News,
Blogs, Misc.
Dwars door Vlaanderen: Mathieu van der Poel wins
from small bunch.
"Mathieu
van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) won the 2022 Dwars door
Vlaanderen from an eight-man group that included Tom Pidcock
(Ineos Grenadiers) and Tiesj Benoot (Jumbo Visma)."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Mathieu van der Poel delivers tactical masterpiece ahead of Tour of Flanders: ‘I’m happy to be at the highest level again.’ "Van der
Poel astutely read a wild, attack-ridden race at the
mid-week Belgian classic, countering moves when he needed
to, and then following the attacking Tiesj Benoot from rival
Jumbo Visma to glide to his second win in 2022."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: ERIC LALMAND/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
Dwars Door Vlaanderen Women: Chiara Consonni
victorious in reduced bunch sprint.
"Chiara
Consonni (Valcar Travel & Service) sprinted to victory
at Dwars Door Vlaanderen. The young Italian claimed her
first victory of the season from a reduced bunch sprint."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Honoring the Ronde van Vlaanderen's Tweener Generation. "As we
run up to the 2022 Ronde van Vlaanderen, let’s take a moment
to honor the passing of a torch that, well, didn’t burn
anywhere nearly as brightly as those which came before or
after. It’s the Generation X of 21st century Flanders
winners."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
McQuaid's Trinity Racing snubbed by Baby Giro despite past success. "Two
years ago Tom Pidcock won the race overall, collecting three
stage wins along the way. And last season Irish rider Ben
Healy won the final stage and his team mate Thomas Gloag was
4th overall."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Ten Takeaways: A Cinderella Story at Gent Wevelgem. "In a
race that was beautifully controlled by Jumbo Visma, Girmay
won in his first-ever appearance at the event due to his
confident and bold choices in the final 100 kilometers and
threw down a performance that made it clear that a new star
of the classics had arrived."
(pelotonmagazine.com) C Auld Photo
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Dwars door Vlaanderen Live Stream.
"2022 Dwars door Vlaanderen March 30, Belgium (183.7 km)." Women's
race Finish at around 3:14pm CET (9:14am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 12:30pm CET (6:30am U.S. Eastern). Men's race Finish at around 5:17pm CET (11:17am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
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March 29,
2022
 News,
Blogs, Misc.
Tadej Pogačar in, Wout van Aert out for Tour of Flanders tune-up race Dwars door Vlaanderen. "Van
Aert cools his engine while Pogačar plans to test
cobblestone capacity at Wednesday's race: 'It’s a bit of a
step into the unknown.'"
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Ronde van Vlaanderen: Race Preview. "‘The’
Belgian classic is upon us as the World Tour peloton heads
to cycling’s heartland for the legendary Ronde van
Vlaanderen."
(voxwomen.com) Creator: Luis Angel Gomez / Photogomezsport
SD Worx looks to Tour of Flanders after Gent Wevelgem disappointment. "Chantal
van den Broek-Blaak is hoping that the hillier terrain of
this Sunday’s Tour of Flanders will help break Trek
Segafredo’s current stranglehold on the Women’s WorldTour."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Cobbles Conclusions, Round 1. "We had
a reasonably fun opening to the full-on Cobbled Classics
this weekend, with a chalky result in E3 and an historic
change of the guard at Gent Wevelgem. We definitely saw some
fortunes rising and falling."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images
Suunto Announces SuuntoPlus Guides: An App
Platform for 3rd Party Apps.
"Today
they’re bringing the band back together again, with the new
SuuntoPlus Guides app functionality. This new platform
enables 3rd party developers to create slimmed down apps
that can be used for workout-specific tasks."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
March 28,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Nairo Quintana not done yet: Aging ace keeps in Tour de France frame with Catalunya challenge. "Elder
statesman of South American stage racers refuses to buckle
beneath pressure of new generation of talent at Volta a
Catalunya."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
Peter Sagan to miss the Tour of Flanders. "According
to a report by French newspaper L'Équipe, he will
skip the monument - which he won in 2016 - due to his
struggles to find race-ready form."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
UCI Gravel World Series kicks off in Asia. "This
weekend, some 375 riders will line up in the tropical dust
of the Northern Philippines for the very first round of the
inaugural UCI Gravel World Series."
Words and photos by Steve Thomas (road.cc)
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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Bradley Wiggins: ‘Cycling has changed. It’s gone back to how it used to be with Eddy Merckx.’ "'There’s
every chance that Pogačar could win the Tour of Flanders.
He’s an exceptional rider,' says former Tour de France
winner."
By Cory Benson (velonews.com) (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP via Getty Images) March 30, 2022 Girmay’s True Grit Characterizes Cycling’s Continuing Pursuit of Diversity. "Cycling’s
pursuit of diversity is bringing out the most dogged and
driven characteristics in riders, none more so than in
Biniam Girmay’s momentous victory in Ghent Wevelgem."
By Jeremy Whittle (pelotonmagazine.com) C Auld Photo
Chris Froome still has disc brake problems. "Four-time
Tour de France winner Chris Froome has revealed that he
still regularly experiences disc brake issues but he has a
solution of sorts: he puts earphones in so he can’t hear
them rubbing."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Jumbo Visma is the new Quick Step of the spring classics. "Wout
van Aert is riding as dominantly as Tom Boonen at his best
and in the last few days, Tiesj Benoot and Christophe
Laporte have proved to be more than capable of taking on the
leader’s role themselves."
By Brecht Decaluwé (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Headwinds make it hard for Annemiek van Vleuten to get away at Dwars door Vlaanderen. "Van
Vleuten attacked repeatedly over the 120-kilometer course,
but she knew that her chances were limited. Unfortunately
for the Dutchwoman, two of the spots she hoped to break up
the race had a headwind, making it next to impossible for
her to get away."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Tom Pidcock nets third in Dwars door Vlaanderen
after ‘cat and mouse’ finale.
"The
British rider was part of several key moves in the race and
made it into the final selection of eight riders. Mathieu
van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) latched on to a late move from
Tiesj Benoot (Jumbo Visma) before outsprinting the Jumbo
rider for the win."
By Andrew Hood, Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
The 24 teams selected for the Tour de France Femmes. "The
inaugural edition will start at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on
Sunday, July 24 and finish atop the Super Planche des Belles
Filles in the Haute-Saône department on Sunday, July 31
after eight stages."
(velonews.com) (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Will VR Change What’s Expected of At-Home Exercise Bike Workouts? "Let’s
face it, working out can be boring. If you go into the gym
on any given day, you can expect to see someone at the
treadmill or the cycling machine with an iPad or other
tablet, usually showing a lush, wooded area for them to run
or cycle through."
(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)
American Classic tires launch (again): Lighter, faster, more durable and hookless-compatible. "American
Classic has launched new versions of its road and gravel
tires, in tube type and tubeless ready versions which it
says offer improved puncture protection despite being faster
and lighter."
By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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March 29,
2022
Peter Sagan: I was not created, Evenepoel is created by Quick Step. "Peter
Sagan has talked in an interview about his evolution in the
peloton and his ambitions for the future now that he has
joined up with Total Energies for the 2022 and 2023
seasons."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "The
weekly update and it’s been great for Intermarché thanks to
Biniam Girmay’s win in Wevelgem, the ranking points are a
side story."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
How to beat Mathieu van der Poel? Ask Kasper Asgreen. "After a
tune up Wednesday at Dwars door Vlaanderen, Mathieu van der
Poel returns to fray Sunday at Tour of Flanders, and
anticipation is growing of a slugfest between the classics
giants."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Nico Vereecken / Photo News
Strava launches new section for Tour de France
with pro rider uploads all in one place.
"Strava
is making it a whole lot easier to geek out on Tour de
France data, by introducing a section that brings together
daily activity uploads and photos from pro riders competing
in the men’s Tour de France and the inaugural women’s Tour
de France avec Zwift."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Biniam Girmay: ‘When you win as the first guy, there is pressure.’ "The
Eritrean is still getting used to the increased media
attention but says he'll stay the same person after
history-making Gent Wevelgem win."
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Wahoo Adds New Gradient Coloring with Wahoo Summit Feature. "Wahoo
has introduced what I presume to be the first step in a
larger set of changes around climbing information, to
compete with Garmin’s ClimbPro and Hammerhead’s Climber
features."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Colavita partners with Factor for 2022 season. "Colavita
has partnered with Factor for the 2022 season, giving
continuity to one of the longest-running professional
women’s cycling teams in the United States."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Colavita Factor
FreeFlow's compact mid-motor eBike drive makes for a sleeker ride. "Bulked-up
eBikes lugging large hub or mid motors and even larger
batteries remain the industry standard, but a number of
sleeker e-drive products have been moving eBikes' looks and
weights closer to those of traditional bicycles."
By C.C. Weiss (newatlas.com) FreeFlow Technologies
March 28,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Jasper Stuyven reeling after Gent Wevelgem near-miss: ‘I’d like to crawl under a rock.' "Stuyven
was haunted by memories of a string of high-profile
near-misses as he rode toward Wevelgem. Now he has another
ghost to grapple with."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Tadej Pogačar ahead of Tour of Flanders debut: ‘I don’t know what to expect.’ "The
two-time Tour de France winner lined up Wednesday for Dwars
door Vlaanderen and will race Sunday at Tour of Flanders."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Tour of Flanders women’s preview: A historic first up Koppenberg and other things to watch. "The
Women’s Tour of Flanders on Sunday will tackle the cobbled
Koppenberg climb for the first time in its history that
dates back to 2004, and defending champion Annemiek van
Vlueten (Movistar) is feeling good about her chances."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) March 30, 2022 Flanders Preview: The Hellingen & Kasseien Contenders. "This
Sunday is the World road championships if you are flemish -
The Tour of Flanders or de Ronde van Vlaanderen is as they
say: ‘Flanders’ Most Beautiful."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Shock at death of cycling podcaster, journalist,
author Richard Moore.
"Moore,
who was in his late 40s, lived in France and had enjoyed a
successful racing career. His books included Slaying the
Badger, about Greg Lemond’s victory over Bernard
Hinault. Moore’s first book, In Search of Robert Millar,
won the ‘best biography’ award at the 2008 British Sports
Book Awards."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: The Cycling Podcast)
Egan Bernal offering opportunity for fans to
ride with him on Zwift.
"Egan
Bernal will be doing a 'Ride with Egan' Zwift ride on
Saturday April 2, giving fans the opportunity to virtually
cycle with him in a mass participation group ride on the
platform."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
UCI blocks transgender rider from racing British Champs just before event. "Last
month, Bridges won the men’s points race at the British
Universities Championships in what was her last competitive
outing in a male only race. She broke a national junior
men’s record for the 25 mile TT in 2018 and was previously
part the men’s Great Britain Academy program."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The Dead Bug Exercise Is One of the Best Core Moves - Here’s How! "The
dead bug is a great foundational exercise for athletes, and
if done correctly can strengthen the core and enhance a
rider’s performance."
By Jennifer Acker (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
MIPS killer? Lazer launches ‘world’s first fully integrated rotational-impact technology’ for bike helmets... Lazer launches 6 helmets with new rotational
protection system.
"Helmet
maker Lazer has released six new helmets that all use new
technology that increases the protection for your head. That
tech is called KinetiCore."
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Jolien D'hoore on life as a DS: ‘I don’t miss racing at all.’ "The
four-time former Belgian champion took over as DS at the AG
Insurance NXTG team, which is backed by Patrick Lefevere,
after retiring in 2021."
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March 29,
2022
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Danny Summerhill opens up about antidepressant and Adderall use following USADA suspension. "Summerhill
opened up about his personal struggles with racing during
the shutdown and the subsequent seasons, his father’s
Alzheimer’s disease, his use of prescription ADD medication
for a long struggle with ADD, and his plans for returning to
racing."
(velonews.com) Photo: Ben Delaney
Tour of Flanders men’s race preview: The favorites, the course, the storylines. "Everything
you need to know about 2022 men's Tour of Flanders, from the
climbs and cobbles to the contenders and conditions."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Mathieu van der Poel: ‘I don’t know why Pogačar is racing Flanders but we have to pay him attention.’ "Despite
a lengthy injury lay-off and a late start to his season
Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) believes that he’s
ready for the Tour of Flanders and the start of his cobbled
classics campaign."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
How to watch Tour of Flanders 2022: Live streaming and TV. "Streaming
of the men’s race is scheduled to begin at 3:55 a.m. EST
while women’s race coverage should start at 9:00 a.m. EST."
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Inside gravel’s ongoing quest to be the discipline for everyone. "Gravel
may be young by bike racing standards, but it’s also old
enough to know better. Especially in terms of diversity,
equity, and inclusion, the last few years in particular have
seen major events make major changes."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Core4
Zwift Rolls Out Wahoo Direct Connect Ethernet Adapter Support. "As of
today, Zwift has rolled out support for connecting to Wahoo
trainers via Direct Connect on all platforms except
Windows/PC, which the company says is coming shortly."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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March 28,
2022
Bradley Wiggins: ‘I’m surprised Brailsford hasn’t chucked a load of money and bought Tadej Pogačar.’ "The
2012 Tour de France winner says the only rider capable of
taking on Pogačar is fellow Slovenian Primož Roglič."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by John Berry/Getty Images)
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