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Today's Trending ‘I am convinced that Armstrong had a motor in his bikes’, says former boss of the French Anti-Doping Agency. Lance Armstrong's son Luke arrested on sexual assault charges. Analyzing Ineos Grenadiers’ Giro d’Italia long list. Cycling legend Greg LeMond on his new eBikes, his failed partnership with Trek, and the future of cycling. Column
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April
9, 2021
April 9,
2021
Mikkel Honoré takes stage five of Tour of
the Basque Country 2021 in amazing one-two.
"Yet
another disorganized chase in the peloton and full
commitment from the break meant that the Deceuninck
Quick Step duo were uncatchable."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 ‘We inspire each other constantly:’
Deceuninck Quick Step flying after 15th season win at Tour
of the Basque Country.
"It’s
the most incredible feeling in cycling to come first and
second in a stage and pass the finish line together with
your teammate."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Brandon McNulty hits milestone with Itzulia
Basque Country leader’s jersey.
"Rising
US star is first American male to lead a WorldTour stage
race since Tejay van Garderen at 2019 Tour of
California."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 What separates the best from the rest?.
"Winners
at WorldTour level are truly exceptional, but what makes
them so - what sets apart the best cyclists from the
merely excellent ones?"
By Chris Sidwells (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Five key ingredients of the perfect training
ride.
"I'm
training for the 2021 Olympics. Here are my five tips
for cyclists of any level to get the perfect training
ride."
By Erin Huck (velonews.com) Photo: Allen Krughoff April 9, 2021 Meet Josie Fouts, the gravel-grinding
paracyclist making waves in the industry.
"Go
Josie. - The Self-Discovery of Parathlete Josie Fouts
is a short film that marks a big beginning."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Pearl Izumi / Swiftwick) April 9, 2021 Meet Luisa Grappone, engineer and product
manager at Hunt Bike Wheels.
"The
Italian has over 11 years of experience designing and
developing road, gravel, and mountain bike wheels."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Dan King/Breakaway Media April 9, 2021 Stetina embraces van life as he ventures to
Gorge Gravel Grinder.
"Based
in California, Stetina will load up his van this Friday
before embarking on a near ten-hour drive to Portland
before scouting out Sunday’s race route. There are three
events on offer with a 52.2-miler, a 67.2-miler, and the
full 93-mile event that Stetina will headline."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Peter Stetina) April 9, 2021 Gear Break: Wahoo TICKR X, Rumba Helmet,
Flite Saddle, Jack Wolfskin, KOM Cycling & Qhubeka
Assos.
"Another mixed bag of gear: Wahoo TICKR X heart rate monitor, Sena Rumba street-style helmet with audio + more." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 9, 2021 2021 Itzulia Basque Country Live Feed.
"Itzulia Basque Country 2021 - Stage 5 (Hondarribia → Ondarroa 160km).
Friday, April 9th, starts at 1:29 CET (4:29 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 15:00 CET (6:00 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:29 CET (8:29 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) April 9, 2021 Column
Two
Romain Sicard forced to end career due to
heart problem.
"The
Total Direct Energie rider says his condition has been
monitored more closely than is normal over the past
three seasons, and that in February this year he was
told to stop racing due to the issue with his heart."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Jettisoning bottles and jersey beefs: George
Bennett and the UCI ‘cowboys.’
"Kiwi
climber rails against governing body's strict new rules
after his own memorable moments giving and receiving
bottles at bike races."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Bram Berkien / Jumbo Visma April 9, 2021 Motorbikes driving alongside riders
increases aerodynamic drag by up to 10 per cent, according
to study.
"Researchers
at the University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands knew
how motorcycles in front of riders substantially reduced
drag but wanted to find out how other moto positions
affected the aerodynamics."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Niewiadoma extends for three years at Canyon
SRAM.
"The
26-year-old Pole joined the team in 2018 and has landed
victories at Trofeo Alfredo Binda, Amstel Gold Race, and
Tour de l'Ardèche, as well as a podium at the Giro
Rosa."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon-SRAM) April 9, 2021 Basking in the Cycling Limelight Once Again.
"I
can’t pin my love for the Basque Country to any
particular incident or personality. It’s steadily
evolved, but I suspect that the region’s big race, known
as Itzulia Basque Country nowadays, was at the root of
it."
By Peter Cossins (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Chris Auld April 9, 2021 Tao Geoghegan Hart racing himself back into
condition after Paris Nice crash.
"Briton
adds Ardennes Classics after Basque Country as he
approaches Tour de France 'from a different angle."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 9, 2021 Fuglsang confident of form heading towards
Ardennes Classics.
"Fuglsang
completed a notable trio of podium finish improvements
in the 2019 Ardennes, starting with third in Amstel
Gold, followed by a runner-up spot in Flèche Wallonne
and finally his first-ever Monument victory in Liège
Bastogne Liège."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Italian Styling Meets eRoad: Wilier Cento10
Hybrid.
"For
many cyclists, eRoad bikes are the perfect solution to
enjoying their beloved sport and cherished part of life.
For some roadies, a carefully honed taste in bicycles
makes riding many of the eBike options out there a
less-than-palatable option."
(pelotonmagazine.com) April 9, 2021 18 of the best 2021 electric road bikes -
get powered aid on the sly.
"Electric road bikes are booming, and none more so than these 'stealth' models whose designers have tucked the battery and motor inside the frame." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 9, 2021 5 road bike tech trends that turned out to
be dead ends.
"Being
an early adopter in cycling means you get to be first to
ride exciting new tech. There is a downside though in
that sometimes new concepts just don’t catch on."
By Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) Matthew Loveridge / Immediate Media April 9, 2021 Selle Italia Flite Boost MVDP Edition
saddle.
"Cyclingnews
takes a closer look at the limited-edition Selle
Italia saddle designed to commemorate Mathieu van der
Poel's 2020 Tour of Flanders victory."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill) April 9, 2021 Best road bike wheels: Our pick of the best
wheelset upgrades.
"Upgrading
your road bike wheels can transform the performance of a
bike by improving aerodynamics, cornering grip and
comfort."
By Colin Levitch, Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager) April 9, 2021 Gravel dropper, mega wide bars, wearable bar
bag, superlight sleeping mat & a dyno light.
"This
week’s round-up has a distinctly gravel and adventure
slant to it, read on for this week’s product."
By Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 9, 2021 Column
Three
April 9,
2021
‘I am convinced that Armstrong had a motor
in his bikes’, says former boss of the French Anti-Doping
Agency.
"I
don’t want it to be an excuse, but everyone used illegal
substances and I would still win if it was clean. The
first time I was doped I was 21 years old."
(cycling.today) (Photo: Graham Watson) April 9, 2021 Michael Matthews: Cycling has become more
like a boxing match.
"Michael
Matthews (Team Bike Exchange) said that it is getting
crazier every year in the peloton, with a lack of
respect meaning that being taken out, elbowed and head
butts were just something that you had to deal with."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 9, 2021 Analyzing Ineos Grenadiers’ Giro d’Italia
long list.
"We
take a look at the 14 riders in contention for the first
Grand Tour of the 2020 season."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Tadej Pogacar named in Forbes' 30 under 30
list.
"The
30 under 30 lists are issued annually by Forbes,
compiling 30 of the most influential people under 30
from various industries around the world."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Riders at Tour of the Basque Country unsure
how to adapt and not fall foul of UCI’s ban on the
‘super-tuck.’
"At
the Tour of the Basque Country, Cycling Weekly
found a number of riders who were actually in support of
the ban, but former American champion Larry Warbasse
said that the new ruling confused him."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 ‘I’m here to re-learn how to trust my
colleagues:’ Jakobsen ready for racing return.
"The
Tour of Turkey will be Jakobsen's first race back since
his Tour of Poland crash, and says the goal is to help
Mark Cavendish win a stage."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Mark Cavendish is ‘really close to winning’
says Deceuninck Quick Step sports director.
"The
Manxman will be leading the team at the upcoming Tour of
Turkey which also sees a return to racing for Fabio
Jakobsen."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 BEAT Cycling: Building a new kind of team.
"Dutch-based
club aiming to disrupt cycling's traditional business
model by bringing racing directly to its fans."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Beat Cycling/Stephan de Goede April 9, 2021 Prime BlackEdition 38 carbon wheelset
review.
"The
Prime BlackEdition 38 wheels offer solid build quality,
exceptional performance, a superb ride and an attainable
price tag."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch) April 9, 2021 Wahoo Kickr V5 turbo trainer review.
"With
its Axis feet, improved accuracy and zero calibration,
is the latest Wahoo Kickr the best turbo trainer
available?"
(cyclingnews.com) (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Josh Croxton) April 9, 2021 Additions for Your Home Shop.
"We've
all used cheap tools and sometimes they can be fine, but
you'll curse yourself the first time you're about to
round out a bolt head or cut something askew. Buy once,
buy right."
By Igor (velo-orange.blogspot.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 9, 2021 Google Pixel Watch leak hints at the most
stunning smartwatch yet.
"The
Google Pixel Watch may indeed be a round smartwatch with
a crown, if a new batch of leaked renders are to be
believed - and it could come out in October."
By David Lumb (techradar.com) (Image credit: Future) April 9, 2021 Column
One
April
8, 2021
April 8,
2021
Itzulia Basque Country: McNulty takes lead
on stage 4.
"The
gap was around 50 seconds on the line, with McNulty
gaining four in bonuses. That puts him top of the
standings, around 24 seconds up on Roglic. Pogacar now
at around 44 seconds."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 8, 2021 Primoz Roglic: Itzulia Basque Country is far
from over.
"Jumbo
Visma took an upbeat approach on Thursday evening to
Primož Roglič's surprising loss of the leader’s jersey
in the Itzulia Basque Country to rival Brandon McNulty."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 8, 2021 Michael Woods out after Itzulia crash: ‘I
don’t want to make things worse.’
"No
major injuries as the Canadian star remains focused on
top targets at Ardennes classics later this month."
(velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) April 8, 2021 ‘The race is really wide open’: Tadej
Pogačar plotting another comeback against Primož Roglič.
"Tadej
Pogačar is aiming to once again come from behind to
snatch victory from Primož Roglič after beating his
fierce rival to win stage three of the Tour of the
Basque Country."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) April 8, 2021 Best road bike pedals: Our pick of the best
clipless pedals for the road.
"The
best road bike pedals can offer greater pedaling
efficiency, a secure hold, an aerodynamic profile at a
low weight - here's a roundup of our favorites."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch) April 8, 2021 Spotlight: Parc Bag gear bag.
"Although
it can be worn as a backpack, the ingenuity of the
design reveals itself once you open it up."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) April 8, 2021 2021 Itzulia Basque Country Live Feed.
"Itzulia Basque Country 2021 - Stage 4 (Vitoria-Gasteiz → Hondarribia 189km).
Thursday, April 8th, starts at 12:46 CET (3:46 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 15:00 CET (6:00 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:29 CET (8:29 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) April 8, 2021 Column
Two
April 8,
2021
Lance Armstrong's son Luke arrested on
sexual assault charges.
"21-year-old
is accused of assaulting a 16-year-old girl in his
father's home in 2018."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 8, 2021 De Gendt insists bidon disqualification rule
needs revising.
"Letizia
Borghesi (Aromitalia Basso Bikes Vaiano) and Michael
Schär (AG2R Citroën) were both disqualified for the same
offense of throwing away a bottle outside the designated
waste zones in their respective races."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 8, 2021 Jumbo Visma asks fans to pick their
alternate jersey for this year’s Tour de France.
"It
was difficult to differentiate between their jerseys and
the leader's jersey at last year's Tour de France."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images) April 8, 2021 Catching Up with Shifting Gears’ Eamon
Lucas.
"After
a year of… not much, US rider Eamon Lucas is back in
Belgium and looking forward to more wins and a
professional contract."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 8, 2021 Peeters: Mark Cavendish is close to winning
again.
"After
taking third place at Wednesday's Scheldeprijs, Mark
Cavendish will head to the Tour of Turkey on Sunday as
part of a sprint-focused Deceuninck Quick Step squad for
the eight-day stage race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 8, 2021 5 biggest mistakes to avoid on race day.
"Whether
you’ve been away from the start line for over a year, or
you’re just finishing up your off-season, or you’ve
never even lined up for an event before, racing can
bring up a lot of nervous energy."
By Hannah Finchamp (velonews.com) Photo: Dave McElwaine April 8, 2021 Amstel Gold Race past winners.
"Amstel
Gold Race winners 1966-2019."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport) April 8, 2021
New Specialized S-Works Romin Evo Mirror 3-D
printed saddle coming soon?
"Despite
its lofty price, Specialized has apparently seen enough
success with its 3-D printed S-Works Power Mirror saddle
to bring forth a follow-up model."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) April 8, 2021 A brief Dictator of Turkmenistan update.
"Gurbanguly
Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan and known fan
of bicycles, giant golden dog statues, and premium track
suits."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) Photo: Peter Leonard April 8, 2021 Column
Three
April 8,
2021
Cycling legend Greg LeMond on his new
eBikes, his failed partnership with Trek, and the future
of cycling.
"I
truly believe in eBikes and how it will change people’s
lives from a health perspective,” LeMond told me in an
interview late last year."
By Andrew J. Hawkins (theverge.com) Photo courtesy of Greg LeMond April 8, 2021 Avoiding the rat race: How EF Nippo are
punching above their weight.
"Vaughters
on 'inspirational' Morton, choosing Carthy over
Martínez, and keeping sponsors happy in a pandemic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 8, 2021 Cofidis to launch new women's team with €1
million a year budget.
"We
are going to devote a substantial budget to it - to the
tune of €1 million per year - in order to be ambitious
and as competitive as possible."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 8, 2021 ‘It’s not practical and it creates extra
danger:’ Tour of the Basque Country riders furious at new
littering rules.
"Riders
racing at the Tour of the Basque Country have slammed
new UCI rules on littering, describing them as a
“massive issue” that is “more dangerous” than the norms
they replaced."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 8, 2021 Best road bike helmets: Our favorite helmets
ridden and rated.
"The
best road bike helmets balance comfort, aerodynamics,
ventilation and protection. Here's a roundup of the
best, along with a guide on how to choose the right one
for you."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham) April 8, 2021 Ayesha McGowan offers grants for women of
color to compete at the Tour of America’s Dairyland.
"Thee
Abundance Mini-Grant will provide 5-7 women of color
with race entries, travel and accommodation expenses,
and on-the-ground support."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Liv Racing April 8, 2021 MAAP and Suplest team up again for
limited-edition Edge+ road shoes.
"Australian
cycling apparel brand MAAP has made quite the habit of
collaborating with brands in other segments for various
limited-edition goods, such as bikes, shoes, sunglasses,
and bags."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by MAAP April 8, 2021 What is the WHOOP Strap 3.0 and why it’s
built for the ultimate cycling performance?
"Everything
you need to know about one of the most popular pieces of
fitness wearable tech for cyclists."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 8, 2021 Column
One
April
7, 2021
April 7,
2021
Itzulia Basque Country: Tadej Pogacar climbs
to stage 3 win.
"Tadej
Pogačar took victory on the tough hilltop finish of
Ermaulde on stage 3 of Itzulia Basque Country, striking
back at his countryman and rival Primož Roglič."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 7, 2021 Give, Don’t Throw.
"The
new rules against littering surprised some over the
weekend, with the case of Michäel Schär being
disqualified from the Ronde van Vlaanderen for throwing
a bidon to waiting spectators provoking outrage online."
(inrng.com) April 7, 2021 Fabio Jakobsen set for racing return at Tour
of Turkey.
"The
Dutchman has been out of action since last August, when
he crashed out of the Tour de Pologne on the opening day
after being forced into the barriers in the sprint
finish by Jumbo Visma's Dylan Groenewegen."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Deceuninck Quick Step Cycling Team) April 7, 2021 Wout van Aert’s trainer says Tirreno
Adriatico ‘was so tough, it was not a build up week’ for
the Classics.
"The
Belgian star managed sixth place at the Tour of Flanders
after being dropped by the leaders and fading back into
the chasing group."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 7, 2021 Shimano S-PHYRE RC902 Shoe Review.
"For
starters, the S-PHYRE RC902 has a stiff carbon sole to
efficiently transfer power from your feet to the pedals
and extract every last watt of pedaling force."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 7, 2021 Shimano IC2 indoor, Sidi Multicolor road,
Suplest x OPEN gravel shoe roundup & more!
"Springtime
shoes are here, with new kicks from Shimano, Sidi &
Suplest ready for all sorts of training, road &
gravel riding."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit c. Shimano) April 7, 2021 2021 Itzulia Basque Country Live Feed.
"Itzulia Basque Country 2021 - Stage 3 (Amurrio → Laudio 168km).
Wednesday, April 7th, starts at 13:18 CET (4:18 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 15:00 CET (6:00 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:29 CET (8:29 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) April 7, 2021 Column
Two
April 7,
2021
Philipsen beats Bennett to win Scheldeprijs.
"Jasper
Philipsen (Alpecin Fenix) claimed the victory at
Scheldeprijs, beating the Deceuninck Quick Step duo of
Sam Bennett and Mark Cavendish to the line in Schoten."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingfans.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 7, 2021 Lorena Wiebes wins first Scheldeprijs Women.
"Wiebes
started her sprint at roughly 300 meters out to beat
Emma Norsgaard (Movistar) and Elisa Balsamo (Valcar
Travel & Service) in Schoten."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM) April 7, 2021 Sarah Roy looks to turn Classics luck around
at Scheldeprijs.
"The
Australian champion lines up for first women's edition
of fast and flat race with form and strong team support
in place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 7, 2021 Tributes paid to ‘beloved’ Endura sales
manager who died in crash on Easter Sunday.
"Well-known
in the cycling industry, Simon Richardson’s death is a
‘colossal loss’ to friends, colleagues and family."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Endura) April 7, 2021 The real story of the 7-Eleven team bikes.
"What
about the hearsay regarding the team bikes being built
by someone other than what the downtube sticker read?
Who actually made the bikes? Did the riders actually
like them?"
By Bob Roll, et al (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 7, 2021 Best women’s road and adventure bikes 2021.
"If
you’re after a new women’s road bike, we’ve picked the
cream of the crop to help you choose, with prices
starting from £999 / $1,300 / €1,100."
By Aoife Glass (bikeradar.com) Robert Smith / Immediate Media April 7, 2021 Moustache Bikes’ 100% electric history is
its biggest strength.
"The
eBike brand, founded simply to get more people riding in
a quiet region of France, now sells 65 bike models in
shops across Canada."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Moustache April 7, 2021 2021 Scheldeprijs Live Feed.
"Scheldeprijs 2021 (Terneuzen - Schoten 194.2km).
Wednesday, April 7th, starts at 13:00 CET (4:00 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:50 CET (5:50 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:30 CET (8:30 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (steephill.tv) (procyclingstats.com) April 7, 2021 Column
Three
Bora Hansgrohe shoots down Peter Sagan
contract speculation.
"Team
suggests Slovak star isn't going anywhere just yet,
despite recent reports of a possible transfer to
Deceuninck Quick Step."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 7, 2021 New contract big for Evenepoel, but huge for
Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Cycling
kingpin Patrick Lefevere has negotiated deals with some
of cycling’s biggest stars during his three decades in
the bunch. Tom Boonen, Johan Museeuw, Mark Cavendish,
and Paolo Bettini are just a few."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 7, 2021 Nacer Bouhanni withdraws from Scheldeprijs.
"Nacer
Bouhanni did not take to the start of Scheldeprijs on
Wednesday lunchtime, as he continues to deal with the
racist abuse directed his way in recent days."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 7, 2021 Wind, hail or even snow may greet riders at
Scheldeprijs.
"Overnight
forecasts predict 2-4 cm of snowfall with the potential
for an accumulation of 1 cm, although by Wednesday
morning the temperatures should rise to a few degrees
above freezing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) April 7, 2021 Pro Bike Analysis: Is Kasper Asgreen’s win
on clinchers the final nail in the coffin for tubulars?
"It’s
no surprise the Specialized tires match tubulars for
ride quality and comfort because the Turbo Cottons use a
320 threads per inch (TPI), non-vulcanized casing in an
open-tubular design."
By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 7, 2021 The $1,000 oversized pulley cage and its
creator’s road to redemption.
"Josh
Ogle's latest creation is a truly wild rear derailleur
pulley cage. Similar to better-known offerings from
brands like CeramicSpeed, SLF Motion, and Kogel."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by Josh Ogle April 7, 2021 Riders fight against punishment for throwing
bottles to roadside fans.
"Riders
were critical of the banning of the different aero tuck
positions but have generally respected the new rule.
However, the bidon rule has proved to be far more
controversial."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 7, 2021 Selle San Marco AllRoad Open Fit CFX saddle
review.
"With
a waved profile, short length and wide
pressure-releasing cutout, the nylon hull and medium
padding are well suited to off-road excursions."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch) April 7, 2021 Deda Vinci handlebar.
"Comfortable,
clean looking handlebar with good internal cable routing
option."
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