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April 2014
April 23, 2014






Photo: Alejandro Valverde wins the 2014 Fleche Wallonne Credit: Watson .
Alejandro Valverde out-paces rivals on Mur de Huy to take victory; Dan Martin places second. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

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Photo: Pauline Ferrand Prevot (Rabo-Liv) wins the 2014 Women's Flèche Wallonne. © AFP Photo
French rider tops Armitstead, Longo Borghini atop the Mur de Huy. (cyclingnews.com)

April 23, 2014





Photo: Cadel Evans on the podium after taking the overall lead on Stage 2 of the 2014 Tour of Trentino .
Cadel Evans (BMC Racing) climbed to the top of the general classification of the Giro del Trentino on Wednesday after placing fourth behind stage two winner Edoardo Zardini (Bardiani). (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

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Photo: Edoardo Zardini... © Bettini
Evans moves into race lead. (cyclingnews.com)

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Photo: Michal Kwiatkowski finished fourth Wednesday at Flèche Wallonne and said he is confident for Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Photo: Tim De Waele .
Michal Kwiatkowski walked quietly and confidently this afternoon to meet the press. After 199 kilometers and 4.5 hours, the 23-year-old rode to third place in the Flèche Wallonne — his best result so far in a big classic. (velonews.com)

April 23, 2014




2014 Races & Results.
Giro del Trentino - April 22-25 (Stages & Results),
Liège-Bastogne-Liège - April 27 (History),
La Flèche Wallonne - April 23 (Results),
La Flèche Wallonne Féminine - April 23 (Results),
Amstel Gold Race - April 20 (Results),
De Brabantse Pijl - April 16 (Results),
Paris-Roubaix - April 13 (Results),
Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco - April 7-12 (Results),
Tour of Flanders - April 6 (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 23, 2014





Photo: Rohan Dennis won the inaugural edition of the Tour of Alberta in 2014. Photo: Casey B. Gibson .
The race organization unveiled its host cities Wednesday and will kick off with a prologue in Calgary and finish six days later with a circuit race in Edmonton. (velonews.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: Chris Froome will ride Liège–Bastogne–Liège on Sunday in Belgium. Photo: Tim De Waele.
Froome was originally scheduled to skip the Ardennes classics, but will take the start of “La Doyenne,” according to a team spokesperson. (velonews.com)

April 23, 2014






Photo: Giro del Trentino Stage 2 Profile.
Wednesday's Giro del Trentino Stage 2 departs Limone sul Garda at 9:50am CET (3:50am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at San Giacomo di Brentonico at around 2:10pm CET (8:10am U.S. Eastern).  Giro del Trentino live streaming video is unfortunately not expected in 2014. (steephill.tv)

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Photo: Not only does the public want clean sport, even the athletes want it.
"It’s clear from your recent blog post on your site that you’re not happy with your 10-year ban from cycling. Big surprise." (redkiteprayer.com)

April 23, 2014






Photo: Michael Rogers will not serve a racing ban for his clenbuterol positive, as the sport's governing body believed there was a high probability the traces of the banned substance came from eating contaminated meat in China. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com.
Michael Rogers (Tinkoff-Saxo) will not serve a racing ban for his clenbuterol positive after winning last year’s Japan Cup, avoiding a possible two-year disqualification that might have ended his career. (velonews.com)

April 23, 2014






Photo: Alejandro Valverde won Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday and hopes to take home his third Liège–Bastogne–Liège title Sunday. Photo: Tim De Waele .
Perhaps he couldn’t hear them, the bit of boos wafted up the finish line as he won, but they were there as Valverde rode across the line atop the Wall of Huy, arms up. (velonews.com)

April 23, 2014





Photo: Phil Gilbert (BMC Racing Team)... © Tim de Waele/TDW Sport
A single error, but a costly one left top favourite Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) out of the running in the finale of Flèche Wallonne. (cyclingnews.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: The Strada Light 3D fabric offers very little sun protection, sunscreen is mandatory..
Castelli’s close relationship with their pro riders is no secret and the products they inspire continue to pour out of the Castelli factory – the San Remo Speed Suit, the Gaba Jacket. (pelotonmagazine.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: Wiggle-Honda’s British track stars are aiming to play a key role in support of their team mates in today’s Flèche Wallonne Femmes.
Wiggle-Honda trio Laura Trott, Dani King and Joanna Rowsell will play a support role in Fleche Wallonne Femmes on Wednesday. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

April 23, 2014




Photo: Look for these new RED cassettes to be available this summer at a cost of $374.
With 11-32 SRAM cassettes already winning on the biggest stages in cycling SRAM figured it was time RED cassettes got wider too, 11-30 and 11-32 to be specific. (pelotonmagazine.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: The only place to remove material is in the middle of the tread. We might save up to 50 grams on the 650B x 42 mm Babyshoe Pass, but the tire would wear out much faster.
It may be popular to talk about “no-compromise” products, but the reality is that the best products involve a careful balance of features and properties. (janheine.wordpress.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: Light, responsive, reliable...
BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A winning combination of price, practicality and performance." (bikeradar.com)

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Photo: Daily Distraction.

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Photo: The big problem is a lack of TV coverage. The country’s two largest broadcasters ARD and ZDF have stopped showing the sport.
Germany doesn’t have a national tour, it doesn’t have a big team either and the number of race days is dwindling and the sport is hardly shown at all on mainstream TV. This is tough for German cycling fans but it’s a real problem for professional cycling as a whole too. (inrng.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: Johan Bruyneel ties up a few loose ends before the start of stage one.
Little sympathy for former team manager. (cyclingnews.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: Lizzie Armitstead, Pauline Ferrand Prevot and Elisa Longo Borghini made up the Flèche Wallonne podium.
Lizzie Armitstead (Boels Dolmans Cycling Team) finished second in the La Flèche Wallonne World Cup in Belgium to strengthen her position at the top of the women's World Cup standings. (cyclingnews.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: 24 hours after his stage win Andy Schleck (Leopard Trek) was in yellow.
"I was Andy Schleck, I was someone, I want to become that again." (cyclingnews.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: Successful attacking isn't just about going harder than the peloton. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com.
If conditions are right for you to attack, then all you have to do is pick your moment and start mashing the pedals. You can jump with every sinew of your being and see if you can get something started, be it solo or a party. (velonews.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: The illuminated symbol of a bike and rider makes it easier for drivers to pick cyclists out of the urban light clutter, says Brainy Bike Lights inventor Crawford Hollingworth.
Research suggests the use of symbols can help drivers identify cyclists more quickly – giving them more time to react – and provide a shortcut to feelings of empathy and vulnerability. (theguardian.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: Hope this post is a good surprise!...
We’ve all seen that one parent on the sideline, shouting out inappropriate comments at the top of their voice that are not only directed at their own child, but often at their teammates, teachers or coaches and the referee. How much does this behavior influence the sporting experience of their child? (shutup-legs.com)

April 23, 2014




Photo: Durano Plus Etape...
In celebration of the Tour de France coming to Yorkshire this summer, Schwalbe will be producing a run of limited edition road tires. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)

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