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March 20, 2017
Volta a Catalunya: Cimolai wins opening stage.
"FDJ's
Italian beat Nacer Bouhanni in photo finish."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 20, 2017
Contador: 'It was all about saving energy
today'.
"Spaniard
finishes 57th on opening day of Volta a Catalunya." (cyclingnews.com)
March 20, 2017
14 per cent of amateur cyclists admit to taking
steroids in survey.
"Nearly
half of riders also say they know someone who has used
performance enhancing drugs."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 20, 2017
Egyptian cyclist dies while competing at African
Track Championships.
"22
year old Eslam Nasser Zaki collapsed while competing in the
omnium."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 20, 2017
The 25 most stylish cyclists of all time.
"You’ve
either got it or you haven’t. Chris Sidwells reveals his 25
most stylish riders of all time."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 20, 2017
A Four Year Plan: Rohan Dennis and his Grand
Tour designs.
"Rohan
Dennis (BMC Racing) has given himself four years to find out
whether he can become a Grand Tour contender. Here he talks
to Cyclingnews about his season so far, Tirreno
Adriatico, Volta a Catalunya the Giro d'Italia and beyond." (cyclingnews.com)
March 20, 2017
An interview with Marcel Kittel: Getting back to
his best, Cavendish rivalry, and the Tour de France.
"Get
his thoughts on Mark Cavendish’s resurgence, his assessment
of how the Manxman profited from Quick Step’s tactics, his
thoughts about his young teammate Fernando Gaviria, and his
future aspirations in terms of the Spring Classics." (cyclingtips.com.au)
March 20, 2017
Interview: Catherine Marsal, on her amazing
career in cycling.
"Catherine
Marsal is a legend of women’s cycling and French cycling in
general. Racing her first Olympic Games at 17, becoming the
first ever Junior Road World Champion, and then the first
woman to ever be Junior and Elite Road World Champion;
winning World Championships golds as a Junior on the track
in the Individual Pursuit and in the Team Time Trial;
winning the Giro d’Italia, and another of the (now lost)
Grand Tours, the Tour de l’Aude twice; and becoming the
World Hour Record champion… and much more."
(prowomenscycling.com)
March 20, 2017
ASO partnership with Volta a Catalunya
confirmed.
"The
rumored partnership between the Tour de France owners Amaury
Sport Organization (ASO) and the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya
was confirmed by the ASO on Monday."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 20, 2017
Contador takes on Froome and Valverde at Volta a
Catalunya.
"Alberto
Contador (Trek Segafredo) continues to chase his first
victory of the season against some formidable rivals at the
Volta a Catalunya that starts Monday."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 20, 2017
‘I lost my nerve’: Dani King left frustrated
after missing out at Trofeo Binda.
"The
British rider said it was her head rather than her legs that
stopped her from contesting the finish at the Italian race." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 20, 2017
February and March Updates to UCI Approved List
for Frames and Wheels.
"For a
bike or wheel set to be used in a UCI event, it must include
a UCI sticker showing it has passed various tests conducted
by the cycling governing body.
Here are the latest updates. Two notable items this time are the Hia Velo Founder, and the SpeedX Aero 50 wheelset." (bikeworldnews.com) March 20, 2017
Team of the week: Michal Kwiatkowski, Peter
Sagan, Tom Dumoulin, Coryn Rivera and more.
"Our
pick of the week's riders shaped by strong performances in
Milan San Remo, Tirreno Adriatico and Trofeo Alfredo Binda." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 20, 2017
Kwiatkowski celebrates Milan San Remo victory in
style.
"Michal
Kwiatkowski celebrated his Milan San Remo victory with his
friends and Team Sky teammates on Saturday night, opening a
bottle of champagne with a perfect sabrage action and then
partying in Monte Carlo after a hugely successful start to
the 2017 season."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 20, 2017
Rivera opens Sunweb account at Alfredo Binda.
"Well
known stateside for her dominant sprint, Coryn Rivera proved
at Alfredo Binda that she will be a rider to watch in the
women's WorldTour with Team Sunweb.
The 24 year old spent the last few seasons with United Healthcare while studying but once graduated, signed with the Dutch team to focus full time on racing and winning." (cyclingnews.com) March 20, 2017
Dwars door Vlaanderen Women 2017: The best one
yet? - Preview.
"The
sixth edition of the women's Dwars door Vlaanderen will see
the race finally gain UCI status. Since the inaugural race
in 2012, it has developed from a kermesse style race to a
full blown Classic, but it is only in 2017 that it has been
awarded a 1.1 categorization."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 20, 2017
11spd: This week's best new bike gear.
"We
bring you fat bikes, track bikes, groovy bags and headphones
in this week's 11spd."
(bikeradar.com)
March 20, 2017
What we’re talking about after the 2017 Milan
San Remo.
"Saturday’s
race was, among other things, set to be the latest in a
series of showdowns between the two presumptive Kings of the
Classics, Greg Van Avermaet and Peter Sagan."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
March 20, 2017
Orica Scott backing Ewan for Dwars Door
Vlaanderen success.
"Having
finished tenth on his Milan San Remo debut, Caleb Ewan will
lead Orica Scott into Wednesday's Dwars Door Vlaanderen.
The 22 year old crashed out of Tirreno Adriatico a week out from La Classicissima where he impressed the team with his result." (cyclingnews.com) March 20, 2017
Tech of the week: A 5.8kg disc braked
Lightweight, pro bikes, kids’ bikes and more.
"This
week we’ve had news of Lightweight’s flagship bike build, a
Stages power meter for Campag and an aero computer from
Wahoo."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 20, 2017
Welcome to cobbles season.
"Every
spring things get a little extra exciting around here, since
the Podium Cafe is one of the intertoob’s more
reliably devoted set of cobbled classics fans." (podiumcafe.com)
March 20, 2017
Cycling's Weirdest Garment: The Knee Warmer.
"Where
did these abbreviated leg tubes come from? And why do we
love them so much?"
(bicycling.com)
March 20, 2017
March 19, 2017
Sagan moves into WorldTour lead.
"World
Champion Peter Sagan is back on top of the WorldTour
rankings following his second place at Milan San Remo. The
Bora Hansgrohe rider disposes Richie Porte from top spot on
the standings with the BMC rider dropping to third.
Milan San Remo winner Michal Kwiatkowski (Team Sky) jumps into second place overall." (cyclingnews.com) March 19, 2017
Coryn Rivera sprints to victory in Trofeo
Alfredo Binda.
"American
Coryn Rivera sprinted to her first career Women’s WorldTour
win at Trofeo Alfredo Binda Sunday in Cittiglio, Italy.
Riding for Team Sunweb, the 24-year-old Californian uncorked her fast finishing kick with about 200 meters to go on the gradual uphill stretch at the end of a hilly circuit in Lombardy." (velonews.com) March 19, 2017
Five things to look out for at the 2017 Volta a
Catalunya.
"He’s
back! Having spent the last month or so altitude training in
South Africa and pondering how best to respond to the
whirlwind of press surrounding Team Sky at the moment, Chris
Froome will return to racing at the Volta a Catalunya for
the first time since finishing sixth overall at the Herald
Sun Tour six weeks ago."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 19, 2017
Valverde resumes racing in Volta a Catalunya.
"Alejandro
Valverde, overall victor of Spain’s oldest race in 2009 and
winner of three stages in 2015, will defend Movistar Team’s
hopes after Quintana’s success last season."
(cycling.today)
March 19, 2017
Former Tour de France champion Roger Pingeon
dies at 76.
"The
1967 Tour de France champion Roger Pingeon has died at the
age of 76.
The former rider, who also won the overall classification at the Vuelta a Espana in 1969, passed away after suffering a heart attack at his home in Ain, France, according to the French media." (cyclingnews.com) March 19, 2017
Milan San Remo: There was no way I could follow
the Sagan attack, says Kristoff.
"If
nothing else, Alexander Kristoff (Katusha Alpecin) is always
willing give an honest appraisal of his race.
Kristoff was no different after Milan San Remo where, in his own words, he was best of the rest after taking the bunch sprint behind the attacking group of Michal Kwiatkowski, Peter Sagan and Julian Alaphilippe." (cyclingnews.com) March 19, 2017
Few regrets for Quick Step Floors after
Alaphilippe takes third in Milan San Remo.
"Seconds
after the finish of Milan San Remo, on the second part of
the Via Roma, Julian Alaphilippe and Fernando Gaviria
crossed paths and touched hands.
The Frenchman was on his way to the podium after taking third in the sprint behind Michal Kwiatkowski and Peter Sagan, while Gaviria rode on to the Quick Step Floors team bus after finishing fifth and second behind Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) in the sprint. It was a moment of mixed emotions." (cyclingnews.com) March 19, 2017
Titanium Speed Pedelec Gravel Grinder Schwift
SchweeTi.
"Titanium
has always been a coveted frame material because of its
relatively lightweight and “springy” attributes.
It has a similar lively feel to steel frames but with less weight and slightly more shock absorbing properties. And it just looks cool!" (electricbikereport.com) March 19, 2017
If I Can Have Your Attention for a Moment.
"Yes,
it's the Volta a Catalunya, rude invader of the cobbles
calendar - changes to the World Tour calendar ensure it now
cuts across three World Tour classics, and starts the day
after another one."
(podiumcafe.com)
March 19, 2017
Review: Ritchey Swiss Cross Disc Steel
Cyclocross Bike.
"When it
comes to steel cyclocross frames, Tom Ritchey and his
company Ritchey Design have been in the game longer than
most. As such, his creations appeal to a wide variety of
riders including “old-timers” who want a bike that harkens
back to the origins of the sport.
At the same time, Ritchey has managed to create a reputation for performance that will appeal to the more aggressive riders and racers." (cxmagazine.com) March 19, 2017
2017 Trofeo Alfredo Binda Comune di Cittiglio
LIVE video stream.
"The
2017 Trofeo Alfredo Binda Comune di Cittiglio is Sunday,
March 19.
The Trofeo Binda is part of the UCI Women's WorldTour. There will be a Trofeo Binda live stream. Note that they will not be streaming the entire race live. It will be live at the start, the latter part of the race and at a few points in between. The race is scheduled to start at 1:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern). The expected finish is around 4:45pm CET (11:45am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) March 19, 2017
March 18, 2017
Kwiatkowski wins Milan San Remo.
"Sagan,
Alaphilippe settle for podium in breakaway trio." (cyclingnews.com)
March 18, 2017
Analysis: Peter Sagan provides the thrills
despite coming up short at Milan San Remo.
"What
a finale it was. Sagan was sensational, providing most of
the thrills. However, once again, victory in San Remo has
evaded him."
March 18, 2017
Michal Kwiatkowski: ‘Some riders think Sagan’s
from another planet but I know he’s beatable’.
"Team
Sky rider draws on his experience of beating Sagan as a
junior to win Milan San Remo."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 18, 2017
Tom Boonen: ‘Milan San Remo is a seven hour race
decided in two seconds’.
"The
Belgian classics star is retiring this April 9 in Roubaix’s
velodrome after Paris Roubaix.
He has won the Tour of Flanders three times and Paris Roubaix four times, but never Milan San Remo." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 18, 2017
King: I was never fearful at British Cycling.
"Olympic
gold medalist Dani King has told Cyclingnews that she did
not feel that there was a culture of fear at British Cycling
while she raced on its track program.
British Cycling has been under the spotlight over the past year following several allegations of bullying and sexism." (cyclingnews.com) March 18, 2017
Cyclists Break the Law to Stay Safe, Study
Finds.
"The
study (“Scofflaw Bicycling: Illegal But Rational”), just
published in the Journal of Transport and Land Use,
details when, how, and why cyclists decide to break traffic
laws."
(bicycling.com) shutterstock
March 18, 2017
Kennaugh focuses on improving GC results in
Grand Tours.
"Peter
Kennaugh is placing his eggs in the Grand Tour basket over
the next phase of his career, with the aim of breaking into
the top 10 or 15 of a three week race."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 18, 2017
Tifosi Launches New Synapse for Spring 2017.
"New for
the spring, Tifosi is launching the new Synapse sunglasses.
This half frame design blends bold Tifosi style with a high performance frame and lenses." (bikeworldnews.com) March 18, 2017
Watch and follow the 2017 Trofeo Alfredo Binda –
& follow the Junior Trofeo da Moreno.
"Sunday
19th March 2017: Round 3 of the 2017 Women’s WorldTour, and
we’re back in Italy, in one of the cycling heartlands – the
Varese Province in Lombardy."
(prowomenscycling.com)
March 18, 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 18, 2017
March 17, 2017
Tattoos May Mess With Your Sweat Rate.
"Tattoo
needles work by permanently depositing ink into the dermis
layer of the skin, which is composed of collagen fibers,
nerves, blood vessels and glands that include your eccrine
sweat glands."
(bicycling.com) Bryn Lennon/Getty Images
March 17, 2017
‘It’s the process that makes you a champion’: A
Q&A with two time world time trial champion Amber Neben.
"It
was the years of work and process that made me the world
champion. It all adds up – it’s all the little things, the
details – it’s not always the obvious things that make the
success."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
March 17, 2017
Halvorsen wins Handzame Classic.
"Under-23
world champion Kristoffer Halvorsen (Joker Icopal) proved
his class once again Friday with a sprint victory at the
Handzame Classic ahead of British champion Adam Blythe (Aqua
Blue Sport) and Kenny Dehaes (Wanty Groupe Gobert)." (cyclingnews.com)
March 17, 2017
Pozzato: For me, Sagan is the strongest rider of
all time.
"Sagan is beating both sprinters
and climbers. And he has finally understood how strong he
is."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 17, 2017
Who is Josh Edmondson, and has he done anything
wrong?
"Josh
Edmondson is at the center of the latest controversy to hit
Team Sky, with the former Sky rider saying that he injected
vitamins and used Tramadol during his time at the team.
But who is Josh Edmondson, and has he actually done anything wrong?" (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 17, 2017
Trek Segafredo: We're not going to push
Degenkolb or Contador onto disc brakes.
"While
several teams and manufacturers have made their first forays
into the world of disc brakes, Trek Segafredo has actually
taken a step back and put their plans on hold for the time
being.
That decision, according to Matt Shriver, the Technical Director for Trek Segafredo, is down to timing, and an unwillingness to push riders onto a technology they are not yet comfortable with." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) March 17, 2017
Contador, Froome and Valverde to clash at Volta
a Catalunya.
"Chris
Froome will make his European debut next Monday at the Volta
a Catalunya as the three-time Tour de France winner looks to
get some good race miles onboard."
(cycling.today)
March 17, 2017
Froome starts European season at Volta a
Catalunya.
"Contador,
Bardet and Valverde looking to challenge Team Sky." (cyclingnews.com)
March 17, 2017
Milan Sanremo Preview.
"The
first Monument of the year, this Saturday’s Milan Sanremo is
all about the tense finish, the paradox of the longest race
of the year that’s often decided in the final meters and one
of the rare one day races where grand tour contenders and
sprinters can each stake their claim.
Who will keep their nerve?" (inrng.com) March 17, 2017
Gaviria: If you act at the wrong moment, Milan
San Remo is over for you.
"Colombian
to start Classic despite injuring wrist in training crash." (cyclingnews.com)
March 17, 2017
Youthful Cannondale Drapac squad for Milan San
Remo.
"Injury
hit team still aiming to animate La Classicissima." (cyclingnews.com)
March 17, 2017
Studying Sanremo: Five great editions of ‘La
Primavera’.
"With
Milano Sanremo only days away, we are taking a look back at
some of the most memorable editions of “La Primavera,” the
season’s first monument.
The race has been won in a variety of ways, ranging from bunch sprints to bold solo attacks." (velonews.com) March 17, 2017
Candid Kittel: German sprinter opens up about
Milan San Remo non selection, Cavendish.
"The
German rider has told CyclingTips that while he
would have liked to have been selected for the race, that he
can also see the logic behind the choices that the team has
made."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
March 17, 2017
Is Apple about to shake up the cycling power
meter market?
"Apple
Inc has filed paperwork with the US Patent Office this week
for a method of calculating a cyclist’s power output without
the use of a piece of dedicated power meter hardware.
The system outlined in the patent application uses a number of factors to calculate power output, including estimated wind resistance, with a wearable device – for example, an Apple Watch – showing the calculated data." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 17, 2017
Colbrelli hoping to save Italian pride at Milan
San Remo.
"Italian
cycling is going through a dire moment and an Italian rider
has not won Milan San Remo for 11 years – the second longest
period without a win at La Primavera since Michele Dancelli
won in 1970, ending a 17-year drought."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 17, 2017
Rapha Helmet review.
"Giro's
popular Synthe's simple, almost classical looks and low
volume shape - with a design that mixes clean lines with
aero considerations - has proved to be a winning formula.
It can also be styled to match a variety of outfits, which has not gone unnoticed by Rapha." (cyclingnews.com) (Dave Caudery / Immediate Media) March 17, 2017
Week in Tech: A wooden adventure bike and more.
"Here’s
the Week in Tech - all the gear news, tips, and
announcements you need and none of the marketing gibberish
you don’t."
(velonews.com)
March 17, 2017
2017 Handzame Classic LIVE stream.
"Friday,
March 17, Belgium.
Race starts at 12:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:57pm CET (11:57am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:40pm CET (9:40am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) March 17, 2017
March 16, 2017
Team Sky leadership should take responsibility
and not blame Freeman – says MP.
"Response
from Freeman will dictate final stages of inquiry." (cyclingnews.com)
March 16, 2017
Boeckmans on Nokere Koerse incident: They told
me, ‘Watch out, he’s not normal, he spent three years in
prison’.
"Kris
Boeckmans was caught on camera yesterday, in Nokere Koerse,
escorting Justin Jules to back of peloton in a bizarre
altercation.
Boeckmans gave his side of the story in an interview with Het Nieuwsblad." (cycling.today) March 16, 2017
Sagan: I’m a favorite for every race, I’m used
to it.
"While
some riders are lucky to have one of the rare qualities
needed to win the Italian Classic, Sagan seems to have all
of them."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 16, 2017
Watch and follow the 2017 Trofeo Alfredo Binda –
& follow the Junior Trofeo da Moreno.
"Sunday
19th March 2017: Round 3 of the 2017 Women’s WorldTour, and
we’re back in Italy, in one of the cycling heartlands – the
Varese Province in Lombardy."
(prowomenscycling.com)
March 16, 2017
Your New Favorite Race: Milano Sanremo.
"Why
should you care about this race? Milano Sanremo is the first
of the cycling season’s five “monuments,” the other four
being Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders), Paris
Roubaix, Liège Bastogne Liège, and Il Lombardia." (velonews.com)
March 16, 2017
Preview: What you need to know about the 2017
Milan San Remo.
"At
291km, Milan-San Remo makes for a long day in the saddle for
those that take to the startline.
From Milan, in north-west Italy, the riders head south towards the Mediterranean coast." (cyclingtips.com.au) March 16, 2017
Orica Scott with Ewan and Gerrans for Milan San
Remo.
"The
Australian team has confirmed its eight-rider squad for the
108th running of La Classicissima on Saturday with its focus
on a sprint finale."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 16, 2017
Bardet returns to racing at Volta a Catalunya.
"Romain
Bardet makes his return to racing at next week's Volta a
Catalunya following his disqualification from Paris Nice on
stage 1 for holding onto his AG2R-La Mondiale team car." (cyclingnews.com)
March 16, 2017
The Monuments: Cycling’s five biggest one-day
races.
"A
guide to the five single-day pro bike races that make up
cycling's Monuments."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 16, 2017
5 questions for Fernando Gaviria: Targeting the
classics!
"Colombian
cyclist Fernando Gaviria is nothing short of an iconoclast.
He first got into sport through speed skating, not exactly a major national sport in his country." (pelotonmagazine.com) March 16, 2017
New Trek Super Commuter+ e-bike has option of
continuously variable transmission.
"Trek’s
new e-bike is powered by a Bosch Performance CX motor, with
its battery integrated into the bike’s frame. It puts out up
to 250 Watts for speeds of up to 25kph.
Power comes from Bosch’s PowerPack500, which gives 500Wh, is lockable to the bike’s frame but removable too." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 16, 2017
Roads to Ride: Nice to Sanremo.
"With
Paris Nice done and Milan Sanremo coming up soon it’s only a
short ride along the coast between their two finish lines.
Along the way there’s plenty of interest to the sport, from fine climbs, star gazing and a cycle path that’s so good the Giro used it for its opening stage a couple of years ago." (inrng.com) March 16, 2017
Studying Sanremo 2008: Cancellara outfoxes the
hounds.
"Fabian
Cancellara started the 2008 season with a bang, beating
Bradley Wiggins in the prologue of the Tour of California,
then snatching his first of three victories at Strade
Bianche two weeks later."
(velonews.com)
March 16, 2017
Mavic updates Open Pro aluminum rims.
"The
newest Open Pro rims are now UST tubeless compatible and are
wider, with 19mm internal width. They feature an S.U.P.
welded joint and stainless steel spoke eyelets.
They are available in disc brake and rim brake versions and weigh 420 grams." (bicycleretailer.com) March 16, 2017
Critérium du Dauphiné 2017 route revealed.
"The
next big stage race on the calendar after the Giro d’Italia
is the Critérium du Dauphiné in France over June 4-11." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 16, 2017
Selle Royal’s TA+TOO saddle gets new spring
themed designs.
"Selle
Royal’s urban TA+TOO saddle comes with a neat trick: to stop
anyone nicking it and to protect it from the elements if
your bike spends its time chained to railings, the top of
the saddle slides off its base, so you can put it in your
pack or on your desk when you’re not riding."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 16, 2017
T°RED Bikes Wins Award for Design and
Innovation.
"T°RED
Bikes first broke cover here in the USA during last year’s
North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS), dazzling
onlookers with bespoke bikes comprised of carbon, titanium
and aluminum/magnesium matrix, custom made in the company’s
own facility in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy." (capovelo.com)
March 16, 2017
Fastest Folding Bike? Brompton NYC Review.
"Unfold
it, then pedal quickly to 25mph.
This hinge-equipped city bike is among the speediest ever built." (gearjunkie.com) March 16, 2017
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