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April 8, 2021
Itzulia Basque Country: McNulty takes lead on
stage 4.
"The
gap was around 50 seconds on the line, with McNulty
gaining four in bonuses. That puts him top of the
standings, around 24 seconds up on Roglic. Pogacar now at
around 44 seconds."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 8, 2021 Primoz Roglic: Itzulia Basque Country is far
from over.
"Jumbo
Visma took an upbeat approach on Thursday evening to
Primož Roglič's surprising loss of the leader’s jersey in
the Itzulia Basque Country to rival Brandon McNulty."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 8, 2021 Michael Woods out after Itzulia crash: ‘I
don’t want to make things worse.’
"No
major injuries as the Canadian star remains focused on top
targets at Ardennes classics later this month."
(velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) April 8, 2021 ‘The race is really wide open’: Tadej Pogačar
plotting another comeback against Primož Roglič.
"Tadej
Pogačar is aiming to once again come from behind to snatch
victory from Primož Roglič after beating his fierce rival
to win stage three of the Tour of the Basque Country."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) April 8, 2021 Best road bike pedals: Our pick of the best
clipless pedals for the road.
"The
best road bike pedals can offer greater pedaling
efficiency, a secure hold, an aerodynamic profile at a low
weight - here's a roundup of our favorites."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch) April 8, 2021 Spotlight: Parc Bag gear bag.
"Although
it can be worn as a backpack, the ingenuity of the design
reveals itself once you open it up."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) April 8, 2021 2021 Itzulia Basque Country Live Feed.
"Itzulia Basque Country 2021 - Stage 4 (Vitoria-Gasteiz → Hondarribia 189km).
Thursday, April 8th, starts at 12:46 CET (3:46 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 8, 2021  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 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 VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
"I use
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 8, 2021
Lance Armstrong's son Luke arrested on sexual
assault charges.
"21-year-old
is accused of assaulting a 16-year-old girl in his
father's home in 2018."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 8, 2021 De Gendt insists bidon disqualification rule
needs revising.
"Letizia
Borghesi (Aromitalia Basso Bikes Vaiano) and Michael Schär
(AG2R Citroën) were both disqualified for the same offense
of throwing away a bottle outside the designated waste
zones in their respective races."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 8, 2021 Jumbo Visma asks fans to pick their alternate
jersey for this year’s Tour de France.
"It
was difficult to differentiate between their jerseys and
the leader's jersey at last year's Tour de France."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images) April 8, 2021 Catching Up with Shifting Gears’ Eamon Lucas.
"After
a year of… not much, US rider Eamon Lucas is back in
Belgium and looking forward to more wins and a
professional contract."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 8, 2021 Peeters: Mark Cavendish is close to winning
again.
"After
taking third place at Wednesday's Scheldeprijs, Mark
Cavendish will head to the Tour of Turkey on Sunday as
part of a sprint-focused Deceuninck Quick Step squad for
the eight-day stage race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 8, 2021 5 biggest mistakes to avoid on race day.
"Whether
you’ve been away from the start line for over a year, or
you’re just finishing up your off-season, or you’ve never
even lined up for an event before, racing can bring up a
lot of nervous energy."
By Hannah Finchamp (velonews.com) Photo: Dave McElwaine April 8, 2021 Amstel Gold Race past winners.
"Amstel
Gold Race winners 1966-2019."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport) April 8, 2021
New Specialized S-Works Romin Evo Mirror 3-D
printed saddle coming soon?
"Despite
its lofty price, Specialized has apparently seen enough
success with its 3-D printed S-Works Power Mirror saddle
to bring forth a follow-up model."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) April 8, 2021 A brief Dictator of Turkmenistan update.
"Gurbanguly
Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan and known fan of
bicycles, giant golden dog statues, and premium track
suits."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) Photo: Peter Leonard April 8, 2021 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."
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April 8, 2021
Cycling legend Greg LeMond on his new eBikes,
his failed partnership with Trek, and the future of cycling.
"I
truly believe in eBikes and how it will change people’s
lives from a health perspective,” LeMond told me in an
interview late last year."
By Andrew J. Hawkins (theverge.com) Photo courtesy of Greg LeMond April 8, 2021 Avoiding the rat race: How EF Nippo are
punching above their weight.
"Vaughters
on 'inspirational' Morton, choosing Carthy over Martínez,
and keeping sponsors happy in a pandemic."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 8, 2021 Cofidis to launch new women's team with €1
million a year budget.
"We
are going to devote a substantial budget to it - to the
tune of €1 million per year - in order to be ambitious and
as competitive as possible."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 8, 2021 ‘It’s not practical and it creates extra
danger:’ Tour of the Basque Country riders furious at new
littering rules.
"Riders
racing at the Tour of the Basque Country have slammed new
UCI rules on littering, describing them as a “massive
issue” that is “more dangerous” than the norms they
replaced."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 8, 2021 Best road bike helmets: Our favorite helmets
ridden and rated.
"The
best road bike helmets balance comfort, aerodynamics,
ventilation and protection. Here's a roundup of the best,
along with a guide on how to choose the right one for
you."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham) April 8, 2021 Ayesha McGowan offers grants for women of
color to compete at the Tour of America’s Dairyland.
"Thee
Abundance Mini-Grant will provide 5-7 women of color with
race entries, travel and accommodation expenses, and
on-the-ground support."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Liv Racing April 8, 2021 MAAP and Suplest team up again for
limited-edition Edge+ road shoes.
"Australian
cycling apparel brand MAAP has made quite the habit of
collaborating with brands in other segments for various
limited-edition goods, such as bikes, shoes, sunglasses,
and bags."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by MAAP April 8, 2021 What is the WHOOP Strap 3.0 and why it’s built
for the ultimate cycling performance?
"Everything
you need to know about one of the most popular pieces of
fitness wearable tech for cyclists."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 8, 2021 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."
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