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Aprilh
3, 2021
April 3,
2021
Forty-year-old Alejandro Valverde wins GP
Miguel Indurain.
"It
was his third triumph in the race, tying the record of
Ángel Vicioso."
By Rob Sturney
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
April 3, 2021
Ronde Van Vlaanderen Preview.
"The
Ronde van Vlaanderen is more than a bike race in Belgium
and this year it marks the end of cobbled classics
season given Paris Roubaix's postponement. It’s
all or nothing this Sunday."
(inrng.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 3, 2021 ‘We have a lot of riders who can win’ -
Deceuninck Quick Step confident about Tour of Flanders.
"Boasting
a super squad replete with numerous potential winners,
Deceuninck Quick Step have talked themselves up for
victory at this Sunday’s Tour of Flanders."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 3, 2021 'Risk big and you win big,' Cecilie Uttrup
Ludwig willing to risk all at the Tour of Flanders.
"Sunday’s
FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope team will be the
strongest squad the charismatic Danish woman has led on
the Belgian cobbles, and she is hoping they can dictate
the race."
By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 3, 2021 2021 Tour of Flanders Live Feed.
"Tour of Flanders 2021 (Antwerp - Oudenaarde 263.7km). Start
Time: Sunday April 4th, 9:45 CET (12:45 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 9:45 CET (12:45 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 15:45 CET (6:45 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (steephill.tv) April 3, 2021 Column
Two
Chris Froome: If people are writing me off,
that's fine.
"Chris
Froome insists he’s still on track to return to his best
level, despite receiving what he described as a
‘kicking’ at the recent Volta a Catalunya."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 3, 2021 Itzulia Basque Country marks return of duel
between Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic.
"The
first round of one of the most anticipated showdowns
this season kicks off on Monday when Tadej Pogačar (UAE
Team Emirates) and Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) headline
the Itzulia Basque Country."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 3, 2021 Five things to look out for at Tour of the
Basque Country 2021.
"The
60th edition of Itzulia Basque Country will host the
rematch the whole cycling world has been waiting for:
Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) v Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team
Emirates)."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) April 3, 2021 Should you run larger chainrings?
"SRAM
recently released three new cranksets, with big rings
that span from 52 teeth right up to 56."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 3, 2021 2021 GP Miguel Indurain Live Feed.
"Gran Premio Miguel Indurain 2021 (Estella - Estella 203km).
Saturday, April 3rd, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe,
09:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com) April 3, 2021 Column
Three
April 3,
2021
Jonathan Vaughters: ‘Ralph Denk forgets he
wouldn’t have a WorldTour team without Peter Sagan.’
"After
Bora Hansgrohe boss Ralph Denk cast doubt over Peter
Sagan’s future with the team, the two parties hoping to
decide the Slovakian’s future by the end of the month."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) April 3, 2021 Nacer Bouhanni: If Jake Stewart really saw
his life flash before his eyes I'd advise him to give up
sprinting.
"The
Arkéa Samsic sprinter addressed Stewart, who did not
crash but suffered a broken hand, telling him that
sprinting is 'not the Care Bears.'"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 3, 2021 fevere optimistic about Deceuninck Quick
Step sponsorship talks.
"Patrick
Lefevere has expressed optimism that Deceuninck Quick
Step will remain in the peloton in 2022, although he has
yet to confirm his sponsors for next season."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 3, 2021 Tour of Flanders on clinchers? Deceuninck
Quick Step break with tubular tradition.
"After
a reconnaissance of the famed Tour of Flanders cobbled
climbs near Oudenaarde on Friday, Deceuninck Quick Step
opted to go with similar clinchers to what Julian
Alaphilippe rode to his Tour de France stage win."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 3, 2021 Mathieu van der Poel's race kit.
"It's
uncertain which color shorts van der Poel will opt for
on his Flanders race kit. Will he go with the
conservative and subtle aesthetics of black shorts, or
the garish and bold stylings of white?"
By Josh Croxton (cyclingtips.com)(Image credit: Josh Croxton) April 3, 2021 Brooks C17 Cambium All Weather saddle
review.
"Brooks
introduced its natural rubber Cambium saddles a while
ago as an instantly comfortable alternative to the
legendary perineum patience-testing leather saddles."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven) April 3, 2021 Column
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April
2, 2021
April 2,
2021
‘Expect the unexpected:’ Four things to
watch at the Tour of Flanders.
"Van
der Poel and van Aert no longer invincible, Deceuninck
Quick Step hot and then not, no Roubaix adds intensity:
Get set for De Ronde."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 2, 2021 Vlaanderens Mooiste... Your Comprehensive
Flanders Preview.
"Like
last year, the organizers seem to be keeping a close
hold on course information, as a way to discourage fans
from stopping by to watch."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Nico Vereecken - Pool/Getty Images April 2, 2021 10 riders to watch at the women's Tour of
Flanders.
"Van
Vleuten returns to flying form, Vos winds into gear
while Longo Borghini fires and SD Worx stacks the deck."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 2, 2021 Preview: Your guide to the 2021 women’s Tour
of Flanders.
"As
one of the toughest races the women face all year,
there’s no question why the Tour of Flanders is a
favorite worldwide."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) April 2, 2021 Roval C 38 Disc Review.
"The
Roval C 38 disc is made only for disc brake bikes but
marketed for use on both paved and dirt or gravel
surfaces."
By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 2, 2021 11 ways to that new ‘bike day’ feeling.
"There’s
something intoxicating about that first ride on a
brand-new bike. Spotless components all fresh and
working as they should - it’s bliss on two wheels."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould) April 2, 2021 The F3 FormMount Tidies Up Your Cockpit Like
No Other.
"This
might just be the sleekest, most customizable computer /
accessory mount out there."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 2, 2021 2021 Tour of Flanders Live Feed.
"Tour of Flanders 2021 (Antwerp - Oudenaarde 263.7km). Start
Time: Sunday April 4th, 9:45 CET (12:45 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 9:45 CET (12:45 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 15:45 CET (6:45 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (steephill.tv) April 2, 2021 Column
Two
April 2,
2021
Five things to look out for at the Tour of
Flanders 2021.
"The
best Classics specialists from around the world will
assemble in Flanders this Sunday for what is one of the
biggest events of the season."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by DIRK WAEM/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) April 2, 2021 Michael Matthews 'feeling better and better'
in build-up to Tour of Flanders.
"After
a promising sixth place finish on his debut two years
ago, Michael Matthews returns to the Tour of Flanders at
the head of a BikeExchange squad that helped to force
the key split at last weekend’s Gent Wevelgem."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 2, 2021 Hitting the wall: Nick Nuyens on beating
Cancellara at the 2011 Tour of Flanders.
"Nick
Nuyens is busy this week in the build-up to the Tour of
Flanders, just not in the same way as before during his
racing career. With two supermarkets to run, and the
pandemic ongoing, work never really stops."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 2, 2021 KitBrix Elite Organizer Bundle - Lite,
KitBrix with Kitstraps.
"Impressively
robust modular event bag with handy wipeable surfaces,
but lacks small pockets for separating."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 2, 2021 Sports Medicine Expert Dr. Andy Pruitt Joins
Fast Talk Laboratories.
"Fast
Talk Laboratories, the new sport science community and
virtual performance center, welcomes Dr.
Pruitt to its roster of experts as Director of Sports
Medicine."
(socalcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 2, 2021 Gear Break: Primal, MAAP, 100%, S-Works,
DynaPlugger & Swiftwick.
"Gear Break: New bike kit Friday." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 2, 2021 Top 6 cycling computers for 2021.
"Check out the latest offerings from Bryton, Garmin, Lezyne, Stages and more to quantify your effort on the bike." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 2, 2021 2021 GP Miguel Indurain Live Feed.
"Gran Premio Miguel Indurain 2021 (Estella - Estella 203km).
Saturday, April 3rd, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe,
09:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com) April 2, 2021 Column
Three
April 2,
2021
Sagan says if Bora don’t need him, he’ll be
first to find a team that does.
"Peter
Sagan has questioned if Ralph Denk, the manager of his
Bora Hansgrohe team, really said he was in the final
stages of his career, but insisted if Bora Hansgrohe
didn’t want him to win races for them he’d just find
another team."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 2, 2021 Vini Zabù impose self-suspension from racing
after De Bonis EPO positive.
"Tuscan
team insists they are not linked to case as they fight
to save wild card place at the Giro d’Italia."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 2, 2021 Paris Roubaix postponement? Better later
than never, say top riders.
"Teams
and riders take rescheduling in stride, and embrace
one-off scenario of seeing world championships and
Roubaix stacked up in the fall."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 2, 2021 First-ever Women’s Tour de Suisse threatened
by financial uncertainty.
"The
stage race is scheduled for June 5-6, and organizers say
they don't have the funds they need."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 2, 2021 Vittoria Air-Liner inserts now available for
road bike wheels.
"New
lightweight, road-specific run-flat insert designed as a
failsafe for tubeless tires, claimed to offer better
performance and ride quality, too."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Vittoria) April 2, 2021 Here’s what happens inside your body every
time you ride.
"Your
body generates cycling energy through multiple different
systems. But what are they, how do they interact, and
how can you turbo-charge all of them?"
By Nick Busca (cyclingweekly.com) (Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images) April 2, 2021 Fancy eyewear, sparkly sealant, a car seat
cover and one flexy seatpost.
"Yes,
the clocks have changed and slowly, and hopefully,
things are returning towards what was once normal - and
we’re thankful for that."
By Tom Marvin (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 2, 2021 Review: Bike Mount for DJI Drones to use
with Active Track.
"It
costs about $18-$25 depending on where in the world you
are, and is listed under a dozen different companies."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) April 2, 2021 How to: reap your lockdown gains.
"They
may have scuppered our racing and holiday plans but
lockdowns have proved to be an unprecedented boon for
our fitness - as Ian Green finds out."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Daniel Gould) April 2, 2021 Column
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April
1, 2021
April 1,
2021
Cobblestone carpet: New from Cycling in
Flanders.
"In
a video featuring the Lion of Flanders, Johan Museeuw,
Cycling in Flanders touts “a ‘Flandrien experience’ to
all cycling fans across the world."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 1, 2021 Preview: Your guide to the 2021 men’s Tour
of Flanders.
"The
lead-up races are all complete and it’s now time for the
big one, De Ronde van Vlaanderen."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) photography by Gruber Images, Kristof Ramon and Cor Vos April 1, 2021 How to watch the 2021 Tour of Flanders -
live TV and streaming.
"Van
der Poel, van Aert, Alaphilippe, van der Breggen, Van
Vleuten and Vos among the stars doing battle on Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 1, 2021 Van Baarle and Pidcock to lead Ineos at Tour
of Flanders.
"Dwars
door Vlaanderen winner Dylan van Baarle and Tom Pidcock
will be the leaders of Ineos Grenadiers for the Tour of
Flanders."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) April 1, 2021 Alberto Bettiol: Winning the Tour of
Flanders changed my life.
"2019
winner is recovering from ulcerative colitis but hopes
to pull off a result on Sunday."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 1, 2021 Dwars door Vlaanderen: What the stars said
after Tour of Flanders tune-up.
"From
Annemiek van Vleuten's first win for Movistar to Bora
Hansgrohe's comeback, everyone left Dwars door
Vlaanderen pumped for De Ronde."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 1, 2021 Mike Sinyard: It’s all about the dirt.
"Specialized
founder on the gravel boom, the RockCombo and
comparisons to the early days of mountain biking."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized) April 1, 2021 I9’s new N-1 Bike Conversion Service will
help you hide those new bike purchases.
"We’ve
all heard of N+1, sure. But have you heard of N-1?
Probably not, since it’s a brand new service from our
friends at Industry Nine."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) April 1, 2021 Cannondale Topstone Neo carbon lefty - Bike
test.
"This
newest version of the old Lefty is called the Oliver,
and it’s been slimmed down and had its travel cut (from
a mountain bike-friendly 100mm of travel) to a more
gravel-practical 30mm."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 1, 2021 2021 GP Miguel Indurain Live Feed.
"Gran Premio Miguel Indurain 2021 (Estella - Estella 203km).
Saturday, April 3rd, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe,
09:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com) April 1, 2021 Column
Two
Paris Roubaix postponed to October.
"First-ever
women's race moved to Saturday, October 2 with men's
race on Sunday, October 3."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 1, 2021 Wout van Aert replaces Paris Roubaix with
Brabantse Pijl and Amstel Gold.
"Belgian
hungry for top result at Tour of Flanders, saying last
year 'it was the dessert, now it’s the main course."
By Brecht Decaluwé (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 1, 2021 A requiem for the supertuck.
"The
‘supertuck’ - a maneuver that first rocketed to public
attention midway through last decade - has now
officially been banned by the UCI."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Kristof Ramon and Cor Vos April 1, 2021 TT bike vs road bike: Understanding the
differences.
"We
delve into the various attributes that separate the time
trial bike from the traditional road bike."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 1, 2021 Campagnolo Doubles-Up with SmartDisc Twin
Disc Brake Rotors.
"We’ve
invested years of research into improving performance on
the climbs and in TTs but perhaps we’ve been missing the
bigger picture,” says Campagnolo. “We’ve always
neglected the downhills, where bigger time gaps are
possible nowadays."
(capovelo.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 1, 2021 Submersion drivetrain waxing: No chain
removal required.
"The
benefits of submersion (aka hot) chain waxing are well
proven at this point."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome April 1, 2021 Strava teases new “slowest times” feature.
"Just
like when you set a personal best, slowest times will
now lead to a notification and a small digital badge."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) April 1, 2021 It’s Showtime: Cool new stuff from Pearl
Izumi, Park Tool, 100%, Thule, Elite & more.
"This year’s iceBike show has gone online and become digiBike. Here are the highlights." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 1, 2021 The most bike-friendly cities in the world.
"Most
major metropolitan areas are introducing steps to try
and encourage their residents to get around on two
wheels, but some are having more success than others."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) April 1, 2021 Zwift’s April update adds a new wheel to
your favorite ride.
"Zwift’s
annual April update put a smile on the face of many
riders as they realized that their sleek virtual bikes
had turned into a three wheel extra-large tricycle."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Zwift April 1, 2021 Best gravel bikes under $1,400.
"Want
to dip your toe into gravel riding without it costing an
arm and a leg? Check out our picks of the best gravel
bikes under $1,400."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: GT) April 1, 2021 Column
Three
April 1,
2021
WADA to investigate Freeman request to
monitor and warn riders over biological passport data.
"British
Cycling are already the subject of a WADA inquiry into
an internal testing program that picked up traces of
nandrolone in the sample of a 'prominent track rider' in
2010."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: AFP/Getty Images) April 1, 2021 UCI mulls more safety measures, including a
ban on victory celebrations.
"A
leaked preliminary version of the plan, also seen by CyclingTips,
shows there are few stones unturned in the pursuit of an
injury-free sport."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) April 1, 2021 Dan Martin returns to Giro d'Italia in 2021
with 'unfinished business.'
"Dan
Martin will return to the Giro d’Italia this year for
the first time since 2014, when his race was ended by a
crash in the opening team time trial in Belfast."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel Start-Up Nation) April 1, 2021 Mathieu van der Poel off color at Dwars door
Vlaanderen.
"An
attempt to attack from the chase group behind solo
leader and eventual winner Dylan van Baarle quickly
faded to nothing, and he fell away entirely."
(cyclingtips.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 1, 2021 Cookson has 'no recollection' of
UKAD-British Cycling nandrolone case.
"The
level of nandrolone was below the limit required to
trigger a positive test but it did lead to UKAD passing
on the information to British Cycling at the time."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 1, 2021 5.5 kg, TT bars, and a fairing: The
Everesting world record bike check.
"A
lightweight and aerodynamic frame was an essential
starting point. The wrong choice here would make the
weight and aero targets very difficult to achieve."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Phil Golston April 1, 2021 PNW Components Launch a Range of Bakeable
Components to Solve Product Shortages.
"Get
your components and carbohydrates in one place with the
PNW Components Bakeables, made fresh to order in the
kitchens of PNW employees."
By PNW Components (pinkbike.com) April 1, 2021 Introducing The Self-Driving Bike.
"The
bike features an automatic-shifting Enviolo CVT
drivetrain that is belt-driven for low noise, so you can
take phone calls without all that chain noise."
(electricbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 1, 2021 252-speed in special edition city bike...
"Schindelhauer
takes commuter bikes to the next level (and maybe one
beyond that) with a new special edition Wilhelm CCLII
252-speed, internally-geared city commuter bike."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 1, 2021 Easton announces Supertuck Fine Fund to help
you pay those pesky fines from UCI.
"Bummed
that your chance to string out that solo breakaway has
been dashed by some UCI red tape? Don’t worry, Easton
Cycling is here to help with their STFF - the Supertuck
Fine Fund."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 1, 2021
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