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‘What a spoiled little brat’ - Remco Evenepoel apologizes for pushing Ben Turner at Brabantse Pijl. HED: Five wild bikes from previous Paris Roubaix races. Photos: ‘Awesomely Interesting’ bikes of the 2022 Sea Otter Classic. I Pulled My Hair Out Watching This - De Brabantse Pijl - The Butterfly Effect w/Chris Horner. In Memorium - Team BMC founder Andy Rihs. Column
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April 14,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Tour of Turkey Stage 5: Sam Welsford outsprints Jasper Philipsen, claims first Team DSM win for 2022. "Australian stays clear of crash in final few hundred meters to score first career pro win." (velonews.com) Photo: Mehmet Emin Menguarslan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Wout Van Aert returns to race Sunday’s Paris
Roubaix.
"Belgian champion hasn't raced since Gent Wevelgem." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Lorena Wiebes dreams of winning Paris Roubaix. "The Dutch rider on her 'Hell of the North' hopes, aiming for Tour de France yellow, and a growing rivalry with Elisa Balsamo." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Ineos Grenadiers promises to attack Paris Roubaix: ‘Sometimes a breakaway can go a long way.’ "Tom Pidcock will save his Roubaix debut for another year, but Magnus Sheffield, Filippo Ganna and Dylan van Baarle will have free rides on the cobbles." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: LUC CLAESSEN/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
Quick Step Alpha Vinyl vows to go down swinging at Paris Roubaix. "Quick Step Alpha Vinyl boss Patrick Lefevere says all seven starters will be fully healthy for the first time all spring." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Paris Roubaix glove and bar-tape strategies: Normal, double, or none? A WorldTour mechanic weighs in. "For more cushioning, double wrap the bar tape. But another approach is to ride without gloves and even without handlebar tape,’ says WorldTour mechanic Raf Wittenberg." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Following heart surgery, Evy Kuijpers is eager for Paris Roubaix Femmes. "The Dutch rider had a cardiac ablation as a preventative measure in late February." (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Abus GameChanger helmet review. "The GameChanger is an aero helmet that, in our opinion, is still stylish, something we normally wouldn’t say about a helmet in this category." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Abus)
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"Tour of Turkey 2022 - stage 5 (Manisa → Ayvalık 186.1km). Thursday,
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Who To Watch For On The Roubaix Cobbles.
"This Sunday sees the pro peloton hit the cobbles of the ‘Hell of the North’ Paris Roubaix Monument." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
UCI president open to moving Paris Roubaix and Tour of Flanders to the fall. "End the season with the Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix? That’s something we couldn’t imagine in the past. Now I ask myself: why not?" By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tour de France: Rembrandt, Vermeer, van Gogh, artificial intelligence inspire Jumbo Visma kit. "New design will be worn by both the men's and women's teams this summer." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Bram Berkien/Jumbo Visma
McQuaid's €6,500 bike stolen after working for Ukrainians fleeing war. "Former international road rider Paul McQuaid has been working to provide bikes to Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war by coming to Ireland." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
In Memorium - Team BMC founder Andy Rihs. "Without a doubt Andy Rihs was one of the most understated men of wealth we ever had the fortune to meet. He was also one of the most enthusiastic race fans the sport ever knew." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The best components and clothing at Sea Otter - Starring Giro, Fox, Redshift, Kask and more. "Smart pedals, loud jerseys and super light suspension forks feature in our round-up from 'the world's largest cycling festival." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in April 2022. "While some outlets just scrape the web to hawk random eBikes, Electrek has spent countless hours performing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bicycles." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found)
Understanding VO2 max and how to increase it for cyclists. "There is an entire generation of cyclists that views VO2 max as a genetically pre-determined performance ceiling. A more modern and nuanced take shows it to be quite responsive to training." By Chris Carmichael (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Giro di Sicilia Live stream.
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Videos
‘What a spoiled little brat’ - Remco Evenepoel
apologizes for pushing Ben Turner at Brabantse Pijl.
"Quick Step Alpha Vinyl rider cited by race jury after pushing Ben Turner during Brabantse Pijl." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Quick Step Alpha Vinyl sport director defends actions after provoking Brabantse Pijl crash. "Jury fines sport director after causing several riders to crash, including world champion Julian Alaphilippe." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
L39ion of Los Angeles cycling kit available for purchase. "Rapha aero jersey, training jersey, and bib shorts are available in six sizes for each men's and women's cuts." (velonews.com) Photo: courtesy L39ion of LA
Pro bike: Michal Kwiatkowski's Paris Roubaix Pinarello Dogma F. "The former World Champion will be riding this very Pinarello at the Hell of the North on Sunday." By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Scicon Aeroshade Kunken Monogram. "Excellent, comfortable frames with impressive venting, but the 'monogram' logos distort your vision." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
First look: Giant Surge Pro road shoes.
"It's the brand's lightest pair of racing footwear yet." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
How to train for long events with short workouts. "Eight tips for optimizing your training to make the most of the time available for riding." By Hannah Otto (Finchamp) (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Doormate universal garage door remote fits in your handlebar. "The new 12speed Doormate is a universal garage door remote bar-end plug that fits into the end of a handlebar. It’s just 16g and $40, and it works." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Classic Grand Besancon Doubs Live Feed. "Classic Grand Besancon Doubs 2022 (Besançon → Montfaucon 177.5km).
Friday, April 15th, video starts at 12:00pm Central
Europe, 6:00am U.S. Eastern."
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April 13,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Sepulveda reaches Tour of Turkey summit after Stage 4 victory. "Drone Hopper Androni's Eduardo Sepulveda has moved into the overall lead at the Tour of Turkey after taking out Stage 4 in Manisa." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Is Ineos Grenadiers suddenly one of the best
teams in the classics? It sure looks like it.
"Ineos Grenadiers delivers another stunning classics win as Magnus Sheffield powers to victory at Brabantse Pijl." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: JASPER JACOBS/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)
Remco Evenepoel marked by Ineos Grenadiers: ‘One of them was always stuck on my wheel.’ "Quick Step's woes continue with Remco Evenepoel stymied and Julian Alaphilippe floored." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Who will be the queen of the cobbles? "In the absence of Elizabeth Deignan, who is pregnant, the Trek Segafredo team is counting on an armada led by world champion Elisa Balsamo and Frenchwoman Audrey Cordon-Ragot to win again in the Roubaix velodrome." (roadbikeaction.com) RBA/ASO
Paris Roubaix course inspection: ‘Cobbles are
extremely dry.’
"A preview of the cobblestones reveals dry and fast conditions for this weekend's racing at the 'Hell of the North." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Women’s Tour organizers looking for £75,000 to produce live race broadcast. "Race organizer SweetSpot says it is still searching for a title sponsor for the women's race, which starts in two months." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Ellen van Dijk to make hour record attempt in May. "The Dutch rider will complete her classics campaign before turning her focus to the track in May." (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
How Sprint Training Will Help Everything Cycling. "Sprint training shouldn't just be for sprinters - preparing for a fast finish will help you climb faster, endure more and enjoy your cycling." By Kristen Arnold (bicycling.co.za) Image by Trevor Raab
Tony Martin auctioned his Olympic silver medal for Ukraine and the winner returned it to him. "The German won the medal at the 2012 games." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: fitline_officialpage/Instagram
Payson McElveen is down but not out. "A conversation with the injured endurance off-road rider as he sits out the first race of the Life Time Grand Prix." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Andy Chasteen
Riley CycleWorks blends titanium and aero with new Fusion road bike. "Hydroformed titanium tubes use Kamm tail shapes for a ride that is claimed to be fast and smooth, and prices start at £7,499 for a full bike." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Quoc unveils the Gran Tourer II.
"Brand takes the Gran Tourer, adds a dial closure and a stiffer sole." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Enve Foundation 65mm Wheelset. "Fast in the real world and shrug off crosswinds with ease." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour of Turkey 2022 Live Feed.
"Tour of Turkey 2022 - stage 4 (Izmir → Manisa 146.2km). Wednesday,
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U.S. Eastern."
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April 13,
2022
Photos,
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Cobbles and Climbs... A Mid-Week Roundup. "Someone is having fun this week while others are, um, putting a brave face on things?" By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by ANP via Getty Images
Paris Roubaix Femmes: Prize fund boosted to €50,000 for second edition. "The winner's prize money to increase by 13 times from the tiny offering in 2021." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
HED: Five wild bikes from previous Paris Roubaix races. "There’s been some radical tech choices over the years." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Buyer’s guide to gravel bike handlebars: Funky flares, wacky shapes and going wide explained. "From the traditional to the striking, here are your options and points to consider before you splash the cash." By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
5 neat products we spotted at Sea Otter - From Prologo, Fizik, JetBlack & more. "Check out a 3D-printed helmet, a new riser block for steering on Zwift, and vibration-damping gloves." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Polar Pacer Pro GPS Running Watch In-Depth Review. "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was the Polar Pacer watch. This was an era before GPS, before optical HR, and before countless other metrics that we didn’t even know would exist someday." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Check out this bike Tom Ritchey built when he was 17. "With an integrated seatpost and a clamp-on stem, some of the features on this 50-year-old lugged steel bike Ritchey built for his dad are a long way ahead of their time." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Best electric gravel bikes in 2022: Eight eGravel bikes rated and reviewed. "Much like the electric mountain bikes, electric gravel bikes make a lot of sense for climbing off-road, particularly if your gravel riding regularly takes you onto steep, sketchy surfaces." By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Orro's got an eBike - The Terra E gravel bike. "Orro has introduced their first eBike. The Terra E is a £3,899 gravel bike built around the lightweight FSA hub motor system." By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) by Orro
New Prologo Energrip gloves absorb vibration, add cooling channels. "Prologo has used their CPC material on saddles for years, providing riders with better grip and reduced fatigue caused by vibrations." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Zwift adds new routes, home screen enhancements. "New routes span nearly 148km and serve up 1,291m of elevation gain. Home screen updates make route and workout selection easier." By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan
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Giro di Sicilia Live stream.
"2022 Giro di Sicilia April 12-15, Italy. Stage
2 (Palma di Montechiaro → Caltanissetta
152km).
Video
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April 13,
2022
Videos
Brabantse Pijl: Magnus Sheffield youngest ever
winner of northern classic.
"Ineos Grenadiers used numerical advantage in final 50km to deliver another spring classic win." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Brabantse Pijl: Demi Vollering solos to victory. "The SD Worx rider went solo with 10km to go, wrapping up her first win of the 2022 season." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Evenepoel gets warning after pushing young
British rider Turner.
"Rather than waiting to roll through, Evenepoel was apparently in too much of a hurry and so reached out and pushed Turner out of his way." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Preview: Who Will Be The King of the Cobbles?
"The Hell of the North is the Queen of the Classics, unless you are Flemish, but the flat cobbles race is unique in its savage cruelty, stubborn formidability and its mythical attraction." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Report: Wout van Aert to race Liège Bastogne Liège. "Jumbo Visma officials to decide if Wout van Aert might race Paris Roubaix following covid recovery." (velonews.com) Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images
Pro Bike Check: Lizzie Deignan's historic Paris Roubaix Femmes winning Trek Domane SLR. "During Sea Otter, Pirelli had Lizzie’s bike in their booth due to the significance of the tire selection." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Check out 12 show-stopping bikes from Sea Otter Classic 2022: Specialized, Giant, Canyon, Scott & loads more. "Take a look at stunning bikes in carbon, titanium and steel from the world's biggest bike festival." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
New Fizik Tempo Decos shoe is designed for
long-distance riding.
"The shoe features a laminated upper and a rearward-position cleat track." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Rim brakes for gravel bikes? Cane Creek explores the option with prototype eeBrake for big tires. "Known for pushing the limits of bike design, the bikes of Rob English almost always attract a lot of attention." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
CushCore Bead Bro review. "If you want to run Cushcore, regularly struggle with tight-fitting tires, or are a serial tire changer, the Cushcore Bead Bro is a bit of a lifesaver." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Events: Hell of Hunterdon 2022. "After a two-year hiatus, the twelfth annual ride returned with a muted reentry into the cycling lineup." By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (CJ Rudy) (Image Credit not Found)
De Brabantse Pijl Live Feed.
"De Brabantse Pijl 2022 (Leuven → Overijse 205.1km).
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