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Down Under Digest #31: The race that starts at 5:45am

Keep up to date on all things Aussie and Kiwi cycling with our weekly round-up.

by Matt de Neef
11 mins ago

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Race Results

New La Flèche Wallonne (1.UWT)

1. WILLIAMS Stephen (Israel - Premier Tech)

+04:40:24

2. VAUQUELIN Kévin (Arkéa - B&B Hotels)

+0:00

3. VAN GILS Maxim (Lotto Dstny)

+0:03

Full Results

New La Flèche Wallonne Féminine (1.WWT)

1. NIEWIADOMA Katarzyna (Canyon//SRAM Racing)

+03:55:29

2. VOLLERING Demi (Team SD Worx - Protime)

+0:02

3. LONGO BORGHINI Elisa (Lidl - Trek)

+0:04

Full Results

New Tour of the Alps (2.Pro) Stage 3

1. LÓPEZ Juan Pedro (Lidl - Trek)

+03:16:11

2. PELLIZZARI Giulio (VF Group - Bardiani CSF - Faizanè)

+0:22

3. FOSS Tobias (INEOS Grenadiers)

+0:38

Full Results

Upcoming Races and Startlists

15/04

Tour of the Alps

(2.Pro)

21/04

Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye

(2.Pro)

23/04

Vuelta España Femenina by Carrefour.es

(2.WWT)

Three women catch their breath at the top of a steep climb after a bike race, two are hugging

Road racing

At Flèche Wallonne, Kasia Niewiadoma finally put it all together

After five years and 1,000 attacks, a new approach to racing gave the fan favorite a breakthrough win, and it likely won’t be the last.

by Abby Mickey
4 hours ago

A woman raises her arm in victory at the end of a bike race

Racing

Flèche Wallonne Femmes report: Kasia Niewiadoma takes first road victory in five years atop the Mur de Huy

Last year's winner Demi Vollering finished second ahead of Elisa Longo Borghini.

by Abby Mickey
7 hours ago

Stephen Williams raises his arms as he crosses the line just ahead of Kevin Vaquelin to win the 2024 men's Fleche Wallonne. His expression is somewhere between triumph and relief at being done.

Road racing

Flèche Wallonne men’s report: Stevie Williams is no longer a surprise

With his second WorldTour win, the Israel-Premier Tech rider signals that he must be considered a favorite for punchy climbing races.

by Joe Lindsey
9 hours ago

The Placeholders Podcast

Podcast: Let’s chug our podium lager

Are the Ardennes races due a reevaluation?

by Escape Collective
15 hours ago

Goodyear Bicycle Tires factory tour main entrance

Tech features

Behind the Curtain: Goodyear Bicycle Tires

Ever wondered how higher-end bicycle tires are made? Or why they’re so expensive? Consider those questions answered.

by James Huang
18 hours ago

Race Results

New La Flèche Wallonne (1.UWT)

1. WILLIAMS Stephen (Israel - Premier Tech)

+04:40:24

2. VAUQUELIN Kévin (Arkéa - B&B Hotels)

+0:00

3. VAN GILS Maxim (Lotto Dstny)

+0:03

Full Results

New La Flèche Wallonne Féminine (1.WWT)

1. NIEWIADOMA Katarzyna (Canyon//SRAM Racing)

+03:55:29

2. VOLLERING Demi (Team SD Worx - Protime)

+0:02

3. LONGO BORGHINI Elisa (Lidl - Trek)

+0:04

Full Results

New Tour of the Alps (2.Pro) Stage 3

1. LÓPEZ Juan Pedro (Lidl - Trek)

+03:16:11

2. PELLIZZARI Giulio (VF Group - Bardiani CSF - Faizanè)

+0:22

3. FOSS Tobias (INEOS Grenadiers)

+0:38

Full Results

Upcoming Races and Startlists

15/04

Tour of the Alps

(2.Pro)

21/04

Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye

(2.Pro)

23/04

Vuelta España Femenina by Carrefour.es

(2.WWT)

Tech news

HighBar’s new mono-strap is helmet ‘innovation below the ears’

Helmet user error is a thing. Can a rethink of the humble strap make all helmets safer?

by Ronan Mc Laughlin
16 Apr 2024

Tech features

Joy Rides: A Ritchey Ultra for going ultra far

A frugally built bike that was pieced together during lockdowns and then travelled the world.

by Harry Beaumont
16 Apr 2024

A woman in a bike race looks over her shoulder to see two women in the background

Cycling

Wheel Talk Newsletter: Sharing the spotlight

Grab a cup of coffee for this week's newsletter, she is not short on news or talking points.

by Abby Mickey
16 Apr 2024

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Editor’s
Picks

Seven Salvadoran workers, six of them women, stand in front of a camera holding signs that read in English and Spanish "Specialized did not pay me" and "I sewed your clothes but didn't get paid."

Tech features

The bike industry’s sustainability blind spot

An apparel factory that produced clothing for Specialized closed abruptly and left workers unpaid, exposing a major gap in the industry's commitment to ethical manufacturing.

by Joe Lindsey
10 Apr 2024

A cyclist spreads her arms in celebration, her bike on the ground next to her and her back to the camera

Racing

Alison Jackson: The making of a Monument

One year ago Alison Jackson rocked the world with her Paris-Roubaix Femmes victory. In the countdown to the 2024 edition, we relive the memories that led up to that historic win.

by Abby Mickey
03 Apr 2024

A closeup shot of the head tube of Ruth Edwards' Factor Ostro VAM, with the motto "never status quo" on the back of the downtube.

Tech features

Why are modern bikes so expensive?

Inflation is only part of the story; we delve into the actual dollar figures of what premium performance bikes cost to produce.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin
19 Mar 2024

Cycling

The many lifetimes of an old red bike

Five generations of a family's love, told through a bicycle.

by Iain Treloar
14 Mar 2024

An Oracle F1 car races past a blurred grandstand at the 2023 United States Grand Prix. The perspective is tilted slightly to show the car heading uphill, and the grandstands behind are a kaleidoscopic whirl of color.

Racing

Behind F1’s Velvet Curtain

The Kate Wagner story that Road & Track pulled from its web site.

by Kate Wagner
09 Mar 2024

Podcasts

How did the bike industry get into such deep trouble?

A deep dive into what went wrong in the supply chain during the pandemic

by wade wallace
25 Feb 2024

Tech features

Behind the Curtain: Goodyear Bicycle Tires

Ever wondered how higher-end bicycle tires are made? Or why they’re so expensive? Consider those questions answered.

by James Huang
18 hours ago

Tech news

HighBar’s new mono-strap is helmet ‘innovation below the ears’

Helmet user error is a thing. Can a rethink of the humble strap make all helmets safer?

by Ronan Mc Laughlin
16 Apr 2024

Tech features

Joy Rides: A Ritchey Ultra for going ultra far

A frugally built bike that was pieced together during lockdowns and then travelled the world.

by Harry Beaumont
16 Apr 2024

Tech features

Gallery: Bikes of Paris-Roubaix, part one

It may be Ardennes week, but we've still got plenty more Roubaix bikes.

by Ronan Mc Laughlin
15 Apr 2024

Cane Creek Invert gravel suspension fork rear three-quarter view

Tech reviews

Cane Creek goes head-over-heels for gravel with new Invert suspension fork

Its upside-down format offers a sleeker-looking and lighter package than competing options, and it rides pretty well, too.

by James Huang
15 Apr 2024

Framework complete gravel bike side view

Tech reviews

Framework bike review: The beauty of precision

It’s likely the best-made bike you’ve never heard of, and it’s absolutely worth a closer look.

by James Huang
12 Apr 2024

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MTB racing

Gallery: The cross-country MTB World Cup season begins in Brazil

Piper Albrecht was on the scene in Mairiporã to bring you all the action.

by Matt de Neef
15 Apr 2024

Chris Blevins throws his head back in celebration as he crosses the finish line to win the opening round of the 2024 Mountain Bike World Cup.

MTB racing

Blevins back on top of the world in Brazil

After a year of ups and downs, the American has rising form just in time for a crucial Olympic year.

by Ryan Simonovich
14 Apr 2024

Jenny Rissveds raises her arms in victory as she wins the season-opening round of the 2024 Mountain Bike World Cup

MTB racing

Jenny Rissveds rides tactical masterclass to victory at World Cup opener in Brazil

The Swedish racer takes her first XCO win in five seasons in a thrilling battle.

by Ryan Simonovich
14 Apr 2024

Evie Richards celebrates as she wins the XCC at the season-opening 2024 World Cup round in Mairiporã, Brazil.

MTB racing

Evie Richards and Sam Gaze impress at Brazil World Cup XCC opener

The UCI MTB World Cup gets underway this weekend as the field begins to build towards the Olympic Games this summer.

by Ryan Simonovich
13 Apr 2024

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot rides through a technical rock garden in an XC World Cup.

MTB racing

2024 Mountain Bike World Cup Preview

With an early start this weekend in Brazil, the 2024 World Cup gets out of the gate with a focus on Olympic qualification.

by Ryan Simonovich
12 Apr 2024

Emil Johansson catches air on a jump at Crankworx Rotorua in 2023. He is whipping the bike sideways as he sets up for the landing, roughly 10 feet below him.

News

Male Slopestyle riders demand change in collective statement withdrawing from Crankworx opener

After years of unsuccessful negotiations amid ongoing concerns, the full field of 16 male athletes will not compete at Crankwork in Rotorua, New Zealand, this weekend.

by Kit Nicholson
23 Mar 2024

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Jonas Vingegaard rides on stage 3 of Itzulia Basque Country, a day before a huge crash would take him and several other favorites out with serious injury.

News

Jonas Vingegaard is finally out of hospital

The two-time Tour de France champion suffered a pneumothorax and other serious injuries in the Itzulia stage race nearly two weeks ago.

by Dane Cash
16 Apr 2024

Alfredo Rodríguez pips Reinardt Janse van Rensburg in Denver. Photo: Snowy Mountain.

News

The NCL is ‘pausing operations’ for 2024

The National Cycling League will not hold any races this year.

by Dane Cash
15 Apr 2024

Cycling

Spin Cycle: Small beers and big scoops

Here's a stat that floats our boat.

by Jonny Long
15 Apr 2024

Cycling

Spin Cycle: Big Jim takes a stand

The UCI is 'walking the walk', says the UCI.

by Jonny Long
12 Apr 2024

Giro d'Italia

Van Aert out, Laporte in for Visma at the Giro

Wout van Aert will miss the Giro d'Italia as he continues to recover after his Dwars door Vlaanderen crash.

by Dane Cash
11 Apr 2024

Tech features

The bike industry’s sustainability blind spot

An apparel factory that produced clothing for Specialized closed abruptly and left workers unpaid, exposing a major gap in the industry's commitment to ethical manufacturing.

by Joe Lindsey
10 Apr 2024

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The Placeholders Podcast

Wheel Talk Podcast

Podcast: We can’t get enough of Paris-Roubaix Femmes

The Wheel Talk crew takes a deep dive into the racing at Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift.

by Escape Collective
10 Apr 2024

The Placeholders Podcast

Podcast: Don’t throw things at the bike racers

The Placeholders crew talks through some of the side stories that came out of the last weekend of Cobbled Classics.

by Escape Collective
10 Apr 2024

How the Race was Won Podcast

Podcast: Paris-Roubaix and a bit of the Basque Country

The How the Race was Won Podcast breaks down Paris-Roubaix and the Itzulia Basque Country.

by Dane Cash
09 Apr 2024

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Race Results

New La Flèche Wallonne (1.UWT)

New La Flèche Wallonne Féminine (1.WWT)

New Tour of the Alps (2.Pro) Stage 3

Upcoming Races and Startlists

Tour of the Alps

Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye

Race Results

New La Flèche Wallonne (1.UWT)

New La Flèche Wallonne Féminine (1.WWT)

New Tour of the Alps (2.Pro) Stage 3

Upcoming Races and Startlists

Tour of the Alps

Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye

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