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Luca Mozzato takes surprise sprint win Bredene Koksijde Classic 2024 "Mozzato outsprints Dylan Groenewegen." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Milan San Remo: The 5 scenarios we would love to see "From an unlikely breakaway to echelons, sprints and Cipressa attacks, here are five situations we would love to see on the roads of Italy on Saturday." (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Milan San Remo: 10 riders to watch "A closer look at the top favorites and dark horses for the opening Monument of the 2024 season." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Milan San Remo: UAE Team Emirates hint at Tadej Pogačar attack on the Cipressa "Sports manager Matxin Joxean Fernández calls out Van der Poel as the number one favorite." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Why everyone is hating on the UCI, again - GCN Tech Show "The UCI has drawn the ire of some brands after it recently banned more tech. Alex Paton and Manon Lloyd are in the studio to discuss whether it’s going too far." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Seeking San Remo: The Duel To Via Roma "It’s Spring and at this time of year every hot blooded Italian has only one thing on his mind… getting down to San Remo ahead of anyone else." By Nick O'Brien (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Scarab Cycles Paramo Integrated and New Wolf Tooth Headset "Colombia’s Scarab Cycles announced a new model today, dubbed the Paramo Integrated. This model expands the Paramo family of gravel bikes and uses the ENVE IN-Route system with the ENVE Gravel IN-Route Fork and an all-new Wolf Tooth integrated headset." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Live
video Friday from 2:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern), 6:15m
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Brandon McNulty: My dream is to win GC at the Tour de France "The American rider talks about his journey to the top of the sport, his ambitions with UAE Team Emirates and long term goals." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) What is Pogačar planning? Three ways the Slovenian rider could win Milan Sanremo "All eyes will be on the UAE Team Emirates rider on Saturday, but can he pull off another Monument win?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWpix Milan Sanremo Preview "The longest race of the year that builds to some of the most thrilling moments of the season, Milan Sanremo is open to all, from sprinters to grand tour winners." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport) Mathieu van der Poel not intimidated by Tadej Pogačar’s form ahead of Milan San Remo clash "Dutchman starts his 2024 road season at Italian Monument on Saturday." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tom Pidcock 'wouldn’t be surprised' to see attacks before the Poggio at Milan San Remo "British rider will lead the line for Ineos Grenadiers alongside Filippo Ganna." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Luke Plapp: All in for Michael Matthews at Milan San Remo "With Caleb Ewan a late omission due to sickness, Jayco AlUla will focus entirely on Matthews as Plapp makes his Monument debut before continuing his GC odyssey." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mads Pedersen: More aggressive Milan San Remo suits me better than before "Lidl Trek's Classics star hoping to be part of the selection on the climbs on Saturday." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Hugo Houle’s Milan San Remo will be his 30th career Monument "Guillaume Boivin to race first La Classicissima since 2020." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (photo: sportingnews.com) Will any team be able to challenge Lidl Trek's Trofeo Alfredo Binda reign? "The American team have won this spring Classics race for the past four years running." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Tour de Normandie Femmes Live "2024 Tour de Normandie Femmes March 14-17, France (Le Neubourg → Pavilly, 138.4km)
Live video Friday from 1:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern),
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'They’re hugging it out' - Rivalries aren't what they used to be, says Lance Armstrong "American stripped of seven Tours de France sparks debate, comparing the friendliness of today's top stars with the vitriol of his generation." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Sarah Gigante: It’s a dream compared to this time last year "Australian set to make her European season debut at the Trofeo Alfredo Binda." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Milano Sanremo: Who Ya Got? "Nobody wants this more than Mads Pedersen, the former World Champion who probably rates as the best active classics rider never to win a Monument." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images Indoor training apps all cyclists should know about "We take a look at the fitness apps that can help you get the most out of your indoor training sessions, and make them more enjoyable, too." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Never too late: meet the 53-year-old cyclist planning to take the Scottish Hour record "Andy Bruce came late to cycling, but this Sunday he's lining up to beat the 46.65km hour record. We spoke to him to learn more." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Andy Bruce Gear Break: Osmo Nutrition, CEP The Run Mid Cut Compression Socks, New SCOTT Cadence Plus Helmet, WIAWIS Nanocarbon Technology, Fara Cycling Modular Cockpit & Q36.5 - Behind the Technology "The best kit on offer." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Taiwan KOM: A guide to one of the world's biggest and best cycling climbs "All the ins and outs of one of the world's most famous and fearsome hill-climbs." (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Taiwan KOM 5 ways to get better sleep that will make you ride faster "Proper recovery is essential to improving your performance." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mosaic launches new integrated titanium gravel bike "No cables but all the color: Mosaic's new GT-1 i45 is available in six artist-created colorways." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Mosaic Cycles) Royce Impact Free Adjustable Fit Sports Bra "Comfortable and highly adjustable, but limited breathability for intense efforts." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) eBikes overtake regular bikes in sales in Germany "Electric bikes contribute to keeping the German bicycle industry 'remarkably stable in turbulent times." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Canyon Paid Subscription
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Jannik Steimle outkicks breakaway partner Ceriel Desal for victory at GP de Denain "Dries Van Gestel takes third ahead of Arnaud De Lie from four-rider chase group." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Visma Lease a Bike says they want to be the All Blacks or Chicago Bulls of cycling, but is this possible? "The Dutch super team might be winning it all, but can they create a legacy?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Winning start 'extra special' for Visma Lease a Bike following Primož Roglič departure "Dutch team dominate Paris Nice and Tirreno Adriatico but lose Wilco Kelderman for a period of time." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Ask a pro: Axel Froner on how to catch back on through the caravan "If a puncture or mechanical issue sets you back, mastering the skills to rejoin the group is crucial." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Axel Froner Basso’s new Venta R “is set to revolutionize the cycling landscape” "Italian brand says new all-rounder road bike offers premium performance for less than three grand." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Opinion: Should we all be running dropper posts on our road bikes? "Tech ed Sam's take on Matej Mohorič’s 2022 Milan San Remo win that some credited to his choice of seatpost." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) 2024 Grand Prix de Denain Porte du Hainaut/Valenciennes Métropole Live "2024 GP de Denain March 14, France (Denain → Denain, 196.2km).
Live video Thursday from 2:00pm CET, (9:00am U.S. Eastern),
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Why the Volta a Catalunya isn't a foregone conclusion for Tadej Pogačar "The Slovenian has thrived in Classics since winning Paris-Nice last year, but returns to week-long stage racing for the first time since on a tricky parcours against a stellar field." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWPix All eyes turn to Mathieu Van Der Poel at shortened Milan San Remo "Dutchman aims to defend his title as he makes his season debut at the shortened - but still very, very long - race?" By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Marco Bertorello) Who Will Pounce on the Poggio? "La Primavera’, Milano Sanremo is this Saturday – Spring has arrived in Europe." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Greg Van Avermaet joins new pro gravel outfit Team Last Dance "Recently retired Belgian is the latest rider to make the move into gravel riding with Unbound on schedule." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Strava secrets: How to get more kudos "There are two types of cyclists in this world: those who want more kudos on Strava, and those who lie." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Joe Blackmore crowned Tour de Taiwan champion as Itamar Einhorn wins final stage "What a way to finish the Tour De Taiwan: a great team performance saw Joe Blackmore crowned this year’s champion after claiming enough bonus seconds to move up from fourth to first on GC in Thursday’s finale, before Itamar Einhorn sprinted to the stage victory in Kaohsiung City." (israelpremiertech.com) (Twitter Screenshot) How to master short punchy climbs "Short, punchy climbs are notorious for testing a cyclist’s explosiveness, strength, and mental fortitude." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Opinion: Bike weight doesn’t matter "We can’t help obsessing over the weight of our bikes, but we really shouldn’t, argues Cyclist editor Pete Muir." By Pete Muir (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Patrick Lefevere sanctioned by UCI for "disparaging" comments "towards women" "The controversial Soudal Quick-Step team boss will be required to make a public statement apologizing or pay a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs (£17,800)." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Thursday Shorts "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it does it make a sound? Of course it does. But when it comes to the media things can be different." (inrng.com) Photo: Unipublic Alberto Bettiol leads EF Education EasyPost at Milano Sanremo as Neilson Powless misses out "EF Education EasyPost will have high hopes for Milano Sanremo after the impressive victory for Alberto Bettiol at Milano Torino earlier this week." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) A Winter Doldrums Brain Teaser: What Is Cycling’s Most Intriguing Skill? "Who does a thing that gets you the most interested?" By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Dirk Waem - Pool/Getty Images I broke my collarbone (twice) and learned that cycling expects people to 'spring back' far too quickly ""Two weeks? I was back on the bike within 48 hours" was the response when Adam Jones got back on the bike after a break - why do cyclists expect an instant comeback?" By Adam Jones (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: AnnabelleMayPhotography/NHS XRay) Giant predicts continued short-term "challenge" for bike industry as profits almost halved and sales down 16% last year "Taiwan-based bike brand saw pre-tax profits fall 45% in 2023, but remains "optimistic" with long-term prospects and believes e-bikes are key opportunity to "broaden global cycling population." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Four new Bike Tools from Clever Standard, Equipt & Enduro "A couple of tools stood out at the 2024 Taipei Cycle Show, both with a seaworthy theme." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) It’s tax season, did you know there are incentives for bikes in some places? "Many cities are floating the idea." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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Tim Merlier wins Nokere Koerse for third consecutive year "Fabio Jakobsen trails for second with Jasper Philipsen in third, as big crash takes out big group of riders behind sprinters." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Nokere Koerse: Lotte Kopecky takes back-to-back solo wins in women's race "Lorena Wiebes confirms SD Worx Protime 1-2 behind teammate with Lily Williams third." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) It'll be exciting to see Tom Pidcock flying up and down Milan San Remo's Cipressa and Poggio, says Ineos DS "Ineos Grenadiers head into the first Monument of 2024 with Ganna and Pidcock as leaders as the hunt for win 500 goes on." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Not revenge but justice' - Davide Rebellin's family welcome trial decision "Judges in Vicenza, Italy, reject plea bargain by the truck driver accused of killing the cyclist in 2022." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Artur Widak via NurPhoto) Stat Attack: How many teams have won all five Monuments? "With the Monuments about to begin, Cillian Kelly explores which teams have been most successful in cycling's five biggest Classics." By Cillian Kelly (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Why pros motorpace, and an easy way you can do something similar "The popular training method has multiple advantages for your fitness." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Handsling expands its customization options with the installation of an in-house frame painting facility at its Hampshire workshop "Every Handsling that leaves the workshop is custom built to a rider’s size and specifications, meaning no two bikes are the same. Being able to offer such a wide range of paint finishes and colors adds to the exclusivity of each bike." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Women's
Race - Live video Wednesday from 12:10pm CET, (7:10am U.S.
Eastern), 4:10am Pacific.
Men
- Live video Wednesday from 2:30pm CET, (9:30am U.S.
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2024 Tour de Taiwan Live " The 2024 Tour de Taiwan is being held March 10-14 Stage 5 (Kaohsiung City → Kaohsiung City, 146.4km). Live
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Van der Poel out to break family ties to Italy's famous Monument "Mathieu van der Poel harbors hopes of surpassing his famous grandfather with a second consecutive victory at Milan Sanremo, a feat no rider has managed since 2001." By Jonathan Bernard (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) Rohan Dennis makes first court appearance to face charges in relation to Melissa Hoskins' death "The Australian’s bail terms were extended as prosecution was given an extra five months to complete a reconstruction of the incident." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Chris Froome avoids surgery after wrist fracture and is back on the bike "A return to racing has been penciled in for the end of March, when he'll still be wearing a custom cast." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Bettles Triumphs in Stage 4 Mountain Showdown at the 2024 Tour de Taiwan "The 2024 Tour de Taiwan continued today with a challenging Stage 4, a 167.2-kilometer trek from Nantou City to the picturesque Sun Moon Lake." (asiansports.tv/) (Credits not Found) Ava Holmgren on her first spring as a pro cyclist "Orillia native is riding with WorldTour team Lidl Trek and basing herself out of Girona." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) ‘The fastest racing bike in the world’ - Storck unveils new Aerfast.5 "It takes just 195 watts to hold a speed of 45kph on the latest version of its aero road bike, according to Storck." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Storck Vision releases new Metron 5D Evo integrated bar and stem "The new bar in the 5D range is claimed to be lighter and stiffer than previous generations." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Vision Fizik adds the minimalist Proxy to its Vento performance shoe range "The off-road race shoe is aimed at gravel, cyclocross and XC mountain bike racers." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Fizik SoundPEATS GoFree 2 Open Ear Headphones "Very good option for listening without restricting wider awareness - with some minor drawbacks." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Milano Torino: Alberto Bettiol impresses with 30km solo victory "UAE Team Emirates come up short with Christen, Hirschi rounding out podium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mark Cavendish's struggles continue with another DNF at Milano Torino "Veteran sprinter confirmed he was ill at the start as a third race in a row goes unfinished." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘People didn’t think I deserved to win Worlds’ - Tobias Foss on expectation, illness, Ineos and aero gains "The Norwegian rider discusses his rollercoaster season after winning the World Championships and what will come next." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) I lost the joy in cycling - Here's why I broke up with my coach "For my sake, and my dogs', I decided to call time on coached training." By Adam Jones (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Adam Jones) Vorfreude "Vorfreude is where we turn in the depths of winter. It’s the why behind booking training camps on Mallorca and always including coffee stops." Words: Robin Schmitt (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jan Richter Which British Cyclists Have Won the Tour de France? "The Brits have shone brightly in cycling events at the Olympics in recent years. They have topped the medal charts in each of the last four competitions, amassing a mighty 50 medals in the process, including 28 gold medals. But how have their riders fared on Le Tour?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How many of these French cycling terms do you know? "Racing includes all sorts of colorful terms to describe the people, places, and events in the sport." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) Double Your Security with ABUS Locks Wall Anchor "The ABUS Wall Anchor is a semi-permanent solution, helping the bike owner to double down on their bike security. Pair it with a chain or U-lock and it’s an easy way to thwart bike thievery." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos/ABUS) eBike maintenance top tips: How to service, clean and protect an electric bike "Like a regular mechanical bike, an eBike requires plenty of care and attention to keep it in tip-top condition. Here's how." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Live
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