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February
15, 2019
Tour Colombia: Jungels wins stage 4.
"As
multiple attacks disrupted proceedings in the
final kilometers, Jungels seized control with a
last minute attack to steal the stage victory by
three seconds."
(cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
February
15, 2019
Jungels on top of Colombia GC, but for
how long?
"The
general classification ambitions for him and his
Deceuninck Quick Step team were never very high,
with a roster built around leading out sprinter
Alvaro Hodeg being the main focus of the opening
stages."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
15, 2019
Molano pounces on second chance at
Tour Colombia.
"A
day after being given the chance to sprint for the
team on stage 2 of the Tour Colombia 2.1 - and
finishing third - UAE Team Emirates' Sebastian
Molano took advantage of a second opportunity to
win stage 3."
(cyclingnews.com) (Maximiliano Blanco/Getty
Images)
February
15, 2019
Jaime Roson receives four-year
suspension and Movistar breaks his contract.
"Movistar
had already suspended the 26-year-old but have
since confirmed, through their holding company
Abarca Sports, that they have terminated his
contract."
(cyclingpub.com)
(cyclingnews.com) Movistar Team
February
15, 2019
Swiss Side slashes prices, slices wind
with 2019 Hadron carbon wheels.
"Swiss
Side boasts an impressive résumé, partnering with
DT Swiss for their manufacturing, and setting a
world record under triathlete Patrick Lange at the
Ironman World Championship."
(bikerumor.com) Greg Kopecky
February
15, 2019
2019 Tour Colombia LIVE stream.
"2019 Tour Colombia LIVE February 12-17, Colombia. Stage 5 starts Saturday at 9:00 COT (6:00 AM PST). Finish at around 13:30 COT (10:30 AM PST). Live video from 11:30 COT (8:30 AM PST)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) February
15, 2019
Tour de Langkawi postponed to April.
"Originally
scheduled this year for 24-31 March, the Malaysian
cabinet postponed the 2.HC race to avoid a clash
with Lima '19, an international maritime and space
exhibition."
(sbs.com.au) Wielerflits
February
15, 2019
Swytch e-bike conversion kit review.
"Convert
any bike to an electric bike? Challenge accepted.
My 1977 Hercules Balmoral came via a skip in
Millwall. A bit of a spruce up, and it’s proved
the perfect bike for getting around town." (cyclist.co.uk)
Joseph Delves
February
15, 2019
Ask Mavic Anything Part 2 - Tubeless
tires, rim width, & the company.
"This
week, Mavic’s responses to your questions shift to
tubeless tires, rim width, standards, and the
company itself."
(bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)
February
15, 2019
Column
Two
Prades wins Tour de la Provence stage
2.
"Eduard
Prades (Movistar) won stage 2 of the Tour de la
Provence, pipping Tony Gallopin (AG2R La Mondiale)
in a sprint to the line in La Ciotat. Gorka
Izagirre (Astana) came across the line to take
third place and move into the race lead." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
February
15, 2019
Tom Pidcock presented with 24-carat
gold CeramicSpeed rear derailleur.
"Newly
crowned under-23 cyclocross world champion Tom
Pidcock has been presented with a 24-carat gold
plated oversized pulley wheel (OSPW) system from
CeramicSpeed."
(cyclingnews.com) (TP Racing/Trinity Sports
Management)
February
15, 2019
Chris Froome: I have every faith the
team will find a new sponsor.
"Froome
said he hasn't thought about looking elsewhere for
2020 or how long he can wait for new funding to be
put in place to support a 2020 WorldTour squad." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
February
15, 2019
Hennie Kuiper: The classic king’s
speech.
"I
got my results in cycling by being so dedicated.
That was one of my big secrets. You cannot win
everything from hard work, you need the body, the
class and the opportunities too. But if you do
nothing with those, you have to train hard." (rouleur.cc)
Photographs: Offside/L'Equipe
February
15, 2019
Van Avermaet not yet committing to
new-look Liege Bastogne Liege.
"It’s
a super hard race, and now they’ve changed the
finish, which is a bit in favor of me,” Van
Avermaet acknowledged ahead of the Tour of Oman,
his main Classics tune-up race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
15, 2019
O'Connor sets sights on Green Mountain
at Tour of Oman.
"Dimension
Data's Ben O'Connor is looking forward to trying
to do some damage on the upcoming Tour of Oman's
'queen stage' on the penultimate day of the race,
which includes a summit finish on the climb of
Green Mountain."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
15, 2019
Greipel hoping for lift-off in Oman
after disappointing African adventure.
"The
German sprinter has already had his first run-out
with his new team, the Pro Continental-level Arkea
Samsic. Greipel won a stage in Gabon, but had to
settle for minor placings on the other six days." (cyclingnews.com)
(Twitter @Arkea_Samsic)
February
15, 2019
Tour of Oman 2019 Live Dashboard.
"Running
from Saturday 16th to Thursday 21th 2019, the 2019
Tour of Oman will be made up of 6 stages and will
cover a total distance of 906 kilometers.
This race has never been broadcast live. Check back for 2019 live coverage options." (steephill.tv) February
15, 2019
2019 Le Tour de La Provence LIVE video
stream.
"The
2019 Tour de la Provence is being held February
14-17.
Expected start time for live broadcasts: 1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern). Stage 3 - Saturday, February 16. Start at 11:30 CET, 5:30am ET. Finish at 15:46, 9:46am ET." (cyclingfans.com) February
15, 2019
BKool releases new ‘game changing’
Smart Air turbo.
"Impressively,
BKool claims the Smart Air can achieve simulated
speed up to 70kph and up to a 25 per cent slope.
The unit can also measure up to 3000 watts." (cyclingweekly.com)
Symon Lewis
February
15, 2019
Column
Three
February
15, 2019
Bilbao wins Vuelta Murcia opener.
"Omar
Fraile (Spa), Luis León Sanchez (Spa), and
Alejandro Valverde (Spa) trail in from breakaway." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
February
15, 2019
Simon Geschke breaks elbow in Vuelta a
Murcia.
"The
first race of the German rider with his new team
was not as successful as expected as he crashed in
the last kilometers of the first stage of the
Vuelta Ciclista a la Region de Murcia." (cyclingpub.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
February
15, 2019
Peter Sagan's advice to Remco
Evenepoel: Just be yourself.
"Peter
Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) watched on slightly amused
as Remco Evenepoel made his professional debut at
the recent Vuelta a San Juan, knowing what it's
like to be at the center of attention and have
every performance scrutinized."
(cyclingnews.com) (Ilario Biondi / BettiniPhoto)
February
15, 2019
Mario Cipollini: ‘Marcel Kittel still
the most talented sprinter in the world.’
"Italian
Cipollini, the man credited with mastering the
sprint lead-out, said that compatriot Elia Viviani
(Deceuninck Quick Step) has improved but that he
believes Kittel (Katusha Alpecin) is still the
best."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
February
15, 2019
With Porte, Trek Segafredo takes
low-pressure approach.
"Everyone
knows what Richie Porte is capable of, from his
new bosses at Trek Segafredo to his teammates and
Porte himself. So there’s no reason to pile too
much pressure on the veteran."
(velonews.com) Photo: ©Chris Auld-Pool | Getty
Images
February
15, 2019
Aru to attack Volta ao Algarve with
'grit.'
"Aru
will lead a youthful UAE Team Emirates squad at
the Portuguese race, one that will include rising
Classics star Jasper Philipsen."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
15, 2019
2019 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross
Noordzeecross Middelkerke, Belgium LIVE stream.
"On
Saturday, February 16: Telenet Superprestige
Cyclocross Noordzeecross Middelkerke, Belgium.
Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am U.S. Eastern (Superprestige Ladies Trophy). Elite/U23 Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclingfans.com) February
15, 2019
2019 Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia LIVE
stream.
"2019
Vuelta a Murcia LIVE February 15-16, Spain.
Stage 2 starts Saturday at 10:45am CET (4:45am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 3:25pm CET (9:25amam U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) February
15, 2019
2019 Brico Cross Cyclocross
Vestingcross Hulst, Netherlands LIVE stream
coverage.
"On
Sunday, February 17: Brico Cross Cyclocross
Vestingcross Hulst, Netherlands.
Women's
and Men's races live."
(cyclingfans.com)
February
15, 2019
Column
One
Tour Colombia: Molano wins stage 3.
"Sebastian
Molano (UAE Team Emirates) captured his first
victory for his team from a small group sprint to
win stage 3 at the Tour Colombia 2.1. The
Colombian was the fastest of the small group that
emerged after the last climb of the stage." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
February
14, 2019
Unwell Gaviria gives Molano a
sprinting chance in Colombia.
"As
the kilometers ticked down to the finish of stage
2 of the Tour Colombia 2.1 on Wednesday, UAE Team
Emirates' main sprinter at the race, Fernando
Gaviria, decided that he wasn't feeling great." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
February
14, 2019
Luis Villalobos abandons Tour Colombia
after incident with moto.
"Riders
were coming up from behind, and then the moto
stopped really quickly, and I think that's what
caused the crash," Cameron Piper said. "I don't
know if [Villalobos] actually hit the moto or just
someone who swerved off of it."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
14, 2019
Speed up and simplify brake
maintenance with Zeno SpeedLink.
"Are
you tired of countless special tools, disposable
small parts, and proprietary nonsense from your
hydraulic brake systems?"
(bikerumor.com) Greg Kopecky
February
14, 2019
Vielo releases V+1 UDG Rival Edition,
plus R+1 road teaser.
"The
basics of the V+1 haven’t changed since their
launch in early 2018, with their take on the
amorphous category of endurance, rough road,
gravel, and “Road Plus” bikes."
(bikerumor.com) Greg Kopecky
February
14, 2019
Prime Doyenne Alloy Stem.
"This
Prime Doyenne Alloy stem offers aero touches and
good stiffness at a sensible price. It's a touch
on the heavy side, though, and you won't be able
to slam it."
(road.cc) (Liam Cahill)
February
14, 2019
Column
Two
Ganna wins Tour de La Provence opening
time trial.
"Filippo
Ganna (Team Sky) won the opening time trial of the
Tour de la Provence, stopping the clock for the
8.9km course in a time of 10:05."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
14, 2019
Red Hook Criterium cancels 2019 races.
"David
Trimble, the series founder and owner, told VeloNews
that he cancelled the 2019 races after learning
that the event’s sponsorship revenue was unable to
cover its mounting overhead costs."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Fred Dreier)
February
14, 2019
Tour of Oman 2019 preview.
"The
2019 Tour of Oman celebrates its 10th edition this
year, and once again there's something for
everyone at the anniversary party this week, with
a familiar blend of flat and undulating stages..." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
February
14, 2019
Simon Gerrans: ‘Some people don’t
believe they’re seeing me riding around Richmond
Park’.
"It’s
not every day you compete with a double Monument
winner on a Strava segment, but Londoners might
have spotted a familiar face on their regular
routes in recent months. "
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
February
14, 2019
Mark Cavendish feeling (relatively)
fit and healthy.
"Mark
Cavendish says mismanagement of his Epstein-Barr
virus has damaged his career and legacy. While
conceding that he may never be the same again, the
sprinter says that he is starting to feel strong." (road.cc) Credit:
Scott Mitchell
February
14, 2019
Shimano RC7.
"Shimano's
highly impressive race-orientated RC7 shoes have
had a significant redesign for 2019, gaining dials
and losing Velcro completely."
(road.cc) Steve Williams
February
14, 2019
Officina Battaglin Dazzles with New
Paint Scheme and Oversized Tubing and Lugs for
Portofino Frame.
"Introduced
in 2017, the Portofino’s oversize Columbus
Spirit HSS tubing and lugs were designed to
enhance comfort."
(capovelo.com)
February
14, 2019
Tour of Oman 2019 Live Dashboard.
"Running
from Saturday 16th to Thursday 21th 2019, the 2019
Tour of Oman will be made up of 6 stages and will
cover a total distance of 906 kilometers.
This race has never been broadcast live. Check back for 2019 live coverage options." (steephill.tv) February
14, 2019
Column
Three
Eddy Merckx corruption case dropped by
Belgian authorities.
"Belgian
cycling legend Eddy Merckx will not faces charges
over allegations he was involved in bribing
police."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
February
14, 2019
History will be the judge of Operacion
Puerto links, says Cipollini.
"Operacion
Puerto has been rumbling on since 2006 after
police raids on the office of Fuentes in Madrid.
Several cyclists were identified as patients of
Fuentes from the documentation and blood-bag code
names kept by the doctor and punished, including
Ivan Basso and current world champion Alejandro
Valverde."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
14, 2019
Ecopetrol linked with taking over Team
Sky sponsorship.
"State-controlled
Colombian oil and gas company Ecopetrol could lead
a consortium of sponsors that takes over Team
Sky’s sponsorship, according to a report by La
Gazzetta dello Sport."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
February
14, 2019
Pantani's mother makes another plea
for police to reopen investigation into his death.
"Pantani
died on February 14, 2004, after barricading
himself in a hotel room in Rimini under the
effects of cocaine and anti-depressants." (cyclingnews.com)
(Michael Aisner)
February
14, 2019
What bike is this? Ikea x-ray bike
poster leaves cyclists guessing.
"We
just had this brought to our attention and thought
we'd see if you could be any help in our (albeit
pointless) quest to find the answer! This rather
unusual framed poster being sold by Ikea." (road.cc) (Jack
Sexty)
February
14, 2019
Three Bits for a Smoother Ride.
"Taking
the edge off of gravel riding doesn’t have to mean
losing all the performance from that fancy frame
you just bought. The latest in gravel tech adds
unobtrusive, subtle cushioning for an enhanced
ride."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
February
14, 2019
2019 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross
Noordzeecross Middelkerke, Belgium LIVE stream.
"On
Saturday, February 16: Telenet Superprestige
Cyclocross Noordzeecross Middelkerke, Belgium.
Elite Women and Men races will be live." (cyclingfans.com) February
14, 2019
2019 Brico Cross Cyclocross
Vestingcross Hulst, Netherlands LIVE stream
coverage.
"On
Sunday, February 17: Brico Cross Cyclocross
Vestingcross Hulst, Netherlands.
Women's
and Men's races live."
(cyclingfans.com)
February
14, 2019
Column
One
February
13, 2019
Tour Colombia: Hodeg wins stage 2 in
La Ceja.
"Alvaro
Hodeg (Deceuninck Quick Step) claimed an emphatic
stage win on home soil with a powerful sprint on
stage 2 of Tour Colombia 2.1."
(cyclingnews.com) (Maximiliano Blanco/Getty
Images)
February
13, 2019
Oscar Sevilla puts the pressure on in
Tour Colombia.
"Oscar
Sevilla (Team Medellin) put on a show for his
adopted home country on Wednesday, infiltrating
the stage 2 early breakaway and then sticking it
to the final kilometers."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
13, 2019
Egan Bernal and Chris Froome poised to
strike at Tour Colombia 2.1.
"Things
didn't quite go to plan for Team Sky on the
opening stage of the Tour Colombia 2.1 on Tuesday,
where the squad of Chris Froome and defending
champion Egan Bernal managed only third in the
opening 14km team time trial."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
13, 2019
Pro kit what? In defense of wearing
pro kit.
"I
was called ‘team kit w*nker’ at the weekend.
Waiting at a roundabout, another cyclist came
alongside and clocked my Lotto Belisol jersey." (cyclist.co.uk) Rob
Whittle
February
13, 2019
High cadence pedaling is inefficient
for amateurs, says new study.
"Many
professional riders pedal at a high average
cadence - over 90 rpm is common with some pedaling
at 100 rpm or higher for hours at a time. Lots of
amateur cyclists adopt a similarly high cadence
too."
(road.cc) Mat Brett
February
13, 2019
Column
Two
Taylor Phinney: I'm 100 per cent in
for Paris Roubaix.
"Taylor
Phinney isn't a stranger to the top step of the
podium at Paris Roubaix, having won the espoirs
version in 2009 and 2010, but the 28-year-old EF
Education First rider's eighth place last year in
the elite race has him licking his lips for
another shot this year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
13, 2019
The Outer Line: Cycling should do more
to address sexism.
"If
men’s pro cycling existed in any other dimension,
Iljo Keisse would have been promptly fired from
his job two weeks ago. Professional cycling is
just that - a profession."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
13, 2019
Movistar launches their own virtual
racing competition.
"Movistar
Virtual Cycling will be launched in April with a
combination of online and live qualifying events,
held alongside some of the most iconic races of
the cycling season."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Movistar)
February
13, 2019
Zwift about the rise of e-racing,
virtual doping, racing tips and a a Yorkshire world
champs course.
"Indoor
cycling is getting serious in 2019. No longer just
a way to bang out a few intervals when it’s dark
outside, indoor training has become an activity
onto itself and it’s largely due to the rapid
growth of Zwift."
(road.cc) David Arthur
February
13, 2019
Decision on Campenaerts' Hour Record
attempt to be made on Friday.
"Victor
Campenaerts expects to know later this week
whether he'll be able to make an attempt at
beating Bradley Wiggins' Hour Record, which the
Lotto Soudal rider has planned for mid-April." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
February
13, 2019
Team Sky partner with F1 aero
specialists Swiss Side.
"Team
Sky and Swiss Side have announced a partnership
for the 2019 season, focusing on aerodynamics and
performance strategy around racing, including
equipment choice."
(cyclingnews.com) (Swiss Side)
February
13, 2019
Eight best exercise bikes for indoor
cycling.
"If
you’ve got a dedicated space for a bike you can
leave consistently set up and ready to go - or
have no intention or riding outside - then an
exercise bike is a great choice."
(cyclingweekly.com)
February
13, 2019
Scicon Elan Power Ergo Saddle.
"Saddle
comfort is subjective, but I found the Scicon Elan
Power Ergo saddle just the right shape and really
comfortable for all kinds of riding." (road.cc) (Stu
Kerton)
February
13, 2019
Being Pro: Kendall Ryan.
"My
parents actually met on a bike ride. They were
both competing in triathlons at the time. My dad
chased my mom for miles, and when she finally
stopped at a stop sign he was able to talk to her.
"
(roadbikeaction.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)
February
13, 2019
Column
Three
February
13, 2019
February
13, 2019
Team Sky meeting with Colombian
government over possible future sponsorship,
according to reports.
"Team
Sky is reportedly meeting Colombian president Ivan
Duque and the head of the sport ministry Ernesto
Lucena, to discuss the possibility of shifting the
team from British to Colombian backing." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)
February
13, 2019
Eisenhart builds personal business
after rocky off-season.
"How
big was the 2018 off-season for TJ Eisenhart? It
changed his life.
Like many domestic pro racers, Eisenhart watched in horror as multiple American pro teams nearly dissolved after the season ended in August." (velonews.com) February
13, 2019
Hands-on: SwitchLok Sports Phone Case
& Mount System.
"SwitchLok
is basically a four part system:
1) The phone case 2) A bike mount 3) A running armband 4) A car dashboard mount." (dcrainmaker.com) February
13, 2019
Drops reveal new 'color the road' look
for 2019.
"The
British UCI women's team Drops have revealed their
new-look jersey on Wednesday, which emphasizes the
team's slogan 'color the road'. Clothing brand Le
Col designed the jersey."
(cyclingnews.com) (Drops Cycling)
February
13, 2019
CBD for Athletes: What You Need to
Know About Cannabidiol.
"As
athletes we put a lot of stress on our bodies, to
positive and negative effect. Training stress
stimulates adaptation and increased performance." (roadbikeaction.com)
February
13, 2019
Thief returns stolen Bianchi bike
raced by Fausto Coppi after owner makes emotional
appeal.
"Coppi
rode the Bianchi bike at the 1949 edition of Paris
Roubaix - a race in which his younger brother
Serse achieved the biggest success of his career,
being declared joint winner in a dead heat with
the French rider, André Mahé."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
February
13, 2019
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