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Daily News: April 2022

Column One
April 20, 2022
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Tour of the Alps: Lennard Kämna attacks breakaway in final kilometer to win stage 3.

(velonews.com)

"Pello Bilbao retains overall race lead ahead of the race taking on Swiss peaks."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com





Liège Bastogne Liège Preview: The climbs, the contenders, the storylines, and the weather.

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"Who might win? What are the most significant climbs? Will it be wet? Here's all you need to know about the 2022 Liège Bastogne Liège."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: DIRK WAEM/Belga/AFP via Getty Images






How to watch Liège Bastogne Liège online, streaming, and on TV.

(velonews.com)

"Here's how you can watch the live race coverage of ‘La Doyenne,' the oldest of cycling's five monuments, on Sunday, April 24, 2022."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)






Is Romain Bardet the ultimate Giro d’Italia outsider?

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"French climber hopes to race under the radar until late-race podium surge in the Dolomites."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com






Matthews 'motivated' to take Bike Exchange Jayco to Ardennes podium.

(sbs.com.au)

"Michael Matthews is "ready and motivated" to lead a versatile Bike Exchange Jayco squad as he aims for a podium place at upcoming Ardennes Classics, Fleche Wallonne and Liege Bastogne Liege. "
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)






What it took Dylan van Baarle to win the fastest ever Paris Roubaix.

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"Strava file shows Ineos rider cranked out an average of 341 watts to finish alone in the velodrome."
By Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)






Quick Step ‘disgusted’ after Florian Sénéchal is sprayed with urine at Paris Roubaix.

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"French rider dismayed by incident: 'I’m totally demoralized ... I don’t understand how we can do that.'"
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Altura Tool Roll.

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"Well-made tool pack that'll carry your essentials while keeping them dry and secure."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)





Tour of the Alps 2022 Live Video.

(cycling.today)

"Tour of the Alps April 18-22, Italy - Stage 3 (Lana
Villabassa 154.6km).

Wednesday, April 20th, video starts at 7:00am U.S. Eastern, 4:00am Pacific.

Finish at about 8:15am U.S. Eastern, 5:15am Pacific."

(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)






Column Two
April 20, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily




La Flèche Wallonne: Dylan Teuns powers to win ahead of Alejandro Valverde.

(velonews.com)

"Bahrain Victorious rider holds off a late charge from Valverde to win on Mur de Huy."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) (pezcyclingnews.com)





Woods sixth in La Flèche Wallonne as Dylan Teuns scores biggest win of career.

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"Bahrain Victorious' second 2022 WorldTour triumph."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)






Tadej Pogačar shrugs off suggestions of weakness after fading in La Flèche Wallonne.

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"I’m fully motivated for Sunday. I don’t see this as a weakness. It’s a one-day race and this happens,’ says two-time Tour de France winner."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com





La Flèche Wallonne: Marta Cavalli beats Annemiek van Vleuten on Mur de Huy.

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"Amstel Gold winner takes second big win, bettering Van Vleuten and Vollering on final climb."
By Matilda Price (velonews.com) Photo: Benoit Doppagne/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images






Annemiek van Vleuten on La Flèche Wallonne: ‘It’s the time in my life I did the Mur de Huy perfectly.’

By

"The Movistar rider said she had help from teammate Alejandro Valverde ahead of the race."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)






Demi Vollering struggles in La Flèche Wallonne finale: ‘I didn’t feel so good.’.

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"The Dutch rider takes third on Mur de Huy after a rare off-day."
By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)






Van der Breggen's Fleche Wallonne crown vacant as Alaphilippe looks for four.

(sbs.com.au)

"The Fleche Wallonne has seen a number of long-term winners atop the infamous Mur de Huy, but with Anna van der Breggen's retirement, the longest tenured victor in the race's history has left a void in her wake."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)





Fleche Wallonne Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)

"2022 La Fleche Wallonne April 20, Belgium.

Women's race starts at 2:35am U.S. Eastern.
Women's race finish at 6:18am U.S. Eastern.

Live video from 5:05am U.S. Eastern.

--------------

Men's race starts at 5:25am U.S. Eastern.
Men's race finish at 10:33am U.S. Eastern.

Live video from 7:00am U.S. Eastern."

(cyclingfans.com) (Image Credit not Found)






4 Things To Do After A Crash.

(cycling.today)

"Accidents are bound to happen anywhere at any time. Considering how the road is completely public with all kinds of people driving, road accidents are extremely likely to occur."
(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)






Column Three
April 20, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily








Jolien D’hoore: Maximum number of Women’s WorldTeams should be increased.

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"The former pro-turned DS also wants to see more dedicated races on the calendar for U23 riders."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (voxwomen.com) Photo: Eric Lalmand/Belga/AFP via Getty Images





Garmin Vivosmart 5 In-Depth Review.

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"It’s been nearly four years since Garmin last released a Vivosmart model - the Vivosmart 4. But the counter resets again today with the new Vivosmart 5."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)






Does this video prove that Lampaert’s crash was Opi Omi 2.0, or was it his own fault?

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"Immediately after the crash, commentators were blaming the spectator, saying they were standing too close to the action."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)






What is it actually like to ride the Paris Roubaix cobbles?

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"Dusty, bumpy and terrifying. No wonder we want to go back for more!"
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Letter from Camp: Special Blend Gravel.

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"Senior editor Betsy Welch is reporting from Oregon, where the Special Blend Gravel camp kicks off on Thursday and culminates with the Gorge Gravel Grinder race on Sunday."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Adam Lapierre






Ukraine conflict set to impact cycle clothing market.

(road.cc)

"With some major brands relying on production from Ukrainian factories, the war is likely to lead to supply problems later in the year."
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






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Can you tell it's an eBike? Wilier launches Filante Hybrid eRoad bike with all new miniature motor.

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"The button and display of Mahle's new iWoc interface have been hidden into the stem of the integrated aero handlebars."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Column One
April 19, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily




Tour of the Alps: Pello Bilbao sprints to win from reduced bunch on stage 2.

(velonews.com)

"Bahrain Victorious rider takes over race lead from Geoffrey Bouchard."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Mathieu van der Poel reconfirms Giro d’Italia start: ‘It will be good for my evolution.’

(velonews.com)

"Van der Poel sets sights on the Italian grand tour: 'Everyone always says that you get better from a grand tour, so I'm curious."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Last man to the Velodrome: Bas Tietema lives through ‘hell’ to finish Paris Roubaix.

(velonews.com)

"Dutch YouTube star turned pro racer finishes outside the time limit and rolls into velodrome dead last: 'It really was the 'Hell of the North."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)





Wout van Aert and Christophe Laporte riding broken wheels at Paris Roubaix.

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"Riders manage to ride safely to a stop after Shimano carbon rims break in half."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Florian Sénéchal ‘totally demoralized’ after being sprayed with what he believes was urine during Paris Roubaix.

(velonews.com)

"Quick Step's woes were multitude during the 119th Hell of the North, as fans caused Sénéchal and Yves Lampaert to crash, and multiple riders suffered the usual flat tires."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)






Fastest Ever Edition of Paris Roubaix.

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"The Hell of the North was run off at a cracking pace as a dry Roubaix, tail winds and off-script team tactics ripped the field asunder."
By Molly Hurford (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)






A true Michigan Classic: Barry Roubaix 2022.

(silca.cc)

"This year was the 13th edition of Barry Roubaix, a race that attracts 4000+ racers to Hastings, Michigan."
(silca.cc) Rob Meendering








Tour of the Alps 2022 Live Video.

(cycling.today)

"Tour of the Alps April 18-22, Italy - Stage 2 (Primiero/S. Martino di Castrozza
Lana 154.1km).

Tuesday, April 19th, video starts at 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific.

Finish at about 9:15am U.S. Eastern, 6:15am Pacific."

(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)



Column Two
April 19, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily




La Flèche Wallonne race preview: Mur de Huy to decide the winners.

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"Here's everything you need to know about the men's and women's mid-week Belgian classic."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com






Tadej Pogačar to keep rolling across Flèche Wallonne, Liège Bastogne Liège.

(velonews.com)

"Slovenian star wraps up his spring campaign with a return to the Ardennes in final races until June and Tour de France defense in July."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)





Fleche Wallonne Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)

"2022 La Fleche Wallonne April 20, Belgium.

Women's race starts at 2:35am U.S. Eastern.
Women's race finish at 6:18am U.S. Eastern.

Live video from 5:05am U.S. Eastern.

--------------

Men's race starts at 5:25am U.S. Eastern.
Men's race finish at 10:33am U.S. Eastern.

Live video from 7:00am U.S. Eastern."

(cyclingfans.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Ineos vs Quick Step: The Good and the Bad Spring Classics.

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"The Quick Step Alpha Vinyl team have had a less than perfect spring Classics campaign, while on the other hand, Ineos Grenadiers have surpassed themselves in the one-day races."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)






Van Baarle averages 315 watts for duration of Paris Roubaix - Strava analysis.

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"The fastest ever edition of the Hell of the North required some big power numbers."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) Photo: Zac Williams SWPix






Check out the Pinarello Dogma F that Dylan van Baarle rode to Paris Roubaix victory.

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"The Dutch rider took the win on a bike with very few tweaks for coping with the cobbles."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Round-up #10: A Roubaix bumper edition with Elisa Lamborghini.

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"The tenth(!) 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)






Get Your Regular Health Checkup!

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"Sonny Colbrelli - From Roubaix winner to an uncertain future."
By Menachem Brodie (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Garmin Fenix 7 vs COROS Vertix 2: New York City GPS Accuracy Test!

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"Over the last 6-8 months we’ve seen watch companies including Garmin and COROS add multiband/dual-frequency GPS chipsets to their watches, which have long-promised to be the holy-grail of GPS accuracy."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)






PNW Components Coast Bar Tape.

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"Strong tape in bright colors with nice alloy end plugs, though chunky looks may not be for everyone."
By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Sea Otter Classic ‘22: Here is what you missed if you didn’t make it.

(silca.cc)

"Sea Otter is back and I cannot wait for 2023. Seeing friends faces in real life and not little boxes is worth the lack of sleep. I’ll say it more simply, put Sea Otter on your list. Whether racing or spectating, it is an event to behold."
(silca.cc) Photography by Ethan Bradshaw



Column Three
April 18, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly.

(inrng.com)

"Israel and Lotto Soudal are almost tied for 19th place but well below the relegation line while a four-way scrap for 18th place."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Bradley Wiggins alleges he was sexually abused by a coach at the age of 13.

(velonews.com)

"It all impacted me as an adult … I buried it,' says 41-year-old."
(velonews.com) (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Wout van Aert’s mangled hands shows you how tough Paris Roubaix is.

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"The Monument destroys your body."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Sirotti






Trek Segafredo, Bike Exchange Jayco, and Human Powered Health to line up at Maryland Cycling Classic.

(velonews.com)

"L39ION of Los Angeles will also line up, and Justin Williams says the event is ‘a significant moment’ for the team."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)






US Cup returns to Fayetteville with a techier course and a stacked start list.

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"Kate Courtney, Christopher Blevins, Haley Batten, and Riley Amos headline the XC MTB races in northwest Arkansas."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo: US Cup)






Kayla Clarot: The Master Behind New Roubaix Grit And Grace.

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"Meet the artist who designed Specialized's Paris Roubaix Femmes bike."
By Specialized (pelotonmagazine.com)






Giant expects more bike delays due to lockdown in China.

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"It is a hell of job,” says Giant’s Chairperson Bonnie Tu as manufacturing plants in China are temporarily closed."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






What Is the Minimum Amount of Exercise Necessary to Maintain Your Fitness?

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"According to research, you can reduce your training volume by a third and still maintain your endurance fitness for up to 15 weeks."
By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Galfer's new finned Disc Shark rotors could offer serious bite.

By

"New rotors come with significant claims from Spanish brand."
By Will Soffe (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)












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