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Column One
March 6, 2025
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Inside Tadej Pogačar's Strade Bianche recon


"Rouleur tracks the defending champion and his team through their pre-race recon in Tuscany."
By James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt
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Strong fields set for Danilith Nokere Koerse races in 2025


"Danilith Nokere Koerse has established itself as a key fixture in the women’s calendar since 2019, with past winners including Lotte Kopecky, Amy Pieters, and Lorena Wiebes."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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UCI Cycling Esports World Championships 2025 to be held on MyWhoosh in November in Abu Dhabi


"It will be the second year in a row that the World Champs will take place in the UAE, raced on MyWhoosh"
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SW Pix)
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The huge time trials helmets have become fashionable


"From time trial to day to day. This is how aerodynamic road helmets are evolving."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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SBT GRVL introduces Women’s Team Race Challenge, expands female participation in sold-out event


"New team-based format encourages amateur female cyclists to race together, offering a $3,000 prize purse and additional registration spots."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SBT GRVL)
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Why a gravel bike could be the only bike you need - The pros and cons of using a gravel bike as your only bike


"Can a gravel bike cut it for commuting, running errands, training on the road and off it? Let's weigh up the cases for and against abandoning N+1 for a trust fatter-tired drop bar bike."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Decathlon's cycling brand Van Rysel launches first carbon wheelsets, starting from €799.99 and suitable for road or gravel riding


"T​he VR 35 and VR 50 wheels are disc brake only, and hooked for tubeless or standard clincher tire compatibility in widths of up to 55mm. Weights starting at a claimed 1,490g, and they're said to excel on road or gravel."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (credit: Van Rysel)
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"There is a relaxed atmosphere and I enjoy that" - Mathieu van der Poel's new teammate explains why he chose Alpecin Deceuninck over UAE Team Emirates XRG


"The 22-year-old Slovenian has already made an impression, and in a recent interview with In De Leiderstrui, he reflected on his ambitions and early experiences with his new team."
By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit via cyclingnews.com)
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Size matters - But so does the casing: a Schwalbe G-One RX Pro gravel tire review


"A modern gravel tire for rough conditions, available in a variety of widths, that performs flawlessly."
By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher)
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March 6, 2025
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Patrick Lefevere taken to the hospital after falling unwell


"Former Soudal Quick Step boss spent Wednesday night in University Hospital of Ghent in Belgium"
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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The poetic beauty of Siena: Inside the city that hosts Strade Bianche


"Rouleur's James Startt takes a photographic journey around one of Tuscany's most picturesque cities."
By James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt
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‘The major update I’ve been waiting for’ - Hammerhead Karoo computers now support third-party apps


"Hammerhead users can now access third-party weather, data and training apps directly on Karoo cycling computers."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Hammerhead)
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Van Rysel Cycling Cat 3 Sunglasses RoadR 900 Perf - Black


"Great sunglasses with good coverage, high-quality construction, a low weight and a price tag that puts other brands to shame."
By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Five Tips to Make Indoor Cycling More Comfortable


"I use Zwift with Apple TV on a big screen TV, which makes the experience immersive and downright fun."
By Average Joe Cyclist (averagejoecyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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New Industry Nine Hydra 2 Hubs are Stronger, More Durable, w/ Less Drag & More Engagement


"Industry Nine Hydra 2 Hubs - 870 Points of Engagement & Increased Durability."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Photo via pinkbike.com)
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Philly Bike Expo opens Saturday serving as the 'season kickoff for the Northeast'


"The Philly Bike Expo began as a show catering to the custom framebuilder, but it evolved into a gathering of the whole bike industry with large and small brands mixing with single-person frame, paint, and manufacturing shops."
By Dean Yobbi (bicycleretailer.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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BWR Arizona - A sick day for a sick day


"I am a big believer in the seasons of life. We all have sequences where things happen to us in cyclical ways. And I am not just talking about birthdays, anniversaries or holidays. I am talking about the less definite moments, feelings and vibrations which come rolling around year after year."
(rodeo-labs.com) (Credits not Found)
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Column Three
March 6, 2025
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Strade Bianche Preview: Can Anyone Beat Tadej Pogačar?


"Who will win on the Gravel?"
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Albert Philipsen will be the youngest ever Strade Bianche participant this weekend. Can he become the youngest winner too?


"With past champions such as Tadej Pogacar (2022) and Tom Pidcock (2023), who both won Strade Bianche at the age of 23, it's hard to imagine neither of them is the youngest champion of the race that dates back to 2007."
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Juan Ayuso in search of the Tirreno Adriatico 2025 trident


"The race of the two seas arrives, and it does so with Juan Ayuso continuing to claim his place in the UAE Team Emirates XRG with impressive results."
(Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Ava Holmgren shines in Spain


"The Canadian on Lidl Trek took an impressive 9th at the opening stage of Vuelta a Extremadura Femenina."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Ava Holmgren/Instagram
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'In cycling everything is much worse' - OnlyFans-funded handlebar designers on the criticism they receive in 'male-dominated' industry


"Sabrina Fischer says criticism and abuse she receives online is partly due to being a woman in business."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: FLITE GmbH )
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I'm hooked on Strava and I don't care who knows about it


"People are ditching their social media apps, but I could never let go of the oasis that is Strava."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Propain Terrel CF 2024 Review: A Gravel Bike With MTB DNA To Explore New Trails?


"Propain enters the gravel game with the Terrel CF - and stay true to their roots. A hardtail with a drop bar?"
By Jan Fock (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter
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The ‘I Am Canadian’ guy is a serious cyclist


"Jeff Douglas is back with a new video, but he’s also a keen rider and racer."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Jeff Douglas/Youtube
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"He attacked me, grabbing me by the neck" - Italian cyclist Luca Colnaghi suffers violent assault after training ride


"Following the attack, Federico Balconi, a lawyer for the Association of Italian Professional Cyclists, has confirmed that the assailants will face serious charges."
By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Copyright © TBW
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March 5, 2025
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Trofeo Laigueglia: Juan Ayuso wins from four-man sprint


"Christian Scaroni and Michael Storer complete podium after attacking finale."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Juan Ayuso exudes confidence and can now suddenly win a sprint: "I’ll do even better in Tirreno"


"The 22-year-old Spaniard made a mistake in his first race, the Faun Ardèche Classic, and finished tenth, but a day later, he was impressed with a winning solo of 40 kilometers in the Faun Drome Classic. There, he added a victory on Wednesday in the Trofeo Laigueglia, to everyone's surprise after a sprint of four."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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2025 Strade Bianche Women Race Preview


"Who will succeed Lotte Kopecky in 2025?"
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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How to watch Strade Bianche in Canada


"The always exciting Race of White Sands goes down on Saturday."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Zingle takes a completely different approach at Visma Lease a Bike: "Precisely why it's good to have such a long winter"


"Axel Zingle made his Visma Lease a Bike debut last weekend. The 26-year-old Frenchman raced the Faun Drome Classic for his new Dutch team, where he was immediately given the chance to go for a result."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo Charly Lopez
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European media on Van der Poel's return: 'Hello, rest of the world', shrapnel and ants on calves


"After nearly 200 kilometers of riding through Wallonia, he sealed his comeback with his first win of the year - a performance that also caught the attention of international media."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot)
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Danish teenager to make history at Strade Bianche


"Former junior world champion Albert Philipsen will be the youngest rider ever at the Race of the White Sands."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Classics season: How many of these Dutch words do you know?


"The Classics are upon us, and there are all sorts of races in the Netherlands and Belgium. The official language of the Netherlands, home of Mathieu van der Poel and Marianne Vos is Dutch."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via @GregVanAvermaet
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Police: Southern Arizona man threatened to run over cyclists during upcoming race


"The man, who has not been identified, allegedly wrote “They ride up Charleston Road, I’m running them over."
By Michael Cooper (kold.com) (Photo via granfondoguide.com)
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2025 Trofeo Laigueglia Live Streams


"2025 Trofeo Laigueglia Italy, March 5th (Laigueglia → Laigueglia, 197km).

Live video Wednesday from 8:15am U.S. Eastern, 5:15am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 5:30am Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
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Column Two
March 5, 2025
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San Remo Women route announced - Genoa start, 156km length and Cipressa and Poggio climax


"The women's equivalent of Milan San Remo is to return for the first time since 2005, on same day as men's race."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Strade Bianche 2025 women’s contenders: a showdown over the dirt roads of northern Italy


"Rouleur looks at the contenders to take victory in Siena at the tenth anniversary of Strade Bianche Donne."
By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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A revamped 2025 Vuelta a Burgos Femenina introduces key changes


"The 2025 Vuelta a Burgos Femenina, running from 22nd to 25th May, promises a shake-up with a summit finish on Picón Blanco now moved to Saturday, followed by a decisive individual time trial on Sunday."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Resilient Egan Bernal reportedly already set for racing return, just weeks after collarbone break at Clásica Jaén


"Egan Bernal's career has been one consistently plagued by bad luck and nasty crashes over recent years."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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What are they and why have mullet wheels caused such a stir on the road?


"During the races last weekend, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussel Kuurne, we saw the Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe cyclists using their particular interpretation of the mullet concept applied to the road, consisting of using wheels with different profiles."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Pedaling into the unknown: Riding the world’s longest winter road


"our years in the making, this documentary captures the hardships of Expedition Ontario's ambitious journey."
Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Eric Batty
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Strava Backtracks, Now Allows External Links Again


"On Monday, Strava re-enabled the ability for you to post links within various Strava areas, such as completed activities, event descriptions, and more. As you might remember, back this past fall, Strava restricted that ability, instantly removing any links you added. And by “restricted”, I mean: Killed links in the most clumsy way possible."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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Teammates escort hearse as British champion Aidan Warden laid to rest


"18 year-old British Time Trial Champion Aidan Warden was laid to rest on Tuesday, March 4th. The reigning British Junior 25-Mile Time Trial Champion died in a traffic collision with an automobile."
Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Connex 12WAX bike chain


"Good shifting performance, but below-average longevity from the factory wax."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Peloton Founders Announce New Title: Fausto Magazine


"The founders of Peloton magazine have formed a new media company Fausto Partners, LLC and are launching a print-focused media brand and agency today."
By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
March 5, 2025
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'Flanders is a race that demands a complete cyclist' - Neilson Powless aims for the Ronde in key month


"The American is set to ride Paris-Nice before taking on the Tour of Flanders and the Ardennes Classics."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Kuss reveals 2025 ambitions after slow start to the season in Portugal: "Let’s see what’s possible for us"


"2023 Vuelta a España winner discusses quest for consistency after uneven 2024, Tour de France, and hiding GC ambitions in plain sight."
By  Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Team boss Matxin warns rivals of "an even better Pogacar" - "We respect the competition, but..."


"If team boss Joxean Fernandez Matxin is to be believed, there’s a strong chance of a repeat performance of a remarkable season of dominance starting this Saturday."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Pogacar needs these 2 Belgian domestiques in Strade Bianche to beat his "strong rivals"


"Defending champion Tadej Pogacar now knows which riders will be supporting him in Strade Bianche on Saturday."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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'The idea was to show we can all do more than we thought we could' - Pioneer Marcia Roberts on breaking belief barriers and world records


"How one woman set out to find her own limits and inspire others to explore theirs."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Chris Godfrey)
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Team USA Recap: Gibson Earns Four MTB Wins in Puerto Rico; Powless Top-10 at Volta ao Algarve


"Team USA earned three gold medals plus a slew of podium spots at the Tropical MTB Challenge and XCO Junior Series in Salinas, Puerto Rico. It was the first of two successful race weekends for the squad in Puerto Rico. "
By: Anne Stein (usacycling.org) (Image Credit not Found)
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States Can Disregard Cyclist Safety at Freeway Interchanges


"States are encouraged, but not required, to consider the needs of bicyclists when modifying access to interstate highways under new rules adopted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)."
By Charles Pekow (cyclingwest.com) Photo by Dave Iltis
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Salon du Vélo de Montréal 2025


"Winters can be long and cold and hard in Canada so it was with considerable pleasure that we looked forward to a momentary escape, heading down the highway to Montreal for the largest bicycle show in Canada."
By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo by Leslie Reissner)
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New Continental Grand Prix TR: A quality tubeless-ready tire at a good price


"After a few years with the GP5000 tires, one of the most reputable high-performance tires of the moment, Continental takes the next step and extends the benefits and technology of those tires to a mid-range tire."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Continental via cyclingweekly.com)
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March 4, 2025
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Mathieu van der Poel also makes his debut with a victory after easily winning the Ename Samyn Classic


"The Dutchman did not want to be left behind by Pogacar or Vingegaard. Alpecin Deceuninck announced the surprise presence of Mathieu van der Poel in the Ename Samyn Classic, moving up his debut by a week."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Le Samyn des Dames: Lorena Wiebes powers to dominant sprint victory


"Linda Zanetti second, Lara Gillespie third in Dour at cobbled one-day race."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Lara Gillespie puts in epic rescue ride for Le Samyn podium


"Lara Gillespie (UAE Team ADQ) has taken 3rd place in the Le Samyn semi classic in Belgium, behind European road race champion Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx Protime)."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Gianni Barbieux-PN-Cor Vos)
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"Don’t be two minutes late" - Winter with Van der Poel was reality check for Philipsen


"With third place in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and especially his victory in Kuurne Brussel Kuurne, Jasper Philipsen was the man for the opening weekend."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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"I want to be a good helper for Jonas Vingegaard and Simon Yates" - Sepp Kuss signs up for Volta a Catalunya 2025 in pre-Tour de France trial run for Visma


"Kuss is looking to happily return to his place as a super-domestique, rather than act as a potential plan-B as had become the case since his Vuelta a Espana triumph in 2023."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago
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"It's ridiculous... If Tadej Pogacar said that, everyone would tell him not to make a fuss" - Demi Vollering blasted after post-Omloop comments on rivals


"The fallout from Opening Weekend's incredible Omloop Het Nieuwsblad WE continues to dominate the headlines."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour du Rwanda winner fined after forcing the organizers to cancel the final stage: "If we cancel this stage, there would be no more racing in Flanders"


"I appointed myself as the spokesman for the peloton," Doubey later justified his action to L'Équipe. "Many riders came to me so that I could present their demands to the organization. We could no longer take any risks."
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Race Face introduces the new Turbine pedal: Built for ultimate grip


"The most concave pedal on the market?"
Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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2025 Ename GP Samyn Live Stream


"2025 GP Le Samyn March 4, Belgium (Quaregnon → Dour, 122km and 199.1km),

Women: Live video Tuesday from (7:00am U.S. Eastern, 4:00am Pacific.

Men: Live video Tuesday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific.

The races will be shown on Max starting at 4:00am and 5:20am Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
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Column Two
March 4, 2025
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Podcasts, (Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)











Trofeo Lagigueglia 2025 - Can Juan Ayuso or Antonio Morgado take the win for UAE?


"On the 5th of March the Trofeo Laigueglia is on the road. Plenty races in Italy will follow in the coming weeks at the highest level, and this one-day race will provide a warm-up for classics specialists and climbers."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Boonen and Vandenbroucke preceded him, van Aert's popularity surpasses the sport: "He's too popular"


"The opening weekend did not quite deliver what Wout van Aert expected yet all attention went to the Belgian star."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Katrijn De Clercq suffers broken chin in Le Samyn des Dames crash


"Belgian rider went down hard in final 40km of semi-Classic."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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“If they really wanted to clean up the sport, they should have stayed” - Rabobank's return to pro cycling - Decade after leaving due to doping scandals - A “no brainer,” says Michael Rasmussen


"In 2012, Rabobank declared that it wasn’t convinced cycling “could change for the better”. But last week it returned as jersey sponsor of Visma Lease a Bike. So, what’s changed? A lot, says the team’s former leader."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: Graham Watson)
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“It’s a new race for me and I’m excited" - Mikel Landa opens 2025 season with first ever appearance at Strade Bianche


"Mikel Landa is one of the last remaining big-name stars yet to open up their 2025 season."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Pidcock debuts Zipp wheels with integrated pressure sensor


"A few months ago we learned about SRAM's patent to integrate a sensor into Zipp wheel tires. An idea that has quickly become a reality and was put to the test by Tom Pidcock during the races of the Opening Weekend of the Belgian classics."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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British cycling coach accuses UCI of threatening to fine children, takes governing body to European Commission for 'unfairly blocking' riders from cycle event


"UCI accused of breaking antitrust law for preventing children from participating in non-licensed trials events and 'threatening to fine' them if they do."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Javier Martínez de la Puente/Zubiko Photography/SWPix.com)
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Should You Reduce Dietary Fiber Before Competition?


"The pros and cons of altering fiber in your diet before race day."
By Alex Winnicki (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Training for your first MTB stage race and the importance of a power meter


"You might pay to enter stage races, instead of being paid to race like a pro rider, but that doesn’t mean your training approach has to be any less scientific. "
By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) [Sponsored content]
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Lost in the Jungle of Road Bike Tires? - Your Ultimate Guide to choosing the right rubber


"Searching for the perfect road bike tire but feeling lost in the maze of choices? Don’t worry, our guide, featuring Continental as an example, will help you find the optimal tires for your bike. We’ll tell you exactly what really matters when choosing a tire, and show you how the right model can help you squeeze every last drop of performance out of your bike."
By Calvin Zajac (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter
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Alloy versions of the Specialized Vado SL 2 will be a couple of grand cheaper


"The same ‘super light’ motor combined with more affordable frames."
By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Specialized
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Belt Drive Brompton G Line Folding Bikes Are Now Available


"Belt drive Brompton G Line folding bike upgrade kits have finally arrived! This is thanks to Kinetics, a Scottish bike shop and custom bicycle fabricator."
By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
March 4, 2025
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Strade Bianche 2025 men’s contenders: Who will conquer the white roads of Tuscany?


"As the WorldTour takes on the dirt roads of northern Italy, Rouleur looks at who is in with a chance of winning in Siena."
By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt
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“Strade is a race where I have some great memories" - Tadej Pogacar returns to Italy to defend Strade Bianche crown


"Although he's already dominated at the UAE Tour this year, Tadej Pogacar makes a much-anticipated return to European road racing on March 8th, as he looks for a third Strade Bianche victory in four years."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Preview Trofeo Laigueglia 2025 - After his statements and 7.53 w/kg, Ayuso is the Pogacar of the Strade warm-up


"In December, Juan Ayuso said that he did not necessarily accept the supremacy of Tadej Pogacar with UAE Team Emirates XRG and in road cycling in general."
By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Team Visma Lease a Bike testing out the revolutionary tool which could potentially be "a breakthrough as big as the first heart rate monitor was in the 70s"


"The team of Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert has been testing a "transformational" training tool from the brand Tymewear that’s touted to deliver a new gold standard physiological metric."
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago
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Strava users can add links again as social fitness giant apologizes for "disruptive" policy


"Ride-sharing app hails "significant improvements" to spam detection and prevention systems which have enabled return of URL links across activities, profiles, events and clubs."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Focal Foto on Flickr)
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Giving Up Already? Here Are 5 Tips For Staying on Top of Your Goals


"We often set ambitious goals yet despite our best intentions, staying committed can often feel like an uphill battle."
By Eike Buabang (sciencealert.com) (bruce mars/Unsplash)
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How often should I ride my bike to get fit?


"What is the optimum number of rides per week to help you make progress meet your goals?"
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Andy Jones)
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Continental releases Grand Prix TR tire that "blends value with tubeless-ready performance" - Priced at £54.95 each


"The Grand Prix TR brings trickle-down technology from the premium GP 5000, offering all-round performance for a little less money."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (credit: Continental)
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A freshly minted selection of top-rated cycling products from Wattbike, Lezyne, Gorewear, Giant + more


"10 products made the road.cc Recommends cut in February, including a perfect 10/10 for VecchioJo's stunning new Mint Sauce coffee table book."
(road.cc) (photo credit: road.cc)
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Time’s XPRO 12 pedals, put to the test on Italian tarmac and strade bianche


"These pedals aren’t just about aesthetics; they represent a commitment to efficiency and power transfer that resonates with the rider."
By Robert Matusek (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Congresswoman introduces legislation to close de minimis loophole


"Countries like China are exploiting this loophole to bypass our trade laws and ship harmful or low-quality goods directly to homes."
By Steve Frothingham (bicycleretailer.com)
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