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February
6, 2019
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana:
Boasson Hagen wins opening time trial.
"The
Norwegian national time trial champion beat Ion
Izagirre (Astana Pro Team) by five seconds and
Tony Martin (Team Jumbo Visma) by six seconds
across the 10.2km individual time trial to take
the race lead into stage 2."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
6, 2019
Valenciana: I lacked the strength at
the end, says Geraint Thomas.
"Defending
Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas (Team Sky)
claimed 13th spot on his first day of racing of
2019 in the opening time trial of the Volta a la
Comunitat Valenciana. The Welshman said afterwards
that the result was within his pre-race
expectations."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
6, 2019
EF Education First will back Martinez
over Uran in Tour Colombia.
"Despite
having last year's Colombia Oro y Paz third-place
rider on the 2019 Tour Colombia 2.1 roster in
Rigoberto Urán, 22-year-old Colombian Daniel
Martinez will lead EF Education First at the
upcoming race, which starts Tuesday with a team
time trial in Medellin."
(cyclingnews.com) (Courtesy of Polartec-Kometa)
February
6, 2019
Geraint Thomas pays tribute to Paul
Sherwen as he prepares for 2019 debut.
"Defending
Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas (Team Sky)
has paid tribute to cycling TV commentator and
former pro Paul Sherwen, who died suddenly of
heart failure in early December at his home in
Uganda."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
6, 2019
Direct Energie, Corendon Circus
highlight seven wildcards at 2019 Tour of Flanders.
"Defending
champion Niki Terpstra’s Direct Energie team will
be on the start line along with six other wildcard
invitees: Corendon Circus, Sport Vlaanderen
Baloise, Wanty Gobert, Cofidis, Solutions Credits,
Vital Concept B&B Hotels and Roompot Charles." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
February
6, 2019
Column
Two
‘Cyclocross World Championships gave
me peace’ - Wout van Aert prepares to join Jumbo
Visma.
"Wout
Van Aert is preparing for his new road career at
WorldTour level after missing out on a fourth
cyclocross world title."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA/ BELGA)
February
6, 2019
Boonen: Attention on Evenepoel is not
healthy.
"Boonen
will know a thing or two about dealing with the
pressures of media and fan attention. The now
38-year-old made an impression in his first season
as a professional with third at the 2002 Paris
Roubaix."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
6, 2019
Leader of new UCI one-day
classification Greg van Avermaet: ‘I didn’t know the
ranking existed’.
"Classics
specialist van Avermaet tops the season-long
competition by one point ahead of Michael Matthews
(Sunweb)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
February
6, 2019
Geraint Thomas could make Strade
Bianche debut in 2019.
"Thomas
has never ridden the Italian one-day race but
could turn his attention to the white roads in
2019 before taking on Tirreno Adriatico four days
later."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
February
6, 2019
Alex Howes ready to race again after
season-ending illness.
"American
Alex Howes had to prematurely end his 2018 season
in August due to hyperthyroidism. After battling
the condition and his own doubts, he is back." (velonews.com) Photo:
Jordan Clark Haggard
February
6, 2019
Best Cycling Computers.
"Whether
we’ll admit it or not, the way we ride bikes has
changed for many if not most cyclists because of
the modern GPS cycling computer. Think about it.
No more wheel magnets, no rollouts, just press the
power button and let the satellites do their
magic."
(roadbikereview.com) Jordan Villella
February
6, 2019
WorldTour teams speed up disc brake
wheel changes with F1-inspired tools.
"As
the use of disc brakes becomes more prevalent in
the professional peloton, teams and mechanics are
taking ideas from Formula 1 to make quick wheel
changes in races."
(cyclingnews.com) (Stephen Farrand/Immediate
Media)
February
6, 2019
2019 Brico Cross Cyclocross at
Maldegem, Belgium LIVE stream.
"The
2019 Brico Cross Cyclocross at Maldegem, Belgium
is Wednesday, February 6. There will be live
streams for both the elite women's and men's
races.
Elite
Women at 13:45 CET, 7:45am U.S. ET.
Elite/U23 Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am U.S. ET. Live streaming video: 1:35pm CET (7:35am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) February
6, 2019
Column
Three
February
6, 2019
Freeman's medical tribunal adjourned
with further delays likely.
"The
medical tribunal that will assess Dr. Richard
Freeman’s fitness to practice and explore doping
allegations during his time at Team Sky and
British Cycling has been adjourned until Friday,
with further delays likely."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
February
6, 2019
Floyd’s Pro Cycling Unveils Kit,
Announces 2019 Race Schedule and Complete Roster.
"Floyd’s
Pro Cycling’s schedule for their first year of
racing prioritizes variety and fun as much as
tradition. Joining in to support FPC's efforts are
new team sponsors including Presenting Sponsor
Worthy Brewing, Biemme cycling clothing and Louis
Garneau."
(capovelo.com) Floyd’s Pro CyclingC
February
6, 2019
Morkov and Sabatini: The art of the
lead out.
"Fabio
Sabatini and Michael Mørkøv are both experienced
riders when it comes to perfecting a lead out.
They are currently the final two men in the train
for Deceuninck Quick Step's Elia Viviani, one of
the best sprinters on the planet."
(cyclingnews.com) (Dario Belingheri/Bettini Photo)
February
6, 2019
SRAM RED eTAP AXS Hands-on: Everything
To Know About The Smart Tech.
"Today
SRAM announces their latest RED groupset lineup,
SRAM RED eTAP AXS for road and off-road. This
groupset shifts from a more traditional 11-speed
cassette arrangement to a 12-speed cassette
configuration."
(dcrainmaker.com)
February
6, 2019
Orbea launches SRAM Red eTap AXS
version of the Orca and Orca Aero.
"AXS
adds a twelfth sprocket to the cassette, but also
allows a 10 tooth smallest sprocket to be used.
This in turn allows SRAM to offer the top end
ratios found on a drivetrain with an 11-tooth
smallest sprocket, while dropping the chainring
size to 48 teeth, for a lighter system weight." (cyclingweekly.com)
February
6, 2019
Endura SST apparel technology banned
by UCI.
"It
was a good run. First unleashed onto the WorldTour
in 2015 at the Vuelta a España, Endura’s Surface
Silicone Topography (aka SST) technology, has been
banned by the UCI for use in their competitions. " (roadbikereview.com)
February
6, 2019
Column
One
February
5, 2019
Young Americans on promising track
with Dutch team.
"Neilson
Powless and Sepp Kuss each proved their potential
in their debut neo-pro campaigns in 2018. Powless
rode consistently across the season while Kuss
surpassed expectations with an overall victory at
the Tour of Utah."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty
Images)
February
5, 2019
Etoile de Bessèges, the tough
season-opener bucking the trend.
"Champions
get the pick of the beds. So Greg LeMond took the
big one in the suite and Andy Hampsten was left
with the two-bunk kiddie galley. That was okay:
one to lay his junk out on, the other to sleep in
and contemplate what was to come."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Offside/L'Equipe
February
5, 2019
February’s Tech of the Month: New kit
from Castelli, Le Col, Smith and Triban.
"It
is nice to see the back end of January for many
reasons; mainly because payday seemed so far away.
Although, now February has come around we can look
forward to some brand new products for 2019."Symon Lewis
(cyclingweekly.com)
February
5, 2019
Put a cork in it: Drink in style w/
Campagnolo Vintage Aluminum bottle.
"The
new Campagnolo Vintage Aluminum Bottle might just
be the perfect way to ensure you get your daily
H2O intake while displaying a little classic
cycling style."
(bikerumor.com) Zach Overholt
February
5, 2019
Specialized S-Works EXOS Road Shoes.
"The
S-Works Exos road shoes are light, at 302 grams a
pair for a size 42. The upper is made of Dyneema
that leads into the white synthetic material
(around the toe box) that has a fair amount of
stretch."
(roadbikeaction.com)
February
5, 2019
Curve Cycling's £5k Belgie Air
frameset is made to celebrate its founder's
birthday.
"Curve
Cycling, in collaboration with Bastion Cycles, has
released a very, very limited edition Belgie Air
frameset, featuring titanium tubing, a carbon seat
tube and mast"
(cyclingnews.com) (Curve Cycling) (bikeradar.com)
February
5, 2019
Column
Two
Impossible to organize women's Tour de
France in July, says Prudhomme.
"Prudhomme
said he wanted to develop women’s cycling but that
the logistics of it would prevent organizer ASO
from running two stage races concurrently in
July."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
February
5, 2019
Belgian Cycling apologizes to van der
Poel for fans' behavior at Worlds.
"After
the race his father Adrie van der Poel complained
that Belgian supporters had doused his son in beer
during the event. An image circulated on social
media after the race depicted a spectator showing
his middle finger to Mathieu van der Poel as he
rode past."
(cyclingnews.com) (stickybottle.com)
February
5, 2019
Nairo Quintana still dreaming of Tour
de France success.
"Despite
a recent lack of success in Grand Tours, and the
emergence of other Colombian Grand Tour contenders
such as Rigoberto Uran, Esteban Chaves, Miguel
Angel Lopez and, especially, Egan Bernal, Quintana
is still an idol in Colombia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
5, 2019
Demare contents himself with Giro
d'Italia as Pinot leads at Tour de France.
"After
two stages wins in the past two editions of the
Tour de France, Arnaud Démare will return to the
Giro d'Italia in 2019, with the Groupama FDJ team
confirming their 2019 plans at a team presentation
on Monday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
February
5, 2019
13 of the Best Indoor Cycling apps:
Here's all you need to find the right one for you -
what they do, what they cost and much more.
"Nothing
really beats riding your bike on the open road,
but for various reasons from time to weather
riding indoors has always been a useful
alternative. We’ve come a long way from basic
turbo trainers and watching the clock though." (road.cc) David
Arthur
February
5, 2019
PRO Griffon Gel Saddle.
"The
PRO Griffon Gel is a well-made, dependable saddle
that will please most riders most of the time, but
it's relatively heavy and arguably no more
comfortable than cheaper, lighter foam options." (road.cc) Steve
Williams
February
5, 2019
Peugeot launches PowerTube version of
the eR02, with Bosch battery directly integrated
into the frame and fork.
"Peugeot
is now offering a cleaner version of the eR02
dubbed the PowerTube, available in a road or more
relaxed gravel version and with Shimano Ultegra
shifting."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
February
5, 2019
Column
Three
Four conclusions about the 2019 Tour
of California.
"The
2019 Tour of California route is dominated by
Mount Baldy on the penultimate day, but there are
plenty of other intriguing storylines to follow." (velonews.com) Photo:
Christian Petersen/Getty Images for AEG
February
5, 2019
Stakes high for Team Sky and British
Cycling as Freeman prepares to face medical
tribunal.
"Things
are set to flare up again this week, as Dr.
Richard Freeman faces a medical tribunal that
could see him stripped of his right to practice." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
February
5, 2019
Meredith Miller Takes on Role of Coach
for Team USA at 2019 Bogense Worlds.
"Meredith
Miller retired from cyclocross in 2016, but she
has still stayed busy in the sport after hanging
up her toe spikes."
(cxmagazine.com) Z. Schuster
February
5, 2019
Alberto Contador and colleagues think
of ways to end Team Sky's domination.
"The
winner of seven grand tours has been thinking
about a more even playing field in cycling and one
of his ideas is to limit the budgets like it is
done in the NBA."
(cyclingpub.com) Photo by ASO/Thomas MAHEUX
February
5, 2019
COROS APEX Multisport GPS Watch
In-Depth Review.
"I
don’t think there’s any sports technology GPS
watch startup that’s being watched as closely by
GPS watch industry giants as COROS is." (dcrainmaker.com)
February
5, 2019
Howes returns to racing after
hyperthyroidism treatment.
"Howes
hasn't raced since he withdrew following the fifth
stage of the Tour of Utah last season due to
illness. But now, after being diagnosed and
treated for a hereditary condition,
hyperthyroidism, he is set to make his return in
South America on February 12."
(cyclingnews.com) (EF Education First Drapac)
February
5, 2019
Boardman launches new 9 Series SLR
bikes.
"Boardman
divides its range into 9 Series and 8 Series
models. The 9 Series is the higher end, Boardman
having called this its Elite lineup prior to
2018."
(road.cc) Mat Brett
February
5, 2019
ENVE Compact Road Handlebar Now
Shimano Di2 Compatible.
"ENVE
has announced that its Compact Road Handlebar has
been update to include new ports for internal wire
routing that’s compatible with Shimano’s RS-EW910
bar-end junction box for its Di2 groupsets." (capovelo.com) ENVE
February
5, 2019
Column
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February
4, 2019
Sam Bennett: Sagan leading me out is
really cool but it adds pressure.
"Sam
Bennett (Bora Hansgrohe) was as happy as he was
relieved to win the final stage of the Vuelta a
San Juan on Sunday, admitting that he had felt the
pressure to hit the line first after Peter Sagan
again sacrificed his own chances."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
4, 2019
Anacona claims first GC victory at
Vuelta a San Juan.
"Winner
Anacona (Movistar) was able to breathe a sigh of
relief as he crossed the finish line in San Juan
on Sunday and officially wrap up overall success
at the Vuelta a San Juan."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
4, 2019
Ekoi R5 Custom, a "100% customizable
shoe."
"The
quirky French cycling apparel and accessories
brand are now allowing you to make some serious
modifications to their R5 performance road shoe
with an online custom configurator." (road.cc) (Jack
Sexty)
February
4, 2019
Stages Power Meter.
"One
of the biggest advantages that Stages offers is
compatibility. Many power meter manufacturers
offer very narrow crank compatibility, but stages
has a ton of options."
(cycletechreview.com) Josh Ross
February
4, 2019
Column
Two
‘No one can say I stole this rainbow
jersey’ - Mathieu van der Poel denies Wout Van Aert
at cyclocross World Championships.
"Van
der Poel and Van Aert looked evenly matched in the
opening laps of the slippery course, with the
eventual winner drawing out a significant lead
that was closed down by his Belgian rival." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by Ole Jensen/Getty Images)
February
4, 2019
UCI confirms 2019 cyclocross World Cup schedule.
"Nine
races will make up the 2019 UCI World Cup
calendar, which will again kick off in the United
States with Iowa City and Waterloo, Wisconsin." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
February
4, 2019
Geraint Thomas and Alejandro Valverde
head strong field at Volta a la Comunitat
Valenciana.
"The
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, which starts this
Wednesday, will see both defending Tour de France
champion Geraint Thomas (Team Sky) and reigning
world champion Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) in
action."
(cyclingnews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)
February
4, 2019
Bretagne Classic and GP de Plouay back
on after securing TV coverage.
"Four
days after it was announced that this year's
Bretagne Classic and the GP de Plouay would be
canceled, organizers have confirmed that both
races will go ahead after securing television
coverage from France Télévisions."
(cyclingnews.com) (Miwa iijima/CV/BettiniPhoto)
February
4, 2019
Overlooked No More: Major Taylor.
"Overlooked
No More: Major Taylor is a vignette from The Times
about a World Champion bicyclist who didn’t
receive a proper obituary when he died. Randal C.
Archibold is the sports editor of The Times and
wrote it."
(bikehugger.com)
February
4, 2019
Johan Vansummeren: The man who won
Paris Roubaix with a flat tire.
"On
that fateful day nearly eight years ago now, the
gangly Flemish domestique entered the famous
velodrome alone and made history. He went from
humble domestique to cobblestone owner." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe
Robinson)
February
4, 2019
Hands on: Shimano XTR 9100 clips into
three new pedal options.
"We
may still be waiting for the release of the full
XTR 9100 groupset from Shimano, but the first bit
of kit is ready for purchase. We’re talking about
the new XTR clipless pedals, which come in three
flavors for the 9100 series."
(bikerumor.com) Zach Overholt
February
4, 2019
OKO Magic Milk tubeless sealant
eliminates flats, now in High Fiber race formula.
"OKO
has expanded their bike tubeless sealant line with
a new Magic Milk Hi-Fiber Race sealant, developed
to excel at both super low (think DH or CX) and
much higher (think road) pressures." (bikerumor.com) Cory
Benson
February
4, 2019
Column
Three
February
4, 2019
Cyclocross world champion Mathieu van
der Poel expected to make Ghent Wevelgem debut.
"In
2018, he won a stage of Boucles da la Mayenne as
well as the overall, took the Dutch national road
title and finished second at the European
Championships in Glasgow."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA / BELGA)
February
4, 2019
Winter is the season for domestiques.
"Early
season races in Australia and South America afford
important opportunities for domestiques to win,
and these results have a broader impact as well." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
February
4, 2019
Kittel takes morale-boosting win in
Spain.
"Marcel
Kittel (Katusha Alpecin) surged back into the
winner’s column Sunday in the Mallorca Challenge
for the first time in nearly a year." (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
February
4, 2019
'This could be the year' - Team Sky
eye Classics Season with anticipation.
"Happy
with how things have gone in Australia, Team Sky
is looking to come away from the Classics with
something to show for their efforts." (cyclist.co.uk) Jamie
Finch-Penninger
February
4, 2019
More details emerge of pro rider
Gray’s training camp crash.
"Gray
was on a training camp with his new Ribble Pro
Cycling team, riding in the hills near Calpe. They
crashed with an oncoming driver in a van. Jake
Gray broke his scaphoid, or wrist bone, in the
crash. Auld, a 22-year-old British rider, broke
his left arm, badly bruised his right arm and
suffered wounds above his eyes that required some
stitching."
(stickybottle.com)
February
4, 2019
Giant Surge Pro road cycling shoe
review: Kicks with a twist.
"Like
Specialized, Bontrager (Trek), and Scott, Giant
has thrown its weight into components and
accessories in recent years. Such a move is
obviously intended to provide Giant’s dealers with
a complete product range."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Rome
February
4, 2019
Scott Contessa Speedster Gravel 25
review.
"If
you are looking for a reliable commuter with added
comfort from the large diameter tires then the
Speedster Gravel will do just fine. If adventure
is in your blood, there are better options out
there."
(road.cc) Rachael Gurney
February
4, 2019
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