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Daily News: July 2021


Column One
July 27, 2021
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Jolanda Neff wins Olympic MTB gold in all-Swiss podium.

Byoverlay"The 28-year-old took control on the first of five full laps, ultimately opening a gap that no-one was able to close. Long-time rival and reigning world champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot (France) had led with Neff for part of the opening lap, but the Frenchwoman took a tumble late in lap 1."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 27, 2021






What’s going on with Jolanda Neff’s down tube?

Byoverlay"Those who just watched the women’s cross country mountain bike event may have noticed something weird on the down tube of Jolanda Neff’s Trek Supercaliber."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Claro Sports July 27, 2021






Did a dropper post save Jolanda Neff’s Olympics?

Byoverlay"Did Neff’s dropper post save her race? Did van der Poel’s fixed steatpost end his Olympics? It’s hard to say. Since the situations were slightly different, it’s not as simple as saying van der Poel wouldn’t have crashed if he had a dropper post."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021






Five conclusions from the Tokyo Olympic XCO MTB races.

Byoverlay"What we can learn from two fantastic races, with two dominant performances and some surprising mistakes."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 27, 2021






From a shattered collarbone to Olympic glory in eight weeks.

Byoverlay"We don’t know what exactly happened, but Tom was hit from the side by a car,” said Kurt Bogaerts, Pidcock’s coach and mentor. On the road Pidcock’s Pinarello lay shattered into pieces, just like his collarbone."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 27, 2021






Why mechanical shifting is going away for good.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"To be honest, I am surprised that we are not already to the point where all bikes above $1500 are electronic. In my opinion, if this was any other industry, we would have surpassed that years ago."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021






Silca 3D prints ultralight titanium shop tools, hammers away the weight.

Byoverlay"If you routinely pack, carry, and unpack your tools for pit work or team bike maintenance at the races, these new Silca Titanium Shop Tools should be a sight for sore…arms."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021






Zwift’s Off the MAAP tour returns with exclusive in-game and in-real-life MAAP kit up for grabs.

Byoverlay"Zwift is bringing back its Off the MAAP multi-stage cycling tour that challenges Zwifters to ride the roads less traveled while kitted up in exclusive in-game jersey, socks and cap designed by cycle apparel brand MAAP."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image credit: Zwift) July 27, 2021






Best bike locks: Keep your bike safe wherever you lock it up.

Byoverlay"The best bike locks will ensure your bike stays where you left it and prevent thieves from stealing your pride and joy."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Abus) July 27, 2021






Tokyo Olympic Games Cycling Events Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tokyo Olympic Games Cycling Events schedule:

Tuesday, 27 July, 7:55am CET (Starts at 2 am EDT)  - Women’s MTB Race

Wednesday, 28 July, 4:25am CET - Women’s Time Trial Race

Wednesday, 28 July, 7:00am CET (Starts at 1 am EDT) - Men’s Time Trial Race"
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021



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Anna van der Breggen pulled off her bike by officials during Olympic TT prep.

Byoverlay"Fortunately, Van der Breggen was not injured in the incident and the officials have apologized to the reigning ITT world champion for the misunderstanding."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 27, 2021






Neff decries Ferrand-Prévot's 'stupid move' in Tokyo Olympics mountain bike race.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Jolanda Neff went left, I went right. We were going at the same speed and we arrived at the same time, I said to myself, ‘If she doesn't brake or if I don't brake, we'll hit each other,’ so I braked."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 27, 2021






What Kate Courtney, Haley Batten, and others said after the women’s MTB race.

(velonews.com)overlay"It’s tough to understand how much it changed. They were making changes to the course up until the moment we started. I really respect the riders, Jolanda [Neff] is one of the best technical riders in the field. She’s someone who probably benefited from the conditions and is really able to be adaptable and manage those."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 27, 2021






Tokyo Olympics: 7 riders to watch in the men's individual time trial.

Byoverlay"We've compiled a list of the seven men to watch during the race - the biggest favorites of the lot. But even beyond these men, there are a number of big names set to fight for the medals."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 27, 2021






Preview: What you need to know about the Olympic time trials.

Byoverlay"With the road races now complete at the Tokyo Olympics, it’s time to turn our attention to the individual time trials. The women’s and men’s fields will both battle it out for gold this Wednesday, with the women’s event starting at 11:30am Tokyo time, followed by the men at 2pm."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 27, 2021






Julian Alaphilippe returns to racing at Clásica San Sebastián after Olympics absence.

Byoverlay"World champion, Julian Alaphilippe will make his return to racing at the Clásica San Sebastián this weekend after taking a short break following the Tour de France."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 27, 2021






Geraint Thomas: I’ve crashed in my two main targets but I've not had a bad year.

Byoverlay"The Welshman’s season had promised so much with a win in the Tour de Romandie and a stage and a podium place in the Criterium du Dauphine but crashes have had huge effects on his biggest goals of the year."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 27, 2021






Ex-US Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming dies after bicycle accident.

(apnews.com)overlay"Enzi fell near his home about 8:30 p.m. Friday, family friend John Daly said. Around the same time, Gillette, Wyoming, police received a report of a man lying unresponsive on a road near a bike."
(apnews.com) (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) July 27, 2021






Vredestein Fortezza Senso Superiore.

Byoverlay"If you aren't bothered about going tubeless and want a really supple tire that you can ride at high pressures then take a look at the Vredestein Fortezza Senso Superiore, a handmade 'open tubular' that is grippy, rolls like there is no resistance whatsoever, and is looking to be durable across a range of weather conditions."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021






Pro Vibe Evo handlebar completely reshapes integrated 1-piece aero road bike cockpit.

Byoverlay"Pro’s new Vibe Evo handlebars are a ground-up redesign of aero road bike cockpits, taking integrated designs to the extremes."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) July 27, 2021



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Major changes expected at Ineos Grenadiers as transfer season swings into view.

Byoverlay"Almost half the team’s riders are out of contract and, while a handful of those are expected to re-sign, the high number of vacancies has created significant space in the team’s 2022 roster."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 27, 2021






A season of Firsts: Catching up with Nicholas Dlamini.

Byoverlay"Nicholas Dlamini grabbed headlines at the Tour de France when he rode courageously to finish Stage 9 in Tignes despite knowing he was well outside the time cut. And he won more hearts of spectators around the world in the men’s Olympic road race at Tokyo 2020."
By Maria David (cyclist.co.uk) Photos: Jean Smyth/Qhubeka-NextHash July 27, 2021






TT start times: Chloé Dygert second-to-last, Brandon McNulty in final wave in Olympic time trials.

(velonews.com)overlay"Anna van der Breggen and Filippo Ganna start last, respectively, in the official start times for Wednesday's time trial races."
(velonews.com) Photo: Maja Hitij/Getty Images July 27, 2021






Tokyo Olympics 2021: Men's Time Trial - Preview.

Byoverlay"Italy's Filippo Ganna, who has swept - almost - all before him in the past two seasons is the main favorite but faces stern competition from the Belgian duo of Wout van Aert and Remco Evenepoel, while Dutchman Tom Dumoulin will be looking to upgrade on his Rio silver."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 27, 2021






'I'm not in a rush to fully commit to a Grand Tour,' says Tom Pidcock, as Vuelta a España beckons.

Byoverlay"The plan is to do the Vuelta now, so tomorrow I'll go out and do a long ride because I'm not going to have that many days [to prepare]."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 27, 2021






Romain Bardet’s questionable tactics to win at the Vuelta a Espana.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"After sitting out both the Tour de France and the Olympic Games French climb specialist Romain Bardet will target stage wins rather than the overall title at the Vuelta a Espana in August."
(roadbikeaction.com) (FRA - Team DSM) RBA/AFP Photos: Bettini July 27, 2021






Core body temperature: the metric and sensor behind two Olympic gold medals?

Byoverlay"Achieving peak form at the right time was once a dark art. Advancements in the understanding of human physiology and modern training methods mean achieving peak form is now closing in on becoming an exact science."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021






The new LoreOne could be the maddest looking bike shoe you've ever seen.

Byoverlay"LoreOne is launching the “world’s first 3D printed carbon hard-shelled” custom made cycling shoes made precisely for all sizes and shapes following an at-home foot scan as “no two feet are alike."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021






A guide to air compressors for bicycles.

Byoverlay"When it comes to working on bicycles, air compressors are most commonly used for two key tasks. Firstly and perhaps most beneficially, they’re the perfect tool for drying things off after they’ve been washed, or for blowing grit out of tight crevices (such as derailleurs and brakes)."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021






SunGod Sierras.

Byoverlay"The SunGod Sierra sunglasses are ideal for casual town riding, shorter commutes or just a casual look when on the bike. The lightweight design is comfortable on the face, the 4KO polarized lenses provide a clear view of the road."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021



Column One
July 26, 2021
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Olympics: Tom Pidcock takes sensational men's mountain bike gold for Great Britain.

Byoverlay"Tom Pidcock (Great Britain) stormed to the win in the men’s cross-country mountain bike race at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Mathias Flueckiger (Switzerland) took silver with David Valero Serrano (Spain) claiming bronze."
By Daniel Benson, Rob Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 26, 2021






How Tom Pidcock narrowly qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Byoverlay"Behind-the-scenes, Pidcock’s journey to Tokyo was turbulent to say the least, starting with the fortuitous series of events that led to the Yorkshireman qualifying for a spot in the games."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 26, 2021






Trying to make sense of a chaotic and confusing women’s Olympic road race.

Byoverlay"On Sunday afternoon, Austria’s Anna Kiesenhofer rode to an unlikely solo victory in the women’s road race at the Tokyo Olympics."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 26, 2021






Olympics Update: Favorites Fall Flat in Fuji Foothills.

Byoverlay"The talk of the Olympics thus far is... well, any of several things maybe but high up the list is the victory of 3x Austrian time trial champ Anna Kiesenhofer."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Ronald Hoogendoorn/BSR Agency/Getty Images July 26, 2021






Evie Richards on tattoos, family support, and riding for a mountain bike medal in Tokyo.

Byoverlay"Evie Richards enjoyed a breakthrough ride at elite level in 2020 and less than a year later she is making her debut at the Olympic Games, fulfilling a long-held dream."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Red Bull July 26, 2021






Giro Caden LED Urban helmet.

Byoverlay"The Giro Caden LED Urban helmet is tough and well designed with some nice features and easy-to-wear, low-key styling. The shape won't suit all heads, but that's not exactly unusual in lid land."
By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 26, 2021






Tokyo Olympic Games Cycling Events Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tokyo Olympic Games Cycling Events schedule:

Monday, 26 July, 7:55am CET (Starts at 2 am EDT) - Men’s MTB Race

Tuesday, 27 July, 7:55am CET (Starts at 2 am EDT)  - Women’s MTB Race

Wednesday, 28 July, 4:25am CET - Women’s Time Trial Race

Wednesday, 28 July, 7:00am CET (Starts at 1 am EDT) - Men’s Time Trial Race"
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) July 26, 2021



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Mathieu van der Poel blames ramp removal for Tokyo Olympics mountain bike crash.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Mathieu van der Poel has blamed the removal of a wooden ramp for the error that saw him crash out of contention in the cross-country mountain bike event at the Tokyo Olympics."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 26, 2021






Evolution of the XC bike - 6 ways XC bikes have changed for the better.

Byoverlay"From gearing to suspension, today's XC bikes are very different to those of a decade ago."
By Joe Norledge (bikeradar.com) Takashi Aoyama / Getty Images July 26, 2021





'The closest I'll get to prison:' Simon Geschke reveals what quarantine is like at Tokyo Olympics.

Byoverlay"The German tested positive for the corona the day before the men's road race and has been isolating in his hotel room ever since."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 26, 2021






Elite Rizer combines virtual steering with front-end climbing simulation.

Byoverlay
"Wahoo's Kickr Climb simulates elevation changes, Elite's Sterzo Smart lets you steer - and now the Elite Rizer combines both functions."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 26, 2021






Hammerhead Karoo 2 GPS computer review.

Byoverlay"The Karoo 2 takes a different approach to the cycling computer concept but the results are generally excellent."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) July 26, 2021






Black Inc Twenty wheelset.

Byoverlay"Black Inc's Twenty wheelset delivers stiffness that belies its unbelievable weight, or lack of, and the overall build quality and finish is exceptional. The price may look steep, but they're even surprisingly competitive when it comes to value."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 26, 2021






Best bike racks for cars: Transport your bike by car safely and securely.

Byoverlay"The best bike racks can ease the daunting prospect of carrying your bike on your car. Here's a roundup of the top-rated models."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Yakima) July 26, 2021






Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Zipp, Pirelli, Van Rysel and Selle San Marco.

Byoverlay"Dodging showers at the weekend after a glorious week of sun, our team of road.cc testers have been reviewing a whole bunch of neat kit. Here’s some highlights."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 26, 2021



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Tokyo Olympic Games women's XCO mountain bike race preview.

Byoverlay"Loana Lecomte comes to Tokyo as the clear favorite but could be unseated by riders like Pauline Ferrand-Prevot or Jenny Rissveds."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: UCI) July 26, 2021






Ferrand-Prévot looking to add missing piece in Tokyo Olympics.

Byoverlay"I'm aiming for gold, it's the only medal I'm missing and I tend to want what I don't have and fight for it. So it would be a confirmation," Ferrand-Prévot said according to Cyclism'actu."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 26, 2021






Belgian Waffle Ride still hasn’t published official results. Here’s why.

Byoverlay"A week after BWR, results aren't published, riders are upset, and complaints are piling up. We spoke to promoter Michael Marckx about what went wrong."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: BWR July 26, 2021






BMX rider crashes after official walks onto course at Tokyo Olympics.

Byoverlay"Niek Kimmann was warming up ahead of the start of the BMX competition on Thursday, navigating a couple of jumps and moguls before he abruptly comes to a stop, having collided with an official in the middle of the track, crouching down as he's hit."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 26, 2021






Olympic triathlon marred by shambolic false-start.

Byoverlay
"There were chaotic scenes at the start of the men’s triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics this morning with a media boat forcing a restart of the race."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 26, 2021






6 conclusions from the men's Tokyo Olympics road race.

Byoverlay"The race saw a surprisingly strong ride from USA's Brandon McNulty, with the 23-year-old getting away with Carapaz before being caught late on."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 26, 2021






Bardet and Hindley headline DSM at Vuelta a España.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Romain Bardet and Jai Hindley will headline the Team DSM squad at the Vuelta a España, which gets underway in Burgos on August 14."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 26, 2021






Farr Arm Rests offer aero comfort to take your rides farther with light, universal fit.

Byoverlay"Farr’s new Arm Rest Kit isn’t their first go at bolt-on arm rests to extend the comfortable range of their tiny aerobar extensions. But this new setup was developed to be both lightweight and universal-fit, so they bolt onto any 31.8 bar."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 26, 2021






Brompton’s new B75 folds up small but leaves your wallet large.

Byoverlay"The new B75 folding bike is a great city companion for riders who want to take the guesswork out of daily commutes and save a few bucks while they’re at it."
By Mark Wilson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 26, 2021



Column One
July 25, 2021
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Olympics: Shock gold for Anna Kiesenhofer in women's road race.

Byoverlay"Van Vleuten and Longo Borghini left with silver and bronze as Austrian pulls off huge upset from the early breakaway."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 25, 2021






Anna Kiesenhofer: Mathematician, amateur cyclist, Olympic champion.

Byoverlay"Off the bike, the new Olympic Champion has a PhD in mathematics after studying at the Technical University of Vienna as well as at Cambridge University before completing her doctorate in Catalonia in 2016 alongside her racing career."
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 25, 2021






'This is the heaviest medal I've ever had': Kiesenhofer still in disbelief after Tokyo Olympics gold.

Byoverlay"Anna Kiesenhofer had always thought to attack from the off in the Tokyo Olympics women's road race, what she likely hadn't planned for, however, was to stay away all day and cross the line first to take gold."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 25, 2021






Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig calls passive women's race 'absurd’ at Tokyo Olympics.

Byoverlay"To be completely honest, that was absurd. It was a pretty bad portrayal of women's cycling," Uttrup Ludwig told the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR)."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 25, 2021






Tokyo Olympic Games Cycling Events Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tokyo Olympic Games Cycling Events schedule:

Sunday, 25 July, 5:50am CET (Starts at 12am EDT) - Women’s Road Race

Monday, 26 July, 7:55am CET (Starts at 2 am EDT) - Men’s MTB Race

Tuesday, 27 July, 7:55am CET (Starts at 2 am EDT)  - Women’s MTB Race

Wednesday, 28 July, 4:25am CET - Women’s Time Trial Race

Wednesday, 28 July, 7:00am CET (Starts at 1 am EDT) - Men’s Time Trial Race"
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) July 25, 2021



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Five talking points from the Tokyo Olympics women's road race.

Byoverlay"One of the best things about the Olympics is being introduced to new stories from obscure sports you don't normally follow. For those who were already cycling fans, they were also treated to meeting a new champion in Tokyo."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 25, 2021






Holly Mathews wins The Rift Gravel.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Holly Mathews won the 200km elite women race at The Rift Gravel in Hvolsvöllur, Iceland. Mathews finished the event in 8:04 to beat Sarah Sturm by 57 seconds and US road race champion Lauren Stephens by 11:40."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wil Matthews) July 25, 2021






Quinn Simmons hits racing stride with Tour of Wallonie GC win: ‘The confidence is back.’

Byoverlay"Fabio Jakobsen takes second sprint win of the race to seal remarkable comeback from injury as 20-year-old Simmons secures GC."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 25, 2021






Winning Olympic gold the highlight of my career, says Carapaz.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Carapaz bided his time on the 234-kilometer course, before joining American Brandon McNulty in an attack with 25 kilometers to go. The Ecuadorian worked with McNulty to keep a chasing pack led by Wout van Aert at bay and, later on the Fuji Speedway, surged clear with five kilometers to go."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 25, 2021






La Verne Grand Prix.

(socalcycling.com)"overlay"The La Verne Grand Prix was held on a 1.4-mile course that included 7 turns, a fun chicane, and a slight rise out of turn one for a little leg burner."
(socalcycling.com) July 25, 2021






2021 Tour Alsace Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay
"Stage 5 - July 25th,  2021 (MULHOUSE
BERRWILLER, 157.7km).

Dernière étape du Tour Alsace, l'épreuve se dispute par un passage dans toutes les communes de Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération."
(cyclingfans.com) (touralsace.fr) July 25, 2021



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Deignan frustrated with 'weird agendas' in Olympic road race.

Byoverlay"Lizzie Deignan (Great Britain) was forced to settle for 11th place in the women’s road race at the Tokyo Olympics, with the British rider often finding herself isolated and marked in a race that saw Anna Kiesenhofer (Austria) pull off a shock win."
By Daniel Benson, Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 25, 2021






Olympics: Van Vleuten celebrates but mistakes silver for gold.

Byoverlay"Crossing the line, the Dutch rider was emotional, embracing team staff and celebrating, however after being told about Keisenhofer's win she quickly appeared confused."
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 25, 2021






No confusion or disappointment for Longo Borghini as she secures second Olympics bronze.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Netherlands had everything in their hands but sometimes when you think you are the strongest, you lose the race' says Italian."
(cyclingnews.com) By Simone Giuliani (Getty Images Sport) July 25, 2021






How to watch Mountain Biking at Olympics 2020: Key dates, free live stream and more.

Byoverlay"In this year’s Tokyo Games, athletes to look out for include Switzerland’s 2016 gold medalist Nino Schurter and Sweden’s Jenny Rissveds, who also won gold in Rio and is a strong contender in the women’s event."
By Chelsea Forsyth (techradar.com) (Image credit: Torwaistudio / Shutterstock) July 25, 2021






Vitus Vitesse EVO CR eTap AXS 2021.

Byoverlay"The Vitesse EVO CR eTap AXS Rival is an absolute belter of a bike! Vitus says the new frame is stiffer yet lighter, and the geometry puts you in the right position to ride fast and hard - whether you're a racer or just like to pelt around the lanes."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 25, 2021







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