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February 2,
2022
News,
Blogs Misc.
February 2, 2022
Saudi Tour: Buitrago wins stage 2 hilltop
finish.
"22-year-old
Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious) took his first pro
victory on stage 2 of the Saudi Tour, outpacing Andrea
Bagioli (Quick Step Alpha Vinyl) on the hilltop finish at
Abu Rakah after the pair had escaped from the peloton in
the final kilometer."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ALAIN JOCARDAFP via Getty Images) February 2, 2022 The Riders Union complains to UCI over Saudi Tour safety issues. "The
first concerned the gravel section deep into the stage
that was apparently littered with solid obstacles, while
the second revolved around the finishing straight, with
the roadside barriers and deviation zone said to go
against the rules."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 2, 2022 2022 Pro team kits - The best of the rest. "There's plenty more beyond the top level of the sport, with dozens of teams having shown off their 2022 kits, from the bold to the beautiful and the bizarre." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Various) February 2, 2022 Women’s Tour Down Under continues on path toward WorldTour. "The
Santos Festival of Cycling may have been ranked as an
Australian National Road Series event but the organization
surrounding it and coverage provided had far more in
common with a Women’s WorldTour race."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) February 2, 2022 Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig on the 2022 season: 'I'm dreaming of the upcoming attacking.' "Cecilie
Uttrup Ludwig is known for lighting up both cycling races
and her interviews, with no signs of relenting as the 2022
road season approaches."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) February 2, 2022 Demi Vollering knows what it will take to win the Tour de France Femmes. "I’m
looking forward to the [Tour de France Femmes], it’s
important for women’s cycling and I think we can inspire a
lot of women cyclist by showing us in the Tour de France,
and in really hard races."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 2, 2022 Jakobsen begins road to Tour de France debut at Valenciana. "Fabio
Jakobsen is in pole position to be Quick Step Alpha
Vinyl’s sprinter at the Tour de France and the proof is in
the lead-out man."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) February 2, 2022 'Spanish Strade Bianche' on the horizon as all-new pro gravel race is launched. "The
Clásica Jaén Paraiso Interior - which translates rather
badly as the Jaén Interior Paradise Classic - will be held
in eastern Andalucía on February 14, with 40 kilometers of
gravel roads set to act as its main challenge."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 2, 2022 How-To: Using Zwift and TrainerRoad Concurrently. "The
main reason most people want to do this is to get the
better-structured workouts from TrainerRoad, while still
having the social elements on Zwift. Or also, continuing
to get ‘credit’ for the workouts in Zwift to move up
levels."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) February 2, 2022 14 benefits of riding an electric bike. "Whether
you’re new to cycling or are already a regular rider,
there are a number of reasons why you might want to try an
electric bike, from health and fitness, through to
financial and environmental benefits."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) Robert Smith February 2, 2022 Ryder’s compact Groove Tool turns tricky bolts, Kinetic Cage carries spares & more. "Tool
& accessory maker Ryder Innovation has three new
low-cost gadgets to start out 2022, keeping your bike and
bike rides running smoothly. Most-compact of the new bunch
is the Groove Tool."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 2022 Saudi Tour Live Stream.
"Saudi Tour 2022 - stage 2 (Taibah University → Abu Rakah 163.9km).
Wednesday, February 2nd, starts at 12:00pm Central Europe,
6:00am U.S. Eastern."
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February 2,
2022
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana: Remco
Evenepoel wins opening stage.
"Remco
Evenepoel (Quick Step Alpa Vinyl) immediately took control
of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, attacking alone on
the final climb and then time trialing to the finish line
Torralba del Pinar."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Luis Angel Gomez/SprintCyclingAgency) February 2, 2022 Women may have to wait at least three years for U23 world championship road race. "The
topic will be discussed at an upcoming Management
Committee meeting and an integrated U23 and elite women’s
event would likely be the course of action for the
forthcoming seasons."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) February 2, 2022 Racing for Bernal is 'extra motivation' for Ineos Grenadiers, says DS Knaven. "The
Ineos Grenadiers start their first stage races of the 2022
season on Wednesday at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana
and the Etoile de Bessèges in France."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 2, 2022 Could Tom Pidcock win all three world titles in 2022? Let’s break it down. "I
want to be world champion in all three [CX, MTB and road]
and yeah - all in the same year.” It didn’t need to
be this year necessarily, but after this past weekend,
that rainbow dream is very much alive for 2022."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) February 2, 2022 2023 Glasgow ‘mega world championships’ set
for August 3-13.
"The
11-day event will combine 13 world championship
disciplines, including track, road, and mountain bike, but
there will be no cyclocross."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) February 2, 2022 Filippo Ganna to be given opportunities at Milan San Remo and Paris Roubaix this year. "The
double world time trial champion wants to prove that there
is more to his cycling than simply racing against the
clock. He has form, showing his power on the sterrato
stage of last year's Giro d'Italia, blowing the race
apart."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 2, 2022 Matej Mohoric building solidly at Valenciana towards main season goals. "Ninth
on the stage, the 27-year-old finished just behind a
select group of five that in turn were chasing down stage
winner Remco Evenepoel (Quick Step Alpha Vinyl), and
podium finishers Alexandre Vlasov (Bora Hansgrohe) and
Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers)."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) February 2, 2022 The rivalries we expect to drive the narrative in 2022.[Paywall] [Paywall]
"These epic clashes of ego, ambition, and brawn
help make professional cycling among the most engaging and
interesting sports in the world. Going into 2022, the
peloton is packed with drama and good stories."
(velonews.com)Photo: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images February 2, 2022 Basso Diamante Caliper Chorus 12x. "With
impressive performance and feedback from its frameset, the
Basso Diamante Caliper Chorus 12x feels like a proper
superbike to ride. One that delivers quick handling and a
racy position, yet ride comfort that belies its
stiffness."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 2, 2022 Pinarello launches new Dogma F MyWay customization portal with up to 5,000 possible finishes. "Pinarello
has opened up its new MyWay customization portal for the
Dogma F road racing bike, which uses 3D gaming technology
for an “incredibly immersive experience."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 2, 2022 Yeelock fingerprint-operated disc brake lock deters thieves. "The
Yeelock is a pocket-sized anti-theft device, weighing a
claimed 230g. The brand claim says that locking or
unlocking the device using your fingerprint takes around
0.3 seconds, though there is also a key lock option for
those who prefer the traditional method."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 2, 2022 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana/Tour of
Valencia live video stream.
"2022 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana/Tour of Valencia February 2-6, Spain. Wednesday, February 2nd,
Les Alqueries → Torralba del
Pinar (166.7km).
Finish at around 5:15pm CET (11:15am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern)."
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February 2,
2022
Videos
February 2, 2022
Mads Pedersen wins Etoile de Bessèges stage 1.
"Mads
Pedersen (Trek Segafredo) won stage 1 of Étoile des
Bességes after delivering a powerful effort in the uphill
sprint in Bellegarde. The Dane came home a second clear of
Hugo Hofstetter (Arkéa Samsic) and Edvald Boasson Hagen
(Total Energies) to the line."
By Barry Ryan
(cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
February 2, 2022 Egan Bernal to undergo second round of spinal
surgery.
"Egan
Bernal will have to undergo a second round of spinal
surgery as he continues his complicated recovery from a
life-threatening collision with a bus nine days ago. "
(cyclingnews.com) (velonews.com) Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images February 2, 2022 Moolman Pasio to retire at the end of 2022. "The
South African, who turned 36 in December, made the
announcement during the SD Worx team presentation on
Wednesday afternoon, adding that it was a tough decision
to make as she feels like is still progressing in the
sport."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SD Worx) February 2, 2022 Chantal van den Broek Blaak will no longer
retire this spring.
"Van
den Broek Blaak has been an integral part of the SD Worx
line-up since joining the squad in 2015. As well as
helping teammates such as Anna van der Breggen to success,
the Dutch rider has also achieved myriad individual
victories."
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 2, 2022 Elisa Balsamo: The rise of a World Champion. "At
just 23 years old, the powerful sprinter has only been
racing on the professional cycling circuit for five
seasons. Balsamo attributes much of her growth and success
to the Italian-based Continental team Valcar Travel &
Service."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) February 2, 2022 Porte: Next 'Cadel Evans' in National Road Series. "It
was an emotional conclusion to Richie Porte's Tour Down
Under career, the ‘King of Willunga’ hung up his crown,
but signaled that there are plenty of top-tier young
cyclists within the National Road Series (NRS) peloton
with the talent to follow in his footsteps."
(sbs.com.au) (Santos Festival of Cycling) February 2, 2022 Dylan Groenewegen on making a fresh start with Bike Exchange Jayco.[Paywall] [Paywall]
"The Dutchman made a high-profile move to Bike
Exchange Jayco over the winter, despite having two more
years on his Jumbo Visma contract."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) February 2, 2022 Supersapiens supplier is working on a new sensor that monitors ketones, glucose, lactate and more. "Under
the sub-brand name of 'Lingo', Abbott is working on a new
type of continuous monitor that will not only track
glucose but also lactate, alcohol and cycling's latest
buzzword, ketones."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Abbott) February 2, 2022 MAAP and 100% are back with another collaboration. "For
the third year running, Australian cycling clothing giant
MAAP has collaborated with sunglasses specialist 100% to
create yet another limited edition run of custom-designed
eyewear, and for 2022 the foundation for the design comes
courtesy of 100%'s Hypercraft model."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: MAAP) February 2, 2022 Cotic unveils Cascade adventure bike designed
for versatility.
"Cotic
has unveiled a new drop-bar adventure bike called the
Cascade, made with butted Reynolds 853 steel main tubes
and designed for everything from fast gravel rides to
heading off into the back of beyond for days on end."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 2, 2022 Squad Bikes & the Floyd Landis connection. "Of
all the press releases we received over the winter, there
was none more surprising than the one we received from
former mountain/road pro Floyd Landis announcing the
formation of a new race team."
By Zap (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 2, 2022 Etoile de Besseges live stream.
"2022 Etoile de Besseges February 2-6, France. Stage
1 starts at 12:45pm CET (6:45am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:34pm CET (10:34am U.S. Eastern) Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)."
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February 2, 2022 Column
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February 1,
2022
News,
Blogs Misc.
February 1, 2022
Saudi Tour: Caleb Ewan wins stage 1.
"The
Australian Lotto Soudal rider beat Martin Laas (Bora
Hansgrohe) and Fernando Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) to the
line in a bunch sprint at Winter Park."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 1, 2022 Will Quick Step take over the Tormans team
with Hermans, Bäckstedt? Team boss responds.
"Tormans
cyclocross team boss Maxime Segers insists that his team
isn’t going anywhere, despite Quick Step boss Patrick
Lefevere's recently expressed interest in acquiring the
Belgian-based ‘cross team."
(velonews.com) Photo: David Stockman/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images February 1, 2022 Why Tom Pidcock’s cyclocross world title will stand the test of time.[Paywall] [Paywall]
"With or without van der Poel and van Aert, it was
an inevitability Pidcock would be crowned cyclocross king
some day."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) February 1, 2022 Relive Marianne Vos’ eight cyclocross world titles.[Paywall] [Paywall]
"Go down memory lane with Marianne Vos and each of
her cyclocross world titles, from her first in 2006 to her
eighth in 2022."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) February 1, 2022 Dancing, triathlon and Zwift pave way to WorldTour for Maud Oudeman. "It
has been a real whirlwind for the 18-year-old from
Nijmegen, Eastern Netherlands, who has put her Educational
Studies degree on hold since starting Zwift Academy last
September, completing the workouts and landing a contract
to race for the Canyon SRAM Women’s WorldTeam."
(Image credit: ©Vernor) February 1, 2022 Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37Vv - Strong, precise all-road wheels. "While
not the first, the Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V is one of
the best wheelsets you can ride for both paved and
unpaved or “all-road” cycling."
By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) February 1, 2022 Giro Syntax Mips helmet review. "The
Giro Syntax MIPS helmet is a low-profile and
well-ventilated road cycling helmet, designed with comfort
and safety at the forefront. On paper, it offers a nice
meld of all-around performance, ventilation, safety, and
value."
By Laura Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Laura Fletcher) February 1, 2022 Spotlight: OneUp 90 mm dropper seatpost review. "With
just 90 mm of travel (or less), the new seatpost is the
shortest travel dropper OneUp has ever produced and
according to the Canadian-based company, it’s the most
compact dropper on the market yet."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by Dave Rome) February 1, 2022 2022 Saudi Tour Live Stream.
"Saudi Tour 2022 - stage 1 (Winter Park → Winter Park 198km).
Tuesday, February 1st, starts at 12:00pm Central Europe,
6:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) February 1, 2022 Column
Two
February 1,
2022
Pidcock to switch straight into road mode
after cyclocross world title.
"The
Briton, who juggles the two disciplines along with
mountain biking, has filleted the 2021-22 ’cross season
well, winning two World Cups before landing the world
title in Fayetteville, USA, on Sunday."
By Patrick Fletcher , Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) February 1, 2022 Evenepoel, Nibali, Valverde headline stacked
Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana field.
"The
five-day Spanish race will see the riders go off-road with
a race-defining summit finish on the Alto Antenas del
Maigmó Tibi."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) February 1, 2022 Ganna, Carapaz, Bettiol, Pedersen and Pinot opt for hilly early-season racing at Etoile de Bessèges. "The
French race will see Ineos Grenadiers make their season
debut, with Olympic champion Richard Carapaz, Filippo
Ganna, Mikal Kwiatkowski and Britain’s Ben Tulett all in
action."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 1, 2022 Women’s peloton kicks off European season at Vuelta CV Feminas and Setmana Ciclista Valenciana. "The
fourth edition of the Vuelta CV Feminas (1.1) will get the
European season rolling with a 92km one-day race from
Paterna to Valencia, held on the same day as the final
stage 5 of the men's Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Movistar Team) February 1, 2022 Astana releases new rap video starring
Vincenzo Nibali and Alexander Vinokourov.
"The
squad get their 2022 season underway tomorrow at the Volta
a la Comunitat Valenciana, but have already made waves
with their social media post on Tuesday."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 1, 2022 Bryton Rider S500 Bike GPS First Ride Thoughts. "This
past week Bryton announced their new Rider S500 cycling
GPS. The unit adds in a new climb functionality (called
Climb Challenge), as well as switches over to a USB-C
port. It also notes increased brightness and battery, on a
color touchscreen display that’s a smidge smaller than
Garmin’s Edge 530/830."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) February 1, 2022 New S-Works shoes spotted: Are these the long-awaited S-Works 8? "Despite
already having five different pairs of road shoes that
carry the S-Works moniker, it appears that Specialized
is set to launch another. They were spotted last week on
the feet of Daniel Oss during his Team Total Energies
training camp."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 1, 2022 5 bike items you’re probably not cleaning enough. "Being
a cyclist involves routines. Setting your alarm, having
your coffee, pumping your tires, putting on your kit, you
know the drill."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) February 1, 2022 World’s Lightest Saddle. "Carbon
wonder saddle? No. This is from the 1930s French saddle
maker, Continentale. Tagged “Bauriat” on the back, this
saddle was quite popular in its day. However, improved
technology and changing fashions ultimately shifted
saddles away from steel and leather to synthetic
materials, space-age metals and aerodynamics."
Words/image: Brett Horton (pelotonmagazine.com) February 1, 2022 Column
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February 1,
2022
Videos
February 1, 2022
WADA set to investigate drug found in the hair
of three cyclists at 2021 Tour de France: 'We are entitled
to ask certain questions.'
"Tizanidine
is a medication used to treat muscle plasticity due to
spinal cord injuries or multiple sclerosis. It is
therefore used to relax muscles, but the American Society
of Health-System Pharmacists is still not entirely sure
how the drug works."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 1, 2022 United States '40 years' behind Europe on bike infrastructure, report says. "Research
and the experience of cyclists continue to reinforce that
properly implemented bicycle networks with safe bicycling
infrastructure is incredibly effective in increasing
bicycling levels and decreasing bicyclist deaths."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images) February 1, 2022 Greg Van Avermaet 'clear' to race through to Paris Roubaix. "Van
Avermaet has attracted attention for his perceived vaccine
hesitancy, after suggesting his second dose last summer
affected his performances and caused a slump in the second
half of the season."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) February 1, 2022 Will big watts be enough? Filippo Ganna targets to San Remo and Roubaix. "I
have discussed it with the team,” he said. “This year I
will also have my own chances, I will have more carte
blanche, with the team at my disposal. A calendar has been
designed for me to make the most of my abilities."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) February 1, 2022 Review: Obed GVR is a well-mannered gravel bike from Litespeed’s sister brand. "Customers
can select components, wheels, tires, saddle, paint, and
graphics online; aerodynamic frame and fork profile; race
and adventure-ready."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Betsy Welch February 1, 2022 Ganna: There will be chances to show I'm not 'simply' a time trialist in 2022. "The
Italian starts his season on Wednesday at Etoile des
Bessèges, where last year he showcased his range by
soloing to victory on the penultimate stage and then
winning the concluding individual time trial."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: RCS Sport/ Bettini Photo) February 1, 2022 Nystrom: From the streets of Costa Rica to making cyclocross Worlds history. "While
most riders would be disappointed to have a forced early
exit from the biggest race in cyclocross, 38-year-old
Felipe Nystrom was the exact opposite."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Cyclingnews) February 1, 2022 Important strength training concepts for cycling. "It
can be challenging to know what things to target and what
exercises to do to get the most bang for your buck in the
gym."
By Hannah Otto (Finchamp) (velonews.com) Photo: Hannah Otto (Finchamp) February 1, 2022 First look at Premier Tech at training camp. "In
November Premier Tech announced they’d be launching a
continental u-23 team that will allow the next generation
of Canadian cycling to continue to evolve."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) February 1, 2022 Column
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January 31,
2022
News,
Blogs Misc.
January 31, 2022
Saudi, Bessèges, Valenciana, CV Feminas: What to know about a red-hot week of racing. "The
men’s peloton will be busy with stage races in Saudi
Arabia, Spain and France, while women’s racing kick-starts
at the one-day Vuelta CV Feminas."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) January 31, 2022 What did we learn from the first elite road
races of the year?
"Alejandro
Valverde is still good; Lotto Soudal are hungry for
results; Biniam Girmay might be a force to be reckoned
with."
By Adam Becket
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
January 31, 2022 Grid positions grind the gears of Pidcock and cyclocross Worlds podium mates. "I
don't think the gridding for Worlds should be on the World
Cup, which I believe it was," Pidcock suggested. "It puts
too much bias on the World Cup. Not everyone can do all
the World Cups, it should be on the UCI Ranking as
normal."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) January 31, 2022 Chasing rainbows: Marianne Vos and the World
Championships.
"The
first came all the way back in 2006, sparking a stunning
run that took her to the top of the world on multiple
occasions across multiple disciplines, as she dominated
the sport."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) January 31, 2022 The future is orange: Dutch dominate U23 women's cyclocross World Championship. "Van
Anrooij was favored for her diesel engine, Pieterse for
her speedy climbing legs and superior technical skills,
Van Empel for her all-around speed and experience in the
rainbow bands."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SprintCyclingAgency) January 31, 2022 The ultimate guide to racing and training for cyclocross. "Dabbling
in some cyclocross racing could pay dividends to your
technique and fitness on the road, and it's fun. Ian Field
and Louise Mahé provide their tips for roadies looking to
dip a toe into cyclocross."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 31, 2022 2022 Team Preview: Liv Racing Xstra. "Giorgia
Bronzini set to guide core team and new talent to success
on the Women's WorldTour as Liv adds financial stability
through 2024."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Liv Racing Xstra) January 31, 2022 Split Second bolts on ceramic pulley upgrades, plus performance lubes in the Pro Tour. "Split
Second is the latest company to promise to make your bike
faster thanks to a blend of ceramic bearing upgrades and
high-performance cleaners & lubes. Their headline
product is an EU-made carbon fiber derailleur cage upgrade
with oversized alloy pulleys spinning on ceramic
bearings."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 31, 2022 2022 Saudi Tour Live Stream. "Saudi Tour 2022 - stage 1 (Winter Park → Winter Park 198km).
Tuesday, February 1st, starts at 12:00pm Central Europe,
6:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) January 31, 2022 Column
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January 31,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
January 31, 2022
Kate Courtney, Luke Lamperti take Grasshopper Adventure Series season-opener wins. "The
Grasshopper Adventure Series kicked off in northern
California in Sunday, where pro riders Kate Courtney and
Luke Lamperti took their first wins of the 2022 season."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Brian Tucker January 31, 2022 Richard Carapaz, Thibaut Pinot headline classy field at the Étoile de Bessèges. "A
star-studded lineup includes the likes of Richard Carapaz
and Thibaut Pinot, who are among the riders racing for
nine WorldTour teams at the event blowing out the cobwebs
for 2022."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) Photo: Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images January 31, 2022 Remco Evenepoel among headline stars at 2022 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana - Preview. "While
all over the region of Valencia the annual harvest of its
famous orange trees is well underway, for Remco Evenepoel
(Quick Step Alpha Vinyl), Vincenzo Nibali (Astana
Qazaqstan) and the rest of the Volta a la Comunitat
Valenciana stars, this week's racing in eastern Spain
represents their first opportunity of stage race glory in
2022."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (David Ramos/Getty Images) January 31, 2022 Sprint clashes, comebacks and transfers - The fast men to watch in 2022. "Ewan, Cavendish, Philipsen, Jakobsen and Girmay are on our sprint radar." (Image credit: Getty Images/Bora Hansgrohe - Composite) January 31, 2022 Greg Van Avermaet: I didn't appreciate how consistent I was. "Greg
Van Avermaet is hoping his second season with AG2R Citroën
will actually be radically different in feel to the second
half of 2021."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) January 31, 2022 Roads to Ride: Mount Teide. "The
Route: There are three main roads up Mount Teide, let’s
take the southern approach from the Costa Adeje and the
tourist resorts of Los Americanos and Los Cristianos. It’s
a 33km climb from sea level to 2,200m, an average gradient
6.5%."
(inrng.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) January 31, 2022 Hunt 44 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc wheelset. "The
Hunt 44 Aero Carbon Disc wheelset represents a brilliant
deal that offers all the performance you need. The wide
rim is stable in crosswinds and fast on mixed terrain,
they set up tubeless very easily and just float over
harsh roads. There's a lot to love here."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) January 31, 2022 Are Zwift and TrainerRoad about to join forces? "While
neither can claim to be market leaders in the indoor
cycling space, Zwift and TrainerRoad are both among the
most popular platforms available and have long existed as
competitors."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift / TrainerRoad) January 31, 2022 Garmin Forerunner 955: Everything we know so far. "Details
are scarce so far, but following the launch of the Garmin
Forerunner 55 in 2021 and the long-awaited Fenix 7 in
January 2022, it's surely only a matter of time before the
955 arrives on our wrists."
By Cat Ellis (techradar.com) (Image credit: Garmin) January 31, 2022 Eating disorders and professional cycling: The thin end of the wedge. "Many
pro cyclists are suffering in silence with eating
disorders - and a worrying number of amateur riders are
too. We examine cycling’s hidden health crisis and explain
how to protect yourself from danger."
By Mark Bailey (bikeradar.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) January 31, 2022 Column
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"In a sport long associated with doping scandals
and lurid headlines, an entire season without one
anti-doping violation at the elite of the men’s peloton
surely should be a reason to celebrate, right?"
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images January 31, 2022 Wahoo's Custom Alerts, Hammerhead’s New Features, TrainerRoad Strava Images, and Xert with Bike The World. "The
past 7 days have seen a nice strong sweep of updates for
cycling tech, and even some new cycling units like the
Bryton Rider S500. So, let’s just do a quick and tidy
recap of all the newness as companies start to get back
into gear after the holidays."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) January 31, 2022 Egan Bernal avoids infection as recovery from
bus collision continues in Bogota hospital.
"Egan
Bernal has successfully undergone surgeries on a fractured
metacarpal in his right hand and to manage dentoalveolar
fractures in his mouth, with doctors at the Clínica
Universidad de La Sabana in Bogota happy he has not shown
signs of infection."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Twitter/Egan Bernal) January 31, 2022 Matteo Trentin: Roads are 'more of a jungle than a proper training environment.' "Every
time you step out your door going for training in the
morning you never know which side you're going to come
back on," the Italian explained. "Whether it's upright, or
laid down in some kind of ambulance."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 31, 2022 Davide Rebellin to retire at the end of 2022,
at 51.
"Rebellin,
a winner of Liège Bastogne Liège, Paris-Nice, and Tirreno
Adriatico in the 2000s, has been racing at Continental
level for the past five years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
January 31, 2022 Do you really need another bike? Find out what n+1 means. "Are you team n+1, or is there really one bike to rule them all? We look at whether the perfect bike can ever exist or if you'll always need another." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) January 31, 2022 Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Deda, Chapeau, Mojawa and Shapeheart. "Aside
from watching the racing, our team of reviewers have
been putting some interesting bits of kit to the test,
here are this week’s highlights."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) January 31, 2022 Peloton’s latest gadget is a $90 heart rate monitor for your arm. "The
Heart Rate Band will support Peloton’s Strive Score
metric, too. The Strive Score measures how long you’ve
spent in a specific heart rate zone to determine workout
intensity and progress."
By Victoria Song (theverge.com) Image: Peloton January 31, 2022 What Time Should You Stop Eating at Night to Maintain Your Weight? "The
idea that eating a morsel of food after a given time means
bad news for your waistline is nothing new, so you may
find yourself wondering: What time should you stop eating
at night?"
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