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February 2020



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Gear as Art: Hampsten Cycles Celebrates La Vie Claire.

Tour de la Provence: Nairo Quintana wins on Mont Ventoux.

Manon Bakker Fired from Experza CX Pro Team.

Meet Matteo Jorgenson, Movistar's 20-year-old American.



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Tour Colombia 2.1: Molano secures his third stage win in Zipaquirá.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Sebastian Molano (UAE Team Emirates) secured his third stage win at the Tour Colombia 2.1, sprinting to the stage 5 victory in Zipaquirá. The Colombian came around compatriot Alvaro Hodeg (Deceuninck Quick Step) and passed him right at the finish line, with Jhonatan Restrepo (Androni Giocattoli Sidermec) finishing third." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

February 15, 2020





McCabe just misses podium on Tour Colombia's chaotic sprint into Zipaquirá.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Travis McCabe (Israel Start-Up Nation) continued to climb nearer to a podium result Saturday during stage 5 at the Tour Colombia 2.1, where he finished fourth in a chaotic sprint." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

February 15, 2020






Stage victory for Luis Leon Sanchez in Vuelta a Murcia, Xandro Meurisse takes overall win.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"The Spaniard crossed the finish line by himself and took his second victory ever in the race -in which he also took the overall win in 2019. Meurisse (Circus Wanty Gobert) arrived to the finish in the fourth position and managed to take the win of the General Classification." (cyclingpub.com) (Getty Images)

February 15, 2020





‘The descent was far from safe’: Matteo Trentin criticizes Vuelta a Murcia finish.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Matteo Trentin (CCC) was not satisfied with the course safety on stage one of the Vuelta a Murcia. The Italian rider said “today was crazy”, giving his opinion on the downhill which was “far from safe” and the finish line being “an absolute joke." (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

February 15, 2020





Mannion making waves at Tour Colombia in GC top 10.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A quick look at the results after stage 4 of the Tour Colombia 2.1 reveals an anomaly among the long string of Colombian and Ecuadorian flags next to the riders’ names, as a lone stars-and-stripes avatar sits among them in the top 10 of the general classification." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

February 15, 2020





How teams handle media at the Tour Colombia: ‘It’s crazy here.’

(velonews.com)overlay"There are as many reporters at the Tour Colombia as at the Tour de France, and the pandemonium that surrounds Rigoberto Uran, Egan Bernal, and the other big stars is unlike anything in pro cycling." (velonews.com) (Getty Images) Rebecca Reza

February 15, 2020








Tour Colombia 2020 Live Dashboard.

(steephill.tv)"overlay
"This is the 3rd year of the very popular Tour Columbia (initially called Colombia Oro y Paz). The race starts on Tuesday February 11th and ends on February 16th.

Stage 6 starts Sunday at 9:53am local (15:53 CET) (6:53 AM PST).

Finish at around 1:45 COT 10:45AM PST).

Live video from 12:00pm local 9:00 AM PST)." (steephill.tv) (cyclingfans.com)

February 15, 2020






2020 Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia LIVE stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"overlay"2020 Vuelta a Murcia LIVE February 14-15, Spain.

Stage 2 starts Saturday at 12:15pm CET (6:15am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 4:44pm CET (10:44am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com)

February 15, 2020



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Nairo Quintana has apparently set a new record time up Mont Ventoux.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Estimates indicate the Colombian climber has set a new record for the climb up to Chalet Reynard, which comes 5km before the summit, at 1,429m above sea level compared to an altitude of 1,909m at the very top of the mountain." (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

February 15, 2020







Tour de la Provence: Nairo Quintana wins on Mont Ventoux.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Nairo Quintana (Arkéa Samsic) took his first victory as part of his new team, triumphing on stage 3 of the Tour de la Provence to take the overall race lead atop Mont Ventoux." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 15, 2020







Laurens Sweeck wins men's Superprestige Middelkerke.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Laurens Sweeck (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) took a solo victory at the final round of the Telenet Superprestige in Middelkerke, sealing the series overall victory in the process." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

February 15, 2020






Ceylin Alvarado wins women's Superprestige Middelkerke.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"World champion Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado (Alpecin Fenix) won the final round of the Telenet Superprestige in Middelkerke to take overall victory in the series, beating Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) and Annemarie Worst (777) in the dash to the line." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

February 15, 2020





Thibau Nys wins junior men's Superprestige Middelkerke.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"World champion Thibau Nys beats Tibor Del Grosso and Lennert Belmans to clinch overall ranking." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)


February 15, 2020





Sepp Kuss: I'm still a work in progress.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"It's fair to say that even despite his stage win in last year's Vuelta a España, Sepp Kuss continues to go under the radar, but it's hard to understand why as he continues to impress whenever the road goes uphill. That's good news for Jumbo Visma." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

February 15, 2020





Brendan Johnston wins the 2020 Melbourne to Warrnambool.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The inaugural race of the NRS 2020 Series and The 104th edition of the Powercor Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic was won today by Brendan Johnson (Team CCS Canberra) after 6h16m in the saddle." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)

February 15, 2020





Are aerodynamic drag measuring tools the tech of the future?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Are coefficient of drag (CdA) measuring tools the latest bit of tech that will become part of our riding? In 20 years time will we forget what riding was like without a live number telling us how aero we are, or will we still be looking at this tech with frown asking “but, does it actually work?" (cyclingweekly.com) (Michelle Arthurs-Brennan)

February 15, 2020




 

2020 Le Tour de La Provence LIVE video stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay"2020 Le Tour de La Provence LIVE February 13-16, France.

Stage 4 starts Sunday at 11:10am CET (5:10am  U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around  3:45pm CET (9:45am U.S. Eastern), 6:45am PST.

Live video from 2:15pm CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern), 5:15am PST."
(cyclingfans.com)

February 15, 2020







Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Middelkerke - Saturday 15th February 2020 - Livestream.

(cyclocross.social)"overlay"The final round of the 2019/20 Superprestige CX Series takes place this Saturday in Middelkerke for the Noordzeecross.

Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe, 7:40am U.S. Eastern (Superprestige Ladies Trophy).

Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social)

February 15, 2020


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Meet Matteo Jorgenson, Movistar's 20-year-old American.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Twenty-year-old Matteo Jorgenson is a unique presence on Movistar. The tall, ginger-haired rider is the only American on the Spanish WorldTour team, and his path there also strayed from the normal route most Americans take to the sport's highest level." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Pat Malach)

February 15, 2020





Jumbo Visma's early Tour selection complicated by 'spanner in the works' says Lancaster.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Unveiling your Tour de France team six months before the race begins, may not perhaps be the smartest media tactic in world cycling, as Jumbo Visma's star triumvirate of Primož Roglič, Tom Dumoulin and Steven Kruiswijk is already discovering." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jumbo Visma)

February 15, 2020





‘Why not grow with Trinity? We could do the same as Van der Poel’s team,’ says Tom Pidcock.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The British rider has set his sights on adding two further rainbow jerseys to his collection this season, to gain the honour of having been world champion in four different disciplines." (cyclingweekly.com) (Soenar Chamid/SCS/AFLO/PA Images)

February 15, 2020





Nairo Quintana rejuvenated by his move to Arkéa Samsic.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In just two weeks of racing, Arkéa Samsic, scoffed at before the 2020 season began, have set a blistering pace highlighted by a third stage win for the team, on Mont Ventoux, from Nairo Quintana." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

February 15, 2020





Catching Up With Deceuninck Quick Step’s James Knox.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay"We spoke to James Knox two years ago when he was a young neo-pro in his first month with the all powerful Quick Step team. Since then James has flourished into a Grand Tour GC man with a near 'Top Ten' place in the 2019 Vuelta a España." (pezcyclingnews.com) J. Roorda/CyclingPub

February 15, 2020





Gear as Art: Hampsten Cycles Celebrates La Vie Claire.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"We start with a lovely pearl-white base coat and add hand-drawn lines interrupted with blocks of primary colors: red, blue and yellow. The graphics are kept to a minimum: a black boar on the head tube and a red ‘Hampsten’ in our own font on the down tube." (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Michael Matisse/Hampsten Cycles

February 15, 2020





Volta ao Algarve 2020 - Preview.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"One of the raft of races making up part of the new ProSeries category, the Volta ao Algarve is perhaps the premier early season European test. Now in its 46th edition, the race has evolved from primarily a domestic affair into a key event for much of the WorldTour." (cyclingnews.com) (cyclingnews.com)

February 15, 2020






Live Cyclocross: Ethias Cross Hulst, NL - Sunday 16th February 2020 - Livestream.

(cyclocross.social)"overlay"The classic course in Hulst always provides some great end of season CX racing! Expect big crowds and an exciting parcours!

Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 7:45am U.S. Eastern.

Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social)

February 14, 2020


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Tour Colombia 2.1: Higuita wins stage 4.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Sergio Higuita (EF Pro Cycling) claimed an emphatic stage win in the uphill finish in Santa Rosa on stage 4 of Tour Colombia 2.1." (cyclingnews.com) Photo by Maximiliano Blanco Getty Images (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

February 14, 2020





Van Garderen expects GC shake-up on first summit finish of Tour Colombia 2.1.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"So far at the Tour Colombia 2.1, the sprinters have had their way. Especially Sebastian Molano (UAE Team Emirates), who won both stages 2 and 3 in bunch sprints following the opening team time trial win by EF Pro Cycling." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 14, 2020





Fabio Aru: I am in Colombia to help the team 100 per cent.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Fabio Aru (UAE Team Emirates) is hoping to bounce back from a challenging 2019 that saw him face surgery for an iliac artery issue early in the year and a bout with Cytomegalovirus that forced him to abandon the Vuelta a España after stage 12." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)

February 14, 2020






Vuelta a Murcia: Meurisse wins opening stage.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Xandro Meurisse wins stage one, Adam De Vos finishes in second place and Josef Cerny arrives in third place." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)



February 14, 2020






Nibali to debut in Trek Segafredo colors at Algarve.

(velonews.com)overlay"Vincenzo Nibali has gotten to know his new teammates at a string of pre-season training camps. Now it’s time to race. The Italian star will debut his Trek Segafredo colors at Volta ao Algarve, February 19-23, in Portugal." (velonews.com)

February 14, 2020


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Tour de la Provence: Vlasov wins stage 2.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Russian champion, Aleksandr Vlasov, takes over race lead in summit finale.

Wilco Kelderman finishes in second place while Alexey Lutsenko is third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 14, 2020





Tour de Langkawi: Celano secures overall victory.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Italy’s Danilo Celano (Team Sapura) won the 25th edition of the Le Tour de Langkawi, with Max Walscheid (NTT Pro Cycling) doubling up on the island of Langkawi on the final stage after his first stage win in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Le Tour de Langkawi )

February 14, 2020





Ride Like A Girl: Building a community around racing.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"Racing can sometimes be intimidating, even for the most experienced riders among us. To help guide new female riders through, Ride Like A Girl is a program matching promising young riders with experienced mentors in their communities." (cyclingmagazine.ca) Terry McKall

February 14, 2020





Cannondale F-Si Carbon 3 review.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Cannondale F-Si Carbon 3 pictured here is constructed from the brand's standard-modulus carbon fiber so while it's not as light as the 900g Hi-Mod World Cup frame it still weighs in at a paltry 1100g." (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Desmond Louw)

February 14, 2020





Dib Sports' 2-in-1 hydration and storage bottle.

(road.cc)overlay"If you want to lighten your load and keep your puncture repair kit and hydration all in one place, the new Dib Bottle from Dib Sports could be the answer. The patented modular contraption is made up of five individual pieces and is compatible with a wide variety of bottle cages." (road.cc) (Jack Sexty)

February 14, 2020





2020 Tour de Langkawi LIVE stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"overlay
"2020 Le Tour de Langkawi LIVE February 7-14, Malaysia.

Stage 8 starts at 3:00pm local (8:00am CET) (2:00am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 5:38pm local (10:38am CET) (4:38am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 3:00pm local (8:00am CET) (2:00am U.S. Eastern) (11:00pm PST Thursday)."
(cyclingfans.com)

February 14, 2020


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Manon Bakker Fired from Experza CX Pro Team.

(cxmagazine.com)overlay"Bakker didn’t ride with the cycling gear of the sponsor on the World Championships,” team manager Christel Herremans said, according to Sporza. “She used other wheels and tubes. That, on the most important day of the year. The sponsor was not happy." (cxmagazine.com) B. Hazen

February 14, 2020






Poggio climb has been repaired in time for Milan San Remo 2020.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"In December, concerns were raised over the condition of the road following landslides on the climb, with authorities taking the decision to close the road due to the ground being unstable." (cyclingweekly.com) (Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images)

February 14, 2020





Kruijswijk skips Paris Nice as Tour de France schedule changes.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Kruijswijk’s 2020 preparation already took a knock when he was forced to ease off training in January due to a knee injury, but the latest setback comes after teammate Tom Dumoulin was forced to postpone the start of his season for a second time." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 14, 2020





Sivakov banging on the door for Tour de France start, says Lancaster.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Pavel Sivakov, winner of the 2019 Tour of Alps and the Tour of Poland, has started this season with his eyes firmly fixed on a place in the Team Ineos 2020 Tour de France line-up, according to sports director Brett Lancaster." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 14, 2020





Sebastian Molano gains confidence winning at home.

(velonews.com)"overlay"2019 was Sebastian Molano’s first season on the WorldTour, with UAE Team Emirates, after racing with the now-defunct Manzana Postobon pro continental team, in Colombia." (velonews.com)

February 14, 2020





Best road bikes 2020: How to choose the right one for you.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"While they may seem simple, there’s a huge number of things to consider when buying a road bike and this guide will help you select the best road bike for you." (bikeradar.com) Courtesy Zipp

February 14, 2020





Chainlift tool does the dirty work of wheel removal & brake tuning better than your hands ever will.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"The small US-made gadget folds your derailleur body back and lifts the chain away from the cassette, removing chain tension from the rear wheel so it’s easier to remove or reinstall the wheel." (bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)


February 14, 2020


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Tour Colombia 2.1: Second stage win for Molano.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Juan Sebastian Molano wins the stage, Edwin Avila finishes in second place and Alvaro Jose Hodeg is third in high speed sprint." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 13, 2020





Colombian Molano claims home tour stage win, Bernal stays in hunt.

(velonews.com)"overlay"Ecuador's Jonathan Caicedo retains the leader's jersey when his EF Pro Cycling squad won Tuesday's opening team time-trial." (velonews.com)

February 13, 2020





Tour Colombia 2.1: Promising result for Einhorn with first Israeli podium in men’s pro race.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Itamar Einhorn (Israel Start-Up Nation) nearly claimed the first-ever win for an Israeli rider in a men's pro race Wednesday at the Tour Colombia 2.1, but the 22-year-old almost met with disaster on his way to his third-place finish." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Noa Arnon)

February 13, 2020






Pinot: I've turned the page since last year's Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"As a chilly winter sun set on the boulevards of Aix-en-Provence, Thibaut Pinot took to the stage of the Aix 'Pasino' theater, warming the French hearts that had been so thoroughly cracked by his dramatic abandon in last year's Tour de France." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 13, 2020





Eroica offers to organize inaugural gravel World Championships in Tuscany.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"UCI president David Lappartient recently revealed that the sport's governing body is considering creating a gravel World Championships and is looking at ways to regulate gravel so it can develop into a global sport." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: L'Eroica)

February 13, 2020





Does Mountain Biking Need a Race of Champions?

(pinkbike.com)overlay"I have come to the conclusion that our sport could use some sort of Race of Champions-style event. What the hell is that? The motorsport world has countless formulas and categories, from rally cars, open-wheeled cars like F1 and Indy, touring and stock cars, and even electrics and motorbikes." (pinkbike.com) Matthew Delorme

February 13, 2020






Bontrager's all-new Elite Road Pedals.

(roadbikereview.com)overlay"Bontrager announced a major addition to its pedal category today, unveiling a new road pedal that nails the trifecta of lightweight, durability, and affordability. The new Elite Road pedals feature a durable and ultra-lightweight composite body and tip the scales at a mere 250g/set." (roadbikereview.com) Jordan Villella

February 13, 2020


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Tour de la Provence: Bouhanni wins stage 1.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Nacer Bouhanni (Arkea Samsic) won stage 1 of the Tour de la Provence after he beat Jakub Mareczko (CCC) and Giacomo Nizzolo (NTT) in a bunch sprint in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)

February 13, 2020





Bouhanni: For two years, I lived a nightmare, a hell.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"His talents have never been disputed but his temperament and relationship management have all too often been characterized as catastrophic." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 13, 2020





Tour de Langkawi: Saleh strikes again.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Malaysia’s Harrif Saleh (TSG Terengganu) became the first rider to win two stages at the 25th edition of Le Tour de Langkawi, again taking the high-speed sprint finish ahead of Matteo Pelucchi (Bardiani CSF) and Taj Jones (ARA Sunshine Coast) in Alor Setar." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 13, 2020





Cancellation of Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to Coronavirus ‘not being considered.’

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The 2020 Games chief Toshiro Muto told a press conference in the Japanese capital: “I want to again state clearly that cancellation or postponement of the Tokyo Games has not been considered." (cyclingweekly.com) (Mike Egerton/PA Archive/PA Images)

February 13, 2020






Annemiek van Vleuten looking to be ‘a contender in every race’ during Classics.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"The Dutch superstar has evolved from a one-day specialist into a dangerous climber and stage racer in recent seasons, but this year turning her focus back to the spring." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

February 13, 2020






Rapha Foundation announces second round of grantees.

(cyclingtips.com)"overlay"The Rapha Foundation has announced the four organizations that have received a total of $750,000 in what was the second round of grants for the program." (cyclingtips.com)

February 13, 2020





Does tubeless sealant mean an end to punctures?

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"When even the pro peloton is starting to come around to the advantages of a tubeless wheel setup you can be sure that, as a technology, it is sure to stick around. However, as many of us are starting to realize there is one aspect to going tubeless that probably has a far more important role to play." (cyclingweekly.com) James Bracey

February 13, 2020






BWR Creates Gravel Series.

(pelotonmagazine.com)"overlay"After recently announcing two new Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) events - in Asheville, North Carolina, and Cedar City, Utah - Monuments of Cycling, the promoter behind the original Belgian Waffle Ride held each May in San Diego, is bringing together all three BWR events into the Triple Crown of Gravel series." (pelotonmagazine.com)

February 13, 2020





Colorado Classic to continue free live-streaming in 2020.

(velonews.com)"overlay"A video series titled “HERoes” will be released throughout the year, profiling women cyclists, teams and staff as they tell their real and unfiltered stories about the sport." (velonews.com)

February 13, 2020





Girona Grit.

(thepelotonbrief.com)overlay"Yes. It happened. The gravel riding phenomenon has hit our road cycling haven in Girona. To be fair, it’s been building up for a while, on the home and the tourism front. All our bike shops and rental centers have a stash of gravel bikes on offer now." (thepelotonbrief.com) Republished from Conquista Magazine

February 13, 2020





Oakley launches wild new retro-styled Sutro Eyeshade sunglasses.

(bikeradar.com)overlay"The Sutro Eyeshade is a new visor-style sunglasses model from Oakley that references a heritage design first launched by the brand in 1984." (bikeradar.com) Jack Luke

February 13, 2020


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Explainer: The UCI and the teams are locked in a power struggle. Why?

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The 2020 season is ticking along, but behind the scenes, all is not well in the sport of professional cycling, with an ongoing dispute between the sport’s governing body and the teams continuing to escalate." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)

February 13, 2020





Rigoberto Urán is a businessman with a racing plan.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"Known far and wide for his muy tranquilo approach to life, Rigoberto Urán is a particularly distinguished member of the day-by-day club. With a well-documented commitment to calm, Urán is a standard bearer for the movement." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Gruber)

February 13, 2020





Jumbo Visma refuse to panic after health problems delay Tom Dumoulin's debut.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Dumoulin was scheduled to start his campaign at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana earlier this month but despite traveling to the race with his team, the 2017 Giro d’Italia winner failed to start the first stage due to illness." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 13, 2020






Mark Cavendish's Tour de France spot depends on WorldTour victories, Ellingworth suggests.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Cavendish has 30 stage wins to his name at the Tour - four shy of Eddy Merckx’s record - but has not won a race in more than two years. Last year, he was controversially left out of Dimension Data’s Tour squad, ending 12-year run of consecutive appearances at the race." (cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)

February 13, 2020





Sunweb rider ready for comeback after injury.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Chris Hamilton revealed last month that he had ruptured his testicle in a fall while training and was unsure when he would be able to make his return. Now having recovered faster than expected, Hamilton is on his way to Europe to rejoin the peloton." (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

February 13, 2020





Ironman star Heather Jackson sets her sights on gravel racing.

(velonews.com)overlay"American Ironman record-holder Heather Jackson will race gravel in 2020 as she builds towards the world championships in Kona." (velonews.com) Fred Dreier

February 13, 2020





How listening to music can boost your training performance.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"A new study has explored the links between the tempo of music and how it can boost your endurance and high-intensity training sessions." (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

February 13, 2020





Sidi Sixty Python road shoes celebrate 60 years in limited edition snakeskin throwback.

(bikerumor.com)overlay"Bringing some over-the-top Italian flair to their latest and lightest road shoes, a new limited edition pair of Sidi Sixty Python shoes debut in all of their snakeskin print glory. Sidi says they are throwing back to their early days, the 1960s heyday of animal prints that have crept back into style." (bikerumor.com) (Cory Benson)

February 13, 2020





Serotta relaunches with line of titanium bikes.

(bikeworldnews.com)"overlay"Fans of Serotta bikes will be happy to know that the brand is back. Founder and namesake Ben Serotta announced yesterday that he was reviving the brand with a new line of titanium bikes." (bikeworldnews.com)

February 13, 2020





Argon 18 road bikes 2020: Details, pricing and specifications.

(cyclingnews.com)(Imageoverlay"Unsure of what bikes you'll find in the Argon 18 road bike range? Check out our roundup of the Argon 18 road, TT/Tri and gravel bikes for 2020." (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Argon 18)

February 13, 2020





Elite Zumo Smart Interactive Turbo Trainer.

(road.cc)overlay"The Elite Zumo is one of the cheapest interactive smart trainers on the market and performs well above its price tag. The power data is acceptable and the impressive ride feel makes racing that bit more realistic." (road.cc) Liam Cahill

February 13, 2020





Ten new T47 bottom brackets from CeramicSpeed.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Danish company, which is renowned for its exceptionally low-friction bottom brackets, now has an improved range of T47 standard bottom brackets to accommodate virtually bike frame or drivetrain combination." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: CeramicSpeed)

February 13, 2020








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