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April 2014
April 4, 2014


Photo: live with the race for the final 2 hours or so.
Saturday's Volta Limburg Classic departs Eijsden at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Eijsden at around 5:00pm CET (11:00am U.S. Eastern).  Volta Limburg Classic live video streaming should get underway at *2:45pm CET (*8:45am U.S. Eastern).  (cyclingfans.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: The route gets tweaked every year but this year’s revisions matter.
The greatest one day race in the world takes place this Sunday. Fabian Cancellara and Tom Boonen look to make history with Peter Sagan wanting to join them as a winner of De Ronde. (inrng.com)

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Photo: This race is also known as Ronde van Vlaanderen (Dutch), Tour des Flandres (French), Giro delle Flandre (Italian), Tour de Flandes (Spanish) .
Start time: Sunday April 6 10:45 CET (1:45 AM PST); Earliest live video: 11:30 CET (2:30 AM PST); Approximate finish: 16:41 CET (7:41 AM PST). (steephill.tv)

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Photo: Peter Sagan came off the wheel of Geraint Thomas on the finish straight to take his first win at E3 Harelbeke. Niki Terpstra was second. Photo: Tim De Waele |
Peter Sagan said that he feels no pressure to win the Ronde van Vlaanderen on Sunday, even if followers expect a big win from the 24-year-old. (velonews.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: After recent wins, Peter Sagan appears to be in his best shape yet for the Tour of Flanders. (Bettini Photo).
With all the cobbled warm-up races in the books, the favorites for Sunday’s Tour of Flanders have emerged. (bicycling.com)

April 4, 2014





Photo: Geraint Thomas in the 2014 Milan-San Remo .
Geraint Thomas is confident late replacement Bradley Wiggins will slot smoothly into Sky’s classics squad ahead of Sunday’s Tour of Flanders. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Nick Nuyens (Garmin-Sharp) meets up with Stefano Zanini.
Langeveld and Vansummeren to lead Garmin-Sharp. (cyclingnews.com)

April 4, 2014






Photo: Travis McCabe (Smart Stop) Out Sprints Ty Magner (Hincapie).
A long, challenging road race around and through beautiful Beaumont. (cyclingillustrated.com)

April 4, 2014





Photo: Alison Powers...
The day of racing featured a challenging and technical 7.8 mile Time Trial course. The course featured an out and back route on the north side of the Big Bear lake with a turnaround in Fawnskin. (cyclingillustrated.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: The Redlands Bicycle Classic will open the 2014 National Racing Calendar. Photo: VeloNews.com.
The 30th Redlands Bicycle Classic opens Wednesday in southern California, there will be two days of live coverage this weekend. (velonews.com)

April 4, 2014




Races & Results.
Tour of Flanders - April 6, 2014 (Start List),
Paris-Roubaix - April 13, 2014 (History),
Amstel Gold Race - April 20, 2014 (History),
La Flèche Wallonne - April 23, 2014 (History),
Liège-Bastogne-Liège - April 27, 2014 (History),
De Panne-Koksijde - April 1-3, 2014 (Results),
Volta a Catalunya - March 24-30, 2014 (Results),
Gent-Wevelgem - March 30, 2014 (Results),
E3 Harelbeke - March 28, 2014 (Results),
Dwars door Vlaanderen - March 26, 2014 (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).

April 4, 2014




Photo: A few snapshots from the Koppenberg today...
In Belguim, where newspaper pullout sections and people on bikes all over the course are probably more of a many-decades-old phenomenon than anything new. (podiumcafe.com)

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Photo: Taylor Phinney and BMC Racing will ride for Greg Van Avermaet at the Tour of Flanders. Photo: Tim De Waele.
With one eye on next weekend’s Paris-Roubaix, Phinney will be racing Flanders to learn and to help BMC captain Greg Van Avermaet. (velonews.com)

April 4, 2014





Photo: Chris Horner (Lampre-Merida)... © Bettini
12 teams announced for "America's Toughest Stage Race." (cyclingnews.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: American Lauren Hall celebrates winning the 2014 women's edition of Gent-Wevelgem. Photo: Tim De Waele |
Starting her second season with Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies, 35-year-old Lauren Hall secured a tremendous victory at last week’s Gent-Wevelgem. (velonews.com)

April 4, 2014






Photo: Tom Boonen hopes to make history in Flanders this weekend. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com. © (velonews.com)
Tom Boonen faces his biggest appointment of the year this weekend after a tough two weeks at home. On Sunday, he will attempt to win a record fourth Flanders title, but this one would take more significance emotionally after his partner’s recent miscarriage. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Zdenek Stybar (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) on the attack.
Wilfried Peeters believes that the eight riders he’s chosen for this weekend’s Tour of Flanders has got the right combination of experience and talent to take victory. (cyclingnews.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Fabian Cancellara (Trek Factory Racing). © Tim de Waele
Flanders is twice as hard for Sagan, says defending champion. (cyclingnews.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: It’s true that only the strongest riders can remain at the head of a 200-strong peloton for six hours.
To win any major race on the UCI WorldTour calendar, you need to have a strong team, smart tactics and great timing. (pelotonmagazine.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Sep Vanmarcke is a top favorite for Sunday's Ronde van Vlaanderen, even if he won't say it. Photo: Tim De Waele..
Ask Sep Vanmarcke about his chances to win Sunday’s Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders), and the humble Belkin star shakes his head, insisting he’s not yet on the level of the five-star favorites. (velonews.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Peter Sagan powering up the bergs of the 2013 Tour of Flanders aboard the prototype of the 2014 Cannondale Synapse – picture from http://www.cyclingwest.com.
"I hope your Sunday is free, one of the most eagerly-anticipated races in professional cycling, the second of the five monuments and the biggest Flemish race of the year – the Tour of Flanders is upon us." (decaironman-training.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: The elegant, lightweight, and supremely compact concept was a huge hit on Kickstarter.
The idea behind the original Fix It Sticks is as simple as they look: two 'sticks' with tool bits at either end that can be joined together to form a 'T' for leverage. (bikeradar.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Further helping matters are the slim 27.2mm seatpost (with lots of exposed shaft)...
He'll be hitting the cobbles fast and hard, which is exactly what this bike was designed for. (bikeradar.com)

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Photo: Daily Distraction.

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Photo: Jan Raas, Phil Anderson and Marc Sergeant ride a wet and muddy course during the 1983 Tour of Flanders.
This Sunday the cycling world will focus its attention on the Flanders region of Belgium for the second "Monument" of the 2014 season: the Tour of Flanders. (cyclingtips.com.au) 

April 4, 2014




Photo: The start of the ascent is rough, and the bike bounces a little.
"Before the riders of the World Tour tackle the cobbles and famous bergs of Flanders on Sunday we’re going to have a close up look at two of the legendary climbs." (pezcyclingnews.com)

April 4, 2014





Photo: Repeat performance... Jurgen Roelandts at last year's Tour of Flanders. (Sirotti).
Jurgen Roelandts hopes to reprise a place on the Flanders podium in this year's Belgian classic after strong showings in Harelbeke and Gent-Wevelgem. (sbs.com.au)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Lizzie Armiststead in 2014 World Cup leader's jersey. Photo: Boels-Dolmans Credit: Boels-Dolmans .
Olympic silver medalist signs two-year extension to take her through the Rio 2016 cycle. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

April 4, 2014




Photo: His is the velvety baritone, on Belgian TV station Sporza.
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to watch cycling on TV in Belgium—or on one of those many, many grainy Internet streams—then you’ll know Michel Wuyts. (pelotonmagazine.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Superb comfort, low weight...
BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Fizik’s take on the classic saddle design is a success. But a pricey one…" (bikeradar.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Cross-country cyclists check gear before heading out from the Bike Inn at Mount Vernon to rejoin their east-west route on U.S. 26. (Terry Richard / The Oregonian).
Last year was a challenging one for U.S. bicycle retailers and early indications show a similar disappointing story unfolding in 2014. (oregonlive.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Wiggle-Honda’s British track stars are set to begin their road season in earnest.
Laura Trott, Dani King, Elinor Barker, Amy Roberts and Joanna Rowsell to rejoin their Wiggle-Honda team mates in Europe after successful track championships. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Wilcoxson’s helmet shattered during her accident, potentially saving her life. (Jen See).
After suffering a concussion in her first Classic of the season, pro cyclist Jade Wilcoxson discovers that the road to recovery is more complicated than she’d imagined. (bicycling.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: The centerpiece of this bike is its women's-specific Enhanced Performance Geometry frame.
"Instead of designing bikes suited specifically to the needs of women, many bike manufacturers take the easy way out and simply “shrink it, and pink it.” (diamondback.com)

April 4, 2014




Photo: Prestaflator’s Prestaratchet multi-tool handles hex, torx and screwdriver duties. © (bikerumor.com).
Prestaflator, the company that brought you the cycling-specific inflator and pressure regulator, has put its energy towards making the lives of home mechanics like me easier by providing a highly functional multi-tool that aims to make wrenching easier, faster and safer. (cxmagazine.com)

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