News,
Blogs, Misc.
Volta a Catalunya S3: Ben O’Connor attacks to
victory on key mountain stage to grab lead.
"The
Ag2r Citroën rider attacked near the bottom of the snowbound
La Molina, and held off a peloton to take victory six
seconds ahead of a sizable peloton led home by Juan Ayuso
(UAE Team Emirates) in second and Nairo Quintana (Arkea
Samsic) in third."
By Stephen Puddicombe (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
Simon Yates GC hopes take blow following late-stage crash and time penalty at Volta a Catalunya. "I
crashed but no damage,” Yates said at the start of stage 3.
“There’s a bit of a time loss, so I think the GC is out of
the picture. Adding to the sting was a 20-second time
penalty that the UCI commissaires slapped on the Team Bike
Exchange Jayco rider."
(velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
Trek Segafredo’s Mattias Skjelmose unhurt after crashing 15 feet into a ravine at Volta a Catalunya. "The
promising 21-year-old Dane crashed into a retaining wall and
then fell into a rocky ravine in a harrowing crash that
would see many riders call it a day."
(velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
No Ineos podium sweep repeat as Richie Porte,
Michal Kwiatkowski leave Volta a Catalunya.
"Richie
Porte and Michal Kwiatkowski are both out of the Spanish
WorldTour race, leaving the team’s GC hopes hanging with
Richard Carapaz."
(velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
Quick Step Alpha Vinyl going slow with Colbrelli
situation.
"Some
wonder if there might be a link between coronavirus and what
happened to Colbrelli, who continues his recovery in a
Spanish hospital."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Jasper Stuyven still ‘in the right place’ after missing Milan San Remo with stomach flu. "The
Trek Segafredo rider says that missing Milan San Remo was
the right call to avoid risking another setback later in his
classics campaign."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Gent Wevelgem Preview: Contenders In Flanders Fields. "Steeped
in history and a memorial to the many battles and deaths in
the area from two World wars. Quite apt at the moment."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Volta a Catalunya live stream.
"2022 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 21-27, Spain. Stage
3 (161 km) finishes at around 4:57pm CET (11:57am U.S.
Eastern).
Live video from 3:15pm CET (10:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
(cyclingstage.com)
March 22,
2022
 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)
(cyclingstage.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)
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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Photos,
Podcasts
A history of professional cyclists who died from heart attacks. "The
list of young and seemingly healthy cyclists who tragically
succumbed to heart attacks, however, is much longer than
you’d think."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Racing return a ‘shock to the system’ for Chris Froome. "After a
five-month absence from racing dating back to last October’s
Coppa Agostoni, four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome
returned to racing Tuesday with stage 1 of the Settimana
Internazionale Coppi e Bartali."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Sam Bennett: I’ve gained 300 watts in my sprint without training for sprinting. "The
Irishman said he was close to regaining his winning form,
adding while Wout van Aert was aiming for the Tour de France
green jersey this year, he was ready to challenge the
Belgian."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The Grind: Bahati Foundation to bring six kids to SBT GRVL. "The
Bahati Foundation and SBT GRVL have teamed up to bring six
kids who have never ridden gravel to Steamboat Springs,
Colorado, for this year’s gravel event."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Prescription cycling glasses buyer’s guide - How to pick the right Rx cycling sunglasses for you. "If
you’re thinking about investing in some cycling-specific
prescription eyewear of your own, then you’ll find
everything you need to know right here."
By Paddy Maddison (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
FloBikes to broadcast Life Time Grand Prix series. "Coverage
will begin on April 9 during the Sea Otter Classic in
Monterey, California and will culminate at Big Sugar
Gravel in Bentonville, Arkansas October 22."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Wil Matthews
10 best handlebar tapes 2022 - get a comfort boost and make your bike look fresh. "What's
the best handlebar tape you can buy? It has to be
comfortable, hard-wearing and grippy, and it doesn't hurt
if it looks good."
By John Stevenson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Orro expands Terra gravel range with steel and aluminium models, plus a new eBike. "Orro
is adding a steel Terra S adventure bike to its range,
introducing a new aluminium Terra X with increased tire
clearance, and will also shortly launch a Terra E eBike."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Tour de Normandie Live Stream.
"2022 Tour de Normandie March 21-27, France. Stage
3 finishes at around 4:49pm CET (11:49am U.S. Eastern).
Live
video from 2:50pm CET (9:50am U.S. Eastern)"
(cyclingfans.com)
(procyclingstats.com)
March 22,
2022
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)
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Videos
Minerva Classic Brugge De Panne: Tim Merlier wins ahead of Dylan Groenewegen. "Tim
Merlier (Alpecin Fenix) edged out Dylan Groenewegen (Team
Bike Exchange Jayco). The pair could only be separated in a
photo finish with Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis) taking third."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Tim Merlier relishing chance to leadout Mathieu van der Poel at Giro d’Italia. "The
pair haven’t raced together on the road since Paris Roubaix
last year, but are destined to combine forces later this
spring at the classics before supporting each other at the
Giro d’Italia in May."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Dirk Waem/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Cape Epic: German men and South African women
top podium in stage 3.
"Batten
and Gomez Villafañe maintain GC lead, while Blevins and
Beers sit in third position overall."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Cape Epic
Mark Cavendish: Tour de France Femmes is ‘the biggest thing’ for growing women’s racing. "The
Tour de France is often the spark that has lit the passion
for the sport for many professional cyclists and Mark
Cavendish believes that the revival of the Tour de France
Femmes can inspire a generation of young female riders."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Dirk Waem/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
16-year-old Lucy Van Eesteren joins Race Face team. "Race
Face is adding a bit of youth to its team as it continues
supporting local talent. The B.C.-based brand signed
16-year-old Lucy Van Eesteren to join the team."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Race Face
Tacx NEO Motion Plates In-Depth Review.
"You
know what I like about this product? It’s two pieces of
plastic that wiggle, and install in about 15-20 seconds.
There’s no electronics, no secondary applications or uses,
no complex installation manual. It’s as simple as it gets,
yet still provides a small bit of movement which
significantly changes the overall feel of riding indoors."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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Classic Brugge De Panne Live Stream.
"2022 Classic Brugge De Panne March 23-24, Belgium. Men's
race - Wednesday, March 23 starts at 11:55am CET (6:55am
U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 5:12pm CET (12:12pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:50pm CET (9:50am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
(procyclingstats.com)
March 22,
2022
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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March 21,
2022
Videos
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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