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Daily News: September 2021

Column One
September 20, 2021
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Ellen van Dijk wins elite women's time trial title at Flanders World Championships.

Byoverlay"Ellen van Dijk wins, Reusser, Van Vleuten round out podium. Amber Neben finishes in 4th place."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 20, 2021






Five talking points from the 2021 World Championships elite women’s time trial.

Byoverlay"A phenomenal performance from Ellen van Dijk while Van Vleuten takes another podium - don’t miss these moments."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 20, 2021






What Ellen van Dijk, Amber Neben, and others said after another Dutch time trial victory.

(velonews.com)overlay"The Dutch women were the pre-race favorites to win the 2021 UCI world championship individual time trial, and they did not disappoint their fans."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) September 20, 2021






Sarah Gigante: Lack of U23 women's category at Road World Championships ‘completely unfair.’

Byoverlay"Australian rues inequity and missed opportunity to help other developing riders stay in the sport."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 20, 2021






'I got it from an ad in Cycling Weekly:' Ireland's Marcus Christie rode Bradley Wiggins' old time trial bike at Worlds.

Byoverlay"Yeah, this is Wiggins' old bike, it was advertised in Cycling Weekly magazine." It's a funny story about my mum seeing it and she just spontaneously bought the bike."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty/Future) September 20, 2021






World Championships bikes: Ethan Vernon's Lotus x Hope HB.TT time trial bike.

Byoverlay"One of the standout tech stories of this year's Tokyo Olympics was the radical track bike used by Team GB."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SW Pix) September 20, 2021






2021 UCI Road World Championships Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"overlay
"2021 UCI Road World Championships September 19-26, Flanders, Belgium.

Day 2: U23 Men ITT: Live video from 10:25am local (4:25am U.S. Eastern).

Elite Women ITT: Live video from 2:25pm local (8:25am U.S. Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com) September 20, 2021



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Van der Poel confirmed for Worlds start.

Byoverlay"There had been question marks surrounding Van der Poel’s participation in the event due to back issues, which have affected his racing program over the past several weeks."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) September 20, 2021






World Championships: Johan Price-Pejtersen wins U23 men's time trial title.

Byoverlay"Johan Price-Pejtersen (Denmark) added the world time trial title to his recent European title, winning the Under 23 men’s rainbow jersey."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 20, 2021






Chris Symonds puts Ghana on the map at World Championships.

Byoverlay"Self-funded 47-year-old makes plea for diversity after competing against Ganna and Van Aert in Sunday's time trial."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 20, 2021






‘More than a bike rider’ - Danish winner of Worlds under-23 time trial pays tribute to Chris Anker Sørensen.

Byoverlay"Speaking during the press conference after the race, the 22-year-old said: “It was very emotional for me. We’ve all heard the tragic news about Chris and for me it was about showing and paying respect for his work."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Simon Wilkinson - Pool/Getty Images) September 20, 2021






Payson McElveen rides across Iceland in fewer than 24 hours.

Byoverlay"The endurance cyclist completed the 257-mile Iceland Crossing route in 19 hours and 45 minutes."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Evan Ruderman September 20, 2021






Ineos Grenadiers are racing on disc brakes… finally.

Byoverlay"Team Ineos Grenadiers have confirmed they are making the switch to disc brakes at tomorrow’s Grand Prix de Denain, a key warm-up race in the lead up to Paris Roubaix on 3rd October."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 20, 2021






No rainbow curse for MTB world champion Evie Richards.

Byoverlay"The Brit swept the final World Cup of the season in Snowshoe, winning both the short track and XCO races."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) // SI202109200093 // Usage for editorial use only // September 20, 2021






Takeaways for the Road Race.

Byoverlay"Sunday’s time trial World championships was a nail-biting battle between Filippo Ganna and Wout van Aert. Spencer Martin looks ahead to the road race with ‘Ten Takeaways’ from the TT."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) September 20, 2021






Barry Morphew released from Colorado jail with 2 daughters by his side.

Byoverlay"Susan Morphew, 49, was reported missing by a neighbor on May 10, 2020 - Mother's Day. Officials said they were told she went for a bike ride in Maysville, Colorado, where she and her husband lived with their two daughters."
By Louis Casianon (foxnews.com)  (KUSA via AP, Pool) September 20, 2021



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Ineos Grenadiers sign highly rated American Magnus Sheffield.

Byoverlay"The American had been on the books at Rally Cycling this year but decided to end his contract with the team during the summer. The 19-year-old has signed a two-year contract at the British WorldTour squad."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 20, 2021






Sheffield says he thinks Ineos Grenadiers 'will rise to the top again' as he joins British WorldTour squad.

Byoverlay"Magnus Sheffield spoke about his move to Ineos Grenadiers after a solid ride at the under-3 time trial at the Road World Championships 2021 in Flanders, Belgium."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 20, 2021






Christopher Blevins wins final World Cup of the season on home soil.

Byoverlay"American all-rounder Christopher Blevins (Trinity Racing) has nabbed his first XCO World Cup win in Snowshoe, West Virginia, taking the victory in front of a USA home crowd and closing out an impressive season that includes being crowned the Short Track World Champion."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 20, 2021






Freddy Ovett turns to the gravel scene with L39ION of LA.

Byoverlay"After years in the European pro scene, Ovett has found a home at an American team changing the cycling game."
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) photography by Laura Fletcher September 20, 2021






Has an Aussie cyclist finally found the way to stop magpies attacking riders?

Byoverlay"It came about because we were doing some work with some ribbons and helmets, just something a little bit fancy for an event,” Paul Heymans, head of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association explained."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 20, 2021






Passchier Gump bamboo handlebar review: Oh so comfy.

Byoverlay"In recent times the cycling industry has paid an increasing amount of attention to unwanted vibration and how to reduce it."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by Dave Rome) September 20, 2021






Dan Bigham is definitely not the bad boy of British Cycling.

Byoverlay"His reputation as being the anti-establishment voice is what the media picks up on, which he says sometimes doesn't help his working relationship with British Cycling, but of course, him pulling on a GB skinsuit after the various, well-documented ups and downs with the national outfit, is news."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 20, 2021






CHPT3 and Vielo join forces to launch V+1 Gen 2 gravel bike with 1x Campagnolo groupset and unique paintjob.

Byoverlay"David Millar’s clothing brand CHPT3 has teamed up with British bike manufacturer Vielo for 50 limited edition CHPT3 + Vielo V+1 Gen 2 gravel bikes with Campagnolo components and one-of-a-kind paintjobs."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 20, 2021



Column One
September 19, 2021
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Filippo Ganna wins elite men's time trial title at Flanders World Championships.

Byoverlay"Belgium's Wout van Aert takes the silver medal and Remco Evenepoel bronze."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 19, 2021






Five talking points from the elite men's time trial at the 2021 World Championships.

Byoverlay"Ganna proves doubters wrong and breaks Belgian hearts as Küng misses out on global domination."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 19, 2021






Filippo Ganna retains men's time trial world champion crown after thrilling battle with Wout van Aert.

Byoverlay"The Italian powerhouse beat both of the home favorites, Wout van Aert and Remco Evenepoel, to the top-spot, expertly timing his effort to precision."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 19, 2021






'It feels like we're not allowed to be world champion' says Remco Evenepoel after Belgians beaten for third year in a row.

Byoverlay"Since 2019, either Evenepoel or Wout van Aert has finished one spot off the time trial rainbow jersey at the World Championships."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 19, 2021






Preview: Women’s World Championship time trial.

Byoverlay"On the second day of competition at the UCI Road World Championships in Flanders, a select number of women will race against the clock in hopes of wearing the rainbow bands for a year."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 19, 2021






2021 UCI Road World Championships Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"overlay
"2021 UCI Road World Championships September 19-26, Flanders, Belgium.

Day 1, Sunday: Elite Men ITT: 2:30pm local (8:30am U.S. Eastern).

Race finish: 4:55pm local (10:55am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 2:30pm local (8:30am U.S. Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com) September 19, 2021



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Peter Sagan wins Tour of Slovakia.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Itamar Einhorn wins stage 4 in Trnava while Peter Sagan finished second and Cees Bol third on the day."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 19, 2021






Floortje Mackaij wins Trophée des Grimpeuses Vresse-sur-Semois.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Team DSM Floortje Mackaij rider wins finale ahead of Tayler Wiles and Ella Harris."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM) September 19, 2021






Matteo Trentin wins Trofeo Matteotti.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Matteo Trentin wins while Jhonatan Restrepo finishes second and Valentin Ferron third in Pescara."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 19, 2021






Fabio Jakobsen wins Gooikse Pijl.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Fabio Jakobsen wins, Danny van Poppel second and Jordi Meeus third in Gooik."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 19, 2021






Kasper Asgreen spurred on by thoughts of Chris Anker Sørensen in TT.

Byoverlay"The Danish rider missed out on a podium place by two seconds to Remco Evenepoel, and now turns his focus to the road race."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) September 19, 2021






Snowshoe: Richards wins final round of XCO World Cup.

Byoverlay"Evie Richards (Trek Factory), the world champion, completed a perfect weekend on Sunday, at Snowshoe, West Virginia, winning the final round of the XCO MTB World Cup season after winning the Short Track on Friday."
By Rob Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Rob Jones) September 19, 2021






Vuelta Skelter by Tim Moore.

Byoverlay"Another unnecessarily difficult journey on an unsuitable bike by an ill-prepared rider: marvelous."
By Richard Peploe (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 19, 2021






Camel Chops Blimp 2.0 handlebar bag.

Byoverlay"The Camel Chops Blimp 2.0 handlebar bag is inexpensive, looks great and is well made by a small independent business in the UK. There's very little not to love about that."
By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 19, 2021






2021 Tour of Slovakia Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour of Slovakia 2021 - stage 4 (Trenčianske Teplice
Trnava, 159.2 km).

Sunday, September 19th, video starts at 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) September 19, 2021



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Andy Schleck: Chris Anker Sørensen was a role model and a friend.

Byoverlay"Sørensen was riding in Belgium ahead of the World Championships, where he was due to work for Danish television. The former pro rider turned 37 earlier this month."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 19, 2021






Tony Martin has announced he’ll retire immediately after the World Champs.

Byoverlay"On the morning of the individual time trial event, German veteran Tony Martin has announced that he is retiring after this week’s World Championships in Leuven, Belgium."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) September 19, 2021






Philipsen wins the inevitable bunch sprint at Eschborn Frankfurt.

Byoverlay"Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin Fenix) proved once more that he’s one of the fastest sprinters in the world with victory at Eschborn Frankfurt."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 19, 2021






Fairlight Cycles Faran 2.0.

Byoverlay"If you're looking for a dedicated bikepacking or touring bike then the Fairlight Cycles Faran 2.0 should be on your list. It can be built up however you want for the adventures you have in mind."
By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 19, 2021






Review: Basso Palta carbon gravel bike rides line between on & off-road, teases something new!

Byoverlay"In a world where gravel bikes have continued to explode over the last several years, the Basso Palta is unabashedly a gravel road bike. The bike is born of Basso’s Italian ethos and made-in-Italy production - from design to manufacturing."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) c. Basso, ride photos by Javi Echevarria Ruiz September 19, 2021






2021 Eschborn Frankfurt Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Eschborn Frankfurt 2021 (Eschborn
Frankfurt-am-Main, 187.4km).

Sunday, September 19th, starts at 13:15pm Central Europe, 7:15am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) September 19, 2021







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