Kyiv cyclist spotted training "surrounded by tanks" (+ Strava activities); Mega Tour du Rwanda crowds; Van Vleuten and Van Aert steal Opening Weekend; Damage-proof mounts; Drum & Bass On The Bike; Snack storage; Weekend round-up + more on the live blog

Tadej Pogačar is the new face of Feel Slovenia's promo campaign, and he's doing a decent job of making us want to go climbing in his homeland...

Registration is now open for Bike Bath 2022 supported by Bath Recreation Limited, the 10th anniversary year. Starting in 2012 with the aim of encouraging healthy lifestyles and active transport through cycling, it has seen over 12,000 riders take part, raising over £250,000 for 30 different charities.

Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome to take on one of the 25, 50 or 75-mile routes and raise funds for more local charities. This year the event is once again supporting Dorothy House Hospice Care.

You can take a peek at the routes collection on komoot...

"The idea behind Bike Bath has always been to provide something for everyone," event director Jacko Jackson said. "The 25-mile short route was designed with families, new cyclists and new cycle-commuters in mind.

"For regular cyclists or those looking for something more adventurous, we have designed longer routes to take in some of the more challenging lanes across the Somerset and Wiltshire countryside."

Of course he does. Volodymyr Zelensky rides a bicycle. pic.twitter.com/CAPcDhDIzX

— Peter Flax (@Pflax1) February 27, 2022

He was also the voice of Paddington Bear when the film was released in Ukraine...no, really...

@dailyecho @wave105radio music on bikes on Southampton High street this afternoon pic.twitter.com/6g9w3ha624

— David McIntyre (@DaveLacMac) February 27, 2022

 Drum & Bass On The Bike turned one year old this weekend with Dom Whiting hosting a celebratory first anniversary ride in Southampton. The Daily Echo was on-site to see the 26-year-old DJ "waved off by members of his family" before being given a police escort as the mobile set made its way around the city.

> ​Drum & race: DJ takes drum and bass on bicycle tour

"I've ridden in every type of weather, including rain and snow. When it's wet I put a cover over the decks, which seems to do the trick. Bright sunshine is a problem because I can't see the screen," he said.

"I haven't had any accidents but I've had a few close shaves, usually involving lampposts or gates I'm trying to get through. I was cycling down a hill in Bristol and when I put my put on the brake it pulled me over to the kerb. That was a very close call."

Legend @FabioJakobsen pic.twitter.com/ALzB2A9srv

— Cycling out of context (@OutOfCycling) February 27, 2022

He's a good lad is Fabio... 

Mous has launched its Intralock bike mounting system which it claims provides "unrivalled Mous-grade protection". Mous is the brand that’s responsible for some of the most daring phone case testing -  yes, throwing new iPhone/Android devices off 45ft cranes and helicopters.

The Evolution Case (£49.99) contains the brand’s signature AiroShock technology to protect against extreme drop damage. As well as being compatible with Mous’ IntraLock accessories, the Evolution case has 38 magnets built-in for pairing with everyday MagSafe compatible accessories including a charging stand and wallet.

The IntraLock Bike Mount (£49.99) has patented hinged teeth which are designed to protrude and contract around the Evolution case, Mous explains, to ensure a tight grip with no additional bulk. Compatible with all standard handlebars, you can also swap between landscape or portrait viewing while your phone is still mounted.

This is what cycling 🚴‍♂️ means to my country. Upgrade @tour_du_Rwanda to world tour 🤓#TdRwanda22 pic.twitter.com/pZ2sNRLxur

— Athan Tashobya (@AthanTashobya) February 26, 2022

HUGE crowds in Rwanda once again for the country's cycling tour. Get the 2025 UCI Road Cycling World Championships in your diary...it's heading to the African country, the first time in the event's history it will have been hosted on the continent...

A bit closer to home it was all about Opening Weekend — the double-header of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussells-Kuurne. Annemiek van Vleuten did what Annemiek van Vleuten does, and Wout van Aert did what Wout van Aert does, both winning Omloop crowns in stunning fashion. Can anyone beat them?

There was only a men's edition of Kuurne, won by Fabio Jakobsen, who broke the escapees' hearts, powering past Christophe Laporte, Taco van der Hoorn and Jhonatan Narváez in th final metres.

Caleb Ewan was second, and sent a warning message to his Milan-San Remo rivals, saying he felt "really comfortable on all the climbs".

Dutch sprinter Jakobsen gave his sympathy to the people of Ukraine following his win: "My mind and my prayers are with the people in Ukraine and the east of Europe. 

"Here, it's 25-year-old guys fighting on a bike for a win and there, it's the 25-year-old guys like me fighting for freedom and their life. It's not a nice time over there and here we enjoy this, but my mind is over there and that puts things in perspective."

Ukranian rider Mark Padun took a popular win on the time trial stage of Gran Camiño, a race eventually won by Alejandro Valverde.

In the virtual world, Jay Vine and Loes Adegeest were crowned eSports world champions, winning their digital rainbow jerseys on Zwift.

Aaaand breathe...

Here's a screenshot of an incredible piece of news footage shot by CNN Portugal in Kyiv over the weekend. A cyclist, unfazed by the military vehicles blocking their path, continues training as normal...

> Ineos Grenadiers’ Russian pro Pavel Sivakov denounces invasion of Ukraine

The snap was shared in the aptly-named 'interesting as f***' subreddit with plenty of admiration for the rider's resolve. Others shared anecdotes of other examples of the Ukranian people's endless spirit in the face of such danger.

One comment said: "Silly people with their silly politics. Nobody stops me from my 40km routine." Another, comparing the situation to...

CNN's video comes four days after shocking CCTV footage from Uman, just over 100 miles south of the capital Kyiv, appeared to show a person being thrown from their bike by an explosive orange flash of light, crawling away from the wreckage, before lying still. Various media outlets have since claimed the rider was hit by a missile.