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Daily News: April 2022

Column One
April 26, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Tour of Romandie: Ethan Hayter rockets win in prologue time trial.

(velonews.com)

"Ineos Grenadier bests teammate and defending champion Geraint Thomas by a handful of seconds. Chris Froome finishes in 119th place."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images






Tour de Romandie stage win is ‘confirmation of what I’m capable of,’ says Hayter.

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"I hope to do my first grand tour this year but I don’t know which one it will be yet’ says Ineos' Romandie leader."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)






How injury opened the door to the Tour de France for Matteo Jorgenson.

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"A torn hamstring derailed Jorgenson's return to Giro d'Italia and looked set to smoke his season - until it opened opportunity for prestigious Tour debut."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Sean Kelly on Sam Bennett's hunt for a win - Missing Mørkøv, how "panic" sets in.

(stickybottle.com)

"By this time last year Bennett already had five wins under his belt."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Peter de Voecht-Cor Vos)






Lotto Soudal scores two new signings to reinforce under-pressure roster.

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"Qhubeka NextHash alumni Barbero and Janse van Rensburg join injury-riddled Belgian squad in make-or-break relegation season."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images)






Ontario Cycling is offering clubs grants to rebuild the sport.

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"In the past few years, many events have been cancelled, which has meant decreased revenues for clubs and races."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)






Canyon Endurace CF 7 eTap review.

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"The Canyon Endurace CF 7 eTap is a quietly excellent all-rounder that new riders will love."
By Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)






Hands On: Peak Design Everyday Phone Case, Out Front Bike Mount & Mini Tripod.

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"The Everyday Case is compatible with the iPhone 11, 12, and 13 and works with Apple’s Magsafe chargers."
By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)





Tour de Romandie 2022 Live Video.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour de Romandie 2022 - prologue (Lausanne
Lausanne 5.12km).

Tuesday, April 26th, Prologue starts at 9:00am U.S. Eastern.
Finish at around 11:32am U.S. Eastern, 8:32am Pacific..

Video starts at 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific."

(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)






Column Two
April 26, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Brandon McNulty still feeling effects of Liège crash at Tour de Romandie.

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"American finishes in the top 20 and looks to recover further as the race heads towards the mountains."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






A Brief Post-Mortem on the Shape-Shifting Classics Scene.

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"Wrapping things up, it was another great spring filled with stars, surprises, shocks and splendor."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by DAVID PINTENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images






Giro d’Italia preview: No clear favorite in wide-open edition.

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"From Budapest to Verona, here are the pink jersey favorites, the key stages, the traps and opportunities to open the 2022 grand tour racing season."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Giro d’Italia: Dumoulin, Foss, and Oomen to share Jumbo Visma leadership.

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"We have the underdog role there but it means that we can gamble a bit and see how things are after the first rest day,’ says Zeeman."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)






Giro d’Italia Teams.

(velonews.com)

"Likely start lists, quick facts, and jerseys of the teams competing in the 2022 Giro d'Italia."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)





Wahoo Announces Acquisition of RGT Cycling, Consolidated Wahoo X Subscription...

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"Wahoo Fitness has announced today the acquisition of the RGT Cycling app (formerly Road Grand Tours), as well as announcing their new Wahoo X Subscription Service, which combines the membership for both apps under one umbrella."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Review: new 3D-printed Specialized Power Pro with Mirror saddle is more affordable & partially recycled.

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"The new Power Pro with Mirror is nearly the same as the S-Works but swaps out carbon rails for titanium ones, adding a few grams but keeping all the comfort."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Vittoria Randonneur Tech Tire.

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"Surprisingly versatile tires that ride well and have kept punctures at bay - well worth considering."
By Neil Gander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)





Silca updates 3D-printed computer mount that bolts directly into the front of various stems.

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"The new titanium Chisela costs $125 and features a quick-release mount for a light or a camera."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Van Dessel Cycles: Gravel / Cyclocross Bikes - Sea Otter 2022.

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"The Range Roamer grows to add a Carbon Fiber option. The frame makes use of carbon fiber’s ability to create a shape that provides a stout platform."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) Van Dessel Cycles






Column Three
April 26, 2022
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3,000+ riders prepare for Belgian Waffle Ride this weekend.

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"Mass start returns to BWR, but with a long, 8-percent climb right out of the gate to break things up."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: BWR





Coach ‘very optimistic’ about rest of season for Julian Alaphilippe after horroific Liège crash.

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"Alaphilippe's cousin and coach Franck says world champ will come back stronger from injury and illness affected start to season."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Tom Pidcock set to skip Giro d’Italia as hints point to Tour de France spot after recent recon.

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"British rider checks out the cobbled stage of the Tour de France alongside teammate Michał Kwiatkowski."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly.

(inrng.com)

"Another week, another update and the big story is Lotto Soudal are firmly in 20th place, facing relegation and now they’re hiring riders mid-season to help."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Remco’s wheel spins because his attack was so incredibly explosive at Liège.

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"The Belgian absolutely launched from the group."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)






A fine glass of Pinot.

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"The 11th 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)






Lewis Askey - on Crashing in Paris Roubaix and life in Groupama FDJ.

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"There must have been a burst pipe somewhere causing a section of cobbles to be wet, the guy in front of me panicked, grabbed his brakes, locked up and came down."
By Ed Hood (veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©Pledge






Felt Breed Carbon gravel bike takes riders to the sharp edge of mixed-surface racing.

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"A new Felt Breed Carbon gravel bike aims to reset the stage for the California-based bike maker as a brand obsessed with speed."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)






You can now buy that wonderfully lairy EF Education kit.

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"Distinctive men’s and women’s team equipment released to the masses."
By Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)






Repente Artax GLM saddle review.

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"Extremely comfortable saddle with competitive weight and suitable for on or off-road use."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Column One
April 25, 2022
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Power analysis: What it takes to finish top-10 at Liège Bastogne Liège.

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"A look at the power data from Neilson Powless and others at Liège Bastogne Liège."
By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)





Tour de Romandie: Race preview.

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"Swiss stage race sees Geraint Thomas, Thibaut Pinot and a stack of U.S. talent take on a tough six days of mountains and time trials."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Larry Warbasse to miss Tour de Romandie after Liège Bastogne Liège crash.

(velonews.com)

"US rider at Ag2r-Citroên to miss planned start at Swiss stage race after painful injury."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)






Tour de Romandie 2022 Live Video.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Tour de Romandie 2022 – prologue (Lausanne
Lausanne 5.12km).

Tuesday, April 26th, starts at 15:30pm Central Europe, 9:30am U.S. Eastern"
(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)






Paris Ancaster: Rochette and van den Ham win.

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"Warm spring weather mixed with muddy terrain made for great racing."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Paris Ancaster/Instagram






Easton EC90 SLX Di2 Handlebar.

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"Light, stiff, expensive - choose all three."
By Neil Gander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Slamming stems - A decade old debate.

(roadbikeaction.com)

"Is the "pro look" aero, healthy, safe, stupid?"
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found)






Garmin Instinct 2.

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"Multiple sizes, unlimited battery life and bold new colors, we preview the rugged new Garmin Instinct 2 GPS smartwatch."
By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Column Two
April 25, 2022
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The Moment Liège Bastogne Liège Was Won.

(inrng.com)

"The top of La Redoute doesn’t mark the end of the climbing and just when everyone else wanted a breather, Remco Evenepoel attacked with 29km to go and try as they might, nobody could even follow him."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)






Neilson Powless lifts crash-crunched EF Team with top-10 at Liège Bastogne Liège.

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"American talent continues to stand out in hilly classics with eighth in Liège after five teammates abandon in mass crash."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images






Tom Pidcock on Liège Bastogne Liège crash: ‘I think I might have a broken finger.’

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"I think that I might have used up one of my lives today,' says British rider as classics season ends with a crash."
By Brecht Decaluwé, Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Texas Cyclists call for boycott of custom car shop after owner films himself ‘rolling coal’ at bike rider.

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"Kevin Soucie, the owner of Turn 5 Fabrication, posted the video to the local Facebook group ‘McKinney Uncensored’, though it has since been removed or made private."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Tiktok)






This is the least expensive titanium bike I’ve ever seen.

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"Planet X is selling Spitfire Ti framesets at a ludicrously low price."
By Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)






Cycling shoes as canvas: Zusha Bettoun’s custom art for pros and everyday riders.

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"Ashton Lambie, Skylar Schneider and The Vegan Cyclist are among Bettoun's customers."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Is Giant about to reveal a wild new Trinity Advanced Pro Disc triathlon bike with a wide-stance fork?

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"New bike teased in a Cadex ad featuring Kristian Blummenfelt."
By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) Hope/Lotus






Extremely affordable (and light) Hunt Alloy SL Disc road bike wheels rolling out soon.

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"Spotted behind the scenes at Sea Otter Classic, the upcoming Hunt Alloy SL Disc wheelset starts shipping May 1 and start at just $599."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Column Three
April 25, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Redlands Classic: Sunset Loop Shakes Up GC On Redlands Final Day.

(socalcycling.com)

"Franz, Stites Ride Away With Yellow."
(socalcycling.com) (Image credit: SnowyMountain Photography)






Salary caps in pro cycling? It could happen, says UCI chief.

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"UCI in discussion with teams over measures to level the financial playing field: ‘There has to be a balanced battlefield."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Update: Julian Alaphilippe, Ilan Van Wilder suffer fractures, both remain in hospital.

(velonews.com)

"Quick Step Alpha Vinyl updates conditions of world champion and teammate caught in high-speed crash at Liège Bastogne Liège."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)





Bardet on Alaphilippe 80kmph crash: "I was really shocked. He was in bad shape."

(stickybottle.com)

"It has since emerged that Alaphilippe suffered a collapsed lung, a number of broke ribs and a broken shoulder during the crash."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Thomas Maheux)






Sarah Sturm storms to a win at Gorge Gravel Grinder.

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"The Oregon race saw a 200 percent increase in female participation this year, as well as the debut of Special Blend Gravel, a women's gravel camp."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Adam Lapierre






Is a Campagnolo power meter getting nearer? Patent application indicates crank-based system could be in the works.

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"New document suggests Italian brand is developing its own system that's integrated into a crankset."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Outbound brings car tech to bike lights with new Detour road head light.

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"The critical tech feature in the light is its horizontal cutoff beam that keeps the light down on the road ahead, rather than allowing light to hit runners, cyclists, or drivers coming from the other direction."
By Mark Wilson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)






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