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June 21,
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
-1- How many UCI representatives does it take to invent a pinless number system? "The UCI’s quest for a number pocket number system (that already exists)." Sean Meager (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) So it turns out Jonas Vingegaard is a pretty good actor "Watch out Mads Mikkelsen, you’ve got some competition." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Glasgow World Championships threatened with disruption from strikes "GMB union in the midst of a pay dispute with local councils." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) My Conspiracy Theory "OK. Here’s what I think is going on." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles (CyclingNews/CyclingWeekly)
Ben Healy agrees new contract with EF
Education after breakthrough Spring
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Abus launches GameChanger 2.0 aero helmet "New lid has increased aerodynamics and ventilation." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Look unveils lightened 795 Blade RS road bike and disc brake-equipped 796 Monoblade RS time trial bike "French brand gives road bike a complete redesign aimed at balancing aerodynamics, stiffness and low weight, and adds disc brakes to its time trial/triathlon bike." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Litespeed Spezia FI is their lightest disc brake road bike ever "Coming in 30g lighter than their prior lightest model, the T1SL, the new Litespeed Spezia FI road bike counts more than weight savings among its tricks." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column Two
June 21,
2023
Urška Žigart’s boyfriend heads to Slovenia in final race before Tour de France "Tadej Pogačar to contest national championships in road and TT." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Chris Froome: I can try to go for a stage win at the Tour "Chris Froome’s results this season are nothing they used to be. However, the 38-year-old is confident that he can play a leading role in the upcoming Tour de France." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Tour de France 2023 Predictions - Yellow jersey winner, stage victors, the best team and more "We make our bets on which riders will reign supreme in the 2023 edition of La Grande Boucle." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Eurobike 2023 - The very best new tech from day 1 "The best weird and wonderful tech from the world's biggest cycling trade show." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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-2- Tour Trends: Gaudu’s Big Moment? "Plus: New July kit specials!" By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images Race Wrap: Tour de Suisse & La Grande Boucle Implications "Tour de Suisse Takeaways." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Merida introduces speed-focused Scultura Endurance GR gravel bike "New model - available in both carbon and aluminium – is based on the existing Scultura Endurance road bike and sits alongside the adventure-minded Silex in Merida’s range." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) FNLD GRVL: Why the shortest distance is often the sweetest "A route for every rider and celebration of gravel in all its glory." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Corima launches MCC EVO and WS EVO wheelsets, hand built in France "New wheelsets come in 32mm or 47mm depths." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
June 21,
2023
Videos
-3- Get to grips with the new UCI rules - Changes to look out for in this year’s Tour de France "Want to watch the Tour de France like an expert? Here are some of the new rules to look out for in 2023." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) Photo: A.S.O. Charly_Lopez Gino Mäder to be honored by Swiss Cycling tribute ride "Ceremony and ride to be held at Oerlikon Velodrome in Zurich this Saturday." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mysteries around Marco Pantani's death can never be solved, BBC podcast concludes "Patani: Death of a Pirate digs into the Italian's life and death." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) First Look at Magene’s New C606 GPS Bike Computer, L308 Intelligent Bike Lights "Eurobike kicked off today with plenty of new products, and Magene was at the show announcing a number of new sports tech items." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) ROTOR Announces New 2INPOWER SL Power Meter (Dual-Sided) "ROTOR has just announced their new 2INPOWER SL dual-sided power meter, an upgrade from the previous 2INPOWER edition." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Oakley 2023 Tour de France Sutro Lite Sweep "Awesome clarity and visual performance, plus the secure fit means they stay put wherever you are riding." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Amazfit Cheetah Pro GPS Watch Quick Review: Thoughts After Using It For A Week "Amazfit has just announced their new Cheetah Pro GPS watch, which is aimed to compete in the lightweight but still packed-with-features category of endurance sports watches." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Someone made the absolute best comment about cars in bike lanes "Protected car lanes make drivers feel safe from cars." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Flimbs/Reddit Look releases 795 Blade RS and 796 Monoblade RS, borrowing tech from T20 track bike "New road and time trial bikes use 25 per cent high-modulus carbon fiber." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Abbey Bike Tools Introduces THE Truing Stand w/ Optional Islandix Computer Readout System "The newest tool from Abbey is here, and it’s a big one. After years of obsessing over the details about what would make the ideal truing stand, Abbey Bike Tools is finally releasing it into the wild. " By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) Abbey Bike Tools Column
One
June 20,
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
-1- Tour de Suisse Women: Reusser secures overall title as Katarzyna Niewiadoma lights up race "Niewiadoma falls short in two-up sprint on finale in Ebnat-Kappel." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images - cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription Articles (CyclingNews/CyclingWeekly)
Tour de Suisse Women: Reusser secures overall
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WorldTour team jerseys: Summary of mid-season changes "With the start of the Tour de France only 11 days away teams seem in a rush to announce that they will have a new jersey to race in this July." (ridemedia.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) Which is the best gravel race bike of 2023? "Champagne burns in your eyes, lactic acid courses through your legs, and on the podium perches the king of the desert: the best gravel race bike of 2023." Nils Hofmeister (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Robin Schmitt Scott Road RC Ultimate Shoe "Very stiff and light shoes that offer all day comfort, but that price is hard to stomach." Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Brooks Limited C17 Saddle Celebrates Migration Gravel Race "Iconic and timeless English saddle company, Brooks England releases their latest limited edition saddle: the C17 Special Migration Gravel Race." Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) Photo c. Brooks England Oakley unveils limited-edition 2023 Tour de France sunglasses collection "New shades inspired by the iconic race." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) Oakley 2023 Tour de Suisse Women Live Video Feed "Tour de Suisse Women 2023 - Stage 4 (Ebnat-Kappel → Ebnat-Kappel, 100.8km). Tuesday,
June 20th, video starts at 3:20pm Central Europe, 9:20pm
U.S. Eastern, 6:20am Pacific.
Finish
at around 5:00pm CET 11:00am U.S. Eastern), 8::00am
Pacific.
The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 6::20am Pacific." (cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
Column Two
June 20,
2023
Belgian newspaper refers to Women’s WorldTour cyclist Urška Žigart as “Pogačar’s girlfriend” "The Jayco AlUla rider almost won at the Tour de Suisse Women." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Team Jayco AlUla Ironman champ Taylor Knibb signs with Trek Segafredo professional cycling team "I see cycling events as on a parallel path to triathlon." Kevin MacKinnon (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Trek Segafredo Ben Healy secures new multi-year contract after breakthrough season "While Healy was a leading U23 rider before joining the World Tour, with stage wins in the three most prestigious U23 stage races, his run in the top tier of the sport this season has been even more prolific." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Fabio Ferrari) Paid Subscription Articles
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-2- Tunisia Diaries: How I’m staying motivated on a 2,000km ride "It’s a long way to ride solo with just my own thoughts for company." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) American talent Luke Lamperti a target for Soudal Quick Step "A product of Trinity Racing's development, 20-year old Luke Lamperti is currently seen as one of the most promising under-23 riders in the peloton." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Trinity Racing - roadbikeaction.com Orbea launches eight Oquo road bike wheelsets with Zipp hubs "Basque brand targets aftermarket sales with new wheels." By Ashley Quinlan (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Check out Cinelli’s XCR75 limited edition all-road bike "Made from Columbus XCr stainless steel and fitted with a Classified hub gear, this model marks Cinelli's 75th anniversary." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) -2-
How the Raleigh Chopper became a 1970s icon "Raleigh’s resurrection aims to build on a colorful and mysterious past that has made the Chopper one of the most iconic bikes of all time." By James Witts (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) First ride: Bosch Performance Line SX motor "We headed to Germany to get some eGravel and eUrban riding in with Bosch's new motor and Smart System updates." Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Rebecca Bland Column
Three
June 20,
2023
Videos
-3- Hincapie, Feehery headline US amateur road titles - North American Roundup "Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic crowns Singleton and John winners, Gravel Locos Pueblo for September cancelled, Maryland Cycling Classic adds six more teams." By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Bruce Buckley / USA Cycling) Justdiggit charity establishes regreen area as a memorial for Gino Mäder "In a statement, Justdiggit posted about its initiative to remember the rider." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) UCI June Ranking Analysis - UAE and Jumbo Battle for the Lead while Uno-X steps forward "This June we have had the races before the Tour de France with almost all the stars of the peloton racing that were not injured or recovering after the Giro d’Italia." By Raúl Banqueri (lanternerouge.com.au) (Photo: Cor Vos) Derek Gee given a hero’s welcome at Preston Street Criterium "The revelation of the Giro made an appearance at the Ottawa race." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Jon Gee Rotor’s new 2INpower SL is “the lightest
dual-sided power meter” available (and it’s cheaper too)...
Rotor launches “the lightest dual-sided power meter on the market” "2INpower SL Road crank-based power meter weighs just 530g, according to Rotor." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) New bikes, wheels and components break cover ahead of Tour de France - Here's 8 things we learned at the Dauphiné "New bikes, secret tech, new tech, shiny shoes the ‘wrong’ wheels and more showed up at our favorite Tour de France warm up race the the Critérium du Dauphiné." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Deadlifts for Cyclists - Your Almost-New Secret Weapon "The deadlift is an old favorite, but well worth a revisit if you want to pump your performance on the bike." By Jenny McCoy (bicycling.co.za) Adam Hoff Vitus Venon EVO-GR Rival AXS "An awesome race-inspired gravel bike, that works just as brilliantly on the road." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Pinion combines shifting and drive with its first eBike motor and gearbox "German gearbox specialist launches all-new eBike motor and wireless shifting in a single, compact package." By Tom Law (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Eurobike 2023 starts tomorrow, but here’s an early look at the eBike news "Eurobike is one of the largest two-wheeled vehicle trade shows in the world, and tomorrow the event returns to Frankfurt, Germany." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Column
One
June 19,
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
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Tour de Suisse Women: Eleonora Gasparrini wins stage 3 sprint "Leaders catch lone attacker Urška Žigart in final 100 meters." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogacar "couldn't be more proud" of girlfriend Urška Žigart after brave breakaway performance at the Tour de Suisse "In what must have been an agonizing finale for Urska Zigart on stage 3 of the Tour de Suisse, the Slovenian rider of Team Jayco AlUla was caught by the peloton with just 100m to the line." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images - cyclingnews.com Paid Subscription Articles (CyclingNews/CyclingWeekly)
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Nadav Raisberg signs a two-year deal with Israel Premier Tech "Nadav Raisberg will turn pro with Israel Premier Tech next year. The 22-year old rider will be the first ever Israeli rider to take the step from the development team." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Twitter) Corima expands road wheel range with two new tubeless carbon fiber models "The new MCC EVO and WS EVO road wheelsets are tubeless compatible and feature a hookless rim profile." By Tom Wieckowski (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Corima ) Trek Ballista Mips helmet "Comfortable and surprisingly breezy aero helmet that is well priced against the opposition." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2023 Tour de Suisse Women Live Video Feed "Tour de Suisse Women 2023 - Stage 3 (St. Gallen → Ebnat-Kappel, 120.8km). Monday,
June 19th, video starts at 10:30pm Central Europe, 9:20pm
U.S. Eastern, 6:20am Pacific.
Finish
at around 12:30pm CET 11:40am U.S. Eastern), 8::40am
Pacific.
The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 6::20am Pacific." (cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
Column Two
June 19,
2023
Racing put into perspective - The Tour de Suisse 2023 in review "The race and riders paid tribute to Gino Mäder who tragically died following a crash on stage five." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Women’s WorldTour pro Lotte Kopecky finishes 22nd in Belgian junior men’s race "Organizer: “We’ve never had so many spectators." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) All things must pass: SD Worx's 'bizarre' victory streak finally comes to an end after 20 wins "From the Basque Country to Switzerland, SD Worx has been creating history with its run of wins." (Image credit: Getty Images) Tunisia Diaries: What’s working and what isn’t? "I'm a week into my trip so it’s time to discuss the kit I'm enjoying and what could be better." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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Movistar swaps blue jersey for ‘Iceberg’ white for Tour de France "Men’s and Women’s teams jersey auctioned to raise funds for ocean protection." By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Movistar Team) Every Aussie set to line-up at Tour de France 2023 "Australia is set to be heavily represented at the 110th edition of the Grand Tour, with nine riders from down under expected to take to the start line for the opening stage." By Jimmy Alexander (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) Go With The Flow - That Effortless Moment Is Good For You "You know those days where cycling is just a blessing, where you just flow through your session like it doesn't matter? Embrace them." By Molly Hurford (bicycling.co.za) photo: successstartswithin.com Five cool bikes from Specialized, Trek, Marin and Merida "These bikes, including Specialized's Sirrus hybrid and Trek's alloy Emonda, are currently being tested to the max with full reviews coming soon." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) -2-
This absolutely massive pothole is the stuff of nightmares for any cyclist "The giant crater would be catastrophic to rider over." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Malachy Quinn Bosch announces new drive system and expansion to Smart System for 2024 "New Performance Line SX motor, new batteries and more updates for eBike Flow app users among announcements." Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Bosch Column
Three
June 19,
2023
Videos
Gino Mäder Taken Too Early "On Thursday, June 15, 2023 Gino Mäder crashed on the descent of the Albula Pass as the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse made its way to La Punt. He plunged into a ravine and was found by the race doctor, motionless in the water." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) Blick Stalemate between Giro Donne organizers and Italian Federation about paying for live coverage "The countdown is on for this year’s Giro Donne, and with only just over a week to go a new controversy has seen the light of day." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) photo: giroditaliadonne.it Leogang elite XCO World Cup brings the heat "Elite cross country racing in Austria." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Stefan Voitl Alberto Contador left needing stitches after crash at Vuelta a España event in China "Spanish Tour de France winner says injuries weren't as bad as they looked after incident." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Instagram/Alberto Contador) “On the first stage, I noticed how much was happening around the race" - Michel Hessmann reflects on the difference in riding a Grand Tour after Giro d'Italia debut "Michel Hessman was one of the unsung heroes of the 2023 Giro d'Italia. Part of the Jumbo Visma team, the 22-year-old German helped Primoz Roglic to the Maglia Rosa on his Grand Tour debut. " By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Team Jumbo Visma Zwift tips for beginner cyclists "It doesn’t take much to get started on Zwift, and once you start, you’ll never run out of things to try." By Zach Nehr (velo.outside.com via uksport.news) Photo: Zwift Pro Log: Peloton mourns Gino Mäder; 31 riders disqualified from Baby Giro; Bikes stolen from Tour of Slovenia and Baloise Belgium Tour; Tour of Britain will finish in Caerphilly "News from the past week in cycling, including the DSQ of 31 riders at the U23 Giro and the entire community mourning the loss of Gino Mäder." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Twitter) The Best Upgrade for Your Bike: A New Set of Wheels "After writing a week or two back that now is a great time to buy a new bike, due primarily to a glut of inventory on the supply chain, I got the question, what sorts of things, other than bikes, people should consider investing in now." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Here are the coolest eBikes and more we saw at Micromobility Europe 2023 "Micromobility Europe 2023 returned to Amsterdam last week for a two-day microEV extravaganza. Personal electric vehicles from all over Europe and beyond converged on the venue." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Your $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online. Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping. The Paul Sherwen Project "Join us and help make a difference. Our projects directly support local communities of East Africa. Your contribution will make for a more prosperous tomorrow." (paulsherwenproject.com)
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