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Column
One
March 16,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Milano Torino: Mark Cavendish storms to sprint
win.
"The
British sprinter was perfectly brought to the line by his
teammates and edged out Nacer Bouhanni (Arkea Samsic) and
Alexander Kristoff (Intermarché Wanty Gobert Matériaux) to
the win."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Our next cycle of dominance: Reflecting on Jumbo Visma at Paris Nice. "It
would be remiss not to reflect upon other episodes of
dominance through cycling’s history when writing this. We
have seen both the good and bad, fair and farcical,
innocent and iniquitous."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Preview: Trofeo Alfredo Binda. "One
of the oldest races on the women’s calendar, Trofeo
Alfredo Binda Comune di Cittiglio is steeped in history.
Its hilly, unrelenting parcour provides unpredictable and
aggressive racing."
(voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Is Your High Cadence Actually Slowing You Down? "You
can produce the same wattage and go the same speed at a
variety of cadence levels - it all depends on what you can
sustain and what feels comfortable to you."
By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/bublikhaus
Garmin patents rear-view bike camera triggered by approaching dangers. "Garmin
has been granted a patent for a bicycle radar system that
incorporates a camera that starts recording video when
dangers approach from behind, allowing the collection of
evidence in the event of a close pass… or worse."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
SRM reveals world’s first flat power meter
pedals, costing $1,500.
"Each
pedal is hand-assembled to order and they claimed a very
light claimed 205 gram for each pedal. The low weight and
power meter do come at a hefty cost with a price tag of
$1,499 for two smart pedals or a single leg option for
$1,199."
By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Milano Torino Live Feed.
"Milano Torino 2022 (Magenta → Rivoli 199km). Wednesday,
March 16th, Race starts at 11:35am CET (6:35am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
Column
Two
March 16,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Tim Merlier dominant in Danilith Nokere Koerse sprint. "Merlier
seemed to easily hold Max Walscheid (Cofidis) and Arnaud
De Lie (Lotto Soudal) when he launched into his final kick
from the right side of the road, from fourth wheel coming
out of the final turn into the long straight drag."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Lorena Wiebes storms to dominant sprint win at Nokere Koerse. "The
Dutch rider launched her sprint just before the final bend
and pulled out a huge advantage over the next best riders
on the uphill finale of the Nokereberg. Lotte Kopecky (SD
Worx) rode home for seconds with Marta Bastianelli taking
third place."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) March 16, 2022 Trofeo Alfredo Binda preview: Elisa Longo Borghini targets title defense, Marianne Vos targets record fifth win. "Vos
could make history this year, but she has plenty of
competition in her way, including home favorite and
defending champion Elisa Longo Borghini."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Rod Ellingworth: Tom Pidcock is ready for the Tour de France but contract talks remain ongoing. "Last
month the news was that Pidcock was out of contract and
that the British squad was desperate to tie down their
all-important star. At the time one source indicated that
a deal was as close as to 99 percent sealed."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard riding GP Denain as Tour de France ‘dress rehearsal.’ "The
one-day race doesn’t often see GC men in its peloton with
Jasper Philipsen, Mathieu van der Poel, and Arnaud Démare
on its list of former winners."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) March 16, 2022 The most exciting eBikes of 2022 so far. "This
is shaping up to be a great year for electric bikes -
we're only halfway through March, and we've already seen
some truly exciting launches from some of the world's
biggest bike builders, plus some lesser-known names with
big ambitions."
By Cat Ellis (techradar.com) (Image credit: Yamaha)
Garmin Fēnix 7 - The Most Potent Multisport Watch Yet . "The
all-new Fēnix 7 Series from Garmin features a new
touchscreen design, plus button controls, advanced
training tools, solar-enhanced models that offer prolonged
battery life and built-in flashlight for Fēnix 7X
models."
(bicycling.co.za) Garmin
Made in Taiwan - Outsourcing and supply chains. "It
can be quite an eye-opener when you first walk in
through the near-anonymous back doors of a Taiwanese
bike or component factory. For many (even seasoned media
pros), it spells a crushing end to a lifelong illusion."
Words and photos by Steve Thomas (road.cc)
Nokere Koerse Live Feed. "Nokere Koerse 2022 (Deinze → Nokere 189.8km) Wednesday,
March 16th, Men's race starts at 12:30pm CET (7:30am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 5:11pm CET (12:11pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
Column
Three
March 16,
2022
Videos
Can Tadej Pogačar win Milan San Remo? His
rivals think so: ‘If he wants to go, he’ll go.’
"The
way he is racing here, I think he can drop everyone,” said
Alexander Kristoff, a winner in 2014. “From Poggio, it’s
not a long way to the finish, and the way he is climbing,
he is going to be difficult to beat."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Startt Gallery March 16, 2022 Julian Alaphilippe out of Milan San Remo with
bronchitis, Fabio Jakobsen to make debut.
"Quick
Step Alpha Vinyl confirmed Wednesday that the Frenchman
would not be on the start line this weekend. Instead, the
team will now look to the in-form Fabio Jakobsen - who is
making his debut at the race - for victory."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com March 16, 2022 San Remo: History, Course & Contenders. "The
season is now at ‘full gas’ with the first of the five
Monuments of the season - Milano San Remo, The longest
professional one-day race in modern cycling."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Articles
Behind a Paywall (Results may Vary)
Milano Sanremo Live Feed.
"Milano Sanremo 2022 (Milano → Sanremo 293km).
Saturday, March 19th, Race starts at 9:50am CET (4:50am
U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 5:09pm CET (12:09pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
Looking for the spirit of gravel? Hint: Go on a shakeout ride. "Shakeout
rides - the group rides that happen before and after an
event - are wildly popular in gravel. I went on three of
them at The Mid South to find out why."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
5 things I want to see from Shimano in 2022. "Product
updates are often cyclical and, with that in mind, I’ve
pooled together the BikeRadar team’s knowledge of Shimano
gear past and present, to decide on the five key products
I want to see from the brand in 2022."
By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
CloseTheGap HideMyBell Raceday DM. "The
CloseTheGap HideMyBell Raceday DM (direct mount) is a
brilliantly discreet and effective way of alerting
pedestrians while you're aboard a top-end racing machine.
It's secure, easy to reach, doesn't jingle on rough
roads."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Column
One
March 15,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Milan San Remo race preview: Tadej Pogačar versus Wout van Aert and the rest. "Tadej
Pogačar has been hyped as the pre-race favorite, can Wout
van Aert or someone else put a stop to his astonishing
2022 run?"
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Nico Vereecken/Getty Images
Milan San Remo: Tom Pidcock is back and set to lead Ineos Grenadiers with Filippo Ganna. "Ineos
Grenadiers has yet to confirm their complete seven-rider
roster but VeloNews understands that Luke Rowe,
Ben Swift, Michał Kwiatkowski, Salvatore Puccio, and Elia
Viviani are all in contention for places."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Is Tadej Pogačar the new Eddy Merckx?. "It’s
March and already UAE's Tadej Pogačar has dominated every
race he’s been in. From his downhill attack to win Strade
Bianche, to his astonishing power at Tirreno–Adriatico,
the Slovenian seems untouchable."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Pogačar’s UAE Team Emirates explains why it turned down Tour de France Netflix series. "The
team leaves the door open for 2023 but cites logistics and
less need for exposure when compared to other Tour de
France teams."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Pete Goding - Pool/Getty Images)
Extra wildcards make cut for Vuelta a España. "The
wildcards teams for the Vuelta a España have been chosen,
with a special dispensation from the UCI allowing the
field to swell to the largest peloton of 2022, with 184
riders taking the startline."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Electronic Groupsets: Everything you need to
know about Di2, eTap and EPS.
"Electronic
groupsets offer a number of benefits, including accurate
shifting and, in some cases, ease of setup, but some
riders prefer the tactile shifting and serviceability of a
mechanical groupset."
By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Milano Torino Live Feed.
"Milano Torino 2022 (Magenta → Rivoli 199km). Wednesday,
March 16th, Race starts at 11:35am CET (6:35am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
Column
Two
March 15,
2022
How to watch Milan-San Remo 2022: Live streaming and TV. "The
longest of cycling's five monuments will be streamed live
for more than eight hours on Saturday, March 19."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Ten Takeaways: Primož Roglič Stumbles, Wout van Aert Saves the Day & Tadej Pogačar Dominates. "The
dueling one-week WorldTour stage races, Paris Nice and
Tirreno Adriatico, wrapped up on Sunday and between the
two races, we got a look at nearly every top rider in the
sport before the one-day Monuments start in earnest this
coming Saturday with Milano Sanremo."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
Richie Porte: ‘Ineos Grenadiers is still the
best team in the peloton.’
"Despite
early season problems plaguing some of the team’s GC
captains coupled with his impressive early season legs,
Porte said there is no change of plans yet in his
calendar. He’s still on track to race the Giro d’Italia in
May."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Cobblestone Countdown: Paris Roubaix sectors being repaired ahead of ‘Hell of the North.’ "'Les
Amis de Paris Roubaix' is fixing up the fearsome
Mons-en-Pévèle sector ahead of Paris Roubaix weekend April
16-17."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) roubaix reflections
From Pussay to Balsac, with love. "The
fifth installment in our new series recaps the weekly
shenanigans in the peloton, showcasing the fun side of
cycling."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Nicolas Roche says ‘Dancing with the Stars’ forced him to break from his cycling life. "Nicolas
Roche has said his 10-week stint on ‘Dancing with the
Stars’ was the perfect move to make after retirement from
pro racing as it forced him to break away from the routine
of his cycling life."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Silca mixes up recycled carbon fiber & foam to create the Ultimate Tubeless Tire Sealant? "How
to make a better tire sealant. That’s a question as old as
tubeless-ready tires themselves. To date, we’ve seen a lot
of different formulas. Some have stuck around, others
evaporated quickly."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Nokere Koerse Live Feed. "Nokere Koerse 2022 (Deinze → Nokere 189.8km) Wednesday,
March 16th, Men's race starts at 12:30pm CET (7:30am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 5:11pm CET (12:11pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
Column
Three
March 15,
2022
Videos
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "The
weekly update. Paris Nice and Tirreno Adriatico have made
it a bonanza week for points and the big budget teams have
thrived, while Bike Exchange, Arkéa Samsic and DSM have
scored well too."
(inrng.com) (UCI)) March 15, 2022 Articles
Behind a Paywall (Results may Vary)
Cannondale Cyclocrossworld.com to cease after
current season.
"While
Cannondale is the current bike sponsor of the EF Education
men’s and women’s road teams, the partnership with the
cyclocross team was the brand’s longest-running
partnership."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Five Ways You Sabotage Your Training. "Over
the last 15 years, I’ve seen, and made, a lot of mistakes
that have muted cycling performance. And after all of
these mess-ups and learning (a lot!) here are the top 5
mistakes that keep us from having the stellar seasons we
know we are capable of, and how to fix them."
By Menachem Brodie (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Strava Reverses Course: Turns back on Apple Health Sync Functionality. "Strava
has reversed course on their recent disablement of Apple
Health sync for 3rd party workouts (e.g. data from Zwift,
TrainerRoad, Garmin, etc..), after abruptly disabling the
feature last week without notice."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Ergon present Allroad collection - More comfort and ergonomics for drop-bar bikes. "More
comfort and better ergonomics on your road or gravel bike?
Yes, please! Ergon present the new Allroad collection
consisting of a seat post, saddle, bar tape and pads."
By Philipp Schwab (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Philipp Schwab
Tifosi Optics Launches First ‘Rimless Shield’, the all-new Rail Sunglasses. "The
Tifosi Rail is a lightweight set of shades that provide
wide coverage in a variety of frame colors including:
Blackout, Crystal Blue, Midnight Navy, White Black and
Matte Black. The Rail weighs in a 32 grams, and features a
hydrophilic rubber nose that keeps the glasses in place
and dampens bouncing."
By Mark Wilson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Milano Sanremo Live Feed.
"Milano Sanremo 2022 (Milano → Sanremo 293km).
Saturday, March 19th, Race starts at 9:50am CET (4:50am
U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 5:09pm CET (12:09pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
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