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March 2, 2021
Lotte Kopecky wins Le Samyn des Dames.
"Lotte
Kopecky (Liv Racing) took the first win at her new team at
Le Samyn des Dames, sprinting to victory from a reduced
group of riders in Dour."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March 2, 2021
Tim Merlier wins Le Samyn.
"Belgian
Tim Merlier tops
Tiller, Pasqualon as Van der Poel suffers mechanical
(broken handlebar) in lead-out."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
March 2, 2021
Yep, Mathieu van der Poel’s handlebar broke,
but it’s not what you think.
"The
finish of Belgian mid-week race Le Samyn was quite
dramatic, not so much because of the sprint victory of Tim
Merlier, but rather because his Alpecin Fenix teammate,
Mathieu van der Poel, helped to lead out the field sprint
with one of his brake levers dangling in the breeze." By James Huang
(cyclingtips.com) (Twitter) photography by Cor Vos and
James Huang
March 2, 2021
Merlier: Alpecin Fenix responded to criticism
with our legs.
"Le
Samyn winner shuts down Deceuninck Quick Step suggestion
that Van der Poel is their only option."
(cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images Sport)
March 2, 2021
Sprinters and Grand Tours - What Does it Take?
"For
sprinters in Grand Tours, it’s a polarized world to the
extreme. Suffer and survive the mountains in the hopes of
sprint stage glory. What does it take?"
By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
March 2, 2021
Stars assemble for blockbuster edition of
Paris Nice.
"Three
grand tour winners and a host of the biggest names in
Australian cycling are set to race the UCI WorldTour race,
Paris-Nice, from March 7-14, with the race set to be
broadcast live."
(sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
March 2, 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 2, 2021
 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
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
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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March 2, 2021
What have we learned over the last week?
"Four
lessons from six races in three countries. A whistle-stop
tour of the last week in cycling, taking one lesson from
each of the countries that have hosted men’s cycling." (podiumcafe.com) (Image
credit: Belga/AFP via Getty Images)
March 2, 2021
Peter Sagan to miss Strade Bianche.
"Peter
Sagan will not ride Strade Bianche on Saturday, preferring
to delay his season debut until next week’s Tirreno
Adriatico." By
Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March 2, 2021
Lizzie Deignan: Paris Roubaix to be one of the
most demanding races on calendar.
"Physically
it is more draining than I expected to ride on the cobbles
for that long’ says Trek Segafredo rider after
reconnaissance."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
March 2, 2021
Bora Hansgrohe to defend Sibiu Cycling Tour
title.
"The
race, which takes place from July 3 to July 6, will see
Astana Premier Tech and Qhubeka Assos take part for the
first time along with the German WorldTeam and six
ProTeams."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Focus Photos Agency/Bora
Hansgrohe)
March 2, 2021
Two new Cane Creek eeSilk suspension
seatposts, including a carbon flagship model.
"The
base model has been redesigned and is now priced lower,
while a new carbon version has been added, both of which
feature the same 20mm of travel as the original." By Simon Smythe
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 2, 2021
Scott Addict eRide Premium eBike review.
"The
bold claim made by Scott about its Addict eRide Premium is
that it is built around the lightest electric-assist road
bike frame on the market to date. Indeed, at just 1.04kg
it’s not hard to believe that claim."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
March 2, 2021
POC Devour Clarity sunglasses review.
"The
new POC Devour Clarity sunglasses are super-stylish and
incredibly well designed, offering advanced eye protection
and spacial clarity through the clever use of Ri-Pel
technology." By
Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron
Borrill)
March 2, 2021
Opinion: Why progress is so slow for road bike
tech.
"The
UCI is partly to blame for technology shifts being slow on
the road. Sure the sport is much older, rather
traditional, and set in its ways to begin with, but the
UCI often helps to reinforce that status quo." By Dave Rome
(cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome
March 2, 2021
Inside ZRL, the world’s biggest weekly team
cycling series.
"Some
1,900 teams fill 126 divisions for a series that hinges on
collaborative efforts - and it's run by two men on Zwift." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com)
(Image Credit not Found)
March 2, 2021
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
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March 2, 2021
Flanders Classics hits back at criticism over
prize money inequality at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
"Van
der Breggen earns €930 as Ballerini earns €16,000 at
opening Spring Classic."
By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March 2, 2021
Tadej Pogacar extends UAE Team Emirates
contract through 2026.
"The
Tour de France champion is now effectively on a six-year
contract, the longest of any rider in the pro peloton,
reflecting the importance of the 22-year-old Slovenian to
the team's future."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
March 2, 2021
Israel Start-Up Nation DS: ‘Chris Froome will
be good when he needs to be.’
"Israel
Start-Up Nation leaves UAE Tour content with how the team
performed in Chris Froome's season debut."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Noa Arnon / Israel
Start-Up Nation
March 2, 2021
Wout Van Aert has been smashing Strava times
on Tenerife, but team say he’s still not at his best for
Strade Bianche.
"It’s
just training figures...but you don’t break records if
you’re not good."
By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Bram Berkien/Jumbo Visma)
March 2, 2021
Marianne Vos eyes big wins in 2021: ‘I can
still challenge and improve myself.’
"Marianne
Vos heads into the 2021 season with a new Jumbo Visma team
and a familiar set of goals. Vos, 33, wants to win." By Owen Rogers (velonews.com)
Photo: Courtesy Jumbo Visma
March 2, 2021
Velosamba? Shut up and take my money, Adidas.
"The
classic Samba shoes stretch back to 1949 when Adidas
created the original shoe to help footballers train on ice
and hard surfaces."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by
Adidas
March 2, 2021
Best women’s cycling sunglasses: Shield your
eyes from debris and harmful UV rays.
"The
best women’s cycling sunglasses will have a huge impact on
the quality of your ride, and play a crucial role in
keeping your vision unobstructed by rain and road debris." By Mildred Locke
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Machines For Freedom)
March 2, 2021
2021 Trofeo Laigueglia Live Feed.
"Trofeo Laigueglia 2021 (Laigueglia - Laigueglia 202km).
Wednesday, March 3rd, starts at 14:55pm Central Europe,
08:55am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)
March 2, 2021
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
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