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Technical FAQ: Road tubeless tires on rim-brake
carbon rims, Ultegra drivetrain compatibility, and more.
Itzulia Basque Country stage 2: Julian
Alaphilippe steals the stage in hectic finale.
"The
world road champion scored his first win of the year, and
put his team into the winner’s circle after a spring that
has seen the team with few wins."
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Why was there a mysterious smiley face on Mathieu van der Poel’s stem? "You’ll
often see notes on professional cyclists’ stems. Often times
it is the about the course, letting the rider know about
climbs or important sections. On Sunday, MvdP had a
nutritional guide taped on his stem."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Zach Nehr @zachnehr
How To Use Short Burst Intervals for Fast Gains. "You
have a long event coming up in 2022 - that big century or
gravel ride. While endurance and aerobic capacity is usually
built by long and lower-intensity rides, is that the only
way? Can you go short to go long?"
By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Redlands Bicycle Classic and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians partner once again for the 36th Annual Event. "After a
two-year hiatus the Redlands Bicycle Classic presented by
the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) will return
April 20-24, 2022."
(socalcycling.com) (File photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) (redlandsdailyfacts.com)
This race car mechanic wants drivers to kill cyclists. "The top
mechanic of Formula E outfit Jaguar TCS Racing was fired
from the team after he was outed for a rant against cyclists
not using bike paths."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: YouTube
Time says its new ADHX Gravel / Allroad bike uses the ‘world’s strongest fiber.’ "Time
Bicycles has launched a performance gravel / all-road frame
that it says is the first of its kind to incorporate the
“world’s strongest fiber”, bio-based Dyneema, for increasing
strength in the frame structure without compromising
stiffness or weight."
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Master and apprentice: How Primož Roglič
mentored Jonas Vingegaard to the Tour de France fast-track.
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Itzulia Tour of the Basque Country live stream.
"2022 Vuelta al Pais Vasco April 4-9, Spain. Finish at around 5:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern)."
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Itzulia Basque Country stage 1: Primož Roglič
rips opening time trial.
"Olympic
time trial champion bettered the time of Remco Evenepoel and
Rémi Cavagna on opening stage."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Remco Evenepoel looks to salvage Quick Step’s spring at Itzulia Basque Country. "Will
Quick Step Alpha Vinyl see more success in the steep hills
and smooth roads of the Basque Country and Flemish Ardennes
than it did in the cobbles and crosswinds of Flanders?"
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tadej Pogačar previews Paris Roubaix cobblestone sectors to be featured in Tour de France. "Tadej
Pogačar takes a closer look at the treacherous sectors of
French cobblestones that loom on stage 5 in this summer's
Tour de France."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Reflections from De Ronde: Learning how to lose and cycling’s visceral delights. "Cycling
is so beautiful. Its power sucks viewers in from the fierce
grip of their sofa. We undertake an addictive visceral
journey of highs and lows, forming parasocial relationships
with pixels on a screen."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) CAuld Photo
We rode ’em & chose ’em - The gravel bikes we liked best. "It’s
been a decade since we first began riding, building, racing
and testing gravel bikes. It’s been fun and, at times, it’s
been painful. But, most important, it’s always been a
learning process."
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Exquisite handcrafted Italian gravel. "As the
cycling industry works to evolve and grow, there are still a
few determined artists that maintain their handcrafted work.
Thankfully, Italian frame builder Michele Favaloro still
prefers to do it the old-fashioned way - by hand."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Itzulia Tour of the Basque Country live stream.
"2022 Vuelta al Pais Vasco April 4-9, Spain. Stage
1 (7.5 km) starts Monday at 2:31pm CET (8:31am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish
at around 5:30pm CET (11:30am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern)."
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April 3, 2022
Tour of Flanders: Mathieu van der Poel edges
reduced sprint in stunning final.
"Van der
Poel was forced to lead out the sprint as a handful of
chasers dived across to him and Pogačar and launched a huge
dragging sprint, narrowly fending off a challenge from Dylan
van Baarle (Ineos Grenadiers) to win De Ronde for the second
time."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Sprint Cycling Agency)
Tour of Flanders: Lotte Kopecky kicks out of
three-rider group for huge home win.
"Huge
crowds lining the roadside lifted their arms to the sky,
cheered, and threw beer into the air as Kopecky won
Belgium’s most important cycling race wearing the Belgian
national champion’s jersey."
By Issy Ronald (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/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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Magnus Sheffield on Tour of Flanders debut: ‘My first season is a big learning experience.’ "Magnus
Sheffield is keeping both feet on the ground and his eyes
toward the finish line after bashing his way across the
bergs Sunday in his debut Tour of Flanders."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Ten Takeaways From a Wild Tour of Flanders. "Over
the storied cobbled bergs of Flanders on Sunday, Mathieu van
der Poel beat Tadej Pogačar in a thrilling high-stakes
battle of nerves to bag his second career Ronde van
Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) victory and cement his status
as the sport’s premier cobbled classics racer."
By Spencer Martin (pelotonmagazine.com) Photo: Chris Auld
Flanders bumper edition. "The
eighth installment in our new series recaps the weekly
shenanigans in the peloton, showcasing the fun side of
cycling."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
UAE Emirates sport director slams inclusion of treacherous cobble sector in Tour de France. "Tadej
Pogačar says he will race Paris Roubaix 'one day,' relishes
shot at racing on cobbles at Tour de France: 'It can go
terribly wrong or it can go OK."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Cannondale Topstone Carbon full-suspension
gravel bike goes bigger, adds Smart Sense.
"The
Cannondale Topstone Carbon gravel bike is ready for more
adventure with a new lighter no-shock Kingpin rear
suspension design, bigger tire clearances, improved
geometry, and a new gravel Lefty suspension fork option for
bigger 700c wheel setups."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Swytch’s new conversion kit includes a 700g, smartphone-sized battery that will electrify any bike... Swytch launches smaller, lighter version of its
eBike conversion kit.
"New
smartphone-sized battery offers range of up to 15km with a
slightly larger 30km option also being made available."
By Alex Bowden (road.cc) by Swytch
Vittoria Adventure Tech Tires. "The
Vittoria Adventure Tech Tires are a bit on the podgy side,
and the low thread count casings aren't synonymous with a
nice ride quality, but despite some initial scepticism these
have been quicker, plusher and more reliable than the
figures – specification and pricing – might imply."
By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
3T's Exploro Ultra is "the most extreme aero gravel bike yet." "New
performance off-road bike fits from 35 to 61mm tires but is
optimized for the upper end, and 3T also gives you the
flexibility to choose a standard, dropper or suspension
seatpost."
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Scheldeprijs Live Stream.
"Scheldeprijs (198.7km), Wednesday April 6, Belgium. Women's
race starts at 5:30am U.S. Eastern.
Finish
at around 9:02am U.S. Eastern.
Live video from 6:00am U.S. Eastern. Men's race starts at 6:45am U.S. Eastern. Finish
at around 11:18am U.S. Eastern.
Live video from 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclingfans.com)
April 4, 2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Why Tadej Pogačar missed the podium at Tour of
Flanders.
"The UAE
Emirates star delivered beyond expectations in his De Ronde
debut by launching a series of searing attacks across the
cobbled climbs in the final two loops in the Belgian
monument that absolutely blew up the race."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Vincent Kalut - Pool/Getty Images
The Moment The Ronde Van Vlaanderen Was Won. "165
starters reduced to duel. The third time up the Paterberg
couldn’t separate Tadej Pogačar from Mathieu van der Poel. A
sprint into Oudenaarde loomed and try as you might to cite
factors as to why Pogačar might win, van der Poel had his
rival right where he wanted."
(inrng.com) (olympics.com)
Pogačar screamed something fierce at van Baarle after his Flanders disaster. "Van
Baarle's line looks to be fairly fine, but Pog didn’t think
so. After the race, he had some thoughts for the Ineos
rider. As a former hockey commentator once said, “Kids,
don’t read lips!"
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Pogacar determined to bounce back after Flanders disappointment. "Tadej
Pogacar has declared he will return to the Tour of Flanders
despite the disappointment of his fourth-place finish during
his debut appearance at De Ronde."
(sbs.com.au) (AFP Photo)
Mathieu van der Poel: ‘Pogačar deserved to be on the podium.’ "He was
really impressive today,” van der Poel said. “It’s a bit of
a shame that he is not on the podium, because a ride like
this I think he deserves a podium for it."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Photo by Vincent Kalut - Pool/Getty Images
How hard is it to win Tour of Flanders? Mathieu van der Poel uploads mind-boggling power data to Strava. "As the
saying goes: if it's not on Strava, it didn't happen.
Thankfully, Mathieu van der Poel's Tour of Flanders-winning
ride did happen (and has since been uploaded with full power
data), giving us all the pleasure of enjoying his
cobble-smashing brilliance."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Geoff Kabush wins Moab Rocks by narrowest of margins. "Geoff
Kabush fended off a serious challenge from Giant’s Stephen
Davoust on Monday, winning TransRockies three-day XC stage
race, Moab Rocks. Davoust won the third stage, but not by
enough to reclaim his overall lead."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Dave Silver
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Primož Roglič too strong for Remco Evenepoel in
Tour of the Basque Country opening stage time trial.
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Shimano MW7 Gore-Tex SPD Shoes (MW701). "Shimano's
MW7 Gore-Tex SPD Shoes are comfortable, waterproof and
pleasingly easy to use. They have a grippy sole for gravel
and mud, use a single Boa dial and a lace-shielding flap and
take two-bolt cleats."
By Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
April 3, 2022
Tadej Pogačar ‘not angry but frustrated’ after
Tour of Flanders sprint miscue.
"The
two-time Tour de France champion animated the final hour of
the race with a series of searing attacks and looked
destined to win De Ronde with a history-making ride."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
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Videos
Really? Even Directors Are Knuckleheads? Basque
Country Stage 2 - The Butterfly Effect w/Chris Horner.
Scheldeprijs men’s and women’s preview: Crosswinds and bunch-kicks at ‘festival of sprinters.’ "Brace
for chaos in Wednesday's classic: 'It's traditionally a
sprinter’s race, but there may be an added factor as it
looks like there will be a lot of wind."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "The
latest standings with a solid week for Lotto Soudal but
they’ve got a long way to go to avoid relegation and another
bad week for Israel Premier Tech."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Whoop Exporting to Apple Health: Here’s how it actually works. "Even if
you previously enabled the Apple Health to Whoop feature,
you’ll have to re-enable this to send from Whoop to Apple
Health, since that requires your approval. Doing so is silly
easy though, but first, update your Whoop app."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
First look: Oakley Sutro Lite MVDP signature-edition sunglasses. "It
seemed inevitable that Mathieu van der Poel would become
much more than just another sponsored rider with product to
use while he raced his bike."
By Rob Arnold (ridemedia.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
Gravel Helmet? MTB Helmet? Whatever you ride, the new Bell XR Spherical is ready. "Like
Giro, Bell has been adding Spherical Technology powered by
MIPS to their helmets which allows the two halves of the
helmet to rotate around themselves."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Fox 32 Taper Cast gravel suspension fork leads the way on new Patrol CG700 gravel bike. "For
Patrol, the inclusion of the new 32 TC suspension fork makes
a lot of sense. The Indonesian company focuses mostly on
mountain bikes, so the addition of a gravel bike with MTB
DNA seems like a perfect match."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) How to get the most our of your bike’s shifting batteries. "The batteries used in our cycling components suffer from the same limitations as most other rechargeable batteries. They have a total number of charge cycles before they lose total-use duration. The number of charge cycles doesn’t matter how full or empty the battery is." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2022 Circuit Cycliste Sarthe Live Feed. "Circuit Cycliste Sarthe 2022 – stage 2 (Le Lude – Le Lude 174.7km). Wednesday,
April 6th, starts at 14:30pm Central Europe, 8:30am U.S.
Eastern."
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Videos
Tour of Flanders: Five conclusions from the men’s race. "First,
we have to praise what went right, and for the majority of
Sunday’s epic edition of the Tour of Flanders, the debutant
Tadej Pogačar was within touching distance of flawlessness."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Tour of Flanders: Five conclusions from the women’s race. "Kopecky
beat Annemiek van Vleuten in from a three-rider sprint that
saw SD Worx place two riders onto the podium with Chantal
van den Broek-Blaak sweeping up third place after setting up
the Belgian for glory."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Jasper Jacobs/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Annemiek van Vleuten couldn’t make the race hard enough at Tour of Flanders. "Van
Vleuten undone in Flanders sprint: 'I can't do everything. I
need other teams and hope that they want to make the race
hard and drop people."
By Issy Ronald (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Tour of Flanders: Brodie Chapman continues standout classics as FDJ puts three in the top-10. "Brodie
Chapman was one of the chief animators in Flanders, going
clear with SD Worx’s Marlen Reusser over the Oude Kwaremont.
The 30-year-old Australian, who only turned pro in 2018,
felt like the moment was a shot for the victory."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Results: Tour de Murrieta Circuit Race. "In the
Pro 1-2 Men’s race Cory Williams (L39ion of Los Angeles),
who also won Saturday’s Downtown Grand Prix, also clinched a
win in the Circuit Race as well as the Omnium Title. In the
Women’s Pro 1-3 race, Caitlin Conyers (LUX-CTS p/b
Specialized) took the win."
(socalcycling.com) (Image credit: Facebook)
Oura Outlines Missing V3 Features Plan (And It’s Not Good). "When
the Oura V3 launched last fall, it was met with both
excitement and frustration. First, was the excitement of a
new product with a slate of new features, then there was the
concurrent frustration of a new pricing model."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
3T Exploro Ultra: First look and ride impression
of the gravel bike optimized for wide tires.
"The 3T
Exploro Ultra brings aerodynamic tube shapes to riders who
want to run the widest of gravel tires. It’s made to go over
the roughest terrain as quickly and efficiently as
possible."
By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Stetson
Wahoo Speedplay Comp Pedals. "The
Wahoo Speedplay Comp Pedals are the most affordable in the
Speedplay range, using a heavier chromoly axle to save cost
but gaining 10g over a set of the £65-more Zeros. They still
offer a huge range of adjustability, are easy to walk in and
are double sided."
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Palouse to Cascades trail trestle opens in Eastern Washington. "This is
turning into quite the banner year for the 250-plus
mile-long Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. First the
state parks department announced the Beverly Bridge across
the Columbia River will open officially on April 8."
By Gene Bisbee (bikingbis.com) Photo by WA state parks
April 3, 2022
Videos
Mathieu van der Poel after thrilling victory: ‘This was my best De Ronde.’ "Today
was maybe power-wise my best De Ronde,” van der Poel said.
“Pogačar was impressive on the climbs."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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