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Who’s earning what? Report reveals top-20 pro cycling salaries.

Four highlights from Mohorič’s incredible downhill attack.

Sonny Colbrelli treated by doctors after collapsing following stage 1 of Volta a Catalunya.

What Someone in Russia Says About the War in Ukraine.

This $35 gravel inner tube comes with a one-year replacement policy against flats.
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Doug Report Cycling Daily
Daily News: March 21, 2022




Volta a Catalunya stage 1: Michael Mathews battles to uphill sprint win.

(velonews.com)overlay"Launching his sprint on the right-hand side of the road with Colbrelli on the left, Matthews had just about more power than the Italian who was second, with Quentin Pacher (Groupama FDJ) taking third."
(velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)






Four highlights from Mohorič’s incredible downhill attack.

Byoverlay"Mohorič shocked the cycling world when he not only won MSR by riding away from the top riders in the world on the descent of the Poggio, but also when he said he used a dropper seat post."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)






Marc Soler gives Tadej Pogačar even more firepower in mountains at Tour de France.

(velonews.com)overlay"He’s very strong, he’s very solid, and you can see that I am happy to help him any way I can and with everything we’re achieving so far, I am very happy to be on this team."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com






Every bike has a dropper post and 6 more facts about Shimano’s neutral service.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Despite their 100-year-old history and dominant role in the bike industry, Shimano has for decades been reduced to playing in the minor leagues when it comes to providing neutral race support. No more."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)






How to catch back on in a race if you’re dropped.

Byoverlay"Bike races can be crazy, and often things don’t go according to plan. Whether it’s your local group ride or a formal road race, everyone has been dropped before."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (giphy.com)





Volta a Catalunya live stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay
"2022 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 21-27, Spain.

Stage 1 starts Monday at 12:45pm CET (7:45am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 4:59pm CET (11:59am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 3:15pm CET (10:15am U.S. Eastern)."

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March 21, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily


Elisa Balsamo launches unstoppable late sprint for Trofeo Alfredo Binda victory.

(velonews.com)overlay"The world champion launched a rocketship late sprint from a reduced group to beat Sofia Bertizzolo (UAE ADQ) and Soraya Paladin (Canyon SRAM) in Cittiglio on Sunday."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com





UCI confirms approval of use of dropper posts after Mohoric's Milan San Remo move.

(velonews.com)overlay"The UCI equipment commission approved the use of dropper seatposts in road cycling competitions in 2014. Their use is subject to the minimum 5cm setback rule of article 1.3.013 of the UCI regulations."
(velonews.com) Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images






Matej Mohoric’s storming success in Milan San Remo emphasizes the growing dominance of Slovenian racers.

Byoverlay"Mohoric has always been a fearless descender and has now become one of the fastest downhill racers in the peloton. That skill has secured him big wins in the past."
By Jeremy Whittle (pelotonmagazine.com) CAuldPhoto






Peaty’s Bicycle Brush Set.

Byoverlay"Peaty's Bicycle Brush Set comprises bike-specific brushes aimed at improving the way you clean your bike. Beechwood construction and bristles made from post-consumer recycled plastic and they look fantastic."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)








Trofeo Alfredo Binda Comune di Cittiglio Live video stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay
"Sunday, March 20th, Cocquio Trevisago
Cittiglio (141.8km).

Start at 12:10 CET, 7:10am ET.

Live Feed at 9:35am U.S. ET, GCN+ at 6:45am PT.

Finish at 15:55 CET, 10:55am ET."

(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)




March 20, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Milan San Remo: Matej Mohorič goes solo to stunning monument victory.

(velonews.com)overlay"Matej Mohorič (Bahrain Victorious) made a daring descent off the Poggio and held off the chasers to win. Athony Turgis finished second, just a few breaths behind the Slovenian. Mathieu van der Poel won the sprint for third."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com









Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.

(swytchbike.com)"overlay"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."  Advertisement (swytchbike.com)







What Someone in Russia Says About the War in Ukraine.

Byoverlay"I sought to speak with someone in Russia, and found a person connected through cycling, who agreed to answer some questions. He asked to not be identified, as he explained that people are banned from speaking about the war, and risk reprisals from the police if they do."
By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)





Lachlan Morton completes epic charity ride to Ukraine border, raises over $200,000 for refugees.

(velonews.com)overlay"Morton set off on the ride at 5am CET on Saturday and completed the epic effort in just over one day and 21 hours. His GPS records show that he only stopped to rest and refuel for three hours and 36 minutes."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Cannondale






Auction price hits €25,000 for one of Jan Ullrich’s 1998 Tour de France bikes.

(velonews.com)overlay"I am now auctioning off a special bike from my career to benefit the ‘A Heart for Children’ campaign, which equips aid transports and supports sick children and orphans in Ukraine,” Ullrich said. “This is a custom-made product for the 1998 Tour de France. With an autograph, of course."
(velonews.com) Photo: Andreas Rentz/Bongarts/Getty Images






It’s More Than Just the Racing: Why Trofeo Binda Is Always a Special Race.

Byoverlay"Trofeo Binda is an outlier on the spring calendar. It’s a rare one-day race that doesn’t have a men’s equivalent, it doesn’t take place in Belgium or the Netherlands, and it doesn’t feature any cobbles or even any gravel."
By Matilda Price (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Preview: Brugge De Panne.

(voxwomen.com)overlay"The World Tour peloton rolls into Belgium for the The Classic Brugge De Panne this Thursday. Starting in the historic Flemish city of Brugge, the peloton winds its way west towards the coastal town of De Panne along an opening stretch of 51km."
(voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Mark Cavendish in, Caleb Ewan out for Brugge De Panne.

Byoverlay"Monday saw confirmation that sprint superstar Mark Cavendish will lead Quick Step Alpha Vinyl at Wednesday’s one-dayer, but also saw news that Aussie fast-finisher Caleb Ewan is pulling out of his planned start."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images






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March 21, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Volta a Catalunya quick-guide: Carapaz, Dumoulin, Almeida, Yates test Giro d’Italia shape in Spain.

(velonews.com)overlay"The 2022 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya rolls out Monday and will see top favorites Richard Carapaz, Tom Dumoulin, João Almeida and Simon Yates revving their engines ahead of the rapidly approaching Giro d’Italia."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)






Marc Hirschi wins in season debut in Italy after hip surgery.

(velonews.com)overlay"The Swiss rider on UAE Emirates delayed his 2022 season debut until Sunday to undergo surgery this winter to treat long-running rotation issues on his right hip."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com






Ultimate African Gravel: Migration Gravel Race.

By:overlay"I would be lying if I didn’t admit how relieved I am to finish. I collapse onto the cool, smooth concrete porch at The Wild Bandas, and someone brings me an extra-large bottle of Tusker."
By: Betsy Welch; Images: Courtesy, Wahoo (pelotonmagazine.com)






Mythologies: Alphonse Steinès and the Invention of the Pyrénées.

Byoverlay"The story of how the Tour de France came to tackle the Col du Tourmalet in the Pyrénées for the first time in 1910 is one of the most oft-told tales of Tour history. But how much of it is true, how much of it really happened the way we claim it happened?"
By Feargal McKay (podiumcafe.com) La Vie au Grand Air / BnF






MET Trenta 3k Carbon MIPS 2022 - Premium Aero Helmet now even safer.

Byoverlay"What can the helmet of two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar do better than the competition and did it help him to win the Tour?"
By Julian Schwede (granfondo-cycling.com) Manufacturer’s website





2022 Cholet Pays de la Loire Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Cholet - Pays de la Loire 2022 (Cholet
Cholet 202km).

Sunday, March 20th, Feed starts at 15:15pm Central Europe, 10:15am U.S. Eastern."

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March 20, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Where’s Lachlan Morton? EF Education rider covered 260km already, smashes $50,000 target to help Ukraine refugees.

(velonews.com)overlay"Lachlan Morton has already smashed his target of raising $50,000 to help refugees from Ukraine who are fleeing the war at home. So far Morton has been in the saddle for nine hours and covered 267km of his mammoth charity ride."
(velonews.com) Photo: VALENTINE CHAPUIS/AFP via Getty Images






Prize money Milan Sanremo 2022 - How much cash do the top 20 riders get?

(stickybottle.com)overlay"The prize money for the 293km monument is nothing to write home about. This is despite the race being one of the biggest events of the year and despite it being owned by RCS, one of the biggest race promoters in pro cycling."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Fabio Ferrari)






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How to Watch Pro Cycling in the US in 2022.

Byoverlay
By Joe Lindsey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Race organizers confirm Sonny Colbrelli suffered cardiopulmonary arrest and required defibrillator.

(velonews.com)overlay"According to an official statement released Monday evening, race officials confirm that the Bahrain Victorious star lost consciousness and went into convulsions before suffering what is described as a cardiopulmonary arrest moments after crossing the finish line."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)





Sonny Colbrelli treated by doctors after collapsing following stage 1 of Volta a Catalunya.

(velonews.com)overlay"Colbrelli finished second to Michael Matthews on the uphill finish. According to Teledeporte, Colbrelli collapsed shortly after the finish line and required medical attention."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)





Who’s earning what? Report reveals top-20 pro cycling salaries.

Byoverlay"The Calcio e Finanza study shows the top-20 salaries for male pro cyclists in 2022. Although the numbers are best-guess calculations rather than confirmed team paychecks - and some of the data is likely based on 2021 salaries."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Did Milano Sanremo Just Become the Descender's Classic?

Byoverlay"I know we all know that Milano Sanremo is unique from the other monuments, and most of cycling itself, for being impossible to put in a box. It’s the Sprinters’ Classic, except it mostly isn’t, but then it’s kind of all over the map."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Dario Belingheri - Pool/Getty Images,






Tom Pidcock’s classics campaign under threat after another stomach bug ends Milan San Remo hopes.

(velonews.com)overlay"The Ineos Grenadiers rider started the season in fine fashion with two aggressive rides in the “opening weekend,” and he missed Strade Bianche due to a stomach bug. He was unable to feature in the main action at Milan San Remo."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)





Haley Batten moves into Cape Epic lead as brutal heat on Sage 1 rearranges leaderboard.

Byoverlay"A new day and 92km of racing in brutal South African heat brought new leaders after Stage 1 of the 2022 Absa Cape Epic."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo Sam Clark/Cape Epic






This $35 gravel inner tube comes with a one-year replacement policy against flats.

Byoverlay"Compared to a standard butyl tube, a TPU tube is more slender, lighter, and more resistant to flats. Also, it is not cheap. Tubolito inner tubes sell for $35 in the U.S."
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March 21, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Morton raises over $160,000 and counting for Ukrainian refugees with epic border ride.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"With war breaking out within Europe, the closeness of it all had Morton engaging with the idea of completing another epic ride on his increasing list of largely solo ultra-endurance cycling challenges."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Mathieu van der Poel continues comeback in Italy after Milan San Remo podium.

(velonews.com)overlay"Alpecin Fenix confirms Dutch star will race Coppi e Bartali in latest sign that Mathieu van der Poel is on track to race Tour of Flanders."
(velonews.com) Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images






Inside the Cape Epic with Haley Batten and Sofia Gomez Villafañe.

Byoverlay"In a field of 15 elite women’s teams, Americans Haley Batten and Sofia Gomez Villafañe are standout favorites at this week’s Cape Epic."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Michal Cerveny






Blevins and Beers; Ferrand-Prévot and de Groot jump to the front in opening stage of Cape Epic.

Byoverlay"U.S star Blevins and his South African partner Matt Beers, who are riding as Toyota NinetyOne Specialized at the marquee MTB stage race, won the prologue stage at the Cape Epic today."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Michal Cerveny






Northern Vintage: 10 of the best 20th century British bike builders from the North and Midlands.

Byoverlay
"We're looking at makers from the North of England, and some based in more northern parts of the Midlands."
By Steve Thomaspix (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelset.

Byoverlay"If you've got a rim brake road bike and you want some wheels that are pretty light and durable but aren't going to break the bank, what you need is something like the Hunt Race Aero Wide wheelset."
By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)




March 20, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily






VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

(velofix.com)"overlay"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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