News,
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Live Blog: Netflix confirms new Tour doc; Ill
Van Aert a doubt for Flanders; Pidcock pens new Ineos deal +
more.
Seven Takeaways for Flanders.
"Arguably
the best race on the cycling calendar - The Tour of Flanders
- is this Sunday. ‘Seven Takeaways’ from Gent Wevelgem,
Dwars door Vlaanderen and the Volta a Catalunya. Bring on de
Ronde!"
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Even without Peter Sagan, Total Energies keeps pushing in the Belgian classics. "Total
Energies is proving it's more than the ‘Sagan Show’ and
packs two classics podium finishes in 2022 despite ongoing
health issues from Peter Sagan."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Mathieu van der Poel’s Strava numbers from his Dwars win are just as bonkers as you’d expect. "Van der
Poel is now the man to beat in Sunday’s Tour of Flanders.
Five riders broke away after 35 km raced. With 100 km to go
van der Poel made an acceleration that seemed to shock other
peloton riders into activity."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Chiara Consonni looking forward to sprint ‘fights’ with Elisa Balsamo after Dwars door Vlaanderen win. "Consonni,
who is 22, and Balsamo were teammates from 2017 through 2021
at the Italian Valcar Travel & Service squad until the
latter stepped up to the WorldTour with Trek Segafredo."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Dirk Waem/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Tim Declercq ‘excited’ about earlier than expected comeback after heart issues. "After
concerns that he would be ruled out of the classics
altogether, Tim Declercq made a welcome return to the bunch
Wednesday at Dwars door Vlaanderen."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Peter De Voecht - Pool/Getty Images
2022 UCI world road cycling championships routes revealed. "On
Sunday, September 18, for the first time ever, the elite
men’s and elite women’s events will both race the same
routes and distances against the clock, over the same
two-lap circuit, for a total distance of 37.6km."
(velonews.com) Photo: UCI
How are modern helmets battling concussions? "In the
last 30 years, the level of testing and simply understanding
of what happens when we hit our heads has increased so much.
In addition to that, technology has made a huge difference,
allowing helmets to be more comfortable, lightweight and
most importantly effective."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
GoPro Volta Battery & Remote Grip Review. "Today
GoPro announced the new GoPro Volta Battery + Remote Grip,
which is basically a selfie-stick that includes both of
those features together, combined with a small pile of other
integrated features. In addition, they also announced the
new GoPro Hero 10 Creator Edition"
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
2022 Tour of Flanders Live Feed.
"Tour of Flanders 2022 (Antwerp → Oudenaarde 272.5km). Sunday,
April 3rd, feed starts at 9:45am Central Europe, 3:45am U.S.
Eastern."
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2022
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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."
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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.
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
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Wout van Aert likely to withdraw from Tour of
Flanders.
"Unfortunately
Wout is not joining us for the recon ride today,” said Jumbo
Visma directeur sportif Grischa Niermann. “Unfortunately
he’s not feeling really fit and he’s staying at home for
that reason. We have to do it at least today without him."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Tour of Flanders sick ward: ‘If you are not at
100 percent, you have no chance.’
"The
wave of illnesses and sickness continues to pour unabated
across the peloton, and some of the biggest names in the
spring classics could be KO'd going into Sunday’s Tour of
Flanders."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Nico Vereecken / Photo News
Patrick Lefevere on depleted Quick Step Alpha
Vinyl: ‘We are not used to racing defensively.’
"The
so-called ‘Wolfpack’ is reeling so far in the spring
classics, but the team is counting on Kasper Asgreen and
Florian Sénéchal to carry pride across Tour of Flanders."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Celebrate de Ronde: The Official Villages of 2022. "The
Dorpen van de Ronde are a feature of every Tour of Flanders
- it means the villages of the race, and the point is to
shine the spotlight on some of the small towns along the
route."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images
Legislation on Bike Safety Raises Concerns over Local Control. "A bill
that aims to get more Californians out of their cars and
instead onto bicycles and electric bikes has been introduced
in the California State Assembly."
By Breeana Greenberg (danapointtimes.com) (Image Credit not Found)
ASO, Netflix reveal details, teams for major new
series on Tour de France.
"ASO on
Thursday issued a statement confirming the project is going
ahead and that it will involve eight shows of 45 minutes
each."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Ere Tenaci Bar Cover is half grip, half bar tape for gravel bikes. "The
Swiss brand’s Tenaci gravel grips have a deep scoring
pattern plus knuckle heads to help riders hold on to drop
bars in gnarly conditions. A sticky polyurethane (PU) bar
tape up top hangs on with 3M adhesive."
By Sam Anderson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Topeak Power Link Pro. "The
Topeak Power Link Pro pliers make installing or removing
quick links in chains incredibly easy. They're built strong
and take seconds to use, plus they work with a squeeze for
both installing and removing links."
By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 30,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
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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Tour of Flanders: Who Will Win?
Tour
of Flanders: De Ronde - Where cycling is at home and we are at
home.
Pidcock, Ineos match Pogačar, UAE with longest
contract in pro cycling.
"Tom
Pidcock has signed a five-year contract with Ineos
Grenadiers, meaning he now has the longest deal in place in
pro cycling, equal with Tadej Pogačar."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Richard Moore Interview. "In
light if the tragic news of Mr. Moore’s unexpected passing
earlier this week, I thought it worthwhile to repost this
interview we did in 2014."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
John Degenkolb holding out hope for Paris Roubaix miracle. "Like
many in the peloton, it’s been a rough opening few months
for the veteran German who’s back at Team DSM. An illness
after Paris Nice kept him on the sidelines."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: David Stockman/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
China shuts up shop with Shanghai lockdown, China Cycle cancels. "Due to
the control policy in China, the 31st China International
Bicycle Fair (China Cycle 2022), scheduled on May 6th to
9th, 2022, has been postponed. We apologize for the
inconvenience brought to you."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found)
Dozens of riders and their families remain in danger and stranded in Afghanistan. "‘One
rider was arrested and beaten. Others were visited by the
Taliban. We need to raise the funds to safeguard them and
try and get them out,’ said evacuation coordinator."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Shannon Galpin
Ben Turner shines for Ineos Grenadiers in his debut classics campaign. "The
22-year-old from Doncaster turned professional with the
British squad this year. Throughout this year’s classics
campaign, Turner has been seen pulling along the peloton."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Peter De Voecht - Pool/Getty Images
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kolektif Berlin Bike Fair 2022 - The big bike-family gathers with the big players and small boutique brands. "The
kolektif Berlin Bike Fair is a point of promotion and an
exciting exchange platform for both big players and small
boutique brands. We’ll report about all the highlights of
the German trade fair."
By Julian Schwede (granfondo-cycling.com)
March 30,
2022
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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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