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Today's Trending Basic salary, short contract. Alberto Contador sets off on 1,600km ride after his team won a stage of the Giro d’Italia. The heartwarming story behind Jumbo Visma’s 12-year-old ‘recruit.’ Meet Anna Kiesenhofer, the unlikely Olympic champion. Column
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September
14, 2021
September
14, 2021
Tour de Luxembourg: Almeida wins opening
stage.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step rider João Almeida outsprints Bauke Mollema
and Marc Hirschi for fifth victory of season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 14, 2021 Paris Roubaix Femmes route confirmed
with 17 cobbled sectors, including Carrefour de
l’Arbre.
"The
inaugural Paris Roubaix Femmes will include
traverses of Mons-en-Pévèle and Carrefour de l’Arbre
as part of 17 cobble sectors."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) September 14, 2021 Paris Roubaix 2021 men’s start list.
"The
delayed Paris Roubaix 2021 is finally here, as the
peloton prepares to take on the brutal cobbles of
northern France - here is the start list for this
year’s men’s race."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 14, 2021 Meet Anna Kiesenhofer, the unlikely
Olympic champion.
"Now
that the dust has settled on her Olympic success, we
get to know this self-styled "perfectionist without
any compromises."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) September 14, 2021 Q&A: Eli Iserbyt is race-ready but
still finalizing 2021-22 calendar.
"Iserbyt
is the reigning European Champion, and last season,
he finished second overall in the Superprestige
series after winning two rounds."
By Paul Maunder (velonews.com) Photo: DAVID STOCKMAN/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images September 14, 2021 Best gravel bike helmets: Protection for
both on-road and off.
"The
right style and features to keep you safe,
comfortable, and looking good no matter where your
bike takes you."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Josh Ross) September 14, 2021 Unior Master Kit & Home Kit pack tool
boxes for any mechanic, plus new bike tools inside too!.
"Slovenian
toolmaker Unior expands their EU-made bike tool &
toolbox lineup with new Master & Home Kits so
every type of bike mechanic can be ready for the next
repair."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 14, 2021 100% Altis Gravel Helmet is 100% for
gravel riders, w/ Smartshock rotational protection.
"100%
has released a gravel-specific version of the Altis
Trail helmet. The lack of peak is what sets the Altis
Gravel apart from its mountain bike counterpart,
shaving weight and improving air channeling through
the front-facing vents."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 14, 2021 SaddleDonut Pro puts a bubbly cushion on
your bike seat.
"Whether
riding on trail, gravel or smooth roads, long days in
the saddle can be murder on your backside. Or, rather,
your under-side. Even the best-designed saddles can
rub riders the wrong way."
By Mark Wilson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 14, 2021 2021 Tour de Luxembourg Live Feed.
"Tour de Luxembourg 2021 - stage 1 (Luxembourg → Luxembourg, 140km). Tuesday,
September 14th, starts at 14:30pm Central Europe,
8:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) September 14, 2021 Column
Two
September
14, 2021
State of the Nation: Analyzing USA
Cycling's men's World Championships team.
"With no major favorite, opportunism will be key to US strategy in Flanders." By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images Sport/Bettini Photo) September 14, 2021 Leah Thomas wins overall at 2021 Tour
de l’Ardèche.
"The
American sealed her GC ranking with a fourth-place
finish on stage 7. Thomas took control of the GC
after a stage 2 win and never faltered."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez ©PHOTOGOMEZSPORT2021 September 14, 2021 UCI Road World Championships 2021: The
Essential Preview.
"Belgium
is a country that lives and breathes cycling, but
nowhere is this two-wheeled pursuit taken more
seriously, or its peddlers more revered, than in the
Dutch-speaking north of the country."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 14, 2021 Road World Championships 2021: women’s
individual time trial start list.
"List
of starters for the elite women's individual time
trial at the 2021 UCI Road World Championships at
Bruges on Monday 20 September."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 14, 2021 Dutch coach holding a spot for Van der
Poel to lead World Championship team.
"We
like to think that he can train well again on
Tuesday (today, ed.)", says Roodhooft. "The towel
has not been thrown in for the World
Championships. It is true that he misses some
training and competition kilometers."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 14, 2021 Primož Roglič to sit out world
championships time trial, Tadej Pogačar to ride TT,
road race for Slovenia.
"Olympic
champion Roglič to sit out worlds time trial before
joining Pogačar and Matej Mohorič for road race."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images) September 14, 2021 Lighter and mentally stronger Colbrelli
eyes World Championships after European title.
"'The
form is there, I’ve just got to keep it without
getting too obsessed about everything' says Italian."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 14, 2021 Apple Watch 7 Launched: Complete New
Features & Tech Details.
"Ultimately,
from a sports & fitness standpoint, the Watch 7
includes minor updates over the previous Series 6."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) September 14, 2021 Best women's cycling shorts: Padded bib
shorts for day-long comfort.
"Don't
make-do with men's, the best women's cycling shorts are
designed specifically for the female body."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Velocio) September 14, 2021 Cycling Weekly awards - Nominate your
indoor inspiration.
"We've
teamed up with Zwift to find the person who has taken
indoor riding to the next level and recognize their
achievements with this brand new award."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) September 14, 2021 Urwahn Waldwiesel, first 3D-printed steel
gravel bike gets eBike sibling too!.
"The
new Waldwiesel opens up accessibility of their unique
‘Softride’ gravel bike. It even adds a Waldwiesel.E
eBike version with a stealthy eBikemotion powertrain
that you could easily miss."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) all images c. Urwahn September 14, 2021 Column
Three
September
14, 2021
Report: Deal for Mark Cavendish to stay
with Deceuninck Quick Step not done yet.
"Belgian
media reports that team boss offered a one-year deal
during the Tour of Britain, but final details have yet
to be hammered out."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) September 14, 2021 Alberto Contador sets off on 1,600km ride
after his team won a stage of the Giro d’Italia.
"Before
the start of the 2021 edition of the Italian Grand
Tour, Contador promised to take on his own mammoth
cycling challenge if the team were able to beat the
odds and win a stage."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: David Ramos/Getty Images) September 14, 2021 Merhawi Kudus signs for EF Education
Nippo.
"The
Eritrean climber, now 27, believes he has potential
still to be tapped, and is convinced Jonathan
Vaughters' American squad is the place to do it."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 14, 2021 Giorgia Bronzini joins Liv Racing as
sports director in 2022.
"The
team has also hired former Dutch pro cyclist Wim
Stroetinga as sports director and performance manager,
as part of a revamped sports management team."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 14, 2021 Alex Peters is enjoying cycling again,
returning to Tour of Britain after mental health break.
"The
27-year-old Brit left Team Sky back in 2016, but has
rejoined he peloton with Continental squad Swift
Carbon."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Harry Trump/Getty Images) September 14, 2021 What are MIPS helmets? Often touted as
safer, what does MIPS mean and how does it work?
"Everything
you need to know about the thin layer of plastic that
could save your life."
By Zach Nehr (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) September 14, 2021 Ride With GPS adds Surface Types to route
planning tool.
"The
newly added feature in the cycling route creation tool
allows users to specify and view different types of road
and trail surfaces."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Ride With GPS September 14, 2021 BiSaddle EXT Stealth review.
"The
world's only adjustable saddle has a patented system
that allows you to get your perfect saddle shape down to
the last millimeter."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) September 14, 2021 Roundup: Hidden brakes, floating rotors
& anti-lock stoppers from Eurobike 2021.
"Some
of these things may look familiar, but the devil’s in
the details with updates and new versions of brakes and
systems from Magura, Galfer, and BluBrake."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 14, 2021 Passchier Bamboo Handlebars flex to absorb
bumps for a smoother ride.
"There
are two models currently available; the Passchier Gump
650 and the Gump 760, referring to their respective
widths."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 14, 2021 Column
One
September
13, 2021
September
13, 2021
2021 road world championships routes,
riders, schedule: Your ultimate guide for the week.
"Here's
all you need to know for this year's worlds, including
how to watch, who to watch, and when to watch."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Getty September 13, 2021 Tom Pidcock, Mark Cavendish, Lizzie Deignan
lead Great Britain at UCI Road World Championships.
"The
racing takes place between September 19-26, with the
elite road races taking place on the final weekend."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 13, 2021 Questions over Tom Pidcock's form as Great
Britain give others a chance at Worlds.
"Britain's
squad was confirmed on Monday, and Brammeier believes
that a single leader approach may not be the team’s best
strategy."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 13, 2021 Five things we learned from the Tour of
Britain 2021.
"The
2021 Tour of Britain was Wout van Aert’s first race
since July, when he attained what was possibly the
highest ever form peak of his career."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 13, 2021 Jackson wins 2021 elite women’s Canadian
national championship.
"Sunday’s
battle for the Elite women’s maple leaf jersey played
out between Alison Jackson (Liv Racing) - who also won
the time trial on Saturday - and cyclocross national
champion Maghalie Rochette (Specialized Racing)."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Cycling Canada September 13, 2021 Q&A: Maghalie Rochette can’t wait for
‘cross season start after ‘amazing’ summer training.
"The
28-year-old Canadian has the top step on the podium in
her sights after a summer of solid training."
By Paul Maunder (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Rapha September 13, 2021 Michael
Hernandez finds niche racing crits and directing Best
Buddies Racing.
"The
former U.S. national team racer now combines leading the
Best Buddies Racing squad with spreading awareness about
the team's mission."
By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Best Buddies September 13, 2021 Column
Two
September
13, 2021
Tour de l'Ardèche: Teniel Campbell wins
stage 6.
"Campbell
won the race from a breakaway sprint ahead of runner-up
Nina Kessler (TIBCO Silicon Valley Bank) and Lauretta
Hansono (Trek Segafredo)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team Bike Exchange) September 13, 2021 Mathieu van der Poel eyes worlds, Paris
Roubaix comeback after Antwerp Port Epic assault.
"Van
der Poel blasts back to winning ways after struggling
with injuries through summer, rates chances for world
championships ‘better than 50/50."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 13, 2021 Anna van der Breggen: Dutch won’t be haunted
by Olympic mishap at road world championships.
"Anna
van der Breggen will retire after the world
championships. She's unsure if she will defend her time
trial title but wants to help her team to gold in the
road race."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images September 13, 2021 Dowsett misses individual TT selection for
Worlds but aims for mixed relay success.
"The
veteran has raced the men's time trial at the Worlds
every year bar one since 2012 and collected three
top-10s in total. However, Great Britain are leaning
towards younger riders, with the two TT spots going to
Dan Bigham and Ethan Hayter."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 13, 2021 Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 is coming.
"It’s
not hard to imagine what 105 Di2 R7100 might look like.
It’ll obviously be heavier than Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 or
Ultegra Di2 R8100 and will use less exotic materials -
duh. "
(cyclingtips.com) By James Huang photography by Shimano September 13, 2021 Selle San Marco Ground Dynamic saddle
review.
"Selle
San Marco Ground Dynamic saddle is an update to the
Italian brand's popular GND off-road saddle, but have
the changes in shape improved comfort and performance?"
By Sean Fishpool (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Sean Fishpool) September 13, 2021 Zycle ZDrive Smart Trainer packs its own
power so you can Zwift anywhere.
"The
optional external ZPower battery pack is a really cool
feature. They say the trainer draws half as much power
as typical smart trainers, and their compact ZPower pack
can run it for hours and hours of training without
needing to plug into the wall."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 13, 2021 Bontrager Ion Pro RT 1300 light review.
"Bontrager's
category-leading Ion Pro has been around for years now
but is it still up there with the smartest bike lights?"
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Guy Kesteven) September 13, 2021 Column
Three
Bicycle Safety Stop Bill (AB 122) Passes
California Senate.
"Bicycling
advocate CalBike (California Bicycle Coalition) has
shared the news regarding the Bicycle Safety Stop Bill
which allows people on bikes to treat stop signs as
yields, including giving the right of way to pedestrians
has recently passed the California Senate."
(socalcycling.com) Unsplash September 13, 2021 The heartwarming story behind Jumbo Visma’s
12-year-old ‘recruit.’
"On
stage 7, from Hawick to Edinburgh, a breakaway of six
was clear of the peloton when a slight figure on the
pavement sprung into frame."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) September 13, 2021 Egan Bernal's agent denies he is unhappy at
Ineos Grenadiers.
"Egan
Bernal’s agent has denied reports that his star rider is
unhappy at Ineos Grenadiers and that the Colombian will
run down his long-term contract before signing for
Israel Start-Up Nation."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 13, 2021 Irish junior Darren Rafferty (18) snapped
up by Axel Merckx after big season.
"Darren
is a young rider that has progressed very quickly
through the junior ranks,” said team owner and
director Axel Merckx today when announcing the signing
of the young Irishman."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo by Coralie Bertrand Photographie) September 13, 2021 Bikes of Team BikeExchange stolen at Tour de
l’Ardèche.
"Trek
Segafredo, Liv Racing, and Movistar helped out to keep
the team in the race."
By Dave Rome
(cyclingnews.com) (Twitter) September
13, 2021
It's time for a U23 women's category at
the UCI Road World Championships.
"Glaring
omission leads to drop-outs and lost opportunities,
highlights the need for a stepping stone to the elite
ranks."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 13, 2021 Cadel Evans: Australia in better Grand
Tour shape than we’ve ever been.
"At
the start of 2020, there was only one Australian rider
who had ever stood on the podium of a Grand Tour and
that was Cadel Evans. That count, however, has rapidly
risen along with the number of serious overall
contenders from the nation."
(cyclingnews.com) By Simone Giuliani (Getty Images Sport) September 13, 2021 Spotlight: Shimano PD-EF202 and EF205 casual
flat pedals review.
"The
EF205 (left) and the EF202 (right) are new additions to
Shimano pedal range. They’re technically designed with
the eBike market in mind, but are well suited to any
get-about bike."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by Dave Rome) September 13, 2021
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