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Daily News: April 2022

Column One
April 12, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily




Philipsen nabs stage 3 at the Tour of Turkey.

(cycling.today)

"Jasper Philipsen won the third stage of the 2022 Tour of Turkey on Tuesday, outsprinting Kaden Groves and Miguel Angel Fernandez."
(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)





French pro left with 35 stitches in ear after contact with disc brake.

(velonews.com)

"Hugo Hofstetter left with huge cut in ear after dramatic crash at Circuit de la Sarthe, questions safety of disc brakes."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)






Robyn’s Extremely Online Round-up #9: ‘JAAAAAAAA.’

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"The ninth 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)






Steel is Still Real: Take a look at the new Mason Exposure for touring over varied and unpredictable terrain.

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"Designed to take larger 650B x 58mm and 700c x 50mm tires, the Exposure also has more carrying capacity than Mason’s Bokeh."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Inspiring Ride: Two adult riders finding joy and confidence on the road.

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"Do you remember the first time you rode a bike? Chances are, you were probably a kid. But these two adult women show that it’s never too late to learn."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Carla Francome @carlafrancome






Garmin Instinct 2S Solar review.

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"A rugged, solar charging sports watch with excellent battery life and functionality."
By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)






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Tour of Turkey 2022 Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour of Turkey 2022 – stage 3 (Cesme
Izmir 117.9km).

Tuesday, April 12th, video starts at 12:00am Central Europe, 6:00am U.S. Eastern."

(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)



Column Two
April 12, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily




How to watch Paris Roubaix 2022 on TV, online, and streaming.

(velonews.com)

"After just half a year since the previous edition, it's again time for the ‘Hell of the North."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)





Paris Roubaix forecast: No repeat of last year’s mud-fest.

(velonews.com)

"Forecasters are calling for mostly sunny skies, springlike temperatures, almost no chance of rain, and moderate headwinds for this weekend's racing."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)






A game changer? Tire pressure management system to be used by Team DSM at Paris Roubaix.

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"UCI gives green light to Scope Atmoz hub-based pressure control system. So how does it work, and how might it help in Roubaix?"
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images






A complete guide to front derailleurs: Types, mounts and compatibility explained.

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"Banish your bewilderment with our comprehensive guide to the front derailleur."
By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Monkey Knife Fight 2022.

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"If you really must know, the best way to describe the long-standing gravel event out of Emmaus, PA, is the route goes past an airport runway that features a turn."
By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (CJ Rudy) (Image Credit not Found)






Inspecting your bike’s bearings: What to do if these parts aren’t turning at their best.

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"Checking the bearings in the wheels, bottom bracket, headset and suspension."
By Nick Di Cristofaro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)






Garmin Vivomove Sport.

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"Good-looking hybrid smartwatch with great health tracking, but better for general wear than serious cycling use."
By Nick Cox (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)





Giro di Sicilia Live stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay
"2022 Giro di Sicilia April 12-15, Italy.

Stage 1 starts Tuesday at 4:25am U.S. Eastern. Finish at around 9:27am U.S. Eastern.

Live video from 7:50am U.S. Eastern."

(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)



Column Three
April 12, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Chris Froome confirms he will race at Tour of the Alps.

(velonews.com)

"The four-time Tour de France winner says he's working to bring down weight and work on explosiveness."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images






Paris Roubaix: 10 to surprise - who will be the ‘outsider’ of 2022?.

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"Who will have that magical ride across the cobblestones to dance with the very best? Nearly every edition of Paris Roubaix delivers its fairytale story."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Bernard Papon - Pool/Getty Images






UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly.

(inrng.com)

"Another look at the UCI team rankings over three years. This week’s update doesn’t see any big changes, instead established trends continue."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Two sisters, ages 7 and 10, ride 53 miles to honor a Ukrainian mother who died riding her bicycle at 53.

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"At the Ignite Women's Bike Event in Arizona on Sunday, Carina and Ariana Dinu rode 53 miles to raise money for Ukrainian refugee children."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy GoFundMe






Stolen CeramicSpeed Driven prototype bikes worth $82,000 recovered by police.

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"The chainless drivetrain Cervélo P5, Canyon Lux and non-prototype Specialized Turbo Levo were stolen during a break-in at Driven's Boulder headquarters."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Is There An Ideal Temperature For Exercise?

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"We all tend to have preferred temperatures for our riding, but is there a best temperature physiologically for exercise? And might there be a difference between men and women?"
By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)






Sea Otter 2022: Prototypes, high tech bits and recycled apparel from Laguna Seca.

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"The best new and upcoming apparel and components from California."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)






How to turn an old hardtail into a super commuter.

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"Breathe new life into your old mountain bike with our handy guide."
By James Costley-White (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)



Column One
April 11, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Kaden Groves sprints to victory, Nacer Bouhanni crashes, sent to hospital at Tour of Turkey stage 2.

(velonews.com)

"Nairo Quintana crashed twice in a windy stage that saw sprinters jostling for the win."
(velonews.com) Photo: Muhammed Enes Yildirim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images





Pedestrian causes awful crash in Turkey, Bouhanni wiped out.

(stickybottle.com)

"Nacer Bouhanni is in the hospital receiving treatment after coming off worst in a crash at the Tour of Turkey."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Hugo Hofstetter gets 35 stitches after disc brake injury.

(cycling.today)

"Arkea Samsic sprinter Hugo Hofstetter has suffered an ugly injury at the recent Circuit Cycliste Sarthe."
(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)






Uncontrollable defecation blamed by US driver who swerved into bike lane and killed two cyclists.

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"Julie Ann Budge told police her irritable bowel syndrome caused the fatal collision but has been arrested."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






DirtySixer to release World’s Biggest Pedals; bigger than Pedaling Innovations XL Catalysts.

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"Riders with very large feet rejoice; there’s a new contender for the accolade of “world’s largest flat pedal”, and it’s made by David Folch at DirtySixer."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)





Sea Otter: Road and gravel news from Laguna Seca.

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"Gravel stems and WorldTour winning tubeless bikes."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)





Tour of Turkey 2022 Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour of Turkey 2022 – stage 2 (Selçuk
Alaçatı 156.4km).

Monday, April 11th, starts at 12:00am Central Europe, 6:00am U.S. Eastern."

(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)



Column Two
April 11, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Quinn Simmons out of Paris Roubaix after recent sickness.

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"US rider out of Roubaix and without a set race schedule after coming down sick last month."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com






Wout van Aert uncertain for Paris Roubaix as cobblestone countdown commences.

(velonews.com)

"Jumbo Visma prioritizes long-term health of its top star in return from covid infection: 'We are more cautious than cautious."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Paris Roubaix men’s race preview: The cobbles, the contenders, the storylines, and the weather.

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"Who might win? What are the most significant sectors? Will it be wet? Here's all you need to know about the 2022 Paris Roubaix."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Paris Roubaix women’s race preview: Everything you need to know about the second edition.

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"After a hugely successful opening edition of the women's race, can it deliver on its difficult ‘second album?"
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch)





How a terrible bike throw cost Cosnefroy Amstel Gold.

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"A good bike throw is crucial in a finishing sprint. You should drop your shoulders and straighten your arms explosively."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)






What did we learn from the first race in the Life Time Grand Prix series? ‘It’s gonna be tough.’

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"Russell Finsterwald, Evelyn Dong, Alex Howes, Sofia Gomez Villafañe and others reflect after the Fuego 80k at Sea Otter Classic."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Life Time






Wizard Works Framebagracadabra.

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"Wizard Works' Framebagracadabra is a partial frame bag that's handmade in the UK with high quality materials and components."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Column Three
April 11, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Analysis: After health scare, will Sonny Colbrelli race again?

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"Leading cardiologist suggests that the risks to himself and others in the peloton could spell the end of the Italian star's racing career."
By Dr. Bill Apollo and Steve Maxwell (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)






Tom Dumoulin heads to altitude in bid to chase form: ‘I am not at my best level.’

(velonews.com)

"Jumbo Visma star hopes a spell at Tenerife will help him be a factor in the time trials and GC at the Giro d'Italia less than one month away."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)






Rebecca McConnell takes career-first World Cup win.

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"First Australian to win a cross country race since 2013."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool






Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame inductees announced.

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"The seven inductees will be honored at a ceremony ahead of Unbound Gravel."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)





Astana pro "unconscious for 20 minutes" after Amstel Gold crash, has no memory of incident.

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"The Italian came down as the peloton negotiated a roundabout after striking an unmarshaled piece of road furniture, hitting his head on impact."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Magura Disc Brake Torque Wrench Adapter is a mechanic’s dream - and not just for Magura brakes.

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"I’m willing to bet that most disc brake hose compression nuts out there are not getting torqued properly."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Lauf's Seigla adds compliance and comfort to its gravel race line-up.

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"It’s an evolution of the brand’s True Grit gravel bike, and features much improved tire clearance and dropped stays that give around 4mm of vertical displacement when it hits a bump in the (gravel) road."
By Tom Marvin (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)












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