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March
8, 2019
Strade Bianche: Tuscan delicacy.
"Is
it possible that Strade Bianche is the most
anticipated race of all on the calendar save for
one or two that the Flemish hype machine has
managed to elevate to almost God-like status? I
think it probably is."
(podiumcafe.com) Photo by Bryn Lennon -
Velo/Getty Images
March
8, 2019
Van Aert hoping to improve on last
year's dramatic third place at Strade Bianche.
"With
the memories of third place at last year's
Strade Bianche still fresh in his mind, Wout van
Aert heads to this Saturday's race with the full
backing of WorldTour team Jumbo Visma - and
hoping to go one or two places better." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
8, 2019
Niewiadoma hoping fourth time's the
charm at Strade Bianche.
"Kasia
Niewiadoma has only once missed out on the
podium at Strade Bianche but the Polish rider
has never paid a visit to the top step. After
three second places across the last three
editions of the race, Niewiadoma is looking to
finally go one better this weekend." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
8, 2019
Do not be fooled by the picture
postcard backdrop to this race, its unforgiving
roads are brutish...
Sun expected to shine on Strade
Bianche 2019 after brutal weather last year.
"The
sun should shine on Strade Bianche’s Tuscan
roads after heavy rain and snow made last year a
mud-fest for everyone, including winner Tiesj
Benoot (Lotto Soudal)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March
8, 2019
Tougher Emakumeen Bira on tap for
2019.
"Organizers
of Emakumeen Bira have announced the 2019 route
for the four-day race held between May 22-25 in
Spain's Basque Country. The mountainous course
has once again established the stage race as one
of the most challenging on the Women's
WorldTour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
March
8, 2019
Bollé Shifter Sunglasses with
Phantom Lens Review.
"French
company Bollé debuted their SHIFTER cycling
glasses at the 2018 Tour de France, not
incidentally worn by the French AG2R La Mondiale
team of Romain Bardet."
(bikeroar.com) photos: Anthony D. Morrow
March
8, 2019
Column
Two
5 riders to watch at the 2019 Paris
Nice.
"The
2019 Paris Nice is set to be one of the best
yet, with a stellar line-up of riders looking to
hone their form - or at least test themselves
out - over the eight-day race's sprint, hilly
and mountain stages ahead of this year's Grand
Tours."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
March
8, 2019
Simon Yates promises stage wins at
Paris Nice.
"Britain’s
Vuelta a España champion Simon Yates said
Thursday he loved racing in the eight-day Paris
Nice event and would be targeting stage wins in
a highly competitive field."
(velonews.com) Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
March
8, 2019
Kristina Vogel honored with Barbie
made in her image for International Women’s Day.
"The
Kristina Vogel doll is part of a special release
from Barbie for International Women’s Day. The
campaign also marks the doll’s 60th anniversary.
Vogel is one of 20 women that have had dolls
made in their image, part of Barbie’s ongoing
“Role Models” campaign."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Barbie)
March
8, 2019
The best cycling books - by women.
"I’ll
read anything if it’s got a bicycle on the
cover, but I have to admit, pro cyclist memoirs
(even the juicy confessional ones) all blur into
one when you’ve read a few, and books about
cycling across continents mostly just tell the
same story again and again."
(cyclist.co.uk) Emily Chappell
March
8, 2019
Porte could make Tour of California
debut as preparation for Tour de France.
"Richie
Porte (Trek Segafredo) could ride the Tour of
California for the first time in his career as
part of his preparation for the Tour de France.
Porte is riding a slimmer race program this
season with the hope of having fresher legs for
the Grand Boucle."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
March
8, 2019
Giro Republic LX R.
"The
Giro Republic LX R shoes are excellent for
commuting or touring, offering great hold and
the ability to walk like a normal human being." (road.cc) George
Hill
March
8, 2019
Knolly founder Noel Buckley’s
titanium Cache gravel bike.
"Knolly,
the Vancouver, B.C. company's new gravel bike,
the Cache, is built around a sleek,
detail-oriented titanium frame and Knolly's own
carbon fork, designed just for the bike."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Terry McKall
March
8, 2019
Grand piano towing cyclist falls
foul of San Francisco's steep hills.
"A
pianist from Germany who tows his grand piano
around by bike has suffered a spectacular (and
doubtless noisy) crash in San Francisco. Davide
Martello’s brakes were no match for the city’s
steep roads, but he has since repaired the piano
and performed last night."
(road.cc) (Instagram)
March
8, 2019
Column
Three
March
8, 2019
Mario Cipollini to appear in court
over allegations he hit and stalked his ex-wife.
"Cipollini
is alleged to have “performed a series of acts
damaging the physical and mental integrity” of
Ms Landucci with “punches, slaps, kicks, with
injuries and death threats,” according to
Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March
8, 2019
Cycling broadcast firm to televise
Redlands Bicycle Classic.
"Flying
drones, ultra high-definition cameras, and
innovative wireless transmitters are just some
of the tools that startup Cyclestream.tv
will deploy during the final two stages of the
five-day race."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dan Munson (File).
March
8, 2019
2019 Giro Rosa route features summit
finishes at Gavia and Malga Montasio.
"The
2019 Giro Rosa will feature summit finishes on
the Passo di Gavia and at Malga Montasio, while
there will also be a tough hilltop finale to the
concluding stage in Udine. The route of the
10-day race was presented in Carate Brianza on
Friday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
March
8, 2019
Paris Nice vs. Tirreno Adriatico.
"For
the first time this season, there will be two
WorldTour stage races running concurrently, as
Paris Nice (March 10-17) in France overlaps with
Tirreno Adriatico (March 13-19) in Italy."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Rob Sturney
March
8, 2019
Introducing the CyclingTips Weekly
Quiz.
"This,
the first edition, has ten questions, shouldn’t
take you too long, and is (we think) a
satisfying mix of easy enough not to alienate
and challenging enough not to bore you." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by The Grubers
March
8, 2019
Fabian Cancellara: ‘Don’t compare
Strade Bianche with Paris Roubaix’.
"The
retired Swiss, winner of Flanders and Roubaix,
closed his career after three wins over the
white gravel roads around Siena in 2008, 2012
and 2016."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March
8, 2019
Route announced for opening stage of
2019 Women’s Tour.
"Organizers
announced the course for the opening stage on
International Women’s Day, and confirmed that
for the second year running the prize fund will
match that of the men’s Tour of Britain." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
March
8, 2019
David Millar: Blood doping cases a
reminder for cycling not to get complacent.
"One
of those picked up in the recent Austrian raids
was Estonian skier Karel Tammjärv. In a candid
interview, Tammjärv explained that avoiding
detection for blood doping was actually quite
easy."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
March
8, 2019
Column
One
Paris Nice & Strade Bianche:
Old-style racing returns!
"Pro
bike racing had got stuck in a rut. Even before
a race rolled out from the start, everyone knew
what was going to happen. There would be an
intense opening salvo of attacks (which wouldn’t
be seen on live TV) until one of the attacks
stuck."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Yuzuru Sunada
& James Startt
March
7, 2019
Strade Bianche 2019 - Preview.
"This
year's Strade Bianche is only the 14th edition
of the men's race, but the spectacular racing,
the stunning route and the obvious pleasure the
riders get from racing on the dirt tracks across
the hills of Tuscany have lead to suggestions
that Strade Bianche is already the sixth
Monument of the season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
7, 2019
Durbridge and Juul-Jensen spearhead
Mitchelton Scott squad for Strade Bianche.
"Mitchelton
Scott's Luke Durbridge and Chris Juul-Jensen
will lead their team on the gravel roads of the
Strade Bianche on Saturday, with both riders
taking the confidence into the race that
previous top 10s there gives them." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
March
7, 2019
Anna van der Breggen leads strong
Boels Dolmans in Strade Bianche.
"In
2018, Van der Breggen showed her strength at the
Italian race and crossed the finish line in
Siena at 49 seconds from the second place. This
year, the World Champion returns to the race to
attempt to conquer the race once again." (cyclingpub.com)
Boels Dolmans
March
7, 2019
Is Strade Bianche deserving of the
moniker of cycling’s sixth Monument?
"Is
an incredible course on beautiful Italian roads
with Renaissance architecture as the backdrop of
an iconic finish enough to make Tuscany's spring
classic one of cycling's most revered one-day
races?"
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Philippe Tremblay
March
7, 2019
Trek Claims Their Next Release Will
“Change Cycling Forever."
"With
such a bold claim we had to do some digging.
After scouring the internet and archives we
found the Trek 5000 released in 1989. It was the
company’s first molded, all carbon frame. If
Trek’s claims are true, we’re expecting to see a
revolutionary new frame material."
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
7, 2019
Wahoo KICKR CLIMB - Review.
"The
KICKR CLIMB is a grade simulator which means
that it allows a stationary cyclist the ability
to accurately feel the grade of the climb they
are virtually riding by raising and lowering the
front end of your bike."
(aerogeeks.com)
March
7, 2019
Column
Two
Paris Nice 2019 - Preview.
"The
format of Paris Nice has often been tweaked over
the years, but the fundamental characteristics
of the event remain in place. The eight-day trek
from the hinterland of Paris to the Côte d’Azur
is replete with hidden pitfalls and always prone
to the vagaries of March weather." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
March
7, 2019
Kittel switches Tirreno Adriatico
for Paris Nice.
"Marcel
Kittel (Katusha Alpecin) will swap Tirreno
Adriatico for Paris Nice this month as he looks
to get his sprint firing again this season.
Kittel had been penned in for the Italian race
but made a late decision to ride Paris Nice due
to its higher number of sprint stages." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
7, 2019
The Col de Turini Adds to the
Excitement of this Year’s Paris Nice.
"The
Col de Turini stage, scheduled for March 16,
features 14.9km of climbing with an average
gradient of 7.3% on the western slope of the
pass through Lantosque. Stage seven’s elevation
will be 1604 meters above sea level." (capovelo.com)
March
7, 2019
VN Archives: Jalabert breaks
through at 1995 Paris Nice.
"In
1995, Laurent Jalabert stunned the peloton with
an overall win, proving he was more than just a
sprinter. Also, a certain Lance Armstrong won
stage 5, his first European victory in 18
months."
(velonews.com)
March
7, 2019
Thomas, Nibali, Sagan confirmed for
unconventional Tirreno Adriatico.
"This
year’s Tirreno Adriatico route may be
unconventional, but it is attracting many
familiar GC stars for the 54th edition of “The
Race of the Two Seas” in Italy, March 13-19." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
March
7, 2019
Bontrager launches wider Aeolus Pro
3V road / gravel wheelset.
"Trek’s
Bontrager component brand has added to its
Aeolus Pro wheel range with the launch today of
the brand new Aeolus Pro 3V wheelset. It’s 700c
and uses the same tech as Bontrager’s existing
Aeolus Pro wheelsets."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Paul Norman)
March
7, 2019
Bontrager Ballista Road Shoes.
"The
Ballista Road Shoe from Bontrager is a smart and
sleek design that offers a very precise fit
right the way around the foot. They don't have
the stiffest sole on the market, but they offer
a good all-round package."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
March
7, 2019
Column
Three
March
7, 2019
The Cycling Hall of Fame 2019: The
case for Kristin Armstrong.
"She
was a competitive swimmer then a leading
triathlete whose career was scuppered by early
onset osteoarthritis. So, the Idaho native
switched to cycling. At the age of 32, some are
hanging up their bikes; Kristin was just getting
cracking."
(rouleur.cc Photographs: Alex
Whitehead/SWpix.com)
March
7, 2019
Ten Dam questions effectiveness of
biological passport after Denifl, Preidler
confessions.
"Laurens
ten Dam expressed his surprise that two riders
had been able to avoid detection by the
biological passport and asked, “is it as leaky
as a basket?"
(cyclingnews.com) (CCC Team)
March
7, 2019
Team Victory Rankings.
"With
a lull in the racing between the GP Le Samyn and
the Strade Bianche this weekend a chance to take
stock of the season so far. As ever, the
quantity and quality of wins are not the same
thing."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
March
7, 2019
Primoz Roglic: From ski jumper to
Giro d'Italia contender.
"Primoz
Roglic (Jumbo Visma) was a relative unknown in
cycling circles when he stepped up to the
WorldTour in 2016 but three years on, he will
start this year's Giro d’Italia as one of the
favorites for overall victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
March
7, 2019
First Look: Quarq TireWiz.
"TireWiz
is a small electronic sensor that mounts to your
valve stem. Using Quarq's smartphone app, you
set up each individual TireWiz to your desired
pressure range."
(velonews.com) Quarq
March
7, 2019
British Cycling working with ‘Porn
Pedallers Cycling Club’ to help them meet
regulations.
"PPCC,
a London-based cycling club for those working in
the adult entertainment industry, shared the
news about its affiliation on Twitter, saying
“cycling is for everyone, except us." (cyclingweekly.com)
(road.cc) (Picture: PPCC)
March
7, 2019
Bianchi Specialissima Pantani Oropa
goes back 20 yrs to great Il Pirata comeback.
"Bianchi
has made a number of special limited edition
harkening back to their heyday with Marco
Pantani dominating pro racing. This latest
Specialissima Pantani Oropa goes back in time
two decades to one of Il Pirata's greatest
victories."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
March
7, 2019
State Bicycle Co. Undefeated II
Black Prism review.
"Fixed-gear
crit riders will love this bike. As advertised,
the stock build is race-ready, and with a 5mm
torque wrench, is assembled and ready in about
45 minutes."
(cyclist.co.uk) Mark Cohen
March
7, 2019
Column
One
March
6, 2019
5 conclusions from the 2019 Opening
Weekend.
"Some
would say that the 2019 season only really
kicked off with the start of the Spring Classics
in Belgium this past weekend, with the Omloop
Het Nieuwsblad on the Saturday, followed the
next day by Kuurne Brussel Kuurne." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
6, 2019
Kasia Niewiadoma returns to Strade
Bianche after three consecutive second places.
"The
fifth edition of the race will take the riders
through a 136-kilometer race and features eight
gravel sectors and the climbing finish at the
Via Santa Caterina of Siena."
(cyclingpub.com) Canyon SRAM
March
6, 2019
Women's WorldTour - The best of
women's professional cycling in 2019.
"The
highest level of women's professional cycling
will assemble for the start of the 2019 Women's
WorldTour at Strade Bianche in Siena, Italy on
Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
March
6, 2019
Van Avermaet: Strade Bianche is one
of the most beautiful races of the season.
"Van
Avermaet is anxious to return to the race this
year for another crack at the white gravel
roads, and his strong performance last weekend
at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, where he finished
second to Deceuninck Quick Step's Zdenek
Stybar."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
March
6, 2019
Strade Bianche 2019 Preview.
"After
opening the early Classics season in Belgium,
the pro peloton moves south to Italy and the
dusty (or mud if it rains) 'White Roads' of the
Province of Siena in Tuscany."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
March
6, 2019
The Fitbit Versa Lite: Everything
you ever wanted to know.
"Today
Fitbit launched their least expensive smartwatch
to date - the Fitbit Versa Lite. This newish
watch essentially takes the existing Fitbit
Versa smartwatch and removes the music playback,
along with a handful of smaller features like
stair counting (and two of the three buttons)." (dcrainmaker.com)
March
6, 2019
9th Wave Cycling keeps rim brakes
relevant with Vanora 38.42 carbon wheels.
"Claiming
unprecedented braking, unique front/rear rim
profiles, and tubeless compatibility, 9th Wave
is looking to keep your rim brake bike relevant
in 2019 and beyond."
(bikerumor.com) All images courtesy 9th Wave.
March
6, 2019
Column
Two
Beware: Tire Wear Warning for All
ENVE SES Wheel Models.
"Tires
using natural sidewall materials (cotton, silk,
or other natural fiber sidewalls) with an open
tubular type construction, are not fit for use
with ENVE carbon rims."
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
6, 2019
Time to draw breath.
"A
midweek pot-luck today, as we draw breath after
a start to the season that took in the inaugural
UAE Tour, two hilly races in France, Opening
Weekend and Le Samyn."
(podiumcafe.com) (Getty Images)
March
6, 2019
Mitchelton Scott to send powerful
women's team to Strade Bianche.
"Mitchelton
Scott will send an extremely strong team to
contest the Strade Bianche women's race on
Saturday, March 9, with Annemiek van Vleuten,
Amanda Spratt and Lucy Kennedy all featuring in
the Australian team's six-rider squad for the
Italian one-day race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
March
6, 2019
Alaphilippe takes aim at Strade
Bianche.
"Deceuninck
QuickStep's Julian Alaphilippe says that he'd
dearly love to add the Strade Bianche to what
his burgeoning palmares, and victory at the
Italian one-day race on Saturday would continue
his team's rich run of success over this past
week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
March
6, 2019
Longo Borghini out of Strade Bianche
with flu.
"Lauretta
Hanson will replace Longo Borghini on the Trek
Segafredo team at the opening event of the
Women's WorldTour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
March
6, 2019
Italian cycling fans could crowdfund
new WorldTour team, according to think tank.
"Italian
star Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain Merida) says that
cycling is suffering at home amid pushes for a
crowdfunded WorldTour tour team to put the
country back in the top ranks."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March
6, 2019
‘Porn Pedallers Cycling Club’ has
British Cycling affiliation revoked.
"The
club, which caters for cycling enthusiasts
working in adult entertainment, will not be
recognized by the governing body"
(cyclingweekly.com) (road.cc) (Picture:
PPCC)
March
6, 2019
Giant Tool Capsule.
"The
Giant Tool Capsule is a well-made and good
looking way to store your tools if you don't
want to/can't use a saddle bag and stuffing
everything in a jersey pocket isn't practical.
It works really well, but could do with being
slightly larger."
(road.cc) George Hill
March
6, 2019
Adam Yates will ride Tour de France
after ‘mistakes and big disappointment’ in 2018.
"After
suffering in the heat, and crashing out of his
chance at a stage win, the 26-year-old will
return to the French Grand Tour for a fresh tilt
at glory."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March
6, 2019
Best Commuter Bike Helmets.
"Obviously
you don’t need the latest and greatest
performance helmet technology to commute across
town or roll down to the coffee shop. Features
such as low weight, ventilation, and
aerodynamics just don’t matter as much - unless
you’re racing taxi drivers."
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
6, 2019
TIME Launches New Shoes Line, First
Since 2013.
"We
designed each out sole with performance and
comfort in mind. From the full carbon version
found on the OSMOS 15 to the carbon and
composite versions of other models, each outsole
provides a balanced solution in terms of weight
stiffness, and comfort."
(pezcyclingnews.com) TIME
March
6, 2019
Column
Three
March
6, 2019
Five things to look out for at the
2019 Paris Nice.
"One
of the defining characteristics of recent Paris
Nice editions has been just how fine the margins
have been at the top of the GC."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March
6, 2019
Valverde skips Strade Bianche to
prepare for Tour of Flanders.
"The
Movistar team has confirmed that Alejandro
Valverde will not ride Strade Bianche or Tirreno
Adriatico, and will only return to racing at the
Volta a Catalunya later this month." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
6, 2019
What the Omloop neutralization
fiasco says about women's cycling.
"Iris
Slappendel, founder and president of the
Cyclists' Alliance, which represents
professional women cyclists, said while the
women she had spoken to from the race understood
the decision, the overlap could perhaps have
been predicted."
(cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Masselis, Flanders
Classics
March
6, 2019
Team Sky remain silent on Freeman
tribunal adjournment.
"The
Member of Parliament who led an investigation
into doping in sport fears there's a "concerted
effort" to ensure Freeman never gives evidence.
"
(cyclingnews.com) The Telegraph
March
6, 2019
Rapha officially launches custom
clothing platform.
"British
brand Rapha has launched a new easy-to-use
custom clothing platform to join its already
established range of styles and technical
garments on offer, which is now synonymous with
amateurs and the pro peloton alike." (cyclingweekly.com)
Symon Lewis
March
6, 2019
Merlin Cordite 105 R7000 Disc
Carbon.
"The
Merlin Cordite 105 R7000 Disc Carbon Road Bike
is a new model in Merlin's lineup, bringing over
many of the attributes of the rim-braked version
but re-engineered to cope with the stresses of
using rotors."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
March
6, 2019
Pinot, Kittel quick to denounce
blood doping scandal.
"Two
former teammates of Georg Preidler have been
quick to condemn and express dismay at links to
a growing blood doping scandal in Austria and
Germany."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
March
6, 2019
Tire and rim standards move closer
to conformity after industry push.
"Installing
and removing clinchers could become a bit easier
in the near future as the industry has completed
work with two standards bodies to revise
dimensions for tire bead and rim diameters."
(bicycleretailer.com) CyclingTips
March
6, 2019
9 bump-taming road bikes that help
stop your hands and bum getting battered.
"Ever
more manufacturers are adding features to road
bikes to deal with bumps and vibration. Here’s a
look at the technology that’s out there to help
you make the right buying decision." (road.cc) (Mat
Brett)
March
6, 2019
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