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August 15
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
-1- Søren Wærenskjold denies sprinters in solo move on stage 1 of the Tour of Denmark "Norwegian finishes six seconds ahead of sprinters Fabio Jakobsen and Mads Pedersen." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Half a day" off for Evenepoel after Worlds win before six-week block "After winning the world title last Friday in Scotland, Evenepoel returned to Belgium late on Saturday evening and by Monday morning he was in Andorra for his pre-Vuelta training camp." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Fabio Ferrari) Coo Mania continues beyond World Championships as 3,000 more stuffed Highland cows pre-ordered "The bovine plush toy became a collector's item, with stock selling out in Glasgow." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com Ricardo Ten's wonderful response to those who criticized the UCI for gifting him a watch even though he has no hands ""What time is it? The time of the world champion." Ten expressed his gratitude to the brand for believing in inclusion and the world of possibilities it represents." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) photo: digitaloceanspaces.com Canyon Endurace CFR eTap review - Outstanding in its field. "Arguably the fastest endurance bike ever made,’ says Canyon, and we’re not arguing." Words: Simon Smythe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Alessandra Bucci Hunt Bike Wheels 40 Carbon Gravel Race: Unboxing & Features "Our approach to product development places performance above all else, leveraging rider-focused engineering, a forward-thinking application of technology, and a relentless approach to component specification." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) Photo: Hunt Paid Subscription Articles
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 Miami Nights win second round of NCL Cup in
Denver"Races decided on final sprints by Nights’ duo Alfredo Rodriguez and Paola Muñoz. The NCL Cup heads to Atlanta, Georgia on August 19-20 for the culmination of the inaugural Cup." cyclingnews.com
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Tuesday, August 15th, video starts at 15:45pm Central
Europe, 09:45am U.S. Eastern, 6:45am Pacific.
The race will be shown on GCN+ starting at 6:45am Pacific." (cycling.today)
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2023
Podcasts
-2- Vuelta a Burgos: Molano wins opening sprint to take first leader's jersey "UAE Team Emirates sprinter fends off late charge from Cortina second, Affini third on streets of Burgos" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Roglič aims for "explosiveness" after best Vuelta prep for three years "The Slovenian has not raced since the end of the Giro 2½ months ago, he has not been sitting still." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Massimo Paolone) Chad Haga will retire from road cycling at the end of the season "The 34-year old American confirmed that he won't stop competing on the bike as he will shift to gravel in upcoming years." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pro Log: 5 things to remember from the 2023 UCI World Championships "Five highlights from the UCI World Championships, including Josh Tarling's time-trial bronze and the craziness of MTB Downhill." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Dario Belingheri/Getty Images Ride the Koppenberg from your living room: indoor training app promises climbs that unseat even the pros "The iconic Tour of Flanders climbs are part of a new Belgium world from virtual cycling platform MyWhoosh." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The best bike pumps for 2023 "Add air with flair." Gus Alexandropoulos (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pirelli P Zero Race TLR 4S "Really good fit-and-forget tires for fast riding year round." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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-2- "Vuelta a Burgos Stage 1 (Villalba de Duero → Burgos, 161km). Live
video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern), 6:00am Pacific.
The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 6:00am Pacific." (procyclingstats.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge "One day Race - Belgium. Live
streaming video: 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern), 6:30am
Pacific.
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August 15,
2023
Tour du Limousin: Romain Grégoire goes on solo attack to win stage 1 "À 'l'issue de la première étape du Tour du Limousin-Périgord-Nouvelle-Aquitaine entre Rilhac-Rancon (Haute-Vienne) et Bénévent-L'Abbaye (Creuse), c’est Romain Grégoire (Groupama FDJ) qui tire son épingle du jeu en s'imposant en costaud." (tourdulimousin.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Matteo Jorgenson says he's joining Jumbo Visma to go to next level "Being part of a team that rides for victory in all races is what I am most excited about." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Thomas Maheux) Mathieu van der Poel lost a big-time beer bet with the u-23 world champ "Axel Laurence challenged the Dutchman fate had other plans." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Off-bike Body Reset "TOOLBOX: We may love the sport of cycling, but it does not love our bodies back in ways that promote long-term health and well-being - at least not off the bike. Here are 3 exercises to help you retain balance which can also help you regain power on the bike." By Menachem Brodie (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) These are the most popular songs among cyclists, according to recent Spotify analysis "The Weeknd, Macklemore, Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa top the charts. Which do you listen to?" By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Ex-British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman given four-year doping ban "Freeman chose not to defend himself before the anti-doping panel." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) SunGod Airas sunglasses review - Lightweight and highly customizable eyewear with plenty of coverage "SunGods Airas are great looking built-to-spec premium half-frame glasses but do they have the performance to match?" By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) Velo Orange Updates Rugged Off-Road Tourer in New Piolet Frameset "The new frameset is now coming in a striking Metallic Moss color, and if you move quickly, you can get one for yourself at a discount of $795 (regular retail is $925), with expected deliveries in early September." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) Photo c. Velo Orange "Tour du Limousin Stage 1 (Rilhac-Rancon → Bénévent L'Abbaye, 165.7km). Live
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August 15th, stage starts at 1:00pm Central Europe, 7:00am
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August 14
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
-1- Tour of Denmark 2023 stage 1 - Pedersen and Jakobsen among sprinters who battle out for opening stage "One of the most prestigious non-World Tour races late in the year, the Tour of Denmark is a great preparation race for the final classics of the season." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Don't buy Shimano' - Christine Majerus' frustration after World Championship road race DNF "The SD Worx rider was not happy with the support from Neutral Service." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘It was just one lap too long’ - Elise Chabbey reeled in after long Worlds break "Swiss rider caught on final lap after riding out front alone for 58km at World Championships elite women's road race." By Lyne Lamoureux (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jonas Vingegaard’s wife: ‘My dream is he rides all three Grand Tours in 1 year’ "Trine Marie Hansen says that he should try and go for it." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca)Trine And Her Husband All the Road Action from the Championships! "Every road race from Glasgow'23." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) Coryn Labecki moving to new EF Education Cannondale team in 2024 "The accomplished American cyclist has a preference for one-day events and challenging routes." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paralympic cyclist receives worst trophy gift ever "Ten was twice presented with gold medals during post race ceremonies - and was twice presented with a watch from the event’s major sponsor Tissot. The only problem is Ten had both arms amputated at the wrist. " Tyson Otto from News.com.au Photo: Twitter Best lower cost road bikes "A rundown of the best road bikes under £1,000 plus buyer's guide with sizing advice, essential accessories and FAQ." By Joseph Delves and Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Hands-on with the Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset - Unboxing and real weights "All the individual components of Campagnolo’s premium wireless groupset weighed and admired." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) 5 XC tech highlights from the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships "Electronic suspension, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's Pinarello Dogma hardtail and custom paint." By Finlay Anderson (bikeradar.com) Finlay Anderson / Our Media Paid Subscription Articles
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August 14,
2023
Vuelta a Burgos 2023 stage 1 - Molano the man to beat in sprinter's sole opportunity "One of the many Spanish races at this time of the year and perhaps the most important preparation race ahead of the Vuelta a Espana." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'She's a special girl' - The making of Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig "Cycling Weekly delves deep into the backstory of one of the sport's most magnetic characters." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) You’ll never guess how a Eurosport commentator referred to Tadej Pogačar "The Slovenian was helping out in the feed zone during the elite women’s race." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Eurosport Instagram 5 things we learned from the XCO World Champs at Glentress "The world's best cross-country racers came to the Tweed Valley at the weekend chasing rainbows, and what a show they put on. Here are a few things we noticed." Danny Milner (mbr.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) 'I was hoping the big names would cancel each other out' - Lizzie Deignan takes on favorites in the World Championships "The future bodes well for the British rider after a phenomenal performance at the 2023 World Championships." Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc)Photos: Zac Williams/SWPix.com Of course someone gave Alison Jackson Tim Hortons donuts on the road worlds climb "The Canadian may not have won but was one of the most popular riders in Glasgow." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @LeoHemsted/Instagram Ready, aim, shoot! A day in the life of a Tour de France photographer "Closed roads, rowdy crowds, stroppy officials, burning clutches… and it’s only Stage 1. This is a day in the life of a Tour de France photographer." By Pete Goding (cyclist.co.uk) 2023 UCI world championships Day 11 recap "Plenty of action on final day of racing." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) 8 Things You Didn't Know About The Specialized Tarmac SL8 "Why three bottle cage mounts? Where are the batteries hiding? How is the frame tested for strength? We've grilled Specialized engineers to find out more about the bike everyone is talking about." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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 Power Analysis: How Chloé Dygert won the
world’s time trial"Chloé Dygert sat in the hot seat for more than two hours at the UCI world championships, watching rider after rider fail to better her time." velo/outside
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August 14,
2023
Miami Nights take the win at a thrilling Denver NCL Cup "The Nights turn the tables on Denver at the mile-high circuit." By Henry Lord (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography) Keegan Swenson takes his third consecutive Leadville Trail 100 MTB and obliterates the course record "The Santa Cruz Bicycles rider dominates the field and extends his lead in the overall Life Time Grand Prix." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Life Time) Jeannie Longo hasn't stopped racing yet - former Tour de France winner scooped gold at Gran Fondo World Championships "Longo won a record 11th amateur title while Alexandre Vinokourov also takes home gold." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Allan McKenzie / SWPix) Five cool tools to keep your bike in fine fettle from Birzman, Zefal, Knipex and Sinter "In this week's edition of Five Cool Things, we delve into the realm of maintenance with a focus on innovative tools." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Hands-on with the Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset - Unboxing and real weights "All the individual components of Campagnolo’s premium wireless groupset weighed and admired." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Bianchi Oltre Race & Sprint, More Attainable Aero Road Bikes Tease Mechanical 105 12sp "A new carbon Bianchi Oltre Race and updated Bianchi Sprint aim to lower the cost of buying a modern aero road bike." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Anton Cooper’s Trek Procaliber World Champs Short Track Bike "Along with most of the World’s top cyclists, Trek Factory Racing’s Anton Cooper was in Scotland last weekend, preparing for the 2023 UCI XC World Championships taking place at Glentress Forest." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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 Lotte Kopecky is the best drop-bar rider in
the world"With three rainbow jerseys on road and track and a host of other wins this season, there’s not a more versatile, talented rider in the pack, male or female." escapecollective.com
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Monday,
August 14th, stage starts at 1:00pm Central Europe, 7:00am
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Video
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August 13
2023
Kopecky Kops the Rainbow! "She made her move 5.5 kilometers from the finish on Scott Street, where she dropped Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig. Demi Vollering took the silver medal with an strong sprint from Ludwig." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lotte Kopecky wins Glasgow World Championships road race capping off incredible season for the Belgian "Lotte Kopecky has been crowned the women's elite World Championships road race champion after a thrilling race in Glasgow." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Chloé Dygert and Katarzyna Niewiadoma pull out of World Championships with illness "The women's Elite road race World Championships today will start without two main figures." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Potential for wet weather to hit women’s World Championship road race "Rain would affect the race fiercely. It is a street circuit full of white lines and with an uneven road surface' says Vollering in days leading up to race." By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: SWpix) “The short climbs of the local circuit are not for me" - Annemiek van Vleuten seemingly rules herself out of World Championship running "For the final time in her long and storied career, Annemiek van Vleuten will be competing in the women's World Championships road race." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWPix via cyclingnews.com) Check out this custom Titici Relli - Ready to tackle Badland "Sam William Andrews' gravel bike is a unique sight in the UK." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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Lachlan Morton test the limits of stem slamming (and geometry) "Distinctive Scalpel build for Leadville and Breck Epic racing ." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Breck Epic / Instagram Road World Championships Elite Women Road Race "Elite Women Road Race (Loch Lomond → Glasgow, 154.1km). Sunday, August 13th . Start at 12:00pm
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August 13,
2023
Peter Sagan prepares to join Specialized MTB team after storied road career "Slovenian's 'bad finish' at Worlds first step in next chapter." By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Lotte was by far the strongest” - Demi Vollering bravely battles cramp to snatch silver in World Championships road race "Demi Vollering has had an incredibly successful 2023 but she was unable to cap it off with a World Championships road race victory." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Dario Belingheri//Getty Images Aussies experienced underdogs as they predict 'absolute chaos' for Road Race "The Elite Women's Road Race will be the closing event of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow, and a tight-knit Australian team will be looking to upset their more fancied rivals on what they say will be a fast and chaotic course." (sbs.com.au) (Photo: Con Chronis) "I think we will be at the start with twelve riders from SD Worx" - Lotte Kopecky faces massive task against Dutch team at World Championships "Lotte Kopecky is perhaps the biggest favorite to win today's women's elite road race in Glasgow, because of her current form and explosiveness, however she faces a mammoth task against the Dutch team's depth." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tan walls and color coordinated pedals: Lizzie Deignan's Trek Émonda SLR "Despite competing in all three Grand Tours, Lizzie Deignan is still searching for her first win of the 2023 season." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) "It was very difficult to get away on the final circuit" - Thibau Nys leaves World Championships very disappointed "The Belgian says he had a super day, but he as well as whole Belgian team missed all the key moves and came short at the end of the day." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Beth Shriever: Winning the BMX world title is “the perfect workout” for Olympic defense "Beth Shriever was aiming to defend her Olympic title in Paris after reclaiming the women’s BMX world title at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Glasgow on Sunday." By Brian Ross (uksport.news) photo: independent.co.uk Police Scotland hail “unique” World Championships as mega-event draws to a close "10 arrests were made during what was a very singular Glasgow Fortnight." Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images Paid Subscription Articles
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August 13,
2023
Videos
-3- 'Super legs' but a flat tire and strict instructions: Annemiek van Vleuten’s bittersweet ending "It was an unusual final World Championships for the Dutch rider who was left with mixed feelings in Glasgow." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/Alex Whitehead/SWPix Women's World Championship medalists open up about mental stress in cycling "Ludwig, Vollering emphasize the need for balance with busy calendar." By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) "I only found out about it on the morning of the race" - Peter Sagan dismisses XCO starting row controversy "I didn't know what was going on, seriously. I suddenly saw that I was on the fifth starting row, and when I heard my name from the announcer, I just went to the front. I did nothing to be able to start more at the front, not at all." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Number 10 Downing Street leads tributes to government scientist killed in bike crash "Susannah Boddie sustained fatal head injuries while riding her gravel bike on holiday in Italy." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (image via Facebook) "You will definitely see me in my rainbow jersey this season" - Tom Pidcock to pick up MTB calendar after taking rainbow jersey "But first, of course, I need a vacation," Pidcock tells in an interview with CyclingWeekly. A busy season where he put more focus on the road, at the Tour de France that work was palpable as he featured alongside the very best in several summit finishes on the first two weeks." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "It takes away the euphoria of last Sunday" - Dutch coach confides Mathieu van der Poel was shook more mentally than physically after his MTB crash "What should have been a memorable day for national coach Gerben de Knegt and his mountain bike group Mathieu van de Poel, turned into a disappointment in Tweed Valley on Saturday." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) AFP Report Liv Avail Advanced Pro 2 2023 "Great value bike with stable handling, suitable for a range of endurance riders from beginners to the more experienced." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2023 Volta a Portugal Live Video Feed "Volta a Portugal 2023 stage 4 (Estremoz → Castelo Branco, 184.5km). Sunday,
August 13th, stage starts at 1:40pm Central Europe, 7:40am
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