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Our editors weigh in on the 21 must-know, high-drama headlines of 2021 and why they matter: Part three.

Here's the news making headlines on Thursday, September 16.

The race jury slapped a 20-second penalty on the recently crowned Olympic champion for an illegal feed.

Jan-Willem van Schip ejected by UCI after his Speeco Aero Breakaway bars ruled to break 'forearms on bars' ban.

One of the innovators of the now-banned 'super tuck' position crashes in bizarre, over-the-bars mishap.

From Joe Dombrowski's historic win, to Remco Evenepoel's roving media scrum, Andrew Hood examines the Giro's storylines.

Race jury disqualifies Richard Carapaz for using banned 'super-tuck' position during Sunday's Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

Riders DQ'd at Brabantse Pijl and Tour of Turkey after commissaires spotted them breaking controversial safety rules.

Kiwi climber rails against governing body's strict new rules after his own memorable moments giving and receiving bottles at bike races.

Old habits prove hard to change for pros as UCI commissaires eject Michael Schär for illegal bottle toss.

Dwars door Vlaanderen will be the last time riders can legally use controversial descending position.

Former world champion urges colleagues to become more involved, while Wellens admits he will miss TT position in breakaways.

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.

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.

Young American unable to contest final sprint of Tour de la Provence having crashed with spectator leaning over the race barriers.

Most pros are OK with the ban but see more meaningful ways to make the sport safer - and more equitable.

Cyclocross world champ Lucinda Brand returns to the podcast! Plus, our takes on the UCI's decision to ban the super tuck.

How much will racing be affected by position bans? Two leading aerodynamicists share their data.

Pro cyclists react on social media to forthcoming body-positions rules.

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.

Several riders in peloton call for officials to focus on course safety ahead of sanctioning the use of the top tube descending position.

We test and analyze eight different tuck positions for speed and control.

The UCI plans to phase out the controversial — if unquestionably popular — descending position. We debate the merits of the 'super tuck.'

The UCI approved new rules that officials believe will make race finish lines safer, six months after a crash at the Tour of Poland called into question the overall safety of sprint finishes.

Slovenian attacks and rides to victory after a blistering descent to Florence