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February 2014
February 27, 2014



Photo: UCI Track Cycling World Championships Live Online Coverage Guide.
The 2014 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, at Cali, Colombia, are being held February 26 to March 2.  Live streaming for Wednesday's Day 1 starts at 6:50pm local (same time U.S. Eastern) or 00:50am CET.  (cyclingfans.com)






Photo: Duber Quintero points to the heavens... © Bettini
Duber Quintero (Colombia) bested his breakaway companions on the opening stage of the Tour de Langkawi to take his first professional win. (cyclingnews.com)







Photo: The Australians have earned the right to wear the rainbow jersey (AAP Images)...
Australia’s youthful quartet staged a herculean comeback to defend the team pursuit world title on the opening night the 2014 UCI Track World Championships in Cali, Colombia. (sbs.com.au)






Photo: Stage 1 Profile...
Thursday's Tour de Langkawi Stage 1 departs Resorts World Langkawi at 9:00am local (2:00am CET, 8:00pm U.S. Eastern previous day) and is expected at the finish at Pantai Cenang at around 11:23am local (4:23am CET, 10:23pm U.S. Eastern previous day).  Tour de Langkawi live streaming may be provided for the last hour or so of each stage. (cyclingfans.com)





Photo: I don’t need to win to prove that I am working hard, but my high level performance will be a boost of confidence as we head into the rest of the year...
The Italian rider plans to use the Swiss event as a platform to strengthen his condition and test for form. Basso debuted in early February at the Gran Premio Costa degli Etruschi and March will be an important preparation month as he approaches the Giro d’Italia. (pelotonmagazine.com)





Races & Results.
UCI Track World Championships - Feb 26-Mar 2 (All Days),
Le Tour de Langkawi - Feb 27 - March 8, 2014 (Stages),
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad - March 1 (Start List),
Haut Var - Feb 22-23 (Results),
Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23 (Results),
Volta ao Algarve - Feb 19-23 (Ressults),
Tour of California - May 11-18, 2014 (Stages),
Giro d'Italia - May 9 - June 1, 2014 (Stages),
Tour de France - July 5-27, 2014 (Stages),
UCI Road World Championship - Sept 20-27, 2014 (Stages),
UCI Cyclo-cross World's - Feb 1-2, 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: One day. One chance for glory. Thor Hushovd, pictured, won in 2009...
The 2014 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is LIVE March 1. Race starts at 11:35am CET (5:35am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:35pm CET (10:35am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)





Photo: Boonen, Greipel, Paolini, Demare, Farrar, Stybar, Terpstra, Nuyens, Vansummeren, Boasson Hagen, Vanmarcke, Hofland, Hutarovich, Turgot, Haussler, Eisel, Burghardt, Belletti, Roelandts, Bak, Henderson, Coquard, Cousin, Millar, Mezgec, Napolitano, ...
The Race starts March 2nd at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:43pm CET (10:43am U.S. Eastern). Live video from *2:00pm CET (*8:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)





Photo: There are two wire junction boxes in any Di2 set-up...
Di2 groupsets have set a lofty standard, but if there’s any remaining drawback to upgrading, it’s this: Compared to their mechanical counterparts, Di2 groupsets are tricky to understand, let alone to just buy what you actually need. (competitivecyclist.com)





Photo: CANNONDALE SYNAPSE DISC 5 105...
Seeking the optimum balance of performance and affordability with aluminum endurance bikes. (roadbikeaction.com)





Photo: The body is machined from aluminum with weatherproof seals and attach via a rubber strap.
There are a million options for blinky lights, but BioLogic Argus brings angle adjustment to the table. (bikerumor.com)







































Photo: After a hot run in Qatar, Tom Boonen will start Omloop Het Nieuwsblad a favorite on Saturday. Photo: Tim De Waele ...
Forget the Tour de France. For many, the spring classics represent the very best of what bike racing should be: Cobblestones, wind, rain, and that lovely Flandrian perfume that permeates the air. The classics are the place legends are made. The classics start now. (velonews.com)





Photo: who better to tell us what the race is like than last year's winner, Tiffany Cromwell?
The women's European road season starts on Saturday with the Omloop het Nieuwsblad's cobbles, climbs and attacking. (podiumcafe.com)





Photo: Greg Van Avermaet attacked his way through a run of races in the Middle East earlier this month. Photo: Tim De Waele...
"Last season he was constantly in the mix at the classics, finishing third at Gent-Wevelgem, fourth at Paris-Roubaix, seventh at the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders), sixth at both Strade Bianche and Brabantse Pijl … ridiculous, really." (velonews.com)





Photo: Sebastian Langeveld (Rabobank) leads Juan Antonio Flecha (Team Sky) ... © ispaphoto.com
Dutchman approaches weekend without stress. (velonation.com)






Photo: The bonus money from SCA is for three of Armstrong’s seven Tour de France victories...
A Texas judge has denied a request by lawyers for Lance Armstrong to block a Sports insurance company from re-opening an arbitration agreement in which the firm paid $12 million in bonuses to the disgraced cyclist. (bikeworldnews.com)





Photo: John Lee Augustyn rejoins the pro ranks with MTN - Qhubeka at Tour de Langkawi...
After years of struggling with a hip injury caused by a crash he suffered in 2007, John-Lee Augustyn (MTN-Qhubeka) can finally look forward again to life as a cyclist. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: There is one final stage to go, a short circuit race in Santo Domingo...
Zach Bell was piped at the line to come in second in stage seven for Team SmartStop’s fourth podium at the Vuelta Independencia Nacional.(cyclingillustrated.com)





Photo: The week-long event will be held from September next year the United States for only the second time...
Richmond 2015 organizers unveil 16.5km road race circuit and time trial courses. (road.cc)





Photo: Velocio approaches the look of the clothing with an eye for defying trends...
"Velocio approaches women’s cycling clothing with the philosophy of iteratively designing, testing and improving until they have arrived at the best design." (bikeworldnews.com)





Photo: These glasses grip your face like a spider web grips a fly...
The Radarlock glasses are a flagship model for Oakley, sporting a half-frame design with a quick lens-swap system dubbed “Switchlock.” (mbaction.com)





Photo: I would have to say that in my opinion, the Adelaide drivers are, on the whole, quite accepting of cyclists...
"Over the last few months I’ve put in over 1,800km and I can probably count on one hand the number of times I thought the car drivers acted in a reckless or stupid manner." (wednesdaylegs.wordpress.com)












Photo: Daily Distraction.






















Photo: Jimmy Briceño (Loteria Del Tachira) wins the stage...
Venezuelan reported to have recorded haematocrit of 63%. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: It's a bit different, because we're an American team, but we're so international...
"We talk more about what it's been like joining Specialized-lululemon, which races she'd most like to win (clue: most of them!) and what she's working on off the bike." (podiumcafe.com)





Photo: Queen of the Track...Anna Meares (Cycling Australia)...
Ten years ago, Anna Meares was hoping for just one world title.  Now on the eve of the 2014 UCI Track World Championships, Meares requires just one more to become the most successful female track cyclist in history. (sbs.com.au)







Photo: Say cheese: Jess Varnish and Becky James are delighted with their day's work after collecting a bronze Photo: GETTY IMAGES...
The pressure was on James and Varnish to defend the bronze won in Minsk 12 months ago. That they were able to do so says much for their individual battling qualities and progress as a team. (telegraph.co.uk)






Photo: Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) has his eyes on the classics.... © Tim de Waele
Boonen "excited" for Belgian races. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: Rigoberto Urán said he understands that Omega Pharma's investment in him means the team wants a major race victory. Photo: Tim De Waele...
Rigoberto Urán is stepping into a leadership role for the grand tours with Belgian classics juggernaut Omega Pharma-Quick Step. The goal? To reach the podium again at the Giro d’Italia. (velonews.com)






Photo: Heinrich Haussler will be one of the team's leaders again this season... © Sirotti
Paying respect to my friend. (cyclingnews.com)





Photo: The town centre-based criterium series was officially unveiled at iceBike* 2014 in Milton Keynes this afternoon...
A prologue team time trial and hill-climb will feature in this year’s Pearl Izumi Tour Series, organiser SweetSpot confirmed today. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)





Photo: Training. Old Phil or new Phil?... © cyclingperspective.com
Allan Peiper: “Gilbert is an old school cyclist. He has never even had a trainer before but the cycling world is changing.”





Photo: The Genesis Equilibrium, launched in 2008, majors on comfort...
A large number of top-flight professional teams now rig their bikes with 24mm and 25mm wide tires, which are said to give less rolling resistance over their skinnier counterparts, puncture less frequently and in some cases improve aerodynamic performance. (bikeradar.com)



















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