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March 23, 2021
Volta a Catalunya: Rohan Dennis wins stage 2
time trial.
"Rohan
Dennis (Ineos Grenadiers) wins stage 2 of the Volta a
Catalunya. Almeida moves into race lead."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 23, 2021
Rally Cycling unveils bolder European
ambitions at Volta a Catalunya.
"New
arrivals Ben King and Joey Rosskopf face off against fleet
of top WorldTour stars in key early season goal for
reinforced US team."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) March 23, 2021
What Sort of Cobbles Season Awaits?
"With
the arrival of the bikes and bags and riders and soigneurs
in Flanders, fresh off the traditional Italian late-winter
escape, another Cobbled Classics season is upon us."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 23, 2021
Redlands Bicycle Classic postponed to 2022.
"The
longest-running stage race in the United States, the
Redlands Bicycle Classic, will be interrupted for a second
year in a row as the race forced to be postponed until
2022."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us) March 23, 2021
USA Cycling plans return in June for Pro Road
Nationals.
"Qualification
standards and safety protocols being addressed as
Knoxville races still 'a moving target."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) March 23, 2021
New Oakley Encoder sunglasses introduce clever
new integrated frame design.
"Oakley
has flared the upper edge and nose areas of the lens to
create more of a three-dimensional profile and more
stiffness as a result."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by Oakley March 23, 2021
2021 Volta a Catalunya Live Feed.
"2021 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 22-28, Spain. Stage
2 (Pla de L'Estany (Banyoles) → Pla de L'Estany (Banyoles)
18.5km).
TT
starts Tuesday at 13:30 CET (5:30 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 15:00 CET (7:00 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 16:56 CET (8:56am PDT)."
(cycling.today) March 23, 2021
 March 22, 2021
Volta a Catalunya: Andreas Kron wins stage 1.
"The
Lotto Soudal rider just beats Sánchez for the win. Kron
prevails from four-man breakaway."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) March 22, 2021
Chris Froome: I know I'm not going to be
fighting for victory at Volta a Catalunya.
"Chris
Froome has said he does not yet have the form that allows
him to fight for the general classification at the Volta a
Catalunya, with teammates Michael Woods and Dan Martin
leading Israel Start-Up Nation’s challenge this week."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 22, 2021
Peter Sagan is back, we think.
"Ladies
and gentlemen, Peter Sagan is back. I mean, did he ever
really go away? We are not sure but if he did, he has
returned and is ready to conquer again."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Offside March 22, 2021
The app that adds adventure to your everyday
cycling.
"If
you aren’t already familiar with Wandrer, here’s how it
works. Connect your Strava account and for every unique
mile you’ve ever ridden, you’ll get one point."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photography by Matt de Neef March 22, 2021
March 21, 2021
Longo Borghini takes solo win at Trofeo
Alfredo Binda.
"Elisa
Longo Borghini wins the 2021 edition of Trofeo Alfredo
Binda. It's Vos in second and Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig in
third."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 21, 2021
Trek Segafredo’s 1-2-3 punch won Trofeo
Alfredo Binda.
"Prior
to the second race of the Women’s WorldTour calendar,
there was one big question: how can anyone beat SD Worx?"
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) March 21, 2021
Playground of the Pros: Why Andorra is now the
must-go destination for mountain challenges.
"Move
aside Majorca and the French Alps, Andorra is now the
must-go-to place for all cyclists craving mountain
challenges."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould) March 21, 2021
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt
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March 23, 2021
Classic Brugge De Panne 2021 - Preview.
"We’ve
already had an introduction to the northern Classics with
late February’s Opening Weekend and after Paris Nice,
Tirreno Adriatico, and Milan San Remo, the Oxyclean
Classic Brugge De Panne signals the start of the Belgian
spring Classics on Wednesday."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 23, 2021
Davide Ballerini: The Italian Flandrien poised
to conquer the cobbles.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step believes the versatile sprinter could become
its answer to Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Wout Beel / Deceuninck Quick Step March 23, 2021
‘Everyone in SD Worx can and should win,’ says
Demi Vollering.
"The
Dutch Women’s WorldTour squad already has six wins this
season with five different riders, including one world
champion Anna van der Breggen."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) March 23, 2021
Whoop 3.0 review: An in-depth look at the
HRV-tracking strap and app.
"We've
got our hands on the strain and recovery device used by EF
Education Nippo and cross-country pro Kate Courtney."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Strickland) March 23, 2021
Oakley introduces more choice for prescription
wearing riders.
"Cycling
sunglasses for riders who need a prescription lens are
somewhat limited in choice, or expensive - but Oakley has
just announced two new players on the market."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 23, 2021
GT adds a Power to their Grade gravel bike
range with three new eGrade eBikes.
"GT
Bicycles have just launched three new bikes, the eGrade
Amp, the eGrade Bolt and the eGrade Current. All three
eBikes get the MAHLE eBikemotion drive unit, paired with
an adventures build or a commuter style spec."
By Rachael Wight (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) March 23, 2021
Sidi’s limited edition Sixty road shoes are a
riot of color.
"Apart
from the astounding color-scheme - a Rorschachian ink-blot
motif in overlapping shades of red, blue and yellow - the
shoes are otherwise identical to the standard Sixty."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 23, 2021
Best indoor cycling shoes: Breathable shoes
for pedaling inside.
"There
are indoor cycling shoes designed for indoor cycling
classes as well as virtual racing."
(cyclingweekly.com) Specialized March 23, 2021
March 22, 2021
From Volta a Catalunya to Gent Wevelgem, a
look at this week’s packed pro racing calendar.
"The
GC stars converge at Volta a Catalunya while cobblestone
classics ramp up with E3 Saxo Bank Classic and Gent
Wevelgem."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) March 22, 2021
5 conclusions from Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2021.
"Longo
Borghini reaps rewards, no excuses for SD Worx, all eyes
on Vos, Ahtosalo wins junior women's race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 22, 2021
Seven conclusions from Milan San Remo.
"How
Stuyven dared to lose, questions about Ineos' tactics,
close again for Caleb Ewan and why spring has sprung."
By Stephen Farrand, Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) March 22, 2021
Strava data reveals rapid ascent of the Poggio
in Milan-San Remo 2021.
"During
his six hour and 50 minute ride over the 299km race, Van
der Poel averaged 241 watts."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 22, 2021
What to expect from the 2021 Giro della Donna.
"The
weather is looking fantastic, the gravel sector is bedded
in beautifully, and it’s now only a handful of days until
the 2021 Giro della Donna."
(cyclingtips.com) photography by Tim Bardsley-Smith March 22, 2021
New Garmin Rally power meter pedal family to
include SPD-SL and SPD models.
"To
say that the power meter pedal market is heating up in a
hurry would be quite the understatement."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) March 22, 2021
Shimano Di2 and SRAM eTap Satellite Shifter
Hack - Mix Brands, Add More.
"Having
both Shimano Di2 and SRAM eTap, they are both great
drivetrains. They both shift superbly, and the
customization and simplicity once they are set up are
great."
By Scott Kingsley (bikeworldnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 22, 2021
March 21, 2021
Five things to look out for at Volta a
Catalunya 2021.
"Things
are not going well for Team Movistar. As of March 19th,
they are one of only three teams (along with Astana
Premier Tech and Intermarche Wanty Gobert) in the World
Tour still without a win this season."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) March 21, 2021
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March 23, 2021
2021 Coppi e Bartali Video.
"Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali 2021 - stage 1a and 1b (Gatteo - Gatteo). HIGHLIGHTS
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Jakub Mareczko beats Mark Cavendish in photo
finish sprint in Italian stage race.
"The
race is a historic 2.1-ranked event, which feature nine
WorldTour teams this year, including Ineos, Deceuninck
Quick Step and Jumbo Visma."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) March 23, 2021
‘It’s impossible to say’: Chris Froome unsure
of when he’ll be ready to fight for GC in races again.
"The
Briton says he is still taking his training one week at a
time as he looks to rediscover his old form ahead of the
Tour de France."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images) March 23, 2021
Hirschi: As soon as a rider succeeds, people
think doping is behind it.
"A
non-disclosure agreement means that Marc Hirschi remains
unable to discuss his departure from Team DSM for UAE Team
Emirates in detail but the Swiss rider has told
L’Équipe that he is “learning to live” with the
suspicions aroused by the sudden nature of his transfer."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) March 23, 2021
Michał Kwiatkowski reveals he finished in
front group of Milan San Remo while suffering with broken
rib.
"In
Milan San Remo, Kwiatkowski and Tom Pidcock were the two
strongest riders for Ineos Grenadiers in the final."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Pictures: Getty/ Instagram/ Michał Kwiatkowski) March 23, 2021
Report: Ineos Grenadiers billionaire owner
fully supports Dave Brailsford.
"Strong
backing from Ineos Grenadiers owner could mean Dave
Brailsford is safe at the top of cycling's richest team
despite recent medical board ruling against former team
doctor."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) March 23, 2021
How 70-year-old cyclist was rescued by air
ambulance minutes after crash thanks to location app
What3Words.
"Algy
Kazlauciunas was cycling in the Yorkshire Dales last
September, when he hit an oil slick in the road and was
sent crashing into a grass verge, fracturing his femur."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 23, 2021
Buyer’s guide to fixies and singlespeed bikes:
What to look for.
"A
fixie is a great option as the n+1 bike (where n is the
number of bikes you currently own). They’re cheap,
mechanically simple and will help build up your fitness
and technique."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 23, 2021
Paris Roubaix looking increasingly unlikely
this spring.
"Doubts
surrounding the running of Paris Roubaix this spring have
increased after a local politician strongly suggested the
races could not go ahead with the current situation in
France."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) March 22, 2021
‘Will some be nervous about what you have to
say?’: Operacion Puerto doctor Eufemiano Fuentes to give
rare TV interview.
"Details
of exactly what he will reveal about the Spanish doping
scandal, which implicated not just cycling but also
football and tennis, is not currently known, but a short
preview shows the doctor admitting to cheating."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Dani Pozo/AFP via Getty Images) March 22, 2021
Marc Hirschi working towards Ardennes Classics
following injury-blighted season start.
"The
Swiss star says his UAE Team Emirates debut at the Volta a
Catalunya is about rebuilding form ahead of the Classics."
By Richard Windsor (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) March 22, 2021
Cheapest Zwift setup: Where to find turbo
trainers in stock, the best deals and a guide on how to get
onto Zwift.
"Today's
best turbo trainer deals and our guide to the cheapest
Zwift setup will get you spinning indoors without emptying
your bank account."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh Croxton) March 22, 2021
Shimano celebrates 100th anniversary with book
launch (and not new Dura-Ace).
"After
months of speculation, Shimano didn’t celebrate its 100th
anniversary on March 21 with the launch of the highly
anticipated new Dura-Ace groupset."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) March 22, 2021
SRAM sues Princeton CarbonWorks over wheel
shape.
"SRAM
claims that PCW is infringing on its patent for a rim
shape inspired by a humpback whale flipper."
By Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (velonews.com) Photo: Dan Cavallari March 22, 2021
Specialized new “Cool” S-Works Prevail II Vent
Helmet.
"The
new Prevail Vent II is available in sizes small, medium,
and large. Weight remains the same as the previous
versions, which were around the 225-250g range."
By Scott Kingsley (bikeworldnews.com) March 22, 2021
March 21, 2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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