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April 5, 2021
Itzulia Basque Country: Primoz Roglic wins
stage 1 time trial.
"A
great comeback after crashing and dislocating his shoulder
on the final stage of Paris Nice last month."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 5, 2021 McNulty narrowly misses a victory at Itzulia
Basque Country.
"American
eyes two-handed strategy with teammate Pogacar in coming
stages."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 5, 2021 Roglic, Pogacar meet in Basque Country for the
first time after 2020 Tour.
"Primoz
Roglic and Tadej Pogacar are set to face off for the first
time in a stage race since the 2020 Tour de France at the
Itzulia Basque Country, which starts on Monday."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) April 5, 2021 Mike Woods is ‘all in for the Olympics’ in
2021.
"After
five seasons with the Slipstream organization, Mike Woods
made the move over to Israel Start-Up Nation at the start
of 2021. Following his first ever change of teams at the
WorldTour level, Woods might have been forgiven for taking
some time to get used to his new digs."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) April 5, 2021 Démare wins La Roue Tourangelle.
"French
champion Arnaud Demare outsprints Nacer Bouhanni and Marc
Sarreau."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image) April 5,
2021
2021 Itzulia Basque Country Live Feed.
"Itzulia Basque Country 2021 - stage 1 (Bilbao - Bilbao 13.8km).
Monday, April 5th, starts at 13:58 CET (4:58 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 15:30 CET (6:30 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:30 CET (8:30 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) April 5, 2021  April 4, 2021
Tour of Flanders: Kasper Asgreen takes upset
victory over van der Poel.
"Kasper
Asgreen (Elegant Quick Step) took a sensational win in the
Tour of Flanders to beat defending champion Mathieu van
der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) in a two-man sprint."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 4, 2021 Wout van Aert says he ‘just wasn’t good
enough’ in Tour of Flanders 2021.
"The
Belgian superstar was competitive throughout the brutal
254km of racing through Belgium, but eventually fell
victim to a huge attack from Mathieu van der Poel on the
Oude Kwaremont."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 4, 2021 Five talking points from the Tour of Flanders
2021.
"What
we weren’t prepared for was an attritional race won by one
of the Elegant Quick Step riders, but ultimately that’s
exactly what happened."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 4, 2021 Selle Italia's Mathieu van der Poel signature
saddle.
"Selle
Italia announces the arrival of a special Mathieu van der
Poel signature edition of their $400 Flite Boost Kit
Carbonio SuperFlow saddle."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 4, 2021 April 3, 2021
Forty-year-old Alejandro Valverde wins GP
Miguel Indurain.
"It
was his third triumph in the race, tying the record of
Ángel Vicioso."
By Rob Sturney
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
April 3, 2021
Ronde Van Vlaanderen Preview.
"The
Ronde van Vlaanderen is more than a bike race in Belgium
and this year it marks the end of cobbled classics season
given Paris Roubaix’s postponement. It’s all or nothing
this Sunday."
(inrng.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 3, 2021 ‘We have a lot of riders who can win’ -
Deceuninck Quick Step confident about Tour of Flanders.
"Boasting
a super squad replete with numerous potential winners,
Deceuninck Quick Step have talked themselves up for
victory at this Sunday’s Tour of Flanders."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 3, 2021 'Risk big and you win big,' Cecilie Uttrup
Ludwig willing to risk all at the Tour of Flanders.
"Sunday’s
FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope team will be the
strongest squad the charismatic Danish woman has led on
the Belgian cobbles, and she is hoping they can dictate
the race."
By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 3, 2021 April 2, 2021
‘Expect the unexpected:’ Four things to watch
at the Tour of Flanders.
"Van
der Poel and van Aert no longer invincible, Deceuninck
Quick Step hot and then not, no Roubaix adds intensity:
Get set for De Ronde."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 2, 2021 Vlaanderens Mooiste... Your Comprehensive
Flanders Preview.
"Like
last year, the organizers seem to be keeping a close hold
on course information, as a way to discourage fans from
stopping by to watch."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Nico Vereecken - Pool/Getty Images April 2, 2021 10 riders to watch at the women's Tour of
Flanders.
"Van
Vleuten returns to flying form, Vos winds into gear while
Longo Borghini fires and SD Worx stacks the deck."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 2, 2021 Preview: Your guide to the 2021 women’s Tour
of Flanders.
"As
one of the toughest races the women face all year, there’s
no question why the Tour of Flanders is a favorite
worldwide."
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April 5, 2021
The Moment The Ronde Van Vlaanderen Was Won.
"Kasper
Asgreen leads Mathieu van der Poel over the Paterberg. The
Dutch cyclocross specialist had tried every trick to find
the smoothest path up the climb but Asgreen just rode over
the cobbles and beat him to the top."
(inrng.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 5, 2021 9 conclusions from the men's Tour of Flanders.
"Asgreen
surprises, van Aert not at his best, Turgis takes another
step, Sagan's future, and more."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 5, 2021 Tour of Flanders: What the stars said after
cobblestone clash.
"Julian
Alaphilippe 'blew up,' Peter Sagan still on the comeback,
Greg van Avermaet will keep hunting: Here are the
reactions from De Ronde."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 5, 2021 Schär responds to bottle throw DSQ - “We are
the most approachable sport.”
"Early
in the race, the 18-year professional did as he has done
thousands of times. He threw a bottle to a small group of
fans on the side of the road."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) photo NV/PN/Cor Vos April 5, 2021 5 conclusions from Tour of Flanders Women
2021.
"Flanders
Classics takes safety stance, Van Vleuten wins big for
Movistar, racing for second, Kopecky's bad luck, pressure
on the Oude Kwaremont."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 5, 2021 Tour of Flanders: Paterberg plays a defining
role in Annemiek van Vleuten victory.
"In
landing victory Sunday in Oudenaarde, Annemiek van Vleuten
became the first rider since Judith Arndt in 2012 to take
a second Tour of Flanders title. The Dutch rider had a
long wait to double her Flanders tally."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 5, 2021 Gestating a revolution! How I challenged
convention to continue cycling while pregnant.
"Author
Hannah Ross reveals how she tapped into the history of
revolutionary women cyclists to challenge convention on
cycling while pregnant."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould) April 5, 2021 Specialized clincher tires w/ tubes win again,
under Kasper Asgreen at Tour of Flanders.
"On
Easter Sunday, Kasper Asgreen was first to cross the line
at the Tour of Flanders. Perhaps more notable than
out-sprinting Mathieu van der Poel was Kasper’s equipment
- specifically the tires."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) Billy Lebelge April 5, 2021 Diamondback Unveils Its First eBike Line.
"Diamondback
is bringing some muscular pedal assist to its line with a
new offering of commuter and adventure eBikes to
complement its spring 2021 collection of non-electric
mountain, road, tri, and gravel bikes."
By Staff (cyclevolta.com) Diamondback April 5, 2021 April 4, 2021
Annemiek van Vleuten wins Tour of Flanders.
"Ten
years after her first victory, Annemiek van Vleuten
(Movistar Team) has won her second Tour of Flanders. The
European champion attacked from a small group of favorites
on the final climb with 14km to go."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 4, 2021 Annemiek van Vleuten wins the Tour of Flanders
with a signature long range move.
"The
European champion launched her move on the Paterberg, the
race’s final climb some 13km from the finish, and held off
a group of seven chasers."
By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 4, 2021 Fedorov and Vergaerde disqualified from Tour
of Flanders for dangerous riding.
"Yevgeniy
Fedorov (Astana Premier Tech) and Otto Vergaerde (Alpecin
Fenix) have both been disqualified from the Tour of
Flanders after the pair clashed with 240km to go in the
race."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Eurosport) April 4, 2021 Vini Zabù: ‘The MPCC timeline is very
inappropriate.’
"The
Italian team says there is a chance they won't be allowed
to start the upcoming Giro, and if that is the case there
are worries as to the future of the team."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images/MPCC) April 4, 2021 2021 Tour of Flanders Live Feed.
"Tour of Flanders 2021 (Antwerp - Oudenaarde 263.7km). Start
Time: Sunday April 4th, 9:45 CET (12:45 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 9:45 CET (12:45 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 15:45 CET (6:45 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (steephill.tv) April 4, 2021 Chris Froome: If people are writing me off,
that's fine.
"Chris
Froome insists he’s still on track to return to his best
level, despite receiving what he described as a ‘kicking’
at the recent Volta a Catalunya."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 3, 2021 Itzulia Basque Country marks return of duel
between Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic.
"The
first round of one of the most anticipated showdowns this
season kicks off on Monday when Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team
Emirates) and Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) headline the
Itzulia Basque Country."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 3, 2021 Five things to look out for at Tour of the
Basque Country 2021.
"The
60th edition of Itzulia Basque Country will host the
rematch the whole cycling world has been waiting for:
Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) v Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team
Emirates)."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) April 3, 2021 Should you run larger chainrings?
"SRAM
recently released three new cranksets, with big rings that
span from 52 teeth right up to 56."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 3, 2021 2021 GP Miguel Indurain Live Feed.
"Gran Premio Miguel Indurain 2021 (Estella - Estella 203km).
Saturday, April 3rd, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe,
09:00am U.S. Eastern."
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April 5, 2021
Nacer Bouhanni subjected to online abuse after
Cholet sprint incident.
"Bouhanni
posted screenshots of racist abuse in English, Dutch and
Spanish posted on social media in response to media
reports regarding the incident, as well as a racist and
abusive direct message addressed to him in English."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 5, 2021 Doping by athletes could become tougher to
hide with new detection method.
"As
the world awaits the upcoming Olympic games, a new method
for detecting doping compounds in urine samples could
level the playing field for those trying to keep athletics
clean."
By American Chemical Society (phys.org/news) (Image Credit not Found) April 5, 2021 Is This the Return To the Age of Annemiek?
"Watching
van Vleuten clip off the front of a race and time trial
her way to the finish has become a recurring image in
women’s racing in recent seasons."
By Amy Jones (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 5, 2021 5 Minutes with Leah Thomas.
"I was
born and raised in Cupertino, California in the Bay Area.
During the off season, I live in a small town in the Santa
Cruz mountains called Boulder Creek. While in Europe, I am
located in Girona."
(voxwomen.com) Photo Gomez Sport April 5, 2021 Trek Segafredo withdraw from Scheldeprijs.
"The
squad returned for Dwars door Vlaanderen last Wednesday,
albeit with just five riders. Former World Champion Mads
Pedersen and Alex Kirsch were unable to ride in Waregem."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 5, 2021 Patent Patrol: SRAM’s tubeless tire Inflation
valve revelation.
"The
folks at SRAM know how much of a pain it can be to inflate
a tubeless tire. Seating a tubeless tire properly can mean
the difference between awesome ride quality and a quick
pit stop on the site of the road."
By Dan Cavallari (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 5, 2021 Lab Test: Lowering Your Tyre Pressure Will
Greatly Improve Your Bike’s Comfort.
"Krzysztof
Wierzbicki is on a mission to find the degree to which the
components of your bike can dampen vibrations."
By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 5, 2021 2021 Scheldeprijs Live Feed.
"Scheldeprijs 2021 (Terneuzen - Schoten 194.2km).
Wednesday, April 7th, starts at 14:00pm Central Europe,
8:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (procyclingstats.com) April 5, 2021 April 4, 2021
Michael Schär kicked out of Tour of Flanders
for littering.
"Michael
Schär (AG2R Citroën Team) was disqualified from the Tour
of Flanders after throwing a bidon towards a group of
fans."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 4, 2021 Flanders Classics request Doltcini Van Eyck
director Bracke not attend Tour of Flanders.
"Flanders
Classics CEO Tomas Van Den Spiegel confirmed that his
organization has requested that Doltcini Van Eyck Proximus
team manager Marc Bracke not attend its events."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 4, 2021 The Tour of Flanders was won on tubed
clinchers.
"The
winningest team of 2020 is riding clinchers - with tubes
in them - almost exclusively this season."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) photography by @Billy_lebelge and Cor Vos April 4, 2021 5 Yoga Poses for Balance & Body Control.
"Can you hold your position on the bike through the line you've committed to?" By Abi Carver (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 4, 2021 Review: Giro Regime road shoes.
"Slick
fit, dual Boa and a somewhat reasonable price point make
these shoes a go-to mid-range choice."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) April 4, 2021 Shimano S-Phyre RC902 - shoe review.
"Shimano
developed the RC9’s upper microfiber material that wraps
around the middle of the sole. Shimano designed this part
of the sole to be slightly flexible, but improved the
stiffness at the cleat interface."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 4, 2021 April 3, 2021
Jonathan Vaughters: ‘Ralph Denk forgets he
wouldn’t have a WorldTour team without Peter Sagan.’
"After
Bora Hansgrohe boss Ralph Denk cast doubt over Peter
Sagan’s future with the team, the two parties hoping to
decide the Slovakian’s future by the end of the month."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) April 3, 2021 Nacer Bouhanni: If Jake Stewart really saw his
life flash before his eyes I'd advise him to give up
sprinting.
"The
Arkéa Samsic sprinter addressed Stewart, who did not crash
but suffered a broken hand, telling him that sprinting is
'not the Care Bears.'"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 3, 2021 Lefevere optimistic about Deceuninck Quick
Step sponsorship talks.
"Patrick
Lefevere has expressed optimism that Deceuninck Quick Step
will remain in the peloton in 2022, although he has yet to
confirm his sponsors for next season."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 3, 2021 Tour of Flanders on clinchers? Deceuninck
Quick Step break with tubular tradition.
"After
a reconnaissance of the famed Tour of Flanders cobbled
climbs near Oudenaarde on Friday, Deceuninck Quick Step
opted to go with similar clinchers to what Julian
Alaphilippe rode to his Tour de France stage win."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 3, 2021 Mathieu van der Poel's race kit.
"It's
uncertain which color shorts van der Poel will opt for on
his Flanders race kit. Will he go with the conservative
and subtle aesthetics of black shorts, or the garish and
bold stylings of white?"
By Josh Croxton (cyclingtips.com)(Image credit: Josh Croxton) April 3, 2021 Brooks C17 Cambium All Weather saddle review.
"Brooks
introduced its natural rubber Cambium saddles a while ago
as an instantly comfortable alternative to the legendary
perineum patience-testing leather saddles."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven) April 3, 2021 April 2, 2021
Sagan says if Bora don’t need him, he’ll be
first to find a team that does.
"Peter
Sagan has questioned if Ralph Denk, the manager of his
Bora Hansgrohe team, really said he was in the final
stages of his career, but insisted if Bora Hansgrohe
didn’t want him to win races for them he’d just find
another team."
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