News,
Blogs, Misc.
Volta a Catalunya stage 2: Kaden Groves edges
Phil Bauhaus in small bunch sprint.
"Yesterday’s
winner and overall leader Michael Matthews turned provider
today, leading out the sprint. Although Bauhaus had the
prime spot on Matthews’ wheel, Groves was able to come
around the German to take the victory."
(velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
Tom Dumoulin searching for Giro d’Italia legs at Volta a Catalunya. "GC? It
would be nice if it happens, but my shape isn’t where it
needs to be doing GC,” Dumoulin told reporters in Spain. “I
hope to at least get a good week of racing in the legs."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Nonumental Race Preview. "A look
at the Belgian semi-classics that fill the next few weeks
with so much joy. I enjoy Catalunya and Itzulia as much as
the next climby stage race fan, but my heart will be in (and
around) Flanders."
By Andrew Brown (podiumcafe.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Aluminum never went away: Specialized Allez
Sprint.
"The
2022 Specialized Allez Sprint is an aluminum bike designed
for racing. Only available with hydraulic disc brakes, both
electronic or mechanical drivetrain groups are options."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Specialized
Show stoppers: Mavic drop 1225g carbon-spoked wheels and more from Orro, Colnago and more. "With
bike shows back in full swing, we've had the chance to walk
the halls and point cameras at shiny bike tech, along with
being swiftly stopped from snapping some items that were
still under lock and key. Here's the best from Core Bike
2022."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Volta a Catalunya live stream.
"2022 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 21-27, Spain. Stage
2 (202.4km) starts Tuesday at 12:00pm CET (7:00am 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
 News,
Blogs, Misc.
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)
(cyclingstage.com)
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March 20,
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
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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Videos
Lachlan Morton is redefining what it means to be a professional rider. "Lachlan
Morton's 1,063km ‘One ride Away’ adventure took him from
Munich, Germany to the Ukraine border in less than two days.
The ride raised over $230,000 for Ukrainian refugees."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: EF Education EasyPost
Mathieu van der Poel: ‘I intend to finish the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France this year.’ "Mathieu
van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) may have only completed one day
of racing in 2022 but that hasn’t stopped the Dutchman from
targeting both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France
later this year."
Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Geraint Thomas: ‘The main goal of the season is always the Tour de France.’ "Geraint
Thomas returns to competition this week at the Coppi e
Bartali with his mindset on being ready for the Tour de
France in July."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
AG Insurance NXTG Team aims for WorldTour status in 2023. "AG
Insurance has stepped in to become the title sponsor of the
women’s NXTG squad. Along with announcing the new
partnership, the team confirmed its plans to step into the
WorldTour in 2023."
(velonews.com) Photo: Brent Peeters - NXTG
Milano Sanremo Breakdown: Pre-Race Favorites Foiled by Patience, Skill & Nerves of Steel. "While
the sport’s three best riders, Tadej Pogačar, Wout van Aert
and Mathieu van der Poel were heavily favored for the win,
the forgotten Slovenian, Matej Mohorič spoiled the party."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
BC Superweek pro cycling series goes on hiatus. "One of
the biggest race series in Canada is cancelled. Hurdles made
it difficult for race organizers to make the essential
preparations to host a BC Superweek series this July."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Scott Robarts
CORE Bike: Topeak Tubi Master Tubeless Repair Kits, a Hand Pump for Tires and Suspension, more. "The war
of compact tubeless repair kits, multitools and pumps still
rages between Topeak and Lezyne, both of whom were showing
their latest and greatest at CORE Bike."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
March 21,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
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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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)
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Videos
Sonny Colbrelli: ‘I don’t remember anything.’
"Sonny
Colbrelli tells Italian media he doesn't recall what
happened in Monday's health emergency until he woke up later
at a Spanish hospital."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
French Council of State extends Marion Sicot's doping ban through 2024. "I don’t
have the words. Dejected - it’s not strong enough. I don’t
understand,” she told AFP. “I had given all the details,
about the harassment, about my product intake. Two years, I
thought it was fair, because, it’s true, I made a mistake."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Cape Epic: Schurter and Forster finally have
their day while Ferrand-Prévot and de Groot rally to win
stage.
"Some
shuffle in the women's GC, but Gomez Villafañe and Batten
maintain their lead while Andreas Seewald and Martin Stošek
sit atop the men's overall after two stages."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Sam Clark/Cape Epic
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "The
weekly update and a significant moment as there’s the first
change among the top-18 teams. Cofidis climb out of the
relegation zone, overtaking the Israel Premier Tech team
which slips to 19th place."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The raw emotion behind Elisa Balsamo’s spectacular victory salute. "The raw
emotion is much more than just celebrating a victory for the
24-year-old at Trek Segafredo. The salute is also dedicated
to a cousin who was killed in a car crash last fall."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Breaking Down a Zwift Rainbow Performance. "On
February 26th, 2022, athletes from around the world competed
in the UCI eSports World Championships. How did Loes
Adegeest train specifically for the Worlds to ride into the
rainbow jersey?"
By Stephen Cheung (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2022
Videos
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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