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October 1,
2020
Annemiek van Vleuten aims to defend title at
Liège Bastogne Liège.
"After
sitting out La Flèche Wallonne Féminine on Wednesday,
the former world champion will return to racing with a
broken wrist."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 1,
2020
Rapha and Palace create radical Giro
d'Italia team kit for EF Pro Cycling.
"In
a year of unprecedented disruption, the apparel brand is
now making a vivid statement at the autumn season Giro
d'Italia, with input from Palace skateboards." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 1,
2020
Wahoo Rolls Out KICKR Bike ANT+ Power
Broadcasting Firmware Update.
"Is
the KICKR Bike the best indoor smart bike for a Zwift /
TrainerRoad / etc type person? Yes, I think so at this
point. It’s got the best feel, the best shifting, and I
think the best overall experience. It’s not perfect." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo:
Ray Maker)
October 1,
2020
The best Oakley deals: Save money on
Oakley's sunglasses, helmets and accessories.
"Snag
some new shades, clothing, or a helmet from Oakley, and
don't spend a bundle."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
October 1,
2020
Orbea launches new Ordu time trial and
triathlon bike with ultra-adjustable, mono-riser
handlebar.
"The
result of over 2,500 hours of computational fluid
design, the new Ordu marks a complete overhaul of the
platform and Orbea claims practically every component on
the bike has been accounted for in an effort to reduce
drag, lower weight and improve speed."
(bikeradar.com) Simon Bromley
October 1,
2020
EF Pro Cycling unveils skateboard-inspired
livery for its Cannondale race bikes ahead of the Giro
d'Italia.
"Esteemed
skateboard brand, Palace, has inspired the design of EF
Pro Cycling's Giro fleet of Cannondale race bikes." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Cannondale)
October 1,
2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
Volta
a Portugal 2020 - Stage 4 (Guarda – Covilhã 148km).
Thursday, October 1st, Starts at 12:55 local, 13:55
CET, 7:55am ET.
Finish
at 5:31 local, 12:31pm ET.
Live
video from 3:00pm local (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)
October 1,
2020
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
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
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."
(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
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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BinckBank Tour returns today as organizers
redesign race route.
"The
BinckBank Tour returns today after the organizers were
forced to cancel the second stage and redesign the
race."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 1,
2020
Why Do Pro Riders Crash So Much? More
Thoughts.
"By
far the biggest contributing factor to the
‘crash-crisis’ in my opinion the use of race radios.
Bike racing should not be controlled electronically by
the DS's in the team cars."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 1,
2020
Classics canceled for Philippe Gilbert.
"Gilbert
raced in the Tour of Luxembourg and has been racing in
the BinckBank Tour this week. But as knee pain continued
he was forced to abandon."
(velonews.com) (James Startt)
October 1,
2020
Zwift vs Peloton: An indoor cycling
head-to-head.
"We
analyze the differences between two of the best indoor
cycling apps on the market, Zwift and Peloton, and help
you decide which is best for you."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
October 1,
2020
PRO Vibe Carbon stem.
"PRO's
new Vibe Carbon Stem is a very good option for
stiffening up the front end of your bike. The slim
design and low weight are very impressive, just watch
out for the low torque setting on the top cap." (Liam Cahill) (Liam Cahill)
October 1,
2020
Niner's new RLT e9 RDO e-bike further
blurs the line between gravel and MTB.
"Niner
easily could have just pegged its new RLT e9 RDO as a
straight-up e-gravel bike, but the Colorado company is
instead touting its versatility by calling it an
“overland adventure vehicle."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Justin VanAlstyne for
Niner Bikes
October 1,
2020
2020 BinckBank Tour Live Feed.
Thursday,
October 1st, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe, 9:00am
U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today)
(procyclingstats.com)
October 1,
2020
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
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 Fleche Wallonne Live Feed.
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
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
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Chloé Dygert released from Italian hospital,
set to return home.
"The
2019 world time trial champion set to return to the
United States to continue recovery in hope of being
ready for next season."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
October 1,
2020
Fabio Jakobsen to undergo facial
reconstructive surgery to rebuild his jaw.
"Jakobsen,
22, revealed the news on his Instagram page - it was
his first update since early August. He gave details
of the operation that will take place to rebuild his
jaw and mouth."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 1,
2020
New UCI tech rules leaked: Is bike design
about to get a shake-up?
"It
came via email from a secret industry insider. A brief
amendment to the UCI technical regulations, apparently
approved by the sport’s governing body, and applicable
from the start of 2021."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
October 1,
2020
Giro d’Italia Preview.
"The
Giro starts this Saturday. The start has switched from
Hungary to Sicily, the date from May to October but
arguably the biggest effect is on the startlist, as
the Tour de France siphoned off several riders who had
been targeting this race."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
October 1,
2020
Steven Kruijswijk on Giro d’Italia: ‘The
toughest last week of a grand tour I’ve ever seen.’
"Jumbo
Visma’s Steven Kruijswijk wasn’t supposed to race the
Giro d’Italia. A shoulder injury at the Critérium du
Dauphiné derailed his plans for the Tour de France, and
the Dutch veteran is heading to Italy to make amends." (velonews.com) (Photo:
Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
October 1,
2020
Peter Sagan on voyage in the dark at Giro
d'Italia.
"Despite
his nine appearances at the Tour de France, and four at
the Vuelta, and understandably high local expectations,
as the Bora Hansgrohe pro himself hinted, it would be
unwise to make too many zealous predictions of runaway
Sagan success."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 1,
2020
Five storylines I’m following at the 2020
Giro d’Italia.
"We
are just (looks at calendar) two days away from the
start of the 2020 Giro d’Italia, and there are oh so
many storylines to follow throughout this year’s race. I
have my eyes on five big ones."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 1,
2020
Accused German doctor admits to ‘hobby’
doping.
"Physician
Mark Schmidt: "Why did I decide to practice blood
doping, I don’t remember anymore. Doping has to be
done these days if you want to succeed,” he said. “In
the end I never made money from it, I always saw it as
a hobby,” he added."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 1,
2020
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
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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