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Column
One
September
6, 2023
Cofidis doubles up on victories atop Vuelta summit finish "Jesús Herrada gets his hat trick of Vuelta stage wins." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta a España: Jesus Herrada wins stage 11 at La Laguna Negra "Geraint Thomas gains back some time." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The stalemate: Why the GC contenders are riding defensively at the Vuelta a España "The final climb to La Laguna Negra saw Soudal Quick Step block the road on a stage which many thought might have seen some action from the GC teams." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: ASO/Unipublic/Sprint Cycling Agency Cofidis soigneur tackled by cops on Vuelta finish line "Standing in the scrum beyond the finish line, the excitable staff member stepped out into the middle of the road to encourage his man to the line." (stickybottle.com) (Credits not Found) "He reminded me of Wout van Aert in last year's Tour" - Geraint Thomas full of praise for Filippo Ganna "A pair of Ineos Grenadiers riders made the breakaway on stage 11 of the 2023 Vuelta a Espana and although neither Geraint Thomas nor Filippo Ganna could finish it off for the stage win, the Welshman was full of praise for his teammate." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta a España 2023 stage 11 preview: a sting in the tail "A flat course culminates with a steep atypical Vuelta ascent." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic / Sprint Cycling Agency Vuelta a España tech in numbers: Behind the scenes with UAE Team Emirates "From spare wheels to bikes, and equipment, here's everything UAE Team Emirates takes to a Grand Tour." Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Colnago C68 Super Record 2023 "Stunning looks, build quality and ride characteristics, for a premium price" By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Which Of Cycling’s Disciplines Floats Your Boat? "Cycling's various disciplines call for different bikes, attitudes and skillsets. Here are the most popular, and how to enjoy them fully." By Molly Hurford (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Stage
11 (Lerma → La Laguna
Negra.Vinuesa, 163.2km).
Video
starts Wednesday at 14:30pm Central Europe, 8:30am U.S.
Eastern, 5:30am Pacific."
The race will also be shown on Peacock starting at 5:50am Pacific." (cycling.today) Powered by La
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Column Two
September
6, 2023
Tour of Britain: Olav Kooij takes record fourth stage in a row on stage 4 "Jumbo Visma rider profits from Van Aert lead-out." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com Tour of Britain 2023 stage 4 - Olav Kooij in within a chance of winning fourth consecutive sprint "From Sherwood Forest to Newark-on-Trent the riders don't find any serious ascent, but instead traditional British roads onto what should be another bunch sprint." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com Geraint Thomas is now a stage hunter at the Vuelta a España "The Welsh rider has shifted focus after his GC plans went awry." Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Wahoo and Zwift Reach Patent Dispute Agreement: Here’s What’s Happening Next "Exactly one year ago today, Zwift announced the Zwift Hub smart trainer – which priced at $499USD, immediately lit a fire across the rest of the smart trainer industry." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Annemiek Van Vleuten reflects on career difficulties as final race nears "Retiring Dutchwoman talks about the pressures of dieting, specialization in women's cycling and her post-racing plans" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Turning right “most dangerous maneuver” [in the UK] for cyclists, resulting in over 10,000 collisions in ten years, new study finds "Moving off and going ahead on a right-hand bend were the next most dangerous maneuvers for cyclists on the list, accounting for a combined 9,500 collisions between 2012 and 2021" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Returning to Cuenca Los Ojos: Sarah Swallow’s Otso Voytek and Ruta del Jefe Updates "Ruta del Jefe has officially announced the dates and the new venue - March 21-24, 2024 in Cuenca Los Ojos, Mexico." By: Daniel Zaid (theradavist.com) Sarah Swallow_s Otso Voytek Radar Roundup: Panorama Torngat Ti, Donhou Utility Completes, SCOR 2030, Made Musettes, Grassroots Gravel, Big Dumb Loop, Why Randonneuring? "Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Bike Hacks: How to Keep Your Brake Levers Symmetrical on a Modern Gravel Handlebar "There’s a classic, time-honored technique to help you evenly position your drop-bar brake levers by using a ruler or straightedge. If you know, you know." By: Travis Engel (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cafe Du Cycliste Tool Saddle Bag "Waterproof, easy to use and very stylish - it's not light or cheap, but works extremely well." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Stage
4 (Sherwood Forest →
Newark-on-Trent, 166.6km).
Live
video Wednesday from 12:00am CET, (6:00am U.S. Eastern),
3:00am Pacific.
The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 3:10am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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Column
Three
September
6, 2023
Simac Ladies Tour stage 1: Balsamo edges out Wiebes in tight sprint "Charlotte Kool settles for third place but retains overall lead." Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Tour Féminin de l'Ardèche - Michaela Drummond la 2e étape et le maillot "This victory is significant for Drummond not just as her first career win, but also as a result her first UCI victory since joining Farto BTC Women’s Cycling Team." Par Nicolas GAUTHIER (cyclismactu.net) Photo : @EquipoFarto A titanium treat! road.cc Recommends updated with 10 great products from products from Van Nicholas, Spa Cycles, Landrace, Liv Merida + more "The best of the best for August have been awarded the road.cc Recommends badge. Here are the 10 newest additions." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Classified Powershift Review "Classified Powershift is a wireless shifting technology that allows you to shift gears instantly and under full load." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cane Creek + SRM, an Ultralight & Stiff Titanium Crankset with a PowerMeter "How do you get the most premium, high-performance mountain bike powermeter possible? SRM USA suggests it’s their latest PM9 direct mount spider power meter paired with a titanium Cane Creek eeWings MTB crankset." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bike of the Week | Up close with the Specialized Tarmac SL8’s go-faster nose "Specialized's 'fastest ever' S-Works Tarmac SL8 frame weighs just 685g." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Rudy Project: A Vision For The Future "Rudy Project eyewear has protected and enhanced the vision of some of the top cyclists in the world - and regular Joes like the rest of us - since 1985." Partner Content (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) A Visit to Chris King Precision Components "In a departure from most executives (the pony tail might be a giveaway), King is a terrific storyteller and didn’t shy from telling juicy stories of their tribulations." By Padraig (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) (From
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Stage
1 (Gennep → Gennep,
139.1km).
Live
video Wednesday from 2:20pm CET (8:20am U.S. Eastern),
5:20am Pacific.
The
race will also be shown on GCN+ starting
at 5:20am Pacific."
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2023 Tour Cycliste Feminin International de l'Ardeche Live "2023 Tour Cycliste Feminin International de l'Ardeche September 5-11, France. Stage
2 (Nîmes → Nîmes,
91.3km)
Live
video Wednesday from --pm CET. (--am U.S. Eastern), --am
Pacific."
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Column
One
September
5, 2023
-1- Vuelta a España: Ganna back on top in TT, Evenepoel makes gains on GC rivals "Sepp Kuss holds onto red jersey." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sepp Kuss defends his red jersey, Ganna carries the day "Tuesday's runner-up Evenepoel puts a little time into Roglič." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Can Sepp Kuss go all the way at the Vuelta a España? "After the time trial, a GC win for the super-domestique seems like a real possibility." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta a España 2023 stage 10 preview - A race against the clock "A flat time trial will be crucial to the GC battle in this year's Vuelta." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Remco Evenepoel breaks out rainbow bands on his Specialized Shiv for the Vuelta a España "The Soudal Quick Step rider will be celebrating his World Championship time trial victory at today's Vuelta test." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Soudal Quick Step / Wout Beel) "It's incredible to be in this position doing three Grand Tours, I never wanted to do 2 in the same year" - Lance Armstrong very impressed with Sepp Kuss "I only did 2 once because they gave me a lot of money to ride in Italy, but I was zero interested in doing more than one, I remember us talking about if I was going to do them all and we said it was 'incredible', it's amazing what he's doing." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The 13 Best Mountain Bikes You Can Buy Right Now "These stellar options can go anywhere and do almost anything." By Matt Phillips (bicycling.com) Trevor Raab, Matt Phillips, Getty Images Knipex Pliers Wrench M-Grips 150mm "Clever, high-quality adjustable spanner with a great high-leverage grip, but expensive for its niche use." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Stage
10 (Valladolid →
Valladolid, 25.8km).
Video
starts Tuesday at 14:15pm Central Europe, 8:15am U.S.
Eastern, 5:15am Pacific."
The race will also be shown on Peacock starting at 5:50am Pacific." (cycling.today) Powered by La
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Column Two
September
5, 2023
Tour of Britain: Olav Kooij makes it three on stage 3 "Jumbo Visma rider holds off Van Poppel to extend race lead." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com Ganna the savior: Is this the start of better things for Ineos Grenadiers at the Vuelta a España? "Could the Italian rider’s stage win be exactly what the British team needs to kickstart a more successful second week?" Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour of Britain 2023 stage 3 - Hattrick likely for Jumbo Visma "Stage 3 will have 154 kilometers in length and it is a standard sprint day. It ends in Beverley, the final half of the stage is almost pan-flat, however the run-up to the line has a slight uphill drag." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Repeatability - How Many Matches to Burn? "How to improve your ability to repeat hard efforts." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Beth Duryea Marin Gestalt XR review "Aggro geometry suggests that gravel has a thing or two to learn from MTB." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Elite & Wahoo Reduce List Prices on Trainers "Over the past 7 days, both Elite and Wahoo have reduced prices on a few models of their trainers that directly or indirectly compete with the direct drive based Zwift Hub smart trainer." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Opinion: Folding bikes are terrible and you should buy one now "Sometimes the best bike is the one you have with you." By Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Derek Gee gets second in pretty much everything, but he still continues to win the Internet "The IPT rider played some ping pong as he gears up for WorldTour races in Canada." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Israel Premier Tech @IsraelPremTech Nox Epium Enduro 7.1 Pro in review - A European made light eMTB with Fazua Ride 60 motor "The eBike makes quite the impression with its generous 180 mm travel, mullet wheel setup, and Fazua Ride 60 motor." By Felix Rauch, Julian Schwede (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Peter Walker Paid Subscription
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Stage
3 (Goole → Beverley,
154.7km).
Live
video Tuesday from 12:25am CET, (6:25am U.S. Eastern),
3:25am Pacific.
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Column
Three
September
5, 2023
-3- Simac Ladies Tour prologue: Charlotte Kool blasts to victory "Dutch sprinter gets the better of Markus and Kopecky on intense 2.4km course." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Daria Pikulik sprints to win on Tour de l’Ardeche Stage 1 "It was Daria Pikulik's moment to shine as she overcame all odds to clinch the stage win in a dramatic sprint." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Human Powered Health via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogacar to race three more times in 2023 "Slovenian hopes to win Il Lombardia a third time." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) CCTV footage shows horrific crash as cyclist sent flying by driver overtaking at traffic lights "A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by driving without due care, and driving with excess drugs." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Facebook/Ted Sayers) 2023 Tour de l’Ardeche Race Preview "The picturesque French landscapes will once again host some of the best non-WorldTour racers of women’s cycling, as the peloton gathers for the 2023 Tour de l’Ardeche." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) photo Copyright © 2016 Pete Geyer/www.cyclingfans.com CyclingCeramic Lowers the Cost of Free Watts "You get the same carbon cages, machined alloy pulleys & ceramic bearing kits or simply derailleur pulley wheels themselves for 20% less cash outlay, thanks to improved manufacturing efficiencies." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Teravail Telegraph Tire "Tricky to fit, but they make up for that with their good grip and rolling performance and an appealing price." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (From
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(From Escape)  Can Sepp Kuss actually win the Vuelta a
España?"All that’s left are 11 stages of mostly uphill kilometers (it is the Vuelta, after all) to test the American’s resolve on the red jersey. Is GC Kuss just a meme or is it slowly being downloaded into reality?" escapecollective.com
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-3-
Stage
1 (Gennep → Gennep, 139.1km).
Live
video from 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern), 5:45am Pacific.
The
race will also be shown on GCN+ starting
at 5:45am Pacific."
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2023 Tour Cycliste Feminin International de l'Ardeche Live "2023 Tour Cycliste Feminin International de l'Ardeche September 5-11, France. Stage
1 (Bourg-Saint-Andéol →
Ruoms, 105.7km)
Live
video from --pm CET. (--am U.S. Eastern), --am Pacific."
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Column
One
September
4, 2023
-1- Rest Day Wrap #1: So Far & How Things Could Play Out From Here? "Vuelta takeaways." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “I think he is a very good actor" - Adam Blythe impressed by Remco Evenepoel's Vuelta mind games "Quite honestly, I think he's a very good actor," says Adam Blythe, who despite disappointment, has maintained a positive outlook for the majority of the race to date." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "I have no expectations but I do believe in myself" - Can Sepp Kuss maintain Vuelta a Espana lead? "I can now take a little more risk because I am in a new position," the loyal, Jumbo Visma rider reveals on the first rest day to the Domestique Podcast." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Stories From the Finish at the 2023 Silk Road Mountain Race "Held in the high mountains of Kyrgyzstan, the Silk Road Mountain Race is known as one of the toughest ultra-endurance competitions in the bikepacking world." By: Belén Castelló (theradavist.com) Photos: Tristan Bogaard and Belén Castelló Book Review: Vuelta Skelter "A raucous tale of re-riding the 1941 Vuelta a España that has plenty of comedy… and a darker side." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) "We should be able to sanction the organizers" - Cyrille Guimard heavily critical of rider safety at the Vuelta a Espana "Rarely has a Grand Tour had such a chaotic opening week as the one seen by the 2023 Vuelta a Espana. There has been plenty of on-bike drama." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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Monday
is a rest day.
Stage
10 (Valladolid →
Valladolid, 25.8km).
Video
starts Tuesday at 14:15pm Central Europe, 8:15am U.S.
Eastern, 5:15am Pacific."
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Column Two
September
4, 2023
Tour of Britain: Two wins in a row for Olav Kooij with sprint victory on stage 2 "Danny van Poppel second, Wout van Aert third in Wrexham." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com "Everyone looked at us to catch the break" - Olav Kooij praises Jumbo Visma teammates after second straight Tour of Britain stage win "After Sunday's stage, everyone looked at us to catch the break," Kooij recapped in his post-stage interview. “We have deployed two riders to manage the breakaway for the day." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com Pro Log: First week chaos at the Vuelta, Sepp Kuss becomes first American in a decade to lead a Grand Tour, Lennard Kämna completes Grand Tour set and Tour of Britain begins "This week's pro cycling news highlights, including chaos from the Vuelta a España and Jumbo Visma dominance at the Tour of Britain." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images) Why the Hardknott Pass is the hardest climb in England "It may be just 2.2km long, but what this climb lacks in length it more than makes up for in leg-burning intensity." By Paddy Maddison (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Maxxis launch the Reaver, a new Tire designed for Speed; “Less Pedaling, More Podiuming” "A fast-rolling, low-profile tread design and lightweight construction have quickly made the Reaver the top choice for our elite gravel racers." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit bikerumor.com) Seido Acceleron gravel wheelset review "Great wheelset for upgrading your gravel performance, but with narrow rim." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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(From Velo/Outside) Remco Evenepoel downplays Vuelta a España
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Stage
2 (Wrexham →
Wrexham, 109.9km).
Live
video Monday from 11:30am BST (6:30am U.S. Eastern), 3:30am
Pacific.
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Column
Three
September
4, 2023
-3- Jess Allen bids farewell to professional cycling "Australian stalwart of the women’s peloton, Jessica Allen, will hang up the cleats at the end of the 2023 road season." (sbs.com.au) Credit: Kathryn Watt- Watt Shotz Photography Official: Raúl García Pierna signs with Arkéa Samsic and will join a WorldTour team in 2024 "I am very happy to join Arkéa in 2024. It's a big step forward for me, as I will be joining a team that competes in the UCI WorldTour." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "It was very difficult mentally" - Mia Griffin's long concussion recovery "Becoming the first ever Irish woman to compete in, and finish, Paris Roubaix came at a significant cost to Mia Griffin." By Dara Smith-Naughton (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan) My favorite biking gear I’ve tested this year, from locks to helmets and more "If I say I bought something here, I bought it. Anything else was given to me as a media sample and was truly good enough for me to want to honestly write about it." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Wahoo and Zwift settle patent infringement dispute over 'copycat' indoor trainer "Wahoo sued Zwift and JetBlack last October, stating that the new Zwift Hub Trainer was ‘identical’ to its KICKR CORE product" By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Limar Air Atlas helmet "Sturdily impressive quality while cool and comfy on the bike, but heavier and smaller than claimed." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) (From
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Nasty crash mars finale of stage 2 at the Tour
of Britain
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