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February 20,
2017
Michael Barry and Team Sky's 'unethical' use of
legal medication.
"In an
interview with the Telegraph, former Team Sky rider
Michael Barry has alleged that he witnessed young riders
‘heavily’ using sleeping pills as well as the pain killer,
Tramadol.
The Canadian has also alleged that he urged Team Sky doctors to keep an inventory of legal drugs used at races, but that his request was not met." (cyclingnews.com) (Peter Kraiker/studiofstop.com) February 20, 2017
Eritrea’s Merhawi Kudus rises toward the top.
"Eritrean
Merhawi Kudus of Dimension Data sat on the sea wall in
Muscat taking in the rugged cityscape after the Tour of Oman
finished. He said the white jersey, his first at bike
racing’s top level, holds importance as he raced among stars
like Rui Costa, Fabio Aru, and Romain Bardet.
Kudus beamed a welcoming smile and wore the white jersey proudly. " (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) February 20, 2017
No sexist poster for E3 Harelbeke 2017, as race
goes for tattooed child instead.
"E3
Harelbeke has made something of a name for itself over the
last few years, with a series of sexist posters culminating
in the 2015 effort of a hand reaching to touch a women’s
backside, which prompted a flurry of controversy." (cyclingweekly.co.uk)
February 20, 2017
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9170 first ride review.
"The
disc version of Shimano's flagship Dura-Ace Di2 groupset has
been in the pipeline for months, and we've finally taken it
for a ride.
Shimano debuted Dura-Ace electronic shifting in 2009 with its original Di2 7970 group, and added hydraulic road discs with its non-series R785 components years later, but R9170 is the first full-fledged Dura-Ace group with electronic shifting and hydraulic brakes." (cyclingnews.com) (Matthew Allen / Immediate Media) February 20, 2017
2017 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad LIVE stream.
"2017
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad LIVE Saturday, February 25, Belgium.
Race starts at 11:45am CET (5:45am U.S. Eastern) Finish at around 4:35pm CET (10:35am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) February 20, 2017
2017 Kuurne Brussels Kuurne LIVE stream.
"Sunday,
February 26, Belgium.
Race starts at 11:45am CET (5:45am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:40pm CET (10:40am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) February 20, 2017
2017 Paris Nice LIVE stream.
"March
5-12, France.
Stage 1: Sunday, March 5th Bois d'Arcy/Bois d'Arcy (148.5 km). Stage 1 starts at -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern). Finish at around -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) February 20, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"The
start ramp of the Vuelta a España time trial is a nice
place... Unless you are rider, maybe."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Al Hamilton)
February 20, 2017
February 19,
2017
Sexism And Abuse In Women’s Pro Cycling.
"A
legacy of abuse and sexism unfortunately continues to simmer
just beneath the surface of women’s professional cycling and
particularly within the smaller and more thinly supported
teams.
This negative culture puts many cyclists at risk, and severely undermines the sport’s reputation and potential for long term economic growth." (pezcyclingnews.com) C. Mohan February 19, 2017
Hermans seals Tour of Oman as Kristoff wins
final day sprint.
"Alexander
Kristoff collected his third stage win of the 2017 Tour of
Oman, winning the sprint on the Muttrah Corniche on the
final day.
Ben Hermans finished safely in the peloton to seal the overall title." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) February 19, 2017
2017 Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta Ciclista del Sol
LIVE stream.
"Sunday's
Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Stage 5 departs Setenil de
las Bodegas at 12:45pm CET (6:45am U.S. Eastern) and is
expected at the finish at Coín at around 4:32pm CET (10:32am
U.S. Eastern).
Ruta del Sol live streaming video should get underway at around 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) February 19, 2017
2017 Volta ao Algarve LIVE stream.
"Sunday's
Volta ao Algarve Stage 5 departs Loulé at 11:00am local
(6:00am U.S. Eastern) and is expected at the finish at Alto
do Malhão (Loulé) at around 3:42pm local (10:42am U.S.
Eastern).
Volta ao Algarve live streaming video should get underway at around --pm local (--am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) February 19, 2017
CX Internationale Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle - CX
LIVE stream.
"On
Sunday: Cyclocross Internationale Sluitingsprijs at
Oostmalle, Belgium.
The Elite Women race starts at 1:45pm CET (7:45am 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 only." (cyclingfans.com) Mario Vanacker February 19, 2017
Tour of Oman 2017 Live Dashboard.
"Stage 6
start time: Saturday 11:00 GST (11:00 PM PST).
Earliest live video: No live video. Approximate finish: 14:12 GST (2:12 AM PST)." (steephill.tv) February 19, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"Miss
France at the finish of Paris Roubaix. Another reason to get
excited about the Classics."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Flanders Classics)
February 19, 2017
February 18,
2017
André Greipel wins stage four of Volta ao
Algarve in photo finish.
"André
Greipel beat John Degenkolb and Dylan Groenewegen in a photo
finish to win stage four of the Volta ao Algarve on
Saturday.
Devoid of a lead-out train, Greipel showed a wicked turn of speed to come from far back and overturn Degenkolb’s lead in the closing meters, with Groenewegen joining the pair in a finish separated by the smallest of margins." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) (Photo by LC/Tim De Waele/Corbis via Getty Images) February 18, 2017
Tour of Oman: Hermans wins on Green Mountain on
stage 5.
"Ben
Hermans won the battle up Green Mountain on stage 5 of the
Tour of Oman, finishing ahead of Fabio Aru and Rui Costa to
all but seal the overall victory in the race.
The Belgian, who had taken the red leader's jersey with his punchy victory on stage 2, ground his way up the 5.7km, 10 per cent climb to finish ahead of the more distinguished climbers at the summit." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) February 18, 2017
Katie Compton Escapes De Boer, Van Loy to Win
Soudal Classics Leuven.
"Cyclocross
season isn’t quite over in a few parts of the Northern
Hemisphere, with a cyclocross series ending today in
Redding, California, another ending next Sunday in
Fairfield, California.
There are two UCI C1 races this weekend in Belgium with Saturday’s Soudal Classics Leuven and Sunday’s Internationale Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle." (cxmagazine.com) February 18, 2017
Canyon Ultimate CF Evo 10.0 SL - Review.
"The
fight to be light is unending in cycling and Canyon's latest
featherweight ace is the 665g Ultimate CF Evo 10.0.
The Ultimate CF Evo 10.0 SL is claimed to weigh 4.96kg, with a frame weight of 665g and a 270g fork, but measured on our scales the bike came in at 5.1kg (11.5 lbs) with no pedals or cages." (cyclingnews.com) (Jack Luke / Immediate Media) February 18, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"Lien
and Maja are all ready for next weekend's podium at the
first of the Flanders classics: Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne
Brussels Kuurne."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Flanders Classics)
February 18, 2017
February 17,
2017
Edward ‘Eddie B’ Borysewicz Part 2.
"Eddie B
has been called the “father of modern American cycling” and
it is true that he brought many successes to the US with his
extensive knowledge.
The man behind Armstrong, Lemond and so many others has own ideas on doping and ‘blood doping’ or as he would call it; ‘blood boosting’. Part 2 of cycling according to Eddie B." (pezcyclingnews.com) February 17, 2017
Volta ao Algarve: Castroviejo wins time trial in
Sagres.
"Primoz
Roglic surged into the race lead at the Volta ao Algarve
Friday with a strong performance in the stage 3 individual
time trial.
Movistar's Jonathan Castroviejo claimed the stage victory, knocking Katusha Alpecin's Tony Martin out of the hot seat and then fending off the rest of the field to seal the win." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) February 17, 2017
The SHEcret Pro: On Australia’s Summer of
Cycling.
"Yep, I
was finally let into Australia, and got to see what all the
fuss was about Down Under in the summer.
For years I have been hearing from certain Australian friends how ‘awesome’ and ‘heaps good’ Australia is, and now, I realize for the first time, they weren’t lying." (cyclingtips.com.au) Photography by Simplesime February 17, 2017
This week’s garbage takes: Tommeke toughs it
out, Lance going to trial.
"Any
given week, there are oodles of cycling stories flying
around in the news. So here’s a quick-hit summary of this
week’s happenings, plus my own garbage opinions on each.
Much like my gambling advice, these takes are for entertainment purposes only!" (velonews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) February 17, 2017
Alberto Contador adds Abu Dhabi to race program.
"Alberto
Contador has added the Abu Dhabi Tour to his early season
race program, where he will face riders of the caliber of
Fabio Aru and Nairo Quintana.
The race runs through February 23-26." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) February 17, 2017
ENVE SES 3.4 review.
"After
testing the SES 3.4 rim clincher set up tubeless in
Colorado, Arizona and England, we can say we love everything
about the wheels except the price and the quick release
skewers.
On the road, they feel light and lively. Braking is outstanding and they seem almost immune to harassment from crosswinds." (cyclingnews.com) (Ben Delaney/Immediate Media) February 17, 2017
2017 UCI WorldTour: The newest tech in the
peloton.
"There's
always loads of new technology on display in the pro peloton
– it's where the big brands showcase their latest designs.
Here are some of the most interesting bikes, components and accessories you'll see the pros using over the coming months." (road.cc) February 17, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"Not
sure who is the happiest here? Not every day you are
molested by the Caja Rural logo."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Al Hamilton)
February 17, 2017
Rumors and Rumblings: Mathieu van der Poel’s
Beobank
Corendon Team Front Runner to Land Tom Meeusen.
February 16,
2017
Andersen wins stage 3 of Tour of Oman.
"Soren
Kragh Andersen claimed the Tour of Oman’s second uphill
finish on stage 3 of the race with the 22-year-old beating
Rui Coast and race leader Ben Hermans to the line in
Quriyat."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
February 16, 2017
Paolini to return to racing with mountain bike
team.
"Luca
Paolini said last month that he had abandoned any hope of
returning to the professional peloton after serving an
18-month ban for cocaine.
According to Gazzetta della Sport, Paolini has found himself a ride for this year but it comes with an entirely different goal." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo) February 16, 2017
Enve updates SES 3.4 wheels and releases new
seatpost and fork.
"Enve
has revamped its best selling wheelset, the SES 3.4 and is
releasing a new road seatpost and road disc thru-axle fork.
The SES 3.4 wheelset is going to a tubeless rim design and a
wider profile optimized around 25mm width tires.
Available in tubeless/clincher and tubular versions for rim brake, and tubeless/clincher for disc brakes." (bicycleretailer.com) February 16, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"Volta
ao Algarve 2017 stage 1: Yellow on the podium is always a
good choice."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele)
February 16, 2017
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