Last weekend in Madrid, Primoz Roglic bounced back from Tour de France disappointment to secure himself a record-equalling 4th Red Jersey win at the Vuelta a Espana. Given the absence of the likes of Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel, how high actually was the level in Spain though...

Translink has confirmed that the partly opened Belfast Grand Central Station is to get temporary cycle parking in the coming weeks, ahead of what it said would be the full completion of public realm works around the station in late 2025. Translinks confirmation of the situation regarding bicycle parking at the station comes after the Belfast Cycling Campaign yesterday questioned the lack of bicycle parking at the new rail and bus transport hub.A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland transport agency, which runs the station, said: With a clear focus on active travel, Belfast Grand Central Station will be a game changer helping inspire and reimagine the city one where more people travel on public transport, walk, wheel and cycle.Translink has been engaging with Sustrans and other stakeholders from the onset of this project to facilitate and encourage active travel. As part of the phased opening of Belfast Grand Central Station, we will provide temporary cycle parking in coming weeks, the spokesperson said.They added: When the entire project, including public realm space, is completed (late 2025) we will have provision to park over 200 cycles.Translink said that the public realm work will put a clear focus on allocation of road space to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport around the station.The station had its ribbon cutting today after it was opened to buses on Sunday. Infrastructure Minister John ODowdsaid: This is truly a new era for public transport here in Belfast and across the north and indeed the island of Ireland. This new flagship station is iconic as well as historic and it signals our intent in relation to our climate commitments and our focus on transport decarbonization. He added: There is no doubt that this is an impressive facility with the space to cater for up to 20 million customer journeys per year, with 26 bus stands and double the number of rail platforms from four to eight. With 200+ spaces for bicycles, we are focused on encouraging more active travel and providing passenger facilities and services that deliver an enhanced user experience.Bus services have now started at the station, with rail services starting on a phased basis from the end of the month.The Dublin-Belfast Enterprise service is currently operating with bus transfers until early October, but once the switchover is made, trains will bring cross-border passengers into a more central part of Belfast than previously.

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I have a soft spot for simple, low-cost gadgets that can improve your ride, and this little Parrier Derailleur Guard is a perfect example. We all are out there riding with our derailleurs flapping in the breeze, so surely its not 100% necessary. But for just thirty bucks, this small plastic fin will deflect mud and fend off rock strikes, keeping your vulnerable rear derailleur a bit more out of harms wayDavid Cachon is always on some off-road adventureTwo-time Trails World Champ and pro mountain bike adventurer David Cachon just updated us on some of his latest past and future adventure riding projects. Hes always sharing both amazing footage of riding in exotic locales, but also a bunch of helpful tips for improving your riding technique (most often in Spanish with English subtitles).And of course, hes hyping a new partnership that will have him move to Niner bikes after rotating through a few other bike sponsors in recent years. But some of his most recent How To videos like this How to Improve Your Bike Jump, had me wondering what was the deal with that big orange fin hanging off his bikes chainstay. It turns out that its the simple plastic Parrier Derailleur Guard.Do you absolutely need it? Probably not, if youd made it this far without one. But maybe youve bashed a derailleur hard enough to have broken it, or even just enough to bend your hanger? Or maybe you just ride gnarly tracks like those in Cachons Top 5 Place To Ride MTB video up top, and want an extra insurance policy against derailleur damage. Not all of us can afford the latest crash-proof Transmissions. And this little gadget will only cost you about the same as a replacement derailleur hanger!Parrier Derailleur Guard zip-ties on affordable protection(Photos by David Cachon)So this Parrier Derailleur Guard isnt an entirely new concept. I feel like I remember something like this from 1990s mountain biking. And we covered the flappy-slappy Branchy last summer which had a similar protection goal. But Parriers lower-cost solution is a bit more robust & heavy-duty also, aiming more to hide your derailleur and deflect anything that comes its way like the hull of a boat parting the seas.This Parrier Derailleur Guard is a simple impact-resistant high-density polypropylene dynamic fin with internal stiffening structures that then hangs under your chainstay, easily attached with included 3M VHB adhesive and 3 zip-ties.It is designed to protect your rear derailleur one of the more mechanically complex, ride-critical, and often time expensive individual components on your bike. By gently curving away from the chainstay, Parrier deflects rocks, sticks, and even mud or dust away from your precious derailleur.Based in Mallorca, Spain, Parrier sells the Derailleur Guard direct for just 29 in black, orange, turquoise, or olive. It measures 27cm long x 10cm tall, and curves out 8cm from your bike weighing just 85g. They say it will fit most bikes, from classic trail and all-mountain bikes to gravel, cyclocross, enduro, and DH. And also most e-bikes, too.Parrier ships throughout the EU including VAT, or worldwide with customs clearance the responsibility of the buyer. Purchase more than one Derailleur Guard, and shipping is free.Parrier.euThe post Spotted: Parrier Derailleur Guard Straps Low-Cost Insurance Protection To Your Chainstay appeared first on Bikerumor.

CyclistPro Log: Rogli wins Vuelta, Vollering vs Kopecky (again), Astana doping case and Tour of BritainWelcome back to another edition of Pro Log. The curtain has officially come down on the last Grand Tour of the season. Primo Rogli won the Vuelta a Espaa by 2min 36sec ahead of Ben OConnor and 3min 13sec from Enric Mas.Jay Vine climbed his way to the top of the mountains standings as fellow Aussie Kaden Groves won the points classification. Mattias Skjelmose was the best young rider. Elsewhere racing concluded in the Tour of Britain and womens Tour de Romandie.Primo Rogli wins record-equalling fourth Vuelta a EspaaDario Belingheri/Getty ImagesRogli rode his way to a fourth Vuelta a Espaatitle this weekend, taking the maillot rojo from OConnor on Stage 19 on the Alto de Moncalvillo. As OConnor faded in the final stages, Rogli seemed to get stronger and stronger. By the final weekend, which involved a mountainous Stage 20 and final day individual time-trial, the outcome felt a foregone conclusion.Rogli finished in second place on Stage 21, a day on which Groupama-FDJs Stefan Kng finally got his first Grand Tour stage victory. OConnor managed to hold on for second overall. It marks the end of his tenure with Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale as he departs for Jayco-AlUla next season.The perennial Vuelta bridesmaid, Enric Mas, who finished second in 2018, 2021 and 2022, placed third overall, seeing off all the challenges thrown at him by fourth place Richard Carapaz but not quite managing to overhaul OConnor. Related Posts Vuelta a Espaa2024 reflections: PrimoRogli victorious, Australias champions, Equipo Kern Pharma and Max Poole shine The best photos from the Tour of Britain 2024 The 21 best photos from the Vuelta a Espaa2024 Cycling autumn Classics 2024: Canadian and Italian race dates, details and live TV guide Lotte Kopecky vs Demi Vollering at the Tour de Romandie FmininLuc Claessen/Getty ImagesThe three-stage Tour de Romandie Fminin was won by SD Worx-Protimes Lotte Kopecky, narrowly beating teammate Demi Vollering, with Lidl-Treks Gaia Realini completing the podium.After Elisa Balsamo sprinted into the race lead on Stage 1, Stage 2 culminated with a Category 1 summit finish on Vercorin. It was in the final 2km that an attack from Realini drew out Kopecky and Vollering. The tenacious Italian kept making moves on the front to drop the SD Worx duo but couldnt answer an attack from Vollering heading into the last kilometre.Kopecky could though. The pair powered on towards the mountaintop finish. It went down to a sprint finish similar to Strade Bianche in 2023, both throwing their bikes to the line for stage honours, which would eventually be awarded to Vollering. It was a decent trade-off as Kopecky moved into the race lead.Visma-Lease a Bikes Riejanne Markus won the two-up sprint against breakaway companion and future Lidl-Trek teammate Niamh Fisher-Black as Kopecky finished third on the final day, 21sec back, to secure overall victory. Vollering was one of many riders who went down in a crash in the final kilometre, but with the 3km rule in place, her podium spot was secure.Stevie Williams wins mens Tour of BritainJames YorkStevie Williams won the Tour of Britain by 16sec ahead of fellow Brit Oscar Onley and 36sec ahead of Frenchman Tom Donnenwirth over the six-stage race that ended in Felixstowe.It was a race that brought abundance for Soudal-QuickSteps young sprinter Paul Magnier, who scored a hattrick of victories and all but won the points jersey. His rampage was brought to a premature end with a concussion-inducing crash on the last day. Tom Pidcock was also caught in the same crash and abandoned the race. He was later diagnosed with concussion and will miss the Canadian Classics.Astana terminate Ilkhan Dostiyevs contract for CERAAstana Qazaqstan Development Team statement regarding Ilkhan Dostiyev:https://t.co/eDU6SgOV30 AstanaQazDevelopment (@AstanaQazDev) September 10, 2024 Astana Qazaqstan Development Team have terminated the contract of Ilkhan Dostiyev after he tested positive for the banned substance CERA in July. The 22-year-old had recently participated in the Tour of Hainan and won the Turul Romaniei general classification as well as the youth and mountains standings.The Astana Qazaqstan Development Team said, Upon being notified of an Adverse Analytical Finding, the rider admitted to using the banned substance, providing explanations to the team and the UCI.This news came as a shock and disappointment to us.We trusted Ilkhan Dostiyev as one of the teams leaders and we had great expectations for him, which are now completely shattered. Given that Dostiyev has admitted to the anti-doping violation, the rider has been suspended from racing, and his contract has been immediately terminated.CERA is a variant of EPO, and when not being used to cheat in cycling races, it is typically used to treat anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.See you next week. Related Posts Vuelta a Espaa2024 reflections: PrimoRogli victorious, Australias champions, Equipo Kern Pharma and Max Poole shine The best photos from the Tour of Britain 2024 The 21 best photos from the Vuelta a Espaa2024 Cycling autumn Classics 2024: Canadian and Italian race dates, details and live TV guide The post Pro Log: Rogli wins Vuelta, Vollering vs Kopecky (again), Astana doping case and Tour of Britain appeared first on Cyclist.

After the 10-year anniversary of the last British Grand Depart of the Tour de France from Yorkshire, British Cycling are ready, keen and willing to do whatever it takes to bring the biggest race on the calendar back across the French Sea to Britannia.The Tour de France would have a hugely positive...

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CyclistTour of Britain 2024 review: Williams rewarded, Magnier graduates and Remcos 24-carat bikeThe Tour of Britain concluded at the weekend in Suffolk with a final stage to Felixstowe. Welsh rider Stevie Williams ended up the champion ahead of Scotlands Oscar Onley and Frenchman Tom Donnenwirth.The 2024 Tour of Britain saw fans from the Scottish Borders to the East Anglian coast come out in their droves to cheer on the peloton of Britains biggest bike race.During the week, we witnessed a puncheurs masterclass from Williams, a coming of age for Trinity Racing alumni Paul Magnier and an Irish exit from Tom Pidcock in Suffolk. Theres a lot to chew through as we take a look back on the 2024 Tour of Britain.The fight for theteal-coloured jerseyJames YorkRegardless of the enigmatic jersey colour, the battle for the GC was fairly wide open once we caught a glimpse of Remco Evenepoel struggling on Stage 2s tour around North Yorkshire. From here, the battle opened up and allowed for a decisive GC distillation on Stage 2.It became clear early on that the British riders were in it to win it. Onley was motivated to win the race that set off from his hometown. However, much like at the Tour Down Under earlier this year, Welshman Williams would pip the Scot to glory.You cant take anything away from Williams. He rode a great race. He made every GC selection and managed to snatch bonus seconds where it mattered. In a race with fine margins, this is key. Williams really cemented his place as the race leader with an impressive victory from a reduced sprint in Barnsley. Here, Williams edged out some proper sprinters, demonstrating that he was the man to beat in Blighty last week.A reserved rider, Williams was compensated for his years unfairly spent in the shadows. He continues his splendid season, adding the Tour of Britain trophy to his Tour Down Under and Fleche Wallonne titles from earlier this year. This also marked his first win at the Tour of Britain. In fact, this was his first senior win in the UK since he turned professional at the back end of the 2010s.For the rest of the race, the battle for third place remained rather open. It yo-yoed between candidates who ebbed and flowed at the mercy of bonus seconds. This was Julian Alaphilippes fate as he slipped off the podium during the second phase of the race. In the end, Donnenwirth took the bronze medal. However, it wasnt much of a bronze medal, it was more of a Lloyds Bank-branded Pringles tube.Despite all the talk before the race, Evenepoels performance at the Tour of Britain was rather underwhelming. Sitting far down the standings, this is Evenepoels worst stage race result since he turned pro in 2019. Too many baked beans and square sausage with his Full Scottish breakfast in Kelso? Who knows. Related Posts Pro Log: Rogli wins Vuelta, Vollering vs Kopecky (again), Astana doping case and Tour of Britain The best photos from the Tour of Britain 2024 Cycling autumn Classics 2024: Canadian and Italian race dates, details and live TV guide Tour of Britain 2024: Route, start list, how to watch and all you need to know Birth of a new ageJames YorkSoudal-QuickSteps Magnier has the honour of becoming the Tour of Britains breakout star. We knew he was on good form after finishing as runner-up at the WorldTour level Bretagne Classic, but three stage wins were maybe beyond our expectations. With wins in Kelso, Newark and Northampton, Magnier claimed half of the stages on offer at the race.The Texas-born Frenchman has an old-school Peter Sagan touch about him. A strong sprinter unfazed by short climbs, plus the added agility to navigate a hectic finale. At the age of just 20, Magnier is a real talent to keep your eye on.Slovenias MatevGovekar scored his biggest win to date with a stage victory in Felixstowe on Sunday. The Bahrain Victorious rider has been knocking on the door of a big win for a couple of seasons now, so its a relief that he has that off his shoulders as he continues to prove his worth to team bosses.In terms of British talent, its safe to say that the kids are alright. Bob Donaldson secured a hard-fought top-three finish on Stage 1. His Trinity Racing team was active in the breakaway and the head of the peloton throughout the six stages. None more than Callum Thornley who hit the ground running on home roads in Stage 1. He soon claimed the blue mountains jersey and held onto it until the races conclusion in Suffolk. A little-known rider before the Tour of Britain, Thornley demonstrates once more that Scotland is becoming a hotbed for British cycling talent.However, the news of Trinity Racings financial struggles sent some troubling waves through the British cycling bubble. The team that fed Tom Pidcock, Magnier, Ben Healy and more into the WorldTour has been reported to be facing a potential closure at the end of 2024. Despite the highs of Thornleys mountains jersey win, the state of British cycling sits firmly on a knife edge.Talking pointsJames YorkEvenepoels return after a golden summer was a much-needed headline grabber for the Tour of Britain. Whod have thought that Kelso would be the place where Evenepoel had his gold bike unveiled? I mean, if you thought Remco getting papped outside a Greggs on a golden bike twelve months ago, youd be lying.The combined star power of Evenepoel and teammate Alaphilippe brought some real prestige to proceedings. The Frenchman would ride his final race for QuickStep in Britain, marking the end of an era between Alaphilippe and Patrick Lefeveres team. In recent fashion, he came close, but not close enough for a stage win.The honours, however, went to Williams who continued his stellar season. After an overall win at the Tour Down Under and a crowning moment at La Fleche Wallonne, Williams claimed two stages and the overall classification here at the Tour of Britain.Staying with the British riders, Pidcock remained outspoken. In his first race back from winning gold in the mountain biking pistes at the Paris Olympics, Pidcock went on the record to discuss the future and Ineoss internal issues. Before Stage 6, Pidcock said, Yes, it is true that there are a number of things within the team that I have to deal with at the moment. And to be honest, they do not help me to perform optimally.For salacious reasons more than anything, this was a real beacon for eyes to remain on the Tour of Britain. His abandonment on the final day only added to the plots intrigue. Will he stay, will he leave Ineos? Well soon find out. When asked about the move, he said, Ive got a contract through to 2027. I cant say more than that.A race in need of improvementJames YorkSimply put, the route was strangely configured. The parcours was front loaded and felt like it was in reverse. The decisive GC days came at the beginning, including the game-changing second stage, while any form of decisive action in the GC fizzled out.It was almost like starting your day with a three-course meal, then finishing with a soggy bowl of nutrient-deficient cereal.Once we caught a glimpse of Remcos golden bike, a GC shakeup on Stage 2 and a puncheurs palaver in Barnsley, the races edge was lost. The second half was completely blunt. No flavour or spark could be carved out from the final three stages. This isnt the fault of the riders for the most part. A set of plainly flat profiles made for uninteresting racing.Magnier was impressive in the sprints, Ill admit that, but it felt inconsequential given that GC was already wrapped up. No eyes were on him anymore as the shinier WorldTour races and the womens Tour de Romandie captured more imaginations.The Tour of Britain did a good job at grabbing attention to begin with, but it needs to sell itself more during this busy slot in the race calendar. A new sponsor and organiser helped bring some needed slickness to the racing and broadcast, but theres still work to be done. For starters, streaming every stage (not just the first) unrestricted on YouTube. The race has some of its sparkle back, but its got a long way to go to be anywhere near its continental counterparts. 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