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Volta a Catalunya 2017 Live Dashboard.
"Stage 7 starts Sunday at 10:00 CET (2:00 AM PST).
Finish at around 17:04 CET (9:04 AM PST). Live video from 12:30 CET (4:30 AM PST)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) March 25, 2017
2017 Gent Wevelgem LIVE stream.
"Sunday,
March 26, Belgium.
Men's race starts at 11:40am CET (5:40am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 5:36pm CET (11:36am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017
Impey wins Catalunya's sixth stage.
"Froome
tumbles down GC leaderboard after missing early split." (cyclingnews.com)
March 25, 2017
Valverde nears Catalonia win on disastrous day
for Froome.
"South
African Daryl Impey (Orica Scott) claimed stage 6 of the
Volta a Catalonia on Saturday as Alejandro Valverde extended
his overall lead to 53 seconds over Alberto Contador (Trek
Segafredo)."
(velonews.com)
March 25, 2017
Bradley Wiggins: What I have to say will shock a
few people.
"Bradley
Wiggins has given his first, albeit short, interview since
appearing on the BBC’s Andrew Marr show, stating
that what he has to say in relation to UK Anti-Doping’s
high-profile investigation ‘will shock a few people.’" (cyclingnews.com)
March 25, 2017
Tucson concludes that for all-ages biking, paint
isn’t enough.
"When
it entered the 21st century, Tucson was the bike-commuting
capital of the United States. Flat, dry and cool in the
mornings and evenings, Arizona's second-largest city has
always had a good environment for bike transportation.
So after the city started striping bike lanes and installing bike-and-foot-friendly crossings of major streets in the 1980s and 1990s, bike commuting jumped to what was then a very unusual 3 percent of the working population in time for the 2000 Census. Then other cities, noticing Tucson's success at boosting biking, started improving their own infrastructure - and left Tucson in the dust." (peopleforbikes.org) March 25, 2017
Cylance Pro Cycling In Yellow at The San Dimas
Stage Race.
"Kyle
Murphy and Kristabel Doebel-Hickok win the opening stage,
uphill time trial for Cyclance Pro Cycling.
Kristabel put 1:11 into 2nd place Marcela Prierto and her teammate Veronica Leal (Conade Visit Mexico Specialized). The men’s race is a little closer with Connor Brown (Elevate KHS Pro Cycling) just 3 seconds back in second and Jordan Cheyne (Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis) 20 seconds back in third." (cyclingillustrated.com) March 25, 2017
Volta a Catalunya: Van Garderen drops to sixth
after Tortosa summit finish.
"Stage
5 of the Volta a Catalunya didn't go to plan for Tejay van
Garderen and BMC with the American losing his overall lead
and dropping to sixth place on the general classification.
Alejandro Valverde and Movistar, thorns in BMC's side this week, took the win and now leads the American by 1:18 minute." (cyclingnews.com) March 25, 2017
Gent Wevelgem 2017 race preview.
"After
Dwars door Vlaanderen and E3 Harelbeke earlier in the week,
Sunday’s Gent Wevelgem marks the third Flemish cobbled
classic in the space of five days, and the final stop before
the Tour of Flanders seven days later."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 25, 2017
Roelandts and Debusschere give Lotto Soudal
options for Gent Wevelgem.
"Lotto
Soudal named its starting eight for Gent Wevelgem on
Saturday, unveiling a line-up with cards to play in either
an attacker's race or a sprinter's showdown."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 25, 2017
Desire: Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher.
"The
idea of carbon deep section rims thundering - or more
appropriately, crashing - over the pavé sectors of Paris
Roubaix or the Tour of Flanders used to be enough to set
even the most experienced racer’s teeth on edge.
Until, that was, a breakthrough was made. Zipp have been at the forefront of this reinvention of the wheel." (rouleur.cc) March 25, 2017
Boonen: I've the weapons to win Paris Roubaix
but Flanders will be difficult.
"After
an impressive ride from the Quick Step Floors team in E3
Harelbeke on Friday, Tom Boonen looked ahead to his final
three races - Gent Wevelgem, the Tour of Flanders and Paris
Roubaix."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 25, 2017
Gilbert: I've rediscovered the feel for the
cobbles.
"If
there were any doubts about Philippe Gilbert's ability to
return to the cobbled classics, they have been firmly
rebutted this week with a pair of runner-up spots at Dwars
door Vlaanderen and E3 Harelbeke that might leave the BMC
management slightly sheepish at having held the Belgian back
for the Ardennes during his five-year spell there." (cyclingnews.com)
March 25, 2017
‘We tried to support Sagan… but the team is not
about one person’.
"Peter
Sagan‘s Bora Hansgrohe team hopes to play different cards in
the classics, saying that it’s not just about the world
champion.
The team tried in Friday’s E3 Harelbeke with Lukas Pöstlberger as Sagan was ruled out by an untimely crash." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 25, 2017
Team Sky partners with Db Equipment to design
innovative bike travel/storage bag.
"Db
Equipment is thrilled to announce the expansion of their
game changing travel bags into the bike category.
A mountain bike bag, The Trail, and a road bike bag, The Tour, will redefine the experience of traveling with a bike. The seamless Db experience will be available to bikers 20th of March 2017." (bikeworldnews.com) March 25, 2017
Chris Froome: ‘I’ve never done two Grand Tours
back to back and felt better in the second one’.
"When
the route of the Giro d’Italia was unveiled back in October,
Team Sky’s management looked at it and, according to head
coach Tim Kerrison, thought that with its five summit
finishes and 68km of time trialing it suited Chris Froome
perfectly."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 25, 2017
Trek Segafredo disappointed with E3 Harelbeke
showing.
"Trek
Segafredo finished E3 Harelbeke with John Degenkolb 13th and
Fabio Felline just ahead in 11th with both riders expressing
it was a day to forget.
With the team lacking a presence in the front group that formed on the Taaienberg with 70km to race, Degenkolb explained from thereon in Trek Segafredo were on the back foot and fighting for the minor places." (cyclingnews.com) March 25, 2017
Mavic announces two-piece Comete Ultimate shoes.
"The new
Comete Ultimate shoe uses a design that's not too dissimilar
to a ski boot with an outer shell and removable liner.
The exoskeleton is called the Energy Carbon Shell and is claimed to weigh 144.5g in a size 45.5, while the bootie weighs 125.5g for a grand total of 270g - that's 30g heavier than Mavic says its Cosmic Ultimate weighs (240g), albeit in a smaller size (42)." (cyclingnews.com) March 25, 2017
Mark Cavendish to miss Ghent Wevelgem: ‘the
classics don’t make you faster’.
"British
sprint star Mark Cavendish will miss Ghent Wevelgem in
Belgium on Sunday in order to stay fresh for his main season
goals, including the Tour de France."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 25, 2017
2017 Absa Cape Epic MTB LIVE stream.
"March
19-26, Western Cape, South Africa.
Stage 6 starts at 7:00am local (6:00am CET) (1:00am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern). Live video from 9:00am local (8:00am CET) (2:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (cape-epic.com) March 25, 2017
2017 Three Days of De Panne LIVE stream.
"March
28-30, Belgium.
Stage 1 starts at 11:50am CET (5:50am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 5:00pm CET (11:00am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) March 25, 2017
March 24, 2017
Owain Doull Calls Team Sky’s Doping Controversy
“Outrageous."
"Owain
Doull says it is “outrageous” current Team Sky riders have
been drawn into the controversy over a “mystery package”
delivered to ex-rider Bradley Wiggins.
Doull, who joined Team Sky in August 2016, said the ongoing situation is frustrating." (capovelo.com) March 24, 2017
Greg van Avermaet wins E3 Harelbeke.
"Gilbert
out-gunned, Naesen takes final podium spot."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 24, 2017
Volta a Catalunya: Valverde wins on Tortosa.
"Alejandro
Valverde (Movistar) took his second win of the 2017 Volta a
Catalunya Friday, riding away from Chris Froome (Team Sky)
and Alberto Contador (Trek Segafredo) on the upper slopes of
Lo Port and taking the overall lead from Tejay van Garderen
(BMC Racing), who lost contact with the leaders in the final
kilometers."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 24, 2017
Valverde en route to second Volta a Catalunya
victory after mountain win.
"Two
days after an impressive summit finish victory at La Molina,
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) has claimed a second major
triumph in the mountains of the Volta a Catalunya that
should, barring disaster, see him claim his second outright
win on Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 24, 2017
Froome impresses with strong second place in
toughest Volta mountain stage.
"Chris
Froome turned in his strongest climbing performance in a
Volta a Catalunya to date on Friday, with the Team Sky rider
moving into second overall after taking second on the ascent
of Lo Port."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 24, 2017
Coppi e Bartali: Skujins claims victory in
Sogliano al Rubicone on stage 2.
"Latvian
takes over the race lead."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 24, 2017
Tacx Neo Review.
"After
12 weeks with a Tacx Neo, I can confidently say it’s the
best indoor trainer I’ve ever used and absolutely deserves
its reputation at the leading edge of the Smart Trainer
marketplace.
It’s quiet, smooth, mimics real road surfaces and works faultlessly with TrainerRoad and Zwift, the two most popular platforms as I see it." (girodilento.com) March 24, 2017
Sean Kelly on how to reform cycling, comparing
Froome to Merckx.
"Sean
Kelly has said that in order to level the playing field in
professional cycling there should be some way to prevent the
gulf between the bigger and the smaller teams from getting
too wide.
The Irish cycling legend believes the sport has become something of an arms race in recent years with Team Sky in particular mopping up the best talents as soon as they start to show potential." (stickybottle.com) March 24, 2017
Peter Sagan's E3 Harelbeke chances scuttled by
convoy deviation.
"Peter
Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) lost any hope of contesting the E3
Harelbeke when a crash on a critical section of the course
left him without the service of his team car.
The vehicles had been diverted at 47 kilometers to go, just before Sagan's crash damaged his shift lever." (cyclingnews.com) March 24, 2017
E3 Harelbeke could hold women's race in 2018.
"In
recent years, men’s races have increasingly seen the benefit
in holding a concurrent women’s event. Most of the major
Classics now hold a women’s race, including the Tour of
Flanders, Gent Wevelgem and the Ardennes races, and it looks
like E3 Harelbeke may be about to join their ranks." (cyclingnews.com)
March 24, 2017
Tom Boonen in the hunt for record sixth win at
E3 Harelbeke.
"Tom
Boonen will have the support of a very strong Quick Step
Floors line-up at E3 Harelbeke (1.UWT) today as he goes in
search of a record sixth win in the race."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
March 24, 2017
Seven things to look out for at E3 Harelbeke and
Ghent Wevelgem.
"Can’t
wait for the Tour of Flanders? Then be sure to tune into the
E3 Harelbeke on Friday.
Of all the Belgian cobbled Classics that precede the Ronde, the E3 is the one that most resembles it." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 24, 2017
Van Avermaet: The Tour of Flanders is my biggest
goal.
"In
years past, this E3 Harelbeke might have been the kind of
race where Greg Van Avermaet (BMC Racing) did too much too
soon, or too little too late, or otherwise contrived to
squander a winning hand."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 24, 2017
Haussler to miss all the Spring Classics due to
slow recovery from knee injury.
"Heinrich
Haussler will miss all of the spring Classics and does not
know when he will make his debut with Bahrain Merida due to
a serious knee injury caused by a crash last November." (cyclingnews.com)
March 24, 2017
Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X In-Depth Review.
"It’s
been nearly three months since Garmin first announced the
Fenix 5 series, a lineup of three core watch sizes/models
(5/5S/5X), that spans 14 variants in total. And that’s
before we even talk straps."
(dcrainmaker.com)
March 24, 2017
Lezyne adds custom route-building feature to its
GPS devices.
"Lezyne
has added a route-building function to its GPS cycling
computers and watches.
It allows users to create riding or running routes on the company's GPS portal website." (bicycleretailer.com) March 24, 2017
Movistar and BMC tension continues.
"The
spat between the BMC and Movistar teams at the Volta a
Catalunya continued on Thursday, with Movistar rider Jose
Joaquin Rojas highlighting on social media that race leader
Tejay van Garderen removed his helmet during stage 4 of the
Volta a Catalunya. (cyclingnews.com)"
March 24, 2017
Your new favorite race: Gent
Wevelgem.
"Why
should you care about this race? With Gent Wevelgem
scheduled merely one week before Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour
of Flanders), the Super Bowl of Belgian cycling, this race
is a showcase of top classics talent, a first course in a
fortnight of cobblestone feasts."
(velonews.com)
March 24, 2017
2017 Gent Wevelgem LIVE stream.
"Sunday,
March 26, Belgium.
Men's race starts at 11:40am CET (5:40am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 5:36pm CET (11:36am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) March 24, 2017
2017 Three Days of De Panne LIVE stream.
"March
28-30, Belgium.
Stage 1 starts at 11:50am CET (5:50am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 5:00pm CET (11:00am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) March 24, 2017
2017 E3 Harelbeke LIVE stream.
"Friday,
March 24, Belgium.
Race starts at 12:21pm CET (7:21am U.S. Eastern) (4:15 AM PST). Finish at around 5:08pm CET (12:08pm U.S. Eastern) (9:08 AM PST). Live video from 2:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern) (6:40 AM PST)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) March 24, 2017
March 23, 2017
GP E3 Harelbeke Preview.
"It may
not be the Ronde van Vlaanderen nor Paris Roubaix but in
recent years this race has made up for its lack of history
and dull name with some exciting racing to become one of the
finest cobbled classics of the year.
It’s unusual that it’s held on a Friday but being Belgium we can expect large crowds as usual." (inrng.com) March 23, 2017
Bouhanni wins snow-shortened stage 4 of Volta a
Catalunya.
"Nacer
Bouhanni (Cofidis) claimed the fourth stage of the Volta a
Catalunya on Thursday, surviving a late second-category
climb to sprint to victory in Igualada."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 23, 2017
Contador: It's not just up to me to attack on
the mountain stage.
"Alberto
Contador (Trek Segafredo) believes that he should not be the
only rider on the attack in tomorrow’s crunch climb of the
Volta Catalunya, the race’s final summit finish of Lo Port." (cyclingnews.com)
March 23, 2017
Volta a Catalunya stage reduced by 58km due to
snow and cold weather.
The
organizers of the Volta a Catalunya have confirmed that
Thursday’s fourth stage has been reduced in length by 60km
due to snow and cold weather at the planned start town of
Llívia in the Pyrenees."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 23, 2017
Coppi e Bartali: Pichon wins from the break.
"Laurent
Pichon (Fortuneo Vital Concept) won the morning road race
stage at the Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali race
in Italy."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 23, 2017
Keagan Girdlestone continues to inspire with his
progression back to bike fitness.
"After
a severed carotid artery in his neck and the jugular vein,
along with nerve and muscle damage, Girdlestone was told he
wouldn’t race again.
However, despite the left-side of his body being un-coordinated and shaky due to the strokes and 30 per cent of the right-hand side of his brain being dead, his remarkable recovery continues." (cycling.today) March 23, 2017
Wendy Houvenaghel says she experienced bullying
and sexism in British Cycling.
"Former
Great Britain rider Wendy Houvenaghel has spoken of her time
on the British cycling team, and says there was a 'medal at
any cost' approach."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 23, 2017
Paracetamol can help cyclist’s endurance, study
finds.
"Studies
have shown that taking paracetamol prior to a 10-mile (16km)
time trial can shave as much as 30 seconds off a rider’s
time."
(cycling.today)
March 23, 2017
Curve Belgie Spirit review.
"The
Curve Belgie Spirit (we're not totally convinced about the
name, but it sounds less ridiculous in an Australian accent)
is a titanium 'all-roader' - which is to say an adventurous
road bike with reasonably large clearances and an eye on
comfort."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 23, 2017
Classics heavyweights ready for famed Flemish
terrain at E3 Harelbeke.
"The
peloton's premiere cobblestone specialists will do battle at
E3 Harelbeke this Friday on much of the same terrain that
will host the Tour of Flanders in less than two weeks.
More than simply a useful tune-up, however, E3 Harelbeke has earned its place as a bona fide Classics prize, with an impressive list of recent winners and a knack for providing entertaining racing." (cyclingnews.com) March 23, 2017
CPSC lists recall that Haibike announced last
month.
"The
following models have been recalled:
Haibike XDURO Urban (2014 and 2015 models). Haibike XDURO Urban RC (2016 models). Haibike XDURO Race (2014 and 2015 models). Haibike XDURO Superrace (2014 and 2015 models). Haibike XDURO Race S RX (2016 models). Haibike XDURO Urban S RX (2016 models)." (bicycleretailer.com) March 23, 2017
Boels Dolmans left reeling after injury and
illness force whole team withdrawal from Dwars Door
Vlaanderen.
"No
time to panic - illness and injury mean Boels Dolmans are
not strong enough this spring, but when it comes to the
WorldTour, one out of three ain’t bad."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 23, 2017
Let’s end confusion over the interpretation of
road racing’s rules.
"The
sport’s officials are in the spotlight once again, but they
need support when interpreting and enforcing race
regulations."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 23, 2017
Tony Martin and Kristoff: We can form the
perfect classics partnership.
"When
it comes to the classics, unlike bunch sprints, riders often
underline the importance of having ‘options’ - multiple
cards to play in races that are as open as they come - and
Tony Martin and Alexander Kristoff believe they’ve struck on
the perfect partnership at Katusha Alpecin."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 23, 2017
Bugatti unveil new lightweight bike with a price
tag of $39,000.
"Luxury
car manufacturer Bugatti have designed a new bike – the PG
Bugatti Bike – which they describe as the “lightest special
urban bike in the world” and its yours to buy for $39,000."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
March 23, 2017
Your New Favorite Race: E3 Harelbeke.
"The
cobblestone threshold to cycling’s biggest spring classics,
E3 Harelbeke is the perfect way to get a first look at the
contenders who want to win Tour of Flanders, Paris Roubaix,
and the other Belgian classics in the next 14 days." (velonews.com)
March 23, 2017
Why Kwiatkowski is not defending his E3
Harelbeke title.
"Michal
Kwiatkowski is trying to avoid spreading himself too thin
this 2017 season.
The Sky rider who won Milano Sanremo on Saturday, will miss an E3 Harelbeke title defense Friday so that he can tune his engine for his “dream race,” Liège Bastogne Liège." (velonews.com) March 23, 2017
Sitting in with John Degenkolb.
"For
a professional cyclist, there’s nothing worse than having to
watch the biggest race of the year from the couch.
Twelve months ago, John Degenkolb was in that position, relegated to being a fan - and, frankly, lucky to be alive - during the entire 2016 classics season." (velonews.com) March 23, 2017
Mavic Launches Exclusive Comete Cycling Shoe.
"Mavic
announced the launch of it exclusive Comete cycling shoe
this week, which is punctuated by lighter weight, extreme
ventilation and the ability to produce greater power output,
alongside a whopping price tag of €1,000 ($1250).
According to Mavic, the Comete has been several years in the making, beginning with pro cyclist Dan Martin as far back as 2011." (capovelo.com) March 23, 2017
Shanghai Tour de France criterium confirmed for
October.
"The
organizers of the Tour de France have confirmed that the
traditional end of season criterium will held in Shanghai on
October 28 and 29, with a new Etape China sportif ride set
for September 10."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 23, 2017
5 reasons why you should shop at your local bike
shop.
"If
you look past the dollar signs, there are dozens of reasons
why should you still patronize your local shop. Here are our
top five reasons why."
(roadbikereview.com)
March 23, 2017
March 22, 2017
Lepistö wins Women's Dwars door Vlaanderen.
"Lotta
Lepistö (Cervelo Bigla) claimed her first victory of the
2017 season in the inaugural women's Dwars door Vlaanderen.
The Finnish rider out sprinted Gracie Elvin (Orica Scott) and Lisa Brennauer (Canyon SRAM)." (cyclingnews.com) March 22, 2017
Dwars door Vlaanderen: Lampaert parlays Quick
Step tactics to victory.
"Yves
Lampaert capitalized on some top tactical work by Quick Step
Floors to take a solo victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen.
Philippe Gilbert made it a double day of glory for the Belgian team, sprinting to second place from the three man chasing group. Alexey Lutsenko (Astana) rounded off the podium, beating Luke Durbridge (Orica Scott) into third place." (cyclingnews.com) March 22, 2017
Volta Catalunya: Valverde wins stage 3.
"Dan
Martin second.
TeJay van Garderen moves into GC lead." (cyclingnews.com) March 22, 2017
Reijnen uninjured after scary Dwars door
Vlaanderen crash.
"Crashes
are an unfortunate reality of spring racing in Belgium, and
American Kiel Reijnen escaped relatively unscathed after a
potentially serious tumble in Dwars door Vlaanderen
Wednesday.
The 30-year-old, now in his second season with Trek Segafredo, ended up in a deep ditch on the side of the road in the Belgian race." (velonews.com) March 22, 2017
Five things to know about the women’s Gent
Wevelgem.
"With
a win for Wiggle-High5, Boels Dolmans and Team Sunweb each
in the first three rounds of the Women’s WorldTour, it’s up
to WM3 Pro Cycling, Orica Scott, Cervélo Bigla or Canyon
SRAM to follow suit."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
March 22, 2017
BMC awarded Volta a Catalunya TTT victory after
Movistar penalized for pushing.
"Following
a night of refection, the UCI has overturned the results of
the Volta a Catalunya team time trial, punishing the whole
Movistar team for pushing and awarding the stage victory to
BMC."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 22, 2017
Froome backs UCI commissaires' decision to
penalize Movistar.
"Had
the jury gone the other way it would have sent a very
dangerous precedent for team time trials going forward." (cyclingnews.com)
March 22, 2017
Sunweb debuts Shimano Dura Ace disc brake
groupset at cobbled classics.
"The
Sunweb team will race on disc brakes over the course of the
cobbled classics campaign, with Michael Matthews one of five
riders who will give Shimano's latest Dura Ace 9100-series
disc groupset its first ever race outing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Patrick Fletcher)
March 22, 2017
Seven things to look out for at E3 Harelbeke and
Ghent Wevelgem.
"Can’t
wait for the Tour of Flanders? Then be sure to tune into the
E3 Harelbeke on Friday.
Of all the Belgian cobbled Classics that precede the Ronde, the E3 is the one that most resembles it. Both races share some of the region’s most famous bergs, with the Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg playing particularly crucial roles in both." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 22, 2017
Do you need carbon wheels?
"Upgrading
your wheels is the most efficient way to reduce your bike’s
weight and increase its performance. Are carbon rims now,
more than ever, a cycling rite of passage?
Mike Cotty, brand ambassador for Mavic and Cannondale and who knows his way around a carbon monocoque, puts the act of riding a bicycle and gaining fitness and experience first." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 22, 2017
Justifying a wildcard invite: Youngest rider ‘in
seventh heaven’ at aggressive San Remo debut.
"You
can imagine the emotions. Cycling since he was six years of
age, increasingly immersed in the sport since then, Italian
rider Umberto Poli got a late call-up to Milan San Remo last
week, started it on Saturday and was in the break for much
of the day."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
March 22, 2017
The best time trial bikes and triathlon bikes.
"As soon
as you travel over 15kph (roughly 10 mph) the biggest force
you have to overcome as a cyclist is drag and the faster you
go, the greater the drag.
Time Trial bikes and Triathlon bikes are designed to be as aerodynamic as possible, in a bid to minimize drag and make you as fast as possible." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 22, 2017
In the twilight of his career, Contador proves
that panache never goes out of style.
"At
a time when French cyclists have struggled to emulate the
achievements of their Tour triumphing forebearers, the man
in the red and black of Trek Segafredo appears to have
adopted Bernard Hinault’s famous mantra: “As long as I
breathe, I attack.”
And nowhere has this been more in evidence than on the roads of Paris Nice." (cyclingtips.com.au) March 22, 2017
WTB Exposure tire now available in 32mm option.
"Enjoy
taking the road less traveled? So do the folks at WTB.
That’s why their Exposure tires are designed to tackle any surface. At the tire’s center is a slick patch that delivers minimal rolling resistance." (roadbikereview.com) March 22, 2017
Geraint Thomas: ‘I’ll miss the Classics but my
goals are different now’.
"Thomas
says he'll miss being able to ride the Tour of Flanders next
week, but is relishing his new GC focus."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 22, 2017
Pozzato returns to Coppi e Bartali with Wilier
Selle Italia.
"12
years after his last appearance at the Settimana
Internazionale Coppi e Bartali, Filippo Pozzato returns to
the Italian stage race with the Wilier Selle Italia team.
The race starts on Thursday with a sprint stage in Gatteo before an afternoon team time trial in the same Emilia Romagna town." (cyclingnews.com) March 22, 2017
Bell Gage helmet – review.
"Bell
Helmets have, for 62 years, been at the forefront of crash
helmet design for a variety of sports.
It’s safe to say they know what they’re doing – an assessment we have no plans on revising after testing the 2016 MIPS equipped Bell Gage helmet." (roadcyclinguk.com) March 22, 2017
Could this invention revolutionize the way you
fix punctures?
"The
Puncture Finder is the new product from Mr Graham How, a
British inventor company that has developed a new way for
you to locate the hole in your tube."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
March 22, 2017
Wednesday Gear Potpourri: Factor Slick, SLIME
STR, Leomo Type-R.
"We’ve
got an eclectic mash up of the latest new gear for
Wednesday, March 22nd from the PELOTON Service
Course – the Factor Slick TT bike, SLIME’s new STR sealant
and a new motion capture device called the Leomo Type-R.
Enjoy."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
March 22, 2017
2017 Dwars door Vlaanderen LIVE stream.
"Wednesday,
March 22, Belgium.
Men's race starts at 12:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern) (3:50 AM PST). Finish at around 4:51pm CET (11:51am U.S. Eastern) (8:51 AM PST). Live video from 2:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern) (6:20 AM PST)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) March 22, 2017
March 21, 2017
Volta a Catalunya: Valverde takes lead as Rojas
penalized for push in team time trial.
"Spain’s
Jose Joaquin Rojas has been stripped of the lead of the
Volta a Catalunya after he was penalized three minutes for
pushing in the team time trial, with his Movistar teammate
Alejandro Valverde taking over as leader."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 21, 2017
Volta a Catalunya: Movistar powers to team time
trial victory.
"Alejandro
Valverde and his Movistar team put in a winning display on
stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya, taking the 43.1 kilometer
team time trial from Pla de l'Estany to Banyoles in a time
of 48:55."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 21, 2017
Froome: Sky not content to shoot for podium,
will light up Volta a Catalunya.
"Chris
Froome (Sky) said he was satisfied with his first long
effort of the season in the Volta a Catalunya team time
trial on stage 2, where Sky claimed the third spot, 46
seconds behind winners Movistar."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 21, 2017
Women’s weekend recap: Trofeo Alfredo Binda.
"Coryn
Rivera dashed to victory at Trofeo Alfredo Binda over the
weekend to snag Team Sunweb’s first Women’s WorldTour win of
the year.
The young American is transitioning smoothly into her first full season of European racing, helping animate the spring races and making several select breakaways." (velonews.com) March 21, 2017
Oleg Tinkov: Alberto Contador is ‘too old to win
anything’.
"Oleg
Tinkov, former Tinkoff team owner, launched a vulgar attack
on his former rider and Grand Tour star Alberto Contador.
The Russian says that Contador, who nearly upset Sergio Henao (Sky) for the Paris Nice win last week, “never will win anything." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) March 21, 2017
Best Action Cam 2017: GoPro Hero5 Black vs
Garmin VIRB Ultra 30.
"In
virtually every post or video I make where I use an action
cam, I’m asked which camera I’m using and why.
And even more commonly since this past fall I’m asked whether to go with the GoPro Hero5 Black or Garmin VIRB Ultra 30. I don’t go a few days between folks asking which action came to choose between the two." (dcrainmaker.com) March 21, 2017
Evans and Hincapie finding their feet at Cape
Epic.
"Before
turning professional on the road and enjoying a career that
included Tour de France and world championships victories,
Cadel Evans was a successful mountain biker.
The Australian is making a return to mountain biking this week at the Cape Epic stage race in South Africa. During his time on the dirt, Evans was the 1998 and 1999 overall Mountain Bike World Cup winner." (cyclingnews.com) March 21, 2017
After 2016, Sagan has even loftier goals.
"The
young boy stopped in his tracks and stared. His mouth was
agape as his father whispered in his ear, “Yes, son, that is
Peter Sagan.”
Standing before him, tall and in the flesh, was cycling’s superhero, clad in his rainbow jersey, hair pulled back in a man-bun." (velonews.com) March 21, 2017
USA Cycling: ‘We want to be the number one
women’s cycling nation in the world’.
"Team
USA had a successful run at the Rio Olympics this past
summer, walking away with five medals across the individual
time trial, team pursuit, omnium and BMX disciplines.
Four of those five medals were won by women." (cyclingtips.com.au) March 21, 2017
USA Cycling announces American Road Calendar.
"Twelve
races have been designated as part of a new American Road
Calendar, USA Cycling announced Tuesday.
In a press statement, the governing body described the new calendar as an effort to provide these events a “clear pathway to future Pro Road Tour inclusion." (velonews.com) March 21, 2017
Matthews: I want to win the Tour of Flanders one
day.
"The
concept of 'bling' might not tally with the image of the
archetypal Belgian 'hardman', but Michael Matthews sees
himself as a true cobbled classics rider – and potential
winner of the Tour of Flanders – in the future, and will
clatter onto the Flemish cobblestones this week as he sets
the wheels of that process in motion."
(cyclingnews.com)
March 21, 2017
Stuyven, Belgium’s budding star: Bikes, books,
and chocolates.
"Jasper
Stuyven is not your typical classics cobble basher.
While it’s true he has a pure Flemish pedigree - born and raised on the pavé near Leuven - the Trek Segafredo rider differs from some of his peers." (velonews.com) March 21, 2017
PRO Mega Bike Case – review.
"The
prospect of packing away a bike for your travels can often
involve consternation – leaving your pride and joy in the
hands of others an uncomfortable experience.
If you don’t mind the general soft bag design, the PRO Mega bike bag is a well-thought out design if used properly and treated with care." (roadcyclinguk.com) March 21, 2017
Dwars door Vlaanderen sets stage for Classics to
come - Preview.
"The
cobbled classics season may have officially begun nearly a
month ago with the 'opening weekend' of Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussels Kuurne, but there's a sense
that it all kicks off in earnest on Wednesday at Dwars door
Vlaanderen – the beginning of a three-week period that's as
eagerly anticipated as any of the Grand Tours." (cyclingnews.com)
March 21, 2017
Van Avermaet: I don’t need to be scared of
anybody.
"The
more things change, the more they stay the same. Becoming
Olympic champion in Rio last year elevated Greg Van Avermaet
(BMC Racing) to a new level of fame in his home country, but
one aspect of his life remains unaltered: The Tour of
Flanders is still the race he covets above all others.
There are many residual perks to winning Olympic gold, but Van Avermaet seems keen to leave most of them aside for the time being lest they distract from preparations for the Ronde." (cyclingnews.com) March 21, 2017
SMG grips create flat spot on top of road bars.
"Sold in
pairs, Bartop grips create a flat spot on the top of the bar
where hands most often sit while riding in the upright
position.
Designed finger impressions enhance hand-grip security." (bicycleretailer.com) March 21, 2017
Bernard Hinault inducted into Giro d'Italia Hall
of Fame.
"Three-time
champion, Bernard Hinault is set to be inducted into the
Giro d’Italia Hall of Fame in a ceremony next Tuesday.
Hinault is the sixth rider to be inducted into the race’s Hall of Fame and will join other former champions Eddy Merckx, Francesco Moser, Felice Gimondi, Ercole Baldini and Stephen Roche." (cyclingnews.com) March 21, 2017
Cobbled Classics: Six riders to watch this week.
"Attention
turns to Flanders this week, starting with Dwars door
Vlaanderen on Wednesday (March 22), before E3 Harelbeke and
then Gent Wevelgem as preparations for the Tour of Flanders
ramp up."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
March 21, 2017
Matthews to dabble in cobbles at Dwars door
Vlaanderen.
"Michael
Matthews will return to the cobbles for the first time in
four years as his Sunweb team look to improve his abilities
at the Flemish Classics.
Matthews will be given as gentle as easing in as is possible at the Classics with the team naming him in the line-up for Wednesday’s Dwars door Vlaanderen." (cyclingnews.com) March 21, 2017
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