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Daily News: March 2021



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March 31, 2021
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Van Baarle parlays 50km solo attack into Dwars door Vlaanderen victory.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Dylan van Baarle (Ineos Grenadiers) claimed a sensational solo victory at Dwars door Vlaanderen, celebrating in Waregem after riding alone for more than 50 kilometers."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 31, 2021






Five talking points from Dwars door Vlaanderen 2021.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Dylan van Baarle had quietly been riding himself into some very good form this spring, making the main selection at E3 Saxo Bank Classic and being one of the strongest at Ghent Wevelgem."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) March 31, 2021






Bora Hansgrohe given the green-light for Dwars door Vlaanderen.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Bora Hansgrohe said it had been given the go-ahead to race Dwars door Vlaanderen with only Matt Walls and two first category contacts remaining in quarantine."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Laura Fletcher/Bora Hansgrohe) March 31, 2021






Ellen van Dijk dreams of a solo win in Roubaix.

Byoverlay"It’s an important time of the season for Ellen van Dijk. Dwars door Vlaanderen and the Tour of Flanders are next on the menu - two races she has won before - and after that, hopefully, will be the first women’s Paris Roubaix."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) March 31, 2021






UCI to use podium robots to enforce ‘hug ban.’.

Byoverlay"The enforcement robots first rolled out at E3 SaxoBank Classic will have a lasting role in the 2021 season, according to a UCI announcement overnight."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com)photography by Kristof Ramon and Cor Vos March 31, 2021






Dwars door Vlaanderen 2021 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)"overlay"2021 Dwars door Vlaanderen March 31, Belgium.

Start time: Wednesday 12:15 CET (3:15 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 14:45 CET (5:45 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 16:46 CET (7:46 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) (Photo: Cor Vos) March 31, 2021



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Van Vleuten outsprints Niewiadoma to win Dwars door Vlaanderen Women.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The European Champion used a long-range sprint to beat her breakaway companion Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon SRAM)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 31, 2021






Oliver Naesen hits out at “slobs on sofas,” Van Aert-Van der Poel favoritism.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"Oliver Naesen has hit out at people criticizing his performance, and that of his new AG2R Citroën team mate Greg Van Avermaet, saying some of those commenting negatively on social media were slobs on sofas."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 31, 2021






Geraint Thomas still has 'burning desire' to win Paris Roubaix.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"After winning Olympic gold on the track in his early years, Thomas’ initial focus on the road was the one-day arena, with a win at E3, a podium at Gent Wevelgem, and top-10s at Paris Roubaix and Tour of Flanders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 31, 2021






Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig: Instinct will win Tour of Flanders.

Byoverlay"The popular and charismatic Danish all-rounder says that she intends to race on feeling and believes that success can't be mapped out on the road to Oudenaarde."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 31, 2021






Bradley Wiggins says Chris Froome ‘warrants a bit more respect’...

Byoverlay"I do think he warrants a bit more respect. Let’s give him a break, because he’s come back from something - if anything we should celebrate. “It’s good to see him back in the peloton."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images) March 31, 2021






Oakley Sutro vs Sutro Lite review: Casual performance.

Byoverlay"American eyewear brand Oakley is no stranger to bringing a little casual style to the cycling world, and its big-and-bold Sutro frame has been offering just that for the past few seasons."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome March 31, 2021






Suunto 5 & 9 adds Komoot Routes Turn by Turn Integration in Latest Update.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Despite coming up on its third birthday here in about two months, the Suunto 9 received a modest firmware update yesterday (as did the Suunto 5). This update adds features, and here’s the exact text from their Suunto 9 firmware update listing."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) March 31, 2021






Ribble overhauls its gravel bike range with new off-road collection.

Byoverlay"The range consists of four different models, constructed from three different frame materials: the Gravel Ti (titanium), Gravel SL (carbon), Gravel AL (aluminium) and Gravel AL e (aluminium eGravel bike)."
By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 31, 2021



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Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert: The anatomy of a rivalry.

Byoverlay"Cycling has been blessed with great rivalries over the years and in Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) versus Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) the current generation has one to measure up to Coppi and Bartali, Boonen and Cancellara, and the rest."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 31, 2021






Italian police carry out 25 searches on Vini Zabù team after De Bonis EPO positive.

Byoverlay"Italian team's manager, directeur sportif, offices and warehouse among those searched on Tuesday."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 31, 2021






So long, ‘super tuck’ - new ban kicks in this week.

Byoverlay"Wednesday’s Dwars door Vlaanderen will mark the last time the men’s and women’s peloton will be legally able to descend on the top tube or adopt the “puppy paws” wrists over the handlebars riding position."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Nico Vereecken - Pool/Getty Images) March 31, 2021






Preview: Who’s the Best on the Hellingen?

Byoverlay"De Ronde Preview: The biggest race on the calendar - If you ask a bike fan in Flanders. But ‘De Ronde’ is a phenomenal race, every year is an epic battle."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 31, 2021






Elia Viviani banged up but not broken in dramatic Dwars door Vlaanderen crash.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In a warm and dusty edition of the mid-week semi-Classic, Viviani slid out in a cobbled left turn and tumbled over the pavé and landed in a culvert."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 31, 2021






Tacx & Garmin Increase Tacx App Integration, Plus Training Status Plans.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"Yesterday Tacx (via Garmin) sent out an e-mail to users of their Tacx Training platform that on April 22nd the world will change. Or, depending on your view - end."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) March 31, 2021






Peloton’s $120 Credit & 10X Points for Chase Sapphire Cardholders (US only).

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"It’s a pretty notable ‘deal’ when you start doing the math on it – and could be an interesting template for other larger companies to look at (cough, Zwift)."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) March 31, 2021






An Electric Balance.

Byoverlay"The Creo looks like a beautiful carbon cross bike with disc brakes and deep-section carbon rims. Unless you look at it twice you might not know it is electric."
By Bill Cass (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 31, 2021



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Five things to look out for at Dwars door Vlaanderen 2021.

Byoverlay"The cobbled Classics continue with stellar fields for the men and women's Dwars door Vlaanderen."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

March 30, 2021





Here’s the Ineos Grenadiers line-up for Dwars door Vlaanderen.

Byoverlay"Three Britons Ethan Hayter, Tom Pidcock, and Owain Doull will be joined by Dutchman Dylan van Baarle, Italian Leonardo Basso, Polish rider Michal Golas and Australian Cameron Wurf."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

March 30, 2021





Dwars door Vlaanderen 2021 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)"overlay"2021 Dwars door Vlaanderen March 31, Belgium.

Start time: Wednesday 12:15 CET (3:15 AM PDT)

Earliest live video: 14:45 CET (5:45 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 16:46 CET (7:46 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) (Photo: Cor Vos)

March 30, 2021





UAE Team Emirates aiming high in Tour of Flanders after morale-boosting podium.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Team looking for first Classic win of the year after Trentin's third place Gent Wevelgem."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

March 30, 2021





Reflecting on the 2021 Giro della Donna.

byoverlay"The 2021 Giro della Donna was held on the weekend in the town and surrounds of Warburton, nestled high in the Upper Yarra Valley."
by Andy van Bergen (cyclingtips.com) photography by Henry Yates

March 30, 2021





Review: Gore C5 Gore-Tex Infinium Thermo jacket.

Byoverlay"Despite being billed for milder conditions, the Infinim Thermo performs admirably when temps are close to freezing. For days that get into the 50s, this jacket is a bit much, but the breathability makes it suitable."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan

March 30, 2021


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Jake Stewart broke his hand when Bouhanni drove him into the barriers.

Byoverlay"Will miss the Tour of Flanders due to a broken hand, which he sustained when Nacer Bouhanni drove him into the barriers at Cholet Pays de la Loire on Sunday."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)

March 30, 2021





No recall for Factor Ostro customers after Israel Start-Up Nation steerer tube failure.

Byoverlay"A few days prior to Van der Poel's incident, Israel Start-Up Nation's Tom Van Asbroeck was forced to switch to his spare bike at Omloop het Niewsblad, after the failure of his Factor Ostro VAM which left his steerer tube snapped in two."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) ( (Photo: Kristof Ramon) (cyclingtips.com)

March 30, 2021





Teams expecting imminent decision on Paris Roubaix as postponement rumors continue.

Byoverlay"In the absence of any official word from organizers and politicians, speculation and rumors are dominating the conversation surrounding this year’s staging of Paris Roubaix."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com)(Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)

March 30, 2021





‘Nobody is unbeatable’: Rivals aiming to upset the key favorites in Ardennes Classics.

Byoverlay"With just a fortnight to go until the start of the hillier Belgian and Dutch Classics, all the attention is once again focused on the successes of Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, Julian Alaphilippe, Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)

March 30, 2021





Meet Drake Deuel, the cyclist who’s out to get your Strava KOM.

Byoverlay"The former Harvard rower is making the most of a six-month sabbatical from his new job at Zwift."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Drake Deuel

March 30, 2021





MAAP x 100% Glendale glasses.

Byoverlay"Impressive clarity and field of vision combined with good looks, but there is no getting away from the price."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

March 30, 2021





Cycling deals: The best cheap cycling upgrades.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"We're all aware of how expensive the sport of cycling can be, but it doesn't have to be that way. If you shop savvy and look in the right places, there are plenty of cycling deals to be found."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future)

March 30, 2021


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Vini Zabù's Giro d'Italia place in question as Matteo De Bonis tests positive for EPO.

Byoverlay"The 25-year-old, who turned professional last year, returned the sample in a targeted doping control carried out by the International Testing Agency (ITA)."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 30, 2021





Bora Hansgrohe manager casts doubt over Peter Sagan’s future with the team.

Byoverlay"Team’s manager is questioning how long the three-time world champion can justify his salary with performances on the road."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

March 30, 2021





‘I admit my mistake to change course, but there is nothing intentional’: Nacer Bouhanni apologizes to Jake Stewart after irregular sprint.

Byoverlay"Arkéa Samsic released a short statement from Bouhanni that said: “I’m sorry for Jake Stewart. The sprint went as follows: I see Elia Viviani launching and I want to take his wheel."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

March 30, 2021





‘Anyone who enters the bubble now will not leave it’: Teams take further precautions ahead of major Classics.

Byoverlay"With the Tour of Flanders just days away, and teams hoping that Paris Roubaix will be given the green light to go ahead in locked down northern France, teams are anxious about the virus infiltrating their team bubbles."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) March 30, 2021





Power analysis: Healthy Ageing Tour.

Byoverlay"We dive into the power numbers of Lonneke Uneken and Emma Norsgaard on Stage 3 of the Healthy Ageing Tour."
By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

March 30, 2021





Polar Ignite 2 Hands-On: What’s New & Different.

(dcrainmaker.com)overlay"The new Ignite 2, like the Vantage M2, is a blend of new external design elements, with new software feature upgrades."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

March 30, 2021


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Five things we learned from the Volta a Catalunya 2021.

Byoverlay"Ineos dominate, Movistar still search for victory, and Froome's struggles, plus more from the 2021 Volta a Catalunya."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

March 29, 2021





Adam Yates is the ‘next British star’ says Bradley Wiggins.

Byoverlay"The former Tour de France winner also said that Geraint Thomas performance 'cements' his role as leader at the Tour."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)

March 29, 2021





Racing this week: ‘Flanders Week’ hits crescendo Sunday with Ronde van Vlaanderen.

(velonews.com)overlay"For some cycling fans, and especially Belgian fans, this is the best week of the year."

(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

March 29, 2021





‘I lack mental freshness’: Philippe Gilbert to miss Tour of Flanders 2021.

Byoverlay"Philippe Gilbert is set to miss the Tour of Flanders, the Belgian ruling himself out citing a lack of mental freshness, deciding instead to try and re-focus in time for the Ardennes Classics."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)

March 29, 2021





Who are the favorites to win the Tour of Flanders 2021?

Byoverlay"With Jasper Stuyvan catching out the bookies at Milan San Remo who will they be tipping for the second Monument of the year?"
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by DIRK WAEM/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

March 29, 2021





Dwars door Vlaanderen 2021 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)"overlay"2021 Dwars door Vlaanderen March 31, Belgium.

Start time: Wednesday 12:15 CET (3:15 AM PDT)

Earliest live video: 14:45 CET (5:45 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 16:46 CET (7:46 AM PDT)."
(steephill.tv) (Photo: Cor Vos)

March 29, 2021





Five cool things coming soon from Fuji, Shimano, Silca, Vulpine and Veloforte.

Byoverlay"Here is some of the neatest bits of kit we are thoroughly enjoying testing at the moment."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

March 29, 2021


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Sam Bennett loses race but wins kudos for gut-wrenching ride at Gent Wevelgem.

Byoverlay"Irish sprinter went deep, vomited and cracked Sunday, but may have emerged as one of Deceuninck Quick Step's key assets."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Wout Beel / Deceuninck Quick Step

March 29, 2021





Five talking points from Ghent Wevelgem 2021.

Byoverlay"In a Classics campaign that had up until now been defined by near misses, Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) landed his first of the season today at Ghent Wevelgem."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by DIRK WAEM/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

March 29, 2021





Gent Wevelgem continues run of Belgian Classics marked by relentless racing.

Byoverlay"The men's Gent Wevelgem saw punishing action from far-out, echoing the E3 Saxo Bank Classic."
By Adam Becket (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

March 29, 2021





Viviani ends 18-month winless streak at Cholet Pays de la Loire.

Byoverlay"Elia Viviani (Cofidis) ended an 18-month spell without victory on Sunday, winning the Cholet Pays de la Loire one-day race in France."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 29, 2021





Marianne Vos wins Ghent Wevelgem 2021 after thrilling finale.

Byoverlay"The former world champion takes a bunch sprint after a two woman break away was caught with 300 meters to go."
By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by DAVID STOCKMAN/Belga/AFP via Getty Images)

March 29, 2021





Contador wants to make the jump to WorldTour with EOLO Kometa.

(cycling.today)overlay"New to the ProTeam division, the EOLO Kometa team will have the chance in a few weeks to compete in the first Grand Tour in its history, the Giro d’Italia (May 8-30)."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)

March 29, 2021





Review: LOOK Trail ROC Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking tested over a Scottish Winter.

Byoverlay"Excited to see what LOOK have to offer to singletrack enthusiasts, we got a set in for testing on our local trails in the Tweed Valley, Scotland."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com)

March 29, 2021





Fizik Vento Infinito Knit Carbon 2 Test.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"As the name implies, the upper material combines a knit fabric with “advanced knitted construction technique” that blends a heat-fused TPU yarn in targeted knitted areas."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)

March 29, 2021


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Ronan Mc Laughlin has smashed the Everesting record in 6 hours 40 minutes.

Byoverlay"The Irishman climbed the necessary 8,848.86 meters (29,032 feet) in a blisteringly fast time of 6:40:54, almost 20 minutes faster than the previous world record of 6:59:38 set by America’s Sean Gardner on October 3, 2020."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photography by Phil Golston

March 29, 2021





Eufemiano Fuentes talks doping in rare interview.

(cycling.today)overlay"Former sports doctor Eufemiano Fuentes was the linchpin in 2006 in the infamous doping scandal Operacion Puerto, in which mainly cyclists were involved."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)

March 29, 2021








Jake Stewart, the next sprint superstar?

Byoverlay"Jake Stewart may not be a name you’re all too familiar with, or at least probably wasn’t up until this year Omloop Het Nieuwsblad."
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

March 29, 2021





Plans for a six-day Battle of the North women’s stage race announced.

Byoverlay"Ladies Tour of Norway organizers have applied to host the race across Denmark, Norway and Sweden in August 2022."
By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

March 29, 2021





Taylor Phinney sets-up junior and women's enduro club in Girona.

Byoverlay"The American is still very passionate about cycling and has recently set-up an enduro racing club for junior and female riders in Girona, Spain."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: David Powell)

March 29, 2021





Best time trial helmets: Top helmets for TT and triathlon.

Byoverlay"The best time trial helmets for triathletes and TT specialists looking to save watts."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)

March 29, 2021





Long Term Review: Easton EC90 AX gravel wheels keep on rollin’ through any terrain.

Byoverlay"What started as a simple review turned into a near two year love affair with these impressive hoops. After riding them on a number of different bikes, the verdict is in."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com)

March 29, 2021





Tour de France crash inspires high-tech solution for safety.

Byoverlay"Norwegian's Safe Cycling Race brings LED signs to major pro cycling events to alert riders."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Safe Cycling Race)

March 29, 2021


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Adam Yates wins the Volta a Catalunya.

Byoverlay"The final stage win of the 2021 Volta a Catalunya, suspended last year, went to Thomas De Gendt, after he dropped fellow breakaway Matej Mohorič."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

March 28, 2021





Adam Yates leads Ineos to podium sweep in Volta a Catalunya.

(cycling.today)overlay"Adam Yates won the Volta a Catalunya as the Ineos Grenadiers team completed a 1-2-3 overall finish in Barcelona on Sunday."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)

March 28, 2021





Kuss not intimidated by Ineos strength at Volta a Catalunya.

Byoverlay"Everybody in this race is at a really high level, everything is really advanced in training, and everybody is doing altitude training camps in January and February."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 28, 2021





Adam Yates clinches biggest stage race victory of career in Volta a Catalunya.

Byoverlay"Yates has won races as important as the UAE Tour in 2020 and the 2015 Clásica San Sebastian, as well as finishing fourth overall as best young rider at the 2016 Tour de France."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 28, 2021





De Gendt rolls back years with second Montjuic win in Volta a Catalunya.

Byoverlay"Almost eight years to the day after he crossed the Volta a Catalunya's final finishing line at Montjuic ahead of Spain’s David Lopez. Thomas De Gendt (Lotto Soudal) could claim a second triumph in the same scenario on Sunday."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

March 28, 2021





SRAM Eagle AXS wireless group comparison - GX vs XO1 vs XX1.

Byoverlay"Wondering what the difference is between SRAM GX Eagle AXS and the more expensive XO1 and XX1 wireless groups?"
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com)

March 28, 2021





Volta a Catalunya Live Feed.

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

Stage 7 (Barcelona → Barcelona, 133km).

Sunday at 10:55 CET (2:55 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 12:00 CET (4:00 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 14:14 CET (6:14 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today)

March 28, 2021


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Long-range echelons at Gent Wevelgem see van Aert clinch sprint win.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"A hard-fought slog of a race in the 2021 edition of Gent Wevelgem for the men saw Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) claim his first classic of the season."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 28, 2021





Wout van Aert wins Gent Wevelgem.

Byoverlay"The Belgian was the quickest in a small group that was nevertheless made up of quality sprinters, with Giacomo Nizzolo (Qhubeka Assos) in second and Matteo Trentin (UAE Team Emirates) in third."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

March 28, 2021





Race Tactics: How Deceuninck Quick Step Were Beaten at Gent Wevelgem.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"What is it about Deceuninck Quick Step and Gent Wevelgem? Somehow the all-conquering Belgian team haven’t won it since Tom Boonen sprinted to glory in 2012."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)

March 28, 2021





Michael Matthews halted by cramps in Gent Wevelgem finale.

Byoverlay"I started to get double cramp in both of my legs. That’s unfortunate but it was a really hard day and I guess you have these problems but hopefully the next time I don’t,” Matthews said after the finish in Wevelgem."
By Brecht Decaluwé (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

March 28, 2021





Bora ‘angry’ after forced Gent Wevelgem exclusion.

Byoverlay"I am very disappointed and angry,” said Bora manager Ralph Denk. A GP from the region can block an entire team in one of the largest one-day races in the world."
By David Kennedy (roadbikeaction.com)

March 28, 2021





Nacer Bouhanni is still a terror.

(cyclingtips.com)"overlay"On Sunday, Bouhanni was disqualified from the one-day Cholet Pays de la Loire, won by Elia Viviani."
(cyclingtips.com)

March 28, 2021





Sunday Trading: Ridley Bikes, Castelli clothing, Fabric bar tape, HED wheels and much more!

Byoverlay
"Everything you need for getting out and enjoying longer rides in better weather."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com)

March 28, 2021





2021 Gent Wevelgem live stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay
"2021 Gent Wevelgem LIVE March 28th, Belgium.

Start time: Sunday 11:08 CET (2:08 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 13:30 CET (4:30 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 17:30 CET (8:30 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv)

March 28, 2021


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Marianne Vos sprints to victory at Gent Wevelgem.

Byoverlay"Marianne Vos claimed Jumbo Visma’s first victory, winning the sprint into Wevelgem after 141.7 km of racing."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

March 28, 2021





Marianne Vos wins Gent Wevelgem Women.

Byoverlay"Vos was caught behind when Trek caused that split inside the last 20km but she worked hard to get herself into contention and put in a perfect sprint to take the win."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Team Jumbo Visma)

March 28, 2021





Lotte Kopecky: I'm disappointed to be second again at Gent Wevelgem.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I'm disappointed that I'm second again but I think Marianne had the strongest sprint. I have to think positively and look toward next week," Kopecky said."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

March 28, 2021





Honoré takes first professional win with all or nothing approach at Coppi e Bartali.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"24-year-old Deceuninck Quick Step rider takes maiden victory from attack in final stages after being in caught early break."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)

March 28, 2021





5 California Cities Pushing Cycling Forward.

(socalcycling.com)overlay"Research from Dutch eBike manufacturer VanMoof shows that Americans take the longest trips of all eBike users around the world, averaging 45 minutes per round trip."
(socalcycling.com) (Credit not Found)

March 28, 2021





Van Nicholas Ventus 2021.

Byoverlay"Entry-level price for a titanium bike, but with high-end performance - a real joy to ride."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc)

March 28, 2021





2021 Gent Wevelgem Women live stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay
"2021 Gent Wevelgem LIVE March 28th, Belgium.

Women's race starts at 2:25pm CET (8:25am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 6:35pm CET (12:35pm U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 4:45pm CET(10:4 5am U.S. Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv)

March 27, 2021






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