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April 2014
April 17, 2014


Photo: Nacer Bouhanni (FDJ) is all smiles. © tdw
Pelucchi, Chicchi denied in speedy sprint. (cyclingnews.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Tejay van Garderen's path to the yellow jersey this summer will go over the cobblestones. Photo: Tim De Waele.
BMC Racing will ride Paris-Roubaix’s pavé Thursday for its Tour de France leader Tejay van Garderen. Nine of the nasty cobble sectors in Northern France will form part of the Tour’s fifth stage July 9. (velonews.com)

April 17, 2014






Photo: Jade Wilcoxson, of Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies, will be racing the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic. (Photo © Casey B. Gibson.).
Some of the top professional cyclists from around the globe will be on the start line later this week for the Winston-Salem Cycling Classic in North Carolina. (velonews.com)

April 17, 2014




2014 Races & Results.
De Brabantse Pijl - April 16 (Results),
Amstel Gold Race - April 20 (History),
La Flèche Wallonne - April 23 (History),
Liège-Bastogne-Liège - April 27 (History),
Paris-Roubaix - April 13 (Results),
Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco - April 7-12 (Results),
Tour of Flanders - April 6 (Results),
De Panne-Koksijde - April 1-3 (Results),
Volta a Catalunya - March 24-30 (Results),
Gent-Wevelgem - March 30 (Results),
Tour of California - May 11-18 (Stages),
Giro d'Italia - May 9 - June 1 (Stages),
Tour de France - July 5-27 (Stages),
UCI Road World Championship - Sept 20-27 (Stages).

April 17, 2014




Photo: A young man with a bright future (Rick O'Shay Photography).
At the recent Adelaide Tour, Girdlestone finished third overall and was the best young rider. What makes his result more impressive is that he is only 16 years old and was racing his first elite tour. (sbs.com.au)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Did Terpstra get lucky; was Vanmarcke the strongest but not the smartest; could Wiggo have won; was Cancellara off his A-game...
"They are down, but not out. Al Hinds and Anthony Tan are not in showroom condition (are they ever?), but that does not stop them from joining Phil Gomes – who finally has an excuse not to go near them – in this week’s Cycling Central podcast." (sbs.com.au)

April 17, 2014




Photo: I have heard the race referred to as the Sea Slaughter.
"My favorite part about the Sea Otter Classic, is the fact that it revolves around a cuddle craving mammal known for its playful nature." (cyclingillustrated.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Pacing is crucial in training and on the big day.
One of the best ways to keep yourself motivated and indulge your new-found love of riding is to set yourself a goal, and one of the simplest things for a cyclist to target is a significant distance. (bikeradar.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: The total distance for this race is 184km.
Saturday's Arno Wallaard Memorial departs Meerkerk at 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Meerkerk at around 6:47pm CET (12:47pm U.S. Eastern).  Arno Wallaard Memorial live video streaming should get underway at *1:30pm CET (*7:30am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)

April 17, 2014






Sprint finish decides race. (cyclingnews.com)

April 16, 2014




"In all, I would say that this year's Cobbled Classics were remarkable for their lack of tremendous surprises." (podiumcafe.com)

April 16, 2014





Philippe Gilbert timed it to perfection. Not only did he launch an early sprint to hold off Michael Matthews and win Brabantse Pijl Wednesday, but he did so on the eve of the Ardennes classics. (velonews.com)

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April 16, 2014


Photo: The cobbles are gone - at least until the Eneco Tour .
It's time to swap the cobbles for pavement, but the short climbs still remain. What teams are looking good leading into the Ardennes races? (podiumcafe.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: The peloton in full flight through the Arenberg forest pave sector.
British fan refuses to reveal rider's identity. (cyclingnews.com)

April 17, 2014





Photo: in Holland, it’s beer – you have to respect that....
The Amstel Gold Race is on this Sunday around the hills and traffic furniture laden streets of Holland’s Limburg province and it’s a brutal race of attrition defined by more than 30 hills. (pezcyclingnews.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: It’s only his second win since the world championship title in 2012 and his first win in a BMC jersey in his home country....
Is Philippe Gilbert back? He won the Brabantse Pijl yesterday by beating Michael Matthews in the sprint but only minutes before he was making a big solo effort off the front of the bunch. (inrng.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: working with teammate Alberto Contador.
Last season, Roman Kreuziger took the biggest victory of his career when he soloed to the finish line after leaving everyone behind with seven kilometers to go of the Amstel Gold Race. (roadcycling.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: there was a small group of kids all together on a sector late in the day. They were lined up with brightly colored signs asking for bidons.
We all have an appreciation for photography and travelling couple Jered and Ashley Gruber are two of the best and most unique in the cycling business. (cyclingtips.com.au) 

April 17, 2014






Photo: Nathan Haas on the start line and ready for a big day on the bike.
Australian looking to emulate Phil Anderson and win Ardennes Classic. (cyclingnews.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Two-time points race world champion Edwin Avila—5'5
The average height for us Colombian males is 1.70m (5' 7.2"). 1.59m (5' 2.4") for women. The average height of a European sign in sheet is significantly higher. (cyclinginquisition.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Most of what is moldable is the rear half of the shoe, particularly the heel cup.
Lake’s CX237 has a retail of $279. This is a moldable shoe; stick it in your home oven at about 200 degrees for about five minutes. Be sure to have some gloves. (redkiteprayer.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Daily Distraction.

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Aprl 17, 2014






Photo: Christopher Horner (Lampre - Merida)... © Roberto Bettini
"In a moment of bad luck, I was very lucky." (cyclingnews.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Oleg Tinkov at the race village. © Fotoreporter Sirotti
"My thoughts on Alberto's great spring, Team Sky's zero tolerance and our April Fool." (cyclingnews.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Where is the line between performance advantages and doping? Graphic: Mike Reisel | Velo magazine.
While Connie Carpenter turned down the offers from coaches and won gold in the road race, one third of the team transfused the blood of other human beings into their arms. (velonews.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Toru de France 1999: Maillot Jaune Lance Aranstrong, Lanterne Rouge Jacky Durand.
From last to first - a history of the lanterne rouge. (podiumcafe.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Philippe Gilbert wins Brabantse Pijl for the second time in his career.
Belgian wins his second De Brabantse Pijl. (cyclingnews.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Vicenzo Nibali (Astana). © Bettini
Italian tests his equipment ready for July. (cyclingnews.com)

April 17, 2014




Photo: Tech scenes from the 2014 Sea Otter Classic, Round 3: Lake CX402 .
The flagship shoe from Lake, the CX402, sports a kangaroo leather upper and a fully moldable carbon fiber sole. Of course, that kind of luxurious custom shoe comes at a price and the CX402 carries a price tag of $530. (velonews.com)

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