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Giro d’Italia 2021 Stage 11 (4 stars).
"With
four sections of strade bianche gravel and a bunch of
climbs, including a difficult one just before the finish,
this should be a monumental stage - not unlike the one 12
years ago that used one of the same sections of white
roads and also finished in Montalcino."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021
Remco Evenepoel: 'The most important thing is
not to lose too much time.'
"The
Belgian narrowly trails race leader Egan Bernal, who says
he needs over a minute's advantage before the final time
trial."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) May 18, 2021 Egan Bernal: Giro d'Italia has been a fight
for seconds but gaps will be much bigger from now on.
"With
only a slender advantage of 14 seconds over Remco
Evenepoel (Deceuninck Quick Step), Bernal believes he will
need over six times that margin before the final-day time
trial in Milan."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Getty Images) May 18, 2021 Giro d’Italia Rest Day Review.
"We’re
halfway there but the hard days are still to come. It’s
been an enjoyable Giro so far, we’ve had a variety of
stages and the breakaways have been rewarded."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 Tim Merlier leaves Giro d'Italia with fatigue.
"This
was the first time in my career that I raced for 10
consecutive days, and the past few days have taken their
toll. With my current physical readiness, I don’t feel
able to sprint for the win and I don’t want to compromise
the rest of my season."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 18, 2021 Team Sagan: Meet Maros Hlad, Peter Sagan’s
personal soigneur.
"VeloNews
talks with Peter Sagan's soigneur in the first of a
four-part series about the entourage that accompanies the
three-time world champion."
By James Startt (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) May 18, 2021 UCI softens bottle disposal rules at the Giro.
"In a
statement, the UCI clarified that “riders must ensure that
the throwing of their bottle towards the public does not
present any danger."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) May 18, 2021 How to decide on the best Specialized saddle
for your type of riding.
"Don’t
let saddle pain spoil your ride. Here’s what the experts
at Specialized say you need to be aware of to find your
saddle soulmate."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 Giro d'Italia 2021 Live Dashboard.
"2021 Giro d'Italia May 8-30, Italy - May 18th, (Perugia → Montalcino 163 km). Tuesday
is a rest day.
Stage
11 start time: Wednesday 12:55 PM CET (3:55 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 12:55 PM CET (3.55
AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 5:13 PM CET (8:13 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) May 18, 2021  May 17, 2021
Giro d'Italia: Peter Sagan wins stage 10.
"Peter
Sagan hit the front after the last corner and held off the
rest. Evenepoel gains one second on Bernal in bonus
sprint."
By Daniel Ostanek (Getty Images Sport) (cyclingweekly.com) May 17, 2021 Peter Sagan hails team victory but remains coy
on 'day-by-day' pursuit of maglia ciclamino.
"The
Slovakian took his first-ever bunch sprint victory at the
Giro d'Italia after his solo win last year."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 17, 2021 Giro 2nd. Breakdown - Who’s Hot?
"Bernal
now leads the race by 15-seconds over Remco Evenepoel, who
put in an impressive effort to finish 4th on the stage,
even after a severe positioning mishap, and 21-seconds
over Vlasov, who is in the midst of a breakout grand tour
ride."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) LaPresse May 17, 2021 Caleb Ewan on Giro d’Italia early exit: ‘I’m
more disappointed than anyone.’
"Team
Lotto Soudal later explained that Ewan was suffering knee
pain. Sensing a planned early exit, many in the
socialsphere cried foul."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) May 17, 2021 Matej Mohorič says he's 'super lucky' to have
come away mostly unscathed from Giro d'Italia crash.
"I'm
okay," he tweeted. "My bike and helmet took the most of
the impact and I was super lucky. No broken bones, minor
concussion and no headache at the moment. I am being
monitored by our medical staff."
By Jonny Long (Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingweekly.com) May 17, 2021 Giro d’Italia 2021 Stage 10 (2 stars).
"With
a rest day beckoning after this short stage, which is
completely flat for the closing 20 kilometers, the
sprinters’ teams will be working hard to keep the attacks
in check and set up the finish for their fast men."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 16, 2021 May 16, 2021
Giro d'Italia: Bernal wins stage 9 on the
Campo Felice gravel.
"Egan
Bernal won stage 9 of the Giro d’Italia with an explosive
attack on the steep gravel track at Campo Felice. The
Colombian took the pink jersey as the new overall leader
after Attila Valter (Groupama FDJ) was dropped."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 16, 2021 Five talking points from stage nine of the
Giro d'Italia.
"Bernal
back on top, Simon Yates plays the long game, as GC race
is wide open - don't miss these key moments from a tense
stage."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 16, 2021 Matej Mohorič abandons Giro d’Italia 2021
after huge crash on a descent.
"The
Bahrain Victorious specialist took a huge hit after losing
control on a fast downhill."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: GCN/Eurosport) May 16, 2021 Carthy ready for Campo Felice as 'proper' GC
battle looms.
"After
moving up to fifth on the GC standings following Stage 8
of the 2021 Giro d'Italia, Hugh Carthy (EF Education
Nippo) is preparing to mount a serious attack as the race
moves into another mountainous Stage 9."
By SBS Cycling Central (sbs.com.au) (Velo) May 16, 2021 'There's an element of the unknown with Bernal
and Evenepoel,' says Bradley Wiggins.
"The
Tour de France winner says both GC contenders have their
vulnerabilities despite impressing over first week."
(cyclingweekly.com) By Jonny Long (Image credit: Getty Images) May 16, 2021 Chris Froome posted his gravel playlist and
fans are questioning his taste.
"The
35-year-old rider appears to have linked his Strava
account to a music app called ‘Perform‘. The platform
“automatically tracks and recommends music to improve
exercise."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Chris Froome/Strava May 16, 2021 VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
"I use
VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt
when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the
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May 18, 2021
Anna van der Breggen wins a very wet edition
of Durango-Durango Emakumeen Saria.
"Most
aggressive and impressive ride award goes to Cecilie
Uttrup Ludwig who finished third behind Annemiek van
Vleuten."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May 18, 2021 Ruta del Sol: Serrano wins stage 1.
"Gonzalo
Serrano wins, Orluis Alberto Aular second and Daryl Impey
third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 Stage race fright: Is it time for the UCI to
ditch 6-day limit for women’s races?
"Having
a UCI-limit on how many days we can race shows how little
faith and respect the UCI gives the women's peloton.”
Hannah Barnes of Canyon SRAM. "
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 18, 2021 Missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew 'made
implications that she had concerns about her safety.'
"The
sister of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew - who is
now presumed dead after disappearing more than a year ago
- revealed Suzanne "made implications that she had
concerns about her safety" as her relationship with her
husband deteriorated, according to a local report."
By Stephanie Pagones (foxnews.com) Photo: Inside Edition May 18, 2021 Shimano S-Phyre RC9 (RC902) SPD-SL Shoes.
"Shimano's
S-Phyre RC902 shoes are stiff, comfortable and hold the
foot securely during big power efforts. There are changes
over the previous model, the RC9, but the basics stay the
same."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 This is how you can trade in your old bike for
a brand new Giant or Liv machine.
"The
Pro’s Closet has launched the ‘Trade Up’ program in
partnership with Giant and Liv to offer discount vouchers
for anyone wanting to cash in their current bike."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 18, 2021 Best bike pumps: Tire inflation that won't let
you down.
"The
best bike pumps for all your at-home and roadside tire
inflation needs."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh Croxton) May 18, 2021 Samsung and Fitbit Announce Next Watches To Be
Wear OS.
"Google
just turned up the heat on their own wearables platform,
by announcing that both Samsung and Fitbit will shift to
Google Wear OS going forward. In the case of Samsung, they
confirmed they’ll launch their next Galaxy Watch on Wear
OS, while Fitbit confirmed they’ll be bringing “premium
smartwatches” to Wear OS."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 18, 2021 Vittoria Air-Liner Road Tubeless Insert Kit.
"Great
at keeping tubeless tires on the rim when flat, but the
system isn't ideal for all."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 SRAM Granted Patent for Drivetrain With a
Direct Mount Derailleur.
"When
SRAM first announced their Universal Derailleur Hanger
(UDH), it was touted as a way to ensure that finding a
replacement would be an easy and relatively inexpensive
task. It turns out there might be more to the story."
By Mike Kazimer (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 2021 Vuelta a Andalucia Live Feed.
"Vuelta
a Andalucia 2021 - stage 1 (Mijas - Zahara de la Sierra
152.1km).
Tuesday, May 18th, video starts at 14:00pm Central Europe,
08:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) May 18, 2021 2021 Durango-Durango Emakumeen Saria Live
Stream.
"2021
Durango-Durango Emakumeen Saria May 18, Spain.
Race
starts at 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 6:00pm CET (12:00pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) May 18, 2021 Egan Bernal shares impressive Giro d'Italia
2021 stage-winning ride on Strava.
"Bernal
(Ineos Grenadiers) put on a real show of dominance that we
haven't really seen from him, even when he won the Tour de
France in 2019. In his final attack he put in a maximum
kick of over 704 watts, or 12.3 watts per kilogram."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 17, 2021 Under-23 rider defies laws of physics as he
grabs onto back of rival's bike to avoid crash.
"There
are many things in cycling that are seemingly
unexplainable, but the way one Under-23 rider has managed
to avoid crashing may have taken the top spot in all-time
baffling two-wheeled phenomenon."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: CiclismoLive) May 17, 2021 Giro d’Italia: Remembering the firsts.
"From
stage wins to leading the general classification, to
riding through challenging weather, we recount some of the
firsts at the Giro d'Italia."
By Marco Pastonesi (velonews.com) Photo: Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images May 17, 2021 'I'm at the same airport as you if you want to
tell me something': Barbier and Teunissen's sprint incident
spills over into departures.
"The
disagreement between Mike Teunissen and Rudy Barbier over
an incident in the sprint finish of the final stage of the
Tour de Hongrie first spilled over onto Twitter, and then
maybe even into the Budapest airport departure lounge."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 17, 2021 André Greipel’s long drought is over.
"Greipel's
157th career victory comes after a winless streak
stretching almost two and a half years."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) May 17, 2021 Michael Mørkøv and Sam Bennett will not be
racing together next year.
"Michael
Mørkøv, the lead-out man who has combined so successfully
with Sam Bennett at Deceuninck Quick Step is staying with
the team as Sam Bennett is due to leave."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021 Results: CBR / Corratec Dominguez Hills
Criterium.
"California
Bicycle Racing (CBR) kicked off its 2021 CBR Criterium
Series with its first race, the CBR / Corratec Dominguez
Hills Criterium since the pandemic forced the cancellation
of Southern California cycling events."
(socalcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) SRAM May 17, 2021 12 reasons why you should buy, and use, a
power meter.
"Power
meter prices have tumbled over the past two or three
years, making them accessible to more people than ever
before, and here's why you should consider investing in
one as a means of boosting your fitness."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021 Cadex Classics 28 Tubeless.
"Really
excellent for good roads, bad roads and light gravel
action. The Cadex Classics do well in ride feel, too.
Recommended."
By Jez Ash (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021 Speedvagen Surprise Me goes full CMYK to tease
a printer’s process out of the painter.
"Speedvagen
finishes on their fully custom bike builds are always
impressive, and this year’s Surprise Me series is no
different, getting more detailed than ever in a full CMYK
bleed."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit Speedvagen) May 17, 2021 Giro d’Italia: What the stars said after GC
reshuffle on gravel summit.
"From
Egan Bernal's 'year of sacrifices' to Attila Valter's
'three beautiful days,' here's what the stars said after
stage 9."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) May 16, 2021 Tour de Hongrie: Howson seals overall victory
as Theuns takes final stage.
"Edward
Theuns wins it all as Ben Hermans and Antonio Tiberi round
out final overall podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) May 16, 2021 André Greipel wins first sprint in two years
in Spain.
"The
former dominant sprinter topped the leaderboard for the
first time since January 2019."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 16, 2021
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Tom Dumoulin: 'In recent years I have become a
little lost.'
"The
former world time trial champion says the Olympics are "a
project in which I can lose myself completely."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bram Berkien/Jumbo Visma) May 18, 2021 Deceuninck Quick Step secures its future for
six years with Quick Step deal.
"The
team announced on Tuesday that it had signed a lengthy
extension with longtime sponsor Quick Step that will see
one of the sport’s highest-profile team continue to sport
Quick Step’s name on its kit through 2027."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May 18, 2021 Zwift teases 'An Ancient Land' on social
media.
"Is a new virtual world coming to the popular indoor cycling app?" By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift via Facebook) May 18, 2021 Docker: ‘All good things must come to an end.’
"The
postponed Paris Roubaix is set to provide a fitting
farewell for classics specialist Mitch Docker as the EF
Education Nippo rider with a signature mullet hairstyle
has announced his plans to retire from WorldTour racing at
the end of 2021."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 18, 2021 The Cyclists' Alliance new mentor program
helps women navigate pro cycling careers.
"TCAMP
partners with industry brands to support athletes through
junior development, mid-career, and retirement."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 18, 2021 Pellaud: When David beats Goliath it's always
something fantastic.
"A
couple of kilometers outside L’Aquila on Monday afternoon,
Simon Pellaud (Androni Giocattoli Sidermec) had already
assumed the usual position, a few hundred meters off the
front of the Giro d’Italia peloton."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 18, 2021 Silca moves to 3D-printed titanium with
mega-premium Mensola computer mount.
"If
you thought K-Edge’s aluminum mounts were too expensive
already, you’d better sit down for this one."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) May 18, 2021 Ceramic bearings: Do you need them for your
bike?
"To
many, ceramic bearings represent the ultimate wheel or
drivetrain upgrade, we look at what is available in the
ceramic bearing market."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / CeramicSpeed) May 18, 2021 Second-gen MRP Baxter fork adds more fuel to
the gravel suspension fire.
"Colorado-based
suspension brand MRP isn’t as big or well-known as Fox,
but its Baxter gravel bike suspension fork is following a
similar trajectory. "
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 18, 2021 COROS Rolls Out EvoLab - Revamped Training
Load Metrics: A Detailed Explainer.
"This
update is partially on the app side, and partially on the
watch side. They’re supporting the COROS Pace 2, APEX,
APEX Pro, and Vertix (with essentially the original Pace
being left out)."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) May 18, 2021 May 17, 2021
Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier living the dream.
"It’s
hardly surprising that it didn’t take long for
Ghebreigzabhier - riding at the Giro d’Italia for Trek
Segafredo - to find his passion for the bike given how it
is so culturally ingrained in his native Eritrea."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) May 17, 2021 Richard Freeman 'wants to share everything he
knows' about British Cycling and Team Sky with WADA.
"The
doctor who was removed from the medical register after
being found guilty of ordering banned testosterone
"knowing or believing" it would be used to dope a rider
(which he denies) is said to have had some contact with
the WADA's intelligence and investigations department,
according to the Mail on Sunday."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 17, 2021 Pidcock’s win over Van der Poel still doesn’t
guarantee him an Olympic spot.
"Tom
Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers)
was perhaps the breakout rider of the Spring Classics on
the road, and now the 21-year-old multi-disciplinary star
has continued that impressive trajectory on his mountain
bike."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool May 17, 2021 We need to talk about Chris Froome’s training
playlist.
"His
most recent training ride, taking in almost 150 km and
4,000 meters of climbing including some gravel stints, was
noteworthy in a couple of ways. One: it’s quite a big,
climb-y ride. Two: Froome posted his training playlist …
and it is a lot to come to terms with."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May 17, 2021 Remembrances of Gwen Inglis: 1974-2021.
"Gwen
Inglis, the current 45-49 road national champion, was
killed on her bike Sunday after being struck by a driver
who was arrested for suspicion of driving under the
influence of drugs."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images May 17, 2021 You can now use Ratio’s 12-speed gearing
upgrade with a 10-speed SRAM shifter.
"Ratio
Technology - the company that created a way to turn your
SRAM 11-speed mechanical road shifter into a 12-speed SRAM
Eagle shifter - has released two more closely-related
products."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021 Eoica California Returns.
"The
6th Edition of Eroica California will be back in Cambria
on the 18th and 19th of September 2021. Open registration
at $150, so register now for the best-value Coastal
California Eroica Experience."
Press Release (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021 Five cool things coming soon from Merida,
Maap, Pirelli, Madison and Roka.
"Another
great mix of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing
at the moment, with full reviews coming soon."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 17, 2021 Connor Swift says he thought he celebrated too
early before photo finish confirms Tro Bro Léon victory.
"The
relief in the Arkéa Samsic rider's celebration after word
came through that he'd won was plain to see, bringing his
team-mates in close as the French team won their first
race on home soil this season."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Eurosport/GCN) May 16, 2021 Anna van der Breggen wins GP Ciudad de Eibar.
"The
race came down to the well-known final climb to the
Santuario de Arrate and, after several attacks by Annemiek
van Vleuten, Van der Breggen counterattacked and quickly
distanced both Van Vleuten and Elisa Longo Borghini before
soloing to the finish."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 16, 2021 'I cannot believe what just happened': Egan
Bernal in disbelief after first Grand Tour stage win at Giro
d'Italia 2021.
"It's
one of those stats that almost beggars belief but as Egan
Bernal crossed the finish line having danced away from his
GC rivals on stage nine of the Giro d'Italia, he took his
first-ever Grand Tour stage win."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 16, 2021 Bradley Wiggins: I know Brailsford and he'll
want to put a stamp on the Giro d'Italia.
"Bradley
Wiggins has predicted that Ineos Grenadiers will aim to
lay down a marker and control the Giro d’Italia on stage
9. The team head into the all-important mountain stage
with Egan Bernal sitting third overall."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 16, 2021 Weekend Tech Tidbits: Karoo 2 Color Cases,
4iiii Crank Buyback, and GoPro Session Labs Update.
"Here’s
a quick round-up of a few items that spilled over from the
last week (or so) that I’ve consolidated together for your
inner geek to consume."
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