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February 2014
February 7, 2014



Photo: Rui Costa, Nibali, Cavendish, Sagan, Cancellara, Kittel, Hesjedal, Rodriguez, Hushovd, Martin T., Phinney, Farrar, Vansummeren, Valverde, Pozzato, Brajkovic, Petacchi, Renshaw, Dowsett, Malori, Paolini, Nizzolo,...
Saturday's Dubai Tour Stage 4 departs Dubai at 12:35pm local (9:35am CET, 3:35am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Burj-Khalifa at around 3:27pm local (12:27pm CET, 6:27am U.S. Eastern).  Dubai Tour live video streaming is expected to begin at around 2:00pm local (11:00am CET, 5:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)





Races & Results.
Ladies Tour of Qatar - Feb 4-7, 2014 (Stages & Results),
Dubai Tour - Feb 5-8, 2014 (Stages & Results),
Etoile de Bessèges - Feb 5-9, 2014 (Stages & Results),
Jayco Herald Sun Tour - Feb 5-9, 2014 (Stages & Results),
Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 2014 (Stages),
Giro d'Italia - May 9 - June 1, 2014 (Stages),
Tour de France - July 5-27, 2014 (Stages),
UCI Cyclo-cross World's - Feb 1-2, 2014 (Results),
Santos Tour Down Under - Jan 19-25, 2014 (Results),
Tour de San Luis - Jan 20-26, 2014 (Results),
UCI Road World Championships - Sept 22-29, 2013 (Results),
Vuelta a España - Aug 24-Sept 15, 2013 (Results),
Tour de France - June 29-July 21, 2013 (Results),
Giro d'Italia - May 4-26, 2013 (Results).





Photo: Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) reports for duty at the Tour de San Luis..
Omega Pharma-QuickStep, Katusha, UnitedHealthcare name teams. (cyclingnews.com)







Photo: Marcel Kittel (Giant-Shimano) ... © Tim de Waele/TDW Sport
Phinney remains in race lead. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: A dust storm or sandstorm, or haboob (هَبوب) in Arabic, is a meteorological phenomenon common in arid and semi-arid regions.
"We're in a f#$%@*g desert, what did you think it was going to be like? [smiley face!] Think about it, if we're in Belgium right now it would be cold and wet and muddy. So what's the difference? (manualforspeed.com)





Photo: Race leader Kirsten Wild (Giant-Shimano) ... © ASO/B. Bade
Giant Shimano rider takes overall. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: A happy Simon Clarke nets the stage win and his first win of 2014.
Cameron Wurf and Bendigo local Jack Haig in second and third. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Bradley Wiggins (Getty Images).
Four-time Olympic gold medallist and 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins will get his 2014 season up and running at the four-day Challenge Mallorca, Sunday, 9 February. (sbs.com.au)





Photo: It weighs a claimed 128g and is designed to be used with Fi'zi:k's Cyrano handlebars.
In 2013, AG2R-La Mondiale test rode Italian brand Fi’zi:k's first foray into cockpit components. The aluminium Cyrano R1 stem has titanium bolts, comes in seven lengths from 70 to 130mm, and is 31.8mm in diameter. (bikeradar.com)






























"I've got to prove it a few more times." (cyclingnews.com)













































Photo: The 2014 GVA Bpost Bank Trophy Cyclocross at Lille (Krawatencross Lille) is Saturday, February 8.
Saturday's coverage gets underway at 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern) with the Elite Men race beginning at 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)






Photo: Cav starts slowly... www.zimbio.com
Boy Racer Mark Cavendish doesn’t need to win a sprint in the Tour of Dubai. It ain’t much of a palmare. However the man is hyper-competitive and losing twice already to Marcel Kittel must chap his ass. (atwistedspoke.com)





Photo: 23-year-old American Taylor Phinney smashed the opposition (including world time trial champions Fabian Cancellara and Tony Martin) in the opening time-trial stage of the inaugural Dubai Tour.
Two events this past week have highlighted the fact that one of the greatest records in sports (not just cycling) is long overdue for updating. (pelotonmagazine.com)





Photo: Vincenzo Nibali is approaching the 2014 Tour de France differently than in 2012, when he finished third. Photo: Tim De Waele.
Vincenzo Nibali is following a tailor-made path to the Tour de France, and it’s one that includes Paris-Nice, the cobblestones of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, and altitude training on Tenerife. (velonews.com)





Photo: Richie Porte wins stage five of Paris-Nice .
Richie Porte, Taylor Phinney and Wilco Kelderman could shine during 2014, according to Italian head coach Davide Cassani, who said that after a few years of experience they are now nearing a big win. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)





Photo: Omega Pharma-QuickStep packs quite a punch for sprints courtesy of Alessandro Petacchi and Mark Cavendish.
"I think they got a little bit excited in the finale." (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: SRM's big-selling crank, the Shimano Dura-Ace 9000.
German power specialist SRM said the loss of contracts to supply Team Sky and Movistar with its meters was part of a strategy to reduce its profile in the professional peloton and work on product expansion plans. (bikeradar.com)





Photo: he top three riders in each round will receive handsome custom designed trophies from Baghouse, while series leaders will don stylish jerseys from Jakroo Custom Cycling Apparel. Series winners will earn coveted MMA-style championship belts..
The USA Cycling US Cup Pro Series is proud to announce that in addition to the UCI-mandated $31,000 prize purse for its four-race series, both USA Cycling and Sho-Air Cycling Group will contribute a combined $50,000 in prize money for the top 15 overall, with equal pay going to men and women. (mbaction.com)





Photo: For some, especially those new to cycling, their skill levels don’t match their strength. But you can work on it..
Bike handling is a key requirement, not just to staying safe on the bike but also to becoming a better rider, writes cycling coach and former national track champion Aidan Ryan.





Photo: I also use a shell for mountain descents.
If you pedal without generating as much heat, then a shell may be useful even while riding on the flat. (janheine.wordpress.com)










Photo: Daily Distraction.

















Photo: Fernando Alonso, pictured here with overall leader Taylor Phinney, was at the Dubai Tour Thursday, but would not discuss his new cycling project. Photo: Tim De Waele.
Fernando Alonso brought Formula One star power to the Dubai Tour Thursday, but his refusal to comment on plans for a new pro team has only fueled speculation about the project. (velonews.com)





Photo: The 25-year-old sprinter this week notched two-from-two in sandy Dubai.
A lot of balderdash is often written about riders peaking too soon - but if anyone should rein things in at this early stage in the season it's Giant-Shimano's Marcel Kittel. (uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)





Photo: UCI president Brian Cookson... © RFEC
Still hopes Armstrong will come forward. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: The peloton in Doha on stage 6 .
February has become Middle-East month for the peloton, who from Sunday 9 to Friday 14 will take part in the Tour of Qatar. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)





Photo: Jonathan Page and his wife Cori following the elite men's world championship in Hoogerheide, Netherlands.
Stybar a down-to-earth, worthy champion. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: The new Focus Mares CX is lighter, stiffer, and highly innovative. It will be available in with cantilevers (shown here) or disc brakes. Photo: Focus.
The new Mares CX will be available in both disc and cantilever brake versions and will incorporate a suite of new technology, including an innovative new thru-axle design and burly, integrated chain keeper. (velonews.com)





Photo: Nice looking bike isn’t it? It’s up against some stiff competition though.
The Vertigo is a new bike from Bianchi built around a carbon frame and the company’s Coast to Coast geometry, which places an emphasis on comfort over long distances. (road.cc)





Photo: Beer, Back Aches and a Hand Made Bike »Article & photo: Todd Hofert.
One of the hottest categories of road bikes is handmade or custom bikes. Ask practically anyone that has a custom bike if they are happy they went custom and, in addition to a Yes!, you’ll get a long list of reasons why custom bikes are better. (cyclingperspective.com)





Photo: Frame and equipment components from RockShox, Shimano and Whyte.
BikeRadar verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "An outstanding technical trail ride for those who don't want the weight or shock-fettling hassle of full suspension." (bikeradar.com).








































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