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Giro d'Abruzzo: Enrico Zanoncello wins photo finish sprint on stage 1 "Matteo Malucelli narrowly second in Pescara with Manuel Peñalver in third." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: RCS/Il Giro d'Abruzzo via cyclingnews.com) Gravel bikes aren't fit for the cobbles: Five tech trends from Paris Roubaix "Gravel bikes, aero bikes, double wrapped tape or no gloves at all - the weekend's racing certainly showed us that there's no one way to ride the Hell of the North." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty, Factor) ‘The lights are on but nobody's home’ - Exhausted riders react to the fastest Paris Roubaix ever "47.8kph average speed stuns peloton as riders arrive in velodrome exhausted behind Mathieu van der Poel." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Another Jonas Vingegaard update after surgery: Recovery time still unclear "A Tour de France defense is still uncertain." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Rudy Molard blames caffeine for rising number of crashes in the peloton "Whether or not there are more crashes in bike racing nowadays is a hot topic currently, especially after a disastrous Itzulia Basque Country crash." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) BMC unveils revamped Roadmachine endurance bike with integrated frame storage, 40mm tire clearance and fender mounts "The Swiss bike brand's third generation mile-munching road bike has got its mudguard mounts back, and integration is amped up with space for tools and/or snacks inside the downtube." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Geoff Kabush reclaims Moab Rocks title in three-way battle with Quinton Disera "Katerina Nash still queen of the slick rock." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: TransRockies Liv launches Intrigue X Advanced series "Mixed wheels and more customization options." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Liv Paid Subscription
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Richard Plugge: Departure of 'instrumental' Merijn Zeeman is 'very sad news' for Visma Lease a Bike "'Too early' to think about Jonas Vingegaard and Tour de France as various setbacks affect the all-conquering Dutch team." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Bianchi bike sounded like it was "becoming cardboard" on the cobbles, says Paris Roubaix pro who changed bikes four times due to "technical problem" and "carbon noises" "Florian Sénéchal thought his fork or stem was "starting to give out" on the cobbles." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Elia Viviani says helmet 'saved his life' in Paris Roubaix crash "The Italian abandoned the race after 40km on Sunday, but left without any fractures." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Police identify culprit who threw beer at Mathieu van der Poel during Tour of Flanders "Suspect to be questioned, whilst spectator who threw cap at world champion during Paris Roubaix is set to hand herself in amidst complaint from French rider union." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Wout van Aert showers for first time in 12 days, posts on Strava "Visma Lease a Bike rider 'starting to feel a little bit like myself again' after Dwars door Vlaanderen crash." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Itzulia crash changes everything for Vingegaard and Evenepoel - Philippa York analysis "Road to the Tour de France looks very different after the dust settle in Basque Country." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ashlin Barry on his 7th at Paris Roubaix: ‘Pure suffering’ "The 16-year-old had a strong outing at the junior version of the Hell of The North." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Paris Roubaix U19 et U23 @roubaixnextgen Flextail Tiny Bike Pump "Simple, effective and very easy to use - for the short time the battery lasts, anyway." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Light eMTB or just a lighter eMTB? The new Mondraker Dune Carbon in review "The new Mondraker Dune Carbon is more than just another light eMTB. The Spanish manufacturer claim to have reached the next evolutionary stage in enduro mountain biking." By Rudolf Fischer, Robin Schmitt (ebike-mtb.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Hiking Across Madeira: A 3-Day Trek (MIUT Variant) "Last week I embarked on a trip to hike across the Portuguese island of Madeira, which sits about 500km off the coast of Africa. It, alongside the Azores, are often referred to as the ‘Hawaii of the Atlantic.’" By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) AJ August, youngest Paris Roubaix rider in 114 years, misses time cut but fights to the velodrome "Youngest entrant in over a century misses out on time cut by less than two minutes, but ‘really proud’ to have made it to the velodrome in second WorldTour race." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) A tale of identical twins and a jovial Brazilian rider: Movistar’s Classics revolution "The Spanish team is beginning to assemble squads that could challenge for many more significant results in the cobbled Classics." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Riding Road Trip Tips "How to avoid travel stress and perform at your best." By Jordan Cheyne (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Know When to Fold ‘em: Why It’s So Hard for Multi-Tools To Stay Tight "If you use folding multi-tools, you’ve probably used one that’s gotten loose over time. Travis set out to find a permanent solution. He failed." By: Travis Engel (theradavist.com) Photos: Travis Engel Movistar employees clash with 'fans' in Paris Roubaix: Hitting car, throwing water bottles, and some very harsh words "More incidents involving 'fans' are surfacing after Paris Roubaix." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (screenshot) Tech Tidbits: Favero MX Pro Shipping, Polar Vantage V3 Update, Garmin Beta Update "Just a couple of quick tidbits that are worth mentioning to round into today’s update quickie post, efficient as always. Or, at least as efficient as you’ll get around these parts." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Synapse Neo goes Allroad for adventure and commuter eBiking "Cannondale has developed an all-terrain version of its Synapse Neo, targeting riders who value the potential of a dropbar e-bike for gravel touring and commuting." By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Peloton is a media company now, with media company problems "Many owners of Peloton bikes wind up using them as very expensive drying racks." By Victoria Song (theverge.com) Photos: Amelia Holowaty Krales Paid Subscription
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Through the keyhole: Transfixed by the magic of Roubaix for the first time "Reporting from Roubaix, Rouleur writer Chris Marshall-Bell recounts a long-awaited first visit to one of road cycling's most historic locations." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Why would any ‘fan’ do this to Mathieu van der Poel? "French authorities are on the lookout for a spectator after some disturbing behavior." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) Paris Roubaix: 8 things we learned from the cobbled Classics climax "After an enthralling weekend of race action we share our key conclusions from this year's 'Hell of the North." (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘People who know me know I’m sometimes a bit loco’ - Lotte Kopecky's rise to be the best cyclist in the world "She may be ruthless on the bike, but does the world champion have a playful side too? Here's her story, from her football beginnings to skydiving over Dubai." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Van der Poel ‘in a different league’ at Paris Roubaix, says Mads Pedersen "Former world champion forced to settle for third on the podium behind Van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘Mathieu is at the best level we have ever seen’ "Mathieu van der Poel, Jasper Philipsen, Gianni Vermeersch and Silvan Dillier give the inside line on the Belgium team's third Monument win of 2024." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Florian Sénéchal blames sponsor Bianchi after four bike swaps at Paris Roubaix "We have a technical problem with our bike' says Frenchman." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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How to win Paris Roubaix for dummies "Win solo, in a sprint or with the help of teammates - think of this as your instruction manual on how to win Paris Roubaix. It can’t be that hard, right?" By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Opinion: Mathieu van der Poel firmly grasps legend status with second Paris Roubaix victory "Reigning world champion deserves his place alongside Roger de Vlaeminck and Eddy Merckx as one of cycling’s greatest-ever one-day racers." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Every Mathieu van der Poel Monument performance ranked "How do Mathieu van der Poel's 17 Monument performances stack up based on panache, pizzazz and pathos?" By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Gruber Images Chicanes, chaos, then calm: The view from the Arenberg at Paris Roubaix "The Trouée d'Arenberg is home to a 2.3 kilometer stretch of some of the most severe cobblestones in the entirety of professional cycling." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 7 of the biggest tech flops from Paris Roubaix over the years "Sometimes Roubaix chews up and spits out seemingly advantageous tech products." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Fair Cycle's Drop Best boosts saddle adjustment and looks rather odd "The Drop Best adds positive and negative offset to any seatpost." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Project321 Finally Launches New G3 Hubs with Clever 6-Lock Tech for Any Rotor! "There are new G3 Hubs in stock and ready to roll, so to speak. Project321 is actively seeking to partner with new dealers, distributors as well OEM opportunities." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos/Project321) New USA cycling database will list all certified and legal eBikes "The National Bicycle Dealers Association are producing a comprehensive database of all certified and insured e-bikes available in the US." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo by KBO Bike on Unsplash Paid Subscription
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The WorldTours pivot to the Ardennes Classics "Michael Woods was fourth in last year's La Fleche Wallonne." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Ava Holmgren injury update after crash at Scheldeprijs "The 18-year-old Lidl Trek rider went down in Belgium, doesn't remember exactly what happened." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I’d love to win a Classic in the spring’ - Pfeiffer Georgi profile "British road race champion Pfeiffer Georgi tells us about her racing upbringing, the crash that almost ended her career, her incredible 2023 season and why she loves the wind and rain." By Mark Bailey (cyclist.co.uk) David Powell / Cyclist ‘It’s a completely different beast’ - Tom Pidcock happy with top 20 finish after ‘epic’ Paris Roubaix debut "British rider was unable to grip his handlebars properly in the finale as the last cobbled sectors arrived." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) A new era for Paris Roubaix tech as aero bikes and wide tires dominate "The French Monument used to be a hotbed for cobble-taming tech, but most teams ran decidedly normal set-ups that didn’t diverge too far from the norms." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Police to investigate spectator who threw cap at Van der Poel during Paris Roubaix "Complaint to be lodged by French riders' union on behalf of CPA." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Will this AI-designed, cheese-inspired 'sit device' consign bike saddles to history? Swiss inventors claim wide and weird creation eliminates rear discomfort "The DAIMON 'bike-board' - of which one variation is fittingly dubbed the Emmental - is said to do wonders for your pelvic region, with its creators even boasting that you won't need to use padded shorts any more." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano GRX Di2 Build Kit + Bamboo Bicycle "Bamboo Bicycle Club was founded in 2012. Over the years we have grown from a workshop teaching frame building to also provide kits that are built all over the world." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) KranX Fast Flow Alloy Tubeless Valves (Pair) 44mm "Good valves that are especially well suited to a tire liner setup." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Mathieu van der Poel defends Paris Roubaix title with another long-range attack "Dutchman runs away with two Monuments in eight days." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paris Roubaix: Mathieu van der Poel defends title with 60km solo exhibition "World champion goes long as his teammates mark their rivals out of the race." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Van der Poel’s Masterclass at Paris Roubaix: A Second Consecutive Victory with a Daring Solo Attack "World Champion dominates in fastest-ever Hell of the North, 1-2 for Alpecin Deceuninck as Jasper Philipsen wins chase-group sprint for second and Mads Pedersen third" By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘The other guys gave up before Mads did’ - No Monument for Pedersen at Paris Roubaix, but fighting spirit in abundance "The Danish rider gave everything in the Hell of the North, but was outnumbered by Alpecin Deceuninck" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Paris Roubaix 2024 prize money - How much did each rider win? "Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin Deceuninck) has won Paris Roubaix solo for the second year in a row, this time with a near 60km solo move to extend what has been an incredible run." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Pauline Ballet) On the start line at Paris Roubaix: 'Mathieu van der Poel was dancing in the team bus' "GCN gets an inside view from the peloton at the start line, as we speak to the likes of Edvald Boasson Hagen, Tim Merlier and Mikkel Bjerg." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Josh Tarling disqualified from Paris Roubaix for taking tow from team car "Ineos Grenadiers rider’s ‘sticky bottle’ moment was caught by TV cameras." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Alberto Bettiol’s plan for Paris Roubaix: ‘Jump into hell and come back alive’ "Former Tour of Flanders winner more than happy to go into first Paris Roubaix a little blind, with nothing but confidence in his team and their experience." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mathieu van der Poel: 'I don't think the Paris Roubaix cobbles are meant to be ridden on a road bike' "The reigning World Champion shares his thoughts on bike set-up ahead of Sunday’s monument." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Paid Subscription
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The Moment Paris Roubaix Was Won "Mathieu van der Poel goes solo with 60km to go. His moved looked telegraphed but there was nothing his rivals could do." (inrng.com) (screenshot) Alpecin Deceuninck are on fire in Hell: How Paris Roubaix was won "Alpecin Deceuninck put on a dominant display at the 2024 edition of Paris Roubaix." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) ‘Roubaix is the Hunger Games’ - Stories from the Hell of the North’s final finishers "The broken and bruised riders who battled all the way to the Roubaix velodrome." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) The story of two identical twins animating Paris Roubaix: ‘We will remember this special day for the rest of our lives’ "Which one’s Mick Tim and which one’s Tim Mick? Visma Lease a Bike’s highest finishers at Paris Roubaix were two twin brothers." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photos: Bram Berkien Emil Herzog: Meet Bora Hansgrohe’s 19-year-old prodigy who backs himself for a top-15 on Paris Roubaix debut "The former junior world champion isn’t afraid that inexperience will cost him on the cobbles." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paris Roubaix: Luke Durbridge the experienced captain at Jayco AlUla "Australian follows in footsteps of Mat Hayman as he starts his 10th Hell of the North." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Zoe Bäckstedt: 'My hands were completely ruined but it's Paris Roubaix, you don't give up' "Canyon SRAM prodigy proud to have fought for as long as possible in the race her father won 20 years ago." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'For me this feels like a win,' says Pfeiffer Georgi after Paris Roubaix Femmes "Third-placed finisher revels in the comfort of her Scott bike, as she reaffirms her position among the best in the world." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Classic fashion items for spring: delving into the niche cycling trends seen during Classics season "VecchioJo looks at the unique fashion of the Spring Classics." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Magped Road2 - The magnetic alternative to clipless pedals "Austrian brand Magped promise to offer the first viable alternative to clipless road bike pedals, relying on powerful magnets to replace the standard clipless mechanism." By Christoph Staudinger (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Antonia Feder That’s right, Another Bamboo eBike "At just 33 lbs., the Diodra S3 is one of the lightest eBikes on the planet." By: Patrick Brady (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Here we go again: Woman attempts to throw cap into Van der Poel's wheel in Paris Roubaix "The animosity towards Mathieu van der Poel is escalating alarmingly at the roadside." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (screenshot) Even Mathieu van der Poel is astounded by his winning streak: 'It’s definitely not normal' "Rivals and the man himself in awe of the world champion’s incredible run of form." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Van der Poel ‘in a different league’ at Paris Roubaix, says Mads Pedersen "Former world champion forced to settle for third on the podium behind Van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Analyzing whether Tom Pidcock can pull a surprise in Paris Roubaix "The Briton has been drafted in as a late call-up for Ineos Grenadiers - can he challenge for victory?" By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Visma DS Merijn Zeeman confirms risk of Jonas Vingegaard missing Tour de France: "He is still in the hospital" "I received an update today from Jonas Vingegaard's wife about how he is doing. Relatively a little better each day, but he is still in the hospital. That says enough." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) Paris Roubaix Femmes tech: How did teams set up their bikes for a day in hell? "Paris Roubaix is like no other race on the calendar, leading riders to set their bikes up in unique ways." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Colombian man arrested for drug trafficking wearing Nairo Quintana's Vuelta a Espana Red Jersey "Curious news that comes to us today from South America. A Colombian citizen was allegedly arrested by the Colombian police for drug trafficking while wearing a red jersey from the Vuelta a Espana, worn by Nairo Quintana when he won the race for Movistar Team back in 2016." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) Campaigners hail “historic” EU cycling declaration "Monumental milestone” reached as “most ambitious EU initiative” related to cycling is officially adopted." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (picture Xavier Häpe, Wikimedia Commons) Fara F/Road "Quick, nimble, fun, an impressive ride quality and excellent comfort - and I think it looks stunning." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) New Propain Sresh CF 2024 on test - An eMTB for all occasions? "Propain is expanding their eMTB family with the new 160/150 mm Sresh CF. With a Shimano motor, proprietary PRO10 suspension layout, and Propain’s signature design language, it should deliver plenty of fun in the forest." By Mike Hunger (ebike-mtb.com) Photo Mike Hunger Paid Subscription
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