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March 21, 2024
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Volta a Catalunya stage 4: Marijn van den Berg wins bunch sprint

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"Tadej Pogačar retains overall lead as EF Education EasyPost take the spoils."
By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Gent Wevelgem Preview: Who Will Win In Flanders Fields?

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"Here come the cobbles!"
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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After 46 years, Joe Martin Stage Race canceled for 2024

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"Organizers of long-running even hope to reboot in 2025."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Is now the best time ever to buy a bike? What cycling industry turbulence and deep discounting could mean for you

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"As the bike industry is getting back on its feet after a miserable couple of years, inventory levels are plentiful and significant discounts seem far easier to come by – we've asked the industry experts for their take on the current situation."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Volta a Catalunya Live

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"2024 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 18-24, Spain - Stage 4 (Sort
Lleida, 169.2km).

Live video Thursday from 3:00pm CET, (10:00am U.S. Eastern), 7:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at 7:00am and 6:35am Pacific respectively."

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March 21, 2024
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Classic Brugge De Panne: Elisa Balsamo sprints to victory in fast finale

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"Charlotte Kool settles for second after strong lead-out, with Daria Pikulik taking third."
By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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The first clash of titans - It’s Van der Poel versus Van Aert at E3 Saxo Classic

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"The opening showdown of the season between two of the sport’s best Classics riders will take place tomorrow - will one of them come out on top, or will another rider spoil the fun altogether?"
By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Strava’s Expands Cycling Best Efforts, and Starts Pushing Routes to All Polar Devices

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"For this Thursday’s sports tech quickie, I’m going to blend two things with the word Strava into one post. One being entirely Strava-driven, the other being almost entirely Polar-driven. Together, they form one post."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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GB para-cyclists 'shaken up' after being mugged for medals in Rio

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"British Cycling are in contact with the police about the incident."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWPix)
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Sneak Peek: New Lighter DT Swiss XRC 1200 Carbon XC Wheels at Cape Epic under Canyon

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"This is a curious one, in that this new iteration of DT Swiss’ top-spec XRC 1200 carbon cross-country mountain bike wheels officially do not exist yet."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Classic Brugge De Panne Live

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"2024 Classic Brugge De Panne March 21st, Belgium (Brugge → De Panne, 155km)

Women's race live video Thursday from 3:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern), 7:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 7:15am and 7:00am Pacific respectively."

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Chloé Dygert: I’m bummed to miss Paris Roubaix but I can’t take risks this year

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"US champion returns to racing after latest setback, with all roads now pointing towards the Olympics."
By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Nino Schurter seizes win, but not lead in heat-shortened Cape Epic stage

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"No team can get rid of Ghost Factory Racing."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Epic Series / YouTube
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2024 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali Live

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"2024 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali March 19-23, Italy Stage 3 (Riccione → Riccione, 132.2km).

Live video from 3:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern), 7:00am Pacific."

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2024 Absa Cape Epic MTB Live

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"2024 Absa Cape Epic March 17-24, Western Cape, South Africa.

Stage 4 Live video Thursday from 8:30am local (2:30am U.S. Eastern), 11:30pm Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) mage: cape-epic.com
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March 20, 2024
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Volta a Catalunya stage 3: Tadej Pogačar sails to back-to-back mountain victories

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"Slovenian puts more time into his rivals with attack on Port Ainé as Mikel Landa impresses again in second."
By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Coppi e Bartali: Diego Ulissi delivers victory on stage 2 summit finish to move into GC lead

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"Under-23 riders Davide De Pretto and Archie Ryan complete podium atop Sogliano al Rubicone."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Is the peloton actually taking the UCI’s lever position regulations seriously?

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"Regulations around the angle riders can have their levers look to be largely ignored across the professional peloton at Brugge De Panne."
By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN
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The Paterberg Is Fine! And More Notes From the Fenced-Off Gutters of Flanders

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"Welcome to Cobbles Season! This is my 18th year of saying this, and probably a good ten years since anyone needed reminding."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
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Rider safety back in focus after Trofeo Alfredo Binda complaints

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"Riders complained of roads being open to traffic and being forced to DNF."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Dario Belingheri)
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Cycling’s long-accepted truths that could be set to change - The GCN Show

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"After finding that narrower tires don’t necessarily make you go faster, Dan and Si discuss what other cycling folklore might be dispelled in future."
Danny Walter (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Sprint Cycling Agency
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Body Rocket expands its real-time drag measuring system to road bikes and reveals intriguing prototype

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"The previously TT and tri-focussed start-up has released a prototype road bike ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Just Take Me Home: Reviewing $8 RideNow TPU Inner Tubes Versus $35 Tubolitos

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"TPU inner tubes are light, compact, and expensive. So, Travis compared knock-off, RideNow, to OG, Tubolito. It didn’t go well, but why does he still carry one? "
By: Travis Engel (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Rapha bucks the trend for massive lenses with three new cycling sunglasses models

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"Featuring futuristic vibes they are named after classic cycling routes across the globe."
By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Rapha)
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Cowboy Cross ST announced: An all-road urban eBike with a 60km range

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"The 'ultimate connected eBike' comes with some thick tires too."
By Ian Evenden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Cowboy
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2024 Volta a Catalunya Live

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"2024 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 18-24, Spain - Stage 3 (Sant Joan de les Abadesses
Port Ainé, 176.7km).

Live video Wednesday from 3:00pm CET, (10:00am U.S. Eastern), 7:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at 7:00am Pacific."

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March 20, 2024
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Classic Brugge De Panne: Jasper Philipsen takes sprint win

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"Tim Merlier squeezed into second as Danny van Poppel takes third."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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“Maybe I'm too nice, but I don't want to kill anyone" - Tim Merlier hits out at Jasper Philipsen

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"In the final few hundred meters, a boxed-in Philipsen made contact with Merlier as the eventual winner attempted to barge his way into open road and begin his sprint. "
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Mark Cavendish's sickness problems continue after being ruled out of Classic Brugge De Panne

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"British sprinter was initially slated to race in Belgium after pulling out of Milano Torino last week."
By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Chloe Dygert returns to peloton at Spring Classics after early-season injury

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"I'm grateful that I'm healthy and have the ability to race' says time trial World Champion."
(voxwomen.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Strava introduces Best Efforts for Ride, a new way to track progress

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"Popular feature for runners is rolled out for cyclists and will be available to Strava subscribers, with historic rides accounted for."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Strava
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Do Aerodynamics Matter for the Average Road Rider?

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"The short answer is yes. If you look at what’s been printed about the threshold at which aerodynamic equipment begins to make a difference, you’ll often see numbers in the range of 21 to 23 mph."
By: Patrick Brady (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Zipp "reaffirms" safety of its hookless rims, but now advises teams to use tires no smaller than 29mm

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"Zipp’s latest statement continues to claim "unfortunate impact failures" that could happen with any rim/tire combo were to blame for two separate incidents at the UAE Tour and Strade Bianche, where the riders’ tires completely detached from the rim."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Discovery+)
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SRAM Force AXS groupset

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"Like the old Force AXS but lighter, more comfortable and better looking."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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PEZ Celebrates 22 Years of What’s Cool In Road Cycling

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"It was twenty (two) years ago today."
By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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A 3,500-mile bike ride, a 70-mile ski and summiting a mountain: Oli France on pushing the limits of mind and body

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"The 33-year-old adventurer from Wigan prepares to embark on his second-leg of his seven-stage challenge."
Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc) Photos: Oli France
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Former CEO and fund manager receives 71-month prison term for orchestrating $11 million scheme to acquire top Italian cycling brands

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"Colorado man fraudulently raised millions from investors to supposedly acquire cycling brands De Rosa, De Marchi Apparel, Limar Helmets, Cinelli and Columbus, yet none of the acquisitions were made."
(Image credit: De Rosa)
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Germany’s Puros Builds the Ultimate Gravel Bike

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"As the elusive “quiver killer” bike continues to be on the minds of many cyclists, the one bike that can do it all, brands will continue to throw their hats into the ring, offering their take on what that bike might be."
(theradavist.com) (Credits not Found)
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2024 Classic Brugge De Panne Live

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"2024 Classic Brugge De Panne March 20th, Belgium (Brugge → De Panne, 198.9km)

Men's race live video Wednesday from 3:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern), 7:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 7:15am Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge
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Column Three
March 20, 2024
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Wout van Aert gears towards career-defining fortnight in new, enlightened mindset

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"Belgian admits pressure has weighed heavily on his shoulders in the past as the Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix come around once more."
By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Beers, Badgers and Cobbles Holy Week Special Gallery

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"A Classic Photo Gallery."
By John Thomson (pezcyclingnews.com) Photos: John Thomson
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Cyclist in critical condition after contracting flesh-eating disease from saddle sore

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"Ryan Busto, 41, is in critical condition and remains in a medically induced coma in the ICU at La Jolla San Diego."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Tara Rosenberg/Facebook
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How Much Could 23k Gold-Leaf Lightweight Meilenstein EVO Carbon Wheels Really Cost?

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"Made entirely in Germany and living up to their name as being lightweight, what is your guess for how much it would cost to buy a set of carbon Lightweight Meilenstein EVO Signature Edition Gold road, all-road, and gravel bike wheels?"
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Polar Grit X2 Pro Hands-On: Here’s Everything New!

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"Polar has just announced the latest version of their flagship watch: the Polar Grit X2 Pro. While the Polar Grit X series contains the same features as the Polar Vantage V series, it’s designed in a more rugged case and premium materials."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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Chris King Factory Tour and ARD44 Fusion Fiber Road Wheels Review

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"I recently got the opportunity to tour the Chris King Precision Components Factory headquarters in NW Portland."
By Bennett Shane (bikerumor.com) (photo/Ben Guernsey)
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Lora Fachie: Para-cycling champion says becoming a mother has presented big challenges

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"Fachie, who is married to fellow Para-cyclist and Paralympic champion Neil, gave birth to son Fraser in November 2022, and told BBC Sport that motherhood is the hardest thing she has ever done."
Elizabeth Hudson - BBC Sport (Image Credit not Found)
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City of Love: Sex is back at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

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"Organizers to give out 300,000 condoms to athletes, an about face from Toyko."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Gravel guide to Girona - One of the best places in Europe for some off-road miles in spring

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"Tired of wet, muddy trails? Why not hop over to the gravel-riding mecca of Girona and check out the near-endless dusty trails and fantastic bike-friendly culture?"
By Neal Hunt (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Girona.cat)
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Ride1Up CF Racer1 review: Testing the lowest cost quality carbon fiber gravel/road eBike

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"In the world of electric bikes, the words “carbon fiber” usually means big bucks. Actually, it’s the same in the pedal bike industry, it’s just that eBikes already start out more expensive."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Absa Cape Epic MTB Live

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"2024 Absa Cape Epic March 17-24, Western Cape, South Africa.

Stage 3 Live video Wednesday from 8:30am local (2:30am U.S. Eastern), 11:30pm Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) mage: cape-epic.com
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March 19, 2024
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Volta a Catalunya stage 2: Tadej Pogačar decimates opponents to win alone atop Vallter 2000

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"New race leader makes his first attack with 164km to ride, before making his decisive move 6.5km from the summit of high-altitude climb."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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"It's not looking very good" - Bernal, Poels and Van Gils (still) relatively unscathed after crash, Lemmen is not

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"In the final kilometer, there was a crash involving, among others, Egan Bernal (INEOS Grenadiers) and the Bahrain Victorious duo of Wout Poels and Damiano Caruso."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit Screenshot
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Tadej Pogacar's secret weapon isn't just pedaling power - It's a color-coded nutrition strip on bike!

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"The strip shows thirteen different sections of the race broken down into color-coded feed zones, notable climbs and reminders to drink at certain times."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X)
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How Milan Sanremo proved that Alpecin Deceuninck duo of Van der Poel and Philipsen could dominate the Classics

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"Credit should be given to the Belgian team for successfully balancing the ambitions of two of the sport's biggest stars, making them collectively stronger than ever."
By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Emma Norsgaard: My strategy for the Classics

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"Movistar's Classics specialist on her dreams for the Spring, and how to take on SD Worx Protime in the cobbles."
By Emma Norsgaard (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Scope’s new Artech wheels are inspired by fish scales

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"Dutch brand has taken a new approach to aerodynamics, but there’s far more to the wheels than just an aero package."
By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Scope
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Topeak Prepstand X

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"Not a cheap option, but one that will make working on your bike a joy."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Lance Armstrong pushes 4,000lb car in training - "In the best shape of my life"

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"In a recent post to his official X (Twitter) account, the American shows how he's still in as good a shape as ever, pushing a 4,000lb car."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Small Builder Tour: BAHL Cycle Works, Bakersfield, California

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"We love bikes. It’s that simple. We love all things bikes. If we aren’t building bikes, we are riding, racing, or wishing we were riding bikes."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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The Dust-Up: (Most) All Bicycles Are Handmade

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"I include “most” in the title because machines do make some bicycle frames."
By: John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson
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What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Tampa?

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"Tampa’s sunny skies and bustling streets make it a great city for cycling, whether for commuting or leisure. However, accidents happen, and knowing what to do after a bicycle accident can significantly affect the outcome of any claims or legal actions you might need to take."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found)
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2024 Volta a Catalunya Live

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"2024 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 18-24, Spain - Stage 2 (Mataró
Vallter 2000, 186.5km).

Live video Tuesday from 3:00pm CET, (10:00am U.S. Eastern), 7:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at 7:00am Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge
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Column Two
March 19, 2024
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Coppi e Bartali: Solo Marco Brenner holds off sprinting pack for stage 1 victory

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"Tudor Pro Cycling rider takes sensational victory."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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“I wouldn't have liked it either if my leader was allowed to cuddle with his rivals" - Nathan Van Hooydonck weighs in on viral debate started by Lance Armstrong

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"Lance Armstrong's critical comments about brotherly love within modern-day cycling caused quite a stir. According to Team Visma Lease a Bike rider, Nathan van Hooydonck however, the American has a point."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Most road cyclists still aren't riding tubeless - Are latex or TPU tubes a better alternative?

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"Although common for gravel and mountain bikes, tubeless has still not fully taken off for road cycling; we examine why."
By Paul Norman (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Budget Caps

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"A budget cap can have merits, it can avoid “excessive disparities between teams”. It’s a difficult subject to explore in a blog post because team budgets are typically unknown."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
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"We continue to race proudly as Israel Premier Tech" - Israel name removed from cycling team's vehicles as "precautionary measure"

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"The team of Chris Froome said the "IPT monogram, comprised of the Star of David" and the Premier Tech "PT" had replaced the team's name on vehicles since the start of the season."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (ASO/Billy Ceusters)
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Rocky Road: a Cobbles PowerPoll

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"Just to sort my own mind and get in gear for the upcoming barrage of cobbles goodness in the coming weeks here’s a quick and dirty PowerPoll of the teams as we go into the holiest of holy periods of the year."
By Jens (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Nico Vereecken - Pool/Getty Images
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La vie en bleu - The Unbearable Lightness of Biking

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"As days grow shorter and bibs grow longer, our imagination heads south. On winter bikes and turbo trainers, we chase the summer."
Words: Nils Hofmeister (granfondo-cycling.com)Photos: Jan Richter, Antonia Feder
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"Maybe that beer in the Vuelta gave me mental freshness" - Sepp Kuss on the importance of nutrition in cycling

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"A key part in Kuss' continued impressive performances over recent years has been the attention to detail of Team Visma | Lease a Bike in a rider's nutrition."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Leah Goldstein, 2021 RAAM Winner

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"If you follow ultra-endurance racing, you’re well aware of Leah Goldstein's incredible 2021 RAAM win when she became the first woman to take the overall solo division."
By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Pit stops threaten the spirit of gravel, its time for riders to be self-sufficient again

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"The spirit of adventure, resourcefulness and inclusivity is diluted to the point where we risk losing sight of the qualities that made the discipline so unique."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography)
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Rogue Panda Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness

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"Flagstaff, Arizona’s Rogue Panda, just announced a 9 oz bar-mounted cradle for dry bags called the Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness."
(theradavist.com) (Credits not Found)
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Strength Training for the Whole Body

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"Target the whole body, not muscle by muscle."
By Menachem Brodie (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Victor Freitas
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Vintage Bicycles: 1975 Ritchey Track Bike

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"Why does the visual appearance of some bikes grab us more than others?"
By: Tasshi Dennis & John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson
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Ineos Grenadiers’ 500th victory was claimed by a woman; Why do they still not have a team?

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"The British squad is one of the richest in cycling - but Ineos still won’t stump up for a women’s team."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ineos Grenadiers)
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Aleksandr Vlasov set to stay with Primož Roglič and extend his contract at Bora Hansgrohe

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"Red Bull money attracting a number of big names with Jasper Philipsen and Laurence Pithie linked, as Bahrain put Lenny Martinez ‘top of their list."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Christophe Laporte ruled out of E3 Saxo Classic

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"After the European champion was forced to abandon Milano Sanremo last weekend, Laporte has now been ruled out of the upcoming E3 Saxo Classic."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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'I'd rather find the next superstar than spend a fortune to buy success' says Ineos Grenadiers' Jim Ratcliffe

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"Ineos and Manchester United owner hints at team strategy in discussion with Geraint Thomas, as he recounts a crash suffered with Chris Froome"
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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You finally made the breakaway…now what?

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"Tips and tricks for when you find yourself in the winning move."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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10 mistakes to avoid on Zwift

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"10 things beginners do wrong on Zwift's smart indoor trainer app. Instantly improve your Zwifting with Manon's top tips."
By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Road to Paris: Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and Alessandra Keller earn early-season wins

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"Island Cup opens Canadian race season in Victoria."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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The Canyon Grizl:ON is their first electric gravel bike with the Bosch SX drive system, and it looks sleek

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"It also has RockShox suspension and integrated lights."
By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Canyon
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Rapha Letras, Reis & Dalton Shades Expand Classic and Wraparound Sunglasses Options

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"Rapha reshapes their performance cycling sunglasses line-up with three new styles that are generally smaller and less flashy than their prior eyewear collections."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Are four-piston brakes finally coming to gravel?

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"A patent submitted by SRAM suggests that might be the case."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc)
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Rose Bikes launches the race gravel bike Backroad FF & expands portfolio with a brand new platform

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"Rose wants to further shake up the gravel market with its first thoroughbred UCI-compliant gravel race bike."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) Rose Bikes
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Results & Replay: Cape Epic 2024 - Stage 2

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"The results are in from the third day of racing at the 2024 Cape Epic. After 97km of racing, the Ghost Factory Racing maintain the UCI Women's overall lead, but in the UCI Men's racing, the Buff Megamo team now leads into stage 3."
By Ed Spratt (pinkbike.com) (Photo: Nick Muzik/Cape Epic)
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2024 Absa Cape Epic MTB Live

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"2024 Absa Cape Epic March 17-24, Western Cape, South Africa.

Stage 2 Live video Tuesday from 8:30am local (2:30am U.S. Eastern), 11:30pm Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) mage: cape-epic.com
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"Support our work providing under-represented youth access to sport and play, regardless of race, gender, zip code, or socioeconomic status."
(bahatifoundation.org)






Davis Phinney Foundation

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"The Davis Phinney Foundation is dedicated to helping people with Parkinson's live well today through our free programming, content, and quality of life research. Your generosity will help us inspire and educate people affected by Parkinson's, the fastest-growing neurological disease in the world."
(coloradogives.org) Davis Phinney Foundation






The Steve Tilford Foundation was created to honor the life and legacy of cyclist Steve Tilford.

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"Our Mission is to help young people of all backgrounds find and chase their passion through the sport of cycling by promoting education, mentorship, and access to quality cycling opportunities."







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"BicyclingArt.com is the site for vintage cycling posters and prints. They are the number one source for vintage cycling posters and fine art prints.

A large selection of contemporary artwork and vintage print items are available and their selection is growing daily."
(bicyclingart.com)









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