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Volta a Catalunya stage 1: Michael Mathews
battles to uphill sprint win.
"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. "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. "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. "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. "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.
"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)." (cyclingfans.com)
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March 21,
2022
 Elisa Balsamo launches unstoppable late sprint
for Trofeo Alfredo Binda victory.
"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.
"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. "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. "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)
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Trofeo Alfredo Binda Comune di Cittiglio Live
video stream.
"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."
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March 20,
2022
Milan San Remo: Matej Mohorič goes solo to
stunning monument victory.
"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.
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What Someone in Russia Says About the War in Ukraine. "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.
"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. "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. "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. "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. "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
Volta a Catalunya quick-guide: Carapaz, Dumoulin, Almeida, Yates test Giro d’Italia shape in Spain. "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. "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. "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. "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. "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.
"Cholet - Pays de la Loire 2022 (Cholet → Cholet 202km). Sunday,
March 20th, Feed starts at 15:15pm Central Europe, 10:15am
U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today)
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Where’s Lachlan Morton? EF Education rider covered 260km already, smashes $50,000 target to help Ukraine refugees. "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? "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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Race organizers confirm Sonny Colbrelli suffered cardiopulmonary arrest and required defibrillator. "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.
"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.
"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? "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. "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.
"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. "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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Morton raises over $160,000 and counting for
Ukrainian refugees with epic border ride.
"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. "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. "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. "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. "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. "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."
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March 20,
2022
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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
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