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Tour of the Alps: Geoffrey Bouchard holds off
peloton to win stage 1.
"Breakaway takes the honors on opening stage as peloton gets it wrong." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Analysis: Ineos Grenadiers finally wins Paris Roubaix, the race that’s the antithesis of marginal gains. "Dylan van Baarle delivers elusive victory in the 'Hell of the North' for the UK super-team." (velonews.com) Photo: JASPER JACOBS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
5 wild moments from Paris Roubaix: Crashes, near crashes, wheel explosions and disqualifications. "Early crosswinds almost overshadowed the cobbles on Sunday’s Paris Roubaix, as several favorites found themselves in the wrong echelons before the 29 sectors even began." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Best Random Tech finds at Sea Otter: New Reserve valves, Ingrid, SDG, ALMSTHRE, Rockshox, Chris King & more. "Here are a few of the best little tech finds from Sea Otter Classic (and a pre-party builders’ event), with drivetrain and cockpit tech, bags and gear, and more." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Obed GVR gravel bike review. "Obed is a carbon/gravel-specific bike brand that was born out of the American Bicycle Group, which has been home to iconic road brands like Litespeed and Quintana Roo for two decades." (roadbikeaction.com) Photo: Traece Craig @toc_photo
PNW Components turns Loam into Composite Range Flat Pedal. "PNW Component’s recent Loam pedal was so popular, it’s already sold out. If you’d rather not sit on the waitlist to snag a pair, they just announced another pedal option - the new Range." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour of the Alps 2022 Live Video.
"Tour of the Alps April 18-22, Italy - Stage 1 (Cles → Primiero/S. Martino di Castrozza 160.9km). Monday,
April 18th, video starts at 14:00pm Central Europe, 8:00am
U.S. Eastern"
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April 17,
2022
 Bevin wins Tour of Turkey ahead of Vine after final stage cancellation. "New Zealander Paddy Bevin (Israel Premier Tech) confirmed as the race winner with Australian Jay Vine (Alpecin Fenix) runner-up for the second year in a row." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Bradley Wiggins: ‘Ineos Grenadiers played it
perfectly’ to win Paris Roubaix.
"When they went in the crosswinds, and split it, they took the opportunity. We’ve never seen anything like that in Paris Roubaix,' said former Tour de France." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
Dylan van Baarle and his journey from worst to first at Paris Roubaix. "Silver in last year's world championships was all the Dutch rider needed to convince himself he could go the monument distance and win." By Brecht Decaluwé (velonews.com) Photo: DAVID PINTENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
Mathieu van der Poel on ninth at Paris Roubaix: ‘I should be happy with what I got out of the spring season.’ "Van der Poel content on injury comeback after top-10s at Milan San Remo and Paris Roubaix and victory at Tour of Flanders." By Brecht Decaluwé (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Wout van Aert surprised himself in Paris Roubaix after sickness. "Every classic is hard, but Roubaix is utter chaos and a sufferfest until the finish line,’ said Roubaix second-place finisher." By Brecht Decaluwé (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Coryn Labecki on Paris Roubaix: Now I know why they call it the ‘Hell of the North.’ "Honestly, I had a lot of fun today, as much as it hurt. I’ll be back for revenge,' says American rider." By Brecht Decaluwé (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Defense and Redemption: Trek Segafredo pull off both at Paris Roubaix Femmes. "A different rider, a very different race, a different set of pressures than they faced in October, but six months on from the inaugural Paris Roubaix Femmes, Trek Segafredo answered every question asked of them." By Matilda Price (pelotonmagazine.com) Photo: Chris Auld
Wax Is Dead Bike Ceramic Coating. "Easy-to-apply coating that works well enough to offset that initial outlay." By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour of Turkey 2022 Live Feed.
"Tour of Turkey April 10-17, 2022 - stage 8 (İstanbul – İstanbul 137.8km). Sunday,
April 17th, video starts at 8:30am Central Europe, 2:30am
U.S. Eastern."
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April 16,
2022
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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Hell of the North: 14-year-old phenom Ashlin Barry beats all the adults. "Ashlin Barry, son of Tour de France rider Michael and Olympic silver medalist Dede, is certainly proving that he has good genes." (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Ed Veal
Ronde de Mouscron live stream.
"2022 Ronde de Mouscron April 18, Belgium. Mouscron → Mouscron (127km). Race
starts at 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific. Finish at
around 11:00am U.S. Eastern, 8:00 am Pacific
Live video from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com)
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PAUL x Sierra Oddity: Unlike any other bike at Sea Otter Classic. "This year marks the fifth consecutive year that Sierra Nevada Brewery asked PAUL Component Engineering to build a bike to launch at the Sea Otter Classic." By Chris Hadgis (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Mason X Hunt 650b Adventure Sport Disc Wheelset. "Well-priced and very capable wheelset backed by great parts, warranty and service." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Cowboy 4 ST First Ride Review. "A quick canter on the design-forward bike from Belgium." By Stephen Krcmar (cyclevolta.com) Photo: Cowboy
New Surly Porteur Bags, Color for the Ogre and Microdose Stickers. "It’s time for some Surly news! I love me some Surly news… Surly Bikes will have some new bag options to choose from this Summer. That, and apparently some new paint. And stickers!" By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
A look back: Long before gravel was a “thing.” "As we all know, gravel riding is here, it’s real, and it’s only getting more popular." By Zap (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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April 17,
2022
Dylan van Baarle solos to victory at Paris
Roubaix.
"Ineos Grenadiers wins its first Paris Roubaix after Dutchman attacks late to distance elite group." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Yves Lampaert crashes after hitting spectator in
Paris Roubaix.
"Belgian had a chance of finishing second or third." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Ben Turner makes his rookie Paris Roubaix one to remember: ‘It was horrible but great at the same time.’ "Turner continues to tear through debut classics season with 11th-place finish in Roubaix velodrome and a hand in teammate van Baarle's cobblestone trophy." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Magnus Sheffield’s steel ready to flex on the cobbles of Paris Roubaix. "American rider carrying momentum into debut in the 'Hell of the North' with Ineos Grenadiers." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
The best bikes of the 2022 Paris Roubaix Femmes. "All the best bikes from down on the ground at the Hell of the North" By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Mo Wilson, Alex Wild win Lake Sonoma MTB ‘Hopper. "The fourth race in the Grasshopper Adventure Series was for the mountain bikers." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Trek Émonda SL 5 Disc. "The Émonda is a classic all-rounder, fun, fast and stiff, although this model isn't the lightest." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Yamaha CrossCore RC and Wabash RT First Ride Review. "Class 3 eBikes get quiet and smooth new drive system for 2022." (cyclevolta.com) Photo: Joseph Agustin
Paris Roubaix Live Stream.
"2022 Paris Roubaix (257km) April 16-17, France.
Sunday: Men's race starts at 5:00am U.S. Eastern, Finish at
around 11:22am U.S. Eastern.
Live video from 4:45am U.S. Eastern." (cyclingfans.com)
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Elisa Longo Borghini storms to emphatic win in
Paris Roubaix Femmes.
"Italian wins via long-range attack as Kopecky and Brand complete podium." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
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Videos
How to watch La Flèche Wallonne online, streaming, and on TV. "Here's how you can watch the men's and women's mid-week classic that takes on the Mur de Huy." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Primož Roglič to miss Ardennes classics with knee injury. "Wout van Aert confirms debut at Liège Bastogne Liège." (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
Can Julian Alaphilippe and Remco Evenepoel save Quick Step’s spring season? "Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday and Liège Bastogne Liège on Sunday provide the Belgian team a last chance to 'save' its uneven spring season." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Paris Roubaix: How Trek Segafredo’s ‘soigneurs’ keep everyone moving. "Trek Segafredo staffer Kenneth Van Impe helps keep the team going through Sunday's ‘Hell of the North." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Preview: La Flèche Wallonne. "The second race in the Ardennes block, La Flèche Wallonne, takes place this Wednesday." (voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found)
5 tips for your first Paris to Ancaster. "The Paris to Ancaster bike race will be back on Apr. 24. Following two years of cancellations." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Lauren Daniells
SRAM DB8 MTB brakes debut as budget CODES, switch to Mineral Oil. "The all-new SRAM DB8 mountain bike disc brakes are budget-friendly CODES, sharing the same brake pads and overall design, but with a few key changes." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Fleche Wallonne Live Stream. "2022 La Fleche Wallonne April 20, Belgium. Women's
race starts at 2:35am U.S. Eastern.
Women's race finish at 6:18am U.S. Eastern. Live video from 5:05am U.S. Eastern. --------------
Men's
race starts at 5:25am U.S. Eastern.
Men's race finish at 10:33am U.S. Eastern. Live video from 7:00am U.S. Eastern."
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April 17,
2022
Videos
Yves Lampaert on Paris Roubaix crash: ‘Losing
the podium in that way is devastating’...
"The incident summed up Quick Step's trials and tribulations during this year's northern classics campaign." By Andrew Hood, Brecht Decaluwé (velonews.com) Photo: DAVID PINTENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
Lefevere on Lampaert's Paris Roubaix crash: ‘In
my time I would have turned back, taken my bike, and hit him
on the head.’
"He might need a lawyer but that will be it. I hope he doesn’t sleep this evening,’ says team boss." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Matej Mohorič lights up Paris Roubaix ‘with Sonny Colbrelli in mind.’ "Mohorič dazzled all day long at Paris Roubaix but made one attack too many to be best for the second-place sprint." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tranchée d'Arenberg: How the most notorious sector of cobbles made it into Paris Roubaix. "Book extract: By 1967, Paris Roubaix needed a facelift. Former miner and cycling legend Jean Stablinski knew of a treacherous sector he thought was too difficult for the race." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Jonathan Vaughters: ‘It’s painful to watch when talent walks out the door.’ "The bigger teams, they can sign, retain and poach the best talent from smaller teams. It’s a rough game. You’ve got to be really scrappy,' says American team boss." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Caley Fretz
First look: Quoc's new Gran Tourer II gravel shoe. "We dig into the new gravel shoe from top to bottom." By Tim Schamber (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
10 best tips to become your own bike mechanic. "Keep things simple and consistent for a better ride." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
650b vs 700c for gravel riding: Which is best for you? "We weigh up the pros and cons of 650b and 700c gravel wheels to help you choose the best for you." By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Reece Wallace is auctioning his de Haviland Giant Reign for Ukraine. "Search and Rescue" design is going to a new home for a good cause." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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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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