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aerodynamics, Features, Richard Kelso, Tech, Tech features - October 16, 2019

Bumpy frame, smooth air: Is this the next big thing in bike aerodynamics?

When Australian sprinter Matthew Glaetzer took to the velodrome at the Rio Olympics he did so on a bike with a difference. On the front of his seatpost were a series of ridges designed to keep air flow close to the bike, and away from his legs. Few, if any, noticed the novel design, but …

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bike safety, Features, Jason Lowndes, News - October 16, 2019

Driver who hit and killed Jason Lowndes to avoid jail

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The driver who hit and killed pro cyclist Jason Lowndes in 2017 looks set to avoid jail time after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death. Billie Rodda, now 22, hit Lowndes from behind on December 22, 2017 while driving in Mandurang, near Bendigo. Earlier this year Rodda was accused of sending seven text messages …

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The weekly spin: The great ‘Rider of the Year’ debate

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With the 2019 road racing season effectively over, it’s time for the annual “Rider of the Year” debates. Yes, there’s still the six-stage Tour of Guangxi, which starts on Thursday. But none of the riders in the running for Rider of the Year honors are taking part. So with Il Lombardia in the rearview mirror, …

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2020 Tour de France route unveiled: Daily News Digest

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Welcome to your Daily News Digest. Here’s what’s happening today: The route of the 2020 Tour de France has been unveiled, La Course will return to Paris next year, Adam Hansen renews with Lotto-Soudal. Those stories and more in today’s Daily News Digest. Story of the Day: A climber-friendly 2020 Tour de France route The …

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Deceuninck–Quick-Step’s massively successful season, painted on a frame

Specialized has announced the release of a frame celebrating Deceuninck–Quick-Step’s impressive 2019 season, incorporating all of the team’s wins into the design. Based on the livery of this year’s team bike, the S-Works Tarmac Disc frameset celebrating each of Deceuninck–Quick-Step’s 2019 successes and riders. Limited to 200 individually-numbered framesets, the Deceuninck–Quick-Step LTD Tarmac Disc has …

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Bumpy frame, smooth air: Is this the next big thing in bike aerodynamics?

Driver who hit and killed Jason Lowndes to avoid jail

The weekly spin: The great ‘Rider of the Year’ debate

2020 Tour de France route unveiled: Daily News Digest

Deceuninck–Quick-Step’s massively successful season, painted on a frame

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