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Today's Trending Rider from Team DSM pressing charges after altercation with driver. Racing below the breadline: The women’s cycling omertà. Rohan Dennis crashes out of yellow, Marc Soler solos to win and lead. Files police complaint after being throttled by angry motorist. Column
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April 30,
2021
Stefan Küng’s breakaway hopes come crashing
down in miserable conditions at Tour de Romandie.
"Two
crashes marred the closing kilometers of stage three of
the Tour de Romandie, as Stefan Küng’s breakaway dreams
were brought crashing down to Earth on a slippery
descent into the finish, before Rohan Dennis also fell,
his GC lead evaporating in the dour conditions."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Eurosport/GCN) April 30, 2021 Chris Froome: It’s taking longer than
expected, but I don’t want to miss the chance.
"The
Israel Start-Up Nation rider, winner of seven Grand
Tours, is still struggling with the after effects of a
career threatening crash he suffered in the 2019
Critérium du Dauphiné, as he tries to return to
race-winning form."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 30, 2021 2021 Tour de Romandie live stream.
Stage
3 start time: Friday 13:15 CET (4:15 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 15:30 CET (6:30 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:24 CET (8:24 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) April 30, 2021 Column
Two
Strade Bianche stage set to add spectacular
twist to GC battle.
"The
Giro d’Italia returns to the heart of Tuscany on May 19
for stage 11, and back to the dirt roads that inspired
the Eroica rides and the Strade Bianche race, with a
spectacular hilly finale on the so-called sterrati
around Montalcino."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 30, 2021 Are integrated ‘cockpits’ and proprietary
aero seatposts really a good idea?
"There
are some readers who cannot tolerate the use of the word
“cockpit.” Apologies if the adopted lexeme winds you up
the wrong way, but not all modern-day bikes have what
you’d traditionally call a ‘handlebar and stem."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 30, 2021 Steel bar pedal system claims to be world’s
fastest engaging.
"The
selling point for these pedals is their 360-degree
engagement, meaning you’re never fumbling to find the
surface to connect with. Once you get over the rather
aggressive aesthetic, the fact emerges that this could
have some benefits for anyone."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 30, 2021 Column
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April 30,
2021
‘Tadej Pogačar is above the level of Hinault
and Merckx,’ says Cyrille Guimard.
"The
Frenchman, who won the Tour with Hinault, Laurent Fignon
and Lucien Van Impe before becoming a television
commentator, has said in a recent column that he “does
not hesitate to compare [Pogačar] to the greatest."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Vincent Kalut / Photo News/Getty) April 30, 2021 Elinor Barker ‘relieved’ to be resuming
training after being hit by driver.
"A
driver had failed to stop at a roundabout last week,
colliding with the 26-year-old and then not stopping to
check if she was okay. Thankfully, Barker suffered minor
injuries and only missed a few days of training."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) April 30, 2021 Column
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Rohan Dennis set to fight to retain Tour de
Romandie lead.
"Tour
de Romandie leader Rohan Dennis (Ineos Grenadiers) said
he’ll be fighting to keep the yellow jersey on his
shoulders as the terrain toughens on stage 2 but that
ultimately if the team needs him working on the front
for Geraint Thomas or Richie Porte."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 29, 2021 2021 Tour de Romandie live stream.
Stage
2
start time: Thursday 13:005 CET (4:00 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 15:30 CET (6:30 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:25 CET (8:25 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com) April 29, 2021 Column
Two
April 29,
2021
Column
Three
Zwift Tech Tidbits: Trainer Certifications
and Steering Hardware Slowdowns, Retailer Program,
ZwiftHub and More.
"Zwift
has been busy as of late, with a slew of various
announcements and in some cases non-announcements. I’m
going to roll all of of these together like an elaborate
Instagram-worthy sushi roll, packed with things that
probably don’t go together."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) April 29, 2021 Column
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April 28,
2021
Tour de Romandie past winners.
2020
no race.
2019
Primož Roglič (Slo) Jumbo Visma.
2018
Primož Roglič (Slo) LottoNL Jumbo."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 28, 2021 Introducing: Caroline Wreszin.
"19-year-old
American Caroline Wreszin turned heads when she finished
seventh in the super-tough 100-mile Shasta Gravel Hugger
in March before backing up that stellar performance with
fourth in the Gorge Gravel Grinder."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Caroline Wreszin) April 28, 2021 2021 Tour de Romandie live stream.
Stage
1 start time: Wednesday 13:05 CET (4:05 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 15:30 CET (6:30 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:24 CET (8:24 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com) April 28, 2021 Column
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April 28,
2021
Possible Tour de France start for Brandon
McNulty.
"Sources
confirmed to VeloNews that McNulty will not race the
Giro d’Italia next month as expected, and instead will
be added to UAE Team Emirates‘ long list for a likely
start at the Tour alongside defending champion Tadej
Pogačar."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) April 28, 2021 Pogačar favors alternative road to Tour de
France defense.
"Tadej
Pogačar could imitate fellow Slovenian Primoz Roglič and
opt for a long spell away from racing and a low-key
build-up to the Tour de France, only riding the Tour of
Slovenia and the Slovenian national championships on
home roads."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 28, 2021 Festival Elsy Jacobs past winners.
2020
No race.
2019
Lisa Brennauer (Ger) WNT Rotor Pro Cycling.
2018
Letizia Paternoster (Ita) Astana."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 28, 2021 Column
Three
Giro d'Italia past winners.
2020
Tao Geoghegan Hart (GBr) Ineos Grenadiers.
2019
Richard Carapaz (Ecu) Ineos Grenadiers.
2018
Chris Froome (GBr) Ineos."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 28, 2021 Bruce Sandell joins CyclingTips as
EU and UK advisor.
"Known
largely as the former head of Gruppo Media (the previous
owners of pro cycling journal Rouleur) and the
creator of the Rouleur Classic international event,
Sandell has over 30 years experience to share with the
cycling publisher as it seeks to broaden its reach in
Europe."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) April 28, 2021
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