CyclingFans: Tuesday's Paris-Nice Stage 2 departs Vimory at 11:05am CET (5:05am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Cérilly at around 3:56pm CET (9:56am U.S. Eastern).  Paris-Nice live streaming video should get underway at around 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern).

CyclingNews: French champion new leader of Paris-Nice.

VeloNews: It doesn’t boast the richest history, but Tirreno-Adriatico, which opens in western Italy on Wednesday, promises to be the biggest stage race on the European calendar in March.

VeloNation: Final stage time trial a ‘great one’ for Taylor Phinney.

InnerRing: On paper a stage for the sprinters… but just as paper is easily scattered by the wind, so too can the bunch be broken apart by crosswinds in the final. But the weather forecasts vary and the most likely scenario is a bunch sprint and a change in the overall lead.

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CyclingNews: Cyclists from Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan still waiting.

EuroSport: Digital rights will see all races broadcast on internet and mobile on the Eurosport Player online streaming service.

CyclingNews: Van Garderen disappointed to lose ten seconds.

CyclingWeekly: The Tirreno-Adriatico is its own race, a Milan-San Remo lead-up and a stepping stone to the Tour de France..

VeloNews: Being gapped out of the lead group in the opening road stage at Paris-Nice might trigger alarm bells, but not if you’re Tom Boonen.

Bicycling: After a few star-crossed years, the Dutch rider talks about his team, his 2013 season, and coming back from adversity.

VeloNews: American neo-pro Ian Boswell debuted for Sky at the Mallorca Challenge. This week he rides Paris-Nice.

BikeMag: Perhaps there have been occasions when you’ve read a glowing review of some pimped-out bike or caviar-level component and you felt like your day might get just a little bit better if you could only thrust an ice pick in the reviewers eye. Not for long, mind you, just a quick jab.

BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Amazing adjustability and comfort on the longest rides make this hard to beat."

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VeloNation: Institute to step up testing and increase biological passport approach to fight perceived EPO threat.

CyclingNews: Lack of medical authorization for Fuentes’ blood transfusions.

PodiumCafe: 1966 – Jacques Anquetil became the first rider to win two consecutive editions of Paris-Nice.

VeloNation: American rider seen as legitimate contender for overall victory.

CyclingNews: Seeldraeyers withdraws following stage, Kristoff questionable for stage 2.

CyclingNews: Strade Bianche winner to target the Ardennes rather than Paris-Roubaix.

VeloNews: Ian Boswell checks in after a Paris-Nice stage that increased in stress as it unfolded.

USACycling: "The first thing I suggest is to plan your day well. Most all cyclists, I know, are also part time weather men."

VeloNews: Marianne Vos (Rabobank) really is a master of all things cycling.

road.cc: "We like to snigger at farting so there's plenty to like here however awry the English words might be."

BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A bit slow to chew but great value and all-round performance with wholesome ethics."

road.cc: Go behind the scenes with the production of a carbon frame at the Scott factory.

BikeRadar verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "If you’re looking for Italian exotica without the premium price, try this."

road.cc: Highlighter Collection is yet more evidence that the bike world is getting brighter.

road.cc: Bluetooth handlebar controls are linked to flashing LEDs.

InnerRing: David Lappartient is the President of the French Cycling Federation and was elected President of the European Cycling Union, the UEC over the weekend. Does it matter?

PodiumCafe: Paris-Nice opened with its usual madness today, including a pileup which will cost Movistar's Rui Costa a trip to the hospital with a suspected fracture.

CyclingNews: Livestrong Foundation having a “difficult year.”

CyclingNews: Armstrong omitted from film.

VeloNation: First ever African team to compete in WorldTour race.

RideOn: There are some good reasons why you might want to become more attached to your pedals. Clipping in can stop your foot slipping off when applying power, help align your foot to ensure maximum efficiency, and potentially aid your pedal stroke by allowing you to pull up on the pedal as well as push down.

BikeHugger: The photos and text are from a 1965 report about a daredevil cyclists José Meiffret, who reached a fantastic speed.

BicycleRetailer: Specialized has released its first long-travel 29er, aimed at the fast-growing market for enduro bikes.

road.cc: Race ready, smooth riding machine that handles superbly at speed and is just as rewarding when the pace slacken too.

CompetitiveCyclist:  "We learned our lesson when we gummed up a freehub with grease, costing us a stage race. It suddenly couldn't engage, we couldn't get a wheel in time. Race over."

MBAction: This is not a cheap bike, but it is an exceptional value for a 29er with 5 inches of travel that comes in under 29 pounds. Giant really nailed it with this bike.

Boulder Report: "I recommend that you gradually ease into long-distance riding, and also incrementally change your equipment as you gain more experience. You don’t need to buy brand-new equipment before riding your first brevet, nor do you want to!."

BikeRadar verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Great frame and decent kit, but remote control shock will decide whether it’s your ideal speed bike."

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