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September
9, 2019
Vuelta a España: Fuglsang wins
stage 16 on Alto de la Cubilla.
"Jakob
Fuglsang (Astana) wins stage 16 of the Vuelta
a España. Geoghegan Hart takes second, 24
seconds down. Sánchez and Knox take third and
fourth."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
9, 2019
Roglic stays in control despite
briefly being gapped.
"Divide
and conquer. First at los Machucos, then at
Acebo and now at La Cubilla. For the third
stage running in the Vuelta a Espana
mountains, Primoz Roglic (Jumbo Visma) rode
defensively but with the best of his GC
rivals, strengthening his lead in the
process."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
9, 2019
Five talking points from stage 16.
"Fuglsang
proved his return from injury is complete as
he rode to his first Grand Tour stage win,
comfortably pulling clear of his breakaway
rivals and taking victory by more than 20
seconds."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: ANDER
GILLENEA/AFP/Getty Images)
September
9, 2019
Alejandro Valverde: ‘Grandad
hasn’t had his last word.’
"The
Spaniard sits second overall after 15 days of
racing and is looking for opportunities to
topple race leader Primož Roglič (Jumbo
Visma)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Jose Jordan/AFP/Getty
Images)
September
9, 2019
Remco Evenepoel confirmed in
Belgian squad for Yorkshire 2019 World
Championships.
"The
Belgian Cycling Team have confirmed five of
their eight elite riders taking part in both
the men’s and women’s road races, as well as
the time trials."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo : KARLIS / SUNADA)
September
9, 2019
2019 Vuelta a Espana LIVE stream.
"2019 Vuelta a Espana LIVE August 24-September 15, Spain. Stage 16 starts Monday at 13:28 CEST (4:28 AM PDT). Finish
at around 17:35 CEST (8:35 AM PDT).
Live video from 15:00 CEST (6:00 AM PDT)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) September
9, 2019
Column
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Tour of Britain: Groenewegen wins
stage 3.
"Peloton
catches the breakaway and Dylan Groenewegen
powers to win.
Trentin retains overall lead." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) September
9, 2019
Alexandre Vinokourov becomes
Ironman world champion.
"Vinokourov
finished the event in Nice, France, which is
half the distance of a standard Ironman, in
4:28:47 and won his age group in the process." (cycling.today)
September
9, 2019
Inside Sepp Kuss’s rapid climb to
the top of the WorldTour.
"Kuss
is the latest American to win a stage at the
Vuelta, and his rise to the top of the
WorldTour started in the dusty trails of
Colorado. "
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
September
9, 2019
Why Jumbo Visma sent Roglic to the
Vuelta and not the Tour.
"The
Vuelta was never part of Roglic's plans for
2019, but after finishing the Giro on his
knees, the team reshuffled the calendar to
bring the Slovenian to Spain."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
9, 2019
Rochette doubles up at Rochester
Pro CX.
"A
week after narrowly missing the E-mountain
bike world title, Canadian Maghalie Rochette
(Specialized X Feedback Sports) got back to
her winning ways on the cyclocross course." (velonews.com)
Bruce Buckley
September
9, 2019
How To Prevent Chafing Once &
For All!.
"It’s
normal for your bum to feel tender after your
return from a long off-season or when you make
a big jump in mileage. But there’s a
difference between that type of soreness -
which lessens as you adapt - and chafing." (bicycling.co.za)
Photograph by John via Flickr Creative Commons
September
9, 2019
Sena unveils new R1 EVO and EVO 4K
smart helmets.
"Whether
it's music from your smartphone or the FM
radio, directions from GPS, or conversation
via intercom with other users, Sena's smart
helmets guarantee the best HD sound quality in
every situation."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SENA)
September
9, 2019
2019 Tour of Britain LIVE stream.
"2019 Tour of Britain LIVE September 7-14. Stage 4 starts Tuesday at 11:00am BST (6:00am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 3:22pm BST (10:22am U.S. Eastern). Live video from *10:45am BST (*5:45am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (cycling.today) September
9, 2019
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September
9, 2019
Van Dijk to undergo surgery after
fracturing arm and pelvis in Boels Ladies Tour
crash.
"The
Dutch time trial specialist will undergo
surgery to correct the humerus fracture and
will require six weeks to recover from both
injuries, sidelining her from the Yorkshire
World Championships."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
9, 2019
Dimension Data signs Barbero from
Movistar.
"Barbero
has taken nine wins since stepping up from
Caja Rural Seguros RGA to Movistar in 2017.
The 28-year-old's palmarès includes two stages
apiece at Spanish stage races Vuelta a
Castilla y León, Vuelta a Burgos and Vuelta a
Madrid."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
9, 2019
Inside the development of
Shimano’s GRX gravel gruppo.
"Japanese
company's new off-paved-road-specific
component group aims to provide array of
options for gravel and cyclocross riders " (velonews.com)
Jason Sumner
September
9, 2019
SRM X Power MTB Power Meter First
Look - A Turning Point for SRM?
"For
the first time in approximately ever, I’m
actually excited about an SRM product and
where the company is heading. Here, right off
the top of this post without a wordy intro, in
a mere three bullets I’ll explain why." (dcrainmaker.com)
September
9, 2019
Tech of the Week: A new Eddy
Merckx, new Castelli kit and a gravel Brompton
at Eurobike.
"Eurobike seems to have been all about new saddles and exercise bikes this year. So we’ve had news of indoor bikes from Stages and Wahoo." (cyclingweekly.com) (Paul Norman) September
9, 2019
Riding a superbike with the SRAM
ETAP AXS groupset.
"What’s
it like to ride the Madone SLR 9 with a SRAM
eTap AXS, a superbike that leaves people
gobsmacked when you show up to a group ride
and propels you to set new KOMs and PRs all
over the place?"
(intheknowcycling.com)
September
9, 2019
Column
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"The
last part really kicks up and the American is
on track and takes the win. Guerreiro takes
second and Geoghegan Hart third.
Movistar pressure not enough to shake overall leader Roglic." (cyclingnews.com) (roadbikeaction.com) September
8, 2019
Five talking points from stage 15.
"A
great Vuelta for Sepp Kuss just got even
better, as he claimed his first ever Grand
Tour stage win in a mountainous stage 15."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
8, 2019
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España 2019 -
stage 16.
"Another
huge day, a few thousand meters more climbing
& some tired Vuelta legs. I think the
breakaway will have a good chance of hitting
the long, final climb. It’s a lottery and my
name is Gianluca Brambilla."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: PHOTOGOMEZSPORT2019
/ Zac Williams/Alex Broadway/SWpix.com
September
8, 2019
Riders show off grim injuries
sustained in Vuelta a España stage 14 crash.
"The
GC riders had expected a quiet day sandwiched
in between two big mountain days, but a number
of contenders were caught up in the crash.
Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) went over
his handlebars but says he is okay, with just
a few cuts."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
September
8, 2019
Column
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Tour of Britain Stage 2: Matteo
Trentin wins the sprint and takes GC.
"Matteo
Trentin (Katusha Alpecin) takes the stage and
the green jersey, narrowly catching a
last-dicth Alex Dowsett breakaway just meters
from the finish."
(cyclist.co.uk) James Spender
September
8, 2019
Majerus wins 2019 Boels Ladies
Tour.
"Christine
Majerus (Boels Dolmans) won the overall title
at the Boels Ladies Tour upon the conclusion
of the final stage 5 in Arnhem. Chiara
Consonni (Valcar Cylance) won the stage sprint
ahead of Lorena Wiebes (Parkhotel Valkenburg)
and Lucinda Brand (Sunweb)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
8, 2019
Kate Courtney secures MTB World
Cup title with podium finish.
"
The fifth-place finish was good enough to push
Courtney past Jolanda Neff (Trek Factory
Racing), who came into the World Cup round
leading the standings."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull
Content Pool
September
8, 2019
Egan Bernal posts monster mountain
day on Strava with over 6,600m of elevation.
"Egan
Bernal has posted a monster training ride
while back home in his native Colombia as he
gears up for his end of season races at the
Yorkshire Worlds and the Italian Monument Il
Lombardia."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
September
8, 2019
Eddy Merckx 525 and Ridley Helium
SLX Disc road bikes.
"One
Belgian cycling company, two distinct racing
brands - Eddy Merckx and Ridley were at
Eurobike showing off new disc versions of
their all-round road racing machines. Here we
take a look at the new Eddy Merckx 525 and
Ridley Helium SLX Disc."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome
September
8, 2019
2019 Boels Rental Holland Ladies
Tour LIVE stream.
"2019
Boels Rental Holland Ladies Tour LIVE
September 3-8.
Stage 5 starts Sunday at 10:15am CET (4:15 am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 2:32pm CET (8:32 am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:00pm CET (7:00 am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) September
8,
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September
8, 2019
Wout van Aert back riding on
e-bike for first time since Tour de France
crash.
"The
young Belgian rode for 7.5km, taking him just
over 16 minutes on a flat circuit. He averaged
27.8km/h, reaching a maximum speed of
57.2km/h."
(cyclingweekly.com) (David Stockman/AFP/Getty
Images)
September
8, 2019
Chris Froome’s recovery not
restricted by latest surgery.
"On
Saturday Froome posted news on Twitter of an
accident at his home that left him with a
severely cut left thumb after he sliced it
open with a kitchen knife. He was immediately
taken to hospital in Monaco where surgeons
repaired a damaged tendon."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
8, 2019
Stybar aims to change the record
at Yorkshire World Championships.
"Zdenek
Stybar has three rainbow jerseys in his
wardrobe from his cyclocross career, but the
Road World Championships have never proved as
felicitous for the Czech rider." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
September
8, 2019
Ewan takes tenth win of the season
in style.
"To
be honest, I didn’t feel great today and I was
struggling on the climbs. But once the
adrenaline kicked in, it went better. It was a
pretty stressful day and also the rain and the
narrow roads made it quite a difficult race." (cyclingnews.com)
(Twitter)
September
8, 2019
The Moneyball of Canadian Cycling.
"How
Kevin Field took data, and combined it with a
lot of heart, to give this country some of its
most significant successes of the past 15
years."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Rob Jones
September
8, 2019
Mason Aspect.
"The
Aspect is the latest titanium offering from
Mason Cycles and it's a beauty, not only in
the way it looks but also in the way it rides.
The frameset offers so much depth in the way
it behaves thanks to the tubeset, the fork and
the geometry all working together." (road.cc) (Stu
Kerton)
September
8, 2019
2019 Antwerp Port Epic LIVE
stream.
"2019
Antwerp Port Epic LIVE September 8, Belgium.
Race starts Sunday at 11:11am CET (5:11am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) September
8, 2019
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Vuelta a España: Sam Bennett wins
stage 14 crash-marred sprint.
"Win
for Bennett. What a chaotic finish. Richeze
took second on the line after Bennett went
really early but most of the bunch were caught
up in that huge crash that happened with less
than 1km to go."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
7, 2019
Vuelta a España: All momentum with
Roglic ahead of mountainous doubleheader in
Asturias.
"How
do you solve a problem like Primoz Roglic? The
Slovenian has looked impregnable on all
terrains on this Vuelta a España, dominating
the time trial in Pau and then swatting away
the climbers on the viciously steep haul up
Los Machucos. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
7, 2019
Five talking points from stage 14.
"Even
before the crash in the final kilometer, which
we’ll get to, Sam Bennett (Bora Hansgrohe) was
looking good to take his second stage win of
this year’s Vuelta."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
September
7, 2019
Vuelta Stage 14 Preview: (I) Don’t
Believe My Eyes.
"So,
finally respite from the climbing of the
Basque Country and of Los Machucos, all of
which has left Primoz Roglic rather in the
driving seat. If that driving seat is in a car
several kilometers ahead of the broken-down,
on-fire bus that contains every GC guy in this
race who is not Slovenian."
(podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
7, 2019
Column
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Dylan Groenewegen wins 2019 OVO
Energy Tour of Britain opener in Kirkcudbright.
"Groenewegen,
a two-time stage winner in the event, beat
Davide Cimolai (Israel Cycling Academy) and
former European champion Matteo Trentin
(Mitchelton SCOTT) to the line in the Dumfries
& Galloway market town after a textbook
lead-out from his Jumbo Visma Cycling
team-mates."
(tourofbritain.co.uk)
September
7, 2019
Franziska Coch wins stage four of
the Boels Ladies Tour.
"Franziska
Koch (Sunweb) won stage four of the Boels
Ladies Tour ahead of Christine Majerus (Boels
Dolmans) in second place, who takes the
general classification lead after a windswept
day between Arnhem and Nijmegen."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
September
7, 2019
Caleb Ewan wins Brussels Cycling
Classic.
"Caleb
Ewan (Lotto Soudal) won the Brussels Cycling
Classic on Saturday. The Australian sprinter
won the bunch kick ahead of Pascal Ackermann
(Bora Hansgrohe) and Jasper Philipsen (UAE
Team Emirates)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
7, 2019
Trek Segafredo’s Charlie
Quarterman.
"With
the likes of Remco Evenepoel, Mathieu van der
Poel and Wout Van Aert hitting the headlines,
a new young British rider has landed himself a
place and a two year contract with Trek
Segafredo. Charlie Quarterman is fast, as he
showed in the National 10 mile TT
championships."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Twitter)
September
7, 2019
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September
7, 2019
Chris Froome back in the hospital
following kitchen knife accident.
"The
four-time Tour de France winner required
surgery on the evening of Friday September 6
to put the tendon back together."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Chris Froome/Instagram)
September
7, 2019
Lambie sets new Individual Pursuit
World Record.
"American
Ashton Lambie set a new UCI World Record in
the Individual Pursuit Friday at the 2019
Pan-American Track Cycling Championships in
Cochabomba, Bolivia, riding 4:06.407 during
the semi-finals and lowering his previous
record of 4:07.25."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
September
7, 2019
e-Bikes that look like road bikes
- the best we've spotted this week.
"Arguably
the newest bike genre, 'e-road' is certainly
becoming a thing - with most of the big brands
getting in on the act over the past couple of
years thanks to stealthy and light motor
systems from the likes of Fazua and
eBikeMotion."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
September
7, 2019
Swift and Dunbar extend with Team
Ineos.
"Swift,
who rejoined the British squad this season
after two years at UAE Team Emirates, will
stay at the team until 2021, while Dunbar, who
joined in late 2018, has agreed a three-year
deal."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
7, 2019
First Look: The 4iiii Fliiiight
Smart Trainer.
"The
best way to sum up the entire 4iiii Fliiiight
is in three words: Not complicated anymore.
Alternatively: Not convoluted anymore. Further: Not fugly anymore." (dcrainmaker.com) September
7, 2019
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