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October 29,
2020
Vuelta a España: Ackermann wins stage 9 as Sam
Bennett is relegated.
"Sam
Bennett crossed the line first at the end of stage 9 of
the Vuelta a España, thinking he had taken his 50th career
victory and Deceuninck Quick Step’s 100th stage victory in
Grand Tours only for race commissaires to rule he had been
overly aggressive."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 29, 2020
Lefevere and Guercilena clash over Bennett's
shoulder barge at Vuelta.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step team boss Patrick Lefevere's Tweeted delight at
Sam Bennett’s second sprint victory in the Vuelta a España
rapidly morphed into a war of words with Trek Segafredo
boss Luca Guercilena."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) By Alasdair
Fotheringham
October 29, 2020
Five talking points from stage nine.
"Pascal
Ackermann had likely imagined taking his first-ever Vuelta
stage victory in slightly different circumstances, but a
win is a win."
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Ander Gillenea/AFP via
Getty Images)
October 29, 2020
(cyclingnews.com)
Vuelta a España: How Sepp Kuss could win on
the Angliru.
"If a
few things align, Sepp Kuss could get a chance to win atop
Spain's toughest mountain this weekend."
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images)
October 29, 2020
Vuelta a España standings: The latest
results from the 2020 race..
"Things
remain close at the top of the general classification,
with Martin now in third, a further 15 seconds down,
while Carthy has dropped to fourth, but is still only 44
seconds behind leader Carapaz."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 29,
2020
Vuelta a España 2020 Live Dashboard.
"2020 Vuelta a Espana Live October 20th to November 8th, Spain.
Stage 9 starts Thursday, October 29th at 13:25 CEST
(5:25 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:30 CEST (6:30 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:15 CEST (9:15 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv)
October 29,
2020
 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
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
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October 29,
2020
Peter Sagan: I'm not done yet.
"Some
people were quick to suggest that Sagan is in decline as
Bora Hansgrohe seem to build for a future without him
after his current contract expires after the 2021
season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
October 29,
2020
Wout van Aert: I want to win Tour de France
green jersey one day.
"I
want to go all out for the green jersey one day, but
after [next year's] Tour, we've also got the Olympic
Games," van Aert told Belgian TV channel VRT's
sports show Extra Time Koers on Wednesday
evening, according to Het Nieuwsblad." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
October 29,
2020
2021 Tour Down Under and Cadel’s Race to be
canceled.
"CyclingTips
understands from multiple sources that the 2021 Tour
Down Under will not be taking place, with an official
announcement expected shortly. Cadel's Great Ocean Road
Race in neighboring Victoria will suffer the same fate." by Iain Treloar
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Tim Bardsley-Smith
October 29, 2020
Sam Bennett climbs up list of pro riders with
most Grand Tour stage wins.
"After
the general classification heroics of Dan Martin on La
Vuelta in recent days, especially yesterday when he dug
very deep on the summit finish, he may get some time to
recover today as the sprinters get a chance at victory." (stickybottle.com) (Credit
not Provided)
October 29, 2020
The Dirty Kanza is now Unbound Gravel.
"After
15 years as the Dirty Kanza, the world’s marquee gravel
race is now Unbound Gravel."
Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
October 29, 2020
Seven tips to improve your climbing.
"How
to make adjustments to your training - and perhaps to your
bike - to get better at going uphill."
Hannah Finchamp (velonews.com) Photo: Casey B. Gibson |
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October 29, 2020
Best custom cycling kit brands: A guide to
choosing the right supplier to produce a team kit.
"Most
companies will allow you to design the look of your jersey
and bibs, including logos and graphics, and some will go
as far as letting you customize everything from stitching,
to leg and arm length."
Colin Levitch (cyclingweekly.com)
October 29, 2020
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
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October 29,
2020
Julian Alaphilippe: I don't blame moto rider
for Tour of Flanders crash.
"The
Frenchman broke two of the metacarpal bones in his right
hand in the crash, but was operated on the day after the
accident and is now recovering at home in Andorra,
according to French sports newspaper L'Equipe." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
October 29, 2020
World junior champion Megan Jastrab signs with
Team Subweb.
"American
Megan Jastrab is headed for the Women’s WorldTour with
Team Sunweb in 2021."
Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images
Sport)
October 29, 2020
Fizik Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave: The
Best Cycling Shoes, Period.
"I
wrote about the Bontrager Ballista Knit shoes recently
and labeled then the best shoe for most people. They are
an exceptional all-around shoe but what if you want the
best of the best and money isn’t part of the
consideration? In that case check out the Fizik Vento
Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave."
Josh Ross (cycletechreview.com)
October 29,
2020
Limar Air Pro road helmet adds extra
protection with all-new MIPS Ai tech inside.
"The
addition of MIPS protection to Limar’s Air Pro road racing
helmet didn’t sound like a big deal, until you look closer
and see an all-new MIPS Ai system inside that is lighter
and more vented than any yellow plastic liner that came
before it." Cory
Benson (bikerumor.com) Limar.com
October 29, 2020
The new Pursuit Cycles’ All Road is kinda like
a gravel bike, only faster.
"Two
layup options are offered, the Standard and the Extralite.
The Standard layup adds a bit more, and different,
material to reinforce lower sections against rock chips
and reduce vibration."
Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) All photos courtesy and by
Pursuit Cycles and/or Pascal Beauvais.
October 29, 2020
7 Oakley sunglasses hits and misses.
"As
the company's latest design generates buzz, we looked at
some of its best (and worst) shade designs."Lily Hansen-Gillis
(velonews.com)
October 29, 2020
No more numbness: How to keep the sensation in
your hands and feet in the cold.
"Riding
through the winter can be a chilly affair. Once the
temperature drops below about 10C, you need to gear your
kit choices to keeping you warmer."
Paul Norman (cyclingweekly.com) (Andy Jones)
October 29, 2020
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
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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
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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