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Tour de Romandie 2017 Live Dashboard.
"Stage 1
start time: Wednesday 13:00 CET (4:00 AM PST).
Earliest live video: 16:00 CET (7:00 AM PST). Approximate finish: 17:20 CET (8:20 AM PST)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017
Memories of Michele: Scarponi remembered as an
entertainer, a motivator and as a warm human being.
"If
Saturday brought the shock, the news that Michele Scarponi
had been struck by a van and killed while on a training
ride, Tuesday is when cold reality sinks in.
The funeral of the 2011 Giro d’Italia champion took place in Filottrano and was attended by his Astana team and staff plus many others from the world of cycling." (cyclingtips.com) April 25, 2017
‘It’s all about taking risks…sometimes you can
pay’: Tejay van Garderen set to continue Romandie after
prologue crash.
"On
wet roads in Aigle, Switzerland at the Tour de Romandie,
Giro d’Italia hopeful Tejay van Garderen crashed during the
4.8km prologue.
Clearly frustrated after the finish of his brief ride today, van Garderen was witnessed throwing his helmet to the ground after returning to the BMC Racing team bus. Although this is not the end of his hopes for the overall title, it will require some work on his part to fight back into competition." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 25, 2017
Tour de Romandie: Felline wins prologue.
"Fabio
Felline (Trek Segafredo) took a surprise victory in the
prologue of the Tour de Romandie in Aigle.
The Italian mastered the wet conditions that affected much of the day, racing around the 4.8km course in a time of 5:57. Felline went off a third of the way through the pack and had a lengthy wait in the hot seat before his victory was confirmed." (cyclingnews.com) April 25, 2017
Dowsett: Last corner cost me Tour de Romandie
prologue win.
"Alex
Dowsett (Movistar Team) missed out on victory in a rainy
Tour de Romandie prologue by just two seconds, with the
honors going to surprise winner Fabio Felline (Trek
Segafredo).
However, until the final 250 meters the British time trial champion was within a whisker of the best time. He crossed the line in a time of 5:59 to take second place in the 4.8km race opener." (cyclingnews.com) April 25, 2017
Bike storage: A buyer’s guide to at home
solutions.
"Whether
you're living in a pokey one bed apartment or a lavish
country estate, we all need to make room for bike storage.
Here's our dedicated guide to the best solutions. One of the biggest constraints to owning a bike is finding the space for bike storage. Bike storage can always be a tricky affair (especially in a multi cyclist home) but fear not, we’ve got a few solutions for you." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 25, 2017
French cyclist Yoann Offredo's team confirm he
was victim of unprovoked ‘sickening violence’ after attack
near Paris.
"He
was allegedly confronted by a driver of a car and a
passenger in the Chevreuse Valley, south west of Paris on
Monday afternoon.
Offredo, who has ridden several editions of the Tour de France for France’s top commercial team FDJ and now the Wanty team, was out for a practice ride with two pals when the incident happened. He said: “A car raged very close past us. Suddenly the driver braked with the intention of making us crash." (thesun.co.uk) April 25, 2017
Canyon Ultimate CF EVO.
"What
are Germans obsessed with?
Engineering…beer…bratwurst…lifeguard imposters with terrible singing voices? Sure, but we’re more interested in the Germans obsession with lightweight bike gear and how the Germans at Canyon are bringing their A-game as they lift the curtain on their U.S. sales in the summer of 2017: the all-new Canyon Ultimate CF EVO." (pelotonmagazine.com) April 25, 2017
Vincenzo Nibali: The Lone Shark.
"Going
into the final weekend of the 2016 Giro d'Italia, nobody
thought Vincenzo Nibali had a chance of winning the pink
jersey, but a last ditch attack gave him his second overall
victory in the race.
Winning this year's Giro d’Italia would put Vincenzo Nibali in an elite group of just eight riders who have won the Corsa Rosa three times. His name would also go down in the records as the winner of the 100th edition of the race, cementing his status as the best Italian rider of his generation." (cyclingnews.com) April 25, 2017
Quick Step boss Lefevere acquitted in tax
evasion case.
"Patrick
Lefevere, the long-standing manager of the Quick Step Floors
team, was acquitted of tax evasion on Monday in a criminal
court in Kortrijk, according to reports in Belgian
newspapers.
The 62-year-old was at the heart of a long-running investigation revolving around financial irregularities at the team, which had already seen riders such as Tom Boonen make settlements with the tax authorities." (cyclingnews.com) April 25, 2017
USA Cycling announces results of revamped
amateur anti-doping program, with five rule violations.
"Originally
launched in 2013, the 2016 season saw USA Cycling revamp its
testing of amateur athletes through its anti-doping,
RaceClean initiative, announcing that it found five
anti-doping violations out of 185 tests."
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
April 25, 2017
Tannus launches new 25mm solid tire.
"With
bike tires getting wider, 25mm has become the most popular
size for tires.
Tannus's new tire is its first in this size and uses an upgraded version of its Aither 1.1 compound, which it says increases the tire’s flex and ride comfort. Tannus sponsored triathlete Reece Barclay has been riding the new 25mm tires around Essex and Hertfordshire for over three months, alongside the older 23mm model." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 25, 2017
Chris Froome: ‘I don’t need the reassurance of
winning. I’ve got the reassurance of three Tour victories’.
"With
the Tour de Romandie starting today, Team Sky’s Chris Froome
said that he is not worried by his lack of victories so far
this season.
Froome is yet to record a win so far this year, making 2017 the first year since his breakthrough season in 2012 that he has failed to cross the line first by this point in the season." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 25, 2017
The World’s First Flat Folding Bicycle Helmet
Storms Crowdfund Campaign.
"Revolutionary
design and technology have gone into the production of
Morpher helmets to make them both foldable for convenience
and protective for safety.
Morpher was invented by award winner, Jeff Woolf, for cyclists who don’t wear a helmet because they are too cumbersome to carry. All components that go into Morpher helmets are fully recyclable and carry the same safety standards as a regular bicycle helmet. It’s totally foldable so it can fit neatly into your messenger bag or backpack." (totalwomenscycling.com) April 25, 2017
Tour of Britain 2017 route unveiled:
Opportunities aplenty for sprinters and rouleurs.
"The
route for the 2017 Tour of Britain has been announced with
organizers putting the focus on the sprinters and rouleurs.
After searching out tougher summit finishes over the past four years, the race steers away from them altogether this season. Instead, the route is much more undulating and will feature several circuit finishes to allow spectators to see the riders more than once." (cyclingnews.com) April 25, 2017
Allar, Kanauer win Belmont Criterium.
"Rainy
race for day 2 of SpeedWeek"
(cyclingnews.com)
April 25, 2017
Colorado Classic announces 12 women's teams for
inaugural race.
"Organizers
of the Colorado Classic today announced the 12 women’s teams
that will take part in the inaugural edition of the race
scheduled for August 10-11, with all nine US UCI registered
teams signed on along with three elite amateur teams." (cyclingnews.com)
April 25, 2017
14 of the best performance road cycling shoes -
stiff shoes for fast feet.
"Get
yourself the right pair of cycling shoes and your riding
immediately becomes both more comfortable and more
efficient.
Cycling shoes are designed to be light and stiff for efficient pedaling, usually with mesh panels to keep your feet cool in the summer, and with a sole that's designed to be compatible with clipless pedals." (road.cc) April 25, 2017
Cinder chess at the Little 500.
"I
thought maybe the puking would wait until later. Nope.
Noah’s stomach is over it, 190 laps into this 200-lap spectacle. Enough of the three-minute pulls, maximum effort, trying to keep that back wheel in line on a cinder track that’s loosening into kitty litter by the minute, trying to keep 32 other teams behind the Black Key Bulls for just a little bit longer." (velonews.com) April 25, 2017
The death of the triple chainset.
"Triple
ring chainsets have fallen out of fashion in recent years,
but are they threatened with extinction?
Modern road bikes can come with any one of a number of different types of chainset fitted as standard - there's standard, compact and semi-compact chainsets for starters. But just because your bike came fitted with a certain type of chainset doesn't necessarily mean it's the right one for you." (road.cc) April 25, 2017
Simon Yates continues Tour de France path at
Tour de Romandie.
"Simon
Yates’ odyssey towards the Tour de France continues at the
Tour de Romandie on Tuesday, with the British climber
setting off on his prologue ride a shade before 4pm local
time."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 25, 2017
By ‘eck, it’s t’Tour of Yorkshire!.
"Will
and Conor have covered Romandie, and there’s no doubt that’s
the star attraction this week, but there’s a little stage
race in Yorkshire that starts on Friday.
Honestly? It is only three stages, the start list isn’t great, and your attention should definitely be focused on Switzerland. Despite that, I like this race, because it happens where I grew up, and it reminds me of the amazing Tour de France depart in 2014." (podiumcafe.com) April 25, 2017
2017 Giro d’Italia Live.
"Giro
d’Italia 2017.
Stage 1 (Alghero – Olbia 203km) LIVESTREAM: Friday, 05 May, starts at 15:30 CET Europe, 09:30am U.S. Eastern, 00:30 AEDT Eastern Australia." (cycling.today) April 25, 2017
April 24, 2017
Axeon Hagens Berman take bittersweet Gila
victory with Chad Young badly hurt in high-speed crash.
"Axeon
Hagens Berman won the final stage at the Tour of the Gila in
New Mexico on Sunday, but the team was focused on the
condition of their 21-year-old teammate Chad Young of
Newmarket, New Hampshire, who was involved in an early crash
during the day.
Young was quickly flown by helicopter to a hospital in Tucson, Arizona, where he was listed in stable condition, recovering from severe facial injuries suffered in the accident." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 24, 2017
Peter Sagan: There is no time to think about
history.
"Peter
Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) has had two weeks to dwell and
reflect on his 2017 Classics campaign.
A win at Kuurne Brussel Kuurne and second in Milan San Remo whetted the appetite. However, a crash and a mechanical would keep him from contesting the finish at either of the two subsequent monuments, and Gent Wevelgem would be his only other podium finish." (cyclingnews.com) April 24, 2017
Van Avermaet still top of WorldTour rankings.
"Alejandro
Valverde's fourth Liege Bastogne Liege victory lifted the
Movistar rider into second place in the WorldTour standings
although it's Greg Van Avermaet who remains well out in
front on 2528 points.
Valverde picked up 500 points for his Liege win, to go with the 400 points from his La Fleche Wallonne victory, to jump in front of Amstel Gold Race winner Philippe Gilbert on 1995 points." (cyclingnews.com) April 24, 2017
5 conclusions from Liege Bastogne Liege.
"Two
days short of his 37th birthday, the evergreen Alejandro
Valverde’s title as King of the Ardennes Classics is now
more secure than ever.
Riders who take multiple victories in major races tend to be slated as uninventive. But for all that Valverde’s run of four straight wins at Flèche Wallonne (five in total) and four victories in Liege Bastogne Liege is repetitive, that doesn’t make the wins any easier to achieve." (cyclingnews.com) April 24, 2017
Yoann Offredo attacked with baseball bat and
knife while out training.
"Wanty
Groupe Gobert rider Yoann Offredo was brutally assaulted by
two men on a training ride today and suffered a broken nose
and bruises all over his body among other injuries.
The French rider, who earlier this month finished 14th at both the Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix, revealed the details of the assault, saying that the attackers had used a baseball bat and knife during the attack." (cycling.today) April 24, 2017
Sea Otter 2017 Tech Tidbits: Barfly, K-Edge,
Quarq Qollector, Lezyne, Flaér.
"Here’s
the second edition of the Sea Otter 2017 Tech Tidbits!
The first one I did a power meter round-up, covering all the power related news coming out of the annual bike show held in Monterey, California. Whereas this one is focused on non-power items that are mostly gadget related. Thus news from bike computer and mount companies and the like." (dcrainmaker.com) April 24, 2017
18 of the best saddles - the seats that improve
cycling comfort for men and women.
"Your
saddle is arguably the most important component on your
bike.
Like that other key to comfort, your shorts, if it's doing its job properly you'll never notice it, but if it isn't - ouch! It’s your main contact point with the bicycle, and for some of us even subtle variations between two similar saddle designs can lead to one of them crossing fine line between comfortable perch and instrument of torture." (road.cc) April 24, 2017
What does a pro cyclist do after retirement?
"Being
a pro cyclist is more than just a way of paying the bills:
it is an identity, and one that is lost come retirement.
We explore the trials of life after the pro peloton with some of cycling’s greatest riders." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 24, 2017
Scarponi: Cycling will miss the man even more
than the rider.
"Michele
Scarponi is to be buried in his Astana team kit to reflect
his life as a cyclist. His funeral service will take place
in his hometown of Filottrano in the Marche region on
Tuesday afternoon.
"The bike was his life, we’ll say goodbye to him dressed as a cyclist," said Scarponi’s widow, Anna Tommasi, according to Il Corriere della Sera. "For me and the children, this was the Michele who came home from work every day." (cyclingnews.com) April 24, 2017
Which aero bike is actually the fastest?
"It is
not unusual for a bike manufacturer to claim their bike is
the fastest out there.
They can’t all be the fastest though, so naturally we wanted to try and find out which is. To do this, we teamed up with aerodynamic testing specialists Watt Shop and headed to Derby Velodrome to perform some testing in a controlled environment." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 24, 2017
WorldTour Wrap: Alejandro Valverde and the Pimp
of Liege.
"Yesterday’s
Liege Bastogne Liege marked the end of the ‘proper’ spring
classics - although for those who really, really can’t let
go, there is still the small matter of Eschborn Frankfurt -
Rund um den Finanzplatz to cling on to.
The German race is on next Monday, which gives you plenty of time to try and learn how to pronounce that name. But we are getting ahead of ourselves - Liege Bastogne Liege was merely the final piece in the Ardennes Week jigsaw, as we were treated to two major one-day races in the time since we last checked in after the Amstel Gold Race." (roadcyclinguk.com) April 24, 2017
Six best smart turbo trainers for 2017.
"Smart
turbo trainers serve the same goal as regular turbo
trainers: they allow you to complete a focused training
session on your own bike, in the comfort of your home.
The difference is that a smart turbo trainer hooks up to other tech like computers and smart phones to help you get more from your workout." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 24, 2017
Blackburn Piston 3 Floor Pump.
"The
Piston 3 is rated to 160psi and doesn't struggle to achieve
it.
The only thing I routinely pump up to anything like that pressure is a tubeless tire booster, and putting 150psi into that was easy enough. If you're inflating a 25mm tire then 100psi is achievable in 29 strokes of the handle without any problems. The handle itself is comfy enough, too. The gauge appears to be accurate by comparison with my digital gauge." (road.cc) April 24, 2017
Guru Cycles founder and managers launch new
titanium bike brand and carbon repair business.
"Three
former Guru Cycles employees, including Tony Giannascoli,
the founder of Guru, have launched a new titanium bike brand
called T-LAB and a carbon frame repair business, called
Cycle Fx.
Giannascoli is working with Guru's former marketing director, Rob Rossi, and its former design head, John Anagnostopoulos, on the new venture." (bicycleretailer.com) April 24, 2017
Five things to look out for at the Tour de
Romandie.
"One
of the ongoing mysteries of the 2017 season has been the
state of Chris Froome’s form.
The three-time Tour de France winner has not raced much this season, instead favoring the more controlled environment of his own personalized training program, and last took his place in the competitive peloton back in March." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 24, 2017
J.Guillem Atalaya titanium gravel bike with 700c
and 650b wheel compatibility launched.
"Mallorcan
based J.Guillem has launched a titanium gravel and adventure
bike with 700c and 650b wheel compatibility, disc brakes,
removable mudguard and rack mounts and thru-axles front and
rear.
The founder of Van Nicholas, Jan-Willem Sintnicolass, launched his own brand a few years ago and until now has focused on road bikes. The Atalaya is his first foray into the burgeoning gravel and adventure bike market and it appears to be a carefully designed bike." (road.cc) April 24, 2017
Porte to gauge form against Froome at Tour de
Romandie.
"After
more than six weeks without competition Richie Porte (BMC
Racing) returns to racing on Tuesday at the Tour de
Romandie.
The race marks the Australian's first head-to-head against Chris Froome (Team Sky) on European soil this season and will offer the chance for both riders to test their form ahead of July's Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) April 24, 2017
Tech of the week: news from Strava and Shimano,
plus the world’s most expensive wheels.
"Strava
has updated its app, adding a new feature called Club
Events.
This allows you to invite your mates along for a ride, with them being able to download the route and comment too. And if you’re using a Garmin to track your ride, we’ve revealed 12 things it can do which you may not know about." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 24, 2017
Liege Bastogne Liege: Van der Breggen
capitalizes on early season choices.
"Crossing
the Liege Bastogne Liege finish line in Ans, Anna van der
Breggen has completed editing the new chapter of women's
cycling history.
The reigning Olympic and European champion concluded an incredibly successful week, taking victories in all three Ardennes classics and setting an incredibly high benchmark for the editions to come." (cyclingnews.com) April 24, 2017
Bridgestone latest to develop a puncture proof
bicycle tire.
"Bridgestone
have become the latest to develop an air free bicycle tire,
and plan to make tires with their patented ‘Air Free
Concept’ technology available to the public by 2019.
The Air Free Concept technology uses a unique structure of resin spokes stretching along the inner side of the tire, which supports the rider’s weight in place of air. Bridgestone says their innovation will also “enable proposals of next generation bicycles which have never been seen before” due to the high flexibility that resin allows in terms of design." (road.cc) April 24, 2017
Mitchelton Scott: How GreenEdge plans to bring
Chinese riders, and sponsors, to the WorldTour.
"The
story of Mitchelton Scott dates back some 30 years, to the
first meeting between then Australian national coach (now
Orica Scott general manager) Shayne Bannan, and then Chinese
head coach (now Hong Kong head coach) Shen Jinkang." (cyclingtips.com)
April 24, 2017
Catlike Whisper shoes.
"Catlike
is a company better known for their range of cycling helmets
but you can top and tail your cycling attire should you so
wish with their Whisper shoes, a pair of higher end road
slippers that share both name and looks with one of their
most well known lids.
The first thing you notice about the Whisper shoe is that Catlike have carried over a lot of the styling cues from the shoe's namesake helmet, with the oval ventilation holes mirroring the distinctive vents on the Whisper helmet." (road.cc) April 24, 2017
Tour de Romandie Preview.
"Swiss
stage racing!
The 2017 Tour de Romandie begins this Tuesday. The Tour de Romandie has been raced since 1947 and a list of former winners reads like a who's who of cycling: Merckx, Hinault, Bartali, Koblet, Thévenet, Zoetemelk, Roche, Rominger, Evans, Froome, etc. Romandie refers to the French speaking region of Switzerland - approximately 25% of the country and population - the western edge of the country. The region includes the Jura mountains, the Swiss plateau (flattish land between mountain ranges), and the Alps." (podiumcafe.com) April 24, 2017
April 23, 2017
Michele Scarponi Obituary.
"Scarponi
grew up in the agricultural town of Filottrano.
His parents bought him a Bianchi bike to celebrate his first communion and he rose up the ranks, making the Italian national team as a junior. Like many from central and southern Italy Scarponi went north to make it as a pro. He joined the all-conquering Zalf team which has consistently supplied the pro ranks with many of Italy’s best; recent alumni include Gianni Moscon and Sonny Colbrelli." (inrng.com) (RCS) April 23, 2017
Huffman seals overall Tour of the Gila.
"In
the men's race Narvaez wins final stage in Pinos Altos.
In the women's Hall leads United Healthcare sweep on final stage." (cyclingnews.com) April 23, 2017
Five things we learned from Liège Bastogne
Liège.
"Having
won a record extending fifth edition of the Flèche Wallonne
earlier this week, the irrepressible Alejandro Valverde now
becomes the oldest ever winner of Liège Bastogne Liège, in
the process breaking the record for most podium finishes in
the Ardennes Classics (16) previously held by Eddy Merckx." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
April 23, 2017
Valverde wins Liège Bastogne Liège.
"Alejandro
Valverde (Movistar) won Liège Bastogne Liège for the fourth
time in his career, topping Quick-Step Floors' Dan Martin
and Michal Kwiatkowski (Team Sky) with his signature late
attack.
But the victory was shrouded in sorrow as the peloton mourned the loss of Italian Michele Scarponi, who was killed while training the day before the race. Valverde dedicated the victory to the fallen Astana rider, and promised to donate his prize money to Scarponi's family." (cyclingnews.com) April 23, 2017
Tour of Croatia: Nibali claims overall victory.
"Modolo
wins final stage over Polanc, Van Poppel."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 23, 2017
Anna van der Breggen is the Queen of the
Ardennes, winning the inaugural women’s Liège Bastogne Liège.
"A
hard race on paper and made even tougher by having attack
upon attack and short breakaways only sticking briefly, the
inaugural women’s Liège Bastogne Liège was won by Anna van
der Breggen (Boels Dolmans), who once again attacked from a
lead group in the final kilometers of the race." (cyclingtips.com)
April 23, 2017
Videos, photos and media from the 2017 women’s
Liège Bastogne Liège.
"It
was a doubly historic women’s cycling day - the climax of
the first ever women’s Ardennes Week, the first ever Liège
Bastogne Liège (or if you’re a Dutch speaker, Luik Bastenken
Luik).
It’s pretty much impossible to stress how important this week is - it really is a pivotal moment for women’s cycling, the first time they’ve had the same opportunities as the men to ride this, the oldest monument of them all." (prowomenscycling.com) April 23, 2017
Valverde dedicates Liege Bastogne Liege win to
Michele Scarponi and his family.
"Visibly
emotional at the finish line and all but in tears as he
remembered Scarponi, Valverde's latest victory, his 11th
this season and 107th of his career, was one that was
dedicated to the person who has been in everybody's thoughts
this weekend.
"This victory is dedicated exclusively to him and his family, after what happened to Michele everybody is in a state of shock," Valverde said later. "It's been a very important loss, he was an excellent person, a very happy person, and I had a great friendship with him, too." (cyclingnews.com) April 23, 2017
Cannondale Drapac go down with all guns blazing
in Liege Bastogne Liege.
"A
gutsy series of late attacks by Cannondale Drapac in Liège
Bastogne Liège saw the team finally defeated in the last
kilometer, but the American squad could leave the Classics
season with their collective heads held high." (cyclingnews.com)
April 23, 2017
Sea Otter Power Meter Roundup: 4iiii Precision,
Easton/Race Face CINCH, FSA PowerBox, Team Zwatt, Quarq DZero,
Xpedo Thrust-E.
"If
there was a theme for power meters at Sea Otter this week it
would be re-branding. Or rather, OEM’ing. Half of the power
meter announcements were essentially just well-known bike
companies offering power meters that are basically ‘powered
by’ other preexisting power meter companies. Similar to what
we saw Cateye do last year with 4iiii Precision power
meters.
Though not all announcements were of the rebranded variety. For example, 4iiii did announce one new crank type, and…well…actually, ok, that’s it. The remainder of all power meter updates were related to when companies would ship their previously announced wares." (dcrainmaker.com) April 23, 2017
Tour de Romandie next for Porte.
"As
usual, Porte will target the highest general classification
placing possible in the mountainous five-stage race.
"After Paris-Nice, I have had a good block of training at home in Monaco, so now it is important to test my legs in race conditions," Porte said. The opposition will come from the likes of Chris Froome (Sky), Romain Bardet (AG2R), Ilnur Zakarin (Katusha Alpecin) and Rigoberto Uran (Cannondale Drapac)." (sbs.com.au) April 23, 2017
Vitus Vitesse Evo Disc Ultegra 2017.
"It
doesn't take long before the real character and potential of
the Vitesse Evo are revealed.
It offers visceral performance, quick steering and unexpected speed that takes a few miles to dial in to. It's a thrilling and rewarding ride, backed up by decent equipment choices, and all at a competitive price." (road.cc) April 23, 2017
10th time lucky? Dan Martin on his roller
coaster quest for a second Liege Bastogne Liege.
"Sunday
will be the 10th time that Dan Martin (Quick Step Floors)
has taken part in Liège Bastogne Liège, a race in which he
has had luck, success, and disaster in equal parts over the
years.
Not to mention his well-known encounter with the surreal side of life that seems to flourish so naturally in Belgium - the time when he soared to victory in Liège in 2013 while being pursued by somebody dressed up as a giant panda." (cyclingnews.com) April 23, 2017
Tour of the Gila: White and Young win stage 4
crit.
"The
Rally cycling team went two-for-two Saturday at Tour of the
Gila, with Emma White and Eric Young winning the women’s and
men’s Silver City criterium in New Mexico.
The overall leaders remained the same after the criterium with United Healthcare’s Tayler Wiles holding the jersey in the women’s race and Friday’s time trial winner Evan Huffman (Rally) keeping his GC lead." (velonews.com) April 23, 2017
VooDoo Cycles Announces New Rada Steel Gravel
Bike with Disc Brakes and Big Rubber.
"This
year’s Sea Otter Classic seemed to be a bit of an old school
revival with legends like Chris Chance launching his Chris
Cross and Joe Murray relaunching VooDoo Cycles.
Although the company disappeared for a few years, the VooDoo brand is still strong and interest and hopes remain high. Mountain Bike Hall of Fame legend Joe Murray is still with the company and he was on hand with several new models. Based out of Arizona, VooDoo has titanium, alloy and even scandium models in its ever growing line-up, but we got a close-up look the all new Rada gravel bike made from Reynolds 853 steel." © G. Kato / Cyclocross Magazine April 23, 2017
One Pro Cycling team apologizes over CiCLE
Classic finish line controversy.
"Dan
Fleeman (Metaltek Kuota) took the biggest one-day victory of
his career, upsetting the odds and his rivals to clinch the
Rutland Melton International CiCLE Classic, which ended in
controversy.
The 34-year-old jumped across to the winning move late in the race, joining New Zealand born One Pro Cycling rider Hayden McCormick at the head of the race before edging to victory in a thrilling sprint finish." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 23, 2017
100% Sprinting into road cycling eyewear.
"If
you’ve been watching the Spring Classics, you likely noticed
Peter Sagan has eschewed typical roadie eyewear and opted
for something more, well, goggle-like.
A company mostly known for moto and gravity-based mountain bike goggles, 100% says it was the Slovakian world champion who contacted them about wearing their glasses. Obviously they obliged. New for 2017 are the Speed Craft, Speed Coupe, and Type S, all of which come with 100%’s new Hyper lens, which is Sagan’s personal choice." (roadbikereview.com) April 23, 2017
Eddie Dunbar in Axeon Hagens Berman line-up for
top Italian U23 race.
"Irish
rider Eddie Dunbar has been named on the Axeon Hagens Berman
line-up for Il Trofeo Città di San Vendemiano - Gran Premio
Industria e Commercio in San Vendemiano, Treviso today.
The 171.8-kilometer race features six laps of a 9.3 kilometer circuit followed by four laps of a 29-kilometer circuit that includes a short, but steep, climb."(thebikecomesfirst.com) April 23, 2017
We asked you the weirdest things you've seen
while out riding ... here's 13 of our favorites.
"Last
week on Facebook, we asked you what the strangest thing
you’d ever seen on a bike was. We were hoping for some weird
and wonderful responses, and wow, did we get them - around
150 in all.
Here’s our favorite dozen. Animals, as you’d expect, featured a lot. No word on whether this guy had spotted a black bin bag dangling from a tree branch shortly before hand." (road.cc) April 23, 2017
Derby Rims unveils two new carbon fiber road
rims.
"Ray
“Derby” Scruggs, the owner / designer / manager of Derby
Rims was on the scene at Sea Otter showing off two new
carbon fiber road rims.
Both build upon the cyclocross / gravel 23i rims that Derby debuted last year. With these rims, Derby now offers a full complement of carbon rims for mountain, road, and just about everything in between." (roadbikereview.com) April 23, 2017
2017 Liege Bastogne Liege LIVE stream.
"Sunday's
Liege Bastogne Liege departs Liege at 10:10am CET (4:10am
U.S. Eastern).
It is expected at the finish at Ans at around 4:52pm CET (10:52am U.S. Eastern) (7:57 AM PST). Liege Bastogne Liege live streaming video should get underway at around 1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern) (5:05 AM PST)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) April 23, 2017
2017 Tour of Croatia Live.
"Sunday's
Tour of Croatia Stage 6 departs Samobor at 12:05pm CET
(6:05am U.S. Eastern).
It is expected at the finish at Zagreb at around 3:18pm CET (9:18am U.S. Eastern). Tour of Croatia live video streaming should get underway at around 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (cycling.today) April 23, 2017
April 22, 2017
Michele Scarponi dies in collision with van
during a training ride.
"Italian
cyclist Michele Scarponi, 37, has died after being
involved in a collision with a van during a training ride.
Scarponi had returned home to Filottrano, in the province of Ancona, after finishing fourth on Friday afternoon in the Tour of the Alps in Trento. Team Astana announced the rider’s death in a statement on Saturday morning, saying it was a tragedy too big to be written." (cycling.today) April 22, 2017
USA Cycling Establishes Steve Tilford Memorial
Fund.
"Steve
loved the purity of life, the true honest beautiful moments.
Cycling filled this passion. Steve knew he was blessed to have the opportunity to ride and race the roads of the world. With the Steve Tilford Memorial Fund, we will continue to support Steve’s passion with a dedicated campaign to help make cycling drug-free. - Trudi Rebsamen." (stevetilford.com) April 22, 2017
Reports: Driver of truck in crash that killed
Michele Scarponi failed to give way and "didn't see" cyclist.
"The
driver of the truck involved in the crash this morning that
claimed the life of 2011 Giro d'Italia champion Michele
Scarponi failed to give way at a junction and said he "did
not see" the cyclist, according to press reports in Italy.
Pictures on the website of regional newspaper Il Resto del Carlino show extensive damage to the front of the Fiat Iveco flatbed lorry, including a smashed windscreen. The newspaper says that the driver, a local man aged 57, failed to give way to Scarponi at a crossroads." (road.cc) April 22, 2017
The SHEcret Pro: Your feedback, received.
"Since
the latest column from the SHEcret Pro posted last week,
we’ve received a fair amount of feedback - some positive,
some not so much.
I want our audience to know that we read your feedback - via the comments section, Facebook and Twitter - and we take it all into consideration. And I want to address some of it, here." (cyclingtips.com) April 22, 2017
Roson wins Tour of Croatia stage 5.
"Jaime
Roson (Caja Rural – Seguros RGA) outsprinted Vincenzo Nibali
(Bahrain Merida) to win the queen stage of the Tour of
Croatia taking back the overall lead.
Roson will now aim to defend the leaders jersey ahead of tomorrow´s final stage from Samobor to Zagreb (147km)." (cycling.today) (cyclingnews.com) April 22, 2017
Astana decide to start in Liege Bastogne Liege
despite Scarponi's death.
"The
usually rumbustious team presentation for Liège Bastogne
Liège on Saturday had a very different mood this year as the
peloton struggled to come to grips with the death of Michele
Scarponi that morning."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 22, 2017
Can anyone stop Valverde at Liège Bastogne
Liège?
"The
peloton will face 10 categorized climbs over the lumpy and
long 258km of racing which should take some six hours to
finish.
Valverde (Movistar) has three career wins at Liège and his versatile and dynamic racing style is well suited to the demands of the oldest monument in cycling." (sbs.com.au) April 22, 2017
2017 Road Bike Editors’ Choice Winners.
"We
started with a mission: to find the very best road bikes of
2017.
We gathered nominations from our editors, who together ride hundreds of road bikes per year. We then chose the most exciting bikes from the bunch - we factored in value, class-leading technology, performance, and more. After many hours of riding (and much heated discussion) we arrived at the final list of 16 bikes. These bikes transcend “great” - we can recommend them without reservation to their intended riders." (bicycling.com) April 22, 2017
Cannondale Drapac looking to spring a surprise
at Liège Bastogne Liège.
"Despite
having a number of riders in good form, Cannondale Drapac
Directeur Sportif Tom Southam said that the team will
support just one rider in tomorrow’s Liège Bastogne Liège
and that they are hoping to spring a surprise at the 103rd
running of the Belgian classic."(thebikecomesfirst.com)
April 22, 2017
Holy Shift Snacks! Archer Components offers
universal wireless shifting for 1x MTB.
"At
Interbike last fall, we saw X-Shifter's universal wireless
shifting kit to fit any bike, any gearing combo front and
rear.
Now, another upstart is bringing a narrower focus to the same concept. The Archer Components D1x is designed specifically for 1x mountain bike drivetrains, letting you get the cables (mostly) off the bike and fine tune your shifting regardless of how many cogs are in the back." (bikerumor.com) April 22, 2017
Executives taking advantage of cycling
popularity.
"The
number of people cycling in the United States is growing,
according to a report from Statista.
In spring 2008 the number of people who had been cycling in the previous 12 months was just over 47 million. In spring 2016 that number was 66.5 million." (gsabusiness.com) April 22, 2017
Is full suspension gravel grinder the next big
thing?
"When
does a road bike become a mountain bike?
As we wandered around the Sea Otter Classic this year, it’s a question that kept popping up. On several occasions we saw sleek road steeds sporting WTBs new tubby rubber and/or short travel suspension forks." (roadbikereview.com) April 22, 2017
Ringing ears at the Little 500.
"The
Champs Élyseés has nothing on this. Not in pomp nor
circumstance, not in fervor, certainly not in volume.
True, Indiana University’s Little 500 race lacks some global status (and some big names), but don’t even try to tell these women that. You won’t get very far. The Little 500 held it’s 30th women’s edition on Friday, and my ears are still ringing. " (velonews.com) April 22, 2017
Fat Chance Chris Cross bike debuts.
"Fat
Chance Bicycles has rolled out its latest fun machine, the
Chris Cross.
Designed, welded, and painted in the USA, this mixed-terrain machine is capable of crushing your local CX race or gravel grinding your way through mountain roads and beyond. Built from a mix of Columbus and Reynolds 853 tubing, the Chris Cross features oversized chainstays and curved seatstays to allow ample room for 700x40c or even 650bx2.1 mountain bike tires (with ENVE CX fork)." (roadbikereview.com) April 22, 2017
2017 Arno Wallaard Memorial LIVE stream.
"Saturday's
Arno Wallaard Memorial departs Meerkerk at 2:30pm CET
(8:30am U.S. Eastern).
It is expected at the finish at Meerkerk at around 6:47pm CET (12:47pm U.S. Eastern). Arno Wallaard Memorial live video streaming should get underway at 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) April 22, 2017
2017 Little 500 LIVE stream.
"Saturday's
Men's race coverage begins at 2:00pm U.S. Eastern." (cyclingfans.com) (indiana.edu)
April 22, 2017
April 21, 2017
How much money do pro cyclists make?
"Three
weeks in a saddle for 200km per day in the blistering heat
and pouring rain; riding up climbs too steep and long to be
classified; crashes, falls and injuries - it’s hard life
being a professional cyclist.
The average rider will race over 10,000km in a year, in 80 days of racing, spending 220 days away from home sharing shabby hotel rooms with team-mates rather than their wives and girlfriends. But for all the sacrifice, danger and pain, how much do cyclists get paid?" (cycling.today) April 21, 2017
Tour of the Gila: Huffman takes lead with Tyrone
time trial win.
"Rally
Cycling made it three for three Friday at the Tour of the
Gila as Evan Huffman took the stage 3 Tyrone time trial win
and seized the overall lead for his efforts.
Huffman's stage win follows on the heels of teammate Matteo Dal-Cin's stage 1 win and Eric Young's stage 2 sprint victory." (cyclingnews.com) April 21, 2017
Geraint Thomas wins Tour of the Alps.
"Thibaut
Pinot (FDJ) claimed the final stage of the Tour of the Alps,
out-sprinting Brent Bookwalter (BMC Racing) and Geraint
Thomas (Team Sky) after a dramatic day of racing.
Thomas, who came into the final stage with a 13-second lead on Pinot in the overall, held on despite numerous attacks, winning his first stage race of 2017. Pinot earned GC runner-up honors, while Domenico Pozzovivo (AG2R La Mondiale) also finished in the lead group and took third overall in the race. " (cyclingnews.com) April 21, 2017
Tour of Croatia: Ruffoni takes stage 4.
"Nicola
Ruffoni took his second stage win in as many days Friday at
the Tour of Croatia.
The Bardiani CSF rider sprinted to victory in Umag ahead of Riccardo Minali (Astana) and Ivan Savitskiy (Gazprom Rusvelo), denying a stubborn break in the final moments of the day. Early escapee Alan Marangoni (Nippo Vini Fantini) held out until the last 100 meters, but was caught and passed by the fast finishers just before the line." (cyclingnews.com) April 21, 2017
Formolo and Caruso under fire for quitting Tour
of the Alps.
"Davide
Formolo (Cannondale Drapac) and Damiano Caruso (BMC) opted
not to start the final stage of the Tour of the Alps on
Friday, despite being fifth and eighth respectively in the
overall classification, only 31 and 42 seconds behind race
leader Geraint Thomas (Team Sky)."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 21, 2017
Week in Tech: Power meters everywhere, Enve
goodies, Strava features.
"The
recent introduction of clubs on Strava's mobile app offered
an easy way to stay in touch with other athletes in your
area.
Now Strava has made it possible to create group activities within a club. The events feature allows admins to plan group activities and share event details with other members. It also allows notifications, RSVP, access to a planned route, and sharing options on other social media." (velonews.com) April 21, 2017
Quintana: Nibali is my biggest rival for the
Giro d'Italia.
"The
start list for the 2017 Giro d’Italia contains no shortage
of realistic contenders for the maglia rosa, but in the eyes
of pre-race favorite Nairo Quintana (Movistar), Vincenzo
Nibali (Bahrain Merida) stands out above the rest." (cyclingnews.com)
April 21, 2017
Independent review of British Cycling's medical
practices underway.
"An
independent review into medical practices at British Cycling
is underway, as the governing body looks to correct the
major flaws that have been exposed in recent months." (cyclingnews.com)
April 21, 2017
Liege Bastogne Liege: 10 to watch.
"Liege
Bastogne Liege brings the curtain down on the Classics
campaign and while Alejandro Valverde lines up as the
obvious favorite, the Spaniard will have to fend off a
strong challenge if he is to claim a fourth victory in La
Doyenne.
With ten classified climbs and the haul to the finish at Ans, nobody wins Liege Bastogne Liege by chance." (cyclingnews.com) April 21, 2017
Dan Martin looking for second Liège Bastogne
Liège title.
"Dan
Martin (Quick Step Floors) is looking to add another
Monument to his palmarès when he lines up at the start of
Liège Bastogne Liège on Sunday.
The Irishman is clearly in good form having finished in second place behind Alejandro Valverde (Movistar Team) at Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday, but feels that La Doyenne actually suits him better."(thebikecomesfirst.com) April 21, 2017
Your guide to the US riders competing in Liège
Bastogne Liège.
"Four
American riders, each representing different teams, are
slated to start the final Spring Classic of the season at
Liège Bastogne Liège.
Alex Howes (Cannondale Drapac), Larry Warbasse (Aqua Blue Sport), Alexey Vermeulen (LottoNL Jumbo) and WorldTour newcomer Gregory Daniel (Trek Segafredo) will all take to the start line on Sunday." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 21, 2017
Liege Bastogne Liege: Moments in history.
"The
final of the Spring Classics, Liege Bastogne Liege, will
cover 258km and presents multiple riders with their last
opportunity to salvage something from their Classics
campaign.
It’s hard to look past three-time winner Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) as the strong favorite but with almost 4,000 meters of climbing on the menu there are plenty of chances for other riders to challenge him." (cyclingtips.com) April 21, 2017
Your complete guide to Shimano road bike
groupsets.
"A
groupset is a collection of bike components designed to work
together.
These days it usually means the gears and brakes on your bike. The term once included the hubs and headset too, but threadless headsets knocked the traditional groupset makers - Shimano and Campagnolo - out of the market. Nevertheless, the groupset is where a lot of the money in a new bike goes." (road.cc) April 21, 2017
Tour de Romandie 2017 preview.
"With
the Spring Classics almost in the rear view mirror,
attentions turn to stage racing with the 2017 Tour de
Romandie beginning on April 25."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 21, 2017
Interview: Lizzie Armitstead on redemption,
marriage and retiring to Yorkshire.
"Time
is pertinent, of course. Deignan is known to the wider
public as she of the missed whereabouts tests; three in
fact, within a critical 12-month period in the run up to the
Olympic Games in Rio last August.
Her account of the personal impact of a hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the run-up to last year’s Olympic Games is one of the most compelling sections of her new book." (roadcyclinguk.com) April 21, 2017
Abus launches 'GameChanger' aero helmet.
"First
seen at Milan San Remo in March, Abus officially launched
the new aero helmet, the ‘GameChanger’ at Paris Roubaix. The
German security company launched its first helmet in 1994
and has been in the sportive and Gran Fondo sector since the
early 2000s, most recently announcing a partnership with
this year’s Paris Roubaix."
(cyclingnews.com)
April 21, 2017
New Product Round Up: Crank Brothers, Alto
Cycling, Lezyne, ESI Grips and Mavic.
"Day One
of the Sea Otter Classic is in the books and we have a quick
round-up of some of the daily highlights from the show.
Highlighted here are new wheels from Crank Brothers and Alto Cycling as well as some new accessories from Lezyne, ESI Grips and Mavic." (cxmagazine.com) April 21, 2017
‘He’s never seen snow before and doesn’t know
how to deal with the cold’.
"It’s
easy to miss the Bike Aid team in among the luxury buses and
team cars of the major teams at the Tour of the Alps.
Sitting in a tight space in between two swanky buses, their white van would look more at home in a builder’s yard than the start of a top pro race, their riders sitting around it in deck chairs as they prepare for the fourth stage start in Bolzano." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 21, 2017
Fabio Aru responds to Vincenzo Nibali in an
emotional open letter.
"Fabio
Aru (Astana) says in an emotional open letter response to
Vincenzo Nibali that “it wouldn’t be smart to go to the Giro
d’Italia without any training” for three weeks.
Aru crashed in training in Sierra Nevada, Spain, on April 2, and injured his knee. He called off his plans to race the Giro d’Italia starting May 5 on his home island Sardinia." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) April 21, 2017
2017 Tour of the Alps LIVE stream.
"Friday's
Tour of the Alps Stage 5 departs Smarano at 10:30am CET
(4:30am U.S. Eastern).
It is expected to arrive at Trento and around 3:28pm CET (9:28am U.S. Eastern). Tour of the Alps live streaming video should get underway at 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) April 21, 2017
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