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Paris Nice: Mads Pedersen takes sprint win on
stage 3 as Laporte crashes.
"Bryan
Coquard (Cofidis) finished second with Wout van Aert (Jumbo
Visma) taking third after he was left powerless behind
Pedersen in the uphill sprint to the line."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Paris Nice Stage 3 Preview. "A stage
into France’s empty quarter that gradually gets hillier and
harder, with just enough climbing to spoil things for some
of the sprinters. If Fabio Jakobsen had it easy, of sorts,
yesterday, today is a different challenge."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
Paris Nice: American hopes blown away in the crosswinds. "Stage 2
saw a number of GC contenders drop out of contention as
McNulty, Powless and Jorgenson all lose time."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Bora Hansgrohe DS confident Sam Bennett improving at Paris Nice. "Sam
Bennett may not have featured in the final sprint of Paris
Nice stage 2 yesterday but his presence in the front group
suggests he is coming around, with his team now expressing
confidence he is improving."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Alex Broadway)
Colorado Classic seeks multi-year commitment to relaunch event. "The
event was heavily backed by corporate partners like the VF
Corporation. It debuted an innovative live streaming model
that made the race easy to watch. Chloe Dygert stole the
show with four stage wins."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Colorado Classic
Women’s Tour and Tour of Britain in search for title sponsors for 2022. "SweetSpot,
organizers of the UK-based stage race The Women’s Tour
announced early details of the 2022 route on Tuesday. This
year’s parcours is set to include the “toughest summit
finish in race history to date” in the Welsh country of
Carmarthenshire."
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Diving in the deep end: Rising Australian star Ruby Roseman-Gannon on racing in Europe. "Ruby
Roseman-Gannon has been lighting up the Australian cycling
scene for some time and the 23-year-old made her European
pro debut this season."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
Five benefits of power meter pedals. "Training
with a power meter is one of the best ways to fast-track
your fitness. You can also use a power meter to gauge your
effort in a race, on a climb or through a long day in the
saddle."
By Paul Norman (bikerumor.com) Wahoo Fitness
Paris Nice 2022 Live Dashboard.
"2022 Paris Nice March 6-13, France. Stage
3
Tuesday March 8th, 191 km Vierzon → Dun-le-Palestel.
Race
starts at 11:15pm CET (6:15am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 2:15pm CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern)."
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Paris Nice: Fabio Jakobsen beats Wout van Aert
to win on windswept stage 2.
"Fabio
Jakobsen (Quick Step Alpha Vinyl) took an emphatic victory
on a windswept second stage of Paris Nice, beating Wout van
Aert (Jumbo Visma) to the line in Orléans."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
Rohan Dennis: I want to help Primož Roglič ride into Paris in yellow at the Tour de France. "Rohan
Dennis says he’s got the Tour’s Copenhagen TT in the back of
his mind, but his focus is on helping Jumbo Visma capture
the Tour title that still eludes them."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) March 7, 2022 Paris Nice: Matteo Jorgenson hoping local knowledge will help him with GC objective. "Based
in Nice, the American rider finished top 10 last year and is
going into the French stage race as Movistar’s leader with
good form and high confidence."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Paris Nice Stage 2 Preview. "The day
for the sprinters, today’s stage is flat and almost
featureless, but that means the terrain is exposed the
weather forecast promises a crosswind, only it’ll be a weak
one but just enough to set the peloton on edge."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
Brennan Wertz, Moriah Wilson win Shasta Gravel Hugge. "Held in
Northern California with the spectacular backdrop of Mount
Shasta, the Shasta Gravel Hugger is three-for-three for
snowy gravel racing in each of its iterations. This year,
Californians Brennan Wertz and Moriah Wilson took top
honors."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Sean Bagshaw
Just Getting A New Garmin Fenix 7 or Epix? Update it First. "Why
does this firmware version gap happen? Well, in the age of
product products being timed to instant retail availability,
that requires companies to stockpile products ahead of time.
Which in turn means companies manufacture said units ahead
of time."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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Paris Nice: Christophe Laporte leads Jumbo Visma
1-2-3 ahead of Primož Roglič and Wout van Aert on stage 1.
"Christophe
Laporte took the Paris Nice race lead in dramatic style as
teammate Primož Roglič gained an early advantage on his
rivals."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images
Paris Nice Stage 1 Preview.
"The
80th edition Paris-Nice starts with an opening stage to the
west of the capital and a good test for the sprinters with
some late climbs to mix things up."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
Tadej Pogačar braces for ‘rough one’ in Tour of Flanders debut after Strade Bianche blitz. "Tadej
Pogačar’s Siena smash at Stade Bianche on Saturday set
pulses racing and anticipation soaring ahead of his debut
date."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Behind the photo: How photographer Tim De Waele shot the Alaphilippe somersault. "Tim De
Waele has been part of the professional peloton for over 30
years now. That experience and a bit of luck - according to
himself."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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Tirreno Adriatico stage 2: Tim Merlier on top with superb sprint from the bunch. "While
Peter Sagan (Team Total Energies) looked to be in perfect
position to take the win, the three-time world champion
faded in the final 50m and ultimately finished in fourth,
behind Olav Kooij (Jumbo Visma) and Kaden Groves (Team Bike
Exchange Jayco)."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Peter Sagan back in the frame: ‘Fourth place?
Could have been better, could have been worse.’
"Peter
Sagan hits his best result since September and his first
top-5 since joining Total Energies. Will it be enough to
shine in the classics?"
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Pello Bilbao on Tadej Pogačar: ‘You have to catch him out or surprise him.’ "A
late-race puncture proved costly to the Basque climber at
Strade Bianche, and he's hoping his luck turns this week at
Tirreno Adriatico."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
How much time gained by stacking team cars with bikes like Ganna at Tirreno TT? "The
first study conducted on the subject suggests a following
vehicle can reduce drag, helping the cyclist to cut through
the air much more easily, thus increasing their speed and TT
times."
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The greatest modern rivalries of the women’s peloton. "Both
now and in the past, rivalries between the greats within the
sport are what keep us on the edge of our seats and glued to
following races. Here are some of the most prominent
rivalries in women’s racing from recent memory."
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Diamond in the rough: EF Education TIBCO SVB boss Linda Jackson on spotting promising talent. "Linda
Jackson, a former racer herself, has been running her
women’s cycling team for two decades and has helped start
and progress the careers of some of North America’s top
racing talent."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Tibco Silicon Valley Bank
Happy International Women’s Day… all week long! "Alison
Tetrick shares her past and present relationship with
cycling via a love letter, Kate Courtney reflects on Lea
Davison‘s friendship and career, and Audrey Cordon Ragot
chimes in about the upcoming women’s Tour de France."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: ERIC LALMAND/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images
Richie Porte not feeling nostalgic yet in farewell season. "No
schedule changes despite crash involving Egan Bernal as
Tasmanian star builds toward farewell grand tour at Giro
d'Italia."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Failed bottle popping, haunted dogs and vibrator awards. "Could
it be the Tirreno Adriatico trident, glittering gold in all
its glory? Perhaps the garden gnome on display that Emma
Norsgaard held aloft at Le Samyn? What about the pig for the
best-placed Breton at Tro-Bro-Léon? They don’t hold a candle
on Ellen van Dijk’s prize at the EasyToys Bloeizone Fryslân
Tour."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Tirreno Adriatico live stream.
"2022 Tirreno Adriatico March 7-13, Italy. Stage 2 Tuesday March 8th,
Camaiore →
Sovicille.
Race
starts at 11:40am CET (5:40am U.S. Eastern).
Live
video from 2:35pm CET (8:35am U.S. Eastern)."
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World time trial champion Ganna wins Tirreno
Adriatico chrono opener.
"Ganna
has prevailed in three of the four time trials he has faced
in 2022. Reigning champion Tadej Pogačar was third fastest."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Tirreno Adriatico - Mikkel Bjerg: ‘We’re all
here to help Tadej Pogačar.’
"Three-time
U23 world time trial champion keen on punching return ticket
to Tour de France to help Pogačar aim for a third straight
yellow jersey."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Photo by PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images
Julian Alaphilippe promises more at Tirreno Adriatico: ‘I am optimistic for the week.’ "Despite
being involved in one of cycling's most spectacular crashes
just 48 hours before, the two-time world champion finished
the opening time trial."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Jonas Vingegaard and his ride toward testing Tadej Pogačar at Tour de France. "Danish
sensation faces-off against Pogačar at Tirreno Adriatico
ahead of top role at Tour: 'If you want to be the best you
have to beat the best."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Euro racing roundup: Pogačar, Kopecky impress, Jumbo goes 1-2-3. "Tadej
Pogačar soloed 50 km to his first Strade Bianche victory on
Saturday. It was the third round of the 2022 WorldTour, the
UAE Tour of Round 1 also going to Pogačar, and the second
one-day race. "
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Luca Bettini/SprintCyclingAgency) (cyclingnews.com)
The Citroën ë-Tour virtual cycling stage race begins today on the Bkool indoor training app. "Indoor
training platform Bkool is hosting a new virtual cycling
stage race called the Citroën ë-Tour which allows riders to
compete virtually against professional cyclists from the
AG2R Citroën Team."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Quinn Simmons used disposable / recyclable SRAM eTap AXS Wireless Blips at Strade Bianche. "SRAM
claims battery life at between six and ten years for most
riders. The new button shape is quite similar to a Shimano
Di2 sprint shifter."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
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Wout van Aert on Jumbo Visma Paris Nice sweep: ‘Surprised we dropped everyone.’. "Christophe
Laporte deserved this win because he was super strong,” says
Wout van Aert after Jumbo Visma trio smashed Paris Nice
opener."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
Tirreno Adriatico: Remco Evenepoel motivated for first stage race clash with Tadej Pogačar. "It’s
almost hard to believe, but Remco Evenepoel and Tadej
Pogačar have never squared off against each other in a stage
race during their short but spectacular careers."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Tirreno Adriatico: Filippo Ganna - ‘It’s difficult to think I can follow Tadej Pogačar on the climbs.’ "The
leaders of this race are Richard Carapaz and Richie Porte,
and it’s my job to help them,” Ganna told the media at the
Tirreno press conference Sunday."
By Josh Croxton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
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Astana Qazaqstan's paying agent under judicial
investigation as delays hit latest wages.
"The
team’s riders had not been paid their January wages, and
while that delay has now been rectified, with that month’s
wages appearing in riders’ bank accounts Monday, there is
still no sign of February’s installments, according to a
source close to the situation."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Astana Qazaqstan
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "The
weekly look at the three year team rankings. If you’re in a
hurry, the summary version is Cofidis and Lotto Soudal are
still in the relegation zone but the Belgian team is closing
the gap to Bike Exchange Jayco and Israel."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Jakobsen: Quick Step always have two sprinters going for one Tour de France place. "Dutch
sprinter plays down rivalry with Mark Cavendish and hopes
Paris Nice success will boost his chances of Milan San Remo
selection."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
5 women’s races to look forward to in 2022. "Women’s
racing continues to grow. In 2022, the women’s calendar is
better than ever. Here’s five races that cycling fans should
be excited about."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Racing or riding, it’s all part of Lael Wilcox’s ‘dream come true.’ "As
someone who’s very often on the move, both literally and
figuratively, Wilcox has been hunkered down in Tucson for
the past few months. We speak the day after the first
meeting of the Tucson chapter of GRIT."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo: Rugile Kaladyte)
LeMond road bikes are back, but there are more questions than answers. "Regarding
the frame, it can’t be ignored that sister company LeMond
Composites made a big deal in 2016 about a new method of
carbon fiber production that was supposed to dramatically
reduce the cost of composite bikes. Does the LeMond 8 use
this technology?"
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by LeMond Bikes
Garmin Fenix 7 vs Garmin Instinct 2 - Hands-on with Garmin’s two new smartwatches. "If
you’re in the market for a new sports smartwatch, the
Garmin Fenix 7 and Garmin Instinct 2 are likely to be on
your shortlist."
By Stan Portus
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How Valid or Reliable is the CORE Body Temp System? "Wearables
are a hot trend for both athletes and non-athletes. The
CORE non-invasive body temperature monitor came out to
great fanfare in 2020. How does it hold up to independent
validity and reliability testing?"
By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Spotted: New Merida time trial bike at Tirreno Adriatico. "While
the rider’s stage one results didn’t catch our attention,
their bikes certainly did. Many of the Bahrain Victorious
squad are racing on what appears to be a new Merida time
trial bike."
(cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Eddy Merckx on Tadej Pogačar: ‘Considering he’s just 23, it’s incredible what he’s able to do.’ "It’s
becoming difficult to find the words to describe what this
young guy does. It’s spectacular and formidable. Pogačar is
a campionissimo,” Merckx told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Considering he’s just 23, it’s incredible what he’s able to
do."
(velonews.com) Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images
Jumbo Visma boss: Netflix Tour de France series
is a ‘must’ for growth of cycling.
"Whether
teams get one Euro or a million Euros, it doesn't matter.
It’s about the value that this brings for the longer-term,'
says Plugge."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Zwift becomes title sponsor of Paris Roubaix Femmes. "The
Paris Roubaix Femmes builds on the momentum generated by
Zwift’s new partnership with the Amaury Sport Organization
(ASO) for this year’s inaugural Tour de France Femmes avec
Zwift."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
What's the best way to set up your bike computer? How to get the best data on screen for your riding. "Got a
new cycling computer, or just not sure if your setup is
right? It can be difficult to choose exactly what metrics
you need to have in front of you to maximize the
functionality of your cycling computer."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Ducati's first pedal-assisted road bike doesn’t look much like an eBike. "Ducati
has updated its eBike range for 2022 and included its first
pedal-assisted road bike in the shape of the new Futa, and
it doesn’t look a whole lot like an eBike until you check
out the rear hub."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Archer D1x Trail Paddle Remote boosts ergonomics of electronic shifting. "Archer
Components has introduced the D1x Trail Paddle Remote to
pair with their aftermarket electronic shifting system. The
Paddle Remote is an update to the original Standard Remote."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Aleksandr Vlasov: ‘The situation in Ukraine is difficult but I’m trying not think about it.’ "Bora
Hansgrohe's Russian rider says that the UCI's decision to
ban teams from Russia and Belarus was the right one in light
of the war in Ukraine."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Pictures of Green Mtn. "The
Tour of Oman is a special race to me, as the atmosphere is
pretty relaxed, making it possible to work closely with the
riders participating. You can’t get that close during the
Tour de France. No way!"
ords/images: Kåre Dehlie Thorstad (pelotonmagazine.com)
Check out Trek’s Emonda ALR 5 with an advanced alloy frame that ‘looks and performs like carbon.’ "The
Emonda ALR 5 is Trek’s light and responsive disc-brake
equipped road bike with a more wallet-friendly advanced
alloy frame that is designed to give it the sleek looks and
handling of a far more expensive carbon bike."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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
when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the
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