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Daily News: August 2021


Column One
August 20, 2021
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Vuelta a España: Michael Storer wins stage 7 at summit of Balcón de Alicante.

Byoverlay"Michael Storer (Team DSM) claimed victory on stage 7 of the Vuelta a España, triumphing alone from the breakaway after an all-action display on the first mountain stage of the race."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Jose Jordan/AFP/Getty Images) August 20, 2021






Alejandro Valverde crashes out of Vuelta a España.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Valverde slipped out and hit the tarmac. He slid to the side of the road and onto a patch of gravel, heading through a gap in the metal barriers to the lip of the hillside. Fortunately, he did not fall far."
(cyclingnews.com) By Patrick Fletcher (Image credit: Philippe Lopez/AFP/Getty Images) August 20, 2021






Primož Roglič clings tenaciously to Vuelta’s red jersey after wild mountain stage.

Byoverlay"It was a consequential day for GC riders: fourth place overnight, 2009 winner Alejandro Valverde crashed out, while last year’s podium man Hugh Carthy abandoned."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Jose Jordan/AFP/Getty Images) (cyclingnews.com)) August 20, 2021






No broken bones for Alejandro Valverde but future remains uncertain.

(velonews.com)overlay"Escaping serious injury Valverde, at least the door is open to keep racing one more season if he wants to. The door is always open at Movistar, where he’s been a franchise rider for nearly two decades."
(velonews.com) By Andrew Hood Photo: JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images August 20, 2021






Primoz Roglic: You can have plans but today the Vuelta a España was about racing.

Byoverlay"For me it was a hard day. It was just super hot and we went all-out already on the first climb," said Roglič. "Then it was long for me, and I was waiting to come to the finish."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jose jordan/AFP/Getty images) August 20, 2021






Vuelta a España 2021 Live Dashboard.

( (procyclingstats.com))overlay
"2021 Vuelta a Espana live August 14 to September 5, Spain.

Stage 7: Gandía → Balcón De Alicante, 152km.

Race starts Friday at 13:30 CEST (4:30 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 13:30 CEST (4:30 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 17:30 CEST (8:30 PM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) August 20, 2021






Vuelta a España peloton braced for first full mountain stage.

Byoverlay"And so it begins. After nearly a week of final climb skirmishing and fraught flat finishes, the Vuelta a España tackles its first full mountain day with stage 7 on Friday deep in the Mediterranean region of Valencia."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingnews.com) August 20, 2021






Four of the best gravel bikes from SBT GRVL 2021.

Byoverlay"Without a governing body clamping down on what equipment is outlawed in gravel racing, the setups are certainly unique and experimental."
By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 20, 2021



Column Two
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Warren Barguil wins Tour du Limousin.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Erik Fetter wins finale stage 4 in Limoges with Vincenzo Albanese second and Valentin Madouas in third place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 20, 2021






Afghanistan's female riders look to flee the Taliban amid fears for their lives.

Byoverlay"Evacuation plans include top Federation officials as recent progress 'has become a great danger."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Afghanistan Cycling Federation) August 20, 2021






Departure of Slovenia's sports director creates uncertainty ahead of World Championships.

Byoverlay"Andrej Hauptman has left the Slovenian National Cycling Team as sports director according to Slovenian news source Delo. "It’s shit," Primož Roglič said before stage 5 of the Vuelta."
By Kate Wagner (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 20, 2021






'I don't think Pogačar trains harder but he's more talented and goes through life as a god of cycling,' says Oliver Naesen.

Byoverlay"Oliver Naesen has opened up about the mental struggles a rider can go through when things aren't going their way, and that results are even harder to come by when faced with lining up alongside the likes of Tadej Pogačar, Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 20, 2021






The Spear or the Trident: Modern Cycling Captaincy as a Work in Progress.

Byoverlay"History may have taught us that a cycling team is run by spearheaded leadership. The patron. The boss. The complete package. The strong and visionary commander in charge at the grand tours."
By Lars B. Jørgensen (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 20, 2021






BMC URS AL delivers their Gravel+ Geometry at an affordable price.

Byoverlay"If you’re looking for a gravel bike with a progressive feel and a world-class pedigree - that’s also crafted from aluminum, listen up. The new BMC URS AL series is about sharing the URS carbon ride and transferring the exact geometry to the new alloy models."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 20, 2021






Supersapiens continuous glucose monitoring: Is it any good for cyclists?

Byoverlay"We’re pretty switched on when it comes to performance nutrition. We have a no-nonsense approach based on physiology, nutritional science and a whole lot of in-field experience."
By Jillian Mooney (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 20, 2021






Trek updates Madone SL for 2022 with T47 threaded bottom bracket.

Byoverlay"Trek has brought the more affordable Madone SL model into line with its top-end Madone SLR bike for 2022 with a move from the BB90 press-fit bottom bracket to the T47 threaded standard which Trek now uses across its range of road bikes."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) August 20, 2021






Best waterproof cycling jackets to keep you dry when the weather turns wet.

(Imageoverlay"Whether it's drizzle or downpour, the best waterproof cycling jackets keep the moisture out on damp days."
By Graham Cottingham(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jacob Park @hbfilm) August 20, 2021






Manitou Mezza Expert fork, FSA Gradient bar and stem, and Lezyne Port-A-Shop S toolkit.

Byoverlay"This week I’ve got some of the products I’m most looking forward to bolting to my bike, or using to bolt new kit to my bike, before giving them a thorough thrashing."
By Luke Marshall (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 20, 2021






2021 Tour du Limousin Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour du Limousin 2021 stage 4: Sauviat-sur-Vige
Limoges 169.7km.

Friday, August 20th, video starts at 14:30pm Central Europe, 8:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) August 20, 2021



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Ethan Hayter doubles up with second stage win in a row at Tour of Norway.

Byoverlay"Arriving in Scandinavia two weeks after taking Olympic silver in Tokyo, the 22-year-old won his second sprint in as many days."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 20, 2021






Mathieu van der Poel's end-of-season plans in jeopardy due to back injury.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Van der Poel has suffered from back pain since the MTB World Cup in Albstadt back in May but the problem has become worse in recent weeks. His fall in the cross-country MTB race at the Tokyo Olympics was not the cause, but the pain has only increased since then."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty Images) August 20, 2021






Uttrup Ludwig, Brown, Cavalli headline FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope's 2022 roster.

Byoverlay"The team remains mostly the same, having signed a handful of riders in 2020 on two-year deals, with the addition of Grace Brown and Vittoria Guazzini in 2022."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) August 20, 2021






Riders to watch at the Belgian Waffle Ride Asheville.

Byoverlay"Sofia Gomez Villafañe, Ian Boswell, Adam Roberge and others will line up on Saturday to race the BWR's inaugural event in North Carolina."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 20, 2021






Review: Delta Cycle’s hexAir saddle covers cushion those in-between rides.

Byoverlay"While we love to ride fast on every ride, we’re not always stoked on pressing a firm performance saddle between our legs on a quick ride to the store. Especially when riding in normal shorts, not Spandex."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 20, 2021






WTB's CZR i23 gravel rim is now available as a complete wheelset.

Byoverlay"WTB is bringing its CZR i23 rim technology to the market in a variety of wheel builds and are covered by WTB's Ride With Confidence Guarantee."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: WTB) August 20, 2021






Pro Vibe Aero Alloy Handlebar.

Byoverlay"Stiff, race-orientated bar that looks great, with internal cable routing, and will save you a packet over carbon alternatives."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) August 20, 2021






Best gravel handlebars for all your off-road needs.

Byoverlay"The best gravel handlebars for stability and comfort no matter if the road is paved or not."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Whiskey Parts) August 20, 2021






2021 Tour of Norway Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour of Norway 2021 - stage 2 (Sirdal
Sirdal 185.3km).

Friday, August 20th, video starts at 16:00pm Central Europe, 10:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) August 20, 2021



Column One
August 19, 2021
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Vuelta a España: Magnus Cort hangs on to narrow win on stage 6.

Byoverlay"Primoz Roglic finishes second and takes overall race lead on Alto de la Montaña de Cullera."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 19, 2021






Primož Roglič rises to red as Kenny Elissonde, Hugh Carthy struggle in wind.

Byoverlay"Primož Roglič took the red jersey off Kenny Elissonde and took more time on his rivals as the Vuelta a España heads back into the mountains, while Hugh Carthy lost a lot of time."
By Sadhbh O'Shea  (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) August 19, 2021






Five talking points from stage six of the Vuelta a España.

Byoverlay"Roglič back in the lead, Movistar trident looking strong and more - don't miss the action from a punchy uphill finish."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 19, 2021






Vlasov warms to task at Vuelta a España with aggressive showing at Alto de Cullera.

Byoverlay"Searing pace and vertiginous slopes caused the peloton to shatter on the 1.9km ascent to the line, but Vlasov dealt with that combination better than most."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 19, 2021






Hamilton sets goal of 'getting better' in 2021 Vuelta a España.

Byoverlay"After two complicated Grand Tours, through no fault of his own, Lucas Hamilton (Team Bike Exchange) is keeping things as simple as possible in this year’s Vuelta a España."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 19, 2021






Boxer Anthony Joshua launches a new cycling agency.

Byoverlay"258 Protégé has already launched with a small number of riders on its books, including up-and-coming New Zealand siblings Finn and Niamh Fisher-Black."

By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: 258 Protégé) August 19, 2021






Vuelta a España 2021 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)overlay
"2021 Vuelta a Espana live August 14 to September 5, Spain.

Stage 6: Requena → Alto De La Montaña De Cullera, 159km.

Race starts Thursday at 13:55 CEST (4:55 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 13:55 CEST (4:55 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 17:30 CEST (8:30 PM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) August 19, 2021



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Tour du Limousin: Simone Velasco wins stage 3.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Simone Velasco wins the stage, Simon Geschke is second. Dorian Godon maintains overall race lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 19, 2021






Women who found freedom riding bikes in Afghanistan are burning their cycling gear.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"As the Taliban reclaims Afghanistan, the rights and freedoms of the country’s women are vanishing far more quickly than they arrived."
(cyclingtips.com) By Amy Jones August 19, 2021






Inquest launched following death of New Zealand track cyclist Olivia Podmore.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Cycling New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand have launched an independent investigation after her death raises serious questions over athlete well-being."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 19, 2021






'For years it has been our ambition as a team to be more than Mathieu van der Poel', says Alpecin Fenix manager.

Byoverlay"The Belgian UCI ProTeam have been the second most successful team in the Grand Tours this season."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 19, 2021






George Bennett: My move to UAE is not about the money but the team's vision.

Byoverlay"I’m sad to leave Jumbo after seven years. They’ve been a great team and I leave in a good way and without a single bad word to say about them. It’s a great organization and I made some great friends."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 19, 2021






Review: Favero Assioma Duo-Shi power meter.

Byoverlay"The Assioma Duo-Shi isn’t a pair of pedals. The power meter itself is a spindle that takes the place of the spindle in your Shimano SPD-SL pedals, so you’ll already need to have a pair of pedals to use the product."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (dcrainmaker.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 19, 2021






Smith Flywheel sunglasses review.

Byoverlay"Boasting detail-enhancing ChromaPop lenses and an adjustable fit, how much do the Smith Flywheel sunglasses actually deliver?"
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Mildred Locke) August 19, 2021






Alba Optics Delta Lei VZUM sunglasses.

Byoverlay"Smaller frames than before, but the same excellent shaping, clarity and contrast - wavy arms still don't dock well, though."
By Janine Doggett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) August 19, 2021






2021 Tour du Limousin Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour du Limousin 2021 stage 3: Bugeat
Lubersac 184.2km.

Thursday, August 19th, video starts at 14:35pm Central Europe, 8:35am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) August 19, 2021



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Tour of Norway: Ethan Hayter wins opening stage.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The British rider outsprinted Ide Schelling (Bora Hansgrohe) on the uphill finish to Sokndal for his sixth career victory. Torstein Traeen (Uno-X Pro Cycling Team) pushed ahead of the pack to claim third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 19, 2021






Course preview: Belgian Waffle Ride Asheville serves up Appalachian punishment.

Byoverlay"Race designer and retired pro John Murphy takes us inside the punishing BWR Asheville course he has created."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Jake Orness August 19, 2021






Remco Evenepoel will have a pizza named after him.

Byoverlay"Evenepoel signed a lucrative five-year contract with Pizza Hut - an alliance that was described in a press release as a “tasty collaboration."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 19, 2021






SD Worx announces Marlen Reusser signing.

Byoverlay"The 29-year-old, who this year won the Swiss road race and time trial titles and took silver in the time trial at the Tokyo Olympics, is the latest signing for the powerhouse Dutch squad after Lotte Kopecky's move from Liv Racing was announced in June."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) August 19, 2021






Remi Cavagna extends contract at Deceuninck Quick Step.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 26-year-old has been with Patrick Lefevere’s team since moving into the WorldTour at the start of 2017 and has enjoyed consistent success, with stage wins at the 2019 Vuelta a España and Tour of California."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 19, 2021






Ribble's Ultra aero bike with handlebars that add drag to make you faster.

Byoverlay"Ribble has an all-new dedicated aero bike, the Ribble Ultra, with some interesting concepts borne out of its bike-and-rider approach to aerodynamics testing."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Rob Spedding) August 19, 2021






A do-it-yourself guide to cycling cleats.

Byoverlay"This guide uses Shimano SPD-SL three-bolt road cleats as an example, but the fitting principles covered are relevant to all popular pedal and cleat systems."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by Dave Rome) August 19, 2021






2021 Tour of Norway Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour of Norway 2021 - stage 1 (Egersund
Sokndal 150.8km).

Thursday, August 19th, video starts at 16:00pm Central Europe, 10:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) August 19, 2021







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