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Today's Trending Tom Dumoulin’s season is over after he was hit by a driver during a ride. Save Up to 50% During Trek Bikes’ Clearance Sale. 14 of the lightest road bikes - take a look at these featherweight rides. Lefevere up in arms as Sam Bennett appears for Ireland at European Championships. Column
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September
10, 2021
Tour of Britain: Wout van Aert wins stage 6.
"Wout
van Aert wins while Ethan Hayter finishes second in
select group sprint to retain overall lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 10, 2021 Tour of Britain: 'I was on the limit and
Carlos Rodríguez saved me' says Hayter.
"Briton
praises young teammate for helping him to hold onto the
leader's jersey."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 10, 2021 Sometimes you just need to go for a really
long bike ride.
"In
her latest column, Gracie Elvin shares the story of her
longest ride ever - one that offered some much needed
perspective."
By Gracie Elvin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Gracie Elvin September 10, 2021 Best electric gravel bike: Charge up your
gravel riding.
"The
best electric gravel bikes will take you on longer rides
and bigger climbs on everything from pavement to
singletrack."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Pivot September 10, 2021 Chris Froome joins Supersapiens as technical
advisor and investor.
"Supersapiens
has announced that Chris Froome has joined the company
as a technical advisor and investor. Froome will be
featured in Supersapiens marketing and has seven Grand
Tour titles, including four Tour de France victories."
By Liberty Sheldon (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) September 10, 2021 Everything you ever wanted to know about
bike dynamos - Generator hubs and dynamo lights explained.
"What
is a bike dynamo, how do they work and are they worth
buying? Plus buying recommendations for the best dynamo
hubs and lights on the market."
By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) Photo: Hunt Bike Wheels September 10, 2021 2021 Tour of Britain Live Feed.
"Tour of Britain 2021 - Stage 6 (Carlisle → Gateshead 198km).
Friday, September 10th, video starts at 14:00pm Central
Europe, 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am PDT."
(cycling.today)
(Credit not Found) September 10,
2021
Column
Two
September
10, 2021
Tour de l'Ardeche: Chloe Hosking wins stage
3.
"Chloe
Hosking (Trek Segafredo) won stage 3 at the Tour de
l'Ardeche. The Australian sprinted to the win ahead of
runner-up Barbara Guarischi (Movistar) and Charlotte
Kool (NXTG Racing) in Avignon."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 10, 2021 European Championships: Linda Riedmann wins
junior women's road race title.
"Linda
Riedmann (Germany) wins, Eleonora Ciabocco (Italy) is
second and Eglantine Rayer (France) finishes third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 10, 2021 European Championships: Romain Grégoire wins
junior men's road race title.
"Romain
Grégoire (France) wins, Per Strand Hagenes (Norway) is
second and Lenny Martinez (France) third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 10, 2021 Marianne Vos: The road worlds will be ‘very
complex’ and ‘difficult to predict’.
"Marianne
Vos will be one of the key contenders at the road worlds
before she takes in the inaugural women's Paris Roubaix
a week later, where she'll also be a favorite."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) September 10, 2021 Kwiatkowski: Mental strength will be key to
World Championships success.
"The
2014 world champion has had a long season and, although
he has yet to pick up an individual win, the 31-year-old
has been ever-present and consistent on several fronts."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 10, 2021 Shimano doesn't rule out 12-speed mechanical
road groupsets.
"With
new versions of Dura-Ace and Ultegra being Di2 only, how
will Shimano plug the price gap to mechanical 105?"
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 10, 2021 Roundup: Killer new bike lights & locks
from Eurobike 2021.
"New
locks from German brands Abus and Tex-Lock give you more
reach and clever new features for securing your bike."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 10, 2021 2021 Road European Championships Live Feed.
"2021 Road European Championships: 10
Sep 2021 Men & Women Junior - Road Race
11 Sep 2021 Men Under 23 - Road Race.
11 Sep 2021 Women Elite – Road Race. 12 Sep 2021 Men Elite - Road Race. Road
European Championships 2021 - Men Junior Road Race
(Trento → Trento
106.6km).
Friday,
September 10th, video starts at 9:01pm CET (Central
Europe), 3:01am U.S. Eastern, 12:01am PDT."
(cycling.today)
(Image Credit not Found) September
10, 2021
Column
Three
September
10, 2021
Jakob Fuglsang set to leave Astana for Team
Bike Exchange.
"The
36-year-old, who is currently out of action with a
fractured collarbone sustained in the Benelux Tour, had
been linked with a move to Cofidis earlier in the summer
but Cyclingnews has learned that the Dane has
agreed a multi-year contract with the Australian team."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 10, 2021 Alison Jackson wins women's Canadian time
trial title.
"Alison
Jackson wins, Marie-soleil Blais is second and Gillian
Ellsay finishes third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Liv Racing / Twitter) September 10, 2021 Hugo Houle wins men's Canadian time trial
title.
"Hugo
Houle wins, Alexander Cowan is second and Derek Gee
finishes in third."
(Image credit: Getty
Images) September 10, 2021
If you're going to war you want Geraint
Thomas with you, says Ellingworth.
"Contract
negotiations with Ineos Grenadiers still ongoing as
Qhubeka NextHash emerge as possible alternative."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 10, 2021 Zwift: Everything you need to know about the
online training and racing platform.
"From
Watopia to the Zwift Academy - check out our complete
guide to start your virtual cycling experience."
By Henry Robertshaw (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 10, 2021 Shimano Dura-Ace pedals review: R9100
becomes R9200 as Shimano changes nothing.
"Are
Shimano's top-tier Dura-Ace pedals better than options
from Look and Wahoo Speedplay? And are they worth the
upgrade over Ultegra?"
By Peter Haworth (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Peter Haworth September 10, 2021 New Motion Labs new 92t chainring and
marginal gains for cargo bikes.
"New
Motion Labs is at it again with some new chain and
chainring tech for cargo bikes, plus a chainring with
the equivalent of 92teeth for track racing."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin September 10, 2021 Gear Break: Primal, Repente, MAAP, Acrlight,
Merida Scultura & New Shimano Ultegra.
"What's new and great on the cycling market." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 10, 2021 Column
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September
9, 2021
Tour of Britain stage 5: Ethan Hayter
outsprints Giacomo Nizzolo, retakes race lead.
"Ethan
Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) won stage 5 of the 2021 Tour
of Britain, besting Giacomo Nizzolo (Qhubeka NextHash)
and Daniel McLay (Arkéa Samsic) in a mad dash for the
line."
(velonews.com) Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images September 9, 2021 'I just put it in my biggest gear and went
flat out:' Ethan Hayter on his first Tour of Britain stage
win.
"Ineos
Grenadiers' 22-year-old team leader put in a strong
performance after managing to stay upright through the
final corner which saw team-mate, Owain Doull hit the
deck."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 9, 2021 Marc Soler looks to salvage campaign beset
by crashes.
"Marc
Soler (Movistar) may have finished 87th on stage 4 of
the Tour of Britain but his impressive attack alongside
Trinity Racing’s Ben Healy and Thomas Gloag on the road
to Great Orme briefly had the peloton on the back foot
and scrambling to mount a chase."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 9, 2021 Wout van Aert hails 'special finish' on
Great Orme at Tour of Britain after beating Julian
Alaphilippe.
"Van
Aert put in a huge performance on the brutally steep
climb up the Great Orme in Llandudno on the fourth stage
of the race, buoyed by the fact that he managed to hold
on and beat world champion, Julian Alaphilippe."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 9, 2021 Trek releases new Boone cyclocross race
bike.
"Trek
is very clear that the disc brake bike is sold
specifically for riders who intend to race cyclocross.
“Those looking for a gravel bike should buy the
Checkpoint, and those who want a do-it-all road bike
would be best served by Domane."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) By Lily Hansen-Gillis Photo by: Trek September 9, 2021 14 of the lightest road bikes - take a look
at these featherweight rides.
"Check
out these superlight superbikes from Specialized, Van
Rysel, Trek, Canyon, Cervelo, Giant & a few that you
might not expect."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 9, 2021 Endura Pro SL Shell II Jacket review.
"The
Endura Pro SL II is perfect for a very wet and somewhat
cold ride. It gets overwhelmed when the temperature
rises but it’s small enough to pack in a jersey pocket.
When things get colder there’s room for a mid-layer to
extend the usability of both pieces."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Josh Ross) September 9, 2021 Selle Italia X-LR Ti316 Superflow saddle
review.
"Selle
Italia combines its current saddles to create a
lightweight racy off-road saddle, but is less in fact
more?"
By Sean Fishpool (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Sean Fishpool) September 9, 2021 2021 Tour of Britain Live Feed.
"Tour of Britain 2021 - Stage 5 (Alderley Park → Warrington 152.2km).
Thursday, September 9th, video starts at 14:00pm Central
Europe, 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am PDT."
(cycling.today)
(Credit not Found) September 9,
2021
Column
Two
Cyclocross 2021-22 season preview.
"Mathieu
van der Poel, Wout van Aert, Lucinda Brand, Clara
Honsinger, and others highlight a competitive 'cross
season."
By Paul Maunder (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) September 9, 2021 European Championships: Kung retains time
trial title.
"The
Swiss rider averaged over 55kph clock 24:30 on the
22.4km course, bettering the time posted by world
champion Filippo Ganna (Italy) by a considerable eight
seconds."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 9, 2021 European Championships: Marlen Reusser wins
women's time trial.
"The
Olympic silver medalist was so strong that she managed
to overtake her minute-woman Lisa Brennaur (Germany),
who herself was fast enough to take a bronze medal."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 9, 2021 European Championships: Guazzini wins U23
women's time trial.
"Vittoria
Guazzini (Italy) wins while Hannah Ludwig (Germany) and
Elena Pirrone (Italy) round out the podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 9, 2021 European Championships: Pejtersen tops
Wærenskjold to win U23 ITT title.
"Johan
Price Pejtersen (Denmark) gets gold, Søren Wærenskjold
(Norway) silver and Daan Hoole (Netherlands) claims
bronze."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 9, 2021 ‘I was doing sports to stand for human
rights for girls’ - Afghanistan’s cyclists watch as
Taliban outlaws women’s sport.
"As
one of the first changes under the new regime, deputy
head of the Taliban’s cultural commission Ahmadullah
Wasiq has said women will not be allowed to play cricket
and other sports because “they might face a situation
where their face and body will not be covered."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD/AFP via Getty Images) September 9, 2021 Coryn Rivera: 'It’s time to get the rainbow
stripes back on an American’s shoulders.'
"Coryn
Rivera, the only American to ever win the Tour of
Flanders, is Team USA’s best shot at winning the elite
women’s road race at the UCI Road World Championships
held on September 25 in Flanders, Belgium."
(cyclingnews.com) By Kirsten Frattini (Image credit: Getty Images) September 9, 2021 Save Up to 50% During Trek Bikes’ Clearance
Sale.
"Trek
Bicycles has been producing quality products for
decades. Whether you’re looking for fresh gear and
apparel or a new frameset, take advantage of deals up to
50% off during this closeout sale."
By Harley Schafer (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 9, 2021 2021 Road European Championships Live Feed.
"2021 Road European Championships:
09 Sep 2021 Women Elite - Individual Time Trial.
09 Sep 2021 Men Elite - Individual Time Trial. 11 Sep 2021 Men Under 23 - Road Race. 11 Sep 2021 Women Elite – Road Race. 12 Sep 2021 Men Elite - Road Race. Road
European Championships 2021 - Women’s Time Trial (Trento
→
Trento 22.4km).
Thursday,
September 9th, video starts at 10:45pm CET (Central
Europe), 4:45am U.S. Eastern, 1:45am PDT."
(cycling.today)
(Image Credit not Found) September
9,
2021
Column
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September
9, 2021
Tom Dumoulin’s season is over after he was
hit by a driver during a ride.
"Tom
Dumoulin was hit by a driver while out on a training
ride on Thursday, suffering a broken wrist that will
require surgery, Jumbo Visma has announced."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) September 9, 2021 Tour de l'Ardeche: Leah Thomas wins stage 2.
"Thomas
now leads the overall classification by eight seconds
ahead of stage 1 winner Arlenis Sierra (A.R. Monex) with
Deignan in third at the same time margin."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 9, 2021 Lefevere up in arms as Sam Bennett appears
for Ireland at European Championships.
"Lefevere
has initiated the process of slashing Bennett's wages in
half and now appears to be arming himself for a legal
dispute with his rider."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 9, 2021 Report: Astana interested in re-signing
Miguel Ángel López.
"Italian
sports daily, La Gazzetta dello Sport, reports
‘Superman’ López could return to Astana as fallout from
his hasty exit from the Vuelta a España continues to
make waves."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) September 9, 2021 Top 10 memorable moments from the 2021 Grand
Tours.
"Strange.
Random. Adorable. Downright crazy. Away from the general
classification battle at Grand Tours lay a plethora of
moments that helped define each three-week race. Here
are some of the most memorable."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) September 9, 2021 Winners and Losers From the 2021 Vuelta a
España.
"The
third and final Grand Tour of 2021 is done and dusted,
and in spite of it's inevitable conclusion, the Vuelta
was a cracker."
By Whit Yost (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) September 9, 2021 Rob Stannard signs with Alpecin Fenix.
"Alpecin
Fenix announced the signing of Australia Rob Stannard on
Thursday. The 22-year-old inked a deal for two seasons
with the team of Mathieu van der Poel."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 9, 2021 Restrap Small Frame Bag review: Little
volume, big success.
"This
little frame bag is the only one I’ve used that I’ve
liked, rather than just tolerated. In its volume, its
position, its unobtrusive design, and the way it lets
you get bottles out, it ticks a lot of boxes."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Iain Treloar September 9, 2021 11 tips to keep your bike running through an
industry parts shortage.
"Bike
and parts shortages are real and there are signs they’ll
continue through 2022. And so depending on where you are
in the world and what you ride, you may need to get
creative to keep your existing bike purring."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 9, 2021 Ducktrain may be first bike trailer that
doesn’t actually attach to the bike.
"That’s
right; a German startup called DroidDrive is in the
process of engineering a small trailer that can follow a
bike without being physically attached to it."
By Sam Anderson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 9, 2021
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