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The Secret Pro: Supertucks and the coming season. First Look Friday: Rotor carbon cranks, CeramicSpeed chain lube, Albion winter kit, new winter tires and some charitable craft beer. Training: How cyclists should structure their weight training. Chris Froome: ‘I’m confident the rehab process is behind me.’ Column
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February
12, 2021
February 12,
2021
Mont Ventoux may be scrapped from Tour de la
Provence stage 3.
"The
big finish of tomorrow’s queen stage at Tour de la
Provence may be scrapped due to snow, according to the
race organizers."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Found)
February 12,
2021
Tour de la Provence: Ballerini wins
crash-marred stage 2 in Manosque.
"Two
wins in two days to start the season for 26-year-old
Ballerini. Those have been his fifth and sixth victories
as a pro. World champion Julian Alaphilippe crashes
inside final kilometer."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Agence Zoom)
February 12,
2021
Julian Alaphilippe sets tone on 2021 with
opening-stage attack.
"The
reigning world champion didn’t waste any time to show
off his rainbow stripes in 2021, and uncorked a
long-distance attack with 70km to go in Thursday’s
opening stage at the Tour de la Provence." By Andrew Hood
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 12,
2021
Jabra Elite Active 75t headphone review:
Hear hear?
"This
tiny little in-ear has an impressive spec-sheet. The
Elite Active 75t is IP57-rated for sweat- and
water-proofness, and there’s a two year warranty against
dust-ingress as well."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Tim
Bardsley-Smith
February 12,
2021
First Look Friday: Rotor carbon cranks,
CeramicSpeed chain lube, Albion winter kit, new winter
tires and some charitable craft beer.
"The
days and weeks seem to melt into one like an unending
loop at the moment, but at least it’s Friday." By Simon Bromley
(bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 12,
2021
NURVV Run In-Depth Review.
"Essentially
you’ve got the insoles themselves, a charging connector
(+ micro USB cable), and then the NURVV pods that
connect to the insoles."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
February 12,
2021
2021 Le Tour de La Provence Live video
stream.
"2021 Le Tour de La Provence February 11-14, France. Stage
2 starts Friday at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:15pm CET (10:15am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:40pm CET (7:40am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (Credit not Found) February 12,
2021
Column
Two
Clásica de Almería kicks off Spanish cycling
season in unusual style.
"Finally,
it's here. Three weeks after it usually gets underway,
Spain's professional cycling season kicks off this
weekend at the Clásica de Almería, in the rarest of
opportunities in a Spanish one-day race for a sprinter
to shine." By
Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
February 12,
2021
New Zealand Championships: Gate pips George
Bennett in time trial as Williams claims women's title.
"George
Bennett lost the elite men's time trial at the New
Zealand Championships to Aaron Gate (Black Spoke Pro
Cycling), while Georgia Williams (Team BikeExchange)
claimed her third elite women’s title in four years." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Elko Photography)
February 12,
2021
Nairo Quintana says he will focus on Tour de
France after team misses out on Giro d’Italia wild card.
"Quintana
was hoping that he could have the Giro as his main goal
for the 2021 season after not riding the Corsa Rosa
since 2017, where he came second behind an inspired Tom
Dumoulin." By
Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Alain Jocard/AFP
via Getty Images)
February 12,
2021
Dangerous for mortals, less so for
professionals.’
"The
decision to ban the supertuck and forearms time trial
position in the pro peloton has proved hugely
controversial among pro riders."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
February 12,
2021
Lizzie Deignan: Women’s cycling can succeed
without men’s teams being involved.
"Men's
teams should start women's programs if they see it as an
opportunity, says the WorldTour champ, not because
they're being forced to."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA
Images via Getty Images
February 12,
2021
Gear Break: Swiftwick, SRAM, Sidi, Muc-Off,
Endura & VeloInk.
"What’s new in this week’s Gear Break? Swiftwick Vision medical hero socks, SRAM launches RED eTap AXS 36T max rear derailleur + more..." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Found) February 12,
2021
Review: KOM Indoor Trainer Rocker Plate RPV1
is a turnkey entry into better training.
"As
a concept, trainer rocker plates are nothing new. But
with more cyclists than ever spending a lot more time
doing laps in Watopia, rocker plates are getting to be a
much more common accessory."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 12,
2021
Shimano reports increase in bike-related
sales for 2020 financial year despite early lockdown
losses.
"Japanese
company’s Q4 report reveals its bike-component
division's operating income increased by 18.4 per cent
in 2020, and predicts even more for 2021." By Simon Smythe
(cyclingweekly.com) Photo Dion Kerckhoffs/Cor Vos
February 12,
2021
Women’s Cycling Weekly, Issue 12.
"We’re
inching ever-closer to the start of the road season with
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad just two weeks away now.
Meanwhile, as ever, there’s been a lot going on in the
world of women’s cycling this week"
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
February 12,
2021
Live: Ethias Cross Eeklo - Saturday 13th
February 13th Live.
"The
7th round of the Ethias Cross sees riders head to Eeklo
for the Meetjeslandcross.
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 12,
2021
Column
Three
February 12,
2021
Report: Dr. Richard Freeman charged with
breaching two anti-doping rules.
"The
BBC reported that Freeman has been charged by
UKAD with “possession of a prohibited substance” and
“tampering or attempting to tamper with any part of a
doping control,” which would include an investigation. " By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
February 12,
2021
Fabio Jakobsen says latest facial surgery
was successful.
"Jakobsen
has had surgery to have implants placed into his jaw
along with more reconstruction on his scars around his
mouth." By Tim
Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
February 12,
2021
Chris Froome: ‘I’m confident the rehab
process is behind me.’
"Chris
Froome is just over one week away from making his racing
debut with Israel Start-Up Nation and confident that
he’s back where he needs to be."
(velonews.com) Photo: HAMMERHEAD
February 12,
2021
Melbourne to Warrnambool postponed as
Victoria re-enters lockdown.
"The
105th edition of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling
Classic has been postponed less than 24 hours before it
was set to run."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photography by
Supplied
February 12,
2021
Scribe Aero Wide+ 60D wheels review.
"A fast and predictable wheelset for those who want to unlock top-tier performance at an affordable pricepoint." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) February 12,
2021
FSA release eMTB Carbon i29 wheelset.
"Since
eBikes are heavier than regular bikes, and long-travel
eMTBs encourage aggressive riding, a stronger wheelset
is required."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Full
Speed Ahead)
February 12,
2021
Shimano MT3W Women’s SPD Shoes.
"The
Shimano MT3W Women's SPD shoes sit in that rare
midground of being a dedicated bike shoe that's stiff
for riding, yet easy to walk in. They're a
cost-effective and comfortable option."
By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 12,
2021
Tech Ticker: New Assos bibs, SRAM Red
derailleur, Polar HRM you can wear anywhere.
"Gravel and virtual racer Kae Takeshita is a fan of Polar's arm-based heart rate monitors for training and racing." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 12,
2021
Column
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February
11, 2021
February 11,
2021
Tour de la Provence: Ballerini wins stage 1.
"Demare
went the right way in a confused finish but he was
beaten by Ballerini in the final meters. Ballerini timed
that perfectly, while Demare was over confident in the
wind and went too early."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
February 11,
2021
Riders angered by unmarked obstacles in Tour
de la Provence finale.
"Several
riders were angered by the presence of unmarked
obstacles in the chaotic finale at Thursday's stage of
the Tour de la Provence."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Found)
February 11,
2021
Egan Bernal racing in support of Sosa at
Tour de la Provence.
"Egan
Bernal continues his start to the 2021 season in France
on Thursday, leading a strong Ineos Grenadiers squad at
the start of the Tour de la Provence."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 11,
2021
How to watch Tour de la Provence - live TV
and streaming.
"The
four-day race starts on Thursday and includes a partial
climb of Mont Ventoux. There are a host of big names on
the start list."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 11,
2021
Marcel Kittel reveals the power numbers and
effort behind his most successful Tour de France years.
"The
retired German sprinted has allowed his data to be
studied to offer an insight into the demands of the Tour
de France." By
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 11,
2021
Kate Courtney announces the Sparkle On
Scholarship for NICA student-athletes.
"The
$10,000 scholarship and mentorship program is open to
student-athletes planning to attend college in 2021-22." (velonews.com) Photo: Kate
Courtney
February 11,
2021
HPS Domestique Watt Assist Pro, the world’s
lightest eBike.
"Handcrafted
carbon fiber frame, with an integrated eBike system
offering a continuous 200W of assistance." By Ronan Mc Laughlin
(cyclingtips.com) photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin
February 11,
2021
Negasi Haylu Abreha: Rider without a home.
"Team
Qhubeka Continental rider talks of how political unrest
at his home in Ethiopia left him stranded in Europe over
the winter."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Found)
February 11,
2021
2021 Le Tour de La Provence Live video
stream.
"2021 Le Tour de La Provence February 11-14, France. Stage
1 starts Thursday at 11:30am CET.
Finish
at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 1:25pm CET (7:25am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (Credit not Found) February 11,
2021
Column
Two
Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso hit by a car
while riding.
"Alonso’s
Alpine F1 Team confirmed on social media that the
39-year-old was “involved in a road accident”, adding
that Alonso is conscious and “awaiting further medical
examinations in a hospital."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 11,
2021
Trentin hits back at rider criticism of UCI
‘super-tuck’ ban.
"No
one can say they weren’t informed so maybe spend less
time on TikTok and be proactive when it comes to making
cycling safer."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
February 11,
2021
Vuelta a España 2021 sees return of
full-length final TT after 20 years.
"A
full-length final day time trial for the first time in
nearly two decades looks set to shape much of the
outcome of the 2021 Vuelta a España, on a course also
featuring a notably easier first half than 2020 and a
much harder final week."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: ASO)
February 11,
2021
‘If I have to live with an unfair system, I
don’t know if I want to continue’: Androni boss vents his
anger after being left out of Giro d’Italia.
"Androni
Giocattoli Sidermec, once home to Egan Bernal, has not
been invited to their home Grand Tour."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Vincenzo
Izzo/Kontrolab/LightRocket/Getty Images)
February 11,
2021
The Tour Series partners with USA CRITS.
"SweetSpot
announced Thursday that the Tour Series has partnered
with USA CRITS, the leading criterium series in the US.
The winners of the men’s and women’s Tour Series will be
given the chance to race at the Winston-Salem Cycling
International Crit Challenge."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: The Tour Series)
February 11,
2021
Cameron Meyer to return to European racing
at the end of March.
"Most
of Meyer’s teammates at the Australian summer races are
already on their way to Europe, after helping the
33-year-old rider secure back-to-back titles at the
elite men’s road race at the Australian Road
Championships on Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February 11,
2021
What can we learn from Chris Froome’s disc
brake skepticism?
"Just
when the fuss about disc brakes in the pro peloton was
starting to die down, the topic has been reignited by
Chris Froome and his frank “review” of his Factor team
bike from Israel Start-Up Nation."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 11,
2021
Lachlan Morton's Cannondale SuperSix Evo
adapted for Old Man Winter Rally gravel race.
"Proving
its durability, the only thing needed to get it
gravel-ready is a set of 33c Vittoria Terreno Dry tires.
Surprisingly, Morton did not have the tires set up
tubeless." By
Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Lachlan
Morton)
February 11,
2021
Tao Geoghegan Hart thanks Condor Cycles with
a signed pink jersey… and one of the original bikes they
gave him.
"Giro
d’Italia 2020 winner Tao Geoghegan Hart has thanked his
original sponsor, London’s Condor Cycles, by giving them
a signed maglia rosa as well as an Ineos jersey, a team
Kask helmet - and one of the Condor Leggero bikes." By Simon Smythe
(cyclingweekly.com) Photo: Condor Cycles
February 11,
2021
Endurance Gravel Racer: Salsa Warbird GRX
810.
"As
with most bikes, the secret sauce for the Warbird is in
the geometry. When racing for 10 or more hours, comfort
comes to the forefront of concerns."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
February 11,
2021
Column
Three
February 11,
2021
Joscelin Lowden sets unofficial Hour Record
in training.
"Drops
rider Joscelin Lowden has set a new - albeit unofficial
- UCI World Hour Record. The 33-year-old Briton was
reported to have set a new benchmark by her personal
coach and Eolo Kometa directeur sportif Sean Yates." (cyclingnews.com)
(cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 11,
2021
The Secret Pro: Supertucks and the coming
season.
"The
racing season is about to hit the ground running … and
then possibly hit the wall. Either way, the governing
body of our sport will make sure that the important
stuff is taken care of, right?"
By The Secret Pro (cyclingtips.com)
February 11,
2021
How to watch the Clásica de Almería - live
TV and streaming.
"The
one-day race, with a classification just one slot under
WorldTour level, is held in the coastal town of Almería
in the east of Andalusia in southern Spain on February
14."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 11,
2021
Lezyne Classic Shop Tools review.
"In addition to the recently revised mini tool range they’re well known for, Lezyne also makes a whole range of workshop tools, including these really lovely wooden-handled ‘classic’ versions." By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) February 11,
2021
Training: How cyclists should structure
their weight training.
"If
you are looking for the edge over your competition, or
you just want to take your riding to the next level,
strength training may very well be just the thing to get
you there." By
Hannah Finchamp (velonews.com) Photo courtesy Gym Jones
February 11,
2021
ERG mode explained: What is it, how to use
it and when you should turn it off.
"One
notable feature of smart trainers is the ability to ride
a workout in ‘ERG mode’, so let’s take a look at exactly
what ERG mode is, why and when you might want to use it,
as well as the key advantages and disadvantages it can
offer." By Tom
Bell (bikeradar.com)
February 11,
2021
Goodyear adds new gravel tire models and
sizes, goes deeper with tanwall.
"Goodyear’s
collection of gravel tire tread designs has grown by one
with the addition of the Peak, a more open-treaded
pattern adapted from the mountain bike tire of the same
name." By
James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by Goodyear
February 11,
2021
Two exquisite titanium bikes from German
builder Mawis.
"Whether
it’s a bespoke titanium hardtail, fixed gear or road
build, there are a couple of elements that every Mawis
bike has in common. The first and most obvious is that
it’ll be crafted from titanium."
By Oli Woodman (bikeradar.com) (FotoJet)
February 11,
2021
Rose Bikes of Germany partners with
Classified: Powershift hub = 1x Drivetrain sans big gaps
with 2x Hub Functionality.
"Classified
is a Belgian start-up. Their innovative technology is
incorporated in the rear hub and replaces the
functionality of a front derailleur."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 11,
2021
The dos and don'ts of winter bike
maintenance.
"Winter
conditions can quickly munch through components, meaning
it’s even more important to keep up-to-date with
maintaining your bike."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Credit not Found)
February 11,
2021
First Ride: Sage Storm King.
"Constructed
with 3/2.5 round tubes, the Storm King is Sage’s
“monster gravel” bike, owing to its abundant level of
tire clearance that has room for up to 700×50 or 650×2.4
tires. Further optimized to survive the extremities of
gravel riding is our 54cm Storm King’s 102.5cm
wheelbase"
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)
February 11,
2021
Column
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February
10, 2021
February 10,
2021
Mont Ventoux returns as kingmaker at Tour de
la Provence.
"Julian
Alaphilippe, Egan Bernal, Arnaud Démare and an ascent of
the fearsome Ventoux headline four-stage race this
week." By Jim
Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt)
February 10,
2021
Preview: Alaphilippe and Bernal top stellar
Tour de la Provence field.
"There
are no fewer than 14 WorldTour teams among the 20 squads
on the start-line, with world champion Julian
Alaphilippe (Deceuninck Quick Step), sprinters Arnaud
Démare (Groupama FDJ) and Alexander Kristoff (UAE Team
Emirates), and new Qhubeka Assos team leader Fabio Aru
among the big names."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Deceuninck Quick Step Cycling Team)
February 10,
2021
O'Connor and Haig debut with new teams at
Tour de Provence.
"Ben
O'Connor and Jack Haig get their first outings for their
new teams, respectively AG2R Citroen and Bahrain
Victorious as the pair tackle what shapes as an
important 2021 seasons for both."
(sbs.com.au) (AG2R Citroen)
February 10,
2021
Fabio Aru readies for racing.
"Team
Qhubeka Assos announced that Fabio Aru will be one of
six debutantes in the seven rider line-up for Tour de la
Provence, starting on Thursday."
(roadbikeaction.com) Press Release
February 10,
2021
Sarah Roy on her first national title: ‘It’s
not just the result, it’s how I did it.’
"The
newly-crowned Aussie champ begins her 2021 season with a
bang and has high hopes for the Classics and beyond." By Betsy Welch
(velonews.com) Photo: Peter Mundy/Getty Images
February 10,
2021
Lachlan Morton and Alex Howes dominate
leaderboard in Old Man Winter Rally.
"The
WorldTour pros, both riding for EF Education Nippo, have
taken on the brutal 100km off-road event in their home
state Colorado."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Chris
Graythen/Getty Images)
February 10,
2021
From addiction to abstinence: What I learned
from 12 months without coffee.
"It’s
been a year now since I last had coffee. When I tell
people that, their first reaction is shock and surprise
that I’ve abstained for this long."
By Andy van Bergen (cyclingtips.com) photography by Tim
Bardsley-Smith
February 10,
2021
Joe Martin Stage Race returns with new
August date in 2021.
"This
year's late-summer event will welcome professional and
elite amateur men and women road cycling teams to gather
in Fayetteville for four stages, including time trials,
road races and criteriums."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: NWA Photo)
February 10,
2021
Panaracer is now Abus Pro Gravel.
"The
squad that dominated so many gravel races in recent
years has a new name and a new look. Will their results
continue as gravel continues to get more competitive?" By Ben Delaney
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 10,
2021
What’s wrong with Chris Froome’s disc
brakes?
"We’ve
re-watched Froome's review, paying particular attention
to his comments about what he doesn’t like about those
disc brakes, and we’ve noted the likely causes, the
fixes, and how to avoid the issues in the first place." By Liam Cahill (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 10,
2021
Road bike disc brakes: Everything you need
to know.
"What
they disc brakes, how do they work, and that disc brakes
vs rim brakes question answered."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 10,
2021
2021 Le Tour de La Provence Live video
stream.
"2021 Le Tour de La Provence February 11-14, France. Stage
1 starts Thursday at 11:30am CET.
Finish
at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 1:25pm CET (7:25am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (Credit not Found) February 10,
2021
Column
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February 10,
2021
Teams announced for 2021 Giro d’Italia,
including Alberto Contador's squad and Alpecin Fenix.
"The
organizers announced which team has qualified by ranking
and who has received wildcard invitations." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images)
February 10,
2021
Wildcards named for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
men and women's races.
"A
total of 24 teams will compete in the women's
1.Pro-ranked race in its 16th edition with the aim of
unseating Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar), the 2020
winner."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 10,
2021
Richard Carapaz to start season at Volta a
Catalunya.
"Richard
Caparaz will begin his 2021 season at the Volta a
Catalunya in March. The Ineos Grenadiers rider will line
up at Itzulia Basque Country and the Ardennes Classics." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
February 10,
2021
Season 2020/21 Cyclocross Round Up.
"The cyclocross season is in its last weeks and thanks to the Dutch website WielerFlits we have all the statistics for a full run-down on the season long cyclocross series." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 10,
2021
Sam Bennett on the pressure and benefits of
Quick Step’s iconic history.
"Sam
Bennett has said while transferring to Deceuninck Quick
Step was a dream move, it changed his status in the
sport and in the sprints, and not always for the
better."
(stickybottle.com)
(Credit not Found)
February 10,
2021
Eddie Dunbar talks Grand Tours, bad luck and
his hopes for this year.
"Having
raced just 24 days last year, due to the impact of
Covid-19 and bad luck, Eddie Dunbar will be back at it
again tomorrow in at the four-day Tour de la Provence in
France." By
Brian Canty (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 10,
2021
Mark Cavendish excited for 'special' second
Quick Step debut at Clásica de Almería.
"Cavendish
raced for the Belgian squad between 2013 and 2015, and
has returned for the 2021 season after appearing close
to retirement at the end of last year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Deceuninck Quick Step
Cycling Team)
February 10,
2021
Rose Backroad X Classified gravel bike
offers 1×22-speed electronic drivetrain at lower cost.
"Rose’s
affordable carbon gravel bike gets that wild
internally-geared rear hub 1x 22-speed electronic
drivetrain in a new Backroad X Classified complete
build." By
Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 10,
2021
Pros to give three new riders Canyon bikes
and take them to Leadville Trail 100.
"Canyon
is providing bikes, and other brands involved include
Pearl Izumi, Wahoo, Industry Nine, and others. We
already have 250 applications. It’s really cool." By Ben Delaney
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 10,
2021
Pirelli gains world tour traction.
"Just
over three years after its return to the bicycle sector,
Pirelli is now the choice of prestigious professional
World Tour teams as well as elite and amateur teams in
various cycling disciplines."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 10,
2021
Super Tuck & Puppy Paws: What the Riders
Think.
"The
International Cycling Union (UCI) announced new measures
to improve rider safety. The UCI will be stricter if
riders ‘take dangerous positions on the bike." By Alastair Hamilton
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 10,
2021
Tech Tidbits: Garmin GPS Offsets Again and
PowerTap Units Discontinued.
"I
checked with Quarq (under SRAM, where the acquisition
took place) about this, and sure enough they have indeed
discontinued selling of the G3 line and P2 pedal line." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo:
Ray Maker)
February 10,
2021
Column
Three
February 10,
2021
Mihkel Räim signs with Polish Continental
squad Mazowsze Serce Polski.
"The
Estonian, who had raced for Israel Start-Up Nation since
the team competed in the Continental ranks back in 2016,
found himself out of contract at the end of 2020 and was
still searching for a team at the start of February." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
February 10,
2021
Remco Evenepoel posts first Zwift rides
online as he returns to training.
"Evenepoel
went on six short rides around the various maps
available on the interactive cycling app with rides
ranging from 18.5km to 35.6km where he looks to have
been taking it relatively steady."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com)(Photo by MARCO
BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)
February 10,
2021
The Outer Line: Will ‘RodA’ replace WADA in
2021?
"The
Rodchenkov Act, signed into U.S. law in December 2020,
could bring significant consequences for cheating in
sports - and the sort of results that WADA failed to
deliver during the Russian doping saga."
By Joe Harris (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February 10,
2021
NICA president not expecting more states to
leave.
"Last
week’s news that high school cycling leagues in Georgia
and Colorado are leaving the National Interscholastic
Cycling Association generated an obvious question for
those in the U.S. cycling industry."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy NICA
February 10,
2021
Dubai Women's Tour to return in 2022.
"The
UAE Cycling Federation were forced to cancel this year’s
Dubai Women's Tour but confirmed they will bring the
race back in 2022. The second edition of the UCI 2.2
event was scheduled to take place from February 5-8." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Dubai Women's Tour)
February 10,
2021
Polar Verity Sense (Optical HR Sensor Band)
In-Depth Review.
"Polar
has launched an updated version of their standalone
optical HR sensor, taking the existing Polar OH1 and
adding new features and capabilities, and re-branding it
as the Verity Sense."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
February 10,
2021
What wireless Rival eTap AXS might mean for
SRAM's mechanical groupsets.
"It
can easily be argued that SRAM does the trickle-down
thing better than anyone in terms of carrying the
functionality of higher-end offerings to lower price
points." By
James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James
Huang)
February 10,
2021
Endura Speed Pedelec Visor Helmet Review.
"Described
as high speed protection specifically designed to meet
the demands of e-bike riders. The Endura Speed Pedelec
Visor Helmet comes with all the safety features you’d
want to see."
By Jack Schofield (cyclestore.co.uk) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 10,
2021
Surly Disc Trucker 2021.
"The
Disc Trucker really is a super-comfortable,
long-distance cruiser that coped more than adequately
with my local mostly paved roads."
By Simon Withers (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 10,
2021
Strava is finally letting users search
activities.
"Strava
finally brought back a portion of its search feature to
mobile users. Though users still can’t search other’s
activities, they can now use the mobile Strava app to
quickly look up past rides by name."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by:
Strava
February 10,
2021
What the Wahoo Kickr Direct Connect means
for the future of smart trainers.
"The
Direct Connect allows Kickr users to plug the trainer
into a router or computer via ethernet cable. For most
training programs, the data transmitted from the Kickr
will then pop up as it normally does on the list of
connections."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by:
Wahoo
February 10,
2021
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