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Column
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April 8,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Live Blog: Taylor Phinney - Cycling was
“f*cked up”; Cyclists are entitled…to get home alive + more.
Itzulia Basque Country stage 5: Carlos
Rodríguez solos to win from breakaway.
"Remco Evenepoel takes over GC lead, two seconds ahead of Daniel Martínez, as Primož Roglič slides to eighth." (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
Jumbo Visma rider Milan Vader “critical” after Basque Country crash. "26 year old operated on in a hospital in Bilbao after going over guardrail during descent on today’s stage." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
How to watch Amstel Gold Race: Streaming, online, and on TV. "Amstel Gold Race is the only major one-day race held in The Netherlands. Here's how to watch the live broadcasts." (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Peter Sagan to undergo health checks, Paris Roubaix looking unlikely. "Triple world champ and 2018 Roubaix winner to fly to France for medical assessment after abandoning Circuit de la Sarthe." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Justin Williams: ‘When I look at criterium racing in the US I just think of opportunity.’ "L39ION of Los Angeles announces race calendar, talks about resistance to their plans, and continues its own path." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Kit Karzen/L39ION of Los Angeles
Cycling kit Review: Café du Cycliste Laurence unisex jersey and Sophie halter bib short. "Best for long, cool-weather gravel rides off the beaten path." By Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) Photo: James Brosnan
Colorado approves bill to let cyclists ride
through red lights.
"Law aims to cut collisions by reducing number of interactions at junctions between drivers and people on bikes." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) Photo: Christopher Hilton
Old bikes suck: Why there’s no point in getting cog’d up in the past. "Things have progressed way more than you know." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: steel-vintage.com)
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RGT: Virtually the real thing. "The goal of RGT is to bring the culture of cycling into the virtual world. Right now, we don’t think that exists on any app, but we’re working to fix this." Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk)
Itzulia Tour of the Basque Country live
stream.
"2022 Vuelta al Pais Vasco April 4-9, Spain. Live video from 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
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April 8,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
David Lappartient: ‘Riders come to me with question marks over doping.’ "Do no positive tests mean no credibility? Exclusive interview with the UCI president on what it means if the ITA isn’t catching WorldTour cheats." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Philippe Gilbert downplays chances at final Amstel Gold Race. "Belgian star wants to leave with hands held high and the Ardennes will be at the center of his swansong season." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Watch that time Philippe Gilbert absolutely crushed it on the final climb to win Amstel Gold. "The Belgian annihilated his competition on the Cauberg." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: AFP (velonews.com)
Marianne Vos won’t defend Amstel Gold Race title. "Defending champion is going all in to win Paris Roubaix Femmes and will skip this weekend's Amstel Gold Race." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
His hips don’t lie - Ashton Lambie ventures into XC MTB racing at the Sea Otter Classic. "The world champion on the track will line up at the Fuego 80k on Saturday, the first race of the Life Time Grand Prix series." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Kit Karzen
Movistar series 3 about to be released on Netflix, with López exit. "The Movistar team’s ‘Least Expected Day’ third series is about to be released on Netflix, the team has confirmed. While it has already been broadcast in Spain on Movistar’s steaming service, the team has now confirmed it will be released generally on Netflix before the spring is over." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Lezyne Pocket Torque Drive covers 2-6 Nm for careful cockpit setup. "Crafted from lightweight machined aluminum in classic Lezyne styling, the Pocket Torque Drive weighs a claimed 75g." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Gear Break: KASK Helmet, Fizik Saddle, Bianchi Specialissima, Strava, Classified/Sturdy Cycles & 100copies With Ukraine. "KASK redesigns history - Introducing the new Protone Icon, fi’zi:k: Seamlessly engineered comfort - Introducing the Argo Adaptive plus much more." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Sea Otter Day 1: Gravel suspension and sneaky helmets. "Sea Otter is back and, based on the early crowds at Laguna Seca Raceway, bigger than it has been in years." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
6 cool new gravel bikes from: Cannondale; Bianchi, 3T+ more from Sea Otter 2022. "Racy gravel, adventurey gravel, some suspension, a lot of carbon, and a dash of aluminium too – there’s something for every flavor of gravel rider here from Wilier, Salsa, Ridley + more" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Amstel Gold Race Live Stream.
"2022 Amstel Gold Race April 10, Netherlands. Women's
race starts at 4:35am U.S. Eastern.
Women's race finish at around 8:07am U.S. Eastern. Women's race live video from 7:00am U.S. Eastern. Men's race starts at 4:20am U.S. Eastern. Finish at around 10:47am U.S. Eastern. Live video from 8:35am U.S. Eastern)."
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April 8,
2022
Videos
Tour of the Basque Country / Vuelta al Pais
Vasco: Remco Evenepoel attacks with 16k to go - Stage 5.
Larry Warbasse: ‘My one goal now is to race the Tour de France.’ "Larry Warbasse on his 10th year as a professional, the biggest change seen in the peloton and downhill ski racing." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Comeback trail paved with Amstel Gold for Spratt. "The traditional start to the Ardennes classics is a rarity within the Netherlands, a hilly race in a country renowned for its lowlands." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Course preview: Sea Otter Classic Fuego 80k. "The XC MTB race is the first stop on the Life Time Grand Prix and will have the pros racing across nearly 5,700 feet of elevation gain on Saturday." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Fiido X eBike recalled due to risk of breaking
in half.
"When The Verge reviewed the $999 Fiido D11 eBike in 2020 we concluded that you get what you pay for." By Thomas Ricker (theverge.com) (electrek.co) Photo: Javier (cib)
road.cc Recommends updated with 11 excellent products from Hunt, Dolan, Specialized, Chapeau, Scribe + more. "We've updated our collection of the best bikes and gear we've reviewed in the past month, with 11 things making the Recommends grade." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
NY man cycling across US reveals 'close call' in Georgia as he reaches 10K-mile mark. "I’ve never had a close call in my life on a bicycle, but I did in Georgia." By Ann W. Schmidt (foxnews.com) (Photo: Bob Barnes)
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In the Drops: Lazer safety tech, silky CeramicSpeed BB, relaxed Assos kit and The Domestique. "All of Cyclist’s best kit and content from the past week plus a good read that’s very on-brand." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Oakley sunglasses, Hope Tech 4 E4 brake lever, Syncros Digital shock pump and Reserve Fillmore valves. "Plus a summary of all the breaking news on the site this week." By Luke Marshall (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2022 Circuit Cycliste Sarthe Live Feed.
"Circuit Cycliste Sarthe 2022 - stage 4 (La Chapelle-Saint-Aubin → La Chapelle-Saint-Aubin 174 km). Friday,
April 8th, starts at 14:30pm Central Europe, 8:30am U.S.
Eastern."
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April 7,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Itzulia Basque Country stage 4: Daniel Martínez denies Julian Alaphilippe in photo finish. "Primož Roglič finished in fourth on the stage and retained the overall leader's jersey." (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Takeaways From Itzulia & Scheldeprijs Going Into Amstel. "A few top-level grand tour GC contenders facing off against the incredibly hyped grand tour hopeful Remco Evenepoel at the infamously difficult Itzulia Basque Country and Alexander Kristoff turning back the clock to school some of the sport’s best sprinters about how to win a difficult classic at Wednesday’s Scheldeprijs." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
FulGaz training app. "FulGaz is an indoor training app that uses rider-generated video content captured alongside power data that attempts to give a more accurate real-world feel than other apps and software." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
New Kask Protone Icon helmet is airier,
comfier, more aero and safer.
"The update may look subtle but Kask promises better ventilation, ergonomics and aerodynamics." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Is the DirtySixer 36er eBike the World’s Largest Electric Bicycle? "DirtySixer claim the eDirtySixer eBike is the largest electric bike in the world, and it probably is if you limit your search to all-road or commuter eBikes." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
New WTC 6-Bit Key Chain & Axle Handle Multi-tools bring your tools along for the ride. "Wolf Tooth Components has shrunk down their clever 8-Bit Pack Pliers into a key-chain sized tool that retains functionality." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Itzulia Tour of the Basque Country live
stream.
"2022 Vuelta al Pais Vasco April 4-9, Spain. Live video from 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
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April 7,
2022
Amstel Gold Race raises women’s prize money equal to men’s. "That
is a big step forward. In total in the prize money for the
women as with the men. That is 30,000 more than last year.
A considerable increase,” said Leontien van Moorsel, race
director Amstel Gold Race."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Ben O’Connor interview: “I asked to try and be a GC racer.” "When
he first joined AG2R Citroën Team, Ben O’Connor had a
one-year contract. He finished fourth in his Tour de
France debut last July."
By Rob Arnold (ridemedia.com.au) (Instagram)
Meet Savilia Blunk and Cole Paton, America’s off-road power couple. "We come as a package," says Paton, although the two have separate, ambitious goals for the 2022 season." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Orange Seal
Watch all 10 American Criterium Cup races live and for free on VeloNews, beginning April 9. "The first race is the Sunny King Criterium in Anniston, Alabama this Saturday, April 9, and the series continues through to the Bommarito Audi Gateway Cup in St Louis in September." (velonews.com) Photo: Snowy Mountain Photography
Colin Sturgess - “My focus? Getting those hands in the air!” "We
caught up with Ribble Weldtite DS Colin Sturgess just
before the first races of the year but thought we should
introduce the man with a few of his palmarès."
By Ed Hood (ridemedia.com.au) Photo©supplied
Fizik releases short-nosed 3D-printed Argo Adaptive saddle range. "Fizik has expanded its Argo saddle range with the new Argo Adaptive saddle featuring a 3D printed “digital-padding” upper that aims to improve comfort with its optimization for varying postures and sit bone positions." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
New Fizik Vento Ferox Carbon gravel/XC shoes
combine laminated upper with super-stiff sole.
"The Ferox is a race-focused shoe designed with comfort in mind." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Apidura Backcountry Hip Pack puts a bikepacking bag on your waist for technical trail riding. "Especially for technical gravel and mountain bikers who don’t want to wear a backpack while pedaling, the new Apidura Backcountry Hip Pack offers a ‘just right’ amount of storage for short or long rides." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) c. Apidura
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April 7,
2022
Videos
Circuit de la Sarthe stage 3: Mads Pedersen scores second win in three days. "Danish sprinter racks up another win, leads general classification." (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
UCI confirms it is monitoring the progress of Sonny Colbrelli. "The
UCI confirmed there is not a formalized policy on
defibrillators, but said it will follow broader guidelines
within the medical community."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: DAVID STOCKMAN/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
Phinney on cycling's "opiate bombs" and
"strangely timed cortisone injections."
"The
31-year-old American, who still rides for recreation, is
now focused on painting and music. He said he grew tired
of the constraints his pro career placed on him and about
the conditions that teams insisted on imposing on him."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Fabio Ferrari)
Amstel Gold Race preview: Mathieu van der Poel and Annemiek van Vleuten are riders to beat. "Narrow roads, crosswinds, and sometimes bad weather turn the Dutch classic into one of the most intense races on the international calendar." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
The New Stages Dash M200 & L200: Hands-On
Details.
"Stages just announced two new bike computers, the new Stages Dash M200 and L200. These3rd generation units are hardware upgrades to their predecessors, the M50 and the L50." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Media critic Eric Boehlert dies in bicycle accident. "Eric Boehlert, 57, was riding a bicycle when he was struck and killed by a Transit train, according to NorthJersey.com." By Joe Tacopino (nypost.com) Photo: @EricBoehlert/Twitter
Crankbrothers’ Highline 11 is the brand’s
lightest dropper post yet.
"The dropper post uses a carbon head and quill, as well as titanium bolts to shave weight." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) Crankbrothers
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2022 Circuit Cycliste Sarthe Live Feed.
"Circuit Cycliste Sarthe 2022 - stage 3 (Sablé-sur-Sarthe → Sablé-sur-Sarthe 176.5km). Thursday,
April 7th, starts at 14:30pm Central Europe, 8:30am U.S.
Eastern."
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