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Volta ao Algarve: Pogacar wins stage
2.
"Tadej
Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) won stage 2 at the
Volta ao Algarve after attacking a select group
of climbers with 200 meters to the mountaintop
summit finish in Foia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Dario Belingheri/Bettini
Photo)
February
21, 2019
Lutsenko wins the Tour of Oman.
"Alexey
Lutsenko (Astana) won his second consecutive
Tour of Oman, dominating the race after winning
three of the six stages. Second overall was
Domenico Pozzovivo (Bahrain Merida), with third
going to Jesus Herrada (Cofidis)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
February
21, 2019
Kristoff crashes out of Tour of Oman
finale with deep arm wound.
"The
crash occurred with just over 50km of the
largely flat stage remaining, and affected a
chunk of the peloton, including second-placed
Domenico Pozzovivo (Bahrain Merida)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
February
21, 2019
Poels: I went a little bit early but
Volta ao Algarve GC still open.
"Already
a strong performer at the Tour Down Under last
month, Poels is perhaps the outstanding favorite
for this Volta ao Algarve, and the Dutchman
looked strongly placed to claim stage victory
and the overall lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
21, 2019
McNulty: The improvement over the
past year has been huge.
"The
American, tipped as a future Grand Tour
contender, has finished up towards the front on
every stage but the big test was always going to
be Green Mountain on the penultimate stage on
Wednesday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
21, 2019
Simon Yates ‘not interested in Tour
de France’.
"Simon
Yates says he is ‘not interested in the Tour de
France’ and that it doesn’t inspire the same
passion at the Giro d’Italia for him." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
February
21, 2019
Complete guide to SRAM road bike
groupsets.
"Of
the three main road bike groupset manufacturers
- Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo - SRAM is the
newcomer but it has an extensive range and a big
slice of the market."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
February
21, 2019
Tour of Oman 2019 Live Dashboard.
"Running
from Saturday 16th to Thursday 21st 2019, the
Tour of Oman will be made up of 6 stages and
will cover a total distance of 906 kilometers.
Stage 6 start time: --:-- GST (--:-- PM PST). Earliest live video: No live video? Approximate finish: --:-- GST (--:-- AM PST)." (steephill.tv) February
21, 2019
Column
Two
Ruta del Sol: Trentin wins stage 2.
"Matteo
Trentin won after what he described as “probably
the longest final kilometer ever” in stage two
of the Vuelta a Andalucia on Thursday, claiming
his second victory of the season and the ninth
of 2019 for Mitchelton Scott."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
21, 2019
Ruth Winder wins first stage of
Setmana Ciclista Valenciana.
"Trek
Segafredo's Ruth Winder has taken the victory at
the first stage of the Setmana Ciclista
Valenciana. The rider crossed the finish line
ahead of Soraya Paladin and Karol-Ann Canuel." (cyclingpub.com)
trekbikes.com
February
21, 2019
Spotify rolls out Garmin Vivoactive
3 Music Support.
"It’s
been some four months since Garmin first
announced Spotify integration for their music
enabled wearables."
(dcrainmaker.com)
February
21, 2019
Rival squads weigh in as French pro
team bikes stolen at race.
"A
number of rival professional cycling teams have
come to the aid of Vital Concept B&B Hotels
after its bikes were stolen last night." (stickybottle.com)
February
21, 2019
World champion Anna van der Breggen
relishing new challenges in 2019.
"It’s
not often the world champion feels like “a new
girl at school” on the bike. But that feeling of
nervous-excitement is exactly what is motivating
Anna van der Breggen ahead of the 2019 season." (voxwomen.com)
George Deswijzen
February
21, 2019
When should you replace your
chainrings and cassette?
"Your
bike's drivetrain will gradually wear and you'll
eventually need to replace the various
components, but how do you tell when that time
has come?"
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
February
21, 2019
Syncros Vernon 2.0 dual-mode floor
pump dials perfect pressure for road AND trail.
"Very
few pumps actually offer the ability to output
precise adjustment for both the low-pressure
range that cyclocross & mountain bikers need
AND the high-pressure range for traditional road
setups."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
February
21, 2019
e-Bikes give a brain boost to older
cyclists, according to new study.
"The
new research found that cyclists between the
ages of 50-83 experienced cognitive and mental
health benefits from riding a bicycle,
regardless of whether it was electric or
non-assisted."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
February
21, 2019
Shiny new stuff from 100%, Pearl
Izumi, Park Tools, Lazer and Shimano.
"Check
out cool eyewear, Lazer's new helmets,
shimmering Shimano shoes and a truly lust-worthy
toolbox."
(road.cc) Mat Brett
February
21, 2019
Shimano 105 R7000 Groupset First
Ride Review.
"If
you’re looking for a budget-oriented,
performance road group, Shimano’s 105 R7000
group is a good choice. While it’s cliché to
write, the new R7000 group, like SRAM’s third
tier Rival, does offer an incredible amount of
trickle-down technology at an affordable price."
(roadbikereview.com) Photo: Nick Legan
February
21, 2019
Column
Three
February
21, 2019
Mathieu van der Poel sprints to his
first road win of 2019 at Tour of Antalya in
Turkey.
"Hot
off reclaiming his rainbow stripes at 2019 UCI
cyclocross championships in Denmark, Mathieu van
der Poel has already landed his first win of the
road season."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Instagram)
February
21, 2019
Stetina has ‘fresh motivation’ after
considering end to career.
"Stetina
already made one miracle comeback in 2015 after
he struck a metal bollard left in the race route
during the Tour of the Basque Country. Surgery,
therapy, and pure grit saw him return to the
peloton before the season ended."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
21, 2019
Egan Bernal: ‘I’m not afraid to lose
the Giro d’Italia, Sky will keep paying me the
same.’
"Pressure,
pressure… Everyone talks about it, journalists
always ask about it. What does one gain from
pressure? Absolutely nothing,” Bernal told Marca." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)
February
21, 2019
Nibali, Valverde, Gaviria and
Cavendish line-up for first ever UAE Tour -
Preview.
"After
running three separate races in recent years,
the UAE will host its first national stage race
this season. The inaugural UAE Tour is the
coming together of the previous Dubai and Abu
Dhabi Tours."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
February
21, 2019
Terpstra on track for a new classics
adventure with Direct Energie.
"Tour
of Flanders champion Niki Terpstra shocked the
cycling world last year when he announced his
transfer from renowned classics specialist squad
Quick Step to Pro Continental outfit Direct
Energie."
(sbs.com.au) Cycling Central
February
21, 2019
Lutsenko eyes Tirreno Adriatico,
Ardennes Classics, Worlds.
"Another
year, another Tour of Oman title for Alexey
Lutsenko (Astana), though this time he was
utterly dominant, winning three of the six
stages along the way."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
21, 2019
2020 Vuelta a Espana opens with team
time trial in Utrecht.
"The
75th edition of the Vuelta a Espana will start
in the Netherlands with a team time trial in
Utrecht with organizers revealing the details of
two other stages in the Utrecht and North
Brabant provinces."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
21, 2019
Vitus Bikes’ new Zenium Carbon road
and Substance Carbon gravel bikes.
"Vitus
Bikes, the now consumer-direct brand sold
through Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles, have
added a healthy dose of fiber to its 2019
range."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by Vitus Bikes
February
21, 2019
Lauf Anywhere all-road gravel bike.
"We
tested the “Weekend Warrior” build in the
Black/Red colorway, size Large. I’m 6’2″ and the
large hits the sweet spot for me, so kudos to
Lauf for offering an XL to fit riders 6’3 and
up."
(bikerumor.com) Tyler Benedict
February
21, 2019
Column
One
February
20, 2019
Volta ao Algarve: Jakobsen wins
stage 1.
"Fabio
Jakobsen (Deceuninck Quick Step) took his first
win of the season at the opening stage of the
Volta ao Algarve after a crash with seven
kilometers to go wrecked the chances of some of
his big-name sprint rivals."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
20, 2019
Dunbar forced to abandon Volta ao
Algarve after stage 1 crash.
"Dunbar
was one of many riders to come down in the mass
crash that took place a little over seven
kilometres from the finish in Lagos." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
February
20, 2019
Tour of Oman: Lutsenko wins on Green
Mountain.
"Alexey
Lutsenko (Astana) set up his second consecutive
overall victory at the Tour of Oman by winning
the queen stage on the slopes of Green
Mountain."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
20, 2019
Lutsenko dedicates Green Mountain
win to his wife, who had miscarriage in December.
"After
each of his three stage wins at the Tour of
Oman, Alexey Lutsenko (Astana) has climbed onto
the podium, raised his arms, looked up, and
pointed to the sky."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
20, 2019
Matt White: Best skills prep for
Tour is spring classics.
"The
Mitchelton Scott sport director tells VeloNews
grand tour captains would be smart to race
the spring classics in preparation for the Tour
de France."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February
20, 2019
The only way is ethics: In search of
cycling’s moral compass.
"Cycling,
like all professional sports these days, is a
stinking midden of greed, self-interest,
cheating, and moral relativism. This is nothing
new. Cheating has been going on since the sport
started."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Russ Ellis /
Offside/LEquipe
February
20, 2019
Column
Two
Ruta del Sol: Tim Wellens wins stage
1.
"The
Belgian surged away from his rivals in the final
two hundred meters of the steep road up to the
center of the village. He managed to open a gap
and finished five seconds ahead of Jakub
Fuglsang and Ion Izagirre (Astana)." (cyclingnews.com)
(Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
February
20, 2019
Defending champion Wellens returns
to Ruta del Sol.
"Lotto
Soudal's Tim Wellens returns to the Ruta del Sol
on Wednesday as the defending champion, but
having only recently recovered from illness, the
Belgian has humbly said that taking the overall
title is "less of a goal."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
20, 2019
UAE Tour ‘first real climbing test’
for Chris Froome.
"Chris
Froome will face his ‘first real climbing test’
at the inaugural UAE Tour, according to the Team
Sky sports director for the race." (cyclingweekly.com)
(Photo by Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images)
February
20, 2019
Bardet to begin season at Tour du
Haut Var.
"AG2R
La Mondiale's Romain Bardet will set his season
in motion at the three-day Tour du Haut Var,
which begins in Vence, near Nice, in southern
France, on Friday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
February
20, 2019
Going Fahr: Rebecca Fahringer
Continues Her Journey from ’Cross Newb to One of
the Best.
"Two
months into the 2018 domestic season, Rebecca
Fahringer had come close to winning so many
times, but she had not been able to climb that
one more step to the top of the podium." (cxmagazine.com)
Angelica Dixon
February
20, 2019
Bauhaus and Sieberg unite at Bahrain
Merida.
"The
2018/19 transfer market saw Bahrain Merida
splash out on both a new sprinter in Phil
Bauhaus and a veteran member of Andre Greipel's
old lead-out train, Marcel Sieberg." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
February
20, 2019
Why bother with cable ports? New
titanium Pure Road bike is SRAM wireless only.
"After
launching in 2016, Why Cycles has created some
amazing titanium rides. But noticeably absent
from their line up? A true road bike." (bikerumor.com)
(Zach Overholt)
February
20, 2019
Could new Microshift Advent 9-speed
be a wallet friendly drivetrain for mountain and
gravel bikes?
"Billed
as a wallet-friendly 1x drivetrain, the new
Microshift Advent 9 speed drivetrain costs $125
for a cassette, derailleur and shifter and still
offers a range from 11-42t."
(road.cc) Rachael Gurney
February
20, 2019
Column
Three
February
20, 2019
Zwift team rider beats pros in first
women’s Kiss Super League virtual race.
"Danish
Zwift National Champion Louise Houbak was first
in the sprint, followed by Simone Boilard
(Twenty20 p/b Sho-Air) and Canyon SRAM’s Ella
Harris."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Zwift)
February
20, 2019
The Challenges Ahead for Zwift and
e-Sports.
"The
first elephant in the room to discuss is
cheating. And it seems like anytime someone
talks about Zwift, cheating isn’t far behind
either. Today, there are essentially four core
ways one can cheat in Zwift - racing or
otherwise."
(dcrainmaker.com)
February
20, 2019
Review: Chapstand Full Kit.
"Chapstand
has created a box of every remaining item to
bring virtual cycling close to reality. Think of
it as the progression from video game controller
to steering wheel and shifter for racing games."
(creakybottombracket.com) CJ Rudy
February
20, 2019
How to ace an e-Race.
"The
races will be hosted on Zwift and will take on
the ‘Watopia Figure 8’ loop, covering two laps
of the course, to a total distance of 59.2
kilometres with 234 foot of elevation." (cyclingweekly.com)
Image: Zwift
February
20, 2019
Further delays to Richard Freeman
tribunal reportedly due to his mental health.
"The
tribunal into allegations of against former
British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard
Freeman faces further delay while it hears
preliminary legal arguments believed to relate
to his mental health."
(road.cc) Simon MacMichael
February
20, 2019
Trek Segafredo women target Flemish
classics.
"Ina-Yoko
Teutenberg has a big goal for her Trek Segafredo
pro women’s team: Win on the cobblestones." (velonews.com) (Tim
de Waele/Getty Images)
February
20, 2019
Unior Pro Home Set tool kit review.
"The
18 included tools are centered around repairing
modern-day road and mountain bikes. Every single
tool provided is likely to be used when working
on quality bikes of today."
(cyclingtips.com) Photography by David Rome
February
20, 2019
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 9.0
Movistar.
"The
Team Movistar edition of Canyon's Ultimate
dressed with Campagnolo's fantastic Record
12-speed groupset and Bora 50mm race wheels
makes a great bike even better in my opinion." (road.cc) (Jack
Sexty)
February
20, 2019
Column
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February
19, 2019
Colbrelli wins Tour of Oman stage 4.
"Sonny
Colbrelli (Bahrain Merida) won the mass sprint
on the fourth stage of the Tour of Oman, beating
Greg van Avermaet (CCC Team) and Clement
Venturini (AG2R La Mondiale)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
19, 2019
Ian Boswell left frustrated after
being caught in the closing 500 meters at Tour of
Oman.
"It
was heartbreak for the breakaway at the Tour of
Oman on Tuesday, as the three remaining riders
were caught in the closing 500 meters of the
131km stage four."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
February
19, 2019
Van Avermaet: I was too honest and
left a gap for Colbrelli.
"Sonny
Colbrelli, lapping up the applause on the podium
after stage 4 of the Tour of Oman, described him
as a ‘gentleman’, but Greg Van Avermaet was
finding that being a nice guy was scant
consolation for finishing last."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
February
19, 2019
Silca Viaggio packs down full-size,
Bluetooth-enabled floor pump for travel.
"Silca
calls their latest Viaggio track pump a compact
“Travel Pump”. But it might be better described
as a full-sized, full-featured premium floor
pump for cyclists tight on space." (bikerumor.com) c.
Silca
February
19, 2019
Column
Two
Sunweb targets UAE Tour title with
Tom Dumoulin and Kelderman.
"The
team has their eyes set on early success with
the team time trial on stage one, on top of the
three opportunities for the sprinters." (cyclingnews.com)
(Getty Images)
February
19, 2019
Great Britain's most successful
female Olympian Kenny struggled after son's birth.
"She
may be Great Britain's most successful female
Olympian but Laura Kenny admits she had to
overcome a confidence crisis upon her return to
major competition after giving birth." (sbs.com.au) (AAP)
February
19, 2019
Book Review: The Death of Marco
Pantani.
"While
the biography opens with Marco’s death, it
quickly digs into the past, starting with the
town of Cesena, its satellite Cesenatico, the
Emilia-Romagna region, and the Pantani family
before Marco was a gleam in Paolo Pantani’s eye.
There is no happy ending, no upbeat coda at the end." (jralong.com) JPPartland February
19, 2019
Hunt 30 Carbon Dynamo Disc.
"A
while back I tested the Hunt Superdura Dynamo
disc wheels which were excellent. These Carbon
30 Disc Dynamo wheels are also excellent.
They're a fair bit lighter and a lot more
expensive."
(road.cc) (Dave Atkinson)
February
19, 2019
Rapha reshapes three Women’s Chamois
to create the most comfortable bibs & shorts.
"For
three years Rapha has been developing an all-new
women’s chamois design, working closely with
women who crank out the kilometers - from their
Canyon//SRAM pro riders to year-round commuters,
plus including their own staff."
(bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)
February
19, 2019
PRO Discover Medium handlebar.
"This
handlebar is part of the latest gravel range of
components released by PRO Components. The PRO
Discover Medium, or Ergo, has a flare of 12
degrees, a flat section for your hands, and is
Di2-ready."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
February
19, 2019
Ridden and Review: Fuji Altimara CX
1.1 Cyclocross Race Bike.
"There
are many bike brands out there, but few have a
history as long as Fuji. In 1899, the Fuji brand
was founded in Japan, and then half a century
later, it came to these shores to establish Fuji
America."
(cxmagazine.com) Clifford Lee
February
19, 2019
Column
Three
February
19, 2019
Lance Armstrong runs Austin Marathon
in 3:02.
"Starting
22-minutes behind the pack, Armstrong raised a
dollar for every person he passed. Coming in at
58th, he passed 2,594 people in 3:02. His
crowdfund page also raised $5000. Twenty eight
local charities benefited from the marathon’s
fund raising."
(cyclingweekly.com) (crowdrise.com)
February
19, 2019
Johan Museeuw - Last of the
Flandriens.
"Triumph
and disaster. Opportunities missed and taken.
The career defining rides at the Ronde van
Vlaanderen that made Johan Museeuw a legend in
his homeland."
(rouleur.cc) Photographs: Jordan Gibbons
February
19, 2019
Women's Zwift KISS Super League
esports racing kicks off in Koblenz.
"With
the men's pro competition having been up and
running since January 23, the women's KISS Super
League - esports racing on virtual racing and
training app Zwift - now begins on Tuesday." (cyclingnews.com)
(Zwift)
February
19, 2019
Hutchinson Fusion 5 tubeless tires.
"The
new 11Storm compound has been three years in
development and promises improved rolling
resistance, grip and wear over its competitors.
There’s also an added layer of Kevlar under the
tread to protect against punctures."
(cycletechreview.com) Paul Horta-Hopkins
February
19, 2019
Erik Zabel: Disc brakes can be the
difference between winning and losing.
"Disc
brakes can make the difference between winning
and losing, according to Erik Zabel, and the
German is doing his best to make sure that
Katusha Alpecin is on the winning side." (cyclingnews.com)
(Sean Robinson/Velofocus)
February
19, 2019
Road bike geometry explained: How to
choose a bike that suits you.
"The
geometry of a bike is hugely important when it
comes to selection. As bike fitter at Soigneur
in London, Tim Allen puts it, “geometry creates
a bike’s personality."
(cyclingweekly.com) Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
February
19, 2019
Fizik Arione 00 Versus Evo saddle.
"Fizik
has gone with the whole 'less is more' ethos
with its Arione 00 Versus Evo saddle. Stripped
back to a mere 167g with minimal padding and
lashings of carbon fiber, it is still
surprisingly comfortable."
(road.cc) (Stu Kerton)
February
19, 2019
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