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February
12, 2022
Tour de la Provence stage 2: Bryan Coquard
bosses tough-guy sprint in Manosque.
"Coquard
takes second win of season, beating Alaphilippe and Ganna
in grippy closing sprint. Ganna retains race lead ahead of
mountaintop finish Sunday."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 12, 2022 Lucinda Brand repeats as Superprestige champion with 19th win of the season. "She
couldn’t defend her rainbow jersey this year but she is
poised to win all three top ‘cross series, wrapping up the
Superprestige title with a victory on a fast but muddy
course in Gavere, Belgium."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) February 12, 2022 Lars van der Haar takes Superprestige series finale, Iserbyt wraps up first title. "Eli
Iserbyt might not have won Saturday’s Superprestige series
finale, but he wrapped up his first career overall title
by coming runner-up."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) February 12, 2022 Richard Carapaz out of Tour de la Provence. "Yesterday
Richard was amazing, and this race was part of his
build-up to goals later in the year so it’s a shame that
we’ve lost him. We’ve not got another GC rider here so
today is like another one-day race for us."
By Daniel Benson, Peter Cossins (velonews.com) Photo: Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images February 12, 2022 B&B Team in Big Bother. "B&B
got picked for the Tour because they were French. If the
team rode under a Belgian or German flag and had a lot of
Belgians or Germans it probably wouldn’t get a wildcard."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) February 12, 2022 Park Tool HBH-3 Extendable Handlebar Holder. "Park
Tool's HBH-3 Extendable Handlebar Holder looks much the
same as many far cheaper designs. Unfortunately, it's
made what was a functional design worse, resulting in a
tool that - given the hefty price - is a
disappointment."
By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 12, 2022 Live: Superprestige Gavere - Saturday, February 12th. "This Saturday sees the final round of the Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Series in Gavere. Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK.
Elite
Men - 15:00 Europe, 14:00 UK."
(cycling.today)
(Credits not Found)
February 12, 2022 2022 Tour de la Provence Live Stream.
"Tour de la Provence 2022 Live, Saturday, February 12th, Arles → Manosque 180.6km . Stage
2 starts at 11:30am CET (5:30am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:45pm CET (7:45am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
(procyclingstats.com)
February 12, 2022 Column
Two
February
12, 2022
Tour of Oman stage 3: Anthon Charmig conquers
Qurayyat climb to take GC lead.
"Anthon
Charmig (Uno-X) outkicked Jan Hirt (Intermarché Wanty
Gobert) on the Qurayyat hilltop to win stage 3 of the Tour
of Oman. Élie Gesbert (Arkéa Samsic) was third."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) February 12, 2022 Chris Froome calls for time trial bike ban in professional cycling. "Is it
really necessary for us to have time trial bikes in road
cycling? At what point do we start thinking logically
about our sport and introduce measures to make it safer?"
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 12, 2022 Resurgent Alberto Bettiol provides EF Education EasyPost a pre-classics boost. "Forced
to end his 2021 season early due to illness, Alberto
Bettiol and the EF Education team were on-song at the
Étoile de Bessèges."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) February 12, 2022 Training and preparing for a century ride. "Training
for a century ride is one of the most common cycling
goals. With some patience, practice, and consistency on
the bike, anyone can develop the fitness, skills, and
confidence to tackle your first century ride."
By Chris Carmichael (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 12, 2022 Who is Kim Heiduk, Ineos Grenadiers' young German signed to bolster their sprint and Classics options? "Aside
from results databases showing his solid but not
mighty-impressive results as an U23 rider, very little
is known about the German."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 12, 2022 HED Wheels: From pioneer roots, a brand grows anew. "Anne
Hed knows a lot more about effective rim diameters
than she ever thought she’d know. For years that was
her husband Steve’s job. After all, he was the
visionary, the nuts-and-bolts guy. After Steve
unexpectedly passed away in 2014, that all changed."
By Dan Cavallari February 12, 2022 eBike Fires: Why they happen, and how you can prevent them. "Lithium
batteries like those used in eBikes contain two
electrodes, with an electrolyte fluid in between. The
electrolyte fluid is highly combustible, which isn’t
normally an issue, but if the battery is damaged or
overheated, the liquid can ignite."
By Cat Ellis (techradar.com) (Image credit: Freepik2 / Shutterstock) February 12, 2022 Tour of Oman live stream. "2022 Tour of Oman February 10-15. Stage 3 Sultan Qaboos University → Qurayyat (180km). Stage
3 starts Saturday at 11:00am local (8:00am CET) (2:00am
U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 3:33pm local (12:33pm CET) (6:33am U.S. Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com)
(procyclingstats.com)
February 12, 2022 Column
Three
February
12, 2022
Videos
February 12, 2022
Vuelta a Murcia: Alessandro Covi bolts to win following long breakaway from Brandon McNulty. "American
rider Brandon McNulty was one of the day’s main
protagonists after riding into the main break. He was the
lone man standing, and was caught with 5km to go."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 12, 2022 Tour of Oman: Official Highlights Stage 3. "For
most humans, riding 143 km is a big day on the bike.
Especially when you add in 2,509m of elevation gain along
the route. But, for Dutch cycling star Mathieu van der
Poel, the 4.5-hour ride (at 31.3 km/h) posted to Strava
this week doesn’t even count as training."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool February 12, 2022 UCI will award rainbow jerseys, medals to U23 women at 2022 Wollongong Road Worlds. "On
Saturday, the UCI announced that U23 women will finally be
afforded medals, rainbow jerseys and World Champion status
at road cycling World Championships."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Bettini Image) (cyclingnews.com) February 12, 2022 Michael Storer happy at Groupama FDJ, relishing prospect of Tour de France debut. "Winner
of two stages and the king of the mountains titles at last
year’s Vuelta a España, Michael Storer's move to the
French Groupama FDJ squad from Team DSM has put him in
line for a Tour de France debut this summer."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 12, 2022 Winter on the Costa Blanca: A day in the life of the Team SDWorx Training Camp. "As
team SD Worx, we stay all together in a villa style house
nearer Denia. It truly is like our own little bubble here,
we seldomly leave the complex other than our daily
training."
(voxwomen.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 12, 2022 2022 Tour of Antalya Live Stream.
"Tour of Antalya 2022 - stage 3 (Aspendos → Termessos 109.5km).
Saturday, February 12th, starts at 12:00pm Central Europe,
06:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today)
(Credits not Found)
February 12, 2022 2022 Vuelta a Murcia Live Stream. "Vuelta a Murcia 2022 (Fortuna → Puerto de Cartagena 183.2km. Saturday,
February 12th, starts at 16:30pm Central Europe, 10:30am
U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
February 12, 2022 Column
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February
11, 2022
News,
Blogs Misc.
February 11, 2022
Elia Viviani gives Ineos Grenadiers two in a
row at Tour de la Provence.
"Sep
Vanmarcke (Israel Premier Tech) and Julian Alaphilippe
(Quick Step Alpha Vinyl) were in the thick of things at
the front end of the sprinter’s stage, and finished in
second and third, respectively. Alaphilippe assumed the
lead in the points competition."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Julian Alaphilippe: ‘Our day had already been a success.’ "Unsure
of his condition coming into the Tour de la Provence,
world champion Julian Alaphilippe is just off the lead at
halfway."
By Peter Cossins (Photo: James Startt) (velonews.com) February 11, 2022 Review: Elite Rizer grade simulator makes indoor racing more engaging. "Steering
isn't yet a big benefit in Zwift, but being able to mimic
gradients is next-level interaction for virtual cycling
software."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Ben Delaney February 11, 2022 Richard Carapaz dialed in for Giro d’Italia despite Egan Bernal’s injury situation. "Recovering
well following his Étoile de Bessèges crash the Olympic
road champion still has his sights set on the Giro
d’Italia."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Ethan Hayter 'surprised' with Tour de la Provence second-place. "Ethan
Hayter is encouraged with his second-place finish in the
prologue event to the Tour de la Provence, surprising
himself with his level of performance around the 7.1km
route at Berre-L'Étang."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Let’s Explore Hollywood with Phil Gaimon (he did buy me a Cookie). "Gaimon
is vocal about performing without performance-enhancing
drugs, and commissioned a tattoo from a tattoo artist of a
bar of soap with the word “CLEAN” on his right bicep."
JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 11, 2022 2022 Tour de la Provence Live Stream.
"Tour de la Provence 2022 Live, Friday, February 11th, Istres → Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 151.8km. Stage
1 starts at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern)
Finish at around 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern) Live video from 1:15pm CET (7:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
(procyclingstats.com)
February 11, 2022 Column
Two
February
11, 2022
Photos,
Podcasts
February 11, 2022
Tour of Oman stage 2: Mark Cavendish kicks to
victory.
"A day
after finishing second to Fernando Gaviria (UAE Emirates),
Cavendish silenced any critics with an easy victory to
open his 2022 campaign."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images February 11, 2022 Breaking Down Ineos’ Complex Strategy in Provence & Quick Step’s Struggles in Oman. "Ineos
can't stop winning at Tour de la Provence but keep
slipping down the overall standings and Mark Cavendish
looks great while his Quick Step team struggles at Oman."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Maciej Bodnar: ‘I’m convinced Peter Sagan can win the biggest races.’ "Polish
Tour de France stage-winner says it’s ‘great news’ that
Total Énergies had their wild card invitation to the 2022
Tour confirmed."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) February 11, 2022 Kaden Groves upbeat on Bike Exchange Jayco team cohesion. "Groves,
who claimed with best young rider jersey, will get another
chance at line honors on stage two, provided crosswinds
along the route, which follows the coastline, don’t spoil
plans."
By Sophie Smith (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Image February 11, 2022 Sonder updates Camino gravel bike with
slacker head tube angle and internal routing for dropper
post.
"Bike
manufacturer Sonder has released the latest versions of
its aluminum and titanium Camino gravel bike with an
updated geometry and new frame features for a “faster,
more stable and more agile ride."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Getty Images Sport) February 11, 2022 In the Drops: Shokz OpenRun, Rudy Project, Shimano and space. "Our
testers gave their verdicts on the pleasingly affordable
Alpkit Rhythm Elite bib tights, a selection of CBD gels
and balms for cyclists, and the stylish steel All-City
Zig Zag."
By Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) February 11, 2022 Gear Break: Muc-Off Tool, G4 Gifts, DeFeet Socks, Sportful Jacket, Gnarly Nutrition & Küat Piston Rack. "Gear Break: Muc-Off launches new eBike drivetrain tool, G4: Be my valentin(e)! DeFeet: Show your feet some love plus more..." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 11, 2022 Tested: What is the best fan for indoor training? "A
good fan is essential for indoor riding, but what
makes a fan good? We put several through a series of
tests to find out which one is right for you."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin February 11, 2022 Tour of Oman live stream. "2022 Tour of Oman February 10-15. Stage 2 Naseem Park → Suhar Corniche. Stage
2 starts Friday at 10:00am local (7:00am CET) (1:00am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish
at around 1:58pm local (10:58am CET) (4:58am U.S.
Eastern).
Live video from local (-- CET) (-- U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com) February 11, 2022 Column
Three
February
11, 2022
Videos
February 11, 2022
Sepp Kuss ‘will have his own opportunities’ in Jumbo Visma’s 2022 masterplan. "Jumbo
Visma to continue building Coloradan’s GC creds with
ambitious spring schedule ahead of return to Tour de
France."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Tour de France wild cards: No major surprises
for 2022.
"Peter
Sagan is in, and so is Mathieu van der Poel and Nairo
Quintana.
Team
Total Energies and B&B Hotels KTM are the two
invitations as ASO confirms its peloton for the 2022
edition."
(velonews.com) Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images February 11, 2022 Mathieu van der Poel returns to the bike in Spain, but 'he is not training yet.' "Before
heading to Spain, the 27-year-old completed some rides in
Belgium, one of which saw him complete 95km on Monday
alongside his father, Adrie. According to his dad though,
these rides don't constitute training."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Want to generate $35 million in sponsor exposure? Stick your brand on riders’ butts. "EF
Education EasyPost documents reviewed by VeloNews
reveal the numbers behind the multi-million-dollar
sponsorship's in the WorldTour."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 11, 2022 First Look: Stein & Fenton titanium bikes. "Stein
& Fenton is not some huge, multi-national bike brand
buying up dealers and worrying about excess shipping
containers sitting on some port dock waiting to be
unloaded. It’s really just a one-man show, and the name
is just made-up."
By Zap (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 11, 2022 Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar review. "Garmin's
popular Fenix range has had yet another upgrade and the
chunky Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar model packs in nearly every
feature you'll ever need from a fitness tracker."
By Andrew Williams (livescience.com) (Image: © Andrew Williams) February 11, 2022 100% Altis Gravel helmet review. "The
100% Altis Gravel helmet is a peak-less version of the MTB
trail helmet and gives an exceptionally comfortable fit.
It features several neat design touches that other brands
should note, but the extra mass can make it quite warm."
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