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Tadej Pogačar to miss Liège Bastogne Liège
following family emergency, Brandon McNulty to replace him.
"The Slovenian had returned home to support his fiancée Urška Zigart following the death of her mother." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Jasper Jacobs/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Liège Bastogne Liège: Remco Evenepoel says Quick Step spring win ‘coming closer’ "The 22-year-old Belgian is set to make his long-awaited debut at the one-day race." (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Wout van Aert on Liège Bastogne Liège: ‘I have a small chance of winning.’ "The Belgian champion is making his debut at the one-day race." (velonews.com) Photo: Virginie Lefour/Belga/AFP via Getty Images
Notes From the Liège Desk. "It’s a very lovely race, and you should for sure watch it. And enjoy Wout Van Aert’s victory. Wait, what?" By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
Liege Bastogne Liege Live Stream.
"2022 Liege Bastogne Liege Sunday, April 24, Belgium One day race (Liège → Liège 257.2km). Women's
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Women's race finish at 6:30am U.S. Eastern. Women's live video from 5:00am U.S. Eastern. Men's
race starts at 4:15am U.S. Eastern.
Men's race finish at 10:55am U.S. Eastern. Men's live video from 7:00am U.S. Eastern. (cyclingfans.com)
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Oakley Encoder sunglasses. "Striking looks, great lenses and very comfy with helmets, but expensive - and no better than their own cheaper stablemates." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour of the Alps: Thibaut Pinot rides to stage 5 win from two-man break. "Romain Bardet earned the win for the top place in the general classification on final day of racing." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Thibaut Pinot, Romain Bardet rekindle French hopes at Tour of the Alps. "Pinot and Bardet end years of hurt with stage win and GC victory at Tour of the Alps to rekindle hopes of long-expecting French fans." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Anna van der Breggen learning a lot in new role as sport director. "The former professional, who now works as a director sportif for the SD Worx squad, says team support is becoming increasingly important in taking race wins." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images
Liège Bastogne Liège Preview - The Men. "The conclusions drawn from last weekend’s Flèche Wallonne, won by Dylan Teuns ahead of Alejandro Valverde and Aleksandr Vlasov don’t change the prognosis for the 108th edition of Liège Bastogne Liège." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit ASO)
Liège Bastogne Liège Preview - The Women.
"Following her victories in the Amstel Gold Race and La Flèche Wallonne Femmes, Marta Cavalli is aiming for a historic treble on Sunday on the roads of Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit ASO)
When cycling’s tragic hero, Frank Vandenbroucke, stunned the world with a win at Liège. "The Belgian star was one of the greatest." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Twitter)
Liege Bastogne Liege Live Stream. "2022 Liege Bastogne Liege April 24, Belgium One day race Liège → Liège (257.2km). Women's
race starts at 8:35am CET (2:35am U.S. Eastern)
Women's race finish at 12:30pm CET (6:30am U.S. Eastern) Women's live video from 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern) -------------
Men's
race starts at 10:15am CET (4:15am U.S. Eastern)
Men's race finish at 4:55pm CET (10:55am U.S. Eastern) Men's live video from 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern)" (cyclingfans.com)
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100% goes smaller with Hypercraft XS. "The frameless sunglass gets a smaller lens, shorter temples, and less weight." By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
5 tips for your first bike race. "The season has started so it’s good to be prepared." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Top bikes from Cycle Show 2022 Part 1: Cannondale, Canyon, Ribble, Pearson, Moots and loads more. "Gravel’s the go in our first batch of standout bikes from the Cycle Show, it’s not all fat tires and drops though we’ve got plenty of road and endurance loveliness here too + bonus Stella McCartney." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Why does your nose run when you exercise?. "It can be quite common among cyclists." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Tour of the Alps 2022 Live Video.
"Tour of the Alps April 18-22, Italy - Stage 5 Lienz → Lienz 114.5km). Friday,
April 22nd, video starts at 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am
Pacific.
Finish at about 9:15am U.S. Eastern, 6:15am Pacific." (cycling.today)
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Tour of the Alps: Miguel Ángel López denies
Thibaut Pinot on stage 4.
"Romain Bardet closes gap to race leader Pello Bilbao to just two seconds with one stage to go." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
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Redlands Classic: Stites, Wheeler Win Stage 3 Time Trial. "On a brisk, blustery day on old Route 66, Tyler Stites (Project Echelon) stormed the 9.1 mile out and back time trial course with a time of 17:39, beating Xander White (CS Velo) by 18 seconds to take stage 3 of the Redlands Bicycle Classic." (socalcycling.com) (Photo: cyclingnews.com)
Holmgren sisters 1-2 at UCI Junior Series US Cup
XCO.
"Ava Holmgren crossed the line first, taking the US Cup UCI Junior Series win. Isabella Holmgren followed a handful of seconds later." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: FloBikes
Liège Bastogne Liège Preview. "If it’s not over until the fat lady sings, then here’s La Doyenne to chant the end of the spring classics season." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
Marianne Vos to sit out Liège Bastogne Liège. "Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig will also miss the race following a positive covid test earlier in April." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Aussies in the mix at Liege Bastogne Liege. "It's an interesting mix of Australian riders who will line up at the start for Liege Bastogne Liege, the old lady of the monuments of cycling, with some outside chances at a result, but a number of riders who could have a big effect on the race." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
French rider Lucie Jounier says she was ‘deliberately knocked down’ by driver in crash that left her unconscious. "The 23-year-old had finished Paris Roubaix days before the incident, which left her with a concussion and a broken hand." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Top bikes from Cycle Show 2022 Part 2: Vitus, BMC, Ribble, Argon 18 and loads more. "Here’s the next batch of stunning bikes from the Cycle Show, with Mark Beaumont’s and Greg Van Avermaet's bikes among those on display + even more stylish special edition finishes." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
28 best gravel bikes of 2022. "Road bike brands like Pinarello, Ridley, Colnago and Campagnolo all finding their own padded seat for a ride on the gravel bike bandwagon." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Bat Tire Sealant. "Does a good job of sealing holes, but it's not cheap - or easy to find." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
April 22,
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A Tribute to Pinot. "Thibaut Pinot won the final stage of the Tour of the Alps, putting the long saga of chronic injuries behind him and ending the even longer winless streak and avenging his frustration at finishing second yesterday." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Michael Woods aiming for the perfect race execution at Liège Bastogne Liège. "Canadian leads the line in a race where he's hit the top-10 every time he finished." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Liège Bastogne Liège: Can Wout van Aert win? Many think so. "Jumbo Visma star sounding more confident about his chances following recon on Thursday: 'It's a beautiful arrival." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
Does Standing in the Saddle Help You Generate More Power? "According to a study in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, standing in the saddle is more effective than the seated position for generating high pedal forces." (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
Bo Bikes Bama: Sports star Bo Jackson’s annual April cycling ride. "After tornado tragedy, sporting legend Bo Jackson uses cycling to fund disaster preparedness and relief efforts in Alabama." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Chris King quietly launches fully recyclable US-made carbon wheelset range. "One gravel bike wheelset and two mountain bike wheelsets currently available." By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Gear Break: La Passione Wind, Lezyne Torque, Detroit Sale, Fizik Decos Shoes, New Colnago C68 & Michael Blann Roubaix. "Wind Collection by La Passione - Insulated thanks to the new active protection technology, Lezyne: Pocket Torque Drive plus much more." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
In the Drops: Fizik Vento Ferox shoes, Pas Normal Studios kit, Pirelli tires, Squire lock and fungi. "Our Friday round-up of what’s hot in the world of cycling plus a book about fungi and a new bikepacking film." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Apidura Bottle Cage Adapter. "Simple and well executed design for making space on heavily-loaded or small frames." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Vedangi Kulkarni - The accidental adventurer who rode around the world at 19 - Plus SUV nemesis Tire Extinguishers. "How an unplanned ride to John O'Groat's helped inspire a teenager to circle the globe by bike, and much more." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (tripoto.com)
New Cannondale Topstone Alloy gets dropped stays, luggage mounts and 45mm tire clearance. "Prices start at $1,350 for the Topstone Alloy 4, topping out at $1,900 for the Topstone Alloy 2." By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Savilia Blunk, Christopher Blevins win first round of US Cup. "Haley Batten and Kate Courtney round out women's podium, while Cole Paton and Tyler Orschel are second and third men." (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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TransRockies Gravel Royal re-sets for 2022 stage race debut with new categories. "Give in to the full four-day experience or try out two- or charged three-day samplers." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: John Gibson
Is Scott’s updated Addict eRide the stealthiest eBike around? Plus new stuff from Castelli, Adidas, DMT, Met, and a new tool to help you set up your cleats perfectly. "Catch up with all of this week’s big - and not so big - bike and equipment news, starting with a couple of new eBikes that really don't look eBikes until you look closely." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Gravel bike vs hybrid bike - The differences (and similarities) explained. "Do we have a sexy new name for hybrids, or is there more to gravel bikes than meets the eye?" By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) Tifosi-Cavazzo-Ekar
Review: Thomson Bike Tours’ Portugal Gravel ride is the explorer’s cycling tour. "Long known for their guided (and hard) road bike rides throughout the world, Thomson Bike Tours’ new Gravel series combines their signature level of challenge with the added fun of dirt backroads." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Discovering a cycling oasis where you least expect it. "Looking back Eroica California 2018." By Zap (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
How to prevent the most common causes of broken forks. "Outside of a direct impact, the number-one cause for steerer tubes breaking is neglect. Most fork failures are simply a case of the headset being too loose for too long." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
r3pro Piston Release Tool. "Genius tool that solves a very real problem at an affordable price." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Redlands Bicycle Classic: Chaos averted at the finish in Oak Glen on stage 2. "After catching the women's race, the men's race was neutralized for half an hour, but again the races came together at the finish." By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) Photo: Casey B. Gibson
Maghalie Rochette wins XCC at Moosejaw US Cup. "In the men's race, Blevins takes the win. Quinton Disera takes second ahead of Amos.." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Paris Roubaix: Yves Lampaert says judo move saved him from serious injury. "Quick Step Alpha Vinyl star defends his racing tactic, and says it's up to fans to watch out for riders, not the other way around." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Battered bikes and broken bodies - Tales of the unseen Paris Roubaix. "The dust caused chaos and crashes, but the riders still gave everything just to reach the finish." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
David Lappartient: UAE Emirates ‘missing an opportunity’ with Tour de France Netflix snub. "UCI chief believes absence of Tadej Pogačar's team from Tour de France series will limit Netflix show's reach, appeals for reconsideration." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: James Startt
Lael Wilcox completes FKT of the Arizona Trail in nine days, eight hours, and 23 minutes. "Arizona Trail Race director says she is in violation of course rules and the result will not be recognized." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Rugile Kaladyte
Hammerhead and Suunto Partner: Heatmaps on
Hammerhead, Workout Sync to Suunto.
"Hammerhead and Suunto have just announced what they describe as potentially the first step towards a deeper partnership and collaboration." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Michelin’s latest road racing tires, CeramicSpeed bike care, 100% sunglasses and a Garmin heart rate strap with a 3.5-year battery life. "Plus all the latest news and reviews from the week." By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) Simon von Bromley / Our Media
World’s lightest Scott Addict eRide eBike gets even lighter with upgraded Mahle X20 motor. "The relatively low-torque motor placed directly in the rear wheel delivers direct power without gear reduction or drivetrain losses, and is again the lightest eBike powertrain on the market." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Reilly releases the Fusion - An aero titanium road bike. "The aero titanium bike officially launches this weekend at the Cycle Show." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
What do you get for $450 shoes?. "Finding a pair of shoes that not only fits and performs well but looks good and is durable has just become slightly easier, thanks to two shoes we’ve just received." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Review: NixFrixShun GreenGenie Wax Lube. "A demanding weekend demands reliable chain protection." By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (Image Credit not Found)
ABUS’ Sportflex Means Lightweight, Stress-Free Beer Stops for Everyone. "While not suggested for long-term or overnight bike parking, the Sprtflex is intended for a quick stop and lock that should deter the lazy bike thief looking for an easy bike to swipe." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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The finish of the women’s Flèche Wallonne was incredible. "An absolute battle to the line." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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