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Vinokourov’s return to Astana was ‘forced’ by Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister.

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This crit pays out $100,000, but competition is going to be fierce.

Lightweight’s entry into gravel wheels is a lightweight proposition.
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Daily News: September 17, 2021





Cattaneo wins Tour de Luxembourg time trial.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"João Almeida finishes in second place and regains race lead over Marc Hirschi who finished 6th on the stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 17, 2021






Mollema escapes serious injury in Tour de Luxembourg crash.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Bauke Mollema (Trek Segafredo) suffered a high-speed crash after misjudging a turn in the stage 4 individual time trial in the Tour de Luxembourg on Friday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 17, 2021






Caleb Ewan leaves Tour de Luxembourg early to recover for World Championships.

Byoverlay"Australia is looking to Ewan and Michael Matthews to lead the eight man squad as it pursues the rainbow jersey in the to 268.3km elite men's road race from Antwerp to Leuven, which contains 2,562m of elevation gain."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 17, 2021






Filippo Pozzato creates a pro gravel race between the Giro del Veneto and the Veneto Classic.

Byoverlay"The final weeks of the 2021 European road race season will include a new series of races organized by Filippo Pozzato in the Veneto region of northern Italy, with an innovative professional gravel race placed between the Giro del Veneto on Wednesday October 13, and the new Veneto Classic on Sunday, October 17."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Venturo) September 17, 2021






This crit pays out $100,000, but competition is going to be fierce.

Byoverlay"Into the Lion’s Den powered by SRAM is a new cycling festival and race, taking place on Saturday, October 30), and offers the biggest pay-out in US criterium history."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Zwift) September 17, 2021






Jay Vine: The Aussie climber making hay in a crew of burly Belgians.

Byoverlay"Zwift Academy graduate dropped into the Vuelta a España after just 15 days of European racing and immediately impressed - now he's looking to learn the arts of his Alpecin Fenix teammates."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) September 17, 2021






Why the next three weekends of U.S. cyclocross racing matter.

Byoverlay"At Go Cross, Rochester, and Charm City, 'cross riders will be going on a points-acquiring bender to increase their chances of World Cup qualification."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) September 17, 2021






A high-powered light from Exposure, waterproof Five Ten flat pedal shoes, Fox’s latest mountain bike shocks and a Lezyne pump.

Byoverlay"It seems there’s no let-up in the world of bikes, with plenty of exciting product announcements dropping every week."
By Alex Evans (bikeradar.com) Photo: Alex Evans September 17, 2021






Simplon Pride II aero road bike is new “world’s fastest” within UCI rules, plus Tri version & more!

Byoverlay"The new Simplon Pride II overhauls the Austrian aero road bike to fight for the title of “world’s fastest” road bike. With more forgiving UCI regulations, Simplon made the bike more aerodynamic than ever, while also building in much more rider adjustability."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 17, 2021






2021 Tour de Luxembourg Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour de Luxembourg 2021 - Stage 4 (Dudelange
Dudelange 25.4km ITT).

Friday, September 17th, video starts at 14:30pm Central Europe, 8:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) September 17, 2021




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  September 16, 2021





Tour de Luxembourg: Modolo wins stage 3.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Alpecin Fenix rider Sacha Modolo takes sprint victory over Benoit Cosnefroy. Hirschi maintains race lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 16, 2021






Spanish pro launches social media tirade after race disqualification for illegal riding position.

Byoverlay"Jon Aberasturi adopted the prohibited 'super tuck' position during stage two of the Tour de Luxembourg."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 16, 2021






2021 UCI Road World Championships: 5 riders to watch in elite men's time trial.

Byoverlay "The men cover a flat and fast 43.3km course that includes a loop around the countryside north of Bruges before passing over the historic canals of the city center."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 16, 2021






L39ion/SRAM criterium offers $100,000 purse, split evenly between men and women.

(velonews.com)overlay"The City of Sacramento will host the inaugural Into the Lion’s Den powered by SRAM, on Saturday, October 30, with a whopping $100,000 purse split evenly between the women’s and men’s pro fields."
(velonews.com) Photo: Kit Karzen September 16, 2021






Q&A: Manon Bakker has her eyes on ‘cross podiums.

Byoverlay"The talented Dutch U23 racer is looking to up her game - and podium positions - in the coming 'cross season."
By Paul Maunder (velonews.com) Photo: Jos Kafoe/BSR Agency/Getty Images September 16, 2021






Shaw: I didn’t feel valued at Lotto but I can’t wait to return to the WorldTour.

Byoverlay"British rider set to be announced at a new team in the coming days after he secures his own future."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 16, 2021






2021 Tour de Luxembourg Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour de Luxembourg 2021 - Stage 3 (Mondorf-les-Bains
Mamer, 189.3km).

Thursday, September 16th, Stage 3 starts at 11:30am CET (5:30am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 4:15pm CET (10:15am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) September 16, 2021




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Tour de Luxembourg: Hirschi takes over race lead with stage 2 victory.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Marc Hirschi wins while João Almeida finishes second on stage and slips to second overall."

(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 15, 2021






Video documentary reveals the struggle behind riding the Tour de France 2021 route solo in just 10 days.

Byoverlay"This summer, ultra-cyclist Jack Thompson made a superhuman effort to ride the entire route of the 2021 Tour de France in just 10 days, while attempting to beat the peloton to Paris during the race."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Wahoo) September 15, 2021






What is a gravel bike?

Byoverlay"Take a cyclocross bike, a mountain bike, and a road bike, mash them all together and you get the almighty gravel bike."
By Zach Nehr (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) September 15, 2021






Trek’s new Boone is still a dedicated cyclocross race bike.

Byoverlay"As used by the likes of cyclocross world champion Lucinda Brand and rising star Thibau Nys, the Trek Boone has long been a narrowly focused race machine."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 15, 2021








Tour of Slovakia: Steimle wins crash-marred stage 2 sprint.

Byoverlay"Jannik Steimle wins stage while Peter Sagan avoids melee for second, Alvaro Jose Hodeg is third."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 17, 2021






Afghan women cyclists plead 'please don't stay silent.'

Byoverlay"Since the Taliban regained control and the US began its withdrawal from Afghanistan last month, young women who had embraced two decades of messaging about equality and liberation have faced an uncertain and dangerous future."
By James Stout (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 17, 2021






Five things to look out for at the Road World Championships time trials.

Byoverlay"The world's best time trialists go head to head on Sunday and Monday in Belgium."

By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 17, 2021






Van Aert and Evenepoel take aim at world time trial title on home roads in Flanders.

Byoverlay"Wout van Aert and Remco Evenepoel made it clear they are aiming for the world title and medals in the men’s time trial event that kicks-off the UCI Road World Championships in Flanders on Sunday."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 17, 2021






Lizzie Deignan and her ‘go big or go home’ world championship challenge.

Byoverlay"After winning the 2015 world championships, Deignan will be racing with nothing to lose at the Flanders road race next weekend."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 17, 2021






State of the Nation: Analyzing Australia's men's 2021 World Championships team.

Byoverlay"Matthews and Ewan lead the charge as the nation again looks to carry rainbow stripes toward a home Worlds."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 17, 2021






GoPro Hero 10 Black In-Depth Review.

Byoverlay"Ultimately, it’s clear the Hero 10 is the best GoPro they’ve ever made. But then again, you’d sorta hope it was. Both physically and practically, the GP2 chipset changes are more under the hood than purely visible as huge new marketing features."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) September 17, 2021






Carry It All With Ciovita’s Cargo Commuter Shorts.

(bicycling.co.za)overlay"Tired of bulging back pockets? Ciovita's Cargo Commuter bibs let you carry plenty of stuff, you might not even need that cycling shirt."
(bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) September 17, 2021






Best folding bikes: Space-saving bikes and eBikes for your urban riding needs.

Byoverlay"A folding bike is perfect for zipping around town without needing to worry about locking your bike up when you get to your destination."
By Colin Levitch , Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Brompton) September 17, 2021






2021 Tour of Slovakia Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour of Slovakia 2021 - stage 2 (Spišské Podhradie
Dolný Kubín 179.7km).

Friday, September 17th, video starts at 16:30pm Central Europe, 10:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) September 17, 2021




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  September 16, 2021





Time is running out for the female cyclists of Afghanistan.

Byoverlay
"For some it’s literally a matter of life and death. For others it could mean severe punishment and living out a life none of us can imagine. For everyone, it’s over a decade of progress that was wound back overnight."
By Wade Wallace (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 16, 2021






Tour of Slovakia: Hodeg wins stage 1.

Byoverlay"Colombian Alvaro Hodeg holds off Peter Sagan, Reinardt Janse van Rensburg in sprint stage."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 16, 2021






State of the Nation: Analyzing USA Cycling's women's 2021 World Championships team.

Byoverlay
"Rivera, Thomas and Winder lead charge at Classics-style road race to amend disappointments from Olympic Games."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 16, 2021






Paris Roubaix Femmes 2021: Everything you need to know about the inaugural cobbled Classic.

Byoverlay"From the route to the contenders, here are all the details of the first women’s Paris Roubaix."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 16, 2021






Amber Neben 'locked in' for World Championships time trial despite recent crash.

Byoverlay"American veteran on speedy timeline to recovery from pelvis fractures suffered three weeks ago."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 16, 2021






Road world championships: Marlen Reusser wants to celebrate 30th birthday with TT rainbow jersey.

Byoverlay"Marlen Reusser is still coming to terms with her swift rise in cycling but she's not ready to stop achieving and she wants a rainbow jersey to add to her collection."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Ronald Hoogendoorn/BSR Agency/Getty Images September 16, 2021






Lightweight debuts Pfadfinder Evo gravel wheelset.

Byoverlay"Constructed from special high-modulus CFRP fibers, the brand claims that the carbon layup has been optimized for increased robustness. It is also tubeless-ready and has low sensitivity to crosswinds."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Lightweight) September 16, 2021






2021 Tour of Slovakia Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour of Slovakia 2021 - Stage 1 (Košice
Košice, 158.4km).

Thursday, September 16th, starts at 16:30pm Central Europe, 10:30pm U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) September 16, 2021




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Tour of Slovakia: Groves wins prologue.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Kaden Groves (Team BikeExchange) took his first victory of the 2021 season and the overall race lead, winning the prologue of the Tour of Slovakia, a 1.6km, pan-flat course through the streets of central Košice."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 15, 2021






Valgren wins Giro della Toscana.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Michael Valgren (EF Education Nippo) entered his name into the history books as the first Danish winner of the Giro della Toscana, taking out a solo victory after an attack with 14.3km still to race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 15, 2021






Uncertainty on Dutch worlds team: Anna van der Breggen won’t defend TT title, Mathieu van der Poel undecided.

Byoverlay"Mathieu van der Poel uncertain for road worlds but team adds him to start list for Paris Roubaix, and Anna van der Breggen to skip TT defense."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) September 15, 2021






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  September 17, 2021





Paris Roubaix scheduling emergency: 2022 calendar in flux!

Byoverlay"Just when you think you can’t handle any more Earth-shattering news that shakes humanity to its core, now comes news that the 2022 edition of Paris Roubaix is in flux."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) DIRK WAEM/AFP via Getty Image September 17, 2021






Lotte Kopecky sprints to stage 1 victory at Trophée des Grimpeuses Vresse-sur-Semois.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Floortje Mackaij second and Anouska Koster third in reduced-group sprint in Bièvre."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 17, 2021






Philipsen wins Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen 2021.

Byoverlay"Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin Fenix) emerged from a hectic, high-speed finale to win the Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen one-day race in Belgium in Koolskamp."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 17, 2021






Vinokourov’s return to Astana was ‘forced’ by Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister.

Byoverlay"In a revealing interview with Quebecois publication La Presse, Premier Tech’s president and CEO Jean Bélanger has spilled the beans. And what spicy beans they are."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) September 17, 2021






Annemiek van Vleuten contemplating Paris Roubaix start.

Byoverlay"The Dutch rider says Paris Roubaix Femmes will be a 'milestone' in women's racing and would like to be there to soak it in, but is unsure if she'll go."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) September 17, 2021






Canadian sprinter Maggie Coles-Lyster has come into her own in 2021.

Byoverlay"Balancing the road and track, the Canadian sprinter has emerged this season as a dynamic force on the road with her eyes set on Paris Olympics in 2024."
By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Maggie Coles-Lyster September 17, 2021






Strava finally add 'Gear' option to mobile app.

Byoverlay"Strava has finally added the gear options to its mobile app, letting you share your bike, shoes and other kit with an activity."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) September 17, 2021






Gear Break: American Classic Tires, Muc-Off, Selle Italia, Festka, Lezyne & Ombraz.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay
"American Classic launches road and gravel tire line, Muc-Off Ludicrous AF the world’s fastest race lube, Selle Italia Model X Green Comfort+ Superflow."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 17, 2021






Lightweight’s entry into gravel wheels is a lightweight proposition.

Byoverlay"The gravel market continues to be a bright spark of cycling industry enthusiasm and growth - so much so that we’re even seeing the most traditional of performance road brands enter the fray. "
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 17, 2021






2021 Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen 2021 (Koolskamp
Koolskamp, 195.3km).

Friday, September 17th, video starts at 15:40pm Central Europe, 9:40am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) September 16, 2021




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  September 16, 2021





Valgren wins again at Coppa Sabatini 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Dane beat new European Champion Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain Victorious) on the uphill sprint finish to further confirm his excellent form for the rapidly approaching World Championships."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 16, 2021






Patrick Lefevere promises packed schedule for Sam Bennett in final races with Deceuninck Quick Step.

(velonews.com)overlay"Spat between Belgian team boss and Irish sprinter takes another turn as Sam Bennett returns to racing Friday for first time since May in a Deceuninck Quick Step jersey."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) September 16, 2021






Retirement Roundup: Celebrating Martin, Aru and Others On Their Way Out.

Byoverlay"This year’s list of gents tempo-tapping off into the sunset includes four riders of special note, who I want to ruminate on for a bit: Daniel Martin, Fabio Aru, Tejay van Garderen, and André Greipel."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo credit should read LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images September 16, 2021






Valgren extends with EF Education Nippo after back-to-back victories.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"His win on Wednesday was his first since the 2018 Amstel Gold Race and it confirmed his Classics talents, which have resulted in victories in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in 2018, and a fourth place in the Tour of Flanders the same year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 16, 2021






The anticlimactic tale of the car in the ditch.

Byoverlay"We’ve all been there. Driving along in a Belgian bike race, providing support for an Irish Continental Team, when all of a sudden - BAM! - your Mercedes station wagon is sliding into a ditch at the Antwerp Port Epic."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) September 16, 2021






2021 Coppa Sabatini Live Feed.

(cycling.today)"overlay
"Coppa Sabatini 2021 (Peccioli
Peccioli 210.8km).

Thursday, September 1`6th, starts at 14:40pm Central Europe, 8:40am U.S. Eastern"
(cycling.today) September 16, 2021




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  September 15, 2021





Laporte wins Grand Prix de Wallonie.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Cofidis rider Christophe Laporte tops Warren Barguil, Tosh van der Sande on the Citadel of Namur."

(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 15, 2021






Sam Bennett makes return to Deceuninck Quick Step squad in Belgian one-day race.

Byoverlay"Sam Bennett will make his return to the squad this week, as his public dispute with team management continues. Bennett will be racing the 195km pan-flat race alongside Dutch sprinter Fabio Jakobsen. "
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 15, 2021






Lefevere: Mark Cavendish thinks it's time to cash in again.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"No 2022 Tour de France spot available as Deceuninck Quick Step boss gives his take on contract negotiations."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 15, 2021






Simplon unveils 30-watts-faster Pride II aero bike and new bike fit system.

Byoverlay"Simplon claims the new Pride II is the fastest bike in the world and has a 3D scanner to get you fitted on it."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin September 15, 2021






The evolution of gravel bikes: What's changed in the past decade?

Byoverlay"Having tested one of the first gravel-specific bikes back in 2013 - the Kinesis Tripster ATR - and built it up again very recently, I thought it would be a good opportunity to compare it with the current Tripster, now in its third iteration."
By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 15, 2021







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