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October 22,
2020
Giro d'Italia: Hindley wins queen stage at
Laghi di Cancano, Wilco Kelderman in pink.
"Jai
Hindley (Team Sunweb) took victory at Laghi di Cancano
atop the Torri di Fraele on stage 18 at the Giro d'Italia,
ending a day of high drama at the race by out-sprinting
Tao Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers) to the line after
six hours of racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 22, 2020
Giro d’Italia explodes on the slopes of the
Stelvio, Kelderman seizes pink.
"After
several stages of stasis among the Giro d’Italia GC
riders, the race was shattered to pieces on Thursday’s
19th stage, the famed Stelvio climb playing havoc with the
favorites." Rob
Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 22, 2020
How the GC stars fared in the Giro d’Italia’s
monster stage 18 over the Passo Stelvio.
"João
Almeida finally ceded pink, while Wilco Kelderman took a
tenuous grip on the race lead. Tao Geoghegan Hart emerged
as perhaps the best contender to win the overall.
Thursday's stage 18 at the Giro d'Italia upended the GC
picture." Fred
Dreier (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
October 22, 2020
Giro Tactics: Shake Up on the Snowy Stelvio.
"At
last, a general classification shake-up in the Giro
d’Italia. Thursday’s long-anticipated ascent of the
Stelvio shattered the standings and ended João Almeida’s
dreams of wearing the maglia rosa into Milan on Sunday." By Nick Bull
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 22, 2020
Giro d'Italia: 'Thursday's stage becomes queen
stage' says Vincenzo Nibali after route changes.
"The
route modification for stage 20 radically changes the
specific weight of the stage," Vincenzo Nibali said after
hearing of the changes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 22, 2020
Tears and grit: Why Ben O’Connor’s Giro stage
win meant so much.
"Despite
his exertions the previous day, O’Connor again remained at
the front as the lead group thinned down over the course
of the 203 km stage. This time though, O’Connor would be
the one launching the race-winning solo move." by Matt de Neef
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 22, 2020
Wattbike ATOM 2020 Smart Bike In-Depth Review.
"This
year, they’ve released the upgraded 2nd gen model - the
ATOM 2020. While they look nearly identical from the
outside, the internals are vastly different." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Ray
Maker)
October 22, 2020
2020 Giro d'Italia Live stream.
"2020 Giro d'Italia Live October 3-25, Italy. Stage
18 starts Thursday, October 22nd 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 22, 2020
 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
October 20,
2020
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
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October 22,
2020
Vuelta a España: Dan Martin powers to stage 3
summit win.
"Roglic
out-sprinted by Irishman, remains in race lead. Roglic
pips Carapaz for second place. There are small gaps
behind." By
Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 22, 2020
Mechanical costs Chaves valuable GC time at
Vuelta a España.
"Chaves
was part of the select front group on the final climb but
punctured with five kilometers to go and was forced to
pull over and twice change bikes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 22, 2020
Thibaut Pinot abandons the Vuelta a España as
back pain persists.
"Thibaut
Pinot has abandoned the Vuelta a España and ended his 2020
season due to persistent back pain caused by his crash in
Nice at the start of the Tour de France in August." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
October 22, 2020
The Vuelta’s sixth stage will finish at
Formigal instead of on the Tourmalet.
"The
Vuelta a España will not ascend the Col d’Aubisque or the
Col du Tourmalet as originally planned due to the pando
situation in France, organizers announced on Thursday." by Dane Cash
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 22, 2020
Pfeiffer Georgi suffers two fractured
vertebrae in Driedaagse Brugge-De Panne crash.
"During
yesterday's AG Driedaagse Brugge-De Panne, Pfeiffer Georgi
was involved in a crash that unfortunately ended her
race," Sunweb said in a press release on Wednesday. "She
was taken to hospital and underwent checks to determine
her injuries."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 22, 2020
Garmin Instinct Esports Edition with Special
Software: An Explainer of Sorts.
"Garmin
has launched a new version of the Instinct lineup focused
on eSports, which will transmit via Bluetooth Smart live
your heart rate, stress, and Body Battery metrics (three
common metrics on Garmin wearables)."
(dcrainmaker.com)
October 22, 2020
Ponies in the peloton: Vuelta gets surprise
guest riders on Stage 2.
"Three
of the ponies made it safely across the road in front of
the reduced peloton. Two, though, diverted and trotted
with the group of seven riders."
Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Twitter)
October 22, 2020
Alutech Releases €16,000 eMTB with CNC'd
Aluminum Frame.
"CNC
machining has some serious potential, it could
significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the industry
with frames being manufactured at plants locally, rather
than being shipped around the world after production in
East Asia." by
James Smurthwaite (pinkbike.com)
October 22, 2020
What is a gravel bike? Here’s everything you
need to know.
"A
gravel bike has a lot to offer the everyday rider looking
to mix up their riding on a machine capable of handling
the rough stuff. So what exactly is a gravel bike? In this
guide, we’ll cover the key features of a gravel bike."By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com)
Cannondale
October 22, 2020
Vuelta a España 2020 Live Dashboard.
"2020 Vuelta a Espana Live October 20th to November 8th, Spain.
Stage 3 starts Thursday, October 22nd 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 22, 2020
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
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October 22,
2020
UCI notifies Matteo Spreafico of adverse
analytical finding.
"Results
of the “A” test indicate a presence of Enobosarm
(ostarine), a non-steroidal agent with anabolic
activity designed to work like testosterone, which is
listed as a prohibited substance under class S1.2
(other anabolic agents) in the WADA code." (velonews.com) (Credit
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October 22,
2020
Classics specialist Sep Vanmarcke leaves EF
Pro Cycling for Israel Start-Up Nation.
"The
Belgian pro has signed a three-year deal with the
Israeli WorldTour team to lead the squad in the spring
Classics and to provide support in the Grand Tours." Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
October 22,
2020
Mark Cavendish wants to carry on 'for a few
more seasons.'
"The
30-time Tour de France stage winner hinted he may have
made the final appearance of his career in an emotional
interview after Gent Wevelgem, but he has since raced
the Scheldeprijs, Tour of Flanders and Driedaagse
Brugge-De Panne."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 22,
2020
Astana staff member positive in extra Giro
d'Italia corona tests.
"The
UCI and RCS Sport confirmed that no riders tested
positive. A total of 484 rapid saliva antigen tests were
carried out on all the riders and staff of the 20 teams
still in the race."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
October 22,
2020
CBD Helps Reduce COVID-19 Lung Damage by
Increasing Levels of Protective Peptide.
"One
way CBD appears to reduce the “cytokine storm” that
damages the lungs and kills many patients with COVID-19 is
by enabling an increase in levels of a natural peptide
called apelin."
(scitechdaily.com) Medical College of Georgia at Augusta
University
October 22, 2020
Specialized announces 'cheaper' Aethos Pro and
Expert models.
"When
Specialized launched the S-Works Aethos two weeks ago it
threw a curveball at the cycling industry. An alternative
approach to the bike design ethos and some seriously
impressive performance figures in weight and stiffness." By Josh Croxton
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)
October 22, 2020
7 new 2021 bikes that everyone’s talking
about.
"Bike
manufacturers are cranking out new bikes and, though some
of 2021 bikes have had their release dates pushed due to
the pando, most are now finally available on the market." Lily Hansen-Gillis
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Nick Iwanyshyn
October 22, 2020
Poseidon Redwood - A Mountain Biker’s Gravel
Bike.
"Gravel…
seems all the rage these days. I’ve been a mountain biker
all my life but got into the “gravel” game with a
cyclocross bike many years ago."
by JOM (gravelcyclist.com) Eric Ratch
October 22, 2020
Orbea Rise - Is This Lightweight Electric
Mountain Bike a Game Changer?
"The
Rise is an all-mountain/trail eBike that is targeted
towards sporty mountain bikers who are looking for a more
natural mountain biking experience with an eMTB." By G Hales
(electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 22, 2020
Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Ruddervoorde -
Saturday the 24th.
"This
Saturday sees the return of the Superprestige Series in
Ruddervoorde course.
Elite
Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe."
(cyclocross.social)
October 22, 2020
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." (dcrainmaker.com)
October 21, 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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