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February
15, 2018
Specialized recalls 6,000 road bikes
over fork concerns.
"Specialized
Bicycle Components is recalling about 5,500 road
bikes in the U.S., plus about 360 in Canada and
260 in Mexico, because the bikes' composite forks
can break."
(bicycleretailer.com)
February
15, 2018
February
15, 2018
Volta ao Algarve: Kwiatkowski wins
stage 2 mountain finish to Foia.
"Following
up his Sky teammate Wout Poels’ win earlier on
Thursday, Michal Kwiatkowski sprinted clear on an
uphill finish to win stage 2 at Volta ao Algarve
in Fóia, Portugal."
(velonews.com)
(cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
15, 2018
Richie Porte, van Garderen..hangs
tough in Algarve summit finish.
"BMC
Racing had worked on the front of the peloton as
the final climb approached, with Porte and
teammate Tejay van Garderen well placed to mount
attacks."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
15, 2018
Ruta del Sol: Poels wins stage 2 atop
Alto de las Allanadas.
"Luis
Leon Sanchez (Astana) was second across the line
ahead of Tim Wellens (Lotto Soudal). Mikel Landa
(Movistar) and Jakob Fuglsang (Astana) were next,
followed by Marc Soler (Movistar). Chris Froome
(Team Sky) was never in contention for the win,
and he came home in 7th place, 27 seconds down on
his teammate Poels."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
15, 2018
‘Super bad for cycling… it’s a shame
he’s racing’: Tony Martin and others react to Chris
Froome’s return.
"Chris
Froome may have said that he was grateful for
riders’ support as he returned to action at the
Ruta del Sol with the investigation into his
adverse analytical finding at the Vuelta a España
still ongoing, but not all members of the peloton
were happy to see Froome back competing." (cyclingweekly.com)
February
15, 2018
Chris Froome slips behind on final
climb at Ruta del Sol.
"Chris
Froome (Team Sky) suffered a surprise defeat on
the Alta de Allanadas summit finish on stage 2 of
the Ruta del Sol, but denied that the media storm
surrounding his participation in the race was the
reason."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
15, 2018
Tour of Oman: van Avermaet wins stage
3.
"Greg
van Avermaet (BMC Racing Team) won the charge up
the Wadi Dayqah Dam to claim victory on stage 3 of
the Tour of Oman. Rui Costa (UAE Team Emirates)
was second with Alexey Lutsenko (Astana) taking
third for the second consecutive day." (cyclingnews.com)
(TDW/GI Cycling)
February
15, 2018
Dan Martin passes first big test with
encouraging team support.
"There
was no repeat victory for Dan Martin at the end of
the first summit finish on the Volta ao Algarve.
But the UAE Team Emirates man looked in very good
form as he climbed to fourth place atop the final
mountain at Foia."
(stickybottle.com)
February
15, 2018
Costa recovered from illness to secure
stage podium in Oman.
"Rui
Costa was beaten by Greg Van Avermaet (BMC Racing)
on stage 3 of the Tour of Oman, but the UAE Team
Emirates rider took solace in the result after a
difficult build-up to the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
15, 2018
Peter Sagan to release ‘My World’
autobiography in October.
"Fans
of Peter Sagan can already add one thing to their
Christmas list with the three-time world champion
due to release an autobiography in October. The
book, which will be titled “My World”, is due to
be released on October 4 and be published by
Yellow Jersey."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
February
15, 2018
Tour of Alberta cancelled due to
financial woes.
"After
five years of operation, Canada’s top pro stage
race, the Tour of Alberta, will not carry on due
to a lack of funding.
The race began as a six-stage event in 2013 when Rohan Dennis won the overall." (velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson) February
15, 2018
Lizzie Deignan rethinking retirement
plans.
"Lizzie
Deignan has put her 2020 retirement plans on hold
and hinted that her career may continue beyond the
end of the decade with a new outfit. The Boels
Dolmans rider had previously suggested retiring
after the 2019 UCI Road World Championships, to be
held in her native Yorkshire."
(cyclingweekly.com)
February
15, 2018
Ellen Noble moves to Trek, will race
UCI MTB World Cup.
"With
the close of cyclocross season, Ellen Noble will
return to her mountain bike roots with Trek
Factory Racing. The under-23 national cyclocross
champion still plans to compete in cyclocross, but
will be adding a season of UCI World Cup
cross-country to her schedule with support from
her new sponsor."
(velonews.com) Photo: Trek Factory Racing
February
15, 2018
Sharing leadership with Dennis, Roche
hunting top 10 in Giro d’Italia.
"Previously
fifth and sixth overall in the Vuelta a Espana,
Nicolas Roche is aiming for what would be his best
Giro d’Italia performance to date. The BMC Racing
Team rider has confirmed to CyclingTips that he
will be sharing team leadership in the race, and
is hoping to have the opportunity to target the
GC. "
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Shane Stokes
February
15, 2018
No Lottery: LottoNL Jumbo's sprint
train has been carefully constructed.
"Three
seasons ago, LottoNL Jumbo couldn’t buy a win.
Three years on and the team has developed into one
of the most competitive sprint machines in the
peloton, boasting two high-profile sprinters, and
two competitive lead-out trains. It’s been one of
the most impressive yet underrated transformations
in recent years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
15, 2018
The best is yet to come for young
Astana leader López.
"We
have yet to see the best that Miguel Ángel López
(Astana) has to offer. Sure, he capped off the
2017 season with a terrific Vuelta a España. That
came after he spent half the year off the bike,
however."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
15, 2018
Txurruka returns to the peloton via
Velon.
"With
no contract forthcoming at the end of the 2016
season, Amets Txurruka refused to give up on his
career as a professional cyclist. The 35 year old
strived to keep his career going and only
announced his retirement in May last year." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
15, 2018
Chaves: You never feel pressure with
Mitchelton-Scott.
"Following
a year compromised by injury, in 2018 Esteban
Chaves is aiming to repeat the heights of his 2016
season that included two Grand Tour podiums and Il
Lombardia victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February
15, 2018
Astana move will provide more
opportunities, says Cort.
"Magnus
Cort believes that his move from Orica Scott to
Astana over the winter will provide him with an
increased number of opportunities to ride for
himself. The 25 year old Dane signed a two-year
deal with the team last August after three seasons
with Orica."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
15, 2018
Lake goes old school with new retro
shoe collection.
"While
perusing the halls of Core Bike 2018, this little
retro treat caught our eye. Created to celebrate
Lake's 35th anniversary - and joining the ranks
with an increasing number of laced cycling shoes -
is the throwback-styled MX1 and CX1." (cyclingnews.com)
(Jack Luke / Immediate Media)
February
15, 2018
Gore-Tex Shakedry jacket now comes in
colors.
"One
of the most impressive cycling rain jackets on the
market is finally getting a pop of color.
Heretofore only available in black, the Gore-Tex
Shakedry jacket now comes in grey, blue, and a
high viz accented option.
There is even a new stretch version for an even better fit and greater freedom of movement." (roadbikereview.com) February
15, 2018
Lea Lin Teutenberg: Carrying on an
iconic family name in pro cycling.
"To
anyone who followed cycling in the 1990s and early
2000s, the Teutenberg name will be a familiar one.
Over more than two decades, the Teutenberg
siblings were part of both the men's and women's
peloton."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
15, 2018
Focus 2018 road and cyclocross bikes:
Izalco, Paralane or Mares?
"When
you think of a German brand, often it’s
direct-to-consumer Canyon or the customizable
range of Rose Bikes that tend to spring to mind.
However, there’s a third major player in Germany
when it comes to road and cyclocross bikes:
Focus."
(roadcyclinguk.com)
February
15, 2018
Factor One aero bike gets an update to
make it even faster.
"The
new One frame uses the Twin Vane Evo down tube
design from the Slick TT bike. Factor says that it
has used CFD as well as wind tunnel testing to
prove the design’s aerodynamic efficiency. Further
testing has been on the track and on the road." (cyclingweekly.com)
February
15, 2018
Dayer Quintana: A glimmer from the
shadows in Colombia Oro y Paz.
"The
big-screen television in Manizales at the finish
area of the final stage of the Colombia Oro y Paz
cut out at the worst possible moment. Suspense was
already high, with Rodrigo Contreras on the brink
of a spectacular stage win and Egan Bernal making
a dramatic late grab for the overall, but the
blackout threw the crowds into a state of complete
agitation."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
15, 2018
Mollema reveling in responsibility at
Volta ao Algarve.
"With
Alberto Contador's spot on the team now a distant
memory, Bauke Mollema has moved into rather more
familiar territory as Trek Segafredo's main
contender for week-long races and Grand Tours." (cyclingnews.com)
(Trek Segafredo)
February
15, 2018
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14, 2018
February
14, 2018
Volta ao Algarve: Groenewegen wins
stage 1.
"Dylan
Groenewegen (LottoNL Jumbo) won the opening stage
at the Volta ao Algarve that finished in a bunch
sprint in Lagos. The Dutchman won the close sprint
ahead of Arnaud Démare (FDJ) and Hugo Hofstetter
(Cofidis, Solutions Credits)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
14, 2018
Boudat wins stage 1 at the Ruta del
Sol.
"Thomas
Boudat (Direct Energie) beat Sacha Modolo (EF
Education First Drapac) in a photo finish to take
the opening stage of the Ruta del Sol. " (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
14, 2018
Richie Porte gives BMC until May to
save team.
"As
he prepares to make his European debut at the
Volta ao Algarve, the Australian disclosed that he
has a clause within his contract that allows him
to speak to rival teams at that point, although he
is still hopeful that BMC will continue beyond the
current year, calling it the 'best case
scenario’."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
14, 2018
Froome amazed by support of fellow
riders at Ruta del Sol.
"Froome
started the race under a cloud of uncertainty as
his adverse analytical finding from the 2017
Vuelta a Espana remains unresolved. “It was really
touching to see other riders come up in person and
offer their support."
(velonews.com) Photo courtesy Vuelta Ciclista a
Andalucia Ruta del Sol
February
14, 2018
Chris Froome: No one wants this
resolved more quickly than I do.
"Froome
spoke outside the Team Sky bus as he prepared to
start his 2018 season at the Ruta del Sol in Mijas
in southern Spain. Froome and Team Sky have defied
calls from UCI president David Lappartient for him
to recuse himself from racing until his case is
resolved, insisting that he is innocent." (cyclingnews.com)
(Twitter)
February
14, 2018
Haas channels Cancellara to win at
Tour of Oman.
"Nathan
Haas (Katusha Alpecin) followed a lesson from
Fabian Cancellara to take his first victory in
some 17 months on stage 2 of the Tour of Oman.
Haas beat Greg Van Avermaet (BMC Racing) in Al
Bustan after launching his sprint up the
right-hand side of the road, taking his team’s
first victory of the season in the process." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
14, 2018
Van Avermaet determined to win a stage
at Tour of Oman.
"Greg
Van Avermaet (BMC Racing) took heart from his
second-place performance in Al Bustan on stage 2
of the Tour of Oman, despite being denied the
stage victory yet again. Van Avermaet added a
fourth straight top-10 result on the uphill
finish, this time beaten on the line by a late
surge from Katusha Alpecin's Nathan Haas." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
14, 2018
Majka denies links to Altopack
investigation.
"Polish
rider Rafal Majka (Bora Hansgrohe) hit back
against media reports linking him to an Italian
investigation in Lucca surrounding the Altopack
team and the death of 21 year old Linas
Rumsas."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
14, 2018
The golden rules of road racing.
"Road
racing is a tough sport. You don’t just need to be
physically strong - you need to understand the
dynamics of the peloton, how to ride to your
strengths, and how to measure your effort. Indeed,
it’s not always the strongest rider that wins." (cyclingtips.com)
Photography by BrakeThrough Media & Kristof
Ramon
February
14, 2018
Grand Depart 2016 Costs and Benefits.
"Want
to host the Tour de France? If so then France’s
state auditor the Cour des Comptes, “the court of
accounts”, has issued a report into le grand
départ from 2016 that gives us a closer look at
the finances, business and practicalities of
hosting the Tour de France."
(inrng.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February
14, 2018
Trek Madone long-term review:
Hyper-aero, surprisingly comfy.
"The
science of bicycle aerodynamics has greatly
matured in recent years, and it seems like every
major industry player has cracked the code on how
best to reduce drag."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by James Huang
February
14, 2018
Where’s My Ring? SRAM Force 1x.
"There
was a time when a 12-25 cassette and a 53/39
crankset could get me over anything in California.
I miss that the way I miss having seven percent
body fat. These days, I need more more range, more
low-end, specifically. So while that old gear set
gave me a less than 300-percent gear range, giving
me a slightly more than 300-percent gear range is
an improvement of dubious merit."
(redkiteprayer.com)
February
14, 2018
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13, 2018
Coquard wins stage 1 of the Tour of
Oman.
"Bryan
Coquard (Vital Concept) delivered a fine sprint to
win stage 1 of the Tour of Oman in a bunch finish
ahead of Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data) and
Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek Segafredo) at Sultan Qaboos
University."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
13, 2018
Mark Cavendish: I was just too far
back.
"Mark
Cavendish (Dimension Data) came close to doubling
his win tally for the year on the opening stage of
the Tour of Oman, but the Manxman was edged out by
a determined Bryan Coquard (Vital Concept), who
claimed his first victory of the season." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
13, 2018
Froome ready for season debut under
cloud of anti-doping case.
"Team
Sky’s star will head a seven-man team in southern
Spain with David De La Cruz, Philip Deignan,
Christian Knees, Wout Poels, Salvatore Puccio, and
Dylan Van Baarle. According to news reports,
however, the UCI’s anti-doping tribunal is ready
to move this week or next."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
13, 2018
Sky staff focused on Ruta del Sol, not
Froome case: ‘We just crack on’.
"Business
as usual - at least that’s what everyone inside
the Team Sky bus is hoping for as Chris Froome
makes his season debut Wednesday under a cloud of
controversy."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
13, 2018
Michele Scarponi death investigation
closed after driver dies.
"Italian
police had no choice but to end its work
unconcluded when Giuseppe Giacconi, the driver who
hit Scarponi on April 22 2017, died of a cancerous
tumor on Sunday."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
February
13, 2018
Family of cyclist killed in circuit
race crash to take legal action after verdict of
accidental death.
"The
verdict did not satisfy the Phillips-Schofield
family, with Richard’s father Frederick saying
that questions still needed to be answered about
why the race had been allowed to take place in the
first place."
(cyclingweekly.com)
February
13, 2018
Cant, van Der Poel Lead Tight Telenet
Superprestige Standings With One Race Left.
"The
standings got a bit of a shake-up after Sunday’s
races. Cant won the Women’s tilt ahead of the
second-place Kaptheijns, and van der Poel bounced
back after his third at Worlds to take a one-point
lead ahead of van Aert, who finished sixth. van
Aert has said his cyclocross season is done, so
van der Poel will win the Men’s overall series." (cxmagazine.com)
February
13, 2018
Roche eyes Giro glory alongside BMC
teammate Dennis.
"Often
a super domestique in stage races, Nicolas Roche
has the talent to hunt his own results when given
opportunities. This season, he’ll have at least
one shot at grand tour glory at the Giro d’Italia
in May."
(velonews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
13, 2018
Australian farmer is such a big Richie
Porte fan that he’s created a maze of the BMC rider.
"The
design apparently took farmer Rowan Clark eight
hours to mow into his crop, and suitably also
includes a bike track for people to ride around
the outside of the maze. There is also the choice
of a “mini maze” around Porte’s front wheel, or
the main maze through the rest of the design." (cyclingweekly.com)
Credit: Rupertswood Farm/Sunada
February
13, 2018
‘Now I am a nobody’ says former UCI
president Brian Cookson.
"Former
UCI and British Cycling president Brian Cookson
has said that he has not ruled out returning to
cycling in a governance position, despite saying
that he is now a ‘nobody’."
(cyclingweekly.com)
February
13, 2018
van der Breggen: The world title isn't
the only thing left for me in cycling.
"Anna
van der Breggen (Boels Dolmans) is renowned for
being one of the most versatile winners among the
professional women's peloton. She can climb, time
trial and sprint, and she's pretty much won it
all: an Olympic gold medal, the Giro Rosa (twice)
and the Ardennes Classics triple crown." (cyclingnews.com)
(Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty Images)
February
13, 2018
‘Mixture of nerves and excitement’:
Dan Martin kicks off season at Volta ao Algarve.
"The
31 year old Irishman made the switch from Quick
Step Floors to UAE Team Emirates in the winter,
and will make his racing debut in his new colors
in the Portuguese race from Wednesday, February
14."
(cyclingweekly.com)
February
13, 2018
Specialized S-Works Evade II aero
helmet first ride review.
"Specialized
claims its new Evade II aero road helmet is faster
and cooler than the original. I can't quantify
either point, but I can say that the helmet is
light, very comfortable and offers noticeably more
ventilation than its predecessor."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
13, 2018
Small things make the difference for
Kristoff at UAE Team Emirates.
"Alexander
Kristoff is on a crash course of familiarity with
new stable UAE Team Emirates as he puts in ground
work for the spring classics with a series of
tours in the Middle East."
(sbs.com.au)
February
13, 2018
Why the IndiPac spirit is stronger
than ever despite the race’s cancellation.
"Last
year’s inaugural Indian Pacific Wheel Race
captured the attention and imagination of a great
many and a huge amount of positive interest
emerged around the event. This was tainted after
the tragedy of Mike Hall’s death in an accident
involving a motor vehicle on the outskirts of
Canberra."
(cyclingtips.com)
February
13, 2018
Ridden: New Colnago C64 impresses on
first ride.
"The
new C64 is every bit as good as the C60 but brings
decent weight savings and extra comfort, while
retaining the same great handling. I rode the new
bike in Lanzarote at the Italian company’s
worldwide launch recently to put it through its
paces." road.cc:
February
13, 2018
Landa: I can be up there with the best
at Ruta del Sol.
"Mikel
Landa's long-awaited debut with Movistar will
finally take place on Wednesday at the start of
the five-day Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista del
Sol. This will be his first race of the season but
Landa believes that after a solid winter of
training he is strong enough to race among the top
contenders."
(cyclingnews.com) (Team Movistar)
February
13, 2018
Demare: Good work plus a good recovery
equals I'm ready to start racing.
"The
2016 Milan-San Remo winner passed on racing the
traditional season opener, Etoile de Bessèges, in
order to save his legs for Algarve, and despite
not having any racing miles in his legs so far
this year, the 26 year old arrives in Portugal
full of optimism."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
13, 2018
Volta ao Algarve: Sunweb opt for youth
to start 2018 European season.
"Team
Sunweb will make its 2018 European racing debut at
the Volta ao Algarve with confirmation its
seven-rider team for the five-stage race. The 2.HC
Volta ao Algarve takes place 14-18 February in the
south of Portugal."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: ©Tim De Waele | Getty
Images)
February
13, 2018
Understanding the Cycling 3 Foot Rule.
"The
driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicyclist
proceeding in the same direction shall allow the
bicyclist at least a three-foot separation between
the right side of the driver’s vehicle, including
all mirrors or other projections, and the left
side of the bicyclist at all times." (roadbikereview.com)
(bikeyface.com)
February
13, 2018
Shimano bike business up 4.1% in 2017.
"Shimano
saw a 4 percent increase in net sales in its
bicycle division last year, while operating income
in the segment was nearly flat, down 0.8 percent,
the company announced Tuesday."
(bicycleretailer.com)
February
13, 2018
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