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November 5,
2020
Vuelta a España: Jasper Philipsen wins stage
15.
"Organizers
neutralize GC at 3km to go keeping Roglic in red.
Ackermann was behind Philipsen but couldn't find a way
through and finished second."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
November 5,
2020
Five talking points from stage 15 of the
Vuelta a España 2020.
"It’s
been another fantastic year for Brit’s in Grand Tours and
Fred Wright just added his name to the list of achievers." Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty
Images)
November 5, 2020
Q&A Sepp Kuss: ‘The Angliru is
unrelenting.’
"The
Colorado cyclist remained true to team colors on Sunday’s
assault of Spain’s hardest climb despite having the legs
to have had a good shot at the stage victory." Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
November 5, 2020
Ineos Grenadiers embracing ‘more fun’
offensive racing style at Vuelta a España.
"British
team continues adopting new aggressive approach to racing
after successfully using the tactic at the Giro d'Italia." Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
November 5, 2020
The guy who ran for a minute uphill alongside
Chris Froome.
"Spanish
journalist Diego Ayús received plaudits from the Tour
champion after keeping up with him while filming the
uphill finish of the stage 13 time trial."
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty/@soydiegoayus)
November 5, 2020
What to Do When You Get Caught in a Lightning
Storm on Your Bike.
"Thunderbolts
and lightning. Very, very frightening.
But should they be?"
By Tim Brink and Joe Lindsey (bicycling.co.za) Taj
Mihelich
November 5, 2020
Sungod Velans cycling sunglasses review.
"The
high price and budget 'feel' offset what is otherwise a
great pair of sunglasses that offers maximum comfort and a
rugged, almost-indestructible construction." By Josh Croxton
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Croxton)
November 5, 2020
Vuelta a España 2020 Live Dashboard.
"2020 Vuelta a Espana Live October 20th to November 8th, Spain.
Stage 15 starts Thursday, November 5th at 10:51 CEST (1:51
AM PST).
Earliest
live video: 14:30 CEST (5:30 AM PST).
Approximate
finish: 17:14 CEST (8:14 AM PST)."
(steephill.tv)
November 5, 2020
 November 4,
2020
Vuelta a España: Tim Wellens wins stage 14.
"Tim
Wellens (Lotto Soudal) claimed his second win of this
year’s Vuelta a Espana after taking victory on stage 14 of
the race from Lugo to Ourense."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 4, 2020
Five talking points from stage 14 of the
Vuelta a España 2020.
"Inside
the final 20km the breakaway snapped the string once again
to set-up a fascinating six-rider battle for the glory." (cyclingweekly.com) (David
Ramos/Getty Images)
November 4, 2020
Jumbo Visma confident Primož Roglič can go the
distance through third week of Vuelta a España.
"Victory
at Liège Bastogne Liège gave Roglič a timely confidence
boost after Tour de France disappointment, says team." (velonews.com) (David
Ramos/Getty Images)
November 4, 2020
Vuelta times for final climb of TT - Dan
Martin by far the fastest.
"The
33.7km TT yesterday finished with a cat 3 climb, some
1.8km long at an average gradient of just over 14 per
cent. And now the split times for the climb show Martin
was by far the fastest up it."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Provided)
November 4, 2020
A 'disaster' of a time trial for Mas at Vuelta
a España.
"Hopes
were high for the Spaniard, who is a strong time trialist
on his day and finished ninth in the recent Tour de France
time trial, which, like the Vuelta stage, paired 30km of
flat with a steep final climb."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
November 4, 2020
The gravel-specific Fizik Terra Argo
short-nose saddle has an adorable built-in drain.
"Fizik
says the Terra Argo saddles are “shorter, wider, and more
supportive”, and both models measure 270mm nose-to-tail." By Matthew Loveridge
(bikeradar.com) Photo Matthew Loveridge / Immediate Media
November 4, 2020
Get your handlebar and front wheel perfectly
aligned w/DNR Design’s new tool.
"DNR
Designs are making handlebar alignment easy with their new
Keep It True tool. In all honesty, the KIT looks to be
fairly over engineered, but it will do the job
nevertheless."
Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com)
November 4, 2020
November
3,, 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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November 5,
2020
Chris Froome: This it what I’ve been missing,
you can’t replicate it in training.
"While
Froome struggled through the chaotic first week of racing
in the Vuelta, he has now become a valuable asset for team
leader Richard Carapaz, who sits second overall with four
stages remaining."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
November 5, 2020
Willie Smit says ProTeams treated as inferior
by WorldTour pros.
"Burgos
BH rider Willie Smit compares the treatment he receives in
the peloton compared to when he was a WorldTour rider last
year." Jonny
Long (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
November 5, 2020
Preview: What you need to know about the
Ceratizit Madrid Challenge.
"Originally
a one-day race, the Madrid Challenge has grown into a
three-day event over the last five years. Held at the end
of the Vuelta a España, the Madrid Challenge is kind of
the “La Course” version of La Vuelta."
by Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 5, 2020
UCI initiates bank guarantee proceedings
against Nippo Delko One Provence after riders complain.
"Cyclingnews
has learned that at least two riders with contracts for
2021 - Atsushi Oka and José Gonçalves - have also been
told by team manager Philippe Lannes that they have no
place on the squad for next year, although the Frenchman
has denied this."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 5, 2020
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX LTD celebrates
photographer Tino Pohlmann, plus RCC too.
"Canyon
just released a super limited edition of their popular
Ultimate road bike, unique in that it is celebrating a
photographer not a cyclist."
Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) c. Canyon
November 5, 2020
Wahoo Black Friday deals: Our predictions and
today's best deals.
"Black
Friday is nearly upon us, and if you're looking for some
great Black Friday Wahoo deals, you're in the right
place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo)
November 5, 2020
eBay Finds: John Degenkolb's 2014 Etoile de
Bessèges points jersey.
"Another
eBay Find here for the real connoisseurs of professional
cycling nerds:
Basically
a 2014 Etoile de Bessèges points jersey, as worn and won
by Giant-Shimano's John Degenkolb that year." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: eBay / dulozon2)
November 5, 2020
Best commuter bikes: Folding, hybrid, e-bikes
and more to get you to work on two wheels.
"Our
pick of the best commuter bikes to make single-occupancy
cars, crowded trains and public transport a thing of the
past." By Colin
Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
November 5, 2020
UCI pretending to take rider safety seriously
by handing out a massively dumb suspension.
"A
nine-month suspension for Dylan Groenewegen would
represent a major penalty for a dangerous sprint, without
much precedent in the way similar incidents have been
treated in the past. Theo Bos received a one-month
suspension for pushing Daryl Impey into the barriers at
the 2009 Tour of Turkey."
by Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
November 4, 2020
Van der Poel targets Tour de France-Olympic
mountain bike double.
"Mathieu
van der Poel is cautiously laying out his lofty objectives
for 2021 and, as they stand, its an impressive calendar to
even attempt."
Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek
Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool
November 4, 2020
Mitchelton Scott's push for Madrid Challenge
to be van Vleuten's farewell.
"Mitchelton
Scott has named their team for the three-day Madrid
Challenge by La Vuelta, focused around departing star
Annemiek van Vleuten and Australian Sarah Roy." (sbs.com.au) (Credit not
Provided)
November 4,
2020
Irish cyclist, designer is big hit at Vuelta
with customized shoes.
"Irish
cyclist and designer Shea Gribbon had a great day at La
Vuelta yesterday, even though he’s not riding the race!" (stickybottle.com) (Credit
not Provided)
November 4,
2020
Custom chainring and shoes for Tanfield at
Vuelta a España.
"Harry
Tanfield (AG2R La Mondiale) rode the stage 13 time trial
at the Vuelta a España on Tuesday with a custom
chainring bearing an image of his face and custom
shoes." By
Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Fred
Machabert / AG2R La Mondiale)
November 4,
2020
Merida Silex+ 8000-E review: A truly rowdy
gravel bike.
"As
gravel riding matures, bikes are beginning to split
off into different subcategories. On one end there are
fast race bikes that are almost, or sometimes are,
road bikes with conservatively fat tires." By Graham Cottingham
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham)
November 4,
2020
Rapha Black Friday: Our predictions, 40% off
EF Pro Cycling kit, half-price winter kit and more
available already.
"With
Black Friday around the corner, we're taking a look at
Rapha to collate some of today's best deals and predict
how Rapha will attack Black Friday in 2020." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Rapha)
November 4,
2020
Winter cycling training tips: 10 helpful
steps.
"Winter
training is a test of any cyclist's resolve, commitment
and motivation, but with these 10 tips, you should be
well on the way to reaching your 2020 season goals." By Colin Levitch, Josh
Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo)
November 4,
2020
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Ian Stannard forced to retire due to
rheumatoid arthritis.
"The
33-year-old has spent 13 years in the pro peloton but will
be calling it a day at the end of 2020."
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
November 5, 2020
Hope for NTT Pro Cycling as Ryder 'very close'
to securing new sponsor.
"The
South African team, formerly known as MTN Qhubeka and
Dimension Data, was plunged into crisis in September when
the Japanese tech company NTT decided to end its backing." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
November 5, 2020
Joey Rosskopf heads to Rally Cycling on a
two-year deal.
"Joey
Rosskopf is headed to Rally Cycling for 2021-2022 to help
the squad's efforts in Europe."
Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images)
November 5, 2020
Leah Thomas looking to leverage experience of
Annemiek van Vleuten at Movistar.
"Leah
Thomas has two main ambitions for 2021: To make the U.S.
Olympic selection, and to learn from leading light of the
pro peloton, Annemiek van Vleuten."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Provided)
November 5, 2020
Seven habits of highly successful masters
cyclists.
"Most
masters cyclists are focused on success in all aspects of
life: their relationships, their kids, career, and of
course their cycling goals."
Frank Overton (velonews.com) Photo: Annie Mulligan,
Houston Chronicle / Contributor
November 5, 2020
Mitchelton Scott to develop Lucas Hamilton
into grand tour leader.
"The
Mitchelton Scott team announced today that it was
promoting Australian Lucas Hamilton to a leadership role
in the grand tours and has hence, scrapped his existing
contract for a new and extended one."
James Startt (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
November 5, 2020
‘I’m no longer tired enough to go to sleep at
night’: Yoann Offredo opens up about depression following
retirement.
"The
Frenchman is contracted to Circus Wanty Gobert until the
end of the season but hasn’t raced since Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad in February, before the lockdown." Jonny Long
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Franck Fife/AFP via Getty
Images)
November 5, 2020
Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Kit Carbonio
Superflow saddle.
"The
new Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo melds lightweight
performance with comfort but how does it stack up against
the best road bike saddles?"
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron
Borrill)
November 5, 2020
Fulcrum E-Racing 4 wheelsets bring extra
strength to road & gravel eBikes.
"Fulcrum
Wheels has introduced their first ever wheelset
specifically for road and gravel eBikes; the Fulcrum
E-Racing 4." By
Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com)
November 5, 2020
November 4,
2020
Newly formed Riders Union hopes for ‘a place
at the table.’
"Basic
principles of the union will be around better
sustainability in the sport, financial stability for
riders, increased (social) security and proactive
collaboration with other stakeholders." by
Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 4,
2020
Giovanni Visconti moves to Bardiani CSF
Faizanè, Circus Wanty Gobert picks up CCC Team riders.
"Veteran
Italian moves to UCI Pro Continental team; new WorldTour
team bolsters lineup with youth, and experience." (velonews.com) (James Startt)
November 4, 2020
Rory Sutherland rides final TT as WorldTour
career winds down.
"The
38-year-old Australian rode his final time trial Tuesday,
and will retire when he reaches Madrid on Sunday." (velonews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
November 4, 2020
Will Barta's Vuelta time trial and his hopes
for the future.
"I
love the effort of a time trial. It’s a completely solo
affair in which I alone am responsible for what I do. I
have full control of every aspect of my race." by José Been
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
November 4, 2020
Visbeek: Circus Wanty Gobert's biggest
challenge will be the WorldTour demands.
"Circus
Wanty Gobert's new performance director Aike Visbeek told
Cyclingnews that the team's biggest challenge in 2021 will
be transitioning from the second division to the WorldTour
and competing in all three Grand Tours."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
November 4, 2020
This humble custom TT bike has just been
ridden to a new sub-3-hour 100-mile record.
"Jonathan
Shubert's provisional finishing time was a mind-boggling
02:57:58. That’s an average speed of 33.7142mph
(54.2577kph.)"
By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) James Lucas | Jelignite
Photography
November 4, 2020
Offredo forced into retirement and struggling
to come to terms with it.
"The
French rider admitted he is "going through a depressive
phase" and is struggling to find meaning in his life now
he can no longer call himself a professional bike rider." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
November 4, 2020
Trek Segafredo finalizes women’s 2021 roster,
includes Lizzie Deignan, Elisa Longo-Borghini, Tayler Wiles,
Ruth Winder.
"The
Trek Segafredo Women’s team has announced that Audrey
Cordon-Ragot, Ellen van Dijk, Letizia Paternoster, Tayler
Wiles, Trixi Worrack, and Lauretta Hanson."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images
November 4, 2020
How to install a bike wheel.
"Whether
it’s fixing a puncture or putting it into a car/carry case
removing and refitting your wheel safely is a vital
skill."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Mick Kirkmann)
November 4, 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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