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Daily News: November 1, 2020



  November 1,, 2020





Vuelta a España: Hugh Carthy tames fearsome Angliru for stage 12 victory.

Byoverlay"Carapaz reclaims the red jersey ahead of rest day. Carthy moves up to third overall with that ride. Martin down to fourth." By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

November 1, 2020





Analysis: How the GC stars fared on the Vuelta a España’s Alto de l’Angliru ascent.

Fredoverlay"Sunday's Vuelta a España stage atop the Alto de l'Angliru produced thrilling action, as Hugh Carthy took a career-defining win, Primož Roglič bent but didn't break, and Richard Carapaz stormed into red." Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)

November 1, 2020





Vuelta a España riders release statement clarifying position on stage 11 protest.

Byoverlay"Protest against UCI's decision to change rules on stage 10 time gaps 'supported by the entire peloton." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 1, 2020





Nice to host L'Etape du Tour 2021.

Simon_MacMichaeloverlay"Next year's L'Etape du Tour will take place on Sunday 4 July on the route originally planned for this year, following the parcours of Stage 2 of the 2020 Tour de France in and around Nice" Simon_MacMichael (road.cc)

November 1, 2020





Vuelta a España 2020 Live Dashboard.

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"2020 Vuelta a Espana Live October 20th to November 8th, Spain.

Stage 12 starts Sunday, November 1st at 14:08 CEST (5:08 AM PDT).

Earliest live video:  14:30 CEST (5:30 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 17:15 CEST (8:15 AM PDT)." (steephill.tv)

November 1, 2020



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October 31, 2020





Vuelta a España: Gaudu wins on Alto de la Farrapona.

Byoverlay"Marc Soler climbs up the top 10 with day-long attack. Dan Martin leads Mas, Roglič and Carapaz across the line. No time gains." By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

October 31, 2020





Five talking points from stage 11.

Stephenoverlay"David Gaudu delivered a much-needed victory for a Groupama FDJ team that had up until now endured a miserable Vuelta a España." Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Miguel Riopa/AFP via Getty Images)

October 31, 2020





Vuelta España peloton stages brief protest over stage 10 time gap rules.

Byoverlay"Chris Froome leads stage 11 protest, saying 'they changed the rule after the race.'" By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

October 31, 2020





Double or Quits: Vuelta faces back-to-back mountain challenge of Farrapona and Angliru.

Byoverlay"The 2020 Vuelta a España heads into a crucial weekend of climbing this Saturday with back-to-back summit finishes that hold special memories for all Alberto Contador fans." By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

October 31, 2020



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October 30, 2020





Vuelta a España: Primoz Roglic wins stage 10.

Byoverlay"Roglic took 10 bonus seconds and managed to open a three-second gap on race leader Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers), meaning the pair are now tied for time atop the overall standings." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

October 30, 2020





Roglic moves back into red.

byoverlay"Richard Carapaz finished at 14th on the day behind a split of three seconds, but combined with the 10 bonus seconds for winning the stage, that was just what Roglic needed to move back into the red jersey." by Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

October 30, 2020





Five things to look for on the key weekend of La Vuelta.

Byoverlay"The two hardest stages of La Vuelta a España fall in the middle of the race. Most Grand Tours would save their key spots for the final week, but La Vuelta does things differently and this weekend is tailor-made for climbers." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Provided)

October 30, 2020





Sam Bennett on Vuelta barging incident: ‘Anybody in cycling will understand what’s happening, it’s not as bad as it looks.’

Jonnyoverlay"I’d prefer to keep it all in-house, I just explained to them why I did it, for the safety of myself, to protect myself in against the barriers and the safety of the riders behind." Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Credit Image: © Dirk Waem/Belga via ZUMA Press)

October 30, 2020





The enigma of Sam Bennett: Loveable bawler or bullyboy brawler?

[Paywall] "Irishman's brash moves may toe the line, but the sprinter's growing love-or-loathe reputation ripens the sport." Jim Cotton (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images Sport)

October 30, 2020



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‘We knew we had incredible talent’: The inside story of Sunweb’s rise.

Chrisoverlay"The German team won three stages at the Tour de France and placed two riders on the podium at the Giro d'Italia." Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

November 1, 2020





Van Aert sees opportunities in opening week of the 2021 Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In an interview with Wielerflits.nl, Van Aert said the stages against the clock, which amount to the most individual time trial kilometers since 2013, stood out the most." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 1, 2020





Live 2021 Tour de France route presentation today.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 2021 Tour de France route will be unveiled on television during a special edition of the French sports show Stade 2 with live streaming available at 11:00am Pacific."
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November 1, 2020





Sepp Kuss stays loyal at Vuelta a España to help Primož Roglič limit losses on the Angliru.

Andrewoverlay"American climber checked ambitions to pace Jumbo Visma captain on fearsome Angliru." Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)

November 1, 2020





‘Dream come true’ for Angliru-beater Hugh Carthy, with ‘everything still to play for’ at Vuelta a España.

Jonnyoverlay"It’s a dream come true to win any professional race, but to win in a Grand Tour on a mythical climb, it’s hard to put into words. It doesn’t get any better than that." Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

November 1, 2020





2021 Tour Down Under canceled.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The women's race was scheduled to begin on January 14, followed by the 23rd edition of the men's WorldTour race on January 19. The women’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race was scheduled for January 30, with the men’s race the day after." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

November 1, 2020





Organizers eye October move for Ronde van Drenthe.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Organizers of the Ronde van Drenthe have proposed moving the race from it's normal March dates to October 2021 to avoid it being canceled for a second straight year." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)

November 1, 2020





Nikwax Cycling Kit.

byoverlay"The Nikwax Cycling Kit stuffs full-size bottles of some of Nikwax's most popular products for the protection and care of performance fabrics into a handy 10L drybag. It all works very well, and even the drybag is useful." by Lara Dunn (road.cc)

November 1, 2020



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Worst victorious in Koppenbergcross.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"777 rider, Annemarie Worst, out-sprints Lucinda Brand and Yara Kastelijn."

(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

October 31, 2020





Iserbyt wins 2020 Koppenbergcross.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Belgian Eli Iserbyt tops Lars van der Haar and Toon Aerts."

(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

October 31, 2020





Ronde van Drenthe organizers already looking to move to October in 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"We aren't seeing it [happening] in March," organizer Femmy van Issum said. "Together with the Drenthe Safety Region and Mayor Loohuis van Hoogeveen, we have submitted a request for the last weekend of October." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Sean Robinson/Velofocus)

October 31, 2020





Live: Koppenbergcross x2o Badkamers Trofee - Saturday, October 31st Livestream.

Theoverlay"The first round of the x2o Badkamers Trofee (previously DVV Trofee) sees the riders take on the iconic Koppenberg.

Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45.

Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe.

 (cyclocross.social)

October 31, 2020





Best bike multi-tools: Fix your bike on the go with these multi-tools.

Byoverlay"Prevent technical hiccups from ruining your ride with our selection of the best bike multi-tools." By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Silca)

October 31, 2020





Moosejaw pre-Black Friday deals: Save on backpacks, gravel bikes and more.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"From gravel bikes to carbon wheels, here are the best deals at US-based outdoor retailer Moosejaw ahead of Black Friday." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)

October 31, 2020





Mega Deals: Spooky good savings on Pearl Izumi, Selle Italia, Jaybird, Chrome & more!

Tyleroverlay"Need winter gear, like, right now? Prep for these cooler temps with top notch winter cycling gear deals on Pearl Izumi gloves, tights, jerseys and more at the REI Outlet." Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com)

October 31, 2020



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October 30, 2020





‘When you win a lot you raise people’s expectations,’ says Peter Sagan, who is not retiring anytime soon.

Jonnyoverlay"Peter Sagan says he is not considering retirement anytime soon and that people have read too much into the Slovakian’s fallow season, where he recorded only one win." Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

October 30, 2020





FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine to miss Challenge by La Vuelta.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta 2020 is due to be held between the 6th and 8th of November and coincide with the final stage of the men's Vuelta a España." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

October 30, 2020



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La Course to feature six climbs on Mûr-de-Bretagne.

(velonews.com)overlay"The 130km route, set for June 27, will tackle the famed “wall” at the Mûr-de-Bretagne no less than six times during the race." (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt)

November 1, 2020





Lizzie Deignan and Elisa Longo Borghini extend with Trek Segafredo.

byoverlay"Something between the two of them clicked this season, really taking shape at La Course by The Tour de France where Longo Borghini set Deignan up to win against Marianne Vos (CCC) in the final sprint." by Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

November 1, 2020





Best tubeless road tires: Our pick of the top tubeless road tires.

Byoverlay"The best tubeless road tires can be faster, lighter, easier to live with, and more puncture-resistant than alternative tire choices. Here's our pick of the best." By Simon Bromley (cyclingnews.com (Image credit: Muc Off)

November 1, 2020





Vuelta a Espana Week Three Preview: TT, Bumpy Stages, MTF, The End.

Byoverlay"Fun week! After last Sunday’s Formigal stage where Roglic had rain jacket issues, lost time, and Carapaz seized the red jersey, we had a bunch of interesting stages." By Ursula (podiumcafe.com)

November 1, 2020





8 of the latest 2021 road bikes.

(roadbikeaction.com)"overlay"It’s that time of the year when next season’s road bikes begin trickling into our hands. From frames with tube shape enhancements worth thousands of dollars for marginal gains to completely new models." (roadbikeaction.com)

November 1, 2020





Sunday Trading: Discounts on new Zipp 303 S wheels plus offers on bike lights and more.

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November 1, 2020



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October 31, 2020





Stefan Küng solos to first Swiss road race title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Küng won the Swiss time trial title for the third time in Belp in July before taking the European title in the time trial in Plouay in August and the bronze medal at the UCI Road World Championship time trial in September." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

October 31, 2020





Domenico Pozzovivo undergoes elbow surgery after risk of gangrene.

Byoverlay"The 37-year-old had initially fractured the elbow after being hit by a driver while training in July 2019, also suffering a right tibia fracture and subsequently undergoing five surgeries to his injuries, including the insertion of screws and plates into his elbow." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

October 31, 2020





Stages SB20 smart bike review.

Byoverlay"Ideal for those who race or train using indoor cycling apps. Practical setup and low noise make it an ideal training tool for apartments or terraced housing." By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Ross)

October 31, 2020





Topeak BarLoader.

byoverlay"Lightweight and waterproof, the Topeak BarLoader is easy to fit, has an impressively rugged build and keeps all your valuable gadgets/dry clothes/best biscuits safe yet easily accessible." by Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Provided)

October 31, 2020





GripGrab Shoe Covers.

Pauloverlay"GripGrab winter clothing will see you through autumn and winter, hardly surprising considering their Scandinavian roots. GripGrab have a staggering amount of shoe covers. I counted over twenty different types." Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com)

October 31, 2020



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October 30, 2020





The short, bright career of Katie Hall has reached its end.

byoverlay"Katie Hall had one of the brightest, shortest careers in women’s cycling. It began in college, racing against small and inexperienced fields, and rose to the Giro Rosa, the only “grand tour” for women, and the Tour of California." by Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

October 30, 2020





Simon Geschke signs for Cofidis to support Guillaume Martin.

Byoverlay"Geschke, 34, has spent the past two seasons at CCC Team, who are folding at the end of the year and handing their WorldTour license to Circus Wanty. " By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

October 30, 2020





Luka Mezgec re-ups with Mitchelton Scott on two-year stint.

(velonews.com)overlay"The 32-year-old has won stages in the Giro d'Italia, and just this year raced his first Tour de France, nabbing several close second-place finishes." (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)

October 30, 2020






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