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Vuelta a España stage 4: Primož Roglič wins, takes red jersey. "The Jumbo Visma rider powers away from the pack on the final rise to the line to become the fourth Jumbo Visma rider to wear the red jersey." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Four different Jumbo Visma riders have led the Vuelta in its first four stages. "Triple champion Roglič wins to take over red jersey." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Mads Pedersen: ‘We are really here to win this green jersey’ at Vuelta a España. "Danish rider finishes second on stage 4 to pick up points, beats Bennett in intermediate sprint." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Ben O’Connor survives first test at Vuelta a España: ‘I haven’t raced a proper stage in months.’ "O'Connor takes long view on Vuelta GC battle: 'You don't want to burn your matches early.'" By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Chris Froome: Woods’ exit ‘changes our goals’ at Vuelta a España. "Froome on ambitions: 'I hope to target one or two stages in the back end of the Vuelta.'" By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Richard Carapaz not fazed by Giro defeat at Vuelta a España: ‘I have no doubts about my performance.’ "Ecuadorian vows he's committed to Ineos Grenadiers in final grand tour with team, braces against notion of solo leadership." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Road world championships: Team USA earns seven spots for women’s road race, six for men’s. "A strong 2022 season sees Team USA with plenty of options for the women's and men's teams." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
Tour de France Tech Talk with Anna Greetis from SRAM. "Let's talk tech with one of SRAM's go-to mechanics, industry veteran Anna Greetis. And wheel-changes, F1-level wheel changes." By Rosael Torres-Davis and Tara Seplavy (bicycling.co.za) ASO/Thomas Maheux
What’s the deal with road tubeless? "Why is there so much competing information about using a hooked or hookless rim?" (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
La Vuelta a Espana 2022 stage 4: Preview and predictions. "After 3 days in Netherlands, the peloton heads back to Spain and Bang!" By A LeadOut - Mufcfaan (cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
Vuelta a Espana Live Stream. "2022 Vuelta a Espana August 19-September 11, Spain. 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."
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August 22,
2022
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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."
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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)
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Germany wins Tour de l'Avenir team time-trial. "Stage five of the Tour de l'Avenir saw a different challenge to the riders, as the peloton went on a team time-trial with 27.9 kilometers in distance going up to Saint Vallier." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: tourdelavenir.com
Vuelta a España: No nostalgia yet for stage-hunting Vincenzo Nibali. "A winner in 2010, Nibali hoping to go out with a Vuelta bang: 'The road will tell me quickly where I am at.'" By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Enric Mas stands tall in first GC throw down at Vuelta a España. "Movistar's Alejandro Valverde is backing Mas: 'To finish third here today is a sign that he’s feeling strong.'" By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
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How to silence disc brakes: 9 ways to fix squealing disc brakes. "Here's how to stop any unwanted noise from your disc brakes." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Wout van Aert trades bike racing for movie-making with Max Verstappen and Red Bull. "Energy drink monolith and Van Aert's personal sponsor Red Bull releases YouTube short featuring pro cycling and Formula 1 stars." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Red Bull Content Pool
Stretching for Post-Ride Recovery. "As our muscles perform their duty of flexing or extending joints in our body, they either contract (shorten), or extend (lengthen)." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Spanish climbs start the GC battle: Five things
we learned from stage four of the Vuelta a España 2022.
"The first Spanish stage of this year's Grand Tour also welcomed climbing to the race as Primož Roglič struck the first blow." By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) cyclingweekly.com
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Silca’s latest release, the Gravelero, is a gravel-specific mini-pump. "The brand has, as always, sweated the finer details." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Specialized S-Works Torch road shoes review. "The Torch gets the S-Works treatment." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Tour de l'Avenir Live Stream. "2022 Tour de l'Avenir, August 18-28. Stage
5 (Gueugnon → Saint Vallier,
27.9km)
Tuesday, August 23rd.
Live
video from 8:15am Eastern, 5:15am Pacific.
Finish
at around 10:18am Eastern, 7:18am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com)
August 22,
2022
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)
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Kaitlin Armstrong’s lawyer wants to to chuck a bunch of the evidence in murder case. "Attorney argues some information collected cannot be used in trial." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Austin PD/Court Records
No stopping Arnaud De Lie as neo-pro wins Egmont Cycling Race. "Another block of Belgian racing has began, and the Egmont Cycling Race saw a sprint decide the outcome, with Lotto Soudal's Arnaud De Lie taking his ninth win of the season. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Proshots
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "The regular look at which teams are sailing into the World Tour and which teams are taking on water in the battle to avoid relegation." (inrng.com) Unipublic
Mathieu van der Poel returns to racing after Tour de France abandon. "Dutch star races in Belgium on Wednesday as he rebuilds for Wollongong road worlds." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: DAVID STOCKMAN/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
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Here’s what it’s like to ride through downtown Kyiv right now. "After millions of Ukrainians fled to other parts of Poland, the war still ravages on. Many stayed behind in Kyiv to fight and defend their country." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Evgen Vorobiov @vorobyov
Specialized Power Pro with Mirror. "A high ticket price, but it's a cleverly designed saddle with great comfort and support." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
10 Ways A Power Meter Will Improve Your Riding. "As the price of power meters continues to tumble into the just-about-affordable range, here's how one will change your cycling life." By The Bicycling Editors (bicycling.co.za) Favero Assioma
Fenrir Titanium bikepacking bike from Otso Cycles sheds weight, runs drop or flat handlebars. "Following in the Warakin’s tire tracks, the Otso Fenrir is getting an upgrade. Like the brand’s amazing gravel bike, the Fenrir bikepacking bike started out as a stainless steel beauty." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Best gravel bike accessories: 9 ways to improve the speed and comfort of your gravel bike. "Gravel accessories to fine-tune your ride." By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Lezyne Sport Gravel Drive Track Pump. "Excellent, efficient track pump that is fully serviceable and will last a lifetime." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Cavalerie show Prototype Gearbox eMTB at Verbier Bike Festival. "No Cavalerie is complete without the presence of a gearbox, and the eMTB prototype is no different." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Check out Brompton’s P Line super-commuter - Lightweight, fast and easy to carry. "If you want a portable bike for convenient commuting, this is right up there with the very best." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
August 22,
2022
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
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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)
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