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Daily News: September 5, 2021


Primoz Roglic wins the Vuelta a España.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) clinched his third consecutive Vuelta a España title on Sunday evening, sealing the hat trick with victory in the final-stage time trial into Santiago de Compostela."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 5, 2021






Five talking points from stage 21 of the Vuelta a España.

Byoverlay"Looking at the start list before the final time trial of the Vuelta a España it was difficult to imagine anyone even getting close to the Olympic time trial champion Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) on the 33.8km course in Galicia."
By Richard Windsor (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 5, 2021






Enric Mas 'has to be very happy' with second runner-up finish at Vuelta a España.

Byoverlay"Enric Mas (Movistar) says he will leave the 2021 Vuelta a España feeling that he should be more than content with his repeat second place in the Spanish Grand Tour and his team’s first Vuelta podium finish since 2019."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 5, 2021






Report: Coach of Miguel Ángel López says Movistar ordered him to stop pulling.

Byoverlay"Colombian newspaper quotes trainer saying Movistar told Miguel Ángel López to stop pulling in order to secure second place for Enric Mas."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) September 5, 2021






Green jersey winner Jakobsen thanks his team: ‘this jersey is theirs also.’

Byoverlay"A year after suffering horrific injuries at the Tour of Poland, the 25-year-old Dutchman sprinted to a total of three stage victories throughout the Vuelta, his third coming just before a series of challenging stages typical of a Grand Tour’s final week."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 5, 2021






Champoussin savors 'unexpected' stage victory at Vuelta a España.

Byoverlay"After the last breakaway rider standing, Ryan Gibbons, was caught on Saturday's final climb of stage 20 of the Vuelta a España, the final kilometers looked all set to be a showdown for victory between the big GC names of Primož Roglič, Enric Mas, Jack Haig and Adam Yates."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) September 5, 2021






Haig into third thanks to 'awesome' domestiques.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Australian Jack Haig (Bahrain Victorious) capitalized on some perfect riding by teammates Gino Mader and Mark Padun to move into third overall in a captivating Stage 20 of the Vuelta a Espana."
(sbs.com.au) (Velo) September 5, 2021






Vuelta a España 2021 Live Dashboard.

Race profile (procyclingstats.com)overlay
"2021 Vuelta a Espana live August 14 to September 5, Spain.

Stage 21: Padrón → Santiago De Compostela (33.7km).

Race starts Sunday at 16:29 CEST (7:29 am PDT).

Finish at around 20:31 CEST (11:31 AM PDT).

Live video from 16:29 CEST (7:29 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) September 5, 2021




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  September 4, 2021





Vuelta a España: Clément Champoussin wins stage 20.

Byoverlay"Primoz Roglic second and Adam Yates third as Miguel Angel Lopez and Egan Bernal lose time on penultimate stage."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 4, 2021






López quit Vuelta a España after reportedly being ordered to stop chasing on stage 20.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"El Tiempo: The directors scolded him because he was trying to get to the front group. He climbed off in a bad temper because he didn't agree with the decision of the directors. He already spoke to his wife and that's what he told her."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 4, 2021






Miguel Ángel López quits Vuelta a España after podium spot slips away.

Byoverlay"According to reports on Spanish TV, López angrily stepped off the bike and refused to keep racing. Video images captured López entering a Movistar Team car, and exiting the race."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) September 4, 2021






All your funny tweets about Clément Champoussin’s heroic win.

Byoverlay"Clément Champoussin's whimsical stage win gave us plenty to cheer for at the Vuelta a España. Here's how the moment was captured on twitter."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) September 4, 2021






Tour de France scars make Roglic cautious of final TT.

Byoverlay"Two-time winner says López drama 'isn't my problem' as he takes another step towards third Vuelta title."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) September 4, 2021






Preview: The Vuelta a España meets Liège Bastogne Liège?

Byoverlay"If you wanted to sum up Saturday's final road stage of this year's Vuelta a España in one word, it would have to be 'intriguing'."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 4, 2021






Intend adds a freewheel to their cranks, letting you shift without pedaling.

Byoverlay"The idea is to keep the drivetrain moving while the bike is moving, even if you’re not pedaling, so that you can shift at any time."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 4, 2021






De Gendt: My enthusiasm for the bike came back after the Tour de France.

Byoverlay"Thomas De Gendt has said that he thinks 2022 will be his final year in the peloton, with the Belgian set to potentially end a 14-year career on the bike next year."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) September 4, 2021






Vuelta a España 2021 Live Dashboard.

Race profile (procyclingstats.com)overlay
"2021 Vuelta a Espana live August 14 to September 5, Spain.

Stage 20: Sanxenxo → Mos. Castro De Herville (174km).

Race starts Saturday at 11:47am CET (5:47am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 17:30 CEST (8:30 AM PDT).

Live video from 12:20 CEST (3:20 AM PDT)."
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Vuelta a España: Cort takes his third stage win in Monforte de Lemos.

Byoverlay"Magnus Cort captured his and EF Education Nippo's third victory of the Vuelta a España on stage 19, proving the fastest rider from the breakaway as the seven men left standing held off the charging peloton in Monforte de Lemos."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 3, 2021






Five talking points from stage 19 of the Vuelta.

Byoverlay"Cort makes it three as Matthews misses out once again on a faster day than the peloton would have liked."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 3, 2021













Tour of Britain: Wout van Aert wins opening stage.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) won the first stage of the Tour of Britain, and took the overall race lead, proving to be the strongest in a reduced bunch sprint."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 5, 2021






Van Vleuten wins the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta.

Byoverlay"Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar) secured overall victory at the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta as Lotte Kopecky (Liv Racing) took the win on the final stage in Santiago de Compostela."
By Daniel Ostanek (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) (cyclingnews.com) September 5, 2021






Rebecca's Private Idaho: Stetina and Wilson win stage 2.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Peter Stetina and Moriah Wilson won the Dollarhide summit time trial on stage 2 at Rebecca's Private Idaho's three-stage off-road race on Friday. Stetina covered the 4.5-mile uphill effort in a winning time of 21:04 and Wilson won with a time of 24:47."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Rebecca's Private Idaho - The Queen's Stage Race) September 5, 2021






Dan Martin reflects on a career of consistency, instinctive racing and a panda: 'It was the human element that I found fun.'

Byoverlay"Dan Martin laughs when I point out to him that the enduring image of his soon-to-be-over career will be of a man dressed in a panda suit running alongside him as he won the 2013 Liège Bastogne Liège."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 5, 2021






Storck Aerfast4 aero road bike pushes UCI limits, plus new Fascenario4 & more!

Byoverlay"The all-new Storck Aerfast4 aero road bike was developed in partnership with SwissSide, the aerodynamics firm employed by brands like DT Swiss and others to optimize drag reduction."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 5, 2021






New 2022 SQlab Saddles.

Byoverlay"Curtain up for SQlab’s new 2022 products. The ergonomics experts have completely revised the ERGOWAVE series, presenting new 611, 612 and 6OX saddles and a revamped active system that is not only significantly lighter but also more effective in improving rider comfort."
By Jonas Müssig (ebike-mtb.com) (Photo: Manufacturer's Website) September 5, 2021






2021 Tour of Britain Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour of Britain 2021 - Stage 1 (Penzance
Bodmin 180.8km).

Sunday, September 5th, video starts at 14:00pm Central Europe, 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am PDT."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) September 4, 2021






2021 Ceratizit Challenge Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Ceratizit Challenge 2021 - Stage 4 (As Pontes
Santiago de Compostela, 107.4km).

Sunday, September 5th, video starts at 13:00pm Central Europe, 7:00am U.S. Eastern, 4:00am PDT."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) September 5, 2021




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Van Vleuten takes back to back wins at the Ceratizit Challenge.

Byoverlay"The European Champion spent over 35 km solo to win stage 2 by nearly three minutes. Liane Lippert (Team DSM) crossed the line two minutes 48 seconds later to take second immediately followed by Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM)."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 4, 2021






Girmay wins Classic Grand Besançon Doubs.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"21-year-old Eritrean Biniam Girmay claimed his first major victory at the first edition of the Classic Grand Besançon Doubs three months after making a mid-season transfer from Delko to Intermarché Wanty Gobert."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Clément Barré / Classic Grand Besançon Doubs) September 4, 2021






Goldstone's incredible winning streak continues in Lenzerheide.

Byoverlay"Canada’s Jackson Goldstone won his first race in the rainbow striped of world champion today in Switzerland. The Squamish, B.C. junior stood on the top podium step again after Saturday’s World Cup race in Lenzerheide."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) September 4, 2021






Alejandro Valverde confirms he will continue racing in 2022.

Byoverlay"Two weeks after crashing out of the Vuelta, the 41-year-old has announced that he will stay in the pro peloton for at least one more season."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) September 4, 2021






Clara Brown has learned important life lessons in her whirlwind journey to Paralympic stardom.

Byoverlay"Clara Brown rose to the pinnacle of Paracycling in just three years. She learned a few important life lessons along the way."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Photo by Casey B. Gibson) September 4, 2021






Pauline Ferrand-Prevot pulls the plug on her 2021 season early.

Byoverlay"I feel deeply tired, mentally and physically. I don’t have energy and my body is clearly not recovering from training. I decided to stop my season before I make to much damage to my body."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinksi / Red Bull Content Pool September 4, 2021






Eurobike award for Ryder Luberetta chain-lubing tool.

Byoverlay"It's been designed to make lubricating the best chains for mountain bike, gravel and road a less messy and more efficient exercise."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ryder Innovation) September 4, 2021






Can A Smartwatch Replace Your GPS? Meet Polar’s Grit X.

Byoverlay"The Grit X is the Finnish firm’s class-leading multisport smartwatch, packed with more features than you might ever need. But could a smartwatch ever replace a dedicated cycling GPS unit?"
By Tim Brink (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) September 4, 2021






SQlab goes Yeezy in boosted 60X Infinergy ergonomic saddle.

Byoverlay"SQlab revamps the popular and uniquely ergonomic 60X Ergowave mountain bike saddle with an all-new Infinergy construction made in Germany using technology from running shoes."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 4, 2021






Nex-Gen off road Ultra-Sealant has some big claims and even bigger active temperature range.

Byoverlay"Nex-Gen's new Ultra Sealant, “a custom synthetic off-road sealant specifically formulated for high volume, low-pressure tires,” is the company’s solution for tubeless tires."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 4, 2021






2021 Ceratizit Challenge Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Ceratizit Challenge 2021 - Stage 3 (Estación Invernal Cabeza de Manzaneda
→ Pereiro de Aguiar, 107.9km).

Saturday, September 4th, video starts at 13:00pm Central Europe, 7:00am U.S. Eastern, 4:00am PDT."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) September 4, 2021




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Challenge by La Vuelta stage 2: Annemiek van Vleuten smashes uphill time trial, Marlen Reusser keeps race lead.

(velonews.com)overlay"Race leader, Marlen Reusser (Alé BTC Ljubljana) put in a big effort to finish second on the stage at just 19 seconds behind van Vleuten, to maintain a significant lead in the overall classification."
(velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images September 3, 2021






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  September 5, 2021





Sonny Colbrelli wins the Benelux Tour.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Bahrain Victorious put stamp on finale as Mohoric and Colbrelli go 1-2 on the Muur van Geraardsbergen."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 5, 2021






Lenzerheide: Richards wins first World Cup as Lecomte secures overall title.

Byoverlay"One week after winning the elite women's XCO world title, Evie Richards (Trek Factory) accomplished another milestone, her first World Cup win, in Lenzerheide, Switzerland."
By Rob Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Rob Jones) September 5, 2021






Van der Poel extends with Alpecin Fenix through the 2025 season.

Byoverlay"I'll most likely continue to combine road, cyclocross and mountain bike until Paris 2024 says Dutchman."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) September 5, 2021






Mark Cavendish unsure if he will remain at Deceuninck Quick Step but vows 'I will get even better.'

Byoverlay"Mark Cavendish has admitted that he remains in the dark as to where he will race next season, with a new Deceuninck Quick Step contract still not agreed."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 5, 2021






'It's a brutal world': Chasing the dream with James Shaw, who steps back up to the WorldTour.

Byoverlay"In a series of conversations over 18 months, James Shaw's story reveals the highs and lows of being a professional cyclist."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty/James Huntly) September 5, 2021






How to use Strava to make you fitter.

Byoverlay"Strava is a handy app for recording your rides, keeping up-to-date with rides your friends have completed, and it’s also an impressive training tool for tracking, measuring and analyzing your performance."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 5, 2021






2021 Benelux Tour Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"overlay
"2021 Benelux Tour formerly BinckBank Tour) August 30-September 5.

Stage 7, Namur →  Geraardsbergen, 181.8km.

Race starts Sunday at 12:40pm CET (6:40am U.S. Eastern, 3:40am PDT).

Finish at around 5:13pm CET (11:13am U.S. Eastern, 8:13am PDT).

Live video from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am PDT).
"
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Benelux Tour: Colbrelli solos to stage 6 victory and leader's jersey.

Byoverlay"Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain Victorious) continued his stellar season, winning stage 6 of the Benelux Tour with a long-range solo attack, and taking the leader's jersey in the process."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 4, 2021






Rebecca's Private Idaho: Stetina takes lead for men in gravel stage race.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Peter Stetina won the opening round of the Queen's Stage Race at Rebecca's Private Idaho gravel race, taking a 2:36 advantage over two-time defending champion Joshua Berry."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Wil Matthews) September 4, 2021






Dan Martin to run London-based sports venture capital fund he founded.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"After his team late last night announced he would retire from pro cycling at the end of this season, Dan Martin has now issued his own account of his decision to retire and what he will do next."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Fabio Ferrari) September 4, 2021






Primož Roglič unlikely to contest time trial rainbow jersey at Flanders World Championships.

Byoverlay"Primož Roglič has all but ruled out following up his recent Olympic time trial gold medal in Tokyo with a crack at the TT rainbow jersey in Flanders later this month."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 4, 2021






No Wins for Spain, but Plenty of Reasons for Optimism.

Byoverlay"It looks certain that the race will end without a home rider tasting victory for the first time since 1996."
By Peter Cossins (pelotonmagazine.com) (Images by Chris Auld) September 4, 2021






PRO packs it in with new Smart Bottle Cage, plus new multi-tools & internal routing tool for new Di2.

Byoverlay"Shimano just introduced two all-new groups with Ultegra & Dura-Ace. And in typical Shimano fashion, their tool and accessory brand PRO has just dumped a ton of new products to go along with it."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 4, 2021






PRO Turnix Performance Saddle.

Byoverlay"The PRO Turnix Performance Saddle has an anatomic cutout, a carbon-reinforced base and stainless steel rails, and is usefully light."
By Stef Marazz (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 4, 2021






Parcours Ronde Wheelset.

Byoverlay"The Parcours Ronde Wheelset is a brilliant pair of carbon wheels at a competitive price, with an impressive weight. They're stiff, responsive and quick to engage, and tough too - they took everything I could throw at them."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 4, 2021






2021 Benelux Tour Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"overlay
"2021 Benelux Tour formerly BinckBank Tour) August 30-September 5.

Stage 6, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve Houffalize, 207.6km.

Race starts Saturday at 10:15am CET (4:15am U.S. Eastern, 1:15am PDT).

Finish at around 3:19pm CET (9:19am U.S. Eastern, 6:19am PDT).

Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am PDT).
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  September 3, 2021





Dan Martin announces retirement from professional cycling.

Byoverlay"The 35-year-old Irishman has called time on his career after 14 seasons in which he scored 22 professional wins, including two Monuments and five Grand Tour stage victories."
By Richard Windsor (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 3, 2021






Caleb Ewan flies to stage five victory at Benelux Tour.

Byoverlay"Caleb Ewan took stage five of the Benelux Tour 2021 with a superb showing of speed and strength on the uphill finish beating Sonny Colbrelli in Bilzen."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 3, 2021






Remco Evenepoel abandons Benelux Tour.

Byoverlay"The Belgian had first reported suffering from stomach problems after stage one on Monday, when he said he was unable to eat anything before the short stage two time trial the following day."
By Richard Windsor (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 3, 2021






Lauren Stephens: The spirit of gravel is to allow promoters to create their own rules.

Byoverlay"I enjoy the opportunity for us all to start on the start line together' says US road race champion and gravel contender."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Linda Guerrette) September 3, 2021






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