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UCI bans Aerocoach front hub “fairing” used by Ganna in Giro TT.

Here's why Jumbo Visma are riding blue tires at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Peter Sagan about to break Sean Kelly’s incredible all-time Grand Tour record.

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Daily News: May 30, 2021






Brailsford: ‘It was all about putting a smile back on Egan’s face.’

Byoverlay"I’m thrilled, absolutely delighted with the way the race panned out,” Dave Brailsford said in Milan. “Egan obviously went aggressive to start and the critical stage in Tuscany where Filippo drove into the gravel was just amazing."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May 30, 2021






Egan Bernal seals Giro d'Italia victory.

Byoverlay"Bernal is the second Colombian to win the Giro, seven year after Nairo Quintana, who also win when he was just 24 years old."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images Sport) May 30, 2021






Egan Bernal wins the 2021 Giro d’Italia.

Byoverlay"Race leader Egan Bernal kept a cool head in the stage 21 time trial to win the 2021 Giro d’Italia by a comfortable margin."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May 30, 2021






Daniel Martínez steadies Egan Bernal’s course towards Giro d’Italia victory.

Byoverlay"It seemed clear that the most obvious one was likely to play out: Egan Bernal in pink and his Ineos Grenadiers team dictating terms to the rest of the peloton."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 30, 2021






Carthy slips to 7th at Giro d'Italia as Alpe Motta takes its toll.

(Gettyoverlay"Saturday’s stage, with three category-one climbs and over 4,000 meters of vertical ascent, provided plenty of promise to shake up the overall. 'I got halfway up the climb and that was it, I couldn’t do any more' says EF Nippo rider."
(Getty Images Sport) (Getty Images Sport) May 30, 2021






Which are the countries with the most Giro d’Italia victories?

(cycling.today)overlay"Egan Bernal currently leads the way in 2021’s race and if he stays in first position he’ll become just the second Colombian to win the event and only the fourth non-European to manage the feat too."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) May 30, 2021






Proper Cleaner by Guy Martin Proper Degreaser Starter Pack.

Byoverlay"It's a good idea that avoids the waste of shipping tons of water around a generally very watery planet, but unfortunately the result is just bad at degreasing things."
By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 30, 2021






Giro d'Italia 2021 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)"overlay
"2021 Giro d'Italia May 8-30, Italy - May 30th, (Senago → Milano, 29.4 km TT).

Stage 21 start time: Sunday 13:45 CET (4:45 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 13:45 CET (4:45 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 17:15 CET (8:15 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) May 30, 2021




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Giro d’Italia 2021 Stage 21 (3 stars).

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"At almost 30 kilometers, the concluding stage’s time trial is long enough for a strong TT rider to make up a minute or more on whoever is wearing the pink jersey, especially as the course is perfectly flat and the buildings of Milan will protect riders from any wind."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 29, 2021









Giro d'Italia stage 20: Caruso wins, Bernal second.

Byoverlay"This win is huge for Caruso and also cements his second place overall. Bernal finishes just 23 seconds back. Yates loses 50 seconds to Caruso and so the Sicilian will start the final time trial with a good lead over Yates."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 29, 2021






Five talking points from stage 20.

Byoverlay"Bernal on the brink of glory, Caruso gets his reward, and Yates holds on - the biggest moments from the penultimate stage."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 29, 2021






Simon Yates fades on final climb of Giro d'Italia, but holds onto third overall.

Byoverlay"Barring absolute disaster in Sunday’s time trial, Yates will end the Giro in third place overall, his second Grand Tour podium finish after his 2018 Vuelta a España victory."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 29, 2021






Giro d’Italia Stage 20 (5 stars).

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay "What’s likely is that the climbers fighting for the podium will be seeking as many seconds’ advantage over the stronger time trialists on this last mountaintop finish. So, it shouldn’t be a dud."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 29, 2021






What the stars said after Simon Yates piled the pressure at Alpe di Mera.

(velonews.com)overlay"From Simon Yates' long-range attack to Egan Bernal's thoughts on the closing TT, here's what the stars said after stage 19."
(velonews.com) Photo: Fabio Ferrari/Pool/AFP via Getty Images May 29, 2021






The new season of the Movistar Netflix series has been released.

Byoverlay"The original series focused on the team's tumultuous 2019 and proved to be such a hit that we've been blessed with a second installment, giving fans an insight into the team's 2020 season."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 29, 2021









Giro d'Italia: Egan Bernal survives as Simon Yates wins stage 19.

Byoverlay"Simon Yates (BikeExchange) wins the stage, João Almeida (Deceuninck Quick Step) is second and Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) third."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 28, 2021






Which GC riders lost time on stage 19 to Alpe di Mera.

Byoverlay"Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) extended his overall lead over his closest challenger, Damiano Caruso (Bahrain Victorious) on stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia, but lost a little more ground to third-placed Simon Yates (Team BikeExchange), who won the stage."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 28, 2021











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May 30, 2021





Critérium du Dauphiné: Van Moer wins opening stage from the breakaway.

Byoverlay"The 2021 Critérium du Dauphiné got underway with a breakaway success, with Brent van Moer (Lotto Soudal) soloing into Issoire ahead of a frustrated peloton."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 30, 2021






Chris Froome: I'm looking to measure myself on Dauphiné climbs.

Byoverlay"Four-time Tour winner's training numbers are improving but he wants confirmation in a racing situation."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 30, 2021






Here's why Jumbo Visma are riding blue tires at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Byoverlay"The voice of race radio for ASO races, Seb Piquet, was the first to spot these tires from his vantage point inside the race director's car, noticing that some of the Jumbo Visma squad had a different color front tire, their back one remaining the usual black."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 30, 2021






Geraint Thomas hopes to continue winning run at Critérium du Dauphiné.

Byoverlay"Form and strength of his Ineos Grenadiers team make the Welshman favorite for a second Dauphiné title."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 30, 2021






Pure Gravel Debuts Pre-Ride Show at Unbound Kansas.

(socalcycling.com)overlay"The Pre-Ride Show will be filming in Emporia, Kansas June 3–5, 2021 at the Unbound gravel event. Segments will be released minutes after filming, throughout the week, on Pure Gravel’s YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV channels. Kicking off the week on Thursday, June 3, will be Peter Stetina, 2019’s runner-up finisher. Miller will be digging deep with questions about Stetina’s race day preparations."
(socalcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 30, 2021






Storck introduces limited edition Aerfast3 Pro Disc.

Byoverlay"Only 25 of the Aerfast3 Pro Disc will be available so if you want to splash out on the €7,999 (currently around £6,873) bike, you'll have to be quick."
By Will Bolton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 30, 2021






2021 Criterium du Dauphine Live stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay
"2021 Critérium du Dauphiné May 30-June 6, France.

Stage 1 start time: Sunday 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 15:15 CET (6:15 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 17:00 CET (8:00 AM PDT." (cyclingfans.com) (Credit not Found) May 30, 2021




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Sagan won’t join Deceuninck Quick Step.

Byoverlay"Sagan comes with an entourage of riders and staff and Lefevere indicates he doesn’t want a team within the team. “I can’t unite that with our Wolfpack philosophy."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May 29, 2021






Caruso on his ‘not planned’ stage 20 victory: ‘it was magical.’

Byoverlay"The 33-year-old Italian has been particularly strong in the challenging third week of this Giro, finishing third in the wintery weather on the shortened stage 16, which saw him climb to second overall, and coming home fifth and fourth on stages 17 and 19 respectively."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) May 29, 2021






Boucles de la Mayenne: Démare wins stage 3.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Frenchman Arnaud Demare takes lead from Philipp Walsleben. Kristoffer Halvorsen finished second on the stage and Nils Eekhoff third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) May 29, 2021






Wout van Aert fears first-week Tour yellow jersey ambition 'no longer realistic' after appendicitis setback.

Byoverlay"Wout van Aert says his goal of taking the yellow jersey in the first week of this summer's Tour de France is "no longer realistic" after having his appendix removed three weeks ago."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 29, 2021






UCI bans Aerocoach front hub “fairing” used by Ganna in Giro TT.

Byoverlay"The Giro d’Italia kicked off almost three weeks ago with a dominant display from Filippo Ganna in the stage one opening time trial. Much talk followed that time trial about the equipment selection of some teams. "
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 29, 2021






5 things cyclists should avoid during long endurance rides and events.

Byoverlay"Longer endurance cycling events, including gravel races, ultraendurance or marathon mountain bike races, and gran fondos are the most popular forms of competitive cycling in the United States."
By Chris Carmichael (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 29, 2021






Majority of people support building more segregated bike lanes, new research finds.

Byoverlay"A new study has found 64 per cent of people support building more segregated bike lanes, even if it means less road space for cars."
By Will Bolton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 29, 2021






Morgan Blue FM Chainspray.

Byoverlay"The Morgan Blue FM Chainspray is a super lightweight summer chain lube that runs very clean. It has very little resistance to water, so this is a raceday and summer-only lube. And for disc brake bikes, you really need to remove the rear wheel before application."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 29, 2021




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May 28, 2021





Boucles de la Mayenne: Démare takes stage 2 sprint win.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Arnaud Démare wins stage two, Niccolò Bonafazio follows in second, Kristoffer Halvorsen in third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) May 28, 2021






8 riders to watch at the 2021 Critérium du Dauphiné.

Byoverlay
"Thomas, Quintana and Gaudu among the big names in action at the key Tour de France build-up event."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) May 28, 2021






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Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour: Brand seals victory as Wiebes wins final stage.

Byoverlay"Lucinda Brand (Trek Segafredo) secured overall victory in the Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour, while Lorena Wiebes (Team DSM) won the final-stage sprint into Gotha on Sunday."
By Ben Goddard (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 30, 2021






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Sagan’s agent told Quick Step how rider comes with large “entourage” of staff.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"Some reports in the European media have claimed that hiring Sagan would cost €8-€9 million per year because of all the other riders and staff that come with him."
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First Ride: Wahoo Elemnt Bolt GPS bike computer, version 2.

Byoverlay"Wahoo introduced a new version of its Elemnt Bolt GPS bike computer earlier this week, complete with improved navigation and a color display, and here are or very early thoughts."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) May 30, 2021






New Factor time trial bike spotted at Giro d'Italia.

(Imageoverlay"Factor has a new time trial bike in the works, which is being used by certain Israel Start-Up Nation riders on the final stage of the Giro d'Italia, Cyclingnews understands."
(Image credit: Bettini Image) (cyclingnews.com) May 30, 2021




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Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour: Brand wins again on stage 5.

(Gettyoverlay"Lucinda Brand (Trek Segafredo) claimed her second stage win of the Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour to extend her lead in the general classification with a powerful solo attack with 3km to go."
(Getty Images Sport) May 29, 2021






Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas, Sepp Kuss race toward Tour de France at Critérium du Dauphiné.

Byoverlay"Falling just four weeks before the Tour de France, the mountainous Dauphiné makes for a key final tester - one last tune-up of an engine tuned all season with the maillot jaune in mind."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images May 29, 2021






Kämna takes ‘flexible break’ as health problems weigh.

Byoverlay"Bora Hansgrohe rider likely out of Tour de France and through to second half of season, team extends contract through 2022."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 29, 2021






Gravel racing tips from top pros.

Byoverlay"Strickland, Hauswald, Mohn, and Shirley share gravel riding and racing tips ahead of Unbound Gravel."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ENVE Composites) May 29, 2021






A Rene Herse for the Outback.

Byoverlay"Last week, Lael Wilcox and I rode the Oregon Outback, the 364 mile (585 km) gravel route across the length of Oregon. It was an adventure, full of beauty and challenge."
By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) Photo: Rue Kaladyte May 29, 2021






Check those bike pedals: Trek recalls Bontrager Satellite City pedals.

Byoverlay"Trek Bicycles is recalling 316,500 bicycle pedals that - if incorrectly installed during bike assembly - could fall off the crank arm and cause a crash."
By Gene Bisbee (bikingbis.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 29, 2021






Vacmaster Cardio54 Fitness Fan.

Byoverlay"The Vacmaster Cardio54 is a great fan to use with your indoor trainer. It pushes a lot of air and is more effective at keeping you cool than most other options. A few tweaks to the design would make it even more effective, though."
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May 28, 2021





Remco Evenepoel and the Weight of Expectation.

Byoverlay"A single Instagram post from tennis star and reigning US Open and Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka this week reignited the ongoing conversation about the mental health of professional athletes."
By Nick Bull (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Chris Auld May 28, 2021






Jumbo Visma DS: Sepp Kuss is now a ‘guarantee’ at Tour de France.

Byoverlay"As Sepp Kuss readies for his second Tour de France, the team is banking on his consistency in the fight for the yellow jersey."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) May 28, 2021






The hijacked plane, the dictator, and the cycling championship.

Byoverlay"Over the past few months, there have been growing calls for the European Cycling Union (UEC) to reconsider the location of its continental track championship, slated to be held in Minsk, Belarus in late June."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Wiki Commons / composite artwork Matt de Neef May 28, 2021






Peter Sagan gets new ciclamino Specialized Tarmac SL7 at Giro d'Italia.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"After all-but sealing overall victory in the points classification at the 2021 Giro d'Italia, Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) is celebrating with a new-look Specialized Tarmac SL7."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Veloimages / Bora Hansgrohe) May 28, 2021






Unbound Gravel to be broadcast live.

Byoverlay"This year, Unbound Gravel - the race formerly known as Dirty Kanza - will be broadcast live. Coverage will begin at 12 p.m. local time (CST) on Saturday, June 5."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) May 28, 2021






I love the Giro d'Italia.

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By Procycling (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) May 28, 2021







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