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Live Blog: Tom Pidcock blames rival for causing terrifying crash; The real MVP of Liège; Weekend round-up + more.

Julian Alaphilippe ‘conscious’ after huge crash at Liège Bastogne Liège.

This is the least expensive titanium bike I’ve ever seen.

Update: Julian Alaphilippe, Ilan Van Wilder suffer fractures, both remain in hospital.

The Moment Liège Bastogne Liège Was Won.
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Daily News: April 25, 2022





Power analysis: What it takes to finish top-10 at Liège Bastogne Liège.

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"A look at the power data from Neilson Powless and others at Liège Bastogne Liège."
By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)





Tour de Romandie: Race preview.

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"Swiss stage race sees Geraint Thomas, Thibaut Pinot and a stack of U.S. talent take on a tough six days of mountains and time trials."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Larry Warbasse to miss Tour de Romandie after Liège Bastogne Liège crash.

(velonews.com)

"US rider at Ag2r-Citroên to miss planned start at Swiss stage race after painful injury."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)







Tour de Romandie 2022 Live Video.

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"Tour de Romandie 2022 – prologue (Lausanne
Lausanne 5.12km).

Tuesday, April 26th, starts at 15:30pm Central Europe, 9:30am U.S. Eastern"
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Paris Ancaster: Rochette and van den Ham win.

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"Warm spring weather mixed with muddy terrain made for great racing."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Paris Ancaster/Instagram






Easton EC90 SLX Di2 Handlebar.

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"Light, stiff, expensive - choose all three."
By Neil Gander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Slamming stems - A decade old debate.

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"Is the "pro look" aero, healthy, safe, stupid?"
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Garmin Instinct 2.

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"Multiple sizes, unlimited battery life and bold new colors, we preview the rugged new Garmin Instinct 2 GPS smartwatch."
By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found)







April 24, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily


Liège Bastogne Liège: Remco Evenepoel takes stunning solo victory, saves Quick Step spring.

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"The Belgian attacks with just under 30 kilometers to go."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Eric Lalmand/Belga/AFP via Getty Images






Liège Bastogne Liège: Annemiek van Vleuten takes solo win.

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"Final climb attack secures victory, Grace Brown and Demi Vollering complete podium."
By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)






SD Worx misses out again at Liège Bastogne Liège.

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"Strong rides from Marlen Reusser and Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio but Dutch squad is still hunting for a win."
By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)








Liege Bastogne Liege Live Stream.

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"2022 Liege Bastogne Liege Sunday, April 24, Belgium One day race (Liège → Liège 257.2km).

Women's race starts at 2:35am U.S. Eastern.
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.

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April 23, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Tadej Pogačar to miss Liège Bastogne Liège following family emergency, Brandon McNulty to replace him.

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"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’

(velonews.com)

"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.’

(velonews.com)

"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.

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"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









Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.

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The Moment Liège Bastogne Liège Was Won.

(inrng.com)

"The top of La Redoute doesn’t mark the end of the climbing and just when everyone else wanted a breather, Remco Evenepoel attacked with 29km to go and try as they might, nobody could even follow him."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)






Neilson Powless lifts crash-crunched EF Team with top-10 at Liège Bastogne Liège.

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"American talent continues to stand out in hilly classics with eighth in Liège after five teammates abandon in mass crash."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images






Tom Pidcock on Liège Bastogne Liège crash: ‘I think I might have a broken finger.’

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"I think that I might have used up one of my lives today,' says British rider as classics season ends with a crash."
By Brecht Decaluwé, Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Texas Cyclists call for boycott of custom car shop after owner films himself ‘rolling coal’ at bike rider.

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"Kevin Soucie, the owner of Turn 5 Fabrication, posted the video to the local Facebook group ‘McKinney Uncensored’, though it has since been removed or made private."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Tiktok)






This is the least expensive titanium bike I’ve ever seen.

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"Planet X is selling Spitfire Ti framesets at a ludicrously low price."
By Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)






Cycling shoes as canvas: Zusha Bettoun's custom art for pros and everyday riders.

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"Ashton Lambie, Skylar Schneider and The Vegan Cyclist are among Bettoun's customers."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Is Giant about to reveal a wild new Trinity Advanced Pro Disc triathlon bike with a wide-stance fork?

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"New bike teased in a Cadex ad featuring Kristian Blummenfelt."
By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) Hope/Lotus






Extremely affordable (and light) Hunt Alloy SL Disc road bike wheels rolling out soon.

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"Spotted behind the scenes at Sea Otter Classic, the upcoming Hunt Alloy SL Disc wheelset starts shipping May 1 and start at just $599."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)







April 24, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily


Major crash in Liège Bastogne Liège takes out key favorites.

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"Julian Alaphilippe, Brandon McNulty, Tom Pidcock, and Rigoberto Uran all involved in a huge crash."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Eric Lalmand/Belga/AFP via Getty Images






Liège Bastogne Liège a test for Brandon McNulty after illness.

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"The American rider was called up to the monument this week after Tadej Pogačar had to travel home."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)






Redlands Classic: Downtown Redlands Criterium.

(socalcycling.com)

"Cordova Steals The Win In Downtown Redlands in the women's race. L39ion of Los Angeles Goes 1-2 In Downtown Criterium for the men."
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Pro Cycling Style - Woven Into History.

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"Another beautifully produced tribute to one of the most visible bits of cycling kit."
By Richard Peploe (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)




April 23, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Redlands Classic: Stites, Wheeler Win Stage 3 Time Trial.

(socalcycling.com)

"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.

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"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.

(inrng.com)

"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.

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"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.

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"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)






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How to Watch Pro Cycling in the US in 2022.

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By Joe Lindsey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Redlands Classic: Sunset Loop Shakes Up GC On Redlands Final Day.

(socalcycling.com)

"Franz, Stites Ride Away With Yellow."
(socalcycling.com) (Image credit: SnowyMountain Photography)






Salary caps in pro cycling? It could happen, says UCI chief.

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"UCI in discussion with teams over measures to level the financial playing field: ‘There has to be a balanced battlefield."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Update: Julian Alaphilippe, Ilan Van Wilder suffer fractures, both remain in hospital.

(velonews.com)

"Quick Step Alpha Vinyl updates conditions of world champion and teammate caught in high-speed crash at Liège Bastogne Liège."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)





Bardet on Alaphilippe 80kmph crash: "I was really shocked. He was in bad shape."

(stickybottle.com)

"It has since emerged that Alaphilippe suffered a collapsed lung, a number of broke ribs and a broken shoulder during the crash."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Thomas Maheux)






Sarah Sturm storms to a win at Gorge Gravel Grinder.

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"The Oregon race saw a 200 percent increase in female participation this year, as well as the debut of Special Blend Gravel, a women's gravel camp."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Adam Lapierre






Is a Campagnolo power meter getting nearer? Patent application indicates crank-based system could be in the works.

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"New document suggests Italian brand is developing its own system that's integrated into a crankset."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Outbound brings car tech to bike lights with new Detour road head light.

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"The critical tech feature in the light is its horizontal cutoff beam that keeps the light down on the road ahead, rather than allowing light to hit runners, cyclists, or drivers coming from the other direction."
By Mark Wilson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)






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Giro d’Italia: Romain Bardet leads Team DSM’s firepower with GC challenge.

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"We go to the race with a well-balanced team where we can cover all bases,' says Matt Winston."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Bianchi Specialissima bike test.

(roadbikeaction.com)

"The Bianchi Specialissima continues to impress."
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6 of Fatcreations’ best-ever custom paintjobs.

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"We check out six of the best custom paintjobs from UK-based Fatcreations."
By Geoff Waugh (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)






The Movies: The Super Collectors.

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"The Super Collectors,” hosted by GCN’s Jon Cannings, presents five subjects, located in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States"
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TransRockies Gravel Royal re-sets for 2022 stage race debut with new categories.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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.

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"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)






VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.

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