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Today's Trending Michael Storer wins stage 10 as Primoz Roglic crashes on final descent. Dave Moulton: Take a look at what is in your sports drink and energy bars. Ultra-distance rider Ana Orenz suffers devastating injuries after crash on descent during 3,500km race. Technical FAQ: Tubeless tire plugs. Column
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August
24, 2021
August
24, 2021
Vuelta a España stage 10: Michael Storer
scores second win.
"Odd
Christian Eiking (Intermarché Wanty Gobert Matériaux)
took over the GC lead, while Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma)
crashed on a technical, high-speed descent with 12km to
go."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) August 24, 2021 Five talking points from stage 10 of the
Vuelta a España 2021.
"Roglič's
turbulent day, more bad news for Ineos, and an
underestimated leader? Don't miss these moments from an
unexpectedly exciting stage."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 24, 2021 Roglič crashes - and also loses red, but
makes big gains on key Vuelta rivals.
"Primož
Roglič puts in an impressive performance to take time on
Egan Bernal and Adam Yates."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) August 24, 2021 Vuelta a España: What the stars said after
stage 10.
"Here's
what Primož Roglič, Enric Mas, and others said after the
surprises before the finish in Rincón de la Victoria."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) August 24, 2021 Vuelta a España 2021: Five things to look
out for in week two.
"Is
Roglič breakable, can Movistar continue to thrive, and
what do Ineos need to do next? Keep an eye out for these
moments."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 24, 2021 Primoz Roglic 'not frightened' by Movistar
and Ineos numbers at Vuelta a España.
"Primož
Roglič evinced confidence as he reached the Vuelta a
España's first rest day in the leader's red jersey, but
warned he has 'no margin for error' in the face of
Movistar's and Ineos Grenadiers' strength in numbers."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 24, 2021 Vuelta a España 2021 Live Dashboard.
"2021 Vuelta a Espana live August 14 to September 5, Spain. Stage
10:
Roquetas de Mar → Rincón de la
Victoria (189km).
Race
starts Tuesday at 12:47 CEST (3:47 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:47 CEST (3:47 AM PDT).
Approximate finish: 17:30 CEST (8:30 PM PDT)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) August 24, 2021 Column
Two
August
24, 2021
Olivia Ray wins Grant Park Criterium to
claim loaded women's prize purse.
"Olivia
Ray (Rally Cycling) rocketed up the final straight to
win the Grant Park Criterium on Sunday and claim to the
richest single-day prize purse, $21,000, in North
America for pro women."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Cyclingnews) August 24, 2021 O'Connor returns to racing at Deutschland
Tour ahead of Il Lombardia.
"Following
his career-best fourth-place finish at the Tour de
France this summer, Ben O'Connor is set to return to
racing at this week's Deutschland Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) August 24, 2021 Matthews and Ewan to lead Australian men's
squad at World Championships.
"Michael
Matthews, Caleb Ewan, Amanda Spratt, Tiffany Cromwell
and Chloe Hosking will lead the Australian men's and
women's national teams at the UCI Road World
Championships in Flanders in mid-September."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) August 24, 2021 Portrait of a champion: Jennifer Valente’s
Olympic gold is the product of physical and intellectual
strengths.
"Jennifer
Valente's Olympic gold medal sprung from her physical
and intellectual gifts, and from her lifelong background
in track cycling. So, what's next for Valente?"
By Fred Dreier (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) (velonews.com) August 24, 2021 Ashton Lambie’s longtime coach Benjamin
Sharp on the world-record effort.
"Lambie
told Sharp that he likely averaged 480-500 watts for the
four-minute effort — never mind the massive, high-torque
acceleration it took to get up to over 60kph from a dead
stop on his 64×15 fixed gear bike."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 24, 2021 Wahoo Adds New RIVAL Features: Race Distance
Snapping, Find my Phone, and More.
"It’s
been a couple of months since the last Wahoo RIVAL GPS
watch feature update, but true to their word, Wahoo has
continued to add new features to the RIVAL GPS watch.
Some of these race/athletic focused, and some of them
more general focused."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) August 24, 2021 Cleats: Everything you need to know.
"Explaining
the fundamentals of cycling with cleats and how to
tailor them specifically to your needs."
By Zach Nehr (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) August 24, 2021 All-new Kindernay VII 7 Speed Internal Gear
Hub gets 428% range & high torque capacity.
"Building
on the technology seen on the 14 Speed Internal Gear
Hub, Norwegian component manufacturers Kindernay has
released the all-new Kindernay VII 7 Speed Internal Gear
Hub."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 24, 2021 GoPro Hero 9 Black review.
"Powerful,
feature-packed and comes with incredible image
stabilization, but unless you’re a cycling vlogger or
filmmaker, it’s probably a bit overkill."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Mildred Locke) August 24, 2021 Column
Three
August
24, 2021
Simac Ladies Tour: Marianne Vos wins
prologue.
"Vos
won the 2.4km prologue in Ede by four seconds ahead of
her compatriot Ellen van Dijk (Trek Segafredo) with
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig (FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine
Futuroscope) in third a further two seconds back."
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 24, 2021 Simac Ladies Tour: Sprinters Norsgaard,
Hosking, Wiebes set to clash an streets of Hardenberg.
"The
strongest sprinters in the world including Emma
Norsgaard (Movistar), Lorena Wiebes (Team DSM), Chloe
Hosking (Trek Segafredo) and Kirsten Wild (Ceratizit
WNT) will take their chances for a stage win."
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 24, 2021 Ultra-distance rider Ana Orenz suffers
devastating injuries after crash on descent during 3,500km
race.
"Ana,
who was born in Germany and has lived across Europe, was
competing in the unsupported ultra-distance race
Transiberica when she fell on a descent, suffering
life-threatening damage to her neck and spine."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ana Orenz) August 24, 2021 Fabio Aru: I don't see retirement as a
liberation, it's just the end of a chapter.
"No,
Fabio Aru isn't reconsidering. This Vuelta a España is
the final act of his professional career and there will
be no encore."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 24, 2021 Chris Froome is investing in Factor Bikes -
a Q&A with Factor CEO Rob Gitelis.
"Today
Factor/Black Inc has announced three new investors
who’ll assist the company in its growth plans. The name
you’ll all know is Chris Froome (yes, that one), who
joins the company’s board of directors."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) August 24, 2021 New Cannondale gravel and cyclocross bikes,
the SuperSix EVO SE and CX.
"The
Cannondale gravel bike that Ted King has been racing
since at least June finally has a name - the SuperSix
EVO SE."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 24, 2021 Best gravel bike pedals: Clipless pedals for
your off-road adventures.
"The
best gravel bike pedals are fast-clearing, lightweight
double-sided options, and work perfectly across gravel,
cyclocross and XC mountain biking use."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Geoff Kabush) August 24, 2021 Column
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August
23, 2021
August
23, 2021
Adam Yates and Egan Bernal share their
thoughts as Primož Roglič leads Vuelta a España on first
rest day.
"Monday
(August 23) marked the first day off for the peloton in
this year’s Spanish Grand Tour, giving teams the chance
to analyze their performance from the first nine days of
racing."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) August 23, 2021 Vuelta a España: Egan Bernal 'not able to
handle changes in pace.'
"The
Colombian leader of Ineos Grenadiers lost over a minute
to race leader Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) as well as
Enric Mas (Movistar), who finished second and third on
the stage respectively behind breakaway winner Damiano
Caruso (Bahrain Victorious)."
(Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingweekly.com) By Tim Bonville-Ginn August 23, 2021 Egan Bernal admits Vuelta a España victory
unlikely but vows to press on.
"After
ceding a minute to his direct GC rival on Sunday’s
mountaintop finale at Alto de Velefique, the Ineos
Grenadiers captain admitted he’s not in an ideal
position as the Vuelta hits the halfway mark."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images August 23, 2021 Vuelta a España 2021 Live Dashboard.
"2021 Vuelta a Espana live August 14 to September 5, Spain. Monday
is a rest day.
Stage
10:
Roquetas de Mar → Rincón de la
Victoria (189km).
Race
starts Tuesday at 12:15 CEST (3:15 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:15 CEST (3:15 AM PDT).
Approximate finish: 17:50 CEST (8:50 PM PDT)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) August 23, 2021 Column
Two
August
23, 2021
Sarah Sturm, Ted King win The Last Best
Ride.
"Ellen
Campbell and Laura King rounded out the women’s podium,
while Ted King bested Howard Grotts in a sprint finish,
and Whitefish local Andrew Frank finished third."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 23, 2021 'I took a month away to find what I really
wanted:' Leo Hayter reveals how he re-found his love
of racing at the Tour of Norway.
"The
20-year-old, who recently joined the new cycling agency
run by Anthony Joshua, has admitted he struggled in
recent years to really enjoy racing, but in a social
media post Hayter said he'd found the joy of racing his
bike again during the Tour of Norway."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 23, 2021 Julian Alaphilippe and Remco Evenepoel to
ride Belgian one-day race to recon World Championship
climbs.
"Reigning
world champion Alaphilippe will be joined by young
Belgian star Evenepoel and Tour of Flanders winner
Kasper Asgreen, as part of a strong Deceuninck Quick
Step team to tackle the hilly race and to ride some of
the roads used at this year's World Championships."
By Tyler Benedict (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 23, 2021 Vuelta a España unsung heroes: Lennard
Hofstede on being half-wheeled to pro fitness and quitting
social media.
"Hofstede
spent his youth training and racing with his brother -
their half-wheeling horseplay continues to motivate the
Jumbo Visma domestique to this day."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: John Berry/Getty Images August 23, 2021 Lucinda Brand to skip Paris Roubaix for
American cyclocross World Cups.
"World
Champion confirmed to race Superprestige Gieten and
World Cups in Waterloo, Fayetteville and Iowa City."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 23, 2021 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2021 -
Preview.
"For
the first time since 2019, a full UCI Mountain Bike
World Championships will take place this week in Val di
Sole, in the northeast of Italy."
By Rob Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Rob Jones) August 23, 2021 The Curve Remlaw is a flat handlebar for
drop bar bikes.
"The
Remlaw is designed to provide comparable reach and
handling to a drop bar. The bit that looks like a rise
goes 18 mm out to the front, getting the hands in
roughly the same spot as they would be on a drop bar."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Curve August 23, 2021 Review: Dessus’ zipless, 4-to-8-watts-faster
aero jersey.
"If
you’re buying a zipless aero jersey with integrated
pockets, you are thinking about going fast! How fast
does the Aero.21 make you? Well, Dessus claims its new
flagship jersey is 4-8 watts faster."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Joe Butler August 23, 2021 Column
Three
De Crescenzo, Borstelmann win Gravel Worlds;
TransRockies canceled.
"Lauren
Stephens beats all the men (and the women) in 75-mile
race, while Zeno Molteni and Paige Redman win inaugural
300-mile 'Long Voyage'."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 23, 2021 L39ION of Los Angeles win pro titles at
Athens Twilight Criterium.
"Skylar
Schneider and Tyler Williams were part of multiple-rider
attacks by L39ION of Los Angeles to win the pro races
Saturday night at the Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight
Criterium, in its 41st edition."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: USA Crits) August 23, 2021 Laporte and Van der Sande sign with Jumbo
Visma.
"Laporte,
26, joins after spending all of his career at Cofidis
since turning professional in 2014. Van der Sande, 30,
has been with Lotto Soudal ever since he moved into the
pro ranks in 2012."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 23, 2021 Gaviria to stay with UAE Team Emirates.
"The
Colombian is one of four riders who have just extended
their stays at the team, along with Rui Costa,
Alessandro Covi, and Jan Polanc. "
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 23, 2021 The new Ritchey Ascent is a bike to
disappear into the wild on.
"Ritchey
has just announced a new version of its venerable
Ascent, a do-it-all adventure model it is calling a
“Swiss Army knife of sorts, Jack of most trades,
Jeremiah Johnson of bikes."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Ritchey Design August 23, 2021 How to Spec, Install, and Troubleshoot a
Dropper Post.
"A
dropper post is an incredibly useful and often
skill-boosting tool commonly found on mountain bikes,
and now increasingly gravel bikes."
By Jessica Coulon (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) August 23, 2021 Smith Persist helmet.
"Good
price for a premium-finish helmet with excellent
adjustability, a secure feel, a comfortable inner and
generous vents."
By Janine Doggett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) August 23, 2021 Improving your riding and training with
Garmin’s Rally pedals.
"The
ongoing advances in cycling technology have done wonders
for our understanding of how we use our bikes and our
changing and developing levels of fitness as we try to
push ourselves harder and further."
(cyclist.co.uk) Garmin August 23, 2021 Column
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August
22, 2021
Vuelta a España: Caruso wins on Alto de
Velefique.
"Damiano
Caruso (Bahrain Victorious) enjoyed a fantastic lone
victory atop the Alto de Velefique on stage 9 of the
Vuelta a España, soloing from the break from 70 kilometers out to add another
high-mountain victory to his Alpe Motta triumph at May's
Giro d'Italia."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 22, 2021 Damiano Caruso scores with long solo, Primož
Roglič extends GC lead.
"GC
explodes on tough Velefique summit finish as Egan
Bernal, Miguel Ángel López and Adam Yates lose time on
Roglič."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 22, 2021 Kuss helps smother Ineos offensive on stage
to Alto de Velefique.
"A
tale of two strategies at the Vuelta a España: Jumbo
Visma and Ineos Grenadiers had two riders in the top 10
ahead of stage 9 but the two leading squads in the race
played their hands in very different ways on the Alto de
Velefique."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 22, 2021 Caruso celebrates ‘incredible’ stage as
Landa loses four minutes.
"Damiano
Caruso (Bahrain Victorious) took a fantastic solo
victory on stage 9 while his team leader Mikel Landa
dropped to 16th overall."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) August 22, 2021 Haig still riding for Landa despite top-10
GC spot.
"Australian
Jack Haig (Bahrain-Victorious) has enjoyed a great start
to the Vuelta a Espana after finishing stage 8 in
seventh overall, but maintained his focus is still as a
domestique for teammate Mikel Landa."
(sbs.com.au) (Velo) August 22, 2021 Vuelta a España 2021 Live Dashboard.
"2021 Vuelta a Espana live August 14 to September 5, Spain. Stage
9: Puerto-Lumbreras → Alto de
Velefique (188km).
Race
starts Sunday at 12:08 CEST (3:08 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:08 CEST (3:08 AM PDT).
Approximate finish: 17:30 CEST (8:30 PM PDT)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) August 22, 2021 Column
Two
Norway's Tobias Johannessen pips Ineos'
Carlos Rodriguez to Tour de l'Avenir title after
Spaniard's final stage surge.
"Norwegian
21-year-old Tobias Halland Johannessen has sealed the
overall victory at the 2021 Tour de l'Avenir, following
in the footsteps of Tadej Pogačar, Egan Bernal and Nairo
Quintana in riders who've previously won the U23 stage
race meant to uncover the future stars of cycling."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 22, 2021 Gravel Worlds 2021: Borstelmann repeats for
men while De Crescenzo takes title for women.
"Reigning
Gravel Worlds champion John Borstelmann out-kicked Colin
Strickland at the line. Lauren De Crescenzo won the
women’s title, 7:36:53, a little over 13 minutes faster
than Sammi Runnels."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SBT GRVL/Dan Cronin) August 22, 2021 L39ion’s Skylar Schneider, Tyler Williams
win USA CRITS #8 in Athens.
"Rachel
Langdon (InstaFund) and Tyler Williams lead the series
with two races to go."
(velonews.com) By Ben Delaney (Image Credit not Found) August 22, 2021 Van der Poel out of MTB World Championships
due to back pain.
"The
Dutchman, who has been reportedly suffering with a lower
back injury since May, will not take part in the cross
country races at the Worlds, which takes place in Val di
Sole, Italy from August 25-29."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) August 22, 2021 Preview: Simac Ladies Tour.
"The
23rd edition of the Simac Ladies Tour, formerly known as
the Boels Ladies Tour, spans 6 days of racing and covers
a total of 578 kilometers on the roads of the Gelderland
province."
(voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 22, 2021 Bookshelf: From A to B - A Cartoon Guide
to Getting Around by Bike.
"There
is no question about Mr. Walker’s enthusiasm for the
two-wheeled world (actually he does mention multiple or
even single wheels) as the first chapter declares
“Cycling is Brilliant,” and goes on to show exactly why
that is, through multi-tasking (“seeing friends,”
“entertainment,” “showing off your bike,” “drying
hair”)."
By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 22, 2021 2021 Tour de l’Avenir Live Feed.
"Tour de l’Avenir 2021 – stage 9 (La Toussuire → Col du Petit Saint-Bernard, 151.6km).
Sunday, August 22nd, video starts at 13:00pm
Central Europe, 07:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) August 22, 2021 Column
Three
Ethan Hayter wins the Tour of Norway.
"Ethan
Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) claimed his second stage race
victory of the season, taking home the overall title in
the Tour of Norway after winning the first two stages."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 22, 2021 Filippo Ganna: I’m still hungry for success.
"Team
Pursuit gold medalist targets Time Trial Championships
but not Paris Roubaix."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 22, 2021 Fundraiser launched for the evacuation of
Afghan women cyclists, who are currently destroying gear
in fear of Taliban.
"The
campaign says female riders in Afghanistan are now
"desperately" destroying their bikes and gear for fear
of being targeted by the Taliban as they conduct
door-to-door searches, following their takeover of the
country."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 22, 2021 3,158 miles, 45 days and 12 flat tires: One
secondary school student's ride across America.
"17-year-old
Adrian Mace, who attends Ardingly College in Sussex, has
completed the feat during his summer holiday."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Adrian Mace) August 22, 2021 Vitus Substance CRS-2 202.
"Vitus
says its Substance CRS-2 adventure road bike will go
wherever you point it, on whatever surface you choose -
and it does exactly that. Its massive tires let you
float over pretty much any terrain you choose."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) August 22, 2021 2021 Tour of Norway Live Feed.
"Tour of Norway 2021 - stage 4 Hinna Park → Stavanger (156.5km). Sunday,
August 22nd, video starts at 15:30pm Central Europe,
09:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) August 22, 2021 Column
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August
21, 2021
Vuelta a España: Fabio Jakobsen wins stage 8
sprint at La Manga del Mar Menor.
"Fabio
Jakobsen (Deceuninck Quick Step) took his second victory
of the Vuelta a España, sprinting from the front to take
victory on stage 8 in La Manga del Mar Menor."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 21, 2021 Five talking points from stage eight of the
Vuelta a España.
"Jakobsen
levels up on wins with sprint rival, all the GC men
stayed safe despite the wind and more in another slow
burner."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 21, 2021 Primož Roglic, Egan Bernal brace for massive
mountain stage.
"Roglič
vows to fight for red jersey in fearsome climbing stage
and special-category summit finish Sunday."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) August 21, 2021 Fracture throws future into doubt for
Alejandro Valverde.
"Valverde
was examined by race medical staff, and then at a
hospital where subsequent examination and diagnostic
radiology showed Valverde suffered a right clavicle
fracture."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Luis Angel Gomez/Bettini Photo) (cyclingnews.com) August 21, 2021 Cracks between Vuelta a España contenders
broaden in GC battle at Alicante.
"Rather
than a major GC upheaval, the Vuelta a España’s first
full mountain stage 7 confirmed trends we already
suspected, as Primoz Roglič (Jumbo Visma) continues to
reign supreme."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 21, 2021 Vuelta a España 2021 Live Dashboard.
"2021 Vuelta a Espana live August 14 to September 5, Spain. Stage
8: Santa Pola → La Manga del
Mar Menor (173.7km).
Race
starts Saturday at 13:18 CEST (4:18 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 13:18 CEST (4:18 AM PDT).
Approximate finish: 17:30 CEST (8:30 PM PDT)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) August 21, 2021 Column
Two
Ian Boswell wins inaugural Belgian Waffle
Ride Asheville.
"Ian
Boswell is on a tear. The 2021 Unbound Gravel champ just
added another crown to his closet, winning the inaugural
Belgian Waffle Ride Asheville."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Jake Orness August 21, 2021 Sofia Gomez Villafañe clinches Belgian
Waffle Ride Asheville win.
"The
Clif Pro Team rider outwits Flavia Oliveira and Tiffany
Cromwell in a commanding victory."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 21, 2021 U.S. national crit champ Estevez, L39ion’s
Schneider, take USA CRITS #7.
"Rachel
Langdon (InstaFund Racing) and Thomas Gibbons (Automatic
Racing) lead the series, with the Athens Twilight
Criterium on deck Saturday night for Round 8."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 21, 2021 Mäder combines charity fundraising effort
and teamwork at Vuelta.
"Gino
Mäder (Bahrain Victorious) is combining his teamwork
duties at the Vuelta a España with a charity fundraising
effort, based on the number of riders he beats each
day."
(cyclingnews.com) By Alasdair Fotheringham (Image credit: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) August 21, 2021 Road safety remains the biggest barrier to
getting more women cycling.
"More
than 41 per cent of women surveyed by bike insurance
provider Laka state safety concerns and
vulnerability of cycling alone as their main
apprehension over transport on two wheels."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 21, 2021 Flat Bars Are Better Than Drop Bars For Most
People.
"Drop
bars or flat bars may be the best option for you,
depending on your use case. But when we take a look at
both designs objectively, the best option for the most
people is a flat handlebar - and it’s not even close."
By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 21, 2021 38mm Carbon Wheels from VeloElite.
"Marketed
as an “entry level” carbon racing wheelset the VeloElite
350s specification is anything but! Hand built in the
UK, the carbon rims are laced onto DTswiss’ 350 Hubs
with Sapim CX ray spokes. This wheelset is designed for
racers!"
By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 21, 2021 2021 Tour de l’Avenir Live Feed.
"Tour de l’Avenir 2021 – stage 8 (La Tour-en-Maurienne → Saint Jean d'Arves 71.3km).
Saturday, August 21st, video starts at 12:30pm
Central Europe, 6:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) August 21, 2021 Column
Three
Tour of Norway: Mads Pedersen wins stage 3.
"Mads
Pedersen (Trek Segafredo) won stage 3 of the Tour of
Norway, winning with a long sprint ahead of a reduced
bunch but a number of major rivals."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 21, 2021 Mark Cavendish, Patrick Lefevere in
negotiations to extend contract at Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Team
boss Lefevere also considering bringing Italian fastman
Elia Viviani back after he rode with Quick-Step in 2018
and 2019."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) August 21, 2021 Trek Segafredo manager Luca Guercilena takes
a break to fight cancer.
"Luca
Guercilena, general manager of Trek Segafredo men’s and
women’s teams, has announced via the team’s website that
he will be taking a break from the sport while he
undergoes treatment for lymphoma."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) August 21, 2021 Kiel Reijnen: ‘We are racing for Luca.’
"News
of illness of Trek Segafredo general manager Luca
Guercilena hit especially hard for riders and staffers
at the Vuelta a España."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 21, 2021 FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope finalizes
14-rider roster for 2022.
"The
team's new signings include Grace Brown from Team Bike
Exchange and Vittoria Guazzini from Valcar
Travel&Service. The France-based Women's WorldTeam
has designed a roster with an aim to contest the new
Tour de France Femmes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Thomas Maheux) August 21, 2021 'I walked up a tarmac road pushing my
bike, I haven't done that since I was a kid.'
"Mark
Beaumont remains in second place in his debut race at
GB Duro 2021, the gravel event spanning the length of
the United Kingdom, as he nears the end of stage three
before the final stage four up to John O'Groats."
By Jonny Long (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Mark Beaumont) August 21, 2021 2021 Tour of Norway Live Feed.
"Tour of Norway 2021 - stage 3 Jørpeland → Jørpeland (159.9km). Saturday,
August 21st, video starts at 16:00pm Central Europe,
10:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) August 21, 2021
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