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March 4, 2021
10 riders to watch at the men's Strade
Bianche.
"Just
six months after the delayed 2020 edition finally took
place, this year's edition of Strade Bianche is back in
its rightful calendar spot this Saturday."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
March 4, 2021
Amanda Spratt leads Team BikeExchange at
Strade Bianche but options open.
"The
33-year-old has had two top ten finishes at the Italian
race, with seventh as her best result, though the team has
spent the past two years delivering Van Vleuten to the
Siena finish line first."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team BikeExchange)
March 4, 2021
Wout van Aert: Strade Bianche is one of the
strongest fields of the year.
"After
winning the race just six months ago, Jumbo Visma star
Wout van Aert is set to defend his Strade Bianche title on
Saturday." By
Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jumbo
Visma)
March 4, 2021
Strade Bianche well-suited to Tom Pidcock,
says his coach.
"After
the 21-year-old already took a podium from a bunch sprint
in Kuurne Brussels Kuurne last weekend, Pidcock could be
back in the top placing in Strade Bianche, according to
his mentor Kurt Bogaerts."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
March 4, 2021
A wet Strade Bianche? Forecast is for
excitement on the white roads of Tuscany.
"Rivalries,
ambition, luck and team strength will play out across one
of cycling's most spectacular routes at Strade Bianche." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
March 4, 2021
Strade Bianche: A modern classic.
"Obviously,
the race setting is unique: the magnificent landscapes
surrounding Siena, where these roads have been preserved.
The dust or the mud, on rainy days, revive the legend of
the golden age of cycling."
By Adam Becket (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
March 4, 2021
How to watch Strade Bianche 2021.
"Strade
Bianche 2021 is just a few days away as the peloton heads
to Italy - here’s how you can watch the action on the
gravel roads of Tuscany."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
March 4, 2021
 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
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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March 4, 2021
López: I've had the same thoughts as Tom
Dumoulin.
"Dumoulin
recently stepped away from the sport to figure out what he
wants from his career, and López, in an interview with
Colombian newspaper El Tiempo, revealed he’d had
similar thoughts."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Miguel Angel Lopez/Twitter)
March 4, 2021
Sam Bennett reveals how close he was to
quitting cycling during An Post days.
"Sam
Bennett gave himself just months to continue cycling
before he would quit, until he won a stage of the Tour of
Britain and he finally got a pro contract."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 4, 2021
Julian Alaphilippe: Strade Bianche deserves to
be a Monument.
"It's
a really beautiful race, always spectacular. It's maybe
not a Monument but it deserves to be," said Alaphilippe,
who won Strade Bianche at the first attempt in 2019." By Barry Ryan
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March 4, 2021
Porte returns to favored Paris Nice stomping
ground.
"Two-time
winner of Paris Nice, Richie Porte returns to the
traditional big opening stage race of the season with
INEOS Grenadiers this year after his podium finish in the
2020 Tour de France."
By SBS Cycling Central (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
March 4, 2021
Paris Nice 2021 - Preview.
"Defending
champion Schachmann, Roglic, Geoghegan Hart, Hindley and
Gaudu among contenders at Race to the Sun."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
March 4, 2021
The truth about female physiology.
"For
too long, female cyclists have been urged to follow the
same training principles as their male counterparts. Here,
Dr Stacy Sims explains why female physiology demands a
different approach."
By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
March 4, 2021
Cyclist’s 31 Inspirational Women No4: Helen
Wyman.
"A
10-time national cyclocross champion who remains as
passionate about women’s cycling as ever."
By Maria David (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
March 4, 2021
Spotlight: SLF Motion Evo Speed System
oversized rear derailleur pulley cage.
"The
Evo Speed System from SLF Motion, features CNC-machined
aluminum oversized pulleys (14-tooth upper, 18-tooth
lower), coated hybrid ceramic cartridge bearings, and true
made-in-USA carbon fiber cage plates."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by James
Huang
March 4, 2021
Zwift Plans Three At Home Fitness Hardware
Products.
"Last
week Zwift posted a slate of new job positions, notably
around supply chain management. Included within that, the
company listed that they’ll not only be making three
specific models, but that they’ve also selected their
hardware production partners already."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
March 4, 2021
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.
“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: ‘Blings 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
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Hugging also banned.
"The
UCI has called on riders to stop hugging after winning
races to set a good example to fans and spectators." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
March 4, 2021
Tour of Poland downhill sprint finish banned
by UCI after Fabio Jakobsen crash.
"Cycling’s
international governing body is implementing new safety
measures following a number of major crashes in the pro
peloton." By
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
March 4, 2021
Mathieu van der Poel's broken Canyon Aeroad
bar could have been caused by collision with car, claims his
father.
"Canyon
says bikes with the CP0018 and CP0015 handlebars should
not be ridden while it investigates the cause of the
failure; but Van der Poel Sr thinks the bike might not be
to blame." By
Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 4, 2021
How to choose your shoes.
"Buying
the right shoes is the most important cycling kit choice
you can make so we spoke to Specialized to find out how to
get it right."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 4, 2021
Create your next cycling adventure with
komoot.
"With
komoot's sports-specific routing, you can choose exactly
the kind of ride you’re looking for between Road, Touring
and Gravel routes, and you’ll be given personalized route
recommendations for that type of riding."
By Martin James (cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Gavin
Kaps/Osprey Imagery
March 4, 2021
10 Myths, Busted.
"A
proper bike fit will allow you to pedal stronger, for
longer, and keep the injury fairies at bay. Here are ten
old-wives tales to avoid."
By Joe Lindsey (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
March 4, 2021
Finding a fast finishing photographer.
"Perhaps
the most serendipitous happening when creating our women’s
edition of Cycling Weekly magazine was finding a
GB squad rider who is a natural behind the lens." By Simon Richardson
(cyclingweekly.com)Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
March 4, 2021
How to find bikes, gear, and kit.
"How
to be a better rider or smarter cycling consumer - how to
ride faster, brake carbon wheels, ride in a paceline,
choose the right depth wheelset, ride gravel, etc." By Steve
(intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 4, 2021
Limar Air Pro road helmet review.
"Quiet,
well vented and lightweight, the Limar Air Pro takes
advantage of exotic materials to create a comfortable and
great-looking lid."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Limar Air
Pro)
March 4, 2021
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
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
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