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February 2014
February 9, 2014






Photo: The peloton on stage 1 ... (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Oemga Pharma-QuickStep takes race lead. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Tobias Ludvigsson (Agros-Shimano) stayed wet and covered with spray from the road during the chilly day.
Giant-Shimano rider also wins overall classification. (cyclingnews.com)





Races & Results.
Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 2014 (Stages & Results),
Etoile de Bessèges - Feb 5-9, 2014 (Stages & Results),
Jayco Herald Sun Tour - Feb 5-9, 2014 (Results),
Ladies Tour of Qatar - Feb 4-7, 2014 (Results),
Dubai Tour - Feb 5-8, 2014 (Results),
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: Everybody — especially Taylor Phinney — liked what they saw in Dubai's inaugural effort. Photo: Tim De Waele | .
Everybody seemed to like what they saw in the first edition of the Dubai Tour, especially local sheiks underwriting the four-day race. (velonews.com)





Photo: I’ve ridden the six days of Dortmund, Zuidlaren, Zurich, Copenhagen, Munich, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Berlin. I’ve also ridden the summer six day in Fiorenzuola twice and the Burnaby six in Canada...
America’s Daniel Holloway paired with countryman Colby Pearce a few seasons back to ride the Euro Six circuit. (pezcyclingnews.com)





Photo: The man behind the microphone caters to a diverse audience and needs to add value to the pictures.
The Aussie broadcaster also gives some of his predictions for the season. (velonation.com)






Photo: 2014 Tour of Qatar Live Online Coverage Guide.
Sunday's Tour of Qatar Stage 1 departs Al Wakra at 1:00pm local (11:00am CET, 5:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Dukhan Beach at around 4:19pm local (2:19pm CET, 8:19am U.S. Eastern).  Tour of Qatar live video streaming is expected to begin at around *3:00pm local (*1:00pm CET, *7:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)










Photo: Sacha Modolo (Lampre-Merida) celebrates his first win of 2014... © tdwsport
Italian takes victory after photo finish. (cyclingnews.com)








Photo: Sven Nys wins in Lille... © Photopress.be
Vantornout and Albert round out top three. (cyclingnews.com)






Photo: Simon Clarke (Orica-GreenEdge) with the winners wheel. © Mark Gunter
Threat from bushfires ensured no fireworks on Arthurs Seat. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Zach McDonald in the first lap at World Championships in Hoogerheide. © www.thebicyclestory.com.
With the race in Tokyo as his last chance to make up for what he admitted to us has been “a terrible season,” Zach McDonald (Rapha Focus) took off at the start of the race and never looked back. (cxmagazine.com)





Photo: Chapeau! Hide Leather messenger bag...
BikeRadar verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "One of the swankiest bags around - with a price tag to match." (bikeradar.com)





Photo: The jersey is form fitting without being overly tight, particularly around the neck.
New Zealand’s Ground Effect clothing company has recently started a push for U.S. customers, and that’s a good thing. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: Daily Distraction.










Photo: Fernando Alonso and Peter Sagan (Cannondale)...
Bike manufacturer keen to keep Sagan on board. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Kittel’s consistency impressed, especially on the stage to Hatta Hill where he surged to the line to surprise everyone.
Taylor Phiney won the overall classification Dubai. You feared he’d be outclassed by his hairstyle but a big time trial performance, some competent team work and his sprinting meant his overall lead was safe all the time. (inrng.com)





Photo: Tejay van Garderen will get his shot at the Tour this year. Photo: Casey B. Gibson.
“The plan is to be there to help Tejay van Garderen win,” said Darwin Atapuma, the team’s new Colombian climber. “He’s the jefe, or the boss of the team. Maybe I’ll have my chance for a stage win, but if I go, it’s for Tejay.” (velonews.com)





Photo: Compton takes the win at Tokyo Cyclocross.... velonews.competitor.com -
Katie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) had some bad luck last week at the World Championships, but she’s back to her winning ways in Tokyo this weekend. (cxmagazine.com)





Photo: Alejandro Valverde (Movistar). © Tim de Waele/TDW Sport
Spaniard admits his own Tour chances are diminishing. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Frame and equipment: solid, reliable and dropper-post ready.
BikeRadar verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "It’s a little heavy and basically equipped, but the Fuel EX is fundamentally well sorted and a real trail-muncher." (bikeradar.com)























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