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October 21,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Ben O'Connor wins stage 17 atop
Madonna di Campiglio.
"He's
got to take the win here after taking second behind
Tratnik yesterday. It's his first WorldTour win!" By Laura Weislo
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 21, 2020
Five talking points from stage 17 of the Giro
d’Italia 2020.
"The
Giro continued its mountainous third week with a big
climbing day to Madonna di Campiglio."
Richard Windsor (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October 21, 2020
Giro d’Italia alters stage 20 route as France
cancels passage.
"Giro
d'Italia organizers have rerouted the mountainous stage 20
after French officials in Briançon canceled the race's
passage. The route will now climb to Sestriere three
times." James
Startt (velonews.com) (Photo by KT/Tim De Waele/Corbis via
Getty Images)
October 21, 2020
Giro d’Italia: Who to watch on ascent of the
Stelvio.
"Race
favorites Almeida, Hindley, Kelderman, and Nibali prepare
to do battle on an epic Giro climb."
James Startt (velonews.com) Photo: Chris Case
October 21, 2020
João Almeida to face threats from all sides in
the mountains: ‘The Giro d’Italia is very much open.’
"With
the GC delicately poised and three tough mountain stages
to come, the fight for the lead is far from settled." Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
October 21, 2020
Q&A: Axel Merckx is watching his Hagens
Berman Axeon grads soar at the Giro d’Italia he hunts for
sponsorship.
"Hagens
Berman Axeon director Axel Merckx answers questions about
team alumni at the Giro, and the future of the team." Jim Cotton
(velonews.com)Photo: © Davey Wilson
October 21, 2020
Hanging tough in the high passes: How the Giro
d’Italia peloton handles the hurt zone.
"A pro
cyclist’s success is defined as much by their capacity for
suffering as the strength of their legs."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 21, 2020
Hunt’s new 42 Limitless Gravel Disc is a
mixed-terrain race wheel.
"Does
aero even matter in gravel? According to Hunt, a UK-based
consumer-direct wheel company, it sure does and Hunt has
the wind tunnel data to prove it."
by Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com)
October 21, 2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
17 starts Wednesday, October 21st at 10:20 CET (1:20 AM
PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:29 CET (7:29 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com)
October 21, 2020
 October 20,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Tratnik wins stage 16.
"Jan
Tratnik (Bahrain McLaren) secured a solo victory during
stage 16 at the Giro d’Italia. The Slovenian made his
winning move over the top of the steep finish climb to
take the win ahead of late-race breakaway companion Ben
O’Connor (NTT Pro Cycling) in San Daniele del Friuli." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 20, 2020
João Almeida on his defense of Giro d’Italia
pink: ‘The best defense is attacking.’
"João
Almeida attacked in the final kilometers of Tuesday's
stage 16 to grab two seconds on GC, and to show his rivals
his intention to defend pink."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
October 20, 2020
Tao Geoghegan Hart emerges as new British GC
hope at Giro d’Italia.
"Ineos
Grenadiers is hunting for stage wins at the Giro, but with
Geoghegan Hart now one second off the GC podium, a pink
jersey bid could be a possibility."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Foto POOLFabio Ferrari/LaPresse
/RCS
October 20, 2020
‘Praying to the weather gods:’ Giro d’Italia
peloton braces for the worst in final Alpine stages.
"The
Giro's final week is still scheduled to pass over 2,700
meter passes. Riders are steeling themselves for freezing
conditions and the risk of snow."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 20, 2020
Mikkel Bjerg learning the hard way in Giro
d’Italia debut.
"Triple
U23 world time trial champion looking to hone his craft
against the clock in neo-pro year before future run at
classics." Jim
Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images)
October 20, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert: A
head-to-head history.
"Separated
by just a few months in age - Wout van Aert is the older -
the duo have had a long rivalry stretching back to the
junior ranks, trading world cyclocross championships
throughout their teens and early 20s."
by Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cor Vos,
Kristof Ramon and the Grubers
October 20, 2020
‘This left me wanting more’: Julian
Alaphilippe wants to race Tour of Flanders again next year
after crashing out.
"Alaphillipe
suffered a broken hand in the fall and on Monday (October
19) underwent surgery in Belgium, which means he’ll now
have to wear a cast for the next three weeks before he can
start training for 2021."
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: STIEHL /
SUNADA)
October 20, 2020
Bradley Wiggins liquidates businesses with
debts of over £1m.
"Two
of Bradley Wiggins’s companies are being wound up with
debts in excess of £1m and look set to leave creditors
hundreds of thousands of pounds out of pocket." Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
October 20, 2020
Goodbye, Boels Dolmans, and thanks for all the
memories.
"The
team has been part of the UCI ranks since it started, but
it wasn’t always the powerhouse squad it is today. In
fact, Dolmans Landscaping started as a mostly Dutch team,
with no wins to its name."
by Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 20, 2020
October 19,
2020
Giro d’Italia 2020: Six things to look out for
during the third week.
"A
clear favorite has emerged to win the Giro d’Italia as we
enter the race’s endgame, and it is not a rider many were
talking about at the start of the race two weeks ago." Stephen Puddicombe
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 19, 2020
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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Vuelta a España: Marc Soler solos to victory
on stage 2.
"Roglic
keeps the race lead as Dan Martin moves into second over
Carapaz." By
Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 21, 2020
Five talking points from stage two of the
Vuelta a España 2020.
"For
all his burgeoning talent, Marc Soler has in the past
struggled to reconcile his personal ambition with the duty
towards his team."
Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
October 21, 2020
Vuelta a España 2020: Tom Dumoulin just
‘hoping to make it through the race’ after slipping back on
stage one.
"Dumoulin
slipped back on the tough climbs to Arrate, finishing the
stage 51 seconds down on Roglič, making his challenge that
little bit tougher."
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
October 21, 2020
Quintana undergoes double knee surgery.
"First,
he fell on his right knee after being hit by a driver in
Colombia before he traveled to Europe ahead of the Tour,
and he then injured his left knee during the race itself
in a crash on stage 13."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 21, 2020
Wout van Aert expected to return to cyclocross
next month.
"The
Belgian star has now closed out his road season, but isn’t
finished racing yet as he plans to head back to cyclocross
for the winter."Alex
Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 21, 2020
CCC’s Serge Pauwels Talks Career &
Retirement.
"It
seems like Serge Pauwels has been around for ever, and
sixteen years in the pro peloton is a long time. ‘Been
there, got the T shirt’ a phrase you could use for the 36
year-old Belgian who has signed contracts with six
different pro teams during his career." By
Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not
Provided)
October 21, 2020
Inside Anna van der Breggen’s strategy at the
Tour of Flanders.
"Anna
van der Breggen bridged to Annemiek van Vleuten, setting
up a dramatic showdown at the Tour of Flanders. Instead,
van der Breggen chose a different strategy that was
ultimately successful."
Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty
Images)
October 21, 2020
A Quick Guide to Buying The Right Size Bike
Frame.
"Whether
you are new to cycling, or simply buying a new bike
online, these expert sizing tips will help you get the
right fit." By
Christa Lagler (bicycling.co.za) thomson bike
October 21, 2020
Vuelta a España 2020 Live Dashboard.
"2020 Vuelta a Espana Live October 20th to November 8th, Spain.
Stage 2 starts Wednesday, October 21st at 13:49 CEST (4:49
AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:50 CEST (5:50 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:30 CEST (8:30 AM PDT."
(steephill.tv)
October 21, 2020
October 20,
2020
Vuelta a España: Roglic claims opening stage
on Alto de Arrate.
"Defending
champion and overall favorite Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma)
won the opening stage of the Vuelta a España, prevailing
from a selective general classification group atop the
Alto de Arrate above Eibar and taking the first red jersey
of the race." By
Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 20, 2020
Vuelta a España standings: The latest results
from the 2020 race.
"Sepp
Kuss led the lead group over the KoM point on Arrate,
therefore taking 10 points and going into the lead in the
competition ahead of Quentin Jaurégui (Ag2r La Mondiale)
who was in the day’s break."
Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by David
Ramos/Getty Images)
October 20, 2020
Chris Froome loses 11 minutes on first stage.
"I got
a bit caught out coming into the penultimate climb, and
started pretty far back, and I got stuck behind that
crash,” Froome said after finishing 72nd at 11:12 back." Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
October 20, 2020
La Vuelta a España goes virtual with Rouvy.
"Rouvy
is partnering with the 75th Vuelta a España to create an
even more immersive experience for fans of the season’s
final grand tour."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Rouvy)
October 20, 2020
Tom Dumoulin: I have ambitions on the Vuelta a
España podium.
"At
the Tour de France, he sacrificed his own ambitions for
Primož Roglič but, as the Vuelta a España rolls out on
Tuesday for 18 stages, Tom Dumoulin is fully focused on
finishing on the podium himself."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 20, 2020
‘I’m proud of myself for getting here’ -
Stephen Williams prepares for Grand Tour debut after
tortuous injury luck.
"The
Welshman’s inclusion on the startlist is not just of a
surprise to himself and those who have followed his
cycling journey, but a reward for fighting back from a
torturous near-two years of injury, frustration and pain." Chris Marshall-Bell
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 20, 2020
Guide to the 2020 Vuelta a España.
"Starting
this Tuesday October 20 and running until November 8, the
75th edition of Spain’s Grand Tour won’t be your normal
bike race. Assuming it all goes as planned - far from a
certainty - here’s what you can expect."
by Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Kristof
Ramon and Cor Vos
October 20, 2020
Get a grip with the Enve SES AR handlebar.
"How
can you improve handling, stay protected from road
chatter, decrease aero drag, and not adding a ton of
weight to your bike? Enve says it has an answer: The SES
AR handlebar."
Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Ian Matteson/Enve
October 20, 2020
Giant Fleet SLR saddle.
"Giant's
Fleet SLR saddle is great for getting low at the front of
the bike while staying comfortable at the back. The large
central cutout and stubby design are very well shaped, and
the price is good too."
by Liam Cahill (road.cc)
October 20, 2020
October 19,
2020
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October 21,
2020
Yves Lampaert rounds out Classics season with
victory at the Three Days of De Panne.
"Former
Belgian champion Yves Lampaert won the final northern
Classic of the year with a six-kilometer solo move in a
wind ravaged race."
Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
October 21, 2020
Mathieu van der Poel crashes out of Three Days
of De Panne.
"It’s
a disappointing end to the season for van der Poel, who
won his first Monument at the Tour of Flanders on Sunday,
beating his great rival Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma)." Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 21, 2020
Mitchelton Scott's Elvin retires from cycling.
"Mitchelton
Scott rider Gracie Elvin has officially retired from
cycling after the Tour of Flanders came to an end on
Monday."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 21, 2020
Ben O’Connor’s Giro d’Italia win puts NTT Pro
Cycling in the spotlight as sponsor search continues.
"Australian
climber scored a breakout stage victory on Wednesday that
could help the future of his struggling team." Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
October 21, 2020
Alexis Vuillermoz to Total Direct Énergie on
two-year deal.
"Vuillermoz
is the third rider to move from AG2R La Mondiale to Total
Direct Énergie for the coming season."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 21, 2020
CT Tech Round-Up #10: New gear from Topeak,
Arundel, Velocio, and more.
"A lot of new gear comes across our desks here at CyclingTips. Our Tech Round-Ups are a look at some of that gear."by Sarah Lukas and James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Provided) October 21, 2020
Garmin’s Virtual Developer Conference News
Tidbits for Connect IQ 4.0 and Garmin Connect Platform.
"In
addition to all the techie bits, there are also the
various tracks you could tune in and watch. The breakouts
are set to be published online next week as well, in the
Garmin CIQ forums. Having watched some of the breakouts in
the past, they tend to have lots of fun nuggets of info." (dcrainmaker.com)
October 21, 2020
Review: Shimano's STEPS EP8 Motor is Great,
But Not Perfect.
"A
three-stage gearing system with six gears is optimized for
the high RPMs of the motor and utilizes efficient
reduction gears to allow for the motor's compact design." by Ralf Hauser (pinkbike.com)
(Image Credit not Provided)
October 21, 2020
Innicycle cleanly converts your old 1″
threaded bike to modern 1 1/8″ threadless.
"The
Innicycle is a complete conversion headset that retains
the stock 1″ threaded fork and frame, and lets you fit a
modern 1 1/8″ threadless stem in place of the quill stem." by Dave Rome
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
October 21, 2020
October 20,
2020
Lorena Wiebes takes a hotly contested sprint
win at the 3 Days of De Panne.
"The
Dutch rider finished behind Boels Dolmans’ rider Jolien
D’Hoore, but the Belgian was relegated after changing her
line and pushing Wiebes towards the barrier." Owen Rogers
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 20, 2020
Gaviria positive again for corona as two more
leave Giro d'Italia.
"Fernando
Gaviria has caught covid for a second time, testing
positive in the latest round of Giro d'Italia testing
after spending nearly a month in a hospital with the virus
back in March."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
October 20, 2020
Hagens Berman Axeon graduates are rocking the
Giro d’Italia, but devo team’s future still in doubt.
"If
you had to take a bet on which team would have held the
Giro d’Italia’s pink jersey for 13 days and won three
stages with three different riders, you likely wouldn’t
have said Hagens Berman Axeon."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images
October 20, 2020
Moosejaw deals: Our pick of the best cycling
deals from Moosejaw.
"There’s
a sale on right now that sees some products almost half
price, including carbon road wheels from Zipp, road and
gravel bikes from Norco, Raleigh and Diamondback, as well
as cycling kit from the likes of Castelli, Gore and Louis
Garneau."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Moosejaw)
October 20, 2020
Notes From the Everywhere Desk.
"Mathieu
van der Poel’s narrowest of victories over his CX rival
Wout Van Aert was the headliner of an exciting day. The
two of them on a breakaway was more or less a dream
scenario, reminiscent of the last decade’s best edition of
Flanders." Chris
Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
October 20, 2020
A silent Ronde: The sights and sounds of a
crowd-free Tour of Flanders.
"The
race was just as awesome as it always is. It’s the Tour of
Flanders after all. On the ground, however, it was empty.
There was literally no one there."
by José Been (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Gruber
Images
October 20, 2020
DC Rainmaker State of Sports Tech 2020
Keynote.
"The focus of the presentation begins with some of the overarching trends in the wearables and sports technology space." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) October 20, 2020
Strava reveals how Covid-19 is impacting pro
athlete mental health.
"Social
isolation and financial uncertainty are taking their toll
on athletes, making it harder for them to stay motivated." Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty
Images)
October 20, 2020
Topeak Tune-Up Stand X bike stand review.
"As it
holds the rear wheel slightly in the air, that means you
can tweak your gears or rear brake, which is a distinct
advantage over designs that hold your bike by the tire." Jon Woodhouse (road.cc)
October 20, 2020
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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