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March 17, 2021
Ludovic Robeet wins Nokere Koerse.
"Ludovic
Robeet (Bingoal Wallonie Bruxelles) won Nokere Koerse from
the breakaway, riding away from Damien Gaudin (Total
Direct Energie) in the closing kilometers."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 17, 2021
Ludovic Robeet: Winning when it is difficult
is better.
"Just
like any compelling drama, the 26-year-old defied the odds
in the peloton and against the harsh elements of cold,
wind and rain to take the first UCI 1.Pro victory of his
career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 17, 2021
Amy Pieters continues SD Worx dominance in
women’s Nokere Koerse 2021.
"Amy
Pieters (Team SD Worx) beat Grace Brown (Team Bike
Exchange) and Lisa Klein (Canyon SRAM) to the line to win
Danilith Nokere Koerse on Wednesday."
By Daniel Benson (Image credit: Getty Images Sport) (cyclingnews.com) March 17, 2021
Teamwork helps catapult Klein to third in
Danilith Nokere Koerse.
"Lisa
Klein rounded out the podium on Wednesday in Danilith
Nokere Koerse in Belgium, finishing just a handful of
seconds behind winner Amy Pieters."
(cyclingnews.com) Lisa Klein (Canyon SRAM) (Image credit: Canyon SRAM) March 17, 2021
Five things we learned from Tirreno Adriatico
2021.
"Wout
van Aert; Mathieu van der Poel; Julian Alaphilippe; Tadej
Pogacar. Has any Tirreno Adriatico ever in its 56-year
history, had as strong and on-form a line-up as this?"
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 17, 2021
Kung’s two hours in the hot seat at Tirreno
Adriatico ends in disappointment.
"We
had time to imagine him winning’ says Groupama FDJ coach
Pinot after Kung came second in time trial."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 17, 2021
Cycling Monopoly review: Pass go, collect
$200, buy the Roubaix velodrome.
"The
thing that amazes me more than Rich Uncle Moneybags
signing Gilbert and Evenepoel to front his latest Monopoly
edition, is that their are sponsors involved too."
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) photography by David Everett March 17, 2021
2021 Nokere Koerse Live Feed.
"Nokere Koerse 2021 (Deinze - Nokere 195km).
Wednesday, March 17th, starts at 14:45pm Central Europe,
9:45am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
 March 16, 2021
Tirreno Adriatico: Wout van Aert beats Filippo
Ganna in closing time trial.
"Küng
takes second as Tadej Pogacar secures overall title in San
Benedetto del Tronto."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 16, 2021
Filippo Ganna is not a robot.
"In
Tuesday’s time trial at Tirreno Adriatico, both Wout van
Aert and Stefan Küng went faster."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) March 16, 2021
Nopinz makes official World Tour debut at
Tirreno Adriatico.
"The
brand's founder notes that Nopinz products have been used
'under the radar' for a few years, but now it can come out
of the shadows."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 16, 2021
New Lapierre Pulsium increases tire clearance
and ride comfort.
"Lapierre
has launched a new version of its Pulsium endurance bike.
The design is less curvy and more modern looking than its
predecessor."
By Paul Norman (cyclingweekly.com) Lapierre March 16, 2021
A conversation with world champions Kate
Courtney and Rebecca Rusch.
"In a
new episode of the Red Bull series, “Discover Your
Wiiings,” endurance cycling legend Rebecca Rusch will host
a virtual conversation with professional mountain biker
and former cross-country world champ Kate Courtney."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool March 16, 2021
Patent Patrol: More Shimano wireless shifting
details.
"Like
FSA’s WE system, it appears Shimano’s wireless shifting
system won’t ditch wires altogether. But we already knew
that from previous patents Shimano has filed."
By Dan Cavallari (bikerumor.com) (labeled WC3) March 16, 2021
2021 Tirreno Adriatico Live Feed.
"Tirreno Adriatico 2021 - stage 7 (San Benedetto del Tronto → San Benedetto del Tronto, 11.3 km).
Tuesday, March 16th, Stage 7 starts at 13:00 CET (5:00 AM
PST).
Earliest live video: 13:15 CET (5:15 AM PST). Approximate finish: 16:15 CET (8:15 AM PST)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) March 16, 2021
March 15, 2021
Tirreno Adriatico - Mads Würtz Schmidt wins
stage 6 sprint in Lido di Fermo.
"Pogacar
retains race lead before Tuesday's final time trial."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Cherie Pridham celebrates her first win as
WorldTour sports director.
"Former
pro Pridham made history earlier this year when she became
the first woman to take on a sports director role in a
men’s WorldTour squad with Israel Start-Up Nation."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Israel Start-Up Nation) March 15, 2021
Every time trial counts for Tadej Pogacar on
road to Tour de France.
"Slovenian
enters final stage of Tirreno Adriatico with healthy lead
over Wout van Aert."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Peter Sagan’s Catalunya start puts Gent
Wevelgem, E3 Saxo Classic in doubt.
"On
Monday organizers of the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya
revealed that Sagan will take part in the 2021 race, which
runs March 22-28 across Northern Spain."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Sarah Gigante steps onto European stage.
"20-year-old
Australian talent launches into first solid international
season with debut at Trofeo Alfredo Binda."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis) March 15, 2021
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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Cavendish and Steimle crash at Nokere Koerse.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step endured a miserable day out at Nokere Koerse as
team leader Mark Cavendish crashed in the finale of the
race, before teammate Jannik Steimle suffered what looked
to be a far more serious fall moments later."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 17, 2021
Preview: Milan San Remo 2021.
"Van
der Poel, Van Aert, Alaphilippe in a league of their own,
but the strongest riders don't always win La
Classicissima."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 17, 2021
Julian Alaphilippe and Sam Bennett lead
Deceuninck Quick Step at Milan San Remo.
"Despite
the presence of Julian Alaphilippe, Sam Bennett and Davide
Ballerini in their Milan San Remo line-up, Deceuninck
Quick Step directeur sportif Davide Bramati has insisted
that they are "not the favorites for this edition."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 17, 2021
Tom Pidcock confirms he's riding Milan San
Remo.
"Brit
will be making his Monument debut this weekend as a packed
field look to take the biggest race of the season so far."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
Johan Museeuw impressed but concerned about
MvdP, van Aert, Alaphilippe, and Primož Roglič.
"Johan
Museeuw offers his take on the differences between when he
was racing and how riders in today's peloton perform."
By James Startt (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) March 17, 2021
EF’s Simon Carr shakes off high-speed crash at
Tirreno Adriatico.
"Despite
promises of improved safety measures from officials,
Tirreno Adriatico saw another dangerous crash this week
involving WorldTour rookie Simon Carr."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 17, 2021
How to clean your water bottles.
"The
water bottle, or bidon as it’s known in cycling circles,
is an essential accessory but something that’s seldom the
focus of our attention."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
Best custom kit: Our pick of the best, and a
guide on what's important.
"No
matter the reason you're buying it, finding the best
custom cycling kit is about more than just the quality of
the garments. When it comes to custom, the process itself
can be equally important."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Rapha) March 17, 2021
A guide to road bike axle standards: quick
release, thru-axle, Boost and more explained.
"Quick
releases are still used on many bikes today, but they’re
rapidly being replaced by thru-axles."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
Review: Delta Cycles handlebar smartphone
mounts offer tough, lightweight options for screen time.
"The
Delta X-Mount Pro gets its name from the X-shaped silicone
band that gives it a universal fit."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
A look at this week’s packed pro racing
calendar.
"From
Nokere Koerse to Milano Sanremo and Trofeo Alfredo Binda,
here's a look at this week's packed pro racing calendar."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Peter Sagan: ‘I want to be ready for Flanders
and Roubaix.’
"Three-time
world champion vows to return to top level to take on
challenges from Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Emma Cecilie Norsgaard has already made a mark
on 2021.
"While
the Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel hype is real,
arguably the most consistent and impressive bike racer of
2021 thus far has been Emma Cecilie Norsgaard."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) photography by rhode.photo March 16, 2021
Meet Jumbo Visma’s next big thing: David
Dekker.
"Dutch
rookie will see plenty of action in the next months at the
northern classics and Giro d'Italia."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Mads Pedersen aiming to add elite Paris
Roubaix to his junior crown.
"I’d
really like to have that big cobblestone trophy' says Trek
Segafredo’s Classics leader."
(cyclingnews.com) By Peter Cossins (Image credit: Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Power analysis: Mathieu van der Poel’s win at
the 2021 Strade Bianche.
"We’re
quickly running out of superlatives to describe Mathieu
van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) and the class of superstar
20-somethings that have taken the cycling world by storm."
By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Canyon Begins Distribution in Canada.
"Canyon's
first foray into the North American market came three and
a half years ago when it began selling in the USA in
August 2017."
By James Smurthwaite (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 16, 2021
Mark Cavendish is back in action in Belgium
after solid second place in last race.
"Mark
Cavendish returns to action this week at Nokere Koerse and
Bredene Koksijde in Belgium after taking an impressive
second place at his last race."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Pirelli’s new P Zero Road and Race clinchers -
both grippier and faster?
"Pirelli
designed the P Zero race with performance in mind,
focusing on improving grip in both wet and dry conditions
while also decreasing rolling resistance."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Pirelli March 16, 2021
Litelok Core gets highest level of bike lock
anti-theft protection, is still the lightest!
"Litelok’s
new Core bike lock continues their run of producing the
lightest locks in their class, now getting a big city
ready Sold Secure Bicycle Diamond rating."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) March 16, 2021
Best tubeless tire sealant for mountain bike,
gravel and road.
"Buying
the best tubeless tire sealants means less time fixing
flats. Find out everything you need to know to pick the
right sealant for your riding needs."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Muc-Off) March 16, 2021
March 15, 2021
Wout van Aert ‘continues to amaze’ as he
competes against former Tour de France winners.
"The
Belgian has conceded that he can no longer close the gap
to current leader Tadej Pogačar with two stages remaining,
but his impressive performance on general classification
may be a sign of things to come."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Mathieu van der Poel’s dad says Tirreno
Adriatico solo ride was ‘his best race ever.’
"Van
der Poel’s father Adrie, a former cyclocross world
champion and Tour of Flanders winner, said he believes the
attack was the best of his son’s career so far."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com)(Photo Dario Belingheri/Pool/Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Five things we learned from Paris Nice 2021.
"Primož
Roglič (Jumbo Visma) should reflect on the 2021 Paris Nice
as a promising indication that he’s set for yet another
excellent season."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) March 15, 2021
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‘Not a bad start to the experiment,’
Wout van Aert wants to race for overall wins again after
Tirreno Adriatico podium.
"The
Belgian star showed his versatility once again, taking
stage victories and beating Tour de France champions."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 17, 2021
The Outer Line: How to prevent athlete abuse
in cycling.
"Pro
cycling’s unfortunate Van Gansen decision has underscored
a fatal flaw in sport, and shows that cycling - and all
Olympic sports - must reconsider the concept of ‘the
autonomy of sport’ in order to better protect athletes."
The Outer Line (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Stringer March 17, 2021
Jake Stewart: You always enjoy the things that
you’re good at.
"Jake
Stewart, 21, picked up one of the best results of his
career in February with second place in Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 17, 2021
Chris Froome: Riders are starting the year
with Tour de France form.
"Chris
Froome and a small selection of his Israel Start-Up Nation
teammates are set to conclude a two-week window of
training on the island of Tenerife on Thursday."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel Start-Up Nation) March 17, 2021
Musical saddles: Making sense of pro team
rider changes for 2021.
"UAE
Team Emirates missed a trick when they failed to announce
their latest recruit with the accompaniment of Bonnie
Tyler’s song ‘Here She Comes’. Geddit - Hirschi comes?
Never mind."
By Felix Lowe (cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Veloimages; KBMB March 17, 2021
Astana Premier Tech boss wants Vincenzo Nibali
to finish his career with the team.
"The
36-year-old Sicilian has previously said he wanted to
retire at the end of the 2021 season, after the Olympic
Games in Tokyo, but rumors suggest he may continue into
2022."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 17, 2021
Trofeo Alfredo Binda Women's WorldTour 2021 -
Preview.
"The
Italian race, which first ran as a regional competition in
1974, is the second round of the Women’s WorldTour and
kicks off a well populated patch in the series after a
two-week lull."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 17, 2021
Best aero helmets: Helmets that save valuable
seconds.
"The
best aero helmets can make a noticeable difference over a
traditionally vented helmet and help you go faster for
less effort."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (S-Works) March 17, 2021
BMC leaks new Dura-Ace 12-speed groupset
before removing info.
"Last
weekend, on BMC's website a cyclist discovered a
Roadmachine ONE which was listed with unreleased Shimano
Dura-Ace 12-speed. However, hours later the specs were
removed from the site."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) March 17, 2021
March 16, 2021
Carr crash at Tirreno Adriatico reignites
safety concerns.
"Simon
Carr (EF Education First Nippo) was lucky to ride away
with only superficial injuries after a horrible crash on
stage 6 of Tirreno Adriatico."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photography by Eurosport/GCN March 16, 2021
Team Sky's zero tolerance policy was a total
joke, says former rider.
"In
2016, Tiernan-Locke told the media that Freeman had
offered him the controversial and now-banned painkiller
Tramadol at the 2013 World Championships."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 16, 2021
Wahoo Speedplay Zero review: Icy smooth, but
not maintenance free.
"Wahoo
keeps all the quintessential design elements of the
Speedplay Zero in its rebrand."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Ben Delaney March 16, 2021
Wahoo simplifies, rebrands Speedplay line;
adds power meter.
"The
‘lollipop’ pedals now come in four flavors with two
different cleat options, different length spindles, and
even a power meter option."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Wahoo Sports March 16, 2021
Why bike fitters love Wahoo Speedplay pedals.
"We’ve
asked Phil Burt why he recommends Wahoo Speedplay pedals.
He’s the bike fitting guru who helped British Cycling to
success in three Olympic Games and worked with Team Sky
over seven Tours de France."
By Paul Norman (cyclingweekly.com) Promotional feature with Wahoo March 16, 2021
Cyclist’s 31 Inspirational Women No16: Emily
Chappell.
"A
Transcontinental winner and ultra-distance athlete who
wants others to follow in her wheeltracks."
By Maria David (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Further Journal March 16, 2021
Nicola Cranmer on why Team Twenty24 is racing
gravel.
"We
will do some road races toward the end of the season, but
we’re trying to do what feels right and makes us happy -
and what makes me happy after 17 years!"
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com)Photo: Barbara Kreisle Photography March 16, 2021
Cinelli Palio Disc review.
"Stunning
looks, Exceptional stiffness, Very decent braking
performance, Planted handling, Respectable wheelset."
By Marc Abbott (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) March 16, 2021
Startup reveals airless tire made from nickel
titanium alloy.
"The
SMART Tire Company (STC) has released details of an
airless bicycle tire that is constructed with a casing
made from nickel titanium alloy and developed in
conjunction with NASA."
By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) Smart Tire Company March 16, 2021
Bradley Wiggins: ‘Freeman case stinks to high
heaven.’
"It’s
been ten years now but it wants looking into further. Yes
he’s been found guilty and it falls on his head but who
else’s head does it fall on?"
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Eric Feferberg/AFP via Getty Images) March 15, 2021
Freeman verdict provides more uncomfortable
questions for Dave Brailsford and British Cycling.
"Richard
Freeman, the former Team Sky and British Cycling doctor,
was found guilty of ordering testosterone “knowing or
believing” it was to be given to a rider to improve their
athletic performance."
By Jeremy Whittle (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) March 15, 2021
Best road bike saddles: Our top road saddle
picks, and guide on how to choose.
"One
of the most crucial parts of your bike, the best road bike
saddles will be comfortable and supportive without being
bulky or heavy."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham) March 15, 2021
Scosche Rhythm+ 2.0 Heart Rate Sensor In-Depth
Review.
"From
a consumer standpoint the Rhythm+ 2.0 edition only changes
three main things from the original: It increases the
battery life from 8 hours to 24 hours, it changes the
button so it doesn’t accidentally get turned on very
easily, and it has a better strap that’s not Velcro."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) March 15, 2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
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