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August 21,
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
-1- Canada's Riley Pickrell takes bunch sprint win on chaotic stage 2 of 2023 Tour de l'Avenir "Riley Pickrell has taken victory from a bunch sprint on a chaotic day of racing on stage 2 at the 2023 Tour de l'Avenir." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo by: Riders celebrating for 2nd place) A whole new challenge: Why Remco Evenepoel faces his toughest test yet at the Vuelta a España "With a strong field assembled and a grueling parcours, this year's Vuelta will be another proving ground for Evenepoel and his team." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Five cool bikepacking things from Cafe du Cycliste, Vaude, Blackburn, Carradice and Zefal "These are five of the most intriguing bikepacking and commuting accessories we're testing right now." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) How to: Cyclocross "One big attraction is that it caters for all ages and types. I often see whole families racing. Kids doing the morning race, mom and dad yelling encouragement from the side-lines." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) Why Flat Pedals Are Better Than Clip-In Pedals (For Most People) "After examining research papers on pedaling dynamics, after testing grippy flat pedals myself, and after learning the nuances of how people interact with their bikes as a professional bike fitter - I found there are significant advantages to flat pedals." By Chris van der Kaap (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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Stage
2 (Nozay → Chinon,
189km).
Video
starts Monday at 15:35pm Central Europe, 9:35am U.S.
Eastern, 6:35am Pacific
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August 21,
2023
Fan's clip shows Rodríguez staggering after Tour crash "The Ineos Grenadiers rider can been seen crashing onto his front, with his face hitting the tarmac as he slid across the road." (stickybottle.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Power couple Swenson and Villafañe unstoppable again at SBT GRVL "Vermeulen and Stetina, Cromwell and Oliveira Parks complete the podiums after 142 hot and dry miles." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SBT GRVL) Dylan Groenewegen looks forward to Renewi Tour: "It is always fun to race on Belgian roads" "For Groenewegen, the Renewi Tour is his second race since the Tour de France. Last Sunday he also rode the BEMER Cyclassics." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) photo: greenedgecycling.com "I always have scales to weigh food" - Juan Ayuso reveals he has just four days a year where he can eat what he likes "Aside from his vast natural talent on the bike, it is his incredible dedication to his craft that looks likely to take the Spaniard far in the sport he loves." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Simon Says: The perfect power meter doesn’t exist "And this is why it probably never will " By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Rotor 2INPower SL "Genuine dual-sided power meter with a versatile modular fit that delivers consistent data – and with a very good battery life." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The Nightmares of Component Integration Are an Unfair Burden on Bike Buyers "Brands that lean into integration must offer a higher level of service so riders can get the fit they need without fuss, outrageous expense, or prolonged downtime." By Matt Phillips (bicycling.com) Photo: Matt Phillips Mathieu van der Poel’s new rainbow kit is absolutely spectacular "Both the Dutchman and Lotte Kopecky showed off their new threads." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Alpecin Deceuninck Cycling Team The Scully Bar, a New Long Distance Alt Bar by Whiskey Parts Co. "When it comes to staying comfy on your bicycle, handlebars are a critical part of the equation, and bike component maker, Whiskey Parts Co’s says they nailed it with their new alt. bar." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) Photo c. Whiskey Parts Co. Paid Subscription Articles
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August 21,
2023
Videos
-3- Triathlon Ireland declined to sanction Ironman Cork due to conditions - Two competitors died "Two men - Brendan Wall (44) from Ireland and Ivan Chittenden (65) from Canada - died during the swim leg of the race." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Hamperium Photography) Miami Nights take a second win and secure the NCL Cup overall in heated series finale "In the National Cycling League's final match-up of the season, smaller teams take advantage of the Denver-Miami stalemate." By Henry Lord (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography) Simone Boilard wins at GP Oetingen "St Michel Mavic Auber 93 rider takes first pro victory." (Photo: Twitter @Auber93Cyclisme) Rigoberto Urán speaks out about Nairo Quintana and Miguel Ángel López not being able to compete "In a cycling context full of uncertainty for two of Colombia's most recognized names in road cycling." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (A.S.O./Alex Broadway) Team Soudal Quick Step Announces Roster for Vuelta a Espana 2023 "The Soudal Quick Step team has chosen a strong line-up that will support defending champion Remco Evenepoel in this year’s Vuelta a Espana." (roadcycling.com) (RCS Sport) Juan Ayuso, João Almeida and Jay Vine in climber-focused UAE Team Emirates lineup for Vuelta a Espana "UAE Team Emirates has revealed its powerful contingent of eight cyclists who will take on the challenge of conquering the 3,157 kilometers from Barcelona to Madrid in the Vuelta a España 2023. Juan Ayuso and Joao Almeida are the leaders." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) The Finances of Groupama FDJ "The French team publishes detailed accounts with info all the way down to how much Lapierre and its parent company pay for bike sponsorship." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) 'I thought I was more in the door than I was' - Luke Rowe bares all on Vuelta a España snub "Welshman will not race a Grand Tour this year after he missed out on selection by Ineos Grenadiers." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tech Tidbits: LIMITS Power Meter Company Liquidates, COROS Firmware Update, Skydio Leaves Consumer Drones "Here’s a few tech tidbits from today, the last few days, and the last week or so (in the case of Skydio) that are worthy of note." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Image: From Limits marketing pages) I just bought a super-cheap electric bike from China. It was a bad idea "When it comes to the price, to be honest I didn’t pay US $397 for this. I must have a taste for the finer things in life, because I sprung for the Mihogo Mini Pro - an upgraded version priced at US $447." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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August 20,
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
-1- Stephen Williams wins the Arctic Race of Norway as Clement Champoussin wins photo finish final stage "Stephen Williams has been crowned the winner of the 2023 Arctic Race of Norway as Clement Champoussin took a photo finish win on the final stage." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "I don't really care where I race. I just want to race" - After lengthy time off the bike, Zdenek Stybar hungry for racing "Cycling superstar Zdeněk Štybar is facing an uncertain racing future after a comeback from double leg surgery." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "If you lose months in your career, you will notice it in the races" Quick Step DS Bramati still hopeful of Julian Alaphilippe's return to the top "Julian Alaphilippe has had a difficult 2022 and 2023 is not being too different." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: James Startt via rouleur) Two triathletes have died during Ironman Cork, event continuing "Two men have died after getting into difficulty during the swim at the Ironman event in Co Cork on Sunday morning." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: GT Photography) Primoz Roglic and the last blow for Nairo Quintana in his horrible 2023 "Nairo Quintana was until last year the cyclist with the most stage wins in the international peloton." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via bicycling.com) Paid Subscription Articles
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"Arctic Race of Norway Stage 4 (Kvalsund → Nordkapp, 171.4km). Video
starts Sunday at 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern), 6:00am
Pacific
The
race will be shown on GCN+ starting
at 6:00am Pacific."
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August 20,
2023
Winning run continues for Mads Pedersen in dramatic finale at BEMER Cyclassics 2023 "Pedersen single-handedly caught a three-man attack with late move." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Anders Foldager takes victory as the breakaway deny peloton in a frantic finale to opening stage of the 2023 Tour de l'Avenir "Anders Foldager of Denmark took victory on the opening stage of the 2023 Tour de l'Avenir as the breakaway denied the peloton in a frantic finale." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Simone Boilard takes first victory at GP Oetingen "Kuijpers, Boogaard round out the podium." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "They are incredibly versatile. They can hold their own both on the flat and in the mountains" - Marc Reef praises varied qualities of Jumbo Visma's Vuelta lineup "Jumbo Visma has officially announced their lineup for the upcoming Vuelta a Espana." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Colombian cycling continues to sink: the latest data is disheartening "The latest UCI ranking report, published in mid-August 2023, has cast shadows of concern over the outlook for Colombian cycling." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) Maximiliano Blanco//Getty Images via bicycling.com Want to own Fausto Coppi's custom 1946 Bianchi road bike? This masterpiece is yours for £103,505 "This bike is one of six made for Fausto Coppi by Bianchi's elite Reparto Corse innovation and engineering department, and if you have deep pockets it could be yours." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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 American pro Kevin Vermaerke hits first pro
podium after cunning racing"Rising US prospect hits podium and wins best young rider's jersey after scooping up final-stage bonuses at Arctic Race of Norway." velo/outside
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STREAM: Sunday, 20 August,
Video
starts Sunday at 14:25pm Central Europe, 8:25am U.S.
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The race will be shown on GCN+ starting at 5:25am Pacific." (cycling.today) (Credits not
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Video
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Eastern, 7:00am Pacific
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August 20,
2023
Videos
-3- A lifetime with Phil Liggett "Television commentator Phil Liggett has covered 50 Tours de France and has been ever present as the sport of road cycling has grown and changed beyond recognition. He talks 1980s, Lance Armstrong and why he always wanted to be somebody in life, with Rouleur." Words: Edward Pickering (rouleur.cc) Photos: Trish Liggett “It was a few solid evenings" - Mathieu van der Poel celebrates World Championships win with three-day bender in Marbella "I have been in Marbella with friends for three days. Partied? Yes!" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Remco Evenepoel puts in 7:30h, 5800 climbing meter and 230 kilometer ride as final Vuelta a Espana preparation "Remco Evenepoel has recently created a Youtube channel and he will be posting a video about a colossal training ride ahead of the Vuelta a Espana." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via velo.outside.com Carlos Rodríguez likely to stay with Ineos Grenadiers after breakthrough Tour de France "The 22-year-old Spanish rider, who looked set to join Movistar Team for the 2024 season, is reportedly very close to accepting a brutal renewal offer that Ineos has put on the table." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bus sandwiches, hitching lifts, and paying your own way: The not so glamorous life of a small nation at the world championships "While the spotlight tends to fall on the likes of Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky, cycling’s world championships derive much of their color from the sport’s smaller nations. But what are the challenges they face to compete with the world’s best?" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Photo: Ryan Mallon) Bookshelf: Riding with the Rocketmen "One Man's Journey on the Shoulders of Cycling Giants." By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Van Nicholas Boreas "Classic looks and a stunning frameset to ride, though it deserves better finishing kit than fitted here." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Unpopular Opinion: Why we need more ‘motorcycles for children,’ not fewer "A recent string of anti-eBike articles in the New York Times has attempted to spread fear around the increasingly popular transportation method of electric bicycles." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) 2023 Volta a Portugal Live Video Feed "Volta a Portugal 2023 stage 10 (Viana do Castelo → Viana do Castelo, 18.2km ITT). Video
starts Sunday at 3:00pm CET, 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am
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August 19
2023
Mads Pedersen wins Tour of Denmark "Victory in the final time trial stage moves Mads ahead of Mattias Skjelmose as Lidl Trek take 1-2 overall." (racing.trekbikes.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Denmark: Mads Pedersen takes overall victory with stage 5 win "Mattias Skjelmose secures Lidl Trek 1-2 finish after final stage time trial." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “Just as women’s cycling finally made it, my team failed” "The demise of EF Education TIBCO SVB means the futures of Zoe Bäckstedt and Hell of the North winner Alison Jackson are currently up in the air." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (A.S.O./Charly Lopez) Why cycling kit that fits matters more than you think! "Whether you care about speed or not, find out why choosing the right cycling kit is one of the biggest upgrades you can make." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) How Jonas Vingegaard trained to crush Tadej Pogačar at the Tour de France "Team trainer lifts lid on framework that forged Vingegaard's yellow jersey dominance – how will it carry the Dane into Vuelta a España?" By Jim Cotton (velonews.com via uksport.news)Photo: BERNARD PAPON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Decision to host Tour of Britain stage branded “ironic” - “dreadful, embarrassing” potholes on nearby roads "“It’s ironic that some other roads not being used by the bikes are in a dreadful state. Cyclists would be seriously at risk if they used them,” said the councilor from Gloucestershire, which is set to host stage seven of this year’s race." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Rachel, Twitter) Paid Subscription Articles
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2023 Tour of Denmark Live Video Feed "Tour of Denmark 2023 stage 5 (Helsingør → Helsingør, 16.1km ITT)
Video starts Saturday at 1:45pm CET (7:45am U.S. Eastern),
4:45am Pacific.
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August 19,
2023
Stephen Williams wins queen stage of Arctic Race of Norway "Israel Premier Tech has taken the victory on the day at the Arctic Race of Norway, Stephen Williams has taken the win on stage 3 in a difficult summit finish. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Primoz Roglic wins Vuelta a Burgos as he wins up Lagunas de Neila "A cold-blooded winner, Primoz Roglic has won four out of four stage-races this year, he has sealed the overall victory at the Vuelta a Burgos as he won the queen stage to Lagunas de Neila. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Primož Roglič heads to Vuelta a España as new Vuelta a Burgos champion "Roglič, Vingegaard and Evenepoel begin 2023's final Grand Tour next Saturday." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “What he is doing here is quite special" - Groupama FDJ proud of 19-year-old Arctic Race of Norway leader Noah Hobbs "Two stages down at the Arctic Race of Norway and it's 19-year-old, Groupama FDJ rider, Noah Hobbs who sits in the overall race lead after a very impressive couple of days." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) photo: velo-club Paid Subscription Articles
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-2- "Vuelta a Burgos Stage 5 (Golmayo → Lagunas de Neila, 160km). Live
video Saturday 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 "Arctic Race of Norway Stage 3 (Hammerfest → Havøysund, 167km). Video
starts Saturday at 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern), 6:15am
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August 19,
2023
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-3- Campenaerts wins Druivenkoers Overijse "Jasper De Buyst takes third from chase group." (stickybottle.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Remco's father said it brutally, but in essence I think the same" - Soudal Quick Step DS defends Evenepoel senior after war of words with Patrick Lefevere "The latest twist in the saga? Soudal Quick Step's Klaas Lodewyck taking the side of Patrick Evenepoel rather than Patrick Lefevere." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) 2024 World Championships in Zurich suits puncheurs and Classics stars "Road race and time trial profiles revealed for Worlds in Switzerland." By James Moultrie (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France/Vuelta a Espana double "a realistic goal" for Jonas Vingegaard according to Jumbo Visma "As Jumbo Visma look to secure a historic Grand Tour hattrick at the Vuelta a Espana in the coming weeks, Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard is looking to double up and take a second straight three-week stage race victory." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The anti-theft bike light, a sub-6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8 build, lush Leadville bikes, watt-saving chainrings + more of the week's top tech news "A dazzling light that acts as your bike's own security guard? A sub-6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8 build? Aldi telling us to measure our cassettes with digital calipers? It's all in our weekly tech round-up." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Zefal Z Adventure F2 Front Bag "Decent bar bag that will keep thing dry, but suffers from some movement when riding and a too-short zip." Bryn Davies (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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2023 Volta a Portugal Live Video Feed "Volta a Portugal 2023 stage 9 (Paredes → Mondim de Basto (Senhora da Graça), 174.5km). Stage
starts Saturday at 12:40 local, 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am
Pacific.
Video
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