News,
Blogs, Misc.
Milano Torino: Mark Cavendish storms to sprint
win.
"The
British sprinter was perfectly brought to the line by his
teammates and edged out Nacer Bouhanni (Arkea Samsic) and
Alexander Kristoff (Intermarché Wanty Gobert Matériaux) to
the win."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Our next cycle of dominance: Reflecting on Jumbo Visma at Paris Nice. "It
would be remiss not to reflect upon other episodes of
dominance through cycling’s history when writing this. We
have seen both the good and bad, fair and farcical, innocent
and iniquitous."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Preview: Trofeo Alfredo Binda. "One of
the oldest races on the women’s calendar, Trofeo Alfredo
Binda Comune di Cittiglio is steeped in history. Its hilly,
unrelenting parcour provides unpredictable and aggressive
racing."
(voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Is Your High Cadence Actually Slowing You Down? "You can
produce the same wattage and go the same speed at a variety
of cadence levels - it all depends on what you can sustain
and what feels comfortable to you."
By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/bublikhaus
Garmin patents rear-view bike camera triggered by approaching dangers. "Garmin
has been granted a patent for a bicycle radar system that
incorporates a camera that starts recording video when
dangers approach from behind, allowing the collection of
evidence in the event of a close pass… or worse."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
SRM reveals world’s first flat power meter
pedals, costing $1,500.
"Each
pedal is hand-assembled to order and they claimed a very
light claimed 205 gram for each pedal. The low weight and
power meter do come at a hefty cost with a price tag of
$1,499 for two smart pedals or a single leg option for
$1,199."
By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Milano Torino Live Feed.
"Milano Torino 2022 (Magenta → Rivoli 199km). Wednesday,
March 16th, Race starts at 11:35am CET (6:35am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
March 15,
2022
 News,
Blogs, Misc.
Milan San Remo race preview: Tadej Pogačar versus Wout van Aert and the rest. "Tadej
Pogačar has been hyped as the pre-race favorite, can Wout
van Aert or someone else put a stop to his astonishing 2022
run?"
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Nico Vereecken/Getty Images
Milan San Remo: Tom Pidcock is back and set to lead Ineos Grenadiers with Filippo Ganna. "Ineos
Grenadiers has yet to confirm their complete seven-rider
roster but VeloNews understands that Luke Rowe, Ben
Swift, Michał Kwiatkowski, Salvatore Puccio, and Elia
Viviani are all in contention for places."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Is Tadej Pogačar the new Eddy Merckx? "It’s
March and already UAE’s Tadej Pogačar has dominated every
race he’s been in. From his downhill attack to win Strade
Bianche, to his astonishing power at Tirreno–Adriatico, the
Slovenian seems untouchable."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Pogačar’s UAE Team Emirates explains why it turned down Tour de France Netflix series. "The
team leaves the door open for 2023 but cites logistics and
less need for exposure when compared to other Tour de France
teams."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Pete Goding - Pool/Getty Images)
Extra wildcards make cut for Vuelta a España. "The
wildcards teams for the Vuelta a España have been chosen,
with a special dispensation from the UCI allowing the field
to swell to the largest peloton of 2022, with 184 riders
taking the startline."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Electronic Groupsets: Everything you need to
know about Di2, eTap and EPS.
"Electronic
groupsets offer a number of benefits, including accurate
shifting and, in some cases, ease of setup, but some riders
prefer the tactile shifting and serviceability of a
mechanical groupset."
By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 14,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Live Blog: A Cervélo P5 for £10? Triathlete
raffles off TT bike for Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal + more.
The Moment Paris Nice Was Won. "Jumbo
Visma had enjoyed a strong week. Primož Roglič had gained
time on the opening day, beaten all his GC rivals in the
time trial on Wednesday, took the yellow jersey on Thursday
after chasing down attacks from several rivals, and then won
the summit finish on Saturday."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
‘Half man, half motor’ Wout van Aert tips Tadej Pogačar as Milan San Remo favorite. "The
big-engined Belgian rescued Roglič’s race in a searing stage
through the foothills of Nice on Sunday, putting a cap on
the week that saw a time trial stage win, four more trips to
the stage podium, and the final green jersey."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Matt White: Simon Yates is ‘exactly where he needs to be’ for the Giro d’Italia. "Simon
has big ambitions. He’s won Tirreno and he wanted to try and
win Paris Nice. We came up a little bit short against Roglic
but the main thing for us is the progression and building
towards the spring.”
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
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Photos,
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Tim Merlier dominant in Danilith Nokere Koerse sprint. "Merlier
seemed to easily hold Max Walscheid (Cofidis) and Arnaud De
Lie (Lotto Soudal) when he launched into his final kick from
the right side of the road, from fourth wheel coming out of
the final turn into the long straight drag."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Lorena Wiebes storms to dominant sprint win at Nokere Koerse. "The
Dutch rider launched her sprint just before the final bend
and pulled out a huge advantage over the next best riders on
the uphill finale of the Nokereberg. Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx)
rode home for seconds with Marta Bastianelli taking third
place."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) March 16, 2022 Trofeo Alfredo Binda preview: Elisa Longo Borghini targets title defense, Marianne Vos targets record fifth win. "Vos
could make history this year, but she has plenty of
competition in her way, including home favorite and
defending champion Elisa Longo Borghini."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Rod Ellingworth: Tom Pidcock is ready for the Tour de France but contract talks remain ongoing. "Last
month the news was that Pidcock was out of contract and that
the British squad was desperate to tie down their
all-important star. At the time one source indicated that a
deal was as close as to 99 percent sealed."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard riding GP Denain as Tour de France ‘dress rehearsal.’ "The
one-day race doesn’t often see GC men in its peloton with
Jasper Philipsen, Mathieu van der Poel, and Arnaud Démare on
its list of former winners."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) March 16, 2022 The most exciting eBikes of 2022 so far. "This is
shaping up to be a great year for electric bikes - we're
only halfway through March, and we've already seen some
truly exciting launches from some of the world's biggest
bike builders, plus some lesser-known names with big
ambitions."
By Cat Ellis (techradar.com) (Image credit: Yamaha)
Garmin Fēnix 7 - The Most Potent Multisport Watch Yet . "The
all-new Fēnix 7 Series from Garmin features a new
touchscreen design, plus button controls, advanced training
tools, solar-enhanced models that offer prolonged battery
life and built-in flashlight for Fēnix 7X models."
(bicycling.co.za) Garmin
Made in Taiwan - Outsourcing and supply chains. "It
can be quite an eye-opener when you first walk in through
the near-anonymous back doors of a Taiwanese bike or
component factory. For many (even seasoned media pros), it
spells a crushing end to a lifelong illusion."
Words and photos by Steve Thomas (road.cc)
Nokere Koerse Live Feed. "Nokere Koerse 2022 (Deinze → Nokere 189.8km) Wednesday,
March 16th, Men's race starts at 12:30pm CET (7:30am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 5:11pm CET (12:11pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
March 15,
2022
How to watch Milan-San Remo 2022: Live streaming and TV. "The
longest of cycling's five monuments will be streamed live
for more than eight hours on Saturday, March 19."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Ten Takeaways: Primož Roglič Stumbles, Wout van Aert Saves the Day & Tadej Pogačar Dominates. "The
dueling one-week WorldTour stage races, Paris Nice and
Tirreno Adriatico, wrapped up on Sunday and between the two
races, we got a look at nearly every top rider in the sport
before the one-day Monuments start in earnest this coming
Saturday with Milano Sanremo."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
Richie Porte: ‘Ineos Grenadiers is still the
best team in the peloton.’
"Despite
early season problems plaguing some of the team’s GC
captains coupled with his impressive early season legs,
Porte said there is no change of plans yet in his calendar.
He’s still on track to race the Giro d’Italia in May."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Cobblestone Countdown: Paris Roubaix sectors being repaired ahead of ‘Hell of the North.’ "'Les
Amis de Paris Roubaix' is fixing up the fearsome
Mons-en-Pévèle sector ahead of Paris Roubaix weekend April
16-17."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) roubaix reflections
From Pussay to Balsac, with love. "The
fifth installment in our new series recaps the weekly
shenanigans in the peloton, showcasing the fun side of
cycling."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Nicolas Roche says ‘Dancing with the Stars’ forced him to break from his cycling life. "Nicolas
Roche has said his 10-week stint on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
was the perfect move to make after retirement from pro
racing as it forced him to break away from the routine of
his cycling life."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Silca mixes up recycled carbon fiber & foam to create the Ultimate Tubeless Tire Sealant? "How to
make a better tire sealant. That’s a question as old as
tubeless-ready tires themselves. To date, we’ve seen a lot
of different formulas. Some have stuck around, others
evaporated quickly."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 14,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Why Tadej Pogačar winning Milan San Remo is bad for cycling. "Pogačar
is on another level right now. Nobody comes close to what he
can do and at just 23 years old, he is only going to get
better and I’m worried that this domination is never going
to end."
Words: Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Tadej Pogačar hints at big attack in Milan San
Remo.
"The
Slovenian is on an unbeatable streak, and everyone is
wondering if Pogačar will try to attack early on the two
emblematic climbs of the Italian monument in the same
searing fashion how he won Strade Bianche and Tirreno
Adriatico this month."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Cinzia Camela/LiveMedia/NurPhoto via Getty Images
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Can Tadej Pogačar win Milan San Remo? His rivals
think so: ‘If he wants to go, he’ll go.’
"The way
he is racing here, I think he can drop everyone,” said
Alexander Kristoff, a winner in 2014. “From Poggio, it’s not
a long way to the finish, and the way he is climbing, he is
going to be difficult to beat."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Startt Gallery March 16, 2022 Julian Alaphilippe out of Milan San Remo with
bronchitis, Fabio Jakobsen to make debut.
"Quick
Step Alpha Vinyl confirmed Wednesday that the Frenchman
would not be on the start line this weekend. Instead, the
team will now look to the in-form Fabio Jakobsen - who is
making his debut at the race - for victory."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com March 16, 2022 San Remo: History, Course & Contenders. "The
season is now at ‘full gas’ with the first of the five
Monuments of the season - Milano San Remo, The longest
professional one-day race in modern cycling."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Articles
Behind a Paywall (Results may Vary)
Milano Sanremo Live Feed.
"Milano Sanremo 2022 (Milano → Sanremo 293km).
Saturday, March 19th, Race starts at 9:50am CET (4:50am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 5:09pm CET (12:09pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
Looking for the spirit of gravel? Hint: Go on a shakeout ride. "Shakeout
rides - the group rides that happen before and after an
event - are wildly popular in gravel. I went on three of
them at The Mid South to find out why."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
5 things I want to see from Shimano in 2022. "Product
updates are often cyclical and, with that in mind, I’ve
pooled together the BikeRadar team’s knowledge of Shimano
gear past and present, to decide on the five key products I
want to see from the brand in 2022."
By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
CloseTheGap HideMyBell Raceday DM. "The
CloseTheGap HideMyBell Raceday DM (direct mount) is a
brilliantly discreet and effective way of alerting
pedestrians while you're aboard a top-end racing machine.
It's secure, easy to reach, doesn't jingle on rough roads."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 15,
2022
Videos
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "The
weekly update. Paris Nice and Tirreno Adriatico have made it
a bonanza week for points and the big budget teams have
thrived, while Bike Exchange, Arkéa Samsic and DSM have
scored well too."
(inrng.com) (UCI)) March 15, 2022 Articles
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Cannondale Cyclocrossworld.com to cease after
current season.
"While
Cannondale is the current bike sponsor of the EF Education
men’s and women’s road teams, the partnership with the
cyclocross team was the brand’s longest-running
partnership."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Five Ways You Sabotage Your Training. "Over
the last 15 years, I’ve seen, and made, a lot of mistakes
that have muted cycling performance. And after all of these
mess-ups and learning (a lot!) here are the top 5 mistakes
that keep us from having the stellar seasons we know we are
capable of, and how to fix them."
By Menachem Brodie (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Strava Reverses Course: Turns back on Apple Health Sync Functionality. "Strava
has reversed course on their recent disablement of Apple
Health sync for 3rd party workouts (e.g. data from Zwift,
TrainerRoad, Garmin, etc..), after abruptly disabling the
feature last week without notice."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Ergon present Allroad collection - More comfort and ergonomics for drop-bar bikes. "More
comfort and better ergonomics on your road or gravel bike?
Yes, please! Ergon present the new Allroad collection
consisting of a seat post, saddle, bar tape and pads."
By Philipp Schwab (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Philipp Schwab
Tifosi Optics Launches First ‘Rimless Shield’, the all-new Rail Sunglasses. "The
Tifosi Rail is a lightweight set of shades that provide wide
coverage in a variety of frame colors including: Blackout,
Crystal Blue, Midnight Navy, White Black and Matte Black.
The Rail weighs in a 32 grams, and features a hydrophilic
rubber nose that keeps the glasses in place and dampens
bouncing."
By Mark Wilson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 14,
2022
The “Tom Pidcock/Superman” girl just made the cutest video. "You
might remember how after the ‘cross worlds, a little girl
named Daisy Adams from Bristol, England was spotted doing a
spot-on imitation of Tom Pidcock on her mountain bike in a
full-on Superman…er…Supergirl position."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @biker_tiny
Queen of the sprints: Lorena Wiebes in ominous form ahead of major spring races. "Wiebes
is still just 22, but has established herself as the fastest
woman in the peloton since her breakthrough 2019 season."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
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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