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Giro d’Italia stage 4: Lennard Kämna fastest up
Mount Etna.
"Mathieu van der Poel relinquishes the maglia rosa to Juan Pedro López on first climbing stage in ‘super hard’ conditions." (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Joe Dombrowski on Astana Qazaqstan GC reshuffle: ‘There will be more opportunities later in the Giro d’Italia.’ "Astana reeling after early exit for López and losses for Nibali in first mountain summit of the Giro d'Italia." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
Miguel Ángel López sees Giro d’Italia podium
dream in limbo on Etna.
"Colombian climber under pressure to claw back GC time and keep top-three goal alive on high-stakes fourth stage summit finish." (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Kelly, McEwen unimpressed at Cavendish’s remarks about young teammate. "Two of the best riders in the world during their time in the peloton, Sean Kelly and Robbie McEwen were clearly less than impressed at Mark Cavendish’s remarks about one of his young team mates." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Marco Alpozzi)
Stromer issues voluntary recall on select ST1, ST3 and ST5 models. "Stromer has issued a voluntary recall notice covering certain ST1, ST3 and ST5 speed pedelecs that may have a manufacturing defect at the fork." By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tadej Pogačar begins Tour de France preparation,
already feeling the pressure.
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Five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Wahoo, Scott, Vredestein, and Squirt. "Check out some of the best products we’re testing right now, with full reviews coming soon on road.cc." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Stage
4
(Avola → Etna, 170km) starts Tuesday at
3:35am Pacific, (6:25am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 8:14am Pacific, (11:14am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:15am Pacific, (6:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
May 9, 2022
 News,
Blogs, Misc.
John Stevenson: 3 lessons from last weekend's
ride - How Plotaroute, Garmin Connect and Strava helped avert
disaster.
Tech Q&A: Elusive 16t cassette sprockets,
the best cycling kit for bigger-sized people and more
questions answered.
Lawson Craddock on Giro d’Italia: ‘We’re hoping to do something special with Simon Yates.’ "US rider is a key part of Yates' support at Bike Exchange Jayco: 'I expect to take a lot of wind in the next three weeks." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images
Romain Bardet sees Tour of Alps assault convert to Giro d’Italia promise. "We have something to build on.’ Bardet comes out of Budapest test in range and looking for more in pink jersey push." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Norwegian ace Tobias Foss: ‘Winning the Tour de France is what I am working on every day.’ "Budding Jumbo Visma star hoping to top ninth in 2021 as well as help teammate Tom Dumoulin race for pink at Giro d'Italia." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Giro d’Italia Stage Previews: Six Days in Mezzogiorno. "The Giro goes home and gets down to serious business." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia - Stage 4 Preview.
"The Etna climb is the breakaway’s ground as all three of the recent passed editions were won by a rider from the breakaway. So it’s difficult to predict who will be the winner." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found)
Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Monday
is a rest day.
Stage
4
(Avola →
→ Etna, 170km) starts Tuesday at
3:35am Pacific, (6:25am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 8:14am Pacific, (11:14am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:15am Pacific, (6:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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Philippe Gilbert still hungry for more success
after 4 Jours de Dunkerque overall win, but: 'First I will get
married.'.
"The
39-year-old is planning to marry his partner at the end of
May, and hopes to win more races before he retires at the
end of the season."
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Giro d’Italia: Mark Cavendish wins stage 3
sprint in Balatonfüred.
"The Quick Step Alpha Vinyl rider takes his first win at the Giro d'Italia since 2013." By Stephen Puddicombe (velonews.com) Photo: Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
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Giro d’Italia: Which GC contenders lost time on
stage 4 Etna mountain finish.
"Dumoulin and Nibali see their GC hopes slip away as Yates and Carapaz hold fire on the first summit finish." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Giro d’Italia: Simon Yates crashes but rejoins
peloton on key mountain stage to Mount Etna.
"British rider back on his bike but needs medical attention to his right knee." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Was this spectator being super brave, or super dangerous helping a fallen rider? "At Four Days of Dunkirk, after Hugo Page crashed, a spectator ran out and grabbed him, helping him get to the side of the road and out of harm’s way." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Antoine Besson @Antoine_Besson
Everything you need to know about WHOOP. "The latest WHOOP 4.0 band is designed to help you track the impact of your training activity, along with your recovery and sleep." By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Specialized’s first road tubeless wheels, the
Roval Rapide CLX II and Alpinist CLX II - details and ride
impressions.
"Two years in the making, the new wheels account for a variety of real-world situations, from hard impacts to gusty winds, as well as hitting high-performance markers." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Ben Delaney
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Dan Martin’s Giro d’Italia analysis: Avoiding
the burden of the maglia rosa.
"The
Ineos game plan will be to stay safe and start creating
fatigue in their competitors in the hope Carapaz is the
strongest in week three."
Tour de France: Primož Roglič, Jonas Vingegaard
and a potential transition at Jumbo Visma.
"Could
Vingegaard take over the leadership role in the summer or
will Roglič return to his best after muscle injury during
the spring?"
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Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. "Tough and highly customizable solar-charging sports watch with impressive battery and wide-ranging support." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Robyn’s Extremely Online Round-up #13: Unlucky for some, not for us. "The thirteenth 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)
May 9, 2022
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Podcasts
The First Rest Day Rant. "Three days in and the 2022 Giro d’Italia comes home to Italy and the climb of the Etna volcano. But first a look back at stage one to three in Hungary and the stories behind the story so far." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Robbie McEwen: Ineos has to keep Richie Porte in Giro d’Italia GC contention. "I think that it’s important for them to not only look after Carapaz but to keep Richie Porte on board as a GC contender,' says Australian." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Simon Yates eyes aggressive Etna stage and danger from the break. "We are still at the beginning of the Giro with minimal gaps, but I still expect an aggressive race,’ says Giro d'Italia contender." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Ashton Lambie, Dave Wiens among Wild Horse Gravel starters this weekend. "Gravel race held at a western ranch has new courses and a new format this year." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
How the name game gets played: The legacy of Jim Felt. "The worst part of it all was that my contract gave them rights to my name, so after we parted ways, I wasn’t able to make a living off of what I was known for. Those were hard times. I mean, my electricity even got turned off because I couldn’t pay the bill." By Zap (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Just In: Check out Classified’s super-innovative Powershift drivetrain. "Like the idea of a 1x drivetrain, but worried about the lack of range and jumps between gears? Classified thinks that its new Powershift rear hub holds the answer." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Miss Grape Node Road 2H. "Well-made, effective and durable Velcro-free option - expensive but a solid investment." By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Mount Etna summit set to show who’s got lava
legs in Giro d’Italia GC pack.
"Etna
stage Tuesday brings first summit finish of the Giro. The
hulking volcano will show who's hot, but may not fully erupt
the race for pink."
Bike Exchange Jayco boss Gerry Ryan: There is no
finishline.
"Exclusive
interview with the man who built two Australian WorldTour
teams and shows no sign of stepping away."
Ellen van Dijk: ‘The hour record is the pinnacle as a time trialist.’ "The
Dutch rider is aiming to beat Joss Lowden's record distance
of 48.405km set last year."
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Mark Cavendish has unreleased wheels, tires, and
a tiny Garmin on his Giro bike.
"12-speed
rings on an 11-speed crank plus Cavendish's signature single
sprint shifter."
Tactical analysis: With Etna looming, what’s
next for Simon Yates in the Giro d’Italia?
"Simon
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in Italy. How will his Bike Exchange Jayco team play it
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Is bigger any better? Oversized derailleur pulley wheels. "What’s the big deal with oversized pulley wheels?" By Troy Templin (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Cinelli Pressure Disc Ultegra 11x Hydro Bike. "Great looks, plenty of stiffness and a smattering of aero benefits, ruined by a cheap spec list and heavy wheels." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Mathieu van der Poel to take mountain bike
‘sabbatical’ until 2023.
"Van der Poel will focus on road racing through 2022 before beginning his preparation for the Olympic mountain bike event in 2024." (velonews.com) Photo: ANP Sport via Getty Images
Tom Pidcock goes commuting: Olympic champion's
118-mile country-crossing ride.
"Having made a winning return to the mountain bike scene on Sunday, Pidcock got back to the day job on Monday." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Giro d’Italia: Mattias Skjelmose waiting in the wings should Giulio Ciccone falter. "Mattias has full focus here and we’ll go all in for a GC and we’ll see where he is after the three weeks,' says Rast." (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Jumbo Visma signs former Olympic speed skating champion Carlijn Achtereekte. "The 2018 Olympic 3,000-meter champion will begin racing with the team from June 1, following a training camp in May." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Douwe Bijlsma/BSR Agency/Getty Images
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "Less than half the teams involved actually scored points last week, in part down to the calendar in a week where there was more women’s racing than men’s, a sign of the increasing depth of the women’s peloton with stage races in Spain and France alike." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Can Heat Training Slow You Down? "Much research has gone into studying both the physiological benefits from heat adaptation along with the practicalities of getting heat adapted." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Are you fixing to play Bike Mechanic Simulator 2023? "Ever wanted to try being a mechanic but didn't fancy getting your hands dirty? This could be the game for you." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) Press Material
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Sarah Gigante solos to victory at Emakumeen
Nafarroako.
"Ewers
second and Patiño third in challenging one-day race."
Pogacar: The pressure for this year's Tour de
France is already there.
"UAE
Team Emirates leader begins training and recon as he looks
toward a duel with Roglic."
Tom Dumoulin: At the moment, I have as few
answers as you have.
"Dutchman’s
Giro d’Italia challenge ends on Mount Etna."
Motorbike causes crash at Giro d'Italia.
"Vehicle
clips roadside furniture, bringing down several riders."
Pidcock rides from Germany to Czech Republic
for next MTB World Cup round.
"Briton
rides nearly six hours and 200km the day after winning XCO
in Albstadt."
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Ten takeaways: Giro d’Italia stages 1-3. "What we learned from the opening weekend in Hungary." By Spencer Martin (pelotonmagazine.com) Photo: Chris Auld
Giro d’Italia: Alejandro Valverde targets stage victory on Mount Etna. "Alejandro Valverde hoping to say ‘adios’ in final Giro d'Italia with at least one stage win." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Luca Bettiini/AFP via Getty Images
Catching up with Alex Cataford on the first rest day at the Giro. "Alex Cataford (Israel Premier Tech) is at his third Grand Tour of his career, having started the Giro in 2020 and Vuelta in 2021. On Monday, he was in Sicily for the first rest day." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @acataford/Instagram
Tom Pidcock wins Albstadt World Cup - and
doesn’t want to stop there.
"Ineos' mountain bike phenom wants to win the Euro stars and the rainbow stripes later this year." By Ryan Simonovich (velonews.com) Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool
Meet Matt Beers, the South African mountain biker who got second at BWR. "And watch out for the marathon champ at two upcoming US races - Gravel Locos and Rule of Three." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Matt Beers
Olivia Baril wins the GP Ciudad De Eibar. "Olivia Baril (Valcar Travel & Service) took a superb win on Sunday at the Grand Prix GP Ciudad De Eibar." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Credits not Found)
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Giro d'Italia arrives in Sicily after rest day transfer. "Riders
go training after early morning flight from Hungary to
Catania."
Carapaz ditches gold Pinarello to save weight,
but it's not as simple as it seems.
"New
'lightweight' Dogma F for Olympic champion shows Ineos
Grenadiers' commitment to tubeless."
Egan Bernal's comeback progresses with
out-of-the-saddle climbing.
"Ineos
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Mathieu van der Poel on Giro d’Italia: ‘I’m going to try pick up more stages.’ "Van
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to me to keep the jersey on Mount Etna."
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