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October 28,
2020
Roglic storms to victory on stage 8 of the
Vuelta a España.
"Primoz
Roglic picked up his second victory so far at this year’s
Vuelta, along with some valuable seconds in the GC battle,
on Wednesday’s stage 8."
by Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 28, 2020
Vuelta a España: Roglic rebounds to win stage
8 on Alto de Moncalvillo.
"Primož
Roglič wins the stage! Carapaz sheds around 15 seconds at
the finish, plus four bonus seconds."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 28, 2020
Tom Dumoulin abandons Vuelta a España due to
fatigue.
"The
Jumbo Visma rider lay 53rd overall after losing 11 minutes
on Tuesday's stage and said "it made no sense to continue"
the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 28, 2020
George Bennett on Vuelta a España: ‘No one can
control this race.’
"Jumbo
Visma pressuring Ineos Grenadiers ahead of this weekend's
mountain showdown at Farrapona and Angliru." Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(David Ramos/Getty Images)
October 28, 2020
Hugh Carthy rises as another young British GC
hope at the Vuelta a España.
"EF
Pro Cycling climber comes of age to become serious GC
contender in Spain, though the final-week time trial may
prove a challenge."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 28, 2020
Tour de France veteran Ted King ventures into
his first ultra-distance bikepacking race.
"Bobby
Wintle from The Mid South has been advising him along the
way. Here's how the two plan to tackle the Arkansaw High
Country Race."
Betsy Welch (velonews.com)
October 28, 2020
Shimano sees dent in sales, but forecasts
future bicycle growth.
"Shimano
has forecast a growth of bicycle use globally during and
following on from the pando as the world adjusts its
transport habits to suit."
Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news)
October 28, 2020
Vuelta a España 2020 Live Dashboard.
"2020 Vuelta a Espana Live October 20th to November 8th, Spain.
Stage 8 starts Wednesday, October 28th at 13:30 CEST (5:30
AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:30 CEST (6:30 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:15 CEST (9:15 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv)
October 28, 2020
 October 27,
2020
Vuelta a España: Michael Woods wins stage 7.
"Michael
Woods (EF Pro Cycling) won stage 7 of the Vuelta a España
in Villanueva de Valdegovia, triumphing from the breakaway
after jumping away to form a small lead group on the final
ascent of the Puerto de Orduña and then beating his four
companions with a late attack."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 27, 2020
Alejandro Valverde rolls back the years at
Vuelta a España.
"Spanish
veteran Alejandro Valverde is 40 years old going on 20, or
at least that’s the way he rode at the Vuelta a España on
Tuesday." Jim
Cotton (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
October 27, 2020
For Guillaume Martin, disaster is liberating
at the Vuelta a España.
"The
27-year-old has been consistently on the attack and has
been in the winning break the past three stages." James Startt (velonews.com)
Photo: Anne-Christine Poujoulat - Pool/Getty Images
October 27, 2020
Double ascent of 'gear-wrecker' Orduña tests
Vuelta a España peloton.
"Stage
7 sees a revival of the scarcely used eight-kilometer
Basque Country climb with a long Vuelta history." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 27, 2020
Tim Wellens targeting more stage wins at
Vuelta a España.
"Tim
Wellens (Lotto Soudal) already has one stage victory at
the Vuelta a España, now he wants another one." (velonews.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
October 27, 2020
Vuelta week 1 recap, what to look out for in
week 2.
"With
week one of the Vuelta a Espana already in the books, week
two promises to be the toughest yet as the race for the
red jersey heats up."
By Matt Keenan (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 27, 2020
October 26,
2020
Vuelta a España 2020: Five things to look out
for during the second week.
"The
Vuelta begins its second week which is packed full of
climb with a particular sting in the tail next Sunday." Stephen Puddicombe
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 26, 2020
Vuelta a España 2020: Race director says ‘for
the time being the Vuelta will continue.’
"Authorities
in Spain have declared a six-month state of emergency in
the hopes of preventing a second wave of covid in the
country." Alex
Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
October 26, 2020
Primož Roglič lost Vuelta a España lead after
having a problem with his rain jacket.
"The
Slovenian lost 43 seconds to Richard Carapaz (Ineos
Grenadiers) on stage six of the Vuelta, which cost him the
race lead and saw him slip back to fourth place overall." Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
October 26, 2020
Chris Froome rides pop-art Pinarello at the
Vuelta a Espana.
"Bike
designed by Romero Britto, and will be auctioned off for
charity at the end of the race."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Chris
Froome)
October 26, 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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2021 Tour de France presentation postponed to
Sunday evening.
"President
Emmanuel Macron is due to give a televised address on
Wednesday evening amid reports that the French government
is considering a month-long lockdown."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 28, 2020
Lachlan Morton’s toughest challenge of the
year: Three weeks off the bike.
"Australian
star rounded out a season of cross-discipline racing at
the Giro d'Italia last week, and now turns to sketching
out plans to ride Cape Epic next year."
Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 28, 2020
Ashleigh Moolman Pasio: ‘Progress is not
always comfortable.’
"The
UCI is the governing body that the peloton and fans alike
love to hate, so surprisingly, Moolman Pasio was willing
to take to the record to defend it."
by Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
October 28, 2020
De Gendt bares his soul in autobiography.
"People
know me as someone who is pleasant and fun, but of course
it is not always that way. I also wanted to tell the other
side. That’s how the book became very personal." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
October 28, 2020
Elite Sterzo Smart Zwift steering: What I
love; what bugs me.
"Being
able to steer inside Zwift with your handlebars is cool,
but the Sterzo Smart doesn't always work. Here's why." (velonews.com) Photo: Ben
Delaney
October 28, 2020
New Fizik Vento Stabilita Carbon shoes use
neat arch support strap for more efficient pedaling.
"If
you find getting a comfortable fit in your cycling shoes a
problem, you’ll want to shortlist Fizik’s latest shoe, the
Vento Stabilita Carbon when you’re looking for new kicks." By Paul Norman
(bikeradar.com)
October 28, 2020
The 4 supplements cyclists should be taking
this winter.
"While
supplementation to stave off deficiency is already a hot
topic among those who ride, this winter in particular,
cyclists will be interested to know the areas where they
can help protect themselves."
Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca)
October 28, 2020
Spatz: A full overview.
"Spatz
is a rapidly expanding range of premium, highly innovative
weather beating bike kit designed by a Yorkshire ex Pro
and an Olympic champion."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Spatz)
October 28, 2020
Salsa introduces the Journeyman 24.
"The
Journeyman 24 promises to bring mixed surface riding with
a capable spec to kids who want to join their families on
their off-road adventures."
Liam Mercer (road.cc)
October 28, 2020
Fidlock Toolbox offers a magnetic
quick-connect storage option.
"Fidlock's
unique magnetic click-to-connect system just got a little
bigger with their new Toolbox storage bag. Designed to
click into their existing mounts, it zips open for easy
access to your tools, tube, phone, cash… or all of the
above." Tyler
Benedict (bikerumor.com)
October 28, 2020
October 27,
2020
No fractures for McCarthy in Vuelta a España
crash.
"McCarthy
crashed at high speed during the 159.7km stage from
Vitoria-Gasteiz to Villanueva de Valdegovia." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 27, 2020
Giro d'Italia director calls for 'sanctions'
on Jumbo Visma and EF Pro Cycling.
"Vegni
calls on UCI to take action and threatens to not invite
teams after ensuring the Corsa Rosa finishes in Milan." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 27, 2020
The Moment The Giro Was Won.
"Wilco
Kelderman can see Tao Geoghegan Hart and Jai Hindley
riding away, he’s losing time and there’s still the
toughest section of the Passo Stelvio rising up ahead of
him."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
October 27, 2020
What you missed at the Paris Roubaix that
never happened.
"Thanks
to Ashley and Jered Gruber, the weekend wasn’t a complete
write-off. The duo had spent the last few months shooting
the peloton’s stuttering progress around Europe." by Iain Treloar
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Ashley Gruber
October 27, 2020
Tour Down Under in doubt.
"The
future of the 2021 Tour Down Under men's and women's
events are in doubt after reports emerged that race
organizers are exploring contingency plans for the
Australian races."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 27, 2020
Dan Martin looking forward to riding alongside
Chris Froome in 2021.
"Dan
Martin said he expects Chris Froome to transform Israel
Start-Up Nation next season."
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
October 27, 2020
Alpecin Fenix all but seal Tour de France
invite after topping latest Europe Tour rankings.
"Alpecin
Fenix and Arkéa Samsic look set to receive invites to the
full calendar of WorldTour races in 2021 after the two
teams topped the latest edition of the UCI Europe Tour
rankings, published by the UCI on Tuesday."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 27, 2020
Little Goes A Long Way.
"When
I first took delivery of this bicycle I admit I found it
dated and uncomfortable, but it has since become one of my
favorite bicycles."
by Eben Weiss (bikesnobnyc.com)
October 27, 2020
Cycling deals: Shop now or wait until Black
Friday?
"It
might feel like Black Friday is still a while away yet,
but it's no longer a day-long or even a weekend-long
event. For the past few years, a select few cycling
retailers have launched their cycling deals right at the
start of November."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 27, 2020
Winter cycling.
"Winter
cycling can come in many forms, both indoors and out.
Here's a complete guide on everything you need to know." By Josh Croxton
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
October 27, 2020
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October 28,
2020
Teniel Campbell steps up to Women’s WorldTour
with Mitchelton Scott.
"Mitchelton
Scott has been my dream team ever since I was in the World
Cycling Center, some days I have to pinch myself to
believe it’s actually happening."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
October 28, 2020
Tour Down Under considering its options.
"Officials
from the week-long Australian race - set to start January
19 with a women’s race starting January 14 - say they will
make a firm decision by next week on if the race will be
held or not."
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty
Images)
October 28, 2020
How To Adjust Disc Brakes.
"The
arrival of disc brakes on road bikes has revolutionized
all-weather control and confidence but they need correct
alignment to work perfectly."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) r (Image credit: Mick
Kirkmann)
October 28,
2020
Echelon Racing League Amateur Series to
feature 11-event omnium.
"The
newly formed league will bring virtual and in-real-life
racers together in the RGT Cycling environment starting
November 7th."
(velonews.com) Echelon Racing League
October 28, 2020
Elite Tuo Smart Trainer In-Depth Review.
"I’m
really impressed with it. It’s definitely not perfect -
and certainly not quiet. But it’s way better than it
should be for a $500 smart trainer. And while using it
over the past month, I routinely forgot that I was
actually riding a trainer that didn’t cost more than
$1,000."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
October 28, 2020
Shimano S-Phyre SH-RC902 road shoe review:
Messing with success.
"At
first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking Shimano’s new
S-Phyre SH-RC902 road shoe is just a mild refresh of the
very similar-looking SH-RC901."
by James Huang (cyclingtips.com) Photography by James
Huang
October 28, 2020
Harley-Davidson Serial 1 Electric Bicycle.
"Harley-Davidson
is officially entering the eBicycle space with the launch
of Serial 1 Cycle Company, a dedicated eBike brand that
will debut its first line of products in spring 2021." by Byron (bikehugger.com)
(photo: cyclingindependent.com)
October 28, 2020
Recall notice: Cannondale Canvas NEO front
mudguard.
"Cannondale has issued a recall notice affecting its Canvas NEO e-Bike platform." Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) October 28, 2020
Liquid Nanofoam: A game changer for future
helmets.
"When
the pressure reaches the safety threshold, ions and water
are forced into the nanopores making the material
deformable for effective protection. In addition, the
liquid-like material is pliable enough to form into any
shape." by
Emilie (phys.org) Lorditch Credit: Weiyi Lu
October 28, 2020
October 27,
2020
Marco Pinotti joins Mitchelton Scott
performance team.
"The
former professional and well-respected coach has yet to
finalize the exact day-to-day details around his role, but
he fully expects to bring across his vast coaching
knowledge around time trialing and training." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 27, 2020
Marlen Reusser signs with Alé BTC Ljubljana in
2021.
"An
impressive season while racing for Equipe Paule Ka has
landed Marlen Reusser a contract with the Women's
WorldTeam Alé BTC Ljubljana in 2021."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alé
BTC Ljubljana)
October 27, 2020
No covid positives after Vuelta a España rest
day tests.
"The
UCI and Vuelta a España organizers Unipublic have
announced that the round of testing carried out on the
race's first rest day returned no positive results." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
October 27, 2020
Egan Bernal facing months of rehabilitation
due to spinal condition.
"Egan
Bernal has revealed that he is suffering from the spinal
condition scoliosis [A sideways curvature of the spine]
and faces months of rehabilitation to get back to full
racing fitness."
by Simon_MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not
Provided)
October 27,
2020
Chris Froome shows off unreleased Oakleys,
custom-painted Pinarello at the Vuelta.
"Froome's
custom-painted Pinarello Dogma F12 will be auctioned for
charity, but there is no word yet on when the Oakleys will
be for sale."
Dan Cavallari (velonews.com)Photo by David Ramos/Getty
Images
October 27, 2020
Hunt 34 Aero Wide Disc wheelset review:
Affordable aero alloy.
"The
words “aero” and “alloy” don’t often meet in modern road
bike wheels. All too often, if you want aero - as in
actual aero with some wind tunnel numbers attached - you
need to extend the budget to carbon."
by Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
October 27, 2020
The Factor Vista: Go-Anywhere Fun.
"Factor
offers the Vista in a variety of customizable builds as
well as the frameset. Complete bikes start at $6599 and
run as high as $7685, while the frameset goes for $4799." By Padraig
(cyclingindependent.com)
October 27, 2020
Best bike lights: Front and rear lights to
help you see and be seen.
"There
are a plethora of powerful bike lights available these
days to help you stay visible on the road while also
lighting your way."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bontrager)
October 27,
2020
October 26,
2020
Doubt Is Haunting Tadej Pogačar’s TdF Win.
That’s Not Fair.
"This
is the price of the murky past. We have to live with it …
If Pogačar is clean, it is terrible to be accused like
this." By Joe
Lindsey (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Provided)
October 26, 2020
Miguel Angel Lopez close to signing with
Movistar.
"Miguel
Angel Lopez could join forces with Alejandro Valverde,
Enric Mas and Marc Soler at Movistar in 2021." (cycling.today)
m.washingtontimes.com
October 26, 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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