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 CyclingFans:
Wednesday's 4 Days of Dunkirk Stage 1 departs Dunkerque at 12:45pm CET
(6:45am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Courrières at
around 4:42pm CET (10:42am U.S. Eastern). Four Days of
Dunkirk live video streaming should get underway at around 3:00pm CET
(9:00am U.S. Eastern).
Races
& Results.
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), 4 Jours de Dunkerque - May 1-5 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de Romandie - Apr 23 -28 (Stages & Results), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Stages & Results), Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Results), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingNews:
Ranking behind only the Tour de France in terms of prestige, the Giro
d’Italia is one of the highlights of the racing calendar.
 CyclingNews:
No sprinter but plenty of firepower for the mountains.
 CyclingNews:
Pope Francis blesses Maglia Rosa.
 PodiumCafe:
"The Story of the Giro d'Italia tells the story of every single edition
of the Giro - that's a lot of work."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Swift ride, good kit and wheels but bulky
chainset and high front end."
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Be A Good New Rider ‘How to pee’ - for women Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries |
 CyclingFans:
Live streaming for this event on Wednesday when the race gets underway
at 12:18pm CET (6:18am U.S. Eastern) and is expected to finish at
around 4:47pm CET (10:47am U.S. Eastern). Live streaming is
announced for the entire race, with coverage beginning at 12:00pm CET
(6:00am U.S. Eastern).
 InnerRing:
With the race four days away, time to run through the list of
contenders for the race. Bradley Wiggins and Vincenzo Nibali appear to
stand above the others but fortunately there’s no script.
 CyclingNews:
Giro countdown: 4 days until Naples.
 TwistedSpoke:
Sir does not mean King. After his historic Tour de France victory, his
gold in the Olympic Time time trial and finally, his knighthood,
Bradley Wiggins seems to have decided he rules all.
 CyclingNews:
Romandie winner claims leadership not in question.
 Peloton:
Twice former winner Ivan Basso will lead Cannondale at the Giro
d'Italia, which begins in Naples on Saturday.
 VeloNation:
Serge Pauwels and Gianluca Brambilla also targeting mountain stages.
 VeloNews:
"I don’t remember the last time I took to a starting line at 6:30 in
the morning. It would have been in a junior race six or seven years
ago, and even then I don’t remember ever checking the estimated sunrise
time on the way to the start to verify that it would be at least light
enough to ride."
 BikeRadar:
Another Sea Otter Classic is done and dusted and, as far as new
mountain bike technology goes, 650b (27.5in) wheels, bikes, tires and
forks could be found at every turn.
 CyclingNews:
BMC rider third in the sprint at the Giro della Toscana.
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 CyclingNews:
Team managers not guilty of crimes against public health.
 CyclingNews:
Judge refuses to release blood bags to identify athletes.
 VeloNation:
Crucial vote for current UCI president will take place on June 15th.
 road.cc:
One more cog at the back, redesigned levers, better shifting and
braking, lighter weight... all the good stuff.
 Podium
Insight: Wilcoxson not only won the opening crit stage at the Sea Otter
Classic but also the next day’s road race stage. She finished the Sea
Otter Classic with a 3rd overall and the Sprint jersey.
 Off
The Beaten Path: “I haven’t cycled on the San Juan lslands for a long
time. We could leave in the afternoon and catch the 10:30 PM ferry to
Orcas. We would be on top of Mt Constitution by 2 AM…”
 VeloNews:
"If I weighed 275 pounds, you would not catch me riding any carbon
clincher wheels unless I were to ride them only on flat and rolling
terrain."
 BikeRadar:
Fi'zi:k are the biggest producers of racing saddles in the world,
making a staggering 500,000 saddles each year in their factory in
Bressanvido, in the northern Italian province of Vicenza.
 InnerRing:
There’s too much talk about the man and not enough about the job and
the organization itself.
Text
of the
USADA Report
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 PodiumCafe:
Grand Tours which come in with big expectations have a pretty long
track record of letting fans down, and the Giro d'Italia has done this
to us before.
 USACycling:
The competition atop the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar (NRC)
standings is heating up as there is a new men's leader. The women's
standings are tightening after the series rolled through its second
event, the Joe Martin Stage Race.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Romandie - Apr 23 -28 (Stages & Results), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Stages & Results), Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Results), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CXMagazine:
Yesterday, cyclocrosser Geoff Kabush took the win at the Whiskey 50
Off-Road race in Prescott, Arizona, a week after taking the win in the
short track race and a second in the cross country race at Sea Otter in
California..
 CyclingWeekly:
Chris Froome (Sky) has jumped up to sixth in the latest Union Cycliste
Internationale (UCI) WorldTour ranking after winning the Tour de
Romandie on Sunday.
 VeloNews:
Rebecca Rusch lived up to her nickname as the “Queen of Pain” on
Saturday to crush the female record on the 142-mile Kokopelli Trail
that runs from Moab, Utah, to Fruita, Colorado.
 CyclingTips: Biknd
have created a bike case that is simple to use, light and easy to move
around, while promising plenty of protection for your bike.
 road.cc:
Prologo's unique saddle uses a synthetic grip material first developed
for the military.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "Unshakeable all-rounder in terms of grip,
speed and toughness."
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Be A Good New Rider ‘How to pee’ - for women Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries |
 Peloton:
Bradley Wiggins on Monday claimed Team Sky could wait until the Tour de
France is underway before deciding their team leader for the race.
CyclingNews:
BMC rider third in the sprint at the Giro della Toscana.
 TwistedSpoke:
On paper, the Giro d’Italia looks as thrilling as the Froome vs
Contador vs Rodriguez battle in Le Tour de France.
 road.cc:
"From Naples to Brescia, we run the rule over the parcours of the
year's first Grand Tour."
 VeloNews:
UCI rules could stop Italian joining forces with Cavendish for Tour de
France.
 road.cc:
One chain tool to break them all, Park Tool release an adjustable chain
tool that handles newer 11-speed chains.
 PodiumCafe:
Andrew Sykes rides from Reading to Brindisi as he crosses Europe on a
bike called Reggie.
 road.cc:
We're in Italy taking a close look at Fizik's new handlebar and stem
range.
 BikeRumor:
With so much talk about light weight paint jobs, companies like
Reynolds are starting to look at paint, and decals, as places to lose
weight.
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InnerRing:
There’s too much talk about the man and not enough about the job and
the organization itself.
 CyclingWeekly:
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) President Pat McQuaid's future as
head of the sport has been thrown into doubt following an extraordinary
set of circumstances which unfolded over the weekend.
 SBS:
Prudhomme raised few eyebrows with the decision to award the final
three places in this year's Tour de France to three of the four
applying French teams.
 VeloNation:
An important cooperation for drug testing has been confirmed for major
French races this season.
 CompetitiveCyclist:
"Let us praise the timeless connection between
beautiful, steel bikes and the art of being hip. Not hipsterdom. Just
hip -- "
 VeloNews:
Chris Froome (Sky) made it look easy, again.
 CyclingWeekly:
Strength training doesn't mean becoming a musclehead. Nor does it mean
you have to live on protein shakes, wear tiny shorts and a vest and
liberally apply fake tan.
 VeloNews:
Bradley Wiggins (Sky) on Monday said that home favorite Vincenzo Nibali
(Astana) will be his main threat at the Giro d’Italia, but hoped that
his improved climbing skills will aid his chances of becoming the first
Briton to win the race.
road.cc:
TDF preparations remain on track; plus, Tim Kerrison explains how
sport's history gave Sky chance to steal a march on rivals.
TwistedSpoke:
You’re French and you’re having a 100th birthday party, a pretty
special and momentous occasion. So do you invite your close French
friends or some folks from Germany or Switzerland who you don’t know
near as well?
Text
of the
USADA Report
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 VeloNation:
World champion turns the tables on Giorgia Bronzini to confirm final
victory.
 CyclingNews:
Sayar takes final overall victory.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Romandie - Apr 23 -28 (Stages & Results), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Stages & Results), Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Results), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  The
Tour de Romandie used to be a race where you got clues for the Giro but
this time we saw a glimpse of July through the icy clouds. The last two
winners of the Tour de Romandie have gone on to win the Tour de France.
It’s a neat stat that doesn’t guarantee anything but right now Chris
Froome is the obvious pick to win the Tour de France.
 Examiner:
On May 12th of this year, hundreds, maybe thousands of women worldwide
will get on a bike— many of them for the first time— take a deep breath
and start pedaling in unison in the all-women ride called CycloFemme.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "The RD1.0 has a futureproof frame and an
appetite for being ridden fast."
  CyclingNews:
Sayar retains overall lead with one stage to go.
 CyclingNews:
Images of the maglia rosa collected by the Ghisallo cycling museum.
CyclingNews:
Van Dijk remains in leader's jersey.
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Be A Good New Rider ‘How to pee’ - for women Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries |
 VeloNation:
World champion continues dominance of 2013 TTs; Froome follows in
teammate Wiggins’ footsteps.
 VeloNews:
Ben King (RadioShack-Leopard) keeps plugging away, continuing along his
steady trajectory within the elite ranks.
 TwistedSpoke:
From the website Nowness, a very cool, short documentary on the
Japanese obsession with Keirin speed racing.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "A truly stunning debut – one of the best
all-round road machines ever created."
 BikeRumor:
"Hot on the, ahem, heels of the announcement that Retül will be using
FootBalance custom footbed systems alongside their their bike fitting
services, we have a pair of the company’s new Quick Fit self-molding
insoles."
 CyclingNews:
Froome extends race lead.
 CyclingNews:
Second ascent of Col de la Croix removed from parcours.
 road.cc:
Another quirky but surprisingly comfortable perch well suited to
touring/mountain bike builds.
VeloNews:
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) pulled out of the Tour de Romandie on
Friday, but there’s no reason to raise the alarms.
|
 CyclingNews:
Argos-Shimano maps out path for a cleaner cycling.
 road.cc:
TDF preparations remain on track; plus, Tim Kerrison explains how
sport's history gave Sky chance to steal a march on rivals.
 TwistedSpoke:
You’re French and you’re having a 100th birthday party, a pretty
special and momentous occasion. So do you invite your close French
friends or some folks from Germany or Switzerland who you don’t know
near as well?
 VeloNews:
Cycling Ireland bowed to pressure from its members Friday in Dublin,
and has revoked its nomination of Pat McQuaid for the upcoming UCI
presidential election.
 CyclingNews:
No invitation for IAM Cycling.
 VeloNation:
“The decision was taken on the basis of legal advice.”
 Cyclismas:
Is being a cyclist an excuse to forget your manners? Some people
reading this may well say, “That’s not me.” If so, that’s a great
thing, you’ve passed.
road.cc:
Gazzetta dello Sport reports Italian sprinter may be answer to Omega
Pharma-Quick Step's train troubles.
CyclingNews:
Landis blasts the UCI's record on doping.
Text
of the
USADA Report
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 CyclingNews:
Sayar retains overall lead with one stage to go.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Romandie - Apr 23 -28 (Stages), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Stages & Results), Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Results), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), CyclingNews:
Images of the maglia rosa collected by the Ghisallo cycling museum.
 CyclingFans:
Saturday's Tour of Turkey Stage 7 departs Kusadasi at 1:30pm EEST
(local) (12:30pm CET or 6:30am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the
finish at Izmir at around 4:29pm EEST (local) (3:29pm CET or 9:29am
U.S. Eastern). Tour of Turkey live streaming video should get
underway at around *3:00pm EEST (local) (2:00pm CET or 8:00am U.S.
Eastern).
 CyclingNews:
Turkish rider takes over general classification lead.
CyclingNews:
Van Dijk remains in leader's jersey.
 VeloNation:
Rabobank-Liv/Giant takes a one-two on short, technical course.
 TwistedSpoke:
Warning: never touch or take hold of Tour de France champion Bradley
Wiggins’ arm.
 CyclingWeekly:
Welcome to Cycling Weekly's coverage of the 2013 Giro d'Italia, which
starts in Naples on Saturday, May 4, and concludes three weeks later in
Brescia on Sunday, May 26.
 Off
The Beaten Path: "This René Herse Randonneuse is one of the last bikes
made by the famous constructeur. It came to Seattle to be photographed
for our book René Herse: The Bikes • The Builder • The Riders, and so I
had the chance to study its many details."
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Be A Good New Rider ‘How to pee’ - for women Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries |
CyclingNews:
Froome extends race lead.
CyclingNews:
Second ascent of Col de la Croix removed from parcours.
road.cc:
Another quirky but surprisingly comfortable perch well suited to
touring/mountain bike builds.
 CyclingFans:
Saturday's Tour de Romandie Stage 4 departs Marly at 11:43am CET
(5:43am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Les Diablerets
at around 5:12pm CET (11:12am U.S. Eastern). Tour de Romandie
live video streaming should get underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am
U.S. Eastern).
 VeloNews:
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) pulled out of the Tour de Romandie on
Friday, but there’s no reason to raise the alarms.
 VeloNews:
Gianni Meersman (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) won the third stage of the
Tour de Romandie on Friday. It was the second victory at the race for
the Belgian rider, who won Wednesday’s stage 1.
 VeloNews:
In preparing for an A-priority criterium race, the most important part
of your preparation is the Build period (the six periods are Prep,
Base, Build, Peak, Race, and Transition).
 VeloNews:
"Sometimes, the best things in life come with the highest price tag.
No,
I’m not talking about your next bike. I’m not talking about that villa
in Tuscany. I’m not even talking about a thing."
|
CyclingNews:
No invitation for IAM Cycling.
VeloNation:
“The decision was taken on the basis of legal advice.”
Cyclismas:
Is being a cyclist an excuse to forget your manners? Some people
reading this may well say, “That’s not me.” If so, that’s a great
thing, you’ve passed.
 road.cc:
Gazzetta dello Sport reports Italian sprinter may be answer to Omega
Pharma-Quick Step's train troubles.
 CyclingNews:
Landis blasts the UCI's record on doping.
 CyclingNews:
Call for EGM where Cycling Ireland vote could be overturned.
 CyclingNews:
USADA chief wants the information.
 VeloNation:
American rider set out targets for 2013, starting with national title
defense.
 VeloNews:
"This was the first year I have ever put a schedule together.
Channeling my skills as a former banker, I made a beautiful Microsoft
Excel file with dates, locations, plans, and details, and I even added
in some fancy hot key formulas."
Text
of the
USADA Report
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| CyclingFans:
Saturday's Tour of Turkey Stage 7 departs Kusadasi at 1:30pm EEST
(local) (12:30pm CET or 6:30am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the
finish at Izmir at around 4:29pm EEST (local) (3:29pm CET or 9:29am
U.S. Eastern). Tour of Turkey live streaming video should get
underway at around *3:00pm EEST (local) (2:00pm CET or 8:00am U.S.
Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Turkish rider takes over general classification lead.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Romandie - Apr 23 -28 (Stages), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Stages & Results), Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Results), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), CyclingNews:
Van Dijk remains in leader's jersey.
VeloNation:
Rabobank-Liv/Giant takes a one-two on short, technical course.
TwistedSpoke:
Warning: never touch or take hold of Tour de France champion Bradley
Wiggins’ arm.
CyclingWeekly:
Welcome to Cycling Weekly's coverage of the 2013 Giro d'Italia, which
starts in Naples on Saturday, May 4, and concludes three weeks later in
Brescia on Sunday, May 26.
Off
The Beaten Path: "This René Herse Randonneuse is one of the last bikes
made by the famous constructeur. It came to Seattle to be photographed
for our book René Herse: The Bikes • The Builder • The Riders, and so I
had the chance to study its many details."
Rules
of the
Road
Bicycle Tutor The Bicycle Safety Guide Kid's Bicycle Safety Guide On The Road, Bicycle Safety What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware Guide to Bicycle Safety Share the Road Beginners' cycling questions answered Bicycling Beginners' Guide Pre-Ride Safety Check Bicycle Insurance Lexicon of cycling terms How To Be A Good New Rider ‘How to pee’ - for women Video: Performance Video: Get Dirty Video Downloads, races and documentaries |
CyclingFans:
Saturday's Tour de Romandie Stage 4 departs Marly at 11:43am CET
(5:43am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Les Diablerets
at around 5:12pm CET (11:12am U.S. Eastern). Tour de Romandie
live video streaming should get underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am
U.S. Eastern).
VeloNews:
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) pulled out of the Tour de Romandie on
Friday, but there’s no reason to raise the alarms.
VeloNews:
Gianni Meersman (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) won the third stage of the
Tour de Romandie on Friday. It was the second victory at the race for
the Belgian rider, who won Wednesday’s stage 1.
VeloNews:
In preparing for an A-priority criterium race, the most important part
of your preparation is the Build period (the six periods are Prep,
Base, Build, Peak, Race, and Transition).
VeloNews:
"Sometimes, the best things in life come with the highest price tag.
No,
I’m not talking about your next bike. I’m not talking about that villa
in Tuscany. I’m not even talking about a thing."
 Peloton:
Last Tuesday, April 23, 2013, was a big day for the sport of
professional cycling. Two magnificent victories were scored that day by
men born in Africa.
 CyclingFans:
Friday's Tour de Romandie Stage 3 departs Payerne at 12:47pm CET
(6:47am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Payerne at
around 5:18pm CET (11:18am U.S. Eastern). Tour de Romandie
live video streaming should get underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am
U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Garmin rider pips Gasparotto in small sprint.
VeloNews:
USA Pro Challenge organizers unveiled a route for the 2013 race on
Thursday morning that will feature a return to the Vail Pass time
trial, a frantic, hilly stage in northern Colorado, and a final-day
circuit race in downtown Denver.
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CyclingNews:
Landis blasts the UCI's record on doping.
CyclingNews:
Call for EGM where Cycling Ireland vote could be overturned.
CyclingNews:
USADA chief wants the information.
VeloNation:
American rider set out targets for 2013, starting with national title
defense.
 BoutiqueHotel:
Hotel Domestique is set among vineyards near Traveler's Rest, 20 miles
north of Greenville in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains of South
Carolina.
VeloNews:
"This was the first year I have ever put a schedule together.
Channeling my skills as a former banker, I made a beautiful Microsoft
Excel file with dates, locations, plans, and details, and I even added
in some fancy hot key formulas."
 BicycleRetailer:
ts suggested retail price of $5,900 puts the Turbo at the upper end of
the category, joining bikes like Stromer’s ST1 and the Currie eFlow,
which retail for up to $3,999.
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of the
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 CyclingFans:
Friday's Tour of Turkey Stage 6 departs Bodrum at 11:40am EEST (local)
(10:40am CET or 4:40am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Selcuk at around 4:20pm EEST (local) (3:20pm CET or 9:20am U.S.
Eastern). Tour of Turkey live streaming video should get
underway at around *3:00pm EEST (local) (2:00pm CET or 8:00am U.S.
Eastern).
 CyclingNews:
Berhane retains the overall lead.
 VeloNation:
“If I can keep team-mates with me on the last climb, I might keep the
jersey.”
Races
& Results.
Tour de Romandie - Apr 23 -28 (Stages), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Stages & Results), Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Results), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Brilliant tubeless-ready all-rounders for
racing and training."
 PodiumCafe:
When it comes to books about the Tour de France, there's so many of
them that we're left beating them off with a stick. For the Vuelta a
España there is but one. The Giro d'Italia has - in very recent years -
become the Goldilocks of the Grand Tours, with neither too many nor too
few books available telling aspects of its story.
 CyclingNews:
Berhane retains overall lead.
TwistedSpoke:
Stage four of the Tour of Turkey in Marmaris is over when we Skype with
Timmy Duggan. It’s his first race back after breaking his clavicle and
fracturing his tibia in a terrible crash at the Tour Down
Under.
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Friday's Tour de Romandie Stage 3 departs Payerne at 12:47pm CET
(6:47am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Payerne at
around 5:18pm CET (11:18am U.S. Eastern). Tour de Romandie
live video streaming should get underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am
U.S. Eastern).
 CyclingNews:
Garmin rider pips Gasparotto in small sprint.
 VeloNews:
USA Pro Challenge organizers unveiled a route for the 2013 race on
Thursday morning that will feature a return to the Vail Pass time
trial, a frantic, hilly stage in northern Colorado, and a final-day
circuit race in downtown Denver.
 InnerRing:
One curiosity has been Adam Hansen’s custom shoes. Now
prototype gear gets tested in races but the difference here is that the
Lotto-Belisol rider is making his own shoes.
 Outdoors:
Picture railroad tracks on a bridge the length of a football field
perched hundreds of feet above a crocodile infested river. At
first glance, the bridge doesn’t seem so bad. But soon, you are
gingerly stepping across wet ties in stiff cycling shoes, carrying your
bike and dizzy with vertigo.
 MBAction:
Tubeless wheelsets offer great performance; however, they can be quite
costly. Stan’s NoTubes offers a conversion kit for $64 that converts a
set of standard rims and tires into a tubeless wheelset.
 CyclingNews:
Froome retains overall lead.
InnerRing:
The Giro is 10 days away. Here’s a concise overview of every stage with
more on the jerseys, classifications, TV listings.
VeloNews:
Andy Schleck (RadioShack-Leopard) is starting to see a glimmer of hope
after what’s been an annus horribilis for the Luxembourg star.
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CyclingNews:
USADA chief wants the information.
 BikeRadar:
3T is recalling Aura Pro aerobars that were sold as original equipment
on two Cervélo 2013 bikes, the P3 with Shimano Ultegra and the P5 Three
with SRAM Red.
 CyclingNews:
Former French rider confessed to doping while at Cofidis.
 VeloNews:
Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) returns to competition next month
at the Amgen Tour of California hoping to put his rough and tumble
start to the 2013 season in the rearview mirror.
 InnerRing:
Spain’s unemployment level has reached to a record high of more than
six million people, a rate of 27%. Numbers to be released this evening
expect to show record bad news for France too. Italians are trying to
form a government after months of institutional crisis, the Swiss are
bringing in measures to curb immigration and the continent’s shared
currency is causing headaches from Cyprus to Slovenia and beyond.
 CyclingTips: Much
has been written in recent years about the future of doping in cycling
and what drug, if any, will replace EPO as the compound of choice.
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Thursday's Tour of Turkey Stage 5 departs Marmaris at 10:00am EEST
(local) (9:00am CET or 3:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the
finish at Turgutreis at around 2:51pm EEST (local) (1:51pm CET or
7:51am U.S. Eastern). Tour of Turkey live streaming video
should get underway at around *1:00pm EEST (local) (12:00pm CET or
6:00am U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Berhane retains overall lead.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Romandie - Apr 23 -28 (Stages), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Stages & Results), Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Results), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  TwistedSpoke:
Stage four of the Tour of Turkey in Marmaris is over when we Skype with
Timmy Duggan. It’s his first race back after breaking his clavicle and
fracturing his tibia in a terrible crash at the Tour Down
Under.
 CyclingNews:
Ale-Jet pulls the curtain after 18 seasons and more than 180 wins.
 Peloton:
2013 sees the most advanced Roubaix ever, the new S-Works Roubaix SL4,
the same bike Boonen used during his dominant 2012 performance.
 road.cc:
New kid on the block scoops international gongs for time trial bike.
 VeloNews:
The lure is undeniable. Changing gears on your bike with the same
effort it takes to change the channel on a television — who wouldn’t
want that?
 CyclingNews:
Sky man spells out hierarchy.
CyclingNews:
Eritrean impresses on Gögübeli climb.
CyclingNews:
First win by sub-Saharan African at UCI HC event.
CyclingNews:
USA Cycling series continues in Arkansas.
CyclingNews:
Praises rider on anti-doping stance.
BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A genuinely non-slip surface and its
comfort is up there with the best."
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Thursday's Tour de Romandie Stage 2 departs Prilly at 12:34pm CET
(6:34am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Granges at
around 5:18pm CET (11:18am U.S. Eastern). Tour de Romandie
live video streaming should get underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am
U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Froome retains overall lead.
 InnerRing:
The Giro is 10 days away. Here’s a concise overview of every stage with
more on the jerseys, classifications, TV listings.
 VeloNews:
Andy Schleck (RadioShack-Leopard) is starting to see a glimmer of hope
after what’s been an annus horribilis for the Luxembourg star.
 PodiumCafe:
The desk floats across the Mediterranean, landing on the shores of the
costa amalfitano.
 VeloNews:
Danny Pate is among eight Sky riders tapped to help Bradley Wiggins in
his quest for the pink jersey at the Giro d’Italia next month.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Winning anti-vibration tech brought to an
affordable price."
 PodiumCafe:
That's the hard core of the Classics season over, so now we move on to
stage racing proper, with the 27th edition of Gracia Orlová, four days
of time trials and mountains in the far eastern end of the Czech
Republic.
 CyclingNews:
Sky rider becomes first race leader - beats Talansky by 6 seconds.
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CyclingTips: Much
has been written in recent years about the future of doping in cycling
and what drug, if any, will replace EPO as the compound of choice.
 NBC:
Lance Armstrong violated his contract with the U.S. Postal Service and
"unjustly enriched" himself by cheating to win Tour de France titles,
the Justice Department argued in a lawsuit against the cyclist filed on
Tuesday.
 PodiumCafe:
Herbie Sykes's Coppi: Inside the Legend of the Campionissimo is
described as "an evocation of global cycling legend Fausto Coppi [...]
a very different kind of sports biography."
 Sonya
Looney: Stage 10 always seems like a cruise after getting over Thorong
La Pass. The last stage of the race is around 40 miles. We were are
excited to get the last day done and were dreaming of sitting in the
hot springs in Tatopani. In Nepalese, “tatopani” translates to “hot
water.”
 VeloNews:
Whether you live on the snow-locked Colorado Front Range or in your
office for 13 hours a day, the indoor trainer is a key part of many
riders’ midweek training regimens.
 PodiumCafe:
The nine categories are split between four general categories
(Autobiography/Biography; Illustrated Book; Publicity Campaign; and New
Writer) in which the cycling books appear and five categories for
specific sports.
 BikeRadar:
Cannondale's Synapse Hi-Mod 2014 series represents the latest
incarnation of their successful Synapse endurance road bike range,
configured to introduce a little more comfort into the riding equation
than for an out-and-out racer without sacrificing performance.
 InnerRing:
An independent anti-doping agency for pro cycling? It sounds likes a
great idea, no?
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Wednesday's Tour of Turkey Stage 4 departs Gocek at 12:45pm EEST
(local) (11:45am CET or 5:45am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the
finish at Marmaris at around 4:22pm EEST (local) (3:22pm CET or 9:22am
U.S. Eastern). Tour of Turkey live streaming video should get
underway at around *3:00pm EEST (local) (2:00pm CET or 8:00am U.S.
Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Sky man spells out hierarchy.
 CyclingNews:
Eritrean impresses on Gögübeli climb.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Romandie - Apr 23 -28 (Stages), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Stages & Results), Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Results), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingNews:
First win by sub-Saharan African at UCI HC event.
 CyclingNews:
USA Cycling series continues in Arkansas.
 CyclingNews:
Praises rider on anti-doping stance.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A genuinely non-slip surface and its
comfort is up there with the best."
 Off
The Beaten Path: Modern chainrings have ramps and pins on the backside
below the teeth. The ramps and pins are located where there is an
optimal path for the chain from one ring to the other.
 BikeHugger:
The front end is unbalanced and twitchy with that high of a head tube,
like steering a bus or flying an MD-80 in turbulence. Keep the gas on
into a corner, so it doesn’t forget which direction you were pointed.
 SBS:
Interview with Hitec's Elisa Longo Borghini, who came second, and Lotto
Belisol's Ashleigh Moolman who came third, just after the race, when
they'd sprinted neck-and-neck behind winner Marianne Vos.
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Wednesday's Tour de Romandie Stage 1 departs Saint-Maurice at 12:57pm
CET (6:57am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Renens at
around 5:19pm CET (11:19am U.S. Eastern). Tour de Romandie
live video streaming should get underway at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am
U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Sky rider becomes first race leader - beats Talansky by 6 seconds.
 TwistedSpoke:
The 7.45k time trial in the foothills of Verbier, France was a
challenge for many top riders. World time trial champion Tony Martin
(Omega Pharma Quick Step) fell to 16th, 29 seconds down on Froome.
 CyclingNews:
Road and 'cross world champ to race at World Cup season opener.
 CyclingNews:
Blanco rider travels to Netherlands for surgery after Tour of Turkey
crash.
 BikeRadar:
While ANT+ is the primary wireless standard for cycling computers,
Bluetooth is the common currency for smartphones. Now, with many
cyclists using their phones as computers on the bike, Biologic has
introduced a Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Strap.
 VeloNews:
"Your journey reminds me one of my favorite sayings, that life is what
happens to you while you’re busy making other plans. And of course, you
are the living example of the Zen/Zinn philosophy, that the path is
more important than the goal."
CyclingNews:
Training resumes on weekend, racing in two weeks at Rhône Alpes Isère
Tour.
 SBS:
Australia's iconic Crocodile Trophy mountain bike stage race will
feature the world's longest individual time trial in the 2013 edition.
 BikeRadar:
I love music as much as anyone. But like anything, there's a time and a
place for it, and singletrack isn't it.
CyclingNews:
AOD-9604 makes it out of clinical trials into athlete community.
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NBC:
Lance Armstrong violated his contract with the U.S. Postal Service and
"unjustly enriched" himself by cheating to win Tour de France titles,
the Justice Department argued in a lawsuit against the cyclist filed on
Tuesday.
InnerRing:
An independent anti-doping agency for pro cycling? It sounds likes a
great idea, no?
 PodiumCafe:
Written by Francoise & Serge Laget, Philippe Cazaban and Gilles
Montgermont, Tour de France - Official 100th Race Edition tells the
history of the Tour through a mix of words and pictures.
 VeloNation:
“The Gentleman” of sprinters calls a halt on his 18-year career.
 CompetitiveCyclist:
Damien Gaudin has the ugliest form on a bike since Fernando Escartin
traversed the Alps in his carcass-picking bird crouch -- proving that
Velominati.com is the best road site on the whole internet.
 NeilBrowne:
It’s been hanging on my wall for a couple of years, the Nike “What am I
on…” Lance Armstrong poster. Today I took it down.
 VeloNews:
Of the six common training periods (Prep, Base, Build, Peak, Race,
Transition) the most important one for the outcome of the race is the
Build.
 DirtRag:
The Rumor uses Specialized’s M5 alloy frame with 110mm of travel front
and rear with a tapered head tube, internal cable routing, a super low
standover height and somehow still manages to fit a water bottle. In a
size small, the standover is just 706mm.
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Tuesday's Tour of Turkey Stage 3 departs Antalya at 12:00pm EEST
(local) (11:00am CET or 5:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the
finish at Elmali (Gogubeli) at around 4:28pm EEST (local) (3:28pm CET
or 9:28am U.S. Eastern). Tour of Turkey live streaming video
should get underway at around *3:00pm EEST (local) (2:00pm CET or
8:00am U.S. Eastern).
 SteepHill:
Tour de Romandie live video streaming should get underway at around
*4:00pm CET (*10:00am U.S. Eastern).
 PodiumCafe:
It's most definitely not too early to start thinking about 2014. Here's
a guide to some really cool roster changes that haven't yet and
happened and probably never will.
 CyclingNews:
Greipel moves into overall lead.
 road.cc:
Renshaw loses teeth and injures collarbone, while Bos is being treated
for leg injuries; Kruopis avoids carnage to win.
Races
& Results.
Tour de Romandie - Apr 23 -28 (Stages), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Stages & Results), Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Results), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  PodiumCafe:
The Classics season is over and we're off to Switzerland. The six day
Tour de Romandie starts tomorrow (Tuesday).
 BicycleRetailer:
The company is including a gold colored mini-jersey with one order
chosen at random. The customer who finds the mini-jersey will win a
free trip to see the final stage of next month's Amgen Tour of
California.
 InnerRing:
As they approach the final bend Dan Martin uses the last part of the
slope to drop Rodriguez and solo away for the win, capping a fine piece
of teamwork with Ryder Hesjedal. This was the moment the race was won.
CyclingNews:
Irishman adds first Monument victory to palmares.
CyclingNews:
Garmin rider praises team's anti-doping stance.
CyclingNews:
Giro champion plays pivotal role in Martin's Liège win.
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 CyclingNews:
AOD-9604 makes it out of clinical trials into athlete community.
 VeloNews:
When Belgian rider Gilles Devillers of the Crelan-Euphony team crossed
the finish line of Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday afternoon, almost 17
minutes after winner Daniel Martin of Garmin-Sharp, the 2013 spring
classics officially came to an end.
 VeloNews:
Monday was even worse than usual in Belgium as cycling fans woke up
hung over for all the wrong reasons.
 InnerRing:
Looking ahead it’s hard to see OPQS being overtaken. Mark Cavendish is
about to come back from a break meaning stage wins in the Tour de
Romandie and Giro await.
 VeloNation:
MTN Qhubeka leader talks targets in 2.HC event and beyond.
 BikeRumor:
A water bottle boss mount CO2 cartridge holder.
 CyclingTips: The
company's 202 wheels are the last to receive the Firecrest facelift and
they are being marketed as a "do-it-all classic wheelset".
 BikeRadar:
After Fabian Cancellara called for water bottle design to be reviewed
to make bidons safer if they bounce out of cages in a fast-moving
peloton, manufacturer Tacx has said its premium design focuses on
stopping leakage rather than ensuring they explode under
pressure.
 VeloNation:
German sprinter speaks about race, last year’s Tour and the pleasure of
sprinting well in stage one press conference.
CyclingNews:
German sprinter dons leader's jersey.
VeloNation:
Sprints, climbs and time trials all targeted by Belgian team.
CXMagazine:
May become the first company to recognize the growth of
cyclocross by launching a cyclocross-specific model.
BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "The P5 is one of the fastest bikes we’ve
ever ridden, but at a comfort and confident cornering cost."
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 CyclingNews:
Luxembourger looking forward to Tour of California.
 TwistedSpoke:
Armstrong appeared confident behind the drum kit, displaying a musical
flow that anchored a surprisingly strong rhythm section.
 Saddleblaze:
There was growing talk amongst the cycling community that Pat McQuaid
would cap a wonderful weekend for the Irish by resigning as UCI
President on Monday.
 PEZ:
A man who we mentioned in our Paris-Roubaix preview as a possible
podium finisher was BMC’s 22 year-old powerhouse, Taylor Phinney.
 CyclingTips: Orica-AIS
rider Jessie MacLean had a childhood full of volleyball, hockey and
rowing and it was only in 2000 that she left those behind and took up
cycling.
 road.cc:
Major revamp for Cannondale’s Synapse puts it right at the front of the
growing endurance race bike category + video.
 BikeRadar:
SRM power meters have long been regarded as the gold standard within
the professional peloton for their detailed level of data, but the
system has its drawbacks.
 VeloNation:
Spanish authorities drop public contract with clinic, forcing closure.
VeloNews:
After an unbroken string of UnitedHealthcare victories by veteran
Hilton Clarke, Carlos Alzate took up the banner for the UCI Pro
Continental squad to beat Sergio Hernandez (Predator Cycling) for his
first National Criterium Calendar (NCC) race of 2013.
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As they approach the final bend Dan Martin uses the last part of the
slope to drop Rodriguez and solo away for the win, capping a fine piece
of teamwork with Ryder Hesjedal. This was the moment the race was won.
 CyclingNews:
Irishman adds first Monument victory to palmares.
 CyclingNews:
Garmin rider praises team's anti-doping stance.
 CyclingNews:
Giro champion plays pivotal role in Martin's Liège win.
 VeloNation:
Katusha captain foiled by Dan Martin’s late counterattack in la Doyenne.
Races
& Results.
Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Results), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Stages & Results), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Castilla y Leon - Apr 12-14 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CXMagazine:
Raleigh will be happy tonight, since their two racers took wins in both
the Elite men’s and Elite women’s races.
 VeloNews:
Moreno Moser (Cannondale) heads to Liège Bastogne Liège tomorrow with a
grim outlook. He is unable to win, he said, which is regretful given
his hopes for this race earlier in the year.
 InnerRing:
La Redoute’s name means “redoubtable” and has long been decisive in the
Liège-Bastogne-Liège, if not selecting the winner but determining the
lead group for the day.
 VeloNews:
Following three straight National Criterium Calendar (NCC) victories,
Australian cyclist Hilton Clarke is well on track to taking his second
consecutive title in that arena and complete the mission set out for
him by his UnitedHealthcare team.
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Monday's Tour of Turkey Stage 2 departs Alanya at 1:00pm EEST (local)
(12:00pm CET or 6:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Antalya at around 4:27pm EEST (local) (3:27pm CET or 9:27am U.S.
Eastern). Tour of Turkey live streaming video should get
underway at around *3:00pm EEST (local) (2:00pm CET or 8:00am U.S.
Eastern).
VeloNation:
German sprinter speaks about race, last year’s Tour and the pleasure of
sprinting well in stage one press conference.
CyclingNews:
German sprinter dons leader's jersey.
 VeloNation:
Sprints, climbs and time trials all targeted by Belgian team.
 VeloNews:
Maxim Iglinskiy (Astana) didn’t exactly create a media storm when he
showed up to the team presentation Saturday.
 road.cc:
Blue Ridge Mountains provide setting for continentally-styled retreat.
 BikeRadar:
HED has now released the next evolution called Ardennes Plus with an
even wider profile plus tubeless compatibility.
 CXMagazine:
May become the first company to recognize the growth of
cyclocross by launching a cyclocross-specific model.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Fast and grippy reinforced tire that’s a
racing/training compromise."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "The P5 is one of the fastest bikes we’ve
ever ridden, but at a comfort and confident cornering cost."
TwistedSpoke:
Vincenzo Nibali has now beaten Skybot number 1, Bradley Wiggins, in the
Giro del Trentino and Skybot 2, Chris Froome, in Tirreno Adriatico. Not
many people can make that claim of late including Alberto Contador.
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VeloNation:
Spanish authorities drop public contract with clinic, forcing closure.
 VeloNews:
After an unbroken string of UnitedHealthcare victories by veteran
Hilton Clarke, Carlos Alzate took up the banner for the UCI Pro
Continental squad to beat Sergio Hernandez (Predator Cycling) for his
first National Criterium Calendar (NCC) race of 2013.
 VeloNews:
TRP’s primary focus is brakes — not shifters, derailleurs, wheels or
anything else. Perhaps for this reason, the company has been agile and
innovative in the realm of cyclocross and road disc brakes.
 VeloNation:
Lone dissenting voice talks about why he differed from Cycling
Ireland’s position.
 road.cc:
Handy storage for most ride essentials with a useful
touchscreen-compatible panel.
 BikeRumor:
"Turner’s Czar 29er carbon fiber mountain bike was announced on
Wednesday, and now we’ve got details directly from Dave Turner about
the construction and his first use of carbon fiber."
 CyclingWeekly:
Roman Kreuziger, winner of the Amstel Gold Race, refuses to clarify
alleged links to doping doctor Michele Ferrari. Asked by Cycling
Weekly, he would not clarify why his former teammate testified about
his Ferrari dealings.
road.cc:
GlaxoSmithKline reported to have already alerted WADA to product that
will be used to treat conditions such as anameia.
Blazin'Saddles:
Venerable French sports newspaper l'Equipe reported this week that
Belgian police are investigating around 20 riders who were caught on
camera dropping waste and water bottles during Wednesday's Fleche
Wallonne semi-classic.
VeloNation:
Walloon provinces to share Semi-Classic start; finish to remain on Mur
de Huy.
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Sunday's Liege-Bastogne-Liege departs Liege at 10:15am CET (4:15am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Ans at around 5:02pm CET
(11:02am U.S. Eastern). Liege-Bastogne-Liege live streaming
video should get underway at around *2:15pm CET (*8:15am U.S.
Eastern).
VeloNews:
Moreno Moser (Cannondale) heads to Liège Bastogne Liège tomorrow with a
grim outlook. He is unable to win, he said, which is regretful given
his hopes for this race earlier in the year.
InnerRing:
La Redoute’s name means “redoubtable” and has long been decisive in the
Liège-Bastogne-Liège, if not selecting the winner but determining the
lead group for the day.
Races
& Results.
Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Start List), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Races), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Castilla y Leon - Apr 12-14 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), VeloNews:
Following three straight National Criterium Calendar (NCC) victories,
Australian cyclist Hilton Clarke is well on track to taking his second
consecutive title in that arena and complete the mission set out for
him by his UnitedHealthcare team.
 VeloNation:
Tour de France preparation disrupted for Katusha’s Russian captain.
 BikeRadar:
Following the launch of Scott's new Scale 700-series of 27.5-inch
carbon hardtails, German company Focus is now tossing its hat into the
ring with its new Raven 650b 1.0.
 CXMagazine:
The start line at the short track races this morning in sunny Monterey
almost seemed like the starting lineup for the cyclocross races that
will take place tomorrow.
 CyclingNews:
The four-weekend, eight-race series has been the premiere US
cyclo-cross series since its first season in 2004.
 CyclingNews:
World champion chases first win in rainbow jersey.
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 CyclingFans:
Sunday's Tour of Turkey Stage 1 departs Alanya at 12:55pm EEST (local)
(11:55am CET or 5:55am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Antalya at around 4:25pm EEST (local) (3:25pm CET or 9:25am U.S.
Eastern). Tour of Turkey live streaming video should get
underway at around *3:00pm EEST (local) (2:00pm CET or 8:00am U.S.
Eastern).
 TwistedSpoke:
Vincenzo Nibali has now beaten Skybot number 1, Bradley Wiggins, in the
Giro del Trentino and Skybot 2, Chris Froome, in Tirreno Adriatico. Not
many people can make that claim of late including Alberto Contador.
 Peloton:
Belgian world champion Philippe Gilbert is expecting Sunday's 99th
Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic, which he won in 2011, to be a tactical
affair.
 VeloNews:
There are other injury prevention and reduction apps out there, but
this is the first one we’ve found that’s dedicated to the specific
problems cyclists face.
 Bicycling:
From 30 finalists, we chose eight extraordinary bikes as this year’s
Editors’ Choice award winners.
 303Cycling:
There are lots of choices out there. Choose wisely and buy what
performs well and makes you feel good while rippin’ it up on the
dirt.
 CyclingNews:
Environmental groups lodge complaints against top finishers from 2012.
 InnerRing:
The oldest one day race of the year. Liège-Bastogne-Liège might be in
Belgium but it has over 4,700 vertical metres of climbing, comparable
to an Alpine stage of the Tour de France.
 SBS:
Australia's Cadel Evans rode consistently to record an encouraging
top-ten placing overall after the final stage of the Giro del Trentino.
CyclingWeekly:
Andy Schleck (RadioShack Leopard) returns to
Liège Bastogne Liège on Sunday, not as a favorite to
win as he did in 2009, but in search of himself.
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VeloNation:
Lone dissenting voice talks about why he differed from Cycling
Ireland’s position.
CyclingWeekly:
Roman Kreuziger, winner of the Amstel Gold Race, refuses to clarify
alleged links to doping doctor Michele Ferrari. Asked by Cycling
Weekly, he would not clarify why his former teammate testified about
his Ferrari dealings.
 road.cc:
GlaxoSmithKline reported to have already alerted WADA to product that
will be used to treat conditions such as anameia.
 Blazin'Saddles:
Venerable French sports newspaper l'Equipe reported this week that
Belgian police are investigating around 20 riders who were caught on
camera dropping waste and water bottles during Wednesday's Fleche
Wallonne semi-classic.
 VeloNation:
Walloon provinces to share Semi-Classic start; finish to remain on Mur
de Huy.
 Bicycling:
We take a spin on Scott’s 2014 mid-wheel sized cross-country bike.
 VeloNews:
DT Swiss has launched a three-tiered wheelset range, offering something
for almost any off-road rider in a dialed, detail-oriented package that
hits a reasonable price point between $1,060-$1,140.
 CozyBeehive:
This image of the alleged Chechnan terrorist planting a bag full of
explosives next to a kid in Boston is seriously disturbing.
 CyclingWeekly:
Richie Porte debuts in Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday as one of Sky's
leaders. Along with Chris Froome and the Colombians, Rigoberto Urán and
Sergio Henao, he will have his chance to win - even if he disagrees.
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The start line at the short track races this morning in sunny Monterey
almost seemed like the starting lineup for the cyclocross races that
will take place tomorrow.
CyclingNews:
The four-weekend, eight-race series has been the premiere US
cyclo-cross series since its first season in 2004.
CyclingNews:
World champion chases first win in rainbow jersey.
 CyclingTips: The
Ardennes Classics come to a close this weekend with the biggest and
most prestigious of the three races: Liege-Bastogne-Liege.
 CyclingNews:
Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) conquered the fierce slopes of Sega di Ala to
claim the final stage and overall victory at the Giro del Trentino
ahead of Mauro Santambrogio (Vini Fantini-Selle Italia).
Races
& Results.
Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Start List), Tour of Turkey - Apr 21-28 (Races), Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Castilla y Leon - Apr 12-14 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  road.cc:
"Lezyne are launching a whole bunch of new and updated products, and we
visited them recently to check out the developments."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Not that much in common with the original,
but a fine place to sit."
 BikeMag:
Laguna Seca Raceway is on product overload this week with the kickoff
of the Sea Otter Classic.
 BikeRumor:
Chris King’s return to Sea Otter after a 10 year hiatus didn’t bring
any new products, just good news for anyone waiting for their
Oregon-made bottom brackets.
 Bicycling:
Four phone apps that take the guesswork out of counting calories and
getting lean.
 VeloNews:
Does using ProGold ProLink regularly reduce chain friction over time by
smoothing the contact areas in the chain?
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CyclingNews:
Environmental groups lodge complaints against top finishers from 2012.
InnerRing:
The oldest one day race of the year. Liège-Bastogne-Liège might be in
Belgium but it has over 4,700 vertical metres of climbing, comparable
to an Alpine stage of the Tour de France.
 VeloNews:
As one of the oldest races in cycling, Liège-Bastogne-Liège is
affectionately referred to as the “old lady,” but “La Doyenne” just
keeps getting better with the passage of time.
SBS:
Australia's Cadel Evans rode consistently to record an encouraging
top-ten placing overall after the final stage of the Giro del Trentino.
 CyclingWeekly:
Andy Schleck (RadioShack Leopard) returns to
Liège Bastogne Liège on Sunday, not as a favourite to
win as he did in 2009, but in search of himself.
 BikeRadar:
Paris-Roubaix winner Fabian Cancellara has called for “dangerous” water
bottle designs to be changed following a number of crashes caused by
rogue bidons rolling in the road.
 CyclingWeekly:
Bradley Wiggins was left standing in the middle of the road on the
final, decisive climb of the 2013 Giro del Trentino.
 road.cc:
"We chat with Tom Donhou about speed records, disc brakes and building
custom bikes."
 PodiumCafe:
Flèche Wallonne Femmes World Cup "the biggest little team in
pro cycling", Hitec Products UCK.
 VeloNews:
For most of the 2012 UCI World Cup season, Scott-Swisspower’s top
racer, Nino Schurter, competed on a bike that Scott did not actually
offer: a hardtail with 27.5-inch wheels.
 BikeRumor:
After years in development, and a prototype that surfaced at Frost
Bike, the Hutchinson Secteur 28 is finally here.
 BikeMag:
Carbon bikes may not be news in and of themselves, but when a brand
like Turner unrolls the carpet on a composite frame, people tend to
take notice.
CyclingNews:
Denies any hint of personal crisis.
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CozyBeehive:
This image of the alleged Chechnan terrorist planting a bag full of
explosives next to a kid in Boston is seriously disturbing.
CyclingWeekly:
Richie Porte debuts in Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday as one of Sky's
leaders. Along with Chris Froome and the Colombians, Rigoberto Urán and
Sergio Henao, he will have his chance to win - even if he disagrees.
 VeloNation:
“The body feels weak…but I’m here to focus on this race, do the best I
can.”
 VeloNews:
The oldest of the modern monuments, Liège–Bastogne–Liège, opens Sunday
morning in the heart of the industrial center of Belgium’s Wallonie
region and will close 261.5 kilometers later after a new finale.
 AmyDombroski:
"My 89 year old gran calls it ‘psycho cross’. Both because that was
what she first thought I called it when I told her what it was I was
doing “for work,” and today she continues to refer to it that way
because from photos and descriptions that is what it boils down to."
 road.cc:
Italian cycling film The Last Kilometer – in the original, L’Ultimo
Chilometro – is now available to buy on DVD, or to watch online in HD
on a pay per view basis.
 BikeMag:
Shimano adds lighter bottom bracket, brakes and carbon wheels to XTR
offerings.
 DirtRag:
Kona’s been on a bit of a tear lately, with lots of new bikes that show
a revitalized spirit at this long time player in the mountain bike
scene.
 BikeRadar:
Gamut USA debuted a new lightweight S-Line range of chainguides at this
year's Sea Otter Classic with impressively light weights and solid
lower sliders than not only supposedly run quieter than traditional
pulleys but hold up better, too.
 CyclingNews:
2013 Tour wildcards yet to be unveiled.
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Friday's Giro del Trentino Stage 4 departs Arco at 11:10am CET (5:10am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Sega di Ala at around
3:33pm CET (9:33am U.S. Eastern). Giro del Trentino live
streaming video should get underway at around 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S.
Eastern).
 CyclingNews:
Bouet retains overall lead.
 CyclingNews:
Frenchman faces showdown on the last climb to Sega di Ala.
 InnerRing:
Sergio Henao and Carlos Betancur flank Dani Moreno on the podium. If
all three speak Spanish, two are Colombians. It comes after several
other remarkable results by Colombians this year, notably Nairo
Quintana’s win in the Tour of the Basque Country.
 CyclingWeekly:
The spring classics season comes to a close this Sunday with the oldest
of them all, Liege-Bastogne-Liege.
Races
& Results.
Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (Start List), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Castilla y Leon - Apr 12-14 (Results), De Brabantse Pijl - Apr 10 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingNews:
BMC rider wins his first race as professional.
VeloNews:
Does using ProGold ProLink regularly reduce chain friction over time by
smoothing the contact areas in the chain?
 CyclingNews:
Bouet new leader as Wiggins marks Nibali.
CyclingNews:
Spaniard finished second at Vuelta a Castilla y León.
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 CyclingNews:
Denies any hint of personal crisis.
 BikeRadar:
The first Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia kicks off this weekend through the
Salinas Valley and down the Pacific coast from the Sea Otter Classic
outside Monterey.
VeloNation:
Report from yesterday’s World Cup Classic.
 VeloNews:
Joaquim Rodríguez (Katusha) is hoping a bit of history rubs off on him
this week as he continues his quest to win Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
 CyclingNews:
Preliminary hearing now fixed for April 30.
 CyclingWeekly:
After some time in Slovakia, Sagan will return to race the Tour of
California. His next goal is the Tour de France, where he hopes to win
a stage and another green jersey.
 RBAction:
While the G6 is a new addition to the six-model BH line of road bikes,
it uses many design features from the bike it replaces, the G5.
CyclingNews:
Moreno shares “lucky Room Number 11” with Rodriguez in Piva’s hotel.
CyclingNews:
Henao, Betancur fill out Fleche Wallonne podium.
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CyclingNews:
2013 Tour wildcards yet to be unveiled.
 VeloNation:
Scottish rider hangs up wheels after taking six Olympic gold medals and
ten world championship titles.
 VeloNation:
Canadian says team is confident as it heads towards
Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
 VeloNews:
Young Pole Michal Kwiatkowski keeps improving and his Omega
Pharma-Quick Step team is leading a chorus of observers putting big
faith in the 23-year-old from Dzialyn.
 BikeRadar:
The aero road helmet first spied on Orica-GreenEdge riders during the
frigid Milan-San Remo last month has a name – the Scott Vanish Aero.
 RedKitePrayer:
"I had the opportunity to ride the Cannondale SuperSix EVO with the
Hydro R—hydraulic rim brakes. I expect you’ll see steel builders making
bikes to accommodate this before the week is out."
 CyclingNews:
Governing body defends inaction in cortisone case.
 road.cc:
Governing body's lawyer says ointment the most likely cause - even
though rider himself admitted saddle-sore story was a cover-up.
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Thursday's Giro del Trentino Stage 3 departs Pergine Valsugana at
11:15am CET (5:15am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Condino (Valle delle Chiese) at around 3:39pm CET (9:39am U.S.
Eastern). Giro del Trentino live streaming video should get
underway at around 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Bouet new leader as Wiggins marks Nibali.
 CyclingNews:
Spaniard finished second at Vuelta a Castilla y León.
Races
& Results.
Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages & Results), Liège - Bastogne - Liège - Apr 21 (History), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (Results), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Castilla y Leon - Apr 12-14 (Results), De Brabantse Pijl - Apr 10 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  VeloNews:
Carlos Betancur (Ag2r La Mondiale) has been waiting to make a splash in
the peloton and he nearly rode away with Flèche Wallonne after a gutsy,
long-distance attack on Wednesday.
 CyclingNews:
Anschutz staying in control of AEG helps negotiations with Amgen.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "If you like your speed served up with a
healthy side of agility, your time may have come."
 BikeRadar:
"Good lever feel and trim, modern look but could use more power."
 CyclingNews:
Frenchman beats Cerny and Rodriguez in Lienz.
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 CyclingNews:
Moreno shares “lucky Room Number 11” with Rodriguez in Piva’s hotel.
 CyclingNews:
Henao, Betancur fill out Fleche Wallonne podium.
 CyclingNews:
Dutch woman reigns supreme on the Mur de Huy.
 CyclingNews:
International federation to consider hydraulic rims if test data
provided.
 Off
The Beaten Path: "My friend Mark Lawrence became friends with the
Taylor Brothers during his university years. The brothers had achieved
world-wide fame for building touring bikes and tandems that rode
wonderfully, yet were relatively affordable."
 BikeRumor:
Easton Bell Sports’ Scotts Valley, CA, headquarters houses Giro’s
design facility, where all of their helmets for various sports are
created.
 BikeRadar:
Vehicle sat nav specialists TomTom have released details of the
Multi-Sport GPS, a slim new sports watch aimed at cyclists and
triathletes.
 BikeRumor:
This is a prototype (albeit a rideable, pretty finished version) of a
new frame that’ll be available in Pro (road), Adventure
(gravel/endurance) and Cyclocross build options.
 MBAction:
The Cannondale Trail SL 29 2 is our winner for two reasons.
 SBS:
Australian Richie Porte has hit back at detractors of cycling's
dominant Sky team as he prepares for a pair of rare one-day classics
starts.
 VeloNation:
Rider has not competed since last September, currently placed on
inactive status by team.
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CyclingNews:
Governing body defends inaction in cortisone case.
road.cc:
Governing body's lawyer says ointment the most likely cause - even
though rider himself admitted saddle-sore story was a cover-up.
 VeloNation:
Rider will use Vuelta a España to build form for bid to win road worlds
rainbow jersey.
 CyclingNews:
Cites "lack of support" from federation.
 VeloNews:
Determined not to have it be pigeonholed as a bike for older and slower
riders, Cannondale engineers and industrial designers built the new
2014 Synapse with “Synapse Endurance Race Geometry” (“S.E.R.G.”) and
have, from the outset, made racing part of its pedigree.
 VeloNews:
While cycling’s global and U.S. governing bodies, the UCI and USA
Cycling, have spent the first quarter of 2013 alienating pro racers for
competing in unsanctioned events, in North America,
gran fondo events continue to grow, both in the numbers of events and
participation.
 road.cc:
Get your name down for a chance to try out new saddle before its launch.
 BikeRumor:
To go along with their crank based power meters, Stages new iPhone app
is now available in the app store for free.
 SBS:
Former French cycling great Laurent Jalabert has resigned from his role
as coach of the French road cycling team due to injuries he sustained
in a riding accident.
 TwistedSpoke:
To put it another way: has Garmin-Sharp team manager Jonathan Vaughters
throw in the towel?
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Wednesday's Giro del Trentino Stage 2 departs Sillian (Austria) at
9:10am CET (3:10am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Vetriolo Terme at around 2:42pm CET (8:42am U.S. Eastern).
Giro del Trentino live streaming video should get underway at around
1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Frenchman beats Cerny and Rodriguez in Lienz.
Races
& Results.
Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (History), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Castilla y Leon - Apr 12-14 (Results), De Brabantse Pijl - Apr 10 (Results), Paris-Camembert - Apr 9 (Results), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  VeloNews:
Daniel Martin is poised for an Ardennes break out this week. The
26-year-old Irishman roars into the hilly Belgian classics in the best
form of his life.
 VeloNation:
In the aftermath of Sunday's thrilling race, we have seen the best
racing in Amstel gold in recent memory. But can we credit the course
changes that moved the finish 1.8km past the Cauberg and added two more
climbs?
 Podium
Insight: On paper, the main difficulty of the 19.6-mile (31.6-km) stage
in San Jose seems to be the final strenuous, three kilometer climb up
Metcalf Road where the riders will gain nearly 1,000 feet in elevation
and attack several pitches with a grade of 10 percent or more.
 VeloNews:
After nine hours of pedaling, navigating, and aching, we were suddenly
lost. Somewhere, smack dab in the middle of nowhere, the tracks we had
been following were not to be found.
 BikeRumor:
The new Cervelo P3 borrows the Aero Zone technology and plenty more
from the P5 introduced in January 2012, all for enough Benjamins less
to get you into a few Ironmans.
 MBAction:
Much evolution went into a new innovation that completely reinvents
protection: Oakley Airbrake™ MX goggles.
 BikeRadar:
"When BikeRadar attended last week's Bespoked Bristol show the last
thing we thought we'd come across was someone who had reinvented the
wheel. How wrong we were..."
 VeloNews:
Roman Kreuziger’s solo victory in Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race comes at a
good time not only for him, but also for beleaguered Saxo-Tinkoff boss
Bjarne Riis.
Sagan
confirms for Flèche Wallonne, seeks to bounce back from disappointing
Amstel Gold performance.
 CyclingNews:
Spaniard lists Rodriguez, Gilbert and Valverde as favorites.
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Wednesday's Fleche Wallonne departs Binche at 11:50am CET (5:50am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Huy at around 5:04pm CET
(11:04am U.S. Eastern). Fleche Wallonne live streaming video
is scheduled to get underway from around 2:55pm CET (8:55am U.S.
Eastern).
SBS:
Australian Richie Porte has hit back at detractors of cycling's
dominant Sky team as he prepares for a pair of rare one-day classics
starts.
VeloNation:
Rider has not competed since last September, currently placed on
inactive status by team.
 VeloNews:
There will be no gimmicks or novelties for the 77th Flèche Wallonne.
The “Wallonne Arrow” is old-school, hard-man (and woman) Belgian hill
racing in its purest form. And it’s all about one climb: the Mur de
Huy.
 VeloNews:
Defending champion Evelyn Stevens (Specialized-lululemon) will not
start Wednesday’s Flèche Wallonne Féminine, her team confirmed on
Monday in a statement on its website.
 VeloNews:
Perhaps no one in the contemporary peloton knows the Mur de Huy better
than Joaquim Rodríguez.
 VeloNation:
Catalan says Amstel crash has affected his form, but hopes to be back
in top shape for Liège.
 Peloton:
Grand fondos, dirt riding, the Strade Bianche, Battenkill, Rouge
Roubaix, - as these styles of riding have risen to prominence the
endurance category.
 BikeHugger:
SRAM says they sent test riders down the Stelvio wearing 150 pound
packs for a total weight, with bikes, of more than 250 pounds. As they
told the assembled media at the 22 launch, they did this repeatedly
with no boiling or fade.
 BikeHugger:
Look closely and notice it’s actually a Tarmac SL4 with Roubaix legs.
Sure you can buy what the pros ride, as the industry’s marketing will
tell you, but really what they ride is uniquely laid up for them and
from the “special” molds.
 CyclingNews:
No “cover-up” of positive doping controls.
 PEZ:
"Tough to call which will be the bigger deal for most of you… Is it
Disc and Hydro that should get top billing or is it the jump to 11
speed that should get top billing?"
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SBS:
Former French cycling great Laurent Jalabert has resigned from his role
as coach of the French road cycling team due to injuries he sustained
in a riding accident.
TwistedSpoke:
To put it another way: has Garmin-Sharp team manager Jonathan Vaughters
throw in the towel?
 CyclingNews:
Only member of Cycling Ireland to vote against McQuaid steps down.
 VeloNation:
Unhappy with end of Independent Commission, believes McQuaid needs to
show transparency.
 CyclingNews:
UCI concluded tests showed no systematic doping use.
 CyclingNews:
BCR-Pizza Hut-Powerade squad "thanked" local media for "respecting the
due process."
 VeloNews:
Red-hot Richie Porte and Chris Froome will give Sky an extra shot of
horsepower for the Ardennes classics as the U.K. team tries to salvage
its spring campaign with a final-hour win.
 SBS:
Two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador will return to battle
after a last minute decision to ride the Flèche Wallonne and
Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
 Bicycling:
Hailing from one of cycling’s greatest families, the young racer aims
to make a name for himself.
 VeloNews:
I’m a lawyer and I don’t file my lawyer tabs. The reason is
the crash I witnessed during a Roubaix-style road bike race when the
rider three bikes ahead of me heard a clanking noise and upon lifting
up his front wheel to check it, pulled the wheel right out of the fork,
which yes, had its lawyer tabs filed. He no longer has any of his
original front teeth.
 BikeHugger:
"After watching powerpoints and test riding SRAM 22 and Hydro (11 speed
drivetrain and hydraulic road disc brakes), we dined at Pedaler’s Fork.
That’s a bike shop, restaurant, coffee roaster, Moots Boutique."
InnerRing:
Often portrayed as a loser his list of wins is impressive with the
Vuelta, Milan-Sanremo, double wins in Paris-Nice and the Dauphiné, the
now defunct Grand Prix du Midi Libre, 11 stage wins in the Tour. He
stood on the Tour de France podium in Paris eight times.
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 CyclingFans:
Tuesday's Giro del Trentino Stage 1 is divided into two half stages, a
morning stage and an afternoon team time trial stage. There
will only be live television coverage for stages 2-4.
VeloNews:
Roman Kreuziger’s solo victory in Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race comes at a
good time not only for him, but also for beleaguered Saxo-Tinkoff boss
Bjarne Riis.
Sagan
confirms for Flèche Wallonne, seeks to bounce back from disappointing
Amstel Gold performance.
 VeloNation:
One more race before a break for Slovakian rider.
CyclingNews:
Spaniard lists Rodriguez, Gilbert and Valverde as favorites.
Races
& Results.
Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages), La Flèche Wallonne - Apr 17 (History), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Castilla y Leon - Apr 12-14 (Results), De Brabantse Pijl - Apr 10 (Results), Paris-Camembert - Apr 9 (Results), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingNews:
Team Sky leader quietly confident before the race.
 VeloNews:
Tour de France hopefuls Alberto Contador (Saxo-Tinkoff) and Chris
Froome (Sky) will compete at one of the grand tour’s main tuneup
events, the Critérium du Dauphiné in June, organizers said on Monday.
 VeloNews:
Joe Dombrowski will watch Sky teammate Bradley Wiggins try to win next
month’s Giro d’Italia on TV. Even if he won the amateur version of the
race, Dombrowski and the team decided that the grand tour would be too
much, too soon.
 VeloNews:
Hyped-up changes to the Amstel Gold Race proved yet again
that it’s not the course that makes the race, it’s the riders.
 MBAction:
Located at the Mazda Raceway outside of Monterey, California,
the Sea Otter Classic host all types of racing and will serve
as the unofficial 2014 model intro for many bike and product companies.
 CyclingNews:
Saxo-Tinkoff rider holds off the chase after Cauberg.
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CyclingNews:
No “cover-up” of positive doping controls.
 VeloNews:
After 19 years spent traversing the globe, George Hincapie has
discovered the simple joys of home, and soon he’ll be inviting fans to
come and experience them with him. Hincapie and his brother plan to
open a bed and breakfast in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, this
August.
PEZ:
"Tough to call which will be the bigger deal for most of you… Is it
Disc and Hydro that should get top billing or is it the jump to 11
speed that should get top billing?"
 BikeRadar:
What is a hydraulic road brake? How well do they work? And
how much do they weigh?
 StickyBottle:
Daniel Martin (Garmin–Sharp) has had a difficult start to his hilly
classics campaign as he crashed out of Amstel Gold yesterday. Prior to
the race he had been hopeful of a good result as he indicated that he
was feeling good and just needed a bit of luck.
 road.cc:
Spaniard's team says yesterday's Amstel Gold crash puts him in doubt
for rest of Ardennes Week.
 CyclingNews:
Four women selected to American team.
 USACycling:
The USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC) took a three-week
respite before the riders contested the Presbyterian Hospital
Invitational Criterium in Charlotte, N.C., on April 13. After the
evening of racing was finished, the women's individual and team
standings were shaken up, while the men's leaders remained the same.
 CyclingWeekly:
Discomfort is the fear widely associated with riding on handlebars
placed too low. Riders are fearful, perhaps, of pulled hamstrings or
displaced rotundity; few older riders will complain of discomfort if
their bars are high and close, so that's where they so often end up.
 VeloNation:
Luxembourg rider states non-finish was due to crash and circumstance
rather than fitness level.
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 VeloNation:
UCI confirms Vargas Barrantes, Mudarra Segura, Morales Castillo and
Villalobos Azofeifa provisionally suspended.
 CyclingNews:
Change Cycling Now "hasn't worked, it's been a lot of hot air".
 InnerRing:
Often portrayed as a loser his list of wins is impressive with the
Vuelta, Milan-Sanremo, double wins in Paris-Nice and the Dauphiné, the
now defunct Grand Prix du Midi Libre, 11 stage wins in the Tour. He
stood on the Tour de France podium in Paris eight times.
 VeloNews:
Team Garmin-Sharp came to the classics with high hopes,
fielding a roster that included 2011 Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of
Flanders) winner Nick Nuyens, 2011 Paris-Roubaix winner Johan Van
Summeren, 2010 Scheldeprijs winner Tyler Farrar, 2012 Giro d’Italia
winner Ryder Hesjedal, and a strong supporting cast capable of
producing impressive results on their own as well.
 road.cc:
Australian says climb to Fiesole on closing loop tougher than anything
he's seen in a World Championship...
 VeloUK:
Can the World Champion Philippe Gilbert succeed on home roads or will
Peter Sagan bounce back and win again in the 77th Flèche-Wallonne.
 MBAction:
There seems to be an unwritten mountain biking law that says if you
ride a Kona with over 4 inches of travel, you are expected—no,
required—to abuse it beyond reason.
 BikeRadar:
Woodelo, manufacturers of high performance wooden road bikes, saw off
stiff competition from steel specialists to win the Best New Builder
award at Bespoked Bristol 2013.
 InnerRing:
With 7km to go Roman Kreuziger ditches his breakaway companions to ride
away for a solo win in the Amstel Gold Race. We expected a Slovak and
got a Czech.
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Saxo-Tinkoff rider holds off the chase after Cauberg.
 VeloNation:
Today’s result was Slovakian’s first time outside top two in a one day
event this year.
 VeloNews:
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) didn’t leave the chase too late this time
— at least not in reference to an attacking Philippe Gilbert — but
saddle problems in the final hour of racing made things difficult for
him in the decisive moments of Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race.
 CyclingNews:
Spaniard denied ‘Most Combative Rider’ award.
 CyclingNews:
Mancebo puts US domestic team 5 Hour Energy on the map.
 CyclingNews:
Le Bon, Geslin clean up for French team.
 CyclingNews:
Cooper crowned overall Woodside Tour de Perth champion.
Races
& Results.
Giro del Trentino - Apr 16-19 (Stages), Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Results), Castilla y Leon - Apr 12-14 (Results), De Brabantse Pijl - Apr 10 (Results), Paris-Camembert - Apr 9 (Results), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  BikeRumor:
BarBumps is a simple new product that lets you add hand support where
you want, making your road drop handlebars more comfortable.
 CyclingWeekly:
"After being overcome by feelings of desire while wandering around the
room full of expertly engineered and often delightfully eccentric
pieces of machinery, Cycling Weekly selected eight of the things we
liked from the event."
 CyclingNews:
Veuchelen, Geslin round out podium.
VeloNews:
The Baby Giro d’Italia’s financial troubles and possible cancellation
does not set well with current champion Joe Dombrowski.
CyclingNews:
Late breakaway companion Semple takes second, Cooper holds lead.
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VeloNation:
Luxembourg rider states non-finish was due to crash and circumstance
rather than fitness level.
 CyclingNews:
Czech still focussed on Grand Tours after Classic success.
 VeloNation:
Belgian rider fifth after being delayed in big crash; acrobatics spare
him injury.
 VeloNation:
Frenchman set to be sidelined from racing for several weeks.
CyclingNews:
GW-501516 detected in unidentified rider.
 VeloNews:
Alberto Contador will race Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège
later this week, Saxo-Tinkoff officials confirmed to VeloNews.
 BikeRumor:
The Royal Tendon Balm by Northwest Knew Warmers is actual embrocation
that smells like Earl Grey Tea, bergamot, specifically. JVA says it
will “give you the power of Castle Earl Greyskull. Plus, Lady
Chatterley will want to get all Victorian Spice Channel on your calf
parts.”
 road.cc:
Great little compact track pump that's as good as most full-size ones.
 CyclingNews:
RadioShack-Leopard rider says comeback may take another year.
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InnerRing:
With 7km to go Roman Kreuziger ditches his breakaway companions to ride
away for a solo win in the Amstel Gold Race. We expected a Slovak and
got a Czech.
 SoCalCycling:
The UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team’s Hilton Clarke (AUS) and Luke
Keough (USA) took 1st and 2nd place respectively at the 10th Annual
Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium in Charlotte, North
Carolina.
 CyclingNews:
FCS Zngine rider out-sprints big names in Charlotte.
 CyclingNews:
Bronzini, Hosking trail behind Dutch sprinter.
 VeloNation:
Thigh contusion for Catalan rider could call a halt to Ardennes
campaign.
 BikeRadar:
The new CW02 wheel features a 45mm-deep, blunt-nosed carbon tubular
rim, aero-profile carbon fiber spokes, and even a carbon hub shell, all
of which is bonded together to form a one-piece structure.
 BikeRumor:
Loop Wheels should be getting things Kickstarter’d this week for their
carbon fiber looped bike wheels. Details are pretty scant, but the
obvious is the composite looped spokes that create three sets
of springs between the hub and wheel.
 BikeRumor:
Coming this August, first time event Artisans’ Custom Bicycle Expo is
giving race fans a little something else to do during the 2013 Pro
Cycling Challenge.
 CyclingNews:
Irishman agrees to raise concerns to UCI Management Committee.
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Sunday's Amstel Gold Race ("the race to the beer") departs Maastricht
at 10:15am CET (4:15am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Valkenburg at around 4:45pm CET (10:45am U.S. Eastern).
Amstel Gold Race live streaming video should get underway at around
2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Veuchelen, Geslin round out podium.
 VeloNews:
The Baby Giro d’Italia’s financial troubles and possible cancellation
does not set well with current champion Joe Dombrowski.
 CyclingNews:
Hanson third in the sprint, Lasca takes the lead.
 CyclingNews:
Late breakaway companion Semple takes second, Cooper holds lead.
Races
& Results.
Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Start List), Castilla y Leon - Apr 12-14 (Stages), De Brabantse Pijl - Apr 10 (Results), Paris-Camembert - Apr 9 (Results), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  VeloNews:
Belgian rider motivated to clock up first victory since taking world
title.
 BikeRumor:
I spent two very hard months designing and building this prototype
expedition bike for the show. It is one of a kind.
 VeloNews:
BMC Racing is confident and ready for the Ardennes classics after
Wednesday’s precursor at De Brabantse Pijl.
CyclingNews:
Euskaltel-Euskadi celebrates first win of the season.
VeloNews:
It wasn’t a photo finish, but Ivan Dominguez’s win at the inaugural
Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium in 2004 didn’t leave the
sprinter with much wiggle room at the line.
SBS:
New Zealand time trial champion Joe Cooper (Huon Salmon-Genesys)
smashed the 19.7km time trial around the iconic West Australian
Rottnest Island, finishing a full 24 seconds clear of Harry Carpenter
(Euride) and more than a minute ahead of overnight leader Jack Anderson
(Budget Forklifts) to seize control of the 2013 Tour de Perth.
Peloton:
You probably saw the flags blowing out horizontally during last
Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix.
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CyclingNews:
GW-501516 detected in unidentified rider.
CyclingNews:
RadioShack-Leopard rider says comeback may take another year.
 Peloton:
"It's hard to predict how the finish can and will change the way the
race unfolds."
 InnerRing:
The Col du Tourmalet is a legendary place for cycling, steeped in
history and steep in slope. The first climb above 2000 metres ever used
for a race and with 75 appearances in the race, the most used climb of
the Tour de France.
 Sonya
Looney: "There had been a lot of snow compared to previous years and we
were quickly bogged down with snow covered trail."
 BikeRadar:
This complete road bike tips the scales at a truly staggering weight of
2.7kg (6lb).
 BikeMag:
While Giant remained tight lipped about giving any model names or
geometries, it looks like these Maestro suspension bikes will offer
between around 110 millimeters and 150 millimeters of travel,
respectively for the shorter and longer travel offerings.
 BikeRadar:
Self-taught frame-builder Ricky Feather claimed Bespoked Bristol
2013’s Best in Show Award for his “ultimate modern classic”
- an all-stainless steel road bike kitted out with electronic
gearing.
 VeloNews:
Andy Schleck told a Luxembourg newspaper
this week that “progress has been slow,” in his return from injuries
suffered in a crash at the Critérium du Dauphiné in June 2012.
InnerRing:
Giant crowds, 34 climbs and a brewery as race sponsor, what’s not to
like about the Amstel Gold Race?
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CyclingNews:
Irishman agrees to raise concerns to UCI Management Committee.
 VeloNews:
The Ardennes classics open Sunday in the Limburg region of the
Netherlands with the Amstel Gold Race.
 CyclingNews:
Injury updates on riders with training crash injuries.
 CyclingNews:
Race announces course and nine WorldTour teams.
 SBS:
Get your fix of some of the best clips spinning around the internet.
From a child's first ride to the craziness that is Eric Barone.
 BikeRadar:
Designed in conjunction with the aerodynamicist from Pro Tour team
Garmin, the new crank spider is designed to reduce drag and therefore
improve time trial times.
 road.cc:
Moots, based in Steamboat Springs in Colorado since 1981, have an
enviable reputation as makers of top end titanium frames.
 BikeRadar:
Your foot transfers power more efficiently when the arch can move more
naturally.
 RBAction:
One of the easiest, and cheapest, places to give your bike a bit of
character is the handlebar tape; and Zevlin's custom tape takes things
to a whole new level.
 StickyBottle:
Current UCI president Pat McQuaid will this evening appear before the
board of Cycling Ireland at its meeting at the Clarion Hotel near
Dublin Airport, speaking to the members prior to a vote that could be
crucial for his future.
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| VeloNews:
BMC Racing is confident and ready for the Ardennes classics after
Wednesday’s precursor at De Brabantse Pijl.
 CyclingNews:
Euskaltel-Euskadi celebrates first win of the season.
 VeloNews:
It wasn’t a photo finish, but Ivan Dominguez’s win at the inaugural
Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium in 2004 didn’t leave the
sprinter with much wiggle room at the line.
 SBS:
New Zealand time trial champion Joe Cooper (Huon Salmon-Genesys)
smashed the 19.7km time trial around the iconic West Australian
Rottnest Island, finishing a full 24 seconds clear of Harry Carpenter
(Euride) and more than a minute ahead of overnight leader Jack Anderson
(Budget Forklifts) to seize control of the 2013 Tour de Perth.
Races
& Results.
Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Start List), Castilla y Leon - Apr 12-14 (Stages), De Brabantse Pijl - Apr 10 (Results), Paris-Camembert - Apr 9 (Results), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  Peloton:
You probably saw the flags blowing out horizontally during last
Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix.
 VeloNews:
Despite his impressive run through the cobbled classics, Peter Sagan
(Cannondale) isn’t ready to hang the bike up for the spring. He is
targeting Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race in the Netherlands, spurred on by a
narrow miss in the Ardennes opener in 2012.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "Hands down the best bottom bracket we've
ever used."
 Off
The Beaten Path: "I love Berthoud bags for their durability,
practicality and beauty."
CyclingFans:
Sunday's Amstel Gold Race ("the race to the beer") departs Maastricht
at 10:15am CET (4:15am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Valkenburg at around 4:45pm CET (10:45am U.S. Eastern).
Amstel Gold Race live streaming video should get underway at around
2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Reprieve given until end of 2013 but rule looks set for 2014.
 VeloUK:
For the last 15 years, just like the men, the women riders have been
attempting to tame the Mur de Huy (the wall of Huy), the crunch point
just before the finish of the Flèche Wallonne (Walloon Arrow).
 CyclingNews:
Cannondale rider beats Gilbert in sprint.
 BikeRadar:
Birzman's new Presta-only Snap-it pump head functions like a
quick-release drill chuck.
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VeloNews:
Andy Schleck told a Luxembourg newspaper
this week that “progress has been slow,” in his return from injuries
suffered in a crash at the Critérium du Dauphiné in June 2012.
 InnerRing:
Giant crowds, 34 climbs and a brewery as race sponsor, what’s not to
like about the Amstel Gold Race?
 CyclingNews:
Basque team boss bemoans Serebryakov’s positive test and star riders’
lack of success.
 VeloNews:
Even though he will race next weekend’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège, it’s all
about the Giro d’Italia this year for Vincenzo Nibali.
 VeloNews:
Marco Pinotti, the Italian time trial specialist, returns to
competition at the Giro del Trentino after returning from a high-speed
crash he suffered in February.
 VeloNews:
Champion System placed two of its key veterans on the injured list this
week, with American Craig Lewis suffering a fractured elbow and Bobbie
Traksel undergoing knee surgery.
 BikeRumor:
"So you’ve been wanting to buy a pair of Look’s Keo 2 Max, but Graphite
or White just isn’t going to cut it?"
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "The TM01 suits more experienced riders but
this flagship version is one of the fastest off-the-peg aero bikes
available."
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Lots of tools in an easy to use but very
bulky package."
 VeloNews:
The Cauberg is the first of the finish climbs during the Ardennes
classics, though the finish no longer lies at the top of the 1.2km ramp
above Valkenburg, the festive heart of the Amstel Gold circuits.
 PodiumCafe:
Amstel Gold seems formulaic: survive the climbs, make the lead group of
20-40 riders, and be able to still sprint after passing through the 12%
gradient of the Cauberg.
InnerRing:
Just as there’s a season-long calendar of all the major men’s and
women’s races to download, here’s the Giro for your phone or electronic
diary.
 TwistedSpoke:
Jean-Rene Bernaudeau, the team manager for Europcar, always seems to
pull rabbits out of a hat — or lapins out of a chapeau if you’re
keeping it French.
 Bicycling:
No longer synonymous with a rough ride, aluminum is back in demand—and
the frames are smoother than ever.
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StickyBottle:
Current UCI president Pat McQuaid will this evening appear before the
board of Cycling Ireland at its meeting at the Clarion Hotel near
Dublin Airport, speaking to the members prior to a vote that could be
crucial for his future.
 CyclingTips: Described
as “the pros’ pro” by cyclingnews.com journalist Jeff Jones, Scott
helped establish and steer teams to ultimate success, with Classics
victories and a Tour win coming from his seat in the team car.
 CyclingWeekly:
Cycling risks losing one of its most prestigious amateur stage races
this year after the Baby Giro d'Italia or GiroBio announced it lacks
funds to continue.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "The best carbon clincher wheelset we’ve
ridden."
 Bicycling:
Just about every cyclist’s performance plateaus at some point. Here’s
how to get back on track.
 VeloNews:
Olympic silver medalist and three-time UCI world champion Alison Sydor
will be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame later this year.
 BikeRadar:
"The UK’s premier exhibition of handmade bikes starts this afternoon at
Bespoked Bristol and ahead of the doors opening wide at 5pm on Friday
we pick five stands well worth a visit."
 BikeMag:
"Today is Sky Yaeger’s birthday. It should be a national holiday
because Sky liberated us from boring, utilitarian cycling and gave us
fun-but-purposeful cycling."
 NBC:
Detractors call it potentially dangerous, perhaps even deadly.
 InnerRing: GW501516,
a drug so dangerous that WADA issued an unprecedented alert last month.
 CyclingNews:
Defending Amstel champion escapes without serious injuries.
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Reprieve given until end of 2013 but rule looks set for 2014.
VeloUK:
For the last 15 years, just like the men, the women riders have been
attempting to tame the Mur de Huy (the wall of Huy), the crunch point
just before the finish of the Flèche Wallonne (Walloon Arrow).
 VeloNews:
Jonathan Page has told VeloNews that a
controversial rule from the UCI is one that could have
significantly negative effects on his livelihood, his family, and his
career.
Races
& Results.
Amstel Gold - Apr 14 (Start List), Castilla y Leon - Apr 12-14 (Stages), De Brabantse Pijl - Apr 10 (Results), Paris-Camembert - Apr 9 (Results), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), CyclingNews:
Cannondale rider beats Gilbert in sprint.
 CyclingNews:
Budget Forklifts go 1-2 with Horgan, Van Der Ploeg third.
 BikeRumor:
A chain whip partner to the Crombie, a Dura Ace 9000 compatible BB
socket, and a one-size-fits-all hub truing stand adapter.
BikeRadar:
Birzman's new Presta-only Snap-it pump head functions like a
quick-release drill chuck.
 CyclingTips: Steve
Schlanger and Todd Gogulski from NBC Universal Sports decided to “get
tough” and ask the question: “is Quintana doping?”
CyclingNews:
US national road champion back from injury.
road.cc:
Bell's Sweep helmet is refreshingly different and an excellent choice
for road racers who enjoy competitive mountain biking but want a
single, lid with nominal compromise.
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VeloNews:
The Cauberg is the first of the finish climbs during the Ardennes
classics, though the finish no longer lies at the top of the 1.2km ramp
above Valkenburg, the festive heart of the Amstel Gold circuits.
PodiumCafe:
Amstel Gold seems formulaic: survive the climbs, make the lead group of
20-40 riders, and be able to still sprint after passing through the 12%
gradient of the Cauberg.
 VeloNation:
Texan facing multiple lawsuits.
InnerRing:
Just as there’s a season-long calendar of all the major men’s and
women’s races to download, here’s the Giro for your phone or electronic
diary.
TwistedSpoke:
Jean-Rene Bernaudeau, the team manager for Europcar, always seems to
pull rabbits out of a hat — or lapins out of a chapeau if you’re
keeping it French.
Bicycling:
No longer synonymous with a rough ride, aluminum is back in demand—and
the frames are smoother than ever.
 DirtRag:
"I don't like to let people down. It's a weakness disguised as a
strength that sometimes wears lycra."
 MBAction:
SRAM's new Roam and Rail wheelsets pick up where their initial wheel
offering, Rise, left off. Where the Rise is centered around
cross-country and trail use, Roam and Rail are geared toward trail and
all-mountain riders.
 Bicycling:
What's a cyclist to do upon falling in love with the rare Pedersen
bike--except rescue a battered one from a hippie paradise and cajole
its mysterious creator into reviving it?
 BikeRumor:
In the world of high end touring bikes, and in the hallowed halls of
NAHBS, Paul Components have long been a popular staple.
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NBC:
Detractors call it potentially dangerous, perhaps even deadly.
InnerRing: GW501516,
a drug so dangerous that WADA issued an unprecedented alert last month.
CyclingNews:
Defending Amstel champion escapes without serious injuries.
 VeloNation:
Swedish rider to miss the rest of April’s races with a compound finger
fracture.
 VeloNews:
The Ambrosio Nemesis, long the pavé-racing cyclist’s most faithful
companion, capable of incredible feats of strength and resiliency at
low cost, reached its expiration date on Sunday. It was the last of an
87-year-old family.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "A very capable and enjoyable cruiser, but
relatively heavy. The fork undermines dynamic riding."
 BikeRadar:
New team issue race wheels are believed to be handbuilt carbon tubular
or tubeless clincher rims spinning on Cult ceramic bearings.
 CyclingNews:
French team says their decision to sack him was justified.
VeloNews:
Only in Belgium would the organizer track a cycling journalist’s car
down, drive him to it, and yell about the fees not being waived
completely.
VeloUK:
He was the rider many expected to beat Cancellera until he hit a
spectator.
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 VeloNation:
Wednesday's La Flèche Brabançonne departs Leuven at 12:36pm CET (6:36am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Overijse at around
5:29pm CET (11:29am U.S. Eastern). La Flèche Brabançonne live
streaming video should get underway at around 3:10pm CET (9:10am U.S.
Eastern).
 CyclingNews:
US national road champion back from injury.
Races
& Results.
Paris-Camembert - Apr 9 (Results), De Brabantse Pijl - Apr 10 (History), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (Results), Pais Vasco - Apr 1-6 (Stages & Results), Circuit Cycliste Sarthe - Apr 2-5 (Stages & Results), Scheldeprijs - Apr 3 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingNews:
Cannondale rider set to apologize to Belgian podium girl in person.
 road.cc:
Bell's Sweep helmet is refreshingly different and an excellent choice
for road racers who enjoy competitive mountain biking but want a
single, lid with nominal compromise.
 CyclingNews:
Could the Australian return to lead-outs with Cavendish?
 CyclingNews:
Frenchmen the best among four-man break.
 InnerRing:
Away from the podium there are many private battles. As the leaders
charge though a cobbled section they kick up a dust cloud that leaves
others choking and masks a lot of the action.
 VeloNation:
UCI passes exemption for peloton of more than 200 after Russian team’s
CAS appeal.
 VeloNation:
World champion aiming to match his super Ardennes spring of 2011.
 VeloNation:
Double world cyclo-cross champion proud of Classics performance.
 BikeRadar:
There's always a vocal minority of folks who lambast the changing tide
as the next industry scam to steal away their hard-earned money. People
are angry.
303Cycling:
RecoFit is designed and developed in Boulder and made in the USA. The
material which is carbon based is designed in Italy.
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 InnerRing:
Simply winning a race is not reason to get called out.
 CyclingNews:
Team manager looking for a co-sponsor for 2014 .
 VeloNews:
The pressure is on world champion Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) to post
some big results in the upcoming Ardennes classics.
 road.cc:
Latest film from organisers features Wiggins, Nibali, Basso, Sanchez
and defending champion Hesjedal.
 BikeRumor:
Breadwinner are building semi-custom TIG welded steel frames in six
different formats.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Lightweight smooth-riding chassis but big
for a given size, with poorish tires."
 CyclingNews:
Targets of Armstrong to discuss emotional, financial costs of doping.
 VeloNation:
Dutch station states project reflects transparency on the part of the
team.
 VeloNews:
For every well-documented key moment like Fabian Cancellara’s Oude
Kwaremont attacks at E3 Harelbeke or De Ronde, or Stijn Vandenbergh’s
spectator run-in at Paris-Roubaix, there are countless others witnessed
only by participants, told around team dinner tables and at off-season
get togethers rather than in newspapers.
 CyclingNews:
Team to race at un-sanctioned Whiskey 50 despite threat of punishment.
 VeloNews:
Alex Howes (Garmin-Sharp) returns to the Ardennes this week a year
after his coming out party.
 road.cc:
Component maker confirms that 11-spd & hydraulic brakes coming
soon.
VeloNews:
Essentially all racing tubulars have a puncture-protection belt under
the tread. The only exception is superlight time trial and track
tubulars.
 BikeRumor:
Tire choice and pressure is really imporant for the cobbled roads. And
a look at other special equipment choices for the race.
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CyclingNews:
French team says their decision to sack him was justified.
 VeloNews:
Only in Belgium would the organizer track a cycling journalist’s car
down, drive him to it, and yell about the fees not being waived
completely.
 VeloUK:
He was the rider many expected to beat Cancellera until he hit a
spectator.
 Peloton:
In a world where it isn’t uncommon to spend upwards of 400 on a pair of
high-end shoes Shimano offers their R170 at just under $200.
 CyclingNews:
Substances found at the Tour were vitamins.
 VeloNation:
Uncertain if positive tests relate to cycling.
 PodiumCafe:
The Ardennes classics fly up and over the many bergs and longer côtes
in southern Belgium and the hilly region of the Netherlands.
VeloNation:
Dutch station states project reflects transparency on the part of the
team.
 VeloNews:
Ian Boswell (Sky) is taking a forced break after a strong start to the
season aggravated a knee problem. Instead of racing the Ardennes
classics and Tour de Romandie, Boswell is playing guitar and moving to
a new apartment in Nice, France.
 PodiumCafe:
It's not France... it's not Spain... it's maybe kinda both...
 BikeRadar:
The beginning of the season is a good time to check our bikes
carefully. A poorly maintained bike might leave us stranded on the
road, or worse, cause us to crash.
 CyclingTips: Shimano
has typically been known for its outstanding groupsets which continue
to raise the bar, but it's the company's wheel story that is its best
kept secret.
 CyclingTips: No
doubt you’ve seen, heard of or tried beetroot juice as a sports
supplement. It’s been around for a few years now.
BikeRadar:
Arriving soon are radical four-arm K-Force Light road cranks, several
new carbon clinchers, Di2-compatible seatposts, and more.
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| VeloNation:
Wednesday's La Flèche Brabançonne departs Leuven at 12:36pm CET (6:36am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Overijse at around
5:29pm CET (11:29am U.S. Eastern). La Flèche Brabançonne live
streaming video should get underway at around 3:10pm CET (9:10am U.S.
Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Could the Australian return to lead-outs with Cavendish?
CyclingNews:
Frenchmen the best among four-man break.
InnerRing:
Away from the podium there are many private battles. As the leaders
charge though a cobbled section they kick up a dust cloud that leaves
others choking and masks a lot of the action.
VeloNation:
UCI passes exemption for peloton of more than 200 after Russian team’s
CAS appeal.
VeloNation:
World champion aiming to match his super Ardennes spring of 2011.
VeloNation:
Double world cyclo-cross champion proud of Classics performance.
Races
& Results.
Paris-Camembert - Apr 9 (Results), De Brabantse Pijl - Apr 10 (History), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (Results), Pais Vasco - Apr 1-6 (Stages & Results), Circuit Cycliste Sarthe - Apr 2-5 (Stages & Results), Scheldeprijs - Apr 3 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), BikeRadar:
There's always a vocal minority of folks who lambast the changing tide
as the next industry scam to steal away their hard-earned money. People
are angry.
 303Cycling:
RecoFit is designed and developed in Boulder and made in the USA. The
material which is carbon based is designed in Italy.
 VeloNews:
Nairo Quintana’s overall win at the Vuelta al País Vasco (Tour of the
Basque Country) on Saturday not only marked his arrival to the big
time, but also put an exclamation point on a Colombian revival that’s
been on slow simmer over the past several years.
 VeloNews:
"I am on a quest for suffering and delight. I hope you’ll join me."
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CyclingNews:
Targets of Armstrong to discuss emotional, financial costs of doping.
VeloNation:
Dutch station states project reflects transparency on the part of the
team.
VeloNews:
For every well-documented key moment like Fabian Cancellara’s Oude
Kwaremont attacks at E3 Harelbeke or De Ronde, or Stijn Vandenbergh’s
spectator run-in at Paris-Roubaix, there are countless others witnessed
only by participants, told around team dinner tables and at off-season
get togethers rather than in newspapers.
CyclingNews:
Team to race at un-sanctioned Whiskey 50 despite threat of punishment.
VeloNews:
Alex Howes (Garmin-Sharp) returns to the Ardennes this week a year
after his coming out party.
road.cc:
Component maker confirms that 11-spd & hydraulic brakes coming
soon.
 VeloNews:
Essentially all racing tubulars have a puncture-protection belt under
the tread. The only exception is superlight time trial and track
tubulars.
 BikeRumor:
Ghisallo’s been making wood bicycle rims for ages, more recently adding
carbon fiber reinforced clinchers and 29er tubulars. Now, they’ve
started working with Bamboo for their hoops and introduced Beechwood
handlebars.
 BikeMag:
Designed specifically as a race rig, the frame is completely
void of rack mounts or extra gussets.
BikeRumor:
Tire choice and pressure is really imporant for the cobbled roads. And
a look at other special equipment choices for the race.
 MBAction:
Lezyne is all about style. Their products are not just func- tional,
they also look good.
 InnerRing:
Want to ride a mountain bike race in the USA? A time trial in Britain?
A criterium in Australia? A road race in France? A gran fondo in Italy?
Careful because whether you’re a novice or a pro you risk being fined
and suspended.
VeloNews:
Pro cycling is an endless stream of tasks, a series of data inputs and
outputs, connecting mechanics, bikes, riders, and recon.
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CyclingNews:
Substances found at the Tour were vitamins.
VeloNation:
Uncertain if positive tests relate to cycling.
PodiumCafe:
The Ardennes classics fly up and over the many bergs and longer côtes
in southern Belgium and the hilly region of the Netherlands.
VeloNation:
Dutch station states project reflects transparency on the part of the
team.
VeloNews:
Ian Boswell (Sky) is taking a forced break after a strong start to the
season aggravated a knee problem. Instead of racing the Ardennes
classics and Tour de Romandie, Boswell is playing guitar and moving to
a new apartment in Nice, France.
PodiumCafe:
It's not France... it's not Spain... it's maybe kinda both...
BikeRadar:
The beginning of the season is a good time to check our bikes
carefully. A poorly maintained bike might leave us stranded on the
road, or worse, cause us to crash.
CyclingTips: Shimano
has typically been known for its outstanding groupsets which continue
to raise the bar, but it's the company's wheel story that is its best
kept secret.
CyclingTips: No
doubt you’ve seen, heard of or tried beetroot juice as a sports
supplement. It’s been around for a few years now.
 BikeRadar:
Arriving soon are radical four-arm K-Force Light road cranks, several
new carbon clinchers, Di2-compatible seatposts, and more.
 BikeRumor:
Upstart All Mountain Style has released its first product, Frame Guard,
to keep your precious…precious.
 VeloNation:
A former teammate of Lance Armstrong, Norway’s Steffen Kjaergaard, will
escape sanctions despite having admitted doping, the country’s
anti-doping agency announced on Monday.
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| VeloNews:
Nairo Quintana’s overall win at the Vuelta al País Vasco (Tour of the
Basque Country) on Saturday not only marked his arrival to the big
time, but also put an exclamation point on a Colombian revival that’s
been on slow simmer over the past several years.
VeloNews:
"I am on a quest for suffering and delight. I hope you’ll join me."
 VeloNation:
Suggests he may have gone too deep rather than building a sufficient
base.
 VeloNation:
MTN Qhubeka riders looking for good showing in semi-Classic.
Races
& Results.
Paris-Camembert - Apr 9 (History), De Brabantse Pijl - Apr 10 (History), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (Results), Pais Vasco - Apr 1-6 (Stages & Results), Circuit Cycliste Sarthe - Apr 2-5 (Stages & Results), Scheldeprijs - Apr 3 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingNews:
Analysis of the good and bad after the Queen of the Classics.
 CyclingNews:
Moment of inattention disastrous for FDJ Frenchman.
 BikeRadar:
New French mountain bike brand Caminade have contracted custom
manufacturers Cyfac to handbuild their frames, which will go on sale
for the first time this May.
 CyclingNews:
Two-man sprint decides the race on the velodrome.
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InnerRing:
Want to ride a mountain bike race in the USA? A time trial in Britain?
A criterium in Australia? A road race in France? A gran fondo in Italy?
Careful because whether you’re a novice or a pro you risk being fined
and suspended.
 VeloNews:
Pro cycling is an endless stream of tasks, a series of data inputs and
outputs, connecting mechanics, bikes, riders, and recon.
 VeloNews:
The Sunset Loop Road Race runs up into the hills above downtown
Redlands, Calif., up through twisting, tree-covered roads. The climb is
as relentless as it is deceiving. A false summit announces a final
pitch to the summit.
 SBS:
RadioShack Leopard riders may have woken up with sore heads on Monday
morning, but all riders of Paris-Roubaix, whether they finished in the
top-10 or didn't finish at all, will be experiencing the same pain of
the morning after the 'Hell of the North.'
 road.cc:
Endurance bikes, 'cross bikes, road bikes from Trek, Giant,
Specialized, Scott, Cannondale, Bianchi BMC, Ridley, Colnago, Look,
Focus & Pinarello.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Pro level frame and transmission, if you
can handle the racy position."
 PinkBike:
The Covert is the Ferndale, Washington, based company's all-mountain
offering, dishing out 160mm of travel in either an aluminum or carbon
framed version.
 BicycleRetailer:
Donkey Label's line of handmade soaps include soaps to remove grease
and grime, a hydrating facial soap and a shaving soap. All are made
especially for cyclists of pure natural and organic ingredients.
 CyclingNews:
Van Avermaet once again saves BMC's blushes.
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VeloNation:
A former teammate of Lance Armstrong, Norway’s Steffen Kjaergaard, will
escape sanctions despite having admitted doping, the country’s
anti-doping agency announced on Monday.
 SBS:
Former world champion veteran French cyclist Jeannie Longo is back in
the crosshairs of national anti-doping authorities for failing to
comply with procedures aimed at catching drug cheats.
 VeloNews:
Sky leaves its classics campaign behind without a win or even a podium
in the big races. Though it excels in stage racing its best result in
Northern Europe was a third-place ride for Mathew Hayman in the Dwars
door Vlaanderen semi-classic.
 VeloNation:
Fabian Cancellara’s (RadioShack - Leopard) victory Sunday in
Paris-Roubaix proved yet again he is not going to give up his throne as
king of the cobbles without a fight.
 BikeRumor:
Built using the same CFD analysis and aero testing as the original 81,
the 40 and 55 have fairly wide and blunt aerodynamic profiles.
 BikeRadar:
UK company Atomic 22 has developed one of the most impressive
theft-resistant systems for bicycle components we've seen yet. Not only
does its remarkably diverse range of options create headaches for
criminals, it also looks brilliantly well made.
 MBAction:
The standard quick-release skewer uses a cam mechanism to allow a wheel
to be removed quickly without the need of any tools. The cam can be
enclosed or exposed. There is an age-old argument over the
superiority of enclosed cams, but neither design, if well executed, is
a source of problems today.
 BikeRumor:
Sometimes there are no words to describe how badly you need a cup of
coffee, and sometimes, there are no words to describe how ridiculously
unnecessary, extravagant, and awesome something is.
 InnerRing:
Cancellara came out of Sep Vanmarcke’s slipstream on the final straight
of
the Roubaix velodrome to pass the Belgian and lift his arms in
celebration.
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Two-man sprint decides the race on the velodrome.
 CyclingNews:
Contador and Intxausti caught in final kilometer.
 CyclingNews:
Third stage in a row for women's race leader Powers.
Races
& Results.
Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (Results), Pais Vasco - Apr 1-6 (Stages & Results), Circuit Cycliste Sarthe - Apr 2-5 (Stages & Results), Scheldeprijs - Apr 3 (Results), Tour of Flanders Men - Mar 31 (Results), Tour of Flanders Women - Mar 31 (Results), De Panne-Koksijde - Mar 26-28 (Stages), Gent - Wevelgem - Mar 24 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingIQ:
The 2013 edition of Le Tour de Filipinas packs in 20% more distance,
but leaves the famed “Northern Alps” final stage unchanged.
 PodiumCafe:
In the stories that make up Coppi's Angel Ugo Riccarelli shows that,
for its participants, sport is life and, for the people to whom these
sportsmen are heroes, their actions on and off the field of play can be
inspirational, lights to guide lives.
 BikeRumor:
Each packet of chews contains 160 calories with 32 milligrams of
natural caffeine derived from white tea.
 CyclingNews:
Martin earns final time trial victory.
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CyclingNews:
Van Avermaet once again saves BMC's blushes.
 CyclingNews:
"I had the full cramps all over and then I just pedalled as
hard as I could.”
 VeloNews:
Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack Leopard) won the 2013 Paris-Roubaix on
Sunday.
 VeloNews:
Alberto Contador (Saxo-Tinkoff) rode to third Sunday in the Clasika
Primavera in what was a consolation prize of sorts after a hard week of
racing in Spain’s Basque Country.
 VeloNews:
There is a sphere of physical force within which most cycling gear is
designed to excel. Paris-Roubaix is nowhere near it.
 BikeRadar: 25mm-wide
FMB Paris-Roubaix tubular tires have given way to 27mm-wide ones - run
at approximately 5.5/6 bar (80/87 psi) front/rear - and usual
53/39T chainring combination has been changed to a matched 53/42T combo.
 MBAction:
A group of Apple engineers recently applied for a patent that uses the
iPod and probably iPhone to keep track of what you do during your ride.
.
 VeloNation:
Van Dijk holds overall lead heading into final day.
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InnerRing:
Cancellara came out of Sep Vanmarcke’s slipstream on the final straight
of
the Roubaix velodrome to pass the Belgian and lift his arms in
celebration.
 CyclingNews:
Mountain bike pros protest rule enforcement.
 RedKitePrayer:
If I may be so bold, the BWR is a case study for everything wrong with
bike events. Mind you, I’m not saying that the folks at SPY got it
wrong; I’m saying that compared to the BWR, nearly everyone else is
getting it wrong.
 VeloNation:
Sagan remains in pole position prior to Paris-Roubaix.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "High priced, but you’re getting top dollar
quality and performance."
 BikeRumor:
The Soleus GPS Draft bundles current/avg/max speed, auto-lap detection,
calories burned calculator, 1/100s chronograph, 5 programmable alarms,
auto calendar, 30 ride file storage and EL backlight with night mode,
and more into a water-resistant package.
 CyclingNews:
Lance Armstrong has asked a Texas court to dismiss a lawsuit by a
Dallas promotions company seeking repayment of more than $A11.6 million
in bonuses paid for winning the Tour de France.
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Sunday's Paris-Roubaix departs Compiegne at 10:20am CET (4:20am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Roubaix at around 4:51pm CET
(10:51am U.S. Eastern). Paris-Roubaix live streaming video
should get underway at around *12:50pm CET (*6:50am U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Martin earns final time trial victory.
Races
& Results.
Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (History), Pais Vasco - Apr 1-6 (Stages & Results), Circuit Cycliste Sarthe - Apr 2-5 (Stages & Results), Scheldeprijs - Apr 3 (Results), Tour of Flanders Men - Mar 31 (Results), Tour of Flanders Women - Mar 31 (Results), De Panne-Koksijde - Mar 26-28 (Stages), Gent - Wevelgem - Mar 24 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingWeekly:
Taylor Phinney (BMC Racing) could be on the verge of making a big leap
early into his professional career. By winning Paris-Roubaix on Sunday,
the charismatic American would fulfil the expectations of many
observers.
 VeloNews:
Fabian Cancellara enters Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix without equal, of that
there is no doubt. But as far as teams in the race go, BMC Racing is
capable of attacking throughout the Queen of the Classics, and perhaps
springing one of several riders loose in the velodrome.
 VeloNews:
Ask any of the riders and team officials involved who is going to win
Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix and one name stands out above all others —
Fabian Cancellara.
 CyclingNews:
Porte and Contador are expected to fight for overall victory in the
24km time trial through the streets of Beasain.
 CyclingWeekly:
Tour of Flanders victor, Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Leopard) goes
into Paris-Roubaix with worries.
 CyclingNews:
Pure climbers suffer in flat, windy test.
 VeloNews:
Before the start of the Redlands Bicycle Classic this week, Chad Haga
of Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies topped everyone’s list of favorites
for the opening time trial. His strong ride in Thursday’s race against
the clock lived up to expectations, and Haga now sits in the catbird
seat in the race for overall victory.
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 PodiumCafe:
It's a race that has been dominated by the idea that Cancellara is
unbeatable in the last week but we all know better than that when it
comes to the Hell of the North. There are no sure things going into
Roubaix, only questions.
 TwistedSpoke:
The incomparable book on Paris-Roubaix — A Journey Through Hell — is
filled with great archival images of the race and chock full of
excellent quotes.
 VeloNation:
2010 runner up says Roubaix course suits him well and should narrow gap.
 CyclingNews:
British team searching for results to save classics campaign.
 VeloNews:
Alison Powers’ victory in stage 2 of the Redlands Bicycle Classic on
Friday survived a protest from runner-up Jo Kiesanowski, who complained
that the race leader shut the door on her in their sprint to the finish.
 BikeRadar:
Among bike manufacturers, the exploration of bike stability has played
second fiddle to the pursuit of lightness and rigidity. However, Eddy
Merckx Cycles are hoping to change that.
 MBAction:
"Two years on we have yet to find the system on a bike and we have not
seen one in a bike shop."
 Podium
Insight: After a surprising ride in the opening time trial at the
Redlands Bicycle Classic which placed him in fourth place, Joey
Rosskopf‘s intent was clear as he told podiuminsight, the goal is the
overall podium.
 Bicycling:
The Classics veteran explains what it takes to get through the Hell of
the North.
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CyclingNews:
Lance Armstrong has asked a Texas court to dismiss a lawsuit by a
Dallas promotions company seeking repayment of more than $A11.6 million
in bonuses paid for winning the Tour de France.
 CyclingNews:
Russian out of Paris-Roubaix.
 CyclingNews:
American nurturing podium ambitions at Paris-Roubaix.
 CyclingNews:
Manager discusses Cavendish's sprint train problems.
 InnerRing:
A fixture in Paris-Roubaix this is a legendary part of the race even if
it comes too early to pick the winner. But this only confirms the
cobbled sector’s status, it is venerated despite not being crucial to
the race.
 VeloNation:
World champion playing things safe for Ardennes Classics, but not sure
if he is on target.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Sublime ride quality and a properly
pleasurable experience, however hard you’re pushing your PB."
 VeloNews:
Vibration is a real pain in the butt. Working with the aptly named
Materials Sciences Corporation (MSC), Bianchi thinks it has solved
precisely that longstanding problem.
 VeloNation:
‘It is a brutal race, it is a terrible race, but it is something so
special’.
 InnerRing:
With their medieval cobbles the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix are
the most extreme races on the calendar. Yet they’re the shop window for
bikes destined to be used on the calmest of Sunday mornings.
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Saturday's Tour of the Basque Country Stage 6, a 24km Individual Time
Trial from Beasain to Beasain, gets underway at 3:10pm CET (9:10am U.S.
Eastern) with the departure of the first rider. Tour
of the Basque Country live streaming video should get underway at
around *3:45pm CET (*9:45am U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Porte and Contador are expected to fight for overall victory in the
24km time trial through the streets of Beasain.
 PodiumCafe:
Powers wins again.
CyclingWeekly:
Tour of Flanders victor, Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Leopard) goes
into Paris-Roubaix with worries.
Races
& Results.
Pais Vasco - Apr 1-6 (Stages & Results), Circuit Cycliste Sarthe - Apr 2-5 (Stages & Results), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (History), Scheldeprijs - Apr 3 (Results), Tour of Flanders Men - Mar 31 (Results), Tour of Flanders Women - Mar 31 (Results), De Panne-Koksijde - Mar 26-28 (Stages), Gent - Wevelgem - Mar 24 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), CyclingNews:
Pure climbers suffer in flat, windy test.
VeloNews:
Before the start of the Redlands Bicycle Classic this week, Chad Haga
of Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies topped everyone’s list of favorites
for the opening time trial. His strong ride in Thursday’s race against
the clock lived up to expectations, and Haga now sits in the catbird
seat in the race for overall victory.
 Bicycling:
It’s common for those who live in the colder regions to scout out
warmer climates for spring rides, races, and tours. It’s a great way to
get base miles.
 CyclingNews:
Dutch WorldTour teams hanging by a thread.
 road.cc:
A pink version of the Rubino Pro to mark tyre company’s 60th
anniversary.
 InnerRing:
Psychogeography is a concept designed to let people explore places and
view the land and environment differently. There are books on the
subject but there no rules.
 CyclingNews:
Henao takes second to retain overall lead.
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CyclingFans:
Sunday's Paris-Roubaix departs Compiegne at 10:20am CET (4:20am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Roubaix at around 4:51pm CET
(10:51am U.S. Eastern). Paris-Roubaix live streaming video
should get underway at around *12:50pm CET (*6:50am U.S. Eastern).
Bicycling:
The Classics veteran explains what it takes to get through the Hell of
the North.
 VeloNews:
While 25 teams of eight riders will depart Compiegne, one man, Fabian
Cancellara (RadioShack-Leopard), is the clear favorite for a
cobblestone trophy more than six hours later.
 Peloton:
Favorites don’t always win Paris-Roubaix—and that could be the case
this Sunday in the 111th edition of the sport’s most prestigious
cobblestone classic.
PodiumCafe:
On Sunday the 2013 cobbles season comes to a close with the big climax.
Paris-Roubaix, The Queen of the Classics. At once the easiest and
hardest of all races to predict.
 PodiumInsight:
Known to race aggressively, the NOW and Novartis for MS team will now
have to switch gears and go on the defense to protect Alison Powers‘
yellow jersey at the Redlands Bicycle Classic.
 road.cc:
Brand new wheels from Italian company with unique rim/spoke design and
very low weight.
 BikeRumor:
Based on the images, we can tell the parts’ edges get sharpened a bit.
Other than the obviously new hydraulic rim brakes, which SRAM admitted
were in development way back in February 2012 and have been spotted
periodically since, the crankset looks the most interesting.
 CyclingNews:
Devenyns undergoes surgery for broken arm.
VeloNews:
In his first public admission that things are clearly not going his
way, Andy Schleck suggested Wednesday that he will not be ready to
fight for the yellow jersey at the 2013 Tour de France.
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VeloNation:
‘It is a brutal race, it is a terrible race, but it is something so
special’.
InnerRing:
With their medieval cobbles the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix are
the most extreme races on the calendar. Yet they’re the shop window for
bikes destined to be used on the calmest of Sunday mornings.
 VeloNews:
There seems a tortured relationship with Paris-Roubaix for the peloton
and its directors; here is one of the most storied races in cycling
history, and yet it can bring absolute misery.
 CyclingTips: Few
one-day bike races capture the imagination quite like Paris-Roubaix.
 CyclingWeekly:
Team boss, Patrick Lefevere said that the team needs to get serious
ahead of the Grand Tours and that some riders will be let go at
year-end.
 CXMagazine:
Which veldrijders will be at Paris-Roubaix this week? On a quick run
through start list it looks like we have at least Lars Boom, Steve
Chainel and Zdenek Stybar lining up.
 BikeRumor:
In the latest blow to pro cyclists that were hoping that rule 1.2.019
would be abolished or ignored, the UCI has issued a statement
strengthening their position on the matter.
 BikeRumor:
Hundreds of energy bars, gels, drinks, gummies, and beans are on the
market trying to fill that crucial need. Over time you find a favorite
type, brand, and flavor; you become loyal; and you purchase a lot of it.
 CyclingNews:
Operacion Puerto doctor gives his first post-trial interview.
 CyclingNews:
Texan sidesteps his doping ban .
DenverPost:
In the aftermath of Armstrong's painful admission in January to taking
performance-enhancing drugs after years of incessant allegations and
vehement denials, there are few heroes left for kids.
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Friday's Tour of the Basque Country Stage 5 departs Eibar at 1:00pm CET
(7:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Beasain at
around 5:14pm CET (11:14am U.S. Eastern). Tour of the Basque
Country live streaming video should get underway at around *3:30pm CET
(*9:30am U.S. Eastern).
InnerRing:
Psychogeography is a concept designed to let people explore places and
view the land and environment differently. There are books on the
subject but there no rules.
CyclingNews:
Henao takes second to retain overall lead.
 CyclingWeekly:
An ironic turn of events will see cycling fans yet again denied a
showdown between Classics heavyweights Tom Boonen and Fabian Cancellara
at Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, April 7.
 SBS:
Lotto Belisol youngster Jonas Van Genechten won the Belgian GP Pino
Cerami with the guidance of veteran Greg Henderson.
 PodiumCafe:
NOW and Novartis, Specialized-Lululemon and Vanderkitten kick off hotly
contested stage race.
Races
& Results.
Pais Vasco - Apr 1-6 (Stages & Results), Circuit Cycliste Sarthe - Apr 2-5 (Stages & Results), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (History), Scheldeprijs - Apr 3 (Results), Tour of Flanders Men - Mar 31 (Results), Tour of Flanders Women - Mar 31 (Results), De Panne-Koksijde - Mar 26-28 (Stages), Gent - Wevelgem - Mar 24 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  CyclingNews:
Argos-Shimano Dutchwoman remains in overall lead.
 CyclingNews:
An in-depth chat with the Crank Brothers Pro XCT leader.
 CyclingWeekly:
Laura Trott (Wiggle-Honda) is smoothly making the transition from
Olympic gold-medal winning performances on the track to success on the
road, after taking the lead in the best young rider classification in
the Energiewacht Tour.
 SBS:
Joaquim Rodriguez is set to bypass the Giro d'Italia as preparation for
the July Tour de France, according to media reports.
road.cc:
Bianchi has officially launched a new version of their Infinito
endurance bike, called the Infinito CV.
 VeloNation:
Jungels misses out by fractions of a second.
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CyclingNews:
Devenyns undergoes surgery for broken arm.
VeloNews:
In his first public admission that things are clearly not going his
way, Andy Schleck suggested Wednesday that he will not be ready to
fight for the yellow jersey at the 2013 Tour de France.
 CyclingNews:
WADA opts not to appeal one-year ban for Xipamide.
 VeloNation:
Future seems to be healthier for event.
 VeloNation:
Team manager reacts to Scheldeprijs disappointment, Cavendish wants
Boonen in Tour de France.
 CyclingNews:
Second crash in as many days for pre-race favorite.
 CyclingWeekly:
Fabian Cancellara (Radio Shack - Leopard) risked losing a chance to
race Paris-Roubaix with a crash in the mid-week Scheldeprijs race
yesterday.
 CyclingNews:
This year's race has a brand new
element: a relatively flat, 12.5km test at Big Bear Lake at nearly
7000ft (2100m).
 BikeRadar:
Tate Labs has a new, lower-profile Bar Fly 2.0 Garmin mount that works
with all the new and existing Garmin cycling computers.
 TwistedSpoke:
"I guess I’m a pushover for the Le Grand Spring Flings. Milan San Remo
along with the Great Cobblers; Ghent, Ronde, and Paris–Roubaix. Then
the Ardennes; Flèche, Amstel and the oldest of them all, Liege.
Paris–Roubaix still being my favorite of them all."
 road.cc:
Gaerne is to offer a new carbon fibre Speedplay-specific sole for all
models of their G.Chrono and G.Platinum shoes from April, increasing
the choice of Speedplay four-bolt soles now available.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Promises great longevity, but will you pay
double?"
 CyclingNews:
American hit by iliotibial band friction syndrome.
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CyclingNews:
Operacion Puerto doctor gives his first post-trial interview.
CyclingNews:
Texan sidesteps his doping ban .
 DenverPost:
In the aftermath of Armstrong's painful admission in January to taking
performance-enhancing drugs after years of incessant allegations and
vehement denials, there are few heroes left for kids.
 VeloNews:
One day you’re training on your own in Girona, adjusting to life in
Europe, easing into your first pro season after efforts in Oman and
Qatar. You’re young, you’re a time trial specialist, and you haven’t
done much racing in Europe.
 road.cc:
This is an excerpt from cycling scholar Les Woodland's new book, Paris-Roubaix, The Inside Story,
published by McGann Publishing..
 TwistedSpoke:
“Indeed I miss the Basque Country, with all the fans up to Arrate
climb.” That was today’s tweet from the “Professor,” author and BMC old
salt Marco Pinotti at the Tour of the Basque Country.
 BikeRadar:
Lampre-Merida rider FilippoPozzato wasn't just riding a new Merida
ReactoEvo aero road bike in last Sunday's Tour of Flanders. He also set
off from Brugge on a new set of carbon wheels.
 BicycleRetailer:
Action Wipes are full-body after-exercise cleaning wipes that require
no rinsing.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Packed with retro touches but an
up-to-the-minute ride."
InnerRing:
Paris-Roubaix was first run in 1896 after two textile entrepreneurs put
up the money to fund a velodrome in Roubaix.
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Thursday's Tour of the Basque Country Stage 4 departs Trapagaran at
1:25pm CET (7:25am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Eibar
(Arrate) at around 5:17pm CET (11:17am U.S. Eastern). Tour of
the Basque Country live streaming video should get underway at around
*3:30pm CET (*9:30am U.S. Eastern).
Races
& Results.
Pais Vasco - Apr 1-6 (Stages & Results), Circuit Cycliste Sarthe - Apr 2-5 (Stages & Results), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (History), Scheldeprijs - Apr 3 (Results), Tour of Flanders Men - Mar 31 (Results), Tour of Flanders Women - Mar 31 (Results), De Panne-Koksijde - Mar 26-28 (Stages), Gent - Wevelgem - Mar 24 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages), VeloNation:
Jungels misses out by fractions of a second.
 CyclingNews:
Colombian takes overall race lead.
 Felt:
Once again Kirsten Wild of the Argos-Shimano women’s team proved too
strong for the competition on Wednesday, winning the opening stage of
the April 3-7 Energiewacht Tour in the Netherlands.
 VeloNation:
French road race champion blasts home in front.
 CyclingWeekly:
A day after winning the Tour of Flanders on Easter Sunday the world
champion swapped the roads of Belgium for the mountain bike trails near
her hometown in the Netherlands.
 NeilBrowne:
Team Garmin-Sharp's Daniel Martin is a man of many talents.
 VeloNews:
This spring was supposed to be it for Sep Vanmarcke (Blanco), the young
Belgian who rode so brilliantly in the classics of 2012.
 road.cc:
Unusual but well made perch and for me at least, very comfortable.
 CyclingNews:
Gavazzi takes over GC lead.
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American hit by iliotibial band friction syndrome.
 CyclingWeekly:
The Omega Pharma-QuickStep sprint train misfired today in Belgium's
Scheldeprijs one-day race. In fact, according to team boss Patrick
Lefevere, it was an outright failure.
 CyclingNews:
Cavendish finishes in second place ahead of Markus.
 Marijn
de Vries: In the end a lot of riders came back together in our chasing
group. The sprint for the 10th place was a chaotic one. I finished
43rd, to my big disappointment.
 CyclingNews:
RadioShack rider falls but finishes Scheldeprijs.
 CyclingNews:
Images and tales from Olympic and world championship-winning season.
 VeloNation:
Catalan to focus fully on Tour de France.
 VeloNews:
Richie Porte (Sky) is looking forward to the coming days of the demands
of the Vuelta al Pais Vasco (Tour of the Basque Country) to see just
how far he can go.
 CyclingNews:
Specialized-lululemon rider might resume racing by end of April.
 VeloNews:
SRAM will jump on the 11-speed bandwagon by the end of this month,
debuting two new high-end groups with 11-speed rear shifting dubbed Red
22 and Force 22.
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InnerRing:
Paris-Roubaix was first run in 1896 after two textile entrepreneurs put
up the money to fund a velodrome in Roubaix.
 CyclingNews:
Spaniard accused of being Clasicómano by Dutch newspaper.
 IrishPeloton:
There aren’t many people who could have felt as vindicated as David
Walsh did when the Reasoned Decision containing details of the doping
practices of Lance Armstrong and his US Postal team was released last
December.
 CyclingNews:
RadioShack leader slowly building form in País Vasco.
 VeloNation:
Luxembourg rider will miss Tour due to Xipamide positive but could
target Vuelta.
 VeloNews:
The Vuelta al Pais Vasco (Tour of the Basque Country) is turning into a
weeklong revenge tour for Amets Txurruka (Caja Rural).
 road.cc:
App for Android and iOS devices developed from award-winnning one
already used in Netherlands.
 VeloNews:
In a departure from its long tradition of serviceability and
tool-making, when Campagnolo introduced the Power Torque (PT)
integrated-spindle crank to provide a lower-cost alternative to its
Ultra-Torque (UT) cranks, it provided neither a tool nor a methodology
to remove the crankset from the bike or to remove the driveside bearing.
 Bicycling:
These all-around road bikes balance stability, comfort, and
speed—without sacrificing sporty handling.
 Peloton:
"Here are three new things that have become, well, indispensable."
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Wednesday's Tour of the Basque Country Stage 3 departs Vitoria
(Gasteiz) at 12:50pm CET (6:50am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the
finish at Trapagaran at around 5:11pm CET (11:11am U.S.
Eastern). Tour of the Basque Country live streaming video
should get underway at around *3:30pm CET (*9:30am U.S. Eastern).
CyclingNews:
Gavazzi takes over GC lead.
 CyclingWeekly:
Francesco Gavazzi (Astana) has moved into the overall lead in the Tour
of the Basque Country after stage two on Tuesday.
 VeloNation:
“If I’m not going to be there in the sprint, then I might as well try
something else"..
 CyclingNews:
Bewley taken to hospital with broken collarbone.
Races
& Results.
Pais Vasco - Apr 1-6 (Stages & Results), Scheldeprijs - Apr 3 (History), Circuit Cycliste Sarthe - Apr 2-5 (Stages & Results), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (History), Tour of Flanders Men - Mar 31 (Results), Tour of Flanders Women - Mar 31 (Results), De Panne-Koksijde - Mar 26-28 (Stages), Gent - Wevelgem - Mar 24 (Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  VeloNews:
Two days later, a rider might think he’d come down with the flu. But
those who’ve ridden Paris-Roubaix before know better: there’s a
sickness in their bones and joints, and it’s the lasting effect of the
pavé.
 PEZ:
Race Analysis, Fab's dominance, Sagan's podium behavior, Vos' supremacy
and the meaning of winning a big one. Pro rider Lee Rodgers covers it
all in his look at the Ronde 2013.
 PodiumCafe:
"I try to realise every day how extraordinary and special my life is -
but I must say, the longer I do this, the more 'normal' it gets."
 road.cc:
All-carbon components tested in the Classics now available in the shops.
 BikeRadar:
There’s an easy way and a hard way to go about things. These five tips
will save you the time and headaches that can accompany your first
attempt at going tubeless.
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Wednesday's Scheldeprijs departs Antwerp at 12:15pm CET (6:15am U.S.
Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Schoten at around 5:08pm CET
(11:08am U.S. Eastern). Scheldeprijs live streaming video
should get underway at around 2:55pm CET (8:55am U.S. Eastern).
 VeloNation:
Rider unable to start comeback race at Circuit de la Sarthe.
 PodiumCafe:
BMC's Taylor Phinney is a rare breed -- an American cyclist famous
before his time. Part lineage, part charisma, but mostly pure power has
left Phinney in the spotlight at the tender age of 22.
 CyclingNews:
The organizers of Sunday's Paris-Roubaix have completed their course
inspection and assigned difficulty ratings to each of the 27 cobbled
sectors along the 2013 course.
 VeloNation:
Briton confirmed as leader for semi-Classic.
 VeloNews:
Around this time last year, Belgian Tom Boonen could do no wrong.
 CyclingTips: "Sports
nutritionist Alan McCubbin takes us through the life-cycle of sports
nutrition supplements, from initial research to marketing and explains
the role that science does and doesn't play in the process."
 RideOn:
There have been many different theories applied and rejected over the
years, with bike fitting becoming an increasingly exacting science,
shifting with bike technology to establish a new norm of what a
‘correct’ bike fit should be.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Powerful and excellent-handling ride for
skillful riders, but not as light or fast as others."
 Off
The Beaten Path: The Grand Bois tape has proved very durable, and it
has acquired a nice patina with age.
 BikeRumor:
Fizik has just added padded versions of their three braided carbon rail
saddles. The new Versus Braided takes the super lightweight
construction of the Arione, Antares and Aliante and adds a decent
amount of padding with a relieved center channel for proper blood flow.
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 PodiumCafe:
Op de Troon, an inside look into Marianne Vos' golden year, reveals her
struggles on the road to victory.
 InnerRing:
"Notice anything fat in photo above? It’s can’t be the riders … nor the
spectators. Instead look at the front wheel where Matthew Goss is
running a 25mm wide tire."
 road.cc:
25-year-old says she was "frozen to the spot" and only the thought of
millions watching helped her keep her composure.
 CyclingNews:
Dutchman was stood down for a fortnight for "health reasons."
 VeloNews:
It could be weeks or even months before the final verdict is handed
down in the Operación Puerto trial, which is winding down this week in
Madrid.
 VeloNews:
Michal Kwiatkowski (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) continues to impress. At
just 22 years old, following up on a breakthrough ride at
Tirreno-Adriatico, the Pole escaped for 100km at the Ronde van
Vlaanderen on Sunday.
 InnerRing:
For years teams had been ranked on a secret system that few understood
leading to a lot of head-scratching and confusion. Only last Thursday
the UCI quietly published Annexe-2014/UCI/A-10… better known as the
Sporting Value criteria.
 RedKitePrayer:
"Because, truth be told, I have no problems. I have everything I need,
including a bike, prepped and ready to ride, pointing silently toward
the basement door."
 Bicycling:
It’s just spring, but the season is really heating up in professional
cycling. Here’s a rundown of some of April’s races and riders to watch.
 MBAction:
Your body’s metabolism is the mechanism that converts the food you eat
into energy. This involves a network of hormones and enzymes that
convert food into fuel, but also affects how efficiently you burn that
fuel.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Very expensive and more grip equals more
drag, but these are a real control boost for fans of fatter tires."
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 CyclingNews:
Tuesday's Tour of the Basque Country Stage 2 departs Elgoibar at
12:55pm CET (6:55am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Vitoria (Gasteiz) at around 5:15pm CET (11:15am U.S.
Eastern). Tour of the Basque Country live streaming video
should get underway at around *3:30pm CET (*9:30am U.S. Eastern).
 CyclingNews:
Peloton splits on technical run-in.
 VeloNation:
Fractured arm for Dries Devenyns; further examination for Tony Martin
and Jurgen Van Den Broeck.
 InnerRing:
Five stages and a time trial to settle the overall classification. Note
the rolling nature of the race where one day’s stage finish is the next
day’s stage start.
 VeloNation:
Dutch rider overcomes superior Rabobank-Liv/Giant numbers to take solo
victory.
 VeloNation:
Vos takes long-overdue victory in Belgian Classic.
 CyclingNews:
It was a different kind of second place finish for Peter Sagan
(Cannondale) at the Tour of Flanders.
Races
& Results.
Tour of Flanders Men - Mar 31 (Start List), Tour of Flanders Women - Mar 31 (Start List), Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco - Apr 1-6 (Stages), Scheldeprijs - Apr 3 (History), Paris - Roubaix - Apr 7 (History), De Panne-Koksijde - Mar 26-28 (Stages), Gent - Wevelgem - Mar 24 (Results), Critérium International - Mar 23-24 (Races & Results), Giro d'Italia - May 4-26 (Stages), Tour of California - May 12-19 (Stages), Tour de France - June 29-July 21 (Stages), Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15 (Stages),  TwistedSpoke:
There were two winners at Sunday’s Tour of Flanders. Fabian Cancellara
used his dominating power to beat wunderkind Peter Sagan and Jurgen
Roelandts (Lotto Belisol) rode a perfect tactical race to take the
final podium spot.
 BikeRadar:
Aero road helmets are practically the norm, with nearly every major
brand getting into the game, including Giro, Scott, Specialized, Kask,
Uvex, and Ekoi.
..  road.cc:
Spartacus drops Sagan on final climb of the Paterberg and time trials
his way to victory.
Rules
of the
Road
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 VeloNation:
Young American states that he’ll ride for his Australian team-mate in
mountains.
 CyclingNews:
Quick-Step Cycling Team rider Tom Boonen had an unfortunate crash at
19km of Ronde van Vlaanderen after accidentally hitting an
object.
 InnerRing:
Fabian Cancellara accelerates on the Paterberg and Peter Sagan tries to
match him. But the Slovak’s exposed to the stiff breeze and struggling
to follow.
 VeloNation:
Norwegian non-finisher yesterday, Van Avermaet satisfied with seventh.
 CyclingNews:
RadioShack rider in the US after treatment on his knee.
 VeloNews:
American Taylor Phinney (BMC Racing) is in talks with Italian fashion
giant Dolce & Gabbana to develop and release his own line of
men’s products, from cologne to watches.
 CyclingNews:
Saxo Tinkoff leader and teammate Kreuziger withstand technical final.
 VeloNews:
Ghost shifting is not just for poltergeists and worn chains anymore.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Limited bike fit and installation is a pain
but where they work they’re brilliant."
 VeloNation:
Belgian rider not as badly hurt as initially feared.
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 SBS:
Highly-rated Slovakian cyclist Peter Sagan was accused of sexism and
harassment after he was pictured pinching the bottom of a podium girl
after the Tour of Flanders.
 TwistedSpoke:
Lance Armstrong now has at least one yellow jersey. Confirming rumors
that a third Armstrong book was in the works, New York publishing house
Simon & Shulster announced they would be publishing The Boy in
the Yellow Shirt.
 VeloNews:
In a surprising move, Andy Schleck (RadioShack-Leopard) has announced
that he intends to start Paris-Roubaix on April 7 to gain extra race
miles and help his teammate Fabian Cancellara fight for a third Roubaix
victory.
 VeloNews:
The cycling world witnessed a heavily anticipated showdown at the Ronde
van Vlaanderen on Easter Sunday, with the mano-a-mano clash between
Fabian Cancellara and Peter Sagan going down to the final cobbled climb.
 CyclingNews:
Dutchman pleased with progress of recovery from knee injury.
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "A frame as well sorted as the Rockhopper
Comp’s can handle the cost of upgrades."
 VeloNews:
On the Monday following his Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders)
win, Fabian Cancellara addressed an overflow audience of Belgian fan
club members who gathered at the Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen cycling
museum in Oudenaarde, Belgium..
 TwistedSpoke:
Sram’s 22 may be real, or it may not, check out the video for yourself.
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