News – VeloNews.com https://www.velonews.com Competitive Cycling News, Race Results and Bike Reviews Mon, 11 May 2020 20:31:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.1 https://www.velonews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/01/Toolbar-icon.jpg News – VeloNews.com https://www.velonews.com 32 32 173759613 2020 Carson City Off-Road Canceled https://www.velonews.com/news/mountain/2020-carson-city-off-road-canceled/ Mon, 11 May 2020 20:31:49 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519543 With the cancellation of the Whiskey Off-Road, the Grand Junction Off-Road, and now Carson City Off-Road, only the OZ Trails Off-Road remains on the Epic Rides 2020 calendar.

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]]> 519543 Guillén seeing only positives in Vuelta a España’s late-season slot https://www.velonews.com/news/road/guillen-seeing-only-positives-in-vuelta-a-espanas-late-season-slot/ Mon, 11 May 2020 11:08:27 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519479 Away from the Tour and main block of classics, Vuelta could see strong start sheets and be able to mimic safety protocol proven successful elsewhere.

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]]> 519479 Van Vleuten and Van der Breggen on the obstacles and opportunities of new 2020 calendar https://www.velonews.com/news/road/van-vleuten-and-van-der-breggen-on-the-obstacles-and-opportunities-of-progressive-new-calendar/ Mon, 11 May 2020 08:24:23 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519468 Dutch rivals on season-opener Strade Bianche, the importance of a first-ever Paris-Roubaix, and the difficulties of a Giro-worlds clash.

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]]> 519468 Van der Breggen, Blaak to become future sport directors for Team SD Worx https://www.velonews.com/news/road/van-der-breggen-blaak-to-become-future-sport-directors-for-team-sd-worx/ Mon, 11 May 2020 05:47:28 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519471 Van der Breggen and van den Broek-Blaak to take director roles with rebranded Boels-Dolmans team in 2022.

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]]> 519471 Dutch authorities cast doubt over Amstel Gold Race this October https://www.velonews.com/news/road/dutch-authorities-cast-doubt-over-amstel-gold-race-this-october/ Sun, 10 May 2020 08:17:10 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519450 Mass gatherings are permitted in the Netherlands from September 1, but Dutch Prime Minister casts doubt over Amstel Gold Race this October.

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]]> 519450 ‘I miss the Giro so much:’ Nibali, Evenepoel reflect on loss of season’s first grand tour https://www.velonews.com/news/road/i-miss-the-giro-so-much-nibali-evenepoel-reflect-on-loss-of-seasons-first-grand-tour/ Sun, 10 May 2020 06:41:22 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519444 The two GC contenders should have traded blows at the Giro's opening stage Saturday, but instead are having to wait until October for La Grande Partenza

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]]> 519444 Stages in Portugal removed from Vuelta route https://www.velonews.com/news/road/stages-in-portugal-removed-from-vuelta-route/ Sat, 09 May 2020 11:14:59 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519390 Two of the Vuelta's 18 planned stages won't be going to its neighbor, but a scheduled crossing into France remains part of 2020 course.

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]]> 519390 Mavic placed into receivership https://www.velonews.com/news/mavic-placed-in-receivership/ Sat, 09 May 2020 08:34:24 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519374 French components and apparel brand seeking buyers having been placed under observation period by commercial court.

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]]> 519374 New racing calendar to pose logistical riddles across the WorldTour https://www.velonews.com/news/new-racing-calendar-to-pose-logistical-riddles-across-the-worldtour/ Sat, 09 May 2020 07:19:12 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519364 Team Ineos DS speaks of the difficulties in managing travel, team vehicles and training plans for a stacked 2020 season.

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]]> 519364 Bernal not prepared to be sacrificed in Tour de France defense https://www.velonews.com/news/road/bernal-not-prepared-to-be-sacrificed-in-ineos-tour-de-france-challenge/ Sat, 09 May 2020 02:35:55 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519361 Young Colombian shoots out warning to Tour co-leaders Froome and Thomas.

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]]> 519361 Zwift Tour for All stage 5: Meintjes win caps off NTT’s weeklong domination https://www.velonews.com/news/zwift-tour-for-all-stage-5-meintjes-win-caps-off-ntts-weeklong-domination/ Fri, 08 May 2020 17:22:33 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519284 Louis Meintjes capped off a week of domination at the Zwift Tour for All by NTT Pro Cycling.

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]]> 519284 Zwift Tour for All stage 5: Moolman-Passio takes third stage as Tibco-SVB wrap up overall https://www.velonews.com/news/zwift-tour-for-all-stage-5-moolman-passio-takes-third-stage-as-tibco-svb-wrap-up-overall/ Fri, 08 May 2020 16:42:35 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519264 At the top of the leg-burning and lung-searing climb Moolman-Pasio had a 48-second advantage over Ella Harris and Sarah Gigante earning her team a fourth win in five days.

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]]> 519264 Moolman-Pasio: Zwift racing a bigger opportunity for women than Paris-Roubaix https://www.velonews.com/news/moolman-pasio-zwift-racing-a-bigger-opportunity-for-women-than-paris-roubaix/ Fri, 08 May 2020 16:06:21 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519265 Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio says that Zwift racing's equal broadcast and media exposure places it ahead of women's road races as an opportunity to grow the sport.

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]]> 519265 Co2uT Gravel event offers pre-registration to women https://www.velonews.com/news/co2ut-gravel-event-offers-pre-registration-to-women/ Fri, 08 May 2020 13:50:42 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519244 The new gravel race in western Colorado will open registration to women only on Mother's Day, Sunday May 10.

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]]> 519244 How programs like The Cycle Effect are succeeding at getting girls on bikes https://www.velonews.com/news/mountain/how-programs-like-the-cycle-effect-are-succeeding-at-getting-girls-on-bikes/ Fri, 08 May 2020 13:42:09 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=518756 Grassroots and national youth programs alike tackle cycling’s biggest hurdle by emphasizing empowerment and inclusion.

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]]> 518756 How NICA is responding to COVID-19 https://www.velonews.com/news/mountain/how-nica-is-responding-to-covid-19/ Fri, 08 May 2020 13:01:41 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=513055 Instead of helping orchestrate racing, the national organization has accelerated virtual training for its massive network of volunteer coaches.

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]]> 513055 Outerbike cancels Deer Valley mountain bike demo event https://www.velonews.com/news/mountain/outerbike-cancels-deer-valley-mountain-bike-demo-event/ Fri, 08 May 2020 12:54:47 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519153 Uncertainty about coronavirus regulations going forward forces cancelation of Outerbike's season opener.

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]]> 519153 Worlds alternatives and Vuelta wildcards https://www.velonews.com/news/worlds-alternatives-and-vuelta-wildcards/ Fri, 08 May 2020 12:05:46 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519230 New Basque project and Quintana's Arkea team are overlooked for Vuelta while officials look for world's Plan-B.

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]]> 519230 Former team owner Tinkov diagnosed with leukemia as he fights extradition to USA https://www.velonews.com/news/former-team-owner-tinkov-diagnosed-with-leukemia-as-he-fights-extradition-to-usa/ Fri, 08 May 2020 11:33:35 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519224 Russian billionaire was often at center of controversy during two stints as a team owner in the WorldTour.

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]]> 519224 Bardet contemplating making cobblestone debut in 2020 https://www.velonews.com/news/road/bardet-contemplating-making-cobblestone-debut-in-2020/ Fri, 08 May 2020 09:31:13 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519200 Frenchman Bardet eyes Paris-Roubaix and Tour of Flanders in reshuffled race schedule for the year.

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]]> 519200 Valverde saving bullets for late season: ‘Training too much now doesn’t make much sense’ https://www.velonews.com/news/training-too-much-now-doesnt-make-much-sense-valverde-saving-bullets-for-long-season/ Fri, 08 May 2020 08:34:10 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519198 Valverde biding his time ahead of stacked season to include Tour, worlds, monuments and Vuelta.

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]]> 519198 Roundtable: Winners and losers in the new 2020 racing calendar https://www.velonews.com/news/roundtable-winners-and-losers-in-the-new-2020-racing-calendar/ Fri, 08 May 2020 06:32:10 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519189 Clashing races, an October piled high with events, and a first-ever women's Paris-Roubaix — the UCI's new-look 2020 calendar offers plenty to pick over. Let's roundtable!

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]]> 519189 Zwift Tour for All stage 4: Grega Bole sprints to victory https://www.velonews.com/news/zwift-for-all-stage-4-grega-bole-wins-sprint/ Thu, 07 May 2020 22:39:13 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519180 Grega Bole won stage 4 of the Zwift Tour for All after deploying the Aero Boost power up just before the sprint.

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]]> 519180 Zwift Tour for All stage 4: Leah Dixon wins from bunch sprint https://www.velonews.com/news/zwift-tour-for-all-stage-4-leah-dixon-wins-from-bunch-sprint/ Thu, 07 May 2020 20:32:36 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519170 Canyon-SRAM's Tanja Erath, who is a Zwift Academy graduate, and Teniel Campell of team Valcar were second and third on the day.

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]]> 519170 Updated Vuelta retains excursions into France, Portugal https://www.velonews.com/news/updated-vuelta-retains-excursions-into-france-portugal/ Thu, 07 May 2020 15:16:25 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519055 The Spanish tour got the dates it wanted in hopes of better weather, but it's keeping its potentially risky border-crossings.

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]]> 519055 Yates braces for ‘intense’ return to racing https://www.velonews.com/news/road/yates-braces-for-intense-return-to-racing/ Thu, 07 May 2020 12:04:48 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519059 British star still hasn't decided how his calendar will shape up, but said he's fit and ready to race after weeks of hitting the indoor trainer.

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]]> 519059 UAE signs long-term contract to keep Pogacar through 2024 https://www.velonews.com/news/uae-signs-long-term-contract-to-keep-pogacar-through-2024/ Thu, 07 May 2020 10:13:28 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519046 Budding superstar will step into leadership role at Tour de France with backing of five-year deal.

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]]> 519046 Unzué on calendar: ‘It gives oxygen to cycling’ https://www.velonews.com/news/unzue-on-calendar-it-gives-oxygen-to-cycling/ Thu, 07 May 2020 09:29:19 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519031 Spanish manager assures that his 28-rider roster can still target its top goals, but admits new calendar could see more disruption.

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]]> 519031 ‘If we don’t race this year, I’ll no longer have a team,’ warns Lefevere https://www.velonews.com/news/if-we-dont-race-this-year-ill-no-longer-have-a-team-warns-lefevere/ Thu, 07 May 2020 09:23:07 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519037 Deceuninck-Quick-Step boss anticipates a swathe of teams shuttering if racing doesn't resume this year.

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]]> 519037 Mitchelton-Scott insiders foresee a full-gas season with Tour a priority for all https://www.velonews.com/news/road/mitchelton-scott-insiders-forsee-a-full-gas-season-with-tour-a-priority-for-all/ Thu, 07 May 2020 09:05:07 +0000 https://www.velonews.com/?p=519029 Matt White and Luke Durbridge speak of logistical challenges and riders out of their training comfort zone in UCI's new 2020 calendar

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