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Paris Nice stage 7: Vlasov wins re-routed summit finish as McNulty's lead is slashed "Bora Hansgrohe rider makes a canny move to win the stage, while the race leader clings grimly to yellow under pressure from Evenepoel and Jorgenson." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Their pockets are still deeper than mine" - Patrick Lefevere reveals Soudal Quick Step attempted to sign Brandon McNulty and Matteo Jorgenson "Brandon McNulty and Matteo Jorgenson are both starring currently at Paris Nice, sitting pretty first and second in the general classification with just two stages to go." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Storck claims Aerfast.5 is the "fastest road bike ever released," Prologo's 149g 3D-printed saddle and G's new Quocs + train with pros on BKOOL, Merida, MAAP and MET "It's another roundup of the fastest, lightest, most comfortable and of course most interesting tech news from this week." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Giro d’Italia Women reveal new maglia rosa for 2024 "The design is the first commissioned by RCS Sports as they take on organizing the race for the first time." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Giro d'Italia Women Reserve 40|44 Road Wheels: Comfortable, High-Performance All-’Rounders "Earlier this week, Reserve rolled out their all-new 40|44 GR gravel wheels, adding to the brand’s growing selection of options for all types of riding." By Bennett Shane (bikerumor.com) . (photo/Ben Guernsey) Live
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Who is Richard Plugge? All about cycling's ceaseless visionary "From a journalist, to a team manager, to one of cycling's most powerful and controversial figures." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 'I've gone from gathering rocks on the bison farm to picking up the biggest rock of them all - Paris Roubaix' - Alison Jackson on her formative influences "The Paris Roubaix Femmes champ talks racing by instinct and lessons learned on the family farm." By David Bradford (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Bike lanes are good for business "Study after study proves it. So why do so many shops and restaurants still oppose better streets?" By Adam Rogers (businessinsider.com) Image: Pete Ryan for BI Geraint Thomas switches to Quoc shoes, races in unreleased model "To have a British partner makes it all the more special as I ride these final two seasons as a pro" says Ineos Grenadiers rider." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'You have to listen to your body and not just look at data' - The journey from hospital bed to WorldTour QOM "Human Powered Health's new signing on how she ended last season early but came to Australia on sizzling form." By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Medical experts put my quick recovery down to regular biking, now I always write down why I ride - How TV's Rebecca Charlton stays motivated "Capturing reasons why riding makes you feel good could motivate you to get out on your bike." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rebecca Charlton/Eurosport) CeramicSpeed UFO Bike Wash "Effective cleaning power, but only if you use more than instructed - and that makes it expensive." By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) First Look: Tektro's New Entry-Level Gemini Drivetrain - Taipei Cycle Show 2024 "Part of me expected to see a glut of budget drivetrains at this year's Taipei Cycle Show, but pickings were a little slim." By Dario DiGiulio (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Tirreno Adriatico stage 6: Jonas Vingegaard demolishes the opposition again "Two-time Tour de France champion extends his overall lead with back-to-back solo stage victories." By Katy Madgwick (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "I think I'm in better shape now than I was in the last two years" - Jonas Vingegaard sends signal to Tour de France rivals "I'm very happy with how things went here. I can also be happy and satisfied with how we rode as a team. It's been a super good week." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Romain Bardet out of Tirreno Adriatico with concussion following crash "Romain Bardet will not be present at the startline on stage 6 of Tirreno Adriatico 2024 today. The Frenchman has been ruled out after suffering some after-effects from a prior crash." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) 2024 Women's WorldTour bikes ranked by weight "At the UAE Tour Manon Lloyd put all the bikes on the scales, leading to some interesting results." (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Interesting Tools from 711L - Taipei Cycle Show 2024 "The Taipei Cycle Show is chock full of interesting and clever tools, but as it so happens one of the most interesting we found wasn't even in the city of Taipei at all." By Dario DiGiulio (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cyclist injured by homemade nail trap "I'm still somewhat in shock that someone actually welded this thing together and put it on a trail." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Tich Kent/Facebook) Live video
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Paris Nice stage 6: Mattias Skjelmose triumphant after decisive three-up move "Lidl Trek climber sprints to victory ahead of Brandon McNulty and Matteo Jorgenson, with the trio going clear 25km from the finish." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Skjelmose - "This is not the most beautiful way to win" "I'm incredibly happy but also surprised," the day's winner noted in his flash interview. "I felt good all day, but these kinds of days are special." By Sandy Scroll (idlprocycling.com) Photo: 'I pulled it off and turned everything around' - Brandon McNulty on the ride that changed him "US star grabbed his first ever Grand Tour win at last year’s Giro d’Italia." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Penultimate stage of Paris Nice cut short due to snow "Originally totaling 197.9km, stage 7 will now stand at a little over 100km and see the riders finish on the summit of the Madone d'Utelle." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Primož Roglič to add Ardennes campaign to pre-Tour de France race schedule "Red Bull branding and major sponsorship to be worn at the Tour this summer." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Fancy a bargain this weekend? Star bikes, team bikes and a lot more "Whether you’re looking for components, clothing, or a complete new bike, here’s how to get yourself a great deal… you'll need to get a wiggle on though." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) How to take the macho out of your group ride "Could you make your club run more friendly and welcoming by introducing a bit of matriarchal thinking? The New Forest Off Road Club tells us how to do it." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Jay Waldon Pegoretti’s Duende Rock & Roll All Road Bike: Don’t Call it Gravel! "Pegoretti's latest Duende project is a stainless steel disc frame with a new ‘Piron’ carbon fiber fork dubbed the Rock & Roll." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Live
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Olivia Baril wins Stage 1 of the Vuelta Extremadura Féminas "Movistar rider now leads overall." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Avituallamiento Ciclista @EVTMO_ One of the top gran fondo riders in Italy tests positive for steroids "Fabio Cini adds to a growing list of dopers in amateur races in Europe." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tweets of the week: Helmet-gate, Strade Bianche's 'photo finish' and a wet Paris Roubaix? "Alison Jackson has fun in Pisa, while spare a thought for poor social media managers on boring days" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Taipei Cycle Show's best bikes gallery: Pinarello, Colnago, Trigon and more "From World Championship-winning bikes to blinged-out low riders, here's a selection of the best bikes we encountered." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Gravel groupsets reviewed: Shimano vs SRAM vs Campagnolo "Cyclist compares the gravel-specific groupset offerings from the big three manufacturers." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) Photos: Cyclist Chloe Paton: How cycling has opened new doors "From beginner to gravel racer, GCN’s Chloe Paton shares her inspiring story on her journey into the sport and the rewards that cycling has brought her." By Chloe Paton (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN After years of feeling ‘too fat’, I’ve finally found my place in the bike lane - You can too "I’m worthy of taking up space, and always will be’ writes journalist - and cyclist - Emmie Harrison-West, as she shares her tips having reclaimed her love for the sport and her body." By Emmie Harrison-West (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Emmie Harrison-West) Gear Break: LOOK New Keo Blade and X-Track Power Meter Pedals, MyWhoosh Announces Update, Chase the Light with MAAP’s New Season Road Collection, Primal Go Green or Go Home, Twisted Spoke and Holdfast Coffee & Own a Piece of Cycling History and Empower Women "The best kit on offer." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Taipei Cycle Show 2024: 7 takeaways from Asia’s largest bicycle trade show "More than 950 exhibitors and 3,500 booths make Taipei Cycle the biggest bicycle exhibition in Asia and a prime business hub for the global bicycle industry and its supply chain." By Werner Müller-Schell (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) Dario's Day 2 Randoms - Taiwan Cycle Show 2024 "The sea of booths at the Taipei Cycle Show seems to turn over and reveal something new nearly every lap, so I've been plodding through again and again to find more juicy bits and pieces. Here are today's." By Dario DiGiulio (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cannondale and GT recall bikes with potential for head tube failure "Two models were made between 2019 and late 2023." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Does cycling depend too much on technology? "Are you tired of using technology? We explore the pros and cons of cycling's constant drive to develop and improve." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) We need to talk about Rad Power Bikes’ new eBike batteries "However rare, eBike fires can and do occur in poorly made batteries or in battery packs that have been abused, damaged, or otherwise misused." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Tirreno Adriatico stage 5: Jonas Vingegaard dominates with mountain stage win "Danish rider drops all of his rivals with almost 30km to go and takes the overall lead." By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mark Cavendish out of Tirreno Adriatico - Astana sprinter and Michael Morkov arrive outside time limit "Mark Cavendish had shown difficulties and not having the form throughout the ongoing Tirreno Adriatico and that proved costly today." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via globalcyclingnetwork.com) Chris Froome abandons Tirreno Adriatico due to scaphoid fracture "Froome was making his European road season debut but has been forced to abandon due to injuries sustained in a crash on stage 2." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tom Pidcock 'regrets' Tirreno Adriatico tactics but hopes to make an impact on GC "Ineos Grenadiers rider coming into form ahead of race’s crucial mountain stages." By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Whither One Cycling? The Role of EY, Early Attacks and Long Solo Wins, Amateurism Fading into the Past? UCI Flexing Muscles on the Calendar, The New USOPC Report "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at: Whither One Cycling? The role of EY, early attacks and long solo wins, amateurism fading into the past? UCI flexing muscles on the calendar, the new USOPC report." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘I’ll probably never buy a carbon bike again’ - Olympian Chloe Hosking goes all in on alloy with her own bike company "Hosking Bikes, the first-ever bike brand founded by a female professional road cyclist, aims to prove that carbon is not king with its affordable, high-performance alloy race bikes." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) ‘In a few years deltaG ketone drinks will be mandatory in all sports:’ Why deltaG is the only patented ketone for performance gains "The use of ketones has been a topic of much discussion in cycling over the past decade." By Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Madison Eyewear Cipher Photochromatic Glasses review - Bargain light sensing specs "Are the photochromatic lens equipped glasses as big a steal as they seem?" By Richard Owen (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Rich Owen) Winter Cutlery Campagnolo Knife "Made from a Campagnolo headset wrench and bottom bracket spanner, these knives are formed and sharpened to fit in a custom-made sheath." (theradavist.com) photo: wintercutlery.com Live video
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Paris Nice: Olav Kooij scores second sprint victory of week on stage 5 "Mads Pedersen second, Pascal Ackermann third in Sisteron." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Thomas Samson / AFP via cyclingnews.com) “Olav is simply faster in a sprint like this” - Mads Pedersen second again behind Olav Kooij on stage 5 of Paris Nice "Having finished second to Olav Kooij on the opening stage of Paris-Nice, Mads Pedersen was the runner-up once again behind the Dutchman in the sprint in Sisteron on stage 5." By Joseph Lycett (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) Paris Nice Stage 5 Preview "A sprint stage but over 2,000m of climbing and some long mountain passes but they’re gradual so plenty of sprinters will hope to hang on as this is their last chance." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Kristen Faulkner: I dreamed of becoming an Olympian because of the women I saw on TV "US rider on how her 'life goal' took hold and now lies within her grasp in 2024." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Shooting Solo: How To Document Solo Bicycle Tours "What does it mean to create and capture an authentic moment?" By: Laura Killingbeck (theradavist.com) Photos: Laura Killingbeck Tailfin Packing Cubes Help You Pack Smart for Adventure, Stay Organized on Tour "Hot on the heels of their 16-liter Mini panniers launched a few weeks ago, today Tailfin introduces a unique way to pack those panniers with 3 new Packing Cubes." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photo/Tailfin) Orbea launches new Diem eBike range for urban cycling and commuting "Smart integration and a Shimano EP motor are the standout features of this new range of electric bicycles." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Orbea Ghost - Tobi Müller Ghost eRiot EN Full Party with Bosch Performance Line CX Race motor "Ski pro and Olympic athlete Tobi Müller hasn’t just discovered that an eMTBs makes an ideal summer training device but also started enjoying demanding trails for their own sake." By Manne Schmitt (ebike-mtb.com) (Image Credit 2cycling.com) Live
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Heavy snow forces Paris Nice to cut final climb of queen stage... And replace it with a harder one "Finish of Saturday's stage moved from Auron to Madone d'Utelle." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Alex Broadway/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Weird and wonderful tech and bike components at the Taipei Cycle Show "From outlandish folding bikes to intriguing fish-like wheels and 100-tooth chainrings, here’s the tech that caught our eye at the Taipei Cycle Show." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Titanium takes over, carbon Brompton wheels and 5mm stem increments: 11 highlights from the Taipei Cycle Show "Stefan Abram brings you a smorgasbord of innovative, unexpected and amusing bike tech from the 3,500 trade booths in Taiwan." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) 'It's a joke' - Anti-doping testers swoop Spanish amateur race, 130 riders abandon "Anti-doping testing = punctures and abandons' says one rider amid suspicions around doping and test-evasion." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Interclub Vinalopó) Ribble Rebellion: The new British team aiming to shake up criterium racing "In a positive step for the struggling British domestic racing scene, Ribble has announced a new team with some big riders on its roster." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Ribble ‘Why are you alone?’ - I’m a solo female tourer, everyone wants to know where my husband is, but I've encountered incredible kindness "After several months cycling round Turkey and Europe, with many miles still ahead of her, Isobel Duxfield reflects on her trip thus far." By Isobel Duxfield (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Isoblel Duxfield) Ellen van Dijk returns to racing five months after childbirth "Three-time world champion looks ahead to Vuelta Extremadura Féminas, as she makes her first appearance since October 2022." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Steel City/Sam Needham TransGravel offers a new, more casual take on gravel racing "An event, a cultural experience and a couple timed segments." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Giant It's our Bike of the Year but should you buy the Vitus Venon EVO-RS Force AXS All-Road bike at 30% discount? "The road.cc Recommends Bike of the Year is listed at a knockdown price, but Wiggle/ Chain Reaction Cycles is in well-publicized financial difficulties." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Rose Backroad FF Gravel Race Bike Expertly Balances Speed & Comfort "Rose developed the new Backroad FF to have a UCI-approved carbon gravel bike for racing. And it’s a direct analog to their similarly-shaped & affordable Xlite aero road bike." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Photo/Cory Benson) SimWorks by Velocity Polished Standalone Rims "SimWorks knows the demand for polished rims is high, so they teamed up with Velocity USA to offer its Standalone rims in a mirror finish." (theradavist.com) SimWorks Tech Briefing: Inverted Forks, Clever Tools, Titanium Hardtails, & More "Burgtec Trek Session 194mm Rear Axle: Available in 9 colors and feature a ‘get out of jail’ 6mm Allen key on the drive side of the axle in case you manage to round the non-drive side." By Sarah Moore (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Jonathan Milan wins from grueling bunch sprint on stage four of Tirreno Adriatico "Italian pips Jasper Philipsen on the line to take the race lead." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Chris Froome soldiers through Tirreno Adriatico following crash and scans "The Brit is hopeful for another tilt at the Tour de France this July, despite more bumps in the road." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Kristen Faulkner wins Stage 2 of Trofeo Ponente in Rosa "It was another day of jubilation for EF Education Cannondale, as they triumphed in the 71.5 km stage from Diano Marina to Diano Marina, thanks to Kristen Faulkner." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) photo: efprocycling.com MET bolster urban helmet range with the Vibe and Vibe On "Both new helmets have been certified for use with eBikes and feature a neat rear light." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © MET Strava and dogs: Finally your puppers can get KOMs "The fitness app and Fi Collar have partnered to create a way to track your dog’s activities." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Prologo’s First 3D-Printed Saddle is Just 149 Grams "Heavy on nomenclature but light on weight, the new Prologo Nago R4 Pas 3DMSS claims to be the lightest 3D-printed saddle on the market." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) CeramicSpeed OSPW-RS Brings Solid Alpha Pulley Discs to Road & Gravel "First introduced as the OSPW-X system for the new SRAM Transmission T-Type mountain bike derailleur, CeramicSpeed now has their ALPHA solid pulley wheels for road and gravel bikes, too." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) New Giant Rev Elite helmet for road, gravel, and XC "Light, comfortable, and well-ventilated for performance-oriented cyclists." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Anita Active Performance Sports Bra "This is one of the best sports bras I've used - supportive and breathable, and I kept forgetting I was wearing it. It's not a budget option, but is fully justified." By Emily Owen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Live video
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