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February
9, 2018
Police work, not anti-doping tests,
blow open Italian doping ring.
"The
news of a top Italian under-23 team systematically
using drugs looks bad, but organization chiefs are
applauding local authorities for breaking up the
doping ring. Instead of anti-doping controls in
races down the line, strong police work led the
roundup Thursday."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
9, 2018
February
9, 2018
World Champion Peter Sagan to Host Two
Gran Fondo Events in California.
"The
first event is slated for May 5 in Truckee,
California on gravel and dirt roads near Lake
Tahoe. The second event will be pavement centered
and take place on November 3. The selection
process is still underway for a host city for the
fall event, but this second location is expected
to be finalized in spring."
(capovelo.com)
February
9, 2018
Julian Alaphilippe takes fourth
victory for Quick-Step Floors at Colombia Oro y Paz.
"Rigoberto
Uran and Jonathan Narvaez tried to get away with
one kilometer to go but failed to do so. Team
Sky's Sergio Henao then launched a powerful attack
and was surpassed by Quick-Step's Julien
Alaphilippe, who went on to take the victory ahead
of the Colombian. Nairo Quintana of Movistar took
third place."
(cyclingpub.com) Jonathan Roorda
February
9, 2018
Dubai Tour: Colbrelli takes victory at
Hatta Dam.
"Sonny
Colbrelli (Bahrain Merida) came out on top in a
nail-biting finish to win stage 4 of the Dubai
Tour atop Hatta Dam. The Italian used his team
perfectly before sprinting to the top of the climb
ahead of Magnus Cort (Astana) and Timo Roosen
(LottoNL Jumbo)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
9, 2018
McNulty almost steals the show for
Rally at Dubai Tour.
"Brandon
McNulty (Rally Cycling) has already shown his huge
talents in the junior and under-23 ranks but he
stepped up and showed his potential as a
professional rider on the Queen stage of the Dubai
Tour, bravely attacking from the break, holding
off the peloton and only being caught 50 meters
from the uphill finish on Hatta Dam." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
9, 2018
Dubai Tour leader Elia Viviani wary of
threats to overall victory ahead of final stage.
"Saturday’s
race is likely to end in a bunch sprint as it is
very flat and only 129km. But with a 10 second
time bonus for the win Colbrelli, and Cort Nielsen
are at the head of a queue of riders that are
within striking distance, including French
fast-man Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis) and Belgian
Nathan van Hooydonck (BMC)."
(cyclingweekly.com) (LaPresse/ Fabio Ferrari)
February
9, 2018
Christophe Laporte sprints to win in
Tour la Provence.
"Christophe
Laporte of Cofidis has won the first regular stage
of the Tour la Provence. Prologue winner Alexandre
Geniez remains in the overall lead for another
day."
(cyclingpub.com) Photo : C.L.
February
9, 2018
Vaughters: Chris Froome should do the
honorable thing.
"I
fully understand his rights to defend himself,
because anytime you have a restricted substance
it’s not completely clear-cut until there’s been a
true determination. But the honorable thing would
be to recuse yourself from racing until it’s
resolved. There’s every possibility that he’s
innocent, but I feel like he should recuse himself
from the racing until there’s a determination." (cyclingnews.com) (EF
Education First Drapac)
February
9, 2018
Sagan’s success shows altitude camps
aren’t only for GC riders.
"Everyone
knows GC riders decamp to Europe’s highest
mountains for altitude training. Now, this concept
is slowly gaining traction with one-day
specialists, and three-time world champion Peter
Sagan is one of the first to adopt the training
technique."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
9, 2018
Tour of California auction will
benefit disaster relief.
"The
2018 Amgen Tour of California peloton will ride
through the heart of some of the areas hit hardest
by the state's back-to-back disasters over the
winter, and the race and its stars are stepping up
to help raise funds for local disaster relief." (cyclingnews.com)
February
9, 2018
Former Giro boss still hoping for
vindication as missing funds case drags on.
"Italian
Michele Acquarone, former RCS Sport manager in
charge of the Giro d’Italia, is still hoping for
vindication in the €15 million fraud case that saw
him fired, but is stirred by the slow legal
proceedings in Milan."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Graham Watson)
February
9, 2018
The Ten Best Cobbled Classics Seasons
(So Far) of the New Millennium.
"Not
that the Boonen - Cancellara years weren’t cool in
their own way, but in some of those years it felt
more like there just weren’t many guys worth
talking about. Intrigue is good. Depth among the
top teams is good. Quality riding is good." (podiumcafe.com)
Photo by Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images
February
9, 2018
Tour of Oman - Race preview.
"By
hook or by crook, the Tour of Oman returns for its
ninth edition this month. Rumors of its potential
demise have flitted about for several years now,
but the race still manages to cling on despite the
demise of its sister race, the Tour of Qatar, last
year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
9, 2018
Geraint Thomas and Michal Kwiatkowski
line up for Team Sky at Volta ao Algarve.
"Both
riders are former overall winners of the race,
with Thomas having claimed the victory in 2015 and
2016 and Kwiatkowski in 2014, when he was riding
for Omega Pharma Quick Step."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
February
9, 2018
Specialized reworks S-Works 7 shoe for
comfort.
"While
the previous generation S-Works 6 shoes were
impressively light and stiff, they were
unforgiving. By working for about a year with 10
doctors from Dr. Andy Pruitt’s CU Sports Medicine
Center, Specialized found ways - with both
material and design decisions - to reprioritize
comfort."
(velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski
February
9, 2018
Why Isn’t Cyclocross At The Winter
Olympics?
"The
International Olympic Committee has a long list of
criteria for sports to be included and cyclocross
ticks a lot of the boxes. But there’s one massive
obstacle. It might be practiced in winter but
cyclocross is not a winter sport according to the
IOC's Olympic Charter (PDF) which serves as its
scripture, its fundamental text."
(inrng.com)
February
9, 2018
Specialized Evade II aims to make aero
helmets cool.
"For
the last five years, Specialized’s sponsored
athletes have had to decide between a ventilated
helmet - usually the Prevail II - and its aero
helmet, the Evade. Now, the company hopes an
updated version of the Evade can make it easier
for them (and maybe you) to choose aero." (velonews.com) Photo:
Brad Kaminski
February
9, 2018
Poels and De La Cruz support Chris
Froome at Ruta del Sol.
"Chris
Froome (Team Sky) will be backed up by Wout Poels
and David de la Cruz at next week’s Ruta del Sol.
The four-time Tour de France champion announced
last week that he would make his season debut at
the week-long stage race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
9, 2018
First Ride: Colnago C64.
"Each
frame is hand-built in Italy, and each lugged
carbon C64 cures on the jig for around 15 hours.
Colnago can make about 12 a day. Colnago’s
signature star-shaped tubing, gorgeous paint job,
and swirling handwriting of Ernesto Colnago
himself are all part of the classy package." (velonews.com) Photo:
Dan Cavallari
February
9, 2018
Zwift Officially Launches Running:
What you need to get started!
"Today
officially marks the launch of Zwift running. Of
course, such a date is merely a formality. Or
rather, mostly an opportunity to gather a bunch of
press, running companies, and celebrities in NYC
to…err…run on treadmills. That’s because of course
Zwift running has been available in one form or
another for quite a while, though only more
recently becoming truly easy to access." (dcrainmaker.com)
February
9, 2018
Bianchi Impulso e-Road.
"With
a Polini motor that has a comparable power output
to a Bosch Performance Line CX unit, and a 490Wh
internal battery in the down tube, you might
expect it to be a heavy beast. But it’s the
lightest full-power, high-capacity e-bike we’ve
yet to try."
(ebiketips.road.cc)
February
9, 2018
8 bikes we’re excited about riding
this year.
"We'll
see dozens of new bikes over the coming months but
here are the ones that we're looking forward to
most. We know for certain that some of these
models are on the way, others are shrouded in
mystery so we'll just have to wait and see." (road.cc)
February
9, 2018
5 important questions when buying a
road bike.
"Which
bike is right for you, and just how much should
you expect to pay for a decent road machine?
Keep in mind, these are the questions you'd forget to ask and perhaps are also the more important ones to be aware of." (bikeroar.com) photo: Blog TO February
9, 2018
Iain’s Moots Vamoots CR.
"A
bike is never just a bike – it’s a reflection of
where you are, where you’ve been, and, sometimes,
where you want to go. With my Moots Vamoots CR I
find myself at a crossroads, trying to hold on to
a type of riding that I once loved but
increasingly drift away from."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt de Neef
February
9, 2018
Upsets, Dark Horses, and Defending
Champs: 2018 Worlds Fantasy CX Results and Analysis.
"After
a photo finish at the 2018 Nationals Fantasy CX
game, it once again came down to the wire for our
2018 Worlds Fantasy CX game p/b Easton Cycling.
Thankfully this time, there were three great
prizes up for grabs, making sure our top three
ended up with hardware."
(cxmagazine.com) Bart Hazen
February
9, 2018
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8, 2018
How pro riders overcome the fear
factor.
"What
do pro cyclists fear most? The list is long:
keeping his or her job in the peloton; letting
down teammates; being unable to live up to
expectations; controlling weight; or cracking
under the demands of leadership and success." (velonews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
8, 2018
Colombia Oro y Paz: Gaviria wins stage
3 sprint in Buga.
"Fernando
Gaviria (Quick Step Floors) won his third
consecutive sprint Thursday during stage 3 at the
Colombia Oro y Paz, consolidating his overall
lead. Matteo Malucelli (Androni Sidermec) was
second, followed by Juan Sebastian Molano (Manzana
Postobon)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
8, 2018
Italian authorities make six
doping-related arrests in Rumsas death probe.
"Police
raided several premises in the Tuscan town of
Lucca early Thursday and detained team owner Luca
Franceschi, former sport director Elso Frediani,
pharmacist Andrea Bianchi, and ex-trainer Michele
Viola for allegedly supplying young riders with
doping products." (velonews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim
De Waele | Getty Images)
February
8, 2018
De Negri provisionally suspended by
UCI.
"Italian
Pieropaolo de Negri, 31, has been provisionally
suspended by the UCI following an adverse
analytical finding for anabolic androgenic
steroids in an out-of-competition control from
December 21, 2017."
(cyclingnews.com) (Sonoko Tanaka)
February
8, 2018
Cavendish wins Dubai Tour stage 3.
"Mark
Cavendish (Dimension Data) opened his 2018 account
with a convincing win on stage 3 of the Dubai
Tour. After poor positioning and a lack of speed
on the opening two days or racing, Cavendish set
himself up perfectly to take his third career
victory at the Dubai Tour"
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
8, 2018
Dylan Groenewegen loses Dubai Tour
lead due to 20-second penalty for drafting team car.
"Groenewegen
sat in behind his LottoNL Jumbo team car alongside
team-mate Bert-Jan Lindeman, before the car
accelerated to help them back up to the peloton,
an act that was spotted by TV cameras and race
commissaires on the ground."
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Eurosport
February
8, 2018
Mark Cavendish rues missed
opportunity.
"His
first UCI road victory in almost a year was a
bitter sweet affair for Mark Cavendish (Dimension
Data) as he rued missing out on taking the
leader’s jersey at the Dubai Tour because he
sat-up in the sprint a day before."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
February
8, 2018
Alexandre Geniez wins prologue in Tour
la Provence.
"Alexandre
Geniez of AG2R La Mondiale has won the prologue of
the Tour la Provence, beating compatriots Sylvain
Chavanel and Christophe Laporte in a race against
the clock. The prologue was 5.8 kilometers long
and took place in the town of Castellet." (cyclingpub.com)
February
8, 2018
Vasseur: There’s no pressure on
Bouhanni.
"Since
stepping into the role of team manager at Cofidis,
Cedric Vasseur has wasted little time in trying to
improve his star rider Nacer Bouhanni. The former
Tour de France yellow jersey has remodeled the
sprinter’s early-season race program, brought in
the experienced directeur sportif Roberto Damiani
and helped build up Bouhanni’s often brittle
confidence."
(cyclingnews.com)
February
8, 2018
Garmin Edge 1030 GPS.
"It’s
not that the Edge 1030 is a bad product - it does
just about everything you could want in a cycling
GPS unit. It’s just that, given the price and what
you get for it, it’s hard to argue that the Edge
1030 represents good value for money for the
average consumer."
(cyclingtips.com)
February
8, 2018
Geoghegan Hart sacrificing the highs
for consistency.
"Two
years ago Tao Geoghegan Hart turned down an offer
to turn pro with Team Sky, preferring instead to
spend another 12 months at under-23 level before
making the leap to the WorldTour. The 22 year old
Briton has been touted as a future star for what
seems like an age now."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
8, 2018
Gibraltar climb still in the works for
Tour of California despite fires, mudslides.
"The
Amgen Tour of California organizers today
announced the details of the routes for the 2018
men's and women's races, with Long Beach hosting
the first stage, and Sacramento once again hosting
the final stages for both races on Saturday, May
19."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
8, 2018
Ferrand Prevot: From nightmares to
Olympic dreams.
"If
anyone has the potential to win a gold medal at
the Olympics, Pauline Ferrand Prévot does. After
all, it's the only big result missing from her
long list of accolades. She is the only rider in
history to simultaneously hold elite world titles
in the three disciplines."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
8, 2018
Helen Wyman hits crowdfunding target
to help young female cyclocross riders.
"It
might seem sensible with that in mind to provide a
helping hand directly to that category, but my
thoughts are we should be focused on keeping
riders in the sport from youth through to U23 and
therefore naturally boost the elite field over
time."
(road.cc)
February
8, 2018
New sponsor brings four elite amateur
riders to Holowesko.
"As
part of the deal, Hincapie's team agreed to bring
aboard four riders from Arapahoe's elite amateur
squad. Koontz, Morgan Schmitt, Andrew Dahlheim,
and Evan Bybee made the cut."
(velonews.com) Photo credit: Holowesko Citadel
team
February
8, 2018
Should Grand Tours be shortened to two
weeks? UCI president says he’ll consider the idea.
"I
do not want to force any reduction in the duration
of the races. Yes, it is a discussion we can have,
but the debate that interests me is that of the
economic model that we must follow and if, for
example, it were the case that the reduction could
bring a better economic model, then why not talk
about it?"
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: ASO/Alex Broadway
February
8, 2018
Health and performance boosters you
can really trust.
"After
a few years of riding, most cyclists have got
their heads around the what, how and when of
cycling nutrition - but when it comes to
supplements there’s a lot of confusion. With
numerous stories of “accidental” doping and
concern over side effects (even if they’re felt
only in the wallet), it’s understandable that
cyclists are wary."
(cyclingweekly.com)
February
8, 2018
22 of the best sunglasses - protect
your eyes from sun, crud and flying bugs.
"Why
wear sunglasses? Besides being a fashion
accessory, cycling sunglasses shield your eyes
from bright sunlight and harmful UV rays, and also
offer protection from the wind, rain, dust, grit
and bugs that can impair your vision." (road.cc)
February
8, 2018
Nearly Every Cyclocross Rider Who Won
a World Championship This Year Used the Same Tire.
"Challenge
is an Italian brand with a factory in Thailand,
where tires are made by hand. The Limus pattern,
with its three-pronged central lugs and y-shaped
side lugs, has been around since 2011." (bicycling.com)
Photograph courtesy of Challenge
February
8, 2018
Allied Cycle Works Alfa All-Road bike
review.
"Further
confirming the road race bike design philosophy,
the Alfa All-Road has a stiff bottom bracket. It
transmits power ably and shifting is exceptionally
crisp thanks to the frame’s rigidity. While
efficient at transmitting a rider’s effort, the
All-Road can feel harsh on bumpy roads." (roadbikereview.com)
Nick Legan
February
8, 2018
2018 DVV Trofee Cyclocross
Krawatencross at Lille, Belgium LIVE.
"The
2018 DVV Trophy Cyclocross Krawatencross at Lille,
Belgium is Saturday, February 10. 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 Men at 15:00 CET, 9am U.S. ET." (cyclingfans.com) (krawatencross.be/nl) February
8, 2018
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7, 2018
Lappartient open to life bans for
motor use, comments further on Armstrong.
"I
admit that it would be an absolute disaster if
tomorrow we have a case in which the winner of the
Tour de France is caught using an engine. It would
mean that the riders have gone crazy: that they
would no longer be using medical doping and would
have gone over to the mechanic."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Shane Stokes
February
7, 2018
February
7, 2018
Gearing up for the season proper.
"Between
now and the Omloop, still sitting as the true
start of the cycling season for my money, there
are races aplenty. This is a whistle-stop tour of
this flurry of racing, and a few thoughts on what
to look for."
(podiumcafe.com) Photo: Corbis via Getty Images
February
7, 2018
Colombia Oro y Paz: Gaviria wins stage
2 in Palmira.
"Fernando
Gaviria (Quick Step Floors) sprinted to his second
win in as many days Wednesday at the Colombia Oro
y Paz, taking the stage 2 sprint in Palmira ahead
of countryman Juan Sebastian Molano (Manzana
Postobon) and Italian Matteo Malucelli (Andronin
Sidermec Bottecchi)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
7, 2018
Results: No Rest for the Weary at 2018
Brico Cross Parkcross Maldegem.
"After
a Worlds some riders said was their hardest ever,
many of the world’s top riders returned to action
on Wednesday at Brico Cross Parkcross Maldegem.
With the running and mud in Valkenburg perhaps
causing some achy legs, the results got a shake-up
with respect to to the 2018 World Championships." (cxmagazine.com)
Gavin Gould
February
7, 2018
Viviani wins stage 2 of the Dubai
Tour.
"Elia
Viviani (Quick Step Floors) collected the best
birthday present he could wish for with victory on
stage 2 of the Dubai Tour. The Italian, who turned
29 today, edged out stage 1 winner Dylan
Groenewegen (LottoNL Jumbo) and Riccardo Minali
(Astana) to take the spoils."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
7, 2018
Impey claims seventh South African
time trial title...
"Tour
Down Under winner Daryl Impey continued his run of
good form, taking out a record seventh national
championship time trial title at the South African
championships in Oudtshoorn on Wednesday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
7, 2018
A look ahead with Marianne Vos.
"Marianne
Vos isn’t just one of the most talented and
successful riders of her generation, she has also
been an outspoken voice for change in pro
cycling."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
7, 2018
Dave Brailsford: ‘Froome’s done
nothing wrong’.
"It’s
a difficult situation. We have rules from the UCI,
WADA, and it’s my job to look after our team and
the individual, but think about the sport in
general. I do believe that he’s innocent, though." (cyclingweekly.com)
February
7, 2018
Vegni: I can't stop Chris Froome
racing the Giro d'Italia.
"Mauro
Vegni, the organizer of the Giro d’Italia, has
told Cyclingnews that Chris Froome is
welcome at the 2018 Italian Grand Tour but warned
that he will not accept Froome losing overall
victory if he wins the Giro but is then
disqualified due to his salbutamol case from the
2017 Vuelta a Espana."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
7, 2018
Ruta del Sol gets moment in sun with
Froome’s 2018 debut.
"The
Sky captain confirmed Monday he would make his
season debut February 14-18 in Spain’s dazzling
Andalucía region. Despite the controversy
surrounding Froome’s ongoing Salbutamol case, the
race is glad to welcome the former Ruta winner and
the attention that will come with it." (velonews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
7, 2018
Mark Cavendish: For me it's win or
nothing.
"Mark
Cavendish eased up before the finish line of stage
2 of the Dubai Tour, accepting defeat at the hands
of Elia Viviani but at least satisfied that he had
been able to make his sprint and go close to
victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
7, 2018
Chaos reigns in Dubai Tour as sprint
trains remain a work in progress.
"Huge
construction sites can be seen along the roadside
of every stage of the Dubai Tour and the two
sprint finishes contested so far have confirmed
that there is similar amount of work in progress
in among the sprinters and their lead-out trains." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
February
7, 2018
Bike brand tries to track down one
customer’s stolen bike; accidentally exposes
international bike theft operation.
"Dutch
bike brand Vanmoof might be unique in offering to
track down customer’s stolen bikes, but they can’t
have been expecting that this service would lead
to the discovery of an international criminal
trade in stolen bikes spanning two continents." (cyclingweekly.com)
February
7, 2018
Filippo Ganna, 21, shows classics
promise.
"At
19, Ganna won the individual pursuit world title
on the track in London. It is a mark of talent, a
title once in the hands of Fausto Coppi, Chris
Boardman, Bradley Wiggins, and Taylor Phinney.
Lampre Merida kept an eye on him and signed him to
a pro contract last year when the management
changed sponsors to Arabian airline giant
Emirates."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
7, 2018
Jacob Hennessy: ‘At first the
WorldTour pros are like idols and then they’re
kicking your head in’.
"We
were with the climbers, there were a load of
climbers and whenever we started going uphill they
are tapping, pressing on but not really trying.
I’m not a climber so I was like the fat lad at the
back sat really pressing on."
(cyclingweekly.com)
February
7, 2018
Garmin finally has their first sensor
that actually broadcasts via Bluetooth Smart (in
addition to ANT+).
"The
main reason most folks care about BLE connectivity
on Vector 3 is for pairing to apps, predominantly
indoor trainer apps. This includes apps like
Zwift, TrainerRoad, Kinomap, Rouvy, and so on. All
of these apps also of course support ANT+ sensors,
but that usually requires a dongle/adapter. For
users on iOS, for example, using an iPad with
Zwift is easier via Bluetooth Smart sensors than
ANT+ sensors."
(dcrainmaker.com)
February
7, 2018
Garfoot: It's good to be free.
"Casting
aside the constraints and pressures of having to
work for a road team set-up and instead forging a
solo path to a gold medal on the Gold Coast.
Katrin Garfoot is taking a very different approach
from most of the road cyclists going into the
Commonwealth Games."
(sbs.com.au)
February
7, 2018
De Plus vows to come back stronger
after crash.
"Laurens
De Plus is confident that he will come back
stronger than before after fracturing his pelvis
and sacrum when he and teammate Petr Vakoc were
hit by a passing truck while training in South
Africa last month."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
7, 2018
2018 Brico Cross Cyclocross Parkcross
Maldegem, Belgium LIVE.
"The
2018 Brico Cross Cyclocross Parkcross Maldegem,
Belgium is Wednesday, February 7. 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 Men and U23 at 15:00 CET, 9:00am U.S. ET." (cyclingfans.com) February
7, 2018
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6, 2018
Brailsford: At this moment we totally
back Chris Froome.
"Dave
Brailsford has spoken publicly for the first time
about the anti-doping case currently hanging over
Chris Froome and Team Sky, defending the Tour de
France champion and the team’s handling of the
situation in the face of widespread criticism from
the cycling community."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
6, 2018
February
6, 2018
Gaviria wins opening stage of Colombia
Oro y Paz.
"Fernando
Gaviria (Quick Step Floors) capitalized on a
pitch-perfect lead-out to claim victory on the
opening day of Colombia Oro y Paz. The 23 year old
crashed out of the Vuelta a San Juan last month
but there didn’t appear to be any lasting impact
as he sailed across the line to take the win." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
6, 2018
Groenewegen wins Dubai Tour stage 1.
"Dylan
Groenewegen (LottoNL Jumbo) claimed stage 1 of the
Dubai Tour ahead of Magnus Cort (Astana) and Elia
Viviani (Quick Step Floors)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
6, 2018
Groenewegen making his case as rising
sprint star.
"The
24-year-old LottoNL Jumbo rider enjoyed a terrific
2017, winning the final stage of the Tour de
France. Despite that huge victory, Groenewegen
still finds himself outside most conversations
about the sport’s top sprinters. Doubters take
note, however: The Dutchman is wasting no time
affirming his talent to start the new season." (velonews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
6, 2018
Cannondale 2018 Synapse Hi-MOD review.
"The
bike really is as good as Cannondale claims, and
not just for endurance oriented riders, but for
road cycling in general. It’s a road bike in its
most modern guise that is quick to get moving,
easy to handle, and versatile enough for tackling
any reasonable road surface."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Matt Wikstrom
February
6, 2018
Egan Bernal ready to impress as
Colombia’s newest diamond in rough.
"Two
years ago, Androni Giocattoli manager Gianni Savio
couldn’t hold back his enthusiasm. Always on the
lookout for unsung Latin American talent, Savio
gushed at his latest discovery, “I’ve found
someone who could be even better than Nairo
Quintana!"
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
6, 2018
Mark Cavendish frustrated after
'sketchy and chaotic' Dubai Tour sprint.
"Mark
Cavendish (Dimension Data) finished out of the top
ten in the opening sprint at the Dubai Tour, stuck
behind the chaos and fight for positions, as
riders from virtually every team in the race tried
to find the best wheel and the best line for their
sprinter."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
6, 2018
Viviani shoulders the blame for sprint
defeat.
"Elia
Viviani was hoping to celebrate his 29th birthday
a day early with victory in the stage 1 sprint at
the Dubai Tour. His Quick Step Floors team gave
him an excellent lead-out but he was beaten by
Dylan Groenewegen (LottoNL Jumbo), who got the
jump on the Italian and pinned him close to the
barriers all the way to the line."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
6, 2018
The AIRhub Pro Resistance Wheel.
"That
product is essentially a front wheel that provides
resistance that you can control from your
smartphone via Bluetooth Smart. It has a bunch of
different modes, including some that pair to your
power meter and heart rate sensors via ANT+. In
effect, the wheel can apply enough wattage
resistance to make you cry on even the flattest
and busiest of pedestrian/bike paths." (dcrainmaker.com)
February
6, 2018
Nibali’s Bahrain Merida secures
long-term future.
"The
prince behind Bahrain Merida, the first WorldTour
team registered in the Middle East, has confirmed
the squad will continue beyond 2019 and its
original three-year plan."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
6, 2018
Vuelta a San Juan organizer claims
Twitter account hacked after doping positive tweet.
"We
confirm that our account was hacked today and we
are working to secure our social networks.
Under no circumstances do we confirm positive doping, since no final results of the analysis made during the competition exist yet." (cyclingweekly.com) (Credit: Vuelta a San Juan) February
6, 2018
Guarnier piecing together spring
campaign after injury marred 2017.
"Injuries
marred Megan Guarnier's 2017 season, but the
former US national champion and Boels Dolmans
rider is now healthy, motivated and looking for
consolidation this season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
6, 2018
Porte Looks Back…And Forward.
"After
growing up in Tasmania, an island off the southern
coast of Australia, BMC Racing’s Richie Porte has
come a long way to establish himself as one of the
world’s greatest stage racers. Although crashes
spoiled his past two Tour de France attempts, he
hopes to put bad luck behind him this year. " (pelotonmagazine.com)
February
6, 2018
The Three Days of De Panne will be
just one day long in 2018.
"In
the confusing world of cycling where the Four Days
of Dunkirk is six days long, it should be no
surprise that the Three Days of De Panne has been
reduced to just one day in 2018."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Graham Watson)
February
6, 2018
Adrien Costa will not return to Axeon
in 2018.
"Twenty
year old Adrien Costa, the first American to win
the prestigious Tour de Bretagne in France, will
not return to racing with Hagens Berman Axeon in
2018, according to an announcement from the team.
Costa took an official hiatus from the U23
development program last July and hasn't raced
since teammate Chad Young died from injuries in a
crash at the Tour of the Gila in April." (cyclingnews.com)
(Davey Wilson)
February
6, 2018
Mas: I want to be the first Enric Mas,
not the next Alberto Contador.
"He’s
been heralded as the next Alberto Contador but
Enric Mas isn't in the business of standing in
anyone’s shadow. The 23 year old Spaniard is
dreaming big and as he tells Cyclingnews,
he’s nothing but his own man."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
6, 2018
Alejandro Valverde to ride Tour de
France and Vuelta a España in 2018.
"The
2018 Tour de France will be Valverde's 11th, and
the seventh in a row. The 37 year old said in
Valencia that he aims to help teammate Nairo
Quintana in the French race, amidst speculation
about the hierarchy at the Spanish team." (cyclingpub.com) Mary
Cárdenas
February
6, 2018
Alex Dowsett has rare Canyon team bike
stolen in burglary.
"The
British professional rider posted details on
Tuesday of the burglary at his Chelmsford home,
saying that he thought it was a targeted theft and
that the incident had been an emotional strain on
him and his partner, Chanel."
(cyclingweekly.com) Alex Dowsett
February
6, 2018
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