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Today's Trending Nibali, Boonen and father Adrie left stunned by Mathieu van der Poel’s Strade Bianche performance. George Bennett’s helmet snaps in two after crash at Paris Nice. Paris Nice: Bissegger wins stage 3 time trial. Almost as good - is women’s cycling too obsessed with ‘equality’? Column
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March
9, 2021
March 9,
2021
Roglič moves into strong GC position ahead
of Stage 4 fireworks.
"Primož
Roglič (Jumbo Visma) emerged the strongest of the
general classification contenders after the time trial
at Stage 3."
By SBS Cycling Central (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 9, 2021
Paris Nice: Bissegger wins stage 3 time
trial.
"The
22-year-old Swiss rider was second only to world
champion Filippo Ganna in the recent UAE Tour time
trial, and went one better on the 14.4km course in Gien
on Tuesday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 9, 2021
Paris Nice 2021 Live Dashboard.
"Tuesday, March 9th, Gien/Gien (14.4 km ITT). Stage
3
starts at 13:07 CET (4:07 AM PST).
Earliest
live video: 14:15 CET (5:15 AM PST).
Approximate finish: 16:02 CET (7:02 AM PST)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) (Credit not Found) March 9, 2021
Nibali, Boonen and father Adrie left stunned
by Mathieu van der Poel’s Strade Bianche performance.
"Van
der Poel’s love of open, aggressive racing, which is
also the way Wout Van Aert, Tom Pidcock, Egan Bernal and
others seem to race, appears to have created a seismic
shift in the sport."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 9, 2021
Cyclist’s 31 Inspirational Women No9: Sarah
Storey.
"Between
her achievements as a Paralympian and her work to
support young female cyclists, it’s no exaggeration to
say that Sarah Storey is a household name."
By Maria David (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) March 9, 2021
Rapha Explore Powerweave review: Threading
their way toward perfection.
"Rapha
Explore Powerweaves are finally available for purchase
for RCC members immediately, with general public sales
to come two days after. They come in blue or black at a
somewhat gasp-inducing pricepoint, and they are
absolutely bloody lovely."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome and Iain Treloar March 9, 2021
Are cleat-based power meters on the way?
"Building
a power meter into a cleat platform (or a shoe) is by
many counts the ideal configuration for measuring
wattage."
By Alan Coté (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 9, 2021
Column
Two
10 riders to watch at Tirreno Adriatico.
"Van
der Poel, Alaphilippe, Sagan and Bernal among our picks
at the 'Race of the Two Seas."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 9, 2021
Michael Woods out of Tirreno Adriatico with
illness but determined to feature in Ardennes.
"It’s
a big disappointment to be missing Tirreno Adriatico but
I am making this decision with the bigger picture in
mind," Woods said on Tuesday."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 9, 2021
2021 Tirreno Adriatico - Preview.
"Tirreno
Adriatico returns to its traditional spring date after
being postponed to September in 2020, when it was held
in the long shadow of the Tour de France."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 9, 2021
Simon Yates recovering from Strade Bianche
crash as he defends Tirreno Adriatico title.
"Simon
Yates is set to try and retain his Tirreno Adriatico
title after taking victory last year in fine style
against fellow British rider, Geraint Thomas."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) March 9, 2021
Tadej Pogačar: ‘With his power Mathieu van
der Poel can do well overall in Tirreno Adriatico.’
"It
was impressive to see Mathieu going on attacks like this
when we were almost finished. So, for sure, with his
power he can do well overall in Tirreno Adriatico, but
we will see."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by DIRK WAEM/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) March 9, 2021
2021 Tirreno Adriatico Live Feed.
"Tirreno Adriatico 2021 - stage 1 (Lido di Camaiore - Lido di Camaiore 156km).
Wednesday, March 10th, Stage 1 starts at 12:30 CET (3:30
AM PST).
Earliest live video: 13:15 CET (4:15 AM PST). Approximate finish: 16:15 CET (7:15 AM PST)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) March 9, 2021
Remco Evenepoel is the new face of Pizza
Hut.
"Remco
Evenepoel - speedy bicycle cyclist, pelvis smasher,
alcohol-free beer abstainer - has inked a multi-year
deal with Pizza Hut Belgium as the chain’s new
ambassador."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by PIzza Hut March 9, 2021
Specialized S-Works Prevail II Vent helmet
review: So much air.
"The
Specialized S-Works Prevail II helmet is already one of
my favorite all-around road helmets. It’s lightweight,
it’s exceptionally well ventilated, it fits well, it’s
modestly aero."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by James Huang March 9, 2021
Ted King: Combining gravel racing and
bikepacking.
"'You
can have an adventure without having a number pinned on
your back' says former road pro."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ted King) March 9, 2021
Review FSA K-Force Wireless Electronic Disc
brake road bike drivetrain.
"A
relative newcomer to the groupset market, FSAs Wireless
Electronic (WE) group is quietly gaining followers and
victories worldwide."
By Jordan Villella (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 9, 2021
Column
Three
March 9,
2021
BikeExchange raises women’s team minimum
salary to align with men’s squad.
"Now
I can support my family back home, I can invest in my
future' says Teniel Campbell."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team BikeExchange) March 9, 2021
Brandon McNulty keen to push personal limits
in sophomore season.
"American
GC talent ramps up second WorldTour campaign with
another run at Giro d'Italia on radar."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images March 9, 2021
Ciccone extends with Trek Segafredo through
2024, tries hand at acting.
"he
26-year-old Italian has been with the team since the
start of 2019, his first season at the WorldTour level
after three years at Bardiani CSF."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) March 9, 2021
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig: ‘If I had the recipe
to happiness I would get rich.’
"Uttrup
Ludwig is now 25 years young and comes from an athletic
family of four. Though sports were part of the family
she is the first one to end up in bike racing."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) photography by FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope March 9, 2021
George Bennett: We'll support Tom Dumoulin
whatever he does.
"As
a guy, Tom has everybody on the team's support and, of
course, we hope he comes back," said Bennett. "But he
also needs to do what's best for him and what's going to
make his life better."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 9, 2021
Kask launches new Wasabi helmet with
adjustable venting.
"New
Kask Wasabi helmet is 'a helmet for all seasons',
featuring adjustable ventilation similar to the brand's
Infinity."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com(Image credit: Kask) March 9, 2021
Best Headphones: Wireless bluetooth
earphones for cyclists.
"The
best headphones will typically offer a combination of
sound clarity, water- and sweat-proofing, comfort,
access to controls, and durability."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 9, 2021
Insta360 GO 2 Tiny Action Cam In-Depth Video
Review.
"There’s
a new winner in town for the smallest action camera. Or
at least, the smallest action camera from a brand name
you’ve probably heard of."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) March 9, 2021
Independent study suggests Notio
aero-testing device is ‘highly reliable’ in measuring
drag.
"New
research by sport scientist and coach Mehdi Kordi
validates Notio Konect's accuracy in the velodrome."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 9, 2021
Column
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March
8, 2021
March 8,
2021
Paris Nice: Cees Bol wins stage 2.
"Pedersen
hung on for second, with Matthews and Coquard up there.
Bennett started from too far back but Bol was full value
for that - a really powerful sprint and a convincing
win."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 8, 2021
George Bennett’s helmet snaps in two after
crash at Paris Nice.
"The
Jumbo Visma rider got to his feet, clutching his head
before stumbling, giving a thumbs up to the race doctor
before getting back on his bike."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Eurosport/GCN) March 8, 2021
No broken bones for Richie Porte after
Paris-Nice crash, just ‘beat up and sore.’
"It
wasn’t the return to Dave Brailsford’s squad that Richie
Porte would have been dreaming about, as the 36-year-old
crashed out of Paris-Nice on stage one."
By Jonny Long (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) March 8, 2021
Paris Nice Stage 2 Preview.
"A
sprint finish awaits but more of the same, an uphill
finish like yesterday to make things harder for the
sprinters."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) March 8, 2021
Amstel Gold Race to go ahead on closed
circuit.
"After
being first postponed and then canceled in 2020, the
Amstel Gold Race men's and women's WorldTour events will
go on as planned on April 18 but on a 17-kilometer
circuit."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 8, 2021
Five cool things coming soon from Mavic,
Orro, Castelli, Rivelo and Rockay.
"Some
more of the best bikes and bits we're testing at the
moment, with full reviews coming soon."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 8, 2021
Chamois cream: How to Use It and Why.
"Chamois
cream, or chammy cream, a life saver for the majority of
cyclists, yet hated by the exclusive group of old
fashioned, hardcore riders."
By Jack Schofield (cyclestore.co.uk) (Photo: Ass Magic Chamois Cream) March 8, 2021
Paris Nice 2021 Live Dashboard.
"Monday, March 8th. Oinville-Sur-Montcient/Amilly 188 km. Stage
2 starts at 11:25am CET (5:25am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:01pm CET (10:01am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:15pm CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) (Credit not Found) March 8, 2021
Column
Two
March 8,
2021
Analysis: Mathieu van der Poel's 1,300-watt
Strade Bianche-winning power data.
"Final
attack in Siena peaks at 1,362 watts after averaging 318
watts for almost five hours."
By Josh Croxton (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 8, 2021
Here’s why Strade Bianche had big winners
but no clear losers.
"Mathieu
van der Poel and SD Worx were dominant at Strade
Bianche, but they won't always have it their way."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 8, 2021
How SD Worx deployed its sublime tactical
victory at Strade Bianche.
"There
was a decisive moment late in Saturday’s thrilling
edition of Strade Bianche when nearly a dozen of the
world’s best riders were off the front with everything
in play."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 8, 2021
Underestimate Chris Froome at your peril,
warns Bradley Wiggins.
"He
is an amazing athlete and he has certainly got something
left in him, otherwise he would not be racing I don't
think."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 8, 2021
Fuglsang to lead Astana in stellar edition
of Tirreno Adriatico.
"Astana
announced the seven riders that will start on Wednesday
in Tirreno Adriatico and with Jakob Fuglsang as leader,
the Kazakh team wants to fight for the general
classification."
By Cycling Today (cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) March 8, 2021
The women in top positions in cycling.
"From
Directeur Sportifs to CEOs and Director Generals, Cyclingnews
highlights some of the women who are defying society’s
expectations and serving as inspirations to many."
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Robin Morton) March 8, 2021
Hill & Ellis Chestnut Brown Leather
Saddle Bag.
"The
Hill & Ellis Chestnut Brown Leather Saddle Bag is
beautifully made and great looking - whether attached to
a saddle or handlebar."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 8, 2021
Shimano S-Phyre RC902 road shoe review.
"Shimano
says the update to the S-Phyre can be distilled into
three areas, 'function-specific zones,' power transfer
optimization and engineered fit."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Colin Levitch) March 8, 2021
Best bike phone mount: 6 popular phone cases
and holders tested.
"Smartphones are becoming increasingly useful to us riders thanks to a ton of ride-friendly training and navigation apps." By BikeRadar (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 8, 2021
Column
Three
March 8,
2021
Almost as good - is women’s cycling too
obsessed with ‘equality’?
"No
one’s allowed to say it, but I’m going to. Sometimes,
when I’m in a women’s bike race, I can’t help but think
‘we’re not really putting on a great show here."
By Kirsty Deacon (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 8, 2021
Anna van der Breggen: Equality, starting a
family, and retiring at her peak.
"Double
world champion meets the press as a nominee for 2021
Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 8, 2021
Crowdfunding campaign shows our races
deserve to broadcast, says Anna van der Breggen.
"More
than €26,000 ($31,000) was raised to add to the prize
pot of the women's Strade Bianche, but the world
champion rails against the fact only the last 22km were
broadcast."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) March 8, 2021
A life in cycling: Catherine Marsal.
"Iconic
Frenchwoman talks about the weight of the 1990 World
Championships victory."
By Giles Belbin (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 8, 2021
Anthony Roux suffers multiple fractures in
training crash.
"The
Frenchman was out riding near his home when he crashed
while stretching. He sustaining fractures to his ribs,
scapula (shoulder blade), and two vertebrae of the neck,
as well as a pneumothorax (collapsed lung)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 8, 2021
Neilson Powless targeting GC at Paris Nice
as part of growing ambitions.
"EF
Education Nippo star is hoping to punch return ticket to
Tour de France following big splash in 2020 debut."
By Andrew Hood, James Startt (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) March 8, 2021
Park Tool releases new derailleur hanger
gauge, bit tool and more.
"The
world’s largest bicycle tool company, Park Tool, has
been busy expanding its enormous catalogue of tools."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com)photography by Dave Rome & Park Tool March 8, 2021
Gatorade launches new sweat patch for
personalized hydration strategy.
"New
single-use Gx Sweat Patch measures sweat levels and
sodium loss to help you maximize performance and avoid
cramping or dehydration."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 8, 2021
Carbon update for Cane Creek eeSilk
suspension seatpost.
"For
those long-distance gravel riders and bikepacking
enthusiasts who roll huge mileages on the harshest of
corrugated gravel roads, the new eeSilk carbon could be
a significant upgrade comfort."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Cane Creek) March 8, 2021
Column
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March
7, 2021
March 7,
2021
Sam Bennett (Deceuninck Quick Step) wins
stage 1 of Paris Nice.
"The
Irishman sprinted with his hands on the hoods of the
bars - coaching manual be damned, he was the fastest by
some distance and he claimed an emphatic victory to take
the overall lead."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 7, 2021
Richie Porte abandons Paris Nice on Ineos
Grenadiers debut following crash.
"Porte
was brought down in the final 35km of the 165km first
stage in a crash that also held up Aleksandr Vlasov
(Astana) and Connor Swift (Arkéa Samsic)."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) March 7, 2021
Paris Nice Stage 1 Preview.
"A
circuit race west of Paris to get the race underway and
an uphill finish to make things tough for the dragstrip
sprinters."
(inrng.com) (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 7, 2021
Tao Geoghegan Hart: We want to get involved
everyday in Paris Nice.
"Giro
d'Italia winner joins Porte and Dennis in Ineos line-up
for French stage race."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 7, 2021
Matthews ready to kick-start season at Paris
Nice.
"Team
Bike Exchange star Michael Matthews is hoping for a
successful start to the season with a strong performance
at Paris Nice."
(sbs.com.au) (Team Bike Exchange) March 7, 2021
Paris Nice 2021 Live Dashboard.
"Sunday, March 7th. Saint-Cyr-L'École → Saint-Cyr-L’École. Stage
1 starts at 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:56pm CET (10:56am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:10pm CET (9:10am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) (Credit not Found) March 7, 2021
Column
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March 7,
2021
Mauri Vansevenant wins GP Industria &
Artigianato out of stellar group; Tim Merlier hits hard at
GP Monseré.
"Mauri
Vansevenant (Deceuninck Quick Step) won the GP Industria
& Artigianato in a breathtaking finish Sunday.
Tim
Merlier backed up his victory at GP Le Samyn on Tuesday
with a long-range winning kick to surprise the sprint
trains at GP Monseré."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 7, 2021
Mark Cavendish takes second place at Belgian
one-day race.
"The
Brit came close to winning his first bike race since
stage three of the 2018 Dubai Tour, finishing behind
Alpecin Fenix’s Tim Merlier in the dash for the line."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) March 7, 2021
Simon Carr: Slipping under the radar.
"It’s
rare a young rider gets a WorldTour contract with hardly
anyone in their homeland’s cycling scene knowing their
name, but that’s what young Brit Simon Carr has done."
By Paul Knott (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) March 7, 2021
Velochampion Professional Bike Pump.
"The
Velochampion Professional Bike Pump is a solid-feeling
mini pump with a decent range of accessories. True to
claims it can genuinely reach 120psi, but by that point,
I thought I was going to pass out."
By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 7, 2021
Princeton CarbonWorks Wake 6560 Disc Tune
Wheelset.
"The
Princeton CarbonWorks Wake 6560 wheelset looks quirky,
but it certainly delivers on performance, handling...
well, pretty much everything really. It just comes down
to whether you can justify the price."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 7, 2021
Sunday Trading: Schwalbe Pro One tires, POC
Sunglasses, Prime carbon wheels, and much more!.
"Best deals on cycling kit from across the web, including both USA and the UK retailers." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 7, 2021
2021 GP Industria & Artigianato Live
Feed.
"GP Industria & Artigianato 2021 (Larciano - Larciano 193.4km).
Sunday, March 7th, starts at 14:20pm Central Europe,
08:20am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) March 7, 2021
Column
Three
March 7,
2021
Strade Bianche: What the stars said after
showdown in Siena.
"Julian
Alaphilippe, Elisa Longo Borghini, Egan Bernal and more
key players gnash teeth or secretly smile after
spectacular racing Saturday."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 7, 2021
5 conclusions from Strade Bianche Women
2021.
"Fans
raise €26,903 prize money, Van den Broek-Blaak not in
the shadows, Italians in the final, Van Vleuten vs Van
der Breggen and the gravel lottery."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 7, 2021
Egan Bernal fights for third in Strade
Bianche as Tom Pidcock impresses with fifth.
"Egan
Bernal and Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) played
considerable roles in Strade Bianche with the Colombian
finishing third and his younger teammate taking fifth."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 7, 2021
Why it matters that a woman could be
Australia's next Tour de France hero.
"It
sounds like momentum is building towards actually having
a women’s Tour de France and I think it can only be a
good thing for women's cycling."
By Simone Giuliani (Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingnews.com) March 7, 2021
Tour de Suisse 2021 route delivers series of
demanding mountain stages.
"Flat
time trial and potential sprint finishes in first half
before the 84th edition culminates in heart of the
Alps."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 7, 2021
Purist or pill popper: Who’s in the right
when it comes to sports supplements?
"A
recent CW survey revealed a stark divide in
opinion on sports supplements. But who wins this debate,
asks Chris Marshall-Bell, the purists or the
pill-poppers?"
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 7, 2021
Cyclist’s 31 Inspirational Women No7: Cherie
Pridham.
"The
first ever female sports director of a men’s WorldTour
cycling team."
By Maria David (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) March 7, 2021
Everything you need to know before you try
road tubeless.
"Here’s
a funny thing about the tubeless revolution currently
afoot in the bike industry - it’s really nothing new.
Currently, while there’s a big debate about the efficacy
of hooked-versus-hookless rims with tubeless tires,
you’ve been rolling on hookless rims on your car or your
motorcycle."
By Troy Templin (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 7, 2021
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