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 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)
Crashes in finale but Belkin take first and second. (cyclingnews.com)
 “I’m
not a climber like my Colombia team-mates. I go well in the
medium mountains, on the flats and descents.” (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Australia,
Germany, Russia and France all win gold medals. (cyclingnews.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).  Saturday's
Tour de Langkawi Stage 3 departs Kampar at 10:00am local (3:00am CET,
9:00pm U.S. Eastern previous day) and is expected at the finish at
Kuala Lumpur at around 1:58pm local (6:58am CET, 12:58am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 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)
 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)
 Son
of German great keeping career goals close to his chest.
(cyclingnews.com)
 "I’d
done VOS as a cat 4 in 2009 and again as a Cat 2 in 2010 and I loved
it."(cyclingillustrated.com)
 UnitedHealthcare,
MTN-Qhubeka in ASO Spring Classics. (cyclingnews.com)
 For
2014, Reynolds Cycling has redesigned its Assault wheelset around the
wider rim profile that is currently en vogue. (bikeradar.com)
 Latest
Madone flagship walks a fine line between aerodynamics, stiffness and
comfort. (cyclingnews.com)
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Nieuwsblad kicks it all off on the Saturday then the following day the
circus moves south to Kuurne for the semi-classic
Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. The race has similarities with ‘big brother’
the previous day; it’s on the 200 K mark and it ventures into the
Flemish Ardennes above Oudenaarde. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Pompeiana
climb removed from route of 2014 Milan-San Remo due to weather-damaged
roads. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 The
hour record may be getting a refresh this year, whether or not Fabian
Cancellara makes good on his promise to pursue the long-stagnant
benchmark. (velonews.com)
 Confessed
dopers Tyler Hamilton, Levi Leipheimer and George Hincapie are rumoured
to be planning a surprise party for Stuart O’Grady, welcoming him to
the club. (crankpunk.com)
 Monitor
your daily activity with Garmin’s new fitness tracker watch. (road.cc)
 The
car was traveling 45-50 miles per hour when striking him.
(socalcycling.com)
 I
left my house at 7 a.m., and an hour later, I already was heading into
the hills. Two hours later, I swooped down into the Skykomish River
Valley. (janheine.wordpress.com)
 Plots
small steps in progress. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
time is upon us when Shimano divulges all the new gear they have been
working on for the next product year, in 2015. (bikerumor.com)
 Shimano's
long-running Alivio groupset has been revamped for 2014, gaining tech
that has trickled down from higher-end groups, along with a fresh
look. (bikeradar.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Impressively-controlled power assist for
the less fit, but has issues on tight, rough or long trails."
(bikeradar.com)
|  The
spring classics start this weekend with the double-header of the Omloop
Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday followed by Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne on
Sunday. No more Arabian nights in five star hotels and applying sun
lotion, now it’s time to charge down farm tracks and apply a coating of
mud. (inrng.com)
 American
given free role in BMC line-up. (cyclingnews.com)
 Team
discussed use but felt it crossed the line. (cyclingnews.com)
 A
long road remains ahead for Stetina, but his doctors and family said he
has come a long way since his accident. (dailycamera.com)
 Multi-lingual
Swedish one-day specialist and World Cup runner-up.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Tour
de France owner ASO announced the wildcard teams to compete in its
three spring classics, Paris-Roubaix, Flèche Wallonne, and
Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Among the teams are American second-division
UnitedHealthcare, the Swiss IAM Cycling team of Sylvain Chavanel, and
Colombia. (velonews.com)
 “What
I’m doing now is developing methods to characterize and detect
engineered nanoparticles specifically, such as metals in natural
aquatic systems.” Those aren’t exactly words you would expect to hear
from one of the East Coast’s premier downhill talents. (pinkbike.com)
 Contract
negotiations halted after rider recorded 63% haematocrit.
(cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Everything you want in a chamois cream in
amusing packaging, but it is expensive." (bikeradar.com)
 Easton
touts its new EC90 Aero 55 Tubular as the ideal 'one wheel' solution
for riders and racers seeking a lightweight and aerodynamic wheelset
that's still highly manageable in blustery
conditions. (bikeradar.com)
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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)
Duber Quintero (Colombia) bested his breakaway companions on the
opening stage of the Tour de Langkawi to take his first professional
win. (cyclingnews.com)
 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)
 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)
 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). 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)
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)
 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)
 Seeking
the optimum balance of performance and affordability with aluminum
endurance bikes. (roadbikeaction.com)
 There
are a million options for blinky lights, but BioLogic Argus brings
angle adjustment to the table. (bikerumor.com)
Rules
of the
Road
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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)
 The
women's European road season starts on Saturday with the Omloop het
Nieuwsblad's cobbles, climbs and attacking. (podiumcafe.com)
 "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)
 Dutchman
approaches weekend without stress. (velonation.com)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 Richmond
2015 organizers unveil 16.5km road race circuit and time trial courses.
(road.cc)
 "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)
 The
Radarlock glasses are a flagship model for Oakley, sporting a
half-frame design with a quick lens-swap system dubbed “Switchlock.”
(mbaction.com)
 "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)
|  Venezuelan
reported to have recorded haematocrit of 63%. (cyclingnews.com)
 "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)
 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)
 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)
 Boonen
"excited" for Belgian races. (cyclingnews.com)
 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)
 Paying
respect to my friend. (cyclingnews.com)
 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)
 Allan
Peiper: “Gilbert is an old school cyclist. He has never even had a
trainer before but the cycling world is changing.”
 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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|
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)
 Australia's
women’s endurance squad members are primed to make a long awaited
return to the top step of the podium when competition begins at the
2014 UCI World Championships in Cali on Wednesday. (sbs.com.au)
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)
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)
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)
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).  The
Tour de Langkawi starts Thursday on its namesake island on the west
side of Malaysia. The peloton will race 101.1 kilometers under forecast
sunshine and 85-degree temperatures and race organizers hope to show a
welcoming tropical destination to worldwide viewers. (velonews.com)
 “Last
time I rode Tour de Langkawi, I’d a long day towing Cav up the hills;
then he dropped me!” (stickybottle.com)
 Australian
on the parallel challenges of Orica-GreenEdge and Sky. (cyclingnews.com)
 "Envisage
the crowd, 60,000 strong of men and women all drunk with passion for
the spectacle, for an epic battle, for triumph, for failure and for
blood." (sbs.com.au)
 The
19-year-old Briton tells CW that she is "ready to go racing" again
after five months away from competition. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 When
it comes to cycling destinations, there are two prevailing attitudes
towards spending money and time visiting a city such as Oudenaarde, the
town most central to the cobbled climbs of the Ronde van Vlaanderen
(the Tour of Flanders), the most important race in Belgium.
(velonews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict:3 out of 5 stars. "Limited usefulness, resistance unit tops out
at around 500W." (bikeradar.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "A racy ride for women who want to go
fast, but not at the cost of comfort." (bikeradar.com)
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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)
 Australian
scared straight following Festina Affair. (cyclingnews.com)
 "A
high end wheelset, especially one that costs as much as this, should
last for more than ten rides. As it is, these wheels fail to make the
grade." (pinkbike.com)
 Rick
Zabel to line up at Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne. (cyclingnews.com)
 Omega
Pharma Quick-Step Cycling Team has announced the selection that will
participate in Belgium’s opening weekend: Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and
Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 "Milan
San Remo last year sucked. We drove around for two hours in the morning
before the start, then we started, then in snowed. It was awful."
(manualforspeed.com)
 "On
Sunday I won Stage 3 at Valley of the Sun."(cyclingillustrated.com)
 Saddle
manufacturer Selle Royal has launched the new Performa saddles aimed at
sport cyclists, plus the new environmentally-friendly Becoz saddles.
(road.cc)
 Tours
in Utah, Colorado, Alberta could get a boost from US Worlds.
(cyclingnews.com)
 US
road champion begins season at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. (cyclingnews.com)
 "It’s
hard for me, though, to think about the Olympics and not think back
almost 20 years, to the first time mountain biking was featured in the
games. The course for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics was brutal."
(bikemag.com)
 Jack
Haig has closed the door on an ambitious plan to ride the 2014
Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, citing his growing commitment on the
road as too difficult to balance with the dirt. (sbs.com.au)
 Swiss
fabric maker Schoeller Textiles said it developed the method of
printing lightweight, breathable fabrics with minute ceramic dots three
years ago, however the technology's premium price meant it has taken
time to be adopted by cycle clothing brands. (bikeradar.com)
|  In
Belgium there’s no need to look for flowers and buds on the trees or
listen out for birdsong to tell spring is coming. Instead there are
flashes of green sidewalls and the sound of Rodania. As the spring
classics approach, so the annual rituals repeat
themselves. (inrng.com)
The rumor mill has been churning lately with a real humdinger: Amaury
Sport Organisation, owner of the Tour de France, Vuelta a España, and a
host of other races, is putting out feelers to buy the Italian cycling
properties of RCS Sport, owner the Giro d’Italia. (velonews.com)
 160
decibel news for all road cyclists: registration for the best gran
fondo in our part of the world is now open. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Even
if this is not a major race for Basso, the Gran Premio Città di Lugano
will be a useful test for his form. (bikeworldnews.com)
 After
his phenomenal 2011 season Philippe Gilbert has not been hitting the
high points, excluding a World road championship, but after a relaxing
winter he is back; strong and motivated. Milan-Sanremo and the Ardennes
Classics are his goal and maybe another year in the rainbow jersey, but
the big question is; will he grow a beard? (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
looking to bounce back after two difficult years. (cyclingnews.com)
 "Sunday
morning. We awoke to sun shining, birds chirping, and cows mooing at
our host family’s ranch. The team were all tired from a hard day at
Snelling on Saturday, but after a delicious farm breakfast and
leisurely team ride, we were all excited to race bikes
again." (cyclingillustrated.com)
 Danish
cyclist Matti Breschel must be the most unlucky man in the sport after
suffering extensive injuries in the most bizarre of accidents.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 US
Cup kicks off in Austin, Texas with star-studded field.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Carbon
specialists Fast Forward said its new disc, the FFWD Disc FCC, weighs
1,345g (claimed) and the brake track has been treated to improve its
stopping performance. (bikeradar.com)
 Presumably
prototype Campagnolo Super Record “Light” cranks, derailleurs and
shifters could represent the next generation of the Italian brand’s top
level mechanical groupset. (bikerumor.com)
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 Historic
Tour DuPont elements included. (cyclingnews.com)
 We’ve
had 70 days of racing this year and that’s one eighth of the way
through the season. (inrng.com)
 Peeters
finishes season as top-ranked junior. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Tour de Langkawi, which begins on Thursday, has always had a reputation
as being one of the toughest in the world. (sbs.com.au)
 The
10 male pro cyclists we expect to grab the big victories in 2014.
(bicycling.com)
 Brett
Lancaster’s one of the peloton’s stalwart pros who rides with a knowing
charm, one of the guys who may lack a long list of huge wins, but a man
who has gone about this cycling business with grace. (velonews.com)
 Belgian
champion ends 'cross season with 17 victories. (cyclingnews.com)
The
2014 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, at Cali, Colombia, are
being held February 26 to March 2. There will be live
streaming video, including a UCI live stream.
(cyclingfans.com)
 Fears
for the event grow as storms sweep in and force cancellation of a
training session. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Races
& Results.
UCI Track World Championships - Feb 26-Mar 2 (All Days), Haut Var - Feb 22-23, 2014 (Results), Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23, 2014 (Results), Volta ao Algarve - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Ressults), Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Results), 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 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).  Team
thinks rider can become a stage racing great. (cyclingnews.com)
 Olympic
champion Wiggins is keen to add Commonwealth Games medal to his
glittering collection. (telegraph.co.uk)
 Ed
Clancy, the two-time Olympic champion, tals about riding with his
heroes, dodgy post-race headgear and avoiding
climbs. (telegraph.co.uk)
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is as much about not getting caught as it is about winning
and that’s made for an escalating arms race between athletes
and regulators.
(nytimes.com)
 Decision
on Pompeiana climb in Milan San Remo to be made this week.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Stephen
Roche, the Irish rider who won the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and
world road championship in 1987, was inducted into the Giro d’Italia
Hall of Fame at an event in Northern Ireland Tuesday. (velonews.com)
 “Normally,
I like Frank to my left but we have been talking about a change,” said
Andy. “After my injuries and the hard work I did to recover, I think
now I prefer my brother on my right.” (atwistedspoke.com)
 Welcome
to the Classics Season! Or the Road Season! Or all of the above!! Yes,
it's Omloop Superbike time. (podiumcafe.com)
 Andy
Fenn, the other Brit in the Omega Pharma-QuickStep line up, is to ride
Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne after a strong early season showing in the Tour
Down Under and Qatar. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 "Everyone
was gung-ho to make an impression on this early season race."
(cyclingillustrated.com)
 Fitness
focus for new new Gear Fit and Gear 2 smartwatches with built in heart
rate sensors. (road.cc)
 The
blades that slashed through the cycling nerd barrier. (bikemag.com)
 "At
a bare minimum, as bike riders, there is at least one thing we have in
common. We all know how to pedal. Perhaps more importantly, we have an
understanding of what it feels like to pedal. It is easy to take it for
granted." (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "High quality wheels that are worth shopping
around for." (bikeradar.com)
 Action
cameras are exploding as action sports athletes have widely adopted the
technology over the last half-decade. Some folks are attaching these
devices, made by brands including GoPro, Contour, and Sony, to their
helmets. (velonews.com)
|  Australian
transitioning to family life following doping admission.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Lim
says that Gatorade, Powerade, and their ilk rely so much on artificial
and excessive ingredients that their effects are actually the opposite
of what’s intended. (wired.com)
 Just
when it seemed like things had gone quiet, former Festina trainer
Antoine Vayer lit up Twitter last weekend with pointed comments about
Chris Froome’s recent performance en route to winning the Tour of Oman.
(velonews.com)
Belgian blames contaminated meat. (cyclingnews.com)
 A
24 hour voyage, experiencing a new country, trying to learn a language,
a crash, a KOM jersey and a huge announcement that his team is going to
the Tour de France. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Irish
Giro winner receives Hall of Fame award from organisers in Northern
Ireland. (cyclingnews.com)
 Multivan
Merida team camp a success. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
look is rakish and aggressive, like you took one of the crazier Euro
helmets and allowed a student from Pasadena’s Art Center College of
Design (where BMW gets all their new recruits) to fix it.
(redkiteprayer.com)
 This
is much more than just another carbon fatbike rim. The Enso385
represents impressive technological advancements that may have a
serious impact on the way carbon rims are manufactured in the future.
(bikerumor.com)
 "I
just can’t get excited about it as the single solution for road
tires." (bikeradar.com)
 Pedro’s
has been a staple of the bike industry for nearly 25 years, and what
cyclocrossers may not realize was that the company was co-founded by
none other than Bruce Fina, one of the promoters of the now-defunct
USGP Series and one of the driving forces behind bringing Worlds to the
US in 2013. (cxmagazine.com)
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 Pieter
Weening to focus on overall classification. (cyclingnews.com)
 Former
winner Rebellin returns to race ten years later. (cyclingnews.com)
 Former
winner lines up with strong Belkin team. (cyclingnews.com)
 "If
you are like me then you a) should be seriously worried about your life
and b) are going going through some early season cycling withdrawals
since you are staring at the abyss of THREE WHOLE DAYS of no cycling on
video." (podiumcafe.com)
 France's
youngest post-war road race champion in 2012 and winner of 11 races in
2013, including three WorldTour successes, Nacer Bouhanni has already
established himself as one of the peloton's top sprinters at the age of
23. (cyclingnews.com)
 Stage
win set up third place overall at Haut Var. (cyclingnews.com)
 Having
started his 2014 season in Australia with third place in the national
road championships, Richie Porte has continued his good start to the
season with second overall at the Ruta del Sol behind Alejandro
Valverde. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
2014 UCI Track Cycling World Championships commence in Cali, Colombia,
on Wednesday, February 26 and run until Sunday, March 2.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
The
2014 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, at Cali, Colombia, are
being held February 26 to March 2. There will be live
streaming video, including a UCI live stream.
(cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
Haut Var - Feb 22-23, 2014 (Results), Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23, 2014 (Results), Volta ao Algarve - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Ressults), Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Results), 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 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).  So
just what is the Liscio? it deserves to be defined on its own merits,
on the designers’ intent, rather than in relation to another bicycle.
(redkiteprayer.com)
 Three
of the top four racers at the NZ Champs were on 650B wheeled bikes.
(pinkbike.com)
 Foundry
Cycles is a young brand by any standard, started less than three years
ago and already having three different cyclocross models.
(cxmagazine.com)
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may not be any pedaling in the Winter Olympics, but there’s a lot to
learn from the athletes. (bicycling.com)
 There
is no question that the preparations of the modern professional rider
has changed to a considerable degree. Gone are the days when a pro
would show up at an early season race with lycra bursting at the seams
and visible work to do. (sbs.com.au)
 Arguably
one of the world's best cyclo-cross riders, Albert had a troubled
season which lacked a big win at the championships and an overall win
in one of the three major cyclo-cross series. (cyclingnews.com)
 "All
the guys lining up in Belgium have shown that the shape is there and
have been working well as a team in their last races."
(bikeworldnews.com)
 Living
in Denmark, track riding is a good supplement to the dark, wet, and
cold road rides of winter. (cyclingnews.com)
 Cross
season is dead (for now). Long live cross season. (podiumcafe.com)
 "Though
late season ’cross races and now gravel races are popping up, it seems
like your cyclocross bike may never get a real off-season."
(cxmagazine.com)
 This
lightweight jacket, which is a new addition to the Gore stable this
winter, forms part of their Power range. Gore has different ranges of
cycling apparel that are designed to be worn together in specific
climatic conditions for both male and female cyclists.
(wheelsuckers.co.uk)
 This
season is professional cyclist David Millar’s last official year of
racing, and Fizik’s honoring his accomplishments with special edition
shoes for each race of the year. (bikerumor.com)
 Pearl
Izumi moved into its new headquarters in December 2013. The facility
houses nearly all of Pearl Izumi's North American operations as well as
some of the sales team for parent company Shimano. (velonews.com)
|  Compared
to the earliest bikes, today’s road bikes represent a quantum leap in
both design and engineering, but how much room is there for improvement?
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 "The
athlete underwent a doping control on 27 February 2011 at the end of
the Grand Prix of Lugano (Switzerland). The analyses of the A and the B
samples displayed the presence of recombinant growth hormone
(“recGH”)."
(bicycle.net)
 It
is young, this 2014 road racing campaign, but the simple truth remains:
What happened on Saturday up Green Mountain here in Oman matters. It’s
a system check, a report on who’s done his homework over the winter,
and who is looking for an incomplete grade. (velonews.com)
 The
Koppenbergcross and Twenty20 Cycling have teamed up in order to ensure
that the race becomes the first European cyclo-cross race to provide
equal prize money for both the men’s and women’s race field.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Newcomer
Tony Gallopin has completed his first races in the jersey of lotto
Belisol. (bikeworldnews.com)
 One
of the most exciting climbers of the 90s, Claudio Chiappucci on his
idols, his father’s army years with Fausto Coppi, his enduring
friendship with Stephen Roche and why he’s looking forward to being a
pensioner. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Matti
Breschel (Tinkoff-Saxo) said Monday he escaped serious injury in a
bizarre crash following the final stage at the Tour of Oman.
(velonews.com)
 Movistar
is hitting on all cylinders during a spectacular start to the 2014
season that is raising hopes inside the Spanish team that it can
deliver a grand tour victory this year. (velonews.com)
 The
Pioneer SGY-PM900H79 power meter and SGX-CA900 cyclocomputer were
developed with the Belkin ProTeam and feature completely independent
left-right pedaling analysis. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 "Kings
of Pain", Lightweight refinements and special edition gear.
(cyclingnews.com)
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 Belgian
turns his attention to Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. (cyclingnews.com)
Colombian takes second behind Moinard on stage 2. (cyclingnews.com)
 Kwiatkowski
seals overall victory. (cyclingnews.com)
 Froome
seals overall victory. (cyclingnews.com)
 Valverde
sails to overall victory. (cyclingnews.com)
 After
a disappointing finish last week at Superprestige Middelkerke, where he
lost his top spot in the overall standings of that series, Niels Albert
(BKCP-Powerplus) found redemption with the win at Oostmalle.
(cxmagazine.com)
Races
& Results.
Haut Var - Feb 22-23, 2014 (Results), Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23, 2014 (Results), Volta ao Algarve - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Ressults), Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Results), 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 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).  Spaniard
takes first win in over a year. (cyclingnews.com)
 Peter
Velits (BMC Racing) has finished on more grand-tour podiums than Tejay
van Garderen, but the experienced Slovakian is ready to sacrifice his
chances to help his younger American teammate. (velonews.com)
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of the
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rider studies Team Sky's race tactics and readies for Paris-Nice.
(cyclingnews.com)
 It
will take something special to beat Great Britain's women in Colombia,
says double Olympic champion. (telegraph.co.uk)
 In
2013, after years of knocking at the door, Roche punched through for a
grand tour stage victory at the Vuelta a España, and quickly followed
that up with the leader’s jersey, another first. Fifth place overall in
the Spanish tour was also a career-best for the 29-year-old Irishman.
(velonews.com)
 Colombian
still 6kg over ideal racing weight. (cyclingnews.com)
 West
Australian duo Luke Durbridge (Orica-GreenEDGE) and Robert Power (WIS)
have claimed the elite and under 23 Oceania Road Championship titles in
Toowoomba this afternoon. (sbs.com.au)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 5 out of 5 stars. "An excellent performance choice for
‘classic’ British roads." (bikeradar.com)
 Is
hoping that Giro d’Italia start in Ireland secures backing for home
event. (velonation.com)
 Men's
and women's teams wrap up California training camp. (cyclingnews.com)
 Chances
are pretty good that if you’re on board with the road disc concept, you
may also be a fan of road tubeless. (bikerumor.com)
iSSi is QBP’s newest brand, and its mission is to provide bike shops
with an alternative to Shimano SPD pedals. (cxmagazine.com)
|  Talk
about a long weekend, it’s been an instructive and busy two days of
racing. Chris Froome and Alberto Contador both won, the same for André
Greipel and Mark Cavendish along with Carlos Betancur and Michał
Kwiatkowski, Alejandro Valverde, Amaël Moinard and Moreno Hofland.
Almost all big names, Moinard is a big helper and Hofland a future
sprinting prospect. (inrng.com)
 Frank
eased his way in 19th position but you have to scroll, scroll, scroll
to find Andy, who rolled in 72nd on GC, some twenty minutes behind
Froome’s winning time. (atwistedspoke.com)
 San
Gimignano, the town in Tuscany famous for its medieval towers, has been
chosen as the new start location for the Strade Bianche, which will
have its eighth edition on Saturday 8 March 2014. (road.cc)
 Six
of top ten ranked women in the world will be at the start.
(cyclingnews.com)
 A
dream for many cycling fans is to meet their favorite rider or a famous
champion. Better yet, wouldn’t it be even cooler to run into one of
them on a ride on their home turf and jump on their wheel for a few
hours. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 "It
may not look like much, but it's a dream come true that belies how much
work it took to make happen!" (roadbikeaction.com)
 There
are more bike choices than ever for 2014. Travel, wheel size, geometry
– it's confusing stuff. And to add to the decisions you have to make
about the bike itself, you have to decide where to buy
it. (bikeradar.com)
 If
you’ve been drooling over the recent cassette adapters from OneUp and
Wolf Tooth Components lately, but were holding out for a 40 tooth
version, Hope has an answer for you. (bikerumor.com)
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 Sunday's
Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Stage 4 departs Ubrique at 12:00pm CET
(6:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Fuengirola at
around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern). Ruta del Sol live
streaming video should get underway at around 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 The
2014 GVA Bpost Bank Trophy Cyclocross at Oostmalle
(Sluitingsprijs-Oostmalle) is Sunday, February 23. Live streaming
video: 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Colombian
beats Degenkolb into second place. (cyclingnews.com)
 Sky
rider beats van Garderen and Uran. (cyclingnews.com)
 Costa
second, Kwiatkowski holds onto race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Haut Var - Feb 22-23, 2014 (Stages & Results), Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23, 2014 (Stages & Results), Volta ao Algarve - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Stages & Ressults), Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Stages & Results), Tour Méditerranéen - Feb 13-16, 2014 (Results), Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 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), 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). Rules
of the
Road
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shows I did my homework in the winter." (cyclingnews.com)
 Team
staff dash to training base in Nice to pick up replacement bikes and
equipment. (road.cc)
 The
Queen Stage of the Tour of Oman finishes on the Jebel Al Akhdar, the
“Green Mountain”. A tough climb that should decide the race, it’s also
a unique ride in a landscape that is very different to the typical
“Alpine” climb. (inrng.com)
  All-City
Cycles is memorializing the wrestling greats again, this time with the
just-launched Macho King cyclocross bike. (cxmagazine.com)
| 
SCA Promotions reached a reported $7.5 million settlement in 2006 with
Armstrong after refusing to pay out an estimated $12 million in bonuses
on grounds that there was evidence that he had doped to achieve those
victories. (cyclingnews.com)
 Rebuilding
a team after two of your star riders get busted for doping was a
nightmare come true for 2013′s Vini Fantini. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 West
Australian Jessica Allen (VIS) has taken out the Zarraffa’s Coffee
Oceania Road Cycling Championships, edging out Canberra’s Lisa Keeling
(Bicycle Superstore) in a two up sprint to the line in Toowoomba on
Saturday afternoon. (sbs.com.au)
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 Four
squads selected, down from five in 2013. (cyclingnews.com)
 Lampre
man out-sprints Sinkewitz in Liguria. (cyclingnews.com)
 Omega
Pharma-QuckStep rider comes out top in time trial. (cyclingnews.com)
 First
win of season for Slovak rider. (cyclingnews.com)
 Spaniard
beats Sanchez and Navarro in Cabra. (cyclingnews.com)
 Saturday's
Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Stage 3 departs Sanlucar la Mayor at
11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Sevilla at around 3:36pm CET (9:36am U.S. Eastern). Ruta del
Sol live streaming video should get underway at around 2:00pm CET
(8:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23, 2014 (Stages & Results), Volta ao Algarve - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Stages & Ressults), Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Stages & Results), Tour Méditerranéen - Feb 13-16, 2014 (Results), Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 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), 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).  New
Zealand’s Joe Cooper (Avanti Racing) and Queensland’s Shara Gillow
(Orica-AIS) have been crowned the Oceania time trial champions in
Toowoomba. (sbs.com.au)
 Chris
Froome and Team Sky were on the attack at the fourth stage of the Tour
of Oman, flexing their muscles ahead of the decisive penultimate stage
of the race on the climb of Green Moutain tomorrow (Saturday).
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Paolo
Bellino appointed as replacement for Michele Acquarone after RCS
Sport's €13million fraud investigation. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
The
2014 GVA Bpost Bank Trophy Cyclocross at Oostmalle
(Sluitingsprijs-Oostmalle) is Sunday, February 23. Live streaming
video: 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Rules
of the
Road
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UCI is developing a new race calendar layout. Is there a possibility we
might see two-week grand tours, rather than three-week races? Not
likely. (velonews.com)
 Former
Giro winner dismisses Danielson's USADA testimony. (cyclingnews.com)
 Eddy
Merckx was the most notable UCI Hour Record holder, riding it “Merckx
style,” on a road bike with drop bars, today’s method of reference for
the road riders in pursuit of 60-minute fame. (velonews.com)
 Milan-Sanremo
is famous for its tension, the longest race of the year is often
decided in the final moments, a long wait that gets more and more
nervous as the finish approaches. Now there’s a long wait to find out
what’s happening to the course and whether the crucial new climb of
Pompeiana is in or out. (inrng.com)
 For
Tejay van Garderen, there can be no more "stupid mistakes". And as far
as management is concerned, no more excuses. (sbs.com.au)
 Women’s
equality in Europe has been a major area of development in the past few
years, and Koppenbergcross has taken it a step further. (cxmagazine.com)
 Essax
Shark saddle uses shark fin shape to promote improved pedalling
efficiency. (road.cc) [Is it April 1st already?]
 The
Look 675 aims to offer both performance and great ride comfort in a
lightweight package. (bikeradar.com)
 Much
easier to install, but also more streamlined, lighter and just better
all around. (bikerumor.com)
 Cinelli’s
on a roll, pumping out a new product every couple weeks. The latest is
their new Kink Straps, oversized eco-leather foot straps that’ll fit
most flat pedals. (bikerumor.com)
 The
Complete Guide to Climbing (By Bike) is the ultimate guide book to
climbing by bike and the most difficult hill climbs in the United
States. It includes sections on training for cycling climbing along
with memorable climbing performances and other climbing resources.
(usacyclingclimbing.com)
|  Neo-pro
runs afoul in out-of-competition test. (cyclingnews.com)
 Ovals
laid down upon ovals, upon ovals, upon ovals. Vision, blurred,
inundated with nothing but boards and corners, honed in on a thin black
line, the one that signifies the shortest route around this banked
hell; nothing to occupy the mind but searing, fiery pain and total
concentration. It is 60 minutes stretched into an eternity, they say;
it is the longest hour, they say. (velonews.com)
 Rigoberto
Urán believes that his move to Omega Pharma-QuickStep was necessary to
further his cycling career. The Colombian rider said that his own
ambitions would have fallen by the wayside if he had remained at Sky.
(cyclingnews.com)
 The
season is just rolling off the startline for the top Tour de France
favorites, but one date is already circled on their respective
calendars: July 9. This is the date of the 156-kilometer fifth stage at
the Tour. (velonews.com)
 Cyclosportives
- commonly referred to as sportives - and gran fondos have become a
firm fixture on the the worldwide cycling calendar in recent
years. (bikeradar.com)
 Sky
rider to skip Dwars door Vlaanderen and Gent-Wevelgem. (cyclingnews.com)
 Tough
and fairly light mid-section wheels with some novel technologies.
(road.cc)
 "Tequila
is an awesome drink – it means “party on!” in every language, has a
mystique that attracts the ladies, it makes you look like a bad boy,
while delivering a taste, tingle and buzz of sophisticated flavors that
are best appreciated with some age – it’s the perfect drink for guys
like us." (pezcyclingnews.com)
 omfortable
shoes for the fitness rider; not cheap but just get away with it due to
Italian styling and good build quality. (road.cc)
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 Polish
rider beats Costa and Contador. (cyclingnews.com)
 Australian
lies second overall behind Valverde. (cyclingnews.com)
Spaniard
extends race lead on uphill finish. (cyclingnews.com)
 German
takes his second stage victory in Oman. (cyclingnews.com)
 Bissell,
Jelly Belly, Optum and Jamis represent Continental ranks.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Organizers
unveiled a new route for the Italian semi-classic Strade Bianche
Thursday. The one-day race, which unfolds over the white dirt roads of
Tuscany, will start in San Gimignano, cover 10 sections of the dirt,
and finish with a 16-percent ramp in the final kilometer to Siena.
(velonews.com)
 Friday's
Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Stage 2 departs La Guardia de Jaen at
11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Santuario Virgen de la Sierra de Cabra at around 3:56pm CET (9:56am
U.S. Eastern). Ruta del Sol live streaming video should get
underway
at around 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23, 2014 (Stages & Results), Volta ao Algarve - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Stages & Ressults), Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Stages & Results), Tour Méditerranéen - Feb 13-16, 2014 (Results), Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 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), 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).  “For
sure, the coming days will be complicated,” said team-mate Sébastien
Hinault. “But Kristof was an energetic guy. Let us use that energy to
enjoy this job that he loved so much.” (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 You’ve
almost certainly seen him on the roadside during the Tour de France and
a whole host of other races besides. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Course
of 50th anniversary event unveiled, five stages should suit sprinters.
(velonation.com)
 For
Spring 2014, Giro’s New Road collection of cycling clothes expands in
both breadth and usage opportunities. And, now there’s a 22-piece
women’s line to complement the mens’. (bikerumor.com)
 The
2014 Tour of Oman is being held February 18-23. Do not expect
live video feeds for this race but maybe videos after each stage.
(cyclingfans.com)
 Introduced
in 2012 for the European market, the powerful and very quick Turbo made
news for its 45km (~28mph) top speed and sharp looks. In 2013 it made
it Stateside, and now dealers are getting ready to welcome the upgraded
2014 model as its replacement. (bikerumor.com)
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summit finish on the Jebel Akhdar promises one of the best contests so
far this season. Only the week’s racing isn’t live on TV to the
frustration of many. Can we expect to watch every race for
free? (inrng.com)
 BMC
leader explains why he'll miss Tour of California in 2014.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Froome
won the Tour of Oman last year en route to winning the Tour de France
and seemingly everything else in his path, in dominating fashion —
Critérium International and the Critérium du Dauphiné, namely.
(velonews.com)
 World
champion on the track, Vuelta stage winner and loyal team man; Steve
Cummings is all of these and now winner of the Tour Méditerranéen.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 Tinkoff-Saxo
rider analyzes rivals for 2014. (cyclingnews.com)
 Katie
Compton has had a crazy past month—from a 10th National title to a
devastating performance at Worlds to a redeeming win at Tokyo, and then
finally home to Colorado. (cxmagazine.com)
 France
remains candidate for track and mountain biking. (cyclingnews.com)
 "These
bibs are so good I’ll probably wear them with any jersey I own because
they are so comfortable. I’ve worn nothing from another brand that
comes close to how comfortable these bibs are—at any price."
(redkiteprayer.com)
 New
Argent and Road Tubeless wheelsets aim to offer improved aerodynamics,
plus new 40mm carbon clincher. (road.cc)
 To
say Geekhouse has some repeat customers might be an understatement,
considering the past few years have all shown bikes built for John
Watson. (bikerumor.com)
  When
lubricating your bike, really all you have to look for is the moving
parts, where metal pieces move against one another. (about.com)
 With
the SRM spider gone and Stages module just about visible on the
non-driveside crank, Richie Porte’s Pinarello Dogma 65 is bang up to
date and looks cleaner for it. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
|  It’s
early in the season but we’ve already seen some high quality
fast. (atwistedspoke.com)
 “I
didn’t dope that much. It was just a few times. It didn’t even help
that much … but it’s crazy to think that there’s some long-term effect
or benefit.” (velonews.com)
 Peter
Sagan will attempt to win a big classic this spring to add to his
already impressive palmarès. According to his Cannondale team sports
director Stefano Zanatta, his focus for now must remain on that, and on
not multi-million dollar contract offers that are coming his way.
(velonews.com)
 World
Champion will return to Britain for first time since 2012.
(cyclingnews.com)
 As
little as nine years ago there were 29 race days on the UCI Oceania
Tour. Last year there were just seven. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Australian
eager to return to top step of the podium. (cyclingnews.com)
 Australian
looks to take her fourth consecutive time trial title. (cyclingnews.com)
The
Complete Guide to Climbing (By Bike) is the ultimate guide book to
climbing by bike and the most difficult hill climbs in the United
States. It includes sections on training for cycling climbing along
with memorable climbing performances and other climbing resources.
(usacyclingclimbing.com)
 Last
weekend while doing trail work Cannondale-WTB OverMountain rider Mark
Weir was crushed by a 300-pound tree limb. (dirtragmag.com)
 Capo
has created a kit that’s subtle, attractive, and more effective - all
without sacrificing anything to performance. (competitivecyclist.com)
  Using
Kickstarter as the platform for launch, the brand will start with two
different offerings: hardtails in Reynolds 853 steel or triple-butted
3/2.5 Titanium. (mbaction.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Smooth riding and repeatable resistance in
a package that will keep rolling for a lifetime." (bikeradar.com)
 These
five racks make it easy to bring your bike on any trip—with any
vehicle. (bicycling.com)
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 The
Spaniard was the last man to start the 7.3km prologue around Almeria
with the time of his team mate Jon Izaguirre as a target.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Howard takes race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 Sacha
Modolo (Lampre-Merida) claimed his fourth victory of the season on
stage 1 of the Volta ao Algarve. (cyclingnews.com)
German accepts defeat on day two in Oman. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23, 2014 (Stages & Results), Volta ao Algarve - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Stages & Ressults), Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Stages & Results), Tour Méditerranéen - Feb 13-16, 2014 (Results), Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 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), 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).  Evans
and Hushovd joined by new recruit Sánchez. (cyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
believes he can win if the Pompeiana is removed. (cyclingnews.com)
 Frenchman
has no complaints about his shoulder after Algarve opener.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Thursday's
Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Stage 1 departs Velez Malaga at 11:00am
CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Jaen at
around 3:43pm CET (9:43am U.S. Eastern). Ruta del Sol live
streaming video should get underway at around 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
The
2014 Tour of Oman is being held February 18-23. Do not expect
live video feeds for this race but maybe videos after each stage.
(cyclingfans.com)
 What
causes the sealant to dry up? How often should we be checking it?
Replacing it? And, in the event you find zero moisture in your tire,
how can you get it out? Or should you? (bikerumor.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Smooth-riding, highly developed frame needs
better components to really shine." (bikeradar.com)
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quick physics lesson. With the news today that Fabian Cancellara could
attack the Hour Record in August at the Aguascalientes Bicentennial
Velodrome in Mexico, here’s a quick look at the effect of altitude and
temperature on performance. (inrng.com)
 Orica-GreenEdge
sprinter takes three leaders jerseys after stage two. (cyclingnews.com)
 Unzué:
“All we need for Alejandro is a little bit of luck.” (cyclingnews.com)
 The
32-year-old Swiss rider already holds the 2008 Olympic and four World
time trial titles. He conquered the Tour of Flanders twice and
Paris-Roubaix three times. Now he will try to beat the 49.700-kilometre
mark set by Ondrej Sosenka in 2005. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Gerry
Ryan confirms non-permanent role. (cyclingnews.com)
American "lucky to make it out of cycling alive." (cyclingnews.com)
 “First,
our thoughts are with his family and loved ones, to whom we offer our
sincere condolences and assure them of our support in this terrible
ordeal.” - IAM Cycling team’s general manger, Michel Thétaz.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Belgian
backs his sprinter ahead of Algarve. (cyclingnews.com)
 Most
ladies I know wouldn’t be too happy if you told them they “ride like a
girl.” (dirtragmag.com)
 The
Merida Ride Pro Team is the bike that the Team Lampre-Merida riders
will be racing over the pavé in the Spring Classics and during this
year’s Tour de France (stage 5 includes 15.4km of cobblestones,
including Carrefour de l’Arbre and Arenberg). (road.cc)
 Don’t
worry; Jordie Lunn is still going to be sending it this summer, hoping
to grab another one of those big checks for Best Trick at Crankworx.
He’s got a solid list of other contests to hit this year, as well as a
strong desire to do some more filming. (bikemag.com)
|  Writing
his column for pezcycling, Lee Rodgers, who rode both Qatar and Dubai,
stated his feeling that both Thor Hushovd and Philippe Gilbert were now
on the downside of their careers. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Simon
Gerrans is multiple-time Tour de France stage winner and Australian
road champion. (velonews.com)
 Synergy
Baku team gives Irish national championship silver medallist Walker’s
slot. (velonation.com)
 The
2014 Oceania Road Championships are being held in Toowoomba, Queensland
this weekend, bringing this year's Oceania Tour to a close ... even
though it's only February. So what is the Oceania Tour?
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 The
La Ruta Conquistadores crosses Costa Rica much like the Conquistadors
did in the 1500′s. It starts on the Pacific coast and crosses through
rainforest, over volcanoes and weaves through villages and farms to the
Caribbean Coast. (dirtragmag.com)
 Remarkable
similarity between the band Kaiser Chief's album artwork and cycle gear
brand Sturmey Archer's logo. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Developed
as Team Raleigh’s main race steed, the Militis was designed with UK and
US-style day and criterium racing in mind. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Next
week, from Monday February 24 to Sunday March 2 CyclingTips and Strava
are challenging you to put in a 15-hour week on the bike.
 BikeRadar
verdict:4.5 out of 5 stars. "High power and great value."
(bikeradar.com)
 It
was certainly not the first, but no bike typifies this new genre of
“trail” or “all-mountain” 29ers quite like the Honzo. (dirtragmag.com)
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 Wednesday's
Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Prologue, a 7.3km Individual Time Trial
at Almeria, gets underway at 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern) with the
departure of the first rider. Ruta del Sol live streaming video should
get underway at around 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
 Andre
Greipel (Lotto Belisol) came out on top on stage 1 of the Tour of Oman,
with a powerful sprint to edge out Leigh Howard (Orica GreenEdge) and
Nicola Ruffoni (Bardiani-CSF) on the road from As Suwayq Castle to
Naseem Garden. (cyclingnews.com)
 "A
small mistake cost us victory." (cyclingnews.com)
The
2014 Tour of Oman is being held February 18-23. Do not expect
live video feeds for this race but instead videos after each stage.
(cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23, 2014 (Stages & Results), Volta ao Algarve - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Stages), Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Stages), Tour Méditerranéen - Feb 13-16, 2014 (Results), Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 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), 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).  If
it seems Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo) has been off the radar so far
this season, you’re right. (velonews.com)
 Five
ways to reduce your risk of over-use injury on the bike. (velonews.com)
 Defending
Tour champion Chris Froome rules himself out of Milan-San Remo after
last minute course change. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 The
defending Giro d’Italia champion sizes up the 2014 Tour de France,
shares his race program, and explains why he loves the cobbled Classics
but never races them. (bicycling.com)
 A
taste of summer in Chile. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Not light, but it is comfortable if the
shape suits you." (bikeradar.com)
The
Complete Guide to Climbing (By Bike) is the ultimate guide book to
climbing by bike and the most difficult hill climbs in the United
States. It includes sections on training for cycling climbing along
with memorable climbing performances and other climbing resources.
(usacyclingclimbing.com)
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are trying in every way possible to save Pompeiana” - Mauro Vegni, RCS
Sport’s technical director for cycling. (velonews.com)
 It’s
a compact race with something for the sprinters, climbers and a
technical time trial, a good guide of early season form for climbers
and classics contenders alike. (inrng.com)
 Mark
Cavendish’s Omega Pharma sprint train will aim to get back on track at
the five stage Tour of Algarve that starts tomorrow in Portugal.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 For
a long time professional cyclists had one of two blood groups, they
were either EPO+ or EPO-. David Moncoutié was one of the minority who
avoided the doping culture. Yet he thrived and often beat the
cheats. (inrng.com)
 SwiftCarbon
isn’t apologetic about making its frames in China nor does the company
try to hide it. In fact they’re quite proud of where they’re based and
maintain that the factory and quality of their products are top notch.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 Taking
out the old bike was like reconnecting with a friend he never knew he
had. (bicycling.com)
 3D
printing has been a hot topic lately, and no one knows that better than
RaceWare Direct. After all, most of the products they sell come off a
printer in either 3D printed nylon or titanium. (bikerumor.com)
 The
concept of using a gearbox does make sense, especially considering how
shifting performance with a traditional derailleur can suffer in the
ice and snow. (pinkbike.com)
 Pioneer
announced an updated version of its Power Meter and a new
black-and-white SGX-CA500 Cycle-Computer head unit that graphically
displays left and right power at 12 points along the pedal stroke. (bikeradar.com)
|  According
to Sporza, Goddaert crashed on a train crossing. A bus was unable to
avoid striking the 27-year-old Belgian, who died at the scene of the
crash. (velonews.com)
 "I
think the time is fast approaching that we should consider getting rid
of quick-release skewers entirely." (bikeradar.com)
 Tejay
van Garderen sits easy in the lobby of a sprawling luxury hotel just
outside of Muscat on the beach. A team jacket stretches over his thin
shoulders. Though this season is still fresh, van Garderen looks lean,
and he’s not come to Oman to walk. (velonews.com)
 American
BMC Racing Team rider calls for year-long race numbers to be printed on
jerseys. (velonation.com)
 Greg
Van Avermaet might have been the second man in the Classics for BMC,
but over the years he has proved that he can be successful from
February to September. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Cross
country mountain bike world champ gets green light from UCI to race
road. (cyclingnews.com)
 Henderson
had some eight weeks off the bike toward the end of last season trying
to determine the cause of a persistent knee complaint. He underwent
surgery in December to have scar tissue, which had been irritating the
tendon, removed from his right knee. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 For
most of the day, the peloton is the only piece of color drifting over
the ground, a blurred stream of confetti between the sun-bleached earth
and the browned horizon. (velonews.com)
 ‘Big
Data’ – The collection of data sets so large and complex that it
becomes difficult to process using traditional data processing
applications. (decaironman-training.com)
 Whether
it is commuting or recreational cycling, has cycling created an image
for itself that says, “this activity is extreme, if you want to jump in
either get a carbon bike with a team kit or a mad-max style commuter
bike with whistles, bells, bags and the lovely orange vest.”
(303cycling.com)
 Early
last year Xpedo quietly released a new pedal that managed to offer a
ton of value for literally hundreds less than what many boutique
companies where charging. (bikerumor.com)
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Wednesday's
Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Prologue, a 7.3km Individual Time Trial
at Almeria, gets underway at 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern) with the
departure of the first rider. Ruta del Sol live streaming video should
get underway at around 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern).
(cyclingfans.com)
The
2014 Tour of Oman is being held February 18-23. Do not expect
live video feeds for this race but instead videos after each stage.
(cyclingfans.com)
 Coming
just after the pan-flat Tour of Qatar, it draws some of the same riders
but also pulls in new ones keen to match wits and winter training on
the hills of Oman, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. (velonews.com)
 After
Dubai and Qatar now for Oman where the sky is is scraped by jagged
mountains instead of tall towers. It’s very different terrain and with
it, a very different race and even landscape you’d like to ride
through. (inrng.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23, 2014 (Stages), Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta - Feb 19-23, 2014 (Stages), Tour Méditerranéen - Feb 13-16, 2014 (Results), Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 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), 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).  Rigoberto
Uran a contender for overall victory. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Amgen Tour of California will expand its women’s racing by one day in
2014, organizer AEG Sports announced Monday. As reported by ESPN.com
Saturday, the Amgen Tour will feature two elite women’s events in May,
with a circuit race and time trial. (velonews.com)
 Shimano
has filed several patent applications for a powermeter crankset,
integrating the strain gauge directly inside both left and right crank
arms. (bikerumor.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "With its impressive spec, the Canyon is
massive value for money. It’s a good option for big rides."
(bikeradar.com)
 Devinci’s
carbon manufacturer constructs the Troy frame using an up-to-date
process where stiff, form-fitting inserts are used in key areas, like
the head tube junction, to apply even internal pressure during the
molding process. (pinkbike.com)
 Choosing
the correct frame size can be confusing, especially since recommended
frame sizes vary between manufacturers, models and
disciplines. (bikeradar.com)
 Giant-Shimano
WorldTour and development team riders recently spent two days working
on their technique and skills with Giant's downhill expert Oscar Saiz.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Is
Cannondale set to launch a CAAD10 track bike this year? Photos of a
prototype CAAD10 track bike being ridden by Cannondale Pro Cycling's
Elia Viviani suggests they might be, but the company is being very
tight-lipped about whether the bike will be released to the public. Our
hunch is it probably will. (road.cc)
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de France season objective for American. (cyclingnews.com)
 Reigning
Roubaix champion Fabian Cancellara issues warning shot to Wiggins ahead
of cobbled classics campaign. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Philip
Deignan’s chances of being at the start line of the Giro d’Italia in
Ireland have taken a knock after the Donegal rider crashed in training
and fractured his right collarbone. (stickybottle.com)
 Khalid
is the president of the Qatar Cycling Federation and part of the reason
the Tour of Qatar exists. (velonews.com)
 After
previewing the course last week, Italian national team coach Davide
Cassani has begun narrowing his list for the elite men’s team at the
2014 UCI Elite Road World Championships in Ponferrada, Spain.
(velonews.com)
 Can
the bar/stem/post masters make a wheel? After 50 plus years in the
cycling components business, 3T have taken some top line features and
added their own original twists to create the Mercurio 60 Limited
wheelset. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 “It’s
small enough you could bring it on a plane as carry-on luggage.”
(bikerumor.com)
 Sync
your phone to a Bluetooth speaker, pick your favorite map app and tunes
and -boom- you’ve got your own rockin’ never-get-lost set up.
(bikerumor.com)
 Based
out of San Diego California, Virtue Bike is all about useful, purpose
built bikes that will fit into just about anyone’s day to day.
(bikerumor.com)
 The
Switchback has 650b hoops and an ultra-slack head
angle. (bikeradar.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Quality road pedals that are barely any
heavier than Ultegra or Dura-Ace." (bikeradar.com)
|  UCI
president Brian Cookson released a statement Monday, acknowledging some
of the limitations of the Cycling Independent Reform Commission [CIRC]
while encouraging former riders and team staff with knowledge of doping
in the sport to come forward. (velonews.com)
 Tour
de France champion Christopher Froome (Sky) says he wants to show last
year’s success was no fluke as he kicks off his 2014 campaign at the
Tour of Oman, which starts Tuesday. (velonews.com)
 Reports
that the Pompieana, the new climb added to Milano-Sanremo, might be
excluded from the March 23 race due to safety concerns have prompted
reactions from two riders who occupy opposite ends of the pro cycling
abilities spectrum — climber extraordinaire Chris Froome, and sprint
star Mark Cavendish. (velonews.com)
 After
announcing a major makeover of the course of the Italian monument, La
Classicissima, last fall it now seems as if it might all come to
nought. The hillier parcourse that had sprinters striking it from their
programs and riders like Froome and Nibali licking their lips now looks
unlikely as local officials judge the roads to be too unsafe.
(sbs.com.au)
 Tinkoff-Saxo
leader changes up start to season, launches U23 team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Training
has come a long way from the old-school European pro just riding hard
for six hours every day. (velonews.com)
 Italian
looking for fourth national title. (cyclingnews.com)
 Colombian
pleased with start to season. (cyclingnews.com)
 Australian
to work in coaching role with squad, young Irishman to debut in six
days’ time. (velonation.com)
 Blue
Ridge Parkway, Going-to-the-Sun Road, The Snowy Range, ...
(velonews.com)
 We
see lots of new interview footage with Lance and other teammates and
it’s interesting to watch with hindsight. (cyclingtips.com.au)
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Jean-Christophe Peraud (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale prevails on final stage
to Mont Faron.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Race
joins Superprestige calendar. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour Méditerranéen - Feb 13-16, 2014 (Stages & Results), Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23, 2014 (Stages), Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 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), 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).  Cycling
Australia announces 15-rider team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Lillie
is wearing a red dress. Not any red dress—a red pinafore-style dress
that is meant to invoke Heidi of Swiss legend. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 The
USA Cycling Professional Cyclo-cross Calendar (Pro CX) has been
released and features 44 dates on the domestic schedule, including the
addition of three C1 events which brings that total to nine for the
coming year. (cxmagazine.com)
 When
one stops to think, “what has never been done before?” what does one
answer? (bikerumor.com)
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Tour Med finished on Mont Faron today with Jean-Christophe Péraud
winning the stage and Steven Cummings finishing close behind in fourth
place to win the race overall. The podium photo shows riders each with
a story to tell. (inrng.com)
 The
champ is rolling out the welcome mat to Paris-Roubaix, but don’t expect
him to go down without a fight. (velonews.com)
 Criterium
and time trial stages on tap for 2014. (cyclingnews.com)
 What
is Marco Pantani's legacy? A decade after the passing of Giro and Tour
champion, commentators from around the world pay tribute to the
Italian, and ponder the tragedy of his death (sbs.com.au).
 The
performance director appears poised to scale back his position with
British Cycling with the commitments to Team Sky taking up the majority
of his time. (telegraph.co.uk)
 Yesterday
after 3 special tests the Andes Pacifico arrived after 4 days at the
Pacific Ocean. (pinkbike.com)
 This
week's slice of cycling life features Davina McCall’s various
near-death experiences, video cameras secreted in rear lights, all the
tech from the London bike show, and more... (road.cc)
|  Journalist
pleased with CIRC investigation but believes start date of inquiry
should a decade earlier. (velonation.com)
 At
first glance, New Orleans could possibly be the worst place in the
world to ride a bike. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 The
‘Wielermuseum’ in Roeselare in Belgium is the Belgian Cycling Museum.
The Belgians have come through with a worthy offering of quality
displays dedicated to two wheels. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 POC
are a Swedish company who also do a range of skiing helmets and
accessories as well as their cycling apparel. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 All
four of the city bikes are internally geared, from the two-speed dualie
to the 11-speed Wazee. With prices ranging from US$1,299 to
US$2,349. (bikeradar.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Low weight, high pace and top value."
(bikeradar.com)
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 Nys
claims overall Superprestige title.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Cant,
Verschueren complete podium in Middelkerke. (cyclingnews.com)
 BKCP-Powerplus
Belgian loses overall title to Nys. (cyclingnews.com)
 He
signed for BMC Racing for 2012 and things generally began to come apart
for Gilbert – which might seem a ridiculous statement coming in the
year he won the World Championships on the road, but it’s true
nonetheless. (crankpunk.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour Méditerranéen - Feb 13-16, 2014 (Stages & Results), Tour of Oman - Feb 18-23, 2014 (Stages), Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 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), 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).  Scot
on the competition for places at Flanders and Roubaix. (cyclingnews.com)
 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)
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Cummings wins time trial in the Tour of the Mediterranean to move into
race lead. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Giant-Shimano
sprinter beats Hushovd and Colbrelli. (cyclingnews.com)
 Local
authorities refuse permission for the climb due to safety concerns.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Olympian
Klemencic among team's top riders. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "The Vitus is a little unsophisticated in
places, but you can’t argue with the value or the ride." (bikeradar.com)
 Ever
have that moment where you look down to read your computer… and all you
see is a tiny blur of numbers? (cxmagazine.com)
|  Austrian
making WorldTour team debut for Trek in France. (cyclingnews.com)
 "I
want to back up my results for the next five years at least to prove
that nothing was a fluke." (sbs.com.au)
 As
someone used to watching cyclists in competition there are many
crossovers from the impressive VO2 max scores of the XC skiers to the
importance of aerodynamics in downhill skiing. (inrng.com)
 Warm
weather cycling in the dead of winter is not nearly as far away as you
might think. The Caribbean isle of Guadeloupe offers up excellent
roads, laid back hospitality, and sunny days. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Host
to some of the finest one-day classics on road cycling's calendar,
Belgium offers an intriguing choice for a holiday on the bike, both on
and off road. (bikeradar.com)
 Rapha
Cycle Club hosts display of bikes, jerseys, memorabilia.
(cyclingnews.com)
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If
you had to throw cash down on which WorldTour squad would win a “most
improved” award, BMC might be the bet. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Latest
news, stages, potential winners, teams and information for the 2014
Tour of Oman. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Terpstra
wins overall classification. (cyclingnews.com)
 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).  "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)
 World
champion looking for even more success. (cyclingnews.com)
 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)
 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)
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)
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lived the frenetic life of a celebrated sports icon. He died the
solitary death of a drug-dependent depressive. (velonews.com)
 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)
 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)
 Current
contract will probably be my last, says Trek rider. (cyclingnews.com)
 Which
professional cyclist is the most romantic on St Valentine’s Day this
year? (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 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)
| 
Unclear if evidence will be given to CIRC. (cyclingnews.com)
 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)
 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)
 Giant
Shimano rider overcomes mechanical inside final fifteen minutes of
racing. (velonation.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Long and low, with race-ready handling and
lower-chassis stiffness." (bikeradar.com)
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 BMC
is rich with talent, resource and aspirations, but breeding a culture
of cohesion amongst its most gifted athletes isn’t a given. (sbs.com.au)
Terpstra remains in the lead for the final day. (cyclingnews.com)
 Friday's
Tour of Qatar Stage 6 departs Sealine Beach Resort at 1:40pm local
(11:40am CET, 5:40am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at
Doha Corniche at around 4:16pm local (2:16pm CET, 8:16am 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)
 While
Sky captains (and Tour de France winners) Chris Froome and Bradley
Wiggins have buried the hatchet and all is hunky-dory in the Land of
Brailsford, we keep wondering about whether those two will ride the
Tour de France together. (atwistedspoke.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour Méditerranéen - Feb 13-16, 2014 (Stages), Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 2014 (Stages & 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).  The
UCI Road World Championships in Ponferrada, Spain, this year suits
tough sprinters. Italian coach Davide Cassani assessed the race after
riding two laps of the circuit yesterday in the country’s cold
northwest. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Australian
set to become stagiaire with Orica-GreenEdge later this year.
(cyclingnews.com)
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)
 As
Shimano Di2 and Campagnolo EPS electronic transmissions continue to
mature and gain in popularity, so too have options for hiding away
their unsightly batteries. (bikeradar.com)
 "Last
week I whizzed down to Spain, for a week long training camp with UC
Nantes Atlantiques. It went well! After the long drive down, we shacked
up in a super-duper glam hotel in the charming resort of Lloret de
Mar." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Light and comfy, but you may need to
fine-tune the angle." (bikeradar.com)
 Last
year, Stijl Cycles‘ founder Hinmaton Hisler rolled out an amazingly
complex, double-tubed Ironman theme bicycle. This year, he’s doing
something completely different. (bikerumor.com)
 Austrian
confident Wiggins can slot in to Sky's classics team. (cyclingnews.com)
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world champion Marianne Vos (Rabo-liv) is adjusting her 2014 schedule
to give her more rest ahead of the build-up to the 2016 Summer Olympics
in Rio de Janeiro. (velonews.com)
 Sprint
finish to Montagnac. (cyclingnews.com)
 Back
in the peloton after breaking collarbone in Australia. (cyclingnews.com)
 A
quick preview of this five day race starting today in France. It’s a
event that offers something for everyone with stages over 200km in
length, a time trial as well as a steep summit finish on Mont Faron to
settle things on Sunday. (inrng.com)
 American
rider heads to Tirreno and Romandie ahead of Tour de France.
(cyclingnews.com)
 It
seems incredible now, but this time last year Chris Froome did not have
a stage race victory. The 2013 edition of the Tour of Oman was his
first, and he returns to the Middle East race on February 18 to not
only defend his title, but as reigning Tour de France champion.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Tour
de France owner ASO last week unveiled a bold route that avoids time
trials and mountain finishes for the 72nd running of Paris-Nice. But
will the new-look “Race to the Sun” draw the return of stars it has
lost to Tirreno-Adriatico in recent years? (velonews.com)
 FDJ
sprinter insists his best years are well in the future.
(cyclingnews.com)
 "While
the geometry of the Roubaix remains unchanged, that doesn’t mean this
bike hasn’t evolved significantly." (redkiteprayer.com)
 Sagan
and Basso's frames among the thefts. (cyclingnews.com)
 In
2014 Drapac Professional Cycling has made the much-publicised jump from
being a Continental outfit to Australia's only ProContinental squad.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 The
Storck Aernario Platinum Edition is a new race bike that the German
company reckons is lighter and stiffer than the existing Aernario, and
it has been praised to the skies by pretty much everyone who has ridden
it so far. (road.cc)
|
 American
remembers great rivalry. (cyclingnews.com)
 “Tirreno
coming up, and the classics. Somehow it goes long, somehow it goes
fast. But I don’t stress about it. I’m just focused … we see that you
need to be 100-percent prepared for racing here in the top-front, not
just in the front. You need to have a lot of power for that.”
(velonews.com)
 Ag2r-La
Mondiale’s Patrick Gretsch does his time in the doomed breakaway on the
fifth stage of the 2014 Tour of Qatar. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Family
and friends will meet tomorrow and Saturday in Cesenatico, Italy, to
celebrate Marco Pantani. The 34-year-old Italian, winner of the 1998
Giro d’Italia and Tour de France, died of a cocaine overdose 10 years
ago on Valentine’s Day, February 14. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 After
five years, Italian back in the WorldTour with Cannondale.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Fine
tuning positions on the track with Team Giant-Shimano. (velonation.com)
 "I
got up around 11:00 and went for breakfast; eggs, beans and healthy
Danish bread. After that, with this being the sixth day, I went to get
paid – this makes everyone happy, especially our mechanic."
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 Some
might find it odd that the founders of a brand don’t have their own
corner offices, but at Crank Brothers, it’s that way for a reason: it
works, and everyone enjoys it. (velonews.com)
 Whether
you're looking to commute to work or get going on entry-level downhill
declines, these tips will help you reach a purchase
decision. (bikeradar.com)
 The
post ride beer is already a staple in many bike rides, so I guess it
should come as no surprise that a new company is targeting the post
ride bevy. (bikerumor.com)
 Highlights
include Empire Cycles 3D-printed titanium frame mountain bikes and
several beer stands. (bikeradar.com)
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 Roelandts
losing hope that he can win race. (velonation.com)
 Belgian
outsprints Greipel into Mesaieed. (cyclingnews.com)
Thursday's
Tour of Qatar Stage 5 departs Al Zubara Fort at 12:35pm local (10:35am
CET, 4:35am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Madinat Al
Shamal at around 4:17pm local (2:17pm CET, 8:17am 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)
 Omega
Pharma-Quickstep rider claims final Challenge Mallorca race.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Following
in the footsteps of the Tour de France, the Vuelta a España will
include a women's race in 2015. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Swiss
rider unconcerned by Omega Pharma-QuickStep success in Qatar.
(cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 2014 (Stages & 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).
Sanchez
to assist Evans in Ardennes Classics and Giro d’Italia, wants stage
victory in Italian Tour.
 Racing
program for new BMC Racing Team signing outlined. (velonation.com)
 Lauren
Kitchen on her debut race for Hitec Products. (cyclingnews.com)
 Instead
of the chiseled, minimalist designs that have begun to flood the high
end saddle market, Fi’zi:k’s new Volta saddle draws on the classic
saddle shape that was popular in the 70′s and 80′s. (bikerumor.com)
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Africa mourns fallen track star. (cyclingnews.com)
 Cycle
sport’s coolest Grand Tour starts outside mainland Europe for the first
time. The man who is behind the Giro’s three-stage sojourn in Northern
Ireland and
the Republic of Ireland, Darach McQuaid. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 The
ruler’s back. Tom Boonen is up to his old tricks again, winning any way
he wants to. (velonews.com)
 Possible
start in Portugal in 2016. (cyclingnews.com)
 Not
long now till the Spring Classics, the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, which is
the the traditional opener of the Belgian calendar, is only a few weeks
away on on March 1st. (wednesdaylegs.wordpress.com)
 There’s
growing trend to charge bike races for riding through a municipal area
and now even the Kemmelberg is getting in on the act with a new tax for
races. (inrng.com)
 American
Evan Huffman moves comfortably with his Astana teammates, just another
day at the races in year two of his professional career. (velonews.com)
 "Soft,
sticky snow accumulated inside my fenders, and it soon became harder
and harder to pedal." (janheine.wordpress.com)
 When
Giant looked at the math and real-world trail analysis, they determined
that the benefits of 27.5-inch wheels were profound enough to justify
dedicating the majority of their 2014 model lineup to the wheel size.
(mbaction.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "The Cube is a balanced and capable
all-rounder that’ll do almost everything you ask of it." (bikeradar.com)
 At
last year’s show, and probably at this year’s too, Boo Bicycles
impresses with some super sleek bamboo and metal bikes with a couple
one-off or prototype parts from others hanging on them. This year,
founder Nick Frey says he’s got more than a couple surprises.
(bikerumor.com)
|
 Many
might believe that Lance Armstrong does not deserve any luck
whatsoever, but he could yet be afforded incredible leniency, it seems.
(uk.eurosport.yahoo.com)
 "We
thought that narrower and harder tires were more aerodynamic, rolled
faster, and were more responsive. Well, they aren’t."
(competitivecyclist.com)
 1987
Giro winner to become third member. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
hyped showdown between Mark Cavendish and Marcel Kittel at the Dubai
Tour fizzled last week. (velonews.com)
 Sanctions
may be reduced or waived for those who cooperate. (velonation.com)
 Peter
Stetina will ride the 2014 Tour de France with fellow American and new
BMC Racing team-mate Tejay van Garderen. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Michal
Kwiatkowski continued Tuesday where he left off last year and raised
the question of what’s next. Yesterday, the 23-year-old won the Trofeo
Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca, backing up an impressive 2013
campaign. (velonews.com)
 Australian
takes aim at the Classics. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
roads themselves are part of the problem. It's not the quality or
quantity of roads, that's all exceptional, it's an orientation or
"lay-out" thing. What's the opposite of a well planned, thoroughly
organized, expandable/adaptable grid the result of foresight and
experience?, Dubai is! (manualforspeed.com)
 Weight.
We try to shed it from our bellies, our bikes, our wheels and just
about anywhere else we can, but too often one of the most effective
places to shed a few grams goes unchanged – the shoe.
(pelotonmagazine.com)
Videos:
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Wednesday's
Tour of Qatar Stage 4 departs Dukhan at 1:00pm local (11:00am CET,
5:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Mesaieed at
around 4:14pm local (2:14pm CET, 8:14am 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)
 CAN
YOU HELP? From 1998-2013 a series of anti-doping offences were
committed. Did you see or hear anything? If so, contact the
UCI. (inrng.com)
Terpstra retains the race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 Oliver
Zaugg of Tinkoff Saxo underwent surgery today to repair a fractured
hand he suffered in a crash at the recent Dubai Tour.
(cyclingperspective.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 2014 (Stages & 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).  American
looks ahead to the Classics and the Tour de France. (cyclingnews.com)
 "I
got about 50m from the line, looked between my arms and knew I had it.
The Bahati-WTR boys got their first win of the season, and we expect
many more." (cyclingillustrated.com)
 Matt
Goss has become an easy target for derision. As head sprinter for
Orica-GreenEDGE he is there to win sprint stages at the Tour de France,
but his tally stands at zero. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Anirudha
Surabhi, an industrial designer, took biological cues from a woodpecker
and designed a corrugated cardboard bicycle helmet. Surabhi created a
spongy layer of dual-density cardboard with an hexagonal honeycomb
structure because it is light (15 percent lighter than polystyrene
helmets) and absorbs impact from all directions. (ernestpackaging.com)
 Michael
Hepburn (Orica-GreenEdge) does his dad and his national champion's
jersey proud in Tour of Qatar stage three time trial.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 The
new 29+ size refers to 29in tires that are 3in wide and offer some of
the benefits of fat bikes in more manageable package for general
mountain bike use. (bikeradar.com)
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 UCI
president Brian Cookson says that no one will be free from scrutiny by
the Cycling Independent Reform Commission. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 We
all remember the gym coach who roared about how you weren’t working
until you felt that lactic acid burn. The phrase “lactic acid” is part
of our sports lingo. How many times have we heard “gotta clear the
lactic acid”? (velonews.com)
 23-year-old
Michal Kwiatkowski attacked solo to take victory in the
152-kilometer race on the Mediterranean island. (velonews.com)
 New
BMC signing to target the Ardennes and the Giro d'Italia.
(cyclingnews.com)
 SportsCrafters
have managed to create something unique with their new Omnium Trainer.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 FDJ
rider intends to make an impact in the Classics. (cyclingnews.com)
 "Since
Specialized introduced the Roubaix I’ve been pretty vocal in touting it
as an example of the bike that most people should be riding."
(redkiteprayer.com)
 With
the widespread acceptance of enduro racing, we’ve been hearing some
complaints that either marketing departments have fabricated the whole
movement, or that it’s somehow not “real.” (competitivecyclist.com)
 Crankbrothers’
product line aims to blend elegant design with top-notch functionality.
Their new $50 Sterling pumps can be found at the top of their mini-pump
food chain. (mbaction.com)
|
 Lance
Armstrong was warned he had one last chance to tell “all of the truth”
and salvage what is left of his reputation on Tuesday after the
independent commission into cycling’s doping past revealed the terms of
reference of its inquiry. (telegraph.co.uk)
 CIRC
may offer reduced suspensions "on ad hoc basis." (cyclingnews.com)
 Swiss
one of few riders to do both events: ‘I think my normal power was
missing’. (velonation.com)
 British
Cycling’s 10-point #ChooseCycling manifesto. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 In
January, CycleOps partnered with Trek Factory Racing to put their pro
riders on the PowerBeam Pro and SuperMagneto Pro trainers and CycleOps
VirtualTraining software. The benefit for us is we’ll start seeing some
of their rides pop up for our own training fun. (bikerumor.com)
 London's
Bespoke Cycling look after some very cool brands, among them Parlee -
probably the ultimate boutique carbon bike maker. (road.cc)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Floaty ride makes for easy mile-eating
and it’s reasonable value." (bikeradar.com)
 "I
have for years mixed SRAM Red one-piece 10-speed cogsets into Shimano
10-speed drivetrains with all sorts of different 10-speed chains on my
own bikes." (velonews.com)
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Tuesday's
Tour of Qatar Stage 3, a 10.9km Individual Time Trial at Lusail (Lusail
Circuit), gets underway at 1:40pm local (11:40am CET, 5:40am U.S.
Eastern) with the departure of the first rider. 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)
 We
all know that Caleb Ewan is a huge talent with massive potential and
it's been a great summer of racing for the 19-year-old.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
Tersptra keeps hold of the lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 Italian
wins sprint over Swift, Meersman. (cyclingnews.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 2014 (Stages & 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).  Team
Sky riders wants more race days ahead of Worlds. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Good fit, comfort and adjustability."
(bikeradar.com)
 Rear-facing
cam records driver misbehaviour you can't see yet. (road.cc)
 "I
spent most of last week at an event organized for members of the media
by Skratch Labs. I now toss what I used to know, or thought I knew,
about hydration and on-the-bike fueling." (redkiteprayer.com)
 Off
the bike, you know you're supposed to fuel up with real, whole foods.
So why should the stuff you throw into your jersey pocket be any
different? (bicycling.com)
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of the
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 Kaisen's
retirement follows that of Australia's Will Walker who recently
abandoned his professional comeback due to a recurrence of tachycardia.
(sbs.com.au)
 Chris
Horner returned to racing at 42 years old today with team Lampre. He
finished in the group in the second day of the Challenge Mallorca.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Taylor
Phinney (BMC Racing) was hamming it up for the crowds Saturday, even
joking about playing Hula-Hoop with the Dubai Tour’s distinctive oval
winner’s trophy. (velonews.com)
 Ex-World
champion, twice Tour points winner, Vuelta points winner,
multi-National champion and Classics specialist; Thor Hushovd has had a
long and successful career. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 Caja
Rural-Seguros RGA pro only Spaniard with victory in 2014 so far.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Women’s
cycling apparel needs a facelift, and Kristy Scrymgeour, founder and
director of the Specialized-lululemon professional women’s team, has
paired up with designer Brad Sheehan to tackle the issue. (velonews.com)
 Introduced
at Eurobike last fall, Industry Nine’s Torch road disc hubs stole the
show with their radial lacing pattern and svelte body. (bikerumor.com)
 While
electric bikes may still be trying to find their place in the American
marketplace, with newer technology like the Bosch Centerdrive motor,
the bikes themselves are as ready as they’ve ever been. (bikerumor.com)
 We
first spotted CPC saddles at the Giro d’Italia last year, under Alberto
Contador and his Saxo-Tinkoff teammates. (velonews.com)
|
 2006
was a year that held much potential for him. He’d finished fourth at
the Tour de France and had taken his second podium finish at the Vuelta
a España the year before. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
UCI’s 2020 plan is for calendar reform and associated changes. But
Avignon is about more, it’s about finding a new commercial structure
for the sport. Don’t confuse the two. (inrng.com)
 The
heart. It underpins cardiovascular activity, it underpins life. For
cyclists it's commonly beating at more than 120 beats per minute up a
climb for an extended period. But what toll does the heart feel for our
exertions? (sbs.com.au)
Victory
a confirmation of early sensations, says Belgian. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Ladies Tour of Qatar mightn't be the most scenic of bike races, what
with its abundance of dead-straight roads, sand and repetitive
landscapes, but that doesn't mean the racing is dull.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 Peiper
replaced Lelangue ahead of 2014 season. (cyclingnews.com)
 Italian
admits Tour de France podium may be out of reach. (cyclingnews.com)
 If
you’re the owner of an older Quarq power meter and have been eying an
upgrade to the latest technology, now’s your chance to get it done at a
reduced price. (bikerumor.com)
 Influence.
While most brands simply react to influences a few look beyond and
become truly influential themselves. The Swiss at SCOTT Sports can
arguably lay claim to being the most influential brand of the last
decade. (pelotonmagazine.com)
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 Oemga
Pharma-QuickStep takes race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 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).  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)
 America’s
Daniel Holloway paired with countryman Colby Pearce a few
seasons back to ride the Euro Six circuit. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 The
Aussie broadcaster also gives some of his predictions for the season.
(velonation.com)
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)
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of the
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 Italian
takes victory after photo finish. (cyclingnews.com)
 Vantornout
and Albert round out top three. (cyclingnews.com)
 Threat
from bushfires ensured no fireworks on Arthurs Seat. (cyclingnews.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)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "One of the swankiest bags around - with a
price tag to match." (bikeradar.com)
 New
Zealand’s Ground Effect clothing company has recently started a push
for U.S. customers, and that’s a good thing. (bikerumor.com)
|
 Bike
manufacturer keen to keep Sagan on board. (cyclingnews.com)
 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)
 “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)
 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)
 Spaniard
admits his own Tour chances are diminishing. (cyclingnews.com)
 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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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)
 It’s
early in the season. These guys are racing on highways through what
appears to be a swath of a post-modern world awash in wind and sand.
But this is a race that matters increasingly more each season, if not
for the result itself then for what’s to transpire after the results.
(velonews.com)
 Taylor
Phinney wins overall. (cyclingnews.com)
 American
rider says BMC Racing Team ‘is on the cusp of something great’ in 2014.
(velonation.com)
Races
& Results.
Tour of Qatar - Feb 9-14, 2014 (Stages), Etoile de Bessèges - Feb 5-9, 2014 (Stages & Results), Jayco Herald Sun Tour - Feb 5-9, 2014 (Stages & 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).  This
is the longest stage (162 km), marked by lengthy desert sectors rolling
across the Hajar Mountain, and two neighboring Emirates, Sharja and
Ras-al-Khaimah. (manualforspeed.com)
 Helven
remains general classification leader. (cyclingnews.com)
BikeRadar verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "A big improvement on older
Deore brakes." (bikeradar.com)
 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)
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 The
2014 Superprestige Cyclocross - Hoogstraten (Belgium) is Sunday,
February 9. Live streaming video: 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Criterium
du Dauphiné the season goal for young Australian. (cyclingnews.com)
 In
a star-studded but small field at the seventh bpost bank trofee,
Krawatencross, Sven Nys was again victorious—earlier this week he took
the win at Parkcross Maldegem—in a sprint ahead of Lars Van der Haar
and Tom Meeusen. (cxmagazine.com)
 German
looks forward to Lotto's classics campaign.
 When
the announcement for the depart of the 2014 Tour de France was
announced some were scratching their heads – Yorkshire?
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "A solid, stylish performer, but would
benefit from a going on a bit of a diet." (bikeradar.com)
 Road
race to start and finish on Doha's Corniche. (cyclingnews.com)
 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)
 Put
two separate air chambers in the tire. One’s for higher pressure to
keep the bead firmly seated on the rim, preventing burping and
squirming. The other, on the outer edges, safely goes as low as 14psi.
(bikerumor.com)
|
 American
part of a 12-man team. (cyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
believes he could return to his top form. (velonation.com)
 Simon
Clarke remains in yellow with Arthur's Seat to come. (cyclingnews.com)
 A
new study suggests a link between cyclists’ looks and their
performance. (economist.com)
 "We
can have a really special Classics season as a team." (cyclingnews.com)
 Italian
sprinter keen to shine on Champs-Élysées in July. (cyclingnews.com)
 A
scenic road borrowed many times by the Tour de France, the Col de Marie
Blanque will often tempt many cyclists visiting the Pyrenees. But
there’s a difference: it’s much steeper than your average Pyrenean
pass, a fact that’s ruined the day for tourists and Tour riders
alike. (inrng.com)
 True
cycling is not merely a sport. True cycling is not merely a hobby. True
cycling, if anything beyond a lifestyle, is an art form. (bikerumor.com)
 Don’t
let your busy world keep you from getting the body you want.
(menshealth.com)
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 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).  Omega
Pharma-QuickStep, Katusha, UnitedHealthcare name teams.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Phinney
remains in race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 "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)
 Cameron
Wurf and Bendigo local Jack Haig in second and third. (cyclingnews.com)
 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)
 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)
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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)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 "I
think they got a little bit excited in the finale." (cyclingnews.com)
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)
 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)
 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.
 If
you pedal without generating as much heat, then a shell may be useful
even while riding on the flat. (janheine.wordpress.com)
|
 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)
 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)
 Still
hopes Armstrong will come forward. (cyclingnews.com)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 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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Friday's
Dubai Tour Stage 3 departs Dubai at 11:30am local (8:30am CET, 2:30am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Hatta at around 3:28pm
local (12:28pm CET, 6:28am 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)
 Friday's
Ladies Tour of Qatar Stage 4 departs Sealine Beach Resort at 2:00pm
local (12:00pm CET, 6:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish
at Doha Corniche at around 4:13pm local (2:13pm CET, 8:13am U.S.
Eastern). Ladies Tour of Qatar live video streaming should
get
underway at around 3:00pm local (1:00pm CET, 7:00am U.S.
Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 For
a man who doesn’t have a pro cycling team or UCI license or sponsor or
any riders, Fernando Alonso sure gets
around. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Phinney
holds onto race lead. (cyclingnews.com)
 Helven
remains in leader's jersey after stage 2. (cyclingnews.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).  "I've
got to prove it a few more times." (cyclingnews.com)
 Zach
McDonald has had, by his own account, kind of a crappy season. Sure, a
crappy season for McDonald still involves a decent amount of race wins
and podiums. (cxmagazine.com)
 Look’s
695 has been around for a few years and in different guises, but
there’s still plenty of life in the platform. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Not very powerful, but light with
softly-spoken modulation and neat upgrade options." (bikeradar.com)
 The
Achilles heel of carbon wheels has always been the braking performance
on the carbon wheels. (bikerumor.com)
 One,
performance isn’t going to be quite as polished as a high end Shimano
cluster. Two, it won’t be as durable. And three, shift gently, lest you
snap a tooth off. (bikerumor.com)
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 “Forbidden
races:” Namely events run outside of the remit of the UCI and its
member national federations. Such events include many US mountain bike
events, French road race, English time trials and
more. (inrng.com)
 “We’re
here to win this race and it really suits us to the ground.”
(velonation.com)
 When
the cobble-weary peloton lines up in Compiègne for the 112th
Paris-Roubaix, there will lie before them 51 brutal, stone-filled
kilometers to the Roubaix Velodrome. (velonews.com)
 Formula
1 driver reveals little about his cycling team. (cyclingnews.com)
Cannondale
leader hoping to take his first win of the season on stage three.
(cyclingnews.com)
 The
use of strength work for cyclists is a contentious topic.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 Record
breaker Justyn Cannon said he was “praying for a puncture or my chain
to snap just so it could be over.” (road.cc)
 The
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) will push to have cyclo-cross
included in the Winter Olympics. Today, President Brian Cookson said
that he will debate for its inclusion. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Copenhagen
Six Day 2014: With five riders to look after as a runner at the
Copenhagen Six, Ed Hood had his work cut out for him but he still had
time to rock out to the music, take a few photos and soak up the
atmosphere from inside this famous race. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 "The
best Teams and the best Riders in the World will compete and defy each
other under sunshine, bringing the Great Cycling Show across Dubai's
roads, among skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, between sea and
desert." (manualforspeed.com)
 "Frankly,
powermeters are pretty damn confusing for all of us."
(competitivecyclist.com)
 At
just 19, Matej Mohoric is the youngest rider in the 2014 WorldTour. In
2012 Mohoric won the Junior World Road Race Championship, and in 2013
he took the U23 Road World title. (bikeradar.com)
 Changes
to the ToggleDrop is the new, folding lever for the right side of the
toggle mechanism. Other changes include stronger frame pieces
at the toggle mechanism, as well as a 4mm hex in the turnbuckle to dial
in the tension. (bikerumor.com)
|
 World
Champion denies rise of Quintana provoked his exit from Movistar.
(cyclingnews.com)
 "Tomorrow
is the deciding day." (cyclingnews.com)
 Lasse
Norman Hansen came within a fist full of seconds of winning his first
pro race in Wednesday’s 9.9-kilometer time trial on the windy streets
of Dubai. (velonews.com)
 Chris
Froome is focussed on defending his Tour de France title and is
training well, according to Team Sky boss David Brailsford.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Australian
aiming for Flanders with Specialized-Lululemon. (cyclingnews.com)
 With
the 2014 edition of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour now underway,
CyclingTips' resident historian Craig Fry takes a look back at
Australia’s oldest stage race, speaking with two Sun Tour legends.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 British
rider focused on making Tour debut. (cyclingnews.com)
 Following
on the success of its Exercise Hydration mix, Skratch Labs has added a
Daily Electrolyte blend for general non-exercise use and a so-called
Hyper Hydration formula to help athletes tank up on fluids before big
events. (bikeradar.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "PowerTap reliability with high-end
carbon-clincher rims, but forces choice between Bluetooth or ANT+."
(bikeradar.com)
 From
the likes of Valentino Campagnolo in his factory in Vicenza
to Allen Lim rolling rice cakes in a Temecula hotel during the Tour of
California, characters one and all, passion, effort, dedication,
humor...mankind. Fabulous. (roadbikeaction.com)
 "I’ve
been building custom frames for clients wanting many different styles –
short wheel base, multi-use bicycles, and lots of extras, something
they can’t find at their local bike shop." (bikerumor.com)
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Thursday's
Dubai Tour Stage 2 departs Dubai at 12:25pm local (9:25am CET, 3:25am
U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Palm Jumeirah-Atlantis
at around 3:20pm local (12:20pm CET, 6:20am 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)
Thursday's
Ladies Tour of Qatar Stage 3 starts at 1:45pm local (11:45am CET,
5:45am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at around 4:15pm
local (2:15pm CET, 8:15am U.S. Eastern). Ladies Tour of Qatar
live video streaming should get underway at around 3:00pm local (1:00pm
CET, 7:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
BMC rider takes leader's jersey. (cyclingnews.com)
 Young
Dutch rider grabs race lead from teammate Kirsten Wild. (bicycling.com)
 If
a bike race is “first a tale of geography” there might not be much of
story to tell from the Ladies Tour of Qatar and next week’s men’s
race. (inrng.com)
 At
the Team Presentation I am introduced to the president of the
United Arab Emirates Cycling Federation, Mr. Osama Al Shafar.
(manualforspeed.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).  Spaniard
says his decision was not based on money. (cyclingnews.com)
 For
the racer looking for a lightweight, high-performance carbon wheelset,
the popular Attack, Assault and Strike of the company’s Performance
line of wheels have been revamped and now feature external nipples, DT
Aero Comp spokes and new rim shapes that are wider and offer improved
aerodynamics. (cxmagazine.com)
 “Would
you rather get hit in the head with a pillow or a hammer?”
(velonews.com)
 While
the rest of the cycling computer world has been focused on power,
navigation and connectivity, Cateye has continued to develop the humble
cycling computer as it was first envisioned. (pelotonmagazine.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 2.5 out of 5 stars. "Responsive retro-handling cross-country
bike with high-value XT transmission, but a technical trail turn-of."
(bikeradar.com).
 Bar
Fly has announced two fresh mounts for newer Garmin computers such as
the Edge 810: one for integrated road cockpits and the other
specifically for fi'zi:k R1 and R3 stems. (bikeradar.com)
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 For
BMC Racing sport director Max Sciandri, Taylor Phinney’s victory in
Wednesday’s opening stage at the Dubai Tour was more than just a win.
In Sciandri’s view, the victory marks a clear before-and-after point
for Phinney, who is still just 23. (velonews.com)
 “January
became stressful. … Before that, I definitely thought that I would have
a team to ride for,” said Horner. “But in January, I really started to
have my doubts.” (velonews.com)
 Yellow
jersey for Garmin Sharp rider after upstaging gc favorites.
(cyclingnews.com)
 German
suspects Phinney benefitted from less wind during his early ride.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Spartacus
riding Dubai, Qatar and Oman in pursuit of form for the Classics.
(cyclingnews.com)
 Successful
professional cyclists are seen as more handsome than their struggling
colleagues, according to new research. (bbc.co.uk)
 American
seeks success at Giro Donne, World Cups, La Course. (cyclingnews.com)
 Richie
Porte is playing a role in developing the next generation of Australian
mountain bikers. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 American
under-23 national champion Kaitlin Antonneau previewed the cyclocross
world championships course with Swiss former trade teammate Christian
Heule.
 Great
scenery, a spectacular climb and a twice as long descent, the Col de la
Madone climb along France’s cote d’Azur is must do for any fan of great
rides. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 When
Brian Cookson appeared at the World Championships this weekend, unlike
last year when Pat McQuaid took to the podium, the crowd didn’t boo.
(cxmagazine.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 3 out of 5 stars. "Great power with excellent lever feel but
mud performance is disappointing." (bikeradar.com).
 They’ll
be offered in 110BCD (38/40/42) and 130BCD (40/42/44), in black only
for starters. (bikerumor.com)
|
 Team
Sky principal Brailsford says Chris Froome can retain Tour de
France title and avoid the pitfalls that afflicts many
sportspeople. (telegraph.co.uk)
 Nys
may not have been able to take the World Championship title, but today
at Parkcross Maldegem, he showed that he’s more than capable of taking
a definitive win, soloing to the finish 12 seconds ahead of second
place. (cxmagazine.com)
Brit
says his status gives him a responsibility. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
2014 Paris-Nice will be unlike any stage race in recent memory.
Organizers have served up a course without time trials or mountaintop
finishes. (velonews.com)
 Italian
pleased with his start at Astana. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
fastest man in the World on two wheels is one description of Mark
Cavendish, but when it comes to talking he doesn’t hang about either.
(pezcyclingnews.com)
 British
champion prepares for classics in Qatar. (cyclingnews.com)
 Belgian
recces route with teammates Stybar and Keisse. (cyclingnews.com)
 Some
1,500 Cervélo P5 TT bikes are being recalled because the integrated 3T
Aduro aero handlebars can fail, with the extension mounts detaching
from the base bar. (bikeradar.com)
 Although
riders have their preferences, one isn’t any better than the other.
They are, in fact, simply different. (competitivecyclist.com)
 The
10th annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show is fast approaching
and with it comes the usual frenzy for builders to complete their
display bikes in time for opening day. (bikeradar.com)
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Wednesday's
Dubai Tour Stage 1, a 9.9km Individual Time Trial in Dubai,
gets underway at 1:05pm local (10:05am CET, 4:05am U.S. Eastern) with
the departure of the first rider. Dubai Tour live video
streaming is expected to begin at around 2:00pm local (11:00am CET,
5:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 Holds
off Olds and Hosking. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah will expand beyond the Beehive State’s
borders for the first time in 2014, featuring a stage start in Wyoming
midway through the seven-day race. (velonews.com)
 Italian
cycling’s president, Renato Di Rocco, traveled to Paris last week for
the inauguration of the new Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome
southwest of the capital. (velonews.com)
 "From
the 50,000 people that were here, it’s not difficult to find a few
crazy drunk supporters who are going to throw the beer."
(cxmagazine.com)
 Helen
Wyman achieved Britain's best result in a World Cyclo-cross
Championships since Louise Robinson's Silver in 2000.
(cyclingweekly.co.uk)
Races
& Results.
Ladies Tour of Qatar - Feb 4-7, 2014 (Stages), Dubai Tour - Feb 5-8, 2014 (Stages), Jayco Herald Sun Tour - Feb 5-9, 2014 (Stages), 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).  "Now
that the dust has cleared from Worlds, for those of you who didn’t tune
in this weekend, we take a look back at how the Americans in the races
fared." (cxmagazine.com)
Tuesday's
Ladies Tour of Qatar Stage 1 starts at 1:45pm local (11:45am CET,
5:45am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at around 4:09pm
local (2:09pm CET, 8:09am U.S. Eastern). Ladies Tour of Qatar live
video streaming is possible. (cyclingfans.com)
 What,
exactly, is the point of thin cycle tires? Not at lot, it turns out. It
rather depends what’s meant by ‘thin’. (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
 Over
the past couple years, Boardman bikes have been growing their presence
in the US from a relative unknown. (bikerumor.com)
 For
their 2013 product run, Sage Cycles designed the bikes here in
Portland, had them produced in China, and then each frame was heavily
QC’d and assembled back here in Portland. (bikerumor.com)
Rules
of the
Road
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 "I’m
from Georgia. I almost got my ass beat for wearing skinny jeans to a
Waffle House once, I should've known." (manualforspeed.com)
 Cavendish
part of ‘strong and motivated’ Omega Pharma Quick Step team.
(velonation.com)
 The
inaugural Dubai Tour is drawing an elite field that’s the envy of any
race on the calendar. (velonews.com)
 Cavendish,
Sagan Phinney and Martin star in new race. (cyclingnews.com)
 You
don’t get trophies in pro cycling for coming close. If you did, Greg
Van Avermaet would have a box full. (velonews.com)
 Their
rivalry reached feverish levels in the 1971 Tour de France with the
back-to-back stages to the ski station of Orcières Merlette and then to
Marseille. (inrng.com)
 ASO
has announced the route for Paris-Nice and here’s a quick look at what
to expect. With no time trials and no big summit finishes either, it
promises a tactical race for the puncheurs with steep ramps and walls
to provide the suspense. (inrng.com)
 The
Tour de Murrieta, recognized as one of Southern California’s most
prestigious three day cycling events is just around the corner, March
7-9, 2014. (cyclingillustrated.com)
 Getting
your position correct on a road bike is essential: a well set-up bike
is a joy to ride, will help avoid any aches or pains in the long run
and will make you faster. (bikeradar.com)
 Usually
when a reviewer tests a bike, it arrives more or less assembled.
(bicycling.com)
 A
smaller granny gear for 11-speed? (velonews.com)
|
 UCI
extends derogation of rule relating to forbidden races.
(cyclingnews.com)
 German
sprinter says sport has become cleaner but that some will always try to
cut corners. (velonation.com)
 American
confident after good off-season. (cyclingnews.com)
 Though
he’s not yet sure which races he’ll be using as preparation, Omega
Pharma-Quick Step sprinter Mark Cavendish is certain of one thing
heading into the 2014 season - he wants to wear yellow at the Tour de
France. (velonews.com)
 Southwest
Michigan cyclists seeking to get out and stretch their legs in spite of
the recent blustery winter weather have been able to hit the trails on
a unique type of bicycle that has recently taken the cycling world by
storm. (mlive.com)
 Since
becoming a Trek sponsored rider at the start of the year, there has
been plenty of interest in Sven Nys' new Trek Boone ‘cross
machine. (bikeradar.com)
 Over
the last few years, mountain bike geometry has been
evolving. (bikeradar.com)
 The
Idaho Stop, in essence, allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield
signs and stop lights as stop signs. (oregonlive.com)
 Being
a Niner rider doesn’t start at the cash register and doesn’t end when
you walk out the bike shop door. (mbaction.com)
 According
to Focus, this new version is far lighter, rides more comfortably,
handles more nimbly, and now comes with thru-axles for the disc brake
variant. (bikeradar.com)
 Einstein
was credited with saying something along the lines of, “if at first,
the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.” (bikerumor.com)
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Wednesday's
Dubai Tour Stage 1, a 9.9km Individual Time Trial in Dubai,
gets underway at 1:05pm local (10:05am CET, 4:05am U.S. Eastern) with
the departure of the first rider. Dubai Tour live video
streaming is expected to begin at around 2:00pm local (11:00am CET,
5:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
 While
a formal movement to start a women’s Tour de France emerged only last
year, with the creation of the campaign organization Le Tour Entier,
the idea has been around far longer. (sbs.com.au)
 Herald
Sun Tour final objective of Australian summer. (cyclingnews.com)
 Zdenek
Stybar stands on the top step of the podium, a three-time world
champion after beating Sven Nys, the undisputed best in the world.
(velonews.com)
 First
checks since Danilo di Luca's claim. (cyclingnews.com)
 Two
titans of the cyclocross world, Zdenek Stybar and Sven Nys, both former
World Champions, duked it out at the front of the race until the very
end. (cxmagazine.com)
 The
2014 Six Days of Copenhagen Track Cycling are being held January 30 -
February 4. There will be a live stream: 7:30pm CET (1:30pm
U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
Ladies Tour of Qatar - Feb 4-7, 2014 (Stages), Dubai Tour - Feb 5-8, 2014 (Stages), Jayco Herald Sun Tour - Feb 5-9, 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).  BMC
Racing Team rider ambitious heading towards new RCS Sport event,
Phinney a favourite for opening TT. (velonation.com)
 Australian
sprinter backed by strong Hitec Products team. (cyclingnews.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "Big, fat feet but can still dance."
(bikeradar.com)
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of the
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 Italian
looking for strong results in build-up to Track Worlds.
(cyclingnews.com)
Peter
Sagan will not join Fernando Alonso’s new team in 2015, at least not
for €3.3 million, a figure Paolo Bettini believes is too high.
(velonews.com)
 Frankie
is one of the good guys in this whole mess. He got sick of lying to his
friends and family, quit racing in Europe and then came clean publicly,
without having to be threatened by legal means to do so, as George was.
(stevetilford.com)
 What's
involved in taking the right gear halfway around the world, whether
that's for the Tour Down Under, the Tour of Dubai or any race that's
far from the team's European base. (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Laurent
Didier is a guy who some cycling fans in Belgium dislike, through no
fault of his own. This is because Radioshack picked him over Stijn
Devolder to go to the 2013 Tour de France. (manualforspeed.com)
 Race
to take place in Paris. (cyclingnews.com)
 The
Boulevard Road Race was the last day of a week-long training camp with
the USA U23 team. (cyclingillustrated.com)
 The
UCI’s Management Committee, the body charged with oversight of the
Aigle, Switzerland-based organization met in Hoogerheide, Netherlands,
and addressed the forthcoming independent review of the UCI.
(velonews.com)
 A
prolific winner, Mark Cavendish is also a publishing phenomenon with
two autobiographies out by the age of 28. After “Boy Racer”, this is
the second instalment that tells the tale of his time with the Highroad
team, his World Championship win in Copenhagen, the year with Team Sky
and one season with OPQS. (inrng.com)
 It
seems as if the number of bottom bracket standards for road bikes has
expanded exponentially over the past decade.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 Just
last week we found Empire Cycles’ 3D printed titanium mountain bike
frame, and we’ve seen plenty of 3D printed parts and prototypes over
the years from plastic and metal. Now, carbon fiber is on the menu.
(bikerumor.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4 out of 5 stars. "A comfortable, durable bib short with
heat-reflective technology." (bikeradar.com)
|
 I
Got Real Philosophical! "Why do you still want to suffer like a pig?"
(bicycling.com)
 Nairo
Quintana is heading to the Giro d’Italia this year, but if it were up
to him, he’d be racing the Tour de France. (velonews.com)
 Spaniard
signs one-year deal with Evans's squad. (cyclingnews.com)
 “This
marks a great victory that will enable us to cover all the titles at
stake in the Olympic and World disciplines.”
 "Wahoo
Fitness landed a knockout blow to the rest of my trainers. This
is all I need and possibly the best part of the KICKR is that this
trainer literally keeps getting better as its fairly open source output
allows one programmer after another to create newer / better / freshly
interesting training software." (pezcyclingnews.com)
 The
new Shimano CM-1000 Sports Camera puts the component brand squarely
into the action sports consumer electronics market in a big way. Or,
rather, a quite small way that’s big on features. (bikerumor.com)
 The
team ride the same SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod that you or I can buy straight
from the shop. (road.cc)
 For
most riders, the asking price for the Aenario will limit the appeal of
this bike, but this bike is not a boutique ornament.
(cyclingtips.com.au)
 Last
summer, Easton completely revamped their wheels with the all-new Echo
hubs and RoadTubeless rims. The news led with their carbon versions,
but the EA90 SLX was the sleeper of the bunch. (bikerumor.com)
Videos:
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 Pauwels
completes podium in Hoogerheide. (cyclingnews.com)
 ASO
decision hailed by Le Tour Entier co-founder, says success of 2014
edition will increase chances of future stage race. (velonation.com)
The
2014 Six Days of Copenhagen Track Cycling are being held January 30 -
February 4. There will be a live stream: 7:30pm CET (1:30pm
U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships - Feb 1-2, 2014 (Races), Dubai Tour - Feb 5-8, 2014 (Stages), Jayco Herald Sun Tour - Feb 5-9, 2014 (Stages), Giro d'Italia - May 9 - June 1, 2014 (Stages), Tour de France - July 5-27, 2014 (Stages), 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).  Marcel’s
Infinity design stands in stark contrast to modern saddle design, where
the sitbones are supported and, ideally, the soft tissue between is
given relief. (bikeradar.com)
Rules
of the
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 Mathieu
van der Poel recovers to take bronze. (cyclingnews.com)
 Portuguese
rider keen to impress in rainbow jersey. (velonation.com)
 Garmin-Sharp
rider calles Tour de San Luis "top experience." (cyclingnews.com)
 The
minuscule ANT/ANT+ transmitter will plug inline anywhere in the system,
providing plenty of mounting options. (bikerumor.com)
 As
we start to train again, we are making plans for another great season
of riding. Not all these plans will come to fruition, but it’s nice to
dream, plan and look forward to some amazing rides.
(janheine.wordpress.com)
|
 Betsy
Andreu calls it a smear campaign. (cyclingnews.com)
 Long
wait comes to an end: “Sammy will add a high degree of skill and
experience to the BMC Racing Team.” (velonation.com)
 Zdeněk
Štybar wins the World Cyclo-Cross Championships. He only decided to
start last Thursday. I can’t help wonder if this was a bluff, a way to
deflect pressure? (inrng.com)
 Alex
Gibney's fine documentary about Lance Armstrong leaves you wondering
what the disgraced Tour de France champ might have achieved in a fair
contest, says Jenny McCartney. (telegraph.co.uk)
Videos:
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 Lechner,
Wyman on podium as Compton has disastrous opening lap. (cyclingnews.com)
 Asthmatics
know the feeling: the tightening lungs, the air you so desperately need
burning in your throat. The sense of helplessness as your body turns
against itself. (velonews.com)
 Dutch
rider thrives under pressure. (cyclingnews.com)
 Agreement
reached with Assembly of Castilla y Leon credited as vital in ensuring
race’s future. (velonation.com)
 Sunday:
U23 Men: 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern).
Sunday: Men Elite: 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com) The
2014 Six Days of Copenhagen Track Cycling are being held January 30 -
February 4. There will be a live stream: 7:30pm CET (1:30pm
U.S. Eastern). (cyclingfans.com)
Races
& Results.
UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships - Feb 1-2, 2014 (Races), Dubai Tour - Feb 5-8, 2014 (Stages), Jayco Herald Sun Tour - Feb 5-9, 2014 (Stages), Giro d'Italia - May 9 - June 1, 2014 (Stages), Tour de France - July 5-27, 2014 (Stages), 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).  Exercise
machines are simple—too simple. "They've been dumbed down to the point
that they just don't do your body much good." (details.com)
Rules
of the
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 Belgium
swept the podium in the first race at the UCI Cyclocross World
Championships on Saturday as Thijs Aerts won a crash-filled junior
men’s race. (velonews.com)
 Pre-race
favorite pulls out after losing consciousness. (cyclingnews.com)
 FFC
acknowledges planned 2015 start is "ambitious." (cyclingnews.com)
 "This
story simply shows two cyclists who aren't that much different from you
and me (aside from talent, ability and ambition). They simply have a
passion for riding their bikes and love the sense of adventure that
riding a bike can bring." (cyclingtips.com.au)
 Italian
to stay with Russian team until 2016. (cyclingnews.com)
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Admitted
dopers get incentives to help investigation. (cyclingnews.com)
 Action
continues despite UCI’s decision to abandon suit. (velonation.com)
Women
to race on the same roads in Paris. (cyclingnews.com)
 Introducing
the talented Geoffrey Soupe. He is French, 25 years old and potentially
one of the best lead-out men in the world. (pezcyclingnews.com)
 The
diminutive Marchard stunned cycling fans around the world with his
latest record-braking ride on the track at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
and now Cofidis has hired him. (atwistedspoke.com)
 Sipping
at certain times could maximize caffeine's potent powers.
(menshealth.com)
 BikeRadar
verdict: 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Smoothly efficient all-rounder but the
rollover chassis is relatively heavy." (bikeradar.com)
Video:
Really useful tips for training in the wet; from clothing &
bike to route planning, duration.
Videos:
Tour de France, 2013 and 2014
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