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Grand tours can add additional wildcard team
in 2021.
"Pro
cycling’s grand tours are getting a bit more crowded for
2021. The three grand tours will be able to invite 23
teams to participate in 2021, up from the usual 22." (velonews.com) (Photo: James
Startt)
February 4, 2021
February 4,
2021
Etoile de Bessèges: Dupont wins crash-marred
stage 2.
"Timothy
Dupont (Bingoal WB) wins stage 2 of Etoile de Besseges
after Giacomo Nizzolo (Qhubeka Assos) opened the sprint
from distance. Laporte keeps a narrow race lead." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)
February 4, 2021
Crashes cause chaos in Etoile de Bessèges.
"Two
major crashes disrupted the sprint finish on stage 2 of
the Etoile de Bessèges on Thursday, with a dozen riders
hitting the deck in the final four kilometers. " By Laura Weislo
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 4, 2021
Peloton sees ‘nervous’ return to racing at
Étoile de Bessèges.
"Crashes,
tension and jittery legs jolted everyone back into action
after a short winter slumber in the first day of the
five-day stage race in the hilly country in France’s Gard
region."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 4, 2021
Fayetteville, Arkansas receives more cycling
accolades.
"Fayetteville
announced earlier today that is has been awarded the
designation of Bike City by the UCI. Fayetteville is the
first city in the U.S. to receive the designation and
joins other cities and regions around the world that have
been recognized."
By Ron (bikeworldnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 4, 2021
Mavic Cosmic SL 32 Disc wheel review.
"The
new low-profile Mavic Cosmic SL 32 Disc wheels are
lighter, faster-reacting and optimized for larger tires.
We’ve been finding out what that means on the road." By Guy Kesteven
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Future / Guy Kesteven)
February 4, 2021
Getting started with BKOOL.
"Ride around virtual roads, experience classic climbs in real-time video, complete workouts, hit the velodrome and more." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 4, 2021
2021 Etoile de Besseges Live Feed.
"Etoile de Besseges 2021 - Stage 2 (Bellegarde - Bellegarde 141km) Thursday, February 4th. Stage
2
starts at 12:50pm CET (6:50am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:41pm CET (10:41am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) February 4, 2021
Brother Mehteh steel gravel adventure bike
goes far, Big Bro MTB hardtail wider & more!.
"Brother
Cycles has several 2021 updates in store, including a new
take on this Mehteh steel adventure gravel bike that is
going to be a bit tough to get ahold of."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 4, 2021
 February 3,
2021
Etoile de Bessèges: Christophe Laporte wins
stage 1.
"Cofidis
rider takes first leader's jersey with sprint win over
Bouhanni."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 3, 2021
Geraint Thomas: Having two time trials at Tour
de France should suit me.
"Welshman's
Étoile de Bessèges start is his first since crashing out
of the Giro d’Italia."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 3, 2021
Amalie Dideriksen on new beginnings at Trek
Segafredo, the Olympics, and more.
"When
she was 15 years old Amalie Dideriksen saw the 2011 Road
World Championships in Copenhagen. At that time, she could
never have dreamt that one day she would wear the rainbow
stripes." By
José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 3, 2021
Sarah Storey searching for two new riders to
join her development academy.
"Storey,
a British Paralympic gold medalist, and her team Skoda DSI
Cycling Academy have opened applications to find new
talents aged between 17-22 to join the women’s development
squad this year."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bryn
Lennon/Getty Images)
February 3, 2021
Amstel Gold Circuit Race? Dutch classic
proposes a radical course redesign in 2021.
"The
Amstel Gold Race is preparing for a race behind closed
doors this April on a circuit of around 18 kilometers." By José Been
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 3, 2021
Fuji Jari Carbon 1.1 review: A fascinating
fence-sitter.
"The
Jari range spans five aluminum models from US$849 -
US$2,199, with two carbon fiber models from US$2,499.
Reviewed here is the range-topping Fuji Jari Carbon 1.1." By Iain Treloar
(cyclingtips.com) photo by Tim Bardsley-Smith
February 3, 2021
Hiplok stores & locks your bike indoors
& out, with new JAW bike rack and ANKR Mini.
"Want
to get the bikes up and out of the way? The Hiplok Jaw
mounts to most walls and provides a tensioned ‘jaw’ that
will grab onto most tires up to 2.8″ in width (20-75mm)." By Zach Overholt
(bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 3, 2021
Ere Genus CC-T ProRoad Saddle.
"Ere
Research says its Genus CC-T ProRoad gives you three
saddles in one thanks to its Comfort Trigger Technology,
which controls the amount of flex. It's a clever idea that
works well." By
Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 3, 2021
February 2,
2021
10 riders to watch at Étoile de Bessèges.
"GC
contenders, sprinters, breakaway specialists, and
up-and-coming riders to keep an eye on."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 2, 2021
Here is the stacked Ineos Grenadiers team for
Étoile de Bessèges stage race.
"Led
by two former Tour de France winners in Geraint Thomas and
Egan Bernal you can tell that the British super-team are
meaning business for their first hit out on the road." By Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February 2, 2021
An upgrade that’s twice as heavy as stock?
Sign me up.
"Weight
has long been a driving factor in product development in
the bike industry, with the ultimate goal obviously being
to minimize it as much as possible."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James
Huang)
February 2, 2021
Lezyne releases redesigned multitools with
updated functionality and finish treatments.
"Lezyne
has updated its multitool line up with 23 redesigned
models released across the RAP II, V Pro, SV PRO, Super V
and Super SV collections."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 2, 2021
Are tubeless road tires here to stay?
"Ditching
the tube brings with it no shortage of benefits on the
road but it also means the tire, specifically the sidewall
and bead, have to do all the heavy lifting." By Colin Levitch
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy)
February 2, 2021
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
"I use
VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt
when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the
extra mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug." Advertisement (velofix.com)
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UCI to impose stricter rules for finish-line
barriers, assess safety of ‘super tuck’ descending.
"The
UCI approved new rules that officials believe will make
race finish lines safer, six months after a crash at the
Tour of Poland called into question the overall safety of
sprint finishes."
(velonews.com) Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images,
February 4, 2021
February 4,
2021
2021 Giro d’Italia will start with time trial
in Torino.
"Confirmation
of 'Big Start' comes a day after Ineos Grenadiers revealed
Egan Bernal will race the Giro d'Italia."
(velonews.com) Photo: James Startt
February 4, 2021
Flanders Classics adds new gravel event to
2021 calendar.
"If
all goes well we are hoping to welcome participants in
Oudenaarde in July for a gravel ride of 80-, 120-, or 160
km,” said Flanders Classics CEO Tomas Van Den Spiegel." (velonews.com) Photo:
Courtesy Flanders Gravel
February 4, 2021
Dave Brailsford announces Ineos Grenadiers
leadership for Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a
España.
"Ineos
boasts multiple Grand Tour winners in their roster, making
race leadership a tough decision for management, but the
team have opted to give Egan Bernal, Geraint Thomas and
Adam Yates their own opportunities this season." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 4, 2021
Know your enemy: Cycling rivalries.
"When
Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel went head to head
at the Tour of Flanders this autumn it was blockbuster
viewing." By
Sophie Hurcom (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 4, 2021
Brailsford: Morale played part in Dennis Giro
d'Italia revelation.
"He
can contribute to races in more than just a TT capacity,
and he was motivated to demonstrate that."
By Patrick Fletcher (Getty Images Sport)
February 4, 2021
The FoCo Fondo promises it all.
"The
technical definition of a fondo is a ‘spirited group
ride.’ And, if conditions allow, July 25th’s FoCo Fondo
should be all of that and more."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Corbin Brady
February 4, 2021
WorldTour race bikes of 2021 - the models
ridden in the pro peloton.
"The 2021 UCI WorldTour racing begins this month and here are the bikes you can expect to see." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 4, 2021
Best gravel bikes: Fun and fast adventure
bikes for your next off-road ride.
"The
best gravel bikes are vastly more capable than their
pavement-dwelling siblings and are allowing riders to get
away from traffic and explore their local environment in a
totally new way."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh
Croxton)
February 4, 2021
Can a turbo trainer damage a carbon frame? How
to avoid damaging your bike when riding indoors.
"In
the same way going out on the road carries risks, using
your bike on a turbo carries a different set of risks more
focused on your bike,” says Will Smith, a mechanic at
Havebike." By
Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) Simon Bromley / Immediate
Media
February 4, 2021
February 3,
2021
Sarah Gigante and Luke Plapp take Australian
Time Trial Championship 2021 titles.
"The
20-year-olds put in solid performances at the Santos
Festival of Cycling before backing it up in Ballarat." By Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty
Images)
February 3, 2021
Australian Road Championships: Plapp wins
elite men's time trial unseating Durbridge.
"Luke
Plapp (InForm TMX Make) stepped up to the elite ranks
early and straight into the green and gold jersey of the
Australian time trial champion, delivering a clear win
over favorite Luke Durbridge."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
AusCycling )
February 3, 2021
Australian Road Championships: Gigante defends
elite and U23 women's time trial title.
"Gigante
finished ahead of Brown to take top step for a second year
running while Frain takes third."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February 3, 2021
2021 Tirreno Adriatico boasts stage 4 summit
finish to Prati di Tivo.
"The
Race of Two Seas will feature heavily for sprinters and
puncheurs, while offering a stage each for climbers and
time trial specialists."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
February 3, 2021
In 2020 record numbers of women rode bikes.
"Team
Wolfpack and sponsor Robert Axle Project celebrate these
female cyclists on Girls & Women in Sports Day." By Lily Hansen-Gillis
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
February 3, 2021
Why this man watched World Cyclocross Champs
from very unusual position.
"Maarten
Van de Velde braved the icy cold waters of the North Sea
off Ostend, Belgium, on Sunday to capture photos of the
World Cyclocross Championships that he knew nobody else
would have."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 3, 2021
Peloton Bike+ (Plus) In-Depth Review.
"The
Peloton Bike/Bike+ (and associated platform) is by massive
margins the most popular consumer fitness bike in the
world, and largely for good reason: It just works.
Every…single…time."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
February 3, 2021
MIPS’ new product range better defines its
brain-protecting technologies.
"MIPS,
the Swedish company bearing the same name as the
technology it developed, has now launched a new product
range to better define its range and classify the added
technology within the MIPS-equipped helmets on the
market." by
Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 3, 2021
Bike of the Week: 2021 Ragley Trig.
"The
bike’s low-slung 4130 Chromoly steel frameset rolls on
650b wheels, which are fitted with - in the context of
gravel bikes - seriously chunky 47mm-wide WTB Sendero
tires." By Jack
Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 3, 2021
February 2,
2021
SRAM Rival will join wireless AXS range, FCC
certificates suggest.
"Rival
shifters with AIREA wireless protocol approved, suggesting
SRAM's third-tier is going wireless."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: FCCIO)
February 2, 2021
Quinn Simmons to start Tour of Flanders and
Paris Roubaix in sophomore season.
"Trek
Segafredo officials has outlined an ambitious spring
calendar for the 19-year-old second-year pro." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
February 2, 2021
Australian Road Championships: Time Trials
open with a new generation of challengers.
"Gigante
mounts title defense while Durbridge faces up to new
challengers with first-time elite riders Plapp and
O’Brien."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Con Chronis / Zac
Williams) By Simone Giuliani
February 2, 2021
The Women’s Tour to be broadcast live.
"For
the first time since it began in 2014 the Women's Tour
will be broadcast live via Eurosport and GCN." by Abby Mickey
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 2, 2021
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UCI announces 2021-2022 cyclocross World Cup
schedule.
"Next
season begins in October with the first of 16 rounds,
including two “mystery races”. Six races are slated
Belgium, three in the U.S.A. over the course of eight
days, two in the Netherlands, one in France and one in
Czech Republic."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 4, 2021
Ian Stannard joins Trinity Racing as sports
director.
"Stannard,
who is 33-years-old, had to retire from racing with Ineos
Grenadiers last season due to the issues he was
experiencing from his rheumatoid arthritis, meaning he has
had to look elsewhere for a role in the sport." By Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
February 4, 2021
Geraint Thomas’s contract ends this year, but
Ineos says they are keen to keep former Tour de France
winner.
"Following
the departure of their talisman rider Chris Froome at the
end of 2020, the British WorldTour squad seem to have
shaken up their racing philosophy as Dave Brailsford says
he wants his riders to race more on instinct." By Alex Ballinger
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Sport)
February 4, 2021
Valgren fractures hand on EF debut.
"Michael
Valgren suffered an immediate setback on his EF Education
Nippo debut, fracturing bones in his hand during stage 1
of the Étoile de Bessèges in France."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 4, 2021
Egan Bernal: It’s difficult to say how my
recovery is going.
"I’m
feeling really happy to be back in the game and really
excited to be starting my season here. I’ll just try to
enjoy the race,” Bernal said prior to the opening stage in
Bellegarde." By
Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
February 4, 2021
Goodbye Poland’s Best: Ryszard Szurkowski.
"On
Monday we learned of the passing of Poland’s top bike
rider, Ryszard Szurkowski. The man from Lower Silesia came
to prominence before the fall of the Iron-Curtain, but in
those days the Russians and East Germans made life hard
for everyone."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
February 4, 2021
A Quick Review: A $17 Weight Scale that Syncs
to Zwift (1byone Smart Scale).
"As a
good citizen of Zwift racing or group rides, your weight
should be accurate. For higher end competitions on Zwift,
racers have to film themselves stepping on bathroom scales
multiple times in a single long-form video shot." (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray
Maker)
February 4, 2021
Hope RS4 Center Lock front and rear hubs.
"Specially
designed for road use, in a plethora of options to fit any
bike, and will last to swap to your next one." By (road.cc) VecchioJo (Image
Credit not Found)
February 4, 2021
Liv Devote Advanced 2: Woman’s Gravel Crusher.
"Designed
using Liv’s 3F design philosophy - fit, form and function
- the Devote Advanced 2 is a versatile gravel bike made
for long days off-road. To that end, Liv gave it a
comfortable, stable ride."
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February 4, 2021
Baggicase Classic Phone Case.
"The
made-in-Spain Baggicase is a great option for keeping your
pricey phone safe while you ride, with a good level of
protection, space for extras and some waterproofing." By Hollis Jones (road.cc)
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February 4, 2021
February 3,
2021
UCI applauds WADA decision to extend ban on glucocorticoids.
"The
World Anti-Doping Agency extended an existing ban for the
powerful anti-inflammatory to also include a new swath of
in-competition treatments, meaning zero tolerance for the
controversial treatment starting next year." (velonews.com) (Photo:
stock.adobe.com)
February 3, 2021
The search goes on: 9 WorldTour riders still
without 2021 contracts.
"The
slew of race cancellations has been met with
disappointment in all corners of the cycling world, but
nowhere has the pain been felt more keenly than among the
riders who are still without contracts for 2021." By Patrick Fletcher
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 3, 2021
Riders To Watch For 2021.
"A
look at ten riders to watch this year. They’re not all hot
tips to fly up the rankings, some are picked to see how
they or their team can handle questions and challenges
ahead and to build on past achievements."
(inrng.com) (ASO)
February 3, 2021
Tao Geoghegan Hart to target Tour de France
and Olympics in 2021.
"The
Tour will be the fifth Grand Tour of Geoghegan Hart's
career, coming after two participations apiece at the Giro
and Vuelta a España. The 25-year-old was a surprise winner
in Italy last October."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 3, 2021
Nairo Quintana looking to revive grand tour
glory at Giro d’Italia.
"Colombian
hoping his Arkéa Samsic team get wildcard slot for Giro
ahead of return to Tour de France."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 3, 2021
Ag2r Citroën eyes entry to the women’s
peloton.
"It’s
an ambition,” team manager Vincent Lavenu told Le
Dauphiné. “We have been thinking about it for a few years,
but we have to find the means. The idea is valuable, we
are working on it."
(velonews.com) Photo: Sean Robinson/velofocus.com
February 3, 2021
Smith optics for AG2R Citroën.
"American
cycling optic specialist, Smith, has announced it will be
supplying the AG2R Citroën team with its best cycling
sunglasses." By
Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Smith)
February 3, 2021
Tom Pidcock on not drinking coffee, his
favorite video game, and Back to the Future.
"The
young Brit revealed that he prefers the Xbox to a
PlayStation and that his game of choice is surprisingly
Fortnite - an online survival game where you go up against
100 different players from around the world and fight to
be the last." By
Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 3, 2021
Lazer Sphere MIPS Helmet Review.
"Lazer’s
newest helmet is the Sphere MIPS, which is a mid-range
helmet price-wise but with features you’d find in a lot of
higher end (and much more expensive helmets)." By Chuck Peña
(pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Chuck Peña
February 3, 2021
How safe is your carbon frame?
"If
you've bought a used carbon fiber bike, are you certain
that the frame and fork are safe? Really certain? We don't
want to be alarmist, but carbon can occasionally fail with
no apparent warning."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 3, 2021
February 2,
2021
'Pay-to-race' allegations denied by Tour de la
Provence.
"Organizer
hits back at Intermarché Wanty manager and insists Bora's
invite was not down to sponsorship deal."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 2, 2021
Olympics will go ahead regardless of
situation, insists Tokyo 2020 president.
"A
recent spike in infections in Japan has seen Tokyo and 10
other prefectures placed under a state of emergency, but
Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori said on Tuesday that the
Olympics will take place July 23-August 8."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 2, 2021
Greg van Avermaet sympathizes with Tom
Dumoulin's decision to leave pressure-cooker peloton.
"Greg
van Avermaet knows what it’s like to live with pressure.
The reigning Olympic champion literally has the weight of
a nation on his shoulders in just about every race he
starts." By
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: AG2R CITROEN TEAM / KBLB
February 2, 2021
U.S. cycling great Bunki Bankaitis-Davis dies
at 63.
"Olympian
and former world champion Bunki Bankaitis-Davis died on
January 29, 2021, after a seven-year battle with cancer." (velonews.com) Photo: Denver
Post
February 2, 2021
"As
is our custom, it’s time for the annual (highly scientific,
objectively correct and non-negotiable) CyclingTips Kit
Ranking." By Iain
Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photo by EF Education Nippo
February 2, 2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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