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2020
Giro d'Italia: Arnaud Démare wins stage 7.
"It's
a third stage victory for Démare, and another convincing
one. Sagan was second but never threatened to come around.
Matthews was third, just ahead of Swift."
Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
October 9, 2020
Five talking points from stage seven.
"There
are no days off in the battle for the overall
classification at a Grand Tour, and stage seven was no
exception."
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 9, 2020
Mitchelton Scott lose riders in crash-filled
day at Giro d'Italia.
"Edoardo
Affini suffered an injury that could send him home early.
Czech Tour winner Damien Howson was hurt in a crash that
sent him to the pavement with Lucas Hamilton." By Alasdair Fotheringham
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 9, 2020
Two races, two victories: Wout van Aert
targets the top at cobblestone classics.
"Van
Aert back in top shape and ambitious as ever after
physically and mentally struggling to keep momentum after
worlds." Jim
Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 9, 2020
Giovanni Visconti ‘lucky to arrive at finish
using his legs’ after freak shoe accident on Giro d’Italia.
"The Italian rider posted a photo recreating how his foot was nearly impaled during a descent on stage six." Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty/Giovanni Visconti) October 9, 2020
Paris Tours 2020: Gravel action, French
vineyards - Your next cycling fix.
"Are
you ready for some gravel action through stunning French
vineyards?"
(sbs.com.au) (ASO/Paris Tours)
October 9, 2020
MET Mobilite helmet gets MIPS, plus integrated
light and insect net.
"With
the addition of MIPS-C2 brain protection technology, and
with a few bonus features, make it stand out as a well
thought out helmet."
Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 9, 2020
Best of the Best: Cyclist's favorite
aero bikes.
"All
aero bikes are sharp, sleek and fast, but which is the
best of the bunch? Cyclist’s expert testers offer
their own opinions."
(cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Rob Milton
October 9, 2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
7 starts Friday October 9th at 13:00 CET (4:00 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 13:00 CET (4:00 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:25 CET (7:25AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 9, 2020
 October 8,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Arnaud Démare wins stage 6.
"Almeida
survives hectic finale as Sagan gets swamped." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 8, 2020
Five talking points after stage six of the
Giro d’Italia 2020.
"This
year’s Giro d’Italia looked like it might be an open
contest between the sprinters, with the likes of Peter
Sagan, Fernando Gaviria and Michael Matthews all looking
to sweep up stages where they can."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo : POOL / LAPRESSE / SUNADA)
October 8, 2020
Giro d’Italia organizers prepare ‘Plan B’ for
race’s high passes as weather worsens.
"With
weather in the north of Italy already cool and forecasted
to worsen in the coming weeks, crossings of the Stelvio
Pass (2,758m) and Colle dell’Agnello (2,744m) are being
thrown into doubt."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 8, 2020
Brandon McNulty cedes terrain in grinding Giro
d’Italia finale.
"Brandon
McNulty (UAE Emirates) rolled out of Sicily sitting
quietly in the top-10 four days into his grand tour debut
at the Giro d’Italia."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 8, 2020
Sean Gardner’s Everesting world record - power
analysis and Everesting tips.
"Lessons
learned from 26-year-old Sean Gardner's sub-7-hour ride to
8,848 vertical meters."
(velonews.com) Hunter Allen
October 7, 2020
Shimano RX8 gravel shoes: We get it.
"We
know. We get it. Another “gravel specific” product being
touted as unique and special. But, like Shimano’s GRX
parts group, the brand’s RX8 gravel shoe showcases a
strong understanding of the discipline."
(cyclingindependent.com) Mike Cushionbury
October 8, 2020
Giro d'Italia: Filippo Ganna wins stage 5.
"The
stage 1 winner and former maglia rosa held off a furious
chase by the overall contenders group to throw his arms
aloft after taking the first road stage win of his
career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 7, 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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October 9,
2020
Tom Pidcock tops Christopher Blevins to win
U23 cross-country title.
"Tom
Pidcock outlasted American Christopher Blevins to win the
Under-23 cross-country world title in Austria." (velonews.com) Photo: Bartek
Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool
October 9, 2020
Gent Wevelgem: Wout van Aert and Mathieu van
der Poel to clash in opening cobbled classic.
"Here's
all you need to know about one of the toughest one-day
races of the year, from the crosswinds, dirt roads and
cobbled climbs of the course to the ways to watch it
live." Jim
Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 9, 2020
Preview: What you need to know about the
women’s Gent Wevelgem.
"Interestingly,
the organizer of Gent Wevelgem, Flanders Classics, has not
published the route for its upcoming races. What we do
know is that the peloton will line up under the Menin Gate
in Ypres."by
Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 9, 2020
Atypical Giro d'Italia means 'anything is
possible' for Simon Yates despite early setback.
"It
obviously wasn't the plan for Simon to lose time on the
Etna stage, but I think we managed to settle him and limit
the amount of time he lost there."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 9, 2020
Scott Plasma redesign: Adjustable rear wheel
caters for multiple tire width.
"The
Plasma 6 is the result of a four year project, and
development goal was to be the fastest weapon at the Kona
Ironman World Championships. Unlike the Plasma 5, it’s not
UCI compliant."
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) Image:
Pushing Limits Credit: Pushing Limits
October 9, 2020
Fitbit Versa 3 In-Depth Review.
"While
the Fitbit Sense earned all the news back a few weeks ago
for its pile of new health sensing features, the reality
is that the company will probably sell more Fitbit Versa 3
units than Sense units."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
October 9, 2020
Amazon Prime Day cycling deals: Savings on
bike tech, shoes and more available already.
"We
will be sure to bring you the best Amazon Prime day
cycling deals when the big event kicks off, but if you
look, you'll find a roundup of today's best deals at
Amazon."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Amazon)
October 9, 2020
Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge tires.
"State-of-the-art
fast, grippy, quiet and tough tires for bikepacking over
pretty much anything."
Mike Stead (road.cc)
October 9, 2020
36-Inch Wheels, 220mm Cranks… Shaq Has a New
Ride.
"When
Thomson Bike Products COO Terry Lacy moved in next door to
basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal's home in Atlanta, he
noticed that Shaq, who’s seven-foot-one, rode a bike." By Riley Missel
(bicycling.co.za) Leah Letter
October 9, 2020
Look flat pedals, Robert Axle secure
thru-axles, Corima gravel wheels and Rapha kit.
"It’s
Friday and that means shiny new things for your perusal.
This week saw the launch of the astonishing Specialized
S-Works Aethos with its claimed 585g frame and the 2021
Stumpjumper Evo."
Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
October 9, 2020
October 8,
2020
Ineos is putting on a hell of a show - let’s
enjoy it while we can.
"The
team will be ruing its misfortune, and rightly so, but
there are plenty of positives to be drawn from Ineos’
mishaps - not least for those of us watching on." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor
Vos)
October 8, 2020
‘A little tension can’t hurt’ says Julian
Alaphilippe after almost missing out on Brabantse Pijl after
celebrating too early again.
"The
newly-crowned world champion was the most aggressive rider
on the day and forced the elite three-up group, including
Mathieu van der Poel and Benoit Cosnefroy, that went to
the line."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: STIEHL / SUNADA)
October 8, 2020
Arnaud Démare emerges as most successful racer
since return since racing stopped.
"Arnaud
Démare didn’t get his wish of racing the Tour de France,
but he has done something else instead. The French
national champion has emerged as the most successful rider
in 2020."Andrew
Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 8, 2020
‘New bike day’ puts wind in sails of EF Pro
Cycling’s Giro d’Italia campaign.
"American
squad carries momentum from summer with Giro's open race
dynamics offering further opportunities."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 8, 2020
Gent Wevelgem kicks off the October cobbles
season.
"Two-time
champ Kirsten Wild will join other favorites Lorena
Wiebes, Jolien D'Hoore, and Marta Bastianelli at the
seventh Women's WorldTour race since events resumed this
summer."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 8, 2020
Litespeed Announces New Titanium Gravel Bike
Called Watia.
"Watia
features the same 3AL/2.5V titanium tubing found on other
Litespeed titanium bikes. To fine tune the ride qualities,
Litespeed has cold-worked each tube, providing stiffness
or additional flex for comfort in different parts of the
frame."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images Courtesy of Litespeed
October 8, 2020
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Paris Roubaix cancelled.
"The
118th edition of Paris Roubaix and the inaugural edition
of the women’s Paris Roubaix scheduled for Sunday October
25 have been cancelled due."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 9, 2020
Vegni has concerns for impact on Giro d'Italia
after Paris Roubaix cancellation.
"The
cancellation of Paris Roubaix means that ‘Super Sunday’ is
no more, but for Mauro Vegni, October 25 is all about
bringing his rescheduled Giro d’Italia safely to its
planned conclusion in Milan."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 9, 2020
Doltcini Van Eyck director Marc Bracke found
guilty of harassment.
"The
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announces that its
Ethics Commission has issued its report on the case
involving Mr Marc Bracke, general manager of the UCI
Continental Women's Team Doltcini Van Eyck Proximus
Continental Team, concerning allegations of harassment
reported by two female riders."
Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 9, 2020
Bjarne Riis on sponsor search to replace NTT:
'It is difficult.'
"The
future of the NTT Pro Cycling WorldTour squad is still up
in the air as manager Bjarne Riis told Sporza at
the Giro d'Italia and the search to replace the technology
company as title sponsor has been difficult." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
October 9, 2020
Mélanie Pugin wins e-MTB title at UCI MTB
Worlds.
"Pugin
was clearly the fastest, recording the fastest lap splits
for all but the first lap to beat Stirnemann by 27 seconds
and Schneitter at 1:15."
By Rob Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Rob Jones)
October 9, 2020
EF Rapha + Palace jerseys already selling on
eBay.
"After
the limited release sold out in minutes, people were
offering the exclusive kit for four-times its retail
price." Jonny
Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 9, 2020
Annika Langvad Announces Immediate Retirement
from Professional XC Racing.
"The
36-year-old Danish woman competed in her first XC World
Cup ten years ago in England, where she finished 22nd. The
following year, at the same venue, she finished second." by Sarah Moore (pinkbike.com)
(Photo: ikeizer)
October 9, 2020
Merlin Takeover featuring Fizik, 3T, Met,
Castelli, Felt, FFWD, Fulcrum, Continental & more.
"If you’re looking for a bargain on an upgrade for your bike, then you're in luck. Merlin Cycles is here with a range of brilliant products, all with massive discounts." (road.cc) (Credit not Provided) October 9, 2020
Gear Break: New Bikes by Canyon &
Litespeed, Clothing from Rapha & GORE, Repente Saddle
and Box by BikeFlights.
"Canyon’s new Aeroad, Repente Artax GL gravel saddle, GORE C5 Thermo jersey, Litespeed Titanium Watia gravel bike, Rapha and Palace Skateboards EF Pro Cycling kit and a bike box by BikeFlights." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Provided) October 9, 2020
October 8,
2020
Brent Bookwalter forced to leave Giro d’Italia
with injury.
"The
U.S. pro crashed early in the Giro, and despite pushing
through several stages, pain and the possibility of
further injury forced him out of the Italian grand tour." (velonews.com) (Photo by
David Ramos/Getty Images)
October 8, 2020
Geraint Thomas ends season after Giro d'Italia
crash.
"The
34-year-old confirmed on social media he will have to end
his season in order to recover from the fractured pelvis
sustained at the Giro."
Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Photo Supplied)
October 8, 2020
Bernal ends his season as Froome and Carapaz
lead Ineos at Vuelta a Espana.
"Bernal's
decision to miss the Vuelta confirms that leadership in
the third Grand Tour of this season will fall to Chris
Froome and Richard Carapaz."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 8, 2020
Schwalbe promises performance and durability
with new Aerothan inner tubes.
"They
are made of a special non-rubber thermoplastic
polyurethane polymer that was developed by the chemistry
wizards at BASF, and Schwalbe is making some very heady
claims about the stuff."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
October 8, 2020
Specialized S-Works Aethos review.
"The
Aethos climbs like a race bike, feels like a race bike, is
modeled after a race bike, is as light as a race bike -
but it's not a race bike."Dan
Cavallari (velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
October 8, 2020
Van Rysel Dura-Ace carbon endurance bike.
"The
new bike sticks with a rim-brake design, but the price
should be attractive to those looking for a long-mile
machine with a loaded spec sheet."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
October 8, 2020
October 7,
2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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