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Today's Trending Peter Sagan stays away.
Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert: The anatomy of a rivalry. Bora Hansgrohe manager casts doubt over Peter Sagan’s future with the team. Van Baarle parlays 50km solo attack into Dwars door Vlaanderen victory. March 31,
2021
Dwars door Vlaanderen 2021 Live Dashboard.
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 Column
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March 31,
2021
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Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert: The
anatomy of a rivalry.
"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 March 30,
2021
Five things to look out for at Dwars door
Vlaanderen 2021.
"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.
"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.
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.
"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.
"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.
"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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March 30,
2021
Jake Stewart broke his hand when Bouhanni
drove him into the barriers.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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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March 30,
2021
Vini Zabù's Giro d'Italia place in question
as Matteo De Bonis tests positive for EPO.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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
March 29,
2021
Five things we learned from the Volta a
Catalunya 2021.
"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.
"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) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
March 29, 2021
‘I lack mental freshness’: Philippe Gilbert
to miss Tour of Flanders 2021.
"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?
"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.
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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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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March 29,
2021
Ronan Mc Laughlin has smashed the Everesting
record in 6 hours 40 minutes.
"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.
"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
UCI moves to punish Nacer Bouhanni for
dangerous sprint.
"Jake
Stewart calls out Frenchman for wayward move that
overshadowed Elia Viviani's victory."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) March 29, 2021
Jake Stewart, the next sprint superstar?
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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
March 28,
2021
Adam Yates wins the Volta a Catalunya.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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
Column
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Long-range echelons at Gent Wevelgem see van
Aert clinch sprint win.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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!
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2021 Gent Wevelgem live stream.
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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2021
Marianne Vos sprints to victory at Gent
Wevelgem.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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)
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