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Mads Pedersen wins Kuurne Brussel Kuurne 2021. Phil Liggett believes Lance Armstrong would have won the Tour without drugs. The curious case of the handlebar bag scam. Mads Pedersen edges sprint win after tense final. Column
One
February
28, 2021
February 28,
2021
Mads Pedersen wins Kuurne Brussel Kuurne
2021.
"“I
learned that you can’t just rely on horsepower in the
Classics. You have to use your head,” said Pedersen. “In
the past, I didn’t always do that and it’s time to learn
from those mistakes. I started to learn a bit last year
and it worked in Gent Wevelgem."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (velonews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
Mathieu van der Poel goes down swinging in
Kuurne Brussel Kuurne with 80km break.
"Just
like on the opening stage of the UAE Tour when van der
Poel split the race in the crosswinds before winning, he
launched an audacious attack with 83km to go in Kuurne
Brussel Kuurne on Sunday."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 28,
2021
Greg Van Avermaet: Results don’t show our
strong performances at Opening Weekend.
"Van
Avermaet finished 33rd at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad which
ended in a sprint won by Davide Ballerini (Deceuninck
Quick Step) on Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
Five things we learned from the 2021 UAE
Tour.
"Despite
his best efforts, Adam Yates wasn’t quite able to defend
his title and had to settle for second overall, but the
team will be delighted at the flying start he made to
his stint at the team."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
Pogacar to make the UAE Tour his
early-season standard.
"Tour
de France winner will take his good form to Strade
Bianche and Tirreno Adriatico."
(cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 28,
2021
Froome comeback on track - ‘Things are
coming together for me.’
"Chris
Froome’s bid for a record-equaling fifth Tour de France
in June took another “small step” forwards this week as
he finished “comfortably in the peloton” in his first
race with new team Israel Start-up nation." (roadbikeaction.com) (GBR -
Israel Start-Up Nation)
February 28,
2021
Clinchers At the Classics - Deceuninck Quick
Step Run Specialized Turbos.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step is making the move with Specialized‘s Turbo
Hell of the North Clinchers and our S-Works Turbo
RapidAir tires."
By Scott Kingsley (bikeworldnews.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 28,
2021
2021 Kuurne Brussel Kuurne Live Feed.
"Kuurne Brussel Kuurne 2021 (Kuurne - Kuurne 200.5km).
Sunday, February 28th, Race starts at *11:40am CET
(*5:40am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around *4:30pm CET (*10:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (steephill.tv) (Credit not Found) February 28,
2021
Column
Two
Andrea Bagioli wins Royal Bernard Drome
Classic.
"Andrea
Bagioli wins, Daryl Impey second and Mikkel Frølich
Honoré third."
(cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
5 conclusions from Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Elite Women.
"SD
Worx flex, Norsgaard and Kopecky impress, Brown crashes,
and it was all on live TV"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: What the stars said
after opening cobbled classic of the season.
"Annemiek
van Vleuten, Julian Alaphilippe, Tom Pidcock and more
key players gnash teeth or take quiet confidence after
curtain-raising classic Saturday."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
Phil Liggett believes Lance Armstrong would
have won the Tour without drugs.
"The
77-year-old journalist, who covered 48 editions of the
world's biggest cycling race, said that Lance was
'naturally just extremely good.'"
By Will Bolton (road.cc) (stickybottle.com) (Image
Credit not Found)
February 28,
2021
What is VO2 max and can you improve it?
"Since
a high VO2 max is widely considered to be a strong
prerequisite for cycling performance, let’s take a
closer look at what it is, why it matters and whether
you can improve your VO2 max."
By Tom Bell (bikeradar.com) (Garmin)
February 28,
2021
Emergency vehicle causes crash in peloton.
"An
ambulance caused chaos and crashes in a peloton when it
drove onto the course of the Faun Ardèche Classic." By Will Bolton (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 28,
2021
3 Cool Bits: Sage, Rotor, Zipp.
"A
tidy cockpit is a faster cockpit - or at least one
that’s nicer to look at. Zipp's QuickView Integrated
Stem Faceplate provides an elegant way to attach a
cycling computer and other accessories."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 28,
2021
Bike Upgrades: Where to spend and where to
save.
"Cycling can become an expensive hobby - the art to maximizing your pennies is deciding where to spend them." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 28,
2021
12 best road and gravel pedals for 2021.
"Most
dirt cleats are also designed to allow you to roll your
foot to get out, something that you cannot do on a road
pedal."By Zap:
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 28,
2021
Column
Three
February 28,
2021
Late crash rues Kristoff's sprint chances in
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"I
think it was my chance to win this race,” Kristoff said
shortly after the race in the post-race mixed zone in
Ninove." By
Brecht Decaluwé (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 28,
2021
Andrea Tafi's Cobbled Dream.
"Italian
cyclist Andrea Tafi hopes to go where no man has ever
gone before.
The
retired classics specialist hopes to become the first
rider over 50 years old to race the grueling Paris
Roubaix classic."
By
James Startt (pelotonmagazine.com) (Photo: Graham
Watson)
February 28,
2021
Bithja Jones: How to become hill climb
champion riding just on feel and without a coach.
"Reigning
hill-climb champion Bithja Jones has revealed she spent
much of the last year training for the National
Championships with no heart rate monitor or power meter,
just riding on feel."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Andy Jones)
February 28,
2021
A test for the best: Taking on the roads of
the Archer Grand Prix.
"In
the latest in our series looking back at the roads of
classic races, Simon Warren explores the Chiltern roads
of the Archer Grand Prix."
By Simon Warren (cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)
February 28,
2021
Selle San Marco Aspide Short Open-Fit Racing
Saddle.
"Competitive
weight and well made with open channel design that can
have a noticeable effect on seated riding ability." By Matt Page (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 28,
2021
Sunday Trading: Continental GP 5000, Oakley
Sunglasses, Garmin headunits, and much more!
"We’ve searched the virtual aisles, picking out the best deals we could find from retailers in both the UK and the USA." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 28,
2021
2021 Le Samyn Live Feed.
"Le Samyn 2021 (Quaregnon - Dour 205.4km).
Tuesday, March 2nd, starts at 14:00pm Central Europe,
08:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)
February 28,
2021
Column
One
February
27, 2021
Tadej Pogacar wins UAE Tour as Caleb Ewan
takes final stage.
"Caleb
Ewan (Lotto Soudal) pipped Sam Bennett (Deceuninck Quick
Step) to the line in a bunch sprint to win the final
stage of the UAE Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
Adam Yates suffers horrible crash but holds
second at UAE Tour.
"Adam
Yates finished second overall at the UAE Tour, but not
before suffering a scare in a dramatic crash. Yates
suffered several cuts to his face, and was seen
bleeding."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
Wins sparks relief for Caleb Ewan after
'average' sprints in the UAE Tour.
"Until
stage 7, Ewan’s best result in the race, and this season
in fact, had been third on stage 4 but he had not been
able to truly contest any of the other sprints due to
positioning issues."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 27,
2021
Prologo Dimension AGX gravel saddle - first
look.
"Exceptional
support and extra padding make Prologo's Dimension AGX
saddle a standout option if you're looking to make the
move from road to gravel riding."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron
Borrill)
February 27,
2021
Ritchey WCS Trail Pedals review.
"The
Ritchey WCS Trail Pedals are SPD compatible pedals
suitable for various styles of off-road riding. They're
lightweight and engage and disengage positively." By Matt Page (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 27,
2021
CeramicSpeed UFO Drip - New Formula.
"Keeps
drivetrains very clean, but doesn't last particularly
well and works out expensive."
By
Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 27,
2021
Wizard Works Lil Presto! Barrel Bag.
"The
Wizard Works Lil Presto! Barrel Bag is a neat and sturdy
handlebar accessory that gives easy access to snacks and
extra layers with its zipper opening at the top." By Anna Marie Hughes
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 27,
2021
UAE Tour 2021 Live Dashboard.
"Saturday, February 27th. Stage
7 starts at 1:05pm local (10:05am CET) (4:05am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm local (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:00pm local (10:00am CET) (4:00am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) February 27,
2021
Column
Two
Ballerini sprints to victory at the Omloop
Het Nieuwsblad.
"Jake
Stewart (Groupama FDJ) took runner-up honors on the day
with Sep Vanmarcke (Israel Start-Up Nation) rounding out
the podium in third."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 27,
2021
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Davide Ballerini wins
sprint finish.
"No
one can come close. Davide Ballerini wins Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad. There was no competition in that sprint. At
all. He was that far ahead."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit:
Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
Jake Stewart continues to impress with
second in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"British
first-year pro Jake Stewart (Groupama FDJ) took the
biggest result of his career on Saturday with second
place behind Davide Ballerini in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
Today
was a bit of a surprise but I had good legs in Besseges
and carried that into today."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
February 27,
2021
Tom Pidcock: I’ve found form a lot quicker
than I thought I would.
"All
of the strongest guys were there. I was well-positioned
into the climb before that group went, but just probably
10 wheels too far back."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 27,
2021
Mads Pedersen: You can't just rely on
horsepower in the Spring Classics.
"By
his admission, Mads Pedersen’s previous results in
Opening Weekend are not a fair reflection of either his
talents or his ambitions, but the Dane is determined to
set the record straight this week."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 27,
2021
Science works: Specialized’s Body Geometry
fitting system.
"While
Specialized’s technology helps to create winning bikes,
its understanding of the human body leads the real
revolution."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
February 27,
2021
Gravel Rigs We Dig: Kona Sutra LTD.
"One
of the best parts about gravel riding is that there’s no
consensus on what a gravel bike needs to be. So,
consequently, there are nearly as many different
approaches to gravel bikes as there are gravel riders." (pelotonmagazine.com)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 27,
2021
Wizard Works Lil Presto! Barrel Bag.
"The
Wizard Works Lil Presto! Barrel Bag is a neat and sturdy
handlebar accessory that gives easy access to snacks and
extra layers with its zipper opening at the top." By Anna Marie Hughes
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 27,
2021
2021 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Live Feed.
"Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2021 (Ghent - Ninove 200.5km).
Saturday, February 27th.
Women's
Race starts at -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern).
Women's Finish at around -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern). Men's Race starts at 11:45am CET (5:45am U.S. Eastern). Men's Finish at around 4:30pm CET (10:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) February 27,
2021
Column
Three
Anna van der Breggen wins Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad Elite Women.
"World
champion Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx) secured a solo
victory at the 1.Pro Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday." By By Amy Jones
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
Annemiek van Vleuten misses crucial split at
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"I
should be in position at the right moment so that’s the
stupid thing for me' says European champion." By Amy Jones
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
David Gaudu wins Faun Ardèche Classic.
"David
Gaudu wins, Clément Champoussin second and Hugh Carthy
third."
(cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
February 27,
2021
Emilia Fahlin: Down but never out.
"The
fact that Fahlin is even on another start line and ready
to compete is a testament to her ability and fortitude." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
Opening Weekend Q&A with Yves Lampaert.
"After
finishing his 2020 campaign with a flourish at the
autumn Classics, Yves Lampaert returns to the cobbles
this Opening Weekend, taking part in both Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussel Kuurne."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 27,
2021
Julian Alaphilippe: I'm not the number one
favorite for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"Frenchman
eager for another taste of the cobbles after Tour of
Flanders debut was cut short."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
February 27,
2021
Irish champion McDunphy bounces back in
France after crash.
"He
was knocked out for a time on the roadside and was
airlifted to a hospital. He suffered a skull fracture,
in the occipital bone at the bottom of the back of the
skull, and had to wear a rigid neck brace for a long
period after the crash."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Charly Vélo Photos)
February 27,
2021
Zwift smart scales: Are these the key to
fighting off weight-dopers?
"With
Zwift cracking down on riders cheating, ensuring your
weight in the game is correct is paramount, especially
if you plan on doing any eRacing."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Courtesy)
February 27,
2021
The Hotta Story: How monocoques and
bullishness won Olympic gold in 2000.
"Lotus
might have kickstarted the carbon monocoque revolution
in 1992, but it was Devon-based Hotta that carried Chris
Boardman to two Tour de France prologue victories in
1997 and 1998, finally winning Olympic gold in Sydney
with Jason Queally."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: John
Giles/PA.
February 27,
2021
Column
One
February
26, 2021
February 26,
2021
Sam Bennett takes his second win in messy
sprint finish.
"Bennett
(Deceuninck Quick Step) looked comfortable as he took
his second win during the second WorldTour mass sprint
of the season beating Elia Viviani (Cofidis) and Pascal
Ackermann (Bora Hansgrohe)."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by
GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)
February 26,
2021
Pogacar given a 10-second penalty at the UAE
Tour for getting a push.
"Pogacar
started the stage with a 45-second overall lead on Adam
Yates (Ineos Grenadiers), leaving him with a still-hefty
35-second advantage after all was said and done on
Friday." By
Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 26,
2021
MAAP x 100% Glendale sunglasses.
"MAAP's
ever-impressive design palmares gets a controversial
win, while 100%'s Glendale sunglasses impress in both
form and function."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh
Croxton)
February 26,
2021
Hunt expands Limitless Aero Disc range with
60 version.
"The
new 60 Limitless Aero Disc wheel is effectively a 12 mm
deeper replica of the 48 Limitless. The two wheels share
the same patented idea of low-density foam as filler
material in order to save weight compared to an entirely
carbon construction."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Rupert
Fowler - Hunt Bike Wheels
February 26,
2021
What is the best crank length?
"It
varies. Shimano thinks 170 to 175mm is the Goldilocks
zone of crank length for most people and most bikes." By Simon Bromley
(bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 26,
2021
UAE Tour 2021 Live Dashboard.
"Friday, February 26th. Stage
6 starts at 12:35pm local (9:35am CET) (3:35am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm local (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:00pm local (10:00am CET) (4:00am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) February 26,
2021
Column
Two
February 26,
2021
Quinn Simmons: I did not deserve to be
suspended.
"The
use of a Black hand emoji by a white person online has
been repeatedly highlighted as racist, and the term
'digital blackface' has been coined to describe its
usage [by the cancel culture]."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 26,
2021
‘I just tried to hang on’ - Chris Froome on
finishing within two minutes of winner on UAE Tour
mountain finish.
"The
four-time Tour de France winner stuck with the favorites
on stage five, as he tries to find his old climbing
powers." By
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
February 26,
2021
Who does the route suit? Analyzing the 2021
Giro d'Italia contenders.
"The
Giro d’Italia organizers announced the 2021 route this
week, revealing a course bookended by two time trials -
one only 9km, the other 29.4km - but with six mountain
finishes." By
Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: RCS
Sport)
February 26,
2021
Drops Le Col present vibrant new jersey
ahead of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"It’s
clear that the kit created for this season is
technically one of the best performing kits across the
Continental Tour, but also reflects the riders’
aspiration to color the road and breathe new life into
the sport." By
Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Drops
Le Col)
February 26,
2021
What you need to know about the men’s Omloop
Het Nieuwsblad.
"It’s
that time of year again; time for top-tier bike racing
on the pavé. It’s Opening Weekend in Belgium, which
means the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad awaits on Saturday." By Dane Cash
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 26,
2021
This is the Ineos Grenadiers line-up for
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussels Kuurne.
"The
likely leaders for the team are Italian Gianni Moscon,
who put in a very solid performance at the Tour de la
Provence, and neo-pro Tom Pidcock, who will be making
his Classics debut."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
February 26,
2021
Column
Three
February 26,
2021
UCI publishes images clarifying banned rider
positions.
"The
UCI clarifying that riders must only use feet on pedals,
hands on the handlebars and the seat on the saddle as
points of support while racing."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI
February 26,
2021
Marion Sicot appeals to CAS over UCI’s lack
of transparency in abuse cases.
"Marion
Sicot has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport
(CAS) over the UCI’s lack of transparency in the two
highly publicized harassment and abuse cases surrounding
former Health Mate team manager Patrick Van Gansen and
Doltcini Van Eyck manager Marc Bracke."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
February 26,
2021
‘It’s not only about riding, I have to
challenge myself off the bike’: Annemiek van Vleuten
feeling faster than ever.
"The
European champion is not one to rest on her laurels, and
despite her stunning 2020 and years of consistent
success, she defends her Omloop Het Nieuwsblad title in
Belgium this Saturday."
By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Luis Angel Gomez /
Photo Gomez S)
February 26,
2021
Doull determined to fulfill Classics
potential after year of personal tragedy.
"Lockdown
and its effects on mental health have been
well-publicized but they came crashing down on Doull
when his best friend sadly committed suicide last year." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 26,
2021
Gear Break: Giro, Kane, Supersapiens,
Adidas, Bryton, Festka & Primal Shorts.
"Gear Break: Friday bike market time!" By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 26,
2021
Bike of the Week: 2021 Team DSM Scott Addict
RC.
"The
Addict RC was specifically designed to fit the needs of
UCI World Tour teams. Its combination of lightweight,
stiffness, integration, and comfort make the Addict RC
the perfect weapon to strive for glory."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 26,
2021
Column
One
February
25, 2021
February 25,
2021
UAE Tour: Vingegaard wins stage 5.
"Jonas
Vingegaard (Jumbo Visma) claimed victory atop Jebel Jais
on stage 5 of the UAE Tour, as Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team
Emirates) finished second to extend his overall lead
over Adam Yates (Ineos Grenadiers)."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
February 25,
2021
Chris Froome: ‘I am feeling better and
better.’
"Four-time
Tour de France champion hung with the best climbers
until 4km to go on final climb at UAE Tour." (velonews.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
February 25,
2021
TrainerRoad Launches TrainNow as Part of
Bigger Adaptive Training Overhaul.
"Today
TrainerRoad announced sweeping changes to the platform,
which they’ve dubbed Adaptive Training. This means
they’re starting to use machine learning algorithms to
change workouts based on your progress towards a given
goal."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
February 25,
2021
Longtermers: Simon Warren’s Time NX climbing
bike.
"The
second in our series looking at staff bikes that have
evolved with them over time is a Campagnolo-equipped
French superbike belonging to Simon Warren, CW
contributor and author of the 100 Climbs books." By Simon Warren
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 25,
2021
Quintana Roo faces off its new aero road
bike against the competition with comparative wind tunnel
testing.
"Quintana
Roo publishes results of wind tunnel testing against
Cervélo, Canyon and Specialized for new bike." By Paul Norman
(bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 25,
2021
Bianchi Aria E-Road review.
"There
is no doubt Bianchi’s 12.5kg Aria E-road is a very, very
light eBike. While it may not be the absolute lightest
on the market, if you see it ride by or even lift one in
a showroom you would be hard pressed to tell it’s an
eBike."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
February 25,
2021
Sage Storm King: A Connoisseur’s Gravel
Ride.
"Working
exclusively with titanium, Oregon based Sage has sent
many an impressive bike our way over the years. We’re
not quite sure precisely what elevates Sage in our minds
so much."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 25,
2021
UAE Tour 2021 Live Dashboard.
"Thursday, February 25th. Stage
5 starts at 12:05pm local (9:05am CET) (3:05am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm local (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 11:40am local (8:40am CET) (2:40am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) February 25,
2021
Column
Two
February 25,
2021
What Are We Learning This Week?
"Five
days into the 2021 Cycling season, can I just say... OMG
we are five days into the cycling season! And only one
brush with catastrophe!"
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
February 25,
2021
The show must go on: How the Spring Classics
are being run.
"Behind
the scenes, race organizers are performing a balancing
act between putting on some of the best bike races on
the calendar, keeping sponsors happy, and operating
within the ever-stricter framework of local, regional,
and national regulations."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 25,
2021
24 teams announced for inaugural 2021 Paris
Roubaix Femmes.
"A
total of 24 women’s teams will make history April 11 by
taking part in the inaugural Paris Roubaix Femmes, with
organizers ASO announcing the selection of all nine
Women’s WorldTour squads and 15 Continental programs." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images Sport)
February 25,
2021
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Elite Women 2021: The
Contenders.
"Omloop
Het Nieuwsblad will once again welcome the world-class
women's peloton to open the Spring Classics on February
27 in Belgium."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
February 25,
2021
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad will be shown on Eurosport
and GCN as broadcasters strike last-minute deal.
"Eurosport
and GCN announced on Wednesday evening (February
24), just three days before the flag drops, that they
had reached an agreement with race organizer Flanders
Classics to broadcast the race on its platforms across
Europe and the Asia-Pacific region."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
February 25,
2021
The curious case of the handlebar bag scam.
"The
scam goes like this. A malevolent third party steals the
assets from the Route Werks Kickstarter page and
website, creates a dummy page masquerading as the
genuine deal, and tricks people into buying a bar bag." By Iain Treloar
(cyclingtips.com)photography by Route Werks and supplied
February 25,
2021
Kommander Review: Zwift Control For Your
Handlebars.
"Looking
for a way to control Zwift from your handlebars with
dedicated clickable buttons for using PowerUps,
navigation, and changing camera views? Or perhaps
increasing intensity during a structured workout?" (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo:
Ray Maker)
February 25,
2021
Rapha expands women’s collection with All
Day Leggings and Shorts for on and off bike use.
"High
waisted, with no padding, these new styles also have
reflective details that can be hidden when off the
bike." By Anna
Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 25,
2021
Training: Best weight training exercises for
cyclists.
"These
are a few of the best weight training exercises to
develop cycling-specific strength and prevent injury." By Hannah Finchamp
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 25,
2021
Column
Three
February 25,
2021
Europol, WADA to target crime gangs selling
doping products to cycling, other sports.
"In
a joint statement Europol and WADA said organized crime
gangs were producing, trafficking and selling doping
products to a range of athletes “from track athletes,
professional cyclists, skiers and weightlifters to
amateur bodybuilders."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 25,
2021
Toss a bottle or do the super tuck and the
UCI will dock you 30 seconds.
"During
stage races the UCI will dock a rider 30 seconds for a
first offense and two minutes for a second. A third
offense brings expulsion."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 25,
2021
Five things to look out for at Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussels Kuurne 2021.
"As
seems to be the case every year, Deceuninck Quick Step
begin the spring Classics as the clear team to beat,
with line-ups chock-full of talent."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com)(Photo: STIEHL
/ SUNADA)
February 25,
2021
10 riders to watch at Opening Weekend.
"The
weekend double of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne
Brussel Kuurne opens the Classics season and, while the
wet and icy Belgian weather we so often see might be
absent." By
Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images / Bettini Photo)
February 25,
2021
What you need to know about Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad, the women’s season opener.
"It’s
almost here. This Saturday February 27, the women will
finally line up for the first time this season." (photo: kristof ramon)
(cyclingtips.com) By Abby Mickey
February 25,
2021
Simon Yates confirms his Grand Tour plans
for 2021.
"Simon
Yates has confirmed his Grand Tour plans for the 2021
season, as he will target the Giro d’Italia for a fourth
consecutive year."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
February 25,
2021
Riders react to the Giro d’Italia 2021
route, including Remco Evenepoel, Peter Sagan and Egan
Bernal.
"The
details of this year’s corsa rosa have been announced,
with some exciting spectacles on the horizon." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images)
February 25,
2021
Cyclist 31 Inspirational Women No1: Fiona
Kolbinger.
"To
celebrate International Women's Month, we have partnered
with Zwift to tell the stories of 31 inspirational women
across 31 days."
By Maria David (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
February 25,
2021
What is the best second bike for road
cyclists?
"What
would you have? Would you go for gravel, choose ‘cross
or maybe a mountain bike? The road.cc team pick their
ideal second steed."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 25,
2021
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