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September
21, 2023
Tour de Luxembourg: Biermans blasts to victory on rain-soaked stage 2 "Kragh Andersen trails in second place and takes overall GC lead." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Putting the Jumbo Visma Grand Tour Sweep into context "Jumbo Visma’s clean sweep of the 2023 Vuelta podium has had people questioning just how dominant they are, as you’d rightly do after they were able to effectively able to choose the winner of the race." (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Credits not Found) Jumbo Visma Manages to Overcome ‘Adversity’ Did the Media Influence Vuelta Outcome? "New Life for the UCI Points Ranking?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Jonas Vingegaard: The modern great aiming to become the youngest-ever Tour De France treble winner "Vingegaard is showing signs of becoming one of the all-time elites of cycling, especially considering he’s only at the beginning of his career." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Back from bankruptcy, Mavic opens new facility in Vermont, teases new product "In addition to re-establishing sales in North America, the historic brand will release new wheels in the coming months." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Mavic) The Best Bike Locks of 2023 "A quality bike lock can help deter or prevent bicycle theft. We tested 12 of the best bike locks from top brands like Kryptonite, Litelok, OnGuard, Hiplok and more to help you keep your bikes safe and secure." By Paul Clauss (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Stage
2 (Mondorf-les-Bains →
Mamer, 183.9km)
Live
video Thursday from 1:20pm CET (7:20am U.S. Eastern), 4:20am
Pacific.
The
race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 4:15am Pacific."
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September
21, 2023
Shimano issues huge recall of high end cranks after 4,519 incidents and six reported injuries "760,000 Hollowtech road cranks recalled in USA and Canada; the program is expected to be expanded globally." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: cyclingtips) European Championships: France claims Mixed Relay TTT title "Italy secure silver medal, Germany take bronze in Emmen." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Apple Watch Series 9 In-Depth Review: A Sports Focus "Apple’s latest mainstream watch, the Apple Watch Series 9, has arrived. And with it bring minor incremental hardware updates, but a slate of software updates focused on sports and fitness." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Why I’m Not Riding an eBike "Before we go too far, I want to make crystal clear that the following thoughts on eBikes apply to me and me only. I’m not telling you what to ride or how to ride it." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cadex Amp saddle "Very light meets very comfortable – if you're happy spending £260, the Amp is hard to beat." By Tom Weijand (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Trek Announces Recall of All Allant+ 7 eBike Models with Tektro Brakes "In coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Trek Bicycle has announced a recall of all Allant+ 7 eBike models with Tektro brakes." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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2023 UEC Road European Championships Live "2023 UEC Road European Championships September 20-24, Drenthe, Netherlands. Mixed
relay (Emmen → Emmen, 38.4km)
Live
video Thursday from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern), 6:30am
Pacific."
The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 6:30am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com Powered by La
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September
21, 2023
Neilson Powless on Saving Road Racing in America, Polka Dots and Parenthood "The top-ranked US rider talks us through his 2023 Tour de France, preparing for parenthood and his goals for next season and beyond." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 25% of women’s professional peloton receive no salary - Cyclists’ Alliance report highlights issues that remain in women’s cycling "The TCA’s annual report shows there’s still plenty of progress that needs to be made on the women’s side of the sport." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: ASO/Charly Lopez/Thomas Maheux Alison Jackson has outdoor energy "Paris Roubaix Femmes in 2023 brought a surprise victory in swaggering style for EF Education Tibco SVB rider Alison Jackson." Words: CURTIS GILLESPIE (rouleur.cc) Photos: Alessandra Bucci Ewan expecting to see out 2024 with Lotto Dstny despite unease with management "The battle between Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan and Lotto Dstny management has entered a new phase." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images Ineos set to sign 17-year old American supertalent Andrew August - "He is Remco, but probably with more power" "World Tour teams are signing younger and younger riders, and Ineos may be set to sign 17-year old Andrew August." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 10 essential foods for cyclists "The staple ingredients every cyclist should have in their kitchen cupboard." By Michael Donlevy (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) The complete history of the Trek Madone "The Trek Madone celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Despite changing unrecognizably over that time, its purpose has stayed exactly the same." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) British nutrition brand Rawvelo launches in North America "Rawvelo, the London-based all-natural, plant-based endurance and adventure nutrition brand, has launched in North America via online nutrition marketplace The Feed." By Daniel Blackham (bikebiz.com) (Image Credit not Found) Radar Roundup: Shimano 11-Speed Hollowtech II Recall, Twin Six Ti Rando Sale, Monolith Tool Spoke Wrenches, Horny Bumper Sticker, SAS Linen Roll Tab Shirt, Voler and Imaginary Collective, Lachlan Morton TDR Setup, Wrench Fest!, and Sound to Sound 2023 "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) Ekoi XC R4 Gravel Shoe Preview "A while back I asked the question “what makes a gravel shoe?” Thankfully I have a pair of Ekoi XC R4 shoes that might be able to answer that question." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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September
20, 2023
Tour de Luxembourg: Corbin Strong wins stage 1 sprint "New Zealander beats Kragh Andersen and Aranburu to the line in bunch finish." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Thibaut Pinot abandons final stage race of his career partway through stage 1 at Tour of Luxembourg; David Gaudu joins him in leaving the race "Groupama FDJ have had a disastrous start to the 2023 Tour of Luxembourg as both Thibaut Pinot and David Gaudu have abandoned part way through the opening stage." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Former UCI chief calls for crackdown on “crazy” head-down time trialing after Stefan Küng’s bizarre crash straight into barriers at European Championships "The Swiss rider was left bloodied and battered after the shocking spill, as Britain’s Josh Tarling blew away the opposition to take gold." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (GCN) Opinion: The women’s WorldTour calendar is damaging the sport and urgently needs a rethink "It’s time to give the women’s peloton what they deserve - a well-thought out calendar with some big races to aim for until the end of the season." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWpix Radar Roundup: MOOTS Carbon eBike?, All-City Gorilla Monsoon Colors, MAAP Earth Tones, Ripton Black Bike Pants, Ocean and San Bibs, No Gods No Masterlinks "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) Meet Travis the human and Sigrid the cat "The pair live in London but travel all over on their bikes." Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Travis Nelson Paid Subscription
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Stage
1 (Luxembourg → Luxembourg Kirchberg, 156.4km)
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 6:00am Pacific."
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September
20, 2023
European Championships Men's ITT: Josh Tarling takes stunning victory "19-year-old Briton beats Bissegger and Van Aert by a whopping 42 seconds over 29.6km." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Women’s European ITT: Reusser wins for the third year in a row "Anna Henderson finished second 43 seconds down on Reusser." By Abby Mickey (escapecollective.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Team USA announces all-star lineup for the UCI Gravel World Championships "With 23 elite riders led by Swenson and Stephens, Team USA is bringing its A-game to the second-ever event in Italy." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) All signs point to Mark Cavendish racing the 2024 Tour de France "As Cavendish is spotted training ahead of his return to racing, sources indicate to GCN that his retirement plans may be postponed." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency The new Moots Express eGravel bike is raising some eyebrows - Namely, mine "It seems like it’ll be a very good carbon fiber eGravel bike, but nothing about it says “Moots” to me." By James Huang (escapecollective.com) Photo: Moots Cycles Apple Watch Ultra 2 In-Depth Review: Focused Sports Progress "With the launch of the 2nd edition of the Apple Watch Ultra series, Apple has set the tone for an annual release cycle." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Giant Defy Advanced 1 "Excellent do-almost-everything endurance bike; practically the type specimen for the genre." By John Stevenson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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2023 UEC Road European Championships Live "2023 UEC Road European Championships September 20-24, Drenthe, Netherlands. Time
trial (men and women's) (Emmen → Emmen, 29.5km)
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." (cyclingfans.com Powered by La
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September
20, 2023
Vuelta Final Wrap: Exactly Where/How Sepp Kuss Won "Vuelta final takeaways." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Hero's welcome for Sepp Kuss upon Jumbo Visma's return to the Netherlands "After the first Grand Tour victory of his career at the Vuelta a Espana, Sepp Kuss was given a hero's welcome by Jumbo Visma's Dutch fans upon the team's return to the Netherlands on Tuesday." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Nathan Van Hooydonck forced to end cycling career "Jumbo Visma rider had near-fatal car accident following medical issue." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photograph: Simon Galloway/PA Dartmouth coach Buddy Teevens dies after March bike crash "In March, he was struck by a truck while riding his bicycle in Florida. He sustained spinal cord injuries, and his right leg had to be amputated." By Adam Rittenberg (espn.com) Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire Garmin Vivoactive 5 In-Depth Review: Now With An Amoled Display! "To the surprise of many, Garmin has just announced the Vivoactive 5 – which is essentially a mini-Venu 3 (both in price and features)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) First impressions of the new Apple Watches "Like the iPhone and iPhone pro, Apple is setting the stage for yearly updates that endurance athletes can look forward to." By Kevin MacKinnon (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Kevin Mackinnon Fizik Tempo Argo R3 saddle review - A versatile long-distance perch "The Tempo Argo R3 combines excellent shape and well-balanced padding that's suited to fast gravel and endurance riding." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) Cars to be banned on most parts of Mont Royal "We’re going to beautify it, make it safer, more welcoming and we’re going to make it shine brighter than it already does, we’re taking out the asphalt and we’re putting in trees." Photo by Pierre Obendrauf /Montreal Gazette 'The scariest thing is that there was no warning' - The cyclist left with 13 fractures in pothole crash "Andy Bevan went from riding to lying on the road in North Somerset in an instant thanks to a poor road surface." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Swytch Go - A new, even more affordable eBike conversion kit "Battery pack redesigned to quick mount on the bike frame." Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Richard Peace Column
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September
19, 2023
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Nice guys finish first: The Sepp Kuss effect "The feel-good story of Sepp Kuss' Vuelta a España victory proved a hit with many." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo-Ricardo-RubioEuropa-Press-via-Getty-Images Champagne problems: Jumbo Visma must manage the enhanced desires of Kuss alongside Vingegaard and Roglič "The best for Kuss is when we have more leaders and then tactically play it out like we have here' says Jumbo Visma sports director." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Prize money Vuelta 2023 - Huge differences in cash won by teams "Jumbo Visma has, unsurprisingly, topped the prize money charts at La Vuelta, claiming a total prize pot of €364,985 after its 1-2-3 overall and also winning five stages." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Luis Angel Gomez-Sprint Cycling Agency) Smith Trace MIPS "Versatile and comfortable helmet with must-have MIPS, nice-to-have Koroyd and understated looks." By Tom Weijand (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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19, 2023
'I’ve showed my level and the team have really lifted to that' - Kaden Groves on his history-making Vuelta a España "The Australian rider is proving that the jump to Alpecin Deceuninck was the right move for the sprint sensation." Words: Sophie Smith (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic / Sprint Cycling Agency "Many people in my country still remember the era of Lance Armstrong. It would be nice if that image changed a bit" - Sepp Kuss on potential impact of his Vuelta victory "The 29-year-old is hoping to inspire more of his compatriots and regrow the sport Stateside." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Very unfortunate and unacceptable" - Lotto Dstny sports director suspended for running over race marshal, as police investigate footage "There is no excuse for such behavior, it simply should not happen," the team's CEO commented on the incident." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (RTV) Connor Swift’s Pinarello Grevil F is built for speed but doesn’t forsake comfort "Mismatched Shimano drivetrain and Dura-Ace pedals pair with $4,000 carbon gravel wheels." By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Kask Elemento helmet review - a 3D printed, semi-carbon aero helmet designed for multi-discipline riding "Worn by World Champions, Kask says the Elemento will deliver the best in aerodynamics, ventilation, and safety, but it comes at a cost." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Cameron Prentice) Paid Subscription
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19, 2023
Las Vegas prosecutors want to charge teenager, 17, as an adult for the hit-and-run murder of retired police chief Andreas Probst "The driver faces an open murder charge but the second teen has not been found." By Laura Parnaby and James Gordon For Dailymail.com (Photo: X/Twitter) Lift Heavy Stuff to Improve Your Cycling "How to be smarter when it comes to “heavy” resistance training." By Menachem Brodie (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Hate your Garmin Varia mount? Here are some better options "I love my Garmin Varia, but the stock mount is crummy so I’ve been on a quest to find a better one." By James Huang (escapecollective.com) Photography by James Huang Weird science: Could giant emojis keep cyclists safe from cars? "Roof displays on top of cars showing giant emojis could help cyclists interact with self-driving vehicles, a new study has suggested. " By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How has the Bianchi Specialissima evolved in the last 8 years? Looking back at the reborn Specialissima from 2015 "With the release of the latest Specialissima, we thought we'd take a look at the first revived model of this classic that we got our hands on in 2015." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Santa Cruz Heckler SL eMTB First Look Review "Among the mid-sized (i.e., not Specialized, Trek or Giant) legacy bike brands, Santa Cruz has had a reputation for making some of the better mountain bikes going." By: Patrick Brady (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Your $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online. Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping. The Doug Report wins an award! "Best International Bicycle News Platform 2023 - USA, In the Fitness and Nutrition Awards 2023!" Bahati Foundation "Support our work providing under-represented youth access to sport and play, regardless of race, gender, zip code, or socioeconomic status." (bahatifoundation.org)
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