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September
15, 2023
Stage 19: Dainese Dances to Stage Victory! "Alberto Dainese took the sprint stage 19 into Íscar. Everything was set for another Kaden Groves win, but he was taken out in a crash with about a kilometer from the line." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Vuelta a España: Alberto Dainese sprints to stage 19 victory as Kaden Groves crashes in final "Race leader Sepp Kuss, Jumbo Visma continue to dominate the overall classification." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) One more twist to the tale? Stage 20 is Sepp Kuss’ final hurdle at the Vuelta a España "A punchy Ardennes-style stage is not particularly suited to the American rider’s strengths, and does he really have the full support of Jumbo Visma behind him?" Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: ASO/Unipublic/Sprint Cycling Agency Vuelta a España 2023 stage 19 preview: A nailed-on bunch finish "Stage 19 is a reward for the sprinters who have managed to drag themselves over the brutal climbs the Vuelta has thrown at them so far." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic/ASO Groves about to create first in Australian cycling history at Vuelta "Kaden Groves (Alpecin Deceuninck) has had his lead slashed in the points jersey standings, but he stands a very good chance of creating Australian cycling history at La Vuelta." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) photo Luis Angel Gomez/SprintCyclingAgency The Tour de Gatineau preview "The Tour de Gatineau, first held in 2010, is a three-day race with the first event starting on September 15." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Wahoo’s sliding smart trainer, Reynolds carbon wheels, the wheel builder’s bible and Pas Normal x Fizik gravel shoes "Plus all the best news and reviews from the week just gone." By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Stage
19 (La Bañeza →
Íscar, 177.1km).
Video
starts Friday at 2:50pm Central Europe, 8:50am U.S. Eastern,
5:50am Pacific."
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September
15, 2023
Tour de Romandie Féminin stage 1: Sofia Bertizzolo wins as Carina Schrempf celebrates too early "Schrempf looked to have the stage won from a late attack, but was caught by the peloton on the line." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Kuss on verge of greatness as "even Primož" wants him to win Vuelta "Sepp Kuss has just a weekend of racing to overcome, with some climbs tomorrow, to keep his race leader’s jersey at La Vuelta and join the elite club of pro cyclists to win a Grand Tour." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Luis Angel Gomez-Sprint Cycling Agency) Women’s Tour de Romandie 2023 Race Preview "The Women’s Tour de Romandie got off to a great start last season with a surprise but well-deserved win by Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (photo: voxwomen.com) The rest is Istria: Riding the Istria 300, Croatia’s biggest sportive "Not even 300km of riding and 5,400m of climbing can diminish the beauty of the Istrian peninsula at Croatia’s biggest sportive." By Marcus Leach (cyclist.co.uk) Gavin Kaps/Osprey Imagery The most painful Ironman proposal ever "It all seemed like a great idea - finish Ironman Talinn in Estonia, propose to his girlfriend. How hard could it be?" By Kevin MacKinnon (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Instagram) Gear Break: Cadex Amp Saddle, New Wahoo KICKR Move and KICKR Bike Shift, Primal New Arrivals, Northwave Tailwhip Eco Evo, Zwift’s New Features and Roads & Grand Tours Project Norway and Swiss Magic "What's new on the cycling market?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Oakley Plazma - Sports glasses with prescription "We consulted opticians as well as Oakley, putting the Oakley Plazma to the test." By Susanne Feddersen (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Mark Munger Ultimate Truing Stand: $1400+ Abbey Bike Tools - Made in Bend, Oregon, USA "Tools matter, they build things and are pivotal to the manufacturing and assembly of pretty much everything. Our professional tools help talented craftsmen elevate the bike mechanic trade. A trade that needs elevating." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cairn Cycles say their new E-Adventure Rival could be the perfect electric gravel bike "The E-Adventure Rival is ready for everything from the daily commute to weekend-long adventure gravel rides." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Cairn Cycles) Paid Subscription
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Stage
1 (Yverdon-les-Bains →
Yverdon-les-Bains, 144.1km)
Live
video Friday from 2:05pm CET, (8:05am U.S. Eastern), 5:05am
Pacific."
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September
15, 2023
Jasper Philipsen takes narrow win ahead of Groenewegen and Jakobsen in a three-way photo finish at the Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen "Jasper Philipsen has won the 107th edition of the Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen after an incredibly close sprint finish between three former race winners in Belgium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tweets of the week: GC Sepp Kuss vs Jumbo Visma breaks the internet "Did we see a team cowed into making a tactical decision because of social media? Maybe." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) British junior set to become one of the youngest WorldTour pros ever "17-year-old Cat Ferguson has signed for an undisclosed team." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘Cross is Coming, is Here, and Always Has Been: CX Practice in New York City "n the heart of New York City, where towering skyscrapers cast their imposing shadows, a hidden haven of summer grass, plastic cones, makeshift barriers, and camaraderie emerges every Wednesday evening from late August to early November." By: Angelo Calilap & Andres Cevallos (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) GoPro Hero 12 Black: The Complete Beginners Guide "As usual with any of my beginner’s guides, it’s not so much a review, as more a tutorial on how to use the products, after using it a ton myself." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) New Bianchi Specialissima RC is faster and illegally light "Bianchi says its new Specialissima RC is more efficient than an aero bike at a 6.2% gradient and comes in under the UCI's weight limit." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Miche targets high-end market with new lightweight Kleos RD wheelsets "Wind-tunnel tested wheels available in three rim depths." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image credit: Miche) In The Drops: Le Col Pro Aqua Zero jersey, Peatys Toolkit wrap, AssSaver × Squid mudguard, Lola massage fun and gay socks "Autumn is here and so are we, brimming with cycling motivation and goods." By Charlotte Head and Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) (From
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"I'm getting a bit tired of all that bull" -
Robert Gesink fumes at criticism of Jumbo Visma tactics
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September
14, 2023
Stage 18: KOM Evenepoel Hat Trick - Kuss Keeps Red! "Another day nearer to Madrid." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Vuelta a España: Remco Evenepoel attacks solo from breakaway for stage 18 victory "Jumbo Visma continues to control GC across finish at La Cruz de Linares." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Stage
18 (Pola de Allande →
La Cruz de Linares, 178.9km).
Video
starts Thursday at 2:25pm Central Europe, 8:25am U.S.
Eastern, 5:25am Pacific."
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Cycling Fans Take to Social Media to Express Outrage Over Jumbo Visma’s Tactics in Stage 17 of the Vuelta "The attack of Sepp Kuss by his teammates Primoz Roglic and Jonas Vingegaard in the final kilometers of Stage 17 is the biggest debate of the 2023 Vuelta a España." By Micah Ling (bicycling.com) MIGUEL RIOPA//Getty Images Geraint Thomas: "Kuss deserves more respect from Jumbo Visma" "Geraint Thomas has said most of the peloton at La Vuelta would “love” to see Sepp Kuss winning La Vuelta. He also believed the American rider deserved “more respect” from his team." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Charly Lopez) Vuelta a España 2023 stage 18 preview: The last mountain stage "A second day in the mountains will test the GC rider's endurance levels that have so far gone untested this Vuelta" Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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Column Two
September
14, 2023
A champion's reaction to defeat: Remco's redemption ride at the Vuelta a España "Is Evenepoel's Vuelta a success or failure?" Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photos: ASO/Luis Angel Gomez/Sprint Cycling Agency Hirschi outsprints Sivakov to win Coppa Sabatini, Pogačar third "Swiss rider easily outkicks Frenchman in two-up sprint to the line." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I was crying on the start line' - From horific crash to double champion in two months "Kate Allan was left with concussion and 80 stitches after a tire blowout, but didn't let it stop her becoming a champion." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Larry Hickmott @ VeloUK) Cofidis’s Wesley Kreder has heart attack, future racing uncertain "Dutch rider to sit out rest of season." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: X/Twitter) Live: US Cyclocross Series Round 1&2 - Roanoke Virginia Cyclocross, USA - Saturday 16th September 2022 & Sunday 17th of September 2023 "The 2023 US Cyclocross Series start this weekend with the 1st and 2nd rounds being held in Roanoke Virginia." (cyclocross.social) (USCX) Radar Roundup: Old Man Mountain Basket/Ponderosa Panniers/Juniper Trunk in Stock, Brompton and Bear Grylls, Moosepacks Frame Bags, Industry Nine Fatbike Hubs Return, Temple Cycles Road Bike, John Tomac and the Yeti C-26, and The Best and Worst Bikepacking Set Ups "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) (Image Credit not Found) How to replace a crankset - Step-by-step tutorial for Shimano, SRAM, FSA, Campagnolo and square-taper cranksets "Our guide on how to fit and replace all common types of crankset." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Best tire levers in 2023 "Less time spent wrestling rubber off the rim means more time riding." By Nick Clark (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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2023 Coppa Sabatini - GP Peccioli Live "2023 Coppa Sabatini - GP Peccioli September 14, Italy. (Peccioli → Peccioli, 198.9km) Live
video Thursday from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern), 6:00am
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The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 6:00am
Pacific."
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Three
September
14, 2023
The Jumbo Visma Shark-Jumping Will Be Televised "For 24 hours the cycling world has litigated the matter of whether Jumbo should have allowed Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic to attack Kuss while the American super-domestique held the lead." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) Tim Merlier takes bunch sprint victory on stage 2 of the Tour of Slovakia "Stage 2 of the 2023 Tour of Slovakia came down to a bunch sprint in Poprad with Tim Merlier winning at the line." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Olympic champion Matt Walls without a team for 2024 "Brit is facing contract uncertainty but says he "hopefully" has something on the horizon." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams / SWPix) New Giant Defy slashes weight and increases compliance for “going longer, climbing higher, riding faster” "Who says endurance road bikes carry a weight penalty?" By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wilier introduces cheaper versions of Filante aero road bike "Filante SL comes out of the same mould as the top-level Filante SLR but is made from less expensive materials to bring the cost down... although the price tag is still pretty hefty." By Mat Brett (road.cc) Is the new Mondraker Crusher the ultimate enduro eMTB monster? "The Spanish giant's all-new electric mountain bike is ready for big days of serious riding and packed with high-end spec." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Mondraker) Cabal Bikes - Make Your Own Masterpiece "Cabal bikes is where custom-fitted, custom-built and custom-painted converge. Where South African soul meets cycling excellence." Partner Content (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) Carradice Baja Bar Bag "Not as waterproof as some, but well made with neat attention to detail." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (From
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Column
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September
13, 2023
Stage 17: Jumbo Storms On - Roglič Stage and Kuss Holds Red! "Sepp Kuss by seconds." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Roglic Wins Stage 17 of Vuelta a Espana on Angliru "Primoz Roglic (Jumbo Visma) has climbed to victory on Altu de L’Angliru in stage 17 of La Vuelta a Espana 2023." (roadcycling.com) (Image credit: MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jonas Vingegaard and Jumbo Visma's tactics in Bejes have Primoz Roglic's family 'liking' criticism posts "It doesn't seem that the waters are as calm at Jumbo Visma as they show." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Apple Watch Series 9: What’s New and Hand-On "n addition to the new Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple has also refreshed it’s regular Apple Watch lineup with the new Series 9. These units share a ton of new features." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Vuelta a España 2023 stage 17 preview: The Alto de l'Angliru awaits "Stage 17 is set to be a decisive day in the GC standings." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: ASO Classic climbs: Alto de l’Angliru "In northern Spain is a climb of such savagery it has reduced pros to walking. Cyclist feels the sting of its 20% slopes." By Henry Catchpole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Has the Apple Watch Ultra 2 just become the go-to cycling watch? "It may look the same as before, but the new Apple Watch Ultra comes packed with useful functionality for mountain and gravel bike riding." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Apple) Paid Subscription
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Stage
17 (Ribadesella/Ribeseya →
Altu de L'Angliru, 124.4km).
Video
starts Wednesday at 2:50pm Central Europe, 8:50am U.S.
Eastern, 5:50am Pacific."
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September
13, 2023
Keeping the peace, but for how long? "Stage 17 of the Vuelta a España saw some questionable tactics once again from the three riders in the Jumbo Visma squad, but are the team's tactics finally starting to make sense?" Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic / Sprint Cycling Agency Giro della Toscana: Sivakov drops breakaway partner Carapaz for victory "Pogacar finishes one spot off podium behind Großschartner." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘I am so happy to be alive’ - 32-year-old Cofidis rider recovering from heart attack "Wesley Kreder spent a week in hospital after suffering myocarditis." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How Much Protein per Day Do You Need? Experts Answer "Protein is a major part of cycling performance—particularly when it comes to recovery. Here’s how to figure out your needs." By Cari Shane (bicycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Toronto police search for motorcycle driver who hit cyclist in intentional hit and run "Authorities are asking for public’s help to find suspect." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Opinion: The Government has its priorities wrong on the dangers on our roads "Dangerous driving, not dangerous cycling, is the more pressing issue." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Fulcrum releases "versatile and comfortable" Wind 42 and 57 carbon wheels for "road and light off-road riding" "Unsurprisingly, the Italian brand says these new £1,250 hoops offer a superior ride feel compared to the outgoing Wind 40 and 55 wheels." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) New Liv Avail Advanced endurance bike has 38mm tire clearance, goes more aero and sheds some weight "The 2024 Avail Advanced range now also has full internal cable routing and updated D-Fuse handlebar and seatpost." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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2023 Giro della Toscana Live "2023 Giro della Toscana September 13, Italy (Pontedera → Pontedera, 190km). Live
video Wednesday from 3:00pm CET, (9:00am U.S. Eastern),
6:00am Pacific.
The
race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 5:50am Pacific."
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September
13, 2023
Sepp Kuss runs away from controversies with Roglic and Vingegaard: "They are two amazing guys, I want my chance, but I'm happy to work for them" "Sepp Kuss held on to the red jersey of the Vuelta a España by just 8 seconds over his Jumbo Visma teammate Jonas Vingegaard." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Gonzalo Serrano tops Dylan Teuns to win aggressive GP de Wallonie "Mathieu van der Poel showed good legs today, but he just missed out on the podium at the GP de Wallonie. The win was taken by Gonzalo Serrano who put in an impressive effort with a late attack." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Marta Lach sprints to victory at Grisette GP de Wallonie "Persico and Berteau complete podium in one-day matchup." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Boy arrested in fatal hit-and-run spree targeting bicyclists in Huntington Beach "A Huntington Beach minor was arrested Tuesday night in connection with a string of three hit-and-runs that apparently targeted bicyclists, killing one of them." By Cameron Kiszla (ktla.com) photo: nbclosangeles.com Zwift Increases Zwift Hub Price to $599 "Today Zwift announced a slate of new software features for the upcoming season, including new roads in Watopia, Climb Portal updates, an entirely new methodology for racing categorization called Race Score, along with new features to take advantage of the Zwift Play hardware." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Watopia gets even bigger, Climb Portal now has difficulty scaling and Tour of Watopia is back in Zwift's latest update "There are also new themed rides, a women's training club, a new 'Zwift Racing Score' to measure your Zwift racing performance against others and quite a lot more in this extensive update to the Zwift app." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit Zwift) Circumnavigating the Sawatch Range: A Classic Colorado Bike Touring Route "With numerous high summits along the Continental Divide and over a dozen 14,000′ peaks, the Sawatch Mountains are the heart of central Colorado’s alpine riding." By: Hailey Moore (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Could Wahoo's latest Kickr Move Trainer and lower priced Smart Bike revolutionize your indoor cycling? "Wahoo promises a next-level experience with its two new indoor training offerings." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Wahoo) Radar Roundup: Amigo Hippie Trucker Hat, Wolf Tooth GRX 12 Speed, Crank Brothers Stamp 1 Gen 2, ENVE Foundation Price Drop, Hudski Doggler Sale, and Seven Majors "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) 3 things I love (and 3 I hate) about modern mountain bikes "The trends that have elated and irked Jack since his return to mountain biking." By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2023 Grand Prix de Wallonie Live "2023 Grand Prix de Wallonie September 13, Belgium. (Aywaille → Citadelle de Namur, 201.3km) Live
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race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 7:15am Pacific."
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