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Today's Trending VN News: Sam Bennett to leave Deceuninck Quick Step. Giro d'Italia stage 2 live text coverage. Jakobsen hits out at Groenewegen comments, says he’s now taking legal action. Ganna hits ridiculous numbers. Column
One
May
9, 2021
Giro d'Italia: Tim Merlier wins sprint on
stage 2.
"Tim
Merlier (Alpecin Fenix) won the first sprint of the 2021
Giro d’Italia in Novara, coming from behind to beat
Giacomo Nizzolo (Qhubeka Assos), Elia Viviani (Cofidis),
Dylan Groenewegen (Jumbo Visma) and Peter Sagan (Bora
Hansgrohe). "
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 9, 2021 Five talking points from stage two of the
Giro d'Italia 2021.
"Gaviria's
run-in with a team-mate, confusion at the intermediate
sprint, and Merlier's big win - don't miss these moments
from the first sprint."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Fabio Ferrari - Pool/Getty Images) May 9, 2021 Sprinters eye stage 2 as first chance for
success.
"Ewan,
Gaviria, Groenewegen are among favorites for stage win
in Novara."
By
Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport) May 9, 2021
Six tech highlights from the Giro d'Italia
time trial.
"With
the against-the-clock nature of time trialing, every
second and every watt could be the difference between
winning and losing. As a result, the scrutiny placed on
equipment is magnified."
(cyclingnews.com) By Josh Croxton (Image credit: Getty Images) May 9, 2021 Giro d’Italia 2021 Stage 3 (3 stars).
"From
Biella in the foothills of the Alps, this 190-kilometer
stage heads due south across the same plain where stage
1 took place, and with more than 100 kilometers of
racing before any hills are encountered, expect a big
breakaway to form."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 9, 2021 Giro d'Italia 2021 Live Dashboard.
"2021 Giro d'Italia May 8-30, Italy - Saturday, May 8, Stupinigi (Nichelino) / Novara (173 km). Stage
2 start time: Sunday 12:55 CET (3:55 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:55 CET (3:55 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:00 CET (8:00 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) May 9, 2021 Column
Two
May 9, 2021
João Rodrigues snatches Volta ao Algarve
victory from Ethan Hayter after punishing final climb.
"The
W52-FC Porto rider was 12 seconds shy of overnight
leader Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) and the 26-year-old was
stronger than the young Briton in the crucial last few
kilometers that were characterized by their steepness. "
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Getty) May 9, 2021 Groenewegen: It was hard to hear Jakobsen's
comments just before the Giro d'Italia.
"Groenewegen
denied Jakobsen's contention that he had not taken any
responsibility for his role in causing the crash that
saw the Deceuninck Quick Step rider placed in a
medically induced coma. "I said several times that it
was wrong to change lines in that sprint," he said."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 9, 2021 Wouter Weylandt remembered at the Giro
d'Italia.
"The
late Belgian’s widow, his sister and friend Iljo Keisse
speak emotionally on the tenth anniversary of his
death."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) May 9, 2021 Cristián Rodríguez wins the Tour du Rwanda.
"Piccoli,
Hoehn round out final podium as Total Direct Energie
rider wins final stage."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tour du Rwanda) May 9, 2021 Lecomte untouchable as French 1-2 Women's
XCO at Albstadt World Cup.
"France
finished 1-2 on Sunday in Albstadt, Germany, for the
opening round of the Mountain Bike World Cup, with
Under-23 world champion Loana Lecomte (Massi) beating
elite world champion Pauline Ferrand Prevot (Absolute
Absalon BMC)."
By Rob Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 9, 2021 Famed architect Helmut Jahn struck by two
vehicles, killed while riding bicycle near St. Charles.
"Jahn
was riding his bicycle northeast on Old Lafox Road,
approaching its T-shaped intersection with Burlington
Road about 3:30 p.m. Saturday “and failed to stop at the
posted stop sign,” according to a news release from
Campton Hills police."
By Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas (chicagotribune.com) (AP) (Nancy Stone/Chicago Tribune 2011) May 9, 2021 2021 Volta ao Algarve Live Feed.
"Volta ao Algarve 2021 - stage 5 (Albufeira - Malhão 170.1km).
Sunday, May 9th, starts at 17:30pm Central Europe,
11:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (firstcycling.com) May 9, 2021 Column
Three
May 9, 2021
Zigart takes final stage of Setmana Ciclista
Valenciana.
"Despite
a stage one crash, Annemiek van Vleuten won the four-day
Setmana Valenciana Femines on Sunday. The European
champion won that opening stage with a margin of 2.06."
(cyclingnews.com)(cyclingweekly.com)(Getty Images Sport)
May 9, 2021
Sam Bennett to leave Deceuninck Quick Step
at end of 2021 season.
"Team
boss Patrick Lefevere confirms Irish sprinter's
departure with João Almeida also set to leave."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 9, 2021 Philosophy with Peter Sagan: 'If there's
money on the floor you pick it up, it's the same with
victories.'
"The
Slovakian is relaxed and in a jovial mood at the Giro
d'Italia, and will decide in the next three weeks if he
rides the Tour de France this summer."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 9, 2021 Afghan cyclist who fled Taliban hopes to
compete in Tokyo Olympics.
"There
are people who think it’s their responsibility to stop
us. They think that we’re not good examples for other
girls."
By Will Bolton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 9, 2021 Rondo HVRT CF1 2021.
"The
Rondo HVRT CF1 is an incredibly fast and stiff road
machine that, thanks to its tweakable geometry, can be
set for aggressive riding or backed off a touch for
longer, more epic jaunts."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 9, 2021 "A
year after she disappeared and days after her husband
Barry was arrested for murder, Suzanne Morphew’s family
is still trying to sort out what happened to the
Colorado mom."
By Jorge Fitz-Gibbon (nypost.com) Photo: Inside Edition May 9, 2021 2021 Setmana Ciclista Valenciana live
stream.
"2021 Setmana Ciclista Valenciana May 6-9, Spain. Stage
4
starts Sunday at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern).
Finish
at around 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern)
Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (ccescapada.com) (firstcycling.com) May 9, 2021 Column
One
May
8, 2021
May 8, 2021
Giro d’Italia: Filippo Ganna roars into pink
jersey with opening stage victory.
"João
Almeida and Remco Evenepoel take early gains in GC
battle, finishing fourth and seventh respectively."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 8, 2021 Evenepoel: I had tears in my eyes after
finally returning at Giro d’Italia.
"After
eight months out of the sport due to a fractured pelvis
sustained in a horrific crash at last year's Il
Lombardia, Remco Evenepoel returned to competition with
a more than respectable seventh place in the opening
time trial of the Giro d'Italia."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 8, 2021 Giro d’Italia: What the stars said after
opening stage time trial.
"Here's
what Remco Evenepoel, Egan Bernal, Simon Yates and other
top stars said after Turin time trial test."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 8, 2021 Groenewegen: I am going to the Giro d'Italia
to win a stage.
"'I
don't know how my first few days will go but I hope to
show that I am still very strong' says Dutch sprinter."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 8, 2021 Mauro Vegni: We can’t allow ourselves to
make mistakes at the Giro d’Italia.
"Race
director on the coronavirus bubble and how his event has
too many teams."
By Barry Ryan
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
May 8, 2021
Giro d’Italia Stage Previews: The Opening
Week (Stages 1-4).
"A
look into the details of each stage, what makes them
interesting, and who stands to profit."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 8, 2021 Giro d'Italia 2021 Live Dashboard.
"2021 Giro d'Italia May 8-30, Italy - Saturday, May 8, Torino 9km ITT. Stage
1 start time: Saturday 14:00 CET (6:00 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:00 CET (6:00 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:15 CET (9:15 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) May 8, 2021 Column
Two
May 8, 2021
Hayter overcomes crash to keep Volta ao
Algarve lead.
"Kasper
Asgreen (Deceuninck Quick Step) dominated in the stage 4
individual time trial in the Volta ao Algarve, winning
the stage by three seconds over Rafael Reis (Efapel)
with Benjamin Thomas (Groupama FDJ) taking third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 8, 2021 Tour du Rwanda: Restrepo wins time trial.
"Jhonatan
Restrepo Valencia wins the stage, Alex Hoehn is second,
Alan Boileau is third. Cristian Rodríguez keeps the
overall race lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tour du Rwanda) May 8, 2021 UCI MTB World Cup Albstadt: Van der Poel,
Ferrand-Prévot win short track events.
"The
first full season of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
since 2019 began on Friday evening in Albstadt, Germany,
with the women's and men's Short Track."
By Rob Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) May 8, 2021 Sidi seeds the Giro d’Italia.
"Wearing
Sidi is always a guarantee, especially when it comes to
big stage races,” said Egan Bernal. “I’ve been wanting
to race the Giro for a long time."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 8, 2021 10 Pro Mechanics' Favorite Tools at the
Albstadt XC World Cup Season Opener.
"World
Cup racing is back on, which means World Cup wrenching
is, too. Here are some favorite tools from the mechanics
looking after some of the top riders this weekend."
By Alicia Leggett (pinkbike.com) Photo: Ross Bell May 8, 2021 2021 Volta ao Algarve Live Feed.
"Volta ao Algarve 2021 - stage 4 (Lagoa – Lagoa 20.3km ITT).
Saturday, May 8th, starts at 17:30pm Central Europe,
11:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) May 8, 2021 Here Are The Best Suspension Seatposts For
Touring & Bikepacking.
"Given
that cyclists often have 60 to 70% of their body weight
on their saddle, I don’t know if there is any other
component that offers as much of an improvement in ride
comfort (assuming you’ve already optimized your tire
width and pressure)."
By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 8, 2021 Column
Three
Setmana Ciclista Valenciana: Alice Barnes
wins stage 3 sprint.
"Alice
Barnes wins the stage, Sheyla Gutierrez second, Sandra
Alonso Dominguez third. Annemiek van Vleuten remains in
the overall race lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 8, 2021 Alice Barnes 'relieved' to take long-awaited
victory at Setmana Ciclista Valenciana.
"British
champion Alice Barnes (Canyon/Sram) says it was a
'relief' to claim a long-awaited victory on stage three
of the Setmana Ciclista Valenciana, where she sprinted
to win ahead of Sheyla Gutiérrez (Movistar) and Mylene
De Zoete (NXTG Racing)."
By Richard Windsor (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 8, 2021 Carter Woods wins U23 World Cup in Albstadt.
"Carter
Woods, Norco Factory Team’s young racer from Cumberland,
B.C., stormed to his first World Cup win in the under-23
men’s race."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) May 8, 2021 Wout van Aert recovering from appendicitis.
"It’s
unclear if the recent operation will affect his upcoming
race program with the 26-year-old set to race the
Critérium du Dauphiné at the very end of May."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 8, 2021 Dan Martin loses Giro d'Italia lieutenant as
Neilands breaks collarbone.
"The
Giro d'Italia started in an unlucky fashion for Israel
Start-Up Nation on Saturday. After finishing 105th in
the opening time trial in Turin, Krists Neilands crashed
en route to the team hotel and broke his collarbone."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 8, 2021 Giro d'Italia 1998: Double vision.
"Pantani’s
1998 Giro d’Italia victory looked like one thing at the
time, something else a month later and something
entirely different within a year. Within half a dozen
years, the way we saw the Pirate’s pink jersey was
thrown up in the air again."
By William Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) May 8, 2021 Wildcat Tiger Drover Saddle Harness.
"The
Wildcat Tiger Drover Saddle Harness is designed to hold
a drybag securely beneath your saddle, and makes for an
incredibly secure and lightweight bikepacking setup."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 8, 2021 2021 Setmana Ciclista Valenciana live
stream.
"2021
Setmana Ciclista Valenciana May 6-9, Spain.
Stage
3
starts Saturday at 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern).
Finish
at around 3:46pm CET (9:46am U.S. Eastern)
Live video from 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (ccescapada.com) May 8, 2021 Column
One
May
7, 2021
May 7, 2021
Volta ao Algarve: Sam Bennett wins stage 3.
"Bennett
wins the stage with van Poppel second and Morkov third.
Ethan Hayter (INEOS Grenadiers) remains leader in the
general classification."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 7, 2021 Setmana Ciclista Valenciana: Sandra Alonso
wins stage 2.
"Sandra
Alonso (Bizkaia Durango) sprinted to victory at stage 2
of Setmana Ciclista Valenciana. The Spanish rider won
the reduced group sprint ahead of her compatriot Sheyla
Gutiérrez (Movistar) and Arianna Fidanza (Team Bike
Exchange) in Vila Real."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SCV - Volta Comunitat Valenciana Fèmines / Twitter) May 7, 2021 Tour du Rwanda: Pierre Rolland wins stage 6
at Mont Kigal.
"Pierre
Rolland wins the stage, Alexis Vuillermoz is second and
Adne van Engelen Cristián finishes the stage in third
place. Rodríguez takes the overall race lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 7, 2021 Van der Poel dominates his return to
mountain bikes.
"After
over a year away from racing mountain bikes, Mathieu van
der Poel wasted no time announcing his return."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinksi / Red Bull Content Pool May 7, 2021 2021 Volta ao Algarve Live Feed.
"Volta ao Algarve 2021 - stage 3 (Faro - Tavira 203.1km).
Friday, May 7th, video starts at 17:30pm Central Europe,
11:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) May 7, 2021 2021 Setmana Ciclista Valenciana live
stream.
"2021
Setmana Ciclista Valenciana May 6-9, Spain.
Stage
2
starts Friday at 1:30pm CET.
Finish
at around 5:12pm CET (11:12am U.S. Eastern)
Live video from 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (ccescapada.com) May 7, 2021 Bastion is now making forks and cockpits
from 3D-printed titanium and carbon.
"Best
known for its custom 3D-printed titanium lug and carbon
tube frames, Bastion Cycles is now using that technology
to offer an integrated, matching and wholly
made-in-house disc road fork, stem, and bar."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome May 7, 2021 State of the Sport: We Surveyed 200 of the
World's Best Pro Mountain Bikers.
"Competition
has been a part of the sport since its inception.
Without a healthy competitive scene, it's certain that
bikes would be worse and the sport would be a lot less
interesting."
By James Smurthwaite (pinkbike.com) Photo: Taj Mihelich May 5, 2021 Column
Two
The Secret Pro: Greedy rider agents,
Cavendish’s comeback, and rider safety.
"I
know it’s been a good little while since I last posted,
but you’ve got to cut me some slack. I’ve been busy
racing, resting and training, not necessarily in that
order."
by The Secret Pro (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 7, 2021 Peter Sagan: The Giro d'Italia won't change
my future.
"For
me, the important thing is to be here to do the sprints,
be consistent,” Sagan told Cyclingnews on
Thursday afternoon. “For my future, I’m not worried."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 7, 2021 Romain Bardet: Giro d’Italia gravel as
important as the mountains.
"Romain
Bardet is expecting fireworks when the Giro d’Italia
hits the white roads of Tuscany in its second week."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) May 7, 2021 Ganna gets all-new Pinarello TT bike ahead
of Giro d'Italia opener.
"World
Time Trial Champion's Pinarello Bolide gets a metallic
blue theme inspired by Elia Viviani's Olympic track
bike."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ineos Grenadiers) May 7, 2021 Every stage of the 2021 Giro d’Italia will
be broadcast live start to finish.
"For
the first time in race history, every Giro stage will be
broadcast start to finish by host broadcaster RAI."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) May 7, 2021 Giro d'Italia 2021 Live Dashboard.
"2021 Giro d'Italia May 8-30, Italy - Saturday, May 8, Torino 9km ITT. Stage
1 start time: Saturday 14:00 CET (6:00 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:00 CET (6:00 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:15 CET (9:15 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) May 7, 2021 16th Annual Tour de Murrieta Returns on June
5-6, 2021.
"In
the race’s 16-year anniversary, the courses remain in a
unique downtown atmosphere, with the race venues just a
walk away from great places to lodge, eat and visit!"
(socalcycling.com) (tourdemurrieta.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 7, 2021 What Kate Courtney, Christopher Blevins, and
other Americans say about the Albstadt MTB World Cup.
"The
course will be fast and the form will be high, say four
members of the U.S. Olympic long team."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool // SI201905190542 // Usage for editorial use only May 7, 2021 Rudy Project The Wing TT helmet.
"Rudy
Project's The Wing is a time-trial-specific helmet
designed to excel in a variety of rider positions - not
just when sandwiched in the TT posture."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) May 7, 2021 Column
Three
May 7, 2021
Jakobsen hits out at Groenewegen comments,
says he’s now taking legal action.
"Any
hope that Dylan Groenewegen (Jumbo Visma) would make a
smooth transition back into racing action after his
nine-month ban was dealt a major blow."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 7, 2021 Chris Froome hits back: Those that say I’m
finished make me laugh.
"Four-time
Tour de France winner says he 'feels a bit bulky' and
must lose weight but will prove his doubters wrong."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) May 7, 2021 Emma Norsgaard: Rocketing to the top with
Movistar.
"Movistar
Team Women are riding a wave of success after signing
Annemiek van Vleuten and winning the Tour of Flanders -
their biggest-ever victory - which has seen the team
rocket to the upper echelons of the world ranking."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 7, 2021 Qhubeka Assos announce multi-year deal with
Goodyear.
"The
Qhubeka Assos fleet of BMCs will be using a range of
Goodyear tires, depending on race format, road surface,
and prevailing weather conditions."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 7, 2021 Pirelli P Zero Race 28mm road tire review.
"Pirelli
has updated its P Zero tires with its new Smart Evo
compound which is claimed to offer better all-weather
grip and lower rolling resistance."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) May 7, 2021 The story of the European Track
Championships keeps getting weirder.
"Since
the stolen election and violent crackdowns in Belarus
last year, many international governments have moved to
disassociate themselves from Alexander Lukashenko's
dictatorial regime."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May 7, 2021 Quick Hands-On: Wahoo Adds Music Controls to
Rival Watch, Plans for TrainingPeaks Workout Support.
"Over
the last week Wahoo has quietly rolled out a firmware
update that adds music controls to their Wahoo Rival
multisport GPS watch, enabling it to changes songs on
your iOS device."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 7, 2021 Gusset GS-11 Oil Slick chain review.
"Gusset
is best known for cost-effective cockpit and drivetrain
gear but it's gone posh with fashionable Oil Slick
options on its lightweight chains."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven) May 7, 2021 Gear Break: MAAP Cap, Tubolito, Campagnolo
Bora Ultra WTO, Lizard Skins, KASK, DHB Mitts &
Chamois Butt’r.
"More great cycling kit." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 7, 2021 New Strava update makes big changes to
layout, organization, and navigation.
"Strava has announced an update to its mobile app, which it hopes will make it easier to use and navigate." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com)photography by Strava May 7, 2021
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