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Vuelta a España hits Spain’s ‘green coast’ to put the peloton into the red. "Week 1 preview: After three nervous days in the Netherlands, the peloton faces a challenging week littered with climbs and possibly heavy rain." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Rest Day #1: Paint Drying Racing - Albeit at 47kph Plus. "So far the 2022 Vuelta a España has been all Jumbo Visma and Sam Bennett." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
The climbs of La Vuelta a España 2022. "As has become tradition in recent years, La Vuelta once again features a variety of summit finishes, mostly with minimal difficulties before the final climb." By Gabriel Stróżyk (lanternerouge.com.au) Photo Gomez Sport
Vuelta a España: Alejandro Valverde, Mikel Landa criticize urban circuits in Dutch stages. "Spanish riders relieved to leave behind narrow Dutch roads packed with traffic furniture as Vuelta returns to Spain." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Late-season calendar and goals for Egan Bernal revealed. "Egan Bernal returned to the peloton after an incredible recovery at the Tour of Denmark." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Proshots
Spice up your sex life by cycling with your significant other. "Couples who exercise together have more sex, research says." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
What's brighter, this jersey or rear light? This week's five cool things coming soon from Santini, Ravemen, HJC, Zefal and TICCC. "A 500 lumen rear light and all 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)
Ryder Innovation Kinetic Cage & Strap. "Extra positioning options for well-filled frames, plus handy storage strap." By John Stevenson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Vuelta a Espana Live Stream. "2022 Vuelta a Espana August 19-September 11, Spain. Monday
is a rest day.
Stage
4,
Tuesday August 23rd, ('Vitoria-Gasteiz → Laguardia, 152.5km).
Live
video from 8:30am Eastern, 5:30am Pacific.
Finish
at around 11:30am Eastern, 8:30am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com)
August 21,
2022
 Vuelta a España stage 3: Sam Bennett wins again. "Pedersen takes second again behind Irishman." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Mads Pedersen stays hopeful about Vuelta success: ‘We still have some good opportunities.’ "Dane says he was boxed in during stage 3 sprint." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Vuelta a España: Richard Carapaz fine after crash with cone on stage 3. "Ecuadorean laughing about "little tumble" after the finish as Ineos Grenadiers count themselves satisfied with good Vuelta start." By Andy McGrath (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Michael Woods out of Vuelta a España in stage 3 crash. "More bad luck for Canadian climber who abandoned Tour de France on last day." By Andy McGrath (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Merlier takes aim at rivals, defends Alpecin Deceuninck tactics. "Alpecin Deceuninck speedster Tim Merlier has defended his team’s strange tactics at the front of the peloton during Stage 2 of the Vuelta a Espana, hitting out at other teams for not assisting in chasing down the breakaway." (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Preview - Vuelta a Espana 2022 stage 3. "he third day of the Vuelta a Espana will see a loop around the city of Breda in the southern Netherlands, another simple day which has the potential to be very calm until the finale." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Powered by Strava
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Vuelta a Espana Live Stream. "2022 Vuelta a Espana August 19-September 11, Spain. Stage
3, Sunday August 21st, ('Breda → Breda, 193.2km).
Live
video from 6:20am Eastern, 3:20am Pacific.
Finish
at around 11:15am Eastern, 8:15am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com)
August 20,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Sam Bennett roars back into form with Vuelta win. "Sam Bennett has very much gotten his season back on track today at La Vuelta, where he roared back into top sprinting form to claim stage victory." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Maryland Cycling Classic debuts Labor Day weekend with star-studded lineup. "American pros Neilson Powless, Quinn Simmons, Alex Howes to race 120 miles alongside international talent like Dylan Groenewegen, Giacomo Nizzolo, and Sep Vanmarcke." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Thomas Gloag wins fourth stage of the Tour de l'Avenir. "British talent Thomas Gloag has won the fourth stage of the Tour de l'Avenir. He beat Adam Holm Jørgensen and Michel Hessmann in the final sprint to secure the stage win." By Sangam Rai (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Trinity Racing - cyclingnews.com)
Cyclist’s 2022 Vuelta a España predictions: Red jersey, best climber, team classification and more. "The Cyclist team have their say on who will win the jerseys at the Vuelta a España." By Robyn Davidson Stuart Franklin via Getty Images (cyclist.co.uk)
Cross is coming! And Cervélo R5-CX framesets are ready for your cyclocross builds. "Last winter when Cervélo debuted their dedicated R5-CX cross bike under Marianne Vos and Wout van Aert, it looked like you pretty much could only get one if you had won a few CX World Championships." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) photo by Alex Hays
How a UCI snafu may have given Dan Bigham an advantage in the Hour Record. "Improper set-up by organizers created an optimal situation for the Brit." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot)
Unit 1 Faro bike helmet review: Get smart for the commute. "Do you feel like brake lights and turn signals make a safer bike commute?" By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Ross)
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Did the ‘big starts’ deliver? Rating the Giro
d’Italia, Tour de France, Vuelta a España’s overseas openers.
Vuelta a España stage 4 preview: Racing hits
Spain with a Basque bang and a harrowing uphill finish.
Commentary: After some high-profile shockers for
the Dutch, Lorena Wiebes puts national team on a high again.
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Nairo Quintana’s Disqualification Raises Huge Questions as Arkéa Lose Points - Relegation Battle. "Nairo Quintana’s disqualification from the Tour de France 2022 has further twisted the course of the already exciting relegation battle." By Raúl Banqueri (lanternerouge.com.au) Chart: Raul Banqueri
Limar Air Atlas aero road helmet gets UFO powers for free speed. "Limar’s newest lightweight Air Atlas aero road helmet is being raced for its third Grand Tour of the season with the Astana Qazaqstan Team, but now for the first time with an extra clip-on at the Vuelta for free speed gains." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Tour de l'Avenir Live Stream. "2022 Tour de l'Avenir, August 18-28. Stage
4 (Sainte Sévère sur Indre → Chaillac, 142.8km)
Monday, August 22nd.
Live
video from 7:45am Eastern, 4:45am Pacific.
Finish
at around 9:29am Eastern, 6:29am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com)
August 21,
2022
Tour de l'Avenir: Adam Holm Jorgensen wins stage three with late attack. "An escapee group succeeded today at the Tour de l'Avenir, as Denmark finally managed to take a win after two close calls." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Crédit photo Freddy Guérin - DirectVelo
Primož Roglič and Jumbo Visma in ‘perfect situation’ after dominant Dutch start. "'I don't need the red jersey until Madrid,' Slovenian jokes; sports director Niermann says Roglič still feels back pain." By Andy McGrath (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Gravel Worlds: Lauren De Crescenzo retains her crown, Adam Roberge wins men’s race. "De Crescenzo dominates in Nebraska hot off back of SBT GRVL triumph, Roberge fends off defending champ Borstelmann for victory." (velonews.com) Photo: Pure Gravel
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Jai Hindley: Vuelta a España time loss to rivals
is ‘not the end of the world.’
"Giro d'Italia champion on nervy opening road stage and what teammate Sam Bennett's stage 2 win means." By Andy McGrath (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) velonews/outside
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Steff Cras first rider out of Vuelta a España after high-speed crash: ‘It was my biggest goal of the season.’ "Lotto Soudal rider out of Vuelta with broken wrist and elbow before the race even sees Spain." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Team GB decathlete fighting for his life after being hit by driver while riding bike. "Ben Gregory, who has competed in three Commonwealth Games for Wales, is in a coma after suffering brain hemorrhages and a fractured skull and neck." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Instagram, Ben Gregory)
No Ordinary Joe. "No Ordinary Joe sub-titled ‘Cycling Legends 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, a unique collection of stories, USA & Canada." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Tour de l'Avenir Live Stream. "2022 Tour de l'Avenir, August 18-28. Stage
3 (Civray →
La Trimouille, 153.7km)
Sunday, August 21st.
Live
video from 9:15am Eastern, 6:15am Pacific.
Finish
at around 10:29am Eastern, 7:29am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com)
August 20,
2022
Christophe Laporte wins Tour of Denmark. "Jumbo Visma rider Christophe Laporte has won the fourth and final stage of the Tour of Denmark. He beat Magnus Sheffield to secure the victory." By Sangam Rai (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)
Sam Bennett: Vuelta a España stage win should be the turning point. "Irishman’s second win of season removes some pressure but the points jersey hunter says there’s still more to come." By Andy McGrath (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
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Ellen van Dijk extends with Trek Segafredo through 2024. "Van Dijk has been a part of the team since its inception in 2019." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Bernard Papon - Pool/Getty Images
The perfect ending: Lisa Brennauer closes out illustrious career on home soil at European championships. "The German rider hangs up her wheels after a career that brought her nine world titles on the track and road." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images
Andrey Amador to join Richard Carapaz at EF Education EasyPost in 2023. "The pair have been teammates since riding together at Movistar in 2017." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
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Aggressive performance gives Wout van Aert a "lot of confidence for the upcoming races." "Wout van Aert was a headliner at the BEMER Cyclassics, and he made the race's decisive moved, shaped the outcome of the race." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com)(Image credit: Michael Steele/Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)
Where There’s a Will, by Emily Chappell. "Emily Chappell explores her experience of ultra-endurance riding - covering three Transcons, two Strathpuffers, and an Irish ride - along with her friendship with Mike Hall." By Feargal McKay (podiumcafe.com) James Robertson / Profile Books
Ride of the year? Cyclist completes Transcontinental on Brompton folding bike. "It's just the bike I've got - enjoy it!" James Houston overcomes aggressive dogs, melted rim tape, numerous punctures and walking up (and down) mountains... all while wearing sandals." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (James Houston / Instagram)
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Team Twenty24’s winning ways at SBT gravel. "The Twenty24 program is responsible for developing many of the most successful American female cyclists to date." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The gear I used to ride gravel roads and famous cols from Torino to Nice. "My body took a beating after the 400 miles and 58,000 feet of climbing along the France-Italy border, but my equipment passed the test." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
August 21,
2022
Videos
Marco Haller surprises Wout van Aert in reduced sprint victory at Bemer Cyclassics. "Austrian workhorse scores marquee victory and rips up the form-book at Bora Hansgrohe's home race." (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Lorena Wiebes kicks past Elisa Balsamo to score European title. "Top-favorite Wiebes delivers for the Dutch in downtown Munich." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Arnaud De Lie continues winning streak as he conquers Schaal Sels. "Lotto Soudal's prodigy sprinter Schaal Sels has returned to the top step today in Belgium, in the country's domestic calendar the 20-year old took home the win of the Schaal Sels Merksem." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Proshots
Larry Warbasse to stay with Ag2r Citroën through 2023. "Former US champion pens one-year extension with French outfit that he joined in 2019." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Magnus Sheffield continues to rise with career-best GC finish at Tour of Denmark. "US WorldTour rookie bumped out of race-lead on bonus points by Christophe Laporte in final day of racing." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Paul Double - Stepping up to UCI ProTeam Level. "I’m super excited to announce I will be turning pro with US ProTeam Human Powered Health - formerly Rally Cycling - for the 2023 and 2024 season!" By Ed Hood (veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©ExtraGiro
The Brompton, Engineering for Change. "Very interesting account of the world of Brompton according to the man who matters." By Richard Peploe (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
2022 BEMER Cyclassics Live Feed. "BEMER Cyclassics 2022 (Hamburg → Hamburg, 204.7km).
Sunday, August 21st, video starts at 8:25am U.S. Eastern,
5:25am Pacific."
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August 20,
2022
Videos
Casper van Uden wins stage two of Tour de l'Avenir in new bunch sprint.
"The Tour de l'Avenir is having a sprinter-friendly start,
with the second stage finishing in a bunch sprint."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo Credit: Anouk Flesch - team-dsm.com)
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