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Vuelta a San Juan: Alaphilippe wins
stage 3 time trial in Pocito.
"Julian
Alaphilippe took his second consecutive stage win
at the Vuelta a San Juan Tuesday, setting the best
time over the 14km out-and-back time trial in
Pocito."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
January
29, 2019
January
29, 2019
Peter Sagan shows class to claim third
in San Juan.
"Peter
Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) took third place on stage 2
of the Vuelta a San Juan on a day where the UCI
shortened the race due to extreme heat." (cyclingnews.com)
(Ilario Biondi / BettiniPhoto)
January
29, 2019
Wallays hospitalized with fractured
jaw after San Juan crash.
"The
Belgian rider, who won a stage of the Argentinean
race last year, crashed during the finale of the
second stage on Monday evening, colliding into the
road with his face."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
January
29, 2019
Clothing Roundup: Rapha tease, Café
Suzi shines, and Santini warm & cozy.
"Rapha
just wants to tease us with gravel ready road
shoes, better women’s bib shorts, fancy special
editions, and more cargo pockets."
(bikerumor.com) Cory Benson
January
29, 2019
Column
Two
San Juan woman files police complaint
against Keisse.
"A
waitress in San Juan has filed a police complaint
against Iljo Keisse after the Deceuninck Quick
Step rider feigned a sexual act behind her and
'intentionally grazed her with his genitals' while
posing for a photograph with her and his
teammates."
(cyclingnews.com) (Telesoldiario)
January
29, 2019
Chapman returns to defend title at
Women's Herald Sun Tour.
"It's
like a totally new race, so we won't approach it
in the same way as last year," Chapman told the
media the day before the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
January
29, 2019
Viviani pedals through Australia
toward Sanremo.
"Viviani
is deadly serious about winning the Italian
monument. At 29, he finally has the depth and
experience to challenge for Sanremo. In five
previous starts, he’s only punched into the top 10
once, a ninth in 2017."
(velonews.com) Photo: ©Con Chronis | Getty Images
January
29, 2019
Richie Porte: ‘Winning the Tour de
France is not the only reason Trek signed me’...
"To
recover from his spate of serious injuries, Porte
said he has been focusing on pilates to get his
mobility back."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
January
29, 2019
Chris Froome takes time trial bike
off-road in latest Strava ride.
"Froome
uploaded the 188km ride to Strava on Monday
(January 28), after putting in more than five
hours riding time and 2,700 meters of elevation." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: SUNADA/Strava)
January
29, 2019
Specialized pushes fashion &
safety: High-Viz is the New Black.
"In
addition to their bicycles, Specialized makes
accessories, clothing, and lights. With short
winter days, they’re promoting a lineup of high
visibility clothing, along with an expanded range
of lights to keep you safe whether you’re riding
in the day or night."
(bikerumor.com) Greg Kopecky
January
29, 2019
Fabric Scoop Sport saddle.
"The
Fabric Scoop has long been a favorite of many
riders and this Sport model makes that level of
performance and comfort available at a budget
price. With three profile options, there is also
plenty of scope for whatever type of riding you
do."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
January
29, 2019
Column
Three
January
29, 2019
Riders confident in Team Sky’s future,
but warn of market shake-up if team folds.
"I
can’t imagine that [team principal David
Brailsford] doesn’t have anything, he’s always
well organized and well-prepared. I can’t imagine
the team folding. It’d be hard for the sport, we
need more jobs, not less jobs."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Team Sky/Cycling
Images)
January
29, 2019
Inside Katie Clouse’s first C1
victory.
"Clouse
attributes the step up to both physical and mental
factors. A year of growth has added strength to
her legs. And she no longer feels intimidated by
the professional women’s field. The elite riders
who were once her heroes are now her peers during
the races."
(velonews.com) Credit: Peter Hufnagel
January
29, 2019
No holds barred: The Mark Cavendish Procycling
interview.
"The
number 34 is looming large over Mark Cavendish's
life and career from the perspective of early
2019. On May 21, he'll celebrate his 34th
birthday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Roberto Bettini / BettiniPhoto)
January
29, 2019
Cyclocross 2018/2019 special edition,
Balint Hamvas reviews another CX season.
"Cyclocross
worlds are under a week away, so it’s time once
again for the pre-order of the best annual photo
retrospective of the sport. Professional
photographer Balint Hamvas is again sharing his
insider look at cross from behind the lens." (bikerumor.com)
Photos courtesy of Balint Hamvas
January
29, 2019
Nibali, Bernal expected for pre-Giro
showdown at Tour of the Alps.
"Before
Vincenzo Nibali and Egan Bernal get a chance to
square off at the 2019 Giro d'Italia in May, the
pair of overall contenders will get a chance test
each others' legs at the Tour of the Alps, a
rigorous five-day race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Eder Garcés/Tour Colombia 2.1)
January
29, 2019
COREbike Day Two.
"COREbike's
hustle and bustle ramped up on Monday as more and
more attendees arrived for the UK's biggest annual
trade show. On day two, we caught up with various
exhibitors including Magura, 2pure, ZyroFisher and
Upgrade."
(bikebiz.com) Rebecca Morley
January
29, 2019
Column
One
January
28, 2019
Vuelta a San Juan: Alaphilippe wins
stage 2.
"Julian
Alaphilippe (Deceuninck Quick Step) took his first
win of the season with a late attack on stage two
of the Vuelta a San Juan. He held off Simone
Consonni (UAE Team Emirates) and Peter Sagan (Bora
Hansgrohe) to take the glory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
January
28, 2019
Vuelta a San Juan stage reduced to
extreme heat weather warning.
"Temperatures
close to 40°C and a local weather warning have
forced the organizer of the Vuelta a San Juan to
reduce Monday's stage 2 by 28km."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
January
28, 2019
Remco Evenepoel impresses on pro debut
at Vuelta a San Juan.
"The
19-year-old Belgian prodigy impressed his
teammates and even Peter Sagan by avoiding an
early crash and trying his hand in some echelons
and attacks before becoming part of the team's
lead-out that tried to set up sprinter Alvaro
Hodeg."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
January
28, 2019
Laurens ten Dam: I'm feeling spoiled
at CCC.
"The
38-year-old from the northern part of the
Netherlands first joined the professional peloton
in 2000 and has seen many changes, both in cycling
as a whole and in Dutch cycling in particular." (cyclingpub.com)
(Photo: Mary Cárdenas)
January
28, 2019
Best Cycling Components, Accessories
and Clothing of 2018/19 Awards.
"If
you’ve not had the chance to check out road.cc
every day this week you won’t have seen that we’ve
revealed our picks of the very best cycling
products from the past 12 months."
(road.cc) David Arthur
January
28, 2019
Column
Two
Pidcock and Brammeier lead British
team at cyclocross Worlds.
"Newly
crowned elite national champions Nikki Brammeier
and Tom Pidcock will lead the British national
team at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships,
which will be held on February 2 and 3 in Bogense,
Denmark."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
January
28, 2019
Chasing rainbows: Marianne Vos and the
World Championships.
"Marianne
Vos has not worn a rainbow jersey in almost four
years. For someone who had barely been out of one
since the age of 18, that's quite something -
something she's out to put right this year." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
January
28, 2019
Porte and Woods set to light up the
climbs at the Herald Sun Tour.
"The
2019 Jayco Herald Sun Tour will see two of the
best-performing riders from the recent Tour Down
Under do battle on the slopes of Arthurs Seat on
stage 4 of the five-day race - Australia's oldest
stage race - which runs from January 30 to
February 3."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
28, 2019
Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
finds its groove.
"How
big is the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race after
just five editions? Italy’s Elia Viviani, arguably
the fastest man in the peloton right now, put it
on the top shelf among one-day races he’s
targeting throughout his career."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
January
28, 2019
Offseason Capsule: Jumbo Visma.
"It’s
never a good look for a cycling team to start the
year with a drug scandal, but at least it was
Ambien and not Erythropoietin after the three
riders were found to be in possession of the sleep
aid at a training camp."
(podiumcafe.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty
Images)
January
28, 2019
Decaleurs: What Are They and What Do
They Do?
"So
what exactly is this thing and why does it play an
integral part of mounting Randonneur Handlebar
Bags? Well, a decaleur (deck-ah-lure) is part of
an overall system that is designed to prevent a
handlebar bag from flopping around. The idea is
that the bag would rest all of its weight on the
front rack while the decaleur exists to
support/affix the top portion of the bag to
prevent it from tipping off the side of the rack."
(velo-orange.blogspot.com)
January
28, 2019
Review: Wahoo Tickr Heart Rate
Monitor.
"As
I covered mileage I took delight in forgetting
that I was wearing a HRM. Coming from an old rigid
plastic strap, the Tickr’s soft strap and easy
snap buttons fit comfortably around the chest."
(creakybottombracket.com) CJ Rudy
January
28, 2019
Column
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January
28, 2019
Chris Froome and Team Sky arrive in
Colombia.
"Chris
Froome and his teammates arrived in Colombia on
Sunday night, making an early trip to South
America to start a block of pre-season training
ahead of the Tour Colombia 2.1 race in
mid-February."
(cyclingnews.com) (Eder Garcés/Tour Colombia 2.1)
January
28, 2019
Dan Martin, Aru and Kristoff to start
season at Challenge Mallorca.
"Dan
Martin and Fabio Aru will start their 2019 seasons
later this week at the Challenge Mallorca, which
takes place from January 31 to February 3.
Alexander Kristoff will also kick off his campaign
on the Balearic Island."
(cyclingnews.com) (UAE Team Emirates)
January
28, 2019
UAE Tour start list: Teams confirmed
as Chris Froome, Vincenzo Nibali and Tom Dumoulin
due to ride.
"World
time trial champion Rohan Dennis (Bahrain Merida)
is also set to appear, as well as road world champ
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar). Other big name
riders expected include Richie Porte (Trek
Segafredo), Fernando Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates),
young star Remco Evenepoel (Deceuninck Quick
Step)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: ANSA/CLAUDIO PERI)
January
28, 2019
British Cycling eRacing Championship,
powered by Zwift, set for London in March.
"London
will this March host the inaugural British Cycling
eRacing Championships, powered by Zwift, with
qualification taking place next month and open for
all."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
January
28, 2019
Cannondale Intake helmet.
"Cannondale
says that the Intake is 'designed for the latest
generation of cyclists who cycle on every surface,
from road, gravel and dirt; this helmet will match
your style when taking on any discipline." (road.cc) (Dave
Atkinson)
January
28, 2019
Column
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January
27, 2019
Gaviria wins Vuelta a San Juan opener
in Pocito.
"Fernando
Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) won the opening stage
at the Vuelta a San Juan on Sunday, taking out the
bunch sprint in Pocito after Peter Sagan (Bora
Hansgrohe) got the early jump."
(cyclingnews.com) (UAE Team Emirates)
January
27, 2019
Peter Sagan backs Sam Bennett for
stage win in Argentina.
"Some
stages suit me but we have Sam Bennett here too
for the sprints. I think Sam is faster for the
flatter stages. And, with me, there’s no problem
helping him or being on the front for him." (stickybottle.com)
January
27, 2019
Viviani beats Ewan to win Cadel Evans
Great Ocean Road Race.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step's Elia Viviani sprinted to the win at
the men's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race on
Sunday, beating Lotto Soudal's Caleb Ewan and
Daryl Impey (Mitchelton Scott)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
27, 2019
Viviani takes 70th career win at Cadel
Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
"After
a short lull following his stage 1 victory at the
Tour Down Under, Elia Viviani got back to winning
ways at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. The
win was his 20th with Patrick Lefevere’s
Deceuninck Quick Step team and the 70th of his
career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
27, 2019
Surviving your first race.
"So,
you’ve sportived your way around the country,
you’ve Dragoned and Etaped until your legs are
tired and your heart’s content. You’ve Marmoted
and Fondo'd in three languages. For your next
trick, then, how about road racing?" (road.cc) Dave Smith
January
27, 2019
Carl Strong’s Pursuit of Carbon.
"Pursuit
Cycles is the latest endeavor from industry vet
Carl Strong, a craftsman frame builder himself,
who has made a name for himself in the world of
steel and titanium. And now for something new." (roadbikeaction.com)
January
27, 2019
2019 Vuelta a San Juan LIVE stream.
"2019
Vuelta a San Juan LIVE January 27-February 3,
Argentina.
Stage
1 starts Sunday at 3:50pm local (1:50pm U.S.
Eastern) (19:50 CET).
Finish at around 7:30pm local (5:30pm U.S. Eastern) (23:30 CET). Live video from 6:30pm local (4:30pm U.S. Eastern) (22:30 CET)." (cyclingfans.com) January
27, 2019
Column
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Van der Poel claims victory in
Hoogerheide.
"Mathieu
van der Poel took his sixth World Cup victory of
the season in the final round of the competition
in Hoogerheide. The Dutchman once again looked
strong as he held off a challenge from World Cup
leader Toon Aerts."
(cyclingnews.com) (David Stockman/AFP/Getty
Images)
January
27, 2019
Brand takes dominant win in muddy
Hoogerheide.
"Dutch
champion Lucinda Brand took a dominant victory in
the final round of the Cyclocross World Cup in
Hoogerheide, beating US national champion Katie
Compton by nine seconds. Marianne Vos came home 26
seconds behind her."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
January
27, 2019
Hoogerheide World Cup: Iserbyt wins
U23 race.
"Benoist
and Turner round out podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
January
27, 2019
Toon! Belgian champion wins World Cup
at final round in Hoogerheide.
"For
the last couple of seasons, men’s elite cyclocross
has been dominated by Mathieu van der Poel and
Wout Aerts. But on Sunday, Toon Aerts broke the
stranglehold, winning the 2018-2019 World Cup by
coming second to van der Poel."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Rob Sturney (Instagram)
January
27, 2019
Bont's Most Affordable Shoe Yet.
"Bont
Cycling, has made it possible for almost anyone to
step inside the shoes of a pro with their new $129
road shoe, the Riot Buckle. The Bont Riot Buckle
is a composite, heat moldable, entry-level road
shoe."
(roadbikeaction.com)
January
27, 2019
Keep it clean and show her some
respect; 5 ways to love your bike right.
"You
and your bike are a loving partnership who spend
hours together. But when you are not coasting in
the relationship, the bike can be discarded." (stickybottle.com)
January
27, 2019
2019 Cyclocross UCI Cyclocross World
Cup at Hoogerheide.
"The
2018-2019 UCI Cyclocross World Cup concludes in
the Netherlands on Sunday. Live streams are
expected for both the women's and men's races.
Elite Women - January 27 at 7:30 a.m. EST. Men - January 27 at 9 a.m. EST." (cyclingfans.com) January
27, 2019
Column
Three
January
27, 2019
Terrific Titanium: 12 of the loveliest
titanium road bikes we've ridden.
"Titanium
is desirable because it’s lighter than steel and
stronger than steel and aluminium, and its high
fatigue strength means a titanium frame should
last forever."
(road.cc) David Arthur
January
27, 2019
Astana arrives in Colombia.
"Astana's
six-rider contingent for the upcoming Tour
Colombia 2.1 got their first taste of Colombian
roads as a group Saturday as they toured the
countryside around Boyacá."
(cyclingnews.com) (Eder Garcés/Tour Colombia 2.1)
January
27, 2019
Romain Bardet Plans for 2019 Tour de
France Overall Victory.
"France’s
top cyclist Romain Bardet told reporters on
Tuesday he believes the stars can align in 2019
for him to become the first home winner of the
Tour de France since 1985."
(roadbikeaction.com)
January
27, 2019
Rapha founder and CEO says owners the
Walton brothers are in for the long haul.
"Rapha
founder and CEO Simon Mottram insists that the
heirs to the Wal-Mart fortune who bought a
controlling stake in the business in 2017 are in
for the long haul and that rumors the business is
struggling are wide of the mark."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
January
27, 2019
Vel Tool Bottle.
"The
Vel Tool Bottle doesn't really feel or look like a
bottle, but it's the right shape to fit in your
cage and carry all of those things that you don't
want in your pockets. It's robust, waterproof and
surprisingly roomy."
(road.cc) Stu Kerton
January
27, 2019
Zuckerberg hospital rolls back $20,243
emergency room bill.
"Zuckerberg
San Francisco General Hospital is reducing a bike
crash patient’s $20,243 bill down to $200 - only
after the case drew national attention to the
hospital’s surprising policy of being
out-of-network with all private health insurance." (vox.com) Emma Marie
Chiang for Vox
January
27, 2019
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