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March 1, 2021
Mari Holden’s Next Challenge.
"Winner
of a world time trial championship, multiple U.S. national
titles and an Olympic silver medal, Mari Holden’s cycling
accomplishments precede her. Now 49, Holden is in a
different phase of her career."
By William Tracy (pelotonmagazine.com) Image Courtesy,
Backbone Media.
March 1, 2021
How to watch Le Samyn 2021.
"Van
der Poel, Cavendish, Vanmarcke, Pieters and Wiebes racing
Tuesday's semi-classic."
(cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
March 1, 2021
A look at this week’s packed pro racing
calendar.
"From Le Samyn to Strade Bianche to Paris Nice, here's a look at this week's packed pro road racing calendar." By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) Image: Le Samyn March 1, 2021
2021 Le Samyn Live Feed.
"Le Samyn 2021 (Quaregnon - Dour 205.4km).
Tuesday, March 2nd, Women's race starts at 12:20pm CET
(6:20am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 2:40pm CET (8:40am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern). Men's race starts at 12:20pm CET (6:20am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 5:18pm CET (11:18am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credit not Found) March 1, 2021
Review: Met's new Manta aero helmet adds MIPS
and motorsport.
"Met
tested the new helmet at 33 km/h, 50 km/h, and 88 km/h in
two head positions: 77° (normal head position) and
65°(sprint position). The result of this new design and
aero testing is a mean drag reduction of 4 watts." By Ronan Mc Laughlin
(cyclingtips.com) photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin
March 1, 2021
Crow Bicycles launches world’s first
crowdfunded electric gravel bike.
"Four
models are available on IndieGoGo with prices starting at
€2,375 (about $2,860) for an aluminum frame with Shimano
Tiagra gearing and hydraulic brakes."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 1, 2021
 February 28,
2021
Mads Pedersen wins Kuurne Brussel Kuurne 2021.
"“I
learned that you can’t just rely on horsepower in the
Classics. You have to use your head,” said Pedersen. “In
the past, I didn’t always do that and it’s time to learn
from those mistakes. I started to learn a bit last year
and it worked in Gent Wevelgem."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (velonews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
Mathieu van der Poel goes down swinging in
Kuurne Brussel Kuurne with 80km break.
"Just
like on the opening stage of the UAE Tour when van der
Poel split the race in the crosswinds before winning, he
launched an audacious attack with 83km to go in Kuurne
Brussel Kuurne on Sunday."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 28,
2021
Greg Van Avermaet: Results don’t show our
strong performances at Opening Weekend.
"Van
Avermaet finished 33rd at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad which
ended in a sprint won by Davide Ballerini (Deceuninck
Quick Step) on Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
Five things we learned from the 2021 UAE Tour.
"Despite
his best efforts, Adam Yates wasn’t quite able to defend
his title and had to settle for second overall, but the
team will be delighted at the flying start he made to his
stint at the team."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
Pogacar to make the UAE Tour his early-season
standard.
"Tour
de France winner will take his good form to Strade Bianche
and Tirreno Adriatico."
(cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 28,
2021
Froome comeback on track - ‘Things are coming
together for me.’
"Chris
Froome’s bid for a record-equaling fifth Tour de France in
June took another “small step” forwards this week as he
finished “comfortably in the peloton” in his first race
with new team Israel Start-up nation."
(roadbikeaction.com) (GBR - Israel Start-Up Nation)
February 28,
2021
Clinchers At the Classics - Deceuninck Quick
Step Run Specialized Turbos.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step is making the move with Specialized‘s Turbo
Hell of the North Clinchers and our S-Works Turbo RapidAir
tires." By Scott
Kingsley (bikeworldnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 28,
2021
2021 Kuurne Brussel Kuurne Live Feed.
"Kuurne Brussel Kuurne 2021 (Kuurne - Kuurne 200.5km).
Sunday, February 28th, Race starts at *11:40am CET
(*5:40am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around *4:30pm CET (*10:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (steephill.tv) (Credit not Found) February 28,
2021
Tadej Pogacar wins UAE Tour as Caleb Ewan
takes final stage.
"Caleb
Ewan (Lotto Soudal) pipped Sam Bennett (Deceuninck Quick
Step) to the line in a bunch sprint to win the final stage
of the UAE Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
Adam Yates suffers horrible crash but holds
second at UAE Tour.
"Adam
Yates finished second overall at the UAE Tour, but not
before suffering a scare in a dramatic crash. Yates
suffered several cuts to his face, and was seen bleeding." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
Wins sparks relief for Caleb Ewan after
'average' sprints in the UAE Tour.
"Until
stage 7, Ewan’s best result in the race, and this season
in fact, had been third on stage 4 but he had not been
able to truly contest any of the other sprints due to
positioning issues."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 27,
2021
Prologo Dimension AGX gravel saddle - first
look.
"Exceptional
support and extra padding make Prologo's Dimension AGX
saddle a standout option if you're looking to make the
move from road to gravel riding."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron
Borrill)
February 27,
2021
Ritchey WCS Trail Pedals review.
"The
Ritchey WCS Trail Pedals are SPD compatible pedals
suitable for various styles of off-road riding. They're
lightweight and engage and disengage positively." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image
Credit not Found)
February 27,
2021
CeramicSpeed UFO Drip - New Formula.
"Keeps
drivetrains very clean, but doesn't last particularly well
and works out expensive."
By
Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 27,
2021
Wizard Works Lil Presto! Barrel Bag.
"The
Wizard Works Lil Presto! Barrel Bag is a neat and sturdy
handlebar accessory that gives easy access to snacks and
extra layers with its zipper opening at the top." By Anna Marie Hughes
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 27,
2021
UAE Tour 2021 Live Dashboard.
"Saturday, February 27th. Stage
7 starts at 1:05pm local (10:05am CET) (4:05am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm local (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:00pm local (10:00am CET) (4:00am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) February 27,
2021
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
"I use
VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt
when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the
extra mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug." Advertisement (velofix.com)
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Primoz Roglic among Paris Nice favorites in
debut.
"Since
joining the WorldTour in 2016, Roglič has raced Tirreno
Adriatico rather than Paris-Nice. Last year, his season
start in Italy was disrupted by the cancellation of the
Italian race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March 1, 2021
Five top takeaways from Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
and Kuurne Brussel Kuurne.
"From
van der Poel's two-hour attack to SD Worx's daylong
stranglehold, the 'opening weekend' shone a light on the
classics season to come."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
March 1, 2021
‘Not my specialty but I’ll take that’: Tom
Pidcock on his bunch sprint Kuurne Brussels Kuurne podium.
"The
British star said he didn’t feel good heading into his
second cobbled race with Ineos, but still emerged at the
front." By Alex
Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
March 1, 2021
Charlie Quarterman taken to a hospital after
crash with team car during Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"The
22-year-old was relieved to not have broken any bones but
suffered a concussion and so stayed in the hospital
overnight to be monitored."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
March 1, 2021
Patrick Lefevere not changing tactics in face
of rising challenge from Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der
Poel.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step takes away confidence from strong 'opening
weekend' on home roads ahead of spring classics." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
March 1, 2021
Should your next wheelset be tubeless?
"If
you’re thinking about tossing your tubes for good, read
on. Here’s what you need to think about before going
tubeless." By
Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
March 1, 2021
Spotlight: Pro Team Digital torque wrench.
"The
Team Digital torque wrench is a fresh tool from Pro Bike
Gear, the accessory arm of Shimano. This is a premium
alternative to Pro’s more affordable click-type torque
wrench." By Dave
Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome
March 1, 2021
Adidas launches clip-in version of Samba
street shoe.
"The
Velosamba is a two-bolt SPD-compatible urban cycling shoe
based on the brand's classic Samba street shoe." By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com)
(Image Credit not Found)
March 1, 2021
Andrea Bagioli wins Royal Bernard Drome
Classic.
"Andrea
Bagioli wins, Daryl Impey second and Mikkel Frølich Honoré
third."
(cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
5 conclusions from Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Elite
Women.
"SD
Worx flex, Norsgaard and Kopecky impress, Brown crashes,
and it was all on live TV"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: What the stars said
after opening cobbled classic of the season.
"Annemiek
van Vleuten, Julian Alaphilippe, Tom Pidcock and more key
players gnash teeth or take quiet confidence after
curtain-raising classic Saturday."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 28,
2021
Phil Liggett believes Lance Armstrong would
have won the Tour without drugs.
"The
77-year-old journalist, who covered 48 editions of the
world's biggest cycling race, said that Lance was
'naturally just extremely good.'"
By Will Bolton (road.cc) (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
February 28,
2021
What is VO2 max and can you improve it?
"Since
a high VO2 max is widely considered to be a strong
prerequisite for cycling performance, let’s take a closer
look at what it is, why it matters and whether you can
improve your VO2 max."
By Tom Bell (bikeradar.com) (Garmin)
February 28,
2021
Emergency vehicle causes crash in peloton.
"An
ambulance caused chaos and crashes in a peloton when it
drove onto the course of the Faun Ardèche Classic." By Will Bolton (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 28,
2021
3 Cool Bits: Sage, Rotor, Zipp.
"A
tidy cockpit is a faster cockpit - or at least one that’s
nicer to look at. Zipp's QuickView Integrated Stem
Faceplate provides an elegant way to attach a cycling
computer and other accessories."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 28,
2021
Bike Upgrades: Where to spend and where to
save.
"Cycling can become an expensive hobby - the art to maximizing your pennies is deciding where to spend them." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 28,
2021
12 best road and gravel pedals for 2021.
"Most
dirt cleats are also designed to allow you to roll your
foot to get out, something that you cannot do on a road
pedal."By Zap:
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 28,
2021
Ballerini sprints to victory at the Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad.
"Jake
Stewart (Groupama FDJ) took runner-up honors on the day
with Sep Vanmarcke (Israel Start-Up Nation) rounding out
the podium in third."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 27,
2021
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Davide Ballerini wins
sprint finish.
"No
one can come close. Davide Ballerini wins Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad. There was no competition in that sprint. At
all. He was that far ahead."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit:
Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
Jake Stewart continues to impress with second
in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"British
first-year pro Jake Stewart (Groupama FDJ) took the
biggest result of his career on Saturday with second place
behind Davide Ballerini in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
Today
was a bit of a surprise but I had good legs in Besseges
and carried that into today."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
February 27,
2021
Tom Pidcock: I’ve found form a lot quicker
than I thought I would.
"All
of the strongest guys were there. I was well-positioned
into the climb before that group went, but just probably
10 wheels too far back."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 27,
2021
Mads Pedersen: You can't just rely on
horsepower in the Spring Classics.
"By
his admission, Mads Pedersen's previous results in Opening
Weekend are not a fair reflection of either his talents or
his ambitions, but the Dane is determined to set the
record straight this week."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 27,
2021
Science works: Specialized’s Body Geometry
fitting system.
"While
Specialized’s technology helps to create winning bikes,
its understanding of the human body leads the real
revolution."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
February 27,
2021
Gravel Rigs We Dig: Kona Sutra LTD.
"One
of the best parts about gravel riding is that there’s no
consensus on what a gravel bike needs to be. So,
consequently, there are nearly as many different
approaches to gravel bikes as there are gravel riders." (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image
Credit not Found)
February 27,
2021
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March 1, 2021
Strade Bianche confirmed despite Siena
lockdown.
"Organizers
RCS Sport confirmed the races are to be held on Saturday
but explained there will be further restrictions on crowds
at the start, finish, and along the race route." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
March 1, 2021
The CrashCourse Concussion Story Wall launches
to raise awareness about brain injury.
"The
interactive project includes stories from athletes and
veterans with brain injuries and offers resources for
those who may be a caretaker or close contact." (velonews.com) Photo: Peter
Mundy/Getty Images
March 1, 2021
Van Aert and Evenepoel to ride time trial for
Belgium at Tokyo Olympics.
"Belgian
national coach Sven Vanthourenhout has confirmed that Wout
van Aert and Remco Evenepoel will ride the individual time
trial at the Tokyo Olympics, with Victor Campenaerts
missing out on selection."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March 1, 2021
What’s it like to ride alongside the pro
peloton? We spoke to someone who’s done it.
"Among
various other cycling bucket list items, getting on TV
alongside the peloton is up there with the most coveted,
and more difficult to pull off."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Richard Reocreux/GCN)
March 1, 2021
New Coefficient Road Race handlebar gets
around UCI ‘invisible aero-bar’ ban.
"Coefficient
has released its new Road Race handlebar with a UCI legal
design which allows for the adoption of a position similar
to the recently banned “invisible aero-bars." By Stefan Abram
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 1, 2021
My Bike: Leah Thomas’ Team Movistar Canyon.
"The
bike’s running kit is, of course, SRAM’s top-end groupset,
the Red AXS eTAp. Wheels are from SRAM’s sister brand
Zipp. For training, she’s on the US company’s 302
wheelsets." By
Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 1, 2021
First Look: Niner’s RLT e9RDO road/gravel
bike.
"Niner
went upscale and spec’d the latest Bosch Gen 4 Performance
Speed motor, which owing to it’s Class-3 designation means
you can enjoy pedal assist up to 28 mph."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 1, 2021
Best MTB GPS computers: Navigate your rides
and track your data.
"Fed
up getting lost in the woods or looking for a way to
record your rides? Here is Bike Perfect's round-up of the
best MTB GPS computers."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Garmin)
March 1, 2021
February 28,
2021
Late crash rues Kristoff's sprint chances in
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"I
think it was my chance to win this race,” Kristoff said
shortly after the race in the post-race mixed zone in
Ninove." By
Brecht Decaluwé (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 28,
2021
Andrea Tafi’s Cobbled Dream.
"Italian
cyclist Andrea Tafi hopes to go where no man has ever gone
before.
The
retired classics specialist hopes to become the first
rider over 50 years old to race the grueling Paris Roubaix
classic."
By
James Startt (pelotonmagazine.com) (Photo: Graham Watson)
February 28,
2021
Bithja Jones: How to become hill climb
champion riding just on feel and without a coach.
"Reigning
hill-climb champion Bithja Jones has revealed she spent
much of the last year training for the National
Championships with no heart rate monitor or power meter,
just riding on feel."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Andy Jones)
February 28,
2021
A test for the best: Taking on the roads of
the Archer Grand Prix.
"In
the latest in our series looking back at the roads of
classic races, Simon Warren explores the Chiltern roads of
the Archer Grand Prix."
By Simon Warren (cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)
February 28,
2021
Sunday Trading: Continental GP 5000, Oakley
Sunglasses, Garmin headunits, and much more!
"We’ve searched the virtual aisles, picking out the best deals we could find from retailers in both the UK and the USA." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 28,
2021
Selle San Marco Aspide Short Open-Fit Racing
Saddle.
"Competitive
weight and well made with open channel design that can
have a noticeable effect on seated riding ability." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image
Credit not Found)
February 28,
2021
Anna van der Breggen wins Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad Elite Women.
"World
champion Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx) secured a solo
victory at the 1.Pro Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday." By By Amy Jones
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
Annemiek van Vleuten misses crucial split at
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"I
should be in position at the right moment so that’s the
stupid thing for me' says European champion." By Amy Jones
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
David Gaudu wins Faun Ardèche Classic.
"David
Gaudu wins, Clément Champoussin second and Hugh Carthy
third."
(cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
February 27,
2021
Emilia Fahlin: Down but never out.
"The
fact that Fahlin is even on another start line and ready
to compete is a testament to her ability and fortitude." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 27,
2021
Opening Weekend Q&A with Yves Lampaert.
"After
finishing his 2020 campaign with a flourish at the autumn
Classics, Yves Lampaert returns to the cobbles this
Opening Weekend, taking part in both Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
and Kuurne Brussel Kuurne."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 27,
2021
Julian Alaphilippe: I'm not the number one
favorite for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"Frenchman
eager for another taste of the cobbles after Tour of
Flanders debut was cut short."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
February 27,
2021
Irish champion McDunphy bounces back in France
after crash.
"He
was knocked out for a time on the roadside and was
airlifted to a hospital. He suffered a skull fracture, in
the occipital bone at the bottom of the back of the skull,
and had to wear a rigid neck brace for a long period after
the crash."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Charly Vélo Photos)
February 27,
2021
Zwift smart scales: Are these the key to
fighting off weight-dopers?
"With
Zwift cracking down on riders cheating, ensuring your
weight in the game is correct is paramount, especially if
you plan on doing any eRacing."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Courtesy)
February 27,
2021
The Hotta Story: How monocoques and
bullishness won Olympic gold in 2000.
"Lotus
might have kickstarted the carbon monocoque revolution in
1992, but it was Devon-based Hotta that carried Chris
Boardman to two Tour de France prologue victories in 1997
and 1998, finally winning Olympic gold in Sydney with
Jason Queally."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: John Giles/PA.
February 27,
2021
February 26,
2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on
any bicycle type."
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