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Yep, Mathieu van der Poel’s handlebar broke, but it’s not what you think. ‘My handlebars broke on the long cobble sector’: Mathieu van der Poel on his misfortune in Le Samyn final. Bauke Mollema solos to victory in Trofeo Laigueglia. Mavic discovers Mavic-branded fake wheels, buys some, concludes they "will lead to serious injury or death." March 3,
2021
Bauke Mollema solos to victory in Trofeo
Laigueglia.
"Bauke
Mollema (Trek Segafredo) claimed victory at the Trofeo
Laigueglia after forging clear of an elite group on the
Capo Mele with 15km remaining."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
March 3, 2021
Giotti Victoria Savini Due withdraw from
Trofeo Laigueglia.
"It
wasn’t an easy decision, but I believe it was the right
thing to do out of respect to the organization. It
seemed to us like it was the most correct decision for
everybody."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
March 3, 2021
‘My handlebars broke on the long cobble
sector’: Mathieu van der Poel on his misfortune in Le
Samyn final.
"The
cyclocross world champion raced aggressively in the
Belgian one-day race, but an unusual mechanical took
away his chance at victory."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
March 3, 2021
How to watch Paris Nice in North America.
"The
‘Race to the Sun’ will be broadcast on television, but
you can also watch it through a web browser or stream it
through a mobile app."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
2021 pro bike tech trends - 6 things we’ve
spotted at early season races.
"Clinchers
on cobbles, tan-wall Schwalbe Pro One tires, custom
paint jobs, aero kit and some unusual Italian wheels." By Simon Bromley
(bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
FMB Cobbles TLR handmade open tubular road
bike tires get supple tubeless update.
"A
new set of handmade FMB tubeless-ready TLR road bike
tires is the latest sign that maybe going tubeless
doesn’t require a sacrifice in performance or ride
quality relative to conventional race tubulars." By Cory Benson
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
Is RGT Cycling the new Zwift?
By
Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: rgt
March 3, 2021
2021 Trofeo Laigueglia Live Feed.
Wednesday, March 3rd, starts at 14:55pm Central Europe,
08:55am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
Column
Two
Strade Bianche 2021 - Preview.
"Alaphilippe,
Bernal, Pogacar, Van der Poel, and Van Aert among
contenders on white gravel of Tuscany."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
March 3, 2021
Canyon SRAM feeling quietly confident ahead
of Strade Bianche.
"Kasia
Niewiadoma isn’t holding back ahead of Saturdays Strade
Bianche. Kasia Niewiadoma isn’t holding back ahead of
Saturday’s Strade Bianche. “This is the year to win
Strade Bianche."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Canyon SRAM
March 3, 2021
Greg Van Avermaet to lead AG2R Citroën at
Strade Bianche.
"Greg
Van Avermaet is set to lead AG2R Citroën team at Strade
Bianche, a race in which he has finished in the second
place two times."
(cyclingpub.com) (c)Vincent Curutchet
March 3, 2021
George Bennett picks Giro d'Italia over Tour
de France.
"New
Zealand champion says he's not going to be an
authoritarian leader in Italian Grand Tour." y Sophie Smith
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Elko Media / Cycling
New Zealand)
March 3, 2021
KOM Cycling $59 Trainer Desk In-Depth
Review.
"At
$59 and from a cycling upstart that’s been producing
reputable products for a few years now, it seems like it
might be a solid option for folks that don’t quite want
to part with $120-$250 for the higher end desks." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo:
Ray Maker)
March 3, 2021
UCI doctor believes spectators could return
to races this summer.
"UCI
medical officer Xavier Bigard said Wednesday that he is
hopeful about the progress of the cycling season." AFP (velonews.com) Photo:
Marcio Machado/Getty Images. Camera Data: Nikon D5 |
600mm f/4.0 | 1/1250sec f/4.0 ISO 800
March 3, 2021
Team BikeExchange relishing return of
Michael Matthews: ‘Bling’s a winner.’
"Aussie
fastman will make season debut at Paris Nice on Sunday
as he heads toward stacked classics schedule." By Jim Cotton
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
March 3, 2021
Targeting three Olympic golds and road
success, Ethan Hayter ‘expects to be winning races’ this
season.
"Cycling
isn’t short of early 20-somethings winning bike races
right now, and Ineos Grenadiers have another one who is
backing himself to win big in 2021."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
March 3, 2021
Bike Test: 2021 Canyon Aeroad CFR.
"It’s
almost shocking that a bike with frame tubes and wheels
this deep can still hit the scales at 16 pounds. This
just goes to show how much technology has evolved." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image
Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
Found: PatroCleats Adapters let you try
Mid-Foot cleat position without new shoes.
"There
are a few different schools of thought when it comes to
cleat placement. But recently, the idea of midfoot or
midsole cleat placement has become increasingly
popular." By
Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
Column
Three
Mavic discovers Mavic-branded fake wheels,
buys some, concludes they "will lead to serious injury or
death."
"Mavic
says its investigation, prompted by a cyclist crashing
on a set of the fakes, shown a 100% failure rate for the
wheels after buying some itself from Asia" By Liam Cahill (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
The Riders Union gets ready for kick-off.
"As
an independent, athlete-funded organization, its
structure is similar to successful unions in other
sports, and it clearly represents a new and improved
avenue for the men’s peloton to build a stronger voice." By Steve Maxwell
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
Egan Bernal: I know I'll have to live with
back pain, at least for this year.
"The
Colombian abandoned last year's Tour de France with a
back injury and was later diagnosed with the spinal
condition scoliosis, which brought an end to his
season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
March 3, 2021
Primož Roglič racing to win at 2021 season
debut at Paris Nice.
"Jumbo
Visma star concluding altitude camp at Teide with
ambitions to win in debut at 'Race to the Sun." By Andrew Hood
(velonews.com) (Photo by Christophe Petit Tesson)
March 3, 2021
Specialized Power Mirror saddle long term
review.
"The
3D printed upper feels like no other saddle I’ve ever
used. You sink into it like a well-worn couch and it
holds you there in sublime comfort."
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
March 3, 2021
Power analysis: Crosswinds, time trials, and
mountains at the 2021 UAE Tour.
"A
deep dive into the power numbers from Sepp Kuss, Nielson
Powless, and Filippo Ganna at the 2021 UAE Tour." By Zach Nehr (velonews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
March 3, 2021
First Look: 2021 Canyon Grail:ON CF 8 - A
full carbon gravel eBike with Bosch motor.
"Most
noticeably it comes kitted with a very unique vibration
damping cockpit, then a Bosch motor, and a healthy dose
of carbon." By
Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
8 things you didn’t know about Strava -
advanced features for exploring and performance analysis.
"With
a platform like Strava that has so many features
built-in, it is very easy to use the few obvious and
most important ones, such as the route builder and the
segment leaderboards."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Strava)
March 3, 2021
Rotor INspider Power Meter DM 110x4.
"The
Rotor INspider is a power meter that forms part of a
modular setup that can allow fitting on almost any style
of bike including road, gravel or mountain bike." By Matt Page (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
March 2,
2021
Lotte Kopecky wins Le Samyn des Dames.
"Lotte
Kopecky (Liv Racing) took the first win at her new team
at Le Samyn des Dames, sprinting to victory from a
reduced group of riders in Dour."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March 2, 2021
Tim Merlier wins Le Samyn.
"Belgian
Tim Merlier
tops Tiller, Pasqualon as Van der Poel suffers
mechanical (broken handlebar) in lead-out."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
March 2, 2021
Yep, Mathieu van der Poel’s handlebar broke,
but it’s not what you think.
"The
finish of Belgian mid-week race Le Samyn was quite
dramatic, not so much because of the sprint victory of
Tim Merlier, but rather because his Alpecin Fenix
teammate, Mathieu van der Poel, helped to lead out the
field sprint with one of his brake levers dangling in
the breeze."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Twitter) photography
by Cor Vos and James Huang
March 2, 2021
Merlier: Alpecin Fenix responded to
criticism with our legs.
"Le
Samyn winner shuts down Deceuninck Quick Step suggestion
that Van der Poel is their only option."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March 2, 2021
Sprinters and Grand Tours - What Does it
Take?
"For
sprinters in Grand Tours, it’s a polarized world to the
extreme. Suffer and survive the mountains in the hopes
of sprint stage glory. What does it take?" By Stephen Cheung
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 2, 2021
Stars assemble for blockbuster edition of
Paris Nice.
"Three
grand tour winners and a host of the biggest names in
Australian cycling are set to race the UCI WorldTour
race, Paris-Nice, from March 7-14, with the race set to
be broadcast live."
(sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
March 2, 2021
2021 Le Samyn Live Feed.
Tuesday, March 2nd, Women's race starts at 12:20pm CET
(6:20am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 2:40pm CET (8:40am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern). Men's race starts at 12:20pm CET (6:20am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 5:18pm CET (11:18am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credit not Found) March 2, 2021
Column
Two
March 2,
2021
What have we learned over the last week?
"Four
lessons from six races in three countries. A
whistle-stop tour of the last week in cycling, taking
one lesson from each of the countries that have hosted
men’s cycling."
(podiumcafe.com) (Image credit: Belga/AFP via Getty
Images)
March 2, 2021
Peter Sagan to miss Strade Bianche.
"Peter
Sagan will not ride Strade Bianche on Saturday,
preferring to delay his season debut until next week’s
Tirreno Adriatico."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
March 2, 2021
Lizzie Deignan: Paris Roubaix to be one of
the most demanding races on calendar.
"Physically
it is more draining than I expected to ride on the
cobbles for that long’ says Trek Segafredo rider after
reconnaissance."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
March 2, 2021
Bora Hansgrohe to defend Sibiu Cycling Tour
title.
"The
race, which takes place from July 3 to July 6, will see
Astana Premier Tech and Qhubeka Assos take part for the
first time along with the German WorldTeam and six
ProTeams."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Focus Photos
Agency/Bora Hansgrohe)
March 2, 2021
Two new Cane Creek eeSilk suspension
seatposts, including a carbon flagship model.
"The
base model has been redesigned and is now priced lower,
while a new carbon version has been added, both of which
feature the same 20mm of travel as the original." By Simon Smythe
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 2, 2021
Scott Addict eRide Premium eBike review.
"The
bold claim made by Scott about its Addict eRide Premium
is that it is built around the lightest electric-assist
road bike frame on the market to date. Indeed, at just
1.04kg it’s not hard to believe that claim." (cyclist.co.uk) (Image
Credit not Found)
March 2, 2021
POC Devour Clarity sunglasses review.
"The
new POC Devour Clarity sunglasses are super-stylish and
incredibly well designed, offering advanced eye
protection and spacial clarity through the clever use of
Ri-Pel technology."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron
Borrill)
March 2, 2021
Opinion: Why progress is so slow for road
bike tech.
"The
UCI is partly to blame for technology shifts being slow
on the road. Sure the sport is much older, rather
traditional, and set in its ways to begin with, but the
UCI often helps to reinforce that status quo." By Dave Rome
(cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome
March 2, 2021
Inside ZRL, the world’s biggest weekly team
cycling series.
"Some
1,900 teams fill 126 divisions for a series that hinges
on collaborative efforts - and it's run by two men on
Zwift." By Ben
Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 2, 2021
Column
Three
March 2,
2021
Flanders Classics hits back at criticism
over prize money inequality at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
March 2, 2021
Tadej Pogacar extends UAE Team Emirates
contract through 2026.
"The
Tour de France champion is now effectively on a six-year
contract, the longest of any rider in the pro peloton,
reflecting the importance of the 22-year-old Slovenian
to the team's future."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
March 2, 2021
Israel Start-Up Nation DS: ‘Chris Froome
will be good when he needs to be.’
"Israel
Start-Up Nation leaves UAE Tour content with how the
team performed in Chris Froome's season debut." By Andrew Hood
(velonews.com) Photo: Noa Arnon / Israel Start-Up Nation
March 2, 2021
Wout Van Aert has been smashing Strava times
on Tenerife, but team say he’s still not at his best for
Strade Bianche.
By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Bram Berkien/Jumbo Visma)
March 2, 2021
Marianne Vos eyes big wins in 2021: ‘I can
still challenge and improve myself.’
"Marianne
Vos heads into the 2021 season with a new Jumbo Visma
team and a familiar set of goals. Vos, 33, wants to
win." By Owen
Rogers (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Jumbo Visma
March 2, 2021
Velosamba? Shut up and take my money,
Adidas.
"The
classic Samba shoes stretch back to 1949 when Adidas
created the original shoe to help footballers train on
ice and hard surfaces."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by
Adidas
March 2, 2021
Best women’s cycling sunglasses: Shield your
eyes from debris and harmful UV rays.
"The
best women’s cycling sunglasses will have a huge impact
on the quality of your ride, and play a crucial role in
keeping your vision unobstructed by rain and road
debris." By
Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Machines
For Freedom)
March 2, 2021
2021 Trofeo Laigueglia Live Feed.
Wednesday, March 3rd, starts at 14:55pm Central Europe,
08:55am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)
March 2, 2021
March 1,
2021
Mari Holden’s Next Challenge.
"Winner
of a world time trial championship, multiple U.S.
national titles and an Olympic silver medal, Mari
Holden’s cycling accomplishments precede her. Now 49,
Holden is in a different phase of her career." By William Tracy
(pelotonmagazine.com) Image Courtesy, Backbone Media.
March 1, 2021
A look at this week’s packed pro racing
calendar.
"From Le Samyn to Strade Bianche to Paris Nice, here's a look at this week's packed pro road racing calendar." By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) Image: Le Samyn March 1, 2021
2021 Le Samyn Live Feed.
Tuesday, March 2nd, Women's race starts at 12:20pm CET
(6:20am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 2:40pm CET (8:40am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern). Men's race starts at 12:20pm CET (6:20am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 5:18pm CET (11:18am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credit not Found) March 1, 2021
Review: Met's new Manta aero helmet adds
MIPS and motorsport.
"Met
tested the new helmet at 33 km/h, 50 km/h, and 88 km/h
in two head positions: 77° (normal head position) and
65°(sprint position). The result of this new design and
aero testing is a mean drag reduction of 4 watts." By Ronan Mc Laughlin
(cyclingtips.com) photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin
March 1, 2021
Crow Bicycles launches world’s first
crowdfunded electric gravel bike.
"Four
models are available on IndieGoGo with prices starting
at €2,375 (about $2,860) for an aluminum frame with
Shimano Tiagra gearing and hydraulic brakes." By Liam Cahill (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
March 1, 2021
Column
Two
Primoz Roglic among Paris Nice favorites in
debut.
"Since
joining the WorldTour in 2016, Roglič has raced Tirreno
Adriatico rather than Paris-Nice. Last year, his season
start in Italy was disrupted by the cancellation of the
Italian race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March 1, 2021
Five top takeaways from Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussel Kuurne.
"From
van der Poel's two-hour attack to SD Worx's daylong
stranglehold, the 'opening weekend' shone a light on the
classics season to come."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
March 1, 2021
‘Not my specialty but I’ll take that’: Tom
Pidcock on his bunch sprint Kuurne Brussels Kuurne podium.
"The
British star said he didn’t feel good heading into his
second cobbled race with Ineos, but still emerged at the
front." By
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
March 1, 2021
Charlie Quarterman taken to a hospital after
crash with team car during Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"The
22-year-old was relieved to not have broken any bones
but suffered a concussion and so stayed in the hospital
overnight to be monitored."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
March 1, 2021
Patrick Lefevere not changing tactics in
face of rising challenge from Wout van Aert, Mathieu van
der Poel.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step takes away confidence from strong 'opening
weekend' on home roads ahead of spring classics." By Andrew Hood
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
March 1, 2021
Should your next wheelset be tubeless?
"If
you’re thinking about tossing your tubes for good, read
on. Here’s what you need to think about before going
tubeless." By
Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not
Found)
March 1, 2021
Spotlight: Pro Team Digital torque wrench.
"The
Team Digital torque wrench is a fresh tool from Pro Bike
Gear, the accessory arm of Shimano. This is a premium
alternative to Pro’s more affordable click-type torque
wrench." By
Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome
March 1, 2021
Adidas launches clip-in version of Samba
street shoe.
"The
Velosamba is a two-bolt SPD-compatible urban cycling
shoe based on the brand's classic Samba street shoe." By Jack Luke
(bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 1, 2021
Column
Three
March 1,
2021
Strade Bianche confirmed despite Siena
lockdown.
"Organizers
RCS Sport confirmed the races are to be held on Saturday
but explained there will be further restrictions on
crowds at the start, finish, and along the race route." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
March 1, 2021
The CrashCourse Concussion Story Wall
launches to raise awareness about brain injury.
"The
interactive project includes stories from athletes and
veterans with brain injuries and offers resources for
those who may be a caretaker or close contact." (velonews.com) Photo: Peter
Mundy/Getty Images
March 1, 2021
Van Aert and Evenepoel to ride time trial
for Belgium at Tokyo Olympics.
"Belgian
national coach Sven Vanthourenhout has confirmed that
Wout van Aert and Remco Evenepoel will ride the
individual time trial at the Tokyo Olympics, with Victor
Campenaerts missing out on selection."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March 1, 2021
What’s it like to ride alongside the pro
peloton? We spoke to someone who’s done it.
"Among
various other cycling bucket list items, getting on TV
alongside the peloton is up there with the most coveted,
and more difficult to pull off."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Richard Reocreux/GCN)
March 1, 2021
New Coefficient Road Race handlebar gets
around UCI ‘invisible aero-bar’ ban.
"Coefficient
has released its new Road Race handlebar with a UCI
legal design which allows for the adoption of a position
similar to the recently banned “invisible aero-bars." By Stefan Abram
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 1, 2021
My Bike: Leah Thomas’ Team Movistar Canyon.
"The
bike’s running kit is, of course, SRAM’s top-end
groupset, the Red AXS eTAp. Wheels are from SRAM’s
sister brand Zipp. For training, she’s on the US
company’s 302 wheelsets."
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
March 1, 2021
First Look: Niner’s RLT e9RDO road/gravel
bike.
"Niner
went upscale and spec’d the latest Bosch Gen 4
Performance Speed motor, which owing to it’s Class-3
designation means you can enjoy pedal assist up to 28
mph."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 1,
2021
Best MTB GPS computers: Navigate your
rides and track your data.
"Fed
up getting lost in the woods or looking for a way to
record your rides? Here is Bike Perfect's round-up of
the best MTB GPS computers."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Garmin)
March 1,
2021
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