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Giro d'Italia: Alex Dowsett solos to victory
on stage 8.
"Breakaway
goes to the line in Vieste. Puccio finishes second just
ahead of Holmes and Rosskopf takes fourth."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
October 10, 2020
Five talking points from stage eight of the
Giro d’Italia 2020.
"Today
was a first WorldTour and Grand Tour stage win for Israel
Start-Up Nation. While this year is the calm before the
storm in terms of squad building."
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty
Images)
October 10, 2020
Giro d'Italia: Démare speculates Peter Sagan
is slower because of Classics focus.
"Sagan
has now finished in second place three times at this
year’s Giro d'Italia, beginning on stage 2 at Agrigento on
an uphill finish, then on stage 4 at Villafranca Tirrena
and again on stage 7 in Brindisi."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
October 10, 2020
Roccaraso a crunch Giro d'Italia mountain test
for GC favorites.
"The
Giro d'Italia cranks up its climbing challenges another
notch or three on stage 9 this Sunday with its grueling
incursion into the Abruzzo mountains and one of its most
venerable summit finishes at Roccaraso."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 10, 2020
Vincenzo Nibali a familiar constant in a Giro
d'Italia full of variables.
"Here
at the Giro, we were living day to day a bit up until
Etna," Nibali's coach Paolo Slongo told Cyclingnews.
"But between the time trial and the Etna stage, you could
start to understand where you were relative to your
rivals."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 10, 2020
Bakelants' season over.
"The
health of Jan is good and the symptoms stay mild," the
team's head physician Joost De Maeseneer said. "Following
the medical protocol of our team and the UCI, Jan will
stay in isolation at home during at least seven days." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 10, 2020
Best Socks: Colorful, comfortable and cleverly
constructed socks.
"The
best cycling socks feature many design cues such as style,
fit, construction and color. Here's a roundup of our
favorites." By
Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: DeFeet)
October 10, 2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
8 starts Saturday October 10th at 11:25 CET (2:25 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:28 CET (7:28 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 10, 2020
 October 9,
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
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
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
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Simon Yates out of Giro d'Italia after testing
positive for the corona.
"'All
other riders and staff have returned negative results and
have been cleared to continue the race' says Mitchelton
Scott."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 10, 2020
'Paris Roubaix will be one of my big goals
again in 2021' says van Aert after cancellation
disappointment.
"The
cancellation of this season's rescheduled Paris- Roubaix -
which was set to take place on October 25 - has come as a
big disappointment to both fans and riders alike." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
October 10, 2020
Between a Rock and a Hard Place.
"The
end is almost in sight and, amidst the flurry of
big-ticket racing, the cobbled classics are about to
begin. Gent Wevelgem is the first test of form on the pavé
for the tough men and women of the peloton." By Sadhbh O’Shea
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Chris Auld
October 10, 2020
Alé BTC Ljubljana withdraw from Gent Wevelgem
after corona positive in team.
"Tiesj
Benoot and Jan Bakelants pulled from men's race after
Bakelants tests positive and was known to have recently
been in close contact with Benoot."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 10, 2020
Bauer targets Gent Wevelgem after going close
last year.
"New
Zealander was caught with 300 meters to go but states that
he's really, really motivated for the Classics this year." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 10, 2020
Stops We Like: Fieldstone Coffee Roasters.
"When
a product has great appeal and quality experience, we are
immediately pulled in. That is the alluring atmosphere at
Fieldstone Coffee Roasters in Ottsville, PA." (creakybottombracket.com) (CJ
Rudy)
October 10, 2020
Sam Bennett to face heavyweight opposition at
Gent Wevelgem.
"Having
enjoyed a break at home in Monaco since his epic ride at
the Tour de France, Ireland’s Sam Bennett gets back into
action at Gent Wevelgem tomorrow when he will face many of
the men of the season so far."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 10, 2020
2020 Gent Wevelgem Live Feed.
"Gent
Wevelgem 2020 (Ypres - Wevelgem 232.5km) Live.
Start time: Sunday October 11th at 11:08 CET (2:08 AM
PDT).
Earliest live video: 14:30 CET (5:30 AM PDT).
Approximate finish: 16:55 CET (7:55 AM PDT)." (cycling.today)
October 10, 2020
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
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Shane Sutton says Richard Freeman has “got
himself into something deep” as medical tribunal continues.
"Shane
Sutton says that Dr Richard Freeman, who is facing a
General Medical Council (GMC) tribunal, “has got himself
into something deep here and seen me as a way out." (Alex Bowden) (road.cc)
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October 10, 2020
Frenchman Jordan Sarrou scores surprise win at
MTB world championships.
"France's
domination at the 2020 UCI MTB world championships
continued as Jordan Sarrou won the elite men's
cross-country race."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content
Pool
October 10, 2020
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot wins Elite Women Cross
Country title at Mountain Bike World Championships.
"Pauline
Ferrand-Prevot (France) became the first woman to
successfully defend the Elite Women Cross Country title at
the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships since her French
compatriot Julie Bresset in 2012-13."
By Rob Jones (cyclingnews.com) (velonews.com) Photo:
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot
October 10, 2020
The provisional team to support Chris Froome
and Richard Carapaz at the Vuelta a Espana.
"Wurf,
Amador and Golas on eight-rider roster with Doull, Knees
and Rodriguez on standby."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 10, 2020
Annika Langvad announces retirement.
"Mountain
biker and sometime road racer Annika Langvad has announced
her retirement, and will not take part in this weekend's
women's cross-country event at the UCI Mountain Bike World
Championships due to a stomach bug."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 10, 2020
Ellingworth says Bahrain McLaren negotiations
with Cavendish 'continuing.'
"Cavendish,
35, is set to take part in Gent Wevelgem on Sunday, likely
in a support role, before leading the team at Scheldeprijs
on Wednesday, a race he has won several times in the
past."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 10, 2020
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Gieten - Sunday
11th October 2020 - Free Livestream.
"This
Sunday sees the start of the Superprestige Series in
Gieten, Netherlands on a fast, sandy course.
Elite
Women - 15:00 UK, 16:00 Europe (7:00am PDT).
Elite
Men - 16:15 UK, 17:15 Europe (8:15am PDT)."
(cyclocross.social)
October 10, 2020
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
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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