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October 13,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Peter Sagan wins stage 10 with
solo attack to Tortoreto.
"This
is the Slovakian's first win - a solo win - in more than
14 months. American Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates)
held off the charge of a reduced bunch sprint and finished
in second place."
(velonews.com) (cyclingnews.com)
October 13, 2020
Hard racing and hard questions at the Giro
d’Italia.
"Optimism
at the Giro remains high - in spite of teams' withdrawals
- while racing every stage as if it were the last." James Startt (velonews.com)
Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
October 13, 2020
Charting the Giro d’Italia: How the first
‘week’ unfolded.
"As
you scroll on down you’ll see a bunch of interactive
charts that will help tell the story of the race, plus
some of our analysis of those charts."
(cyclingtips.com) Charts by Cam Harris | Words by Matt de
Neef
October 13, 2020
Power analysis: Peter Sagan and Brandon
McNulty on stage 10 of the Giro d’Italia.
"Take
a dive into the incredible power numbers from Peter Sagan
and Brandon McNulty on Stage 10 of this year’s Giro
d’Italia." Zach
Nehr (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 13, 2020
New F1 continues the Olympia lightweight
tradition.
"The
Italian frame brand’s latest F1 is built as a dedicated
XCO racing hardtail, featuring a sophisticated
carbon-fiber frame and some rather interesting cable
routing." By
Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Olympia)
October 13, 2020
Garmin Edge 1030 computer review.
"Highly
functional head unit with almost every bell and whistle
money can buy, provided you're not a mountain biker." By Colin Levitch
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: Colin Levitch)
October 13, 2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
10 starts Tuesday October 13th at 12:00 CET (3:00 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:25 CET (7:25 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 13, 2020
 October 12,
2020
Giro d’Italia: Treviso time trial likely to
dominate second week.
"Almost
all the pre-race favorites are now within a minute of each
other, the Giro's second individual race against the clock
will provide the first set-piece feature of the ‘real’
battle for pink."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
October 12, 2020
Giro d’Italia 2020: Five things to look out
for during the second week.
"With
both of the major pre-race favorites, Geraint Thomas
(Ineos Grenadiers) and Simon Yates (Mitchelton Scott),
having dropped out of the race, the 2020 Giro d’Italia
enters its second week as a wide-open affair with no clear
favorite having yet emerged."
Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru
Sunada)
October 12, 2020
Giro d'Italia: Fuglsang up to sixth place on
GC after attack in final kilometer.
"Astana
leader keeps pace with Sunweb's Wilco Kelderman to take
vital seconds from GC rivals on stage 9."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 12, 2020
What’s Old Is New Is Old Is New Again.
"It’s
got round tubing, no proprietary components, is nicely
understated by modern road bike aesthetic standards, and
it only costs…12,500?!?"
Eben Weiss (bikesnobnyc.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 12, 2020
Egan Bernal: I am now 100% focused on my
return in 2021.
"Bernal
left the Tour de France early last month due to problems
with his knee and back. Bernal will not ride the Vuelta a
Espana as Chris Froome and Richard Carapaz will be the
leaders in the Spanish Grand Tour for Ineos Grenadiers." (cycling.today) (Credit not
Provided)
October 12, 2020
Mavic’s new Crossmax SL and XL carbon wheels
promise lighter, stiffer, faster performance.
"Mavic's
new Crossmax SL Ultimate, Crossmax SL R and Crossmax XL R
wheelsets all feature an all-new carbon rim, a new-design
Mavic Infinity hub platform, 15x110mm/12x148mm front/rear
wheel spacing, and 24 spokes."
By James McKnight (bikeradar.com)
October 12, 2020
Road bike groupsets: A comprehensive guide.
"A
comprehensive round-up of the road bike groupsets
available today and a guide to choosing the best one for
you and your bike."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com)
October 12, 2020
October 11,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Ruben Guerreiro wins stage 9 at
Roccaraso.
"Ruben
Guerreiro (EF Pro Cycling) outsprinted Jonathan
Castroviejo (Ineos Grenadiers) to win stage 9 of the Giro
d’Italia. Guerreiro's Portguese compatriot João Almeida
(Deceuninck Quick Step) successfully defended the pink
jersey." Stephen
Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 11, 2020
Ruben Guerreiro beats Jonathan Castroviejo as
breakaway stays away on stage nine of the Giro d’Italia
2020.
"Ruben
Guerreiro beat Jonathan Castroviejo to the summit finish
win on stage nine of the Giro d’Italia after the pair
survived from the day’s breakaway."
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Dario Belingheri/AFP via
Getty Images)
October 11, 2020
Warbasse slams Giro d'Italia stage 9 winner
Guerreiro for lack of collaboration in breakaway.
"Warbasse
said "Guerreiro was riding like a real asshole today",
while Guerreiro responded by defending himself, saying
"the important thing was the victory."
Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
October 11, 2020
Giro d’Italia: What is the key story to follow
from the first week?
"With
the peloton taking a well-earned rest day Monday, it’s
time to deconstruct the first week of racing, from GC
tensions to wild team jerseys."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
October 11, 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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October 13,
2020
Five talking points from stage 10 of the Giro
d’Italia 2020.
"Sagan
is back in style, GC attacks, and corona positives - all
the big moments from an unpredictable stage." Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October 13, 2020
Jumbo Visma pull out of Giro d'Italia to
protect riders and staff.
"Kruijswijk
came into the Giro as a genuine contender for the title
and sat in 11th place in the overall standings, but on
Tuesday the race organizers confirmed that Kruijswijk,
Michael Matthews (Team Sunweb), four staff members from
Mitchelton Scott and one staff member each from Ineos
Grenadiers and AG2R La Mondiale had all returned positive
tests for the virus."
By Daniel Benson, Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
October 13, 2020
Live TV coverage of women’s races: The bigger
picture.
"As
Women’s Tour organizers launch a campaign for new title
sponsors, they also question whether live TV is really
viable for Women’s WorldTour events."
Owen Rogers (velonews.com) Photo: Charlie Crowhurst /
Getty Images
October 13, 2020
Vuelta a España bans public, prohibiting
spectators on major climbs.
"Vuelta
a España officials are full-speed ahead with plans to host
the season’s third grand tour starting October 20 despite
worsening conditions across many parts of Spain." Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
October 13, 2020
Amazon Prime Days Sports Tech Deals Round-Up!
"Today is Amazon Prime Day. Well, actually, tomorrow is too. It’s a two-day festivus where we drown our 2020 sorrows away by purchasing gadgets we may or may not need." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) October 13, 2020
Amazon Prime Day deals: 41% off Garmin Edge
Explore.
"One
of the things becoming a necessity on the bike these days
is a GPS computers, with the likes of Garmin, Wahoo and
more all selling quality devices to log your rides on." Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com)
October 13, 2020
Garmin deals from around the web this Amazon
Prime Day.
"The
Amazon Prime Day cycling deals have started to roll in and
with them, some pretty good wins when it comes to Garmin
deals."
(cyclingnews.com)
October 13, 2020
October 12,
2020
Dideriksen, Hosking headline trio of Trek
Segafredo new signings, Kopecky moves to CCC Liv.
"Top
WorldTeam teams continue to snatch new signatures as busy
transfer season continues."
Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
October 12, 2020
Deceuninck Quick Step heavily backing Sam
Bennett for Scheldeprijs win.
"While
Bennett was a non-finisher at Gent Wevelgem, he had not
raced since the Tour de France and clearly needed a good
work out to get back into the rhythm of racing." (stickybottle.com) (Credit
not Provided)
October 12, 2020
Tom Boonen: No need for Van Aert to complain
about Van der Poel.
"Tom
Boonen has labelled Wout van Aert's complaints about
Mathieu van der Poel at Gent Wevelgem as "unnecessary" and
warned his fellow Belgian the same thing will continue to
happen if he doesn't "get over it."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 12, 2020
5 conclusions from Gent Wevelgem.
"Cavendish's
emotional hint at retirement, Van Aert versus Van der
Poel, Mads world and Deceuninck's strength in numbers." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 12, 2020
Vincenzo Nibali and Jakob Fuglsang quash
quarrel after weekend war of words.
"Vincenzo
Nibali and Jakob Fuglsang are friends again following a
war of words this weekend when the Dane accused Nibali and
Trek Segafredo of pushing hard on a descent during stage
eight after he had suffered a puncture."
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 12, 2020
Bradley Wiggins: That's not the way Mark
Cavendish should exit cycling.
"An
emotional Cavendish told Sporza that he may have
ridden his final race at the conclusion of Gent Wevelgem
on Sunday, having been in the day’s early break before the
Classics favorites eventually decided the race." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 12, 2020
Fiido D11.
"Fiido's
D11 is a well-executed folder with some neat features. The
removable battery means it’s more portable than many
folders, and the fold itself is neat and well executed." by dave atkinson (road.cc)
October 12, 2020
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons tubeless tire.
"Excellent
durable and puncture-resistant wet weather tire with the
performance of a summer one."
by Stu Kerton (road.cc)
October 12, 2020
Best gravel bike pedals: light yet tough
pedals for getting the power down off-road.
"Repurposed
mountain bike pedals, or something gravel-specific? We
list the best gravel bike pedals you can buy." By Lance Branquinho
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Shimano)
October 12, 2020
October 11,
2020
Mads Pedersen wins Gent Wevelgem.
"Denmark's
Mads Pedersen won Gent Wevelgem on Saturday, winning the
sprint from an elite nine-man group."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 11, 2020
Mads Pedersen gets his first big Classics win
at Gent Wevelgem.
"In
the final sprint, Pedersen convincingly bested Florian
Sénéchal and Matteo Trentin to nab the win." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor
Vos)
October 11, 2020
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October 13,
2020
Mauro Vegni: We absolutely want the Giro
d'Italia to make it to Milan.
"Steven
Kruijswijk (Jumbo Visma) and Michael Matthews (Team
Sunweb) were named as the riders struck by the virus, with
Jumbo Visma making a late decision not to continue in the
race." By
Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
October 13, 2020
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig rides high on career
security and stoke in 2020.
"Danish
rider's prolific season a result of patience, motivation,
and stoke as she settles in at the top of WorldTour
peloton." Betsy
Welch (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 13, 2020
Richie Porte: It was my dream to go back to
Ineos.
"Richie
Porte has described his return to Ineos Grenadiers next
season to finish his career as a “dream”, as the
Australian returns to the squad where he spent four
years." By
Sophie Hurcom (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 13, 2020
Grace Brown, Aussie aggressor: ‘I am not
afraid to fail while trying.’
"I
first came across Grace Brown when she was on a long and
audacious solo attack during the 2019 Ronde van Drenthe." by José Been
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
October 13, 2020
New Regulations in the United Sates No Longer
Classify Electric Bikes as Motor Vehicles.
"Electric
bike (e-bike) sales in the United States are expect to see
an even greater boost now that the Department of the
Interior has released its final rules that no longer
classify e-bikes as motor vehicles."
(capovelo.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 13, 2020
Prologo Scratch M5 Flanders Limited Edition
saddle.
"Prologo
celebrate Alberto Bettiol's Flanders victory last year
with a limited edition Lion Scratch M5."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Graham Cottingham)
October 13, 2020
Time Sport once again seeks buyer as deal
falls through.
"Local
news sources report that French upstart WhaTTfornow was
unable to raise the necessary funding required to acquire
the desired segments of the business, which has a history
of producing high-ticket bikes, frames and own-label
pedals." Mark
Sutton (cyclingindustry.news)
October 13, 2020
Five cool things coming soon from Campagnolo,
Scott, Liv, Fidlock and Koo.
"Another
fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're
testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon." by Jack Sexty (road.cc)
October 13, 2020
What if every team kit was more like EF's Giro
d’Italia outfit?
"It’s
safe to say that EF Pro Racing’s bonkers Giro d’Italia kit
ruffled some feathers. A design collaboration between
Rapha and the London skate brand Palace, the kit features
… well, just about everything."
by Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 12, 2020
Colnago selling $30,000 replica of Tadej
Pogačar’s Tour de France winning machine.
"Italian
bike-builder Colnago has released a very limited edition
“work of art” bike, worth around £23,000, to celebrate the
company’s first ever Tour de France victory." Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
October 12, 2020
Dr Freeman claims Shane Sutton was source of Daily
Mail “jiffy bag” story.
"Richard
Freeman, the former doctor with Team Sky and British
Cycling, has made claims that he assumed Shane Sutton was
the source of a Daily Mail story that suggested a
“jiffy bag” with a medical product was delivered to Team
Sky in France in 2011."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
October 12, 2020
It’s about the ride.
"It’s
always been about the ride. See that one of a kind jersey
in the photo? I was part of its creation in 2001 as a
staffer at Bike magazine. I like to think of those as the
glory years of cycling media."
Mike Cushionbury (cyclingindependent.com)
October 12, 2020
Deceuninck Quick Step to race as Elegant Quick
Step for the Tour of Flanders.
"Elegant
is a window system developed by Deceuninck, one of the
WorldTour team’s sponsors for the 2020 season." (velonews.com) Photo: Quick
Step/Wout Beel
October 12, 2020
Tubeless Gravel Tire Fail: Sealant Fail, Plug
Fail, Tube Fail - Lessons Learned!
"During
a rainy day mixed-surface ride, all was going splendidly
until I picked a bad line, and struck a rock with his rear
tire. Unfortunately, said rock cut the sidewall of the
tire, causing enough damage that the sealant within the
rear tire could not seal the puncture."
JOM (gravelcyclist.com)
October 12, 2020
Cycling deals: A huge cycling sale roundup.
"Amazon
Prime Day might have some great deals this week, but the
best cycling deals can be found here.
For example this jersey: MSRP was $104.99 now $57.99 Save: $47.00." (cyclingnews.com) (probikekit.com) October 12, 2020
Lake CX403 CFC Carbon Road Shoe.
"Mouldable
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although they don't come cheap."
by Mat Brett (road.cc)
October 12, 2020
Casper Pedersen wins Paris Tours.
"Casper
Pedersen (Team Sunweb) took victory at Paris-Tours,
beating Benoît Cosnefroy (AG2R La Mondiale) in a two-up
sprint on the Avenue de Grammont after the two emerged as
the strongest men on the gravel roads through the
vineyards in the race finale."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 11, 2020
Superprestige Gieten: Toon Aerts Strikes
First.
"It
appears Toon Aerts (Telenet Baloise Lions) is on a winning
streak. This might just be his year."
Yash Shahani (cxmagazine.com)
October 11, 2020
Alvarado Dominates Superprestige Gieten.
"Yesterday
she placed in the podium of the U23 Mountain Bike World
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Superprestige Gieten."
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