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Daily News: March 2021


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March 21, 2021
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Longo Borghini takes solo win at Trofeo Alfredo Binda.

Byoverlay"Elisa Longo Borghini wins the 2021 edition of Trofeo Alfredo Binda. It's Vos in second and Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig in third."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

March 21, 2021





Trek Segafredo’s 1-2-3 punch won Trofeo Alfredo Binda.

Byoverlay"Prior to the second race of the Women’s WorldTour calendar, there was one big question: how can anyone beat SD Worx?"
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

March 21, 2021





Playground of the Pros: Why Andorra is now the must-go destination for mountain challenges.

Byoverlay"Move aside Majorca and the French Alps, Andorra is now the must-go-to place for all cyclists craving mountain challenges."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)

March 21, 2021





6 New Bikepacking Bikes That You Need To Know About.

Byoverlay"Here are my handpicked bunch of recent bikepacking bike developments that you need to catch up on."
By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) Image: KHS Bicycles

March 21, 2021





2021 gravel bike shootout: Sage Storm King vs Masi Incanto.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Year after year we hear the claim from so many bike manufacturers that they’ve designed the lightest, stiffest and fastest frame ever. While this phenomenon is nothing new, it has certainly become increasingly common in the age of carbon fiber."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)

March 21, 2021





2021 Trofeo Alfredo Binda Comune di Cittiglio live video stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay
"The 2021 Trofeo Alfredo Binda to be held on Sunday, March 21st.

Live streaming should get underway at around 2:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern).

Start at 12:10 CET, 7:10am ET.

Finish at 15:55 CET, 10:55am ET."
(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)

March 21, 2021


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Five things to look out for at Volta a Catalunya 2021.

Byoverlay"Things are not going well for Team Movistar. As of March 19th, they are one of only three teams (along with Astana Premier Tech and Intermarche Wanty Gobert) in the World Tour still without a win this season."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

March 21, 2021





Chris Froome, Peter Sagan and Richard Carapaz headline Volta a Catalunya.

Byoverlay"The week-long Volta a Catalunya, the fourth oldest race in the world, was one of the first WorldTour races to be canceled in the spring of 2020."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

March 21, 2021





Israel Start-Up Nation announce team around Chris Froome for Catalunya.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Israel Start-Up Nation team has announced their line-up for the Volta a Catalunya with four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome joined by Michael Woods, Dan Martin, and Daryl Impey."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

March 21, 2021





Shootout: Giant TCR vs Cervelo R3.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Sure, amid all the hoopla and spotlight garnered by the seeming takeover of the bike industry by all these nefarious, fat-tired gravel bikes, any self-respecting roadie could be excused for having doubts about whether the good old-fashioned road bike had any relevance left."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)

March 21, 2021





BMC Teammachine SLR Two 2021.

Byoverlay"The BMC Teammachine SLR Two is a proper road race bike: nippy, stiff, and hugely responsive, begging to be ridden hard. It even manages to temper the firm ride enough that comfort doesn't become an issue."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

March 21, 2021





2021 Volta a Catalunya Live Feed.

(cycling.today)"overlay
"2021 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 22-28, Spain.

Stage 1 (Calella - Calella 178.4km).

Race starts Monday at 12:25 CET (4:25 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 15:00 CET (7:00 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 16:56 CET (8:56am PDT)."
(cycling.today)

March 21, 2021


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Ganna hits back at criticism over Ineos’ Milan San Remo tactics.

Byoverlay"The Italian took to Instagram to defend his role in the race, and the tactics used by the squad, after sections of the media and fans on social media questioned why Ganna had been used as a domestique rather than sent on the attack."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 21, 2021





Milano Sanremo: What the stars said after opening monument of 2021.

(velonews.com)overlay"Caleb Ewan's climbing surprise, Wout van Aert's losing gamble, and much more from the playmakers of Sanremo."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 21, 2021





Looking at the data behind the nail-bitting final 10km of Milan San Remo.

Byoverlay"Milan San Remo’s iconic final climb, the Poggio di San Remo is often a decisive point in the race. The 4km climb has a 3.7 per cent average gradient."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Twitter/Trek Segafredo

March 21, 2021





“This is something completely different”: Heather Petrick's (uncertified) 24h indoor world record.

Byoverlay"The Zwift women’s 24h distance record holder rode 933km, but due to a technicality she isn't Guinness World Record certified."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)

March 21, 2021





What you need to know about innertubes.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"There absolutely is a global shortage of inner tubes, and most other bicycle parts and accessories for that matter. Most of the factories were completely shut down in January and February."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)

March 21, 2021





Sunday Trading: SiS nutrition, cheap inner tubes and more from Garmin, Continental and Castelli.

Byoverlay
"Everything you need for getting out and enjoying longer rides in better weather."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)

March 21, 2021


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March 20, 2021
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Stuyven surges on run-in to win Milan San Remo.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Confirmed that Ewan was second and Van Aert was third but so much to go through after that finish. The only thing to say right now is that Stuyven timed that perfectly."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 20, 2021





Jasper Stuyven holds on to win sprint finish at Milan San Remo 2021.

Byoverlay
"The Belgian takes the biggest win of his career, attacking from 2km out and just holding off the reduced bunch sprint."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by TOMMASO PELAGALLI/AFP via Getty Images)

March 20, 2021





The Moment Milan Sanremo Was Won.

(inrng.com)overlay"The longest race and the shortest of write-ups. Jasper Stuyven won Milan Sanremo thanks to a bold late attack, a surprise win but no shock."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)

March 20, 2021





Five talking points from Milan San Remo 2021.

Byoverlay"Stuyven bests the favorites, Ewan's stunning ride, and bad luck for Bennett - don't miss these moments from the Italian Monument."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com)(Picture: Dario Belingheri/BettiniPhoto/ Getty Images)

March 20, 2021





Spotted: Mathieu van der Poel is wearing white shorts AND white leg warmers at Milan San Remo.

Byoverlay"Impossible to back him looking like this…” said one person on Twitter. “Like winning in pajamas,” added another."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com)(Eurosport/GCN)

March 20, 2021





2021 Milano Sanremo Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Milano Sanremo 2021 (Milano - Sanremo 299km).

Saturday, March 20th, Race starts at 9:40am CET (4:40am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 4:04pm CET (11:04am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 2:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)

March 20, 2021


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Lefevere reveals Bora offered to buy out Deceuninck Quick Step to sign Evenepoel.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Evenepoel is under contract with Deceuninck Quick Step but Lefevere has confirmed he needs to secure new sponsorship for his team to continue in 2022."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

March 20, 2021





Spring into spring with these 15 great deals on bike kit and accessories.

Byoverlay"With spring under way and the clocks about to change, we've found the best deals on nutrition, kit and accessories to get you up and running for the 2021 season."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)

March 20, 2021





Cavendish says he has 'nothing left to prove' in cycling.

Byoverlay"The 35-year-old Deceuninck Quick Step rider was in the main group of favorites with six kilometers to go before he crashed on the final cobbled sector."
By Will Bolton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

March 20, 2021





When should I replace my pedals? How to avoid the expense of a new pair with simple maintenance.

Byoverlay
"Worn out pedals can lead to issues like knee pain and accidentally unclipping in a sprint. Here's how to check them over to avoid problems."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

March 20, 2021





Bike test shootout: Bianchi Sprint Disc vs Pinarello Paris.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Of the many reasons that exist to appreciate Italy, one of them remains the fact that the country is home to some of the history’s most iconic bike brands."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)

March 20, 2021





Bontrager updates Foray and Evoke shoes.

Byoverlay"Bontrager says the new shoes are intended to provide value and durability to mountain bikers."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager)

March 20, 2021





2021 Trofeo Alfredo Binda Comune di Cittiglio live video stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay
"The 2021 Trofeo Alfredo Binda to be held on Sunday, March 21st.

Live streaming should get underway at around 2:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern).

Start at 12:10 CET, 7:10am ET.

Finish at 15:55 CET, 10:55am ET."
(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)

March 20, 2021


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Lance Armstrong’s Motorola team bike goes on sale in the UK for £5,000.

Byoverlay"Like him or loathe him, Lance Armstrong rode one of the most classic Eddy Merckx bikes in history and we have it for sale. For only £5,000 you can own this historic machine! Email info@trainsharp.co.uk to purchase."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Twitter)

March 20, 2021





Tom Pidcock reveals mountain bike schedule after blistering start to WorldTour career.

Byoverlay"The Brit is determined to combine both disciplines as he builds up to the Tokyo Olympics this summer."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

March 20, 2021





Best car bike racks: Transport your bike by car safely and securely.

Byoverlay"The best car bike racks can ease the daunting prospect of carrying your bike on your car. Here's a roundup of the top-rated models."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Yakima)

March 20, 2021





Rivelo Penbarras Cycling Shoes.

Byoverlay"Classic design, well made and compatible with almost every cleat out there, but shaped for pretty broad feet."
By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

March 20, 2021





Topeak Prepstand ZX.

Byoverlay"Ideal for basic maintenance and cleaning, portable and easy to store - but not for strenuous jobs."
By Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

March 20, 2021





Merlin Takeover - Castelli, Continental, Vittoria, Kask, Fizik & Speedplay.

Byoverlay"Merlin Cycles is back for another great takeover and this one is packed with some big-name brands."
By dealclincher (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

March 20, 2021





Garmin Instinct vs Garmin Forerunner 945: How to choose your next sports watch.

Byoverlay"Here, we've given you a full comparison of both Garmin watches so you can pick the best one for you, depending on your budget and needs."
By Cat Ellis (techradar.com) (Image credit: Garmin)

March 20, 2021





Enervit Sport Maltodextrin During.

Byoverlay"Enervit Sport Maltodextrin powder mixes with 500ml of water to provide 50g of carbohydrates, and a few bottles give a noticeable boost in energy over long rides."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

March 20, 2021


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March 19, 2021
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Tim Merlier wins Bredene Koksijde Classic.

Byoverlay"Belgian beats Pedersen and Sénéchal in sprint from reduced group."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

March 19, 2021





Preview: Women’s WorldTour racing continues with Trofeo Alfredo Binda.

Byoverlay"The Women’s WorldTour continues on Sunday, March 21st with Trofeo Alfredo Binda. Organizers were forced to cancel the 2020 edition outright."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) photography by Cor Vos, @rhode.photo, Kristof Ramon

March 19, 2021





10 riders to watch at Trofeo Alfredo Binda.

Byoverlay"The long-running Trofeo Alfredo Binda - Comune di Cittiglio takes us to the second round of the Women’s WorldTour with a peloton packed with riders still hungry for that first win of the season."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 19, 2021





Ineos Grenadiers reveal phenomenally strong line-up for Volta a Catalunya.

Byoverlay"While there are only two Grand Tour winners among them - 2018 Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas and 2019 Giro d’Italia winner Richard Carapaz - the entire team looks like one that could take to the start-line of the Tour."
By Richard Windsor (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

March 19, 2021





Alpecin Fenix pull out of Volta a Catalunya.

Byoverlay"The Belgian team have already had to abandon the UAE Tour with a positive test in the team earlier this year."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

March 19, 2021





Titanium's New 3D Printed Pedals Weigh 50 Grams Each.

Byoverlay"Titanium, a new brand that specializes in making products from, you guessed it, titanium, has released a pedal that it claims weighs just 100 grams for a pair."
By James Smurthwaite (pinkbike.com) Photo: Sturdy Cycles

March 19, 2021





Bolle Brands announces new ‘Eco’ range of helmets and sunglasses.

Byoverlay"In any hyper-competitive market, there are several paths to commercial success: make your product better, sell it cheaper, or somehow set your product apart from the rest."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by Bolle Brands

March 19, 2021





2021 Bredene Koksijde Classic Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Bredene Koksijde Classic 2021 (Bredene - Koksijde 199.9km).

Friday, March 19th, starts at 15:30pm Central Europe, 10:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)

March 19, 2021


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Milan Sanremo Preview.

(inrng.com)overlay"Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel and Julian Alaphilippe take on each other and the rest of the peloton."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)

March 19, 2021





10 riders to watch at Milan San Remo.

Byoverlay"Van Aert, Van der Poel and Alaphilippe stand above the rest but the season's first Monument is anything but predictable."
By Stephen Farrand, Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 19, 2021





Quinn Simmons makes monument debut at Milano Sanremo.

(velonews.com)overlay"Trek Segafredo will try to disrupt the pre-race favorites with Vincenzo Nibali and Jasper Stuyven at Milano Sanremo."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 19, 2021





2021 Milano Sanremo Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Milano Sanremo 2021 (Milano - Sanremo 299km).

Saturday, March 20th, Race starts at 9:40am CET (4:40am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 4:04pm CET (11:04am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 2:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)

March 19, 2021





How to watch Milan San Remo 2021 - live TV and streaming.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The race will be aired in the United Kingdom, the USA, Europe, and Australia on GCN+ and in select other territories."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 19, 2021





Peter Sagan wants to improve your home life.

Byoverlay"From a marketing perspective, Peter Sagan has been the most attractive athlete in the sport for a number of years. In 2020, according to Cyclingnews, he was cycling’s top earner."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Bora and Hansgrohe

March 19, 2021





Restrap Bar Pack puts 10L of fully waterproof storage capacity on your handlebar.

Byoverlay"The Restrap Bar Pack is handmade in Yorkshire from 100% waterproof textured nylon, with a nylon lining. Two waterproof roll top compartments provide a 10L storage capacity."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

March 19, 2021





Best Indoor Trainer Accessories - Everything (else) you need for better indoor cycling.

Byoverlay"If you’re a die-hard trainer rider or a 5am Zwifter, you know how vital a pleasant training environment is to your performance."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

March 19, 2021


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Kuss to stay with Jumbo Visma through 2024.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The team announced on Friday the extension for Kuss, the 26-year-old who so deftly supported Primož Roglič in the mountains in last year's Tour de France and Vuelta a España."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

March 19, 2021





Richard Freeman struck off British medical register.

Byoverlay"Tribunal rules that former Team Sky and British Cycling doctor loses license to practice."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 19, 2021





Dolan forced to leave cycling behind as motorist who caused 2019 crash is fined.

Byoverlay"I can’t help think ‘what if’, but I have to get on with my life' says 21-year-old."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

March 19, 2021





Opinion: Van Gansen's suspension in multi-complaint abuse case isn't enough.

Byoverlay"Length and timing of punishment raise questions about how seriously the sport takes these issues."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 19, 2021





Chris Froome, Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel among highest paid riders, according to report.

Byoverlay"French newspaper L’Equipe and Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad have compiled an updated list of male riders believed to earn the most in professional cycling."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Noa Arnon/Israel Start Up Nation)

March 19, 2021





Analysis: Why is Mathieu van der Poel attacking from so far out?

Byoverlay"Writer Joe Lindsey thinks Mathieu van der Poel's long-range attacks are more deliberate than they appear."
By Joe Lindsey (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 19, 2021





Mark Cavendish says ‘it was my own fault’ after crashing out of contention in Nokere Koerse.

Byoverlay"Mark Cavendish says that his crash at Nokere Koerse was an ‘amateur mistake’ that saw him drop out of contention for the race win."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

March 19, 2021





Gear Break: Festka 10 Years, Wahoo Speedplay, MAAP Bib, Pirelli P Zero, Helinox Chair & Fausto Coppi Granfondo.

Byoverlay
"Gear Break: A very mixed bag of gear."
By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)

March 19, 2021






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