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Vingegaard, Evenepoel and Roglič involved in serious crash at Itzulia Basque Country Spectator's footage captures Primož Roglič's heavy crash in Basque Country Stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country neutralized as horrific crash sees Roglic, Evenepoel, Vingegaard and more depart in ambulances Visma DS confirms Jonas Vingegaard is conscious as he travels to a hospital after frightening Itzulia Basque Country crash Column
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Itzulia Basque Country stage 3: Quinten Hermans victorious as Primož Roglič survives heavy crash "Belgian beats Edoardo Zambanini and Alex Aranburu as Roglič and Juan Ayuso crash but avoid time losses." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Spectator's footage captures Primož Roglič's heavy crash in Basque Country "Roglič placed 19th on the stage but a statement from his team said he was due to undergo further medical checks." (stickybottle.com) (Credits not Found) Paris Roubaix Preview: Who Will Be Le Roi de L’enfer du Nord? "After the excitement of de Ronde van Vlaanderen last week, we look forward with anticipation to this Sunday and the ‘Hell of the North’ - Paris Roubaix." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Paris Roubaix: Moments that have defined cycling's most-loved Monument "From cobbled climbs and the discovery of the Trouée d'Arenberg, to staving off a tarmac revolution and Lizzie Deignan's historic victory, this race has seen it all." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Visma Lease a Bike rules out adjustable tire pressure system at Paris Roubaix "With HubTech not used, adjustable tire pressure could be absent from the peloton at this year's Hell of the North." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Visma Lease a Bike Paid Subscription
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2024 Itzulia Tour of the Basque Country Live "2024 Itzulia Vuelta al Pais Vasco (Itzulia Basque Country) April 1-6, Spain, Stage 3 (Ezpeleta → Altsasu, 190.9km). Live
video Wednesday from 3:00pm CET, (9:00am U.S. Eastern),
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April 3,
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Scheldeprijs: Tim Merlier takes revenge on Jasper Philipsen "Battle of the Belgians has another twist as Merlier gets the jump and wins the race for the first time." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) George Hincapie: ‘To win Paris Roubaix, you can’t have friends’ "Former Classics star on the toughest one-day in the world, and how to beat Mathieu van der Poel." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: G. Watson Peter Sagan back in training after double heart surgery "Slovakian hoping to get fit again for the Olympic Games in Paris." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Specialized A first look at Specialized's revamped family of Recon off-road shoes, designed for versatility and diverse budgets "From commuting around town to racing for the gravel podium, the Recon family is meant to offer something for everyone" By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) A Quick Guide to How Different Cycling Brand's Clothing Fits "I’m often asked who makes what sorts of fits for what sorts of bodies?" By Padraig (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Airbag bib shorts for cyclists are “a potential game-changer for safety”, says inventor "No, it’s not a late April Fools’ Day joke: could self-inflating bib shorts concept be about to blow up big?" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Scheldeprijs: Lorena Wiebes sprints to fourth straight title "SD Worx Protime rider remains the only ever winner of the race as she beats Charlotte Kool in Schoten." Katy Madgwick (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Will the new chicanes at Paris Roubaix slow down riders…or cause mayhem? "Placed right before the Arenberg forest, the hope is it will make the lead-up less dangerous...but Mathieu van der Poel is not a fan." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: X) Wout van Aert's Giro d'Italia participation still in the balance "We need to see when he’s training again, then we can make a plan-B' says Visma team boss Richard Plugge." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Every time we hit the cobbles, I wanted to cry' - 5 tales from riders who finished last at Paris Roubaix "Ever wondered what it’s like to be the last one pedaling at Paris Roubaix? Tom Davidson speaks to those who know." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 10 things you should never do on an eBike "Avoiding these mistakes and mishaps will help you to stay safe, while also helping to keep your electric bike in tip-top condition." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN A brief history of Dawes, the classic British brand behind the legendary Galaxy touring bike "Dawes was a leading British bike brand just a few decades ago, and there are many rusty Dawes relics still living in nostalgic hopes of resurrection." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Spurcycle Accidentally Creates Beautiful Limited New Denim Finish for Original Bell "Sometimes we mean to do cool things. Sometimes it just happens, like a happy accident. That’s what Spurcycle said about how their new limited “Denim” bells." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos/Spurcycle) Paid Subscription
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2024 Scheldeprijs Vrouwen Elite Live "2024 Scheldeprijs Vrouwen Elite April 3rd, Belgium (Schoten → Schoten, 130.5km) Live
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Itzulia Basque Country stage 2: Paul Lapeira wins reduced sprint after late split "Battistella and Vervaeke round out the podium as crashes cause late chaos in the rain." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I'll take time to recover then change direction' - Lizzie Deignan looks to bounce back after suffering first fracture at Tour of Flanders "Deignan broke her arm during early crash in Sunday's race." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Beat Goes On: Scott Sports caught in bizarre “power struggle” as fired CEO Beat Zaugg claims he’s still in charge "Zaugg said the decision does not come from Scott’s Board of Directors, and his successor Kim Juwon would have “no idea about the European bicycle market.”" By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (screenshot, YouTube: Fribourg Development Agency) How to win the town sign sprint on a group ride "Local glory and bragging rights are everything, deal with it." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Check out the Colnago C40 Gold Limited Edition "Ridden to Paris Roubaix victory in 1995, the C40 was one of the key bikes in the rise of carbon fiber - both in the pro peloton and beyond. Take a look at this very special version from 2000." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Itzulia Tour of the Basque Country Live "2024 Itzulia Vuelta al Pais Vasco (Itzulia Basque Country) April 1-6, Spain, Stage 2 (Irun → Kanbo, 160km). Live
video Tuesday from 3:00pm CET, (9:00am U.S. Eastern), 6:00am
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The race will be shown on Max
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April 2,
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Adrie van der Poel: Flanders is in Mathieu's top-3 all-time victories "Dutchman's father says the absence of Wout van Aert only made the victory more impressive." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paris Roubaix: Moments that have defined cycling's most-loved Monument "From cobbled climbs and the discovery of the Trouée d'Arenberg, to staving off a tarmac revolution and Lizzie Deignan's historic victory, this race has seen it all." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Last minute chicanes before Arenberg forest to slow riders down at Paris Roubaix? "Riders asking for solution to improve safety before hairy battle into cobbled section." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Time Trial Feedback: What’s Too Much? "You lookin’ at ME?" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I feel like I'm wearing clothes made for a woman, and that changes everything" "Jelenew aims to create cycling apparel that not only looks striking, but caters specifically to the needs of female cyclists. We speak to its co-founder to find out what makes Jelenew stand out from the crowd." (road.cc) (Credits not Found) Form Smart Swim 2 Goggles In-Depth Review "These heads-up display swim goggles automatically track all your swim stats as you swim while concurrently putting a screen inside the lens of the goggles for you to see everything from pacing information to structured workout details in real time." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Column
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April 2,
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Preview Scheldeprijs 2024 - Philipsen and Merlier present, but more importantly: The wind too! "The race, held a stone's throw from Antwerp, usually ends in a sprinters' showdown, and this year is likely to be no different." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Social Media) The real heroes of Paris Roubaix? Goats let loose on the cobbles of Arenberg "For the second year in a row, a herd of animals are ensuring the cobblestones are in race-ready condition, in an environmentally and socially friendly way" By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mark Cavendish to miss Scheldeprijs as illness continues to affect schedule "Cavendish will ride Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye later this month, Astana Qazaqstan confirms." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI drama: Michael Rogers quits post, Remco Evenepoel pissed about head sock helmet mix-up "The Belgian complained that his rivals were allowed to use now-banned helmet, just as Aussie was quitting." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via globalcyclingnetwork.com) 6 crucial signs that you definitely need a new bike "Expert cycle tester and tech editor, Guy Kesteven, reveals his 6 big ‘cease and desist’ bike check indicators that confirm it’s time to stop riding and start shopping." By Guy Kesteven (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Specialized) Coros Heart Rate Monitor "Straightforward arm-mounted heart rate monitor that does the basics well." By Laurence Kilpatrick (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Race
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Itzulia Basque Country: Primož Roglič lays down marker with stage 1 ITT win "Jay Vine second as Bora Hansgrohe's Slovenian outperforms Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel, despite taking a wrong turn towards the end of his ride." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2024 Itzulia Tour of the Basque Country Live "2024 Itzulia Vuelta al Pais Vasco (Itzulia Basque Country) April 1-6, Spain, Stage 1 ITT (Irun → Irun, 10km). Live
video Monday from 3:00pm CET, (9:00am U.S. Eastern), 6:00am
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Flanders Breakdown: A Perfect Day for Alpecin Deceuninck "How was De Ronde won?" By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Legal or not? Confusion reigns over UCI head sock rule at Itzulia Basque Country "Primož Roglič rides to stage victory wearing Specialized's head sock, but Remco Evenepoel does not use his after an incorrect email from the UCI." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The ultimate gel taste test: We sampled 21 energy gels so you don't have to "We undertook a comprehensive tasting of the commonly available energy gels, and did our best to find something nice to say about each of them" By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher) In the Drops: Silca luggage, posh Finish Line lubricant, Hutchinson’s racy new tires and The Gentlemen "Rounding up the week’s content and previewing some fresh new kit ." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) Photos: Sam Challis Column
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April 1,
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Swiss champion Marlen Reusser broke her jaw, ear canals and eight teeth in a nasty Tour of Flanders crash "Reusser went down in early phases of the race, after some 10 kilometers of racing. "A rider crashed in front of me and I had no chance to avoid her," she explained in press release." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) Lance Armstrong to compete at Enhanced Games "Former professional cyclist to race in swimming events and ‘possibly’ track and field." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Flanders Acquired by Saudi Investors "All change. Professional cycling has seen rising interest from the Middle-East, especially Saudi Arabia." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) April 1st Product Roundup: Hike a Bike Backpack, Oval Pulleys, Skriracha Electrolytes, More "Depending on your tastes, April Fools’ Day is either a fun day of playful creativity or an annoying day of questionable jokes." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Race
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