|
Today's
Trending
Shooting “Does not appear to be a random act.” Austin police obtain search warrant in connection to deadly shooting of Moriah Wilson. On This Day In 1989. Giro d’Italia stage 12: Stefano Oldani sprints from three-up break to score first pro win. Pauline Scribner: Training Tips for Older Adults. |
UNICEF: Children in Crossfire of Ukraine Crisis.
"Help UNICEF deliver aid to hundreds of thousands of children in eastern Ukraine impacted by violence. Please Donate." (unicefusa.org) |
Race
Info, Schedules and Results
|
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Giro d’Italia stage 12: Stefano Oldani sprints
from three-up break to score first pro win.
"López books in for another day in pink jersey after GC contenders enjoy day off ahead of mountain mayhem to come." (velonews.com) (Image credit: roadbikeaction.com)
Magnus Cort hoping to find winning form in Giro d’Italia’s final week. "EF Education EasyPost puncheur hopes to complete a set of grand tour stage wins after comeback from injury." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Hugh Carthy: ‘There’s more to be made up and less to be lost at Giro d’Italia.’ "EF Education EasyPost climber is hoping to make up ground in the GC after losing time in the opening week." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia Stage 12 Preview. "Last year the breakaways were going away and staying away but this year it’s been harder for a move to stick. This might change today." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
Heading Into The High Mountains. "The Giro d’Italia begins to wrap up its long early block of mainly sprint and transition stages and enters its second and far more serious phase." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Articles
Behind a Paywall
(Results
may Vary)
cyclingnews.com
Echelons disrupt favorites along Vuelta a Burgos
Féminas opener.
"Canyon
SRAM take control in final to help Rooijakkers rejoin front
group"
López and Trek Segafredo determined to keep
maglia rosa dreams alive at Giro d'Italia.
"'Whatever
happens in the next few days, I’ll race with a smile on my
face' says young Spaniard."
Kelderman gives up on Giro d'Italia overall
despite time gains.
"Bora
Hansgrohe rider says 'I'm just not good enough to fight for
GC.'"
Dumoulin struggling with back injury at the Giro
d'Italia.
"Jumbo
Visma rider's 2022 comeback has been further thwarted by
injury."
Caleb Ewan leaves 2022 Giro d'Italia empty
handed.
"Lotto
Soudal says Australian won't start stage 12, turns focus on
Tour de France after failure to catch win at 'Giro from
hell.'"
Mark Cavendish: I want to continue my career for
at least two more years.
"Manxman
says he will be “prepared” for Tour de France."
cyclingnews.com
($7.99/month)
Check out Canyon’s 2022 Aeroad road bike lineup.
"Three-tier range gets a revamp with new components and finishes." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Robbie McEwen apologizes for ‘unintentional’ use of homophobic phrase in commentary. "McEwen said: “You’ve gone in the fudge shop and you’ve consumed it straight away. The fudge packers were wasting their time." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Stage
12 (Parma →
Genova 202 km),
starts Thursday at 2:30am Pacific, (5:30am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 8:11am Pacific, (11:11am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 2:40am Pacific, (5:40am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
May 18, 2022
 News,
Blogs, Misc.
Giro d’Italia stage 11: Alberto Dainese delivers
Italy’s first stage in tight bunch sprint.
"The threat of crosswinds and decreasing opportunities for sprinters kept the tension high and the bunch controlled coming into finale." (velonews.com) (Photo stickybottle.com)
Giro d’Italia: Alberto Dainese defends Italian
cycling as he becomes country’s first winner at 2022 race.
"The 24-year-old Italian says that he's still learning about his own capabilities after taking his first-ever grand tour stage win." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Fabio Ferrari-Pool/Getty Images
Juan Pedro López on Giro d’Italia pink journey: ‘This is the first day in my life I rode as a leader.’ "The 24-year-old continues his run in the pink jersey and hopes to hold it for a few more days at least." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Giro d’Italia Stage 11 Preview. "A big day for the sprinters with an arrival in Reggio… and perhaps a departure from the race for some of them ahead of the all the Alpine stages to come." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
Articles
Behind a Paywall
(Results
may Vary)
velonews/outside
Giro d’Italia stage 11 preview: Mark Cavendish,
Caleb Ewan, and Arnaud Démare return to center stage.
"The
Giro’s leading sprinters will have their sights set on
victory in Reggio Emilia six days after Scalea matchup."
Less is more: How Arnaud Démare and Groupama FDJ
got back to winning ways at the Giro d’Italia.
"'When
you touch the bottom you only have more ground to jump back
up,' says Jacopo Guarnieri."
velonews/outside
(from $2.99 - $3.99/month)
Jingle Cross canceled for 2022. "The popular event has been running for 18 years." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 700 x 25C in review - What can tubeless tires do on the road? "Fast, comfortable, puncture-proof - Continental aims to combine all these features at the highest level with the Grand Prix 5000 S TR." By Tobias Hörsch (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Benjamin Topf
Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Stage
11 (Santarcangelo di Romagna → Reggio Emilia
Parmigiano Reggiano Food Stage, 203 km),
starts Wednesday at 3:20am Pacific, (6:20am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 8:14am Pacific, (11:14am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 3:10am Pacific, (6:10am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
May 17, 2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Giro d’Italia stage 10: Biniam Girmay wins in
reduced bunch sprint in wild finale.
"Mathieu van der Poel could only shake his head as Girmay takes historic Giro d'Italia stage win." (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
How super Intermarché set up Biniam Girmay for ground-breaking win. "Belgian team’s director Valerio Piva says the Eritrean’s victory is huge for him, for his team, for African cycling, and for the sport." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) Photo: Foto Fabio Ferrari / LaPresse/Getty Images
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."
Advertisement
(swytchbike.com)
|
Photos,
Podcasts
Vuelta a Burgos Féminas: Kopecky powers to
victory on stage 1.
"Sprint finish decides hot and tense first stage in Burgos." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Hamilton, Kelderman take big GC leap with breakaway venture. "Stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia belonged to the breakaway, and Australian Lucas Hamilton (Bike Exchange Jayco) and Wilco Kelderman (Bora Hansgrohe) managed to get in the main break of the day and put significant time into the other contenders." (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Wilco Kelderman says the GC battle ‘doesn’t matter’ to him anymore. "Bora Hansgrohe rider climbed the classification after making stage 12 breakaway but says he's not 'good enough' in the long climbs to return to GC fight." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Caleb Ewan quits Giro d’Italia to focus on Tour de France. "The Australian speedster struggled in the sprints at the Giro d'Italia after crashing on day one." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Getty Images Sport) (cyclingnews.com)
Thibaut Pinot: ‘Tour of Switzerland will give me a lot of answers.’ "French hope back on track after emotional win at Tour of the Alps, but isn't ready to take on the GC challenge at the Tour de France." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Giro organizers change podium protocol to avoid another cork incident. "Biniam Girmay was forced to withdraw from race." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Articles
Behind a Paywall
(Results
may Vary)
velonews/outside
Giro d’Italia: Every second counts for Ineos
Grenadiers and Richard Carapaz in GC contest.
"Ben
Swift helping his team leader to climb the standings through
bonus seconds ahead of the Giro d'Italia's final week."
The anti-aging Giro d’Italia: The peloton’s
veterans relish last hurrah.
"'Generation
Pogačar' might be dominating the Tour de France, but this
year's Giro is proving that experience and depth still
count."
Farmer, electromechanic, Giro d’Italia climbing
ace: The multi-skilled Mauri Vansevenant.
"Belgian
pocket-rocket trades time conquering climbs for Quick Step
with life working the family farm."
velonews/outside
(from $2.99 - $3.99/month)
Seven Everests in seven days cyclist's supplies were Not Stolen after all. "Chris Hall's support team put a callout for hydration and nutrition after assuming a box of his had been cruelly stolen... but in a bizarre twist, a well-meaning passer-by had actually taken it to a foodbank." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 Disc Groupset. "Fast shifting and brilliant brakes, now on a level with Dura-Ace - but cheaper." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Vuelta a Burgos Feminas Live Stream.
"2022 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas May 19-22, Spain. Stage
1 (Pedrosa del Príncipe → Aranda de Duero) starts Thursday
at 3:27am Pacific (6:27am U.S. Eastern).
Finish
at around 6:45am Pacific (9:45am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 5:30am Pacific (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
(procyclingstats.com)
May 18, 2022
Biniam Girmay will not start Giro d’Italia a day
after historic win.
"Intermarché Wanty Gobert officials confirm Girmay will not race as a precautionary move after cork strikes eye in post-stage celebration." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Merhawi Kudus: I’m sad for Biniam Girmay but happy he made history. "EF Education EasyPost rider on the positives of compatriot Girmay’s Giro stage win rather than the disappointment of the bizarre way he departed the race." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Biniam Girmay not the only rider to struggle with dangerous corks at the Giro d’Italia. "Mathieu van der Poel was also struck on the face with a flying cork after winning stage 1: ‘It's quite dangerous.’" By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Fernando Gaviria disappointed at being runner-up in another Giro d’Italia sprint. "UAE Team Emirates sprinter thought he got a repeat win in Reggio Emilia but admits that he couldn’t match Alberto Dainese's stage-winning surge in the final meters." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Caleb Ewan hopes to bounce back from ‘super bad day.’ "Aussie sprinter hoping to redeem his uneven Giro d'Italia in Wednesday's long, flat stage that should deliver a bunch sprint." (velonews.com) Photo: Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse /Getty Images
Giro d’Italia Stage Previews: Transition Time! "Stages 11-15 will move the Giro into position for its (hopefully) thrilling conclusion." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images
Domenico Pozzovivo riding through the pain at the Giro d’Italia. "The Italian still suffers from pain in his back after a driver hit him head-on during a training ride in 2019, but he's riding with the best at the Giro." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Preview: Women’s WorldTour continues with Vuelta a Burgos Féminas 2022. "The four-day Spanish stage race kicks off May 19 and ends with a mountaintop finish on May 22." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Ryder Innovation Groove Tool. "Good selection of bits and takes up very little room, but not as pleasing to use as some." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Which muscles does spinning work? "Indoor cycling is a firm favorite with fitness fanatics - but which muscles does spinning work? Find out with our essential guide." By Howard Calvert (livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
May 17, 2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Biniam Girmay transported to the hospital.
"Historic stage-winner missed a post-stage press conference after a cork struck his eye while celebrating on the podium, officials said." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Your $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online. Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping. How to watch the 2022 Giro d’Italia. "Here's how to watch the race for the maglia rosa from a desktop computer, handheld or mobile device, TV, or smart streaming app." (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
|
Videos
On This Day In 1989. "A small anecdote from May 1989 that had some big consequences." (inrng.com) (tumblr.com)
Grand tour debutant Ben Tulett is learning fast at the Giro d’Italia. "Ben Tulett is tipped as a future grand tour contender, but has come to his first three-week race with the aim of helping Carapaz and learning all he can." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tim Merlier move puts question mark over Mark Cavendish future at Quick Step. "Merlier linked to move to Quick Step in 2023 while out-of-contract Cavendish hunts options to prolong career." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
The ultimate road bike tire? CarbonX and Ere
Research says new material increases speed without
compromises.
"Ere Genus CCX tire is said to lower rolling resistance without reducing grip or durability thanks to innovative technology." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Carl Strong retiring (slowly) from custom titanium frames to focus on Pursuit Carbon. "They’re taking 20 more orders, for 10 frames to be built in 2023, and 10 in 2024. And that’s it." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
New wider aero Miche Graff Route carbon gravel wheels on Ivar Slik's Wilier Rave SLR gravel race bike. "Designed to blend the aerodynamic performance of Miche’s road wheels with a wider hookless tubeless carbon rim that can handle off-road abuse, the new Graff Route wheels are more versatile than Miche's original carbon gravel offering." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) all bike photos c. Wilier
Is Cube about to launch a new lightweight aero road bike? "Aero-lite machine spotted with Intermarché Wanty Gobert Matériaux at the Giro d'Italia." By George Scott (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Strava to provide subscribers with injury prevention plans. "Acquisition of Recover Athletics app extends Strava’s capability with the aim of keeping you injury-free" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Crankbrothers x Seagrave brings Black & Pink Mallet DH and Stamp 7 Pedals. "Hot on the heels of the Crankbrothers Pump for Peace Mallet Lace and Stamp Lace shoes are the Limited Edition Black & Pink Mallet DH and Stamp 7 Pedals." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Articles
Behind a Paywall
(Results
may Vary)
cyclingnews.com
Joe Martin Stage Race: Clarke wins stage 1 on
Mount Gaylor Road Race.
"Wildlife
Generation takes top two spots on first day of racing for
pro men."
Skylar Schneider wins Joe Martin Stage Race
opener.
"L39ION
of Los Angeles rider sprints to first leader's jersey."
Giro d'Italia remembers Wouter Weylandt on
return to Passo del Bocco.
"His
name and that race number are indelible parts of the
Giro."
Oldani: Italian riders disadvantaged by ban on
altitude tents.
"Alpecin
Fenix rider unable to join teammates in Kolobnev's
altitude hotel."
cyclingnews.com
($7.99/month)
May 18, 2022
Videos
Austin police obtain search warrant in
connection to deadly shooting of Moriah Wilson.
"According to the warrant, Wilson went swimming with a friend that evening and returned to the home after 8:30 p.m. Camera footage from a nearby home showed a vehicle pull up near the house around 8:36 p.m." (velonews.com) Photo: @dbetcher44
Garmin Varia RCT715 Camera + Radar In-Depth
Review.
"It’s been 7 years since Garmin introduced their Varia radar. Similarly, it’s been 8 years since Cycliq first introduced their Fly6 bike-focused rear safety camera. Today they merge into one unit – the Garmin Varia RCT715." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Merlier move to Quick Step may signal end to Cavendish’s time with team. "Tim Merlier has signed a new two-year contract with Quick Step Alpha Vinyl, according to reports in Belgium, in a move that appears to signal the end of Mark Cavendish’s stint with the team." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Charly Lopez)
Giro d’Italia: Bora Hansgrohe to play numbers game in GC fight. "Jai Hindley says Wilco Kelderman is 'super unfortunate' but the team is still targeting overall podium." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Stetina’s Paydirt this weekend has a $4,400 prize purse - only for women. "Shimano Women’s Challenge includes two timed segments, plus time bonuses for riding a mechanical bull and a tire-toss game." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Wil Matthews
Consumer spend in U.S. bike market flattens, but remains strong. "The inflation-adjusted data put American expenditure on bicycles and accessories in 2020 at $7 billion, up by a healthy slice on the prior year’s $6.1 billion. The peak came in 2021, when total spend in the U.S. bike market nearly hit $8 billion." By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found)
The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Rack. "I rode with some friends this morning and one asked me what I thought of my rack, a Kuat Sherpa 2.0. I said, “Man, I love this rack,” which is the first time I’ve articulated that." Emlyn Lewis: (cyclingindependent.com)
Articles
Behind a Paywall
(Results
may Vary)
cyclingnews.com
Vollering kept overnight in hospital after
Durango crash.
"SD
Worx confirm 'precautionary measure' and will decide on
Vuelta a Burgos start on Thursday morning."
US cyclocross stalwart Jingle Cross canceled
after UCI designation disappears.
"Iowa
City organizer had sought C1-C2 ranking for 2022 after
deciding not to pursue World Cup."
Carapaz grabs unexpected time bonus on sprint
day at the Giro d'Italia.
"Ecuadorian
gains three seconds and moves up to second overall after
stage 11."
Hindley: Nobody is head and shoulders above the rest on Giro d'Italia. "Australian
remains fifth overall as race passes midpoint."
Richie Porte: Despite what Rohan Dennis says,
Ineos are still the benchmark team.
"Australian
deployed in key role for Carapaz at Giro d’Italia."
Carthy: Giro d'Italia 'overall is still there'
despite bad day on Blockhaus.
"'For
now, it's just keep calm and carry on' says Briton, who lies
15th at 4:22."
cyclingnews.com
($7.99/month)
Ukraine is now using these 200-mile-range electric bikes with NLAW rockets to take out Russian tanks. "When pushed hard, the bikes can reach speeds as high as 50 mph (80 km/h). " By Micah Toll (electrek.co)
May 17, 2022
Videos
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)
|
|
only search DougReport |
