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March 15, 2017
Lance Armstrong roasts Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s
cycling struggles.
"Lance
Armstrong saw Junior complaining about his cycling issues on
social media and reached out to Johnson to offer some words
of wisdom to the novice.
And then publicized it." (ftw.usatoday.com( March 15, 2017
Adam Blythe stages remarkable recovery from late
puncture to finish second in Nokere Koerse.
"British
champion Adam Blythe (Aqua Blue Sport) produced a remarkable
recovery in Nokere Koerse to finish second behind Nacer
Bouhanni (Cofidis) after a late puncture."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 15, 2017
ASI recalls some Fuji bikes because of freehub
concern.
"This
recall involves 2017 Fuji bicycles with Oval Concepts rear
wheels.
The aluminum or carbon fiber bicycles come in a variety of colors." (bicycleretailer.com) March 15, 2017
Porte's WorldTour lead trimmed after Tirreno
Adriatico.
"BMC
Racing continue to dominate the WorldTour rankings following
the conclusion of Tirreno Adriatico with Rohan Dennis moving
into second and teammate Richie Porte still top." (cyclingnews.com)
March 15, 2017
Strade Bianche crash plagues Vanmarcke ahead of
key Classics.
"Sep
Vanmarcke’s Classics campaign has suffered a small blow as
he continues to struggle with the consequences of a crash at
Strade Bianche at the beginning of March."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 15, 2017
Six things to look out for at Milan San Remo
2017.
"To
the uninitiated, dedicating an entire Saturday afternoon to
watching a race in which the favorites only show themselves
towards the very end may seem crazy, but part of what makes
Milan San Remo is the gradual build-up of tension throughout
the day."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 15, 2017
Degenkolb, Gaviria and Sagan are Milan San Remo
favorites, says Pozzato.
"A
lot has happened in the world of cycling since a fresh faced
Pippo Pozzato raised his arms in triumph to conclude the
2006 Milan San Remo."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 15, 2017
Boonen: We can find a way to beat Sagan at Milan
San Remo.
"No
time for thinking about retirement as Quick Step focus on
helping Gaviria win La Clacississima."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 15, 2017
Milan Sanremo & Matt Goss – Romance on the
Italian Riviera.
"2011
champion Matt Goss on how to outsmart and outsprint rivals
at the venerable Monument which pits GC contenders against
super sprinters."
(rouleur.cc)
March 15, 2017
Studying Sanremo 2012: Gerrans sneaks away with
Cancellara.
"Simon
Gerrans had a hot hand in the first few months of 2012,
winning the Australian national championships, the Tour Down
Under, and finishing second in stage 3 at Paris Nice behind
Alejandro Valverde."
(velonews.com)
March 15, 2017
Studying Sanremo 2004: Zabel’s blunder brings
Freire glory.
"Italian
team Fassa Bortolo entered the 2004 version of La Primavera
with a trump card in its deck: Alessandro Petacchi." (velonews.com)
March 15, 2017
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt review.
"Aero
GPS computer with excellent battery life and smartphone
friendly features"
(cyclingnews.com) (Ben Delaney/Immediate Media)
March 15, 2017
The Indian Pacific Wheel Race: Once in a
lifetime adventure or folly for the foolhardy?
"When
the clock strikes 6:00am in Fremantle, Western Australia
this Saturday morning, around 70 cyclists will start a race
across Australia that will take the best of them nearly two
weeks to finish."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
March 15, 2017
Amalie Dideriksen: cycling’s newest sensation.
"Who
is Amalie Dideriksen? The youngest world champion since
Marianne Vos, Denmark’s new title holder may just be the
best rider you’ve never heard of."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 15, 2017
Going against the tide: A European chasing the
cycling dream in America.
"In
a sport where Europe is usually still considered the
ultimate goal, the decision by the British Claire Rose’s to
hop the pond and come to America to chase her cycling dream
might seem like an unconventional one."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
March 15, 2017
Is Strava causing anti-social cycling?
"A
British researcher has presented research that, he says,
shows that riders trying to set KOMs on Strava segments is
having a detrimental effect on group rides."
(cycling.today)
March 15, 2017
Dan McLay: Portrait of a sprinter.
"McLay,
as always, has a plan. His aspirations settle often on the
Classics, and particularly Paris Roubaix."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 15, 2017
Bont Vaypor+ 2016 Review – A Luxury Road Shoe
With Race Heritage.
"If you
think of your cycling shoes as cars, what would they be?
Hopefully not a busted up 1989 Honda Civic, but instead, at
least a Subaru BRZ.
The Bont Vaypor+ 2016 would be a flashy green Aston Martin Vanquish, a luxurious ride that can throw down with some of the best sports cars around." (bikeworldnews.com) ScottKingsleyPhotography.com March 15, 2017
The best folding bikes and electric folding
bikes.
"Folding
bikes are not only popular among cycling train users.
They’re also incredibly handy for people for whom space is a limitation." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 15, 2017
Stages Cycling Campagnolo power meters now
available.
"Stages
Cycling announced this week that Stages Power for Campagnolo
is now available."
(roadbikereview.com)
March 15, 2017
Team Dream Bicycling Team.
"The
story behind the quirky US based kit brand"
(cyclingtips.com.au)
March 15, 2017
2017 Milano SanRemo LIVE STREAM.
"Start
time: Saturday 10:10 CET (2:10 AM PST).
Earliest live video: 13:30 CET (5:30 AM PST). Approximate finish: 17:15 CET (9:15 AM PST)." (steephill.tv) (cycling.today) March 15, 2017
Volta a Catalunya 2017 Live Dashboard.
"Stage
1 is Monday, March 20th.
This race is broadcast live most years. Check back for 2017 live coverage options." (steephill.tv) March 15, 2017
2017 Nokere Koerse LIVE stream.
"Tuesday,
March 15, Belgium.
Race starts at 12:15pm CET (7:15am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) March 15, 2017
March 14, 2017
Team Sky doctor previously bought Fluimucil from
Swiss pharmacy.
"Dr.
Richard Freeman, who ordered Cope to courier a medical
package to the race for Bradley Wiggins, had previously
obtained the drug from a Swiss pharmacy just 250km away." (cyclingnews.com)
March 14, 2017
The Sanremo Paradox.
"Michał
Kwiatkowski attacks on the Poggio as the Tinkoff team behind
chases to aide their leader Peter Sagan, the pre-race pick.
Kwiatkowski’s got a gap and he’s a mean descender so he’s in with a chance. If you’ve been watching on TV this is a moment of almost unbearable tension." (inrng.com) March 14, 2017
Five things we learned from Tirreno
Adriatico 2017.
"If
Nairo Quintana wasn’t the top favorite for the Giro d’Italia
before the start of Tirreno Adriatico, then he certainly is
now."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 14, 2017
Quintana seals Tirreno Adriatico victory.
"Dennis
wins stage 7 time trial and climbs to second overall." (cyclingnews.com)
March 14, 2017
Tirreno Adriatico time trial becomes a fight for
final podium places.
"The
final time trial stage at Tirreno Adriatico is expected to
crown Nairo Quintana as the final overall winner of the 2017
Race of the Two Seas after his dominant ride on the queen
stage to Terminillo."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 14, 2017
Could Tom Dumoulin’s Grand Tour ambitions take
the sting out of his time trial ability?
"Sunweb
rider Tom Dumoulin has admitted his training to convert
himself to a general classification rider may have hurt his
ability to perform at his best in time trials." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 14, 2017
Stuyven shows form in Tirreno Adriatico sprint
finish.
"Jasper
Stuyven (Trek Segafredo) crossed the line in third place
behind Fernando Gaviria and Peter Sagan to prove he is on
track for a strong classics showing."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 14, 2017
Orica Scott struggle on with only three riders
left at Tirreno Adriatico.
"Australian
squad suffered a similar fate at the 2014 Giro d'Italia." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 14, 2017
Bora director: Canny tactics could expose
Sagan’s weaknesses.
"Peter Sagan could suffer if teams launch multiple attacks against him in Saturday’s Milano Sanremo, says his Bora Hansgrohe team." (velonews.com) March 14, 2017
Peter Sagan: ‘I will be very happy if Tom Boonen
wins Paris Roubaix again’.
"World
champion says he'd like to see Boonen go out on a high." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 14, 2017
Making Strong Wheels.
"When
building a bike, one important decision concerns the wheels.
How do you get the best performance and still make your wheels strong enough to withstand 20,000+ miles of riding on rough roads without needing service?" (janheine.wordpress.com) March 14, 2017
Is the ASO saving the Volta a Catalunya?
"Rumors
abound regarding possible deal between Tour organizer and
Spain's oldest stage race."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 14, 2017
Against the Odds: Milan San Remo.
"You’re
not going to believe this, but Peter Sagan is a favorite.
He’s (5.5) 9/2, which gives him an implied percentage of
18.2."
(podiumcafe.com)
March 14, 2017
Team Sunweb confirm Matthews for Milan San Remo.
"Barguil,
Dumoulin and Geschke to be key men in the finale for the
Australian."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 14, 2017
Studying Sanremo 2002: Cipollini’s motorcade.
"Going
into 2002, Mario Cipollini was at his absolute peak of
powers, both on and off the bike."
(velonews.com)
March 14, 2017
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT In-Depth Review.
"Just
about one year after Wahoo started shipping the Wahoo
ELEMNT, they’re back at it again with a new and smaller
variant – the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT.
Now like their competitors, this unit isn’t designed as a successor, but rather simply another option with a different size for those who want a smaller unit. Some folks want a bigger display – and the existing ELEMNT is still there for ya." (dcrainmaker.com) March 14, 2017
Joanna Rowsell Shand announces retirement.
"Joanna
Rowsell Shand has announced her retirement at the age of 28,
stepping away from elite cycling with two Olympic gold
medals and five world titles in the locker."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 14, 2017
Exclusive first look: Lightweight Urgestalt
complete build.
"This is
the Lightweight Urgestalt complete build, an exclusive to Cycling
Weekly and a definite beauty.
Lightweight are a German bike and wheel company creating some of the most custom, hand built wheels and components on the market." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 14, 2017
Olympics disaster fuels Sergio Henao’s
ambitions.
"Victory
in Paris Nice will help take the sting out of missing out on
an Olympic medal last summer for Sky’s Sergio Henao." (velonews.com)
March 14, 2017
Tirreno Adriatico 2017 Live Dashboard.
"Stage 7
start time: Tuesday 13:05
CET (5:05 AM PST).
Earliest live video: 14:00 CET (6:00 AM PST). Approximate finish: 16:10 CET (8:10 AM PST)." (steephill.tv) March 14, 2017
March 13, 2017
Tirreno Adriatico: Gaviria wins in Civitanova
Marche.
"Colombian
tops Sagan, Quintana safely home."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 13, 2017
Sagan shrugs off sprint defeat at Tirreno
Adriatico.
"There’s
not much to say… Gaviria was stronger, that's it." (cyclingnews.com)
March 13, 2017
Gaviria plays down Milan San Remo chances
despite beating Sagan in Tirreno
Adriatico sprint.
"The finale of the stage was perhaps similar to Milan San Remo, but the Poggio is after 290km and so you have a lot less energy." (cyclingnews.com) March 13, 2017
Backspin: French cycling on a high, British
rivals reaching new lows in TUE saga.
"As
French cycling rises from recent obscurity, the weight of
Team Sky’s TUE tactics looks to be pulling their British
counterparts down."
(eurosport.co.uk)
March 13, 2017
Froome breaks silence and backs beleaguered
Brailsford.
"A
week after many of his teammates rallied behind Team Sky
principal Dave Brailsford on Twitter, Chris Froome has
voiced his support for his beleaguered boss, saying that
“Without Dave B, there is no Team Sky."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 13, 2017
Five things we learned from Paris Nice 2017.
"Few
have ever doubted Sergio Henao‘s climbing ability, but his
victory in Paris Nice was built on more than just uphill
prowess."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 13, 2017
Marcotte and Balderas Solo In Tour de Murrieta.
"Veronica
Balderas (Conande Visit Mexico) Wins the final day in
Murrieta while Kristabel Doebel-Hickok (Cylance Pro Cycling)
wins the Omnium.
Eric Marcotte (Cyclance Pro Cycling) goes solo to take his first win of 2017." (cyclingillustrated.com) March 13, 2017
Where Are They Now? Allan Peiper.
"Charting
the fortunes of Aussie tough-nut Allan Peiper, from a
Classics specialist to a sporting manager at BMC via
flipping burgers from his van in Flanders."
(rouleur.cc)
March 13, 2017
Contador’s tricks won’t work in July.
"Enjoy
him while you can. Alberto Contador is cycling’s last great
disrupter, and he’s intent on going out with a bang." (velonews.com)
March 13, 2017
Dan Martin talks Paris Nice, his growth as
QuickStep rider.
"He
was in a position to fight for the outright win and took the
fight to the yellow jersey Sergio Henao on the last stage
into Nice."
(stickybottle.com)
March 13, 2017
Dennis continues ascent up Tirreno Adriatico
standings.
"Rohan
Dennis may have lost the Tirreno Adriatico lead on
Saturday's testing ascent to Terminillo but come Sunday
afternoon, the BMC rider sits third overall with the podium
well within his grasp."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 13, 2017
Alaphilippe set to make Milan San Remo debut
after strong Paris Nice.
"After
an impressive showing at Paris Nice last week, Julian
Alaphilippe is set to make his debut at Milan San Remo this
weekend."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 13, 2017
De la Cruz stage win caps off successful Paris
Nice for Quick Step Floors.
"The
Belgian team finished the 'race to the sun' with Dan Martin
in third place overall, Julian Alaphilippe fifth and winner
of the youth and points classification, and victory in the
team classification."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 13, 2017
Could Alberto Contador have won Paris Nice on a
different bike?
"Let’s
not be silly, though. Contador still could have lost to
Henao with a wheel upgrade or a different bike." (velonews.com)
March 13, 2017
Thibaut Pinot’s Strava stats show just how tough
yesterday’s Tirreno stage was.
"Despite
being such a tough stage, Pinot still managed to average a
very impressive 42kph."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 13, 2017
Porte still top of WorldTour rankings after
Paris Nice.
"Race
winner Sergio Henao has moved into second place following
the conclusion of the first WorldTour stage race on European
soil this season."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 13, 2017
Alex Dowsett: ‘I should be able to help Nairo
Quintana in the Giro and Tour’.
"The
Movistar rider says he's at a point where he should be
supporting GC riders in back to back Grand Tours." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 13, 2017
5 Signs Of Skin Cancer Other Than A New Mole.
"These
signs of skin cancer are sneakier than you might think." (bicycling.com)
March 13, 2017
NAHBS 2017 Best in Show: Anna Schwinn’s Prince
Bike by Peacock Groove.
"I’d
first heard about this bike following the Philly Bike Expo,
where it won the People’s Choice award despite not even
being on the official list for the award.
Then I hung out with Anna Schwinn in Minneapolis about a month ago and got to meet its builder, Eric Noren of Peacock Groove." (bicycletimesmag.com) March 13, 2017
Make your bike lighter for free: Seven essential
weight and money saving tips.
"You
don't need to have a fat wallet to be a weight weenie." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 13, 2017
Tech of the week: New pro bikes, wheel news,
live pro data and more.
"This
week we’ve got new time trial bikes from Factor and
Cannondale, news from Tirreno Adriatico, buyer’s guides and
more deals."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 13, 2017
Is heart rate training still relevant in the age
of the power meter?
"You
might assume that the inexorable rise of the power meter, in
pro and amateur ranks alike, has rendered redundant the
humble heart rate monitor."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 13, 2017
Will Motion Analysis Make The Perfect Cyclist?
"Years
in the making, a startup company sees its ‘wearable motion
measurement tool’ as the next big thing for biking (and
beyond)."
(gearjunkie.com)
March 13, 2017
Illegally light: Wilier's Zero.6 weighs a mere
5.8kg/13lb.
"Wilier's
Zero.6 frameset is named after its weight in kilos: 0.68kg.
(The Italians round down, evidently.)
WIlier achieved the new weight target with carbon from Mitsubishi Japan." (cyclingnews.com) (Ben Delaney/Immediate Media) March 13, 2017
Supplements for cyclists: What to take, what not
to take.
"A
well-fueled body will undoubtedly perform better. But, going
overboard with some nutrients can be as detrimental as
skimping on them."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
March 13, 2017
Tirreno Adriatico 2017 Live Dashboard.
"Stage 6
start time: Monday 12:20
CET (4:20 AM PST).
Earliest live video: 14:00 CET (6:00 AM PST). Approximate finish: 16:13 CET (8:13 AM PST)." (steephill.tv) March 13, 2017
March 12, 2017
Tirreno Adriatico organizers make small change
to stage 6 route.
"Tirreno
Adriatico organizers RCS announced Sunday that the route for
Monday's sixth stage had been altered slightly." (cyclingnews.com)
March 12, 2017
Sergio Henao wins Paris Nice by two seconds from
Contador.
"De
La Cruz wins stage 8."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 12, 2017
Heartbreak for Contador.
"For
all the recent talk of discs, doctors and dropboxes, this
was pure racing at its best."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 12, 2017
Tirreno
Adriatico: Sagan claims stage 5.
"Nairo
Quintana leads overall."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 12, 2017
Peter Sagan: ‘I thought this Tirreno stage was
too hard for me’.
"Sagan
admitted he didn't enjoy the stage as he managed to beat the
climbers on a tough day at Tirreno Adriatico." (cyclingnews.com)
March 12, 2017
Adam Yates abandons Tirreno Adriatico.
"Adam Yates (Orica Scott) called it quits Sunday at Tirreno Adriatico, abandoning the race during the 210km fifth stage. The 24-year-old Brit had climbed into second overall, 33 seconds behind race leader Nairo Quintana (Movistar), with a third-place finish on the stage 4 ascent to Terminillo." (cyclingnews.com) March 12, 2017
Illness wrecks havoc at Paris Nice and Tirreno
Adriatico for Yates twins.
"At
the start of Tirreno Adriatico's fifth stage, Adam Yates was
sitting second overall, well placed to finish on the overall
podium. However, the stomach problems the 24-year-old was
suffering from in the morning quickly developed into a
fever, and he was forced to abandon."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 12, 2017
‘Leaving Team Sky was a now or never. I have a
massive opportunity to perform across the year’.
"CW
sits down with Ben Swift as he heads through his first
season since leaving Team Sky, with an eye on a Monument
win."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 12, 2017
Hosking wins Drentse Acht van Westerveld.
"Kopecky
takes second, Dideriksen nabs third."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 12, 2017
Williams and Ryan Take Stage At Two TdM.
"Cory
Williams (Elevate KHS Pro Cycling) and Kendal Ryan (Team
Tibco Silicon Valley Bank) win the stage two criterium
at The Tour de Murrieta."
March 12, 2017
Nibali admits Bahrain team making some mistakes
as they find their feet in WorldTour racing.
"The
two time Giro d'Italia winner says he has time to find
condition ahead of the race in May."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 12, 2017
2017 Paris Nice LIVE stream.
"Stage 8
start time: Sunday 13:35 CET (5:35 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 15:30 CET (6:30 AM PST). Approximate finish: 16:48 CET (8:48:00 AM PDT." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) March 12, 2017
2017 Dorpenomloop Rucphen Official LIVE Stream.
"This is
the official live stream for the 2017 Dorpenomloop Rucphen.
The broadcast is expected to go live at 13:00 CET, 8:00am ET." (cyclingfans.com) March 12, 2017
March 12, 2017
Paris Nice: Porte wins stage 7.
"Henao
surges into race lead.
Contador finishes second on penultimate stage." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) March 11, 2017
Paris Nice: Highs and lows for Dan Martin and
Julian Alaphilippe.
"Stage 7
was a day of mixed emotions for Quick-Step Floors at Paris
Nice with Julian Alaphilippe dropping out of the yellow
jersey but Dan Martin sparing the team's blushes with a ride
that cemented his place on the podium."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 11, 2017
Tirreno Adriatico: Quintana wins stage 4 atop
Terminillo.
"Nairo
Quintana (Movistar) repeated his dominant performance on
Tirreno Adriatco's high mountains, dancing away with 2km to
go to win on the Terminillo for the second year in a row.
The Colombian timed his effort perfectly, waiting until the final five kilometers to begin pushing the pace, and then with 2km to go left Geraint Thomas (Sky) and Simon Yates (Orica Scott) behind, wiping out earlier attacker Simon Spilak (Katusha) in the process." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele) March 11, 2017
Quintana overcomes bronchitis.
"Nairo
Quintana (Movistar) coughed several times during his post
Terminillo stage victory press conference but he appeared
far stronger than the bronchitis he's battling as he won the
queen stage to Terminillo and is now on track for a second
career overall win at Tirreno Adriatico after dominating the
climb to Rome's favorite ski resort."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 11, 2017
World champion Dideriksen wins Ronde van
Drenthe.
"World
champion Amalie Dideriksen claimed her first victory in the
rainbow bands, taking out the Ronde van Drenthe from a four
rider breakaway.
Dideriksen bided her time in the sprint, patiently waiting until the last moment and then jumping away to take out the victory from Italian champion Elena Cecchini. Lucinda Brand was third, and Strade Bianche winner Elisa Longo Borghini, a late add for Wiggle High5, was just off the podium in fourth." (cyclingnews.com) (cyclingnews.com) March 11, 2017
Cory Lockwood and Kristabel Doebel-Hickok in
Yellow at Tour de Murrieta.
"Cory
Lockwood (Elevate KHS Pro Cycling) and Kristabel
Doebel-Hickok (Cylance Pro Cycling) are winners in the stage
one time trial at The Tour de Murrieta.
A unique time trial course with a 1 mile uphill dirt section that keeps the riders on their toes." (cyclingillustrated.com) Danny Munson March 11, 2017
Independent review into British Cycling
potentially undermined by code of silence adopted by riders.
"The independent review into the culture of British Cycling may have been seriously undermined because the majority of riders on the world class performance program did not give evidence." (dailymail.co.uk) March 11, 2017
2017 Milano SanRemo LIVE STREAM.
"Milano
SanRemo 2017 LIVESTREAM: Saturday, 18 March.
Starts at 15:00 CET Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern 1:00 AEDT Eastern Australia." (cycling.today) March 11, 2017
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