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February 15,
2017
Tour of Oman: Hermans wins stage 2.
"Ben
Hermans won stage two of the Tour of Oman, surviving four
climbs to take the final sprint. He pulled away in the final
meters to take a convincing win over Rui Costa and Jakob
Fuglsang."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
February 15, 2017
Contador to debut custom Trek Emonda at Ruta del
Sol.
"Alberto
Contador will line up for the Ruta del Sol today on a
freshly painted Trek Emonda Project One.
Celebrating his victories at all three Grand Tours, the white bike features a pink, yellow and red design representing the leader’s jerseys at the respective races." (cyclingnews.com) February 15, 2017
200 years on two wheels: The first bike ride,
and the enduring soul of cycling.
"Karl
Drais rolled out from the center of Mannheim early on a
Thursday morning in June, meandering south along the Rhine
toward Schwetzingen. When the 32-year-old rider reached the
mail station near that nearby community, he turned around
and rode back home.
The most remarkable thing about that 13km spin, which lasted a little less an hour, was that it probably was the first bike ride in human history." (cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by Getty Images/Science & Society Picture Library February 15, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"The
season is well under way, but it will be a long time until
we see the Vuelta a España podium."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 15, 2017
February 14,
2017
Alexander Kristoff wins 2017 Tour of Oman
opener.
"Alexander
Kristoff won in Naseem Park for the second consecutive
season, with victory on stage 1 of the Tour of Oman.
The Norwegian beat Kristian Sbaragli and Sonny Colbrelli to the line to ensure that he wears the leader’s jersey on stage 2 of the race." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) February 14, 2017
Marco Pantani: Rise and Fall.
"The
great Italian journalist Gianni Mura once wrote that Marco
Pantani was as fragile as a glass vase and as hard as
granite.
Granite; because of his unbreakable will to ascend at speed on even the most brutal of gradients. Glass; for his shy temperament, unease around strangers, and the tightrope he walked between the swashbuckling ‘El Pirata’ and the private Marco as known only to his family." (rouleur.cc) February 14, 2017
Pat McQuaid back in cycling with new luxury
destination for riders.
"Former
UCI president Pat McQuaid is back in cycling with a new
holiday and training camp destination in Provence, France.
McQuaid has been based outside of Ireland for many years, living in Switzerland while president of the UCI for eight years and settling in Provence of late. Along with his wife Aileen, McQuaid bought a large property there with a pool last year and has now launched it as a intimate destination for cycling groups from all over the world." (stickybottle.com) February 14, 2017
FSA K-Force WE drivetrain (nearly) ready to
roll.
"FSA
(aka Full Speed Ahead) is known for their innovation and
quality bicycle components such as headsets, cranks, bars,
stems, and seatposts. But they have expanded their lineup to
include disc brakes and drivetrain parts.
RoadBikeReview first caught a glimpse of their all new wireless K-Force WE (as in wireless electronic) drivetrain at Eurobike last year. Now FSA has announced it will start shipping this spring." (roadbikereview.com) February 14, 2017
Seven must see super bikes this weekend.
"Fast,
lean and, above all else, expensive – there truly is
something otherworldly about pro bikes.
Rejoice, then, at the opportunity to look at these alien machines in the flesh this weekend at The London Bike Show, where they’ll be displayed for all to see." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) February 14, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"How
could me have missed this line up from the Vuelta a San
Juan, Argentina? The umbrellas were for the strong sun, no
rain here."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 14, 2017
February 13,
2017
Around the world cyclist has bike and all his
possessions stolen in London.
"Around
the world cyclist, adventurer, photographer and author Rob
Lutter has had his bike and all of his possessions stolen in
London.
Lutter had left his blue Kona Rove Al bike outside the Co-op shop in Kingston on Thames on the evening of Friday, February 10. When he returned to where he had left it, it was gone." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) Rob Lutter February 13, 2017
Tour of Oman Preview: Something for everybody.
"Reports
of the Tour of Oman's imminent demise turned out to be
exaggerated, though after the seemingly more robust Tour of
Qatar was abruptly cancelled on the eve of the 2017 season
due to a lack of funding.
It seems that one of the cornerstones of the UCI's attempts at concocting a year long narrative, a full month of early-season racing in the Gulf, was laid upon rather shaky foundations." (cyclingnews.com) (Kåre Dehlie Thorstad) February 13, 2017
Valverde, Cort, Felline shine in European one
day outings.
"It was
another busy weekend of racing on the road and on the dirt
as a spate of one day races in Europe were accompanied by
the final act of the cyclocross Superprestige series in
Middelkerke."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February 13, 2017
Rumors and Rumblings: Marlux Napoleon Luring
Meeusen, Vantornout Dropped then Renewed.
"It’s
been a difficult season for Klaas Vantornout of the Marlux
Napoleon team. Just two years ago he was riding high as
Belgian National Champion, wearing arguably the second most
prestigious jersey in cyclocross. Four years ago, in 2013,
he finished a close second to Sven Nys at Worlds in
Louisville, coming within one bobble of the rainbow jersey.
We spoke with the veteran in 2013 in Louisville, fresh off his first Belgian National Championship and filled with optimism." (cxmagazine.com) B. Hazen February 13, 2017
Apple Watch Series 2 and Nike+ Edition: Sport
& Fitness In-Depth Review.
"It’s
now been a few months since Apple released their second
generation watches, both the Apple Watch Series 2 and the
Nike+ Edition. These watches built upon the initial Apple
Watch first generation units by adding GPS capabilities and
improved waterproofing.
Further, they made internal updates to a faster GPU (graphics) chip and processor, as well as a brighter display. Beyond that, virtually all other updates have been software driven and are also available on the first generation Apple Watch." (dcrainmaker.com) February 13, 2017
Made In Detroit: This Bicycle Costs More Than A
Car.
"Detroit
manufacturing has taken more than its fair share of licks.
But one company looks to turn it around with a line of
locally-built luxury sporting goods.
Among other super-luxe products like $6,250 footballs (really), Williamson Goods & Supply hand-builds a line of extremely limited (and gorgeous) bicycles right in the Motor City. World, meet the $35,000 Wheelmen." (gearjunkie.com) February 13, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"Good
morning Monday! Another week begins and what better why than
with a bright happy face."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 13, 2017
February 12,
2017
Cort Nielsen wins Clasica de Almeria.
"Orica
Scott's Magnus Cort Nielsen scored his second victory of the
new season Sunday at the Clasica de Almeria, out-kicking
Bora Hansgrohe's Rüdiger Selig and Lotto Soudal's Jens
Debusschere to take the bunch-sprint finale after 191km of
racing.
Cort's win follows on his victory earlier this month during stage 3 at the Volta a Valencia." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) February 12, 2017
Chris Froome: Where it all began.
"He’s
the pride of Britain, having won three Tour de France
titles, but Chris Froome owes much of his cycling prowess to
his upbringing in Kenya and South Africa.
Born in Nairobi to a Kenyan mother and British father, Froome moved to South Africa at the age of 14, where he took up bike racing." (cycling.today.com) February 12, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"Ah! The
sun of Spain in September and the Vuelta. The unbearable
heat of August has gone and the Spanish Tour hits the roads,
and the señoritas are on the podium."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 12, 2017
2017 Trofeo Laigueglia LIVE STREAM.
"Trofeo
Laigueglia 2017 – stage 5 (Laigueglia – Laigueglia 192.5km).
LIVESTREAM: Sunday, 12 February, starts at 17:00 CET Europe, 11:00am U.S. Eastern, 03:00 AEDT Eastern Australia." (cycling.today) February 12, 2017
2017 Brico Cross Vestingcross at Hulst - CX LIVE
stream.
"On
Sunday: Brico Cross Vestingcross at Hulst, Netherlands.
The Elite Women race starts at 1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern). The Elite Men race starts at 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). Live streams are expected for the men's race." (cyclingfans.com) Mario Vanacker February 12, 2017
February 11,
2017
Cant takes final race and overall Superprestige
success in Middelkerke.
"Sanne
Cant took victory in the final race of the women’s
Superprestige series in Middelkerke, accelerating away from
Sophie de Boer to win alone.
De Boer finished nine seconds behind, with Ellen Van Loy third at a more distant 1:09. " (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) February 11, 2017
2017 Ridley gravel, road bikes get more discs,
more adventurous & and more lighter.
"Ridley’s
2017 lineup brings about all-new Fenix SL disc brake bikes,
bolder X-Trail models that really do become “trail” ready,
and an even lighter Helium road race models.
The new Fenix SL disc and women’s Liz SL disc are both available now. They fit up to 30mm tires, get 12mm thru axles and flat mount brakes and use an all new frame with dropped, flattened seatstays." (bikerumor.com) February 11, 2017
2017 Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia LIVE video stream.
"2017
Vuelta a Murcia LIVE February 11, Spain
Race starts at 11:15am CET (5:15am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 3:49pm CET (9:49am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) February 11, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"Two one
day classics in Spain this weekend: The Vuelta Ciclista a la
Region de Murcia on Saturday and Clasica de Almeria on
Sunday. There should be cava on the Podium, but looking at
the weather forecast, there will be more clothing." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo:
Cor Vos)
February 11, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"As seen
at the Berlin '6 Day' by Ed Hood."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Ed Hood)
February 10, 2017
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