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August 23, 2017






Vuelta a Espana: Lutsenko wins on stage 5.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): Alexey Lutsenko (Astana) (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."Alexey Lutsenko (Astana) won stage 5 of the Vuelta a España after he dropped breakaway companion Marco Haller (Katusha Alpecin) with 3 kilometers to go on the short and steep final climb to the finish at Alcossebre." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 23, 2017




Hodeg sprints to Tour de l'Avenir stage 6 victory.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Matteo Marchi / ISOLA PRESS): Alvaro Jose Hodeg Chagui won the Maglia Azzurra (Matteo Marchi / ISOLA PRESS)Thumb Overlay."Gamper continues as race leader." (cyclingnews.com) (Matteo Marchi / ISOLA PRESS)

August 23, 2017




Tour du Poitou Charentes: Bouhanni wins stage 2.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis) with his game face on (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis) won stage 2 of the Tour du Poitou Charentes on Wednesday, beating Elia Viviani (Team Sky) in a direct reversal of the result of the opening stage." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 23, 2017







Vuelta a Espana: Van Garderen upbeat after climbing to second overall.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): All smiles now for Tejay van Garderen on the podium (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Tejay van Garderen (BMC Racing) has moved onto the Vuelta a España's provisional podium after a tenacious ride on the 3km Alto de Santa Lucia summit finish on Wednesday." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

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Vuelta a Espana: Stage 5 finish line quotes.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport): Alberto Contador mingles with fans before the start of stage 2 (Getty Images Sport)Thumb Overlay."Alberto Contador (Trek Segafredo) - led home first GC group. "My sensations were better than they have been for the past few days, and I’m pretty happy with how it went." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

August 23, 2017






Five talking points from stage five of the Vuelta a España 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Alexey Lutsenko crossed the line with a comfortable margin of victory (Credit: Sunada)Thumb Overlay."All too often when a rider excels in the under-23 ranks he can disappear, or at least not come up with the results that were expected of him when he makes the step up to pro level." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

August 23, 2017




What’s The Point of The Vuelta?

Thumbnail Credit (inrng.com) (Unipublic): Obviously the race is here to lap Spain. Thumb Overlay."This question was raised three years ago as the tour of Spain seemed aloof on the calendar, an uncertain event. With hindsight the race was at a turning point but as ever it is good, even healthy, to question established practices so let us review this race once more, an event that doesn’t have the history of its French and Italian cousins." (inrng.com) (Unipublic)

August 23, 2017




‘Sprinters are being forced into extinction’: Riders and directors have their say on lack of Vuelta sprint stages.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Luis Angel Gomez/PHOTOGOMEZSPORT): Matteo Trentin wins the sprint finish on stage four of the Vuelta a España (Luis Angel Gomez/PHOTOGOMEZSPORT) Thumb Overlay."The Grand Tour trend to include more mountains and fewer sprints - like the 2017 Vuelta a España with its nine summit finishes is forcing sprinters to change their style and into extinction like the dinosaurs." (cyclingweekly.com) (Luis Angel Gomez)

August 23, 2017




Degenkolb abandons Vuelta a Espana with bronchitis.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Tony Martin and John Degenkolb on stage 21 of the Tour de France (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."John Degenkolb (Trek Segafredo) has been forced to abandon the Vuelta a España after falling sick in the opening days. A multiple stage winner at the Spanish Grand Tour, Degenkolb had ambitions of adding to his palmarès, but bronchitis has cut his race short." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 23, 2017




Stetina: Contador’s last Vuelta a Espana is like Michael Jordan’s last game.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Peter Stetina (Trek-Segafredo) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Just as Trek Segafredo’s Peter Stetina is getting used to the atmosphere and racing style of the Vuelta a España, he’s very much aware that one of his teammates is heading for the exit door both on the Grand Tour and on his career." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 23, 2017




Majka's Vuelta a Espana GC hopes end in Tarragona.

"The 2017 Vuelta a Espana went from bad to worse on stage 4 of the Spanish Grand Tour for Rafal Majka. The Bora Hansgrohe captain shipped over two minutes to his GC rivals on stage 3 and conceded a further 3:45 minutes on the flat sprinters stage to Tarragona." (cyclingnews.com)

August 23, 2017




Pozzovivo loses ground in Vuelta a Espana crash.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Italians Vincenzo Nibali and Domenico Pozzovivo shoot the breeze (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Domenico Pozzovivo’s hopes of a high overall finish at the Vuelta a España were dealt a blow when he crashed just outside the final three kilometres of stage 4 in Tarragona. Although the Italian managed to remount and complete the stage, he lost 3:25 and drops to 33rd overall, 4:08 behind leader Chris Froome (Team Sky)." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 23, 2017





Strava calls for the rejection of curation and negativity found on other social media sites.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) Credit: Harry George Hall/Strava: Strava has called for a rejection of the negativity that manifests itself on other social media platformsThumb Overlay."Strava has launched a new campaign named Athletes Unfiltered, in an attempt to stop users spending too much time curating their activities. In its own words, it “encourages athletes to go against the grain” and suggests that other social media networks have “stopped being real." (cyclingnews.com) Credit: Harry George Hall/Strava

August 23, 2017




Greg Henderson Q&A: Weighing up a respected and well-rounded career.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cor Vos, Kristof Ramon: by Shane Stokes August 23, 2017 Photography by Cor Vos, Kristof RamonThumb Overlay."Henderson talks about the transition period Greipel is going through plus his belief that he can get back on track. He discusses his year with UnitedHealthcare and how it has helped him transition so well towards his upcoming retirement." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cor Vos, Kristof Ramon

August 23, 2017






Ian Stannard commits future to Team Sky with new three year deal.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Ian Stannard at the 2017 Tour of Flanders Credit: Yuzuru Sunada Thumb Overlay."Stannard, who is currently racing the Vuelta a España, has ridden for Team Sky since its inception in 2010, but has endured a difficult 2017 season, failing to pick up any top 10s in the Classics then missing out on selection for the Tour de France." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

August 23, 2017





Wahoo rolls out planned workout support, FE-C trainer support in ELEMNT/BOLT.

Thumbnail Credit (dcrainmaker.com): Wahoo’s addition of structured workout support, which enables you to download, import, or ride structured workouts.Thumb Overlay."Today Wahoo checked off another box on the ELEMNT & ELEMNT BOLT series, by adding in support for executing structured pre-programmed workouts on both cycling computers. In addition, they also added in support for controlling 3rd party trainers via ANT+ FE-C – meaning they can finally control non Wahoo trainers." (dcrainmaker.com)

August 23, 2017




Clever Standard Barrels Ahead with No Speed Limit Chain Tool.

Thumbnail Credit (cxmagazine.com): Yes, you need additional tools to use the Chain Barrel. Owners of the original Clever Tool just need that tool and a 5mm Allen key, while mechanics without the Clever Tool will also need a 15mm wrench.Thumb Overlay."The Chain Barrel appears to be a simple, elegant take on a chain tool that helps you precisely break or reassemble chains that don’t have a quick link. The small $20 Chain Barrel tool secures the chain in its body, making pin removal simple." (cxmagazine.com)

August 23, 2017




Nine of the best bib shorts for 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (roadcyclinguk.com): After a new set of bib shorts? Here's what to look for - and nine of our favourite shorts from £69.99 to £195Thumb Overlay."Bib shorts are an essential piece of summer kit for road cyclists. In fact, apart from cold winter days, when you might reach for tights, bib shorts are an essential piece of kit full stop and will get plenty of three-season use when paired with knee or leg warmers. Every cyclist’s wardrobe will have a set of comfy, go-to shorts." (roadcyclinguk.com)

August 23, 2017




Midweek most wanted: Rapha kit, the Ridley Helium X, new Lezyne lights, and much more.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): A sneak peak at the latest and greatest kit we've got in our office that we just can't wait to useThumb Overlay."Can’t wait for the magazine to drop through the door or for the reviews to go online?

Then Midweek most wanted is for you. It’s a selection of the latest, greatest pieces of kit that we have in the office, either in for test or that we just love."
(cyclingweekly.com)

August 23, 2017




Raymond Kreder breaks wrist in Zottegem crash.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Raymond Kreder (Team Roompot) (Team Roompot)Thumb Overlay."Kreder was taken to hospital where he was diagnosed with a break in his left wrist. His teammate Brian van Goethem, who was also involved in the same accident, suffered with headaches after the crash." (cyclingnews.com)

August 23, 2017




Silca introduces mini pump with added Bluetooth technology!.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Topping up the air in your tires? There’s an app for thatThumb Overlay."Silca is adding a Bluetooth sensor to its Tattico mini-pump so you can get your tire pressure just right when you’re away from home. You’re scoffing at the idea? Well, it certainly falls within the ‘do I really need that?’ category, but then, so does a lot of other technology in the cycling world. Plus, the display on a smart phone does look very clear." (road.cc)

August 23, 2017




Campagnolo Bora Ultra 50 carbon clincher wheelset review.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt Wikstrom: by Matt Wikstrom August 23, 2017 Photography by Matt WikstromThumb Overlay."The Bora range comprises three rim profiles for tubular tires (35/50/80mm) and two for clinchers (35/50mm). The options for the 35mm and 50mm rims are further divided into two builds: the Bora Ultra version features a cost be damned carbon hubset while Bora One wheels have alloy hubs that lower the asking price by ~30%." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt Wikstrom

August 23, 2017




PRO Bike Gear Toolbox XL.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Pro Bike Gear Toolbox XL.jpgThumb Overlay."The PRO Toolbox XL crams a lot of tools into a pretty compact package. As such it's a good option for anyone short on space, or who wants to carry a full toolkit around. All the tools are decent quality and you can cope with most jobs without any additions." (road.cc)

August 23, 2017





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August 22, 2017







Vuelta a Espana: Trentin wins stage 4.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): Matteo Trentin (QuickStep - Floors) (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."That's a hat-trick. He's now won Grand Tour stages in the Tour, Giro, and Vuelta. Bravo to the Cyclingnews columnist who bests Lobato in Tarragona." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 22, 2017






Five talking points from stage four of the Vuelta a España 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Matteo Trentin wins stage four of the Vuelta a España (Credit: Sunada)Thumb Overlay."With no genuine GC threats in a race that features nine summit finishes, Quick Step Floors looked likely to be coming to coming to the Vuelta a España to fight for scraps with the many other teams in the same position as them." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

August 22, 2017







Vuelta a Espana: Stage 4 finish line quotes.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Matteo Trentin wins stage 4 of the Vuelta a Espana (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."I was really looking for a victory because I'm really going good in this last part of the season. After my crash that brought me out of time in the Tour de France, I was just thinking about coming here and winning stages." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 22, 2017




Tour de l'Avenir: Strokau takes victory on stage 5.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Tour de l'Avenir): Vasili Strokau wins stage 5 of the Tour de l'Avenir (Tour de l'Avenir)Thumb Overlay."Gamper moves into race lead." (cyclingnews.com) (Tour de l'Avenir)

August 22, 2017




Tour du Poitou Charentes: Viviani wins stage 1.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Winner Elia Viviani (Team Sky) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Elia Viviani (Team Sky) won the opening stage of the Tour du Poitou-Charentes, beating Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis) and Danilo Napolitano (Wanty Groupe Gobert) in a bunch finish in Saintes. It was the Italian’s second win in three days after he claimed the EuroEyes Cyclassics Hamburg on Sunday." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 22, 2017




De Buyst claims GP Stad Zottegem.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Jasper De Buyst (Lotto Soudal) wins the stage (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Third win of the year for Lotto Soudal rider." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 22, 2017






Van Garderen up for Vuelta GC fight.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Tejay van Garderen (BMC) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Tejay van Garderen's last two appearances at the Vuelta a España has ended with a DNF against the American's name. Three stages in to the 2017 edition of the race and the BMC rider sits fourth overall and just two seconds behind race leader Chris Froome (Team Sky)." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 22, 2017




Esteban Chaves: Yesterday made me feel like a rider again.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingpub.com): JOHAN ESTEBAN CHAVES RUBIO ORICA - SCOTT LA VUELTA CICLISTA A ESPAñAThumb Overlay."Orica Scott rider Esteban Chaves surprised himself and most of the cycling world by positioning himself near the top of the standings in the Vuelta a España." (cyclingpub.com)

August 22, 2017




Who’s out of the 2017 Vuelta a España after stage three?

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) Luis Angel Gomez/Photogomezsport : Stage two of the 2017 Vuelta a España Credit: Luis Angel Gomez/Photogomezsport Thumb Overlay."The 2017 Vuelta a España may only just be underway, but has already seen a handful of riders abandon the race." (cyclingweekly.com) Luis Angel Gomez/Photogomezsport

August 22, 2017




Chasing Red: The key moments that have cost Chris Froome Vuelta victory.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Chris Froome in the 2011 Vuelta a Espana, where he finished second overall Thumb Overlay."While Froome has been able to dominate the Tour since 2013, he’s never been able to crack the Vuelta’s overall standings, taking second place three times in the five editions he’s featured in." (cyclingweekly.com)

August 22, 2017




Cycling's best, worst and strangest victory salutes.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): The Shark of Messina attacks in Andorra (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Winning a race is something that every rider strives for and the victory celebration is a chance to revel in the moment, honor your sponsors and pay homage to those close to you." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 22, 2017




Warbasse: Just call him ‘Capitán América’.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Larry Warbasse is a fan favorite at the Vuelta, wearing Stars and Stripes as U.S. champ. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.comThumb Overlay."The Vuelta a España has a new superhero: “Capitán América.” That’s Larry Warbasse, riding in his fifth career grand tour in the U.S. national champion’s jersey." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 22, 2017




Team Sky’s Gianni Moscon trying to find his rhythm (and not drop Froome) on Vuelta a España climbs.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Gianni Moscon leads the GC contenders onto the final climb of stage three Credit: Yuzuru Sunada Thumb Overlay."The 23-year-old Italian, fifth in Paris Roubaix in the spring, pulled on the final climb in stage three to Andorra la Vella for Froome, who at one point had to tell Moscon to ease off the pace." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

August 22, 2017





Morkov signs two year contract with Quick Step Floors.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Michael Morkov signs on (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."The Danish rider has been racing in the colors of Katusha Alpecin for the past two seasons and will slot into the team’s Classics line-up as well as providing support for the team’s sprinters, Fernando Gaviria and fellow new-signing Elia Viviani." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 22, 2017




United Healthcare bringing balanced roster to Tour of Alberta.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich): Travis McCabe wins stage 5 at the Tour of Utah (Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us)Thumb Overlay."United Healthcare Pro Cycling team has released its roster for next week's Tour of Alberta, with Travis McCabe on hand for the sprint stages and climbers Janier Acevedo and Jonny Clarke likely taking up the team's GC ambitions." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)

August 22, 2017




Vuelta a Espana: Andorra stage all but ends Majka's GC aspirations.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo): Rafal Majka (Bora-Hansgrohe) during stage 3 (Bettini Photo)Thumb Overlay."Forced to abandon the Tour de France in July with numerous injuries, Rafa Majka was targeting redemption at the Vuelta a España." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

August 22, 2017




White jerseys the next technical advantage for WorldTour teams.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Aqua Blue Sport at the Vuelta a Espana team presentation. The team's debut Grand Tour (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Ahead of the Tour de France, several teams announced new jerseys for the Grand Tour, with a key similarity among them being a predominantly white design." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 22, 2017




‘A fabulous human with a massive heart’: Tributes flow for coach Gary West.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cycling Australia: by CyclingTips August 22, 2017 Photography by Cycling AustraliaThumb Overlay."News broke on Sunday that one of Australian cycling’s most loved figures, Gary West, had lost his battle with Motor Neurone Disease, aged just 57." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Cycling Australia

August 22, 2017




Valverde set to return to racing before end of season.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com)  (Twitter/Valverde): Alejandro Valverde after surgery on his fractured kneecap (Twitter/Valverde)Thumb Overlay."Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) was told he wouldn’t race again this season after crashing out of the Tour de France, but the Spaniard’s recovery has progressed quicker than expected and there’s a chance he could return at the Tour de Guangxi in October." (cyclingnews.com) (Twitter/Valverde)

August 22, 2017




Family of cyclist killed at US crit suing organizers over his death.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): broken bike.jpgThumb Overlay."Casey Saunders crashed into steel crowd control barriers during the Tour of Kansas City and the family claims that race organizers exhibited ‘reckless and wanton disregard of the safety of race participants’ following reports that these were not properly secured." (road.cc)

August 22, 2017




Sneak peek: Minoura releases Kagura smart trainer.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Minoura Smart Turbo Kagura LST9200.jpg Thumb Overlay."New design is fully compatible with Zwift and other virtual cycling software." (road.cc)

August 22, 2017




A Pirate Champion: Alison Tetrick on winning Gravel Worlds.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Michael McColgan: by Anne-Marije Rook August 23, 2017 Photography by Michael McColganThumb Overlay."I am here to tell the tales of voyages in the endless and mysterious gravel roads meandering through corn Husker territory. The views are as expansive as the sea, and the treasures sought are just as valuable." (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Michael McColgan

August 22, 2017




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August 21, 2017





Vincenzo Nibali conquers first mountain test, Chris Froome leads GC.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingpub.com): CHRISTOPHER FROOME VINCENZO NIBALI BAHRAIN - MERIDA TEAM SKYThumb Overlay."Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain Merida) has won the third stage of the Vuelta a España. The rider was the fastest in the final sprint against the other race favorites." (cyclingpub.com)

August 21, 2017





Contador: 'I could tell it was going to be a bad one'.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele): Alberto Contador on stage 3 of the Vuelta a España (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Alberto Contador's battle for a fourth Vuelta a España victory may be over before it had properly begun after the Trek Segafredo rider lost well over two minutes and plummeted out of contention even before Chris Froome had put in his final attack on stage 3." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)

August 21, 2017








Five talking points from stage three of the Vuelta.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Chris Froome poised to attack on stage three of the Vuelta a España Credit: Yuzuru Sunada Thumb Overlay."Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain Merida) quelled any murmurs of him struggling at the Vuelta a España this year by taking victory on stage three." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

August 21, 2017




Chris Lawless launches late attack to win stage four of the Tour de l’Avenir.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) Aubin Lipke: Chris Lawless wins stage four of the Tour de l'Avenir Credit: Aubin Lipke/Tour de l'Avenir Thumb Overlay."Great Britain’s Chris Lawless emerged victorious at the end of stage four of the Tour de l’Avenir after launching a late attack on the road into Saumur." (cyclingweekly.com) Aubin Lipke

August 21, 2017




Beryl Burton's 12-hour time trial record falls after half a century.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Alice Lethbridge 12-hour TT ride (1).jpg Thumb Overlay."Beryl Burton's women's 12-hour time trial record, which when it was set in 1967 was the furthest distance ridden at such an event by any cyclist, male or female, has been beaten after half a century." (road.cc)

August 21, 2017




Tour of Norway bridge controversy: ‘a mere race incident’.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingtips.com.au) (UCI): by Anne-Marije Rook August 22, 2017 Photography by Courtesy of UCIThumb Overlay."An open bridge forced a four person breakaway to stop, and the peloton was quick to catch up with them. Once the bridge lowered and the barriers re-opened, the race restarted but the breakaway was not awarded their advantage." (cyclingtips.com.au) (UCI)

August 21, 2017




Rodriguez predicts serious attacks on Vuelta's first major mountain stage in Andorra.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Former Flèche Wallonne winner Joaquím Rodríguez at the start (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."The Vuelta a España's first major incursion into the mountains on Monday is certain to cause fireworks among the GC riders, predicts former multiple Vuelta podium finisher and longstanding Andorra resident Joaquim Rodriguez." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 21, 2017




Roche 'disgusted' to find out about Sanchez positive.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Irishman Nico Roche (BMC) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."It's a sad day for the team and it's sad for the sport. Once again, we're the ones left answering the questions to the media." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 21, 2017




Vuelta a Espana: Advantage Nibali in Gruissan.

"Nibali was the last man of the ten-rider front group in Gruissan during a chaotic finale to steal five seconds on Esteban Chaves, eight seconds on Chris Froome and Fabio Aru, and 13 seconds over Romain Bardet and Ilnur Zakarin." (cyclingnews.com)

August 21, 2017




Viviani enjoys first one-day WorldTour win at EuroEyes Cyclassics Hamburg.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Winner Elia Viviani (Team Sky) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."After his narrow loss at the European road championships, Elia Viviani took revenge in Hamburg as he claimed the biggest one day win of his career at the Cyclassics Hamburg." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 21, 2017




Transfer Mechanics: Warren Barguil to Team Fortuneo Oscaro.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Warren Barguil wins stage 18 at the Tour de France Thumb Overlay."It’s a rare scenario when a professional rider tears up his contract and moves to another team, but in early August that’s exactly what Warren Barguil did: he essentially annulled his deal with Team Sunweb in order to join Fortuneo Oscaro on a three year contract." (cyclingnews.com)

August 21, 2017






Bahrain Merida announce Pernsteiner signing.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Josef Vaishar): Hermann Pernsteiner (Amplatz - BMC) (Josef Vaishar/cycling.photography)Thumb Overlay."Bahrain Merida has confirmed Austrian Hermann Pernsteiner will join the WorldTour team from 2018. Pernsteiner, a mountain biker, joined Continental team Amplatz BMC last year and has remained with the squad this season." (cyclingnews.com) (Josef Vaishar)

August 21, 2017




Elia Viviani on Quick Step move: ‘I didn’t want to have another season like 2017’.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Alexander Koerner) : Elia Viviani of Italy wins the Cyclassics Hamburg race on August 20, 2017 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Koerner/Getty Images for CYCLASSICS) Thumb Overlay."Sky was fundamental in my nine wins two years ago and my wins last year, but I did not want to have another year like 2017 where I cannot have the opportunity to reach the goals that I have." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Alexander Koerner)

August 21, 2017




Alejandro Valverde aims for October race return despite doctor’s warnings.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada): Alejandro Valverde wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2017 (Sunada) Credit: Yuzuru Sunada Thumb Overlay."Movistar rider hopes to be back racing in three months time after being warned not to race for the next eight months." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

August 21, 2017




How to train like a professional cyclist.

Thumbnail Credit (roadbikereview.com): Training methods and styles have changed massively in the last few years. Thumb Overlay."The golden rule is consistency. Be structured, have a plan, and apply yourself." (roadbikereview.com)

August 21, 2017




Power2Max NG ECO In-Depth Review.

Thumbnail Credit (dcrainmaker.com): The Eco is essentially Power2Max’s new budget lineup of power metersThumb Overlay."I know, you’re confused. You’re thinking to yourself - didn’t he just review the Power2Max NG last month? And indeed, I did. But this isn’t the Power2Max NG. It’s the Power2Max NG ECO. Well, that’s a different beast." (dcrainmaker.com)

August 21, 2017




Arofly power meter.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Verdict:  An affordable power meter, but we didn't find it to deliver useable dataThumb Overlay."The Arofly power meter is lightweight and affordable but we've found that it simply doesn't provide measurements that are consistent enough that it can be considered a useful training tool." (road.cc)

August 21, 2017




Park Tool’s Master Kit has 268 tools, and it’s a thing of beauty.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Bet you can't name them allThumb Overlay."The kit contains all the tools that you need to open a shop, be a professional mechanic or become the ultimate home bike fixer. In total, it contains a mind-boggling 268 “shop quality” tools." (cyclingweekly.com)

August 21, 2017




Lazer Magneto M3 glasses.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): After some time using the magnet system I reverted to the full armsThumb Overlay."Lazer's Magneto M3 is the latest incarnation of its Magneto system which replaces full arms with magnetic sections that attach directly to the helmet straps. It works, and the third magnet on the new design offers more adjustability than previous versions." (road.cc)

August 21, 2017




Daily Distractions.

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August 20, 2017







Vuelta a Espana: Lampaert wins stage 2.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Yves Lampaert can't contain his joy on the podium (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Yves Lampaert of Quick Step Floors attacked out of a small group to take the stage win and the overall lead in the second stage of the Vuelta a Espana. Teammate Matteo Trentin finished second, in the same time, as did third placed Adam Blythe (Aqua Blue Sports)." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 20, 2017




Five talking points from stage two of the Vuelta a España 2017.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingweekly.com): Nibali and Chaves claw back time on FroomeThumb Overlay."Quick Step Floors show their dominance in the wind, as Adam Blythe records his best ever Grand Tour stage result." (cyclingweekly.com)

August 20, 2017






Alberto Contador: Tomorrow the race starts to get difficult.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingpub.com) (ASO): Photo of Alberto Contador by the A.S.O.Thumb Overlay."Alberto Contador (Trek Segafredo) is now at 52 seconds from leader Yves Lampaert (Quick Step Floors) after the second stage of the Vuelta a España, but the objective of the day was to avoid damage." (cyclingpub.com) (ASO)

August 20, 2017





Vos wins Ladies Tour of Norway as Guarnier takes final stage.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Marianne Vos finishing stage 1 of the Ladies Tour of Norway (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Guarnier and Van Dijk round out final GC." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 20, 2017






Elia Viviani conquers EuroEyes Cyclassics.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingpub.com): ELIA VIVIANI TEAM SKY CYCLASSICS HAMBURGThumb Overlay."Team Sky's Elia Viviani has won the EuroEyes Cyclassics. The Italian was the fastest at the finish sprint in Hamburg." (cyclingpub.com)

August 20, 2017




Halvorsen wins stage 3 at Tour de l'Avenir.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Kristoffer Halvorsen (Norway) became U23 World Champion in Doha (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Asgreen keeps overall lead in French U23 race." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 20, 2017




French police arrest one man in security alert at Vuelta host city.

Thumbnail Credit (stickybottle.com): A major police operation began in Vuelta host city Nimes. It has concluded with one arrest and the police denying reports that any shots were fired.Thumb Overlay."Police in Nimes, where the Vuelta is currently starting, have carried out the arrest of a man and then stood down a major security operation tonight. The local police received reports of suspicious activity in the train station and rushed to the scene." (stickybottle.com)

August 20, 2017




Degenkolb using Vuelta a Espana to build for World Championships.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): John Degenkolb (Trek-Segafredo) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Blink and you’ll have missed it - or, indeed, them. Sunday's stage 2 could end up being one of the 2017 Vuelta a España's very few bunch sprints this year, although, as John Degenkolb (Trek Segafredo) points out, it might not even happen." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 20, 2017




Team Sunweb, Barguil surprised by top Vuelta a Espana team time trial result.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com): Warren Barguil on the Tour de France podium after winning stage 18 Thumb Overlay."Warren Barguil (Team Sunweb) has repeatedly insisted that he will not be fighting for the overall classification in the Vuelta a España and has even said pre-race that he might lose time deliberately in order to avoid the GC battle. However, on Saturday, Barguil did just the opposite." (cyclingnews.com)

August 20, 2017






Quick Step sign l'Avenir stage winner.

Thumbnail Credit (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Fabio Jakobsen (Netherlands) at the 2016 Worlds (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)Thumb Overlay."Fabio Jakobsen (SEG Racing Academy) timed his stage win at the Tour de l’Avenir perfectly, taking the stage 2 victory in the prestigious U23 race on the same day Quick Step Floors announced they had signed the 20 year old Dutchman to a two year deal." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 20, 2017




Quick Step logjam: Why the rider market is so active this year.

Thumbnail Credit (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele): Patrick Lefevere, Team Manager Quick-Step Floors, was in the team car for stage 2. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.comThumb Overlay."The 2017-18 rider transfer market is burning up. Despite the fact there are no major teams closing shop or new ones entering the WorldTour, riders and teams have been swapping riders at a clip unseen in years. What’s been going on? Call it the Quick Step logjam." (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)

August 20, 2017




Chris “JBlood” Jongewaard Has Found a New Home on the ‘Cross Courses of Australia.

Thumbnail Credit (cxmagazine.com) Jeff Curtes: Chris “JBlood” Jongewaard also won Sunday’s mudder at Zombie Park. © Jeff Curtes / Cyclocross MagazineThumb Overlay."After a long mountain bike career, Australian Chris Jongewaard turned to cyclocross to keep feeding his desire to race competitively. Heading into this year’s Australian Cyclocross Nationals, Jongewaard had won two of the three Nationals events he raced, with his only second place finish coming in 2015." (cxmagazine.com) Jeff Curtes

August 20, 2017




Turbo training tips - get the most from your home trainer.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Ideally, your trainer should live somewhere you can keep it permanently set up, to reduce the faff of starting a sessionThumb Overlay."You made a New Year resolution to get fit, dusted off the turbo trainer and you’ve done a few sessions. But it’s harder than you expected and you’re struggling to keep it up. Here’s how to make indoor training comfier and more fun." (road.cc)

August 20, 2017




Team Monster Truck Offers Free “Skills and Drills” Clinics in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Thumbnail Credit (cxmagazine.com): Barriers are one of the skills riders can expect to work on at Team Monster Truck’s Skills and Drills clinics. photo: courtesyThumb Overlay."This fall, Cyclocross Magazine is providing free publicity for local teams hosting free cyclocross clinics as our way of saying “thank you” to folks giving back to the sport we love." (cxmagazine.com)

August 20, 2017




Bianchi Aria.

Thumbnail Credit (road.cc): Bianchi's Oltres have always done really well in road.cc reviews. The only issue is that the cheapest complete Oltre XR1 is £2,699.99, the Oltre Thumb Overlay."The new Bianchi Aria is an efficient aero road bike that's more accessible than any of the brand's Oltres. It's responsive and direct and handles sharply." (road.cc)

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August 20, 2017




Daily Distractions.

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