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Paris Nice: Brandon McNulty solos to stage 5
win, Primož Roglič takes race lead.
"Nobody
could follow McNulty's move and he time trialed it to the
finish line with almost a two-minute advantage over the next
best rider. Franck Bonnamour (B&B Hotels KTM)
outsprinted Matteo Jorgenson (Movistar) to take second on
the stage."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images
Matteo Jorgenson: Once Brandon’s gone there’s not much you can do about it. "Missed
the win but pleased to see his friend Brandon McNulty take
the victory, Matteo Jorgenson is back in the Paris Nice GC
fight and relishing racing on home roads around Nice."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) Photo: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images
Paris Nice: Who lost time on the first mountain test on stage 5. "The
star of the stage was undoubtedly Brandon McNulty (UAE Team
Emirates). The American jumped clear from the day’s early
break on the key climb of the Col de la Mure with 38km to
go."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Israel Premier Tech down to one, Stefan Bissegger out as Paris Nice peloton hit by swath of withdrawals. "Some 18
riders called it quits overnight, including almost the
entire Israel Premier Tech squad and white jersey wearer
Stefan Bissegger (EF Education EasyPost)."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Paris Nice Stage 5 Preview.
"A tough
mountain stage awaits, a big test for the new race leader
Wout van Aert and an opportunity for plenty of others. There
are plenty of candidates for the stage win."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
Torque Covert 7 Crank Multi Tool review. "The
Torque Covert 7 Crank Multi-Tool makes clever use of the
negative space in your crank. While it’s impressively
comprehensive, perfectly secure, and rather nice to use, it
falls foul of the greatest sin: it rattles when sheathed in
the crank."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
SRM X-Power Flat Pedals put power meters on your MTB, BMX bikes. "The SRM
X-Power power meter pedals debuted as SPD-compatible options
in 2019, and gained U.S. assembly last year to speed up
delivery for North American customers. Now, they’ve added
the power meter pedal spindles to their flat pedals, too!"
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Ciamillo is back with World’s Lightest carbon crankset at 279g?! "It
would be easy to look at the weight of the Gravitas Gen 13
cranksets and think, “that’s probably the weight for one of
the arms.” But no. That fairly unbelievable claim of 279g
includes both arms, spider, spindle, and the hardware."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Paris Nice 2022 Live Dashboard.
"2022 Paris Nice March 6-13, France. Race
starts at 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 2:15pm CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern)."
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Paris Nice: Wout van Aert blazes to stage 4 time
trial win.
"Wout
van Aert came out on top in the Paris Nice time trial on
stage 4 by just two seconds over Olympic champion and
teammate Primož Roglič, with another Jumbo Visma rider,
Rohan Dennis taking third."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Jumbo Visma’s Niermann: ‘We’ve had a dream start to Paris Nice.’ "Grischa
Nierman says that his team’s top three finish on first stage
was more satisfying than their second podium sweep in Paris
Nice’s Montluçon time trial."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
Sam Bennett: ‘I just don’t have it. I’m a month or two behind where I need to be.’ "Irish
sprinter says his form is a month or two behind where it
needs to be after his injury-hit 2021 season, but is happy
with how his lead-out train is performing on his return to
Bora Hansgrohe."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo by DAVID STOCKMAN/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
Paris Nice Stage 4 Preview. "After
some stages for sprinters and classics contenders, a day for
the time trial specialists and overall contenders."
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Make a connection with Zwift virtual women’s cycling communities. "Cycling
is so much more than just a sport. It’s a community of
like-minded people enjoying a shared passion, inspiring each
other on their cycling journeys and learning from one
another."
By Zwift (cyclist.co.uk)Photography Zwift
The Grind: Brennan Wertz's rising star. "The
former rowing world champion says he wants to take gravel
seriously. "But at the same time, I don't want to take it or
myself too seriously."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Shimano Dura-Ace vs. SRAM Red eTap AXS. "Shimano
Dura-Ace R9200 and SRAM Red eTap AXS are two of the most
exciting and technologically advanced groupsets you can
buy."
By Joseph Delves Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Deda Elementi Gera DCR Gravel Handlebar. "Superlight
and super-expensive, the high-performance Deda Gera DCR
Gravel Handlebar has a unique shape that will divide
opinion. It may offer ergonomic benefits to some riders."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Preview: Ronde van Drenthe. "After
the white roads of Tuscany, the peloton heads to the
Netherlands to tackle the flinten of Ronde van Drenthe.
Starting in the region’s capital, Assen, the 15th edition of
the race will see the peloton tackle 156km on the demanding
roads of Drenthe."
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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)
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
any bicycle type."
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Tirreno Adriatico stage 4: Tadej Pogačar punches
to victory from reduced group.
"Tadej
Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) won stage 4 of the 2022 Tirreno
Adriatico riding away from a reduced bunch."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Tirreno Adriatico: Quinn Simmons keeps pushing toward classics breakout. "Long-distance
breakaway lands Quinn Simmons into climber's jersey and puts
him in spotlight heading into classics season."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: James Startt/VeloNews
UAE Emirates winning on two fronts as Tadej
Pogačar takes control in Italy.
"Brandon
McNulty powers to his first WorldTour win in what's another
confirmation that UAE Emirates is now among the powerhouse
teams."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Sepp Kuss on Tirreno Adriatico mountain raid: ‘We’ll have to do something.’ "Following
a solid Strade Bianche that saw him twice crash but still
lead Jumbo Visma, the Colorado climber is anticipating his
first showdown of 2022 with the likes of Tadej Pogačar and
Remco Evenepoel."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt)
Tirreno Adriatico: Caleb Ewan abandons a day after taking big win. "Lotto
Soudal star pulls out of Tirreno Adriatico to prepare for
Milan San Remo after sprinting to his first career win
Wednesday at the Italian stage race."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Paris Nice & Tirreno Takeaways. "The
dueling stage races of Paris Nice and Tirreno Adriatico
might have separated Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič, the
two premier general classification talents of modern
cycling, but there has still been plenty of exciting racing
action on display."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
A love letter to my bike. "I was
22. You were timeless. Some find each other earlier in life.
But we found each other at the perfect moment. Looking
forward to something on the horizon, having no idea what it
would be."
By Alison Tetrick (velonews.com) Photo: Wil Matthews
Remco Evenepoel handed driving ban and fine for
speeding.
"The
young all-arounder, who is currently racing Tirreno
Adriatico in Italy, was not in court on Wednesday when a
court handed down the punishment."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Tirreno Adriatico live stream.
"2022 Tirreno Adriatico March 7-13, Italy. Stage 4 Thursday March 10th,
201 km Cascata delle Marmore → Bellante.
Race
starts at 11:55am CET (5:55am U.S. Eastern).
Live
video from 2:35pm CET (8:35am U.S. Eastern)."
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Tirreno Adriatico stage 3: Caleb Ewan scores win
from bunch sprint in cobbled finale.
"In a
hectic finale which saw stage 2 winner Tim Merilier (Alpecin
Fenix) and Mark Cavendish (Quick Step Alpha Vinyl) not in
position in the final 700m, the pint-sized Kiwi rider
powered from a charging Arnaud Démare (Groupama FDJ)."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Tirreno Adriatico: Tadej Pogačar pounces to take
time bonuses as race for GC heats up.
"Pogačar
did it again Wednesday, riding away with a teammate UAE
Emirates teammate Marc Soler to goggle up a three-second
bonus. World champion Julian Alaphilippe (Quick Step Alpha
Vinyl) tried in vain, but was powerless to stop him."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Remco Evenepoel under pressure from Tadej Pogačar: ‘I did not panic.’ "When
there’s a finish line, even if it’s just for a time bonus,
Pogačar attacks. The Badger would be happy. “I was a bit
surprised that he wanted to continue with the attack to the
finish line,” Evenepoel said."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Peter Sagan out of Tirreno Adriatico.
"All
indications are that Sagan was removed from the race as a
precaution and that he will still aim to start Milan-San
Remo later this month."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Ten Takeaways: Strade Bianche, Paris Nice & Tirreno Adriatico. "The
last three days have been packed with thrilling top-tier
bike racing that, at times, has redefined what we thought
was possible in modern racing and shown us that there is a
new tier of dominant teams and riders in the peloton."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Image: James Startt.
Pedersen and Stuyven hoping for twin peaks in the northern Classics. "Teammates
for six seasons and Classics winners both, but Mads Pedersen
and Jasper Stuyven have yet to go into the northern Classics
with both of them at their best."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
The Mid South: Snow, clay roads, bacon & bourbon, and more await 2,500 participants. "WorldTour
riders, Red Bull athletes, and gravel specialists to face
off in Stillwater, Oklahoma on Saturday. Here's a look at
some of the course features."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Cycling Ads - Helmets. "Oddly, helmets did not feature in ProCycling's early years of advertising, so it was only by 2002 that the headwear finally made an appearance, thanks to frequent advertiser Rudy Project." By Simon Crisp (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Easton EA90 AX gravel dropper post and lever -
details and ride impressions.
"The
DOSS-style mechanical operation works with any cable lever.
Pulling the lever releases the lock, so your weight can push
the saddle into the down position."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Photo: Ben Delaney)
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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
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Pogačar vs Evenepoel... The Showdown - Tirreno
Adriatico Stage 4 - The Butterfly Effect w/Chris Horner.
2022 Giro d’Italia Donne to have €250,000 prize
purse, two hours of daily live coverage.
"As well
as more money, race organizer PMG Sport - which took over
the race in 2021 - has promised that there will be up to two
hours of daily live television coverage, up from the
approximately 30 minutes shown each day during the 2021
race."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Chantal van den Broek-Blaak on women’s cycling growth: Female riders shouldn’t be treated like ‘little men.’ "The
former world champion says women's cycling has come a long
way but it must be careful not to spread riders too thin
with growing calendar."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Does being a WorldTour pro make you better at gravel? Not necessarily, says Emily Newsom. "Newsom
wants to win every race she enters, including The Mid South
this Saturday. But she knows her pro license doesn't
guarantee a thing."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Russell Finsterwald form new Specialized Off-Road program. "The two
pro mountain bikers will split their time between gravel and
singletrack this year, each focusing on the Life Time Grand
Prix, as well as other events."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Specialized
Michelin launches ‘fastest ever road tire’, the
Power Cup.
"Michelin
has added three new tires to its road racing range, with the
new Power Cup offering lower rolling resistance than the
current benchmark tire in the road sector, according to
independent testing organized by Michelin."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Pros, cons and optimization tips for indoor riding. "Likely
one of the most popular reasons to turn over the pedals
indoors is that there are no distractions or stops. When
riding outdoors you will face traffic, stop lights, and
varying terrain all of which can interrupt intervals or
consistency."
By Hannah Otto (Finchamp) (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The Mid South’s Course Atlas: ‘This is about much more than the course itself.’ "Every
participant will receive a copy of the 64-page book that
prominently features Indigenous narratives and cultural and
environmental histories amid information about the event."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Josh McCullock
Christopher Blevins and Stilspoke to host the Hidden Valley Experience. "The
weekend event will include guided rides, local food and
beverages, and guest speakers, with a focus on connecting to
the local landscape and community."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Stilspoke
Velo’s latest special-edition Chinese Zodiac saddle celebrates the Year of the Tiger. "Since
2015, Velo has been tipping its hat to the Chinese Zodiac
with limited-edition saddles featuring the animals that
coincide with each year on the lunar calendar. This year is
the year of the tiger, and Velo is charging ahead with two
new saddle designs that pay homage to the animal that
Chinese lore dubs the king of the mountain."
By Mark Wilson (bikerumor.com) Velo
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NBC Sports to broadcast Tour de France Femmes. "This
year’s event will run July 24-31 and start in Paris on the
final day of racing at the men’s Tour de France. The
eight-day race will be shown in the United States, on
Peacock and CNBC."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Lorena Wiebes powers to win at GP Oetingen. "Wiebes
held Chiara Consonni (Valcar Travel & Service) and Maria
Giulia Confalonieri (Ceratizit WNT Pro Cycling) who were the
next best in a big bunch dash for the line that saw the top
21 riders earn the same time."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Team DSM/Anton Vos/Cor Vos
Vinokourov distances himself from Astana judicial investigation but documents show his clear involvement. "To be
honest, I learned about this whole story from the press, and
until that moment I was not familiar with the details'
Astana boss tells VeloNews."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Popovych swaps team duties for Ukrainian humanitarian mission. "I
cannot watch the news anymore, because it really hurts me to
see what is happening there' says Trek Segafredo sports
director."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
Photo: Yaroslav Popocych
Pro Bike Riders Meet the Animal Kingdom. "Stars
and their pets: Not the usual race dissection or in-depth
rider interview, but today a look at the pets of the ‘stars
of the road’. From donkeys to pigs, with parrots and dogs
thrown in for good measure."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) Amets Prosecco
4iiii Precision 3 power meter - details and
comparison tests with other meters.
"4iiii
Innovations‘ new Precision 3 power meter is a slimmer
version of its original crank-based meter, and one that
comes with a claimed 800 hours of battery life and +1/-1
percent accuracy."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Is this the most expensive road bike you can possibly build yourself in 2022? "There
is an increasing number of money-no-object cycling products
on the market as brands set out to showcase their expertise
in materials science and engineering."
By Anna Marie Hughes
SRAM purchases Velocio, with founders to stay on with the clothing company. "On
Wednesday, the high-end cycling apparel company Velocio sold
to SRAM, the company that not only rivals Shimano in road
and mountain bike components, but whose stable also includes
Zipp wheels, Quarq power meters, Time pedals, Hammerhead
computers, RockShox suspension, and TruVativ components."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Aliya Barnwell
Brompton T-Line Urban review. "The
first fully titanium Brompton is light, fast and beautiful
although it struggles to better your standard Brompton for
the price."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Open Cycle teases new MIN.D California road bike. "The
frame will be made in the USA and riffs on the Open MIN.D's
progressive geometry in a lighter-weight package."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Open Cycle
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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)
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
when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the
extra mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug." Advertisement (velofix.com)
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