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Today's Trending The world champion died on a Monday. Best road bike saddles: Our top road saddle picks, and guide on how to choose. roadcc: Roglič's coach gives honest race review + more. Mathieu van der Poel’s dad says Tirreno Adriatico solo ride was ‘his best race ever.’ Column
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March
15, 2021
March 15,
2021
Tirreno Adriatico - Mads Würtz Schmidt wins
stage 6 sprint in Lido di Fermo.
"Pogacar
retains race lead before Tuesday's final time trial."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Cherie Pridham celebrates her first win as
WorldTour sports director.
"Former
pro Pridham made history earlier this year when she
became the first woman to take on a sports director role
in a men’s WorldTour squad with Israel Start-Up Nation."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Israel Start-Up Nation) March 15, 2021
Every time trial counts for Tadej Pogacar on
road to Tour de France.
"Slovenian
enters final stage of Tirreno Adriatico with healthy
lead over Wout van Aert."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Peter Sagan’s Catalunya start puts Gent
Wevelgem, E3 Saxo Classic in doubt.
"On
Monday organizers of the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya
revealed that Sagan will take part in the 2021 race,
which runs March 22-28 across Northern Spain."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Sarah Gigante steps onto European stage.
"20-year-old
Australian talent launches into first solid
international season with debut at Trofeo Alfredo
Binda."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis) March 15, 2021
Pirelli launches new P Zero Race and
training tube-type tires.
"Pirelli
claims its new tube-type P Zero Race tires outperform
any clincher or tubular previously produced by the
Italian tire firm."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham) March 15, 2021
Five cool things coming soon from BMC,
Shimano, Brooks, Sealskinz and Rivelo.
"Let's
have a look at some of the neatest bits of kit our team
of testers have been heading out on rides with lately."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 15, 2021
2021 Tirreno Adriatico Live Feed.
"Tirreno Adriatico 2021 - stage 6 (Castelraimondo → Lido di Fermo, 169 km).
Monday, March 15th, Stage 6 starts at 12:10 CET (4:10 AM
PST).
Earliest live video: 13:15 CET (5:15 AM PST). Approximate finish: 16:11 CET (8:11 AM PST)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) March 15, 2021
Column
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March 15,
2021
Wout van Aert ‘continues to amaze’ as he
competes against former Tour de France winners.
"The
Belgian has conceded that he can no longer close the gap
to current leader Tadej Pogačar with two stages
remaining, but his impressive performance on general
classification may be a sign of things to come."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Mathieu van der Poel’s dad says Tirreno
Adriatico solo ride was ‘his best race ever.’
"Van
der Poel’s father Adrie, a former cyclocross world
champion and Tour of Flanders winner, said he believes
the attack was the best of his son’s career so far."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com)(Photo Dario Belingheri/Pool/Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Five things we learned from Paris Nice 2021.
"Primož
Roglič (Jumbo Visma) should reflect on the 2021 Paris
Nice as a promising indication that he’s set for yet
another excellent season."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Tirreno & Nice: The Breakdown.
"This
past weekend of racing treated cycling fans to some of
the most exciting early-season stage racing in modern
memory. The dueling week-long stage races, Tirreno
Adriatico and Paris Nice, didn’t allow for a dull
moment."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) March 15, 2021
The world champion died on a Monday.
"Fifty
years ago today, at the age of just 22, the reigning
world champ was killed instantly."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 15, 2021
100 miles in under 2:50hrs: Jonathan Parker
claims to have clocked the fastest 100 miles ever recorded
on a bike.
"The
(pending) world record ride uploaded on Strava puts
Jonathan Parker’s time at eight minutes quicker than
Jonathan Shubert’s RRA record. Here’s how he did it."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 15, 2021
Cyclist’s 31 Inspirational Women No15:
Denise Mueller-Korenek.
"On
16th September 2018, 45-year old Denise Mueller-Korenek
was propelled five miles along Bonneville Flats, Utah on
her bicycle, to hit a new world speed record of
183.9mph."
By Maria David (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Matt Ben Stone March 15, 2021
Keegan Swenson reclaims FKT on the White Rim
Trail.
"The
XC MTB national champ takes six seconds off Peter
Stetina's effort from last October."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Keegan Swenson March 15, 2021
Spotlight: Lezyne Strip Drive Pro rear light
review.
"Lezyne
claims the Strip Drive Pro offers a peak output of 300
lumens, and while I don’t have the measuring equipment
to confirm this, I can confirm that the five LEDs pack a
punch."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome March 15, 2021
Best Mountain Bike Pedals - Complete Buyer’s
Guide from AM to XC.
"The
best mountain bike pedals are the ones that inspire
confidence by holding your shoes securely over the
roughest terrain, hold up to repeated abuse, and keep
their weight reasonably low."
By Staff (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 15, 2021
Column
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Bradley Wiggins: ‘Freeman case stinks to
high heaven.’
"It’s
been ten years now but it wants looking into further.
Yes he’s been found guilty and it falls on his head but
who else's head does it fall on?"
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Eric Feferberg/AFP via Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Freeman verdict provides more uncomfortable
questions for Dave Brailsford and British Cycling.
"Richard
Freeman, the former Team Sky and British Cycling doctor,
was found guilty of ordering testosterone “knowing or
believing” it was to be given to a rider to improve
their athletic performance."
By Jeremy Whittle (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 15, 2021
E3 SaxoBank Classic implements new barriers.
"The
new barriers were produced to increase safety in sprint
finishes, specifically to avoid spectators leaning in
front of the oncoming race to take pictures."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) March 15, 2021
Best road bike saddles: Our top road saddle
picks, and guide on how to choose.
"One
of the most crucial parts of your bike, the best road
bike saddles will be comfortable and supportive without
being bulky or heavy."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham) March 15, 2021
Scosche Rhythm+ 2.0 Heart Rate Sensor
In-Depth Review.
"From
a consumer standpoint the Rhythm+ 2.0 edition only
changes three main things from the original: It
increases the battery life from 8 hours to 24 hours, it
changes the button so it doesn’t accidentally get turned
on very easily, and it has a better strap that’s not
Velcro."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) March 15, 2021
Riders test Gatorade Gx Sweat Patch.
"The
Gx Sweat Patch was created to give everyday athletes a
way to test themselves like some pro athletes have been
able to do in the past, but in a much simplified
manner."
(velonews.com) Photo: Kirk Warner March 15, 2021
Continental GP5000 Transparent tire review.
"As
light, tough, tenaciously grippy and quietly super fast
as the outstanding standard GP5000 but with a retro
aesthetic edge if the limited sizing suits you."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven) March 15, 2021
WorldTour Women's race bikes of 2021 - the
models ridden in the pro peloton.
"The 2021 UCI WorldTour racing season has well and truly begun for the women - and here you'll find a definitive list of bikes you can expect to see." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 15, 2021
Column
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March
14, 2021
March 14,
2021
Paris Nice: Primož Roglič tumbles out of GC
as Magnus Cort wins final stage.
"The
short frantic stage saw overnight GC leader Primož
Roglič (Jumbo Visma) lose his grip on the classification
having crashed in the closing hour of the race before
being left isolated as he desperately attempted to chase
the peloton."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) March 14, 2021
Primoz Roglic loses Paris Nice after
crashing twice on final stage.
"Primož
Roglič (Jumbo Visma) lost out on a Paris Nice victory on
the final day of the race after crashing twice on the
shortened 92.7-kilometer stage from Le Plan-du-Var to
Levens."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (cyclingweekly.com)(Anne-Christine PoujoulatAFP via Getty Images) March 14, 2021
‘Nobody waited for me when I punctured’ says
Max Schachmann, left with mixed emotions after Paris Nice
win.
"The
German said it's not nice to win in the manner he did
after successfully defending his title."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (David Stockman/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) March 14, 2021
Should Primož Roglič have gifted Paris Nice
stage to Gino Mäder? Both riders have their say.
"Many
fans were heartbroken watching Gino Mäder get caught in
the final few meters of stage seven at Paris-Nice,
Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) surging past to take his
third stage of the race."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) March 14, 2021
Cyclist’s 31 Inspirational Women No14: Anna
van der Breggen.
"One
of the most consistent female professional road
cyclists, Anna van der Breggen has regularly featured on
the podium throughout her career, clinching no fewer
than 53 victories since 2012."
By Maria David (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 14, 2021
Paris Nice 2021 Live Dashboard.
"Sunday March 14th, Le Plan-du-Var - Levens (93 km). Stage
8 starts at 2:25pm
CET (9:25am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:52pm CET (11:52am U.S. Eastern, 8:52am PST). Live video from 3:10pm CET (10:10am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) March 14, 2021
Column
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Tirreno Adriatico: Mathieu van der Poel wins
stage 5 after 50km solo attack.
"Dutchman
clings on to edge out Pogacar in miserable conditions.
That was an incredible finish. Van Aert crossed the line
some 50 seconds back."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 14, 2021
The reason for Mathieu van der Poel’s solo
attack at Tirreno Adriatico? ‘Because I was cold.’
"I
still felt good up to twenty kilometers to go,” Van der
Poel said after the stage, as good a reason as any to
win when you’ve won as much as the Dutchman already has
in his career."
By Jonny Long (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) (cyclingweekly.com) March 14, 2021
News Ticker: Wout van Aert resilient; Tadej
Pogačar reigns - Tirreno Adriatico stars react after
summit showdown.
"Here's
what van Aert, Pogačar, Egan Bernal, Geraint Thomas and
Simon Yates said after Saturday's mountaintop finish."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 14, 2021
Miss Grape Node Road.
"The
Miss Grape Node Road offers an unusually slim design and
a useful 0.75 liters of space that's very easily
accessed. It is well made with good materials, but this
quality comes at a cost."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 14, 2021
Wilier Filante SLR 2021.
"The
Wilier Filante is a lightweight aero road bike that
offers a reactive performance, quick handling, and a
surprisingly comfortable ride."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 14, 2021
2021 Tirreno Adriatico Live Feed.
"Tirreno Adriatico 2021 - stage 5 (Castellalto → Catelfidardo, 205 km).
Sunday, March 14th, Stage 5 starts at 12:10 CET (4:10 AM
PST).
Earliest live video: 13:15 CET (5:15 AM PST). Approximate finish: 16:11 CET (8:11 AM PST)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) March 14, 2021
Column
Three
Chris Froome suggests Sutton doping
insinuation down to Wiggins rivalry.
"Sutton
raised concerns over Froome's activity with another
former team coach, Bobby Julich, in 2012. They were
first revealed at Richard Freeman's medical tribunal
last year, and elaborated upon in this week's Mail
on Sunday newspaper."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 14, 2021
Britain’s New Kids on the Block to Watch.
"At one time Britain was lucky to have one or two Continental pros fighting at the pointy end of the top races." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 14, 2021
Connor Swift gets his chance at the
Classics.
"I’ve
got a good program. It’s the first time I’ll have had a
solid stint at the Classics. The primary goal is to get
experience, but I also want to do well there and get
some results."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 14, 2021
In the Genes: Meet the Georgi-ian dynasty.
"With
more national titles between them than most of us have
hand-me-down jerseys, the Georgis are one of Britain’s
most decorated cycling families. But how much of their
cycling excellence is genetic."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Andy Jones) March 14, 2021
Here’s Why Resistance Training Is So
Effective for Weight Loss.
"Research
shows that resistance training, whether done via
bodyweight, resistance bands or machines, dumbbells or
free weights, not only helps us build strength, but also
improves muscle size and can help counteract age-related
muscle loss."
By Liverpool John Moores University (scitechdaily.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 14, 2021
Top 7 eRoad bikes in 2021.
"If
ever there was a category of road bikes that exemplify a
then-and-now existence, it would be the ever-expanding
market of eRoad bikes."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 14, 2021
Sunday Trading: Castelli Spring wear, Oakley
helmets, Vittoria Corsa tires, and Brooks saddles.
"Make the most of the lengthening days with some sleek new kit." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 14, 2021
Column
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March
13, 2021
Paris Nice: Primoz Roglic wins stage 7 atop
Valdeblore La Colmiane.
"Primoz
Roglic (Jumbo Visma) took stage win number 3 at Paris
Nice, crushing the breakaway dreams of Gino Mäder
(Bahrain Victorious) in the closing meters of the summit
finish."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 13, 2021
Primož Roglič breaks Bahrain hearts to take
irrepressible third win on stage seven.
"It
looked as if the young Gino Mäder (Bahrain Victorious)
was about to take a career-changing stage win…but that
was before Primož Roglič decided he wouldn’t mind a
third stage win."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) March 13, 2021
Brandon McNulty knows the results will come.
"Brandon
McNulty (UAE Team Emirates) made the first racing
appearance of his sophomore season at this week’s Paris
Nice, where he got off to a fine start before crashing
out on Friday’s stage 6."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) March 13, 2021
‘It’s unbelievable how Primož Roglič
continues his form at Paris Nice,’ says Steven Kruijswijk.
"With
his 2020 Vuelta a España victory, Primož Roglič claimed
his 47th career win, taking him ahead of four-time Tour
de France champion Chris Froome’s tally."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Anne-Christine Poujoulat - Pool/Getty Images) March 13, 2021
Paris Nice Stage 8 Preview.
"The
final stage of Paris Nice and usually a great day’s
racing. A forced course change means less of a wild
route today but it’s the last chance for a stage win."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) March 13, 2021
Paris Nice 2021 Live Dashboard.
"Saturday March 13th, Le Broc/Valdeblore La Colmiane (119.5 km). Stage
7 starts at 11:35am
CET (5:35am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 3:04pm CET (9:04am U.S. Eastern, 6:04am PST). Live video from 1:20pm CET (7:20am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) March 13, 2021
Ineos Grenadiers distance themselves from
Freeman after guilty verdict.
"The
Team fully supports the work of the GMC and it is very
clear from their report that Richard Freeman fell short
of the ethical standards required of him as a doctor and
acted dishonestly."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 13, 2021
Column
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Tirreno Adriatico: Victory and leader's
jersey for Pogacar on stage 4.
"Van
Aert rallies on summit finish as Bernal and Thomas lose
more ground. Pogačar now leads the race by 35 seconds
ahead of Van Aert."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com)(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 13, 2021
Tadej Pogačar holds off Simon Yates to move
into GC lead at Tirreno Adriatico.
"The
Slovenian attacked on the slopes to the summit finish,
Yates (Bike Exchange) soon setting off in pursuit but
unable to bridge the gap as the UAE Team Emirates rider
continued his strong start to the season."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (cyclingmagazine.ca) March 13, 2021
Simon Yates just short of stage win in
Tirreno Adriatico.
"The
defending champion of the race admitted he missed his
chance at salvaging this year's race by playing a
tactical waiting game after Pogačar's long-range
attack."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 13, 2021
Bernal and Thomas lose time ahead of Tirreno
Adriatico summit finish.
"The
pair were among a large number of riders caught up
behind a crash in the final kilometers of the stage
which happened just outside the three-kilometer mark."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 13, 2021
2021 Tirreno Adriatico Live Feed.
"Tirreno Adriatico 2021 - stage 4 (Terni → Prati di Tivo, 148 km).
Saturday, March 13th, Stage 4 starts at 11:45 CET (2:45
AM PST).
Earliest live video: 13:15 CET (4:15 AM PST). Approximate finish: 16:14 CET (7:14 AM PST)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) March 13, 2021
Merida Tubeless floor pump.
"Merida's
Tubeless Floor Pump is effective for seating tubeless
road and some mountain bike tires. The pressurized
system is easy to charge, the head is secure and the
'regular' pump section works well too."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 13, 2021
2021 Echelon Racing League - Virtual Tour of
America's Dairyland - Stage 3 Shorewood Crit Classic Live
Feed.
"Official
live stream for the 2021 Echelon Racing League - Virtual
Tour of America's Dairyland - Stage 3, Shorewood Crit
Classic - Shorewood Business District - Saturday, March
13, Live at 18:00 CET, 12:00pm ET."
(cyclingfans.com)
March 13, 2021
Column
Three
Cycling infrastructure has experienced a
boom in Europe.
"The
continent’s cities spending €1bn and creating more than
1,000km of cycle lanes in 2020 as they adapt their
transport systems to accommodate the new normal."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com)(Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images) March 13, 2021
Cyclist’s 31 Inspirational Women No13:
Rachel Atherton.
"A
six-time Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion who's
embracing a whole new challenge."
By Maria David (cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Dan Griffiths March 13, 2021
Round the world cyclist killed by bus near
his home.
"Roei
Sadan, known as 'Jinji', was only 39 years old when he
was killed, reportedly while making an Everest attempt.
From 2007 to 2011, Mr Sadan cycled 66,000km (41,010mi)
across 42 countries on six continents."
By
Will Bolton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 13, 2021
Bill to end sales tax on eBikes moves
forward in Washington - should other states follow?
"The
bill passed in the state House of Representatives last
week and has now moved on to the state Senate. The bill
would remove sales and use tax on electric bicycles and
related cycling equipment. The maximum exemption in the
bill is set at $200."
By
Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found)
March 13, 2021
Alba Optics Stratos Ghost VZUM AF-Lens.
"Alba
Optics' Stratos Ghost VZUM AF-Lens are high quality
performance sunglasses with a minimalist design. The
frame is very light, and the top-quality photochromic
lens provides clear, unobstructed coverage."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 13, 2021
Fernando Alonso to race with metal plates in
jaw after cycling accident.
"The
39-year-old, who is returning to F1 with the Alpine team
this season after two years away, said he had been
forced to rest for 'nine or 10 days' after breaking his
upper jaw in a collision with a car."
By Will Bolton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 13, 2021
New Giro aero road helmet spotted at Paris
Nice and Healthy Ageing Tour.
"Several
Canyon SRAM riders and Arnaud Demare of FDJ Groupama
have been spotted at the Healthy Ageing Tour and Paris
Nice sporting an unannounced Giro road helmet."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) March 13,
2021
Santini Puro Block High Profile Mid Season
Unisex Socks.
"Santini's
Puro Block High Profile Mid Season Unisex Socks are a
thin and comfortable option available in a choice of
smart colors."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 13,
2021
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