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February
18, 2021
February 18,
2021
Tadej Pogacar starts 2021 season at UAE
Tour.
"Marc
Hirschi will make UAE Team Emirates debut at Boucles
Drôme Ardèche."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 18,
2021
Preview: Tour des Alpes Maritimes et du Var
2021.
"Geoghegan
Hart, Quintana and Pinot start season at three-day race
among field laden with Grand Tour contenders." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 18,
2021
2021 Tour des Alpes Maritimes Live Feed.
"Tour des Alpes Maritimes 2021 - stage 1 (Biot - Gourdon 186.8km) Live Friday, February 19th. Race
starts at 16:00pm Central Europe, 10:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (Credit not
Found)
February 18,
2021
Kathy Pruitt’s transformation into a gravel
privateer.
"An
unlikely story of turning gravel pro during a pandemic -
and believing in oneself to make that dream happen." By Pete Stetina
(velonews.com)Photo: Pete Stetina
February 18,
2021
Giuseppe Marinoni: Steel frames and family
heirlooms.
"Giuseppe
Marinoni, nicknamed "Pépé", is one of the most
well-known bicycle frame builders in North America." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Robin Black)
February 18,
2021
Nikolai (& Froome) Put The Brakes On
Disks!
"So,
what was the problem disc brakes solved? Not the
braking, surely? Rim brakes work and they work great." By Edmond Hood
(pezcyclingnews.com) Brake Through Media
February 18,
2021
Gravel Rig For All Courses: 3T Exploro
RaceMax Review.
"When
3T introduced the Exploro, it was a groundbreaking bike,
one based on the idea that aerodynamics can play as much
of a role off-road as on. And, boy, could it ride!" (pelotonmagazine.com)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 18,
2021
Column
Two
February 18,
2021
Road back to Tour de France for Tadej
Pogačar begins at UAE Tour.
"Sam
Bennett, João Almeida lead Deceuninck Quick Step in
WorldTour season opener."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
February 18,
2021
How to watch the 2021 UAE Tour - live TV and
streaming.
"In
the USA, the race will be aired on Flobikes with plans
starting from $12.50 per month, or GCN+, benefiting from
the same half-price offer of 12 months at US$24.99." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
February 18,
2021
Here is the strong Ineos Grenadiers team
heading to the UAE Tour.
"Ineos
Grenadiers have announced their lineup for the upcoming
UAE Tour and, as to be expected, it is stacked with
talent." By
Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
February 18,
2021
How to harness your power.
"Coach
Deena Blacking strips away the false promises and
explains how to be wise about watts."
By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
February 18,
2021
Now that the Super Tuck is banned, will we
see dropper posts in road racing?
"We
perhaps haven’t seen such a kerfuffle over a banned
riding position since the Graeme Obree days, but the
UCI’s recent decision to outlaw the so-called Super Tuck
has clearly caused quite a stir."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James
Huang)
February 18,
2021
Canyon says solution to Aeroad seat post
issue is expected soon.
"Canyon
has said that a solution to the issues surrounding the
seat posts on its new Aeroad road bikes is close, after
it emerged that some owners have seen excessive wear on
the post at the point where it meets the seat tube." By Liam Cahill (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 18,
2021
Buying a bike from a bike shop vs buying
online.
"What
are the pros and cons of buying a bike at your local
bike shop versus buying online, and what route should
you take?" By
Russell Eich (bikeradar.com) Allan McKenzie / SWPix.com
February 18,
2021
Bontrager's new AW3 rubber, approved by a
cat.
"Bontrager
has released an updated range of its popular AW3 tires
to offer increased puncture protection while retaining
ride quality."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com)photography by
Bontrager
February 18,
2021
A 3D-printed custom cycling shoe, the
LoreOne, will launch in April.
"Colby
Pearce on the hardshell carbon shoe: "It will change the
way you interact with your bike, forever." By Ben Delaney
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 18,
2021
Column
Three
Hirschi released by DSM because he was “seen
as risk for the team and sponsors.”
"Hirschi
wasn’t transparent and did not provide the information
that Team DSM requested for specific questions." (cycling.today) (Image
Credit not Provided)
February 18,
2021
Milano Sanremo returns to spring calendar
slot with tweak to classic route.
"Officials
are optimistic the Italian monument will be contested on
its traditional March date."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February 18,
2021
Bradbury fights through adversity to
WorldTour berth.
"Neve
Bradbury, at just 18 years of age, has exploded into the
national conversation on the Australian cycling scene." By Jamie Finch-Penninger
(sbs.com.au) (Instagram @neve_bradbury)
February 18,
2021
Fernando Gaviria expects to sprint back into
the fast lane in 2021.
"While
many of compatriots are lean and sleek, and climb the
highest roads of the world with apparent ease, Gaviria
is grounded with a different, but equally efficient
skillset." By
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 18,
2021
Tom Pidcock says Ineos ‘could have more
success with the riders they have’ in the Classics.
"Pidcock,
21, said his new team’s performances in the Classics
have not reflected the quality of riders they have, as
he looks to not just make up the numbers in the
WorldTour during his neo-pro year."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) Pictures by
Ineos Grenadiers
February 18,
2021
The Women’s Challenge: The toughest race
ever?
"In
1990, Jim Rabdau, organizer of the Women’s Challenge,
wanted his race to make a statement to mark the
centenary of their home state of Idaho."
By Sophie Hurcom (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Chris
Butler)
February 18,
2021
Salsa Farm Animal from Vecchio's.
"This
Salsa was built by founder Ross Shafer for Hank Barlow,
and it has some unique details."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Daniel Benson)
February 18,
2021
Lazer Sphere MIPS helmet - first look.
"Top-rated head protection from one of the best helmet manufacturers in the business." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Aaron Borrill) February 18,
2021
3 Cool Bits: Niner, Panaracer, Easton.
"Niner
was one of the first brands to create a gravel bike, and
the brand pretty much got it right from the get-go with
that debut model, the RLT 9."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Photo: Niner
February 18,
2021
Getting ready for disc brakes: do you need a
whole new set of workshop skills to maintain hydraulic
discs?
"New
to disc brakes or just about to switch over? We've got a
handy guide to the new tools and skills you'll need for
easy maintenance."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 18,
2021
Column
One
February
17, 2021
February 17,
2021
Five things to look out for at the Tour des
Alpes Maritimes et du Var 2021.
"Some
of the WorldTour's best riders, challenging terrain, and
some very exciting youngsters are just a few things to
keep your eye on."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
February 17,
2021
Ganna targets eighth consecutive time trial
win at UAE Tour.
"It
would be crazy to bet against Ganna winning the stage in
the World Champion’s rainbow jersey. He has won every
time he has ridden since the Italian national
championships last summer."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) By Stephen
Farrand
February 17,
2021
Crowd-less Flanders will not be ‘financially
feasible’ next year, organizer says.
"We
are going to perform the trick of organizing without an
audience for one more spring, but we can’t keep doing
that. That is no longer financially feasible." By Caley Fretz
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
February 17,
2021
Ten Outlandish Predictions for the 2021
season.
"Another
year, another attempt to inflate chatter with some
outlandish predictions. I can’t do better than repeat my
introduction from last year."
By Andrew Brown (podiumcafe.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 17,
2021
How Ineos Grenadiers plans to win the Tour
de France without Egan Bernal.
"Team
boss Dave Brailsford is intrigued by the combo of the
explosive potential of Richard Carapaz and the
ever-steady presence of Geraint Thomas."
By Andrew Hood (cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
February 17,
2021
Introducing: Kevin Vermaerke.
"Talking
Chris Froome, Colorado Springs in '91 and mushroom
risotto with one of America's hottest talents." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM - Patrick
Brunt)
February 17,
2021
Alexis Ryan: ready to light it up in 2021.
"American
sprinter looks to re-ignite fire in sixth year at Canyon
SRAM Racing."
By
Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 17,
2021
Georgia Williams returns to Europe with
signs her 2018 form is packed.
"Team
BikeExchange rider to start racing at Strade Bianche
clad in silver fern and with form back after suffering
from RED-S."
(cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Elko Media / Cycling New Zealand)
February 17,
2021
Diana Peñuela has broken through cultural
barriers on her path to the pro ranks.
"Colombian
rider Diana Peñuela faced cultural bias and sexism
during her journey to the professional ranks."
By
Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
Richard Carapaz takes altitude training to
new heights on Ecuadorian volcano.
"Ineos
climber tackles 4,800-meter Cotopaxi ahead of season
debut in Catalunya."
By
Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ineos
Grenadiers)
February 17,
2021
Rudy Project Cutline glasses.
"The
Cutline is a new performance model from Rudy Project
with a very lightweight full frame design and some
adjustability. With this lens I found them very good,
but only in bright sunlight."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
Column
Two
Wout van Aert 2kg and 5 weeks away from full
fitness.
"The
cyclocross season and the birth of his son meant Van
Aert missed the bulk of the team’s January training camp
but he’s now ramping up his preparations for the 2021
road campaign."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 17,
2021
Fabio Jakobsen included on provisional start
list of Belgian one-day race, but team boss says Dutchman
probably won’t be ready.
"While
the 24-year-old is making good progress and hopes to
return to racing this season, Jakobsen has recently
undergone further surgery and will be taking more time
off the bike."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
February 17,
2021
Viviani combines track and road work to get
back to his sprinting best.
"The
Italian started training again last week at a Cofidis
training camp near Almería and has spent the last few
days at the Montichiari Velodrome near Brescia." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 17,
2021
Wrist vs chest strap heart rate monitor:
Which is better for you?
"They
both do the same thing but in vastly different ways. We
lay out the pros and cons of wrist and chest strap heart
rate monitors."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin
Levitch)
February 17,
2021
Rough ride: Whole-body vibrations might be
worse for you than you think.
"Back
pain is common among the general population, but studies
have shown that more than half of professional cyclists
have suffered from back pain in the previous 12 months." by Timothy Holsgrove
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
February 17,
2021
Kit Critic: Beware of cheap boots - and
cheap cycling kit.
"How
a bit of socioeconomic theory, fashion appreciation,
good humor, and long-term comfort all relate. Welcome to
Kit Critic."
By Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 17,
2021
Was cycling better back in the day?
"Was
cycling better back in the day? Have we been led down a
road where cycling doesn’t quite live up to what it used
to be, what it should be?"
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 17,
2021
Vitamin and mineral supplements could do
more harm than good, says new study.
"A
new study looked into the benefits of vitamin and
mineral supplements for prevention of heart disease,
stroke and premature death and found the most commonly
studied ones had no effect, while some supplements can
be harmful."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
Matt Walls and the riders to watch in 2021.
"From
delayed Olympic dreams, lockdown in elite company to
lining up alongside Peter Sagan. Matt Walls’ last 12
months on his way to the WorldTour have been been
somewhat eventful."
By Paul Knott (cyclingweekly.com) Bora Hansgrohe
February 17,
2021
Porte named 2020 AusCycling Cyclist of the
Year.
"Richie
Porte will be awarded the Sir Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman
Medal after being named 2020 Cyclist of the Year by
AusCycling on Wednesday."
By
SBS Cycling Central (sbs.com.au) (AAP)
February 17,
2021
Patent suggests next-gen Specialized Roubaix
could go full suspension.
"Applied
for in April 2018 and published in October the following
year, the patent describes a system that allows movement
of the upper portion of a bike’s seatpost to absorb
shocks and vibration." By
Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 17,
2021
Column
Three
February 17,
2021
Guillaume Martin delays start of season by a
week after training crash.
"The
Cofidis rider's off-season had been affected by nagging
knee pain, but he said that he would be ready for the
Boucles Drôme Ardèche on the weekend of February 27-28." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
February 17,
2021
Ulissi given permission to resume training
after heart biopsy.
"Diego
Ulissi has been given permission to resume training
after a cardiac biopsy performed in late January ruled
out the possibility of congenital heart disease." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
February 17,
2021
Ruth Winder Q&A: Talking Olympics,
Worlds in Flanders, Giro Rosa.
"US
National Champion reflects on year-long absence of
racing stateside."
By
Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 17,
2021
‘I consider myself an optimist and a good
bike handler, I started to doubt that’ - Mike Teunissen
suffers heavy crash while training in Tenerife.
"Teunissen
said that further examinations have revealed he will
need a few more weeks of recovery, throwing his early
Classics campaign into doubt."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture:
Instagram/ mike_teunissen)
February 17,
2021
The Dubai Police really don’t mess around
with bike thieves.
"If
only all police forces were able to be this proactive
when someone’s pride and joy gets stolen."
By
Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
Road bike groupsets: A complete overview of
today's best groupsets, no matter your budget.
"A
comprehensive round-up of road bike groupsets available
today from Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo, FSA and Rotor, as
well as a guide on how to choose."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Josh
Croxton)
February 17,
2021
Trying to find a trainer in stock? A nifty
alerting tool for you (US/Europe).
"Introducing
an automated version of me: The DCR Smart Trainer
Alerting Tool (STAT?). It’s just a simple consolidated
site that you can go to and check the stock of various
trainers from various DC Rainmaker partner retailers." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo:
Ray Maker)
February 17,
2021
Strava adds place names to posts.
"City or area and country added to timeline for all activities." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 17,
2021
How to predict individual and team
performance.
"A
look at the relative gains or losses of each WorldTour
team during the off-season transfer market, and a
ballpark predictive technique for team performance in
the upcoming season."
By Spencer Martin and Steve Maxwell (velonews.com)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
Watch-watch: Who’s rocking a hideously
overpriced timepiece this season?
"As
time ticks down to the first WorldTour race of 2021, ink
is drying on the final sponsor deals of the year. Bikes
and helmets and components have found new homes." By Iain Treloar
(cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
Column
One
February
16, 2021
February 16,
2021
Vuelta a España awards wildcards to three
Spanish teams.
"The
Vuelta a España has named the three teams awarded
wildcard invitations to this year’s race, with Burgos
BH, Euskaltel Euskadi and Caja Rural Seguros RCA all set
to ride the Spanish Grand Tour."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images
Sport)
February 16,
2021
Women’s Tour postponed to October.
"Organizers
have asked the UCI for a later spot on the calendar. The
prestigious six-day UCI Women’s World Tour race is
hoping to host the event from October 4th to 9th." By José Been
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 16,
2021
Jakob Fuglsang forgoes Grand Tours for
Classics and Tour de France stage wins.
"The
35-year-old Dane has chased Grand Tour success for
almost a decade, only for crashes, misfortune and bad
days to disrupt his aspirations and results." By Stephen Farrand
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 16,
2021
‘I still really believe I can win the Tour
de France’: Esteban Chaves determined to make it to the
top following illness and injury setbacks.
"Almost
five seasons on since the world anointed him as a future
Grand Tour winner, Esteban Chaves has declared that he
can put his barren run of form behind him and still win
one of cycling’s biggest races."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de
Waele/Getty Images)
February 16,
2021
Moolman-Pasio: Women have had no say or
input regarding new safety measures.
"The
SD Worx rider revealed that there were no women,
representative from the women’s peloton, involved in the
decision-making process that led to a new series of
wide-ranging safety measures."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SD
Worx)
February 16,
2021
POC launches solar-powered Omne Eternal
helmet.
"POC
is known for its best road bike helmets and dedication
to innovative cycling safety solutions and with a
revolutionary enabling material from Exeger, it wants to
make riders more visible – all of the time." By Lance Branquinho
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: POC)
February 16,
2021
Review: Challenge fattens up Strada Bianca
as wide, supple 40mm gravel-ready slick tire.
"Following
up the all-new 40mm Getaway, Challenge has another new
high-volume hardpack dirt road & gravel tire in the
new Strada Bianca 40."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 16,
2021
How to live stream Tour du Haut Var 2021.
"Starting
on Friday (February 19) the short three-stage race, full
name the Tour des Alpes Maritimes et du Var, will
feature a host of star names, including Nairo Quintana,
Greg Van Avermaet, as well as Tom Pidcock and Geraint
Thomas." By
Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
February 16,
2021
Three Keys to Lifting Heavy.
"Taking
the time to use lighter weights and tempo for your
lifts, to help you build not only better neuromuscular
control but also improved muscle, bone, tendon, and
connective tissue properties, are absolute musts to
allow your body to handle the heavier weights." By Menachem Brodie
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 16,
2021
Column
Two
Froome, Yates, Pogacar, Bennett, Van der
Poel confirmed for UAE Tour.
"The
UAE Tour marks the start of the 2021 WorldTour, with the
week-long Middle Eastern stage race attracting some of
the biggest names in the peloton."
(cyclingnews.com) By Stephen Farrand
February 16,
2021
Coryn Rivera: Ask and listen.
"72-time
US champion speaks with Cyclingnews about the major
progress in women's racing since she turned pro." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 16,
2021
McGowan on her way to Women’s World Tour
with Liv Racing.
"The
American got her first taste of pro racing at the Joe
Martin Stage Race and Colorado Classic in 2019 and will
join the European-based team for more race experience at
the highest level."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) photography by Liv Racing
February 16,
2021
Wout van Aert’s coach says he’s ‘currently
good enough to compete, but not to win.’
"Van
Aert’s coach Marc Lamberts said the 26-year-old is
currently strong enough to compete in the final of
one-day races, but not to win, adding that Van Aert has
gained a lot of muscle during his cyclocross winter." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Dirk Waem/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty
Images)
February 16,
2021
Political conflicts continue to hamper
Mexican cycling.
"Riders
are often forced to choose – stay in Mexico to remain in
good graces with the Federation or try their chances
abroad facing doping stigmas among foreign teams." By Rebecca Reza
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 16,
2021
MAAP and 100% team up to deliver the
Glendale with HiPER lenses.
"The
Australian cycling apparel brand is known for its daring
design sensibility and openness to collaboration. With
the latest, MAAP takes the proven credentials of 100%
and integrates a design that is sure to trigger
interest." By
Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: MAAP)
February 16,
2021
Koo Spectro and Demos cycling sunglasses
review.
"Spectro
and Demos are the brand new big coverage bike specs from
Italian brand Koo."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven)
February 16,
2021
Pivot eVault Electric Gravel Bike First
Look.
"The
Tempe, Arizona-based company plugs in a bit further
today with the release of the new eVault, a high-end,
carbon fiber drop-bar model for mixed-surface road and
off-road riding based on its Vault analog
gravel/all-road bike."
By Toby Hill (cyclevolta.com) Pivot Cycles
February 16,
2021
When Bogotá belongs to the bicycles: How
Ciclovía has shaped Colombia’s capital city.
"On
Sundays, Bogotá belongs to the bicycles. We speak with
Jaime Ortiz Mariño, who started Ciclovía 47 years ago." By Betsy Welch
(velonews.com) Photo: Chepa Beltran/VWPics/Universal
Images Group via Getty Images
February 16,
2021
Innovative new Polar Verity Sense reads
heart rate from arm or temple.
"Features
include an increased battery life - now lasting up to a
claimed 20 hours - and a larger internal memory that can
now store up to 600 hours of training data." By Stefan Abram
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 16,
2021
Here’s what the disappearance of PowerTap
might mean.
"Fear
not PowerTap product users: SRAM has assured customers
it will fulfill existing orders and honor the full
warranty period on all devices. "
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 16,
2021
Column
Three
2021 Tour de France teams announced.
"In
accordance with Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
rules, nineteen UCI WorldTeams are automatically invited
to the race."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 16,
2021
De Gendt: I have very little faith in the
CPA.
"I
have very little faith in the CPA, because it has
already lied to riders a number of times, saying that
they had talked to organizers when they had not. They
want to keep us quiet."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 16,
2021
Luke Plapp: ‘Huge talent’ who's talking to a
flock of WorldTour teams.
"The
20-year-old Australian aims to have road plans settled
well before Olympics, in discussions with nine squads." By Simone Giuliani
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February 16,
2021
Teunissen training camp crash may derail
entire spring campaign.
"Jumbo
Visma said Teunissen may not be able to compete this
spring at all following the accident and, They did not
disclose the exact nature of the injury."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 16,
2021
Michael Woods’ Israel Start-up Nation era
begins at the Tour des Alpes Maritimes et du Var.
"Michael
Woods’ first race with Israel Start-up Nation begins
Friday at the three-stage, 2.1-rated Tour des Alpes
Maritimes et du Var in France."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Courtesy of
Israel Start-up Nation, noA Toledo Arnon
February 16,
2021
Roundtable: Which of the active Colombian
riders will be next to win a grand tour?
"Colombia
has a lot of candidates for grand tour glory. But which
of the active peloton will be first to take the top step
after three weeks? We argue it out."
(velonews.com) Photo: Benoit Tessier - Pool/Getty Images
February 16,
2021
Ineos Grenadiers reveal Richard Carapaz’s
crazy altitude training.
"The
27-year-old has been climbing on Volcán Cotopaxi, which
is just south of the capital city of Quito in the
Andes." By Tim
Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Michael
Steele/Getty Images)
February 16,
2021
Nairo Quintana says he’s fully recovered
from double knee surgery.
"Nairo
Quintana debuts 2021 season this week in France but says
he's far from winning form."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Benoit Tessier - Pool/Getty
Images)
February 16,
2021
Garmin Enduro GPS Watch In-Depth Review.
"Be
it GPS battery life or daily watch use battery life,
there’s no Garmin watch that goes as long as the Enduro.
And Garmin is betting that you’ll pay extra for that
feature over and above a normal base Garmin Fenix 6
unit."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
February 16,
2021
Do you need a saddle with a cutout?
"If
you’ve ever experienced saddle discomfort - be it
numbness or any pain - you are certainly not alone. But
with people coming in such wonderfully different shapes
and sizes, there’s no one answer that will suit
everyone." By
Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) Image credit:
Specialized
February 16,
2021
Lighter, wider, more aero: which wheels work
best for your type of riding?
"We
asked Chris Wehan of Roval’s product team and engineer
Jeff Meyer whether road tubeless is the future, if aero
gravel is The Next Big Thing, and whether they’d be able
to settle the aerodynamics versus lightweight debate
once and for all."
By road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 16,
2021
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