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Day: 1 August 2020

Posted on 01/08/202004/08/2020

‘Maybe I pushed too hard and overheated’: Fuglsang succumbs to scorching heat at Strade Bianche

Jakob Fuglsang during Strade Bianche 2020 (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

The Dane was happy to settle for just being back racing despite not improving on his runner-up placing of 2019

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Posted on 01/08/2020

Five things we learned from the 2020 Strade Bianche

From Van Aert’s comeback to Van Vleuten’s dominance – don’t miss these moments from a great day of racing

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Posted on 01/08/2020

dhb Aeron LAB Raceline Long Sleeve Speedsuit

Comfortable and close-fitting speedsuit ideal for privateer racers, but a number pocket would have been great 8/10

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Posted on 01/08/202004/08/2020

‘It’s survival of the fittest’: Wout Van Aert marks anniversary of leaving hospital after Tour injury with Strade Bianche title

Wout van Aert wins Strade Bianche 2020 (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

The Belgian says this victory marks a year since he left hospital following his season-ending Tour de France crash

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Posted on 01/08/202004/08/2020

‘Sorry, it’s a bit dirty’: Ellen van Dijk borrows Koen de Kort’s bike for Strade Bianche

Ellen van Dijk leading the bunch during Strade Bianche 2020 (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

Trek-Segafredo only managed a fifth-placed finish after their bikes were stolen overnight and Lizzie Deignan was caught up in a crash

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Posted on 01/08/2020

The Rank Hypocrisy of a TikTok Ban

The fate of the platform remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: banning it would upturn fundamental principles of democracy.

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Posted on 01/08/202005/08/2020

Wout van Aert finally takes deserved win at Strade Bianche 2020 after consecutive near misses

Wout van Aert (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Wout van Aert has finally taken his deserved Strade Bianche title in the 2020 edition, having finished third in his first two attempts.

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Posted on 01/08/202004/08/2020

Annemiek van Vleuten says ‘winning is not normal…and not easy’ after Strade Bianche victory

Annemiek van Vleuten wins Strade Bianche 2020 (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

The world champion put in another memorable performance as she defended her Strade Bianche title, with the knowledge any race could be the last of the season at the front of her mind

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Posted on 01/08/202004/08/2020

Remco Evenepoel clings on desperately to claim overall win as Ivan Sosa takes the day on stage five of Vuelta a Burgos 2020

Remco Evenepoel takes the overall at the Vuelta a Burgos 2020 (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Remco Evenepoel showed his mental and physical toughness in stage five of the Vuelta a Burgos 2020, as he stuck with his rivals to secure the overall victory.

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Posted on 01/08/202004/08/2020

Annemiek Van Vleuten takes remarkable win at a breathless Strade Bianche 2020

Annemiek van Vleuten wins the 2020 Strade Bianche (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

Annemiek van Vleuten continued her incredible winning streak, taking a remarkable victory at a breathless Strade Bianche 2020 on Saturday.

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Posted on 01/08/202004/08/2020

Israel Start-Up Nation will make ‘exponential improvement’ with Chris Froome – but it will be a ‘big change’

Chris Froome at the 2020 UAE Tour (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

His brave, if not unexpected, transfer away from Ineos excites his soon-to-be companions at Israel Start-Up Nation

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Posted on 01/08/2020

The Official Tour de France Guide 2020 is out now with free delivery when you order today

The build-up to the 2020 Tour de France starts here
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Posted on 01/08/2020

Cycling club chairman complains of being held up by cyclists riding two abreast

A proposed revision to the Highway Code would tell cyclists to “ride in single file when drivers wish to overtake”

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Posted on 01/08/2020

Bontrager Foray Shoes

Comfortable, just stiff enough, broad of toe and green of colour shoes for backroad exploring 8/10

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Posted on 01/08/2020

New Government Kickstart Scheme – how will Your Business Benefit?

Much has been made of a new government #Kickstart scheme – but what does it entail? Read to find out more and advertise your own #fintech job advertisements on our free jobs board.

The post New Government Kickstart Scheme – how will Your Business Benefit? appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Posted on 01/08/2020

Derbyshire cyclist chanced M1 as a ‘shortcut’

Rider knew he wasn’t allowed to cycle on the road

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Posted on 01/08/2020

Rite Aid Used Facial Recognition in Stores for Nearly a Decade

A SubStack email mess, a Nintendo leak, and more of the week’s top security news.

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Posted on 01/08/2020

New Partnership in Portugal Between Railsbank and The Fintech House

New Partnership in Portugal Between @railsbank and @thefintechhouse

The post New Partnership in Portugal Between Railsbank and The Fintech House appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Posted on 01/08/2020

How to Cut Your Own Hair at Home (Long, Short, Wavy, Curly, Kids, Bangs)

If your hair-care professional is still on lockdown, you might be getting desperate for a trim. Let us help you avoid a DIY disaster.

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Posted on 01/08/2020

What Can Ants and Bees Teach Us About Containing Disease?

Social insects cooperate to curb the spread of pathogens. Maybe their systems of behavior can help human societies battling pandemics of our own.

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Posted on 01/08/2020

Stolen bikes and positive coronavirus tests as World Tour racing returns with Strade Bianche

World Tour gets back underway in Italy

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Posted on 01/08/2020

15 Best Weekend Deals: Laptops, TVs, Phones, and Outdoor Gear

Planning a socially-distanced camping trip? Now is the time to stock up on things like backpacks and tents.

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Posted on 01/08/2020

What is Crispr Gene Editing? The Complete WIRED Guide

How scientists can repurpose a bacterial immune system to alter DNA, making everything from cheap insulin to extra starchy corn.

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Posted on 01/08/2020

10 Ways to Reconnect With Long Distance Relatives, Friends, and Relationships

Whatever the distance, these ideas will help you feel closer in these trying times.

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Posted on 01/08/2020

The Garmin Hack Was a Warning

As ransomware groups turn their attention to bigger game, expect more high-profile targets to fall.

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Posted on 01/08/2020

Flow Your Money Confirms PSD2 License from Dutch Central Bank

Flow Your Money Confirms PSD2 License from @DNB_NL

The post Flow Your Money Confirms PSD2 License from Dutch Central Bank appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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Posted on 01/08/2020

North Wales Police to hand out brightly-coloured gilets to “less visible” cyclists

Custom gilets feature the same 1.5m passing distance logo seen on new signs put up in Snowdonia

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Posted on 01/08/2020

Zefal Tubeless Repair Kit

A neat and simple solution to punctures your sealant can’t handle 8/10

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Posted on 01/08/202004/08/2020

Silvian Dillier doubts coronavirus positive as he is pulled from Strade Bianche

Silvan Dillier (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

The Swiss rider says he is ‘the healthiest person on Earth’ as subsequent tests come back negative

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Posted on 01/08/202004/08/2020

Trek-Segafredo Women have six bikes stolen night before Strade Bianche

Lizzie Deignan and Elisa Longo Borghini at the Women’s Tour 2019 (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Thieves broke into their truck overnight and the team will now start on spares

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