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March 3, 2021
Bauke Mollema solos to victory in Trofeo
Laigueglia.
"Bauke
Mollema (Trek Segafredo) claimed victory at the Trofeo
Laigueglia after forging clear of an elite group on the
Capo Mele with 15km remaining."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
March 3, 2021
Giotti Victoria Savini Due withdraw from
Trofeo Laigueglia.
"It
wasn’t an easy decision, but I believe it was the right
thing to do out of respect to the organization. It seemed
to us like it was the most correct decision for
everybody."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
March 3, 2021
‘My handlebars broke on the long cobble
sector’: Mathieu van der Poel on his misfortune in Le Samyn
final.
"The
cyclocross world champion raced aggressively in the
Belgian one-day race, but an unusual mechanical took away
his chance at victory."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
March 3, 2021
How to watch Paris Nice in North America.
"The
‘Race to the Sun’ will be broadcast on television, but you
can also watch it through a web browser or stream it
through a mobile app."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
2021 pro bike tech trends - 6 things we’ve
spotted at early season races.
"Clinchers
on cobbles, tan-wall Schwalbe Pro One tires, custom paint
jobs, aero kit and some unusual Italian wheels." By Simon Bromley
(bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
FMB Cobbles TLR handmade open tubular road
bike tires get supple tubeless update.
"A new
set of handmade FMB tubeless-ready TLR road bike tires is
the latest sign that maybe going tubeless doesn’t require
a sacrifice in performance or ride quality relative to
conventional race tubulars."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
Is RGT Cycling the new Zwift?
"The
free indoor cycling app has some cool features, but how
does it measure up to Zwift?"
By
Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: rgt
March 3, 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 3, 2021
 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
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
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
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
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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Strade Bianche 2021 - Preview.
"Alaphilippe,
Bernal, Pogacar, Van der Poel, and Van Aert among
contenders on white gravel of Tuscany."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
March 3, 2021
Canyon SRAM feeling quietly confident ahead of
Strade Bianche.
"Kasia
Niewiadoma isn’t holding back ahead of Saturdays Strade
Bianche. Kasia Niewiadoma isn’t holding back ahead of
Saturday’s Strade Bianche. “This is the year to win Strade
Bianche."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Canyon SRAM
March 3, 2021
Greg Van Avermaet to lead AG2R Citroën at
Strade Bianche.
"Greg
Van Avermaet is set to lead AG2R Citroën team at Strade
Bianche, a race in which he has finished in the second
place two times."
(cyclingpub.com) (c)Vincent Curutchet
March 3, 2021
George Bennett picks Giro d'Italia over Tour
de France.
"New
Zealand champion says he's not going to be an
authoritarian leader in Italian Grand Tour." y Sophie Smith
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Elko Media / Cycling New
Zealand)
March 3, 2021
KOM Cycling $59 Trainer Desk In-Depth Review.
"At
$59 and from a cycling upstart that’s been producing
reputable products for a few years now, it seems like it
might be a solid option for folks that don’t quite want to
part with $120-$250 for the higher end desks." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray
Maker)
March 3, 2021
UCI doctor believes spectators could return to
races this summer.
"UCI
medical officer Xavier Bigard said Wednesday that he is
hopeful about the progress of the cycling season." AFP (velonews.com) Photo:
Marcio Machado/Getty Images. Camera Data: Nikon D5 | 600mm
f/4.0 | 1/1250sec f/4.0 ISO 800
March 3, 2021
Team BikeExchange relishing return of Michael
Matthews: ‘Bling’s a winner.’
"Aussie
fastman will make season debut at Paris Nice on Sunday as
he heads toward stacked classics schedule."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
March 3, 2021
Targeting three Olympic golds and road
success, Ethan Hayter ‘expects to be winning races’ this
season.
"Cycling
isn’t short of early 20-somethings winning bike races
right now, and Ineos Grenadiers have another one who is
backing himself to win big in 2021."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
March 3, 2021
Bike Test: 2021 Canyon Aeroad CFR.
"It’s
almost shocking that a bike with frame tubes and wheels
this deep can still hit the scales at 16 pounds. This just
goes to show how much technology has evolved." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image
Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
Found: PatroCleats Adapters let you try
Mid-Foot cleat position without new shoes.
"There
are a few different schools of thought when it comes to
cleat placement. But recently, the idea of midfoot or
midsole cleat placement has become increasingly popular." By Zach Overholt
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
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
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
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Mavic discovers Mavic-branded fake wheels,
buys some, concludes they "will lead to serious injury or
death."
"Mavic
says its investigation, prompted by a cyclist crashing on
a set of the fakes, shown a 100% failure rate for the
wheels after buying some itself from Asia"
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
The Riders Union gets ready for kick-off.
"As an
independent, athlete-funded organization, its structure is
similar to successful unions in other sports, and it
clearly represents a new and improved avenue for the men’s
peloton to build a stronger voice."
By Steve Maxwell (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
Bernal seeks redemption at the Giro d’Italia.
"My
objective for the Giro is to get back to being the Egan
who likes to attack, who isn’t afraid of getting dropped." (velonews.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
March 3, 2021
Egan Bernal: I know I'll have to live with
back pain, at least for this year.
"The
Colombian abandoned last year's Tour de France with a back
injury and was later diagnosed with the spinal condition
scoliosis, which brought an end to his season." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
March 3, 2021
Primož Roglič racing to win at 2021 season
debut at Paris Nice.
"Jumbo
Visma star concluding altitude camp at Teide with
ambitions to win in debut at 'Race to the Sun." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Photo by Christophe Petit Tesson)
March 3, 2021
Specialized Power Mirror saddle long term
review.
"The
3D printed upper feels like no other saddle I’ve ever
used. You sink into it like a well-worn couch and it holds
you there in sublime comfort."
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
Power analysis: Crosswinds, time trials, and
mountains at the 2021 UAE Tour.
"A
deep dive into the power numbers from Sepp Kuss, Nielson
Powless, and Filippo Ganna at the 2021 UAE Tour." By Zach Nehr (velonews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
March 3, 2021
First Look: 2021 Canyon Grail:ON CF 8 - A full
carbon gravel eBike with Bosch motor.
"Most
noticeably it comes kitted with a very unique vibration
damping cockpit, then a Bosch motor, and a healthy dose of
carbon." By Liam
Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
8 things you didn’t know about Strava -
advanced features for exploring and performance analysis.
"With
a platform like Strava that has so many features built-in,
it is very easy to use the few obvious and most important
ones, such as the route builder and the segment
leaderboards."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Strava)
March 3, 2021
Rotor INspider Power Meter DM 110x4.
"The
Rotor INspider is a power meter that forms part of a
modular setup that can allow fitting on almost any style
of bike including road, gravel or mountain bike." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image
Credit not Found)
March 3, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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