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February
3, 2019
Anacona wins Vuelta a San Juan.
"Sam
Bennett comes off Sagan's wheel in the closing
meters and just pips Hodeg to the line! Victory
for Bennett, with Hodeg in second for the stage 7
finale."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
3, 2019
Van Baarle wins Jayco Herald Sun Tour.
"Team
Sky's Dylan van Baarle took the overall title at
the 2019 Jayco Herald Sun Tour in Melbourne on
Sunday, finishing safely in the peloton as up at
the front his teammate Kristoffer Halvorsen took
the bunch sprint for victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February
3, 2019
Tivani steals the glory from WorldTour
sprinters at Vuelta a San Juan.
"Tivani
grabbed the glory as the WorldTour giant killer.
Several of the biggest sprinters in the world
could only sprint for fourth place and were
understandably not too happy about it." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
February
3, 2019
Oscar Quiroz and Liliana Moreno take
road titles at Colombian championships.
"Oscar
Quiroz (Coldeportes Strongman) has taken the
victory of the road race at the Colombian national
championships. Astana's Liliana Moreno took the
win in the women's race."
(cyclingpub.com) Photo by ASO/Karenn EDWARDS
February
3, 2019
Chris Froome aims for fifth Tour de
France title.
"Chris
Froome has said that the course of this year’s
Giro d’Italia is “perfect” for his team mate
Geraint Thomas - with the four-time Tour de France
champion adding that he aims to “leave a legacy”
to cycling by winning the French Grand Tour for a
record-equaling fifth time"
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
February
3, 2019
2019 Trek Emonda ALR Disc.
"In
2015 Trek introduced the Emonda ALR, it was
designed to be the lightest production bike on the
market. Hydroformed tubes, invisible weld
technology and Trek’s 300 Series Alpha Aluminum
pushed the limits of lightweight alloy bikes." (roadbikeaction.com)
February
3, 2019
Genesis Vapour 30 2019.
"The
Genesis Vapour 30 offers a fun ride that feels at
home in a race and on a trail. The build isn't
that flashy, but the package works well and
continues to do so in the worst conditions." (road.cc) Liam Cahill
February
3, 2019
Livestream - Herald Sun Tour.
"2019
Jayco Herald Sun Tour LIVE January 30 - February
3, Victoria, Australia.
Stage 5 starts Saturday at 1:30pm local (9:30pm U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:00pm local (12:00am U.S. Eastern). LIVE video from 3:00pm local (11:00pm U.S. Eastern)." (heraldsuntour.com.au) (cyclingfans.com) February
3, 2019
2019 Vuelta a San Juan LIVE stream.
"2019
Vuelta a San Juan LIVE January 27-February 3,
Argentina.
Stage
7
starts Sunday at 16:34 ART (11:34 AM PST).
Earliest live video: 16:34 ART (11:34 AM PST). Approximate finish: 19:38 ART (2:38 PM PST)." (cyclingfans.com) February
3, 2019
Column
Two
Van der Poel rides into the rainbow
stripes in Bogense.
"Mathieu
van der Poel exploited his technical prowess to
the full to pressure others into errors and ride
to victory in Bogense, Denmark, Sunday." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
February
3, 2019
Mathieu van der Poel wins back the
rainbow jersey in Bogense.
"Pre-race
favorite Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands) won
the men's 2019 UCI Cyclocross World Championships
in Denmark, beating Wout Van Aert (Belgium) into
second place with a dominant ride."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
3, 2019
Dutch control podium at women's U23
Cyclocross Worlds.
"19-year-old
Inge van der Heijden captured the top step in cold
but sunny Bogense, ahead of Fleur Nagengast and
top favorite Ceylin Del Carmen Nagengast." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
February
3, 2019
Teuns handed Bahrain Merida leadership
at Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana.
"Dylan
Teuns has been handed the Bahrain Merida
leadership ahead of next week's Volta a la
Comunitat Valenciana. The 26-year-old only moved
to the team in the off-season after spending four
full seasons at BMC Racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
3, 2019
Peter Sagan’s motivation? Riding the
big races.
"The
Slovakian already won the Tour of Flanders, Paris
Roubaix, stages in the Tour de France and three
world titles. Some races are missing, like Milano
Sanremo. Those races and just being on top when it
matters, keep Sagan going."
(velonews.com) Photo: ©Daniel Kalisz | Getty
Images
February
3, 2019
Turbos Trainers of the Peloton - What
do the Pros use for indoor training?
"What
turbo trainers do the pros use? And how many have
one at home for free? Let’s take a look at who’s
using what. There are some surprising choices and
not everyone gets the latest direct drive unit." (road.cc) Liam Cahill
February
3, 2019
The NoGo Tour: How to get your cycling
mojo back after your team folds.
"When
team Aqua Blue Sport foundered, two of its riders
got back their cycling mojo on an eight-day
journey through the Alps."
(cyclingweekly.com) Chris Marshall-Bell
February
3, 2019
Low bone density from cycling.
"Low
impact sports like cycling are known to put very
little pressure on bones which affects bone
density. Recent research has confirmed this but a
recent study on the bone density in elite cyclists
and runners suggests that cycling can put a
person’s bones at risk."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Philippe Tremblay
February
3, 2019
Enve Aluminum Road Hubs.
"Enve
has just announced their new Aluminum road hubs
that will be available for rim brake as well as
disc brake. They will be covered by a 5 Year
Warranty and part of the Lifetime Incident
Protection Program."
(roadbikeaction.com)
February
3, 2019
2019 UCI Cyclocross World
Championships LIVE streams.
"2019 UCI Cyclocross World Championships LIVE February 2-3, Bogense, Denmark. Sunday: U23 Women: 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern). Sunday: Elite Men: 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) February
3, 2019
Column
Three
Marcel Kittel takes first win in
almost a year at Trofeo Palma.
"The
German was delivered to the line perfectly by his
teammates, who had chased down an early break
before Kittel won the sprint to the line ahead of
Timothy Dupont."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
February
3, 2019
Erik Zabel's link with Kittel provides
early success.
"I've
been working closely with Marcel for three months
now and I've liked everything I've seen so far.
Since the first of December we have been training
and focused on this new season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
3, 2019
Turgis wins Grand Prix Cycliste la
Marseillaise.
"Anthony
Turgis (Fra) (Direct Energie) wins, Romain Combaud
(Fra) (Delko Marseille Provence) is second, and
Tom Van Asbroeck (Bel) (Israel Cycling Academy)
finishes in third place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
3, 2019
Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Dura-Ace
review.
"The
original SystemSix was one of Cannondale’s first
forays into carbon fiber road bikes. Now,
Cannondale has entered the highly competitive
aero-road bike genre with the revival of its
historic race bike name."
(cyclingnews.com) (BikeRadar/Immediate Media)
February
3, 2019
Wellens kick-starts season with a
risk-taking win in Mallorca.
"Tim
Wellens (Lotto Soudal) has become an expert in how
to win the Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana, having
claimed the race for the last three years." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
February
3, 2019
Victorious Van Baarle sets sights on
Classics.
"The
overall winner of the 2019 Jayco Herald Sun Tour,
Dylan van Baarle, will head home to Europe with
his confidence boosted and his sights firmly set
on the spring Classics, where he's targeting the
Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix, in
particular."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February
3, 2019
Why cyclists make terrible travel
partners.
"Thinking
of booking a trip abroad with your favorite
cycling friend, eh? Don’t. We know who this person
really is and we’re going to tell you what will
happen if you bring this person on your trip. Love
them you may, but carefully consider bringing them
along for the trip."
(cyclingmagazine.ca)
February
3, 2019
2019 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0.
"The
Defy has been in the Giant line since 2010, and
this current version is very similar to the last
update that was done in 2015. So why such a big
release for a bike that is really just an
evolutionary update to the previous model?" (roadbikeaction.com)
Photo: Sterling Lorence
February
3, 2019
Column
One
Vuelta a San Juan: Tivani wins
breakaway sprint at Autodromo El Villicum.
"Germán
Tivani (Agrupacion Virgen De Fatima) pulled off a
shock win on stage 6 of the Vuelta a San Juan in a
three-up sprint to deny the WorldTour teams. The
23-year-old was part of the day's early break and
managed to hold off the entire peloton." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
February
2, 2019
Schultz wins Herald Sun Tour stage 4
on Arthurs Seat.
"Mitchelton
Scott's Nick Schultz beat some of the world's best
climbers at their own game to win stage 4 of the
2019 Jayco Herald Sun Tour on Saturday, beating
Team Sky's Dylan van Baarle on the final climb to
Arthurs Seat."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February
2, 2019
Richie Porte: I'm not here to win the
race for Woods.
"Richie
Porte (Trek Segafredo) slipped down the standings
at the Herald Sun Tour after stage 4, dropping
from second overall to fourth after Team Sky's
Dylan van Baarle claimed second on the stage and
leader's jersey with one stage remaining." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Con Chronis)
February
2, 2019
Evenepoel learns from tactical mistake
at Vuelta a San Juan.
"The
19-year-old Belgian found the courage to admit
that he made a crucial mistake on the climb that
perhaps lead to Movistar's victory." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
February
2, 2019
Hodeg inks two-year extension with
Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Alvaro
Hodeg has signed a contract extension with
Deceuninck Quick Step for an additional two years,
taking him through the end of 2021, the team
announced Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
February
2, 2019
Scicon Shoe bag.
"If
you like to keep your kit organized for race day
then something like the Scicon Shoe Bag might be
just what you are looking for. It's a simple
storage solution for your shoes and other
accessories like socks."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
February
2, 2019
Column
Two
Cant wins cyclocross world title in
Bogense.
"Sanne
Cant (Belgium) won her third UCI Cyclocross World
title with a dominant performance in Saturday's
women's race. The Belgian rider led from the front
for much of the race before pushing clear of
Lucinda Brand (Netherlands)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
February
2, 2019
Thomas Pidcock seals U23 UCI
Cyclocross World Championships.
"The
19-year-old elite British champion destroyed the
opposition in what was anticipated to become a
duel with defending world champion Eli Iserbyt
(Belgium)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
February
2, 2019
Brand forgives father for accidental
bike change crash at Worlds.
"A
late-race crash in the bike change pits -
accidentally caused by her father who was working
as a team mechanic - may have cost her the world
title."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
2, 2019
Tom Pidcock and Ben Tullett triumph as
Britain wins two golds at 2019 UCI Cyclocross World
Championships.
"Tom
Pidcock added to his growing reputation as a
future superstar of cycling as Britain claimed two
golds at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships at
Bogense, Denmark."
(telegraph.co.uk) (Getty Images)
February
2, 2019
USA Cycling hunting more medals at UCI
Cyclocross Worlds.
"USA
Cycling's 26-rider contingent in Bogense, Denmark
for the 2019 UCI Cyclocross World Championships
will be dreaming of matching Matt Kelly's rainbow
jersey ride in the junior category at the 1999
Worlds in Poprad, Slovakia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
2, 2019
Pogačar joins esteemed list of Tour de
l’Avenir winners on WorldTour.
"Tour
de l’Avenir winners are riders earmarked for
future greatness. Recent winners include the likes
of Egan Bernal, Miguel Angel Lopez, Esteban Chaves
and Nairo Quintana."
(sbs.com.au) Jamie Finch-Penninger
February
2, 2019
Column
Three
February
2, 2019
Challenge Mallorca: Tim Wellens wins
Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana.
"Tim
Wellens (Lotto Soudal) took his first win of the
2019 season with victory over Emanuel Buchmann
(Bora Hansgrohe) and world champion Alejandro
Valverde (Movistar)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
2, 2019
Sagan and Gaviria: Good friends and
sprint rivals.
"They
go shoulder-to-shoulder at 70 kph but they also
train together and hang out when they're both in
Monte Carlo. Their friendship and mutual respect
are only put aside when the finish line
approaches."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
2, 2019
Classics-bound van Avermaet making
season debut in Spain.
"Change
is in the air, but the goals remain the same. The
Spanish race starts Wednesday with a team time
trial and features some hard terrain that will see
the likes of Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) and
Luis León Sánchez (Astana) gunning for the
overall. "
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
2, 2019
Mollema finds early season consistency
in Mallorca.
"Bauke
Mollema (Trek Segafredo) continued his consistent
start to the season with his second podium place
in as many days in the Challenge Mallorca." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
February
2, 2019
Seeing cycling through different eyes:
Mohoric takes aim at cobbled Classics.
"When
Matej Mohoric successfully defended his overall
lead in Sittard on the penultimate day of the
BinckBank Tour last August, there were dark
mutterings from some of his Belgian colleagues
about his supposed habit of taking undue risks in
the peloton."
(cyclingnews.com) (KL Photo)
February
2, 2019
Sutherland sees culture change at UAE
Team Emirates.
"Rory
Sutherland says an increased Australian influence
at UAE Team Emirates has helped shift the culture
of the squad that has already profited from new
signings this season."
(sbs.com.au) Sophie Smith
February
2, 2019
Factor Bikes partner with Roompot
Charles and Parkhotel Valkenburg in 2019.
"British
bike brand Factor Bikes have announced
partnerships with the Pro Continental Roompot
Charles men's team and the Parkhotel Valkenburg
UCI women's team for the 2019 season." (cyclingnews.com)
(Factor Bikes)
February
2, 2019
Fitter High Performance Shoes.
"Fitter’s
shoes are built around a synthetic mesh outer, a
carbon sole and use closure dials made by
Freelock. The synthetic mesh is well-ventilated to
allow a noticeable amount of airflow to the top,
bottom and side vents."
(roadbikeaction.com)
February
2, 2019
Column
One
February
1, 2019
Anacona the winner in Vuelta a San
Juan stage 5.
"Movistar
takes control on Alto Colorado.
Winner Anacona wins stage and takes overall lead." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo) February
1, 2019
Alaphilippe defeated after Movistar
takes charge at the Vuelta a San Juan.
"Of
course it would have been nice to keep the jersey,
but it's over. The team did a good job, but
Movistar was really strong and raced smart,"
Alaphilippe said after wiping the fatigue off his
face and quickly debriefing with his teammates." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
February
1, 2019
Alto Colorado finish set to decide
Vuelta a San Juan.
"The
Vuelta a San Juan heads into the Andes on Friday
for the only mountain finish of the race, with the
2,565-meter high climb expected to shake up the
overall classification with only two flat stages
left to race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
1, 2019
Fernando Gaviria on sprinting: It's
simple, I just want to win.
"Fernando
Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) has revealed he will
not celebrate sprint victories when he beats his
former Quick Step teammates as a sign of respect,
but he intends “to win as much as possible” in
2019."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
1, 2019
Fasting ramps up human metabolism,
study shows.
"Fasting
may help people lose weight, but new research
suggests going without food may also boost human
metabolic activity, generate antioxidants, and
help reverse some effects of aging." (sciencedaily.com)
Credit: OIST
February
1, 2019
Van Avermaet begins Classics
preparation at Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana.
"Van
Avermaet will be joined by new teammates Guillaume
van Keirsbulck and Lukasz Wisniowski at the
Spanish race, which takes place between February 6
and 10."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
1, 2019
Review: Taking Silca’s Pista Plus
floor pump & Sicuro Ti bottle cage to the
trails.
"Looking
over the Pista Plus, Silca’s attention to detail
is apparent. The nicely shaped, machined wooden
handle has Silca logos etched into each end and a
smooth groove to hold the hose in place without
kinking it."
(bikerumor.com) Steve Fisher
February
1, 2019
Specialized wants Deceuninck Quick
Step to take 'full responsibility' following Keisse
incident.
"Bike
manufacturer Specialized has said it has been
working with Deceuninck Quick Step to ensure they
take "full responsibility for their actions" after
the incident that resulted in a woman filing a
police complaint against Iljo Keisse." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
February
1, 2019
Owain Doull takes win on stage 3 of
Jayco Herald Sun Tour.
"It
was a Team Sky - and a Welsh - one-two at the
finish of stage 3 of the 2019 Jayco Herald Sun
Tour on Friday when Owain Doull and Luke Rowe
crossed the line together after the two riders
escaped in the final five kilometers." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: Con Chronis)
February
1, 2019
Challenge Mallorca: Buchmann wins
Trofeo Andratx Lloseta.
"Emmanuel
Buchmann (Bora Hansgrohe) soloed to victory on the
second day of the Challenge Mallorca at the Trofeo
Andratx Lloseta. Lotto Soudal’s Tim Wellens
crossed the line for second place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
1, 2019
Brand: I'm ready to fight for the
world title.
"Lucinda
Brand is one of the favorites to win the elite
women’s world title on Saturday in what is
expected to be one of the most exciting races of
the 2019 UCI Cyclocross World Championships." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
February
1, 2019
Strade Bianche announces 21 teams for
women's race.
"The
Strade Bianche Women Elite confirmed the
participating teams that will be on the race,
which will be held a few hours before the men's
race. This is the first UCI Women's WorldTour race
of the calendar and it is expected to be as
spectacular as its other editions."
(cyclingpub.com) Photo by ASO/A.Broadway
February
1, 2019
Cyclocross Worlds could return to US
in 2022.
"The
UCI plans to announce today that Fayetteville,
Arkansas will host the 2022 Cyclocross World
Championships, according to multiple sources who
requested anonymity because they were not
authorized to talk about the announcement." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images)
February
1, 2019
UCI Rule Changes: Junior Women Races,
50-Minute Women’s Races by 2021-2022 Season.
"2021
- 2022 - It will be compulsory for events on the
UCI International Calendar and National
Championships to include a Women’s Junior race.
2021 - 2022 - Races for Women aged 19 and above will now last 50 minutes, in all events." (cxmagazine.com) Z. Schuster February
1, 2019
Column
Three
February
1, 2019
Landslide causes route change at
Challenge Mallorca.
"A
landslide has caused organizers to alter the route
to Friday's Trofeo Andratx Lloseta, the second
stage of the Challenge Mallorca."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
February
1, 2019
Chris Froome: Giro d'Italia route is
'perfect' for Geraint Thomas.
"Chris
Froome has tipped his Sky teammate Egan Bernal as
a potential winner of this year’s Giro d’Italia
but noted that the route is also "perfect" for
reigning Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas." (cyclingnews.com)
(Eder Garcés/Tour Colombia 2.1)
February
1, 2019
‘Giro route was too good to pass up’
for Dumoulin.
"After
Tour de France organizers throw a curveball, Dutch
time trial star Tom Dumoulin plans return to Giro
d'Italia to aim for second maglia rosa." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
February
1, 2019
Quintana continues with Tour dream
despite ‘complications’.
"Colombian
Nairo Quintana believes a Tour de France win
remains possible, but he may be fighting for
leadership within his Movistar team, not to
mention his perennial nemesis, Team Sky." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
February
1, 2019
Shimano XTR delays drag on; Scylence
hub cancelled.
"Since
first being announced in May 2018, Shimano has
seen extreme delays of its new 12-speed XTR M9100
groupsets. Complete production groupsets remain
unavailable."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Shimano
February
1, 2019
Polar Vantage M Multisport GPS Watch
In-Depth Review.
"In
general, I think the Polar Vantage series will
continue to be a bit under-featured and
under-accuracy compared to most of their endurance
sports competitors. However, the Vantage M is in a
better spot than the Vantage V from a product to
price feature point."
(dcrainmaker.com)
February
1, 2019
The Lynskey PRO GR.
"When
it comes to gravel riding, the Lynskey Pro GR
brings its briefcase. This bike is all business.
It’s high-performance titanium for gravel." (pelotonmagazine.com)
lynskeyperformance.com
February
1, 2019
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