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Here's the news making headlines on Thursday, September 16.
Vuelta a España: Richard Carapaz penalized 20 seconds in Monday’s stage
The race jury slapped a 20-second penalty on the recently crowned Olympic champion for an illegal feed.
Rider booted from Baloise Belgium Tour for custom aero handlebars
Jan-Willem van Schip ejected by UCI after his Speeco Aero Breakaway bars ruled to break 'forearms on bars' ban.
Matej Mohorič out of Giro d’Italia after over-the-bars crash
One of the innovators of the now-banned 'super tuck' position crashes in bizarre, over-the-bars mishap.
Giro di Hoody: Joe Dombrowski joins elite club of U.S. stage winners
From Joe Dombrowski's historic win, to Remco Evenepoel's roving media scrum, Andrew Hood examines the Giro's storylines.
Richard Carapaz disqualified for ‘super tuck’ at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Race jury disqualifies Richard Carapaz for using banned 'super-tuck' position during Sunday's Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Race juries disqualify two riders for banned riding positions
Riders DQ'd at Brabantse Pijl and Tour of Turkey after commissaires spotted them breaking controversial safety rules.
Jettisoning bottles and jersey beefs: George Bennett and the UCI ‘cowboys’
Kiwi climber rails against governing body's strict new rules after his own memorable moments giving and receiving bottles at bike races.
Tour of Flanders: UCI ejects Michael Schär for illegal bottle toss
Old habits prove hard to change for pros as UCI commissaires eject Michael Schär for illegal bottle toss.
So long, ‘super tuck’ — new ban kicks in this week
Dwars door Vlaanderen will be the last time riders can legally use controversial descending position.
Philippe Gilbert, Tim Wellens back ban of ‘super-tuck’ position
Former world champion urges colleagues to become more involved, while Wellens admits he will miss TT position in breakaways.
Toss a bottle or do the super tuck and the UCI will dock you 30 seconds
During stage races the UCI will dock a rider 30 seconds for a first offense and two minutes for a second. A third offense brings expulsion.
Technical FAQ: Droppers post for an aero advantage, more on synthetic materials and skin sensitivity
Mountain bike tech could offer a UCI-legal solution to improving aero positions on road bikes; more discussion about skin sensitivity, allergies, and irritations when wearing cycling shorts.
Matteo Jorgenson sees powerful performance derailed by spectator collision
Young American unable to contest final sprint of Tour de la Provence having crashed with spectator leaning over the race barriers.
Pro women on the super tuck and forearm ban: ‘It’s mostly guys who are complaining’
Most pros are OK with the ban but see more meaningful ways to make the sport safer - and more equitable.
VeloNews Podcast: Lucinda Brand interview; UCI bans the super tuck
Cyclocross world champ Lucinda Brand returns to the podcast! Plus, our takes on the UCI's decision to ban the super tuck.
Wind tunnel experts on UCI position bans: Racing will be slower and less exciting
How much will racing be affected by position bans? Two leading aerodynamicists share their data.
Pro riders express dismay with new UCI safety rules
Pro cyclists react on social media to forthcoming body-positions rules.
Zwift: ‘The super tuck is here to stay’ inside the game
On the heels of the UCI's decision to ban the position outside, the world's largest cycling game doubles down on its aerodynamic benefit.