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April 10, 2021
Primoz Roglic wins Itzulia Basque Country.
"Primož
Roglič (Jumbo Visma) went on the attack to expose, crack
and distance Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates) to secure
overall victory at the Itzulia Basque Country race during
the final hilly stage 6 to Arrate."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 10, 2021 Roglic seizes on UAE mis-step to win Basque
Country.
"Primoz
Roglic, his young team outgunned, utilized the efforts of
other favorites to snatch overall victory at the Basque
Country from UAE Team Emirates."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) April 10, 2021 Pogacar goes down all guns blazing.
"2020
Tour de France champion finishes third overall after
trying to defend teammate McNulty's lead."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogacar (Image credit: Getty Image) April 10, 2021 DIY bike fit with the MyVeloFit app.
"Canadian
startup MyVeloFit has announced an artificial
intelligence-powered bike fitting app that uses video to
capture marker-less motion tracking. "
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by MyVeloFit April 10, 2021 2021 Itzulia Basque Country Live Feed.
"Itzulia Basque Country 2021 - Stage 6 (Ondarroa → Arrate 112km).
Saturday, April 10th, starts at 1:45 CET (4:45 AM PDT).
Earliest
live video: 15:30 CET (6:30 AM PDT).
Approximate
finish: 17:29 CET (8:29 AM PDT)."
(cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) April 10, 2021  April 9, 2021
Mikkel Honoré takes stage five of Tour of the
Basque Country 2021 in amazing one-two.
"Yet
another disorganized chase in the peloton and full
commitment from the break meant that the Deceuninck Quick
Step duo were uncatchable."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 ‘We inspire each other constantly:’ Deceuninck
Quick Step flying after 15th season win at Tour of the
Basque Country.
"It’s
the most incredible feeling in cycling to come first and
second in a stage and pass the finish line together with
your teammate."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Brandon McNulty hits milestone with Itzulia
Basque Country leader’s jersey.
"Rising
US star is first American male to lead a WorldTour stage
race since Tejay van Garderen at 2019 Tour of California."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 What separates the best from the rest?
"Winners
at WorldTour level are truly exceptional, but what makes
them so - what sets apart the best cyclists from the
merely excellent ones?"
By Chris Sidwells (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Five key ingredients of the perfect training
ride.
"I'm
training for the 2021 Olympics. Here are my five tips for
cyclists of any level to get the perfect training ride."
By Erin Huck (velonews.com) Photo: Allen Krughoff April 9, 2021 Meet Josie Fouts, the gravel-grinding
paracyclist making waves in the industry.
"Go
Josie. - The Self-Discovery of Parathlete Josie Fouts
is a short film that marks a big beginning."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Pearl Izumi / Swiftwick) April 9, 2021 Meet Luisa Grappone, engineer and product
manager at Hunt Bike Wheels.
"The
Italian has over 11 years of experience designing and
developing road, gravel, and mountain bike wheels."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Dan King/Breakaway Media April 9, 2021 Stetina embraces van life as he ventures to
Gorge Gravel Grinder.
"Based
in California, Stetina will load up his van this Friday
before embarking on a near ten-hour drive to Portland
before scouting out Sunday’s race route. There are three
events on offer with a 52.2-miler, a 67.2-miler, and the
full 93-mile event that Stetina will headline."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Peter Stetina) April 9, 2021 Gear Break: Wahoo TICKR X, Rumba Helmet, Flite
Saddle, Jack Wolfskin, KOM Cycling & Qhubeka Assos.
"Another mixed bag of gear: Wahoo TICKR X heart rate monitor, Sena Rumba street-style helmet with audio + more." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 9, 2021 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 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 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 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 VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
"I use
VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
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Tour of Turkey organizers look to rescue stage
1 with shortened sprint stage.
"Weather permitting, the riders will now take part in a 74km stage that starts and finishes in Konya." By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tour of Turkey) April 10, 2021 Snow storm forces cancellation of opening
stage of the Tour of Turkey.
"Riders
awoke to heavy snow falls on Saturday and with more
wintery conditions expected, race organizers were forced
to cancel the stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Presidential Tour of Turkey) April 10, 2021 2021 Tour of Turkey Live Feed.
"Tour of Turkey 2021 - stage 1 (Nevşehir - Ürgüp 167.3km). Rescheduled
to Monday with a 144.9km circuit that will begin an end in
Konya.
Sunday,
April 11th, starts at 12:00pm Central Europe, 6:00am U.S.
Eastern."
(cycling.today) April 10, 2021 How to win a WorldTour contract on Zwift.
"The
ultimate prize for any aspiring racer is a WorldTour
contract - and that’s the irresistible award offered by
Zwift Academy. But what does it take to win?"
By Rebecca Charlton (cyclingweekly.com) Zwift (Getty) April 10, 2021 e*thirteen’s XCX Race 700 - Gravel wheel test.
"When
it comes to wheels designed for skinny-tire bikes,
e*thirteen is not a brand that comes to mind."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 10, 2021 Carbon Handlebar Tech w/ RideFarr, RaceFace,
Ritchey, Fasst & Hope.
"This
week we’re joined by Race Face, RideFarr, Ritchey Logic,
Hope Tech and Fasst Co to answer your questions on carbon
handlebar technology."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 10, 2021 Romain Sicard forced to end career due to
heart problem.
"The
Total Direct Energie rider says his condition has been
monitored more closely than is normal over the past three
seasons, and that in February this year he was told to
stop racing due to the issue with his heart."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Jettisoning bottles and jersey beefs: George
Bennett and the UCI ‘cowboys.’
"Kiwi
climber rails against governing body's strict new rules
after his own memorable moments giving and receiving
bottles at bike races."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Bram Berkien / Jumbo Visma April 9, 2021 Motorbikes driving alongside riders increases
aerodynamic drag by up to 10 per cent, according to study.
"Researchers
at the University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands knew how
motorcycles in front of riders substantially reduced drag
but wanted to find out how other moto positions affected
the aerodynamics."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Niewiadoma extends for three years at Canyon
SRAM.
"The
26-year-old Pole joined the team in 2018 and has landed
victories at Trofeo Alfredo Binda, Amstel Gold Race, and
Tour de l'Ardèche, as well as a podium at the Giro Rosa."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon-SRAM) April 9, 2021 Basking in the Cycling Limelight Once Again.
"I
can’t pin my love for the Basque Country to any particular
incident or personality. It’s steadily evolved, but I
suspect that the region’s big race, known as Itzulia
Basque Country nowadays, was at the root of it."
By Peter Cossins (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Chris Auld April 9, 2021 Tao Geoghegan Hart racing himself back into
condition after Paris Nice crash.
"Briton
adds Ardennes Classics after Basque Country as he
approaches Tour de France 'from a different angle."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 9, 2021 Fuglsang confident of form heading towards
Ardennes Classics.
"Fuglsang
completed a notable trio of podium finish improvements in
the 2019 Ardennes, starting with third in Amstel Gold,
followed by a runner-up spot in Flèche Wallonne and
finally his first-ever Monument victory in Liège Bastogne
Liège."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Italian Styling Meets eRoad: Wilier Cento10
Hybrid.
"For
many cyclists, eRoad bikes are the perfect solution to
enjoying their beloved sport and cherished part of life.
For some roadies, a carefully honed taste in bicycles
makes riding many of the eBike options out there a
less-than-palatable option."
(pelotonmagazine.com) April 9, 2021 18 of the best 2021 electric road bikes - get
powered aid on the sly.
"Electric road bikes are booming, and none more so than these 'stealth' models whose designers have tucked the battery and motor inside the frame." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 9, 2021 5 road bike tech trends that turned out to be
dead ends.
"Being
an early adopter in cycling means you get to be first to
ride exciting new tech. There is a downside though in that
sometimes new concepts just don’t catch on."
By Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) Matthew Loveridge / Immediate Media April 9, 2021 Selle Italia Flite Boost MVDP Edition saddle.
"Cyclingnews
takes a closer look at the limited-edition Selle
Italia saddle designed to commemorate Mathieu van der
Poel's 2020 Tour of Flanders victory."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Aaron Borrill) April 9, 2021 Best road bike wheels: Our pick of the best
wheelset upgrades.
"Upgrading
your road bike wheels can transform the performance of a
bike by improving aerodynamics, cornering grip and
comfort."
By Colin Levitch, Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager) April 9, 2021 Gravel dropper, mega wide bars, wearable bar
bag, superlight sleeping mat & a dyno light.
"This
week’s round-up has a distinctly gravel and adventure
slant to it, read on for this week’s product."
By Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 9, 2021 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
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Warbasse hones form at Itzulia Basque Country
for Giro d’Italia stage hunt.
"The
Giro d’Italia may have shifted from May to October and
back to May again in 2021,but for former US National Road
Champion Larry Warbasse (AG2R-Citroen) that makes little
difference."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 10, 2021 Filippo Pozzato’s seat post snaps after
avoiding crash with truck.
"The Milan Sanremo winner was out riding in Venice when the near-miss happened." By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty/Instagram) April 10, 2021 Former pro Nikki Brammeier on cycling’s
unhealthy obsession with weight.
"One
of the topics Nikki has been open about is body
composition and the over-hyped desire to be skinny without
considering the ramifications."
By Nikki Brammeier (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) April 10, 2021 First Ride: BMC Roadmachine 01 Three.
"BMC
spec’d SRAM’s Force AXS Drivetrain with a 46/33 chainring
paired with a 10-36 cassette. We had our trepidation's on
how the Roadmachine's top speed would be affected by the
small chainring."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 10, 2021 WCC: Supporting the world's cyclists in their
pursuit of Olympic dreams.
"The
UCI World Cycling Center (WCC) program has been supporting
athletes worldwide for nearly two decades. It provides
opportunities for athletes to learn and excel in the five
Olympic disciplines."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 10, 2021 Foothill Trainer Tray clips in your GPS mount,
holds phone & remote for indoor training.
"Foothill
is back with another simple gadget to make cyclists’ home
life easier - their new Trainer Tray simply clips into
your existing GPS mount to give you a spot to rest your
phone or TV remote."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 10, 2021 April 9, 2021
‘I am convinced that Armstrong had a motor in
his bikes’, says former boss of the French Anti-Doping
Agency.
"I
don’t want it to be an excuse, but everyone used illegal
substances and I would still win if it was clean. The
first time I was doped I was 21 years old."
(cycling.today) (Photo: Graham Watson) April 9, 2021 Michael Matthews: Cycling has become more like
a boxing match.
"Michael
Matthews (Team Bike Exchange) said that it is getting
crazier every year in the peloton, with a lack of respect
meaning that being taken out, elbowed and head butts were
just something that you had to deal with."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 9, 2021 Analyzing Ineos Grenadiers’ Giro d’Italia long
list.
"We
take a look at the 14 riders in contention for the first
Grand Tour of the 2020 season."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Tadej Pogacar named in Forbes' 30 under 30
list.
"The
30 under 30 lists are issued annually by Forbes, compiling
30 of the most influential people under 30 from various
industries around the world."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Riders at Tour of the Basque Country unsure
how to adapt and not fall foul of UCI’s ban on the
‘super-tuck.’
"At
the Tour of the Basque Country, Cycling Weekly
found a number of riders who were actually in support of
the ban, but former American champion Larry Warbasse said
that the new ruling confused him."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 ‘I’m here to re-learn how to trust my
colleagues:’ Jakobsen ready for racing return.
"The
Tour of Turkey will be Jakobsen's first race back since
his Tour of Poland crash, and says the goal is to help
Mark Cavendish win a stage."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 Mark Cavendish is ‘really close to winning’
says Deceuninck Quick Step sports director.
"The
Manxman will be leading the team at the upcoming Tour of
Turkey which also sees a return to racing for Fabio
Jakobsen."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 9, 2021 BEAT Cycling: Building a new kind of team.
"Dutch-based
club aiming to disrupt cycling's traditional business
model by bringing racing directly to its fans."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Beat Cycling/Stephan de Goede April 9, 2021 Prime BlackEdition 38 carbon wheelset review.
"The
Prime BlackEdition 38 wheels offer solid build quality,
exceptional performance, a superb ride and an attainable
price tag."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin Levitch) April 9, 2021 Wahoo Kickr V5 turbo trainer review.
"With
its Axis feet, improved accuracy and zero calibration, is
the latest Wahoo Kickr the best turbo trainer available?"
(cyclingnews.com) (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Josh Croxton) April 9, 2021 Additions for Your Home Shop.
"We've
all used cheap tools and sometimes they can be fine, but
you'll curse yourself the first time you're about to round
out a bolt head or cut something askew. Buy once, buy
right."
By Igor (velo-orange.blogspot.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 9, 2021 Google Pixel Watch leak hints at the most
stunning smartwatch yet.
"The
Google Pixel Watch may indeed be a round smartwatch with a
crown, if a new batch of leaked renders are to be believed
- and it could come out in October."
By David Lumb (techradar.com) (Image credit: Future) April 9, 2021 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."
(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 Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on
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