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Sam Welsford relegated after causing crash at
Four Days of Dunkirk sprint finish.
"Arnaud De Lie and Dan McLay crash and Arvid de Kleijn is awarded stage victory after Welsford is punished for 'irregular sprint." (velonews.com) Photo: Francois Lo Presti/Getty Images
RCS planning women’s Milan San Remo for 2023.
"RCS CEO says he's also working with Giro d'Italia Donne organizer to build a closer relationship with the men's grand tour." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
I Can’t Help Telling You What I Think of the Giro Route. "Everywhere you look this week, people will be speaking/writing/tweeting(which is not writing)/telepathically signaling their thoughts about the Giro d’Italia, which starts on Friday in Budapest, Hungary." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com)Photo by Csaba Domotor/Xinhua via Getty Images
Mathieu van der Poel’s Strava shows he’s doing some serious training for the pink jersey. "The Dutch superstar is getting ready for the opening TT." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Mathieu van der Poel/Instagram
Cavendish headlines Quickstep Giro squad. "Mark Cavendish will head to the Giro d’Italia this year, with the possibility that it will be the only Grand Tour of his 2022 season." (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
How to fly with your bike. "Bikes and travel; there can be few better combinations in life." By Steve Thomas (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The Stashed SpaceRail is a clothes rail for your bikes. "Save space by hanging your bikes from sliding hooks." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Perfectionism Can Hold You Back from Performing at Your Best. "Sweat the big stuff, people! Here's how you can recognize and overcome a perfectionist mindset - and thrive on the bike." By Martura Winderl (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/Rochak Shukla
First Ride: Felt Breed Carbon. "Felt’s first carbon gravel bike introduces plenty of innovations in pursuit of a speedy ride." By William Tracy (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The Biking Lawyer is making reporting collisions easier and more effective. "David Shellnutt is putting data to work for safer cycling." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @TheBikingLawyer
Four Days of Dunkirk/4 Jours de Dunkerque Live
Stream.
"2022 4 Jours de Dunkerque May 3-8, France. Stage
1 (Dunkerque → Aniche 161.1 km) starts Tuesday at 3:30am
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Tom Pidcock set to return to mountain biking as
he skips Giro d'Italia.
"22-year
old riding mountain bike event in Germany this weekend
instead of lining up in Budapest."
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Watch video as Dani Navarro hitches a ride at
the Vuelta a Asturias.
"Burgos BH rider takes a blatant 'sticky bottle' and gets away with it to finish 12th overall at the Vuelta a Asturias in northern Spain." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Groupama FDJ’s Lewis Askey. "The 2022 Paris Roubaix was dry and dusty and Britain’s Lewis Askey thundered over the northern French cobbles to finish in the famous Vélodrome André-Pétrieux, bloodied, but a ‘L’enfer du Nord’ finisher." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Girmay mobbed by Eritrean fans in Germany.
"Biniam Girmay is so popular in his native Eritrea that when he returned home for a period after his Gent Wevelgem win the schools in his area were closed for the day for a welcome home event." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Sean Kelly set to return to Eurosport for Giro d’Italia and more. "Sean Kelly is set to return to our TV screens during the Giro d’Italia after his recent absence from Eurosport's cycling coverage became a topic of conversation on social media." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Psst… 23 puncture-fixing hacks to get you out of trouble - For tubeless too. "Think you know the best way to mend a puncture? Plus more emergency fixes than you can shake a thorny stick at." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Should cyclists adopt a plant-based diet? "Plant-based diets are growing in popularity but can they work for cyclists? We examine the science." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Prototype 3D-printed aluminum Canyon mountain bike. "The conceptual project takes a look at a new bike’s real lifetime environmental costs." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Power analysis: Alexey Vermeulen at the Belgian
Waffle Ride San Diego.
"A
look at the power numbers of Alexey Vermeulen's solo win at
BWR San Diego."
Philippa York: A Rohan Dennis defeat with plenty
of silver linings.
"Jumbo
Visma is getting the best out of a happy, committed and
determined Rohan Dennis."
Giro d’Italia: 5 sprinters to watch.
"From
Mark Cavendish to Biniam Girmay, there are some big sprint
stars heading to the Giro d'Italia."
Philippa York: All cycling fans want is Thibaut
Pinot’s return to the top.
"Now
we can see he’s capable of a regular level, so he’s slowly
returning to his top shape, step by step,’ says Groupama FDJ
director."
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(6:30am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 7:40am Pacific (10:40am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 6:00am Pacific (9:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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Tour de Romandie: Aleksandr Vlasov crushes final
TT, swoops on overall victory.
"Vlasov crushes mountain test and crushes Rohan Dennis' GC hopes to score his second stage-race victory of the season." (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Rohan Dennis dramatically loses Tour de Romandie
with final-day collapse.
"He just didn’t have the power, he gave everything that he had. This was what was in the body today,' says team director." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tour de Romandie - Stage 5 preview. "A mouth-watering ending time trial of 15.84 km which will not necessarily benefit a time trialist with a 10km of climbing at an average of 8.1%." (cycling.today) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images (cyclingnews.com)
Bike Exchange Jayco brushes off Simon Yates pre-Giro d’Italia blow-up. "Team cites heat as cause of Yates losing nearly 12 minutes on mountain stage of Vuelta a Asturias in crucial pre-Giro tune-up." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Queens of Hell: How Trek Segafredo rock ‘n’ rolled Roubaix once more. "The Spring Classics might have passed in the blink of an eye, but Trek Segafredo’s teamwork is standing the test of time at Roubaix." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Mark Cavendish says attempts to create rivalry
with Fabio Jakobsen are ‘lazy.’
"The Manx sprinter says that he will be cheering on Fabio Jakobsen at the Tour de France if he's unable to go." (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Porte goes full circle for final Grand Tour. "Porte will go into the Giro d’Italia sharing the limelight and possibly leadership at the race with former winner Richard Carapaz, part of a strong Ineos Grenadiers roster." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
Giro d’Italia wants to ignore politics during Grande Partenza in Hungary. "Prime minister Viktor Orbán is an ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin." Photo: Ferenc Isza/AFP via Getty Images
Roxo Racing Checks in From the Tour of the Gila. "Silver City, New Mexico, home of an iconic U.S. stage race spanning five days, held since the 1980’s." By Chris Watson (pezcyclingnews.com)Photo: Alex Roszko
Speed pedelec study finds users largely cruise below assistance limits. "A first of its kind study of speed pedelec users has found that average cruising speeds often sit comfortably below the maximum assisted limits." By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found)
Celebrate cycling with Gran Fondo Hincapie. "Enjoy multi-day cycling celebrations with gorgeous courses and an epic post ride party." (velonews.com) Gran Fondo Hincapie
It’s gotta be the paint! Bianchi Specialissima review. "Whether it’s Ferrari’s Rosso Corsa (“Racing Red”) or Bianchi’s Celeste, Italian brands have intertwined signature paint colors with their identities like no others." By William Tracy (pelotonmagazine.com)(Photo: William Tracy)
Carbon-Ti gives all groups EVO carbon X-Carboring chainring upgrade, plus new UDH thru-axles. "After positive feedback from their stiffer Shimano-only X-Carboring EVO chainrings, the Italian weight weenies at Carbon-Ti are bringing EVO tech carbon, titanium & aluminum upgrade rings to more cranks and All modern groupsets from Shimano, SRAM & Campagnolo." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
BMC x Red Bull prototype Speedmachine is
“World’s Fastest Race Bike” for time trial & triathlon.
"BMC teamed up with Red Bull Advanced Technologies to develop their next-generation Speedmachine prototype, calling the new TT & Tri bike the “World’s Fastest Race Bike." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Specialized Align II helmet. "Great value Mips-equipped lid for all kinds of riding, though it's a bit weighty." By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Continental introduces 50mm-wide Terra Hardpack gravel tire for bikepacking. "Terra Speed and Terra Trail get new 45mm options, too." By George Scott (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Wolf Tooth Components adds PowerTrac Elliptical & new round sizes for SRAM 8 Bolt Chainrings. "If you need a specific chainring for your crankset, there’s a good chance Wolf Tooth Components has it. If not, just wait a few months - they’re probably already working on it!" By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com)
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Giro d’Italia: Here are the North Americans
starting in Budapest.
"Three
U.S. starters is the lowest number at the Giro d'Italia
since 2014. "
Analyzing EF Education EasyPost’s Giro d’Italia
team.
"Hugh
Carthy and Magnus Cort headline American team for the first
grand tour of the season."
Giro d’Italia: Five rising stars to have on your radar "GC
chasers, climbing sensations and wingmen-de-luxe are among
the five young debutants that could dazzle in this year's
Giro."
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Podcasts
Sean Gardner seals the overall at 2022 Tour of the Gila, Canel’s goes 1-2 on final stage. "To be able to win this overall at CS Velo is just unbelievable,’ says team director Tanner Putt." By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) Photo: CS Velo
Emily Marcolini tackles the Gila Monster, Lauren De Crescenzo secures the overall. "Six years ago I couldn’t imagine this. I was at the rehab center learning how to walk and talk again,’ said De Crescenzo about her return to form." By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Festival Elsy Jacobs: Italy pushing Netherlands as top nation in women’s cycling. "American rider Veronica Ewers claims breakthrough first professional win with solo attack on final day." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Sam Bennett rounds corner and returns to Tour de France frame with flying Frankfurt win. "Former Tour de France green jersey kicks back from a bleak 12 months and return some big favors from Bora Hansgrohe." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Ineos Grenadiers’ Cameron Wurf will race rescheduled 2021 Ironman worlds in Utah. "Hot off helping Ineos Grenadiers win Paris Roubaix, the Australian is heading to the US to race the rescheduled 2021 world championship with one eye already on Kona." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Devins in 60kmph freak crash after taking classification jersey in France. "Irish U23 international Matthew Devins is back on track after a short recovery period following a very mixed couple of days at Le Tour de Bretagne Cycliste (2.2) in France last week." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Holy moly does Puck Pieterse have some skills. "The 'cross and MTB ace is incredible in this video." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @cyclocross24
Tinkov forced to sell assets to Putin friend at knockdown rate, claims of death threats... "Oleg Tinkov has put security in place because of fears he may be attacked after speaking out about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Italian police seize €2m from firm for smuggling eBikes. "Firm imported eBikes from China in parts to try and evade anti-dumping tariffs." By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) YouTube
The best kit bags for cyclists. "Get your riding gear in order with these versatile carry-alls." By Tom Marvin (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
May 1, 2022
Sam Bennett takes victory at Eschborn Frankfurt
in Germany.
"The 31-year-old Irish rider emerged best in the sprint to the line at the end of Eschborn Frankfurt." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Chris Froome: There are lots steps to go before I’m in Tour de France racing shape. "Four-time Tour winner adds Vuelta a España to his potential summer schedule." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Getty Images
Laurens De Plus: ‘I’ve come back stronger in every way.’ "A career never goes in just one way and everyone has setbacks,' says Ineos Grenadiers rider." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by RvS.Media/Basile Barbey/Getty Images)
Yates looking to ‘relive’ last year’s podium finish with Aussie-stacked Bike Exchange Jayco team. "The 29-year-old Brit remains confident that his recent form can guide him and his “great” team to victory in this year’s Giro d’Italia." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "With the Giro d’Italia around the corner the last thing on many people’s mind is arithmetic but there are molto points for the GC. However neither Lotto Soudal nor Israel have any obvious candidates so they’ll have to seek points elsewhere this month." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
SD Worx to sponsor WorldTour team through 2026. "Payroll company adds two more years to its contract with the team of Lotte Kopecky and Demi Vollering." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Jasper Jacobs/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Tom Pidcock confirms he’s back on mountain bikes for Albstadt. "After a spring on the road the Olympic champ returns to World Cup racing." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool
Valverde to spearhead Movistar at Giro d'Italia. "Alejandro Valverde is set to spearhead Movistar’s Giro d’Italia campaign with the Spanish great determined to add the maglia rosa to his collection in what is set to be his final season." (sbs.com.au) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
Cavendish makes quick step team for Giro d’Italia... "The news makes it less likely, but far from impossible, that Cavendish would then race the Tour de France in July." (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Nine Australians expected to start the 2022 Giro d’Italia. "Most of the 22 teams have nominated their eight riders and nine Australians are expected to be at the Grande Partenza…" (ridemedia.com.au) (Photo: Zac Williams)
Robyn’s Extremely Online Round-up #12: 'Van der Poel, it’s called motoracing.' "The 12th 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)
Five cool things coming soon from Fulcrum, Met, Apidura, Ergon and Quoc. "Find out about the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
New electric bicycle powertrain claims to be lightest in the world, adds just 3.2 kg (7 lbs). "The new Mahle X20 electric bicycle powertrain is set to lead to some ultra lightweight eBikes thanks to the paired down electric motor and battery combination." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found)
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Welsford relegated after sparking mass crash in
4 Days of Dunkirk.
"Team
DSM sprinter elbows De Lie, taking him down with McLay as De
Kleijn declared winner."
'Magical night' at Athens Twilight earns Kendall
Ryan the Speed Week title.
"Gomez
edges Magner by half a wheel for men's victory in Athens."
Bretagne Ladies Tour: Bastianelli wins stage 1.
"Guazzini
and Wollaston outsprint Zanardi for final podium spots to
open five-day stage race."
Vuelta a Andalucia Women: Sierra wins opening
stage.
"Cuban
champion earns her debut victory with Movistar Team and
beats Mavi García."
Skybots no more? How youth and creativity have
changed Ineos' racing philosophy.
"We're
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Simon Yates comes out swinging ahead of Giro d’Italia challenge. "Bike Exchange Jayco confirms ‘Giro eight’ after seeing Yates score two huge solo wins at Vuelta a Asturias, Lawson Craddock gets call-up." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tom Dumoulin, Tobias Foss headline Jumbo Visma for the Giro d’Italia. "With the big guns waiting for the Tour de France, Jumbo Visma brings a competitive squad for stages and perhaps a run at the pink jersey." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: MARCEL VAN HOORN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images
Giro d’Italia: Spotlight on Iván Sosa to deliver for Movistar in GC leadership role. "After riding in the shadows at Ineos Grenadiers, the Colombian climber will step into the limelight at the Giro d'Italia this month." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Mark Cavendish gets golden ticket to sprint success: Michael Mørkøv roped in to ride Giro d’Italia. "Leadout ace Mørkøv called in to replace injured teammate Van Wilder, reuniting him with Cavendish after they crushed 2021 Tour de France." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia iCal Calendar. "Here’s the Giro d’Italia for your diary with all stages listed along with a rating for their likely importance to the race or potential for action." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
Aluminum frames are the work of the devil. "Aluminium frames may well have come a long way in recent years, but are they still as brutal on the body? Steve Thomas has his say." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) stevethomaspix
Momum Gum Tubeless Tire Sealant. "Fast-sealing product that copes with the majority of punctures on both road and gravel tires." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Enzo Hincapie surprises crowd with solid finish in amateurs at Athens Twilight. "13-year-old
finishes 11th in only his third category 2/3 race with
father George and former pros Vande Velde, Julich on
sidelines."
De Crescenzo wins Tour of the Gila six years
after re-learning to walk.
"At
this time in 2016, Lauren De Crescenzo was in a
rehabilitation center learning how to walk and talk again
after suffering a serious crash."
Oleg Tinkov fears for his life after criticism
of Russian invasion of Ukraine.
"Former
team owner claims he lost billions in 'fire sale' of stake
in Tinkoff bank."
Giro d'Italia: Valverde and Sosa headline
Movistar challenge.
"Veteran
Spaniard combines with in-form Colombian."
Mark Cavendish leads Quick Step Alpha Vinyl at
Giro d'Italia.
"Mørkøv
in lead-out role as Manxman chases sprint wins."
Ineos Grenadiers go all-in for Richard Carapaz
at the Giro d’Italia.
"It'd
be great to be part of the team that wins the pink jersey'
says Richie Porte."
Wilson crushes competition at Belgian Waffle
Ride California.
"Flavia
Oliveira finished 25 minutes back in second while Tiffany
Cromwell sprints to third."
Third times a charm for Vermeulen at Belgian Waffle Ride California. "Matthew
Beers sprints to second ahead of Griffin Easter as Peter
Stetina finishes fifth riding on broken wrist."
Lefevere: Alaphilippe's Tour de France 'a race
against time.'
"Quick
Step Alpha Vinyl manager says Evenepoel a definite no for
Tour."
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Tour of the Gila stage 4: Instafund LaPrima Goes one-two, Stites claims second win in Silver City. "GC sits delicately poised in both races ahead of 'Gila Monster' climbing stage Sunday." By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) Photo: Tour of the Gila
Alexis Skarda and Keegan Swenson take home double wins at the Whiskey Off-Road. "The Santa Cruz htSQD riders dominated Friday's Fat Tire Crit and Saturday's Backcountry 50-miler." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: @eddieclarkmedia
Geraint Thomas: Egan Bernal’s comeback is incredible but expectations need managing. "In
2018 I bombed out of Romandie pretty hard but the rest
of that year went alright,' Ineos rider says of his own
form."
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