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March
14, 2019
Redlands: Teenager Megan Jastrab
wins women's stage 2.
"Teenager
Megan Jastrab once again proved her class on the
bike during stage 2 Thursday at the Redlands
Bicycle Classic, where the 17-year-old took the
uphill sprint at the end of the Highland circuit
race to win stage 2."
(cyclingnews.com) (Redlands Classic)
March
14, 2019
Tirreno Adriatico: Alaphilippe wins
stage 2 in Pomerance.
"Fifth
win of the season for Alaphilippe. Six if you
count the points classification at Colombia 2.1.
Van Avermaet is second.
Adam Yates takes over the overall race lead." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) March
14, 2019
‘This is the reward for a lot of
work’: Julian Alaphilippe flying high on
incredible form.
"Julian
Alaphilippe (Deceuninck Quick Step) says he is
reaping the rewards for his hard work, after he
took victory on Tirreno Adriatico stage two. " (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March
14, 2019
Geraint Thomas upbeat despite
damaging time loss at Tirreno TTT.
"Geraint
Thomas remained upbeat following the opening
stage of Tirreno Adriatico on Wednesday, despite
admitting that Team Sky's loss of 47 seconds to
team time trial winners Mitchelton Scott and
their leader Adam Yates puts them "quite far
behind."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
March
14, 2019
Women's Tour guaranteed same prize
money as Tour of Britain for second year.
"The
continued backing of UK-based energy supply
company OVO Energy will see the Women's Tour
match the prize funds of the men's Tour of
Britain for a second consecutive season." (cyclist.co.uk)
(Joe Robinson)
March
14, 2019
Tirreno Adriatico 2019 Live
Dashboard.
"2019
Tirreno Adriatico LIVE March 13-19, Italy.
Stage 3 start time: Friday 10:50 CET (2:50 AM PDT). Earliest live video: 13:45 CET (5:45 AM PDT). Approximate finish: 16:23 CET (8:23 AM PDT)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) March
14, 2019
Column
Two
Simon Yates wins Paris Nice time
trial.
"That's
Yates' first TT win in the pro ranks. A huge
boost ahead of the Giro d'Italia, even if his GC
bid here has faltered.
Politt is second, Kwiatkowski third." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) March
14, 2019
Paris Nice Stage 5 Preview.
"A
time trial to shape the overall and see riders
like Michał Kwiatkowski, Bob Jungels and Wilco
Kelderman put time into Romain Bardet, Nairo
Quintana and George Bennett."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
March
14, 2019
Peter Sagan: Nobody's beaten on the
start line.
"On
Wednesday evening, after his first race day in
over a month, Peter Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) sat
down with reporters and spoke at length about
his return from illness, about targeting Milan
San Remo, and about the new generation of riders
who are coming through and ready to usurp him." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
14, 2019
Tom Dumoulin says he ‘felt betrayed’
after Georg Preidler’s blood doping confession.
"Dumoulin
and Preidler rode together for Giant Shimano,
which later became Sunweb, for five seasons
before the latter moved on to French outfit
Groupama FDJ in 2018."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March
14, 2019
Revolutionary Super Magnesium
Concept Bike to Debut at North American Handbuilt
Bicycle Show.
"Like
most esoteric materials, Super Magnesium has
already been put to use in defense and aerospace
applications. But, Allite seems to have its
sights on reaching other markets like the bike
industry."
(capovelo.com)
March
14, 2019
Best Giro Bike Helmets.
"The
cycling world has changed dramatically in the
past three decades, but Giro has remained
steadfastly committed to serving enthusiast
riders. Indeed, they’ve been true helmet
development pioneer."
(roadbikereview.com)
March
14, 2019
2019 Paris Nice LIVE stream.
"2019
Paris Nice LIVE March 10-17, France.
Stage 6 start time: Friday 12:05 CET (4:05 AM PDT). Live video from 15:15 CET (7:15 AM PDT). Finish at around 16:27 CET (8:27 AM PDT)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) March
14, 2019
Column
Three
March
14, 2019
Looks like Team Sky’s new sponsor
just accidentally revealed itself.
"Eagle-eyed
cycling fans have spotted domain names and a new
Twitter account being registered that appear to
confirm reports about the identity of Team Sky’s
new sponsor. Ineos Holdings has just registered
the teamineos.com domain name."
(stickybottle.com)
March
14, 2019
Does elite cycling have a problem
with mental health?
"Pressure
to perform can create world champions, but it
can also impact mental health. We explore what's
being done to protect riders, and if it's
enough."
(cyclingweekly.com) Photo by KT/Tim De
Waele/Corbis via Getty Images
March
14, 2019
19-year-old rider killed during time
trial recce ahead of US stage race.
"Tate
Meintjes and team-mates were previewing the TT
course of the Redlands Bicycle Classic, a stage
race in California, on Tuesday morning (March
12) when the crash happened."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Twitter/
@Tatemeintjes)
March
14, 2019
Campagnolo launches Super Record
12-speed EPS electronic groupset.
"Campagnolo
has today announced an electronic version of the
Campagnolo Super Record 12-speed groupset - in
both rim and disc brake versions - is now
available following the launch of the mechanical
version last year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Campagnolo)
March
14, 2019
Michael Woods earns multi-year
extension with EF Education First.
"Michael
Woods has found a stable home in the turbulent
world of professional bike racing. Currently in
his fourth season with the EF Education First
Pro Cycling program, Woods has signed a
multi-year extension with the team."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Philippe Tremblay
March
14, 2019
Tour of California announces 2019
teams.
"Organizers
of the Amgen Tour of California men's and
women's races released their 2019 team rosters
today, with both races featuring multiple
returning champions to battle it out past iconic
California landmarks and up some of the state's
most notorious climbs."
(cyclingnews.com)
March
14, 2019
Can UAE Team Emirates rebuild Fabio
Aru?
"After
a disastrous 2018 in which he faltered at
virtually every turn, Fabio Aru is quietly
attempting to put his career back on track.
Earlier this month, at a wind tunnel testing
facility at Silverstone, the UAE Team Emirates
rider sat down to talk about last year." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
March
14, 2019
Column
One
March
13, 2019
Tirreno Adriatico: Mitchelton Scot
take team time trial victory.
"Mitchelton
Scott put in a pitch-perfect ride to claim
victory in the opening team time trial at
Tirreno Adriatico. Despite having to avert their
course due to a spectator running into the road,
the Australian team stopped the clock at 22:25
to beat Jumbo Visma by seven seconds." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
March
13, 2019
Tirreno Adriatico: Dumoulin stays in
overall contention after TTT.
"Third,
it's good, not perfect. It's a good start and
we're, I won't say happy with it, but
satisfied," Dumoulin said as he warmed down on
the rollers, seeing Team Sunweb's glass half
full rather than half empty."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
March
13, 2019
Bora Hansgrohe riders caught in
high-speed crash with pedestrian at Tirreno
Adriatico.
"The
two riders and the pedestrian came down hard
after he walked onto the course during the team
time trial."
(cyclingweekly.com) (cyclingnews.com) (Stephen
Farrand)
March
13, 2019
Poels shares leadership with Thomas
for Team Sky at Tirreno.
"Team
Sky's Wout Poels starts Tirreno Adriatico on
Wednesday in a joint leadership role with
Geraint Thomas, and is relishing racing there
again for the first time since 2016." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
March
13, 2019
Cervelo unveils new P5 time trial
bike.
"Tom
Dumoulin and his Sunweb teammates will use the
bike during the team time trial opening stage of
Tirreno Adriatico on Wednesday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Cervélo)
March
13, 2019
Ridden and Reviewed: Dean Titanium
Team Edition Cyclocross Bike.
"Dean
Bikes is one of the older titanium brands still
around, and the Boulder-based company continues
to evolve both its product offerings and company
structure to meet consumer demands." (cxmagazine.com) A.
Yee
March
13, 2019
Berk Lupina Carbon Saddle.
"A
saddle that weighs only 79 grams, in the 132mm
width version, and is still extremely
comfortable. Berk has expertly exploited the way
that carbon behaves as a material. The inherent
carbon flex means that the same effect can be
achieved as you would get from a softer saddle
with less flex."
(cycletechreview.com) Josh Ross
March
13, 2019
Column
Two
Paris Nice: Cort wins stage 4 in
Pélussin.
"Astana
rider prevails from successful breakaway.
Thomas De Gendt (Lotto Soudal) crosses the line in second, shaking his head in disappointment." (cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) March
13, 2019
Paris Nice Stage 4 Preview.
"Today’s
stage features a surprisingly hilly finish with
steep, twisting climbs through vineyards but not
everything is different with the weather
forecast warning of a storm and the wind could
get up."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
March
13, 2019
Dutch Dominance: What makes the
Netherlands so successful?
"Last
year, Dutch riders and/or Dutch sponsored teams
won two thirds of all Women's WorldTour races.
They dominated the World Championships in
Innsbruck, Austria, with a clean sweep of the
podium in the individual time trial and a
crushing victory in the road race." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
13, 2019
Michał Kwiatkowski ‘100 per cent
sure’ Team Sky will find new sponsor.
"Kwiatkowski,
28, said: “Of course sponsors coming and going
is part of the sport. “It’s a pity Sky is
leaving after so many great years. “I can only
ride my bike and I can only try to achieve more
and more results."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March
13, 2019
One step closer to a road tubeless
standard? And why this matters to you.
"It
looks like we might be one step closer to a
universal road tubeless standard, as the bike
industry bodies have worked together to develop
and revise the ISO rim and ETRTO tire standards
to provide better tubeless tire compatibility,
according to a report by Bicycle Retailer." (road.cc)
March
13, 2019
Review: Unior's tiny multi-purpose
Pocket Lockring Tool saves the day.
"The
Unior 2-in-1 Pocket Spoke & Cassette
Lockring Tool is one of those little gadgets
that you pick-up for bike touring once and then
don’t use for years at a time. But because of
its small size and light weight, it hopefully
travels with you & your bike on most trips." (bikerumor.com)
(Cory Benson)
March
13, 2019
Bike Test: Canyon Grail CF SLX.
"Just
a bit late to the gravel game, Canyon
nonetheless shook up the genre last year with
the introduction of the Grail series of gravel
bikes. Available in both aluminum and carbon
versions, the Grail CF SLX 8.0 Di2 was the bike
we were lobbying to test."
(roadbikeaction.com)
March
13, 2019
Tour of California confirms George
Bennett, Kittel, van Garderen for 2019 race.
"The
Amgen Tour of California will release the
complete list of teams for its 2019 men's and
women's races on Thursday, but organisers of the
US WorldTour race have used their local media
accounts to leak a few of the teams and riders
who will compete at the May races." (cyclingnews.com)
March
13, 2019
Column
Three
Neben wins Redlands Bicycle Classic
time trial.
"Reigning
US time trial champion Amber Neben, riding for
the Canadian Trek Red Truck team, took out the
opening time trial at the Redlands Bicycle
Classic Wednesday during the opening race of the
USA Cycling Pro Road Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) @redlandsClassic)
March
13, 2019
The Outer Line: The all-time
greatest female cyclists.
"Naming
the greatest women in the history of competitive
cycling seems like a tall order, because women’s
cycling appears, at first glance, not to have
much history. But in fact, nothing could be
further from the truth."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
March
13, 2019
March
13, 2019
19-year-old dies in Redlands
training crash while previewing TT course.
"Tragedy
struck the Redlands Bicycle Classic on Monday
morning when a rider who was previewing the
stage 1 time trial course died after colliding
with a vehicle that turned in front of him." (cyclingnews.com)
(Andre Meintjes)
March
13, 2019
Family of Kelly Catlin links suicide
to crashes and concussion.
"The
family of Kelly Catlin (23) who died by suicide
last week has linked her death to recent crashes
and concussion. The US track team member and
road professional had won consecutive team
pursuit world titles in the past three years.
She also took silver in the same event at the
2016 Olympics and claimed bronze in the
individual pursuit at the worlds in 2017 and
last year."
(stickybottle.com)
March
13, 2019
Tramadol test is a big deal but
there are still loopholes in the system, says
expert.
"The
introduction of a tramadol test within
professional cycling has been welcomed by
leading doctor Prentice Steffen, though the
American has warned that the test is just one
element in the ongoing fight against doping." (cyclingnews.com)
(Shane Stokes)
March
13, 2019
Garmin MARQ Series Hands-On:
Everything you ever wanted to know.
"Today
Garmin raised the stakes and announced their
most expensive watch to date - the Garmin MARQ,
at upwards of $2,500. Actually, it’s five
watches. Five different units that mirror
Garmin’s existing product lines across all of
the company’s divisions."
(dcrainmaker.com)
March
13, 2019
Challenge lists ENVE wheels as not
compatible with its Clinchers tires.
"Challenge
said in the statement that it has noted multiple
failures of its clincher tires by both consumers
and sponsored teams caused by sharp edges on the
ENVE SES hooks."
(cyclingindustry.news) Hayley Everett
March
13, 2019
Retail is changing: Decathlon Sports
to open first full-scale USA store.
"As
the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, the
French company Decathlon will soon open its
first full-scale store in the USA. Known to be
aggressive on price, the vertically-integrated
company carries its own brands across multiple
sports."
(cyclingtips.com) Dave Rome
March
13, 2019
Column
One
March
12, 2019
Tirreno Adriatico 2019 - Preview.
"While
this year's Paris-Nice has attracted the bulk of
the Grand Tour contenders and the world's best
sprinters, Tirreno Adriatico instead appeals to
the Classics specialists and puncheurs." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
March
12, 2019
Tom Dumoulin: I’m ready to fight for
Tirreno Adriatico.
"Tom
Dumoulin is set to lead Team Sunweb at Tirreno
Adriatico. The Dutch rider aims to reach a good
overall position in the Italian race." (cyclingpub.com)
Team Sunweb
March
12, 2019
5 riders to watch at the 2019
Tirreno Adriatico.
"Established
as a preparation race for Milan San Remo,
Tirreno Adriatico seems to return to those roots
in 2019. RCS Sport has, for now at least,
eschewed its recent tradition of including a
mountaintop finish in the Apennines." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
March
12, 2019
Fitbit Inspire HR Activity Tracker
In-Depth Review.
"Last
week Fitbit announced four new products. At the
mid-range they announced the Fitbit Versa Lite
variant, and for kids they announced their new
ACE2 activity trackers. At the same time they
also made available an entirely new product line
- the Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR." (dcrainmaker.com)
March
12, 2019
ENVE Pressure Relief Nut keeps
carbon tubeless road rims from exploding!
"Did
you ever imagine that there was a real risk when
you pumped up your road tubeless setup to the
max psi of your tires, that you would delaminate
your carbon rim?"
(bikerumor.com) c. ENVE
March
12, 2019
US Pro Road Tour starts Wednesday at
Redlands Bicycle Classic.
"The
US domestic road season will begin in earnest
this week in California when USA Cycling's 2019
Pro Road Tour rolls out at the Redlands Bicycle
Classic, a five-stage race that starts Wednesday
with a brand-new 11.3km opening time trial. " (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Jonathan Devich)
March
12, 2019
Spengle Carbon wheelsets ready for
gravel or mountain bikes.
"These
wheels are essentially one design and one width
of rim, configured for anything from
cross-country to enduro to gravel bikes, boost
or non-boost, you can have whatever you want for
whatever bike you want, as long as it takes
27.5" wheels."
(road.cc) Rachael Gurney
March
12, 2019
‘It was definitely worth getting a
bit fat & enjoying it post-Tour’ says Geraint
Thomas.
"Thomas
is beginning his third race of the season, the
Tirreno Adriatico stage race in central Italy.
His 12th place in Strade Bianche shows that he
might have shed some of that weight that Tom
Dumoulin teased him about this afternoon." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
March
12, 2019
Column
Two
Paris Nice: Sam Bennett wins stage
3.
"It
was Demare that started the sprint with
Groenewegen soon to follow but it was Sam
Bennett that had the legs to take the win.
Groenewegen still leads by six seconds over
Kwiatkowski with Sanchez still in third." (cyclingnews.com)
(stickybottle.com) (Getty Images)
March
12, 2019
Paris Nice Stage 3 Preview.
"Encore,
the third flat stage and the wind should be back
again but not as strong as the first two stages.
This could be the last chance for many sprinters
to challenge Dylan Groenewegen."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
March
12, 2019
Mark Cavendish abandons Paris Nice
after 'challenging two days'.
"Mark
Cavendish abandoned Paris Nice during stage 2 on
Monday, with his Dimension Data team explaining
that he is still working his way back towards
full fitness following his struggles with
Epstein Barr Virus."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
March
12, 2019
Team Sky keep eye firmly on Paris
Nice prize.
"Team
Sky once again came out of the crosswind chaos
that is this year's Paris Nice - just two stages
old - as the team most likely to have the
overall winner in its ranks come next weekend." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
March
12, 2019
Tour of Scotland the silver lining
for Katie Archibald after Worlds disappointment.
"Fresh
from the Track World Championships in Pruszkow,
Poland, Katie Archibald isn’t sure how she is
feeling, or indeed how she should be feeling.
The Olympic champion and world record holder
crashed out of the omnium in the final points
race, and despite finishing, was told to
withdraw from her chosen event, the Madison on
medical grounds. "
(voxwomen.com)
March
12, 2019
Alaphilippe zeroes in on monumental
success.
"No
one could be closer to a major monument win than
Julian Alaphilippe. Following his emotional
victory Saturday in his Strade Bianche debut,
Deceuninck Quick Step’s budding superstar
carries unbridled ambition into the spring
classics."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
March
12, 2019
Testing Today: OttoLock Hexband.
"OttoLock
says the Hexband is even more resistant to
cutting tools. It uses six stainless steel band
layers rather than three used in the original
Ottolock. It’s all still wrapped within an
internal aramid fiber jacket for durability." (velonews.com)
Photo: Brad Kaminski
March
12, 2019
First Look: Canyon Grail CF SL 8.0.
"The
unconventional cockpit dampens vibration when
you’re holding the tops. The bar’s 7.5-degree
flair is also designed for increased comfort." (velonews.com)
Canyon
March
12, 2019
5 of the best urban commuter bikes
for under $1000.
"You
can commute to and from work on any bike you
like but here are five that will make the trip a
whole lot easier and more comfortable because
they're designed especially for the job." (road.cc) (Mat
Brett)
March
12, 2019
Column
Three
Inside Kelly Catlin’s amazing rise
and tragic fall.
"Christine
Catlin knew something was wrong. It had been
several days since the Catlin family had heard
from Christine’s sister, Kelly. Text messages
went unread. Phone calls went to voicemail. The
spotty communication was not unfamiliar to
Christine."
(velonews.com)Photo: Brad Kaminski
March
12, 2019
March
12, 2019
Canadian BMX champion Aidan Webber
dies in work place accident.
"Aidan
Webber, the 17-year-old Canadian national junior
men’s BMX champion from Nainamo, B.C., has
tragically died in a workplace accident.
Webber had represented Canada at the BMX world championships in Colombia in 2016, and had won Canadian national titles in 2018 and 2016." (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Twitter) March
12, 2019
Stephen Roche for fraud, according
to local reports.
"A
group of Mallorcan businessmen have filed a
lawsuit for fraud and property removal against
former Tour de France and Giro d'Italia winner
Stephen Roche, according to reports in the local
press."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
March
12, 2019
First tests for tramadol carried out
at Paris Nice.
"The
second stage of Paris Nice on Monday saw
something of a landmark for professional cycling
as the first tests for tramadol took place. Six
riders, including stage winner Dylan Groenewegen
(Jumbo Visma), were tested for the controversial
painkiller, according to Het Laatste Nieuws." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
March
12, 2019
An Update on Richie Rude & Jared
Graves' Failed EWS Drug Test.
"With
the EWS season fast approaching, many of us have
been expecting to hear the final verdict on
Richie Rude and Jared Graves' failed drug test.
Well today isn’t that day, but there have been
some developments in the background, and we’ve
got some answers for you."
(pinkbike.com) Red Bull Content Pool / Dave
Trumpore
March
12, 2019
Kwiatkowski still dreams of winning
Tour de France.
"Team
Sky's Michal Kwiatkowski might be softly spoken,
but he has never shied away from a challenge.
The Polish road race champion is a rider who has
been able to turn his hand to just about
anything over the years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
March
12, 2019
Darimo Ellipse Gravel carbon
handlebar is ultralight, super wide &
“indestructible.”
"Spanish
superlight carbon cockpit maker Darimo is back
with another new crazy light product. This time
it’s the Ellipse Gravel carbon handlebar -
designed to scale up a wider, compact drop bar
for riders looking for extra control on their
ultralight, mixed-surface bikes."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
March
12, 2019
11 tips for riding in the wind.
"It's
been pretty windy for the past couple of weeks
and as another storm batters, we decided it was
time to put our heads together and come up with
some top tips (learned the hard way) to help you
combat riding in the wind."
(road.cc) (David Arthur)
March
12, 2019
New Shanren Discovery GPS unit has
claimed 96 hour battery life.
"You’d
expect a GPS with that sort of battery life to
be a monster. The Shanren Discovery unit is a
bit chunkier than a Garmin, but at 137g it’s not
too bulky and it way outlasts Garmin’s maximum
15 to 20 hour battery life in its units." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Paul Norman)
March
12, 2019
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