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Daily News: May 2021


Column One
May 24, 2021
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Giro d'Italia: Egan Bernal wins stage 16.

Byoverlay"The pink jersey dropped everyone on the Passo Giau. Bernal extends his lead, Caruso climbs GC as Yates loses ground."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 24, 2021






Five talking points from stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia.

Byoverlay"A mysterious stage unseen by most as the poor weather shortened the stage and thwarted TV pictures being broadcast."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 24, 2021






Giro d'Italia 2021: Romain Bardet 'didn't realize' he finished second behind Egan Bernal.

Byoverlay"The Frenchman put in a strong performance on the final climb and descent of stage 16 to move up in the overall standings."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) May 24, 2021






Giro d'Italia queen stage cut back due to weather and safety concerns.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Race organizers held discussions with riders at the start in Sacile on Monday morning, and the decision was taken to remove two major mountain passes, cutting the total distance from 212km to 153km."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) May 24, 2021






Six unique brands that caught our eye at the Handmade Bicycle Show Australia.

Byoverlay"The Handmade Bicycle Show Australia isn’t just a place for the country’s small builders to gather. The show has grown to become a showcase for a number of local component and accessory suppliers."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome May 24, 2021






Roval launches all-new Rapide Handlebar.

Byoverlay"Following Roval's recent foray into cockpit components with the launch of the Alpinist bar-stem combo, the American brand now has an all-new aero bar, known simply as the Rapide Handlebar."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Roval) May 24, 2021






Five cool things coming soon from dhb, Canyon, Vel, hydra tech pro and Wildcat.

Byoverlay"Here are some of the best things we're currently testing ahead of full reviews."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 24, 2021






Giro d'Italia 2021 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)"overlay
"2021 Giro d'Italia May 8-30, Italy - May 24th, (Sacile → Cortina d'Ampezzo 212km).

Stage 16 start time: Monday 13:50 CET (4:50 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 13:50 CET (4:50 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 17:15 CET (8:15 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) May 24, 2021



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Giro d’Italia: What the stars said after misty mystery on the Passo Giau.

(velonews.com)overlay"The race descended into mystery as television cameras cut out - so what do the riders have to say about what happened?"
(velonews.com) (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP) (Photo by LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images) May 24, 2021






De Gendt leaves Giro d'Italia.

Byoverlay"Thomas De Gendt has left the Giro d'Italia on the morning of the shortened stage 16 to Cortina d'Ampezzo due to knee pain, leaving his Lotto Soudal team with just two men left in the race."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 24, 2021






Power analysis: Bernal sets a new record on the Zoncolan.

Byoverlay"We dive into the power numbers of Egan Bernal, Damiano Caruso, Jan Tratnik, and others from Stage 14 of the 2021 Giro d’Italia."
By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) May 24, 2021






Introducing: Niamh Fisher-Black.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I never dreamed that I would be on a WorldTour team let alone the best team in the world' says SD Worx newcomer."
(cyclingnews.com) By Kirsten Frattini (Image credit: Getty Images) May 24, 2021






Chris Froome thinking ahead to retirement with Hammerhead investment.

Byoverlay"Chris Froome (Israel Start-Up Nation) invested in American company Hammerhead, makers of the Karoo 2 cycling computer. Both Froome and Hammerhead were coy on sharing details."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Hammerhead) May 24, 2021






Gravel’s opening weekend points to healthy fields, exciting Unbound.

Byoverlay"Results from Rule of Three, Gravel Locos, Co2uT, Huffmaster all show strong competition."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) emilyjoynewsom May 24, 2021






Citing risk, US warns against travel to Olympic host Japan.

(straitstimes.com)overlay"The United States warned its citizens Monday (May 24) not to travel to Olympic host Japan, citing the growing risk of covid in the Asian nation just two months before the Games begin."
(straitstimes.com) PHOTO: EPA-EFE May 24, 2021






Let's Talk Forever Bikes.

Byoverlay"A "forever bike" has different meanings to different people. It might be a really nice bike for which you've highly researched and invested. It might be a "quiver-killer" that consolidates all your bikes into one."
By Igor (velo-orange.blogspot.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 24, 2021






Discovering cycling in your 40s - How to unlock the talents you never knew you had.

Byoverlay"It’s never too late to get into cycling, to have fun and get fit, but there are some things to bear in mind if you are just picking up the sport at 40+ without much fitness or riding experience."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 24, 2021






2021 La Mercan'Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes live stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay"2021 La Mercan'Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes May 24, France.

Race starts at 10:35am CET (4:35am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 3:40pm CET (9:40am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 12:45pm CET (6:45am U.S. Eastern)."
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Tim Merlier wins Ronde van Limburg.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Alpecin Fenix takes the win as Van Moer goes off course. Daniel McLay is second and John Degenkolb third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 24, 2021






Guillaume Martin wins Mercan'Tour Classic.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Frenchman Guillaume Martin solos to victory, Aurélien Paret Peintre is second and Bruno Armirail finishes in third place."
(cyclingnews.com) Guillaume Martin (Cofidis) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 24, 2021






Soto solos to win in Vuelta a Murcia.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Euskaltel Euskadi rider Antonio Jesus Soto tops Angel Madrazo who finished in second place and Gonzalo Serrano who was third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 24, 2021






Mauro Vegni 'still angry about what happened last year' at Giro d'Italia as stage 16 altered 'to avoid any problems with riders.'

Byoverlay"Many riders seemed keen to tackle the whole 212km despite the threat of extreme weather but safety has been put first with two climbs cut from the queen stage."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 24, 2021






5 conclusions from Vuelta a Burgos Feminas.

Byoverlay"Podium filling Dutch Olympic team, finally for Uttrup Ludwig, Fisher-Black burns bright, and Longo Borghini's body says no."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 24, 2021






As TV coverage ground to a halt, this fan live-streamed stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia on Instagram atop the Passo Giau.

Byoverlay"I usually only get 10-15 viewers on my Instagram Live," says Igor Tavella. "But when I saw there were 380 people watching I thought 'oops, better continue the show or people will get mad at me."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 24, 2021






Broken bones and dislocated shoulders: Peloton picks itself up after race-stopping crash at Giro d'Italia.

Byoverlay"The full list of injuries suffered by the Giro d'Italia peloton after the big crash on stage 15."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 24, 2021






How to repair a punctured tubeless tire - Step-by-step guide to plugging, patching and sewing tires.

Byoverlay"Tubeless technology has revolutionized the way we ride, both on and off-road, but it’s not totally foolproof."
By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) Katherine Moore / Immediate Media May 24, 2021






Best road bikes under £1,000: budget road bikes that punch well above their weight.

Byoverlay"As technology trickles down, the best road bikes under £1,000 show that you no longer need to spend a lot of money to get a bike packed with performance."
By Simon Bromley (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Giant) May 24, 2021






Bring on the rain: weatherproof jackets explained.

Byoverlay"The latest waterproof, breathable fabrics mean there’s more than one way to stay dry on a bike."
By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Rob Milton May 24, 2021



Column One
May 23, 2021
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Bernal 'ready for everything' as rough weather looms on Giro d'Italia queen stage.

Byoverlay"Monday’s stage includes four categorized climbs: Crosetta, Fedaia, Pordoi and Giau - plus, it is the race’s second longest stage distance at 212 kilometers. In addition, there are forecasts of the Giro’s roughest weather to date."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 23, 2021









Giro d'Italia: Victor Campenaerts wins stage 15.

Byoverlay"Victor Campenaerts wins stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia - That's a first Grand Tour stage win for the Hour Record holder."
By Ben Goddard (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 23, 2021






Five talking points from stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia.

Byoverlay"It was only three years ago when Victor Campenaerts’ name was talked about regularly when discussing the world’s best riders."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 23, 2021






Victor Campenaerts scores hat-trick for Qhubeka Assos.

(velonews.com)overlay"Sunday’s result puts a cap on a stellar Giro d’Italia for Qhubeka Assos after the team also won with Giacomo Nizzolo and Mauro Schmid."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) May 23, 2021






Giro d’Italia stage 15 neutralized after early pile-up.

(velonews.com)overlay"Emanuel Buchmann one of the riders to abandon after huge crash sees race paused to allow medics to check peloton."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP) (Photo by LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images) May 23, 2021






Remco Evenepoel: Maybe my body is not ready yet for this.

(cycling.today)overlay"Remco Evenepoel finished 19th on Monte Zoncolan, a minute and a half behind maglia rosa Egan Bernal. He’s now 3’53” behind the Colombian."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) May 23, 2021






Campenaerts: Qhubeka Assos need a new sponsor to stay alive in 2022.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"We want to change the world with bicycles, that’s very important for us, but we need a sponsor to stay alive because right now we don’t have a sponsor for next year."
(cyclingnews.com) By Barry Ryan (Getty Images Sport) May 23, 2021






Giro d'Italia 2021 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)"overlay
"2021 Giro d'Italia May 8-30, Italy - May 23rd, (Grado → Gorizia145km).

Stage 15 start time: Sunday 13:20 CET (4:20 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 13:20 CET (4:20 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 16:56 CET (7:56 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) May 23, 2021



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Giro d’Italia: Remco Evenepoel, Deceuninck Quick Step reconsider options after Zoncolan losses.

Byoverlay"Team forgoes podium dream after Evenepoel lost another 1:30 on the Zoncolan, considers pivoting to stage-hunting."
By Jim Cotton (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) (velonews.com) May 23, 2021






George Bennett rode up Zoncolan twice to thank Edoardo Affini for 'carrying breakaway' on Giro d'Italia stage 14.

Byoverlay"The New Zealander was making his way back down to the team bus when he came across his team-mate still coming up the climb."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 23, 2021






Strava shows just how tough the final meters of Giro d'Italia's Monte Zoncolan really were.

Byoverlay"Riders climbed through the mist up the murderous climb and obliterated the previous best Strava times."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty/Strava) May 23, 2021






Damiano Caruso stays in podium contention at Giro d’Italia.

Byoverlay"Caruso began this race as Mikel Landa’s key gregario but he has been thrust into a leadership role at Bahrain Victorious - or at least a free one - since the Basque crashed out in the opening week."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 23, 2021






Centenarian cycling record holder dies.

Byoverlay"A 109-year-old French cyclist who broke world cycling records for centenarians and rode his first bike race more than 90 years ago under a false name because he was too young to enter, has sadly died."
By Will Bolton (road.cc) (Facebook) May 23, 2021






10-year-old cyclist climbs 4424 meters in one ride.

(cycling.today)overlay"10-year-old Australian cyclist Jett Stokes became the youngest cyclist known to ride an Everesting Basecamp: 4,424 meters uphill in one bike ride. "
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) May 23, 2021






Postnord Vargarda WestSweden team time trial and road race canceled.

Byoverlay"The city of Vårgårda annually hosts two back-to-back one-day races on the Women’s WorldTour; a team time trial on August 7 and a road race on August 8."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 23, 2021






2021 gravel bike buying guide.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"In terms of popularity, and technical innovation, gravel bikes are now a quantifiable member of the “road bike” family. What we have here is a collection of some of the most reputable gravel bike entries on the market today."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 23, 2021






2021 Vuelta a Murcia live feed.

(cycling.today)"overlay
"Vuelta a Murcia 2021 (Los Alcázares → Alcantarilla 188km).

Sunday, video starts at 17:15pm Central Europe, 11:15am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) May 23, 2021



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Anna van der Breggen wins Vuelta a Burgos Feminas.

Byoverlay"Anna van der Breggen (Team SD Worx) won stage 4 of the Vuelta a Burgos Feminas, finishing atop the 12.5-kilometer climb to Lagunas de Neila."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 23, 2021






Local hero Emily Newsom storms to victory in Gravel Locos.

Byoverlay"The 37-year-old, who raced a full campaign of Spring Classics in Europe earlier in the year finished the 155-mile gravel race in a time of 8:04:28 and beat Katie Kantzes by almost 20 minutes."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Emily Newsom) May 23, 2021






River crossings and rain: Ten Dam holds off Strickland after late mechanical to win Gravel Locos.

Byoverlay"I got a Texas cowboy boot as a trophy and it's honestly the best trophy I've ever had' says flying Dutchman"
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Laurens ten Dam) May 23, 2021






Maude Farrell wins pro women's race at Huffmaster Hopper.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Maude Farrell wins, Moriah Wilson second, Helena Gilbert-Snyder third and Katerina Nash fourth."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Brian Tucker) May 23, 2021






Tyler Williams wins pro men's race at Huffmaster Hopper.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Tyler Williams wins, Ethan Villaneda is second, Cameron Piper third and Brennan Wertz forth."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Brian Tucker) May 23, 2021






James Piccoli supports riders protest at Ruta del Sol.

Byoverlay"The riders got together through the CPA [Cyclistes Professionnels Associés] to protest certain course decisions and rider safety on Stage 3,” says Canadian cyclist James Piccoli, who was racing for his team Israel Start-Up Nation."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) photo: Noa Arnon May 23, 2021






21 Runners Die In Extreme Weather In China Cross-Country Race.

Fanoverlay"Twenty-one people running a mountain marathon have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday."
(npr.org) Fan Peishen/AP May 23, 2021






The world's biggest bike ride.

Byoverlay"Cycling UK wants to get as many people as possible 'riding and celebrating' cycling by taking part in the World's Biggest Bike Ride."
By Will Bolton (road.cc) Cycling UK May 23, 2021






2021 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas live stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay"2021 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas May 20-23, Spain.

Stage 4 starts at 11:57am CET (5:57am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 3:45pm CET (9:45am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com) vueltaburgos.com May 23, 2021



Column One
May 22, 2021
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Giro d’Italia 2021 Stage 15 (3 stars).

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"After their battles on the ultra-steep slopes of the previous afternoon, all the riders will be happy to go down to the Adriatic coast to start the short stage 15. Only 146 kilometers long, the stage heads inland to make two-and-a-bit laps of a hilly 32-kilometer circuit straddling the Italy-Slovenia border before heading into the city of Gorizia."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021









Giro d'Italia: Lorenzo Fortunato wins stage 14 atop Zoncolan.

Byoverlay"Lorenzo Fortunato (Eolo Kometa Cycling Team) was the surprise winner on stage 14 of the Giro d’Italia with the 25-year-old Grand Tour debutante winning atop the Monte Zoncolan after being in the race-winning break."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 22, 2021






Five talking points from stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia 2021.

Byoverlay"After the test of Monte Zoncolan, no-one appears capable of snatching Egan Bernal’s pink jersey. The Colombian increased his overall lead from 45 seconds to 1-33 with seven stages to go."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 22, 2021






Which GC riders lost time on the Zoncolan stage.

Byoverlay"While the stage winner - debutante Lorenzo Fortunato of wildcard debutants Eolo Kometa - was a surprise, it was less of a shock to see the maglia rosa Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) come out on top of the general classification contenders yet again."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 22, 2021






Zoncolan finale offers old twist on new Giro d'Italia classic.

Byoverlay"The three most eagerly anticipated kilometers in Giro d’Italia history return to the route on Saturday, as the race comes back to tackle the Sutrio side of Monte Zoncolan for the first time since the mountain made its debut in 2003."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021






Jai Hindley forced out of the Giro d'Italia with intolerable pain...

Byoverlay"The Australian pulled out of the race on the morning of stage 14 with the race set to climb Monte Zoncolan."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) May 22, 2021






Number of 'distractions' inside Trek Segafredo team car at Giro d'Italia branded 'insane.'

Byoverlay
"As good a driver as [directeur sportif's] are, this is not safe."
By Will Bolton (road.cc) @TrekSegafredo May 22, 2021






Giro d'Italia 2021 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)"overlay
"2021 Giro d'Italia May 8-30, Italy - May 22nd, (Cittadella → Monte Zoncolan 205km).

Stage 14 start time: Saturday 11:40 CET (2:40 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 11:40 CET (2:40 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 5:12 PM CET (8:12 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) May 22, 2021



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Miguel Angel Lopez wins Ruta del Sol.

Byoverlay"Ethan Hayter (Team Ineos) won his second stage victory in this year's Ruta del Sol in the fifth and final stage after a crash for the finish-line allowed the British rider the victory."
By Ben Goddard (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 22, 2021






Impey and Stannard involved in heavy crash in Ruta del Sol sprint.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Impey, who was sprinting for the line alongside Hayter, looked to drift left from his line as the lead group approached the final meters of the stage, taking out Stannard who was coming up quickly on the left-hand side of the road."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 22, 2021






Laurens ten Dam set for first major race since Il Lombardia 2019 with Gravel Locos.

Byoverlay"The 153-mile event will see the veteran Dutchman line up against Peter Stetina, Colin Strickland and Ted King - although the latter only recently had surgery on a broken collarbone."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized ) May 22, 2021






Giro d’Italia unsung heroes: Jan Tratnik the versatile all-rounder.

Byoverlay"The veteran Slovenian rider on what he loves most about professional racing and the Bahrain-Victorious' rollercoaster Giro d'Italia."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) May 22, 2021






Contador’s reaction after his team’s first Grand Tour stage win is everything.

Byoverlay"Alberto Contador celebrated a sensational win by Fortunato like a father would celebrate the accomplishments of his son."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May 22, 2021






Giacomo Nizzolo: Making up for lost time.

Byoverlay"I have a feeling I left a lot on the road because of injuries, and I would like to take the chances as much as I can to take back what I lost,” he says. “It’s not easy, because the level is always higher."
By Sophie Hurcom (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) May 22, 2021






Pro Bike: Sam Boardman's L39ION of LA Specialized Tarmac.

Byoverlay"Sam Boardman looks to be bringing a Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 to the Gravel Locos event in Texas."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Brian Tucker) May 22, 2021






PRO Chain Tool.

Byoverlay"The PRO Chain Tool feels well made and neatly stores a spare splitting pin, so while it lacks adjustability it should last you a long, long time."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021






Mason RAW prototype steel adventure mountain bike with Hunt dynamo.

Byoverlay"The steel RAW is most closely tied to the Mason ISO monster gravel bikepacking bike which debuted 2 1/2 years ago with MTB-sized tires, a rigid carbon fork with integrated mini rack, and drop bars."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021






2021 Vuelta a Andalucia Live Feed.

(cycling.today)"overlay"Vuelta a Andalucia 2021 - stage 5 (Vera Pulpí 107km).

Saturday, May 22nd, video starts at 14:00pm Central Europe, 08:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) May 22, 2021



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Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig wins Vuelta a Burgos Feminas stage 3.

Byoverlay"Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope) won her first Women’s WorldTour race on stage 3 of the Vuelta a Burgos Feminas."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) photography by Laura Fletcher May 22, 2021






Benoit Cosnefroy wins Tour du Finistère.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Benoit Cosnefroy wins, Sean De Bie is second, and Rasmus Tiller third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 22, 2021






FSA K-Force Team Edition crankset.

Byoverlay"A super-light, beautifully designed crankset aimed at providing riders with the perfect balance between weight and stiffness."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) May 22, 2021






Zwift on New Apple TV 4K (2021 Edition): What’s different?

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Back a few weeks ago Apple announced the new Apple TV 4K 2021 edition. The name didn’t change, it was called Apple TV 4K before. Instead, two key things did change: A new remote that theoretically doesn’t suck, and a new processor."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 22, 2021






REI Memorial Day Sale 2021 - The Best Deals for Cyclists.

Byoverlay
"REI’s Anniversary sale is their biggest sale of the year, and as usual it’s full of bargains on cycling gear, clothing, packs, and more."
By Harley Schafer (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021






Custom Moots Routt RSL.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"I wanted a ride that was comfortable, light, and durable, and it’s so rare to achieve all of those qualities in one bike but I think I nailed it. If you’ve ever ridden a titanium bike you know it hits the sweet spot when it comes to strength and ride quality."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021






microSHIFT Advent drivetrain review.

Byoverlay"Very solid 1x drivetrain and a great price, but 9-speed inevitably lacks refinement and usability against spendier competition."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021






How to sell your bike (or bike parts) online.

Byoverlay"Selling in an online marketplace can be simple, if you make it easy. Here’s a quick guide to how to prep and post your bike online to sell."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) May 22, 2021






2021 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas live stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay"2021 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas May 20-23, Spain.

Stage 3 starts at 12:42pm CET (6:42am U.S. Eastern)

Finish at around 3:45pm CET (9:45am U.S. Eastern)

Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern)"
(cyclingfans.com) vueltaburgos.com May 22, 2021







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