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by Sarah Lukas, Mike Levy
September 30,
2020
Fizik Vento Argo R5 saddle review.
"The
Vento Argo is Fizik’s entry into the increasingly
popular short-nose saddle market but where does it sit
in our rankings?"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
September 30,
2020
Best heart rate monitor for Zwift.
"Zwift
is all about riding with power but that’s not an excuse
to neglect heart rate numbers. Use the best heart rate
sensor for indoor riding and get more insight into your
body."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo)
September 30,
2020
2021 Liv Devote Advanced gravel bike.
"Liv’s
new gravel bike is far more than just a gravel bike. The
2021 Liv Devote Advanced is worthy of other names too;
adventure bike or bikepacking bike, for example." (bikerumor.com) Jessie-May
Morgan
September 30,
2020
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
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
"I use
VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt
when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the
extra mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug." Advertisement (velofix.com)
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