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2019 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
LIVE stream.
"Elite
Men race starts at 11:10am local (7:10pm
U.S. Eastern SATURDAY) (01:10am CET).
Finish at around -- local (-- U.S. Eastern SATURDAY) (-- CET). LIVE video from 10:30am local (6:30pm U.S. Eastern SATURDAY) (00:30am CET)." (cyclingfans.com) January
26, 2019
January
26, 2019
Sierra solos to win at women's Cadel
Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
"Cuba's
Arlenis Sierra (Astana) got the better of
Mitchelton Scott pair Lucy Kennedy and Amanda
Spratt to win the women's edition of the Cadel
Evans Great Ocean Road Race in Geelong, Australia,
with a powerful solo move on Australia Day on
Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
26, 2019
Viviani, Impey, McCarthy line up at
Cadel Evans RR.
"The
riders lining up at the 2019 men's Cadel Evans
Great Ocean Road Race in Geelong, Australia, on
Sunday (Saturday) will know that a number of
different scenarios could play out, with the race
having been won both solo and from reduced bunch
sprints since its first edition in 2015." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
January
26, 2019
Mark Cavendish cautious before 2019
season debut at Vuelta a San Juan.
"Mark
Cavendish is seemingly happy just to be back in
the peloton after two seasons disrupted by
mononucleosis, crashes and a series of comebacks
that would have pushed some riders to throw in the
towel. Cavendish is still here."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
26, 2019
Amissa Bongo: Greipel wins stage 6 in
Oyem.
"André
Greipel (Ger) (Arkéa Samsic) wins the stage while
Niccolò Bonifazio (Ita) (Direct Energie) maintains
overall lead with one stage remaining." (cyclingnews.com)
(Twitter @AndreGreipel)
January
26, 2019
Column
Two
Sagan laid back but looking for a
stage win at the Vuelta a San Juan.
"Peter
Sagan celebrated his 29th birthday in Argentina as
he waited for Sunday’s start of the Vuelta a San
Juan, enjoying a quiet beer with his Bora
Hansgrohe teammates before things turn serious and
the racing begins on Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Ilario Biondi / BettiniPhoto)
January
26, 2019
Oscar Sevilla discusses Bernal, Sosa,
and Colombian cycling’s growth.
"On
Sunday, Oscar Sevilla, 42, will start Argentina’s
Vuelta San Juan as the defending champion, a title
he earned after the race’s original champion,
Gonzalo Najar, recorded a positive doping test." (velonews.com) Photo:
Rebecca Reza
January
26, 2019
Sunderland tapped to lead Flanders
Classics.
"The
Tour of Flanders is as Flemish as it comes. And
this weekend, Australian ex-pro Scott Sunderland
was tapped to take over as general race director
across all the Flanders Classics."
(velonews.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
26, 2019
Temple Cycles' Adventure Disc marries
classic looks with huge versatility.
"Temple
Cycles new Adventure Disc is a classically styled,
skinny steel tubed machine that's been designed to
be as versatile as possible, with the intention of
letting you tackle many surfaces and situations." (road.cc) Jon
Woodhouse
January
26, 2019
Michael Woods’ travel tips for
cyclists.
"Traveling
often between Canada and Europe, Woods has
experience dealing with jetlag and big time
adjustments that can interrupt training or
pre-race prep."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Philippe Tremblay
January
26, 2019
2019 Kasteelcross Zonnebeke Results:
Elite Women.
"Loes
Sels (Pauwels Sauzen Vastgoedservice) won her
penultimate race before the 2019 UCI Cyclocross
World Championships in Bogense, Denmark." (cxmagazine.com)
January
26, 2019
Moment in Time: Dan Martin’s perfect
day at Liège Bastogne Liège.
"Dan
Martin is talking at length and fondly about his
victory in the 2013 Liège Bastogne Liège, his
maiden Monument success, when the elephant in the
room gets brought up: the panda."
(cyclingweekly.com) Chris Marshall-Bell
January
26, 2019
Column
Three
January
26, 2019
Vakoc: The pain I feel in races will
not be as bad as a year ago.
"Vakoc
will make his 2019 season debut at the Vuelta a
San Juan, almost a year to the day after a
training crash in South Africa left him with
multiple fractures in his spine."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
26, 2019
Fastest pursuit rider at sea level
John Archibald can go faster still.
"Huub
Wattbike rider Archibald rode a 4.09.584 in
qualifying at the British National Championships,
knocking more than half a second off the previous
fastest sea-level time of 4.10.177, which he set
in Switzerland last month."
(cyclingweekly.com) Vern Pitt
January
26, 2019
A week of winter base training with
Leah Kirchmann.
"During
the winter months, I like to head to warmer
weather to get in some bigger hours starting in
December. My training in the winter usually starts
out pretty basic, with a focus more on getting in
the hours."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Philippe Tremblay
January
26, 2019
Interval Training: Biggest Mistakes
Cyclists Make with High Intensity Intervals.
"I’ve
been a fan of high intensity intervals for a long
time. The “Time-Crunched Cyclist” is based on the
premise that hard intervals are the best path to
performance for cyclists..."
(roadbikeaction.com) Chris Carmichael
January
26, 2019
Muc-Off Bike Mat.
"The
Muc-Off Bike Mat is a neat solution to keeping
your floor clean, whether you are tinkering,
cleaning or training indoors on your bike. DIY
options can be cheaper but it certainly does the
job."
(road.cc) Stu Kerton
January
26, 2019
Islabikes launches new 'Icons' range
for older riders.
"Islabikes
might be best known for kid's bikes, but the brand
has turned its attention to another age group she
feels is in need of bikes with specialized
geometry; the over 65s."
(road.cc) Jon Woodhouse
January
26, 2019
Column
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January
25, 2019
Sprinters vs. puncheurs as Aussie week
continues.
"Cycling’s
“Aussie Week” continues in true Australian fashion
with this weekend’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road
Race. It’s Australia Day celebration weekend with
forecasters calling for sunny temperatures." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
January
25, 2019
Bevin out of Cadel Evans Great Ocean
Road Race.
"Bevin
was hoping to be able to start the 164km road race
based around Geelong, Victoria, but, still
suffering from the after-effects of the crash,
which effectively lost him the race lead on the
final stage to Willunga Hill last Sunday, the team
will instead turn to their sprinter, Jakub
Mareczko."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
25, 2019
Zwift Finally Rolls Out World
Choice…Sorta..
"Finally,
one of the most wanted features is now live in
Zwift as of this morning. If you’ve got yourself a
Mac or PC and Zwift, you can now select which
world (map) you’re going to ride that day. As long
as that choice matches the guest map calendar of
course."
(dcrainmaker.com)
January
25, 2019
Giorgia Bronzini rising to the
challenge in her new role with Trek Segafredo.
"The
second chapter of the 35-year-old’s career begins
as directeur sportif of new super team Trek
Segafredo, alongside her once sprint rival
Ina-Yoko Teutenberg. And Bronzini admits, life has
suddenly become that little bit more complicated." (voxwomen.com) (Photo
by Balint Hamvas/Velofocus.com)
January
25, 2019
Haas not stressed after disappointing
Tour Down Under.
"Nathan
Haas (Katusha Alpecin) has brushed off a poor
showing at the recent Tour Down Under as his focus
turns towards the rest of the spring campaign and
another tilt at several targets, including the
Ardennes Classics."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
January
25, 2019
Huub Wattbike rider John Archibald
sets second fastest individual pursuit time in
history.
"John
Archibald set a new individual pursuit national
record and rode to the second fastest time in
history at the Manchester Velodrome on Friday
(January 25)."
(cyclingweekly.com) Alex Ballinger
January
25, 2019
Column
Two
Giro d'Italia still a possibility for
Geraint Thomas.
"Geraint
Thomas may yet ride the 2019 Giro d’Italia,
according to Team Sky manager Dave Brailsford, who
suggested that a final decision on his
participation will be taken in the coming weeks." (cyclingnews.com)
(George Solomon/Team Sky)
January
25, 2019
Israel Cycling Academy invited to Giro
d'Italia as Direct Energie miss out.
"RCS
has confirmed the wildcard teams invited to the
2019 Giro d'Italia, with organizers falling in
favor of home ProContinental teams and the Israel
Cycling Academy for a second consecutive year." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe
Robinson)
January
25, 2019
Giro di Sicilia to launch this year.
"A
new four-day race in Sicily had been widely
reported in local media outlets since the turn of
the year, but, given the time constraints, it was
widely expected to be a project for the 2020
season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
January
25, 2019
2019 World Cup Hoogerheide, 42 North
Americans Starting and a Race for a Spot at Worlds.
"With
the race one week before Worlds, a good part of
the Worlds teams from the U.S. and Canada will be
making the trip to the western part of the
Netherlands for the annual World Cup finale." (cxmagazine.com) B.
Hazen
January
25, 2019
One-day races catch McNulty's eye as
20-year-old develops.
"A
junior world time trial champion, McNulty is known
for his TT talent. But he acquired a taste for a
new style of racing in 2018: hilly one-day
classics."
(velonews.com) Photo: Rally UHC Cycling
January
25, 2019
Best Cycling Accessories of the Year
2018/19.
"We're
constantly reviewing new and notable cycling
accessories here on road.cc, and here are the best
of the best from the past year."
(road.cc) Mat Brett
January
25, 2019
Ergon SR Sport Gel Women’s.
"The
Ergon SR Sport Gel Women's Saddle will be a hit
with many female road riders. The design really
does help remove pressure from the most sensitive
parts, so longer rides are more comfortable than
with some alternatives."
(road.cc) Emma Silversides
January
25, 2019
Column
Three
January
25, 2019
UCI WorldTour 2019 - The complete
team-by-team guide to the season; Who rides for who
and who has won what?
"The
season gets under way in Australia in January with
the Tour Down Under and goes through to October
when China hosts its only top-tier race of the
year, the Tour of Guangxi."
(telegraph.co.uk) John MacLeary
January
25, 2019
Sagan, Cavendish and Gaviria to clash
in Vuelta a San Juan sprints.
"The
37th edition of the race, the third after
regaining UCI status and replacing the Tour de San
Luis, will be held a week later than in 2018,
helping Sagan to head to South America after the
Tour Down Under as part of an early season global
tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
25, 2019
Remco Evenepoel must not be compared
to Eddy Merckx - that's too much pressure, says
Thomas De Gendt.
"Evenepoel,
who turns 19 on Friday, joined Deceuninck Quick
Step following a phenomenal 2018 season during
which he dominated the junior ranks, will line up
in his new team colors for the first time on
Sunday at the Vuelta a San Juan Internacional in
Argentina."
(telegraph.co.uk) Credit: Sigrid Eggers/Deceuninck
Quick Step
January
25, 2019
Commentary: What U.S. cycling can
learn from running.
"Running
is wildly popular in America. Cycling? Not so
much. With new leaders at the helm of EF and USA
Cycling, can cycling take a cue from foot races?" (velonews.com) Photo
courtesy Running USA
January
25, 2019
New Mitchelton Scott signing Grmay to
lead team at UAE Tour.
"One
of Mitchelton Scott's off-season signings, Tsgabu
Grmay, will debut with the team in a leadership
role, heading up the squad for the UAE Tour
WorldTour stage race at the end of February." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
January
25, 2019
Anonymous donor sparks USA Cycling
Olympic Development Track Program.
"USA
Cycling today announced the four velodromes that
will be participating in the governing body's
Olympic Development Track Program."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy of USA Cycling)
January
25, 2019
The Vibe is Good: Stu Thorne and the
Success of the Cannondale p/b CyclocrossWorld
Program.
"Stu
Thorne started the program in the mid-2000s and
continues to run it today. The team has had good
relationships with key sponsors for that entire
period."
(cxmagazine.com) D. Perker
January
25, 2019
The Enemy Within - Part two.
"Eating
disorders and mental health issues are as common
in the peloton as in the rest of society. Former
pro rider Ben Greenwood opens up on his own
struggles with both."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Jo Burt
January
25, 2019
Column
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January
24, 2019
The Wealthiest People in Pro Cycling.
"Forget
Peter Sagan and his reported €6 million a year
salary, this is about those who are so wealthy
they’re not salaried. The aim isn’t to gawk at the
cash but to observe where much of the money in the
sport comes from."
(inrng.com)
January
24, 2019
Trek Segafredo Women win Race
Melbourne.
"Lepistö
was the top point-scorer across five staged
sprints on the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, with
Ruth Winder helping to seal the title for the new
Trek Segafredo outfit."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
24, 2019
Deceuninck QuickStep win new-look Race
Melbourne.
"Deceuninck
QuickStep claimed victory in the Towards Zero Race
Melbourne on Thursday, with the criterium event
adopting a new team-based format in its third
edition."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
24, 2019
Spratt, Impey to lead Mitchelton Scott
at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
"Following
their respective overall victories at the women’s
and men’s Tour Down Under, Amanda Spratt and Daryl
Impey will lead their Mitchelton Scott teams at
the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
24, 2019
Three things I learned about SoCal
gravel.
"Ordinarily,
I love riding a single chainring bike for gravel,
because most of the time, gravel rides are
undulating without too much severe climbing. Well,
when you ride out of Calabasas, you ride straight
up."
(velonews.com) Photo: Ian Matteson / ENVE
January
24, 2019
Training Camp - A list of tips.
"It’s
that time of year when a lot of people are trading
the chilly wet weather for a training camp.
Getting some sun on your back, the wind in your
hair and some good quality miles with friends can
go a long way. It certainly breaks up the winter." (cyclestore.co.uk)
Jack Schofield
January
24, 2019
Column
Two
Backpacker from New Zealand plunges
100 meters to his death while cycling on Bolivia's
'Death Road'.
"Emile
Vollenhaven from Auckland was on escorted mountain
bike trip on notorious route that is a magnet for
thrill-seekers."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
January
24, 2019
Thursday Thoughts: Overreacting to the
Tour Down Under.
"So,
here we go again. The 2019 race is in the books,
with Daryl Impey the first man to win in
consecutive years. What kind of overreaction can
we generate, and just how much of an overreaction
is it?"
(podiumcafe.com) Peter Mundy/Getty Images
January
24, 2019
Richie Porte: New coach, new program,
new motivation.
"Behind
the scenes the Australian and his new Trek
Segafredo team have been finessing and fine-tuning
his training and race schedule in a bid to
maximize his output."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
24, 2019
Indurain convinced Valverde can win
revised Liege Bastogne Liege.
"Miguel
Indurain has said that he does not expect the
newly revised route of Liège Bastogne Liège to
present any extra challenges for Alejandro
Valverde (Movistar) when the world champion
battles for a record-equaling fifth win." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
January
24, 2019
CycleOps H2 (Hammer 2) Trainer
In-Depth Review.
"In
many ways, the Hammer 2 is remarkably
unremarkable. By most competitive aspects, it’s
behind the times - primarily in the noise
department where it’s by far the loudest trainer
I’ve tested in the last 12+ months. But as we’ve
seen (especially in the last week), sometimes
unremarkable is good."
(dcrainmaker.com)
January
24, 2019
Best Cycling Components of the Year
2018-19.
"In
this awards article we're dishing out awards to
the best components we've tested in 2018. Each
product comes highly recommended from the road.cc
review team."
(road.cc) David Arthur
January
24, 2019
Decathlon launches Van Rysel brand
following rebrand late last year.
"The
Van Rysel brand sits above the Triban bike range,
which focuses predominantly on comfort, and
focuses much more on the performance cyclist." (cyclingweekly.com)
Rupert Radley
January
24, 2019
Column
Three
January
24, 2019
British Cycling invites former riders
to contact them about Dr Richard Freeman.
"Dr
Freeman allegedly ordered 30 sachets of Testogel
to the British Cycling headquarters in Manchester
with the aim of improving athlete performance,
according to the medical tribunal."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty
Images)
January
24, 2019
Bahrain Merida riders receive unpaid
wages.
"Bahrain
Merida general manager Brent Copeland has told Cyclingnews
that his full roster of riders have been paid
their December salaries and that the recent
financial issues that dogged the team have now
been resolved."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy of Bahrain Merida)
January
24, 2019
Avenir winner Tadej Pogacar shows
grand tour promise.
"He
has very big potential,” said UAE Emirates manager
Mauro Gianetti. “He has the full package. He has
big promise in the grand tours."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
January
24, 2019
Mat Hayman: I'd do it all again.
"When
I made the decision to stop, and do it here, I
felt a lot more comfortable. Now it’s real, and
people are trying to talk me out of it, and are
saying I’m still going well but I’m happy they’re
saying that and not saying I’m well and truly done
and not interested anymore."
(cyclingnews.com) (Mitchelton Scott) (Tim de
Waele)
January
24, 2019
Tim Declercq: It's always a poker game
in the peloton.
"The
29-year-old has spent many hours pulling the
peloton, helping to set up his teammates for final
sprints and earning the nickname 'the Tractor' in
the process. While one of the friendliest cyclists
around, he should instill a certain amount of fear
in his opponents."
(cyclingpub.com) (Photo: Mary Cárdenas)
January
24, 2019
Matt Seaton: Welcome to the Tub Club.
"The
Way of the Tub is a deeper and more arcane
mystery. To outsiders, it seems that a state of
true tubness can only be attained by a
self-induced trance after exposure to the fumes
from volatile adhesives and solvents." (rouleur.cc)
Photographs: Offside/L'Equipe
January
24, 2019
6 of the best torque wrenches - Tools
that help you get bolts to just the right tightness.
"Torque
wrenches have become a must-have in the last few
years because there's so much carbon fiber and
very light aluminum in modern bikes. Clamps around
carbon components can easily do damage if
over-tightened."
(road.cc) Mat Brett
January
24, 2019
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