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February 22,
2021
UAE Tour: Ganna wins stage 2 as Pogacar takes
overall lead.
"Filippo
Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) took his eighth time trial
victory in a row on stage 2 of the UAE Tour, easing to the
win on the 13-kilometre cycle track on Al Hudayriat
Island."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 22,
2021
Sepp Kuss braces for early climbing challenge
at the UAE Tour.
"For
Kuss, the UAE Tour is an opportunity to find form rather
than a quest for classification honors, and the race’s two
long mountaintop finishes offer him the room to test what
he does best at the front of a cohort of climbers." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
February 22,
2021
Jumbo Visma leaving the door open for Tom
Dumoulin to ride 2021 Tour de France.
"Dumoulin,
30, is currently on unpaid leave and has not given any
indication of when he might return to the sport, as he
wants to consider his future as a professional rider." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty
Images)
February 22,
2021
Romain Bardet to debut with Team DSM at Omloop
Het Nieuwsblad.
"After
a long period of good preparation with some of the guys
just back from a solid team altitude block, we're looking
forward to opening weekend and the the first cobbled race
of the year at Omloop."
(cyclingpub.com) (c)Team DSM | Vincent Riemersma
February 22,
2021
My bike: Toms Skujiņš and his 2021 Team Trek
Emonda.
"A man
who is well known for his potato escapades. Yes, that
gentleman is the one the only, Toms Skwinch, Sjinch,
Skujiņš. That’s the one. Yeah, he’s also got a tricky last
name." By Dave
Everett (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 22,
2021
Specialized Torch 3.0 cycling shoes review.
"The
upper has a quality feel to it, with bonded rather than
sewn seams, different materials used in different areas to
reinforce or add ventilation and plenty of venting holes
across the forefoot and mid-foot."
By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
February 22,
2021
UAE Tour 2021 Live Dashboard.
"Monday, February 22nd. Stage
2 starts at 1:45pm local (10:45am CET) (4:45am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm local (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:30am Pacific). Live video from 1:45pm local (10:45am CET) (4:45am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) February 21,
2021
 February 21,
2021
Brambilla swipes Tour des Alpes Maritimes et
du Var title from Woods on final stage.
"Old
campaigner Gianluca Brambilla has won stages of the Giro
d’Italia and the Vuelta a España in his thirteen-year
career, but on Sunday he claimed his first stage race
title." By Rob
Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (velonews.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
February 21,
2021
Michael Woods rues mechanical issues as
Gianluca Brambilla pips him.
"The
Italian stole a march on the rest to secure the stage and
GC, as Tao Geoghegan Hart finished second on the final
stage three." By
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
February 21,
2021
Chloé Dygert set for classics stardom with
Canyon SRAM.
"Dygert's
new team has long-term vision of developing its American
star into a force in the hilly classics."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 21,
2021
Linda Jackson: Creating a pathway for Olympic
dreams.
"Canadian
Hall of Fame inductee giving opportunities to North
American women through TIBCO Silicon Valley Bank." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tibco Silicon Valley
Bank)
February 21,
2021
Everything you need to know before you try
road tubeless.
"Here’s
a funny thing about the tubeless revolution currently
afoot in the bike industry - it’s really nothing new. " By Troy Templin
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 21,
2021
2021 Tour des Alpes Maritimes Live Feed.
"Tour des Alpes Maritimes 2021 - stage 3 (Blausasc – Blausasc 136km) Live Sunday, February 21st. Race
starts at 14:30pm Central Europe, 08:30am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (Credit not
Found)
February 21,
2021
February 20,
2021
Tour du Var: Woods takes stage 2 victory.
"Woods
first, Mollema follows in second, Narvaes takes third." By Stephen Puddicombe
(cyclingnews.com) (cyclingmagazine.ca)
February 20,
2021
Michael Woods lives up to expectations at Tour
des Alpes Maritimes.
"Canadian
climber delivers the win on a climb that couldn't have
suited him better in standout start to career with Israel
Start-Up Nation."
(velonews.com) Photo: James Startt
February 20,
2021
Introducing: Michael Garrison.
"Michael
Garrison signed with his first Continental-level pro team
in 2020 as an 18-year-old, but was only able to wear the
Hagens Berman Axeon colors in one event before US racing
was shut down for the year."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Garrison
Family)
February 20,
2021
Uran leaves UAE Tour to attend daughter’s
birth.
"Even
if the EF Education NIPPO team has not yet unveiled its
composition for the UAE Tour, we already know that
Rigoberto Uran will not be competing in this first
WorldTour race of the season."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)
February 20,
2021
143 countries and 520,000kms - The incredible
journey of a 78-year-old cyclist.
"The
incredible story of lifelong cyclist Tilmann Waldthaler,
who has cycled over 520,000 kilometers through 143
countries and now lives in Cairns, has been revealed." (sbs.com.au) (Twitter:
@TWaldthaler)
February 20,
2021
Bikes of the Year: Ribble CGR 725 & AL e.
"We
take a closer look at Ribble’s CGR 725 and AL e, two bikes
that did very well in our Bike of the Year awards for
2020." By Liam
Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 20,
2021
February 19,
2021
Tour du Var: Mollema wins stage 1.
"The
Dutchman beat Greg Van Avermaet (AG2R Citroën) to the line
by two seconds after 188 kilometers of racing, while
Valentin Madouas (Groupama FDJ) finished third." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 19,
2021
Early sprint and team strength key to
Mollema's opening victory at Tour du Var.
"The
feeling is good, and we are here with a strong team, and
hopefully we can defend the jersey."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 19,
2021
Pro Racing Is Back - Here’s What We Can’t Wait
To Watch.
"So
far so good: after a few weeks of relatively trouble-free
racing, the 2021 season is underway with early season
races taking place in the south of France."
By Whit Yost (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
February 19,
2021
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
"I use
VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt
when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the
extra mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug." Advertisement (velofix.com)
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February 22,
2021
5 conclusions from the Tour du Var.
"After
Bauke Mollema (Trek Segafredo) won the opening stage,
Michael Woods (Israel Start-Up Nation) grabbed the yellow
jersey on the steep uphill finish on stage 2." By Peter Cossins
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 22,
2021
Time trial returns for 2021 Critérium du
Dauphiné as full route is revealed.
"The
Critérium du Dauphiné returns to its traditional format in
2021, with the individual time trial returning after a
one-year hiatus."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 22,
2021
Can Gilbert Complete the Monument Sweep?
"Phillipe
Gilbert is on the edge of making Monumental history. If he
wins in San Remo on March 27th, he’ll be only the 4th
rider in history to win all 5 races - he’s already won
Flanders, Paris Roubaix, Liege Bastogne Liege, and il
Lombardia." By
Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 22,
2021
How to prevent bike theft: Top tips to keep
the thieves at bay.
"When
a bike gets stolen, it can feel like a real kick in the
guts, regardless of whether it’s your brand new carbon
fiber race machine or the clunker you liberated from a
dumpster and have been riding around town ever since." By Colin Levitch
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Abus)
February 22,
2021
‘It would be nice to put my arms in the air at
least once’: Mark Cavendish looks to ‘try and win’ one more
race.
"The
sprinter sourced a one-year return to Deceuninck Quick
Step at the eleventh hour to ensure he could continue
racing into 2021, and although he says he just wants to
have fun." By
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February 22,
2021
Mathieu van der Poel just can’t help himself.
"Mathieu
van der Poel just can’t help himself. Racing bikes is in
his DNA. When there’s a finish line, his instincts kick
in." By Andrew
Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 22,
2021
Deceuninck Quick Step reveal stacked squad for
Classics Opening Weekend .
"The
Belgian WorldTour squad will be changing up their roster
for the first two cobbled races of the season, Omloop and
Kuurne Brussels Kuurne, on Saturday and Sunday (February
27-28)." By Alex
Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Wout Beel/Deceuninck Quick
Step)
February 22,
2021
Women's San Sebastián to take the place of
planned Itzulia stage race.
"Organizers
of Itzulia Basque Country and Clasica San Sebastián have
confirmed the cancellation of the first edition of the
Women's Itzulia stage race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 22,
2021
First Look: Pivot’s eVault gravel bike has
arrived.
"With
the stealth incorporation of a motor and battery into what
is already an incredibly versatile platform, the eVault
brings a whole new level of fun and adventure to pavement
and gravel riding."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)
February 22,
2021
SRAM acquires Time Sport’s pedal business.
"The
SRAM Group announced that it has acquired the Time Sport
pedal business from Rossignol, which has now disposed of
the brand entirely."
(cyclingindustry.news)
February 22,
2021
February 21,
2021
Live: Cyclocross / Veldrijden - Internationale
Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle - Sunday February 21st.
"The
final race of the 2020/21 season is this Sunday in
Oostmalle.
Elite
Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 7:45am ET.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am ET."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found)
February 21,
2021
Skylar Schneider ready to rise to the top in
US races.
"Back
in 2012 Skylar Schneider won US junior national titles in
the road race and criterium as a 13-year-old teenager. The
next year, she was winning criteriums at the highest level
and was fourth in the USA CRITS final for Pro Women." By Jackie Tyson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: L39ION of Los Angeles)
February 21,
2021
The flightless bird that inspired my
off-the-couch 120 km gran fondo.
"Tōmua
is a kākāpō, the world’s heaviest species of parrot.
Flightless, nocturnal, endemic to New Zealand and
endearingly cute as they shuffle their mottled green and
brown feathers around on the forest floor."
By Richard Abraham (cyclingtips.com) photography by
Douglas Thorne
February 21,
2021
Cycling from London to Rome... with a saddle
bag and a credit card.
"Reckon
you travel light on the bike? Jonathan Donald takes us
back to an epic trip he took from the UK to Italy's
capital a few years ago, with just an oversized saddlepack
and a credit card in his luggage."
By roadcc staff (road.cc) credit-jonathan-donald
February 21,
2021
Van Nicholas Rowtag.
"Versatile
and durable gravel bike that's suitable for a quick blast
in the hills or an epic adventure."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 21,
2021
POC Ventral Lite.
"With
the Ventral Lite, POC prove just how much technology and
innovation can fit into a helmet. The large ventilation
channels and ducts ensure that air constantly cools your
head, even at slow speeds up steep mountain passes." (design-innovation-award.com)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 21,
2021
Sunday Trading: Elite turbo trainers, Fulcrum
carbon wheels, Endura Primaloft gilets and much more!
"We’ve searched the virtual aisles, picking out the best deals we could find from retailers in both the UK and the USA." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 21,
2021
Every rider knows that in the final there is a
water bottle with sugars and a little caffeine, says Remco
Evenepoel on Il Lombardia incident.
"The
Belgian is riding outside again following his injury and
says he is still waiting for an apology from the UCI over
the bottle investigation incident."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Sara
Cavallini/Getty Images)
February 20,
2021
Adam Yates: Brailsford's ambition convinced me
to join Ineos Grenadiers.
"For
the first time in their professional careers, Simon and
Adam Yates will compete against each other after the
former brother’s move to Ineos Grenadiers."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
February 20,
2021
Traffic marshal jailed for 'peddling' cocaine
and ketamine at UCI World Championships.
"Monique
Shiels was marshaling at the 2019 UCI Road World
Championships in Harrogate, Yorkshire when she was caught
red-handed trying to sell class A drugs to spectators." By Will Bolton (road.cc)
(picture-credit-swpixcom)
February 20,
2021
‘I broke my femur in my 50s but still managed
to make my racing comeback.’
"Even
though I’d heard it said, in relation to Chris Froome,
that 'no one comes back from a broken femur', I was set on
being the exception."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Daniel
Gould)
February 20,
2021
3 Cool Bits: Haley, MET, Eliel.
"Some
frame builders draw you in by offering standard-frame
models, but then charge far more for custom. Haley keeps
things simple by charging just one price to make the exact
bike you want."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
February 20,
2021
Live: Ethias Cross Waaslandcross Sint Niklaas
- Saturday February 20th.
"The
8th and final round of the Ethias Cross sees riders head
to Sint Niklaas for the Waaslandcross.
Elite
Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 7:45am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit
not Found)
February 20,
2021
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February 22,
2021
Van der Poel and Alpecin Fenix exit UAE Tour.
"Mathieu
van der Poel and his Alpecin Fenix team will not take the
start of stage 2 of the UAE Tour as a staff member has
returned a positive test for covid. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 22,
2021
Antonio Tiberi injured after bizarre crash
across the finish line in UAE Tour time trial.
"The
19-year-old went down right at the finish line after his
run on the 13km lap in the United Arab Emirates, hitting
the floor at speed."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
February 22,
2021
From the Olympics to the Spring Classics,
Megan Jastrab wants it all.
"She
won almost every race she started, including the 2019
world championship title on both the road and the track
(in the Madison and omnium)."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) photography by Team DSM and
Cor Vos
February 22,
2021
Van Gansen given nearly three-year suspension
in Health Mate abuse case.
"The
former team manager was found to have violated the sport
governing body’s Code of Ethics in the multiple-complaint
harassment and abuse case but will be eligible to return
to the sport on December 31, 2022."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 22,
2021
Sweeck and Betsema close cyclocross season
with solo victories at Oostmalle.
"The
cyclocross season came to a close on the weekend with
Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal riders Denise Betsema and Laurens
Sweeck securing the final victories of the season in
Belgium at the Internationale Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
February 22,
2021
‘My path was unconventional’: The 40 hours of
Zwift leading up to John Archibald’s ProTeam debut.
"Archibald
made his debut for Alberto Contador's EOLO Kometa outfit
at the Clásica de Almería, but a perfect storm of problems
meant his preparation was unorthodox, to say the least." By Jonny Long
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February 22,
2021
2021 Team bikes of the men’s WorldTour.
"Some things seemingly never change. Deceuninck Quick Step and Bora Hansgrohe stick with long time partners Specialized" By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 22,
2021
Panda Optics Conquer sunglasses.
"Take
a look at the pro peloton and you'll spot plenty of big
shades on show. The Panda Optics Conquer Sunglasses are a
fashionably large-lens option offering good performance
and cool looks, but without the 'pro' price." By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image
Credit not Found)
February 22,
2021
UAE Tour: Mathieu van der Poel wins stage 1.
"Dutch
rider takes early race lead with Dekker and Mørkøv
completing top three."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
February 21,
2021
Mathieu van der Poel victorious in the
crosswinds of stage one at the UAE Tour 2021.
"Mathieu
van der Poel didn’t wait long to switch his winning ways
from the muddy fields of cyclocross to the hot tarmac of
the road, taking the first stage of the 2021 UAE Tour in a
reduced bunch sprint."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via
Getty Images)
February 21,
2021
Movistar staff member dies in mountain
accident.
"Garikoitz
Baños, known as Gary, died on Saturday in a mountain
accident. From the Basque Country, Baños had worked for
the Spanish WorldTour outfit since 2012."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
February 21,
2021
The 103-year-old Izumi Chain.
"Izumi
Chain began manufacturing chains for bicycles 103 years
ago, and while the company has expanded to manufacture
chains for other industries beyond the bicycle, Izumi has
always done it in Japan."
By Ben Edwards (pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Ben Edwards
February 21,
2021
S-Works 7s customized for Irish men’s road
race champion.
"The
winner of the Irish elite men’s road race crown and the
U23 TT title, in Knockaderry, Co Limerick, last October
called in The Shoe Dr - Shea Gribbon - when it came to his
new shoes."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Found)
February 21,
2021
Miss Grape Moon Handlebar Bag.
"The
Miss Grape Moon Bag is a high quality, weather-resistant
two liter handlebar bag. It can fit almost all styles of
bike, it's useful and reasonably easy to access, and it's
extremely well made."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 21,
2021
UAE Tour 2021 Live Dashboard.
"Sunday, February 21st. Stage
1 starts at 12:25pm local (9:25am CET) (3:25am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm local (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 12:25pm local (9:25am CET) (3:25am U.S. Eastern)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com) February 21,
2021
February 20,
2021
Davide Rebellin joins Work Service Marchiol
for 29th season in pro ranks.
"Davide
Rebellin will ride for the Italian Work Service Marchiol
Vega in 2021, his 29th season in the pro ranks, as he
nears his 50th birthday."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Work
Service Marchiol Vega)
February 20,
2021
Chris Froome, Sepp Kuss, a sprinter showdown:
Three things to follow at the UAE Tour.
"Is
Chris Froome still a contender? Is Sam Bennett still the
fastest man in the bunch? And will Sepp Kuss continue
climbing to the top of the peloton?"
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 20,
2021
Mathieu van der Poel to ride the UAE Tour as
lead-out for Philipsen.
"On
the eve of the first WorldTour race of the year, Mathieu
van der Poel opted for a low profile regarding his
personal ambitions in the third edition of the UAE Tour
(February 21-27)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 20,
2021
Sam Bennett braced for UAE Tour sprinting
maelstrom.
"I’m
not interested in playing mind games' says Irishman as he
prepares to face almost all his major rivals in one go." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 20,
2021
Chris Froome confirms use of disc brakes in
2021 despite doubts of technology.
"We do
have the rim brake option but we’re going to stick with
disc brakes' says Israel Start-Up Nation leader." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel Start-Up Nation)
February 20,
2021
February 19,
2021
Liggett “couldn’t believe” Armstrong’s
comments after Sherwen's death.
"He
goes, ‘Hi’. You’d think having read all the press reports
on the way I’d been ripped apart just trying to defend
him, he might have said, ‘I’m sorry about all this mess,
Phil’. Not a word."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 19,
2021
The Dream Job.
"But
has the fun gone out of it? Tom Dumoulin thinks so,
Thibaut Pinot has said similar things and there are others
who haven’t made the headlines who’d agree." (inrng.com) (Image credit:
ASO)
February 19,
2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on
any bicycle type."
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