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March
11, 2018
Marc Soler wins Paris Nice.
"Marc
Soler (Movistar) has taken the overall title at
Paris Nice after a long-range attack on the final
stage, beating Simon Yates (Mitchelton Scott) by
just four seconds. For the second year running,
David de la Cruz (Team Sky) took the stage win in
Nice after a dramatic day of racing, outsprinting
Omar Fraile (Astana) to the line."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
11, 2018
Tirreno Adriatico: Adam Yates wins
stage 5.
"It
continues to be a good week in the Yates
household, with Adam Yates (Mitchelton Scott)
claiming victory in stage 5 of Tirreno Adriatico,
adding to his brother’s stage win and podium
finish at Paris Nice this week. Peter Sagan (Bora
Hansgrohe) came across the line seven seconds back
for second place, with Michal Kwaitkowski (Team
Sky) crossing the line in third to take the bonus
seconds and move into the race lead." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
March
11, 2018
Pieters wins Ronde van Drenthe.
"Amy
Pieters (Boels Dolmans) claimed victory in the
second round of the Women's WorldTour at the Ronde
van Drenthe, beating an in-form Alexis Ryan
(Canyon SRAM) and Chloe Hosking (Ale Cipollini) in
a sprint finish."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
March
11, 2018
Paris Nice: Sickness sweeps through
the soaked peloton.
"The
apocalyptic weather at the start of the final
stage of Paris Nice was the nail in the coffin for
four more riders this morning, with Dries Devenyns
(Quick Step Floors), Nils Politt (Katusha
Alpecin), Christophe Laporte and Cyril Lemoine
(Cofidis) all non starters for the 110-kilometer
eighth stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
11, 2018
Peter Sagan: I wanted to remember
Michele by winning the stage.
"Peter
Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) had been hoping to win
stage 5 of Tirreno Adriatico as his way to
remember the late Michele Scarponi in his home
village of Filottrano. He could only sprint for
second place, seven seconds behind solo winner
Adam Yates (Mitchelton Scott), but it was still an
emotional day for the world champion." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
March
11, 2018
Froome’s form questioned ahead of big
2018 season.
"The
sight of four-time Tour de France victor Chris
Froome losing ground on a summit finish, Saturday
in Tirreno Adriatico, raises concern given the big
2018 season ahead. Froome had Vasil Kiryienka,
Michal Kwiatkowski, and Geraint Thomas ushering
him towards the summit of Sassotetto at 1,375
meters in central Italy’s snow-covered mountains,
but could never profit from their work." (velonews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
March
11, 2018
Thomas: I don't know the stages of
grief, but I'm still at angry.
"A
full 24 hours after losing the lead at Tirreno
Adriatico, Geraint Thomas (Team Sky) was still
coming to terms with how stage 4 unfolded. The
Welshman slipped his chain at the worst possible
moment - just as the GC contenders began their
final assault on the race’s only mountain finish." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
March
11, 2018
Sunweb's dreadful luck continues as
Kelderman fractures collarbone at Tirreno Adriatico.
"In
2017 Sunweb could do no wrong. Everything the
WorldTour team touched seemed to turn to gold -
whether it was Tom Dumoulin at the Giro d’Italia
and the Worlds, Michael Matthews and Warren
Barguil in the Tour de France, or the entire squad
- men and women - in the TTT in Bergen. They were
simply unstoppable in achieving their goals." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
March
11, 2018
Tom Dumoulin keeps Giro d'Italia in
sights after Tirreno Adriatico abandon.
"The
Dutchman ended a difficult week with a fall on
stage 4 that ruled him out of the race. He came
into the event still recovering from a cold and
lost time in two key stages before Saturday’s
mountain summit finish. Although he did not
sustain any serious injuries in his fall, he was
forced to quit the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
March
11, 2018
Retiring Cunego remains bitter with
2018 Giro snub.
"Damiano
Cunego, who won the 2004 Giro d’Italia, remains
bitter that the organizers overlooked his Nippo
Vini Fantini team for 2018 and a chance for him to
retire in style. The snubbed 36 year old will
instead end his career at a lower-key race, the
Italian road championship, this June." (velonews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele)
March
11, 2018
Naked cyclists strip off for
outrageous mass protest .
"They
were highlighting the effects of pollution as well
as the lack of bike lanes in the country.
The event was organized as part of World Naked Bike Ride. Participants were demanding improved road conditions for bike riders." (dailystar.co.uk) March
11, 2018
‘You’re not going to gain 50 watts
from it’: Adam Yates not spurred on by brother’s
Paris Nice loss.
"Adam
Yates (Mitchelton Scott) surged ahead to win
Tirreno Adriatico‘s hilltop finish in Filottrano
on Sunday, saying he heard that just one hour
before that his team-mate and twin brother Simon
lost his grip on the Paris Nice overall." (cyclingweekly.com)
March
11, 2018
2018 Paris Nice LIVE stream.
"2018
Paris Nice LIVE March 4-11, France.
Stage 8 starts Sunday at 12:10pm CET (7:10am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 2:55pm CET (9:55am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:35pm CET (8:35am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (paris-nice.fr) March
11, 2018
Paris Nice poised for dramatic final
stage showdown.
"‘I
can’t wait for tomorrow,” were the words uttered
by Bahrain Merida’s Ion Izagirre after a dramatic
queen stage of Paris Nice. He - like everybody
else - is expecting an explosive and exciting
battle for the title on Paris Nice’s punchy final
stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
March
11, 2018
2018 Milan San Remo LIVE stream.
"2018
Milan San Remo LIVE March 17, Italy.
Race
starts at 9:45am CET (4:45am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 5:06pm CET (12:06pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) March
11, 2018
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10, 2018
Tirreno Adriatico: Landa wins stage 4.
"Damiano
Caruso is back in the leader's jersey, 11 seconds
ahead of Wilco Kelderman with Mikel Landa now up
to third place. A late mechanical cost Thomas." (cyclingnews.com)
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March
10, 2018
Simon Yates wins Paris Nice stage 7.
"Simon
Yates (Mitchelton Scott) took victory on the queen
stage of Paris-Nice and moved himself into the
race lead. Yates attacked twice on the final climb
to Valdeblore La Colmiane, first taking Ion
Izagirre with him before dropping the Bahrain
Merida rider with second stinging dig." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Tim de Waele)
March
10, 2018
Ryan wins Drentse Acht van Westerveld.
"Placing
second at Omloop Het Niewsblad, Alexis Ryan
(Canyon SRAM) finally got her win after a bunch
sprint at Drentse Acht van Westerveld on Friday.
Jolien D'hoore (Mitchelton Scott) was second and
Chloe Hosking (Ale Cipollini) was third." (cyclingnews.com)
March
10, 2018
Gaze upsets Schurter to take first MTB
World Cup of 2018.
"The
unbeatable Nino Schurter (Scott SRAM) has finally
been beaten in Mountain Bike World Cup racing
after sweeping the 2017 series, with New Zealand's
Sam Gaze (Specialized) outsprinting in him in
Stellenbosch, South Africa, for the opening round
of 2018."
(cyclingnews.com) (Rob Jones)
March
10, 2018
Geraint Thomas wonders if he’s cursed
in Italy.
"A
wheel failure, a parked police motorbike, and now
a stuck chain - Geraint Thomas (Sky) is beginning
to wonder if he is cursed in Italy. Thomas lost
his leader’s blue jersey in the Tirreno
Adriatico’s queen stage Saturday and slipped back
by 34 seconds when he tried to shift and his chain
jammed."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele)
March
10, 2018
Landa benefits from Movistar marginal
gain to win at Tirreno Adriatico.
"Mikel
Landa suggested that his move from Team Sky to
Movistar had given him a ‘ganancias marginales’ -
a Spanish marginal gain, making him happier as a
person and giving him the freedom to ride more
aggressively so that he can win races like
Saturday’s mountain stage to Sarnano Sassotetto at
Tirreno Adriatico."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
10, 2018
Moscon denies he faces UCI questions
in April about Reichenbach crash.
"Gianni
Moscon (Team Sky) has told Cyclingnews he
has not officially heard from the UCI regarding
the on-going disciplinary investigation into
allegations that he intentionally caused Sebastian
Reichenbach to crash during the Tre Valli Varesine
race, despite a report in La Gazzetta dello
Sport that the Italian will be questioned on
Monday, April 9 - the day after this year’s Paris
Roubaix."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
10, 2018
Froome backs Brailsford, says Team Sky
has 'evolved' from early days.
"A
Commons Select Committee this week said that an
"ethical line" had been crossed by Team Sky in
using drugs not just for medical need but also to
enhance riders’ performance. Without going into
specifics, Froome went on to suggest that
practices had ‘evolved’ and that the team now went
about its business in a slightly different way." (road.cc)
March
10, 2018
Demare pulls out of Paris Nice to
focus on Milan San Remo.
"Arnaud
Demare (Groupama FDJ) has pulled out of Paris-Nice
ahead of the penultimate stage with his team
citing the poor weather and accumulated fatigue
for the decision. It may be called the race to the
sun but low temperatures and heavy rain are
expected over the closing weekend of the race." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
10, 2018
Tom Dumoulin crashes out of Tirreno
Adriatico.
"Tom
Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) has been forced out of
Tirreno Adriatico after a crash on stage 4 of the
race. The Dutchman had made the race one of his
main objectives for the early season and was a
podium contender after the first three days of
racing. His first significant target of the season
revolved around the defense of his Giro d'Italia
crown. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
10, 2018
Kelderman shines for Sunweb to shade
Dumoulin’s crash.
"Saturday's
stage 4 at Tirreno Adriatico was a day of mixed
fortunes for Team Sunweb after Tom Dumoulin’s
miserable season continued with a crash and
abandonment before Wilco Kelderman shone through
with a determined ride to Sassotetto that moved
him within 11 seconds of the leader’s jersey." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
March
10, 2018
Dan Martin among mass of riders
abandoning Paris Nice in bad weather conditions.
"Dan
Martin (UAE Team Emirates) has abandoned the 2018
edition of Paris Nice on stage seven after heavy
rain and cold conditions hit the race. Martin was
among a number of riders to call it quits during
the stage, with UAE team-mate Alexander Kristoff
also climbing off."
(cyclingweekly.com)
March
10, 2018
Aru takes heart from aggressive ride
at Tirreno Adriatico.
"Fabio
Aru (UAE Team Emirates) rode down from the
snow-covered finish of Sarnano Sassotetto with
just a fourth place on the stage after an
aggressive performance at Tirreno Adriatico, yet
the local tifosi still called out his name after
the Italian national champion helped light up the
race and came close to a prestigious stage
victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
10, 2018
Van Avermaet shows 'loyalty' to BMC in
their hunt for a sponsor.
"There
are currently no concrete plans for the team to
carry on in 2019 with none of the current riders
on contracts beyond this year. Although there have
been noises from within the BMC camp of the team
having enough funds to survive on a lower budget
next year they are still seeking the investment of
a title sponsor."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
10, 2018
Aldag: Mark Cavendish wouldn't go to
Milan San Remo just to get dropped.
"Mark
Cavendish (Dimension Data) is back on the bike
after crashing out of Tirreno Adriatico. The
sprinter spent 45 minutes on the home trainer on
Friday, but a final call on a possible return at
Milan San Remo will not be made until early next
week."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March
10, 2018
France still waiting for Alaphilippe's
big breakthrough.
"If
it’s been a painfully long wait for the next
French Tour de France winner, then you also have
to go back, way back, to 1997 for the last French
success in Paris-Nice, when Laurent Jalabert took
the last of three consecutive wins." (velonews.com) Photo:
Bryn Lennon/Getty Images
March
10, 2018
Wild to debut with Wiggle High5 at
Ronde van Drenthe.
"Kirsten
Wild will transfer her power from the track to the
road in her debut with Wiggle High5 at the Women's
WorldTour Ronde van Drenthe on Sunday. The Dutch
sprinter recently won three world titles on the
track in Apeldoorn but said she just hopes to
survive the nearly 150km in Hoogeveen." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
10, 2018
Here’s How Cycling Can Slow Down the
Aging Process.
"It
might not grant eternal youth, but cycling,
scientists have found, can slow the aging process
and keep your muscles and immune system healthy
well into your golden years."
(bicycling.com) Al Bello/Getty Images
March
10, 2018
10 of the best clipless pedals.
"There
are two types of clipless pedal. Pedals for road
racing follow the original concept introduced by
Look in 1984. The cleat stands proud of the sole
and is attached by three bolts. This allows an
uncomplicated, very rigid sole, but is awkward to
walk in."
(road.cc)
March
10, 2018
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9, 2018
Paris Nice: Molard surprises on stage
6 in Vence.
"Rudy
Molard (Groupama FDJ) surprised with a hard fought
solo victory during stage 6 of Paris Nice on the
climb in Vence. Tim Wellens (Lotto Soudal)
finished second in the chase ahead of Julian
Alaphilippe (Quick Step Floors)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
March 9,
2018
Tirreno Adriatico: Roglic wins stage 3
in Trevi.
"Primoz
Roglic (LottoNL Jumbo) won stage 3 of Tirreno
Adriatico on the steep slopes of the short final
climb to Trevi. Adam Yates (Mitchelton Scott)
desperately tried to bridge the gap but finished
three seconds back while Tiesj Benoot (Lotto
Soudal) was third, six seconds down." (cyclingnews.com)
(Vifit Sport/Charles Robertson)
March 9,
2018
Geraint Thomas moves into the overall
lead after Tirreno Adriatico uphill finish.
"Geraint
Thomas (Team Sky) moved into the overall race lead
after stage three of Tirreno Adriatico in Italy on
Friday. The Welshman finished in fourth place
behind stage winner Primož Roglič (LottoNL Jumbo)
to secure his place at the top of the general
classification."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March 9,
2018
Geraint Thomas: ‘I’d bet on Froome for
Tirreno Adriatico queen stage summit finish’.
"I
am in the best place obviously, but with
tomorrow’s long mountain finish, I’d bet on
Froomey,” Thomas said. “We’ll see how the legs
are, but we were bit unsure of how we were, but we
are both pretty good it seems. I hope to keep the
jersey, but if I don’t have the legs then
hopefully Froome can take over."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March 9,
2018
Eisel: I'm more concerned with losing
Cavendish than a Team Sky story from years ago.
"Bernhard
Eisel (Dimension Data) has offered his opinion on
his former squad, Team Sky, and denied that he was
part of a group within the squad that allegedly
took corticosteroids in a bid to lean up for the
Tour de France in 2012."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
March 9,
2018
Froome and Sky find shelter from storm
at Tirreno.
"The
British super team has been hit with scandal after
scandal, including Froome’s case for asthma drug
Salbutamol from the 2017 Vuelta a España and
concerns over possible TUE abuse with former team
star Bradley Wiggins."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
March 9,
2018
Neff to start MTB World Cup after
remarkable recovery from ‘cross crash.
"Jolanda
Neff is ready to race on the mountain bike World
Cup again, just six weeks after breaking her arm
and collarbone at the cyclocross World Cup in
Hoogerheide."
(velonews.com). Photo courtesy Geigele
Communications
March 9,
2018
Tirreno Adriatico: Bevin celebrates
first WorldTour leader's jersey.
"By
finishing fifth in the stage 2 bunch sprint at
Tirreno Adriatico, Paddy Bevin moved into the blue
leader's jersey. The New Zealander took the jersey
off the shoulders of BMC Racing teammate Damiano
Caruso and moved into the lead of a WorldTour race
for the first time in his career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March 9,
2018
van Avermaet: Winning races isn't as
easy as flicking a switch.
"After
a 2017 Classics season in which Greg van Avermaet
(BMC Racing) was virtually unstoppable, the
scenario of a direct repeat this year was always
going to be difficult. Almost on cue, the first
minor setbacks - not repeating his win in Omloop
and a disappointing showing in Strade Bianche -
have been met with doubts and question marks over
his form and credentials."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
March 9,
2018
Nacer Bouhanni withdraws from Paris
Nice due to illness.
"Nacer
Bouhanni (Cofidis) has opted not to start stage 6
of Paris Nice on Friday due to illness. The
Frenchman is the latest sprinter to be forced out
of the 'Race to the Sun' following the abandons of
John Degenkolb, Sam Bennett, Phil Bauhaus and
Dylan Groenewegen."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
March 9,
2018
‘I’ve made more enemies in three races
than I did in the last five years’.
"Alex
Dowsett is muscling his way around the peloton
with purpose these days helping lead out Marcel
Kittel, who won his first race with new team
Katusha Alpecin on Thursday on the second stage of
Tirreno Adriatico."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
March 9,
2018
Pro cycling’s virtual revolution.
"Someday
in the not-too-distant future, the world’s premier
cycling races are held inside arenas packed with
screaming fans. The cyclists do not travel an inch
on their bicycles - instead, they pedal invisible
miles on a stationary trainer. The attacks,
counter-attacks, and strategic drama play out in
the virtual world on a computer screen. Across the
globe, hundreds of thousands of fans tune in to
watch."
(velonews.com). Photo courtesy CVR
March 9,
2018
Britain’s Mont Ventoux: climbing the
Bwlch the hard way.
"Just
like the ‘Giant of Provence’, the Bwlch in South
Wales can be tackled three ways. Simon Warren
joined two local pros to see if he could complete
the trio in a single, epic day."
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Daniel Gould
March 9,
2018
Ass Savers launches new Speed Mullet.
"To
keep the story going and in the hunt to find new
ways to make the wet riding experience better, Ass
Savers has moved to the other soggy area, your
feet - and no, it isn’t called foot savers, or
feet savers - in fact it’s called the Speed
Mullet."
(cyclingweekly.com)
March 9,
2018
The Allez Sprint, the young guns and
the aluminum revival.
"The
Allez has had a decades-long run in Specialized’s
range, at various points occupying a position in
the brand’s range as a high-end steel bike, a
reasonably-priced alloy one, and a stage-winning,
zebra-striped sprint weapon piloted by flamboyant
Italian Mario Cipollini."
(cyclingtips.com)
March 9,
2018
Turn Your Floor Pump Into a Tubeless
Charging Pump With the Airshot Canister.
"Tubeless
inflation technology has developed over the years.
Tubeless riders once had to find an air compressor
or hope their floor pump could deliver enough
force to seat the tire bead. CO2 cartridges are
also an option, but they are wasteful and
sometimes not agreeable with sealant." (cxmagazine.com)
March 9,
2018
Canyon Ultimate WMN CF SLX Disc 8.0
Team CSR review.
"There
are many reasons why the Canyon Ultimate WMN CF
SLX Disc 8.0 Team CSR is noteworthy, and yes, that
wordy product name is one of them. The others
include the eye catching Canyon//SRAM paintjob,
its light weight and quality parts." (cyclingnews.com)
(Russell Burton / Immediate Media)
March 9,
2018
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