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July 28, 2021
Olympics: Primoz Roglic wins gold for Slovenia
in men's time trial.
"Primož
Roglič (Slovenia) bounced back from Tour de France
heartbreak to win the men’s Olympic Games time trial title
with a thoroughly commanding performance in Tokyo on
Wednesday."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 28, 2021 7 surprising Olympic cycling moments from
Tokyo so far.
"So
far, races went in unexpected directions, officials
accidentally took down riders and the Dutch cycling team
are just having a generally really weird time."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Twitter/Nao July 28, 2021 Clásica San Sebastián Preview.
"Tour
de France, Olympic Games… Next up - The Clásica San
Sebastián this Saturday. The Spanish, okay the Basque
Donostiako Klasikoa, race leads us nicely into next
month’s final Grand Tour, la Vuelta a España."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) July 28, 2021 Viral illness sidelines De Plus for
unspecified time.
"Ineos
Grenadiers have confirmed that Laurens de Plus will take
time away from racing for "a period of enforced rest" due
to a recently-diagnosed viral illness."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 28, 2021 Jennifer Valente is the new queen of U.S.
track cycling.
"As
Team USA heads into the 2021 Olympics with its eyes on
multiple medals, Valente is leading the charge."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) Photo: Casey B. Gibson July 28, 2021 Smith Shift MAG: Cycling Fashion Hits Peak
Performance.
"The
big wrap style has always been a good idea for cycling.
They stay put. Like, shake your head vigorously and
nothing happens. They stay clear. Along the top edge there
are two narrow slits through which air can pass as you
move."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 Specialized S-Works Evade II with ANGi helmet
review.
"Specialized’s
S-Works Evade II with ANGi comes with big claims around
speed, ventilation and safety but does it live up to its
own hype?"
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) July 28, 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games Cycling Events Live Feed.
"Tokyo Olympic Games Cycling Events schedule: Wednesday,
28 July, 7:00am CET (Starts at 1:00 am EDT) - Men’s Time
Trial."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021  Jolanda Neff wins Olympic MTB gold in
all-Swiss podium.
"The
28-year-old took control on the first of five full laps,
ultimately opening a gap that no-one was able to close.
Long-time rival and reigning world champion Pauline
Ferrand-Prevot (France) had led with Neff for part of the
opening lap, but the Frenchwoman took a tumble late in lap
1."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 27, 2021 What’s going on with Jolanda Neff’s down tube?
"Those
who just watched the women’s cross country mountain bike
event may have noticed something weird on the down tube of
Jolanda Neff’s Trek Supercaliber."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Claro Sports July 27, 2021 Did a dropper post save Jolanda Neff’s
Olympics?
"Did
Neff’s dropper post save her race? Did van der Poel’s
fixed steatpost end his Olympics? It’s hard to say. Since
the situations were slightly different, it’s not as simple
as saying van der Poel wouldn’t have crashed if he had a
dropper post."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021 Five conclusions from the Tokyo Olympic XCO
MTB races.
"What
we can learn from two fantastic races, with two dominant
performances and some surprising mistakes."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 27, 2021 From a shattered collarbone to Olympic glory
in eight weeks.
"We
don’t know what exactly happened, but Tom was hit from the
side by a car,” said Kurt Bogaerts, Pidcock’s coach and
mentor. On the road Pidcock’s Pinarello lay shattered into
pieces, just like his collarbone."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 27, 2021 Why mechanical shifting is going away for
good.
"To be
honest, I am surprised that we are not already to the
point where all bikes above $1500 are electronic. In my
opinion, if this was any other industry, we would have
surpassed that years ago."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021 Silca 3D prints ultralight titanium shop
tools, hammers away the weight.
"If
you routinely pack, carry, and unpack your tools for pit
work or team bike maintenance at the races, these new
Silca Titanium Shop Tools should be a sight for
sore…arms."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021 Zwift’s Off the MAAP tour returns with
exclusive in-game and in-real-life MAAP kit up for grabs.
"Zwift
is bringing back its Off the MAAP multi-stage cycling tour
that challenges Zwifters to ride the roads less traveled
while kitted up in exclusive in-game jersey, socks and cap
designed by cycle apparel brand MAAP."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image credit: Zwift) July 27, 2021 Best bike locks: Keep your bike safe wherever
you lock it up.
"The
best bike locks will ensure your bike stays where you left
it and prevent thieves from stealing your pride and joy."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Abus) July 27, 2021 July 26, 2021
Olympics: Tom Pidcock takes sensational men's
mountain bike gold for Great Britain.
"Tom
Pidcock (Great Britain) stormed to the win in the men’s
cross-country mountain bike race at the Tokyo Olympic
Games. Mathias Flueckiger (Switzerland) took silver with
David Valero Serrano (Spain) claiming bronze."
By Daniel Benson, Rob Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 26, 2021 How Tom Pidcock narrowly qualified for Tokyo
2020 Olympics.
"Behind-the-scenes,
Pidcock’s journey to Tokyo was turbulent to say the least,
starting with the fortuitous series of events that led to
the Yorkshireman qualifying for a spot in the games."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 26, 2021 Trying to make sense of a chaotic and
confusing women’s Olympic road race.
"On
Sunday afternoon, Austria’s Anna Kiesenhofer rode to an
unlikely solo victory in the women’s road race at the
Tokyo Olympics."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 26, 2021 |
Annemiek van Vleuten puts social media
negativity behind her to win Olympic gold.
"Annemiek
van Vleuten (Netherlands) brushed off the disappointment
of missing out on gold in the women’s Olympic Games road
race to finally clinch a winning medal at the Games with
victory in the time trial."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 28, 2021 Tokyo Games: What the stars said after
Annemiek van Vleuten’s dominant time trial win.
"Here's
what Annemiek van Vleuten, Amber Neben, and others said
after the Olympic road cycling race against the clock."
(velonews.com) Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images July 28, 2021 Rohan Dennis 'proud' to upgrade to bronze in
Tokyo Olympics time trial.
"Australian
says he and fellow medalists were fresher after not riding
full Tour de France."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 28, 2021 Five talking points from the Tokyo 2020
Olympic time trials.
"Slovenia’s
Primož Roglič is always among the favorites heading into a
time trial, but the balance tips even further in his favor
on a punchy climbing course like the one in Tokyo."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 28, 2021 Sarah Gigante ‘so proud’ of injury comeback
and Olympic Games performances.
"Gigante,
20, was 40th in the women’s road race and 11th in the time
trial on Wednesday, not least because of the heavy
injuries that she sustained in a crash at La Fleche
Wallonne back in April."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 28, 2021 First Ride Review: Ribble Endurance AL e.
"Our
early impressions are that Ribble’s Endurance AL e is a
highly capable all-round road bike, and the addition of a
motor gives it an extra dimension without affecting the
positive features of the non-electric version."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 The Rapha Women’s 100.
"The
Rapha Women’s 100 is a celebration of women’s cycling.
Since 2013, it has inspired thousands of women to come
together, share the road and cycle 100 kilometers on the
same day."
(voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 Ineos expands sporting empire with New Zealand
All Blacks deal.
"Another
big name in professional sport signs up with Ratcliffe's
empire in move criticized by environmental campaigners."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 July 27, 2021
Anna van der Breggen pulled off her bike by
officials during Olympic TT prep.
"Fortunately,
Van der Breggen was not injured in the incident and the
officials have apologized to the reigning ITT world
champion for the misunderstanding."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 27, 2021 Neff decries Ferrand-Prévot's 'stupid move' in
Tokyo Olympics mountain bike race.
"Jolanda
Neff went left, I went right. We were going at the same
speed and we arrived at the same time, I said to myself,
‘If she doesn't brake or if I don't brake, we'll hit each
other,’ so I braked."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 27, 2021 What Kate Courtney, Haley Batten, and others
said after the women’s MTB race.
"It’s
tough to understand how much it changed. They were making
changes to the course up until the moment we started. I
really respect the riders, Jolanda [Neff] is one of the
best technical riders in the field. She’s someone who
probably benefited from the conditions and is really able
to be adaptable and manage those."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 27, 2021 Tokyo Olympics: 7 riders to watch in the men's
individual time trial.
"We've
compiled a list of the seven men to watch during the race
- the biggest favorites of the lot. But even beyond these
men, there are a number of big names set to fight for the
medals."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 27, 2021 Preview: What you need to know about the
Olympic time trials.
"With
the road races now complete at the Tokyo Olympics, it’s
time to turn our attention to the individual time trials.
The women’s and men’s fields will both battle it out for
gold this Wednesday, with the women’s event starting at
11:30am Tokyo time, followed by the men at 2pm."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 27, 2021 Julian Alaphilippe returns to racing at
Clásica San Sebastián after Olympics absence.
"World
champion, Julian Alaphilippe will make his return to
racing at the Clásica San Sebastián this weekend after
taking a short break following the Tour de France."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 27, 2021 Geraint Thomas: I’ve crashed in my two main
targets but I've not had a bad year.
"The
Welshman’s season had promised so much with a win in the
Tour de Romandie and a stage and a podium place in the
Criterium du Dauphine but crashes have had huge effects on
his biggest goals of the year."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 27, 2021 July 26, 2021
Mathieu van der Poel blames ramp removal for
Tokyo Olympics mountain bike crash.
"Mathieu
van der Poel has blamed the removal of a wooden ramp for
the error that saw him crash out of contention in the
cross-country mountain bike event at the Tokyo Olympics."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 26, 2021 Evolution of the XC bike - 6 ways XC bikes
have changed for the better.
"From
gearing to suspension, today's XC bikes are very different
to those of a decade ago."
By Joe Norledge (bikeradar.com) Takashi Aoyama / Getty Images July 26, 2021 'The closest I'll get to prison:' Simon
Geschke reveals what quarantine is like at Tokyo Olympics.
"The
German tested positive for the corona the day before the
men's road race and has been isolating in his hotel room
ever since."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 26, 2021
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July 28, 2021
Geraint Thomas considering multiple offers as
he focuses on his future after Olympics.
"Geraint
Thomas says he has contract offers from multiple teams and
will "listen to everyone" as he turns his attentions to
his future following a bruising five weeks."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 28, 2021 After half a year off, Tom Dumoulin will
continue road racing.
"After
winning the silver medal at the Olympic time trial on
Wednesday, Tom Dumoulin announced he will continue his
cycling career this season."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 28, 2021 Bora Hansgrohe renew contracts for Tour de
France standouts Konrad and Schelling.
"Bora
Hansgrohe confirmed contract extensions for a trio of
riders - Patrick Konrad, Ide Schelling and Matteo Fabbro,
with all three riders set to race with the German
WorldTeam for the next two years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 28, 2021 Director of OCP arrested for securities fraud
following De Rosa Cycles acquisition interest.
"Samuel
J. Mancini, the managing director of Outdoor Capital
Partners (OCP) - a Denver-based fund set to invest in a
group of cycling companies - has been arrested and charged
with securities fraud, money laundering and wire fraud."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: De Rosa) July 28, 2021 Ferrand-Prévot: Disappointed but not dejected
after Tokyo Olympics.
"Yesterday,
after a good start, I felt capable of competing for the
title. Unfortunately, I made an error towards the start of
the race, I slipped on the rocks and lost a lot of time.
After that, I re-set myself to target a medal, and the
moment I moved back up to second, my rear wheel
punctured."
By Kirsten Frattini (Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingnews.com) July 28, 2021 5 tech talking points from the Olympic cross
country races.
"The
Izu MTB Course lived up to its billing and tested each
rider’s skill and equipment to the limit, with steep,
loose climbs and the kind of drops we’re more used to
seeing on downhill courses."
By Tom Bell (bikeradar.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 28, 2021 Lake CX403 Shoes Review - The Carbitex
Difference.
"In
many ways, the Lake CX403 is a lot like the CX402 that it
superseded. They both have kangaroo leather uppers. They
both have BOA dial closures. And they both have a heat
moldable custom heel cup."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 Farr Arm Rest Kit V2 returns to improve
aerodynamics and comfort.
"If
you ride a wide drop handlebar, this Farr Arm Rest Kit V2,
is an ideal upgrade for gravel racing and bikepacking."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Farr) July 28, 2021 Roval Rapide C38.
"The
Roval Rapide C38 wheels are handbuilt and designed for use
both on road and gravel surfaces, making them a very
versatile choice. During testing they have been
dependable."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 28, 2021 July 27, 2021
Major changes expected at Ineos Grenadiers as
transfer season swings into view.
"Almost
half the team’s riders are out of contract and, while a
handful of those are expected to re-sign, the high number
of vacancies has created significant space in the team’s
2022 roster."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 27, 2021 A season of Firsts: Catching up with Nicholas
Dlamini.
"Nicholas
Dlamini grabbed headlines at the Tour de France when he
rode courageously to finish Stage 9 in Tignes despite
knowing he was well outside the time cut. And he won more
hearts of spectators around the world in the men’s Olympic
road race at Tokyo 2020."
By Maria David (cyclist.co.uk) Photos: Jean Smyth/Qhubeka-NextHash July 27, 2021 TT start times: Chloé Dygert second-to-last,
Brandon McNulty in final wave in Olympic time trials.
"Anna
van der Breggen and Filippo Ganna start last,
respectively, in the official start times for Wednesday's
time trial races."
(velonews.com) Photo: Maja Hitij/Getty Images July 27, 2021 Tokyo Olympics 2021: Men's Time Trial -
Preview.
"Italy's
Filippo Ganna, who has swept - almost - all before him in
the past two seasons is the main favorite but faces stern
competition from the Belgian duo of Wout van Aert and
Remco Evenepoel, while Dutchman Tom Dumoulin will be
looking to upgrade on his Rio silver."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 27, 2021 'I'm not in a rush to fully commit to a Grand
Tour,' says Tom Pidcock, as Vuelta a España beckons.
"The
plan is to do the Vuelta now, so tomorrow I'll go out and
do a long ride because I'm not going to have that many
days [to prepare]."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 27, 2021 Romain Bardet’s questionable tactics to win at
the Vuelta a Espana.
"After
sitting out both the Tour de France and the Olympic Games
French climb specialist Romain Bardet will target stage
wins rather than the overall title at the Vuelta a Espana
in August."
(roadbikeaction.com) (FRA - Team DSM) RBA/AFP Photos: Bettini July 27, 2021 Core body temperature: the metric and sensor
behind two Olympic gold medals?
"Achieving
peak form at the right time was once a dark art.
Advancements in the understanding of human physiology and
modern training methods mean achieving peak form is now
closing in on becoming an exact science."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021 The new LoreOne could be the maddest looking
bike shoe you've ever seen.
"LoreOne
is launching the “world’s first 3D printed carbon
hard-shelled” custom made cycling shoes made precisely for
all sizes and shapes following an at-home foot scan as “no
two feet are alike."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021 A guide to air compressors for bicycles.
"When
it comes to working on bicycles, air compressors are most
commonly used for two key tasks. Firstly and perhaps most
beneficially, they’re the perfect tool for drying things
off after they’ve been washed, or for blowing grit out of
tight crevices (such as derailleurs and brakes)."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021 SunGod Sierras.
"The
SunGod Sierra sunglasses are ideal for casual town riding,
shorter commutes or just a casual look when on the bike.
The lightweight design is comfortable on the face, the 4KO
polarized lenses provide a clear view of the road."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 27, 2021 July 26, 2021
Tokyo Olympic Games women's XCO mountain bike
race preview.
"Loana
Lecomte comes to Tokyo as the clear favorite but could be
unseated by riders like Pauline Ferrand-Prevot or Jenny
Rissveds."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: UCI) July 26, 2021 Ferrand-Prévot looking to add missing piece in
Tokyo Olympics.
"I'm
aiming for gold, it's the only medal I'm missing and I
tend to want what I don't have and fight for it. So it
would be a confirmation," Ferrand-Prévot said according to
Cyclism'actu."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 26, 2021 |
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