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Wellens’ forearms and padded bars: UCI loophole or breaking the rules? Evenepoel deletes Strava data after victory in new TT position. Southern Steel: Take a trip down memory lane with these classic 20th century bike builders from the South of England. Ted King: Just Keep the Ocean on Your Right. Wout van Aert: Racing needs Mathieu van der Poel. Column
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February
20, 2022
Volta ao Algarve: Remco Evenepoel wraps up GC
after Sergio Higuita scores summit sprint.
"Evenepoel
finishes in five-rider lead group to take second Algarve
GC win of career, Brandon McNulty moves up to second
overall."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Brandon McNulty: I’m considerably stronger than last year. "Brandon
McNulty (UAE Team Emirates) bounced back from a
disappointing result in Saturday’s time trial with a
spirited performance in the final mountain stage to the
summit of the Alto do Malhão at the Volta ao Algarve."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 20, 2022 Evenepoel deletes Strava data after victory in new TT position. "Adjustments have been made, to the handlebars and some other things, but nothing special”, Quickstep Alpha Vinyl director Tom Steels explained. The adjustments to Evenepoel’s handlebars are clear to see." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Tim Merlier: Everyone always wants more and I’m the same. "The
29-year-old built on an already promising 2020 with a
breakout season that included a stage win apiece in both
the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France, as well as
string of other major honors."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Super Tuck & Puppy Paws: What the Riders Think. "The
International Cycling Union (UCI) announced new measures
to improve rider safety. The UCI will be stricter if
riders ‘take dangerous positions on the bike’. The UCI
refers to the ‘super tuck’ and ‘puppy paws’ positions."
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) February 20, 2022 Happy Birthday, Ernesto! "On
February 9, a milestone was reached by one of cycling’s
iconic figures as Ernesto Colnago celebrated his 90th
birthday. No Tour de France winner nor Olympian, Signore
Colnago is one of the sport’s great entrepreneurs."
By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 20, 2022 Cadel Evans on the CAAD11. "There’s
a rumor Cannondale skipped the CAAD11 model name because
it sounded too similar to your name. Have you ever heard
anything about that?"
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) February 20, 2022 Live: Cyclocross / Veldrijden - Internationale
Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle - Sunday February 20th.
"Elite Women - 13:35 Europe (7:35am U.S. Eastern). Elite
Men - 15:00 Europe (9:00am Eastern)."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits
not Found)
February 20, 2022 Volta ao Algarve Live.
"Volta ao Algarve 2022 - Stage 5 Lagoa → Malhão (Loulé) (173km). Sunday,
February 20th, Live video from 4:00pm local (11:00am U.S.
Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
February 20, 2022 Column
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February
20, 2022
Ruta del Sol: Lennard Kämna makes it count for stage, Wout Poels wraps up GC. "Lennard
Kämna kicked away from the break on the Chiclana de Segura
summit finish to score his first win in 11 months, while
Wout Poels sealed the Ruta del Sol overall, his first GC
win since 2016."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 UAE Tour: Jasper Philipsen kicks for opening
win of 2022 WorldTour season.
"The
young Alpecin Fenix speedster outkicked Sam Bennett (Bora
Hansgrohe) and Elia Viviani (Ineos Grenadiers) after an
uneventful stage through the sand dunes and city highways
of the opening day at the UAE Tour."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 20, 2022 Lennard Kamna win at Ruta kick-starts post-Peter Sagan era at Bora Hansgrohe. "Bora
Hansgrohe is quickly turning the page on the Peter Sagan
era with aggressive racing and fresh victories."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Joe Barr (62) takes victory in Florida with 775km in 24 hours of racing. "Irish
endurance rider Joe Barr has been in action in the US;
taking victory in Sebring 24. The 24-hour race, in
Florida, saw 62-year-old Barr clocking 481.6 miles, or
775km, during the event."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Team Joe Barr) February 20, 2022 Southern Steel: Take a trip down memory lane with these classic 20th century bike builders from the South of England. "Until
the late 1980s, if you wanted an excellent bike then only
a handbuilt steel beauty would suffice. Let's reminisce
about 10 of the best from Southern England (and the
Midlands!)"
(road.cc) By Steve Thomas Pix February 20, 2022 Boost your immune system with the right foods. "The
science of exercise immunology suggests that a drop in
immune defence can occur during the hours of recovery from
intense physical activity, especially if you have a
tendency of overtraining."
By Matthew Kadey (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) February 20, 2022 Is a Low-Carb Diet So Much Better For Weight Loss? A New Review Brings The Evidence. "These
days, low-carb diets are promoted as a weight-loss
solution, to beat heart disease and as better for
diabetes. But how do these claims match up with the
latest research?"
By Clare Collins (sciencealert.com) (Lauri Patterson/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Take a look at this stunning Royal Flush themed Spoon Customs Izoard XCR road racing bike. "The
frameset beneath the stunning custom finish is the brand’s
Izoard XCR Disc road race bike - recently approved by the
UCI - that’s built with Columbus XCR (link is external)
stainless steel tubing from Milan."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 20, 2022 UAE Tour.
"Stage 1 Madinat Zayed → Madinat Zayed (185km). Sunday,
February 20th, starts at 11:45am Central Europe, 5:45am
U.S. Eastern."
(procyclingstats.com)
February 20, 2022 Vuelta a Andalucia Live.
"Vuelta a Andalucia 2022 - Stage 5 Huesa → Chiclana de Segura (147km). Sunday,
February 20th, Live video from 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S.
Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
February 20, 2022 Column
Three
February
20, 2022
Videos
February 20, 2022
Nairo Quintana wins the Tour des Alpes Maritimes, is laying some serious groundwork for a stellar summer. "It is
way too early to say, but… Nairo Quintana is on some
blistering form right now, which bodes well for his Grand
Tour goals later in the year."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Setmana Ciclista Volta Comunitat Valenciana:
Bastianelli bosses bunch-sprint, van Vleuten gets GC.
"Van
Vleuten gets season started the right way with successful
GC defense in Spain after also winning the 'Queen Stage'
on Saturday."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Maeve Plouffe wins the inaugural women’s
‘Warrny.’
"Track
and road star Maeve Plouffe (ARA Pro Racing Sunshine
Coast) has taken out the first edition of the Lochard
Energy Women’s Warrnambool Classic."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Con Chronis) February 20, 2022 Cross-country ski podiums and maybe racing mountain biking again: Sepp Kuss and his own unique trajectory. "Every
day I see what it takes to be that guy fighting for a
podium or for a win and I look at myself and I know what I
am missing to be in that position."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Hero of the Izoard. "Recent Tour de France routes have blended innovation with history." Words: Paul Maunder | Images: Horton Collection (pelotonmagazine.com) February 20, 2022 Cannondale Synapse 2 RL. "New
for 2022 the latest Cannondale Synapse has seen some major
changes over the previous model, not only in terms of
frame shape and detailing but also with the inclusion of
their integrated SmartSense system."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 20, 2022 KOM Cycling CM06 Quick Release GoPro Computer Mount Bundle Set. "KOM
Cycling's CM06 out-front GPS device mount is available as
a mount only or in a kit, as tested, which includes the
optional, removable GoPro or compatible accessory
fitting."
By Rob Wilmott (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 20, 2022 Setmana Ciclista-Volta Comunitat Valenciana
Fémines Live Stream.
"2022 Setmana Ciclista-Volta Comunitat Valenciana Fémines, February 17-20, Spain. Stage 4 - Sagunt → Valencia (120km). Sunday,
February 20th, Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S.
Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com)
February 20, 2022 Tour des Alpes Maritimes Live Stream.
"2022 Tour du Haut Var February 18-20, France. Tour des Alpes Maritimes 2022 - Stage 3 (Villefranche-sur-Mer → Blausasc 113km).
Sunday, February 20th, Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am
U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
February 20, 2022 Column
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February
19, 2022
News,
Blogs Misc.
February 19, 2022
Volta ao Algarve stage 4: Remco Evenepoel
crushes TT, takes GC lead.
"Remco
Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) dominated the stage 4
time trial of Volta ao Algarve 2022, securing a huge lead
in the general classification."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 19, 2022 Ethan Hayter moves up to second after Algarve TT as Brandon McNulty drops. "'To
be a minute down, I’m not that surprised to be honest,'
says Ineos Grenadiers rider as he slots in ahead of
American on GC."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 19, 2022 Hope springs eternal for Greg Van Avermaet: ‘I am still searching for my best form.’ "The
Belgian superstar is revving up his engines at the
five-day Ruta del Sol for yet another run across the bumps
and bergs of the Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 19, 2022 Promotion and Relegation. "At
the end of the year normally the best 18 teams based on
the sum of the team ranking points from 2020, 2021 and
2022 will qualify for World Tour licenses, as long as
they’ve applied and meet all the admin and financial
requirements."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) February 19, 2022 Wout Van Aert responds to Chris Froome’s suggestion that time trial bikes be banned. "As a
rider you also have to take care of your own safety.
That’s not to say it’s Bernal’s own fault for riding into
a bus. That’s an extreme accident, but I think it’s a bit
weird to ban the time trial bike because of that."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) Photo: ASO Alex Broadway February 19, 2022 When salt attacks! winter riders, protect your bike against this vicious substance. "Road
salt is the major source of your problems, along with
moisture, when you ride in the winter. Salt will get
everywhere. You’ll have to manage that substance."
By Nick Di Cristofaro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) February 19, 2022 Volta ao Algarve Live.
"Volta ao Algarve 2022 - Stage 4 Vila Real de Santo António → Tavira (32km). Saturday,
February 19th, Live video from 4:00pm local (11:00am U.S.
Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
February 19, 2022 Live: Ethias Cross Sint Niklaas - Saturday,
February 19th.
"Kicking
off the final race weekend of the season, the Ethias Cross
returns with the Waaslandcross in Sint Niklaas.
Elite Men at
15:00 CET, 9:00am U.S. ET."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found)
February 19, 2022 Column
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February
19, 2022
Wout Poels: From altitude camp to first win
since 2019.
"Dutchman
outsprints Alexey Lutsenko after pair attack the all-star
breakaway, handing Poels GC honors ahead of final stage
Sunday."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) February 19, 2022 Cameron Scott wins the Melbourne to
Warrnambool.
"As
far as road results go, it’s probably the best one for
me,” Scott said. “It wasn’t a typical way of winning, by
myself as opposed to a bunch sprint. Really happy I could
pull something off."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Con Chronis) February 19, 2022 Wellens’ forearms and padded bars: UCI loophole or breaking the rules? "Tim
Wellens has seemingly found a way to adapt his beloved
puppy paws position, which was outlawed by the UCI less
than 12 months ago, into something that can get past the
commissaires."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 19, 2022 Human Powered Health regroups after exit at the Ruta del Sol. "We
just got out of there,” McCarty said in a telephone call.
“We drove straight through nine hours yesterday. Everyone
made it home last night. It’s kind of crazy, but it was
the right thing to do."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) February 19, 2022 UAE Tour live stream 2022: How to watch UCI World Tour cycling online from anywhere. "Tom
Dumoulin is racing the UAE Tour for the first time since
the inaugural edition of the event in 2019, where he shone
in the mountain stage but struggled to hit the same
heights elsewhere."
By Aatif Sulleyman (techradar.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 19, 2022 All about learning for Groupama FDJ rookie Lewis Askey. "Young
Brit says he’s making mistakes but already gaining vital
experience after stepping up from French squad’s Conti
feeder team."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 19, 2022 Gigante joins Australian squad for UCI Cycling Esports World Championships. "Sarah
Gigante has been named the 14th member of the Australian
team set to contest the 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World
Championships next weekend."
(sbs.com.au) (Twitter) February 19, 2022 Vuelta a Andalucia Live.
"Vuelta a Andalucia 2022 - Stage 4 Cúllar Vega → Baza (170km). Saturday,
February 19th, Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S.
Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
February 19, 2022 Column
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February
19, 2022
Videos
February 19, 2022
Setmana Ciclista Volta Comunitat Valenciana: Annemiek van Vleuten conquers ‘queen stage.’ "Van
Vleuten wins stage 3 with solo move on summit finish to
secure GC lead ahead of final day of racing."
(velonews.com) (Photo by
Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
February 19, 2022 Tour des Alpes Maritimes Live Stream.
"2022 Tour du Haut Var February 18-20, France. Tour des Alpes Maritimes 2022 - Stage 2 (Puget-Théniers → La Turbie 150km).
Saturday, February 19th, Live video from 3:00pm CET
(9:00am U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
February 19, 2022 Wout van Aert: Racing needs Mathieu van der Poel. "Van
Aert told Belgian media Friday that things wouldn’t be the
same without the injury-addled Dutchman. I think racing
needs Mathieu,” van Aert said."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 19, 2022 Egan Bernal describes his crash and its aftermath in painful detail. "Bernal
hopes to live up to his little-known nickname ‘Wolverine’
by making another comeback, but he’s not working to any
specific timeline."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 19, 2022 Being Pro: Cormac McGeough. "Racing
for me started by participating in the NICA Colorado high
school league with the Colorado Rocky Mountain School
mountain bike team. I didn’t even know how to ride a bike
until just before high school."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) February 19, 2022 2022 Brixia Cidneo Review. "The
Cidneo frame is more than just another carbon aero road
bike with internal cables and hoses. To start, Brixia is
utilizing Dyneema fibers, one of the strongest man-made
fiber in the world."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 19, 2022 Sam Bennett and new lead-out train set for first big test against former team mates. "In
the sprints Bennett will face former team mates Pascal
Ackermann (UAE Team Emirates) and Mark Cavendish
(Quick Step Alpha Vinyl). Also in the sprinters’
line-up are: Dylan Groenewegen (Bike Exchange Jayco),
Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin Fenix), Elia Viviani (Ineos
Grenadiers) and Arnaud Demare (Groupama FDJ)."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 19, 2022 Setmana Ciclista-Volta Comunitat Valenciana Fémines Live Stream. "2022 Setmana Ciclista-Volta Comunitat Valenciana Fémines, February 17-20, Spain. Stage 3 - Vila-Real → Vistabella del Maestrat (135km). Saturday,
February 19th, Live video from 3:45pm CET (9:45am U.S.
Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com)
February 19, 2022 Tour des Alpes Maritimes Live Stream.
"2022 Tour du Haut Var February 18-20, France. Tour des Alpes Maritimes 2022 - Stage 2 (Puget-Théniers → La Turbie 150km).
Saturday, February 19th, Live video from 3:00pm CET
(9:00am U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credits
not Found)
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