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February 2014
February 14, 2014


Photo: Peiper. Step by step... © (Kristof Ramon). www.bicycling.com
If you had to throw cash down on which WorldTour squad would win a “most improved” award, BMC might be the bet. (atwistedspoke.com)





Photo: Chris Froome gets his season underway next week at the Tour of Oman (February 18-23).
Latest news, stages, potential winners, teams and information for the 2014 Tour of Oman. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)








Photo: Arnaud Demare (FDJ) won stage 2 of the Eneco Tour.
Terpstra wins overall classification. (cyclingnews.com)






Photo: John Degenkolb wins his second consectutive stage. © Sirotti
Sprinter survives Petit Galibier to keep his lead. (cyclingnews.com)





Races & Results.
Tour Méditerranéen - Feb 13-16, 2014 (Stages),
Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 2014 (Results),
Etoile de Bessèges - Feb 5-9, 2014 (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: Two readers took issue with a recent training article and we offer their points of view, along with the author's response. Photo: Tim De Waele.
"I believe the article by Trevor Connor contains basic errors in chemistry and physiology that need to be properly addressed. It could simply be read by any professor of chemistry or biochemistry for an authoritative vetting." (velonews.com)





Photo: World champion Rui Costa leads the Lampre team to the stage. © Bettini Photo
World champion looking for even more success. (cyclingnews.com)






Photo: Nys, Albert, Vantornout, Pauwels, van der Haar, Meeusen, Walsleben, van Amerongen, Peeters, Wellens, Aernouts, Bina, Simunek, Page, ... ...
The 2014 Superprestige Cyclocross - Middelkerke (Belgium) is Saturday, February 15. The Elite Men's race begins at 4:30pm CET (10:30am U.S. Eastern). Live streaming video: 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern).  (cyclingfans.com)





Photo: Our test bike hit the rink at just over 27 lbs.
The Altitude 790 MSL is Rocky Mountain’s first foray into the tweener wheel size and the culmination of a lot of new technology. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: Albert, Pauwels, van der Haar, Peeters, Aernouts, van Amerongen, Simunek, Powers, Wyman, Cant, Harris, Havlikova, van Loy, de Boer, Vardaros, ...
The 2014 Boels Cyclocross Classic at Heerlen (Netherlands) is Sunday, February 16. Live streaming video: Elite Women 1:45pm CET (7:45am U.S. Eastern). Elite Men: 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)





















Photo: Marco Pantani died Feb. 14, 2004. Our cover story on his life and death originally ran in the April 4, 2004 issue of VeloNews..
He lived the frenetic life of a celebrated sports icon. He died the solitary death of a drug-dependent depressive. (velonews.com)





Photo: Stuart O'Grady. (Getty Images)...
Stuart O'Grady says he was "terrified" by the prospect of being arrested by French police in the wake of the Festina Affaire at the '98 Tour de France, and was rattled throughout the race after taking banned blood booster EPO before the race's Grand Depart in Ireland. (sbs.com.au)





Photo: Dirk Demol spoke with VeloNews about the differences between training today and in his days, and his escape from the factory via the bicycle. Photo: Tim De Waele |.
Demol’s Trek Factory Racing riders have come to the Tour of Qatar to find form not demonstrate it, unlike classics rival Omega Pharma-Quick Step. (velonews.com)






Photo: Fabian Cancellara says his current contract could be his last, and that he will have more to give the sport even after retirement. Photo by Caley Fretz. (velonews.com)
Current contract will probably be my last, says Trek rider. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Luke Rowe: “I’ve got ‘Despicable Me 2′ lined up to watch.
Which professional cyclist is the most romantic on St Valentine’s Day this year? (cyclingweekly.co.uk)





Photo: The bits fits like a glove. It provides the nice supple ride of steel while still being very responsive and quick out of the blocks.
After months in front of a screen poring over beautiful examples from The Vanilla Workshop, it was a chance encounter in the flesh that proved to be the tipping point from fantasy to reality. Introducing Andy Rogers' svelte Speedvagen Road Machine. (cyclingtips.com.au) 





Photo: To keep the smooth lines, the hydraulic hoses are routed internally.
It seems every week a new disc-braked road bike pops into the office, and this week it’s the smart looking Wilier Cento1 SR Disc, featuring the sure-footed Shimano hydraulic discs. (bikeradar.com)





Photo: You really can’t take in the the Squad 4.2s without noticing the 42mm rim.
The Austrian built Xentis Squad 4.2 clinchers combine a 42mm deep rim with straight pull spokes for on and off road performance. (bikerumor.com)





Photo: Lynskey has now added discs as an option for their flagship road bike.
What has two wheels, disc brakes, and a down tube and top tube twisted like a braided rope? That would be the new 2014 Lynskey Helix Disc. (bikerumor.com)




























Photo: Daily Distraction.















Photo: UCI president Hein Verbruggen with Lance Armstrong in 2002.
Unclear if evidence will be given to CIRC. (cyclingnews.com)







Photo: In 1998, Il Pirata was at the top – winning the rare Giro – Tour double.
February 14th takes on a very different meaning for fans of pro cycling with this year marking ten years since Marco Pantani’s tragic death. (pezcyclingnews.com)





Photo: Damiano Cunego (Lampre - Merida). © Roberto Bettini
Italian star recalls ‘Il Pirate'. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Baby, I don't have a diamond ring, but I do have a rock.
Take for example the Dubai Tour. Every morning rain or shine she walked him to work. Along the way they laughed and talked and smiled and giggled and made eyes at each other. (manualforspeed.com)





Photo: Allan Davis celebrates his overall victory in 2009.
Australian fails to secure new contract. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: John Degenkolb posted his first victory of the season on stage one of the Tour of the Mediterranean.
Giant Shimano rider overcomes mechanical inside final fifteen minutes of racing. (velonation.com)





Photo: While IsoSpeed offers hearty helpings of comfort, the Classics Edition is not magic...
BikeRadar verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Long and low, with race-ready handling and lower-chassis stiffness." (bikeradar.com)
























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