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February
6, 2021
Sarah Roy solos to Australian road race
title.
"Sarah
Roy (Bike Exchange) will wear the green and gold bands
for the next 12 months after riding to a strong solo
victory at the Australian Road National Championships." By Matt de Neef
(cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6,
2021
Étoile de Bèsseges: Filippo Ganna wins stage
4.
"The
time trial world champion attacked his all-day breakaway
companions in the final kilometers and soloed to victory
in Saint Siffret."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 6,
2021
Vincenzo Nibali: I'm getting stronger day by
day.
"Trek
Segafredo leader happy with the way his form has been
building at Ètoile de Bessèges."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 6,
2021
Stewart thriving in Groupama FDJ leadership
role at Étoile de Bessèges.
"Young
British sprinter has quickly found his feet and is
looking to the Classics with confidence."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
February 6,
2021
Australian Road Championships: Thomas Benton
wins men's U23 road race.
"Thomas
Benton (InForm TMX Make) won the under 23 road race at
the 2021 Federation University Road National
Championships, coming across the line solo after heading
off with a break of five on the very first lap." By Simone Giuliani
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February 6,
2021
Wide-open Australian nationals men's road
race set for drama.
"It's
a different approach to the nationals this year, but one
that should see a ferocious fight for the right to wear
the green and gold jersey for 2021."
(sbs.com.au) (Con Chronis/Zac Williams)
February 6,
2021
Kitchen races nationals before returning to
uncertainty of European racing.
"Lauren
Kitchen (FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope) is
preparing for another season of uncertainty on the back
of a 2020 campaign."
By Sophie Smith (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 6,
2021
2021 Etoile de Besseges Live Feed.
"Etoile de Besseges 2021 - Stage 4 Saturday, February 6th. Stage
4 starts at 12:45pm CET (6:45am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:44pm CET (10:44am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) February 6,
2021
A Different Look: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8.0
eTap.
"When
something drastically different comes along, our natural
impulse as human beings is to try to categorize it, to
associate it with the familiar."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
February 6,
2021
Oakley Sutro Lite.
"The
wide, color-enhancing lens covers an extensive field of
vision for excellent protection from bright light, wind
and flying bits of debris from almost all angles." By Anna Marie Hughes
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6,
2021
Column
Two
Denise Betsema, Laurens Sweeck win
Superprestige Middelkerke.
"Denise
Betsema took a solo victory while Laurens Sweeck took a
narrow win at Superprestige Middelkerke on Saturday." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
February 6,
2021
Betsema wins Telenet Superprestige
Middelkerke.
"Denise
Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) won the final Telenet
Superprestige round in Middelkerke. The Dutch rider won
ahead of her compatriots Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado
(Alpecin Fenix) and world champion Lucinda Brand
(Baloise Trek Lions)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 6,
2021
Toon Aerts wins Superprestige Series.
"It
was a story of teammates in the eighth and final round
of the Superprestige series Saturday in Middelkerke,
Belgium." By
Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 6,
2021
Strade Bianche 2021 returns to ‘traditional
route.’
"Racers
will tackle the iconic white roads, with the familiar
leg-busting finale, in early March."
(velonews.com) Photo: LaPresse - Fabio Ferrari
February 6,
2021
Macho or masochistic? At what point does
proving your toughness get too much?
"While
the psychological term ‘mental toughness’ encompasses
determination, focus and confidence, a common
misinterpretation is that it’s all about tolerating ever
greater amounts of pain."
By Josephine Perry (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
February 6,
2021
My 24 Bicycles.
"Other collectors are often surprised by the relatively few bicycles we have in The Horton Collection, particularly in contrast to the sheer volume of different categories." By Brett Horton (pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Horton Collection February 6,
2021
Live Cyclocross: Superprestige Middelkerke -
Saturday, February 6th.
"The
8th and Final Round of the Superprestige Series takes
place this Saturday in Middelkerke.
Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe, 7:40am U.S.
Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit
not Found)
February 6,
2021
Hands On: Nutcase VIO helmets combine
enhanced safety & visibility w/ integrated lights.
"Nutcase has always been known for their colorful, eye-catching helmets. But their newest lid is attention-grabbing in an all-new way." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 6,
2021
SRAM Force eTap AXS WIDE Wireless Electronic
Drivetrain Review: On Gravel!.
"A
more capable groupset for today’s riders. Riders are
going beyond where we’ve ever gone before. We’re going
further and faster."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6,
2021
Live: x2o Badkamers Trofee Krawatencross
Lille - Sunday February 7th.
"The
x2o Badkamers Trofee returns this Sunday for the
Krawatencross in Lille.
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) (Credit
not Found)
February 6,
2021
Column
Three
February 6,
2021
Peter Sagan tests positive for covid.
"Sagan,
brother Juraj, and Erik Baska all in quarantine after
catching the virus at Gran Canaria training camp." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 6,
2021
‘Cycling is and will remain an unbelievably
conservative men’s world,’ says Tara Gins.
"The
retired Belgian pro made headlines after speaking out
over an incident where a men's team refused her DS work
because of 'inappropriate' photos."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tara Gins/Instagram)
February 6,
2021
Mihkel Räim: Even finding a Continental team
is a nightmare.
"Cycling’s
transfer market can be a cruel, harsh place, and Mihkel
Räim is one of a number of riders who still find
themselves stuck as we head into February." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 6,
2021
49-year-old Davide Rebellin in talks with
other teams after not signing for Cambodia Cycling
Academy.
"Davide
Rebellin's hopes to continue racing into his fifties
appear to have hit a bump in a road after his apparent
contract with Cambodia Cycling Academy failed to
materialize."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
February 6,
2021
George Bennett supports on-hiatus teammate
Tom Dumoulin: ‘This will be really good for him.’.
"New
Zealander is a leading contender to replace Dumoulin in
the Tour de France squad - a situation he's hoping to
avoid."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 6,
2021
10 young riders who could boss the 2021
cycling season.
"Success
in cycling seem to rhyme with youth in recent years.
More and more WorldTour teams are betting on young
people."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6,
2021
eBike myths debunked: 6 common
misconceptions about electric assistance.
"While
a bit of electric assistance is an obvious benefit to
some riders, among cyclists there are still some
misconceptions about what eBikes offer, and the
potential benefits they provide."
By Matt Lamy (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6,
2021
Curve GXR Kevin of Steel review: We need to
talk about Kevin.
"If
you’re looking for a bike that you can depend on, you
could do a lot worse than Curve."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photo by Tim
Bardsley-Smith
February 6,
2021
Tech-Redux: Fuji Altamira 2.0.
"The
Altamira is incredibly elegant to look at. The
combination of tube shapes, each very different from the
next, work visually together very well. Their form also
clearly indicates their function."
By Ben Edwards (pelotonmagazine.com) images: Ben Edwards
February 6,
2021
Ruzer Pro Tubeless Glueless Bike Tire repair
kit.
"The
Ruzer Pro is one of those must-carry items when you're
running tubeless. It effectively seals punctures up to
roughly 5mm in diameter, is easy to use, and because
it's so small and light, you won't worry about taking it
everywhere."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6,
2021
Column
One
February
5, 2021
February 5,
2021
Etoile de Bessèges: Wellens solos to victory
on stage 3.
"The
Lotto Soudal rider attacked the break on a winding
descent and established a small gap. Wellens built his
lead to 30 seconds and held on for the stage win." (cyclingnews.com)
(velonews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 5,
2021
Lucinda Brand: From zen to sensation at the
cyclocross world championships.
"Dutchwoman
freed herself of pressure and expectation to score the
rainbow jersey she'd repeatedly come close to." By Jim Cotton
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 5,
2021
Geraint Thomas embraces growing strength of
rival teams: ‘It’s given us a new lease of life.’
"Welshman
sees rise of Jumbo Visma as positive for cycling and
forcing Ineos Grenadiers to adapt."
By Jim Cotton, James Startt (velonews.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
February 5,
2021
Cheapest Zwift setup: Where to find turbo
trainers in stock, the best deals and a guide on how to
get onto Zwift.
"Today's
best turbo trainer deals and our guide to the cheapest
Zwift setup will get you spinning indoors without
emptying your bank account."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh
Croxton)
February 5,
2021
SRM X-Power power meter pedals.
"Cyclingnews
examines the SRM X-Power - the world's first
off-road-specific power meter pedal designed for use
across MTB, gravel and cyclocross."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron
Borrill)
February 5,
2021
Is Campagnolo going wireless?
"Patent
applications can give a sneak peak of what’s in the
development pipeline, and a perusal of what Campy has on
file with patent offices worldwide shows plenty of
wireless technology."
By Alan Coté (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 5,
2021
O’Neal Trailfinder Stealth pants review.
"O’Neal’s
new Trailfinder Stealth pants launch this spring but
we’ve been riding a pre-release pair all winter. So what
do we think?"
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy
Kesteven)
February 5,
2021
2021 Etoile de Besseges Live Feed.
"Etoile de Besseges 2021 - Stage 3 Friday, February 5th. Stage
3 starts at 12:50pm CET (6:50am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:50pm CET (10:50am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) February 5,
2021
Long-Term Review: Campagnolo Chorus 2×12
delivers reliable shifts & stops, from all-road to
gravel bikepacking.
"I’ve
spent just over one full year now riding Campagnolo
Chorus 12. And its performance is just as good as when I
started." By
Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 5,
2021
Merlin Takeover - 3T, Ridley, Craft,
Castelli, Kask & more.
"Merlin
Cycles is back for another takeover and this one is
packed with some big deals on winter clothing." (road.cc) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 5,
2021
Column
Two
How Did The Dutch Dominate The Cross Worlds?
"Last
Sunday there were four cyclocross rainbow jerseys on
offer in Oostende and Holland won all of them. Of the
twelve medals, Holland won eight and the kings of cross,
Belgium, only won three."
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
February 5,
2021
Australian Road Championships: Annette
Edmondson wins elite women's criterium.
"Roseman-Gannon
takes second and Hosking third while some contenders
taken out of running by final corner crash." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Con Chronis/AusCycling)
February 5,
2021
Australian Road Championships: Kaden Groves
wins elite men's criterium.
"Nicholas
White (Team BridgeLane) came second as Luke Durbridge
(Team BikeExchange) took a well-earned third spot after
helping deliver his fast-finishing teammate to the
line."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February 5,
2021
Australian Road Championships: Matthew Rice
wins U23 men's criterium.
"Matthew
Rice (ACA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast) won the men’s under
23 race criterium at the 2021 Federation University Road
National Championships, taking the sprint from a
stretched out lead group."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February 5,
2021
Australian Road Championships: 10 Riders to
watch at the elite road races.
"Competition
between Plapp and Durbridge, Gigante and Brown to
continue on the climbs of Mount Buninyong." By Simone Giuliani
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Con Chronis / Zac
Williams)
February 5,
2021
‘It should be banned to set an example’:
Riders react to super tuck ban.
"Few
things light up the switchboard in the sport of cycling
like a change to the rules. No matter how big or small,
debate could rage for days in support of and against
whatever is being proposed."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 5,
2021
Finish of Étoile de Bessèges stage sparks
safety concerns.
"Some
fans and professionals took to Twitter to complain about
the route and the placement of photographers after the
finish line."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by
SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images)
February 5,
2021
Bahati Foundation highlights Black Cycling
History stories all month.
"Iman
Bahati, director of communication for the 10-year-old
Bahati Foundation, is rolling out stories on social
media throughout Black History Month that center on
cycling." By
Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Transportation History
February 5,
2021
Gear Break: Hiplok, Velo21 Shampoo, Lezyne
Multi-Tool, Santini, Smith Optics & Kitzuma.
"More exciting new cycling kit: Hiplok new ways to store and secure your bike, Velo21: Rethink your cleaning regime, Lezyne multi-tools, more..." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 5,
2021
Product Review: Vision Trimax 30 KB
Wheelset.
"When
I received the new Vision Trimax 30 KB Wheelset on our
new Bottecchia Team bikes I was awed by how incredible
the wheels ride."
By Osvaldo Mora (socalcycling.com)
February 5,
2021
Column
Three
February 5,
2021
Neo-Pros To Watch For 2021.
"After
picking ten established pros to watch for the season,
now it’s time to look at some newcomers. It’s not been
an easy time to join the pro ranks as plenty of Under-23
riders saw their chance prove themselves last year
vanish."
(inrng.com) (tumblr.com)
February 5,
2021
RIP the Sky Train: Ineos Grenadiers firmly
embraces ‘new style’ of racing.
"Team
boss Dave Brailsford isn't resting on his laurels and is
committed to stay at the forefront of the peloton’s
tactical innovation."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: David Ramos/Getty
Images
February 5,
2021
Evaluating Ineos Grenadiers' 12-man Tour de
France long list.
"According
to the team, the current long-list includes 12 riders,
with Egan Bernal still a potential candidate for a place
despite his focus on the Giro d’Italia."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 5,
2021
Leading role: Guillaume Martin relishes Tour
de France responsibility at Cofidis.
"On
joining Cofidis from Wanty Gobert at the beginning of
last season, Martin had expressed a certain
disappointment with the previous summer’s Tour. He had
been consistent but lacked “any little seed of madness." By Barry Ryan
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 5,
2021
Guide to the 2021 Women's WorldTour.
"The
2021 Women's WorldTour was revealed last summer in
abundance with 25 events set to begin in Australia in
January and end in China in October, with a host of
European stops in between."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 5,
2021
Made in America: A guide to US-made road and
gravel frames and components.
"Despite
the seemingly inexorable shift to building bikes in
Asia, it’s still very much possible to build a dream
road or gravel bike consisting almost entirely of
American-made parts."
By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Moots
February 5,
2021
Best women’s MTB saddles.
"The
best women's MTB saddles perform well and keep you
comfortable for hours on the trails. Here's our pick of
the best." By
Aoife Glass (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager)
February 5,
2021
Open moulds vs owning it all: How much
control do bike brands have over their frames?
"Bikes
have become pretty expensive as of late. There are loads
of reasons for that, not least the rising cost of
manufacturing as China and Taiwan become the experts in
a field where once they were considered the providers of
cheap labor."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) Image:
Andy Jones
February 5,
2021
Review: 5 Indoor Cycling Trainers Ridden
& Rated.
"Warning:
there is a fair bit of tech that needs to be dealt with
in this article, so this is a text heavy piece vs. a
shred and destroy video. A couple terms worth
understanding before you dive into this review." By Nikki Rohan
(pinkbike.com) Colin Meagher
February 5,
2021
We screwed up with a recent column.
"We
made a mistake with a recent column introducing our new
sister publication, Beta MTB. In trying to be playful
among ourselves, we came across as launching an ‘us
versus them’ attack."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Anthony Smith
February 5,
2021
A ‘cheap’ gravel suspension fork, an
oh-so-fancy digital torque wrench, a pressure washer and
more.
"We
have a power washer from Bosch, a gravel suspension fork
from Suntour, Hunt’s cheapest alloy rim-brake wheelset
and an oh-so-fancy digital torque wrench from PRO."By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 5,
2021
Column
One
February
4, 2021
Grand tours can add additional wildcard team
in 2021.
"Pro
cycling's grand tours are getting a bit more crowded for
2021. The three grand tours will be able to invite 23
teams to participate in 2021, up from the usual 22." (velonews.com) (Photo:
James Startt)
February 4,
2021
February 4,
2021
Etoile de Bessèges: Dupont wins crash-marred
stage 2.
"Timothy
Dupont (Bingoal WB) wins stage 2 of Etoile de Besseges
after Giacomo Nizzolo (Qhubeka Assos) opened the sprint
from distance. Laporte keeps a narrow race lead." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)
February 4,
2021
Crashes cause chaos in Etoile de Bessèges.
"Two
major crashes disrupted the sprint finish on stage 2 of
the Etoile de Bessèges on Thursday, with a dozen riders
hitting the deck in the final four kilometers. " By Laura Weislo
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 4,
2021
Peloton sees ‘nervous’ return to racing at
Étoile de Bessèges.
"Crashes,
tension and jittery legs jolted everyone back into
action after a short winter slumber in the first day of
the five-day stage race in the hilly country in France’s
Gard region."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 4,
2021
Fayetteville, Arkansas receives more cycling
accolades.
"Fayetteville
announced earlier today that is has been awarded the
designation of Bike City by the UCI. Fayetteville is the
first city in the U.S. to receive the designation and
joins other cities and regions around the world that
have been recognized."
By Ron (bikeworldnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 4,
2021
Mavic Cosmic SL 32 Disc wheel review.
"The
new low-profile Mavic Cosmic SL 32 Disc wheels are
lighter, faster-reacting and optimized for larger tires.
We’ve been finding out what that means on the road." By Guy Kesteven
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Future / Guy Kesteven)
February 4,
2021
Getting started with BKOOL.
"Ride around virtual roads, experience classic climbs in real-time video, complete workouts, hit the velodrome and more." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 4,
2021
2021 Etoile de Besseges Live Feed.
"Etoile de Besseges 2021 - Stage 2 (Bellegarde - Bellegarde 141km) Thursday, February 4th. Stage
2
starts at 12:50pm CET (6:50am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:41pm CET (10:41am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) February 4,
2021
Brother Mehteh steel gravel adventure bike
goes far, Big Bro MTB hardtail wider & more!.
"Brother
Cycles has several 2021 updates in store, including a
new take on this Mehteh steel adventure gravel bike that
is going to be a bit tough to get ahold of." By Cory Benson
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 4,
2021
Column
Two
UCI to impose stricter rules for finish-line
barriers, assess safety of ‘super tuck’ descending.
"The
UCI approved new rules that officials believe will make
race finish lines safer, six months after a crash at the
Tour of Poland called into question the overall safety
of sprint finishes."
(velonews.com) Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images,
February 4,
2021
February 4,
2021
2021 Giro d’Italia will start with time
trial in Torino.
"Confirmation
of 'Big Start' comes a day after Ineos Grenadiers
revealed Egan Bernal will race the Giro d'Italia." (velonews.com) Photo: James
Startt
February 4,
2021
Flanders Classics adds new gravel event to
2021 calendar.
"If
all goes well we are hoping to welcome participants in
Oudenaarde in July for a gravel ride of 80-, 120-, or
160 km,” said Flanders Classics CEO Tomas Van Den
Spiegel."
(velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Flanders Gravel
February 4,
2021
Dave Brailsford announces Ineos Grenadiers
leadership for Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a
España.
"Ineos
boasts multiple Grand Tour winners in their roster,
making race leadership a tough decision for management,
but the team have opted to give Egan Bernal, Geraint
Thomas and Adam Yates their own opportunities this
season." By
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 4,
2021
Know your enemy: Cycling rivalries.
"When
Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel went head to head
at the Tour of Flanders this autumn it was blockbuster
viewing." By
Sophie Hurcom (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 4,
2021
Brailsford: Morale played part in Dennis
Giro d'Italia revelation.
"He
can contribute to races in more than just a TT capacity,
and he was motivated to demonstrate that." By Patrick Fletcher (Getty
Images Sport)
February 4,
2021
The FoCo Fondo promises it all.
"The
technical definition of a fondo is a ‘spirited group
ride.’ And, if conditions allow, July 25th’s FoCo Fondo
should be all of that and more."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Corbin Brady
February 4,
2021
WorldTour race bikes of 2021 - the models
ridden in the pro peloton.
"The 2021 UCI WorldTour racing begins this month and here are the bikes you can expect to see." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 4,
2021
Best gravel bikes: Fun and fast adventure
bikes for your next off-road ride.
"The
best gravel bikes are vastly more capable than their
pavement-dwelling siblings and are allowing riders to
get away from traffic and explore their local
environment in a totally new way."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh
Croxton)
February 4,
2021
Can a turbo trainer damage a carbon frame?
How to avoid damaging your bike when riding indoors.
"In
the same way going out on the road carries risks, using
your bike on a turbo carries a different set of risks
more focused on your bike,” says Will Smith, a mechanic
at Havebike."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) Simon Bromley / Immediate
Media
February 4,
2021
Column
Three
UCI announces 2021-2022 cyclocross World Cup
schedule.
"Next
season begins in October with the first of 16 rounds,
including two “mystery races”. Six races are slated
Belgium, three in the U.S.A. over the course of eight
days, two in the Netherlands, one in France and one in
Czech Republic."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 4,
2021
Ian Stannard joins Trinity Racing as sports
director.
"Stannard,
who is 33-years-old, had to retire from racing with
Ineos Grenadiers last season due to the issues he was
experiencing from his rheumatoid arthritis, meaning he
has had to look elsewhere for a role in the sport." By Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
February 4,
2021
Geraint Thomas’s contract ends this year,
but Ineos says they are keen to keep former Tour de France
winner.
"Following
the departure of their talisman rider Chris Froome at
the end of 2020, the British WorldTour squad seem to
have shaken up their racing philosophy as Dave
Brailsford says he wants his riders to race more on
instinct." By
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
February 4,
2021
Valgren fractures hand on EF debut.
"Michael
Valgren suffered an immediate setback on his EF
Education Nippo debut, fracturing bones in his hand
during stage 1 of the Étoile de Bessèges in France." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 4,
2021
Egan Bernal: It’s difficult to say how my
recovery is going.
"I’m
feeling really happy to be back in the game and really
excited to be starting my season here. I’ll just try to
enjoy the race,” Bernal said prior to the opening stage
in Bellegarde."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
February 4,
2021
Goodbye Poland’s Best: Ryszard Szurkowski.
"On
Monday we learned of the passing of Poland’s top bike
rider, Ryszard Szurkowski. The man from Lower Silesia
came to prominence before the fall of the Iron-Curtain,
but in those days the Russians and East Germans made
life hard for everyone."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 4,
2021
A Quick Review: A $17 Weight Scale that
Syncs to Zwift (1byone Smart Scale).
"As
a good citizen of Zwift racing or group rides, your
weight should be accurate. For higher end competitions
on Zwift, racers have to film themselves stepping on
bathroom scales multiple times in a single long-form
video shot."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
February 4,
2021
Hope RS4 Center Lock front and rear hubs.
"Specially
designed for road use, in a plethora of options to fit
any bike, and will last to swap to your next one." By (road.cc) VecchioJo
(Image Credit not Found)
February 4,
2021
Liv Devote Advanced 2: Woman’s Gravel
Crusher.
"Designed
using Liv’s 3F design philosophy - fit, form and
function - the Devote Advanced 2 is a versatile gravel
bike made for long days off-road. To that end, Liv gave
it a comfortable, stable ride."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
February 4,
2021
Baggicase Classic Phone Case.
"The
made-in-Spain Baggicase is a great option for keeping
your pricey phone safe while you ride, with a good level
of protection, space for extras and some waterproofing." By Hollis Jones (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Provided)
February 4,
2021
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Suzanne Morphew Vanished in May - and
Community Wants to Keep Her on People's Minds.
"Morphew’s
bike, according to CBS4 Denver and Fox
21, and a "personal item," according to the
Chaffee County Sheriff's Office, were recovered
during a search near her Maysville home, but little
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