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January 31, 2017
Dubai Tour: Kittel takes stage 1 sprint.
"Marcel
Kittel opened his account on stage 1 of the Dubai Tour with
a comprehensive victory over his sprint rivals.
The German was delivered perfectly to the line by his teammates and opened his sprint with 150 meters to go. Dylan Groenewegen was on Kittel’s rear wheel but was unable to come around, while Mark Cavendish was forced to settle for third after a late puncture." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) January 31, 2017
Fifteen of the best ‘dream bikes’ for 2017.
"With
bike brands having largely finalized their 2017 bike
offerings, the ranges are always topped by a flagship model
that as cyclists we drool over and dream of owning even if
the bike we have already is fit for purpose. You’ll spot
them on plinths at bike shows and expos, just out of reach
of us mere mortals.
This list doesn’t recognize mediocrity, run-of-the-mill, or the cheap." (roadcyclinguk.com) January 31, 2017
Hands-on: The AIRhub on-road cycling resistance
unit.
"The
AIRhub works by replacing your front wheel entirely. It’s
kinda like when you buy a PowerTap wheel for your rear wheel
hub, except this does far more than measure power – it
actually applies force."
(dcrainmaker.com)
January 31, 2017
Dubai Tour 2017 Live Dashboard.
"Stage 2
start time: Tuesday/Monday 11:00 GST (11:00 PM PST).
Dubai Earliest live video: 11:00 GST (11:00 PM PST). Approximate finish: 15:05 GST (3:05 AM PST)."(steephill.tv) January 30, 2017
2017 Brico Cross Parkcross Maldegem - CX LIVE
stream.
"The
2017 Brico Cross-Parkcross at Maldegem, Belgium is
Wednesday, February 1. There will be live streams for the
men's race.
The Elite Women race starts at 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern). The Elite Men race starts at 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern). Live streams are expected for the elite men's race only." (cyclingfans.com) Mario Vanacker January 31, 2017
2017 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana/Tour of
Valencia LIVE video stream.
"February
1-5, Spain.
Stage 1 starts at 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 4:45pm CET (10:45am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern)."(cyclingfans.com) January 31, 2017
2017 Paris Nice LIVE stream.
"March
5-12, France.
Stage 1: Sunday, March 5th Bois d'Arcy/Bois d'Arcy (148.5 km). Stage 1 starts at -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern). Finish at around -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) January 30, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"Why is
this photographer taking my photo?" Must be for PEZ 'Daily
Distractions'"
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 31, 2017
Dubai Tour 2017 Live Dashboard.
"Stage 1
start time: Monday 11:10 GST (11:10 PM PST).
Dubai Earliest live video: 13:30 GST (1:30 AM PST). Approximate finish: 15:05 GST (3:05 AM PST)."(steephill.tv) January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
Claims of mechanical doping at the Tour de
France in CBS 60 Minutes investigation.
"The
long awaited investigation into 'mechanical doping' by US
television show CBS '60 Minutes' aired Sunday night, with
Hungarian mechanical doping inventor Istvan 'Stefano' Varjas
again confirming that he believes professional cyclist are
using motors in their bikes, but he would not name his
clients."
(cyclingnews.com) (Corriere della Sera)
January 30, 2017
Cannondale CAAD12 vs SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD: Road
disc bike comparison review.
"In a
market where carbon fiber has become the material of choice
for road bikes, Cannondale has steadfastly continued to
refine and improve its aluminum frames side-by-side with its
carbon fiber offerings.
As a consequence, the company’s Elite range of road bikes comprises 11 carbon fiber and six alloy models." (cyclingtips.com.au) Matt Wikstrom January 30, 2017
Up close: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 dual-sided
power meter crankset, with actual weights.
"It has
been difficult both to get a hold of the new Dura-Ace power
meter crankset and to get more details on it.
While the new R9100 series groupset was introduced all the way back last summer with various drivetrain and braking options, Shimano has had their hands full trying to keep up with production of all the different components encompassed in the next generation Dura-Ace." (bikerumor.com) January 30, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"Elia
Viviani (Italy and Sky) made it onto the Vuelta a San Juan
podium at least once."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 30, 2017
January 29, 2017
van Aert takes second consecutive cyclocross
world title.
"Wout
van Aert (Belgium) successfully defended his rainbow jersey
on Sunday in Biele at the UCI Cyclcross World Championships,
riding away from rival Mathieu van der Poel when the
Dutchman punctured midway through the race, and extending
his lead from there.
van Aert finished 44 seconds ahead of van der Poel and 2:09 ahead of bronze medalist and compatriot Kevin Pauwels to capture his second consecutive title." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images) January 29, 2017
Status Of Women’s Cycling – Part 1: Discussion
With Iris Slappendel.
"Iris
Slappendel was one of the most consistent, strongest and
smartest one-day riders of her generation, adept at timing a
winning move, and at strategically setting up her teammates
for victory.
The former top professional had many great moments in her career – from her 20 personal victories, numerous high placings and teammates’ victories in top-tier races, to the joyous camaraderie that comes with riding alongside or against your friends in the peloton." (pezcyclingnews.com) January 29, 2017
Cycling the world´s most dangerous road: El
Camino de la Muerte.
"Cycling
the world’s most dangerous road is now one of the most
popular activities for backpackers in Bolivia.
The Death Road is known as The World’s Most Dangerous Road for claiming the lives of over 18 cyclists as well as hundreds of lives in automobile accidents each year. " (cycling.today) January 29, 2017
2017 Vuelta Ciclista a la Provincia de San Juan
LIVE stream.
"The
2017 Vuelta a San Juan Internacional is being held January
23-29. There will be seven stages.
Sunday's Stage 7 starts at 3:17pm local 3:08pm local (1:08pm U.S. Eastern) (19:08 CET). Finish at around 6:00pm local (4:00pm U.S. Eastern) (22:00 CET). Live video from 2:45pm local (12:45pm U.S. Eastern) (18:45 CET)." (cyclingfans.com) January 29, 2017
2017 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race LIVE
stream.
"Sunday:
Elite Men race starts at 11:00am local (7:00pm U.S. Eastern)
(01:00am CET).
Finish at around 4:00pm local (00:00am U.S. Eastern) (6:00am CET). LIVE video from 11:00am local (7:00pm U.S. Eastern) (01:00am CET)." (cyclingfans.com) Pete Geyer January 29, 2017
2017 Paris Nice LIVE stream.
"March
5-12, France.
Stage 1: Sunday, March 5th Bois d'Arcy/Bois d'Arcy (148.5 km). Stage 1 starts at -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern). Finish at around -- CET (-- U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) January 29, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"The
Vuelta a San Juan just keeps giving. The Italian riders look
very happy with a local in a 'national' dress." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo:
Cor Vos)
January 29, 2017
Vuelta a San Juan: Max Richeze wins stage 6.
"Argentina's
Max Richeze sprinted to victory in the heat shortened sixth
stage of the Vuelta a San Juan Saturday after a long, hot
afternoon out in the break.
Trek Segafredo's Bauke Mollema finished safely in the peloton to retain his leader's jersey heading into Sunday's sixth and final stage." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) January 28, 2017
Cant wins dramatic cyclocross world title.
"Belgian
beats Vos in tense finale.
1 Sanne Cant (Belgium). 2 Marianne Vos (Netherlands). 3 Katerina Nash (Czech Republic)." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) January 28, 2017
Vuillermoz out for at least a month after being
injured in auto crash.
"AG2R La
Mondiale's Alexis Vuillermoz will be out of competition for
at least a month while revering from injuries he suffered in
an automobile crash on January 21.
Vuillermoz suffered a "benign fracture of the first lumbar vertebra," according to Dr. Eric Bouvat, head doctor for the team." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) January 28, 2017
Road bike handlebars: How to choose the right
ones.
"Road
bikes are commonly sold without pedals. In addition to
keeping the price down, bike manufacturers know that
cyclists are picky when it comes to choosing pedal systems.
But why are we so fussy about one contact point, and so often just ignore other equally crucial points? With this in mind, it is of my opinion that road bikes should also be sold without handlebars." (bikeradar.com) (David Rome / Immediate Media) January 28, 2017
2017 Vuelta Ciclista a la Provincia de San Juan
LIVE stream.
"The
2017 Vuelta a San Juan Internacional is being held January
23-29. There will be seven stages.
Saturday's Stage 6 starts at 3:17pm local (1:17pm U.S. Eastern) (19:17 CET). Finish at around 7:30pm local (5:30pm U.S. Eastern) (23:30 CET). Live video from 3:00pm local (1:00pm U.S. Eastern) (19:00 CET)." (cyclingfans.com) January 28, 2017
2017 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race LIVE
stream.
"Sunday:
Elite Men race starts at 11:00am local (7:00pm U.S. Eastern)
(01:00am CET).
Finish at around 4:00pm local (00:00am U.S. Eastern) (6:00am CET). LIVE video from 11:00am local (7:00pm U.S. Eastern) (01:00am CET)." (cyclingfans.com) Pete Geyer January 28, 2017
2017 UCI Cyclocross World Championships LIVE
streams.
"Sunday:
U23 Men: 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern).
Sunday: Men Elite: 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). There will be live streams for all events." (cyclingfans.com) Mario Vanacker January 28, 2017
2017 Dubai Tour LIVE video stream.
"January
31st through February 4th.
Stage 1 starts at 11:00am local (8:00am CET) (2:00am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 3:14pm local (12:14pm CET) (6:14am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:30pm local (10:30am CET) (4:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) January 28, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"The
Vuelta a San Juan has a great line up of talent - There are
some good riders on the race too!"
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 28, 2017
January 27, 2017
Costa claims Alto Colorado stage in San Juan.
"Former
world champion Rui Costa came out on top on the Queen stage
of the Vuelta a San Juan.
The race came down to a tense battle on the Alto Colorado with stage 5 providing the first summit finish of the race. Mollema new race leader after 'queen stage'." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) January 27, 2017
CBS 60 minutes to broadcast investigation into mechanical doping on Sunday... Have secret motors been used to cheat in pro cycling? "The
Hungarian designer of a secret bike motor tells 60 Minutes
reporter Bill Whitaker he thinks motors have been used to
cheat in pro cycling as far back as 1998.
Istvan Varjas speaks to Whitaker for an upcoming 60 Minutes investigation into mechanical cheating in a sport already infamous for its doping scandals. One of the sport’s champions, three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond, is convinced the motors are being used. He’s also in the 60 Minutes report, to be broadcast this coming Sunday, January 29 at 7 p.m. ET/PT." (roadbikereview.com) January 27, 2017
Gutierrez: 'I have been hospitalized 11 times
because of self-harm'.
"It's
been almost 20 years since Iván Gutiérrez came under the
spotlight after winning the U23 Road World Championships
time trial in Verona in 1999. That rainbow jersey confirmed
he was one of Spain's best prospects, bound to be at least a
first-class rider. And time told that these forecasts were
right.
He was crowned national champion six times, won the Eneco Tour twice and, above all, became a solid, reliable domestique for Movistar. It was a respectable, satisfying sporting career until the very end, when it turned into a nightmare." (cyclingnews.com) January 27, 2017
Tested: the Jamis Icon Elite.
"At
$2,700, the Icon Elite is an aluminum copy of Jamis’s
top-of-the-range, carbon-fiber Xenith race bike. It shares
the same angles and handling traits but has a bit of a
crisper feel due to the slightly less-elastic ride quality
of the aluminum tubes.
It’s equipped with an excellent performing Shimano Ultegra mechanical drivetrain, a Ritchey alloy bar and stem, and American Classic Victory 30 tubeless-compatible wheels." (bicycling.com) January 27, 2017
2017 Vuelta Ciclista a la Provincia de San Juan
LIVE stream.
"The
2017 Vuelta a San Juan Internacional is being held January
23-29. There will be seven stages.
Friday's Stage 5 starts at 9:27am local (7:27am U.S. Eastern) (13:27 CET). Finish at around 1:30pm local (11:30am U.S. Eastern) (17:30 CET). Live video from 9:15am local (7:15am U.S. Eastern) (13:15 CET)." (cyclingfans.com) January 27, 2017
2017 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race LIVE
stream.
"Saturday:
Elite Women race starts at 11:30am local (7:30pm U.S.
Eastern) (01:30am CET).
Finish at around 3:00pm local (11:00pm U.S. Eastern) (5:00am CET). LIVE video from 11:30am local (7:30pm U.S. Eastern) (01:30am CET)." (cyclingfans.com) Pete Geyer January 27, 2017
017 UCI Cyclocross World Championships LIVE
streams.
"Saturday:
Junior Men: 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern).
Saturday: U23 Women: 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern). Saturday: Women: 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). Sunday: U23 Men: 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern). Sunday: Men Elite: 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). There will be live streams for all events." (cyclingfans.com) Mario Vanacker January 27, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"Off The
Back Friday makes a return to the Vuelta a España. Sun,
shorts and suntans, looks like rain for the Volta a Valencia
next week, so there will be none of that!"
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Al Hamilton)
January 27, 2017
January 26, 2017
Vuelta a San Juan: Gaviria doubles up with stage
4 victory.
"Fernando
Gaviria repeated his stage 1 sprint success at the Vuelta a
San Juan, beating home Elia Viviani for Quick Step Floors'
third win in four days.
Bahrain Merida's Ramunas Navardauskas finished safely in the bunch to hold onto his race leader's blue jersey." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) January 26, 2017
Elinor Barker: ‘There’s still sexism in cycling,
but there’s never been a better time to be a female rider’.
"After
Nicole Cooke presented damning evidence of sexism in British
Cycling on Tuesday, Olympic team pursuit gold medalist
Elinor Barker has said that although she thinks there is
still sexism in cycling, “there has never been a better time
to be a female cyclist.”
Speaking to BBC Radio Wales, the 22-year-old Barker said that although more still needed to be done to achieve complete gender equality within cycling, she was generally happy with the support she received." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) January 26, 2017
Preview: Your guide to the 2017 men’s Cadel
Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
"The
Cadel’s Race course remains unchanged from the original
174km route that was used for the first two editions.
Designed by former pro Scott Sunderland with assistance from Cadel Evans himself, the race comprises two main sections: a big coastal loop through Barwon Heads, Torquay and Bells Beach, and a hilly circuit in Geelong which the riders will tackle three-and-a-half times." (cyclingtips.com.au) (Photo: Cor Vos) January 26, 2017
Quick Step sharing the love in Vuelta a San
Juan.
"So
convincing was Fernando Gaviria’s victory on the opening
stage of the Vuelta a San Juan, the Quick-Step Floors team
could have been forgiven for not wishing to rock the boat,
and sending the Colombian out again on day two to double his
tally.
But Tom Boonen commands a level of respect – not least since this is the final season of his illustrious career – and when he says he wants a chance of his own and feels he can take it, the directors listen." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Tim De Waele) January 26, 2017
Andy Schleck has driving ban suspended after
long legal process.
"Former
professional cyclist Andy Schleck has had a ban for speeding
in his car suspended after lodging an appeal.
Schleck was clocked driving at 84kmh (52mph) in a 50kmh (31mph) zone in Frisange in his native Luxembourg during August 2015, Luxemburger Wort reports. The 31-year-old was handed a one-month ban from driving and a fine, but lodged an appeal as he needed to drive for his work." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) (Photo: Graham Watson) January 26, 2017
Reynolds wheels get new rim sizes and new models
for 2017.
"The new
Aero range’s internal rim width increases to 19mm from its
previous 17mm, with the external width now 29mm max.
This is reached at a point inboard of the tire beads, with the rim flaring out from the tire to present a more aero profile. Reynolds says the new rim width allows you to run tires from 25mm up to 30mm with the same aero benefits." (cyclingweekly.co.uk) January 26, 2017
2017 Vuelta Ciclista a la Provincia de San Juan
LIVE stream.
"The
2017 Vuelta a San Juan Internacional is being held January
23-29. There will be seven stages.
Thursday's Stage 4 starts at 3:52pm local (1:52pm U.S. Eastern) (19:52 CET). Finish at around 7:30pm local (5:30pm U.S. Eastern) (23:30 CET). Live video from 3:45pm local (1:45pm U.S. Eastern) (19:45 CET)." (cyclingfans.com) January 26, 2017
017 UCI Cyclocross World Championships LIVE
streams.
"Saturday:
Junior Men: 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern).
Saturday: U23 Women: 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern). Saturday: Women: 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). Sunday: U23 Men: 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern). Sunday: Men Elite: 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern). There will be live streams for all events." (cyclingfans.com) Mario Vanacker January 26, 2017
PEZ Daily Distractions.
"The
Vuelta a San Juan podium looks to be a happy place. It is
for Bahrain Merida's Ramunas Navardauskas who won stage 3
and took the overall lead. "
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
January 26, 2017
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