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February 7,
2021
Tim Wellens wins Étoile de Bèsseges.
"Tim
Wellens (Lotto Soudal) took the overall victory at the
Étoile de Bèsseges, riding a solid final time trial to
finish in fourth place on the stage and secure the orange
jersey in Alès."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 7, 2021
Australian Road Championships: Cameron Meyer
defends elite men's road race title.
"Cameron
Meyer (Team BikeExchange) defended his elite men’s road
race title at the 2021 Federation University Road National
Championships, winning from a group of seven after an
unpredictable final couple of laps."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February 7, 2021
Sarah Roy, Cameron Meyer take Australian road
race nationals.
"Sarah
Roy and Cameron Meyer took the titles in Buninyong to take
a clean sweep for the Aussie team, Team Bike Exchange, and
reward a day of dominance from the WorldTour outfit." (velonews.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
February 7, 2021
Boasson Hagen looks ahead to Opening Weekend
after Étoile de Bessèges crash.
"I
guess it might seem a bit strange to see me on a French
team after all these years, but I like the change that
it’s brought and the fact that it presents me with some
new challenges."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 7, 2021
SKS Raceblade Pro XL Stealth Series Mudguard
Set.
"The
SKS Race Blade Pro XL Stealth Series Mudguard Set has
adjustability that is quick and easy to dial, and is
impressively effective at keeping you dry both front and
rear." By Anna
Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 7, 2021
2021 Etoile de Besseges Live Feed.
Stage
5 starts at 12:45pm CET (6:45am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:42pm CET (10:42am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (cyclingfans.com) February 5, 2021
Sarah Roy solos to Australian road race title.
"Sarah
Roy (Bike Exchange) will wear the green and gold bands for
the next 12 months after riding to a strong solo victory
at the Australian Road National Championships." By Matt de Neef
(cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6, 2021
Étoile de Bèsseges: Filippo Ganna wins stage
4.
"The
time trial world champion attacked his all-day breakaway
companions in the final kilometers and soloed to victory
in Saint Siffret."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 6, 2021
Vincenzo Nibali: I'm getting stronger day by
day.
"Trek
Segafredo leader happy with the way his form has been
building at Ètoile de Bessèges."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 6, 2021
Stewart thriving in Groupama FDJ leadership
role at Étoile de Bessèges.
"Young
British sprinter has quickly found his feet and is looking
to the Classics with confidence."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
February 6, 2021
Australian Road Championships: Thomas Benton
wins men's U23 road race.
"Thomas
Benton (InForm TMX Make) won the under 23 road race at the
2021 Federation University Road National Championships,
coming across the line solo after heading off with a break
of five on the very first lap."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February 6, 2021
Wide-open Australian nationals men's road race
set for drama.
"It's
a different approach to the nationals this year, but one
that should see a ferocious fight for the right to wear
the green and gold jersey for 2021."
(sbs.com.au) (Con Chronis/Zac Williams)
February 6, 2021
Kitchen races nationals before returning to
uncertainty of European racing.
"Lauren
Kitchen (FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope) is preparing
for another season of uncertainty on the back of a 2020
campaign." By
Sophie Smith (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 6, 2021
A Different Look: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8.0
eTap.
"When
something drastically different comes along, our natural
impulse as human beings is to try to categorize it, to
associate it with the familiar."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
February 6, 2021
Oakley Sutro Lite.
"The
wide, color-enhancing lens covers an extensive field of
vision for excellent protection from bright light, wind
and flying bits of debris from almost all angles." By Anna Marie Hughes
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6, 2021
February 5,
2021
Etoile de Bessèges: Wellens solos to victory
on stage 3.
"The
Lotto Soudal rider attacked the break on a winding descent
and established a small gap. Wellens built his lead to 30
seconds and held on for the stage win."
(cyclingnews.com) (velonews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 5, 2021
Lucinda Brand: From zen to sensation at the
cyclocross world championships.
"Dutchwoman
freed herself of pressure and expectation to score the
rainbow jersey she'd repeatedly come close to." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
February 5, 2021
Geraint Thomas embraces growing strength of
rival teams: ‘It’s given us a new lease of life.’
"Welshman
sees rise of Jumbo Visma as positive for cycling and
forcing Ineos Grenadiers to adapt."
By Jim Cotton, James Startt (velonews.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
February 5, 2021
Cheapest Zwift setup: Where to find turbo
trainers in stock, the best deals and a guide on how to get
onto Zwift.
"Today's
best turbo trainer deals and our guide to the cheapest
Zwift setup will get you spinning indoors without emptying
your bank account."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh
Croxton)
February 5, 2021
SRM X-Power power meter pedals.
"Cyclingnews
examines the SRM X-Power - the world's first
off-road-specific power meter pedal designed for use
across MTB, gravel and cyclocross."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron
Borrill)
February 5, 2021
Is Campagnolo going wireless?
"Patent
applications can give a sneak peak of what’s in the
development pipeline, and a perusal of what Campy has on
file with patent offices worldwide shows plenty of
wireless technology."
By Alan Coté (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 5, 2021
O’Neal Trailfinder Stealth pants review.
"O’Neal’s
new Trailfinder Stealth pants launch this spring but we’ve
been riding a pre-release pair all winter. So what do we
think?" By Guy
Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven)
February 5, 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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Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, Laurens Sweeck
strongest in the snow at X2O Trofee Lille.
"Sweeck
takes second win of weekend while Alvarado pips world
champ Lucinda Brand in two-up sprint."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 7, 2021
Laurens Sweeck wins X²0 Badkamers Trofee
Krawatencross.
"Laurens
Sweeck (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) took his second win of the
weekend at a snowy Krawatencross in Lille, the seventh
round of the X²0 Badkamers Trofee."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 7, 2021
Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado wins X²0 Badkamers
Trofee Krawatencross.
"European
champion Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Alpecin Fenix) won
the X²0 Badkamers Trofee Krawatencross ahead of world
champion Lucinda Brand (Baloise Trek Lions)." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
February 7, 2021
Alpecin Fenix to focus on Tour de France first
week with Mathieu van der Poel.
"We’ll
see how it goes in the first week. It’s a big adventure
for all of us, we’ll go into the race focused just on the
first week, and then we’ll see what happens after that." By Peter Cossins
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 7, 2021
First Look: Scott Addict eRide.
"Like
every other road bike brand looking to stay in the game,
whether it be with gravel bikes, or more recently, eBikes,
Scott has jumped into the pedal-assist market with a trio
of bikes that are all based on their proven Addict RC road
bike."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)
February 7, 2021
My Ōhau Challenge.
"There
are challenges in all aspects of life, and most of them
are thrown our way whether we like it or not. But
sometimes we need to take the helm and throw challenges in
front of us." By
Liam Friary (pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Cameron
Mackenzie
February 7, 2021
Live: x2o Badkamers Trofee Krawatencross Lille
- Sunday February 7th.
Elite
Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 7:45am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit
not Found)
February 7, 2021
Denise Betsema, Laurens Sweeck win
Superprestige Middelkerke.
"Denise
Betsema took a solo victory while Laurens Sweeck took a
narrow win at Superprestige Middelkerke on Saturday." (velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images)
February 6, 2021
Betsema wins Telenet Superprestige
Middelkerke.
"Denise
Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) won the final Telenet
Superprestige round in Middelkerke. The Dutch rider won
ahead of her compatriots Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado
(Alpecin Fenix) and world champion Lucinda Brand (Baloise
Trek Lions)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 6, 2021
Toon Aerts wins Superprestige Series.
"It
was a story of teammates in the eighth and final round of
the Superprestige series Saturday in Middelkerke,
Belgium." By Rob
Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6, 2021
Strade Bianche 2021 returns to ‘traditional
route.’
"Racers
will tackle the iconic white roads, with the familiar
leg-busting finale, in early March."
(velonews.com) Photo: LaPresse - Fabio Ferrari
February 6, 2021
Macho or masochistic? At what point does
proving your toughness get too much?
"While
the psychological term ‘mental toughness’ encompasses
determination, focus and confidence, a common
misinterpretation is that it’s all about tolerating ever
greater amounts of pain."
By Josephine Perry (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit:
Getty Images)
February 6, 2021
My 24 Bicycles.
"Other collectors are often surprised by the relatively few bicycles we have in The Horton Collection, particularly in contrast to the sheer volume of different categories." By Brett Horton (pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Horton Collection February 6, 2021
Live Cyclocross: Superprestige Middelkerke -
Saturday, February 6th.
Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe, 7:40am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclocross.social) (Credit
not Found)
February 6, 2021
Hands On: Nutcase VIO helmets combine enhanced
safety & visibility w/ integrated lights.
"Nutcase has always been known for their colorful, eye-catching helmets. But their newest lid is attention-grabbing in an all-new way." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 6, 2021
SRAM Force eTap AXS WIDE Wireless Electronic
Drivetrain Review: On Gravel!.
"A
more capable groupset for today’s riders. Riders are going
beyond where we’ve ever gone before. We’re going further
and faster." By
JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6, 2021
How Did The Dutch Dominate The Cross Worlds?
"Last
Sunday there were four cyclocross rainbow jerseys on offer
in Oostende and Holland won all of them. Of the twelve
medals, Holland won eight and the kings of cross, Belgium,
only won three."
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit
not Found)
February 5, 2021
Australian Road Championships: Annette
Edmondson wins elite women's criterium.
"Roseman-Gannon
takes second and Hosking third while some contenders taken
out of running by final corner crash."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Con Chronis/AusCycling)
February 5, 2021
Australian Road Championships: Kaden Groves
wins elite men's criterium.
"Nicholas
White (Team BridgeLane) came second as Luke Durbridge
(Team BikeExchange) took a well-earned third spot after
helping deliver his fast-finishing teammate to the line." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con
Chronis)
February 5, 2021
Australian Road Championships: Matthew Rice
wins U23 men's criterium.
"Matthew
Rice (ACA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast) won the men’s under
23 race criterium at the 2021 Federation University Road
National Championships, taking the sprint from a stretched
out lead group."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
February 5, 2021
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Team Sky not creating a women’s team was 'an
oversight.'
"Team
Principal Dave Brailsford has told The Guardian
that there currently isn't a plan in place to start a
women’s team, but that the topic is under review." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images)
February 7, 2021
Egan Bernal, Michał Kwiatkowski question UCI
priorities in wake of ‘super tuck’ ban.
"Several
riders in peloton call for officials to focus on course
safety ahead of sanctioning the use of the top tube
descending position."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 7, 2021
Vanmarcke: It's not always better to have good
names on paper.
"The
former Omloop Het Nieuwsblad winner was enticed to join a
team that now included Chris Froome and Michael Woods
because of the space and autonomy he would have in the
cobbled Classics and the hope that time hasn't run out for
him to land a first Monument."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Israel
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February 7, 2021
Specialized UK headquarters hit by
“devastating” blaze.
"The
Specialized UK headquarters went up in flames last night,
in a fire that took four hours for the London Fire Brigade
to control." By
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) Photo by In
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February 7, 2021
Kona Rove LTD 2021.
"The
Kona Rove LTD is the company's top end gravel adventure
bike that offers an excellent ride feel, loads of mounts
for those epic trips off the beaten track, and plenty of
tire clearance."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 7, 2021
Sunday Trading: Schwalbe One and Vittoria
Corsa tires plus plenty more.
"We’ve
searched through the virtual aisles and picked out five of
the most stellar deals on cycling kit from around the web,
for both the UK and the USA."
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image
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February 7, 2021
February 6,
2021
Peter Sagan tests positive for covid.
"Sagan,
brother Juraj, and Erik Baska all in quarantine after
catching the virus at Gran Canaria training camp." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 6, 2021
‘Cycling is and will remain an unbelievably
conservative men’s world,’ says Tara Gins.
"The
retired Belgian pro made headlines after speaking out over
an incident where a men's team refused her DS work because
of 'inappropriate' photos."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tara Gins/Instagram)
February 6, 2021
Mihkel Räim: Even finding a Continental team
is a nightmare.
"Cycling’s
transfer market can be a cruel, harsh place, and Mihkel
Räim is one of a number of riders who still find
themselves stuck as we head into February."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
February 6, 2021
49-year-old Davide Rebellin in talks with
other teams after not signing for Cambodia Cycling Academy.
"Davide
Rebellin’s hopes to continue racing into his fifties
appear to have hit a bump in a road after his apparent
contract with Cambodia Cycling Academy failed to
materialize." By
Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February 6, 2021
George Bennett supports on-hiatus teammate Tom
Dumoulin: ‘This will be really good for him.’
"New
Zealander is a leading contender to replace Dumoulin in
the Tour de France squad - a situation he's hoping to
avoid."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 6, 2021
10 young riders who could boss the 2021
cycling season.
"Success
in cycling seem to rhyme with youth in recent years. More
and more WorldTour teams are betting on young people." (cycling.today) (Image Credit
not Found)
February 6, 2021
eBike myths debunked: 6 common misconceptions
about electric assistance.
"While
a bit of electric assistance is an obvious benefit to some
riders, among cyclists there are still some misconceptions
about what eBikes offer, and the potential benefits they
provide." By
Matt Lamy (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6, 2021
Curve GXR Kevin of Steel review: We need to
talk about Kevin.
"If
you’re looking for a bike that you can depend on, you
could do a lot worse than Curve."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photo by Tim
Bardsley-Smith
February 6, 2021
Tech-Redux: Fuji Altamira 2.0.
"The
Altamira is incredibly elegant to look at. The combination
of tube shapes, each very different from the next, work
visually together very well. Their form also clearly
indicates their function."
By Ben Edwards (pelotonmagazine.com) images: Ben Edwards
February 6, 2021
Ruzer Pro Tubeless Glueless Bike Tire repair
kit.
"The
Ruzer Pro is one of those must-carry items when you're
running tubeless. It effectively seals punctures up to
roughly 5mm in diameter, is easy to use, and because it's
so small and light, you won't worry about taking it
everywhere." By
Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 6, 2021
February 5,
2021
Neo-Pros To Watch For 2021.
"After
picking ten established pros to watch for the season, now
it’s time to look at some newcomers. It’s not been an easy
time to join the pro ranks as plenty of Under-23 riders
saw their chance prove themselves last year vanish." (inrng.com) (tumblr.com)
February 5, 2021
RIP the Sky Train: Ineos Grenadiers firmly
embraces ‘new style’ of racing.
"Team
boss Dave Brailsford isn't resting on his laurels and is
committed to stay at the forefront of the peloton’s
tactical innovation."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: David Ramos/Getty
Images
February 5, 2021
Evaluating Ineos Grenadiers' 12-man Tour de
France long list.
"According
to the team, the current long-list includes 12 riders,
with Egan Bernal still a potential candidate for a place
despite his focus on the Giro d’Italia."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 5, 2021
Leading role: Guillaume Martin relishes Tour
de France responsibility at Cofidis.
"On
joining Cofidis from Wanty Gobert at the beginning of last
season, Martin had expressed a certain disappointment with
the previous summer’s Tour. He had been consistent but
lacked “any little seed of madness."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 5, 2021
Guide to the 2021 Women's WorldTour.
"The
2021 Women's WorldTour was revealed last summer in
abundance with 25 events set to begin in Australia in
January and end in China in October."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 5, 2021
Made in America: A guide to US-made road and
gravel frames and components.
"Despite
the seemingly inexorable shift to building bikes in Asia,
it’s still very much possible to build a dream road or
gravel bike consisting almost entirely of American-made
parts." By Luke
Friend (cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Moots
February 5, 2021
Best women’s MTB saddles.
"The
best women's MTB saddles perform well and keep you
comfortable for hours on the trails. Here's our pick of
the best." By
Aoife Glass (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager)
February 5, 2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on
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