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Liège Bastogne Liège Preview "Tadej Pogačar is the big favorite to win. What if the weather was harder to forecast? Cold, wet and wintry conditions are due for the run down to Liège with the chance of snow." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Tom Pidcock chasing first Monument win at Liège Bastogne Liège "I can’t say I’m proud of my performance in Flèche' says Ineos Grenadiers leader." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Trek sets sights on Garmin with CarBack bike radar "New device warns of vehicles approaching from up to 240m behind and provides a daytime-visible rear light - and it’s an identical price to Garmin’s Varia RTL515." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Juan Pedro Lopez seals Tour of the Alps as Aurelien Paret-Peintre wins final stage "Spaniard comes home in reduced front group in Levico Terme to claim overall victory." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 6 ways riders are making their bikes lighter at the Tour of the Alps "From ultralight wheels to carbon bottle cages, there are precious grams to be saved in the mountains." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Tom Davidson) Tom Boonen once bribed customs officers with dirty magazines "Tom Boonen shared a blast from the past, as it were, from the 2004 Tour of Qatar, in which he bribed officials with some banned magazines." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: TDW via velo.outside.com Cofidis commits to title sponsorship of men's and women's teams through 2028 "Consumer credit company has been title sponsor of French WorldTeam since 1997 and started women's team in 2022, with ambitions of reaching Women's WorldTour." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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($7.99/month) 2024 Tour of the Alps Live Stream "2024 Tour of the Alps April 15-19, Italy, Stage 5 (Levico Terme → Levico Terme, 118.6km). Live
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 Tour of the Alps: Simon Carr wins stage 4 as Juanpa Lopez responds to GC attacks "Chris Harper crashes out on first big mountain stage." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Hammerhead Now Supports TrainerRoad Outside Workouts "After what seems like the longest period of flirting in sports tech history, the two companies finally unlocked the connectivity between the two platforms." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Fears for future of Kona Bikes as brand pulls out of major cycle show amid talk of "company meeting" today "The manufacturer founded in 1988 and famous for its mountain and cyclocross bikes removed its stall from the Sea Otter Classic show in California. Employees are believed to be expecting a company "town hall" meeting on Thursday." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Giant Defy Advanced SL - More than just a pretty face? "With a maximum tire clearance of 38 mm, it’s not just suitable for all-road use, but will also venture off-road." By Martin Staffa (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter Paid Subscription
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($7.99/month) 2024 Tour of the Alps Live Stream "2024 Tour of the Alps April 15-19, Italy, Stage 4 (Leifers/Laives → Borgo Valsugana, 141.3km). Live
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Tour of the Alps: Juan Pedro López takes solo victory, race lead on stage 3 "Pellizzarri and Foss round out the podium in Schwaz." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It was one of the hardest days of my life' - Rain and cold lay waste to Tour of the Alps "Juanpe López takes stage three victory, while Geraint Thomas finishes three minutes down in inclement Austrian weather." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 21 things you didn't know about Peter Sagan "The many sides to the veteran Slovak star - and there are many - unveiled" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jasper Jacobs / Getty Images) Trek RSL Knit Road Cycling Shoes "Minimalist knitted shoes that deliver astonishing foot retention combined with real comfort - best for warm, dry days." By Jez Ash (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano patents hint at fully wireless groupsets "Newly published patents suggest both derailleurs will get their own batteries and they’ll interact wirelessly - possibly in a gravel-focused groupset first." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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($7.99/month) 2024 Tour of the Alps Live Stream "2024 Tour of the Alps April 15-19, Italy, Stage 3 (Schwaz → Schwaz, 124.8km). Live
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Tour of the Alps: Alessandro De Marchi blows up the early break to win stage 2 "Italian drops Patrick Gamper and Simon Pellaud after Ineos Grenadiers stop leading the chase." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Redlands Bicycle Classic: Roldan Wins Redlands Finale for Cynisca Cycling "Mara Roldan embraced her breakaway companion, Jenaya Francis of TaG Cycling, celebrating another win for Cynisca Cycling at the Redlands Bicycle Classic finale on the Sunset Loop." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) It’s time for riders to stop celebrating before they reach the finish line "In the light of yet another rider celebrating too early at the weekend, is it time to simply cross the line first?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Michael Woods out of Ardennes Classics due to effects of recent virus "Canadian is often a podium contender but switches focus to Giro d'Italia." By Joseph Lycett (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Velo Collection via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com The Steve Tilford Foundation was created to honor the life and legacy of cyclist Steve Tilford. "Our Mission is to help young people of all backgrounds find and chase their passion through the sport of cycling by promoting education, mentorship, and access to quality cycling opportunities." |
Transforming chaos: Visma Lease a Bike's strategy to overcome a season of setbacks "Team manager Richard Plugge says the injured Jonas Vingegaard will not ride he Tour de France unless he is 100% fit." Words: James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt You need to ride easy to get faster - And that might be easier than 'Zone 2', here's why "It's well known that easy riding is the bedrock of endurance, but what exactly do we mean by ‘easy’? Charlie Allenby seeks clarification." By Charlie Allenby (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Could the “world’s strongest folding lock” be the answer to your bike security woes? Plus more bike tech news from Zipp, Vision, Fizik, POC, and Bob Marley. Yes, that Bob Marley "Check out loads of cool new wheels, Kona’s rowdy gravel bike, clothing from Jack Wolfskin, and a couple of collabs you never saw coming." (road.cc) (Credits not Found) Are endurance bikes actually slower than road race bikes in the real world? We did a speed test to find out "Endurance bikes are the type of road bike most of us should be riding, so we're told nowadays... but aren't they a bit slow? Time for a light experiment." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Five storylines to watch at 2024 Liege Bastogne Liege "The 2024 edition of Liege Bastogne Liege carries with it plenty of storylines to follow across the men’s and women’s races." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) Liège Bastogne Liège: 10 riders to watch "Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel and Demi Vollering are leading the conversation, but plenty of riders in contention for the win on Sunday." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel: ‘Rehabilitation is basically eating ice cream’ "The Belgian is recovering after his crash in Spain, and is already riding the rollers." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) ‘Negotiations have started’ between Julian Alaphilippe and TotalEnergies "Frenchman expected to leave Soudal Quick-Step with home team keen to secure his signature." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) A conversation with Zipp about hookless wheels: Are 28mm tires ok on 25mm hookless rims, and why are the rules for pros different? "Following two separate incidents in the pro peloton involving hookless wheels, questions were raised over their safety and the correct tire compatibility. We sat down with two Zipp product managers in an attempt to get some answers." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Crankbrothers F16 multi tool "Excellent tool, with amazing tolerances and smartly thought out extra features." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Hot tech from Sea Otter 2024: New helmets, radical road bikes and more "Take a look at what caught our eye on day one of the legendary bike festival." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Is it time we all just bought gravel bikes rather than road bikes and be done with it? "Potholes, traffic, traffic, potholes: it all adds up to gravel." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) April 18,
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Liège Preview: Pogačar to Stop Van der Poel Taking La Doyenne? "Who will win La Doyenne?" By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) A beginner's guide to Liège Bastogne Liège "This long, hilly Monument caps off the men's and women's Spring Classics." (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'It feels like a gamble' - Bike shop sees Shimano cranks fail 5 months after passing inspection "Leaving the responsibility on the rider to 'constantly inspect their crank' makes ‘a mockery’ of the inspection, says local bike shop owner." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Left, Dave Farmer, Right, Tom Couzens) Customizable titanium race bikes without the eye-watering price tag: Blackheart's Road Ti bike reviewed "The Road Ti offers that calm and refined feel for a fraction of the cost of other titanium racing bikes." By Greg Kaplan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Greg Kaplan) ERE Research - Genus tubeless tires "The 28mm tubeless-ready Genus CCX tires are well worth having a look at. Light, fast, and with surprisingly supple road feel they have got me thinking about tire selection… again." By Rob Arnold (ridemedia.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) Zipp Super-9 TT Disc Wheel Goes Faster with New Lighter, Wider, Hookless Tubeless Tech "While it looks quite similar on the outside, there’s plenty of new tech in the updated Super-9 Disc wheel to make you go faster." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Photo Nils Nilsen/Zipp) HiRide Sterra Suspension Fork Review: Is 20mm Travel Enough For Gravel? "The HiRide Sterra is a suspension fork that blends perfectly into the gravel bike aesthetic." by Krzysztof Wierzbicki (cyclingabout.com) Image: Legend by Bertoletti The Specialized Creo 2 electric road and gravel bike has gone alloy "Mid-drive drop bar eBike costs a grand less than its carbon sibling." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Specialized Paid Subscription
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La Flèche Wallonne: Stevie Williams wins atop Mur de Huy in apocalyptic conditions "In the toughest edition of the race seen in decades, wind, rain and snow make for an attritional affair, as Kévin Vauquelin and Maxim Van Gils finish second and third." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Hailstones, echelons and a Welsh hero: The wildest edition of La Flèche Wallonne "Stevie Williams took victory with a perfectly-timed attack on the Mur de Huy after one of the most attritional races of the season." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: ASO/Gaeten Flamme Opinion: We can all learn lessons in perseverance from Kasia Niewiadoma "The Canyon//SRAM rider's Flèche Wallonne win has been a long time coming." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: ASO/Billy Ceusters 'Sometimes I don't know what's happening' - How a Kiwi ended up on a legendary Basque team "James Fouché is one of just a handful of overseas cyclists to ever ride for Euskaltel Euskadi" By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Luis Gomez / Sprint Cycling Agency) Lizzie Deignan: Lidl Trek rider 'pushing through pain' after injury "Britain's Lizzie Deignan says she has been "told to push through pain" to get mobility back after breaking her arm." Matt Warwick (BBC Sport) (Image credit: Getty Images) 7 steps you must not forget when preparing your bike for spring - By a mechanic "Mechanic to pros and amateurs alike, Glen Whittington shares his tips for the successful de-hibernation of your bike." By Glen Whittington via cyclingweekly.com(Image credit: Future) The Kona Ouroboros gravel bike may look like an old-school MTB with drop bars but it's way more than just a retro throwback "Kona's latest three-model gravel platform features an all-new carbon frame, top-end spec and a "design built around mountain bike components." By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Kona) Pas Normal Mechanism x Fizik Carbon Road Shoe Collab Crafts Shiny Silver Slippers "Pas Normal has paired up with Fizik, to create a flashy new set of premium shiny silver carbon-soled road bike shoes." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Fleche Wallonne Live Stream "2024 La Fleche Wallonne April 17, Belgium (Charleroi → Huy, 198.6km). Live
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Undercover Mechanic: Contrary to popular belief, the bike industry is not collapsing - But disinformation is rife "The overstocking amid the covid spike is problematic, but some businesses are thriving, argues our insider." By Undercover Mechanic (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Sea Otter 2024: Gravel and road gallery "Aero everything and gravel suspension." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) The Sea Otter Classic 2024: Day 1’s Coolest Stuff "Walking around the expo can feel like visiting Santa’s workshop." By: Patrick Brady (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) New Tools, Goggles, Grips, Racks, & More - Sea Otter 2024 "More Wera tool goodness." By Mike Kazimer (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes 2024: Route, contenders and prediction "Who are the favorites for this year’s final Ardennes Classic?" Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) No US stops in 2024-2025 UCI Cyclocross World Cup "Val di Sole round gone, but new Italian location added in Sardinia." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tweets of the week: Brutal weather at Flèche, an idiot sandwich and is there a new POC helmet? "There's a lot of love for Kasia Niewiadoma, and it turns out Norwegians are good in bad weather." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Freezing, wet and freezing, and non-existent: when cycling's weather gods don't play ball "This year's La Flèche Wallonne was tough - but there are others to match it." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Jasper Jacobs) Gear Break: FiftyOne Sika Road Bike, Nimbl Exceed Ultimate Glide, Classified and ENVE Announce Partnership, Mips Safety System, GripGrab Short Finger Gloves & The Stinner x Made Photo Stick "The best kit on offer." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) String spokes in an ultralight package that is a blast to ride: the Berd Sparrow Gravel Wheelset reviewed "Berd impressed with its unconventional yet exceptionally light, uncommonly smooth and aero-be-damned gravel wheelset." By Sean Coffey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Sean Coffey) Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail "We ride cross-country mountain biking's worst-kept secret in Italy." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 18,
2024
World Tour Promotion-Relegation Rankings "The relegation contest is raging and if it’s not front page news, well you’re already reading a niche blog about the sport so you’ll probably be thinking of this contest when looking at results in the coming months." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Jan Tratnik set to move from Visma Lease a Bike to Bora Hansgrohe "Slovenian to follow Primož Roglič to German squad in 2025." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Injured Wout van Aert apologizes to 'all those I gave sh*t to for using spacers under their stems' "The Belgian has taken to using them himself - at least for now." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Jasper Jacobs) The new Trek CarBack radar and light vs the Garmin Varia "A look at how each device looks out for you." By Matthew Pioro (road.cc) Photo by: Matt Stetson POC Procen Air, Mini Aero Road Helmet Makes You Faster, But Not Full Dark Helmet: A Review "POC’s all-new Procen Air aero road helmet takes obvious design cues from time trial. But it dials it back just a notch, to blur those aerodynamic lines enough to drop back into all-rounder road bike riding versatility." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Focus Paralane 8.9 - Back to the roots yet up to date? "Focus has combined aerodynamic features with fenders, ensuring both speed and everyday utility. Is it the ultimate all-roader?" By Martin Staffa (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter Time releases "lightest road pedals" yet and revamps range with new looks "The XPRO pedals now have three spindle lengths and new aesthetics." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 AXS Aero - All in the name of speed and distance? "The Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 AXS Aero features that classic Canyon look, with added comfort, and a super-clean monocoque cockpit." By Martin Staffa (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter April 17,
2024
La Flèche Wallonne: Kasia Niewiadoma takes long-awaited victory on Mur de Huy "Polish rider outclimbs Demi Vollering and Elisa Longo Borghini to take first road victory in nearly five years." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Wout van Aert rides 111km on Zwift as recovery continues from fractures "Visma Lease a Bike rider was ruled out of the Giro d'Italia last week to recover from fractures, but starts clocking up virtual kilometers in the saddle." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Simon Yates contract discussions central to Jayco AlUla’s transfer strategy "Australian team hope to retain their leader as they look to bridge towards the Luke Plapp era." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Getting ready for the big ride "An 8 week guide to preparing for the event of the summer." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) ENVE becomes latest brand to offer wheelsets with Classified’s Powershift hub "Classified's Powershift hub gearing will be available on a range of ENVE wheelsets, as well as full bike builds." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Classified Cycling hacks on a budget: our top everyday alternatives to expensive cycling kit "Want to upgrade your bike, kit or clothing but a little startled by the cost of it all? Here are some cheaper, everyday alternatives to spendy bike products to keep you riding for less." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Fleche Wallonne Féminine Live Stream "2024 La Fleche Wallonne Féminine April 17, Belgium (Huy → Huy, 146km). Live
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