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Tour de Pologne: Gaviria takes first win of
2021 on stage 3.
"Fernando
Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) claimed his first victory of
the 2021 season, winning a close sprint on stage 3 of the
Tour de Pologne in Rzeszów. The Colombian beat Jumbo
Visma's Olav Kooij with a bike throw, with stage 1 winner
Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain Victorious) taking third."
By Paweł Gadzała (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 11, 2021 Sepp Kuss may have to wait on Grand Tour
leadership, but that’s OK with him.
"Kuss,
26, is in the midst of his fourth season at Jumbo Visma,
and his time at the team has seen him steadily progress
each year. In his first season in yellow and black, he
dominated the Tour of Utah with three stage wins and the
overall title."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) August 11, 2021 Vlasov’s Vuelta a España support will have
freedom to chase stage wins.
"After
his fourth place at the Giro d’Italia Aleksandr Vlasov is
coming into the Vuelta a España as team leader at
Astana-Premier Tech with a strong contingent of Spanish
riders in support."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 11, 2021 Preview: Your guide to the 2021 Ladies Tour of
Norway.
"Four
aggressive days of racing await the women’s peloton in
Norway, starting Thursday August 12."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) August 11, 2021 Who are the British riders riding the Vuelta a
España 2021?
"The Vuelta a España is just around the corner with some of the biggest names in the sport all set to take to the start line. This includes half a dozen British riders at five different teams." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 11, 2021 Stage-by-stage breakdown of the 2021 Vuelta a
España course.
"The
76th edition of the Spanish Grand Tour kicks off on
Saturday August 14 and runs through to Sunday September
5."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) August 11, 2021 Geraint Thomas not tempted by end of season
Paris Roubaix.
"Geraint
Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) will not ride Paris Roubaix this
year, delaying his return to the cobbles as he takes a
short break from what has been a bruising season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 11, 2021 Vuelta a Burgos: From a jarring start to blood
in the water.
"The
final build-up race before the Vuelta a Espana saw Mikel
Landa snatch victory from a suffering Romain Bardet."
By Kate Wagner (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 11, 2021 2021 Tour de Pologne Live Feed.
"Tour de Pologne 2021 - stage 3 (Sanok → Rzeszów, 226.4km).
Wednesday, August 11th, video starts at 13:00pm Central
Europe, 7:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) August 11, 2021  August
10, 2021
Tour de Pologne: Almeida holds on to win stage
2.
"The
Portuguese rider, known for his racing tenacity, made a
late-race attack with 1.3km to go and when Diego Ulissi
(UAE Team Emirates) closed the gap."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 10, 2021 New Zealand track cyclist Olivia Podmore dies
at age 24.
"According
to the New Zealand Herald, Podmore passed away in
Cambridge, New Zealand. She had reportedly written about
the challenges of life as an elite athlete in an Instagram
post earlier on Monday that was later deleted."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) August 10, 2021 A look at this week’s packed pro racing
calendar.
"Here's
your guide to this week's packed pro racing calendar,
which includes the Tour of Poland, Ladies Tour of Norway,
Tour de l'Avenir, and other races."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) August 10, 2021 Van der Poel, Dumoulin to race Benelux Tour.
"The
seven-stage race begins on Monday, August 30 in
Surhuisterveen and finishes on September 5, featuring an
11.1km individual time trial and the same Geraardsbergen
finale where Van der Poel claimed the overall victory in
2020."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 10, 2021 Strickland determined to be the hammer, not
the nail, at SBT GRVL.
"The
2021 gravel campaign hasn't quite gone to plan for Colin
Strickland - the leading male star of the 2018 and 2019
seasons - but he's hoping to turn the corner and find his
best form at SBT GRVL this weekend."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wil Matthews) August 10, 2021 U.S. Bicycle Route System adds nearly 1200
Miles of routes in Ohio.
"Along
with new routes in California, Indiana, Utah, and
Washington State, the latest additions represent the
largest increase in mileage to the USBRS to date. Two
other routes in California and Florida also have been
realigned to improve the cycling experience."
By Ron Callahan (bikeworldnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 10, 2021 Tacx Neo 2T smart trainer review.
"Superb
ride quality and packed with a top-spec for class-leading
performance, some compatibility issues could be sticking
points for some riders."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) August 10, 2021 Update for Bicyclists - CalTrans Plans Malibu
Secant Wall Project on PCH.
"Jim
Medina, Public Information Officer of Caltrans - District
7 has shared information for the cycling community
regarding an upcoming project that will affect a small
segment of Pacific Coast Highway / State Route 1 in
Malibu."
(socalcycling.com) Photo: Canyon News August 10, 2021 POC - Protect with Science.
"Whether
you’re hitting road or gravel, when you’re on two wheels
POC has your back with a versatile and uber-protective
apparel and gear lineup."
By POC Sports (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 10, 2021 Tour de Pologne: Bauhaus wins opening stage.
"In a
well-timed sprint, the German rider patiently gauged his
effort to catch and pass early sprinter Álvaro Hodeg
(Deceuninck Quick Step) on the cobbled finish line while
Hugo Hofstetter (Israel Start-Up Nation) finished third in
Chelm."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 9, 2021 Tour de Pologne 2021 live stream: How to watch
all stages online from anywhere.
"Stage
1 starts Monday, August 9th at 1.30pm CEST, 7.30am ET."
By Aatif Sulleyman (techradar.com) (cyclingweekly.com)(Photo by Getty Images) August 9, 2021 Tour de Pologne - The essential race preview.
"The
route favors puncheurs and climbers who can hold their own
in the 19-kilometre stage 6 time trial, although, due to a
bizarre application of the time gaps measuring protocol,
the race promises to be a battle for every second."
By Paweł Gadzała (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 9, 2021 |
Tour of Denmark: Pedersen wins stage 2.
"Mads
Pedersen (Trek Segafredo) beat Giacomo Nizzolo (Qhubeka
NextHash) and Dylan Groenewegen (Jumbo Visma) to win stage
2 of the PostNord Danmark Rundt, his home national tour,
to Sønderborg, which will host the stage 3 finish of the
2022 Tour de France."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 11, 2021 Who are the US riders in the Vuelta a España
2021?
"There is a good amount of interest for American fans with seven riders from the States taking part from five different teams - UAE Team Emirates, Team Jumbo Visma, EF Education Nippo, Trek Segafredo and Team DSM." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 11, 2021 Vuelta a España 2021: Five key stages.
"While
Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) again leads the list of
overall contenders at the Vuelta a España as he chases a
third consecutive victory, the route of this year’s
three-week race is expected to produce a very different
type of event to recent years."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 11, 2021 Caleb Ewan to miss Vuelta a España as Lotto
Soudal adapt with young squad.
"Lotto
Soudal have selected a youthful eight-man team that boasts
an average age of just 24."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 11, 2021 Alberto Contador fails to finish brutal 240km
‘Everest’ Gran Fondo.
"The
Grand Tour-winner turned recreational cyclist admitted he
was not prepared for the huge day in the saddle."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty/Strava) August 11, 2021 Samsung Outlines Galaxy Watch4: First New
Google WearOS Watch - Full Details.
"Today,
Samsung announced their Galaxy Watch 4, which is the first
watch to utilize the new Google + Samsung variant of Wear
OS."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 11, 2021 SRAM, Zipp, and RockShox Want To Talk To You
About Gravel.
"Whether
gravel needs it or not, the new XPLR suite of components
adds more range, compliance, and suspension options to
your gravel bike."
By Dan Chabanov & Tara Seplavy (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) August 11, 2021 Ribble adds SRAM XPLR drivetrain options to
Gravel bike line.
"Ribble
announced that its Gravel bikes will now be available with
the SRAM XPLR 1x (single chainring) drivetrain components
that were released just yesterday."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) August 11, 2021 How to get the most from your indoor training
sessions.
"You
made a resolution to get fit, dusted off the turbo trainer
and you’ve done a few sessions, but it’s harder than you
expected and you’re struggling to keep it up; here’s how
to make indoor training more fun, efficient, and worth the
suffering."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) August 11, 2021 2021 Tour of Denmark Live Feed.
"Tour of Denmark 2021 – stage 2 (Ribe → Sønderborg, 189.6km). Wednesday,
August 11h, video starts at 15:50pm Central Europe, 9:50am
U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) August 11, 2021 August
10, 2021
Tour of Denmark: Groenewegen beats Cavendish
to win stage 1.
"Dylan
Groenewegen (Jumbo Visma) won the opening stage of the
Tour of Denmark, beating Mark Cavendish (Deceuninck Quick
Step) and Giacomo Nizzolo (Qhubeka NextHash) to the line
in Esbjerg."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 10, 2021 10 riders to watch at the 2021 Vuelta a
España.
"Roglič
chases a third win, Carapaz and Mas roll on to challenge
while Bernal, Adam Yates and Vlasov come in from the
wings."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Bettini Photo) August 10, 2021 Bernal and Carapaz lead star-studded Ineos
team at Vuelta.
"Egan
Bernal and Richard Carapaz will lead the charge for Ineos
Grenadiers at the Vuelta a Espana when the Spanish Grand
Tour gets underway on August 14."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 10, 2021 Aussie trio headline Team Bike Exchange team
for Ladies Tour of Norway.
"An
Aussie trio of Lucy Kennedy, Sarah Roy and Jess Allen will
feature for Australian outfit Team BikeExchange when the
Ladies Tour of Norway gets underway. "
(sbs.com.au) (Getty Images Sport) August 10, 2021 Deceuninck Quick Step, Jumbo Visma and Alpecin
Fenix confirmed for 2021 Tour of Britain.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step, Jumbo Visma and Alpecin Fenix are among the
teams confirmed for the Tour of Britain, a race that could
serve as preparation for the World Championships for
Julian Alaphilippe, Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der
Poel."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 10, 2021 5 track tech talking points from Tokyo 2020.
"How
the tech arms race helped world records tumble at the
Tokyo 2020 games."
By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) Oli Woodman / Immediate Media August 10, 2021 Zwift updates eSports rules: What's changed
and what does it mean for racers?
"Zwift
released the latest version of its Cycling eSports Ruleset
with a number of significant updates that have already
generated some community buzz."
By Zach Nehr (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift) August 10, 2021 From The Ground Up to the Leadville Trail 100.
"How
preparing three novice cyclists for a 100-mile bike race
can create positive and lasting change in the sport of
cycling."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Avery Stumm August 10, 2021 Cube bikes 2022: An updated Agree and an
all-new Nuroad and Cross Race.
"The
German brand has fully embraced disc brakes, giving an
aerodynamic overhaul to its Agree road bike and expanding
its off-road offering"
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) August 10, 2021 Rapha’s Custom division has been shut down.
"We
have now closed Rapha Custom permanently, we would like to
thank all our customers for their Custom support and
loyalty over the last two years and we hope you continue
to shop across our main range."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Rapha August 10, 2021 Remco Evenepoel to 'learn to ride in echelons'
at Tour of Denmark.
"Remco
Evenepoel will return to racing at the Tour of Denmark
held from August 10-14. The Deceuninck Quick Step rider
admitted that the flat route and windy location doesn't
suit him but that he aims to practice riding in the
echelons."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 9, 2021
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Katie Compton banned for four years by USADA.
"This
was devastating news to me as I have never intentionally
or knowingly put anything like that into my body. I know
how delicate women's hormones are, and I would never
choose to take anything to jeopardize my health and, as a
result, suffer irreparable damage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 11, 2021 Team DSM respond to rumors of unrest inside
the squad.
"Following
the departure of Tom Dumoulin and key staff from
then-Sunweb, the team has faced broken contracts, riders
breaking lockdown rules, and a dispute over saddle
height."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 11, 2021 Tony Gallopin signs two-year contract with
Trek Segafredo.
"Tony
Gallopin, 33, will ride for Trek Segafredo for the next
two seasons, having previously raced for the team under
the RadioShack banner in 2012 and 2013."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 11, 2021 Watch SBT GRVL on VeloNews and Outside
TV this Sunday.
"Meredith
Miller and Matt Lieto will host the show from 12:30 - 2:30
p.m. MST, bringing you up to speed on what happened during
the first hours of the race, and then going live to cover
the closing miles of the men’s and women’s races."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo courtesy SBT GRVL August 11, 2021 Heat will be additional rival during ‘summer
edition’ of Vuelta a España.
"Temperatures
in the first two weeks of the 2021 Vuelta a España could
push into the upper 90s and even into the low 100s."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images August 11, 2021 ‘This bicycle hiker’ Chris Froome makes cameo
on French news.
"The
four-time Tour de France winner made a brief cameo on
France 2, the part state-owned national broadcaster,
during a training ride not far from his home in Saint
Raphaël on the Mediterranean coast."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: France 2 ) August 11, 2021 Transfers 2022: Everything you need to know
about rider moves in the women’s road peloton.
"From
Anna van der Breggen's retirement to Grace Brown signing
with FDJ to Uno-X building its 2022 roster, here are the
latest moves in the women's peloton."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) August 11, 2021 Castelli Premio Black bib shorts review.
"The
Castelli Premio Black bib short boasts one of the best
chamois pads on the market, not to mention an impeccable
fit for all-day comfort."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Ross) August 11, 2021 Volta a Portugal: Ben King wins stage 6; Race
leader out.
"Rally
Cycling's Ben King won stage 6 with a solo attack on the
182.4km stage from Viana do Castelo to Fafe."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 11, 2021 2021 Volta a Portugal Live Feed.
"Volta a Portugal 2021 - Stage 6 (Viana do Castelo → Fafe, 182.4km).
Wednesday, August 11th, video starts at 15:00pm Local,
10:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) August 11, 2021 August
10, 2021
Transfers 2022: Everything you need to know
about rider moves in the men’s road peloton.
"From
Peter Sagan's move to Team Total Energies to UAE Team
Emirates singing João Almeida to Sam Bennett's return to
Bora Hansgrohe, here are the latest transfers in the men's
peloton."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) August 10, 2021 UAE Team Emirates add George Bennett to
further boost stage racing squad.
"Another
day, another signing for UAE Team Emirates, with George
Bennett set to join the team in 2022 on a two-year deal."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) August 10, 2021 Stephens, Honsinger renew with TIBCO Silicon
Valley Bank through 2023.
"US
road champion Lauren Stephens and multi-time US cyclocross
champion Clara Honsinger have renewed contracts with TIBCO
Silicon Valley Bank for the 2022 and 2023 seasons."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 10, 2021 Esteban Chaves joins EF Education Nippo for
2022 after eight years at Team Bike Exchange.
"Esteban
Chaves will be leaving the Australian squad Team
BikeExchange after eight years to join the American team
EF Education Nippo in 2022 on a one-year contract."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) August 10, 2021 First ride review: SRAM XPLR RockShox
suspension, Zipp wheels, and 1x drivetrain.
"SRAM’s
new suite of gravel-specific components is built largely
from a foundation of mountain bike product, and tuned for
drop-bar riding."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Ben Delaney August 10, 2021 SRAM Rival eTap AXS XPLR review.
"SRAM’s
new XPLR AXS wireless transmission fills the gear gap
between current road/gravel and MTB cassette options and
it’s brilliant even at the cheapest Rival level."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven) August 10, 2021 Best gravel bike shoes.
"The
best gravel bike shoes are an amalgamation of the best
cycling shoes for road cycling with a healthy dose of
features borrowed from the mountain biking footwear."
By Colin Levitch, Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham) August 10, 2021 Why slick road tires have the most traction.
"Grooves
are a void in rubber contact with the ground. A groove
could help move water out from under the tire, but the
surface area of a road tire is so small that a groove
offers very minimal benefits even in wet conditions."
By Troy (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) August 10, 2021 Hodeg leaves Deceuninck Quick Step for UAE
Team Emirates.
"The
Colombian turned professional with the Belgian team in
2018 and has since racked up 13 victories, but he will
head to UAE Team Emirates to link up with compatriot and
former teammate Fernando Gaviria."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 9, 2021 Quinn Simmons extends contract as Trek
Segafredo bolster Classics unit.
"The
20-year-old, who was suspended by the team last year, is
one of five renewals announced on Monday, along with
Edward Theuns, Alex Kirsch, Emils Liepins, and Alexander
Kamp."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) August 9, 2021 Grace Brown moves to FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine
Futuroscope in 2022.
"FDJ
Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope announced on Monday the
signing of Grace Brown for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
Brown turned professional with Team Bike Exchange,
formerly Mitchelton Scott, in 2019."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) ©RhodePhoto August 9, 2021 |
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