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August 18
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
-1- Tour of Denmark: Fabio Jakobsen takes sprint win on stage 4 "Soudal Quick Step rider outsprints Pedersen on penultimate stage." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Arctic Tour of Norway: Gazzoli and Scaroni strike for Astana 1-2 in Hammerfest on stage 2 "Lastra takes third on damp, flat day of racing." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Remco Evenepoel quashes transfer rumors: ‘Cycling is not football’ "The Belgian did admit there is room for improvement with his Soudal Quick Step squad." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Lanterne Rouge/Twitter Tweets of the week: Primož Roglič has déjà vu, beer at the Volta a Portugal, and Marlen Reusser is relieved "The big wheel of cycling social media content keeps on turning, and we're just here watching it whirl." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription Articles
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Video starts Friday at 1:35pm CET (7:35am U.S. Eastern),
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The race will be shown on GCN+ starting at 6:45am Pacific." (cycling.today)
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"Arctic Race of Norway Stage 2 (Alta → Hammerfest, 153.4km). Video
starts Friday at 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern), 6:15am
Pacific
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Column Two
August 18,
2023
Podcasts
-2- Vuelta a Burgos: Oier Lazkano outpowers Santiago Buitrago to win stage 4 "Spanish champion strongest of nine-man selection on final climb into Pradoluengo, Roglic maintains overall lead." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) EF Education TIBCO SVB will fold at the end of the 2023 season... "Belgian publication Sporza was quick to point the finger at Linda Jackson, the program’s founder, explaining that her refusal to partner with the EF Education men’s program has left most of their riders and staff out of work for the 2024 season. In addition, employees and riders were allegedly contractually barred from working for the prospective EF-sponsored team for the next two years." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele / Getty) MyWhoosh Selected for UCI Cycling Esports World Championship for 2024-2026: A Few Thoughts "MyWhoosh doesn’t have financial constraints. Based on the UAE, MyWhoosh is paired with the country’s heavy investment in cycling events over the next 6 years." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) MyWhooshUCI Gear Break: Nopinz PRO-1 Jersey and Base Layer, New Vision Metro Track Handlebar, Ekoï Ottimo and Carbon 28 Glasses, Fizik Go Wide, New Bianchi Oltre Race and Sprint & Campagnolo Casual Collection "What's new on the cycling market?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) In the Drops: New Canyon Endurace CFR, flavorless Torq gels, Lizard Skins’ latest bar tape and home workouts "A round-up a great kit, greater content and greatest grammar." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Hunt launches new Hill Climb SL Disc wheelset that weighs just 963g "Yep that's for the pair, and we weighed our test wheels at just 950g! Hunt has revived its Hill Climb SL wheels for disc brake bikes ahead of the hill climb season, and they might be the lightest disc brake wheels on the market." By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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-2- "Vuelta a Burgos Stage 4 (Santa Gadea del Cid → Pradoluengo (Acebel-Vizcarra), 157km). Live
video Friday from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern), 6:00am
Pacific.
The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 5:55am Pacific." (procyclingstats.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge Column
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August 18,
2023
UCI Anti-Doping tribunal announces decision in Toon Aerts case "Cross rider’s status has been in limbo since 2022." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta a España 2023 favorites: Who will win the season's final Grand Tour? "Can anyone stop Jumbo Visma from making it a hat-trick of Grand Tour victories in 2023 at the Vuelta?" Words: Richard Windsor (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWPix Guillermo Timoner, Spain’s First Cycling World Champion Dies at 97 "Timoner was Spain’s first World cycling champion and was a World champion six times between 1955 and 1965. He was also Spanish national champion numerous times." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com)Image: Felanitx Town Hall Have we got strong wrong? "In the wake of the celebrating the fastest, most skillful riders at the World Championships Guy Kesteven wonders if we’re not actually looking at the wrong criteria when it comes to the ‘strongest’ riders." By Guy Kesteven (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: GuyKesTV) Transcontinental: Racing 4,000km from Belgium to Greece in less than nine days "Looking back on the ninth edition of the ultra-endurance race, where Christoph Strasser made it back-to-back victories." By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: ©Transcontinental / Tom Gibbs) Galibier Zephyr All Surface Mitts "Very well made mitts that work well on the road and are sturdy enough for gravel excursions." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Tranzx Wireless Dropper Post Brings Bluetooth Seatposts to a Whole New Market "The TranzX EDP01 dropper post promises wireless connectivity for an easy install at a $500 price point." By Sam James (singletracks.com) "Tour du Limousin Stage 4 (Glandon - Pays de Saint-Yrieix → Limoges, 170.6km). Live
video Friday from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern), 6:15am
Pacific.
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Stage
starts Friday at 12:40 local, 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am
Pacific.
Video
starts at 3:00pm Local, 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am
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August 17
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
-1- Tour of Denmark: Mattias Skjelmose wins stage 3 "Skjelmose rides clear of teammate Mads Pedersen in final kilometer to win solo." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Arctic Race of Norway: Alberto Dainese sprints to stage 1 victory "Hobbs and Champoussin complete podium on opening stage." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Proper Packing' - Geraint Thomas' take on Josh Tarling's 455 watt hour power target "Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe are dropping some big World Championship wattages on their latest podcast." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Bruno Fahy / Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel facing major Vuelta a España challenge amid contract rumors "New world TT champion heads to altitude to hone form before Spanish grand tour." By Shane Stokes (velo.outside.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images) Best all-road bikes 2023 reviewed "The best bikes for mixing on-road and off-road riding capabilities, plus what is all-road anyway?" By Paul Norman and Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Mike Massaro Paid Subscription Articles
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Video starts Thursday at 12 :45pm CET (6:45am U.S. Eastern),
3:45am Pacific.
The race will be shown on GCN+ starting at 6:45am Pacific." (cycling.today)
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"Arctic Race of Norway Stage 1 (Kautokeino → Alta, 171km). Video
starts at 16:30pm Central Europe, 10:30am U.S. Eastern,
7:30am Pacific
The
race will be shown on GCN+ starting
at 6:25am Pacific."
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Column Two
August 17,
2023
Podcasts
-2- Vuelta a Burgos: Primoz Roglic moves into overall lead after stage 3 victory "Jumbo Visma leader out-sprints four-man selection into Villarcayo." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Simon Yates, Neilson Powless, Michael Woods, Victor Lafay and Giulio Ciccone are coming to America to race "The Maryland Cycling Classic, America’s top-ranked cycling race, will return on Sunday, September 3, with a stellar cast of riders." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Thibault Pinot: Farewell to the Tour! "French star, Thibault Pinot has ridden his last Tour de France in his farewell season." By John Eustice (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) MyWhoosh to host UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, taking over from Zwift for next three years "The three-year partnership shifts the hosting duties to the Abu Dhabi-based virtual cycling platform for the first time." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) MyWhoosh Industry rallies in support of two bike shops destroyed by Maui wildfire "A catastrophic wildfire engulfed the historic oceanfront town here on the island of Maui. More than 100 people so far have died, and hundreds of homes and businesses were destroyed." By Sara Stover (bicycleretailer.com) (Image Credit not Found) Essential money-saving tips for cyclists - Keep riding without breaking the bank "Beat the cost-of-living crisis with these top tips on how to get into cycling without." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Lake Shoes - Ultimate Foot Comfort "Lake shoes have flown under the footwear buyers' radar for a while, but that is changing with a renewed drive for comfy feet." partner content (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) The Wolf Tooth Resolve Dropper Post and ReMote Cost Over $400. Here’s Why You Should Buy Them "The Wolf Tooth Resolve self-bleeds to stop squish and the brand makes service kits and guides plentiful." By Matt Miller (singletracks.com) Photo: Matt Miller Yamaha launches new online sales for its electric bikes "Yamaha has been around longer than just about anyone in the electric bike space. In fact, they just celebrated the 30-year anniversary since launching the first production electric bike in the world." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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-2- "Vuelta a Burgos Stage 3 (Sargentes de la Lora → Villarcayo, 183km). Live
video Thursday from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern), 6:00am
Pacific.
The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 5:55am Pacific." (procyclingstats.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge Column
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August 17,
2023
Videos
-3- Ben Tulett joins Ineos Grenadiers exodus, signs for Jumbo Visma "Britain’s Ben Tulett has become the latest Ineos Grenadiers rider to announce he is leaving the team, and is now headed to Jumbo Visma. The Dutch team announced the transfer of the 21-year-old today." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi) Human Powered Health women’s team to continue as men’s team faces uncertain future "Officials from the long-running US team notified riders on the elite men's team earlier this month they are free to search out new contracts." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com via uksport.news) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images Remco Evenepoel won the world TT championship by stealing a page from triathlon’s playbook "World's top cyclists appear to be jumping on a new trend." By Kevin MacKinnon (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The very long road to Paris - Just getting to the start line of the legendary Paris-Brest-Paris bike ride is a journey in itself "Held every four years, Paris-Brest-Paris is a seriously prestigious feather in your cycling cap. Perhaps that’s why it’s such a faff just to enter and sort the logistics of taking on this 1,200km ride, as Matt Page has been finding out." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Lesli Larson on Flickr Creative Commons, public domain) How to use Komoot: Everything you need to know about the route planning app "The definitive guide to the app plus a breakdown of what a paid subscription gets you." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) Komoot 4iiii Adds Apple Find My Feature to Power Meters: Hands-On "4iiii has become the first power meter company to add Apple’s Find My support to their devices. This capability is called ‘Find My’, but is essentially the 3rd party program Apple has that allows companies to make a variant of an AirTag." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Specialized Sirrus 6.0 2023 "Quirky but quick and comfortable, with tire clearance allowing for some gravel action." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2023 Volta a Portugal Live Video Feed "Volta a Portugal 2023 stage 7 (Torre de Moncorvo → Montalegre (Larouco), 162.6km). Stage
starts Thursday at 12:40 local, 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am
Pacific.
Video
starts at 16:00pm Central Europe, 10:00am U.S. Eastern,
7:00am Pacific."
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"Tour du Limousin Stage 3 (Sarran → Bort les Orgues, 195.5km). Live
video Thursday from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern), 6:15am
Pacific.
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Column
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August 16
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
-1- Tour of Denmark: Jakobsen out-sprints overall leader Wærenskjold to win stage 2 "Søren Kragh Andersen third in bunch sprint into Silkeborg." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘Sometimes you need to say stop’ - Women’s cycling’s burnout problem "Marlen Reusser’s honesty after she abandoned the individual time trial due to mental fatigue has empowered others to speak out on the strains of a growing calendar and added pressure." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Human Powered Health riders given permission to look for other teams as American squad set to fold "The riders and staff members were told a few days ago via an online meeting that they can look for a new team. Various sources confirm this to WielerFlits." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit ProShots) A Scot’s perspective of the UCI’s Super Worlds in Glasgow: “It’s all too much” "Glasgow hosted the UCI’s first ‘super world championships’ and crammed the crowning of 200 champions – in multiple disciplines and numerous events involving 6,000 competitors – into 11 days. It was bold, but it was bewildering." By Kenny Pryde (ridemedia.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) The TCA releases more findings from 2023 Rider Survey "The TCA collates answers given anonymously by its members to try and identify areas for improvement in the women’s peloton and areas that might go under the radar but are a big concern for all involved." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image Credit not Found) Granite Talon tire lever review - Handy tire lever and quick-link tool "A simple and practical slimline tire lever and quick-link tool combo." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) Racing 1,000km taught me cucumbers are the best cycling food, to always take two waterproof jackets and much more "Essential lessons from Norway's Bright Midnight ultra gravel race." By Robyn Furtado (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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Video starts Wednesday at 1:50pm CET (7:50am U.S. Eastern),
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The race will be shown on GCN+ starting at 6:45am Pacific." (cycling.today)
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August 16,
2023
Jumbo Visma win Vuelta a Burgos team time-trial and takes up race lead "Jumbo Visma has won stage 2 of the Vuelta a Burgos, the second day of racing was a team time-trial and the Dutch team managed it the best. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Is the Tour de France getting closer? "Up until the Col de la Loze stage, the 2023 Tour de France seemed on track to be one of the closest ever." (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mikel Landa to Soudal Quick Step in 2023 "The 33-year-old rider is a strong climber, but also an experienced pro, having ridden 19 Grand Tours and will definitely be a boost to the team’s GC riders." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Megan Armitage wants to "win races" as she signs for 'EF Education' "The 27-year-old will leave Arkéa Pro Cycling at the end of the year, having joined the French team after a promised two-year contact with B&B Hotels KTM collapsed when the team imploded last winter." (stickybottle.com) (Credits not Found) Is the National Cycling League really the spectator experience of the future? "Two races in, we've seen how the new racing format stacks up to traditional races, and I'm hopeful ." By Henry Lord (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography) Specialized and Giro the most clicked brands on Cycling Weekly and Cyclingnews, according to publisher "July 2023 was also the biggest month for cycling product sales driven by Future’s websites, Cyclingnews and Cycling Weekly." By Daniel Blackham bikebiz.com (Image Credit not Found) The best gravel ride of my life was on a road bike "A 12km alpine gravel climb, and descent, on 28mm tires with inner tubes." By Will Jones (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Will Jones) 4 Weeks To A Robust Endurance Base "As spring springs, so it's time for us to take a look at our endurance: the Old Mutual Wealth Double Century is not far off! " By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) photo: cycling-inform.com Ekoi E-Lens Evo electronic glasses "Quicker to change than standard photochromic glasses, but you pay extra for that speed." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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-2- "Vuelta a Burgos Stage 2 (Oña → Poza de la Sal, 13.1km). Live
video Wednesday from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern),
6:00am Pacific.
The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 6:10am Pacific." (procyclingstats.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge Column
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August 16,
2023
Videos
-3- Tour du Limousin: Mozzato wins hectic stage 2 bunch sprint into Trélissac "Grégoire hangs on to the overall race lead." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jumbo Visma's Michel Hessmann suspended due to positive anti-doping test "The German rider, who supported Primoz Roglic in the conquest of this year's Giro d'Italia, has been provisionally suspended." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘Maybe I will do some gravel’ - Annemiek van Vleuten hints at post-retirement plans "Dutchwoman has no doubts about calling time on her career, but promises to stay in the sport." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Riding three Grand Tours in a season! Sepp Kuss lined up to race Vuelta a Espana as Jumbo Visma look to make history "It is rare to see any riders race three Grand Tours in one season, specially a high-caliber figure." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'There aren't many places you can pull on a skinsuit and just hurt yourself' - Josh Tarling praises UK time trialing as data shows riders keep getting older "19-year-old TT star talks up the UK scene, but Spindata figures show 'inexorable' age increase in riders." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Heart Rate Variability: What is HRV, and Why Track It "Heart rate variability is possibly the trickiest of the myriad metrics your smart device measures for you, but it's properly useful. " By Laurel Leicht (bicycling.co.za) image: simplifaster.com Polygon Helios AX9 bike test: Shimano Dura-Ace + power "There’s a lot to say about a good looking bike that is bound to be popular, and I get the conversation started while on my first ride." By Rob Arnold (ridemedia.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) Zefal Pulse L2 Cage "Light, strong and capable carbon bottle cage for a decent price." By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) VanMoof tells former customers, ‘take back your broken bikes now or never’ "VanMoof’s fall from grace has turned into a downhill rolling dumpster fire as the fallout continues to spread." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) "Tour du Limousin Stage 2 (Excideuil → Trélissac, 185.6km). Live
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