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Sepulveda reaches Tour of Turkey summit after Stage 4 victory. "Drone Hopper Androni's Eduardo Sepulveda has moved into the overall lead at the Tour of Turkey after taking out Stage 4 in Manisa." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Is Ineos Grenadiers suddenly one of the best
teams in the classics? It sure looks like it.
"Ineos Grenadiers delivers another stunning classics win as Magnus Sheffield powers to victory at Brabantse Pijl." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: JASPER JACOBS/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)
Remco Evenepoel marked by Ineos Grenadiers: ‘One of them was always stuck on my wheel.’ "Quick Step's woes continue with Remco Evenepoel stymied and Julian Alaphilippe floored." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Who will be the queen of the cobbles? "In the absence of Elizabeth Deignan, who is pregnant, the Trek Segafredo team is counting on an armada led by world champion Elisa Balsamo and Frenchwoman Audrey Cordon-Ragot to win again in the Roubaix velodrome." (roadbikeaction.com) RBA/ASO
Paris Roubaix course inspection: ‘Cobbles are
extremely dry.’
"A preview of the cobblestones reveals dry and fast conditions for this weekend's racing at the 'Hell of the North." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Women’s Tour organizers looking for £75,000 to produce live race broadcast. "Race organizer SweetSpot says it is still searching for a title sponsor for the women's race, which starts in two months." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Ellen van Dijk to make hour record attempt in May. "The Dutch rider will complete her classics campaign before turning her focus to the track in May." (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
How Sprint Training Will Help Everything Cycling. "Sprint training shouldn't just be for sprinters - preparing for a fast finish will help you climb faster, endure more and enjoy your cycling." By Kristen Arnold (bicycling.co.za) Image by Trevor Raab
Tony Martin auctioned his Olympic silver medal for Ukraine and the winner returned it to him. "The German won the medal at the 2012 games." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: fitline_officialpage/Instagram
Payson McElveen is down but not out. "A conversation with the injured endurance off-road rider as he sits out the first race of the Life Time Grand Prix." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Andy Chasteen
Riley CycleWorks blends titanium and aero with new Fusion road bike. "Hydroformed titanium tubes use Kamm tail shapes for a ride that is claimed to be fast and smooth, and prices start at £7,499 for a full bike." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Quoc unveils the Gran Tourer II.
"Brand takes the Gran Tourer, adds a dial closure and a stiffer sole." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour of Turkey 2022 Live Feed.
"Tour of Turkey 2022 - stage 4 (Izmir → Manisa 146.2km). Wednesday,
April 13th, video starts at 12:00am Central Europe, 6:00am
U.S. Eastern."
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 News,
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Philipsen nabs stage 3 at the Tour of Turkey.
"Jasper Philipsen won the third stage of the 2022 Tour of Turkey on Tuesday, outsprinting Kaden Groves and Miguel Angel Fernandez." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found)
French pro left with 35 stitches in ear after
contact with disc brake.
"Hugo Hofstetter left with huge cut in ear after dramatic crash at Circuit de la Sarthe, questions safety of disc brakes." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Robyn’s Extremely Online Round-up #9: ‘JAAAAAAAA.’ "The ninth 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)
Steel is Still Real: Take a look at the new Mason Exposure for touring over varied and unpredictable terrain. "Designed to take larger 650B x 58mm and 700c x 50mm tires, the Exposure also has more carrying capacity than Mason’s Bokeh." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Inspiring Ride: Two adult riders finding joy and confidence on the road. "Do you remember the first time you rode a bike? Chances are, you were probably a kid. But these two adult women show that it’s never too late to learn." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Carla Francome @carlafrancome
Garmin Instinct 2S Solar review. "A rugged, solar charging sports watch with excellent battery life and functionality." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour of Turkey 2022 Live Feed.
"Tour of Turkey 2022 – stage 3 (Cesme → Izmir 117.9km).
Tuesday, April 12th, video starts at 12:00am Central Europe,
6:00am U.S. Eastern."
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April 11,
2022
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Kaden Groves sprints to victory, Nacer Bouhanni crashes, sent to hospital at Tour of Turkey stage 2. "Nairo Quintana crashed twice in a windy stage that saw sprinters jostling for the win." (velonews.com) Photo: Muhammed Enes Yildirim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Pedestrian causes awful crash in Turkey,
Bouhanni wiped out.
"Nacer Bouhanni is in the hospital receiving treatment after coming off worst in a crash at the Tour of Turkey." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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Cobbles and Climbs... A Mid-Week Roundup. "Someone is having fun this week while others are, um, putting a brave face on things?" By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by ANP via Getty Images
Paris Roubaix Femmes: Prize fund boosted to €50,000 for second edition. "The winner's prize money to increase by 13 times from the tiny offering in 2021." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
HED: Five wild bikes from previous Paris Roubaix races. "There’s been some radical tech choices over the years." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Buyer’s guide to gravel bike handlebars: Funky flares, wacky shapes and going wide explained. "From the traditional to the striking, here are your options and points to consider before you splash the cash." By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
5 neat products we spotted at Sea Otter - From Prologo, Fizik, JetBlack & more. "Check out a 3D-printed helmet, a new riser block for steering on Zwift, and vibration-damping gloves." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Polar Pacer Pro GPS Running Watch In-Depth Review. "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was the Polar Pacer watch. This was an era before GPS, before optical HR, and before countless other metrics that we didn’t even know would exist someday." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Check out this bike Tom Ritchey built when he was 17. "With an integrated seatpost and a clamp-on stem, some of the features on this 50-year-old lugged steel bike Ritchey built for his dad are a long way ahead of their time." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Best electric gravel bikes in 2022: Eight eGravel bikes rated and reviewed. "Much like the electric mountain bikes, electric gravel bikes make a lot of sense for climbing off-road, particularly if your gravel riding regularly takes you onto steep, sketchy surfaces." By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Orro's got an eBike - The Terra E gravel bike. "Orro has introduced their first eBike. The Terra E is a £3,899 gravel bike built around the lightweight FSA hub motor system." By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) by Orro
New Prologo Energrip gloves absorb vibration, add cooling channels. "Prologo has used their CPC material on saddles for years, providing riders with better grip and reduced fatigue caused by vibrations." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Zwift adds new routes, home screen enhancements. "New routes span nearly 148km and serve up 1,291m of elevation gain. Home screen updates make route and workout selection easier." By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan
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Giro di Sicilia Live stream.
"2022 Giro di Sicilia April 12-15, Italy. Stage
2 (Palma di Montechiaro → Caltanissetta
152km).
Video
starts Wednesday at 13:50pm Central Europe, 7:50am U.S.
Eastern."
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How to watch Paris Roubaix 2022 on TV, online,
and streaming.
"After just half a year since the previous edition, it's again time for the ‘Hell of the North." (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Paris Roubaix forecast: No repeat of last year’s
mud-fest.
"Forecasters are calling for mostly sunny skies, springlike temperatures, almost no chance of rain, and moderate headwinds for this weekend's racing." (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
A game changer? Tire pressure management system to be used by Team DSM at Paris Roubaix. "UCI gives green light to Scope Atmoz hub-based pressure control system. So how does it work, and how might it help in Roubaix?" By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images
A complete guide to front derailleurs: Types, mounts and compatibility explained. "Banish your bewilderment with our comprehensive guide to the front derailleur." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Monkey Knife Fight 2022. "If you really must know, the best way to describe the long-standing gravel event out of Emmaus, PA, is the route goes past an airport runway that features a turn." By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (CJ Rudy) (Image Credit not Found)
Inspecting your bike’s bearings: What to do if these parts aren’t turning at their best. "Checking the bearings in the wheels, bottom bracket, headset and suspension." By Nick Di Cristofaro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Garmin Vivomove Sport. "Good-looking hybrid smartwatch with great health tracking, but better for general wear than serious cycling use." By Nick Cox (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Giro di Sicilia Live stream.
"2022 Giro di Sicilia April 12-15, Italy. Stage
1 starts Tuesday at 4:25am U.S. Eastern. Finish at around
9:27am U.S. Eastern.
Live video from 7:50am U.S. Eastern." (cyclingfans.com)
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Quinn Simmons out of Paris Roubaix after recent sickness. "US rider out of Roubaix and without a set race schedule after coming down sick last month." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Wout van Aert uncertain for Paris Roubaix as cobblestone countdown commences. "Jumbo Visma prioritizes long-term health of its top star in return from covid infection: 'We are more cautious than cautious." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Paris Roubaix men’s race preview: The cobbles,
the contenders, the storylines, and the weather.
"Who might win? What are the most significant sectors? Will it be wet? Here's all you need to know about the 2022 Paris Roubaix." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Brabantse Pijl: Magnus Sheffield youngest ever
winner of northern classic.
"Ineos Grenadiers used numerical advantage in final 50km to deliver another spring classic win." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Brabantse Pijl: Demi Vollering solos to victory.
"The SD Worx rider went solo with 10km to go, wrapping up her first win of the 2022 season." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Evenepoel gets warning after pushing young
British rider Turner.
"Rather than waiting to roll through, Evenepoel was apparently in too much of a hurry and so reached out and pushed Turner out of his way." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Preview: Who Will Be The King of the Cobbles?
"The Hell of the North is the Queen of the Classics, unless you are Flemish, but the flat cobbles race is unique in its savage cruelty, stubborn formidability and its mythical attraction." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Report: Wout van Aert to race Liège Bastogne Liège. "Jumbo Visma officials to decide if Wout van Aert might race Paris Roubaix following covid recovery." (velonews.com) Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images
Pro Bike Check: Lizzie Deignan's historic Paris Roubaix Femmes winning Trek Domane SLR. "During Sea Otter, Pirelli had Lizzie’s bike in their booth due to the significance of the tire selection." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Check out 12 show-stopping bikes from Sea Otter Classic 2022: Specialized, Giant, Canyon, Scott & loads more. "Take a look at stunning bikes in carbon, titanium and steel from the world's biggest bike festival." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
New Fizik Tempo Decos shoe is designed for
long-distance riding.
"The shoe features a laminated upper and a rearward-position cleat track." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Rim brakes for gravel bikes? Cane Creek explores the option with prototype eeBrake for big tires. "Known for pushing the limits of bike design, the bikes of Rob English almost always attract a lot of attention." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
CushCore Bead Bro review. "If you want to run Cushcore, regularly struggle with tight-fitting tires, or are a serial tire changer, the Cushcore Bead Bro is a bit of a lifesaver." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Enve Foundation 65mm Wheelset. "Fast in the real world and shrug off crosswinds with ease." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Events: Hell of Hunterdon 2022. "After a two-year hiatus, the twelfth annual ride returned with a muted reentry into the cycling lineup." By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (CJ Rudy) (Image Credit not Found)
De Brabantse Pijl Live Feed.
"De Brabantse Pijl 2022 (Leuven → Overijse 205.1km).
Wednesday, April 13th, video starts at 15:30pm Central
Europe, 9:30am U.S. Eastern."
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Videos
Chris Froome confirms he will race at Tour of the Alps. "The four-time Tour de France winner says he's working to bring down weight and work on explosiveness." (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Paris Roubaix: 10 to surprise - who will be the ‘outsider’ of 2022?. "Who will have that magical ride across the cobblestones to dance with the very best? Nearly every edition of Paris Roubaix delivers its fairytale story." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Bernard Papon - Pool/Getty Images
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "Another look at the UCI team rankings over three years. This week’s update doesn’t see any big changes, instead established trends continue." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Two sisters, ages 7 and 10, ride 53 miles to honor a Ukrainian mother who died riding her bicycle at 53. "At the Ignite Women's Bike Event in Arizona on Sunday, Carina and Ariana Dinu rode 53 miles to raise money for Ukrainian refugee children." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy GoFundMe
Stolen CeramicSpeed Driven prototype bikes worth $82,000 recovered by police. "The chainless drivetrain Cervélo P5, Canyon Lux and non-prototype Specialized Turbo Levo were stolen during a break-in at Driven's Boulder headquarters." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Is There An Ideal Temperature For Exercise? "We all tend to have preferred temperatures for our riding, but is there a best temperature physiologically for exercise? And might there be a difference between men and women?" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Sea Otter 2022: Prototypes, high tech bits and recycled apparel from Laguna Seca. "The best new and upcoming apparel and components from California." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
How to turn an old hardtail into a super commuter. "Breathe new life into your old mountain bike with our handy guide." By James Costley-White (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
April 11,
2022
Videos
Analysis: After health scare, will Sonny Colbrelli race again? "Leading cardiologist suggests that the risks to himself and others in the peloton could spell the end of the Italian star's racing career." By Dr. Bill Apollo and Steve Maxwell (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
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