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Simon Yates wins 2018 Vuelta a Espana.
"Viviani
takes final stage - it was in fact a clear win for
Viviani, who won by a bike length over Peter
Sagan. Yet another second place here for the World
Champion!"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
16, 2018
Five talking points from stage 21.
"It
was a messy finale to the last stage of the Vuelta
that looked for a few moments that it would be
impossible to call, but the usual outcome
ultimately transpired with Elia Viviani (Quick
Step Floors) winning the sprint."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
September
16, 2018
Kruijswijk slips to fourth at Vuelta
as Lopez and Mas attack.
"Off,
on, off, on and then finally off. Such has been
Steven Kruijswijk’s rollercoaster relationship
with the podium in the 2018 Vuelta a España, where
the LottoNL Jumbo racer came agonizingly close to
taking his first top three in a Grand Tour." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
September
16, 2018
Quintana: In the difficult moments you
learn and reflect.
"Nairo
Quintana indulged in a spot of soul-searching as
he absorbed the disappointments of the final
mountain stage of the Vuelta a España. “Sometimes
you’re smiling, sometimes you’re sad,” said the
Colombian on the Coll de la Gallina." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
September
16, 2018
Vuelta a Espana LIVE stream.
"2018
Vuelta a Espana LIVE August 25 to September 16,
Spain.
Stage 21 starts Sunday at 17:15 CEST (8:15 AM PDT). Finish at around 19:58 CEST (10:58 AM PDT). Live video from 17:15 CEST (8:15 AM PDT)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) September
16, 2018
Column
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Julian Alaphilippe wins 2018 Tour of
Slovakia.
"Julian
Alaphilippe (Quick Step Floors) continued his
incredible season with overall victory in the Tour
of Slovakia on Sunday. The Frenchman, who won two
stages and the king of the mountains competition
at the Tour de France earlier in the summer,
finished 16 seconds ahead of Jan Tratnik (CCC
Sprandi Polkowice)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
16, 2018
Lechner Jumps Into Cross, Wins Brico
Cross Geraardsbergen/Eeklo.
"Last
we saw Eva Lechner (Clif Pro Team), she was racing
the UCI XCO World Championships last weekend. On
Sunday, she jumped right into cyclocross before
the U.S. World Cups and raced at Brico Cross
Geraardsbergen/Eeklo."
(cxmagazine.com)
September
16, 2018
Boulo Best on Day 2 at Nittany Lion
Cross.
"On
Day 2 of the 2018 Nittany Lion UCI Cyclocross
weekend, Saturday’s second and third placed riders
climbed one step higher on Sunday’s podium." (cxmagazine.com)
(photo Amandine Coz)
September
16, 2018
Colbrelli wins Coppa Bernocchi.
"Bahrain
Merida rider Sonny Colbrelli tops Manuel Belletti
and Paolo Simion."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
16, 2018
Guillén said reduction of Vuelta race
days not on horizon.
"The
UCI is pushing a reform package that could reduce
the number of WorldTour teams from 18 to 15 as
soon as 2020, but so far it appears the cycling
governing body is not looking at cutting back on
the grand tours."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
16, 2018
Brico Cross Cyclocross at
Geraardsbergen, Belgium LIVE stream.
"The
2018 Brico Cross Cyclocross at Geraardsbergen,
Belgium is Sunday, September 16. There will be
live streams for both the elite women's and men's
races.
Live streaming video: Elite Women at 13:45 CET (7:45am U.S. Eastern). Elite Men and U23 at 15:00 CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) September
16, 2018
Column
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September
16, 2018
Fake Bike Helmets: Cheap But
Dangerous.
"The
fakes often have logos relating to European
standards, but they do not carry the interior
stickers that indicate the helmets meet U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission standards." (npr.org)
September
16, 2018
Bronzini wins Madrid Challenge stage.
"The
former world champion outsprinted Sarah Roy
(Mitchelton Scott) and Charlotte Becker (Hitec
Products Birk Sport) to take the victory in her
final race.
Ellen van Dijk (Team Sunweb) won the race overall." (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com) September
16, 2018
Cannondale Synapse Disc Sora.
"Cannondale
knows a thing or two about aluminium alloy bike
frames, and the latest Synapse Disc Sora is
testament to that. It offers an excellent ride
quality, bags of stiffness and impressive comfort
for what is not a huge amount of money." (road.cc) Stu Kerton
September
16, 2018
Reynolds Aero 46 db - fast, stiff
wheels best for road racers.
"Reynolds
has stuck with a classic, V-nose design for the
spoke edge of these wheels and added a somewhat
toroid shaped rim profile heading to the other
edge where the rim meets the tire for the 46, 65
and 80mm deep disc and rim brake wheels in its
Aero line."
(intheknowcycling.com)
September
16, 2018
Castelli Aero Speed Gloves.
"The
idea of marginal gains is perhaps best
demonstrated through the technology development
within time trialing, where everything needs to be
aerodynamic. This is where the Aero Speed Gloves
come in - designed to provide maximum aerodynamics
during TTs."
(road.cc) George Hill
September
16, 2018
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Vuelta a España: Mas wins final
mountain stage.
"Simon
Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) set up overall victory in
the 2018 Vuelta a España, finishing third on the
penultimate stage as second place Alejandro
Valverde (Movistar) capitulated on the grueling
route through the mountains."
(cyclingnews.com) (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty
Images)
September
15, 2018
Five talking points from stage 20.
"Any
lingering fears that Simon Yates (Mitchelton
Scott) might suffer a repeat of the collapse that
saw him lose the pink jersey at the Giro d’Italia
were made a mockery of, as the Briton road a calm
and level headed race to seal overall victory." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
15, 2018
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España stage 21.
"So,
we’ve reached Madrid. The race ends with the usual
procession around the streets of the capital and a
big sprint finish. One last Vuelta hurrah in
Madrid for the sprinters."
(rouleur.cc) (ASO)
September
15, 2018
Enric Mas: Every day I watched the
video of Valverde winning here in 2012.
"Quick
Step Floors' Enric Mas has taken his second
victory in the WorldTour at the 20th stage of the
Vuelta a España. This win puts him in the second
place of the final podium of the race." (cyclingpub.com)
(Photo: Mary Cárdenas)
September
15, 2018
Vuelta Stage 20: Andorra, Dorra,
Dorra, Let’s Explore.
"So
it all comes down to this. While Simon Yates put a
bit of daylight between himself and the rest of
the pack on yesterday’s slog to Naturlandia, the
composition of the podium, and even who will stand
on its top step, are very much still in the
balance."
(podiumcafe.com) Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty
Images
September
15, 2018
Alejandro Valverde says it’ll be
‘difficult’ but ‘not impossible’ to overturn deficit
to Yates in final Vuelta mountain stage.
"The
Mitchelton Scott Brit leads by 1-38 minutes on
Valverde. He gained over a minute on stage 19 on
Friday, leaving behind Valverde on the Rabassa
summit finish."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
15, 2018
Vuelta a Espana: Lopez refuses to
throw in the towel.
"Miguel
Angel López (Astana Pro Team) remains on the hunt
for both a podium finish and a first triumph in
this year's Vuelta a España after a first stage in
the Pyrenees where his attacks proved
ineffective."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September
15, 2018
Column
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Moscon strikes back with Coppa
Agostoni victory.
"Italian
returns from ban with a vengeance.
Rein Taaramäe (Est) Direct Energie second, Enrico Gasparotto (Ita) Bahrain Merida third." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo) September
15, 2018
Zaveta Roars to Nittany Lion Cross Day
1 Win.
"Laura
Van Gilder (Mellow Mushroom / Van Dessel) took
second and Arley Kemmerer (Fearless Femme Racing)
finished third."
(cxmagazine.com)
September
15, 2018
Pelucchi wins Tour of Slovakia stage
3.
"Fabio
Jakobsen (Ned) Quick Step Floors second, Yves
Lampaert (Bel) Quick Step Floors third.
Alaphilippe continues in race lead." (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com) September
15, 2018
Tour de l'Ardeche: Winder wins stage
3.
"Katarzyna
Niewiadoma (Pol) Canyon SRAM Racing second, Mavi
Garcia (Spa) third, Spain Tayler Wiles (USA)
United States of America forth."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
15, 2018
Tour de l'Ardeche: Merino claims first
pro win on Mont Ventoux.
"Margarita
Victoria Garcia (Spa) Movistar Team Women second,
Sara Poidevin (Can) Rally Cycling third." (cyclingnews.com)
September
15, 2018
Van der Hoorn wins Primus Classic.
"Roompot
rider Taco van der Hoorn tops Huub Duijn and
Frederik Frison."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
September
15, 2018
Sunweb dominate Madrid Challenge team
time trial.
"Wiggle
High5, Mitchelton Scott round out podium" (cyclingnews.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
September
15, 2018
European cyclocross seasons begins in
Geraardsbergen.
"The
European cyclocross season begins Sunday with the
first round of the Brico series in Geraardsbergen,
Belgium, home to the cobbled climb made famous by
the Belgian Classics and especially the Tour of
Flanders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
15, 2018
LottoNL Jumbo send young team to
World’s team time trial.
"LottoNL
Jumbo will take a young and mostly inexperienced
squad to the team time trial at the Innsbruck
World Championships next weekend. Jos van Emden
and Tom Leezer, as veterans, will lead the young
squad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
September
15, 2018
Oakley Flight Jacket sunglasses
review.
"Excellent
aesthetics and lens performance marred by poorly
functioning and unnecessary Fog Reducing
'Advancer' feature which seems unnecessary and is
uncomfortable when used."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com) (Jack
Luke/Immediate Media)
September
15, 2018
Coppa Agostoni - Official Live feed.
"2018
Coppa Agostoni Giro delle Brianze LIVE September
15, Italy.
Race starts at 11:30am CET (5:30am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:24pm CET (10:24am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) September
15, 2018
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September
15, 2018
September
15, 2018
Igor Anton announces his retirement
following 14-year career.
"The
34 year-old started his professional career with
the Euskaltel - Euskadi team in 2005 and after
nine years with the Basque squad joined Movistar
in 2014 before signing for his current team, Team
Dimension Data for Qhubeka in 2016."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
Photo: Stiehl Photography
September
15, 2018
Sergio Henao set to leave Team Sky for
UAE Emirates.
"Henao
turned pro with Team Sky in 2012, having chosen to
ignore contract offers a couple of years
previously to continue his development in Colombia
before making the move to Europe."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
15, 2018
Madrid Challenge offers last chance
rehearsal for Worlds team time trial - Preview.
"The
2018 Women's WorldTour is winding down with the
WNT Madrid Challenge by La Vuelta marking the
penultimate round on September 15 and 16 in Spain.
Held just a week ahead of the UCI Road World
Championships."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
September
15, 2018
Review: Hammerhead Karoo is a big,
bold GPS cycling computer with a bite.
"What
started out as a simple navigation beacon that
used lights to guide you updated to one of the
most fully featured and impressively sized GPS
cycling computers on the market."
(bikerumor.com) Tyler Benedict
September
15, 2018
Silca HX-Two Travel Essentials Kit.
"The
Silca HX-Two Travel Essentials Kit is a very
high-quality set of tools fit for any home
mechanic, with all the necessary hex and Torx
tools for carrying out most minor, and some major,
mechanicals on a road bike. Provided you can get
past the big price, it's a jolly nice bit of kit." (road.cc) David
Arthur
September
15, 2018
JRC puts your Garmin out front, spins
ceramic pulleys & more in shiny ano colors.
"Started
just last year, JRC Components is gradually
building a catalog of small accessories for your
bike, often in a nice rainbow array of anodized
colors."
(bikerumor.com) Cory Benson
September
15, 2018
Ridden and Reviewed: Ibis’ Versatile
Hakka MX Cyclocross/Gravel Bike.
"Ibis’
latest redesign of its drop bar offering, the
Hakka MX, intended to race cyclocross and tackle
gravel in their respective seasons, with 700c and
650b wheel compatibility, huge tire clearance and
a race oriented geometry."
(cxmagazine.com)
September
15, 2018
Experza Footlogix pulls the plug on
road team to focus on cyclocross.
"After
one year of existence in the Women's WordTour,
Experza Footlogix will cease to exist as a road
team at the beginning of 2019 and will focus in
cyclocross."
(cyclingpub.com) Photo by ASO/A.Broadway
September
15, 2018
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Vuelta a Espana: Pinot wins stage 19
atop Coll de la Rabassa.
"Movistar really laid
it out today but it blew up in their face.
Valverde holds onto second place but he's now 1:38
behind Yates, who looks much more likely to ride
into Madrid with the red jersey on his back." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Michael Steele / Getty Images)
September
14, 2018
Valverde, Mas cannot answer Yates.
"The
Spanish duo of youngster Enric Mas and veteran
Alejandro Valverde see hopes of winning their home
tour ride up the road in Andorra."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
September
14, 2018
Andorran climbs will decide 2018
Vuelta a Espana.
"It's
the beginning of the end. The curtain goes up this
Friday on the mountain finale of the 2018 Vuelta a
España, with two very difficult - and very
different - climbing stages in Andorra on the menu
for the weekend."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September
14, 2018
Who will win the 2018 Vuelta a España?
Directors have their say.
"Simon
Yates a strong and the team are riding stronger in
the last two days but I expect a big war from
kilometer one of the stage Saturday to try to
isolate him and his team. I expect everything." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
14, 2018
His brother's keeper: Adam Yates held
back to guide Simon to Vuelta victory.
"When
Adam Yates (Mitchelton Scott) appeared at the
front of the exclusive group of general
classification contenders on the steep concrete
path up the Monte Oiz, it came as something of a
jolt."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
September
14, 2018
Column
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Rudiger Selig wins stage 2 at Tour of
Slovakia.
"Alaphilippe
keeps the overall lead with two stages remaining." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
September
14, 2018
Tour de l'Ardeche: Sierra wins stage
2.
"Alexis
Ryan (USA) Canyon SRAM Racing finished second on
the stage.
Arlenis Sierra (Cub) Astana Women's Team's sprinter moves into overall lead." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) September
14, 2018
Winder on track for worlds with
Ardèche stage win.
"Ruth
Winder wins stage 3 from the breakaway and takes
overall lead, showing strong form ahead of world
road championships."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images
(File).
September
14, 2018
Alaphilippe scores Quick Step's 63rd
victory of the season.
"Julian
Alaphilippe's victory on stage 1 of the Tour of
Slovakia on Thursday was the Frenchman's 11th win
of the season, and his Quick Step Floors team's
63rd victory this year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
September
14, 2018
The next Contador? Enric Mas’ bright
future is here already.
"Enric
Mas was born in Artá, a small town on the island
of Majorca. He was a keen basketball player until
age 11, when he accepted an invitation from a
friend to go on a ride."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
September
14, 2018
Quintana, Uran and Lopez lead strong
Colombian team for Innsbruck Worlds.
"Nairo
Quintana, Rigoberto Uran and Miguel Angel Lopez
headline a strong Colombian team of climbers for
the elite men’s road race at the World
Championships in Innsbruck later this month." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
September
14, 2018
Litespeed Unveils New Ultimate Gravel.
"Titanium
is known for a smooth, forgiving ride - qualities
that become essential when the tarmac ends and the
real fun begins. It’s only fitting that Litespeed
has updated its legendary Ultimate for the demands
of gravel riding."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
September
14, 2018
How To Use Bike Chain Lube To Keep
Your Parts Moving.
"The
fact remains that without the proper lube applied
to the right places, your ride will come to a
screeching halt. Here’s how to lube your bike’s
moving parts."
(bicycling.com) Getty Images gielmichal
September
14, 2018
Garmin Edge 1030 review.
"Vastly
improved touch screen and scores of features, but
mapping still leaves something to be desired (Mapping in built up
areas is a chore)."
(cyclist.co.uk) James Spender
September
14, 2018
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September
14, 2018
September
14, 2018
WADA continues battle to name athletes
involved in Operacion Puerto.
"The
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an
appeal to the Constitutional Court of Spain as it
continues its bid to reveal the names of those
involved in Operacion Puerto, according to a
report in Spanish newspaper AS." (cyclingnews.com)
(AFP Photo)
September
14, 2018
Teams tell UCI they won’t accept
reduction to 15 squads.
"Representatives
from top pro teams delivered their message
Wednesday to the UCI during a meeting in Madrid:
18 WorldTour teams and three year licenses." (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
September
14, 2018
Are broken chains a thing of the past?
"Powerful
sprinters like Marcel Kittel, Andre Greipel, and
Peter Sagan regularly churn 1,500 watts through
their 5.6-millimeter wide, 11-speed chains without
failure."
(velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
September
14, 2018
Gianni Moscon said he felt
‘sacrificed’ by Team Sky after he was kicked off
Tour de France for violent conduct.
"The
Italian was given a five week ban by the UCI after
he was filmed striking out at Frenchman Elie
Gesbert (Fortuneo Samsic) early on stage 15." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
September
14, 2018
3T Strada Due - first look.
"Just
over a year after 3T's disc-only, 1X-only bike was
launched, the forward thinking company headed up
by Cervélo founder Gerard Vroomen announced they
would be producing a 2X version of the bike back
in July."
(cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com) (Josh
Evans/Immediate Media)
September
14, 2018
Colnago C64 Le Col Edition.
"It
seems fitting that the prettiest bike in the pro
peloton should be unveiled around the feast of
Saint Valentine, a celebration of love and
affection. Colnago didn’t need a special date in
the calendar to honor its relationship with
British apparel brand, Le Col, but it has with the
new C64 Le Col Edition frameset."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Sean Hardy
September
14, 2018
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