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Column
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January 18,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
January 18, 2022
Dylan Groenewegen ‘back to the old Dylan’ ahead of 2022 Tour de France return. "The
Dutchman was served a nine-month ban for his part in
causing Fabio Jakobsen's horrific crash at the 2020 Tour
of Poland - after just 11 days of racing. During his
suspension, Groenewegen was unable to train properly for
his return as his attention was occupied by concerns about
the health of his girlfriend and his son."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Bike Exchange January 18, 2022 Bora Hansgrohe: We believe we will have the
strongest lead-out in the world.
"Alexandre
Vlasov, Jai Hindley, Sergio Higuita and talented young
Belgian Cian Uijtdebroeks have all pulled on the new
green colors and are part of pivot and a new strategy of
targeting the Grand Tours."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: VeloImages) January 18, 2022 Mur de Huy a triple threat for 24 women's teams at La Flèche Wallonne. "Race
organizers ASO announced revised courses for the women’s
peloton at La Flèche Wallonne Feminine and Liège
Bastogne Liège Femmes today, with riders having to climb
Mur de Huy three times during the mid-week Flèche
Wallonne on April 20."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SD Worx/Getty Images) January 18, 2022 Future Flash: Cannondale builds safety (and
battery) integration into new Synapse.
"The
new Synapse endurance road bike features a rear-facing
radar, front and rear lights that can blink with
increasing intensity as a car approaches, and a
handlebar-mounted monitor that shows approaching cars."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 18, 2022 Another world champion-edition Specialized Tarmac SL7 for Julian Alaphilippe. "Julian
Alaphilippe (Quick Step Alpha Vinyl) will race on
another new, special world champion's edition
Specialized Tarmac SL7, his fourth different version
of the bike since taking ownership of the rainbow
jersey in 2020."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized) January 18, 2022 road.cc Recommends Bargain Buys of the Year 2021/22. "Of
all the bikes, components, accessories and clothes
that made it into road.cc Recommends this
year, here are the biggest bargains."
By road.cc Tech
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) January
18, 2022
Record rides: Tommy Godwin's 75,065 miles in a year. "On
January 1st 1939, Tommy Godwin set off on his bike.
That year, as Europe entered into war, Godwin would
embark on a record attempt that even now almost
defies belief. Godwin was aiming for the cycling
year record (now referred to as the Highest Annual
Mileage Record) and would eventually reach 75,065
miles."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Dave Barter) January 18, 2022 Column
Two
Photos,
Podcasts
January
18, 2022
Tadej Pogacar adds Dwars door Vlaanderen to Tour de France cobbles recon trip. "The
UAE Team Emirates rider has already confirmed he will
ride the Tour of Flanders on April 3 and according to
L’Equipe, he will now travel to Belgium a few
days earlier to also ride Dwars door Vlaanderen on
March 30."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) January 18, 2022 Garmin Fenix 7 Series In-Depth Review.
"Today
Garmin has announced not one, not two, but like 287
watches. Technically speaking they’ve announced two core
product series - the Fenix 7 Series, and the Epix
series. I mean, ignoring the fact that Garmin previously
announced an Epix unit 7 years ago."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) January 18, 2022 Garmin Epix In-Depth Review. "No,
this isn’t your grandfather’s Epix from 2015, but rather,
this is Garmin’s new 2nd gen Epix that effectively takes
an Epix and elevates it with a full AMOLED color
touchscreen display. Now, Garmin officially calls it just
‘Epix’, though you’ll see the 2nd gen bits here and
there."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) January 18, 2022 Transforming a team: How Specialized and Total Energies are working together. "We
know why Total Energies and Specialized are working
together, but how's it going so far? We went along to a
team camp to find out."
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) photography by David Everett January 18, 2022 Max Richeze to fill in for Álvaro Hodeg
through Giro d’Italia.
"Argentine
lead-out ace Maximiliano Richeze will extend his racing
career through the Giro d’Italia. UAE Team Emirates is
keeping him on the payroll through the spring to help fill
a vacancy left by Álvaro Hodeg, who is out with a wrist
and ankle injury."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) January 18, 2022 Uno-X men awarded invitations to Flèche Wallonne, Liège Bastogne Liège. "Uno-X
have also confirmed invitations to Paris Roubaix, the
Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, the Saudi Tour, Kuurne Brussel
Kuurne and other early-season races. They are aiming for a
wildcard invite for this year's Tour de France, which
starts in Copenhagen."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) January 18, 2022 Looking for more results and trying to figure out what kind of rider he is, Matt Walls on his second year at Bora Hansgrohe. "The
British sprinter, who won gold in the omnium at last
year's Olympics, told the media at his team's press day
that he was also still trying to figure out where he fits
in as a rider."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 18, 2022 UAE Tour confirms February dates to open 2022 men’s WorldTour. "The
Middle East’s only WorldTour stage race confirmed its
February 20-26 dates despite the raging new wave of
infections that have put some other early season races to
the sword."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) January 18, 2022 Column
Three
Videos
January 18, 2022
UAE sponsors Tadej Pogacar's development program Pogi Team. "Pogi
Team, the youth team founded by two-time Tour de France
winner Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) will be sponsored
by UAE and will ride under the name Pogi Team UAE Generali
in 2022. "
By Kate Wagner (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 18, 2022 Sagan happy to finally be at Total Energies
team camp.
"After
returning from a pre-season camp in early December, Peter
Sagan was already looking forward to hooking up with his
new teammates at Total Energies once again in Calpe,
Spain, on January 11 for a two-week block of training. But
his plans were complicated."
By James Startt (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) January 18, 2022 Here’s who’s racing Paris Roubaix and Paris Roubaix Femmes in 2022. "24
women’s and 25 men’s squads are set to take the start,
including the full deck of men’s and women’s WorldTour
squads. The Bahrain-Victorious and Trek Segafredo teams of
defending champions Sonny Colbrelli and Lizzie Deignan
will be top cobblestone competitors alongside the likes of
Jumbo Visma, Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, and SD Worx."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images January 18, 2022 Susanne Andersen: It's special to be part of Uno-X. "After
three years at Team DSM, Andersen was recruited by team
manager Lars Bak to join the new Uno-X project as one of
their headline Norwegian riders."
(cyclingnews.com) By Matilda Price (Image credit: Getty Images) January 18, 2022 55% of US female cyclists started or returned during pandemic, shows research. "Heather
Mason, President of the National Bicycle Dealers
Association (NBDA), has revealed that 55.4 percent of
female cyclists started or returned during the pandemic,
as found by the trade-org in its Bicycling Buying 2021
Consumer Research Study."
By Simon Cox (cyclingindustry.news) Photo: Business Insider January 18, 2022 Huge flood surprises causes big crashes in final sprint. "The
cycling season has begun in Argentina, but a race in
capital city Buenos Aires was not held in exactly ideal
conditions. For some of the locals who were making it
their first race of the year, it did not go as planned."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) January 18, 2022 UCI recommends strict measures this season. "The
UCI updated previous rules imposed before the widespread
availability of vaccines, and, as long as infection rates
remain high, expect to see riders separated on podiums,
wearing masks and putting on their own leader's jerseys."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) January 18, 2022 'If you can achieve something like this, then other things in life can seem quite easy' - Local hero outlines the joy of ultra-endurance events. "From
Cumbria’s highest passes to motorway McDonalds stops -
video showcases the rollercoaster reality of a 60-hour
ride in all its unglamorous glory."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Markus Stitz/Upgrade) January 18, 2022 Column
One
January 17,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
January 17, 2022
Former junior world champ suspended for missed doping tests. "Aigul
Gareeva impressed in 2018 when, as a 16-year-old, she won
the junior women’s road race at the European Continental
Championships by more than six minutes. Joining her on the
podium that day were now-WorldTour riders Vittoria
Guazzini and Hannah Ludwig."
(Photo: Cor Vos) (cyclingtips.com) By Matt de Neef January 17, 2022 Tom Pidcock and Zoe Bäckstedt among British Cycling's cyclocross world championships contenders. "British
Cycling has made it clear that the 22 year old Pidcock
will be aiming to beat his silver medal of 2020.
Zoe Bäckstedt will aim to add more world championships
stripes to her collection, following her win on the road
in 2021."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Sepp Kuss alters his approach to be in better shape for Tour de France. "After
a build-up that didn't go too well in 2021, and a Tour de
France where - following Primoz Roglic's early exit - the
rest of the Jumbo Visma squad stepped up to fill the
breach, the 2022 Tour and its preparation could well be
more straightforward for Kuss."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) January 17, 2022 Giro, Tour, Vuelta: Who is riding which Grand Tour in 2022. "Tour
de France still central to the season but the Giro offers
a fascinating mountain battle while the Vuelta is a
revenge match and chance for a double."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Primož Roglič to decide on Vuelta a España defense after Tour de France. "Jumbo
Visma officials reconfirmed Monday that Roglič will put
the Tour at the center of his plans for 2022, and wait and
see whether or not he returns to the Spanish grand tour
that he’s won three consecutive times."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Michael Woods aims to put Canadian cycling on the map with Israel Premier Tech. "Speaking
at the team's launch last Thursday, the 35-year old said:
"Right now, I think, well, this is the peak of Canadian
cycling, but it's only gonna get better and I think we're
gonna hopefully inspire more riders to move up their ranks
again."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Sam Bennett: I've been successful before and I
will be again.
"The
Irishman was the best sprinter in the 2020 Tour, winning
two stages and taking green to Paris, and was arguably the
world's best fastman in the early months of 2021. But out
of sight, out of mind, as the old saying goes."
By Shane Stokes (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bora Hansgrohe/Lukas Gellert) January 17, 2022 2022 Team Preview: EF Education TIBCO SVB. "Renamed
EF Education TIBCO SVB for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the
longest-running women’s team in North America has moved to
the big leagues of pro cycling with a newly-minted Women’s
WorldTour designation."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) January 17, 2022 A Preview of Garmin Varia Radar and UT800 Lights. "The
Varia Radar is much more than a rear light. Not only will
it alert other road users to your presence, it will give
you early warning of their approach; up to 140 meters
away. This is a pretty unique feature for a light and will
offer extra security to riders."
By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 17, 2022 Zwift Premium: Would you pay more for Zwift to be your coach? "A survey to Zwift subscribers proposes new premium features and asks how much respondents are prepared to pay." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Zwift) January 17, 2022 Column
Two
Photos,
Podcasts
January 17,
2022
ASO announces teams set to race men's and women's Paris Roubaix. "The
women's peloton will embark on its second held edition
after the historical inaugural event held last October
won by Lizzie Deignan (Trek Segafredo). Sonny Colbrelli
(Bahrain Victorious) claimed the 118th men's edition
last year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Why Quick Step Has Sidelined Mark Cavendish For The 2022 Tour. "It’s
complicated, the battle between good PR and winning
stages in the biggest race on the planet - Should Mark
Cavendish start the 2022 Tour de France, or is Fabio
Jakobsen a safer bet for stage success?"
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) January 17, 2022 Road back to cobbled classics begins in Provence for Kasper Asgreen. "The
defending Flanders champion will debut at the Tour de la
Provence next month ahead of an ambitious spring calendar
that Quick Step Alpha Vinyl hopes will pay off with
dividends in the northern classics."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) January 17, 2022 No Flanders or Roubaix for Philippe Gilbert in his final season. "The
39-year-old, who reaches the end of his three-year deal
with Lotto Soudal, will also take on Milan San Remo in one
final attempt to win the race and complete the challenge
of winning all five Monuments."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Joma Garcia/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Joss Lowden to target stage races and hilly classics. "Joscelin
Lowden will target stage races and hillier one-day
classics with Uno-X Pro Cycling in 2022 as she looks to
fill an all-rounder role in the newest women's WorldTeam."
By Matilda Price (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Luke Plapp - Australian road race champion 2022. "Luke
Plapp won the final event of the Australian road cycling
championships with a considered, patient ride in what is
typically a race of attrition."
(ridemedia.com.au) Photo: Jean-Pierre Ronco (Image Writer Photography) January 17, 2022 Results: Majestic Crit Season Opener. "The
Majestic Crit Season Opener kicked off the first race of
the 2022 SoCal road season with a fast criterium in
Ontario to get things underway."
(socalcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (majesticcycling.com) January 17, 2022 road.cc Recommends Tech Innovation of the Year 2021/22. "What
we're interested in here are products that incorporate
technology that's new to a particular field. What
constitutes new technology in a GPS computer is clearly
very different from new technology in sports nutrition,
say, but the important thing is that they both offer
something that we've not seen before."
By road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) January 17, 2022 Here’s what it’s like to try and ride in Ontario or Quebec today. "Following
a huge (and still ongoing) snowstorm in most cities in
Ontario and Quebec, today may be the day not to go for an
outdoor spin. For some, where the bike paths were cleared,
it was doable in Hamilton, Ontario."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Chris Drew @chrisjamesdrew January 17, 2022 Israel-Premier Tech’s bikes stolen. "The
team got some bad news as they discovered that 17 of their
Factor bikes were stolen from the truck overnight. It’s
not the first time a high profile team has had their bikes
ripped off."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Israel-Premier Tech January 17, 2022 Indoor vs outdoor cycling: Why you can have just as much fun riding indoors. "Now,
indoor cycling is more engaging than ever. The advent of
indoor cycling apps like Zwift, Rouvy, and RGT have made
indoor cycling - dare I say - fun."
By Zach Nehr (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Elite) January 17, 2022 Column
Three
Videos
January 17, 2022
Sex toys, cybercrime, and cycling sponsorship: The bizarre tale of NextHash. "What's
the thread connecting cycling with North Korean military
hackers and the adult industry? NextHash, Team Qhubeka's
last title sponsor."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Robbie McEwen booted from SBS commentary role
in broadcast bombshell.
"You’ll
no longer hear me on the comms on any SBS cycling
broadcast. They have axed me from the team to ‘deliver
their broadcast differently,'” McEwen wrote. I didn’t get
a valid explanation and I’m assuming someone is pushing
their own agenda in axing me."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 17, 2022 'I would like at some point to maybe learn to take time out and enjoy the color of life' - Dave Brailsford reflects on the personal cost of success. "I’ve
obviously got Millie my daughter, I absolutely adore her,
love her to bits. Since she was born I've always been
involved in sport. At some point soon I'd like to think
I'm going to stop, and really spend more time together.
That would be nice."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Sam Bennett aims to be 'master of chaos' in sprints as he returns to Bora Hansgrohe. "It
was knee problems which kept Bennett out of so much racing
in 2021, including the Tour de France. Fortunately for him
and his new team, he described it as "fine", adding that
there was no pain anymore."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Introducing Vittoria Guazzini, U23 European TT champ, rising Italian star. "The
latest in a string of talented young riders to take the
leap from Valcar to the WorldTour is 21-year-old Vittoria
Guazzini, who has joined her former teammate on FDJ
Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope."
Amy Jones: (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Vaccination will be required for athletes competing in France. "France
passed a new law on Monday that will require all athletes
competing in the country to be vaccinated. Its full impact
on one-day professional road, mountain, or cyclocross
races is unknown."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 17, 2022 Jakob Fuglsang to focus on the classics with Israel. "Fuglsang,
now 36, started the Tour of Flanders in 2016 and finished
it with a 25th place, just over one minute from winner
Peter Sagan."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) January 17, 2022 France’s ‘Dr. Mabuse’ handed down sentence of
one-year house arrest.
"Bernard
Sainz, the self-described homeopathic doctor was sentenced
for “aiding or inciting the use of prohibited substances
or methods in a sporting event,” reported L'Equipe.
His lawyers promised to appeal."
(velonews.com)Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images January 17, 2022 Smashing his 2021 targets and then some. "I
managed to complete my 5000 miles at the beginning of
October much to my surprise. My total mileage for the year
was 6,343 miles, which took me 365 hours and I also hit my
target of raising money for Alzheimer’s Research UK with
£2009 raised."
By Peter White (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Peter White) January 17, 2022 Why riding in a waterproof jacket sucks… sometimes. "We’ve
all been there. You’re exhausted having summited the climb
but uncomfortable, too. You’re hot, there’s sweat in your
eyes and you’re soaked through. But hold on, isn’t that a
£400 waterproof jacket you’re wearing?"
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