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Jonas Vingegaard currently unable to fly out of Spain on normal plane due to lung damage "Due to pneumothorax, Tour de France champ would have to take specialized medical airctaft after horrific crash at Basque Country." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Alexey Lutsenko wins Giro d'Abruzzo as Sivakov triumphs on final stage "Frenchman beats George Bennett and Lutsenko to stage 4 win in L'Aquila." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ineos Grenadiers’ Jim Ratcliffe: There needs to be to ‘real action’ about crashes "Governing bodies have made very few changes and serious accidents are a common occurrence, the 71-year-old began." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) Primož Roglič to miss Liège Bastogne Liège in order to recover for Tour de France "Slovenian was caught up in the horror crash on stage four of Itzulia Basque country." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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2024 Giro d’Abruzzo Live "2024 Giro d'Abruzzo April 9-12, Italy Stage 4 (Montorio al Vomano → L'Aquila, 173km) Live
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April 12,
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10 riders to watch at Amstel Gold Race "Between the men’s and women’s races, there are a host of would-be winners, but here are our 10 riders to keep an eye on." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Lenny Martinez wins Classic Grand Besançon Doubs "Frenchman out-sprints Langellotti, Gaudu rounds out podium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri / Velo Collection via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com Amstel Gold Race 2024: Can defending champion Demi Vollering recapture her winning form? "The Dutch national champion dominated the Ardennes Classics races last year, but her form so far this year suggests that a repeat could more difficult than expected." Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Tech analysis: The inexact science of Paris Roubaix "It’s not a case of 'one size fits all' when teams are deciding on what equipment to use for the tough cobbled Monument." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Tweets of the week: What is crostata and why is it making Elisa Longo Borghini win? "Lidl Trek have got the perfect recipe for beating SD Worx Protime." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Fancy a replica of the 'cheapest' World Tour bike? The Van Rysel RCR PRO team edition is (almost) ready to pre-order from Decathlon "Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale's team bike will soon be available for all of us on the French sports brands website, if you've got £9,000 to spare." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) All New Cannondale Synapse Neo Endurance eBike "The all-new Cannondale Synapse Neo brings high-performance road endurance to the eBike crowd." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) Images: Cannondale "Classic Grand Besançon Doubs, April 12, France, (Besançon → Montfaucon, 171.3km). Live
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Patrick Lefevere apologizes for derogatory comments about women "Soudal Quick Step boss had been ordered by the UCI to either apologize or pay a fine." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Should Jasper Philipsen leave Alpecin Deceuninck? "The Belgian sprinter has proven his worth with the team, but could he get better opportunities elsewhere?" (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Gear Break: New for You! Bike MS + Primal, Chris King Internal Routing AeroSet, fizik Powerstrap Aeroweave Shoes, S1 Hydration Sensor by FLOWBIO, Muc Off Explorer Bar Bag & COROS Wearables Free Bottle "The best kit on offer." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tick season is here! Here's how to avoid nasty vampire bug infections "Riding down the woods with your mates is ace, but it's time to start watching out for vampire hitchhikers and the infections they can carry." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Crankslave) Help! I keep getting dropped on the fast group ride "Tips and tricks for making sure you’re in the mix for the town sign sprint." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Friday Roundup: Race-winning wheels, featherweight shoes, an artisan photo stick and Cycling Weekly goes racing, sort of "Black Inc's 48/58 wheelset now available for the rest of us and Fizik makes a light but bright statement." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Black Inc (L) Fizik (R)) New Smith Triad Road, Gravel & XC Helmet Adds Another Option w/ Aleck CS Sensor "Meant to be a versatile helmet with subdued styling, the Triad looks like a great option for road, gravel, XC, or adventure riding where a visor isn’t desired but increased protection is." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Giro d'Abruzzo: Alexey Lutsenko cracks UAE Team Emirates on stage 3 mountain finish "Astana Qazaqstan rider beats Diego Ulissi and Adam Yates." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bianchi blames pro cycling team mechanics ignoring "specific instructions" for Paris Roubaix problems that left Florian Sénéchal's bike like "cardboard" on the cobbles "Italian bike brand reacted with "surprise and concern" after reports of four bike changes for Arkea B&B Hotels rider amid "carbon noises" and fears his fork or stem was "starting to give out." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Primož Roglič back in training but unlikely to be 100% at Ardennes Classics "Bora Hansgrohe team boss gives an update on his star rider's recovery from injury and race plans." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Who is Redlands Stage 1 winner, Yukon’s Mara Roldan? "The Cynisca Cycling rider took the win and yellow jersey in California." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Redlands Classic 🚴 @redlandsClassic Amstel Gold Race 2024 "The first of the Ardennes Classics features a punchy day around Valkenburg and the famous Cauberg." (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Credits not Found) Is tech making racing too dangerous? "We take a look back at some of the tech trends that might be contributing to some of the high profile crashes that appear to be sweeping the peloton." By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Paid Subscription
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2024 Giro d’Abruzzo Live "2024 Giro d'Abruzzo April 9-12, Italy Stage 3 (Pratola Peligna → Prati di Tivo, 163km) Live
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April 11,
2024
Has it gone too far? Julian Alaphilippe continued to race spring classics despite leg fracture "I should have taken care of myself' says former World Champion." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Amstel Gold Race 2024: Can anyone get the better of Mathieu van der Poel? "Can we expect another solo MVDP victory, or will his rivals be able to respond on Sunday?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Wout van Aert to miss Giro d’Italia "Visma Lease a Bike rider changes Grand Tour plans after Classics crash injuries." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jonas Vingegaard’s father: ‘It’s been hell for us’ "Claus Vingegaard, the father of the defending champion of the Tour de France said he receives no updates from the team, according to an article with danish outlet, Ekstra Bladet." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Demi Vollering Still Quiet on Future "I have nothing to say. I just want to focus on the sport." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ENVE introduces the Fray, a new adventure-capable road bike "The new all-road bike from ENVE offers the middle ground between their two existing frame options." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Enve Composites The most expensive road bikes in the world - Here are some of the priciest production bikes you can buy "Won the lottery? Here’s an indulgent selection of the most expensive production road bikes currently available, with the 'cheapest' now way north of the ten grand mark." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Salsa Cycles Introduces New E-Bikes - Morraine & Tributary "Salsa has introduced two different models, each in four builds." By: Patrick Brady (electricbikereport.com) Photo: Sponsor 8 upgrades I've made to my road bike to make it better than a new one "New bikes are expensive, so here are some tips on how to get that new bike feeling for much less." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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April 11,
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Jasper Philipsen's future: Three teams still in the running, one week until decision time "Milan San Remo winner's agent talks up his rider's value after another Paris Roubaix podium." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) On Risk and Safety Improvements "Seeing so many riders on the ground in Dwars Door Vlaanderen and then the Tour of the Basque Country was grim." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Injury update: Jay Vine walking, Vingegaard and Evenepoel operated upon "Recovery progressing well for many of the victims of the severe crash at Itzulia Basque Country last week." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Instagram / Jay Vine From broken back to Paris Roubaix podium: Bob Donaldson is making a statement "Second at Paris Roubaix Espoirs, just a year after his career was almost cut short, the young Brit is ready to turn pro." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Instagram: @media.roses) 21 things you didn’t know about Mathieu van der Poel "From his relationship with Wout van Aert to his favorite video game." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Is Van der Poel the Greatest One-Day Racer? Basque Country Crash Alters Competitive Outlook for the Year, Lappartient on Crashes, Concerns Re Rwanda Worlds & Zeeman Departs "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at: Is Van der Poel the Greatest One-Day Racer?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) I rode 200km and was confronted by the folly of middle age "I must be as good as I once was' is not a reliable maxim when it comes to long rides, it seems." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Quoc Escape Road Lace shoes "Fantastically stiff and comfortable road shoes at an amazing price." By Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The Cube Nuroad Hybrid isn't that kind of hybrid "German brand launches new eGravel bike equipped with Bosch's SX drive system." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Cube Paid Subscription
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Giro d'Abruzzo: Jan Christen grabs race lead with stage 2 victory "19-year-old holds off Alexey Lutsenko for first pro win." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri / Velo Collection via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com Will the Tour de France be won by the last man standing? "With Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič hitting the deck at Itzulia Basque Country, all three now face battle to get their seasons back on track." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pro-Palestine activists call for 'more protests than ever' against Israel Premier Tech at Giro d'Italia and Tour de France "Israel Premier Tech has already removed 'Israel' from team vehicles as part of 'precautionary measures.'" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Chris Marshall-Bell) New study reveals impact of chest fairings in time trials - And it’s big "Objects stuffed in skinsuits offer ‘significant’ drag reduction and can save seconds against the clock." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Cobbles stolen from Carrefour de l'Arbre after Paris Roubaix "Les Amis de Paris Roubaix left exasperated by the behavior of unruly fans who treated this iconic sector with anything but respect." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Photo: X) I rode every cobble in my city and I found my hidden talent "Riding on cobbles is fun - you should try and find the pavé in your town and go on a silly ride with a club." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Mark Hannaford) Riding the Paths of Famous Races "Cycling the routes of the world’s most famous races is an adventure that offers both a physical challenge and a profound personal experience." By Sponsored Post (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) First Impressions: Quoc Escape Lace Up Road Shoe "The brand has recently pushed into the top tier of footwear, supplying riders like Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas with its new ultra light M3-Air shoe." Written by Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) Photo: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor) Paid Subscription
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2024 Giro d’Abruzzo Live "2024 Giro d'Abruzzo April 9-12, Italy Stage 2 (Alanno → Magliano de' Marsi, 162km) Live
video Wednesday from 1:50pm CET, (7:50am U.S. Eastern),
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April 10,
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De Brabantse Pijl: Benoît Cosnefroy comes out on top "French puncheur outkicks Dylan Teuns and Tim Wellens as seven-man group contests the victory in Overijse." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Opinion: Brabantse Pijl was the best race of the men’s Classics season - Is this a problem? "The absence of the sport’s biggest names led to the most dynamic racing we’ve seen all spring." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Amstel Preview: Mathieu van der Poel to Keep Winning? "Who will take the beer?" By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lotte Kopecky to ride Giro d'Italia Women, Demi Vollering leader for Ardennes "SD Worx Protime finalize plans for coming races, as Kopecky prepares for first Liège Bastogne Liège and the all-important Olympic Games." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Bora Hansgrohe boss: We're looking for new superstars, not current superstar "Ralph Denk planning U23 program in 2025 as Red Bull investment offers opportunities to grow." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Are increasing race speeds causing more pro cycling crashes? "In a week that’s seen Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Jay Vine sustain broken bones, Dan Lloyd and Si Richardson discuss why there seem to be so many high-speed crashes." By Danny Walter (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Should your next superbike be made from stainless steel? "Belgian brand Jaegher is making performance road bikes out of stainless steel. We visited the workshop to find out how this uncooperative material is being used to create something special." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Jaegher First Test of the BMC Roadmachine Line-Up 2024 - One Name, Three Bikes! "The Roadmachine is BMC’s drop bar bike for comfort, control, and confidence on all surfaces." By Jan Richter (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jan Richter UCI appoints American criminal investigator in fight against tech fraud "Former US Department of Homeland Security staffer Nicholas Raudenski will analyze all allegations and reports of motor doping." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Your complete guide to waxing your chain: How to save watts and keep your chain clean for longer "Is waxing your chain cycling’s ultimate drivetrain solution? Here are all the benefits you can expect, along with the painless way to get started" By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 De Brabantse Pijl - La Flèche Brabançonne Live "2024 De Brabantse Pijl - La Flèche Brabançonne, April 10, Belgium (Leuven → Overijse,195.2km). Live
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De Brabantse Pijl: Elisa Longo Borghini drops Demi Vollering and storms to victory "Lidl Trek get the better of SD Worx Protime, with Italian champion able to go solo and distance Dutch champion on the penultimate climb." Longo Borghini on fire: Why Demi Vollering will struggle to repeat her Ardennes hattrick "The Italian showed supreme strength at Brabantse Pijl proving she is flying before the Ardennes - something that SD Worx should be worried about." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Stat Attack: Mathieu van der Poel's milestones and Quick Step's cobbled demise "GCN's resident stats nerd Cillian Kelly uncovers the statistical storylines from Paris Roubaix, and puts Quick-Step's lackluster performances under the harsh spotlight of facts and figures." By Cillian Kelly (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'There's blood on my handlebars' - Inside one rider's debut at Paris Roubaix Juniors "Patrick Casey got his chance to ride the Hell of the North after going through the Red Bull Junior Brothers program." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Red Bull) Princeton CarbonWorks Peak 4550 Evolution wheelset "Stunning performance and quality from these all-rounders, but you pay for it!" By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Lightest Yet Fizik Powerstrap Aeroweave Road Shoes Max Ventilation & Aero Carbon Stiffness "The lightest Fizik Powerstrap Aeroweave shoes just got 10% lighter while retaining their professional race-ready stiffens, unparalleled breathability, and performance simplicity." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Photos/Cory Benson) I’ve gone from full time to time-crunched athlete: 6 tips for smashing cycling goals on limited hours "Coach, wind-tunnel technician and former full-time athlete Andy Turner lifts the lid on performance gains on minimal hours." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Orlagh Malone Gardner.) From silver bullets to black holes: where did all the bling go? "All that glitters may not be gold, but silver doesn't half look good on a bike." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) BLKTEC Shows Ultralight Bar-Stem, C1D Wheels & 13g Bottle Cage "Their full-carbon one-piece C1D wheels get lighter by switching to DT Swiss 180 Ratchet EXP hub internals." Written by Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Brakco Carbon Brake Rotors, Titanium Brake Pads & More "Brakco's Carbon Rotors aren’t the first carbon fiber brake rotors we’ve seen, but they do look like something that could actually work." Written by Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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2024 De Brabantse Pijl Women - La Flèche Brabançonne Live "2024 De Brabantse Pijl Women - La Flèche Brabançonne, April 10, Belgium (Sint-Kwintens-Lennik → Overijse,134.9km). Live
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