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October 14,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Arnaud Démare wins stage 11.
"Arnaud
Démare (Groupama FDJ) claimed his fourth stage victory of
the 2020 Giro d'Italia and stretched his lead in the
ciclamino jersey competition back out over Peter Sagan
(Bora Hansgrohe) in a frantic finish in Rimini." By Laura Weislo
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 14, 2020
Five talking points from stage 11 of the Giro
d’Italia 2020.
"Arnaud
Démare (Groupama FDJ) became the first rider since Elia
Viviani at the 2018 Giro d’Italia to win four stages of a
Grand Tour, as he triumphed yet again in the bunch sprint
in Rimini."
Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
October 14, 2020
Peter Sagan turns on the show to salvage a
dark day at the Giro d’Italia.
"The
three-time world champion stormed to victory Tuesday,
turning the mood on a day that had been blighted by the
exit of Steven Kruijwsijk, Michael Matthews, and the
entire Jumbo Visma and Mitchelton Scott teams." Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
October 14, 2020
Brandon McNulty pedals into Giro d’Italia’s
second half with confidence.
"On
Tuesday, the grand tour rookie dashed to an impressive
second place behind Peter Sagan. That comes on the heels
of Sunday’ strong performance in stage 9."
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images
October 14, 2020
Amazon Prime Day USA deals: Bike storage and
security deals.
"The
deals available online are pretty endless, but we’ve done
the leg work and clipped it down to some of the best we
can find on Amazon and other sites as well." jpatterson
(cyclingweekly.com)
October 14, 2020
First Look: Two Hubs Cipollini project bike.
"This
Cipollini MCM project bike was built as an ode to “Super”
Mario Cipollini - one of the sport’s most flamboyant and
winningest sprinters that the sport has ever known." (roadbikeaction.com) Two Hubs
Cycling Boutique
October 14, 2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
11 starts Wednesday October 14th at 12:05 CET (3:05 AM
PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:29 CET (7:29 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 14, 2020
 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
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
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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Caleb Ewan wins shortened 2020 Scheldeprijs.
"The
Australian hit the line first ahead of an angry Ackermann,
with Coquard or Bonifazio third. A Crash mars the bunch
sprint in Schoten."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 14, 2020
Flanders Preview - Who’s Hot For the
Hellingen?
"De
Ronde van Vlaanderen is the ‘Real’ World championships, if
you are a Flemish bike fan. The action is always full on
in Flanders, just look at last weeks Gent Wevelgem." Edmond Hood
(pezcyclingnews.com)
October 14, 2020
Amazon Prime Day deals: Save on GoPro Hero 9
and DJI Osmo action cameras.
"Day
two of Amazon Prime Day is here and just as we predicted,
the deals are coming just as quickly as yesterday." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Courtesy)
October 14, 2020
Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City kicks off
Saturday.
"While
the majority of gravel races were canceled along with so
many other events this year, a few smaller competitions
have started to pop back up. This Saturday, the inaugural
Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City is slated to be the biggest
gravel race since The Mid South in April."
Ben Delaney (velonews.com)
October 14, 2020
The Newton-Rider helmet is, according to the
brand, a foldable semi-soft helmet that's world’s thinnest.
"Newton-Rider
also claims that in the event of a crash, the helmet is
safe to be used again. In fact, they claim that “it is
still as good as new."
by Liam Cahill (road.cc)
October 14, 2020
Mark Cavendish isn’t done racing. Probably.
"There
were rumors at the start of the race that the rest of the
races would be cancelled,” Cavendish told reporters at the
start of Scheldeprijs on Wednesday morning." by Caley Fretz
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 14, 2020
Quad Lock mobile phone mount review: Solid and
secure.
"At
the center of the Quad Lock product range is your existing
smartphone. Quad Lock offers cases to suit just about all
the most popular smartphones from recent years." by Dave Rome
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
October 14, 2020
2020 Scheldeprijs Live Feed.
"Scheldeprijs 2020 (Schoten - Schoten 170km) Live Start
time: Wednesday, October 14th, at 13:00 CET (4:00 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 15:15 CET (6:15 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:30 CET (8:30 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today)
October 14, 2020
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
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Michael Matthews retests negative after
leaving Giro d’Italia.
"The
Australian rider was pulled from the race before the start
of stage 10, having been among a number of riders and
support staff to test positive on the first rest day, but
has apparently now returned a second test that has come
back negative, according to Wielerflits." Jonny Long
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images)
October 14, 2020
Fear inside Giro d'Italia peloton: The only
bubble is the one in my face mask.
"Twenty-four
hours after two teams left the Giro d’Italia amid a spate
of positive corona cases, uncertainty and fear have
gripped the peloton."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 14, 2020
Van Avermaet to make decision on Tour of
Flanders participation on Friday.
"The
Belgian said that he was feeling a lot better and was
training again, but admitted that he would only line up in
Antwerp this weekend if he feels that he'll have a chance
of featuring in the finale, and not just to make up the
numbers."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 14, 2020
Ian Garrison sees grand tour tilt at Vuelta a
España.
"The
U.S. time trial champion will be among the eight-rider
selection for the Spanish grand tour at Deceuninck Quick
Step."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 14, 2020
Sam Bennett to line up at Vuelta a España for
Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Sam
Bennett will race his second Grand Tour of the reduced
season after Deceuninck Quick Step announced he will be
lining up at the Vuelta a España."
Jonny Long (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by David Ramos/Getty
Images)
October 14, 2020
Garmin Index S2 Smart WiFi Connected Scale
In-Depth Review.
"This
new model switches to a color display that’ll show weight
trending information, helping to visualize the normal day
to day fluctuations. It also adds a handful of tweaks like
being able to customize the data widgets on-screen." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray
Maker)
October 14, 2020
Strava turns off flyby feature.
"Flybys
are a Strava function that displays all the riders you
passed on a ride, where they passed you and how similar
their rides were to yours."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (theme.zdassets.com)
October 14, 2020
2021 Merida Scultura Endurance 7000-E review:
A high-value all-roader.
"Merida
claims you can fit a 35 mm tire into the frame, and in
reality, you can go quite a bit wider. Merida equips
measured 33 mm tires as stock and you could put the
surrounding room on Airbnb."
by Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
& Tim Bardsley Smith
October 14, 2020
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
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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