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April 7, 2021
Itzulia Basque Country: Tadej Pogacar climbs
to stage 3 win.
"Tadej
Pogačar took victory on the tough hilltop finish of
Ermaulde on stage 3 of Itzulia Basque Country, striking
back at his countryman and rival Primož Roglič."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 7, 2021 Give, Don’t Throw.
"The
new rules against littering surprised some over the
weekend, with the case of Michäel Schär being disqualified
from the Ronde van Vlaanderen for throwing a bidon to
waiting spectators provoking outrage online."
(inrng.com) April 7, 2021 Fabio Jakobsen set for racing return at Tour
of Turkey.
"The
Dutchman has been out of action since last August, when he
crashed out of the Tour de Pologne on the opening day
after being forced into the barriers in the sprint finish
by Jumbo Visma's Dylan Groenewegen."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Deceuninck Quick Step Cycling Team) April 7, 2021 Wout van Aert’s trainer says Tirreno Adriatico
‘was so tough, it was not a build up week’ for the Classics.
"The
Belgian star managed sixth place at the Tour of Flanders
after being dropped by the leaders and fading back into
the chasing group."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 7, 2021 Shimano S-PHYRE RC902 Shoe Review.
"For
starters, the S-PHYRE RC902 has a stiff carbon sole to
efficiently transfer power from your feet to the pedals
and extract every last watt of pedaling force."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 7, 2021 Shimano IC2 indoor, Sidi Multicolor road,
Suplest x OPEN gravel shoe roundup & more!
"Springtime
shoes are here, with new kicks from Shimano, Sidi &
Suplest ready for all sorts of training, road & gravel
riding."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit c. Shimano) April 7, 2021 2021 Itzulia Basque Country Live Feed.
"Itzulia Basque Country 2021 - Stage 3 (Amurrio → Laudio 168km).
Wednesday, April 7th, starts at 13:18 CET (4:18 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 15:00 CET (6:00 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:29 CET (8:29 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) April 7, 2021  April 6, 2021
Itzulia Basque Country stage 2: Alex Aranburu
surprises favorites for solo win.
"Primož
Roglič holds on to the overall lead, riding the coattails
of a hard-chasing Movistar squad. Brandon McNulty is third
on GC."
(velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) (cyclingweekly.com) April 6, 2021 A one-two for Astana Premier Tech, Woods fifth
on second stage of Itzulia Basque Country.
"Two
Basque riders from Astana Premier Tech made a memorable
one-two in Tuesday’s second stage of Itzulia Basque
Country."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) April 6, 2021 Kate Courtney clinches first season win at the
Capoliveri Legend Cup XCO race.
"The
Scott SRAM rider will not be at the Oz Trails Pro Cup
races in Arkansas, opting to race in Europe ahead of World
Cup season."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Kate Courtney April 6, 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, Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 6, 2021 Kyle Murphy disqualified from GP Indurain for
'accidentally' dropping a gel wrapper.
"Rally
Cycling director feels his rider was an easy target for
UCI to enforce new littering rules."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Rally Cycling) April 6, 2021 Michael Schär: A bottle reminded me of my
cycling dream every day.
"The
Instagram post which begins with “Dear UCI: WHY KIDS START
CYCLING” has drawn a supportive reaction from a swathe of
commenters - with the replies running into the thousands -
including many from within the peloton."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Instagram / Michael Schär) April 6, 2021 Specialized S-Works Romin EVO.
"Comfortable
race saddle that supports the rider well in a long, low
riding position."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 6, 2021 Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Sidi,
PRO, SunGod and Bontrager.
"Another
exciting selection of gear and clothing that we're testing
at the moment, with full reviews coming soon."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 6, 2021 The Favero Assioma Duo Is the Best Power Meter
for Most Cyclists.
"For
most road cyclists, the power meter you want is the
Assioma Duo. It’s a great value, full of features, light,
easy to use, and accurate."
By The Bicycling Editors (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) April 6, 2021 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 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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April 7, 2021
Philipsen beats Bennett to win Scheldeprijs.
"Jasper
Philipsen (Alpecin Fenix) claimed the victory at
Scheldeprijs, beating the Deceuninck Quick Step duo of Sam
Bennett and Mark Cavendish to the line in Schoten."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingfans.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 7, 2021 Lorena Wiebes wins first Scheldeprijs Women.
"Wiebes
started her sprint at roughly 300 meters out to beat Emma
Norsgaard (Movistar) and Elisa Balsamo (Valcar Travel
& Service) in Schoten."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM) April 7, 2021 Sarah Roy looks to turn Classics luck around
at Scheldeprijs.
"The
Australian champion lines up for first women's edition of
fast and flat race with form and strong team support in
place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 7, 2021 Tributes paid to ‘beloved’ Endura sales
manager who died in crash on Easter Sunday.
"Well-known
in the cycling industry, Simon Richardson’s death is a
‘colossal loss’ to friends, colleagues and family."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Endura) April 7, 2021 The real story of the 7-Eleven team bikes.
"What
about the hearsay regarding the team bikes being built by
someone other than what the downtube sticker read? Who
actually made the bikes? Did the riders actually like
them?"
By Bob Roll, et al (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 7, 2021 Best women’s road and adventure bikes 2021.
"If
you’re after a new women’s road bike, we’ve picked the
cream of the crop to help you choose, with prices starting
from £999 / $1,300 / €1,100."
By Aoife Glass (bikeradar.com) Robert Smith / Immediate Media April 7, 2021 Moustache Bikes’ 100% electric history is its
biggest strength.
"The
eBike brand, founded simply to get more people riding in a
quiet region of France, now sells 65 bike models in shops
across Canada."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Moustache April 7, 2021 2021 Scheldeprijs Live Feed.
"Scheldeprijs 2021 (Terneuzen - Schoten 194.2km).
Wednesday, April 7th, starts at 13:00 CET (4:00 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 14:50 CET (5:50 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:30 CET (8:30 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (steephill.tv) (procyclingstats.com) April 7, 2021 April 6, 2021
Borghesi felt like a 'criminal' in
disqualification for littering at Tour of Flanders.
"Letizia
Borghesi was disqualified for throwing a water bottle at
the Tour of Flanders. Italian says fine was more than
winner's prize money."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 6, 2021 ‘What is our sport coming to?’ - Chris Froome,
Rohan Dennis and others respond after Michael Schär
disqualified from Tour of Flanders.
"One
of the hottest topics to emerge from the Belgian Monument
happened at the tail end of the peloton, as Michael Schär
was disqualified from the race for littering."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) By Alex Ballinger April 6, 2021 Mathieu van der Poel shares his phenomenal
power numbers from Tour of Flanders 2021.
"The
Dutch champion put in a huge performance to finish second
and has now shared his data on Strava."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Nico Vereecken / Photo News/ Getty Images) April 6, 2021 Scheldeprijs Preview: Wind, chaos, and
crashes.
"Sprinters
move to the fore in the hectic one-day race as the cobbled
classics draw to a close."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 6, 2021 Mark Cavendish joins Sam Bennett at
Scheldeprijs.
"Cavendish
will be riding alongside the ‘Wolfpacks’ main men in the
sprint train for Bennett with a team that could win the
race with any one of their riders."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) By Tim Bonville-Ginn April 6, 2021 Why the Superstrata E Revolutionizes Bike
Manufacturing.
"Superstrata
bikes are born out of a thermoplastic carbon, which is
stronger than the thermoset thread used by most bike
makers. Construction is also radically different."
By Michael Frank (cyclevolta.com) Superstrata April 6, 2021 Best wheel deals: Save on Campagnolo, Mavic,
Edco and more.
"Upgrading
your wheelset can make a bigger difference to your riding
experience than many other upgrades, but they can also
make for a significant investment; the most premium
options frequently cost four figures."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) April 6, 2021 Custom-painted cycling shoes: A look at the
coolest and a guide to the best artists.
"Artwork
doesn’t have to be left for the walls of your house,
personalized wearable artwork is becoming increasingly
popular, and with this, more accessible."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 6, 2021 Best BMX Bikes: Rigid bikes for dirt jumps,
pump tracks and race tracks.
"The
best BMX bikes from the race track to the skatepark. Here
we break down everything you need to know."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: WeThePeople) April 6, 2021 Stryd Launches Premium Running Power
Subscription Platform, Reduces Prices.
"Stryd
roughly divides up their new platform into two pieces:
“Data only” (free) and “All the things” (not free). They
use different words for “All the things”, but essentially
it means all of the training and racing features."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) April 6, 2021 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
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Bora Hansgrohe shoots down Peter Sagan
contract speculation.
"Team
suggests Slovak star isn't going anywhere just yet,
despite recent reports of a possible transfer to
Deceuninck Quick Step."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 7, 2021 New contract big for Evenepoel, but huge for
Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Cycling
kingpin Patrick Lefevere has negotiated deals with some of
cycling’s biggest stars during his three decades in the
bunch. Tom Boonen, Johan Museeuw, Mark Cavendish, and
Paolo Bettini are just a few."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 7, 2021 Nacer Bouhanni withdraws from Scheldeprijs.
"Nacer
Bouhanni did not take to the start of Scheldeprijs on
Wednesday lunchtime, as he continues to deal with the
racist abuse directed his way in recent days."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 7, 2021 Wind, hail or even snow may greet riders at
Scheldeprijs.
"Overnight
forecasts predict 2-4 cm of snowfall with the potential
for an accumulation of 1 cm, although by Wednesday morning
the temperatures should rise to a few degrees above
freezing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) April 7, 2021 Pro Bike Analysis: Is Kasper Asgreen’s win on
clinchers the final nail in the coffin for tubulars?
"It’s
no surprise the Specialized tires match tubulars for ride
quality and comfort because the Turbo Cottons use a 320
threads per inch (TPI), non-vulcanized casing in an
open-tubular design."
By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 7, 2021 The $1,000 oversized pulley cage and its
creator’s road to redemption.
"Josh
Ogle's latest creation is a truly wild rear derailleur
pulley cage. Similar to better-known offerings from brands
like CeramicSpeed, SLF Motion, and Kogel."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by Josh Ogle April 7, 2021 Riders fight against punishment for throwing
bottles to roadside fans.
"Riders
were critical of the banning of the different aero tuck
positions but have generally respected the new rule.
However, the bidon rule has proved to be far more
controversial."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 7, 2021 Selle San Marco AllRoad Open Fit CFX saddle
review.
"With
a waved profile, short length and wide pressure-releasing
cutout, the nylon hull and medium padding are well suited
to off-road excursions."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch) April 7, 2021 Deda Vinci handlebar.
"Comfortable,
clean looking handlebar with good internal cable routing
option."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 7, 2021 April 6, 2021
Report: Peter Sagan linked to deal to join
Deceuninck Quick Step.
"That’s
according to a report in French sports daily L’Equipe,
that reported of a possible transfer. A key piece to the
move would be connections between Specialized, Sagan, and
the Belgian WorldTour team."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 6, 2021 Concussions in Cycling: Knowledge and
Attitudes Among Riders.
"Sports
concussions are no longer just laughed off as getting your
bell rung. However, knowledge and attitudes about
concussions can vary greatly across different sports."
By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) April 6, 2021 Remco Evenepoel extends with Deceuninck Quick
Step through 2026.
"Remco
Evenepoel only turned professional in 2019 but he has
already established himself as a rider of such high value
that Deceuninck Quick Step offered him a five-year
contract extension."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 6, 2021 First-ever women’s Scheldeprijs to debut on
Wednesday.
"On
Wednesday, the women’s peloton will line up at
Scheldeprijs, one of the longest-running of the Belgian
semi classics. The men’s edition will run for the 109th
time this year."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 6, 2021 Classics team ratings: How did each squad
perform?
"We
rate the performances of each team at the Classics so far
in 2021."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 6, 2021 Screenshot your progress - ZwiftHub is closing
down.
"In
the short time since the app’s inception, ZwiftHub has
attracted more than 2 million page visits and 60,000 users
from 166 countries."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) April 6, 2021 Nacer Bouhanni: It's still taboo to talk about
racism.
"It's
been going on for a while, but this is the last straw.
I've been receiving hundreds of messages for eight days
now. It’s becoming harassment, so I'm fed up."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 6, 2021 My Stupidly Overcomplicated 2021 Bike Mileage
Tracking Project.
"So, back on Black Friday (Nov 2020), there was a slight deal on Garmin’s V2 Speed sensors, down to $32USD, which can track and store ride data. Which got me thinking." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) April 6, 2021 Pro rider Evie Richards discusses her Olympic
dreams.
"Evie
Richards wanted to win really, really badly. The
multi-time national and world champ wants to win, and
she's not afraid to show it."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Patrik Lundin / Red Bull Content Pool April 6, 2021 The Biggest ‘Bad Ass’ In Pro Cycling?
"Cycling
has its fair share of hard bas***ds, which isn’t too
surprising when you think what the riders put themselves
through, day after day, season after season."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (AP) April 6, 2021 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."
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