| |
|
|
|
Today's Trending Neilson Powless wins Clásica San Sebastián in thrilling finale. roadcc: Tadej Pogacar signs 'longest contract in history' + more. 2021 Clasica San Sebastian Live Feed. American Neilson Powless surprise winner of WorldTour Clásica San Sebastian. Column
One
July
31, 2021
July 31,
2021
Watch round 5 of USA Crits Saturday night.
"D1/Pro women race at 7:50 p.m. and D1/Pro men race at 9 p.m. MST. Watch
the livestream here."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Connor Ryan/USA Crits July 31, 2021 Tour de l'Ain: Storer wins stage 3 and
overall title.
"Michael
Storer (Team DSM) won the final stage and the overall at
the Tour de l’Ain after a bold attack on the final stage
of the race to Lelex Mon-Jura."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 31, 2021 A closer look at the Lotus x Hope HB.T: Team
GB's radical track bike at the Tokyo Olympics.
"Towards
the end of 2019, with just months until the
then-expected start of the Tokyo Olympics, Team GB
unveiled a radical new track bike with wide fork legs
and chainstays."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SW Pix) July 31, 2021 2021 Tour de l’Ain Live Feed.
"Tour de l’Ain 2021 - stage 3 (Izernore → Lélex Mont-Jura, 125km). Saturday,
July 31st, video starts at 14:00pm Central Europe,
8:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) July 31, 2021 Column
Two
Neilson Powless wins Clásica San Sebastián
in thrilling finale.
"American
rider Neilson Powless holds off breakaway companions in
tense sprint."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 31, 2021 Annemiek van Vleuten wins Donostia San
Sebastian Klasikoa with solo attack.
"Three
days after winning the individual time trial gold medal
at the Olympic Games in Japan, Annemiek van Vleuten
(Movistar Women) won the Donostia San Sebastián
Klasikoa."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 31, 2021 Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Everything you need to
know about Jason Kenny.
"The
British rider has six Olympic gold medals to his name
and will be looking to add to his tally in Japan."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 31, 2021 Buyer’s guide to bike brake and gear cables.
"Most
of us don’t think about the cables that connect our
bike’s controls to their derailleurs and brakes until
they stop working well or break."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 31, 2021 2021 Clasica San Sebastian Live Feed.
"Clasica San Sebastian 2021 (San Sebastián → San Sebastián 223.5km). Saturday,
July 31st, video starts at 15:00am Central Europe,
9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) July 31, 2021 Column
Three
July 31,
2021
Patrick Lefevere likens Sam Bennett’s move
to Bora to 'women who return home after domestic abuse.'
"Deceuninck
Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevere has made the
extraordinary insensitive claim that Sam Bennett’s
imminent return to Bora Hansgrohe is similar to ‘women
who return home after domestic abuse."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 31, 2021 Cycling world condemns Patrick Lefevere’s
comments about mental weakness.
"Voices
from the cycling world unify to condemn inflammatory
remarks made by Deceuninck Quick Step boss."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 31, 2021 Following Peter Sagan’s departure Bora
Hansgrohe retains three key riders for the future.
"Following
the announcement that Peter Sagan would leave the team
at the end of the season, Bora Hansgrohe has wasted
little time in solidifying the rest of their roster with
Jordi Meeus, Martin Laas, and Patrick Gamper all signing
contract extensions at the German squad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 31, 2021 Jasper De Buyst uses Twitter to search for
cyclists after he was hit by driver.
"Lotto
Soudal's Jasper De Buyst has taken to Twitter to try and
identify two cyclists who witnessed his traffic
collision while out on a training ride."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 31, 2021 Thief used eScooter to flee with £2m of
jewels while witnesses were distracted by Jean-Claude Van
Damme.
"French
police make two arrests after ‘mind boggling’ Paris
heist."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) (via StreetView) July 31, 2021 Column
One
July
30, 2021
Tour de l'Ain: Georg Zimmermann wins stage
2.
"Intermarché
Wanty Gobert Matériaux rider Georg Zimmermann takes the
race lead in Saint-Vulbas, beats Michael Storer on stage
2."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 30, 2021 Lucy Kennedy returns to racing after Liège
Bastogne Liège crash.
"Team
Bike Exchange rider to come back from hand, collarbone
and eye socket fracture at Donostia San Sebastian
Klasikoa."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 30, 2021 The women's Land's End to John O'Groats
cycling record has been broken.
"Christina
Mackenzie completed the 839-mile ride in 51 hours 5
minutes and 27 seconds over the very testing ride that
goes over some of the UK's toughest roads, from
Britain's most southern point in Cornwall to the most
northern in Scotland."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Cycling Weekly/Andy Jones) July 30, 2021 The world champion, the geared BMX, and the
drama that followed.
"Drama’
was a thread running through the BMX racing at the Tokyo
Olympics. Favorites crashed out; the defending men’s
champ was stretchered off, and is still in hospital;
there were surprise medalists in both finals."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 30, 2021 2021 Spank Flare bar tape, gel pad and plug
kit review.
"The
Spank Flare gravel bar tape combines microfiber tape
with gel pads to create a thick profile that aims to
create a more comfortable cockpit. The tape has some
stretch, making it easy to apply."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 30, 2021 Review: SRM X-Power pedals for mountain
biking, gravel and cyclocross.
"Overall,
the Power-X pedals are excellent. They are more
dependable than other power-pedals I’ve used. With the
exception of only occasional, very short drop outs of
the left pedal, they seemed to stay connected all the
time."
By Sam Cohen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) July 30, 2021 New Shimano XT & Saint platform pedals
shed tons of weight in slim composite design.
"Shimano
has two all-new XT & Saint platform pedals that take
inspiration from the original Saints, but cut out tons
of material to shed weight without sacrificing grip or
durability."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 30, 2021 2021 Tour de l’Ain Live Feed.
"Tour de l’Ain 2021 - stage 2 (Lagnieu → Saint-Vulbas, 136km). Friday,
July 30th, video starts at 14:00pm Central Europe,
8:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) July 30, 2021 Column
Two
Simon Yates continues 'intense period' of
racing at Clásica San Sebastián.
"Simon
Yates will lead Team Bike Exchange at the Clásica San
Sebastián on Saturday after competing last weekend in
the road race at the Tokyo Olympics, where he placed
17th."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 30, 2021 Clásica San Sebastián 2021 Preview.
"Following
the Tour de France and the Olympics road race and time
trial, the road cycling season continues apace with
another big event coming up on Saturday: the Clásica San
Sebastián."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 30, 2021 Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa 2021
Preview.
"Annemiek
van Vleuten (Movistar) will travel directly from the
Tokyo Olympic Games, after winning the silver medal in
the road race on July 25 and the gold medal in the time
trial on July 28, to compete at the Donostia San
Sebastian Klasikoa held on July 31 in Spain."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 30, 2021 2021 Clasica San Sebastian Live Feed.
"Clasica San Sebastian 2021 (San Sebastián → San Sebastián 223.5km). Saturday,
July 31st, video starts at 15:00am Central Europe,
9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) July 30, 2021 Teams and riders ready to make moves ahead
of cycling transfer window.
"August
one marks the start of the Cycling transfer window and
there is set to be a flurry of moves as teams look to
lock down their roster for the 2022 season."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 30, 2021 ‘I thought my dream was over:’ BMX racer who
crashed after official walked onto course wins Tokyo
Olympic gold.
"Dutchman
Niek Kimmann hit the headlines earlier this week after
he was involved in an crash with an Olympic worker
during a practice session on the BMX track at the Ariake
Urban Sports Park in Tokyo."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)) July 30, 2021 Canyon updates the race winning Inflite for
2022.
"Ripe
for another hopefully dominant season, Canyon has
updated its cyclocross bike, the Inflite. Gracing this
year's models are fresh colorways and a number of
component updates."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 30, 2021 Sold Secure bike lock ratings explained -
Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond locks compared.
"There
are now four levels of Sold Secure rating for bike
locks: Gold, Silver and Bronze were joined in 2020 by
Diamond-level security. But what is Sold Secure and what
do the ratings mean?"
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 30, 2021 Column
Three
July 30,
2021
Thibaut Pinot announces comeback starting
with Tour du Limousin.
"Groupama
FDJ rider Thibaut Pinot has confirmed his return to
racing after over three months away, announcing his
upcoming schedule on Twitter on Friday."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 30, 2021 Ineos Grenadiers announce signing of U23
sensation Luke Plapp.
"Currently
in Tokyo for the Olympic Games, where he will compete on
the track, Plapp said that the move to Ineos was the
perfect outcome after he gained interest from several
WorldTour teams in light of his impressive results from
Australia's summer of racing."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 30, 2021 Tadej Pogačar signs new deal with UAE until
2027.
"On
his way home from Tokyo where Pogačar took the bronze
medal in the Olympic road race, he made a quick stop
over in the United Arab Emirates to sign the contract
extension with the team he joined in 2019."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) July 30, 2021 Adidas’ radical-looking 3D CMPT glasses are
super-light... and super-pricey.
"Adidas
Eyewear has unveiled its new 3D printed performance
sunnies with a one-piece frame that weighs in at a
featherlight 20g, so the brand claims."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 30, 2021 DMT KR1 TDF Shoe Review.
"Just
ahead of Tadej’s second Tour de France victory, DMT
released their newest road cycling shoe - the Tadej
Pogacar KR1 TDF version in - what else - TDF yellow. But
there’s more to this shoe than just a signature &
fancy color."
By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 30, 2021 What is Q-factor and does it matter to you?
"Q-factor
is the distance between the outside of one crank arm and
the other, measured not diagonally, but laterally,
through the midline of the bottom bracket."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh Croxton) July 30, 2021 Team GB to use small-pitch chains worth £450
in Tokyo Olympics track events.
"The
chain found on the majority of road bikes features a
1/2-inch pitch, however, the Team GB squad will all be
using bikes with shorter 3/8 inch pitch chains. Cyclingnews
understands the chains will have a width of 1/8 inch, in
keeping with track bike chain norms."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SW Pix) July 30, 2021 Book Review: The War On Wheels.
"Keirin
racing might appear on your radar for the annual track
world championships, or even just for the summer
Olympics. In Japan it’s a way of life for participants
and punters alike."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 30, 2021 The Olympic track bike arms race: Who’s
riding what at Tokyo 2020?
"With
winning times measured down to the thousandth of a
second and riders reaching speeds of more than 70km/h,
any features that provide a competitive edge are highly
sought after."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) Argon 18 July 30, 2021 Column
One
July
29, 2021
July 29,
2021
Tour de l'Ain: Hodeg wins stage 1.
"Alvaro
Hodeg (Deceuninck Quick Step) won stage 1 of the Tour de
l’Ain, beating Nacer Bouhanni (Arkéa Samsic) and Bryan
Coquard (B&B Hotels) in a bunch sprint in
Bourg-en-Bresse."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 29, 2021 Market preview: Cycling's official transfer
window opens August 1.
"Bora splash Sagan cash, UAE and Jumbo reinforce, Astana face uncertainty, and managers sniff out bargains." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 29, 2021 TIBCO Silicon Valley Bank sponsors increase
funding to support team's bid for Women's WorldTour
status.
"Top-tier
license, increased salaries and critical resources on
the horizon for long-time American women's team in
2022."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Patrick Daly) July 29, 2021 The one detail I can’t stand on every new
superbike.
"When
a new bike pops up at a big race, it’s invariably set up
with its stem slammed down on the headset because that’s
how the vast majority of pros ride."
By Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 29, 2021 Review: The best bicycle tire inflators to
use with an air compressor.
"When
it comes to inflating tires with an air compressor there
are plenty of options. This article covers DIY options
and dedicated bicycle-specific inflators across a broad
price range."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome July 29, 2021 CST Pika gravel tire.
"Although
not the fastest on tarmac, the tubeless-ready CST Pika
offers good durability and puncture protection, strong
grip on loose gravel, and is rugged enough for rocky
terrain."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 29, 2021 2021 Tour de l’Ain Live Feed.
"Tour de l’Ain 2021 - stage 1 (Parc des Oiseaux → Bourg-en-Bresse 141km). Thursday,
July 29th, video starts at 14:00pm Central Europe,
08:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) July 29, 2021 Column
Two
July 29,
2021
Pick-up driver who crashed into group of
cyclists charged with murder.
"A
pick-up truck driver who crashed into a group of
cyclists who had just started a race in Arizona in June
has been charged with murder after one of the riders
dies in a hospital earlier this month."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 29, 2021 Anna Henderson takes first pro win at Tour
de Belle Isle en Terre.
"Henderson
was the fastest from a breakaway of four the succeeded
to the finish line of the 124.2km race from Callac to
Pontrieux. She outsprinted runner-up Pfeiffer Georgi
(Team DSM)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jumbo Visma Women / Cor Vos) July 29, 2021 No Vuelta a España, but Remco Evenepoel's
season will continue until Il Lombardia.
"The
21-year-old prepared specifically for the Tokyo Olympics
in recent weeks, but he could only manage 49th in the
road race and 9th in the individual time trial."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 29, 2021 Clásica San Sebastián 2021 start lists:
Julian Alaphilippe and Audrey Cordon-Ragot star in Basque
one-day race.
"This
year sees the men tackle a 223.5km route for the 41st
running of the event, whereas the women have just
139.8km of racing in their third edition of the race
over similar roads, both on Saturday (July 31)."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 29, 2021 2021 Clasica San Sebastian Live Feed.
"Clasica San Sebastian 2021 (San Sebastián → San Sebastián 223.5km). Saturday,
July 31st, video starts at 15:00am Central Europe,
09:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) July 29, 2021 De Rosa and Limar caught up in multi-million
dollar Ponzi scheme.
"The
three brands were independently in negotiations with
Outdoor Capital Partners (OCP), a Denver-based
investment fund active in the cycling industry."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 29, 2021 Standert Triebwerk CR ignores trends, builds
beautiful classic steel road bikes.
"Lightweight
butted Columbus steel tubing, 1 1/8″ external bearing
headset, rim brakes… that doesn’t sound like the latest
technology, but it does sound like the kind of timeless
bike that got many of us hooked on riding road."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 29, 2021 Team GB's secret smaller-pitch chains break
cover ahead of Olympic track cycling events.
"Scaled-down
drivetrain designed to reduce aerodynamic drag and
increase stiffness - and hasn't yet been spotted by Team
GB's rivals."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan , Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SW Pix) July 29, 2021 Column
Three
Louvel secures first pro victory at Vuelta a
Castilla y Leon.
"French
rider Matis Louvel takes solo win in 181.2km race ahead
of Oldani and Moreira."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 29, 2021 Peter Sagan confirms Bora Hansgrohe
departure at the end of the 2021 season.
"Bora
Hansgrohe confirmed the departure of both Sagan and
Ackermann, saying they did not achieve the expected
results in recent seasons."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 29, 2021 Way cleared for Sam Bennett to rejoin Bora
Hansgrohe after two years.
"Sam
Bennett’s time at Deceuninck Quick Step has been a
roller coaster, though the results have been the best of
his career. However, he will leave at the end of this
season and now a move to Bora Hansgrohe looks more
likely, though it is not confirmed."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Wout Beel) July 29, 2021 First and last, a refugee’s ride to her
Olympic dream.
"It
was her first ever time trial. She finished 25th out of
25 competitors, almost 14 minutes behind Annemiek van
Vleuten. Ignore those metrics: they totally miss the
point of what is one of the great success stories of
this Olympiad."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 29, 2021 Vingegaard to remain with Jumbo Visma until
end of 2024.
"The
Dane placed second overall at the Tour de France when he
stepped into a leadership role after the abandon of
Primož Roglič."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 29, 2021 Grace Brown leaving Olympics with ‘full
heart’ after time trial fourth.
"‘I
got every little bit out of myself ... so I’m happy with
my result despite being so close to the podium’ says
Australian rider."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 29, 2021 Best Bike Seats For Women.
"You need to be comfortable when cycling. That’s why choosing your next bike saddle is essential. The most comfortable bike seats for women are the right height, material, and design to keep you riding longer." By Isabel Khalili (bicycle-guider.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 29, 2021 Track bike vs road bike: Understanding the
differences.
"There
a lot of different bikes in the Olympics, from road
bikes and time trial bikes, to track bikes, BMX bikes,
and mountain bikes. At the end of the day, they’re all
bikes, but when you look a bit closer they could not be
more different."
By Zach Nehr (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch) July 29, 2021 Column
One
July
28, 2021
July 28,
2021
Olympics: Primoz Roglic wins gold for
Slovenia in men's time trial.
"Primož
Roglič (Slovenia) bounced back from Tour de France
heartbreak to win the men’s Olympic Games time trial
title with a thoroughly commanding performance in Tokyo
on Wednesday."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 28, 2021 7 surprising Olympic cycling moments from
Tokyo so far.
"So
far, races went in unexpected directions, officials
accidentally took down riders and the Dutch cycling team
are just having a generally really weird time."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Twitter/Nao July 28, 2021 Clásica San Sebastián Preview.
"Tour
de France, Olympic Games… Next up - The Clásica San
Sebastián this Saturday. The Spanish, okay the Basque
Donostiako Klasikoa, race leads us nicely into next
month’s final Grand Tour, la Vuelta a España."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) July 28, 2021 Viral illness sidelines De Plus for
unspecified time.
"Ineos
Grenadiers have confirmed that Laurens de Plus will take
time away from racing for "a period of enforced rest"
due to a recently-diagnosed viral illness."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 28, 2021 Jennifer Valente is the new queen of U.S.
track cycling.
"As
Team USA heads into the 2021 Olympics with its eyes on
multiple medals, Valente is leading the charge."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) Photo: Casey B. Gibson July 28, 2021 Smith Shift MAG: Cycling Fashion Hits Peak
Performance.
"The
big wrap style has always been a good idea for cycling.
They stay put. Like, shake your head vigorously and
nothing happens. They stay clear. Along the top edge
there are two narrow slits through which air can pass as
you move."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 Specialized S-Works Evade II with ANGi
helmet review.
"Specialized’s
S-Works Evade II with ANGi comes with big claims around
speed, ventilation and safety but does it live up to its
own hype?"
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) July 28, 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games Cycling Events Live
Feed.
"Tokyo Olympic Games Cycling Events schedule: Wednesday,
28 July, 7:00am CET (Starts at 1:00 am EDT) - Men’s Time
Trial."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 Column
Two
Annemiek van Vleuten puts social media
negativity behind her to win Olympic gold.
"Annemiek
van Vleuten (Netherlands) brushed off the disappointment
of missing out on gold in the women’s Olympic Games road
race to finally clinch a winning medal at the Games with
victory in the time trial."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 28, 2021 Tokyo Games: What the stars said after
Annemiek van Vleuten’s dominant time trial win.
"Here's
what Annemiek van Vleuten, Amber Neben, and others said
after the Olympic road cycling race against the clock."
(velonews.com) Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images July 28, 2021 Rohan Dennis 'proud' to upgrade to bronze in
Tokyo Olympics time trial.
"Australian
says he and fellow medalists were fresher after not
riding full Tour de France."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 28, 2021 Five talking points from the Tokyo 2020
Olympic time trials.
"Slovenia’s
Primož Roglič is always among the favorites heading into
a time trial, but the balance tips even further in his
favor on a punchy climbing course like the one in
Tokyo."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 28, 2021 Sarah Gigante ‘so proud’ of injury comeback
and Olympic Games performances.
"Gigante,
20, was 40th in the women’s road race and 11th in the
time trial on Wednesday, not least because of the heavy
injuries that she sustained in a crash at La Fleche
Wallonne back in April."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 28, 2021 First Ride Review: Ribble Endurance AL e.
"Our
early impressions are that Ribble’s Endurance AL e is a
highly capable all-round road bike, and the addition of
a motor gives it an extra dimension without affecting
the positive features of the non-electric version."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 The Rapha Women’s 100.
"The
Rapha Women’s 100 is a celebration of women’s cycling.
Since 2013, it has inspired thousands of women to come
together, share the road and cycle 100 kilometers on the
same day."
(voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 Ineos expands sporting empire with New
Zealand All Blacks deal.
"Another
big name in professional sport signs up with Ratcliffe's
empire in move criticized by environmental campaigners."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 Column
Three
July 28,
2021
Geraint Thomas considering multiple offers
as he focuses on his future after Olympics.
"Geraint
Thomas says he has contract offers from multiple teams
and will "listen to everyone" as he turns his attentions
to his future following a bruising five weeks."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 28, 2021 After half a year off, Tom Dumoulin will
continue road racing.
"After
winning the silver medal at the Olympic time trial on
Wednesday, Tom Dumoulin announced he will continue his
cycling career this season."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 28, 2021 Bora Hansgrohe renew contracts for Tour de
France standouts Konrad and Schelling.
"Bora
Hansgrohe confirmed contract extensions for a trio of
riders - Patrick Konrad, Ide Schelling and Matteo
Fabbro, with all three riders set to race with the
German WorldTeam for the next two years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 28, 2021 Director of OCP arrested for securities
fraud following De Rosa Cycles acquisition interest.
"Samuel
J. Mancini, the managing director of Outdoor Capital
Partners (OCP) - a Denver-based fund set to invest in a
group of cycling companies - has been arrested and
charged with securities fraud, money laundering and wire
fraud."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: De Rosa) July 28, 2021 Ferrand-Prévot: Disappointed but not
dejected after Tokyo Olympics.
"Yesterday,
after a good start, I felt capable of competing for the
title. Unfortunately, I made an error towards the start
of the race, I slipped on the rocks and lost a lot of
time. After that, I re-set myself to target a medal, and
the moment I moved back up to second, my rear wheel
punctured."
By Kirsten Frattini (Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingnews.com) July 28, 2021 5 tech talking points from the Olympic cross
country races.
"The
Izu MTB Course lived up to its billing and tested each
rider’s skill and equipment to the limit, with steep,
loose climbs and the kind of drops we’re more used to
seeing on downhill courses."
By Tom Bell (bikeradar.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 28, 2021 Lake CX403 Shoes Review - The Carbitex
Difference.
"In
many ways, the Lake CX403 is a lot like the CX402 that
it superseded. They both have kangaroo leather uppers.
They both have BOA dial closures. And they both have a
heat moldable custom heel cup."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 Farr Arm Rest Kit V2 returns to improve
aerodynamics and comfort.
"If
you ride a wide drop handlebar, this Farr Arm Rest Kit
V2, is an ideal upgrade for gravel racing and
bikepacking."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Farr) July 28, 2021 Roval Rapide C38.
"The
Roval Rapide C38 wheels are handbuilt and designed for
use both on road and gravel surfaces, making them a very
versatile choice. During testing they have been
dependable."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021
Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an
additional way of helping.
Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links that may earn a small commission for DougReport if you click on them and buy something. This helps support our work here without costing you anything extra. OC Designs Studio.
"Made
to Order. Free shipping in the US.
Designer
Inspired Insulated metal tumblers. Great for a
Birthday gift, Housewarming gift, Christmas gift,
teacher gift and Mother's Day gift.
Insulated
so it keeps your beverage hot or cold and comes with a
clear lid and reusable metal straw."
Advertisement
Designs by Nicole Immel
Porter (oc-designs-studio.myshopify.com)
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on
wheels.
"I
use VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their
service and price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen
who is very prompt when I call, does great work and
is always ready to go the extra mile for me. Highly
recommended! - Doug."
Advertisement
(velofix.com)
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch
Electric Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible,
and works on any bicycle type."
Advertisement
(swytchbike.com)
|
| |
Support
The DougReport: Ride a Bike
|
