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Today's Trending roadcc: Former NBA star paralyzed after being hit by driver while cycling + more. Aliya Barnwell: Kit Critic - Breaking the rules of cycling clothing. Canyon announces a solution for new Aeroad handlebars. Sidi Shot 2 Road Shoes. March 18,
2021
UCI updates 2021 race calendar with new
dates for Volta ao Algarve, Women’s Tour, Ronde van
Drenthe, and Ruta del Sol.
"New
calendar dates awarded to UCI WorldTour events seeking
to be on the current year's calendar."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 18, 2021
The Best Bike Race Bracket Challenge.
"Inspired
by a huge college sporting event that takes place in the
United States this time of year, we’ve decided to pit
the world’s biggest bike races against each other."
(cyclingtips.com) (Credit not Found) March 18, 2021
Cherie Pridham: In the driving seat.
"The
last 10, 12 years I spent at Conti level with my former
team, Raleigh and then Vitus Pro Cycling, and having to
make the decision to close the door on that last year
was heart wrenching."
By Sophie Hurcom (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel Start-Up Nation) March 18, 2021
How to watch Trofeo Alfredo Binda in North
America.
"On
Sunday, March 21, Climbing is on tap for the women's
peloton at this Italian race which you won't want to
miss."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 18, 2021
Here’s why Lizzie Deignan, Mikayla Harvey,
and other pros love Trofeo Alfredo Binda.
"The
venerable Italian Women's WorldTour race is a favorite
in the peloton. Here's why."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 18, 2021
2021 Bredene Koksijde Classic Live Feed.
Friday,
March 19th, starts at 15:30pm Central Europe, 10:30am
U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) March 18, 2021
The WorldTour siblings: Two different
riders, one shared love of cycling.
"Mathias
and Emma Norsgaard are brother and sister and both race
for the same WorldTour team: Movistar."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) March 18, 2021
Women's Tour set for its first time-trial as
more 2021 start and finish towns announced.
"Atherstone,
Warwickshire to host 10-mile TT as more details of the
2021 race's start and finish towns are announced."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) March 18, 2021
Column
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March 18,
2021
Form ranking: Tour de France 2021
contenders.
"It's
mid-March, with Paris-Nice and Tirreno Adriatico raced
hard and decided, so time for our first look at how the
Tour de France contenders are shaping up so far."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 18, 2021
Three riders who could steal the show at
Milano Sanremo.
"No,
they're not Mathieu van der Poel, Julian Alaphilippe or
Wout van Aert. Here are three riders ready to rewrite
the script this weekend."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 18, 2021
Bike Exchange pins hopes on Michael Matthews
at Milan San Remo.
"I
believe it’s a race that Michael can win, and I think
going into the race, he showed us that he has good form
in Paris Nice and we are certainly aiming to win 'San
Remo' on Saturday."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 18, 2021
Jumbo Visma DS: ‘It won’t be Wout van Aert
vs. Mathieu van der Poel in every race.’
"Tour
of Flanders and Paris Roubaix are the major goals this
spring for Wout van Aert as he races Saturday at Milano
Sanremo as defending champion."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Nico Vereecken - Pool/Getty Images) March 18, 2021
How to watch Milano Sanremo in North
America.
"Saturday,
March 20th, one cycling's five Monuments will be
contested. Here's how you can tune it and watch it
live."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 18, 2021
Smart bike or top-end turbo: What’s the
ultimate setup for Zwift racing?
"If
money were no object, what would be the ideal
arrangement for maximum performance?"
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 18, 2021
Spy shot: Cannondale’s new time trial bike.
"An
EF Education Nippo rider was spotted on an unbadged,
blacked-out time trial bike at Tirreno Adriatico."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 18, 2021
Column
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Paris Roubaix could come under threat of new
lockdown.
"A
'third wave' of cases in Northern France have put the
region where Paris Roubaix is held under new lockdown
restrictions"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 18, 2021
Canyon pushes Aeroad fix back to Autumn,
crediting customers.
"Canyon
has issued further communication to its customers around
the progress of ongoing investigations into both the
failing seatpost design and the aero cockpit that
snapped spectacularly beneath Mathieu van der Poel."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 18, 2021
Richard Freeman risks losing license.
"Former
Team Sky and British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman is
at risk of being struck off the British medical register
after it was ruled on Thursday that his fitness to
practice is impaired."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) PA Media March 18, 2021
Ayesha McGowan: Joining Liv is an amazing
opportunity.
"It’s
exciting. There’s a lot of training and racing, and
eventually I found my way here. I have this amazing
opportunity and I’m going to go for it."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Liv Racing/Twitter) March 18, 2021
Sidi Shot 2 Road Shoes.
"Sidi's
Shot 2 Road Cycling shoes are the latest addition to the
Italian brand's performance collection and oh wow, do
they perform well."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 18, 2021
Spotlight: Rapha Bar Bag.
"I
started using the Rapha Bar Bag just before Christmas,
and after a few months of use, it has become my go-to
bag option. The bag offers stacks of capacity."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin March 18, 2021
How Many Fruit and Vegetable Servings Should
You Eat Per Day?
"Fruit
and vegetables are a cornerstone of a healthy diet, but
did you know it is possible - and harmful - to eat too
much of them?"
By Elizabeth Millard (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) March 18, 2021
Specialized unveils Rime Flat shoe for
walking as well as biking.
"Specialized has totally redesigned the Rime to create a new shoe, the Rime Flat, that is said to be suitable for hiking as well as its biking." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 18, 2021
March 17,
2021
Ludovic Robeet wins Nokere Koerse.
"Ludovic
Robeet (Bingoal Wallonie Bruxelles) won Nokere Koerse
from the breakaway, riding away from Damien Gaudin
(Total Direct Energie) in the closing kilometers."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 17, 2021
Ludovic Robeet: Winning when it is difficult
is better.
"Just
like any compelling drama, the 26-year-old defied the
odds in the peloton and against the harsh elements of
cold, wind and rain to take the first UCI 1.Pro victory
of his career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 17, 2021
Amy Pieters continues SD Worx dominance in
women’s Nokere Koerse 2021.
"Amy
Pieters (Team SD Worx) beat Grace Brown (Team Bike
Exchange) and Lisa Klein (Canyon SRAM) to the line to
win Danilith Nokere Koerse on Wednesday."
By Daniel Benson (Image credit: Getty Images Sport) (cyclingnews.com) March 17, 2021
Teamwork helps catapult Klein to third in
Danilith Nokere Koerse.
"Lisa
Klein rounded out the podium on Wednesday in Danilith
Nokere Koerse in Belgium, finishing just a handful of
seconds behind winner Amy Pieters."
(cyclingnews.com) Lisa Klein (Canyon SRAM) (Image credit: Canyon SRAM) March 17, 2021
Five things we learned from Tirreno
Adriatico 2021.
"Wout
van Aert; Mathieu van der Poel; Julian Alaphilippe;
Tadej Pogacar. Has any Tirreno Adriatico ever in its
56-year history, had as strong and on-form a line-up as
this?"
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 17, 2021
Kung's two hours in the hot seat at Tirreno
Adriatico ends in disappointment.
"We
had time to imagine him winning’ says Groupama FDJ coach
Pinot after Kung came second in time trial."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 17, 2021
Cycling Monopoly review: Pass go, collect
$200, buy the Roubaix velodrome.
"The
thing that amazes me more than Rich Uncle Moneybags
signing Gilbert and Evenepoel to front his latest
Monopoly edition, is that their are sponsors involved
too."
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) photography by David Everett March 17, 2021
2021 Nokere Koerse Live Feed.
Wednesday, March 17th, starts at 14:45pm Central Europe,
9:45am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
Column
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Cavendish and Steimle crash at Nokere
Koerse.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step endured a miserable day out at Nokere Koerse
as team leader Mark Cavendish crashed in the finale of
the race, before teammate Jannik Steimle suffered what
looked to be a far more serious fall moments later."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 17, 2021
Preview: Milan San Remo 2021.
"Van
der Poel, Van Aert, Alaphilippe in a league of their
own, but the strongest riders don't always win La
Classicissima."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 17, 2021
Julian Alaphilippe and Sam Bennett lead
Deceuninck Quick Step at Milan San Remo.
"Despite
the presence of Julian Alaphilippe, Sam Bennett and
Davide Ballerini in their Milan San Remo line-up,
Deceuninck Quick Step directeur sportif Davide Bramati
has insisted that they are "not the favorites for this
edition."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 17, 2021
Tom Pidcock confirms he's riding Milan San
Remo.
"Brit
will be making his Monument debut this weekend as a
packed field look to take the biggest race of the season
so far."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
Johan Museeuw impressed but concerned about
MvdP, van Aert, Alaphilippe, and Primož Roglič.
"Johan
Museeuw offers his take on the differences between when
he was racing and how riders in today's peloton
perform."
By James Startt (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) March 17, 2021
EF’s Simon Carr shakes off high-speed crash
at Tirreno Adriatico.
"Despite
promises of improved safety measures from officials,
Tirreno Adriatico saw another dangerous crash this week
involving WorldTour rookie Simon Carr."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 17, 2021
How to clean your water bottles.
"The
water bottle, or bidon as it’s known in cycling circles,
is an essential accessory but something that’s seldom
the focus of our attention."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
Best custom kit: Our pick of the best, and a
guide on what's important.
"No
matter the reason you're buying it, finding the best
custom cycling kit is about more than just the quality
of the garments. When it comes to custom, the process
itself can be equally important."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Rapha) March 17, 2021
A guide to road bike axle standards: quick
release, thru-axle, Boost and more explained.
"Quick
releases are still used on many bikes today, but they’re
rapidly being replaced by thru-axles."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
Review: Delta Cycles handlebar smartphone
mounts offer tough, lightweight options for screen time.
"The
Delta X-Mount Pro gets its name from the X-shaped
silicone band that gives it a universal fit."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
Column
Three
‘Not a bad start to the experiment,’
Wout van Aert wants to race for overall wins again after
Tirreno Adriatico podium.
"The
Belgian star showed his versatility once again, taking
stage victories and beating Tour de France champions."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 17, 2021
The Outer Line: How to prevent athlete abuse
in cycling.
"Pro
cycling’s unfortunate Van Gansen decision has
underscored a fatal flaw in sport, and shows that
cycling - and all Olympic sports - must reconsider the
concept of ‘the autonomy of sport’ in order to better
protect athletes."
The Outer Line (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Stringer March 17, 2021
Jake Stewart: You always enjoy the things
that you’re good at.
"Jake
Stewart, 21, picked up one of the best results of his
career in February with second place in Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 17, 2021
Chris Froome: Riders are starting the year
with Tour de France form.
"Chris
Froome and a small selection of his Israel Start-Up
Nation teammates are set to conclude a two-week window
of training on the island of Tenerife on Thursday."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel Start-Up Nation) March 17, 2021
Musical saddles: Making sense of pro team
rider changes for 2021.
"UAE
Team Emirates missed a trick when they failed to
announce their latest recruit with the accompaniment of
Bonnie Tyler’s song ‘Here She Comes’. Geddit - Hirschi
comes? Never mind."
By Felix Lowe (cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Veloimages; KBMB March 17, 2021
Astana Premier Tech boss wants Vincenzo
Nibali to finish his career with the team.
"The
36-year-old Sicilian has previously said he wanted to
retire at the end of the 2021 season, after the Olympic
Games in Tokyo, but rumors suggest he may continue into
2022."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 17, 2021
Trofeo Alfredo Binda Women's WorldTour 2021
- Preview.
"The
Italian race, which first ran as a regional competition
in 1974, is the second round of the Women’s WorldTour
and kicks off a well populated patch in the series after
a two-week lull."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 17, 2021
Best aero helmets: Helmets that save
valuable seconds.
"The
best aero helmets can make a noticeable difference over
a traditionally vented helmet and help you go faster for
less effort."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (S-Works) March 17, 2021
BMC leaks new Dura-Ace 12-speed groupset
before removing info.
"Last
weekend, on BMC's website a cyclist discovered a
Roadmachine ONE which was listed with unreleased Shimano
Dura-Ace 12-speed. However, hours later the specs were
removed from the site."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
March 16,
2021
Tirreno Adriatico: Wout van Aert beats
Filippo Ganna in closing time trial.
"Küng
takes second as Tadej Pogacar secures overall title in
San Benedetto del Tronto."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 16, 2021
Filippo Ganna is not a robot.
"In
Tuesday’s time trial at Tirreno Adriatico, both Wout van
Aert and Stefan Küng went faster."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) March 16, 2021
Nopinz makes official World Tour debut at
Tirreno Adriatico.
"The
brand's founder notes that Nopinz products have been
used 'under the radar' for a few years, but now it can
come out of the shadows."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 16, 2021
New Lapierre Pulsium increases tire
clearance and ride comfort.
"Lapierre
has launched a new version of its Pulsium endurance
bike. The design is less curvy and more modern looking
than its predecessor."
By Paul Norman (cyclingweekly.com) Lapierre March 16, 2021
A conversation with world champions Kate
Courtney and Rebecca Rusch.
"In
a new episode of the Red Bull series, “Discover Your
Wiiings,” endurance cycling legend Rebecca Rusch will
host a virtual conversation with professional mountain
biker and former cross-country world champ Kate
Courtney."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool March 16, 2021
Patent Patrol: More Shimano wireless
shifting details.
"Like
FSA’s WE system, it appears Shimano’s wireless shifting
system won’t ditch wires altogether. But we already knew
that from previous patents Shimano has filed."
By Dan Cavallari (bikerumor.com) (labeled WC3) March 16, 2021
2021 Nokere Koerse Live Feed.
Wednesday, March 17th, starts at 14:45pm Central Europe,
09:45am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) March 16, 2021
2021 Tirreno Adriatico Live Feed.
Tuesday, March 16th, Stage 7 starts at 13:00 CET (5:00
AM PST).
Earliest live video: 13:15 CET (5:15 AM PST). Approximate finish: 16:15 CET (8:15 AM PST)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) March 16, 2021
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A look at this week’s packed pro racing
calendar.
"From
Nokere Koerse to Milano Sanremo and Trofeo Alfredo
Binda, here's a look at this week's packed pro racing
calendar."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Peter Sagan: ‘I want to be ready for
Flanders and Roubaix.’
"Three-time
world champion vows to return to top level to take on
challenges from Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Emma Cecilie Norsgaard has already made a
mark on 2021.
"While
the Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel hype is real,
arguably the most consistent and impressive bike racer
of 2021 thus far has been Emma Cecilie Norsgaard."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) photography by rhode.photo March 16, 2021
Meet Jumbo Visma’s next big thing: David
Dekker.
"Dutch
rookie will see plenty of action in the next months at
the northern classics and Giro d'Italia."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Mads Pedersen aiming to add elite Paris
Roubaix to his junior crown.
"I’d
really like to have that big cobblestone trophy' says
Trek Segafredo’s Classics leader."
(cyclingnews.com) By Peter Cossins (Image credit: Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Power analysis: Mathieu van der Poel’s win
at the 2021 Strade Bianche.
"We’re
quickly running out of superlatives to describe Mathieu
van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) and the class of superstar
20-somethings that have taken the cycling world by
storm."
By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Canyon Begins Distribution in Canada.
"Canyon's
first foray into the North American market came three
and a half years ago when it began selling in the USA in
August 2017."
By James Smurthwaite (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 16, 2021
Mark Cavendish is back in action in Belgium
after solid second place in last race.
"Mark
Cavendish returns to action this week at Nokere Koerse
and Bredene Koksijde in Belgium after taking an
impressive second place at his last race."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Pirelli's new P Zero Road and Race clinchers
- both grippier and faster?
"Pirelli
designed the P Zero race with performance in mind,
focusing on improving grip in both wet and dry
conditions while also decreasing rolling resistance."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Pirelli March 16, 2021
Litelok Core gets highest level of bike lock
anti-theft protection, is still the lightest!
"Litelok's
new Core bike lock continues their run of producing the
lightest locks in their class, now getting a big city
ready Sold Secure Bicycle Diamond rating."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) March 16, 2021
Best tubeless tire sealant for mountain
bike, gravel and road.
"Buying
the best tubeless tire sealants means less time fixing
flats. Find out everything you need to know to pick the
right sealant for your riding needs."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Muc-Off) March 16, 2021
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March 16,
2021
Carr crash at Tirreno Adriatico reignites
safety concerns.
"Simon
Carr (EF Education First Nippo) was lucky to ride away
with only superficial injuries after a horrible crash on
stage 6 of Tirreno Adriatico."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photography by Eurosport/GCN March 16, 2021
Team Sky's zero tolerance policy was a total
joke, says former rider.
"In
2016, Tiernan-Locke told the media that Freeman had
offered him the controversial and now-banned painkiller
Tramadol at the 2013 World Championships."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Wahoo Speedplay Zero review: Icy smooth, but
not maintenance free.
"Wahoo
keeps all the quintessential design elements of the
Speedplay Zero in its rebrand."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Ben Delaney March 16, 2021
Wahoo simplifies, rebrands Speedplay line;
adds power meter.
"The
‘lollipop’ pedals now come in four flavors with two
different cleat options, different length spindles, and
even a power meter option."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Wahoo Sports March 16, 2021
Why bike fitters love Wahoo Speedplay
pedals.
"We’ve
asked Phil Burt why he recommends Wahoo Speedplay
pedals. He’s the bike fitting guru who helped British
Cycling to success in three Olympic Games and worked
with Team Sky over seven Tours de France."
By Paul Norman (cyclingweekly.com) Promotional feature with Wahoo March 16, 2021
Cyclist’s 31 Inspirational Women No16: Emily
Chappell.
"A
Transcontinental winner and ultra-distance athlete who
wants others to follow in her wheeltracks."
By Maria David (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Further Journal March 16, 2021
Nicola Cranmer on why Team Twenty24 is
racing gravel.
"We
will do some road races toward the end of the season,
but we’re trying to do what feels right and makes us
happy - and what makes me happy after 17 years!"
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com)Photo: Barbara Kreisle Photography March 16,
2021
Cinelli Palio Disc review.
"Stunning
looks, Exceptional stiffness, Very decent braking
performance, Planted handling, Respectable wheelset."
By Marc Abbott (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) March 16,
2021
Startup reveals airless tire made from
nickel titanium alloy.
"The
SMART Tire Company (STC) has released details of an
airless bicycle tire that is constructed with a casing
made from nickel titanium alloy and developed in
conjunction with NASA."
By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) Smart Tire Company March 16,
2021
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