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2017 Tour of the Basque Country LIVE stream.
"Thursday's
Tour of the Basque Country Stage 4 starts at 1:09pm CET
(7:09am U.S. Eastern).
Expected finish at 5:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern). Tour of the Basque Country live streaming video should get underway at around *3:00pm CET (*9:00am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) April 5, 2017
Watch the 2017 Healthy Ageing Tour (Energiewacht
Tour) live!
"The
elite Healthy Ageing Tour is the 5th-9th April 2017.
This will be streamed live, in full, on Podium.tv, with no geo restrictions, and if you miss it live, the full stage replays will be on the Podium.TV – check out the Sport page on their website. Commentary will be in Dutch, by ex-pro Iris Slappendel, and there will also be daily highlights." (prowomenscycling.com) April 5, 2017
Steve Tilford, master of cycling disciplines,
dies at 57 after traffic accident.
"American
Steve Tilford, a mainstay of the U.S. bike-racing circuit
for five decades, died Wednesday morning in Utah following a
pileup on Interstate 70.
He was 57 years old. A five-time masters world mountain-bike champion and two-time masters world cyclocross champion, Tilford was traveling with his friend, Vincent Davis, when their van struck an overturned truck that had turned over. Both men survived the initial collision and exited their vehicle. Shortly after, Tilford, who had been driving, was standing next to the van and was killed when a semi struck the van from behind." (cyclingtips.com.au) April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017
Steve Tilford is Why We Ride.
"He
won the first U.S. mountain biking championship - the first
mountain biking championship of anything, really - in 1983." (bicycling.com)
April 5, 2017
Amanda Coker breaks Kurt Searvogel's Year record
- with 40 days to spare.
"American
ultracyclist Amanda Coker has broken Kurt Seravogel's record
of 76,076 miles for the greatest distance ridden on a bike
in a year - and she's done it with 40 days to spare.
Since setting out on 5 May last year, the 24-year-old has ground out an incredible 233.74 miles a day on average. But as the 12 months have gone on, she’s pushed up her daily distance – in the past fortnight, for instance, she’s only dropped below 260 miles on one day, and even then, she clocked up 247.5 miles." (road.cc) April 5, 2017
2017 Orbea Terra billed as do-it-all adventure
bike.
"While
the attention to geometry and comfort help make the Terra a
great package, it’s the little details that truly make it
versatile.
That’s why they’ve added a myriad of different fender and rack mount options, standard 100×12/142×12 thru axles, a chain security device, and internal routing for both mechanical and electronic drivetrains." (roadbikereview.com) April 5, 2017
Kittel wins Scheldeprijs for 5th time.
"Marcel
Kittel (Quick Step Floors) made his fifth career win in the
Scheldeprijs look easy, taking out the sprint in Schoten
from the front in a dominant fashion over Elia Viviani (Team
Sky).
Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis) was third." (cyclingnews.com) April 5, 2017
De la Cruz solos to stage 3 victory in Vuelta al
Pais Vasco.
"Spaniard
takes over race lead with audacious attack."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 5, 2017
Coquard wins stage 2 in Sarthe.
"British
time trial champion Alex Dowsett (Movistar) took time trial
victory on stage three of the Circuit de la Sarthe to move
into the overall lead of the French stage race." (cyclingnews.com)
April 5, 2017
Kittel praises Boonen's professionalism after
5th Scheldeprijs win.
"Marcel
Kittel (Quick Step Floors) proved yet again that
Scheldeprijs is his race and made history with a fifth
victory at the event on Wednesday.
While Kittel was the rider on the top of the rostrum, the day was all about his teammate Tom Boonen, who is due to retire this weekend." (cyclingnews.com) April 5, 2017
Crash derails Lotto Soudal's hopes in
Scheldeprijs.
"Scheldeprijs
was supposed to be a chance for Lotto Soudal to get their
Classics campaign back on track.
Jürgen Roelandts sealed the team a fourth place, but it was only after their primary hope Andre Greipel saw his race ended by a broken wheel." (cyclingnews.com) April 5, 2017
Who are the American riders heading to Hong Kong
for the Track World Champs?
"Seven
USA Cycling track athletes are heading to Hong Kong, April
12-16 to compete in the 2017 UCI Track Cycling World
Championships.
Jim Miller, USA Cycling’s Vice President of Athletics said, “Our women’s team is very strong and showcases the depth we have in the program. We are ready to challenge the world." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 5, 2017
Martijn Berkhout: Disc brake debate gives riders
a big opportunity.
"Like
many of you, I have been intensely following the disc brake
discussion.
A lot has already been said on the subject and I think that there is a sense of truth in any argument from whatever side on this topic. I’m totally on the riders’ side when it concerns testing and safety." (cyclingnews.com) April 5, 2017
Team Sky test automatic rear suspension system
ahead of Paris Roubaix.
"With
an eye towards Paris Roubaix, Team Sky’s Ian Stannard raced
a hydraulic rear suspension system with a HiRide automatic
lockout control system affixed inside the seat tube of his
Pinarello Dogma K8-S."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 5, 2017
Special rim brake S-Works Roubaix framesets
shine light on UCI’s opaque commercialization rules.
"Specialized
outfitted Tom Boonen with a custom S-Works Roubaix for his
final appearances at the Ronde van Vlaanderen and Paris
Roubaix, a gleaming pearlescent white-and-gold machine that
is wholly befitting the king of the cobbles.
Yet Boonen’s bike at Flanders, as well as the bike he and Peter Sagan will use at Roubaix, is also special in two other critical ways." (cyclingtips.com.au) April 5, 2017
Lightweight Meilenstein C Disc wheels.
"If
you're looking for one of the lightest and stiffest
wheelsets for your disc brake equipped road bike, there are
few better options than Lightweight's new Meilenstein C Disc
wheels.
They're incredibly stiff and highly responsive, but they come with a premium price tag." (road.cc) April 5, 2017
Cavendish, Vanmarcke out of Roubaix with
injuries.
"Sprint
star Mark Cavendish will miss Sunday’s Paris Roubaix due to
an ankle injury, his Dimension Data team announced
Wednesday.
Also missing Paris Roubaix will be Cannondale Drapac rider Sep Vanmarcke, who crashed out of last weekend’s Tour of Flanders with road rash and a broken finger." (velonews.com) April 5, 2017
Fairy Tale Endings in Roubaix.
"Can
Tom Boonen win Paris Roubaix this Sunday?
Just thinking it about seems indulgent and sentimental, like the start of a day dream. But if there’s one race where dreams come true it’s Paris Roubaix thanks to the brutal course and the importance of good luck. The Roubaix velodrome has been the finish line for many careers and over the years it has supplied several fairy tale endings." (inrng.com) April 5, 2017
Studying Roubaix 1996: Mapei's dominant podium
sweep.
"Mapei
was at the height of its powers in 1996, and it played
Roubaix perfectly.
After creating a 20-rider move across the Arenberg, the Mapei trio separated themselves from the rest more than 80km from the finish, quickly stretching their lead to over a minute." (velonews.com) April 5, 2017
A Sunday in Hell: 40 years of cobbles, grit and
speed.
"Forty
years ago, in early 1977, the documentary “En Forårsdag i
Helvede” -“A Sunday in Hell” - was released in Denmark, the
home of the filmmaker Jørgen Leth.
The previous spring, Leth had journeyed to northern France to document the running of Paris Roubaix, then as now the most prestigious single day event in professional bike racing." (rouleur.cc) April 5, 2017
Studying Roubaix 1988: Demol’s all-day breakaway
wins.
"The
media, the fans, the riders all focus on five-star favorites
before a major race - it’s only natural.
With the woes of his 1985 injury behind him, Laurent Fignon was igniting the French fans’ enthusiasm by coming off a win in Milano Sanremo earlier that spring. Two-time Roubaix winner Sean Kelly entered the race ranked No. 1 in the world." (velonews.com) April 5, 2017
Scott Cadence Plus review.
"The
Cadence Plus is Scott's aero road helmet solution. Its
polycarbonate shell completely covers the vulnerable EPS
core, apart from inside the vents, and its smooth, elongated
shape and mostly enclosed shell look purposeful." (cyclingnews.com) (David
Caudery/Immediate Media)
April 5, 2017
By the numbers: Just how hard is the Tour of
Flanders?
"It
took less that 1km for the attacks to start, with a number
of riders keen to get into the early move.
A group of eight came together and worked well to quickly build an advantage over the peloton; an advantage that grew to 12 minutes at one point." (cyclingtips.com.au) April 5, 2017
The Ardennes, Gila, Yorkshire and more: April is
jam-packed with women’s cycling events.
"A
full month of racing is upon us, starting with the famous
and notorious Tour of Flanders on April 2.
With four Women’s WorldTour races this month, among them the new women’s races Amstel Gold Race and Liège Bastogne Liège, it’s packed and exciting." (cyclingtips.com.au) April 5, 2017
2017 Paris Roubaix LIVE stream.
"Sunday's
Paris Roubaix departs Compiegne at 10:55am CET (4:55am U.S.
Eastern).
Expected finish at Roubaix at around 5:12pm CET (11:12am U.S. Eastern). Paris Roubaix live streaming video should get underway at around 10:20am CET (4:20am U.S. Eastern). There will be full start to finish live coverage of the 2017 Paris Roubaix." (cyclingfans.com) April 5, 2017
2017 Scheldeprijs LIVE stream.
"Wednesday's
Race starts at 12:15pm CET (6:15am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 5:06pm CET (11:06am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:20pm CET (9:20am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) April 5, 2017
April 4, 2017
Pais Vasco: Albasini wins tricky stage 2 sprint.
"With
perfect positioning in the final 500 meters of racing,
Michael Albasini won stage 2 at Vuelta al Pais Vasco in
Eltziego, Spain Tuesday.
Monday’s winner, Michael Matthews (Sunweb) was fourth behind the Orica Scott Swiss, and kept his overall lead. Max Richeze (Quick Step) was second by a wheel, and Sean De Bie (Lotto Soudal) was third." (velonews.com) April 4, 2017
Jules takes opening stage at Circuit Cycliste
Sarthe - Pays de la Loire.
"Frenchman
Justin Jules from Pro Continental Belgian outfit WB
Veranclassic Aquality Protect took some of the favorites by
surprise to claim stage 1 of the Circuit Sarthe Pays de la
Loire ahead of French champion Arthur Vichot of FDJ and
Italy’s Andrea Vendrame from Androni Sidermec Bottecchia." (cyclingnews.com)
April 4, 2017
This Montana Senator Wants to Tax Every Cyclist
Who Visits the State.
"Montana
state Senator Scott Sales appears to view cyclists as an
invasive species.
In the wake of killing a bicycle safety bill earlier this year, the Bozeman politician now wants to slap a $25 fee on out-of-state riders by tacking an amendment onto SB 363, a bill about invasive species management." (bicycling.com) April 4, 2017
Homes of Cycling: The Basque Country.
"The
Tour of the Basque Country is on this week and a chance to
take a closer look at this region which is one of the
hotbeds of cycling in Europe.
It’s packed with clubs, pro teams, races, knowledgeable fans and berets. Basque Country vs Basque country: the Basque Country has been a live political topic for centuries and today the summary version is that there is a defined administrative region in Spain with a population of about 2.1 million. There is also a wider Basque country which includes the Spanish region of Navarre as well as areas in France along the border." (inrng.com) April 4, 2017
Andy Tennant speaks out to defend British
Cycling approach over bullying claims.
"Former
world champion Andy Tennant has spoken out in defence of
British Cycling after fresh claims were made about a culture
of bullying at the organization.
Wendy Houvenaghel was the latest rider to say that she experienced bullying during her time with British Cycling, saying that the decision not to pick her for the London 2012 Olympics was related to her age." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 4, 2017
Rapha boss reveals why sponsorship of Team Sky
ended.
"The
co-founder and chief executive of Rapha has spoken of why
the upmarket clothing brand’s sponsorship of Team Sky, which
began in 2013, came to an end last December.
Established in 2004, the North London based business was announced as Team Sky’s kit supplier in August 2012, when the team was still basking in the glow of Bradley Wiggins victory at the Tour de France the previous month, the first by a British rider." (road.cc) April 4, 2017
UCI Weight Limit on Pro Bikes Expected to Change
in 2018.
"Following
its discussions with the UCI during last month’s Taipei
Cycle Show, the Bicycle Committee of the World Federation
Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) was pleased to announce,
that progress was made concerning stipulations involving the
use disc brake equipped bikes in the professional peloton.
Also, eliminating restrictions placed on bike aerodynamics as it pertains to rule 3:1, as well as changing the current weight limit on pro bikes." (capovelo.com) April 4, 2017
Sagan to ride Scheldeprijs despite the pain of
Tour of Flanders crash.
"Peter
Sagan is determined to start Wednesday’s Scheldeprijs race
despite still being battered and bruised from his crash on
the Oude Kwaremont during the Tour of Flanders.
The world champion is hoping that riding the flat race will help him recover from the blows and road rash he suffered and confirm that he is healthy enough to target Paris Roubaix on Sunday." (cyclingnews.com) April 4, 2017
Scheldeprijs 2017 preview...
"Scheldeprijs
is a midweek semi-Classic that provides an appetizing
parcours for the sprinters during the week between the Tour
of Flanders and Paris Roubaix."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 4, 2017
Roubaix Roulette: Luck is key to ‘Hell of the
North’.
"In
a sport that’s becoming more programmed, more robotic, and,
frankly, less engaging, Paris Roubaix stands out as the last
bastion of pure, unadulterated racing.
Across the 257-kilometer journey from Compiègne to the Roubaix velodrome, a rider’s brawn and bravado are perhaps his most valuable skill set. Luck?" (velonews.com) April 4, 2017
Vanmarcke a major doubt for Paris Roubaix.
"Sep
Vamarcke’s Paris Roubaix participation is in doubt following
his crash at the Tour of Flanders.
Vanmarcke broke a finger in the crash and lost plenty of skin too, in addition to the rib problems and stomach ailments that have hampered his Classics season." (cyclingnews.com) April 4, 2017
Studying Roubaix 2001: When numbers counted.
"Paris
Roubaix is cycling’s hardest race, and its best editions are
reduced to a mano-a-mano struggle, pitting the best cobble
bashers against one another all the way to the Roubaix
velodrome."
(velonews.com)
April 4, 2017
Paris Roubaix cobbles given new color coding.
"The
organizers of Paris Roubaix carried out their traditional
final reconnaissance of the race route on Monday, confirming
a total of 55km of cobbles during Sunday’s 257km race.
A new color coding system has also been created to highlight the difficulty of the 29 sectors of pave. The hardest and longest sectors - that are traditionally given five stars, are also highlighted in black. Lesser sectors are colored red, orange, blue and yellow, with colored signage making it easy to identify the sectors." (cyclingnews.com) April 4, 2017
Specialized reveals why Tom Boonen wasn’t using
disc brakes at the Tour of Flanders.
"Tom
Boonen took to the Tour of Flanders last weekend aboard a
very special Specialized Roubaix.
The new bike is a curious beast in a couple of ways, but we’ll begin with the most curious: those rim brakes." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 4, 2017
Scheldeprijs says goodbye in Boonen’s hometown.
"Tom
Boonen’s long goodbye will hit an emotional crescendo
Wednesday.
Sunday’s Paris Roubaix will be the Belgian superstar’s final hurrah and “Tornado Tom” will have his game face on for one last rumble across the pavé, so it’s at the start of GP Scheldeprijs where Boonen could be at his most sentimental." (velonews.com) April 4, 2017
Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 pedals review.
"First
released with Dura-Ace 7900, Shimano has offered its SPD-SL
pedals with a carbon body since 2010.
Prior to this, it was much the same pedal design, just in alloy. This carbon trend continues with the latest generation, albeit a few grams lighter." (cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by David Rome April 4, 2017
Alberto Contador escapes ‘major disaster’ in
final kilometer Basque Country crash.
"Alberto
Contador (Trek Segafredo) has said that he escaped ‘major
disaster’ after crashing within the final kilometer of the
opening stage of the Tour of the Basque Country on Monday." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
April 4, 2017
Konig out of Giro d’Italia with knee injury.
"Leopold
Konig (Bora Hansgrohe) has been ruled out of the Giro
d'Italia after his team confirmed that their GC hope is
suffering from a knee injury.
The team confirmed that the rider is suffering from the injury that derailed his 2016 campaign at Team Sky." (cyclingnews.com) April 4, 2017
Quick Step Floors leave door open for Philippe
Gilbert to race Paris Roubaix after Flanders win.
"Quick
Step Floors are leaving the door open for Philippe Gilbert
to race Paris Roubaix on Sunday after his solo Tour of
Flanders win.
Quick Step has Gilbert on their long list of 12 men and is due to decide on the final eight-man roster shortly. Initially, the team planned on the Belgian champion racing Flanders, skipping Paris Roubaix, and racing again in Brabantse Pijl on April 12 ahead of the Ardennes Classics." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 4, 2017
First Look: REI’s New ‘Co-Op Cycles’ Tested.
"A fresh
look, updated specs, and an entirely different marketing
approach went into REI’s Co-Op Cycles launch.
The brand hopes the new identity will finally give it clout among cyclists. The result is a ride that is capable, versatile, but above all approachable." (gearjunkie.com) April 4, 2017
Day of highs and lows for Cannondale Drapac at
Tour of Flanders.
"It
was a day of mixed emotions for Cannondale Drapac at the
Tour of Flanders as Dylan van Baarle finished in a fine
fourth place but both Sep Vanmarcke and Taylor Phinney had
to abandon the race."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
April 4, 2017
A female point of view: A Q&A with Bonnie
Tu, the grandmother of the women’s cycling industry.
"Out
of wonder and necessity arises ambition.
When Bonnie Tu - the creator of Giant’s standalone women’s brand, Liv - saw a need for women’s specific gear and apparel, she rose to the challenge, creating not only an understanding of women’s needs but a profitable market as well." (cyclingtips.com.au) April 4, 2017
Chris Hoy planning to cycle across Antarctica.
"Chris
Hoy has revealed his ambition to cycle to the South Pole.
However, the Scottish Sun reports that he is still on the lookout for a team mate to undertake the journey alongside him. Hoy outlined his plans on Top Gear, where he set a record lap in the Star in A Reasonably Fast Car segment." (road.cc) April 4, 2017
April 3, 2017
Michele Ferrari handed 18-month prison sentence.
"Michele
Ferrari has been handed a prison sentence of a year and a
half for helping Italian biathlete Daniel Taschler to dope.
The period in question dates back to the 2010-2011 season, with an intercepted phone call apparently showing Ferrari gave Taschler advice on how to take EPO. Daniel Taschler, 28, was a member of Italy’s B squad when the inquiry surfaced and he was immediately suspended." (cycling.today) April 3, 2017
Vuelta al Pais Vasco: Matthews claims first
stage victory.
"Michael
Matthews claimed his first win in Team Sunweb kit Monday in
the opening stage of the Vuelta Ciclista al País Vasco.
Despite the best efforts of the day's main three-man breakaway group and a number of late attackers, the 153.3km stage came down to a sprint finish in Eguesibar Sarriguren." (cyclingnews.com) April 3, 2017
Rivera seizes Women's WorldTour lead with
Flanders win.
"Coryn
Rivera's string of top results has propelled her to the top
of the UCI Women's WorldTour standings.
The Tour of Flanders and Trofeo Alfredo Binda winner becomes the second American to lead the series after Megan Guarnier won the inaugural edition." (cyclingnews.com) April 3, 2017
D'hoore sprints to Grand Prix de Dottignies
victory.
"Wiggle
High5's Jolien D'hoore claimed Monday's GP de Dottignies in
Belgium, sprinting to victory ahead of Chloe Hosking (Alé
Cipollini) and Jelena Eric (BTC City Ljubljana).
The 27 year old Belgian stayed safe in the peloton as the kilometers ticked down to the flat, sprinter friendly finale." (cyclingnews.com) April 3, 2017
Powless wraps Belgian Triptyque with TT win, GC
podium.
"American
Nielson Powless rode to third place overall behind his Axeon
Hagens Berman teammate Eddie Dunbar in Le Triptyque des
Monts et Chateaux, a three-day race in Belgium that finished
Sunday.
Belgian Jasper Philipsen (BMC Development), winner of stage 2, claimed the GC by 11 seconds." (velonews.com) April 3, 2017
Orbea Launches New TERRA “Adventure” Road Bike.
"It
seems more and more roadies are leaving the tarmac these
days in search of unpaved roads less-taken.
As a result, the classic double diamond road bike has been reconfigured in numerous ways to accommodate a range of different wheel and tire sizes, as well as drive trains, so cyclists can tackle the rigors of off road riding while still being able to ride in the drops." (capovelo.com) April 3, 2017
Alaphilippe will take Quick Step reins at Pais
Vasco.
"Fresh
off his third place finish in last month's Milan San Remo
Monument, Julian Alaphilippe will take the reins of Quick
Step Floors at Pais Vasco, which starts Monday in Pamplona
and ends Saturday with an individual time trial in Eibar." (cyclingnews.com)
April 3, 2017
Five things we learned from the Tour of
Flanders.
"The
true greats in cycling don’t just win the sport’s biggest
races - they win them in style.
Take Fabian Cancellara at the 2010 Paris Roubaix, who probably would have won whenever he opted to attack, but did so with over 50km to go." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 3, 2017
Tour of Flanders win a dream for Rivera.
"Coryn
Rivera's dream start to her Team Sunweb career continued
Sunday with the biggest win yet of her career at the Tour of
Flanders.
Racing full time having finished her studies, Rivera is well known in North America due to her sprint exploits and is now wowing European fans in a similar manner. Only, now the 24-year-old is doing so at the highest level of the sport and can forever hold the claim as the first American winner of De Ronde." (cyclingnews.com) April 3, 2017
Studying Roubaix 2000: Museeuw’s triumphant
return.
"Johan
Museeuw’s first win at Roubaix came in 1996, on the 100th
anniversary of the race.
He was joined on the podium by his Mapei GB teammates, Italians Gianluca Bortolami and Andrea Tafi. Museeuw was on his way to becoming the “Lion of Flanders." (velonews.com) April 3, 2017
Boonen goes out in style at final Tour of
Flanders.
"Tom
Boonen was true to his pre-race declaration that he would
not be content to sit in the peloton during his 15th and
final Tour of Flanders.
The Belgian took on the ‘trequartista' role for Quick Step Floors, ensuring his team was in prime position at the foot of the Muur van Geraardsbergen where the race unexpectedly was made. Ultimately, Boonen finished the race in 37th position, but only after he had set up teammate Philippe Gilbert for the win." (cyclingnews.com) April 3, 2017
Is Gilbert cycling’s next monument man?
"Philippe
Gilbert is the toast of Belgium a day after his dramatic
Ronde van Vlaanderen victory.
Headlines Monday morning regaled his long-distance sortie from 55 kilometers to go as “Merckxian,” and some effervescent scribes even went so far to characterize his victory as one of the “best Flanders ever." (velonews.com) April 3, 2017
Trek Segafredo still searching for Classics
success.
"Trek
Segafredo continues to struggle for top results in the
Spring Classics, with John Degenkolb placing seventh in the
Tour of Flanders.
Sport Director Dirk Demol tried to put a good face on it, saying “ More was possible but if there’s riders stronger than us, we’ve got to admit that." (cyclingnews.com) April 3, 2017
Avila and Summerhill each strike success in
Taiwan.
"Two
American teams animated last week’s Tour de Taiwan, winning
three of the five stages in the UCI 2.1 race March 26-30.
Team Illuminate’s Edwin Avila opened things up with a stage 1 win in Taipei, and two days later, Danny Summerhill, riding for United Healthcare, won stage 3 in Taoyuan." (velonews.com) April 3, 2017
Joe Martin Stage Race: Carpenter, Winder win RPT
opener.
"Robin
Carpenter (Holowesko Citadel) and Ruth Winder (United
Healthcare) have assumed early leadership of the USA Cycling
Pro Road Tour men’s and women’s standings, with respective
wins at the Joe Martin Stage Race in Arkansas.
The four-day race concluded Sunday with a technical criterium in downtown Fayetteville." (velonews.com) April 3, 2017
Tech of the week - custom bikes and new Cycling
Weekly custom kit.
"Here’s
our round-up of last week’s best tech.
It’s the middle of the Classics season and custom bikes for team leaders have become something we really look forward too. Bike manufacturers love to try and out-do each other with bling paint jobs and this results in some seriously cool bikes." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 3, 2017
Mark Beaumont reveals plans to ride around world
in 80 days.
"Mark
Beaumont has announced plans to cycle around the world in 80
days - and is going to warm up with a 3,500-mile ride around
the coastline of Great Britain, starting from London
tomorrow."
(road.cc)
April 3, 2017
Review: Bianchi All Road Hydraulic Disc 105.
"The
Italian bicycle brand Bianchi has been an icon in the world
of cycling for well over 100 years, and its celeste green
paint is lusted after by legions of bicycle lovers from all
walks of life.
While Bianchi regularly sees its bikes in the pro peloton, the brand is also known for building a solid stable of rigs for mere mortal cyclists." (bicycletimesmag.com) Words and photos by Jeff Lockwood April 3, 2017
The unusual case for a Roubaix vacation.
"The
Arenberg felt great, didn’t it? It did. Like flying.
That slight downhill entry gifted just enough gravitational boost to stay on top of the gear all the way through, hands on the tops, as fast as Boonen and at least twice as handsome. But that was a long time ago." (velonews.com) April 3, 2017
11spd: This week's best new bike gear.
"This
week we've been over in Taiwan at the Taipei Cycle Show and
brought you a mega gallery of the good, the bad and the
ugly, mused over what could be the greatest bike ever made,
probably, and looked at Relic MTB's 40t cassette extender
for the road."
(bikeradar.com)
April 3, 2017
Tom Boonen races new bespoke Specialized Roubaix
with front suspension.
"Tom
Boonen took to the Tour of Flanders this weekend aboard a
very special, Specialized Roubaix.
The new bike is a curious beast in a couple of ways, but we’ll begin with the most obvious: that front end." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 3, 2017
UCI Launches Cycling for All Manifesto.
"The
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announces the
publication of its Cycling for All Manifesto today, which
sets out the ambition, role and core activities the UCI will
pursue to support cycling in all forms across the world." (capovelo.com)
April 3, 2017
Review: Raleigh Stuntman – Drop Bar, Dropper
Post Fat Tire Machine.
"Remember
when drop bars, fat knobby tires, flared bars, Euro steel
and dropper posts were a thing?
Most of us don’t remember the first time, but they’re all back in a big way, and Raleigh has assembled them all into a stylish package called the Stuntman." (cxmagazine.com) April 3, 2017
A Summary on the Wiggins’ Controversy.
"Wiggins
is not expected to appear in court in front of a select
committee, while his former cycling team has yet to divulge
the details and mishaps of said process.
His doctor, Dr. Richard Freeman, has also evaded invitations to present evidence during the UK Anti-Doping Agency proceedings." (cycling.today) April 3, 2017
Suplest Edge/3 Pro Road cycling shoe.
"The
first, and probably most notable feature of the Edge/3 is
the upper.
The 'Anatomic WRAP Tongue' is a two-piece construction that Suplest says 'allows a maximum foot hold and is comfortable at the same time'. An accurate description: the hold on my foot was excellent, with no movement apart from in the toe box." (road.cc) April 3, 2017
Unvarnished Tales of a Pro: Q & A with
Lindsay.
"There
are a few questions I am often asked about the mechanics of
running a professional cycling team.
Before I dive into the intense block of Pro Tour races that make up the American spring and summer, I’d like to answer those and clear up a few misconceptions." (pelotonmagazine.com) April 3, 2017
17 stunning hand built bicycles to see at
Bespoked show this weekend.
"What
are you doing this weekend?
If you have a penchant for beautiful handmade bicycles, then you'll definitely want to get yourself to Bristol for Bespoked, the UK's only celebration of hand built bicycles." (road.cc) April 3, 2017
Tour of the Battenkill steps up in Philly’s
absence.
"Tour
of the Battenkill organizers announced Friday that they will
host a UCI 1.2 professional race in 2017.
There will be a 100-kilometer women’s race and a 200-kilometer men’s race June 3, the date originally held by the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, which was cancelled due to lack of funding." (velonews.com) April 3, 2017
Pro Bike: Tom Boonen’s Specialized LTD Roubaix -
with rim brakes and not discs.
"At
the weekend Tom Boonen rode his last ever Tour of Flanders
aboard a new Specialized Roubaix which, unlike the
production model that is only available with disc brakes,
has been redesigned to accept regular rim brakes." (road.cc)
April 3, 2017
April 2, 2017
Philippe Gilbert wins Tour of Flanders after
epic solo break.
"Philippe
Gilbert (Quick Step Floors) won the 2017 Tour of Flanders
after a long solo break.
The Belgian national champion attacked on the Oude Kwaremont with 55km to go and held off the chase to win. Greg Van Avermaet (BMC Racing) won the sprint for second ahead of Niki Terpstra (Quick Step Floors)." (cyclingnews.com) April 2, 2017
Five key moves of Flanders: How Gilbert’s
magical ride came together.
"Something
magical happened Sunday across the fields of Flanders.
Philippe Gilbert (Quick Step) dared to attack more than 50km
from the finish line, one of the longest solo attacks in
Ronde van Vlaanderen history, and held off a chasing field
of captains to claim his biggest win since the 2012 world
championships."
(velonews.com) (twitter.com)
April 2, 2017
A dream day for Belgium: Gilbert solos to
victory at dramatic Tour of Flanders.
"Belgian
national champion Philippe Gilbert lived out a dream
scenario for any Belgian cyclist Sunday at the Ronde van
Vlaanderen - crossing the finish line of the most important
race in Belgium, alone, in the tricolor of black, yellow,
and red."
(cyclingtips.com.au)
April 2, 2017
Rivera wins Tour of Flanders Women.
"Coryn
Rivera (Sunweb) won the Tour of Flanders Women with a
perfectly-timed sprint in Oudenaarde, seeing off the
challenge of Gracie Elvin (Orica Scott) and Chantal Blaak
(Boels Dolmans)."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 2, 2017
Lizzie Deignan sanguine after Boels Dolmans miss
out at Tour of Flanders.
"With
her health on the mend Lizzie Deignan was sanguine about her
team’s close call at Sunday’s Tour of Flanders.
Despite Deignan being the defending champion, her Boels Dolmans team and gone into the race aiming for a sprint with Dutch rider Chantal Blaak." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 2, 2017
Peter Sagan on Tour of Flanders crash: ‘It was
partly my fault’.
"I
think you can see from the video what happened. It was my
fault, but I just don’t know,” Sagan explained.
“I was near the barrier, yeah, but I was controlling the space; how close I was. I think it was a pullover or something, I didn’t know." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 2, 2017
Sutherland solos to victory at Vuelta Ciclista a
La Rioja.
"Rory
Sutherland (Movistar) scored his first UCI win since 2012
Sunday at the Vuelta Ciclista a La Rioja in Spain, soloing
away from a select group that formed in echelons as wind
battered the late stages of the 150.5km UCI 1.1 race." (cyclingnews.com)
April 2, 2017
Carpenter seizes overall victory on final day at
Joe Martin.
"Robin
Carpenter (Holowesko Citadel) upset the apple cart on the
final day of the Joe Martin Stage Race Sunday, taking the
final stage win and banking enough time bonuses during the
downtown Fayetteville criterium to take the overall from
Rally Cycling's Adam de Vos, who led the race since winning
the opening stage."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 2, 2017
Joe Martin: Winder wins final stage, overall.
"Ruth
Winder (United Healthcare) stamped a final exclamation point
on her dominating performance at the Joe Martin Stage Race
in Arkansas this week, winning the final criterium on Sunday
in a sprint finish to claim three out of four stages and the
overall victory in the UCI 2.2 race."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 2, 2017
Eric Young (Rally Cycling) and Lily Williams
(Sun and Ski) Win The Final Stage In Arkansas.
"Eric
Young enjoyed first win of the season on stage 3 of the Joe
Martin Stage Race, winning a photo finish sprint ahead of
Rui Oliveira (Axeon Hagens Berman) and yesterday's victor
Sebastian Haedo (UnitedHealthcare). The Rally rider timed
his bike throw to perfection as the top sprinters lined out
across the finish. However, it was Young who took the narrow
victory.
American Lilly Williams upstaged her rivals on stage 3 of the Joe Martin Stage Race for the biggest win of her career to date. The Sun and Ski Elite Women's Team rider out-kicked Lauren Hall (UnitedHealthcare) and Sara Bergen (Rally Cycling) for the win." (cyclingnews.com) (cyclingillustrated.com) April 2, 2017
One thousand cyclists ride in Sydney in memory
of Mike Hall.
"One
thousand cyclists gathered in Sydney this morning to ride in
memory of Mike Hall, the British ultra cyclist killed on
Friday at the age of 35 while taking part in the inaugural
Indian Pacific Wheel Race."
(road.cc)
April 2, 2017
Raleigh Criterium Sport.
"The
Raleigh Criterium Sport is proof that you don't need to
spend a huge amount of money on a road bike.
It offers a well designed aluminum frame, a carbon fiber fork and a full Shimano Tiagra groupset, which all comes together to provide a brilliant ride. This is a cracking bike for the money, and one that isn't easily embarrassed by more expensive rivals." (road.cc) April 2, 2017
Simon Yates shows impressive form with solo
victory at GP Miguel Indurain.
"Simon
Yates showed some impressive form to finish off some
excellent teamwork by Orica Scott at the GP Miguel Indurain,
with the Briton soloing to victory in the Spanish one-day
race on Saturday."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
April 2, 2017
Vitus Vitesse Evo Disc.
"Vitus
has added a disc brake version to its Vitesse Evo carbon
fiber road bike range, and it has recently arrived at road.cc
for review.
Built up with a Shimano Ultegra groupset and hydraulic disc brakes, it’s price at £1,999.99. This is a bike that’s designed with speed/performance in mind." (road.cc) April 2, 2017
Quiz: How well do you know Tom Boonen?
"The
end is almost nigh for Tom Boonen’s cycling career with the
highly decorated Classics specialist set to hang up his
wheels after Paris Roubaix.
The three times Tour of Flanders winner, and four times Paris Roubaix conqueror may be about to bow out but we’ve put together the ultimate quiz for you to test your Tom Boonen knowledge." (cyclingnews.com) April 2, 2017
Seven things to look out for at the Tour of
Flanders.
"We
pick seven aspects of Sunday's Tour of Flanders that should
help make it one of the best races of the year." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
April 2, 2017
Sanchez leads BMC into Pais Vasco.
"BMC
Racing are backing in former Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco
champion Sammy Sanchez to add to his eight career stage wins
at the WorldTour stage race.
The American team can also count on Nicolas Roche and Damiano Caruso for the general classification as it takes a versatile roster into the six-stage race which concludes with a 27.7km time trial in Eibar." (cyclingnews.com) April 2, 2017
Six Simple Tips For Removing Scratches From Your
Bike.
"There
is nothing like a good scratch on your bike to ruin your
day. You can be the most careful person in the world but you
can't keep it safe 24/7.
Fortunately, fixing such scuffs and scratches doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, you can have them repaired at home so you can quickly forget this ever happened." (bikeexchange.com.au) April 2, 2017
Ian Stannard: Pure Grit, Hard Work &
Stannardian Days.
"I’m
supposed to be hard.” From Rouleur 37, first published in
2013, Ned Boulting talks character, feet on the ground and
burning personal ambition with Sky’s classics hardman, Ian
Stannard."
(rouleur.cc)
April 2, 2017
2017 women’s Ronde van Vlaanderen – Live.
"OK,
this is exciting! The Ronde van Vlaanderen, the Tour of
Flanders, is one of the high points of the women’s cycling
calendar, and the end of a mini-cobbled classics season.
And this year…. WE CAN WATCH LIVE! Not the whole race, but the last part – the fourth WorldTour race we’ve been able to see. The stream will start at 13:30 European CEST (12:30pm UK BST; 7:30am USA EDT; 9:30pm Australian AEST)." (prowomenscycling.com) April 2, 2017
2017 Tour of Flanders LIVE stream.
"Sunday's
Tour of Flanders departs Antwerp at 10:30am CET (4:30am U.S.
Eastern) (10:30
CET) (1:30 AM PST).
Finish at Oudenaarde at around 4:58pm CET (10:58am U.S. Eastern) (16:58 CET) (7:58 AM PST). Tour of Flanders live streaming video should get underway at around *12:00pm CET (*6:00am U.S. Eastern) (12:00 CET) (3:00 AM PST). *Sporza will be live from 9:30am CET (3:30am U.S. Eastern) for the race start through to around 10:40am CET (4:40am U.S. Eastern). Coverage then resumes at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) April 2, 2017
April 1, 2017
New UCI rule to allow riders to dope for one
race per season.
"The UCI
has announced today a controversial rule change which, from
next season, will allow all pro cyclists to use banned
substances for one race per season.
Riders will have to choose which race they are ‘targeting’ before the season starts and it will be at the riders’ discretion whether to target a one-day race or a stage race. There is no obligation on the rider to disclose publicly which race they are targeting." (cycling.today) April 1, 2017
Fizik introduces the world’s first disc
brake-proof cycling shoes.
"Inspired
by medieval rides and developed in collaboration with
leading professional cyclists, R1DISC shoes are the result
of advanced R&D, testing and manufacturing techniques.
R1DISC shoes are made entirely from metal, a leading material that ensures resistance to even the hardest of crashes and are suitable for any surface." (cycling.today) April 1, 2017
Canola wins Volta Limburg Classic.
"Meurisse
second, van Der Lijke third in Dutch one day race." (cyclingnews.com)
April 1, 2017
Simon Yates solos to GP Miguel Indurain success.
"Simon
Yates (Orica Scott) has won the 19th Gran Premio Miguel
Indurain after 186km in the saddle.
The British rider got the better of Michael Woods (Cannondale Drapac) and Sergio Henao (Team Sky)." (cycling.today) April 1, 2017
Vinokourov and Kolobnev due in court on May 15
in Liege Bastogne Liege corruption case.
"Alexandre
Vinokourov and Alexandr Kolobnev are due to appear in court
in Liege on May 15 to answer allegations of corruption
relating to the 2010 Liege Bastogne Liege, which Vinokourov
won ahead of Kolobnev.
The news was reported on Saturday by Belgian outlets Sudpresse and Le Soir." (cyclingnews.com) April 1, 2017
Marianne Vos skips Flanders but team reassures
it’s all part of her plan.
"When
the women’s peloton lines up for one of the hardest and most
prestigious races on the calendar tomorrow at Tour of
Flanders, former multi-time world champion Marianne Vos will
be watching the race from home with the rest of us.
While previously expected to race, Vos, the winner of the 2013 Tour of Flanders, was missing from the WM3 Pro Cycling roster when start lists were published." (cyclingtips.com.au) April 1, 2017
Lizzie Deignan opens up about British Cycling:
‘They let me down big time’.
"Former
World Champion Lizzie Deignan has spoken out about her
experiences within cycling – alleging sexism within British
Cycling, huge discrepancies in pay and humiliating
experiences on pro teams."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
April 1, 2017
Joe Martin: Sebastian Haedo wins stage 2.
"United
Healthcare's Sebastian Haedo won a photo finish sprint over
Rui Oliveira (Axeon Hagens Berman) to claim victory on stage
2 of the Joe Martin Stage Race.
Race leader Adam De Vos (Rally Cycling) finished in 15th place to retain the yellow jersey" (cyclingnews.com) April 1, 2017
Joe Martin: Winder doubles up on stage 2.
"United
Healthcare rider too strong for Bergen in Fayetteville." (cyclingnews.com)
April 1, 2017
The battle in Belgium: The women’s peloton
readies for Flanders.
"With
its 101-year history, The Ronde van Vlaanderen - the Tour of
Flanders - is a Monument of cycling.
It’s arguably the biggest cycling event in Belgium and one of the hardest one-day races on the calendar period. Brutally steep climbs, rough cobbles, technical narrow roads and brutal winds - this race has all the elements Flanders is (in)famous for, and the win comes with a lot of prestige. " (cyclingtips.com.au) April 1, 2017
Ibis flies in with budget carbon wheel option
& wide 26″ rims.
"Yep,
you read that right…all-new, modernly wide 26″ alloy rims.
Which will appeal to some, but we’ll start with the arguably
more appealing new $1,299 Ibis Logo wheelset and their
carbon rims.
Built with the same carbon fiber rims as their higher end 742 (27.5″) and 942 (29er) wheels, but with Ibis brand hubs instead of Industry Nine hubs, hence the $500 savings. The hubs get Enduro bearings, 36-tooth / 4-pawl ratchet for 10º engagement, and Sapim D-Light spokes." (bikerumor.com) April 1, 2017
Peter Sagan: ‘The Tour of Flanders is not just
between me and Van Avermaet’.
"World
champion Peter Sagan says he has to be "careful of
everybody" in Sunday's Tour of Flanders not just Greg van
Avermaet, as he looks to retain his title in the Monument." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
April 1, 2017
Can Boonen make it four at Flanders?
"The
2017 Tour of Flanders will be Tom Boonen’s penultimate
career race and the Belgian superstar would like nothing
better than to beat the likes of Greg van Avermaet and Peter
Sagan on the way out the door."
(sbs.com.au)
April 1, 2017
Preview: What you need to know about the 2017
Tour of Flanders.
"In
2017, the Tour of Flanders has a different starting location
- Antwerp instead of Brugge - and it’s a fraction longer
than last year - 260km vs 255km.
The basic format is the same, however: a relatively easy opening section of 100km down to Oudenaarde, before the riders begin two circuits to close out the race." (cyclingtips.com.au) April 1, 2017
Boonen: I don't want to stay in the bunch in my
final Tour of Flanders.
"How
time flies. It only seems like a couple of weeks ago that
Tom Boonen was in Argentina for the first race of his final
season, saying how far away April was and how much lay in
between.
But the final eight days are already here and, ahead of the final bow at Paris Roubaix next Sunday, it's time now for 'Tommeke' to bid farewell to Flanders, and Flanders to him." (cyclingnews.com) April 1, 2017
Sep Vanmarcke to lead Cannondale Drapac at Tour
of Flanders.
"Sep
Vanmarcke is set to lead the Cannondale Drapac team at this
weekend’s Tour of Flanders.
The Belgian rider has finished third twice in the last three years. However, stomach issues and a crash have hampered his build-up and forced him to sit out Gent Wevelgem. Vanmarcke’s focused on his recovery, and he hopes he can factor into his country’s biggest show on Sunday."(thebikecomesfirst.com) April 1, 2017
Team Sky looking to bounce back after
'diabolical' start to cobbled classics.
"Diabolical.
You don't often hear riders use such strong language when
assessing their own performances, but Luke Rowe is under no
illusions as to how seriously Team Sky has underperformed at
the cobbled classics so far this spring, with a big
turnaround needed at the Tour of Flanders on Sunday and
Paris Roubaix a week later."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 1, 2017
Valverde sets sights on Tour of the Basque
Country win.
"Following
his second overall triumph in last week’s Volta a Catalunya,
Alejandro Valverde will tackle his final stage race before
the spring’s big goal in the Ardennes classics at the 57th
Vuelta al País Vasco, starting Monday."
(cycling.today)
April 1, 2017
Compton and Vonn Agree to Two-Sport Race for
Charity.
"Thirteen
time Cyclocross National Champion Katie Compton and World
and Olympic Champion skier Lindsey Vonn have agreed to a
duel this spring at Vail resort in Colorado.
Both Vonn and Compton are legends in their respective sports and a conversation between Compton and Cyclocross Magazine at Jingle Cross planted the seed." (cxmagazine.com) April 1, 2017
He’s Back! Sven Nys Plans Comeback for U.S.
World Cups.
"Last
summer cyclocross legend Sven Nys embraced his new role as
Telenet Fidea team manager and liaison with Trek Bicycle by
serving as guest groundskeeper and course consultant for the
2016 Trek CXC Cup in Waterloo, Wisconsin.
In one of the videos Trek produced to promote the race, the budding groundskeeper signed off with a cryptic “retirement sucks.”" (cxmagazine.com) April 1, 2017
SSCXWC Adds Three Significant Letters – UCI to
Sanction Singlespeed Worlds.
"The
UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) has added another World
Championship race to its roster by agreeing to sanction and
regulate the Singlespeed Cyclocross World Championships
(SSCXWC).
From a strategic standpoint, the UCI seems to be targeting crowd-pleasing events. Earlier this year, they resurrected the Cross-Country Eliminator format, and even included a Georgia U.S. stop for the race." (cxmagazine.com) April 1, 2017
Cobbled Rivalries: Kelly versus Belgium.
"Today,
we have Peter Sagan to win classics in the spring and the
green jersey in the summer, but in the 1980s, an even bigger
talent (don't argue with me here) was doing an even better
job of it.
With a couple of victories in Milano Sanremo, two wins in the Volta a Catalunya, one Gent Wevelgem, three in the Vuelta al País Vasco and a pair of cobblestone trophies, plus two wins in Liège, not to mention his Vuelta victory, Lombardia successes, or all his Grand Tour stage wins, he was the last person to be capable of dominating throughout the spring over a career stretching almost twenty years." (podiumcafe.com) April 1, 2017
10 tips to choosing the right cycling shoes.
"As is
with anything in the cycling world buying shoes can be over
complicated to the point of driving you to desperation.
It's like buying normal shoes except your mates are chipping in with advice, the internet is telling you what to buy and your own partner is telling you what NOT to buy because you could be going on a holiday for that amount!" (bikeroar.com) (gearjunkie.com) April 1, 2017
Tour of Battenkill returns to UCI calendar.
"The
Tour of the Battenkill will return with men's and women's
pro races this year, taking the date previously used by the
Philadelphia International Cycling Classic, which was
cancelled for 2017."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 1, 2017
Vuelta Ciclista al País Vasco 2017 preview.
"Although
the Classics stars will look to recover their strength in
the six days that separate the Tour of Flanders and Paris
Roubaix, WorldTour racing will be in full-swing a few
hundred miles to the south-west in the Basque Country.
Always a popular target for Grand Tour stars and Ardennes specialists alike, the six-day Vuelta Ciclista al País Vasco is set to feature as strong a start list as ever." (cyclingnews.com) April 1, 2017
2017 Gran Premio Miguel Indurain LIVE stream.
"The
Gran Premio Miguel Indurain gets underway at 12:30pm CET
(6:30am U.S. Eastern) and is expected to finish at at around
5:24pm CET (11:24am U.S. Eastern).
Gran Premio Miguel Indurain live video streaming should get underway at around *3:00pm CET (*9:00am U.S. Eastern). *The first feed, possibly geo-restricted, is scheduled to begin at this time. Other feeds expected live 30 minutes later." (cyclingfans.com) April 1, 2017
2017 Volta Limburg Classic LIVE stream.
"Saturday,
April 1, Netherlands.
Race starts at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:58pm CET (10:58am U.S. Eastern). Live video from *2:45pm CET (*8:45am U.S. Eastern) (14:30 CET / 5:30 AM PST)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) April 1, 2017
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