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February 2019





Column One







UAE Tour: Ewan wins at Hatta Dam.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal) used his sprinting power to conquer the short, steep climb to the edge of Hatta Dam and so win stage 4 of the UAE Tour. It was his first win since moving to Lotto Soudal from Mitchelton Scott." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 27, 2019







Ewan takes first UCI win with Lotto Soudal on Hatta Dam.

(cyclingnews.com)-"I knew coming into this Tour that this could potentially suit me really well," Ewan told the media afterwards. "It's hard to tell on TV how steep it really is. I knew it was 17 per cent so it is pretty steep." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 27, 2019







Gaudu continues strong start to season at UAE Tour.

(cyclingnews.com)-"David Gaudu (Groupama FDJ) is just 22 years old, but the Frenchman coped with the aggressive final climb on stage 3 of the UAE Tour better than most of his more experienced rivals." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 27, 2019





Valverde dreams of Flanders in rainbow jersey season.

(velonews.com)-"Valverde is using the UAE Tour to hone his form heading into the spring classics. His logical targets will be the Ardennes races, where he’s won Flèche Wallonne five times and Liège Bastogne Liège on four occasions." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

February 27, 2019





Giro Rosa lands new title sponsor in Iccrea.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Organizers of the Giro d'Italia Internazionale Femminile, more commonly known as the Giro Rosa, announced Wednesday that they have secured Iccrea Group as the event's new title sponsor." (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

February 27, 2019






Oakley launches Sutro visor-style sunglasses for urban cyclists.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"The new Oakley Sutro sunglasses have the large single lens design that’s become the trend for cycling glasses." (cyclingweekly.com) Paul Norman

February 27, 2019





Moots gravel gets smoother with Routt YBB and updated Routt 45.

(bikerumor.com)-"Before gravel was ever an industry buzzword, Moots was already taking the edge off with their YBB system. This softail or micro suspension system sits between the seat stays and the seat tube and helps absorb any trail or road chatter with just over 20mm of suspension travel." (bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)

February 27, 2019


Column Two



Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne 2019 Preview.

(pezcyclingnews.com)-"None of the racing really counts for anything until Het Nieuwsblad - The season proper starts this Saturday. Yes, we've been in Australia, South America and southern Europe, but now things get serious." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

February 27, 2019







Remco Evenepoel crashes out of UAE Tour.

(cyclingnews.com)-"The day after an impressive display on Jebel Hafeet, Remco Evenepoel was forced to abandon the UAE Tour, crashing out of the race on stage 4 on Wednesday." (cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

February 27, 2019





Avila wins stage 4 in Tour du Rwanda.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Edwin Avila (Col) tops Pablo Torres Muiño (Spa) and Sirak Tesfom (Eri) as Merhawi Kudus (Eri) maintains race lead." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 27, 2019





Ben Swift posts photos of injuries from training crash as he is discharged from the hospital.

(cyclingweekly.com)"-"Having re-signed for Team Sky in the off-season after leaving them at the end of 2016, Swift was training on the Spanish island with Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas when he took a tumble." (cyclingweekly.com)

February 27, 2019





Jumbo Visma use UAE Tour as crucial Giro d’Italia test.

(velonews.com)-"It’s no secret that the weeklong UAE Tour represents an important fitness test for Roglic on his path to the Giro d’Italia, where he will try to win his first grand tour." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

February 27, 2019





Team Sky partners with Garmin for 2019.

(cyclingnews.com)-"The British WorldTour squad spent 2018 using Wahoo Elemnt Bolt computers, but despite the previous partnership, riders were often seen at races using Garmin computers throughout the season." (cyclingnews.com) (Team Sky)

February 27, 2019





Ride Review & Actual Weights - MicroSHIFT's radically affordable Advent 1×9 group.

(bikerumor.com)-"The new MicroSHIFT Advent group is fully modern and ready for today’s trail and enduro rider. It offers a wide range cassette, clutched rear derailleur and slick shifting. All for just $125 with a bring-your-own cranks option." (bikerumor.com) Tyler Benedict

February 27, 2019





Lapierre Pulsium SL 500 Disc.

(road.cc)-"The Lapierre Pulsium SL 500 Disc is an absolute mile-muncher thanks to a great combination of comfort and speed. The elastomer above the seatstay/seat tube junction isn't just a gimmick, it really works." (road.cc) (Stu Kerton)

February 27, 2019





Fizik launches Tempo Overcurve R5 shoe.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"Fizik’s latest Tempo shoe range is designed for versatility and enjoyable riding on the road. It uses a new Overcurve closure design, which it says improves the shoe’s ergonomics." (cyclingweekly.com) (Paul Norman)

February 27, 2019


Column Three





Peter Kennaugh says rules ‘out of control’ as riders fined by UCI for late sign on.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"The Bora Hansgrohe pro was speaking on behalf of riders from four other teams, who were all penalized for “failing to respect the order and the timing of signing the sign-on sheet." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

February 27, 2019





Giro, Tour, or Vuelta: What race do the riders prefer?

(velonews.com)-"Which event is the most fun to race? Which race is the hardest? Which race is simply the best? It’s the riders who know best." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

February 27, 2019







Pros recon new Omloop finale ahead of classics opener.

(velonews.com)-"Several big names are putting their finishing touches on preparation for the beginning of the highly anticipated classics calendar. With the prestigious Omloop set to get things going Saturday, followed by Kuurne Brussels Kuurne on Sunday." (velonews.com) Photo: ©David Ramos | Getty Images

February 27, 2019





Eisel back to his best and ready for a Classics attack.

(sbs.com.au)-"Bernhard Eisel says a head injury that derailed his 2018 season and could have made the affable Austrian mute is in the past, as he looks toward the spring classics with renewed motivation." (sbs.com.au) Sophie Smith

February 27, 2019





Kim Van de Steene Faces Road Back to Health After Shutting Season Down in December.

(cxmagazine.com)-"Although it may seem like a season ago at this point, for two weeks in October and November, Van de Steene was the toast of the cyclocross world." (cxmagazine.com) (B. Hazen)

February 27, 2019





Samsung’s New Galaxy Active Smartwatch Claims to Monitor Blood Pressure.

(capovelo.com)"-"According to Samsung, the blood pressure monitoring feature will come later next month via a research app that was developed in partnership with University of California, at San Francisco, called My BP Lab." (capovelo.com)

February 27, 2019





Specialized claims 99g S-Works EXOS 99 is lightest production shoe ever made.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Specialized has unveiled two new road shoes, the S-Works EXOS and the S-Works EXOS 99, claiming the limited-edition 99 is the lightest production shoe ever made." (cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com) (Specialized)

February 27, 2019





Veer Cycle’s Split Belt Pro conversion kit offers internal hub compatibility.

(bikerumor.com)-"If you could add belt drive to your bike, would you? Until recently this was simply not an option unless your frame was belt-compatible. However, this clever kit features a spliced belt that’s fastened with rivets, eliminating the need for an opening or coupling on the frame." (bikerumor.com) Steve Fisher

February 27, 2019





Giro Trans Boa.

(road.cc)-"Giro's Trans Boa shoes update the excellent Velcro-secured original design to create stiff, comfortable and thoroughly modern shoes. They'll please everyone from amateurs to active riders and occasional racers with their stiff carbon soles." (road.cc) Steve Williams

February 27, 2019



Doug Report Cycling Daily
Column One







UAE Tour: Valverde wins atop Jebel Hafeet.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) took his first victory as world champion on Tuesday, winning atop Jebel Hafeet on stage 3 of the UAE Tour." (cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

February 26, 2019








Roglic extends UAE Tour lead.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Francis Bacon once said that knowledge is power, and it proved to be the case on the slopes of Jebel Hafeet on the third stage of the UAE Tour." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 26, 2019





Van der Poel Extends Three-Month Winning Streak, Has It Snapped in Turkey.

(cxmagazine.com)-"What does one do to celebrate wrapping up one of the greatest seasons in the sport’s history? Apparently hop on a plane to Turkey to race the four-stage Tour of Antalya road race with his Corendon Circus team." (cxmagazine.com) (B. Hazen)

February 26, 2019





WorldTour rookie Sean Bennett embarks on season of discovery.

(velonews.com)-"The 22-year-old American knows his best years are ahead of him, but first comes the task evaluating his strengths and weaknesses as a pro rider." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

February 26, 2019





Canyon Aeroad CF SL Disc 7.0 review.

(cyclist.co.uk)-"At £2,899, the Canyon Aeroad CF SL disc is probably the aero bike on the market with the best bang for its buck. Considering what’s on the bike and how it performs, paying under £3,000 seems like a bit of steal." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)

February 26, 2019





PRO PLT Carbon handlebar.

(road.cc)-"PRO's PLT Carbon Handlebar offers good stiffness and excellent comfort and is reasonably lightweight, at a price that is lower than most other carbon options." (road.cc) (Liam Cahill)

February 26, 2019





Selle San Marco Mantra Full-Fit Carbon FX saddle.

(road.cc)-"The Selle San Marco Mantra Full-Fit Carbon FX is the company's answer to the flat-profiled, aggressive, racer's saddle. It's surprisingly comfortable considering how firm it is, and the carbon fiber construction brings the weight right down." (road.cc) (Stu Kerton)

February 26, 2019


Column Two


Gilbert ready for another classics run at age 36.

(velonews.com)-"A hungry and motivated Philippe Gilbert (Deceuninck Quick Step) returns to home roads this weekend as the veteran superstar is out to prove he’s still a winner." (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

February 26, 2019





Valgren has homework done ahead of Opening Weekend.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Opening Weekend is around the corner and Michael Valgren, it seems, is ready. The Dane caught the eye at the Volta ao Algarve with a strong showing on the summit finish at Alto da Fóia on stage 2." (cyclingnews.com) (Dario Belingheri/Bettini Photo)

February 26, 2019





E3 BinckBank poster draws criticism after using body painted women to depict frog.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"Organizers of the E3 BinckBank Classic - formerly called the E3 Harelbeke - has released the poster for its 2019 event, featuring two women wearing only body paint, lying on top of each other to form a frog." (cyclingweekly.com) Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

February 26, 2019






Victor Campenaerts to attempt Hour Record between 16th and 17th of April.

(cyclingpub.com)-"The UCI has announced the attempt of Campenaerts, which will be timed by TISSOT at the Velodromo Bicentenario in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The rider will aim to beat the 54.526 kilometres covered by Bradley Wiggins at the Lee Valley VeloPark of London on the seventh of June of 2015." (cyclingpub.com) (cyclingweekly.com)

February 26, 2019






Tour of Suisse presents route for its 83rd edition.

(cyclingpub.com)-"The 2019 Tour de Suisse will include two time trials and stages suitable for puncheurs, climbers and sprinters alike. The route for this edition of the race will feature a summit finish at the Gotthard Pass." (cyclingpub.com) Tour de Suisse

February 26, 2019





How Instagram conquered the pro peloton.

(velonews.com)-"On Instagram, riders post photos and videos for their tens of thousands of worldwide followers to see. As any casual Instagram user knows, the key to growing one’s social following is to provide a steady stream of updates." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

February 26, 2019





Seven of the best chain lubes - but should you go for a wet or a dry lube?

(road.cc)-"It’s well-known that you should oil your chain to get the best performance out of your bike, to keep the drivetrain running smoothly and quietly and to prolong the life of the chain, cassette and chainrings." (road.cc) (David Arthur)

February 26, 2019





Cannondale Synapse Tiagra Women’s Road Bike Review.

(cyclestore.co.uk)-"The Cannondale Synapse Disc Tiagra Women’s road bike is built for long distance performance and comfort. It can also hold its own in a race, being lightweight and nimble." (cyclestore.co.uk) REI Co-op

February 26, 2019





Moots Routt 45 Review.

(roadbikereview.com)-"While capable even in chunky conditions, the Moots Routt 45 reminds you not to underestimate the road capabilities of a good titanium gravel bike." (roadbikereview.com) Photo: Nick Legan

February 26, 2019





Turner Cyclosys goes titanium with All Road Ti Limited Edition frame.

(bikerumor.com)-"What is ART? In this case, it’s the beautiful new All Road Titanium version of the Turner Cyclosys. Fitting somewhere between a pure bred cyclocross bike and a gravel crusher, Turner prefers the term ‘All Road’ when referring to this bike." (bikerumor.com) (Zach Overholt)

February 26, 2019


Column Three





Kudus claims back-to-back stages in Tour du Rwanda.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Merhawi Kudus tops Rein Taaramäe and Matteo Badilatti in the longest stage." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

February 26, 2019






Peloton faces higher fines for tossing empty bidons away.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Throwing an empty bidon away just anywhere this weekend in Belgium could be an expensive proposition. UCI rules now call for fines of 200 to 500 Swiss francs and, in certain circumstances, up to 1000 Swiss francs." (cyclingnews.com) (AFP Photo)

February 26, 2019





Ben Swift cleared to leave hospital.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Ben Swift (Team Sky) has been discharged from the hospital and will return home to continue his recuperation from serious injuries suffered in a training crash on February 20 in Tenerife." (cyclingnews.com) (Team Sky)

February 26, 2019





Britain’s James Knox: ‘For all the hype, Remco Evenepoel has an amazing engine’.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"The 23-year-old settled into his new Deceuninck Quick Step team after joining at the start of 2018 and by the second half of the season was able to attack races head on." (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

February 26, 2019





Dan Martin on young star Tadej Pogačar: ‘He’s a great kid and a huge talent for the future’.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"Dan Martin says his new young team-mate Tadej Pogačar is a “huge talent for the future” as the 20-year-old picked up his first stage race victory." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

February 26, 2019





This cycling safety video shot in Dublin in 1949 is absolute gold.

(stickybottle.com)-"This film from 1949 was shot with tongue firmly in cheek. While dangerous cycling habits are usually nothing to smile about, their re-enactment for the purposes of instruction and amusement can make for entertaining viewing." (stickybottle.com) Irish Film Institute (IFI) archive

February 26, 2019





Powered by Bianchi Tours: How the celeste giant is changing gears.

(rouleur.cc)-"Bianchi are the Grande Signore of the professional cycling world. They have been around across three centuries, their bicycles ridden to every prestigious race in the sport’s history, and have an international presence, not least in their home country." (rouleur.cc) Photographs: Bianchi, GTP and BettiniPhoto

February 26, 2019





Vittoria Launches 2nd Generation Graphene Tires.

(bike-eu.com)-"Unlike the first-generation, the new 2.0 Graphene is functionalized to enhance specific tire performances." (bike-eu.com) Photo Bike Europe

February 26, 2019






Specialized S-Works Exos Shoes.

(velonews.com)-"Boas are heavy, relatively speaking. That’s why Giro ditched them to make the Prolight Techlaces, and that’s why Specialized had to find other ways to cut weight, if the end goal was a superlight shoe that still included a Boa." (velonews.com) Photo: Brad Kaminski

February 26, 2019



Doug Report Cycling Daily
Column One








UAE Tour: Gaviria wins stage 2.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Fernando Gaviria gave UAE Team Emirates a victory on home soil on stage 2 of the inaugural UAE Tour, winning a bunch sprint in Abu Dhabi." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

February 25, 2019






Kuss: I know I deserve to be in the WorldTour.

(cyclingnews.com)-"I'm much happier this year, and when you're mentally in a good place, training doesn't feel like training. Comparing this year to last year, I'm much more relaxed." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Jonathan Devich)

February 25, 2019






Aggressive Andersen ignites Volta ao Algarve finale.

(cyclingnews.com)"-"I wanted to put pressure on UAE, that’s why I went. I wanted to win the stage, too, of course, but the main goal was to put pressure on UAE," explained Andersen, who was in the virtual overall lead by the time he entered the final 10 kilometers." (cyclingnews.com)

February 25, 2019





Meintjes targeting Tour de France in 2019.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Meintjes has twice previously finished in the top 10 at the Grand Boucle and is hoping to get a top result there again after a difficult last 12 months." (cyclingnews.com) (Dimension Data)

February 25, 2019





Houle riding wave of positivity at Astana and at Cycling Canada.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)-"Canadian WorldTour rider Hugo Houle continues growth spurt with red-hot Astana and commends national cycling federation for current momentum." (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Pauline Ballet / ASO

February 25, 2019





Lizzie Deignan: ‘Yorkshire Worlds the biggest, unrivaled motivation’.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"I’ve been shocked, I felt better after a couple of weeks training than after some off-seasons. I’ve not done any intervals yet, but my base power at the end of a three-four-hour ride is the same as it was when I was at my best, and my resting heart rate has dropped by six beats to 32." (cyclingweekly.com) Owen Rogers

February 25, 2019






Volta Limburg Classic Women introduces changes in prize money and broadcasting.

(cyclingpub.com)-"For the third edition of the Volta Limburg Classic, the prize money will be more than doubled, and the women's race will be shown on the local television channel L1 TV." (cyclingpub.com) Photo by ASO/Thomas MAHEUX

February 25, 2019





Dan Martin: Expect fireworks and tricky tactics in UAE Tour finale.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Jebel Hafeet suits me and then the longer climb on stage 6 will depend on how the wind is. I think with the easier gradient, the wind could make a bigger difference and tactically it will be really tricky." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

February 25, 2019


Column Two


Woods’s downhill work helps his cycling evolution.

(velonews.com)-"It’s undeniable that Michael Woods (EF Education First) has made tremendous strides since converting from running to cycling. In little more than a half decade, Woods has gone from a newbie pro to standing on the world championships podium." (velonews.com) Photo: ©Chris Auld-Pool | Getty Images

February 25, 2019






Five things we learned from the 2019 Volta ao Algarve and Ruta del Sol.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"Following the form of Sky’s duo of Egan Bernal and Ivan Sosa at the Tour Colombia, as well as the startling start teenager Remco Evenepoel (Deceuninck Quick Step) made to life in the pro peloton at the Vuelta a San Juan, there’s a lot of hype surrounding young riders at the moment." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

February 25, 2019





Ewan 'well on the way' to reaching top form for Milan San Remo.

(cyclingnews.com)-"Caleb Ewan has had a mixed start to his time with Lotto Soudal but the Australian sprinter believes he is still on target to reach top form for Milan San Remo next month. After finishing second at La Primavera in 2018, the Monument is the main focus of his early season." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)

February 25, 2019





Rohan Dennis sets his sights on California.

(velonews.com)-"The Australian time trial ace told VeloNews he has two personal goals for the 2019 season: defend his world title in the individual time trial and win the Amgen Tour of California." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

February 25, 2019





Sam Bennett on being led out by Peter Sagan: ‘People give you s**t online if you don’t pull it off’.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"The Irish sprinter took on leadership duties during the Vuelta a San Juan last month, but revealed there was added pressure with a three-time world champion working for him." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

February 25, 2019






Michał Kwiatkowski believes he can mirror Geraint Thomas’ transition to Grand Tour contender.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"Michał Kwiatkowski believes he has the ability to win the Tour de France and hopes to mirror the success of team-mate Geraint Thomas." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Yuzuru Sunada)

February 25, 2019






Gaviria and Kristoff will work together at the UAE Tour.

(sbs.com.au)-"Rival sprinters Alexander Kristoff and Fernando Gaviria will work together as teammates for the first time at the UAE Tour, with Stage 2 today set to test the fledgling combination." (sbs.com.au) Cycling Weekly

February 25, 2019





Le Col Pro Carbon Cycling Shoes.

(road.cc)-"Le Col's Pro Carbon Road Shoes are the company's first attempt at bringing a pair of race shoes to its lineup and if these are anything to go by then it should keep going: they're impressively stiff with a great shape and a soft, supple upper." (road.cc) (Stu Kerton)

February 25, 2019





Virtual Stars-and-Stripes Were on the Line at Sunday’s Zwift National Championships.

(cxmagazine.com)-"On Sunday, riders across the world got to kit up and race for their respective national champion’s jerseys. The catch? The races were done at home, connected online via the Zwift virtual training app." (cxmagazine.com) Photo: Zwift Nationals live stream

February 25, 2019





Bontrager GR2 TLR Team Issue Gravel Road.

(road.cc)-"The Bontrager GR2 Team Issue Gravel Tire is one of two new gravel tires launched by the company this year, with this one better suited to muddier trails where it copes surprisingly well." (road.cc) (David Arthur)

February 25, 2019


Column Three







Rotor releases 1x13 hydraulic groupset.

(cyclingnews.com)-"The highly modular groupset is adaptable for road, mountain, cyclocross and gravel riding, though only drop-bar compatible build kits have been announced so far. The mountain bike version is due to be released in the summer." (cyclingnews.com) (bikeradar.com) (Rotor)

February 25, 2019






Cannondale to launch CAAD13 road bike.

(road.cc)-"Cannondale will launch rim brake and disc brake versions of a CAAD13 aluminium alloy road bike later in the year." (road.cc) Mat Brett

February 25, 2019





Larry Warbasse’s secret weapon: French lessons.

(velonews.com)-"After Larry Warbasse inked a contract with French team Ag2r La Mondiale this past fall, he discovered a glaring skill was missing from his pro cycling resume." (velonews.com) Photo: ©Artur Widak | NurPhoto | Getty Images

February 25, 2019





Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Who are the favorites?

(cyclist.co.uk)-"Can you smell it? It's the smell of the opening Classics weekend and the cycling season starting for real. Saturday marks the beginning with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad before the double-header is completed on Sunday with Kuurne Brussels Kuurne." (cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)

February 25, 2019





The agony of an early season team time trial.

(velonews.com)-"Some riders are nearing peak form. Others are still building. Plus, there are new transfers for 2019. All this adds up to make the UAE Tour TTT a vexing puzzle." (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)

February 25, 2019





‘I re-enact the joy of winning’: Kristina Vogel on World Championships commentary.

(cyclingweekly.com)-"Two-time Olympic champion sprinter Kristina Vogel has said that commentating on the World Championships in Poland has allowed her to re-enact the joy of racing, and winning." (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Andy Jones

February 25, 2019





Cant, Van der Poel Top the Final 2018/19 Cyclocross UCI Rankings.

(cxmagazine.com)"-"With the 2018/19 cyclocross season in the books, the final UCI rankings are set. We take a look at top overall riders and top North Americans." (cxmagazine.com)

February 25, 2019





Top 5 Post-Ride Stretches Cyclists Use.

(roadbikeaction.com)"-"Because cyclists who stretch to preserve greater range of motion through the hips, knees, and lower back have less cycling-associated pain and are more able to maintain effective cycling positions on the bike." (roadbikeaction.com)

February 25, 2019





Higuita's mid-season transfer to EF Education First brought forward to May.

(cyclingnews.com)-"When the favorites moved to the fore on the toughest stage of the Vuelta a Andalucia last weekend, it was hard to miss a figure in the bright orange colors of the Equipo Euskadi squad among their number." (cyclingnews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images)

February 25, 2019





Dimension Data Hopes To Build On Early Season Success.

(bicycling.co.za)-"Fresh off a stage win and a handful of top five finishes at Tour of Oman, South African World Tour team Dimension Data has realistic hopes of bettering 2018 results." (bicycling.co.za) Credit: ASO/Kare Dehlie Thorstad

February 25, 2019





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