Author: M. Özgür Nevres

I am a software developer, a former road racing cyclist (at the amateur level), and a science enthusiast. Also an animal lover! I write about cycling on this website, cycling-passion.com. I also take care of stray cats & dogs. Please consider supporting me on Patreon.

Bicycles and Equipment

Best Road Bikes Under $1,000 (2020 update)

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date May 21, 2020
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The Best Road Bikes Under $1,000 - Raleigh Revere 3 2020 — Raleigh Revere 3 2020

COVID-19 pandemic caused a cycling ‘explosion’ in the world. Riding a bike is fun, freeing, socially distant, and good for your health. A lot of people now consider cycling to commute from home to work or vice versa. Road bikes are not only good for performance rides but also great for commute: they are lightweight, agile, and fast. And it really feels great to ride a road bike. Unfortunately, high-end road bikes are expensive. But you don’t have to spend a lot of money on a road bike if you use it only for commuting – there are many cheaper alternatives. Here are the best road bikes under $1,000 (2020 update).

Cycling Wear & Shoes

Santini launch PPE washable masks into the UK

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Post date May 20, 2020
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Santini washable masks — Santini SPCV02 washable masks

Santini Cycle Wear, which currently supplies clothing to Boels Dolmans, Trek-Segafredo, and the UCI World Championships, launches washable masks to the UK.

Cycling Wear & Shoes

Santini and SenzaGiro join forces to support Bergamo social cooperative Namasté

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Post date May 19, 2020
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Santini flanks “SenzaGiro”, the road race that never was: the winner’s jersey plus a jersey each of the 21 stages to be auctioned to raise funds for Bergamo social cooperative Namasté …plus a kit for the SenzaGiro fans.

Hors Catégorie

Former Astronaut was cycling to work when he was working at NASA

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Post date May 16, 2020
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Former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly is a cycling commuter.

Today I learned that former NASA astronaut, engineer, and former U.S. Navy captain Mark Kelly (Captain Mark Kelly – @CaptMarkKelly on Twitter) is a cycling commuter. He was cycling to work when he was working at NASA.

Training and Nutrition

OREKA Training appoints Ben Simmons as their new UK Sales Manager

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date May 11, 2020
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OREKA Training is now ready to launch in the UK market, after some months of hard work, the brand will finally start selling directly to stores in the UK territory. For this purpose, the brand has appointed Ben Simmons as their new UK Sales Manager starting March 1st. Ben is well known in the cycling industry, he has experience in marketing, brand management, and sales from previously working with other premium cycling brands. Ben also has a background in coaching, mechanics and has been a competitive cyclist for over 20 years.

Hors Catégorie Cycling Books

Cycling-related gift ideas (2020 update)

Post author By M. Özgür Nevres
Post date May 2, 2020
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Campagnolo BIG Corkscrew (Bronze) — Tullio Campagnolo was a great inventor. With his intuition and innovations in the field of mechanics, he basically rewrote the history of the bicycle, but he did not stop there. His creativity knew no limits and he reached into different sectors, his best ideas flourishing in times of difficulty. And so, in 1966, Tullio had another stroke of genius, just like he’d had for his invention of the quick release. While toasting a victory perhaps, or drinking a glass of wine with some champion or other, he hurt his hand opening the bottle. This triggered not only his rage, but also his creative flair. It took him just a few minutes to design a new kind of corkscrew, one that over the years was to become a cult object and collector's item. This was the birth of the Campagnolo BIG corkscrew. The Campagnolo BIG corkscrew is still a veritable jewel of mechanics, despite the slight changes made to its appearance over the years. The Campagnolo logo and the screws taken from products from the past remain as distinctive features, deeply rooted in the world of cycling. Today the corkscrew is an article where attention is paid to the smallest detail and still 100% made in Italy. In 2013, to celebrate Campagnolo’s 80th anniversary, it was further enhanced with a new chrome plating that guarantees a high-quality, long-lasting finish. This resulted in the addition of two new versions: *bronze* and *satin*. Price: €145.30 (Click to buy from campagnolo.com)

When you consider buying a gift for a person who has a passion for cycling, it’s a great idea to buy a cycling-related item to her/him. Luckily, you’ll have many options. Here are some cycling-related gift ideas:

Tags Francesco Moser, Laurent Fignon, Tullio Campagnolo

Races

BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites: See You In 2021!

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Post date April 22, 2020
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The 2020 edition of the toughest mountain bike race in the world has been canceled. It would have taken place on 20 June on the Sella Group. The BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites will now take place next year and also represent the final stage of the HERO World Series 2021.

Bicycles and Equipment

REPETE cycles’ new models

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Post date April 10, 2020
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The Czech bicycle company REPETE introduces two new bike models and a new online platform dedicated to cycling culture.

Cyclists and Teams

Coronavirus: Africa’s professional cycling team, NTT Pro Cycling, is launching the ‘Be Moved’ campaign

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Post date April 6, 2020
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Be Moved by NTT Pro Cycling — NTT Pro Cycling, Africa's first-ever Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) World Tour team, is proud to initiate 'Be Moved': a call to action to open our hearts to the humanity around us, as the world is currently gripped with the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

PRESS RELEASE – JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 6, 2020/ — NTT Pro Cycling, Africa’s first-ever Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) World Tour team, is proud to initiate ‘Be Moved’: a call to action to open our hearts to the humanity around us, as the world is currently gripped with the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Races

Granfondo Stelvio Santini 2020 Canceled due to Coronavirus

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Post date April 2, 2020
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Passo dello Stelvio. Credit: Luigi Sestili

Unfortunately, Granfondo Stelvio Santini 2020 was canceled due to coronavirus, but entries will be valid for the 2021 edition. Santini Cycling Wear and US Bormiese have announced the cancellation of the Granfondo Stelvio Santini 2020 edition because of the healthcare crisis in Italy and across the world caused by the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Athletes that purchased bibs for the cycling event can, however, use them for the 2021 edition.