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Thymen Arensman wins Tour of Poland time trial, Ethan Hayter takes over race lead. "British rider now 11 seconds clear of TT victor in overall standings." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Mark Cavendish quits Tour of Poland to prepare for Commonwealth Games. "Cavendish is looking for a team to race for what he hopes is at least two more seasons in the World Tour." (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Defending champion Christopher Blevins spearheads USA Cycling team for MTB worlds. "Federation names full lineup for races in Les Gets, France, August 22-28." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) Photo: Dustin Satloff/Getty Images
EF Education TIBCO SVB announces new cyclocross program. "US national cyclocross champion Clara Honsinger to race year-round for EF Education TIBCO SVB." (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Lenny Martinez, son of mountain biking’s ‘Little Mig,’ signs with Groupama FDJ. "Mathieu van der Poel isn't the only 'superstar grandson' racing in the WorldTour." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images
Discovering Provence: Cassis to La Ciotat via the Route des Crêtes. "Discover one of the best-kept secrets in France." By Panaracer (pelotonmagazine.com) (Photo: James Startt)
7 Bedtime Stretches - Wind Down and Get Rested! "Make these easy stretches the last thing you do before you go to bed, and watch your rest and recovery scores go off the charts." By Jenny McCoy (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
Preview - Tour de Pologne 2022 stage 6. "The sixth stage of the Tour de Pologne may be called the queen stage, as it will with no doubt create differences between the riders." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Powered by Strava
Tour of Poland Live Stream. "2022 Tour de Pologne July 30-August 5. Stage
6 (Szaflary → Wierch Rusiński,
11.8km) Thursday August 4th.
Live video from 7:20am Eastern, 4:20am Pacific. Finish
at around 10:40am Eastern, 7:40am Pacific."
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August 3,
2022
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Blogs, Misc.
Phil Bauhaus wins stage 5 of the Tour of Poland after huge crash in finale. "Bunch sprint foiled by big pileup." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
How much money did Tour de France Femmes teams earn? Full listing with €62,440.00 for Movistar Team. "The race had a total prize money of almost €250,000 and here is how it was distributed among the 24 teams." Proshots
Jai Hindley endures ‘shock to system’ in first hit out since Giro d’Italia win. "The Bora Hansgrohe star dug deep to finish fourth in the explosive uphill finale Tuesday in a sign that things are on track for Vuelta a España." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Lorena Wiebes ends Team DSM contract early to join SD Worx on 3 year deal. "With 17 wins thus far, Dutchwoman has been the fastest sprinter in the peloton this year." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
The best torque wrenches for cyclists – And how to choose the right one for your tool kit. "Torque wrenches explained." By Oscar Huckle, David Rome, Warren Rossiter (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Some bikes will have to be registered for first time in Ireland under new eBike laws. "The rules will not impact regular bicycles - with no power source - and lower power eBikes will also be exempt." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Why is some cycling kit so expensive nowadays? The price of the shirt on your back. "There’s an abundance of trendy, very expensive cycling apparel brands around... but is it really worth it when compared to cheaper options?" By Stevethomaspix (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Here’s Why Cycling Recovery Is So Important. "In our go-go-go society the focus always seems to be on working out and never on working in." By Eric Lister (ilovebicycling.com) Source: kenopictures - Adobe Stock
The new Ritchey WCS Zeta GX wheelset rolls wide gravel rims & new WCS sealed hubs. "This new wheelset does look very promising… it’s handbuilt, available, and selling for a price that is pretty damn wallet-friendly!" By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Preview - Tour de Pologne 2022 stage 5. "The fifth day of the Tour de Pologne will be a tricky one. The start of the stage will have three small ascents which may be very favorable for a breakaway." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Powered by Strava
Tour of Poland Live Stream. "2022 Tour de Pologne July 30-August 5. Stage
5 (Łańcut →
Rzeszów, 178.1km)
Wednesday August 3rd.
Live video from 6:10am Eastern, 3:10am Pacific. Finish
at around 10:38am Eastern, 7:38am Pacific."
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August 2,
2022
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Pascal Ackermann wins stage 4 of Tour de Pologne in big group sprint. "Zdenek Štybar caught inside final 200 meters." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
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French stagiaire wins, Pavel Sivakov new leader at Vuelta a Burgos. "Breakaway fends off GC group to win over HC climb and Sivakov takes over leader's jersey." (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
2022 Vuelta a Burgos Live Feed. "2022 Vuelta a Burgos August 2-6, Spain. Stage
3 (Quintana Martín Galíndez → Villarcayo, 156km).
Thursday, August 4th, video starts at 9:30am Eastern,
6:30am Pacific."
Finish
at 10:50am Eastern, 7:50am Pacific.
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Seven riders out of Vuelta a Burgos as injury toll grows after massive crash. "Several non-starters for Thursday’s stage three a day after mayhem in northern Spain." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Eurosport)
Joe Dombrowski talks Tour de France debut, life at Astana, and TTs with Alexander Vinokourov. "VeloNews catches up with US climber after his first Tour: 'I probably stick out like a sore thumb, like, 'who is this American on Astana?'" By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Adam Yates' future uncertain as INEOS Grenadiers are yet to renew with Briton. "Yates has been racing for INEOS since 2021, a signing that has brought success in the one-week stage-races as he's been on the fight for several top places, and has inclusively won the 2021 Vuelta a Catalunya." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images - velonews.com)
All Your Pedaling Questions - Answered. "Cadence! Spinning circles! Float! Experts demystify the biomechanics of making your bike go fast." By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) Trevor Raab
ENGO 2 heads-up display cycling sunglasses weigh almost nothing. "The new ENGO 2 cycling sunglasses get a fully functional heads-up display built in, but weigh as little as 36g…about the same as larger “shield” style shades we’re already riding." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
How Motor-Vehicles are Affecting Road Cyclists’ Way of Riding. "Based on new equipment, infrastructure plans, and technology, cycling should be getting safer, but studies are seeing the opposite." By: Susannah Allen
Wolf Tooth Post to Flat Mount adapter puts new brakes on old frames, forks. "Need to update your older bike with a newer groupset? Good luck finding a modern road or gravel group with post-mount brakes anymore, so if your frame or fork has the original drop bar disc brake standard, Wolf Tooth Components has you covered." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com)
August 3,
2022
Vuelta a Burgos: Riders angry in wake of dangerous crash involving speed bump in finishing straight. "Jumbo Visma rider Edoardo Affini called out the UCI and complained that the incident was 'unacceptable' as the injuries mount." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Heavy crash mars final sprint at Vuelta a Burgos. "Timo Roosen won the stage after avoiding the late-stage crash." (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
"I lost complete control" - David Dekker on brutal Vuelta a Burgos crash. "I did not see the speed bump coming and with that high speed in a downhill I lost complete control. I sincerely hope everybody involved is okay and will recover soon." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) digitaloceanspaces.com
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Horrific crash mars Jumbo Visma 1-2-3 on stage 2
of Vuelta a Burgos.
"Tim Roosen wins as team's sprinter sparks crash." By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) cyclingnews.com ($7.99/month)
Wout van Aert will skip TT worlds to go all-in for road title. "Van Aert, Evenepoel and Stuyven will anchor a strong Belgian worlds team to be finalized in late August." (velonews.com) Photo: KURT DESPLENTER/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
Julian Alaphilippe returns to race on same roads as worlds success. "Frenchman joins Quick Step Alpha Vinyl squad in Tour of Leuven." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Olympic and former world champion Lisa Brennauer to retire this month. "German rider won multiple races over 14-year pro career." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Letizia Paternoster signs for Bike Exchange Jayco. "Italian sprinter moves on from Trek Segafredo." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP via Getty Images
‘It’s just a bike that has been flipped upside down’ - Mel Nichols and her handcycle. "Paralympian and handcycling world record holder Mel Nicholls shares the story of her epic rides with her hand-powered cycle." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) Photography Joseph Branston
2022 Vuelta a Burgos Live Feed. "2022 Vuelta a Burgos August 2-6, Spain. Stage
2 (Vivar del Cid → Villadiego 158km).
Wednesday, August 3rd, video starts at 9:00am Eastern,
6:00am Pacific."
Finish
at 10:50am Eastern, 7:50am Pacific.
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August 2,
2022
Sam Bennett unsure if he will be in Bora Hansgrohe Vuelta team. "Sam Bennett has said he is unsure of his race scheduled for the rest of the season, including whether he will ride La Vuelta, saying it was “possible” he would be selected for the Spanish Grand Tour." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Patrick Lefevere says Remco Evenepoel is ‘completely different rider’ from last year’s Giro d’Italia. "Lighter and more experienced, Evenepoel looking better than ever ahead of Vuelta a España debut." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
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Volta a Portugal: Rafael Reis confirms expectations with prologue win on day one. "The Glassdrive rider takes his fourth career Volta prologue win, teammate Moreira finishes second." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Volta a Portugal - cyclingnews.com)
Geraint Thomas shakes off crash to win bronze at Commonwealth Games time trial. "Rohan Dennis and Grace Brown bring home gold medals in Commonwealth Games time trial races." (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images
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Doping cases, police raids, bullets in the
post – Volta a Portugal starts amid scandal.
"Four riders out following raids, W52-FC Porto suspended by the UCI, threats to Portuguese anti-doping head." Rohan Dennis claims gold in Commonwealth Games
time trial.
"Wright second and Thomas third after early crash." Geraint Thomas crashes in Commonwealth Games
time trial nightmare.
"Welshman crashed in second bend, later lost time calling for assistance from team car." cyclingnews.com ($7.99/month)
Commonwealth Games horror crash “close to being a complete catastrophe.” "The family involved say their children could have been “seriously injured or killed” in the crash, which saw Matt Walls catapulted into the crowd during the scratch race." (Copyright Alex Broadway, SWpix.com)
Quick Step Alpha Vinyl signs Jan Hirt, Tim Merlier and Casper Pedersen. "The arrival of the ever improving Merlier will help fill the hole left by the exiting Mark Cavendish, and Anthony Turgis extends with Team Total Energies." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Chris Harper signs two-year contract with Bike Exchange Jayco. "Australian climber arrives just days after Eddie Dunbar is confirmed." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Ineos Grenadiers continue youthful transfer policy with signing of Joshua Tarling. "Welsh rider follows in the footsteps of track stars such as Geraint Thomas, and UAE Team Emirates confirms renewals of four riders." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Profiles Sazka Tour 2022. "The Sazka Tour will be taking place from the fourth to the seventh of August as one of the preparation races for the Vuelta a Espana." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge
Thursday,
August 4th, video starts at 10:00am Eastern, 7:00am
Pacific."
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August 3,
2022
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Police search teams in anti-doping raids prior to start of Volta a Portugal. "Three teams were targeted and the W52-FC Porto squad saw its license suspended by the UCI last week." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) Photo courtesy Volta ao Portugal
Driver who killed two cyclists during charity ride “didn’t understand severity” of incident, says prosecutor. "The motorist, who has a history of driving under the influence of drugs, allegedly told police that the scene 'almost looks real.'" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) Screengrab from Make-A-Wish Michigan's Facebook page
What Does the Clásica San Sebastián Tell Us About La Vuelta? "Remco Evenepoel's second Klasikoa Donostia win." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Christoph Strasser first to finish Transcontinental Race No8 2022. "Austrian ultracyclist the first to finish in his debut TCR appearance, taking nine days and 14 hours." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Sam Dugon
Filippo Ganna extends with Ineos Grenadiers through 2027. "World time trial champion's big motor will play central role in future as UK super-team builds out new generation." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Alpecin Deceuninck confirms Kaden Groves as a replacement for Tim Merlier. "Alpecin Deceuninck has hit the ground running in the transfer season, with the signings of Quinten Hermans, Soren Kragh Andersen, Jensen Plowright and perhaps the most important figure: Kaden Groves." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Proshots
Nairo Quintana close to extending with Arkéa Samsic, targeting GC at Vuelta a España. "Colombian star hoping former team Movistar isn't relegated as Arkéa Samsic seems poised to climb into WorldTour in 2023." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Ready to repeat? How to race back-to-back events. "From same-day events to races scheduled over many weeks, here are some insider tips on how to manage efforts and recovery across a crowded race calendar." By Hannah Otto (Finchamp) (velonews.com) Usage for editorial use only
"We just need to be patient" - Arnaud Démare looking for elusive win. "He's looking for form this week at the Tour de Pologne where he's had several opportunities to fight for the win. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Fabio Ferrari-Pool/Getty Images - velonews.com)
The best way to pack your bike and gear for travel. "Protect your bike with a premium bike bag." This story is presented by EVOC. By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Stetson
2022 Stanton Switchpath frameset review. "Beautiful-looking bike but feels harsh and lacks features some riders might want." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Basso Diamante classic Italian road bike refined in lighter, fully modern 8th gen update. "On the outside, the 8th generation of Basso’s classic Diamante road bike looks like a simple aesthetic update. But into the details there are real upgrades." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
August 2,
2022
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