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April 26, 2021
Racing this week: Peter Sagan, Sepp Kuss
headline Tour de Romandie.
"Nairo
Quintana, Chris Froome, Ruth Winder and Coyrn Rivera
racing across a busy week in Spain, Switzerland and the
Netherlands."
(velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) April 26, 2021 Five things to look out for at the Tour of
Romandie 2021.
"With
no Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) or Primož Roglič
(Jumbo Visma), this year’s Tour de Romandie is Ineos
Grenadiers’ to lose."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 26, 2021 2021 Tour de Romandie live stream.
"2021 Tour de Romandie live April 27-May 2, Switzerland. Prologue
starts Tuesday at 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 5:31pm CET (11:31am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern." (cyclingfans.com) April 26, 2021 41 and Flying: Like it or not, Valverde is
still among the world’s best.
"Ardennes
Week’, ever a bountiful hunting ground for the man from
Murcia. There, Valverde left little doubt that he is still
among the world’s best."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) April 26, 2021 Thibaut Pinot’s doomed Giro d’Italia campaign
has a theme song.
"A
French acoustic duo wrote a song to show their support for
Thibaut Pinot at the Giro d'Italia. Then, he pulled out."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by RCS Sport April 26, 2021 Simon Yates is asking me how I manage to keep
up’: Bora Hansgrohe’s skier-turned-cyclist on adapting to
life in the pro peloton.
"Anton
Palzer was one of the best ski mountaineers in the world,
before switching sport and heading directly to the
WorldTour in April this year."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) April 26, 2021 Garmin Marq Athlete, a modern tool watch.
"It’s
quite simple, a tool watch is just a watch that serves as
a tool to accomplish specific tasks. For example a divers’
watch with a rotatable bezel and high resistance to
pressure that is designed to be used underwater is a tool
watch."
By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 26, 2021  April 25, 2021
Pogacar denies Alaphilippe to win Liège
Bastogne Liège.
"Pogacar
used Alaphilippe perfectly in the sprint and once more
Alaphilippe misses out. Gaudu rounds out podium ahead of
Valverde, Woods"
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 25, 2021 Demi Vollering beats Annemiek van Vleuten to
Liege Bastogne Liege Femmes title.
"Demi
Vollering (Team SD Worx) won taking the first big classic
victory of her career. The 24-year-old beat Annemiek van
Vleuten (Movistar Team) and Elisa Longo Borghini (Trek
Segafredo) in the sprint of a group of five."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 25, 2021 2021 Liege Bastogne Liege Live Feed.
"Liege Bastogne Liege 2021 (Liege - Liege 259.1km). Start
time: Sunday April 25th, 10:00 CET (1:00 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 12:55 CET (3:55 AM PDT). Approximate finish: 16:54 CET (7:54 AM PDT)." (cycling.today) April 25, 2021 Axa Roll Lock.
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By Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 25, 2021 April 24, 2021
Tom Pidcock to miss Liège Bastogne Liège due
to lingering crash injuries.
"Good
news - he's resting up, and will be ready for his first
MTB race of the season in Switzerland next weekend," his
team announced on Twitter."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 24, 2021 5 riders to watch Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes.
"here
will be a stacked field full of high-profile contenders
including double World Champion Anna van der Breggen (SD
Worx) and overall series leader Marianne Vos (Jumbo
Visma)."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 24, 2021 Defending champion Lizzie Deignan out of Liège
Bastogne Liège.
"Defending
champion Lizzie Deignan (Trek Segafredo) will miss
Sunday’s final spring Classic, Liège Bastogne Liège due to
illness with Shirin van Anrooij called in to replace the
2015 road world champion."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 24, 2021 Liège Bastogne Liège Preview.
"The
oldest of the classics is saved for last, we’ll see if
it’s one of the best. The Ardennes classics have changed
in recent years."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) April 24, 2021 White: A win for Michael Matthews could be
just around the corner.
"Matthews
will spearhead a strong-looking team in Sunday’s Liège
Bastogne Liège, with the Australian joined by Esteban
Chaves and Lucas Hamilton."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 24, 2021 Garmin Venu 2 & Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch
In-Depth Review.
"Today
Garmin announced the new Venu 2 & Venu 2S watches, the
AMOLED display successors to the original Garmin Venu
watch."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) April 22, 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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Five conclusions from the men’s Liège Bastogne
Liège.
"Forced
to sit out Flèche Wallonne his UAE Team Emirates team and
Tadej Pogačar responded in the best possible fashion with
victory in Liège Bastogne Liège, adding success in one of
the sports big five Monuments."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 26, 2021 5 conclusions from Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes
2021.
"The
heir apparent, a world beating domestique, a bad turn of
luck for Spratt, blowing a pattern and Brand is back."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 26, 2021 Liège Bastogne Liège: What the stars said
after dramatic editions of ‘La Doyenne.’
"From
Elisa Longo Borghini's town-sign sprint training to Primož
Roglič's lost legs, here's what the key players said after
the final classic of spring."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 26, 2021 Women’s spring Classics: How did each squad
perform?
"Despite
a couple of decent sprint finishes, the form that saw
Marta Bastianelli dominate the Classics a couple of years
ago continues to elude her."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) April 26, 2021 Ardennes Classics team ratings: How did each
squad perform?
"Alaphilippe,
Van Aert and Pogačar produced the goods for their teams."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 26, 2021 Simon Yates adds Giro d’Italia recon to
success at Tour of the Alps.
"Team
Bike Exchange leader rides Sega di Ala stage 17 finish in
Trentino mountains."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tour of the Alps) April 26, 2021 All You Need to Know About Everesting and Why
It’s Gaining Traction.
"Everesting
is the ultimate cycling challenge that more and more
people are trying to complete. Climbing 8,848m on a
bicycle in one ride is not easy, but it can be done with
the right knowledge."
By Jeff Balton (bicycle-guider.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 26, 2021 Ineos Grenadiers organize 10-hour fan ride on
Zwift.
"To
mark the start of a three-year deal between Ineos
Grenadiers and Zwift, the British WorldTour team will hold
a 10-hour ride dubbed 'Around the World with Zwift' on the
virtual training platform on May 1."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 26, 2021 April 25, 2021
The Moment Liège Bastogne Liège Was Won.
"Les
jeux sont faits, rien ne va plus” said the croupier at the
top of the Roche-aux-Faucons climb. The wheels were
spinning but which of the five riders in the winning move
would land the jackpot in Liège?"
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) April 25, 2021 Five talking points from Liège Bastogne Liège
2021.
"Alaphilippe
is felled by a Slovenian once again at the oldest
Monument.
Demi
Vollering: A star is born?"
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) April 25, 2021 The selfless brilliance of Anna van der
Breggen.
"At
Liège Bastogne Liège, Anna van der Breggen executed a 10
km lead-out for her SD Worx teammate Demi Vollering, who
took the victory from Annemiek van Vleuten and Elisa Longo
Borghini."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) photography by @rhode.photo April 25, 2021 Richard Carapaz disqualified for super tucking
at Liège Bastogne Liège.
"At
least in images circulated on social media after the race,
Carapaz did appear to maintain some contact with his
saddle while in the position, but the race jury decided to
disqualify him."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) April 25, 2021 2021 Vuelta a Colombia live stream.
"2021 Vuelta a Colombia Live April 16-25. Stage
9
starts Sunday at 9:00am
local (10:00am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 12:04pm local (1:04pm U.S. Eastern, 10:04am PDT). Live video from 10:30am local (11:30am U.S. Eastern, 8:30am PDT)." (cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com) April 25, 2021 Joe's No Flats Road Racing Sealant.
"Joe's
No Flats Road Racing Sealant is designed especially for
the high pressures found in road tires, though its
abilities there come at the expense of just how big a hole
it can plug."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 25, 2021 Atapuma takes first win since 2016 with Vuelta
a Colombia stage.
"In a
thrilling finale, Atapuma, racing for the Continental
squad Colombia Tierra de Atletas, held off a chase from
Angel Gil (Orgullo Paisa) and José Hernandez (Team
Medellin)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 24, 2021 Sean Bennett braced for ‘fireworks’ at debut
Liège Bastogne Liège.
"Young
Californian supports Qhubeka Assos captains Domenico
Pozzovivo, Simon Clarke, Fabio Aru in his first-ever
'Doyenne' on Sunday."
By James Startt, Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 24, 2021 Tadej Pogačar and Marc Hirschi cleared for
Liège.
"The
Tour de France champion was left frustrated after he was
forced to miss Flèche Wallonne. UAE Team Emirates will
line-up with last year’s runner-up, Marc Hirschi, who was
unable to defend his Flèche title."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) April 24, 2021 5 riders to watch Liège Bastogne Liège.
"Alaphilippe
angling for a second win at Ardennes, Woods fired by sting
of regret while the ever-consistent Roglič defends."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) April 24, 2021 ‘The Run-Up’ series launches debut episode
ahead of Women’s Liège Bastogne Liège.
"Documentary
series premieres with behind-the-scenes footage and
interviews from Trek Segafredo, Canyon SRAM and SD Worx."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) April 24, 2021
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Jumbo Visma confirms that Tom Dumoulin will
miss Tour de France.
"It
has been confirmed that Tom Dumoulin will miss this year’s
Tour de France, with Jumbo Visma handing the Dutchman’s
place to the emerging talent Jonas Vingegaard."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 26, 2021 CeramicSpeed Driven opens to crowdfunding
after split from CeramicSpeed.
"Ceramic
Speed has today announced that its forward-thinking
shaft-drive drivetrain concept, Driven, is formally
separating from the Danish brand to become its own
business entity, and that the newly formed company is
opening up to investors."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: CeramicSpeed) April 26, 2021 A Look at Polar’s New Heart Rate Broadcasting
for Apps like Zwift and Peloton.
"Polar
starts shipping their previously announced Ignite 2 today,
which was announced last month alongside the Vantage M2.
Stashed away on the Ignite 2 is the beginnings of Polar’s
new heart rate broadcasting feature."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) April 26, 2021 Roval's C38 wheels are light, tough and
affordable.
"You
can now roll along with more comfort and efficiency,
thanks to Roval’s new C38 wheelset. The American wheel
brand evaluated the market requirement for an all-terrain
wheelset that wouldn’t strain the budget."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Roval) April 26, 2021 A 24-hour world record attempt falters, but is
still a win.
"Abdullah
Zeinab's 24-hour world record attempt came unstuck early.
Targeting Ralph Diseviscourt's almost unfathomable mark of
915.39 km - requiring an average pace of over 38 km/h for
an entire day - Zeinab had his work cut out for him. "
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by TheGlucoseNetwork April 26, 2021 Goodyear Connector Ultimate gravel tire.
"Well
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By Rob Wilmott (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) April 26, 2021 Garmin Rally: The Ultimate Power Pedals for
Gravel, MTB and Road?
"Garmin's
new Rally pedals cover all bases - road (times 2), gravel
and MTB with accurate, versatile, fit-and-forget units for
any user."
By Matt Phillips (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) April 26, 2021 April 25, 2021
Tadej Pogacar is ‘living the cycling dream.’
"Pogacar
is now the winner of the biggest race in cycling and a
Monument too, was understandably thrilled."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) April 25, 2021 Hirschi aiming for stage wins at Tour de
Romandie.
"After
a difficult beginning to his 2021 campaign, Marc Hirschi
will head straight from racing Liège Bastogne Liège to the
Tour de Romandie, along with team leaders Rui Costa and
David de la Cruz."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) April 25, 2021 Ranked: Cycling’s 10 biggest badasses.
"As
well as winning almost everything he set his mind to,
Hinault was a true patron of the peloton, with a resting
‘come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough’ face
to match."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images) April 25, 2021 Scottish cyclist attempting to break record
for longest distance cycled in one week.
"The
record, which has been broken three times in the past five
years, currently stands at 2,177 miles, achieved in Spain
by Australian pro cyclist Jack Thompson in October 2020."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Josh Quigley) April 25, 2021 Tubolito launches ‘world’s first’ smart inner
tube that can send tire pressures to your phone.
"Austrian
brand Tubolito has just released a range of new inner
tubes - including the Tubo-MTB PSENS, which can connect
with your phone to provide quick and easy pressure
readings on the go."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 25, 2021 April 24, 2021
Chris Froome: In this condition I don't
deserve a spot in the Olympics.
"I’m
not seeing the same numbers in training but I’ve just got
to trust in the process' says former Tour de France
winner."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 24, 2021 'Heartbroken' Thibaut Pinot ruled out of Giro
d'Italia due to back injury.
"The
injuries sustained in his Tour de France crash still
linger and with questionable form and persistent pain over
the last few weeks, the rider and his team have decided
that the 30-year-old needs further time to recover."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) April 24, 2021 Alaphilippe’s record Mur de Huy ride vs Flèche
Wallonne winners since 1986.
"Alaphilippe’s
ascent of the climb on Wednesday broke the record that had
been held by Alejandro Valverde; the French rider clocking
2:40 on the climb compared to Valverde's 2014 time of
2:41."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) April 24, 2021 Meet Mauri Vansevenant: Belgium’s next big
thing.
"The
21-year-old hotshot has emerged as MVP for Julian
Alaphilippe in the Ardennes and 'could be Belgium's best
climbers in years."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) April 24, 2021 Tour of Britain: First six teams for 2021
race.
"The
Tour of Britain organizers announced the first six teams
for the 2021 edition of the race with five domestic UCI
Continental teams joined by a Great Britain national
team."
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