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Olav Kooij beats Jasper Philipsen in first stage of Tour of Denmark. "Olav Kooij has won the first stage of the Tour of Denmark. He beat Jasper Philipsen and Timothy Dupont to take the win." By Sangam Rai (cyclinguptodate.com) Proshots
Back from the brink: Egan Bernal defies odds to return at Tour of Denmark. "The Colombian played a domestique role for his teammate after easing back into the peloton for the first time in 11 months." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Ineos Grenadiers/Ross Cooke
Cavendish pulled out of Tour of Denmark. "Mark Cavendish will not be at the start, with the team putting their chips on Mauro Schmid and Zdenek Stybar's GC chances." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: swisscycles.com
How to watch the 2022 Vuelta a España: Online, streaming, and on television. "Here's how to watch the race for the red jersey from a desktop computer, handheld or mobile device, TV, or smart streaming app." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Emmanuel Buchmann out of Vuelta a España with infection. "The German rider will be replaced by Matteo Fabbro in Bora Hansgrohe's lineup." (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Vuelta a España: ‘Covid hit me harder than expected,’ says Chris Froome. "Michael Woods handed leadership for final grand tour of 2022." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Nairo Quintana on new generation: "The careers of these young stars will be much shorter." "Nairo Quintana is 32 years old, ordinarily an age that many would consider the prime for many GC riders, now it is way above the current average age for the leading stage-racers." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Outside Magazine
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Is a 13-speed Campagnolo road groupset on the way? "Plus a power meter, or an electronic version of Ekar? Here’s what we think is coming next from the Italian component maestros." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
The Bike Friday All-Packa is a genre-defying folding gravel bike with 20in wheels. "Customization and mounting points aplenty on the new All-Packa." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Tour of Denmark Live Feed. "Tour of Denmark 2022 (August 16-20) - Stage 1 (Allerød → Køge, 222.6km). Tuesday,
August 16th, video starts at 9:30am Eastern, 6:30am Pacific.
Finish
at around 11:23am Eastern, 8:23am Pacific."
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Mauricio Moreira wins Volta a Portugal. "Mauricio Moreira has won the tenth and final stage of Volta a Portugal. He was the fastest to finish the race in 15 minutes and 37 seconds." By Sangam Rai (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: rtp.pt
5 things to look forward to at the 2022 La Vuelta a España. "Starting on August 20, the 2022 Vuelta a España promises to build on a bumper year for cycling with distinct men’s and women’s courses coming together for a final day of action in Madrid." (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
La Vuelta España 2022 - Riders preview part 1. "As teams are confirming their riders for the Vuelta Espana 2022, Part 1 of our riders preview will feature the first 12 teams." By A LeadOut - Mufcfaan (cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
Beers Debuts At Leadville, Nortje Czechs Into Europe. "A busy weekend for Team Toyota Specialized: Leadville and the Czech Republic hosted them, and the legs were firing! " (bicycling.co.za) Photo @roszko
Do you need a solar smartwatch? This week's five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Shimano, Vel, Spatz and HJC. "Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reviews on the way." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Most Smartwatch Companies Aren’t Truthful in Size Specs. "The measured thickness of the Galaxy Watch5 Pro was ~15.2mm, some 50% thicker than the claimed 10.5mm spec. And the weight? More than double the spec." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
The Bike Man: Remembering Mike Burrows, 1943-2022. "Willy Wonka had his chocolate factory, Victor Frankenstein had his murky laboratory and Mike Burrows - Britain’s most innovative and eccentric bike designer - has a cluttered workshop on an industrial estate." Words Mark Bailey Photography Fred MacGregor (cyclist.co.uk)
Bike Check: Rob Britton and Alex Wild’s Leadville 100 race whips. "Two very fast-looking cross country machines from Colorado./" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Life Time
Stage 10 (Porto → Vila Nova de Gaia,
18.6km ITT) Monday, August 15th.
Video
starts at 10:00am Eastern, 7:00am Pacific.
Finish
at around 12:24pm Eastern, 9:24am Pacific."
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After crushing the Leadville Trail 100, Keegan Swenson wins SBT GRVL. "The winner of the LeadBoat Challenge is joined on the podium by Freddy Ovett and Payson McElveen." (velonews.com) Photo: William Tracy
Volta a Portugal: Glassdrive set up GC win as they take complete podium on final mountain stage at Senhora da Graça. By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Proshots
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Julien Simon sprints to victory in first stage of Tour du Limousin. "Julien Simon has won the first stage of the Tour du Limousin. He beat Matteo Trentin and Alex Aranburu." By Sangam Rai (cyclinguptodate.com) (Getty Images Sport - cyclingnews.com)
Vuelta a España Technical Guide. "Here’s a simple and accessible Vuelta a España guide with all the stage profiles and more on one page." (inrng.com) Photo: Unipublic
No worlds for Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard. "The recently crowned yellow jersey has never raced the pro worlds before, and he won't be going to Wollongong next month." (velonews.com) Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevere: ‘I don’t pay Julian Alaphilippe to win world championships.’ "Quick Step Alpha Vinyl chief expects Alaphilippe to be hunting for more than world championship form at the Vuelta a España." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
La Vuelta España 2022 - Riders preview part 2 and predictions. "Gone are the days of Iban Mayo and Haimar Zubeldia." By A LeadOut - Mufcfaan (cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
6 Things I’ve Learned After 6 Months with Shimano’s Latest Ultegra. "A detailed analysis of the groupset." By Andre Cheuk (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Northwave Extreme Pro 2 Shoes Review. "Northwave adds bullet-stopping, weight reducing, comfort to their top road shoe, The Extreme Pro 2." By Charles Manantan (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Shimano 105 R7100 Di2 Groupset. "Excellent performance, but not the most competitive price-wise." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Best bike chain locks 2022: Our choices for the most flexible locking solution. "The best chain locks offer the convenience of flexible locking when bike racks aren’t available." By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Ross)
Tiffany Cromwell’s SBT GRVL-winning Canyon Grail CF SLX. "Canyon//SRAM Racing’s Tiffany Cromwell won the SBT GRVL Blue Course on this Grail CF SLX." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Tour du Limousin Live Feed. "Tour du Limousin 2022 (August 16-19, France) - Stage 1 (Verneuil-sur-Vienne → La Souterraine, 176.4km).
Tuesday, August 16th, video starts at 8:30am Eastern, 5:30am
Pacific.
Finish
at around 11:14am Eastern, 8:14am Pacific."
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Tom Dumoulin retires from professional cycling. "'The tank is empty,' says former Giro d'Italia winner." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Julian Alaphilippe confirmed for stage-hunting extravaganza at Vuelta a España. "Alaphilippe looking to salvage season at Spanish tour as Quick Step Alpha Vinyl confirms climber crew to support Remco Evenepoel." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Vuelta a España: Ineos Grenadiers back Richard Carapaz, debuts for Rodriguez, Hayter, Plapp, Turner. "Kwiatkowski, De Plus, and Fraile miss out on final grand tour of 2022." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Nairo Quintana hoping to ‘do a Geraint Thomas’ with Vuelta a España podium bid. "Quintana hails Thomas' ride to the podium in the Tour de France as example of how cycling's elder statesmen can stand up to the 'youth boom.'" By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Ineos Grenadiers confirm Richard Carapaz is leaving team. "The worst kept secret in pro cycling has been confirmed - in very low key fashion today - by Ineos Grenadiers; Richard Carapaz is leaving the team at the end of the current season." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Gomez Sport)
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Egan Bernal back racing while Ineos Grenadiers
confirm Carapaz exit.
"Ellingworth confirmed in the announcement of the Ineos Grenadiers squad for the upcoming Vuelta a España that the Spanish Grand Tour would be Richard Carapaz's final three-week stage race with the team." By Jonny Long (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) cyclingtips.com (from
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Tour de France Netflix documentary 2023: Release date speculation and news. "Netflix plans to release Tour de France documentary in 2023." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Exercise More And Live Longer: Proven! "Two major studies, involving at least 100 000 people each, say that exercise helps you live longer." By Elizabeth Millard (bicycling.co.za) (Max Berger - unsplash.com)
Verve InfoCrank IC2 power meter adds sleek modular upgrade to benchmark accuracy. "After many years of anticipation, Verve is back with a complete overhaul to their crank power meter that set a benchmark for no-hassle accuracy with their all-new modular InfoCrank IC2." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Met Trenta 3K Carbon Mips. "An excellent lid - light, cool and comfortable, if not cheap." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Hummingbird’s new ultralight 22 lb. (10 kg) electric bike is made of plant fiber. "There are lightweight electric bikes and then there are really lightweight eBikes." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found)
August 14,
2022
Repeat victory for Lauren De Crescenzo at SBT GRVL. "Whitney Allison and Sarah Max round out the podium." (velonews.com) Photo: William Tracy
Tour of Scandinavia: Vos gallops to fourth victory in final stage, Uttrup Ludwig secures GC. "Jumbo Visma rider Anouska Koster reeled in just meters from the line after late solo flyer as Uttrup Ludwig secures inaugural edition of race." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
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Keegan Swenson is crushing the American off-road scene. Would he jump ship for the WorldTour? "The top US domestic off-road pro keeps getting asked about a move to Europe, and says he's open to the possibility." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) By William Tracy
Nairo Quintana extends with WorldTour-bound Arkéa Samsic. "Despite offers from other teams, the Colombian star penned a three-year deal to stay with the French squad destined for the WorldTour in 2023." (velonews.com) Photo: Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Two more years at Ineos Grenadiers for Michał Kwiatkowski. "Former world champion extends with British squad in what will be a full decade in team colors." (velonews.com) Photo: ERIC LALMAND/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
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Kristen Faulkner had the worst physical
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Trek Segafredo extends with Mattias Skjelmose, Mathias Vacek joins from Gazprom RusVelo. "Trek Segafredo continues to invest in young talent to build for future with two new deals for 2023." (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
National Cycling League debuts U.S. race series with co-ed teams, celebrity backing. "Drawing on the 60 million cyclists in the U.S. as potential fans, the upstart NCL (National Cycling League) hopes to create domestic excitement for the sport with a unique format." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
This crash at the Euro track champs was so bad it broke the floor and needed duct tape. "Racing was delayed for 45 minutes." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot)
Raleigh releases their lightest eBike yet. "Urban hybrid eBike the Trace weighs 16.5kg (36.3lbs)." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Graphic design is Mads Pedersen’s passion. "The latest instalment in our series recapping the weekly shenanigans in the peloton and showcasing the fun side of cycling." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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Garmin Vivosmart 5. "A handy smart tracker that benefits from a good app, but lacks its own GPS receiver." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Pearson Minegoestoeleven review. "Minegoestoeleven is sublime to ride thanks to wide tires and innovative shifting, and punches well above its weight in price." By James Spender (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Logos Components Changes the Gravel Wheel Game Forever. "The new component brand called Lōgōs Components takes a playful yet serious approach to offering premium components at direct-to-consumer pricing." (gravelstoke.com) Press Release
Crankworx Whistler - First Ride on LOOK’s new and incoming Trail Roc MTB pedals. "The Trail Fusion pedal features a composite body that measures 107x105mm and is 18mm thick." By Steve Fisher (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
August 15,
2022
When do we forgive dopers? "What do the names Michael Barry, Geneviève Jeanson, Ryder Hesjedal, Seamus McGrath, Chris Sheppard, and Clara Hughes have in common?" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Crave
Egan Bernal is back: Colombian to race Tour of Denmark tomorrow eight months after life-threatening crash. "Ineos Grenadiers rider returns to competition less than a year after horrific crash in Colombia that almost cost him his life." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (© ASO, Cxcling Creative Agency)
A road race, a track gold, a birthday party: Elia Viviani and his mad day in Munich. "Italian star storms to European track elimination title just five hours after sprinting for seventh in the road race." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Jumbo Visma gives Primož Roglič the green light for Vuelta a España. "Sepp Kuss and Rohan Dennis make part of the Dutch team for the final grand tour of the season." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Michael Woods targeting Vuelta a España top-10 in fourth career start. "Rusty has won two stages of the Spanish Grand Tour." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos - cyclingtips.com)
Alexey Lutsenko and Vincenzo Nibali to lead Astana Qazaqstan in Vuelta a Espana. "Astana Qazaqstan Team has revealed the names of riders who will be present at the start line in Vuelta a Espana. Alexey Lutsenko and Vincenzo Nibali will lead the team." By Sangam Rai (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: cyclingnews.com)
FDJ Suez Futuroscope signs esports world champion Loes Adegeest. "The 26-year-old Dutchwoman is the first 2023 signing for the French team." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Cadex claims best-in-class performance for new 50 Ultra Disc wheel system with aero tires. "Cadex has a battery of tests against its competitors to back up its impressive aero claims." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Comparison Test: Yamaha Wabash RT vs Niner RLT e9 RDO. "Which is the speedy eGravel bike for you?" By Brian Blair (cyclevolta.com) Photo: Toby Hill
Bike components explained: a jargon buster to all of the key frame, wheelset and groupset parts on a bicycle. "Get your head around headsets, drivetrains, derailleurs and more." By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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