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March 2014
March 15, 2014




Photo: Tom Jelte Slagter (Garmin-Sharp) wins another stage in Paris-NIce.
Garmin-Sharp rider tops world champion on stage 7. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Though he dealt with family issues and weight problems during the off-season, Carlos Betancur has been remarkably strong at the 2014 Paris-Nice. Photo (c) Tim De Waele.
Ag2r-La Mondiale boss Vincent Lavenu is as surprised as anyone to see Carlos Betancur flying at Paris-Nice. (velonews.com)






Photo: Thomas: Brave display to get back on his bike.
Geraint Thomas dropped out of contention at Paris-Nice after suffering a late crash on the penultimate stage. (teamsky.com)






Photo: Garmin's Tom-Jelte Slagter took a second win at Paris-Nice, easing the sting of a late-race mechanical on stage 6. Photo (c) Tim De Waele.
Tom Jelte Slagter (Garmin-Sharp) can walk away from Paris-Nice a satisfied man after winning his second stage Saturday to make up for disappointment just 24 hours earlier that cost him a shot at the final podium. (velonews.com)






Photo: Geoff Kabush (Scott-3Rox Racing).
Canadian takes over US Cup series lead. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: The win moved Oliveira up from 8th to 5th place on the GC.
"What was happening was Flavia Oliveira. The tiny XX escaped the charging Alena Amialiusik (Astana) and Olga Zabelinsksaya (RusVelo) to win the sprint." (pelotonmagazine.com)





Photo: Carlos Betancur (Ag2r-La Mondiale) comes around Rui Costa (Lampre-Merida) to win stage 6 of Paris-Nice.
Colombian looking to keep race lead to Nice. (cyclingnews.com)





Races & Results.
Paris - Nice - March 9-16 (Stages & Results),
Tirreno-Adriatico - March 12-18 (Stages & Results),
Tour de Taiwan - March 9-13 (Results),
Roma Maxima - March 9 (Results),
Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen - March 7-9 (Results),
Strade Bianche - March 8 (Results),
Tour of California - May 11-18, 2014 (Stages),
Giro d'Italia - May 9 - June 1, 2014 (Stages),
Tour de France - July 5-27, 2014 (Stages),
UCI Road World Championship - Sept 20-27, 2014 (Stages),
UCI Cyclo-cross World's - Feb 1-2, 2014 (Results),
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29, 2013 (Results),
Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15, 2013 (Results),
Tour de France - June 29-July 21, 2013 (Results),
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26, 2013 (Results).





Photo: The Genting Highland is situated in Kuala Lumpur and is in fact a hill resort at an average elevation of 1,740 metres (5,710 ft) within the Titiwangsa Mountains.
From the monkey-patrolled gradients of Malaysia’s Genting Highland to the gruelling 23% climb of Thailand’s highest mountain, Doi Inthaneon, today we run through Asia’s most punishing & rewarding climbs. (decaironman-training.com)







Photo: 2014 Paris-Nice Route Map. Stage 8 Profile.
Sunday's Paris-Nice Stage 8 departs Nice at 1:15pm CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern) and is expected to finish at Nice at around 4:47pm CET (11:47am U.S. Eastern).  Paris-Nice live streaming video should get underway at around 3:30pm CET (10:30am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)




























Photo: Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) wins stage 4 of Tirreno-Adriatico.
Quintana second as Kwiatkowski endures. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Christopher Horner (Lampre - Merida) was in the top ten.
Lampre leader in the mix on stage 4. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Richie Porte (Sky) tries to break the group up.
"It's not over yet", says Sky rider. (cyclingnews.com)






Photo: Race leader Michal Kwiatkowski feels the climb's bite.
"I'm really happy that I'm still in the leader's jersey." (cyclingnews.com)






Photo: Jeremiah Bishop (Cannondale Factory Racing) drew first blood by winning the 2011 US Pro XCT opener in Bonelli Park.
1:15 - 13:15 PDT: Elite women cross country race;
13:45 - 15:45 PDT: Elite men cross country race. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Chris Froome wins stage five of the 2014 Tour of Oman .
Tour de France champion Chris Froome is back on his bike and training after skipping Tirreno-Adriatico will back problems. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)






Photo: Sergio Pardilla (MTN)... © Fran Reyes
MTN-Qhubeka rider crashed in Tirreno-Adriatioc. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Richie Porte (Sky) awaits the start of stage 3 at Tirreno-Adriatico.
Team Sky regrets losing 27 second in the team time trial. (cyclingnews.com)







Photo: Stage 5 Profile...
Sunday's Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 5 departs Amatrice at 10:50am CET (5:50am U.S. Eastern) and is expected to finish at Guardiagrele at around 4:10pm CET (11:10am U.S. Eastern).  Tirreno-Adriatico live streaming video should get underway at around 2:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com).


















Photo: Daily Distraction.













Photo: ABBOTT DOMINATES.
Mara Abbott (UHC) came out swinging today with a dominating ascent of El Boqueron, a 14k climb with an average gradient of 10% and several pitches that were greater than 20%. (pelotonmagazine.com)






Photo: Lizzie Armitstead celebrates her win.
British champion out-smarts van der Breggen in two-up finale. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: These are the rides when our legs feel sluggish, the weather is cold, and yet we are happy to be out on our bikes.
It’s already mid-March: two-and-a-half months into our riding season. And what a season it’s been so far, full of memorable rides enjoyed with wonderful friends. (janheine.wordpress.com)





Photo: The club was founded in 1909 and since then has won two European, 27 National, 109 Regional and 93 Area Championships.
He moved to France last season, taking six wins including the GC in the Fleche d’Armore stage race. And for this year he’s with French Division One team, Union Cycliste Nantes Atlantique. (pezcyclingnews.com)





Photo: It has a closed cell EVA foam with more padding than the road saddles.
Ergon has expanded the saddle range to include a cyclocross specific design. Based on their road models, it’s a bit flatter and smoother to make for easier dis- and remounts. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: Exciting, super light, top-level equipment.
BikeRadar verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "If you want a bike that’s ready to race for not much cash, you simply can’t beat the Ultimate AL SLX." (bikeradar.com)





Photo: Peter Sagan fan? Who isn’t, and you can show your admiration for the young rider with this new ‘Hulk’ t-shirt.
Enigma Etape, personalised Sky Rapha kit, new Thule rack, Orro sneak peek, David Millar Fizik shoes, Prendas caps, Peter Sagan t-shirts and more. (road.cc)





Photo: taking a few extra seconds to admire something like this Pegoretti.
Gita Sporting Goods is among the bike industry’s best-respect distributors. They’ve been the force behind Giordana clothing, Pinarello, Eddy Merckx and Pegoretti bicycles and DMT shoes for decades. (redkiteprayer.com)
































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