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Remco Evenepoel wraps up his first Grand Tour win in the Vuelta a Espaa, plus the shortened Tour of Britain, Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta, Grand Prix Cycliste de Qubec & Montral and GP de Fourmies, all with video. Patrick Lefevere has his say on Remco Evenepoel’s Vuelta win – TOP STORY. Other news: New sponsor for Bardiani, contracts for Jarne Van de Paar and Bastien Tronchon. Tiago Machado retires. Monday EUROTRASH coffee time.TOP STORY: Lefevere After First Grand Tour Victory: “Hopefully the Start of Something Formidable”Patrick Lefevere has already won many Classics and other major races with his different team over the year, but now he also has an overall victory in a Grand Tour. Remco Evenepoel was crowned…

Vuelta Final Round Up: Remco Evenepoel did what many said he couldn’t – Win a Grand Tour. Maybe he had one or two tricky moments, but other days he dominated the race. Did the loss of Primoz Rogli make a difference? We will never know. The future of cycle racing is here, not just Evenepoel, but also Ayuso, Rodrigues, Arensman…* You can see the ‘PEZ Vuelta’22 Preview’ HERE ‘Vuelta Rest Day #1’ HERE, Vuelta Rest Day #2 HERE and Vuelta Rest Day #3 HERE. *STAGE 16:Is it just me getting [even] older and [more] cynical or did Remco look agitato when he was giving his post-race interview? But would he really risk feigning a puncture under the eyes of all…

After a summer of drought and heat, racers and fans soaked in a finale to the professional American criterium circuit at the Bucks County Classic. Katia Martinez (CWA Racing presented by Trek) of Mexico soloed to victory in the Doylestown Health Pro Womens race, while Scott McGill (Wildlife Generation) powered through the wheels on the uphill finish to win the Thompson Pro Mens Race.First a moment of silence then the Women line up for the 2022 Bucks County ClassicPaige Kostanwecki(ButcherBoxCycling p/bLOOK) gets a train goingThe women gingerly take turn #6This is our favorite race on the calendar and we came to win it, said Dennis Ramirez, team director for CWA Racing, which fielded a full squad and chose to focus…

With #CXisCOMING the hashtag for many of us and the fall season arriving, its time to start thinking about transitioning out of peak summer cycling form. Should we think about just riding easy during this period, or including a bit of intense work?No ‘cross last year for Dr. StephenCranking up Summer FitnessThanks to my broken/dislocated foot from 2019 and COVID-19 in 2020, that was two years without any racing or competition for me. Luckily for me, I love riding my bike and competition is only one facet of why I love the sport.Even without a competitive goal or club training rides and races, Ive spent this summer working on riding solo pushing my Fitness Signature as high as I could…

In the U.S. racing scene, springtime brings stage races and summertime brings criteriums. For 2022, a new U.S. criterium series emerged, the American Criterium Cup, ACC for short, with livestreamed racing from across the country. The ten rounds of the series are existing premier events thatve earned a place on everyones calendars and now knitted into a premier series supported in part by USA Cycling, the sport governing body. Bommarito Audi Gateway Cup, the final round of the ACC series, is a must do series of criteriums held over the Labor Day weekend in early September. As these races have been held since 1985, the locals know the score in cycling terms. They support bike riders invading their city. The…

The World champs are coming! The Tour of Luxembourg, Grand Prix de Wallonie men and women and the Giro della Toscana Memorial Alfredo Martini. Israel-Premier Tech threatens the UCI – TOP STORY. Rider news: Remco Evenepoel to fly Business Class to the Worlds, Tadej Pogaar to ride the Worlds TT, Lefevere on the Vuelta victory, Mohori on the Rogli crash, Unzu has confidence in Mas, investigation in to Jumbo CEO and Niki Terpstra stops. Team news: Movistar and BikeExchange-Jayco signings. Coffee, coffee, coffee.TOP STORY: Israel-Premier Tech Threatens Lawsuit Against UCIThe promotion/relegation battle in cycling is gradually reaching its climax. A number of WorldTeams are currently engaged in a fierce battle for points. Israel-Premier Tech is struggling with relegation stress. Sylvan…

Young Gun Rider Interview: The Volta a Portugal doesn’t get much recognition outside its home country, but ask anyone who has ridden the Portuguese tour and they will tell you how hard it is and how difficult it is to get a result. Scott McGill not only won two stages, he also brought home the final win in the points classification. Ed Hood caught up with Scott on his return to the US, before he won the Bucks County Classic last weekend.Volta a Portugal stage 6 winThe Volta a Portugal is a race which beyond the national borders doesnt cause much of a stir to cycling pundits and fans. But in Portugal, its huge.Yes, the Volta a Portugal is bigI…

Gear Break: Tifosi Custom Lab Alliant sunglasses, Body Glide anti-chafing balm, CHAPTER2 Koko Bharms special projects artist edition, Wahoo new KICKR + KICKR bike, Bianchi launches New E-Arcadex Capsule collection and Snk Cycling launches the Dry Creek Merino Pocket Tee.Tifosi Custom Lab – Alliant – $ 64.90Chuck Pea PEZ sez: PEZ readers will know that I’m a fan of Tifosi sunglasses. They may not be worn in the pro peloton, but they certainly wouldn’t look out of place in the pro peloton or on your local group ride. In terms of style and function they are pro level. What sets them apart from other sunglass manufacturers is price. Everything in the Tifosi catalog is less than $ 100. And that…