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One
August
6, 2021
Vuelta a Burgos: Juan Sebastian Molano wins
stage 4.
"Juan
Sebastian Molano (UAE Team Emirates) won his second
bunch sprint of the Vuelta a Burgos ahead of Jon
Aberasturi (Caja Rural Seguros RGA) in a photo finish."
(cyclingnews.com) By Stephen Puddicombe (Getty Images Sport) August 6, 2021 Evaluating Ineos Grenadiers' 13-man Vuelta a
Espana long list.
"The
2021 Vuelta a España starts in just over a week with
Ineos Grenadiers hoping to bounce back from a meager
Tour de France and win their second Grand Tour of the
campaign."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 6, 2021 Canyon Ring bar end bell review: It’s chime
time.
"The
SpurCycle bell, released on Kickstarter in 2013, is the
bellwether bell to thank for that. It’s luxurious. It’s
lovely. It lasts forever."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Iain Treloar August 6, 2021 Gear Break: Muc-Off, LORE Shoes, Fernando
Tatis Jr. x 100%, Roval’s Rapide CLX Wheels, Abus
Gamechanger & Strava Updates.
"After a short break for the Tour de France and the Olympics, Gear Break is back with more top kit..." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 6, 2021 Vuelta a Burgos Live Feed.
"Vuelta a Burgos 2021 stage 4 (Roa → Aranda de Duero, 149km).
Friday, August 6th, video starts at 15:00pm Central
Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit procyclingstats.com) August 6, 2021 Column
Two
Tokyo Olympic track racing: Great Britain
blasts to women’s Madison win, Harrie Lavreysen takes
Sprint gold in three-race thriller.
"Laura
Kenny and Katie Archibald dominate the first-ever
Olympic women's Madison as Lavreysen wins all-Dutch
men's Sprint final."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) August 6, 2021 'I've never wanted to win a race so badly in
all my life': Laura Kenny and Katie Archibald react to
Tokyo 2020 Madison gold.
"The
British duo won the Madison by 43 points over the Danish
pair of Amalie Dideriksen and Julie Leth, after the Team
GB riders pulled off an amazing total of 78 points."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 6, 2021 Thibaut Pinot 'just wants to race' as he
continues recovery at series of French races.
"Thibaut
Pinot is desperate to get back to racing as he readies
himself for a series of French races that should ease
him back into the swing of things during a season during
which the Frenchman has been mostly absent."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 6, 2021 Shimano vs Look vs Wahoo Speedplay pedals.
"It's
France up against Japan and the USA. The pros and cons
to crown the best road bike pedal system on the market."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) August 6, 2021 Front and rear lights to help you see and be
seen.
"Whether
you ride day or night, the best bike lights can increase
your safety on the road."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager) August 6, 2021 2021 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"Volta a Portugal 2021 - Stage 2 (Ponte de Sor → Castelo Branco, 162.1km).
Friday, August 6th, video starts at 17:00pm Central
Europe, 11:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) August 6, 2021 Column
Three
Arctic Race of Norway: Laas wins stage 2.
"Martin
Laas (Bora Hansgrohe) won stage 2 of the Arctic Race of
Norway, beating Alexander Kristoff (Norway) to the line
in Kilpisjärvi, across the border in Finland."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 6, 2021 Premier Tech’s ousting at Astana down to
Vinokourov rift and his imminent return.
"Team
principal Alexandre Vinokourov had been removed from his
job just a few days ahead of the Tour de France but
rumblings of legal reprisals and an eventual U-turn from
the Kazakh side of the management eventually saw Premier
Tech head for the exit door."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 6, 2021 João Almeida joins UAE Team Emirates on
long-term contract.
"The
Portuguese rider was reported to be leaving the Belgian
team of Deceuninck Quick Step after team boss Patrick
Lefevere said his manager showed "relatively little
respect in the negotiations."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 6, 2021 Kristoff aiming to help build Intermarché
Wanty Gobert into major WorldTour force.
"Norwegian
anticipating enhanced leadership role after missing Tour
de France selection at UAE Team Emirates."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 6, 2021 The day that changed Koen de Kort’s life.
"Although
Koen de Kort had already planned to hang up his wheels
after the 2021 season, a serious accident ended his
career a few months earlier with the Dutch national
championships at the end of June being his last race."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) photography by Kristof Ramon August 6, 2021 2021 Arctic Race of Norway Live Feed.
"Arctic Race of Norway 2021 - stage 2 (Nordkjosbotn → Kilpisjärvi, 177.6km).
Friday, August 6th, video starts at 14:00pm Central
Europe, 8:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) August 6, 2021 Column
One
August
5, 2021
August
5, 2021
Vuelta a Burgos: Bardet takes solo victory
on stage 3.
"Team
DSM rider Romain Bardet takes GC lead after mountain
stage, beating Domenico Pozzovivo and Mikel Landa."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 5, 2021 Roglic and Kuss headline Jumbo Visma for
Vuelta a España.
"Roglič
heads into the Spanish Grand Tour as the team’s GC
leader after crashing out of the Tour de France and
abandoning ahead of stage 9 due to his injuries."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 5, 2021 No Vuelta a España for Tadej Pogačar as Tour
de France champion eyes new challenges.
"Pogačar
to race through autumn in bid to win Il Lombardia as UAE
Team Emirates looks to keep things fresh for young
superstar."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images August 5, 2021 Mark Cavendish and Remco Evenepoel return to
racing.
"Cavendish
comes from winning the green jersey in the Tour de
France, while Remco Evenepoel returns from the
Olympics."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: DAVID STOCKMAN/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images) August 5, 2021 New and Notable Gear from the First Big Gear
Show.
"Bike
brands including Pinarello, Wahoo, Giro, POC and more
were among the over 130 exhibitors from across the world
of outdoor companies at the first ever Big Gear Show in
Park City, Utah."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 5, 2021 Roval Rapide CLX review: One speedy
tube-only wheelset.
"Specialized
and Roval have racked up a staggering number of wins on
these tube-only wheels and the brands continue to be
consistent in saying this is the lightest and fastest
combination that they can produce with current
technology."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome August 5, 2021 2021 Spank Flare 25 Vibrocore drop bar
review.
"The
Spank Flare 25 handlebar uses Vibrocore technology, a
foam inserted into the tubing that does exactly what it
claims, reducing vibrations and improving comfort."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) August 5, 2021 Indoor Cycling: A comprehensive guide.
"Indoor
cycling, whether for fun or necessity, can be a
confusing minefield of options. Our comprehensive guide
is here to help you get started."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Elite) August 5, 2021 PRO Griffon Performance Saddle.
"The
PRO Griffon Performance Saddle has been revamped and is
said to suit less flexible riders who like to move
around on the saddle a fair bit. With firm, supportive
padding it's a pretty comfortable place to be."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) August 5, 2021 Vuelta a Burgos Live Feed.
"Vuelta a Burgos 2021 stage 3 (Busto de Bureba → Espinosa de los Monteros, 173km).
Thursday, August 5th, video starts at 15:00pm Central
Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit procyclingstats.com) August 5, 2021 Column
Two
August
5, 2021
Two in a row for Rafael Reis in Volta a
Portugal.
"Rafael
Reis claimed his second stage win in a row in the Volta
a Portugal after he attacked on the final descent of
stage 1."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) August 5, 2021 Racing the Tour: Sandals, sleeping bags and
the best pastries in France.
"How
Lachlan Morton turned the clock back to the early days
of the Tour and made it to Paris on his own."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rapha) August 5, 2021 Anna Kiesenhofer on Tokyo Olympics win: ‘So
many people have emailed saying it inspires them.’
"Anna
Kiesenhofer captured the world's attention with her
goliath-beating win in the Tokyo road race. VeloNews
talks to the new Olympic champion about how she's coping
with her new fame."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images August 5, 2021 That radically original British Cycling
track bike might not be so original.
"The
design for this bike has been in the public eye for
almost two years so we were surprised to only hear of
this through the media, and on the first day of the
track program in Tokyo."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by British Cycling and Richard McAinsh August 5, 2021 Olympics: Viviani rescues a medal but loses
silver on last lap of Omnium.
"A
do-or-die move from Campbell Stewart (New Zealand) edged
Viviani into bronze in the final standings with Matthew
Walls (Great Britain) taking gold."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 5, 2021 Tokyo Olympics: Danes' banned kinesiology
tape could have swung Team Pursuit in Italy's favor.
"Denmark
used the tape in qualifying, but after a complaint by
Great Britain and a warning by the UCI, they went into
the first round and finals without it. While they did
not record a time in the first round, having crashed
while lapping Great Britain, Denmark still went almost
three seconds quicker in the final without it."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 5, 2021 Oliver Naesen blames overtraining for a
disappointing 2021 season.
"The
AG2R Citroën leader has yet to grace the podium of a
race so far this year, placing fourth at the E3 Saxo
Bank Classic in March and, more recently, enduring a
Tour de France derailed by illness."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 5, 2021 Premier Tech will no longer be a co-title
sponsor for the Astana team after 2021.
"It
is unclear what differences in “vision” have led to the
impending split so soon after Premier Tech increased its
investment in the partnership, but the departure of the
co-title sponsor will represent another big change for a
team."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) August 5, 2021 From on the brink to a chance at the highest
level: Red Walters on his shot at Hagens Berman Axeon.
"Cyclingnews
spoke to the highly-rated 22-year-old on his hopes for
the rest of the year and the step up he’ll face in the
U23 ranks."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: @alexduffill) August 5, 2021 2021 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"Volta a Portugal 2021 - Stage 1 (Torres Vedra → Setúbal, 175.8km).
Thursday, August 5th, video starts at 17:00pm Central
Europe, 11:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) August 5, 2021 Column
Three
August
3, 2021
Arctic Race of Norway: Hoelgaard wins stage
1.
"The
Norwegian kicked for the line with just over 1km to go
on the closing circuit and held off a late charge from
Alexander Kristoff (Norway) and Bryan Coquard (B&B
Hotels) to win by two seconds."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 5, 2021 For Kelly Catlin’s parents, athlete mental
health finally takes center stage.
"Athlete
mental health has become the talking point of the 2021
Olympics. For Mark Catlin and Carolyn Emory, it's a
topic they know all too well."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images) August 5, 2021 Ellingworth: If Thomas has a massive deal
we’re unlikely to match it.
"The
transfer season is in full flow with a flurry of
big-name signings already having been announced, but for
Ineos Grenadiers the situation appears to be one of
relative calm, despite the high number of riders still
out of contract on the team."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 5, 2021 John Degenkolb returns to Team DSM on
three-year deal.
"After
five years away at Trek Segafredo and then Lotto Soudal,
John Degenkolb is set to return to Team DSM having
signed a three-year deal."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 5, 2021 Professional cycling transfers 2021-2022:
Wheels in Motion.
"It's
that time of year again. We're starting to find out
which riders are on the move and which teams are being
ripped apart in the 2021 professional cycling transfer
window."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) August 5, 2021 Joscelin Lowden to attempt UCI Hour Record.
"The UCI has announced that Joscelin Lowden of Great Britain will make an attempt at the Hour Record on 30 September at the Tissot Velodrome in Grenchen, Switzerland." (voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 5, 2021 Climb like a Grand Tour stage winner.
"Only
a few will ever be able to match the rhythm and
acceleration set by the world’s finest, but that’s not
to say we can’t learn from that. To that end, we turned
to a selection of climbing specialists to ask their
advice on how to hit new heights in our ascending
ability."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Russ Ellis) August 5, 2021 Cube's 2022 disc-brake only road bike range
with updated Agree frame, plus new gravel and cross bikes.
"The
German bike brand Cube, originally a mountain bike
manufacturer, has fully cemented its place in the road
scene with its WorldTour stage-winning Litening C:68X
SLT, piloted by the Intermarché Wanty Gobert pros."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) August 5, 2021 First Look: Officine Mattio - Handmade
Italian frames.
"Officine
Mattio is based in Cuneo, a town nestled between the
Alps and the sea in north-west Italy. Shortened to OM,
the company produces two-wheeled dreams, road and gravel
bikes that are exclusive pieces, customizable by the
customer and with customized frames."
(roadbikeaction.com) Press Release August 5, 2021 2021 Arctic Race of Norway Live Feed.
"Arctic Race of Norway 2021 - Stage 1 (Tromsø → Tromsø 142.4km).
Thursday, August 5th, video starts at 16:15pm Central
Europe, 10:15am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) August 5, 2021 Column
One
August
4, 2021
August
4, 2021
Vuelta a Burgos: Molano wins stage 2.
"Juan
Sebastian Molano wins the 2nd stage beating Alberto
Dainese. Marc Sarreau takes over race lead."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 4, 2021 Vuelta a Burgos Live Feed.
"Vuelta a Burgos 2021 stage 1 (Tardajos → Briviesca, 175km).
Wednesday, August 4th, video starts at 15:00pm Central
Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit procyclingstats.com) August 4, 2021 Vasseur: No transfer for Geraint Thomas but
Dan Martin is an option.
"Cofidis
team manager Cedric Vasseur has told Cyclingnews
that contrary to rumors and speculation, the French team
has not made a move to sign Geraint Thomas from Ineos
Grenadiers."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 4, 2021 SRM PC8 cycling computer review.
"The
SRM PC8 has number-crunching at its core, offering
comprehensive performance metric tracking for the
competitive racer. All this comes at a hefty premium
though."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) August 4, 2021 The AU$2,900 latex skinsuit New Zealand is
using at the Tokyo Olympics.
"Australia
brought plenty of new tech, and most viewers will have
spotted the New Zealand riders wearing a plastic-looking
skinsuit à la the 1970s."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Champion System August 4, 2021 Selle Italia Model X Green Superflow saddle
review: Only $50, rides like $200.
"Selle
Italia’s Model X Green Superflow costs just US$50 /
AU$TBC / £45 / €50, and that’s at full retail. But
despite the bargain pricing, it looks and rides like a
million bucks."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) August 4, 2021 Do you need a high-impact sports bra for
cycling?
"Sports
bras don’t occupy much of the cycling kit market, but,
for most cyclists with breasts, they’re a necessary part
of everyday wear."
By
Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit
not Found) August 4, 2021
Column
Two
Rafael Reis blasts to victory in Volta
Portugal prologue.
"Rafael
Reis completed the course in 6 minutes and 10 seconds
and was the fastest rider of the day. His teammate
Mauricio Moreira was second, 10 seconds slower, while
Lluis Mas of Movistar finished with the third time."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) August 4, 2021 The UCI announces the cancellation of
multiple WorldTour events.
"The
BEMER Cyclassics, the men’s and women’s Tours of Guangxi
races, and the Tour of Chongming Island have all been
called off."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) August 4, 2021 Peter Sagan: 'Total Energies not in the
WorldTour is not a problem for me.'
"Sagan
told l'Equipe what he thought about people being
surprised with his step down in divisions: "You know,
when I joined Bora Hansgrohe at the end of 2016, it was
a small team. What I mean is that I've been there
before."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 4, 2021 Hope GB track bike ventures outdoors with
gears and integrated disc brakes.
"Hope
had tested the HB.T against some time trial bikes and
believed it did have an aerodynamic edge, but the aero
demands of indoor track racing and outdoor time trialing
are very different."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Hope August 4, 2021 Ed Clancy's retirement signals end of an era
for British team pursuiting.
"Back
in 2005, when the GB team began their period of
consistent success and Olympic domination over the men’s
team pursuit competition, one of the GB coaches told me
that Ed Clancy in the ‘rider one’ position was probably
the best team pursuiter in the world."
By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) August 4, 2021 road.cc Recommends updated with 13
exceptional new products from Giant, Trek, Rapha,
Hammerhead + more.
"The
latest update to road.cc Recommends has gone live with
our pick of the very best bikes and kit that we reviewed
in July 2021, and we've added some fantastic products to
the mix."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) August 4, 2021 Specialized S-Works EXOS EVO shoe review.
"Specialized’s
S-Works EXOS EVO shoe is an ultralight, ultra-rigid yet
surprisingly comfortable and tough XC/Trail shoe but
does the performance justify the costs?"
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) August 4, 2021 2021 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"Volta a Portugal 2021 - prologue (Lisboa → Lisboa 5.4km).
Wednesday, August 4th, starts at 17:00pm Central Europe,
11:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) August 4, 2021 Column
Three
August
4, 2021
Chris Froome to miss Vuelta a España.
"Chris
Froome (Israel Start-Up Nation) will not race the Vuelta
a España due to a previous illness and will instead
focus on a number of shorter stage races and one-day
events."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 4, 2021 WorldTour transfers 2022: All of the men's
and women's new signings for the 2022 season.
"The
transfer season has begun in the world of road cycling
with teams now allowed to announce who they have signed
for the upcoming season in 2022."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 4, 2021 Hindley, Higuita and Haller sign for Bora
Hansgrohe.
"The
German WorldTour team announced the arrival of the three
riders on Wednesday, a day after it was confirmed that
Sam Bennett would return to the team next season and
Peter Sagan will join Team Total Energies."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 4, 2021 Michael Storer and Quentin Pacher sign for
Groupama FDJ.
"24-year-old
Storer recently won the final stage and the overall at
the Tour de l’Ain and has been part of the DSM set up
since 2018. The talented climber will bolster Groupama's
stage racing core alongside Thibaut Pinot and David
Gaudu."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 4, 2021 Italy blazes to men’s Team Pursuit gold
medal and world record in thriller with Denmark.
"Women's
Keirin and men's Sprint racing also light up the third
day as U.S. rider Maddie Godby progresses to Thursday's
quarter finals."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) August 4, 2021 Tokyo 2020 Olympics track day three
round-up: Men's team pursuit finals, crashes and a lot of
sprinting.
"The
third day of competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
was packed full with action yet again, but the star
event was the men's team pursuit final with an amazing
battle between Italy and Denmark for gold."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 4, 2021 A psychologist explains why finishing second
feels worse than third.
"If
you could choose, ahead of a big competition, whether
you finish third or second, you’d choose second, right?"
By Christian Jarrett (sciencefocus.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 4, 2021
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