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| October 6,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Démare victorious in
Villafranca Tirrena.
"Gaviria
distanced, Almeida pads overall lead with bonus sprint,
Sagan second."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 6, 2020
Five talking points from stage four of the
Giro d’Italia 2020.
"From
Démare's narrow victory to Sagan's re-invigoration - don't
miss these moments from an exciting sprint stage." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo:
Yuzuru Sunada)
October 6, 2020
The three dark horses emerging from the Giro
d’Italia’s GC eruption on Etna.
"Domenico
Pozzovivo, Rafal Majka and Wilco Kelderman have been
gifted the opportunity to step into the limelight after
the GC shakeup Monday. Here's what you need to know about
three of the sport's eternal nearly-men."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 6, 2020
Bookwalter calls on RCS Sport to take
responsibility for crash caused by helicopter at Giro
d'Italia.
"We
see that time and time again, It's easy to just pass the
buck and put the blame on someone else, but at the end of
the day, this is the Giro d'Italia, this is run by RCS and
the helicopter is there covering their race." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 6, 2020
What next for Ineos Grenadiers after Geraint
Thomas' Giro d'Italia departure?
"The
British team already have a stage win but that’s not
enough to rescue their campaign."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 6, 2020
Supersapiens app promises easier energy
management for athletes via blood glucose tracking.
"Supersapiens
has launched a smartphone app that pairs with Abbott’s
Libre Sense glucose bio sport sensor, claiming that it
will allow athletes to monitor their blood glucose levels
for more accurate fueling."
(road.cc) Supersapiens
October 6, 2020
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus.
"The
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus offers a silly number of data fields
on a device that is very easy easy to use on a daily
basis. The battery life is brilliant and I found ClimbPro
to be one of the most useful apps I've ever used." (road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
October 6, 2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
4 starts Tuesday October 6th at 12:15 CET (3:15 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:15 CET (3:15 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:00 CET (7:00AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 6, 2020
 October 5,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Caicedo wins on Mount Etna as
Thomas, Yates lose ground.
"GC
upended after Thomas ships 10 minutes in struggle after
crash in neutral zone."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 5, 2020
Almeida flies under radar no longer to lead
Giro d'Italia.
"I
more or less knew the time gaps and then after Geraint
[Thomas] was dropped I was worried about Simon Yates, he’s
a very punchy attacker,” Almeida told reporters." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
October 5, 2020
Ineos Grenadiers to decide on Geraint Thomas'
participation in the morning.
"Geraint
Thomas' future in the 2020 Giro d'Italia rests on further
medical examinations which will take place on Tuesday
morning ahead of stage 4."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 5, 2020
Geraint Thomas crashes in neutralized zone on
stage 3.
"The
2018 Tour de France winner came down heavily on his left
side and ripped his jersey and shorts but the Ineos
Grenadiers rider appeared to only suffer superficial
injuries."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 5, 2020
Giro Stage 3 Preview.
"A big
summit finish on Monte Etna. This isn’t the hardest climb
of the Giro but it’s plenty for the first Monday of the
race."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
October 5, 2020
The Education First Rapha x Palace kit goes on
sale, with a twist.
"Remember
that mental Rapha x Palace kit Education First wore at the
Giro d'Italia presentation last weekend? Well, turns out
it wasn't a weird shared dream, it was real and now you
amateurs can buy the kit, too."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
October 5, 2020
TeamUSA pro Hannah Finchamp tests positive for
covid.
"The
pro off-road racer was on her way from a world cup event
to the site of the coming world championships, in
Austria."
(velonews.com) Photo: Hannah Finchamp
October 5, 2020
Dr Richard Freeman set to appear before
tribunal tomorrow.
"Dr
Richard Freeman, former doctor to British Cycling and Team
Sky, is due to give evidence to the Medical Practitioners’
Tribunal Service in Manchester tomorrow - almost a year
after the hearing was suspended on the grounds of his
ill-health."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
October 5, 2020
Giro d'Italia: Diego Ulissi takes stage 2.
"Sagan,
who made a big effort to jump across in the first place,
settles for second, several bike lengths back, with
Honore third. Ganna retains pink jersey."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 4,
2020
Peter Sagan snags an unfamiliar jersey with
strong Giro d’Italia showing.
"Peter
Sagan let his intentions be known for this Giro d'Italia
with second place in uphill sprint and comes away with
unexpected 'best climber' jersey."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 4, 2020
Another early exit from Astana leaves Jakob
Fuglsang short-handed at Giro d’Italia.
"Russian
rider Aleksandr Vlasov leaves Giro d'Italia with stomach
problems, leaving Fuglsang just five teammates with 19
stages to go."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images,)
October 4, 2020
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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Giro d’Italia riders caught in nasty crash
after ‘helicopter blows barriers into road.’
"Vini
Zabú KTM riders Luca Wackermann and Etienne van Empel were
both seen lying on the floor injured on the final straight
in Villafranca Tirrena after the sprint finish, but it
wasn’t clear how the riders had crashed."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty
Images)
October 6, 2020
João Almeida snags lead at Giro d’Italia to
confirm ‘next big thing’ status.
"Hagen
Bermans Axeon graduate moves into lead of debut grand tour
to back up block of solid summer results."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 6, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel's Alpecin Fenix top
latest Europe Tour ranking.
"Belgian
team edge closer to overall victory and receiving
automatic WorldTour race invites for 2021."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 6, 2020
Vuelta a España: Fans banned from Basque
climbs.
"Race
organizers announced on Tuesday that the Alto de Arrate,
which appears late on stage 1, and the Puerto de Orduña,
which is used twice on stage 7, will be closed off to
spectators."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 6, 2020
The best road bike saddles.
"One
of the most crucial parts of your bike, the best road bike
saddles will be comfortable and supportive without being
bulky or heavy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton)
October 6, 2020
How to get your hands on the Rapha x Palace
kit.
"The
absolutely quackers kit will be on sale starting October
9th - in a limited edition run accessible only to Rapha
Cycling Club members."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images,)
October 6, 2020
Can you guess why the UCI keeps a list of pro
cyclists taller than 6’2”?
"One
standard sizing for all riders is obviously not ideal, so
the UCI allows cyclists who measure more than 1.90m to
have a little extra length on their bars, a maximum of
85cm."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) VeloVeritas (Copyright: ©Martin
Williamson)
October 6, 2020
Giro Savix II Women’s Road Shoes.
"In
search of upper entry-level road shoes but not sure if
you'll be using two or three-bolt cleats? No problem, the
Giro Savix II shoes allow for either, plus these long-ride
comfortable shoes come with a Boa dial fastening system,
and won't break the bank."
(road.cc) Lara Dunn
October 6, 2020
2020 De Brabantse Pijl Live Feed.
"De
Brabantse Pijl 2020 (Leuven - Overijse 197km) Live.
Wednesday, October 7th, video starts at 15:30pm Central
Europe, 09:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com)
October 6, 2020
October 5,
2020
Five talking points from stage three of the
Giro d’Italia 2020.
"Geraint
Thomas and Simon Yates lose time on GC, while EF Pro
Cycling live up to the hype - don't miss these moments
from Mount Etna."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October 5, 2020
Giro d’Italia: Ganna prepared to pass pink
jersey to Geraint Thomas on Mount Etna.
"The
Italian is well aware, of course, that he risks losing the
jersey off his back on Monday, when the Giro makes an
early entry into the high mountains with the haul up Mount
Etna."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 5, 2020
Giro d’Italia roundtable: Does Sagan need
success in Italy to salvage his season?
"We
chew over Sagan's Giro campaign and Fuglsang's tattered
team, as well as turning our attention to the frantic
finale of Liège Bastogne Liège."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 5, 2020
Lizzie Deignan: We’re allowed to race on
instinct and not to fear failure.
"I’m
really, really happy. What a team performance and I was
the lucky one who got to finish it off,” Deignan said at
the finish of Sunday’s race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 5, 2020
Adam Hansen on his move to Ironman: ‘I just
can’t wait for this new chapter.’
"The
39-year old Australian will switch to Ironman triathlons
after the Giro d’Italia. His first will be on November 7
in Lisbon, Portugal, less than two weeks after the Giro
finishes in Milan."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
October 5, 2020
Best power meters: Consistent power data for
both indoor and real-world cycling.
"The
best power meters can provide consistent, accurate data
measurement in a small, lightweight, weatherproof package,
to take your training to the next level."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Colin Levitch)
October 5, 2020
Five cool things coming soon from Wilier,
Wahoo, Aftershockz, Evoc and FFWD.
"Here
are some of the best things we've been testing in the rain
(and indoors) over the past few days."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
October 5, 2020
Handsling A1R0evo Ride Review.
"The
A1R0evo is part of the growing trend of making stiff aero
bikes more relaxed, rather than making relaxed bikes
stiffer and more aero. It’s a race bike that can do a bit
of everything - and in my experience it did everything
very very well."
(cycletechreview.com) Rob Ditcham
October 5, 2020
What is cyclocross?
"We
explain the intricacies of the typically autumn- and
winter-based lap racing phenomenon called cyclocross" (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
October 5, 2020
October 4,
2020
Primoz Roglic wins Liège Bastogne Liège.
"Alaphilippe
celebrates too soon as Tour de France stars dominate La
Doyenne. Roglic takes the biggest one-day win of his
career."
(cyclingnews.com) (velonews.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
October 4, 2020
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Geraint Thomas out of Giro d'Italia.
"Geraint
Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) is out of this year’s Giro
d’Italia, after additional scans on Tuesday morning
revealed a pelvis fracture."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 6, 2020
Team Sky doctor says he destroyed laptop
beyond use with screwdriver.
"Dr
Richard Freeman told a tribunal hearing in Britain he
destroyed the laptop, rather than bring it to a recycling
center, to ensure the data on it could never be accessed
rather than because he had anything to hide." (stickybottle.com) (Credit
not Provided)
October 6, 2020
Transfer mechanics: The inner workings of the
women's market - Part 2 (agents).
"85
per cent of the women's peloton do not cross-check
contracts with an agent or lawyer."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 6, 2020
Gracie Elvin announces retirement from
cycling.
"Two-time
Australian road race champion and Classics specialist
Gracie Elvin has announced that this will be her final
season of professional cycling on her team website." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo:
Kristof Ramon)
October 6, 2020
Mikayla Harvey’s rapid rise from nervous
newbie to Giro Rosa star.
"On
Equipe Paule Ka, the budding Kiwi has found her feet and
is improving with every race since the summer restart." (velonews.com) Photo by Sean
Robinson/velofocus.com
October 6, 2020
Giro d’Italia 2020: Strava stats reveal new
fastest times set on Mount Etna ascent.
"Strava
stats from the first mountain stage early in the Italian
Grand Tour show some huge performances on the iconic
volcano."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 6, 2020
3 Competitors Removed from World Championships
e-MTB Start List After Bikes Fail UCI Checks.
"Three
Hungarian riders have been removed from the e-MTB XC World
Championships start list after it was found that their
motors did not comply with UCI regulations." (pinkbike.com) James
Smurthwaite
October 6, 2020
2021 Canyon Aeroad coddles you with speed,
stiffness, and comfort.
"Three
levels of carbon fiber construction, truncated airfoil
tube shaping, SwissSide-developed aerodynamic tuning,
integrated cockpit, full or partial internal cable
routing, PF86 press-fit bottom bracket."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
October 6, 2020
Giant Recon HL1600 front light review.
"Loads
of power and run time for the price with a selection of
secure brackets and a potentially very clever light sensor
or ANT+ speed sensor smart mode."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Guy Kesteven)
October 6, 2020
Race Tactics: Alaphilippe Monumental
Mistake.
"Some
rainbow jersey curse, right? A week into his reign as
the world champion, Julian Alaphilippe endured a torrid
day at Liège Bastogne Liège on Sunday, as a mix of
misfortune and his own impatience cost him his second
Monument victory."
(pelotonmagazine.com)Nick Bull
October 5,
2020
6 conclusions from the men’s Liège Bastogne
Liège.
"Alaphilippe’s
rainbow disaster, Roglic’s deserved Monument and more
questions about race safety."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 5,
2020
Larry Warbasse on Giro d’Italia campaign:
‘I’m in best shape of my life.’
"Former
US champ hunting for stages with Ag2r-La Mondiale
lacking a GC leader to protect in Italy."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 5,
2020
Equipe Paule Ka in danger of folding for
2021, draws on UCI bank guarantee.
"For
the second time this season, it looks as if the team of
general manager Thomas Campana is in trouble. Paule Ka,
the new title sponsor that joined the team in July in
place of Bigla Katusha, will not follow through with a
four-year commitment."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 5,
2020
Best 3D-printed saddle: A Fizik vs
Specialized head-to-head.
"The
3D-printing concept is a hugely popular phenomenon in
the cycling world at present with everything from
helmets and gloves through to components and even bikes
utilizing this new technology."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)
October 5,
2020
Smartwatch Upgrade: How Apple, Samsung,
Fitbit, Garmin's latest devices compare on health
features.
"The
major brands now all have ECG, SpO2, fall detection/SOS
and VO2 Max, an important fitness measure." (USA TODAY) (Mike Feibus)
October 5,
2020
Niner Announces New Gravel e-Bike.
"It’s
an electric-assist version of their RLT gravel bike,
using a Bosch Performance Line Speed motor (for the
U.S.) that provides support up to 28 mph." (electricbikeaction.com)
(Credit not Provided)
October 5,
2020
Best Backpacks: Our pick of the best
rucksacks.
"There
are different types of cycling backpacks for different
types of riders; things such as ride type, duration, and
weather conditions will affect your choice." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Courtesy)
October 5,
2020
2020 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"2020 Tour of Portugal LIVE September 27-October 5. Volta
a Portugal 2020 - Stage 8 (Lisbon - Lisbon 17.7km ITT).
Monday, October 5th, Starts at 3:30pm local
(Lisbon time) (10:30am ET). Finish
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Live
video from 3:15pm local (10:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
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October 5,
2020
October 4,
2020
New Everesting World record set under 7
hours by Sean Gardner.
"American
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seven hour Everesting mark while also setting a new
men’s World Record in a time of 6:59:38."
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2020
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