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Tour de La Provence: Bauhaus wins final stage.
"Bahrain
Victorious lived up to their new name as their sprinter
Phil Bauhaus edged out previous stage winner Davide
Ballerini (Deceuninck Quick Step) in a close sprint finish
on the fourth and final stage."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
Bettini Image)
February 14,
2021
Julian Alaphilippe takes confidence from
Ventoux ride.
"After
a long-range breakaway on the opening day and a crash
ahead of a punchy finale that might have suited him on
stage 2, the world champion provided a reminder of his
all-round ability on the race's key mountain test." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Agence Zoom)
February 14,
2021
Bike Test: Bulls Desert Falcon EVO.
"The
mid-drive Desert Falcon starts as an aluminum frame with a
Bulls carbon fork and an integrated battery. Mid-mount
motors are most commonly spec’d for pedal-assist mountain
bikes."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)
February 14,
2021
Free firmware update further improves Assioma
power pedals.
"Favero
has released a firmware update for its Assioma power meter
pedals. With firmware update 4.75, Favero has enabled
automatic zero-offset as default on the brand’s popular
power pedals."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by
Ronan Mc Laughlin
February 14,
2021
Mini Reviews: Birzman crown puller, 45NRTH
Wölvhammer boots, Trail Butter & Specialized shoe
covers.
"Welcome
to our regular roundup of small parts, gear &
accessories reviews. These are the things we’ve tried and
(mostly) liked."
By Staff (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 14,
2021
2021 Le Tour de La Provence Live video stream.
"2021 Le Tour de La Provence February 11-14, France. Stage
4
starts Sunday at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) (Credit not Found) February 14,
2021
 Tour de la Provence: Sosa wins on Mont
Ventoux.
"Ivan
Sosa won stage 3 of the Tour de la Provence to become the
new overall leader of the race, in what was a typically
dominant mountain top finish performance from Ineos
Grenadiers." By
Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 13,
2021
Sosa and Bernal make it an Ineos 1-2 on Mont
Ventoux.
"With
overnight leader Davide Ballerini (Deceuninck Quick Step)
jettisoned on the lower slopes, it was everything to play
for on the Giant of Provence."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 13,
2021
Calmejane out with concussion after crash in
Tour de la Provence.
"Calmejane
suffered contusions to his right shoulder and road rash in
addition to his head injury."
(cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Jean-François Quénet)
February 13,
2021
Mollema and Ciccone eye Mont Ventoux stage in
Tour de la Provence.
"Trek
Segafredo head into the key stage at the Tour de la
Provence with two cards to play in Bauke Mollema and
Giulio Ciccone."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 13,
2021
Prime Kanza Gravel Seatpost.
"Prime's
Kanza Inline Gravel Seatpost is a durable, affordable
alloy option for both road and gravel bikes. The clamp
makes adjustments really easy, but the claimed anti-shock
effects are questionable."
By Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 13,
2021
Bike theft from homes has doubled in the last
year, research says.
"Analyzing
the data of thousands of customers, Bikmo says the
percentage of theft incidents taking place at cyclists’
homes accounted for 49 per cent of total claims in 2020,
up from 23 per cent in 2019."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: Bikmo
February 13,
2021
February 12,
2021
Mont Ventoux may be scrapped from Tour de la
Provence stage 3.
"The
big finish of tomorrow’s queen stage at Tour de la
Provence may be scrapped due to snow, according to the
race organizers."
(stickybottle.com) (Credit not Found)
February 12,
2021
Tour de la Provence: Ballerini wins
crash-marred stage 2 in Manosque.
"Two
wins in two days to start the season for 26-year-old
Ballerini. Those have been his fifth and sixth victories
as a pro. World champion Julian Alaphilippe crashes inside
final kilometer."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Agence
Zoom)
February 12,
2021
Julian Alaphilippe sets tone on 2021 with
opening-stage attack.
"The
reigning world champion didn’t waste any time to show off
his rainbow stripes in 2021, and uncorked a long-distance
attack with 70km to go in Thursday’s opening stage at the
Tour de la Provence."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 12,
2021
Jabra Elite Active 75t headphone review: Hear
hear?
"This
tiny little in-ear has an impressive spec-sheet. The Elite
Active 75t is IP57-rated for sweat- and water-proofness,
and there’s a two year warranty against dust-ingress as
well." By Iain
Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Tim
Bardsley-Smith
February 12,
2021
First Look Friday: Rotor carbon cranks,
CeramicSpeed chain lube, Albion winter kit, new winter tires
and some charitable craft beer.
"The
days and weeks seem to melt into one like an unending loop
at the moment, but at least it’s Friday."
By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 12,
2021
NURVV Run In-Depth Review.
"Essentially
you’ve got the insoles themselves, a charging connector (+
micro USB cable), and then the NURVV pods that connect to
the insoles."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
February 12,
2021
February 11,
2021
Tour de la Provence: Ballerini wins stage 1.
"Demare
went the right way in a confused finish but he was beaten
by Ballerini in the final meters. Ballerini timed that
perfectly, while Demare was over confident in the wind and
went too early."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini
Image)
February 11,
2021
Riders angered by unmarked obstacles in Tour
de la Provence finale.
"Several
riders were angered by the presence of unmarked obstacles
in the chaotic finale at Thursday's stage of the Tour de
la Provence."
(velonews.com) (Credit not Found)
February 11,
2021
Egan Bernal racing in support of Sosa at Tour
de la Provence.
"Egan
Bernal continues his start to the 2021 season in France on
Thursday, leading a strong Ineos Grenadiers squad at the
start of the Tour de la Provence."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 11,
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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Nizzolo wins Clásica de Almería.
"The
European road race champion made a stunning late
acceleration to outpower Deceuninck Quick Step's Florian
Sénéchal by more than a bike length."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 14,
2021
Sénéchal steps in for Hodeg, Cavendish in
Clasica Almeria.
"The
Deceuninck Quick Step lead-out train was expected to queue
up for Colombian fast man Alvaro Hodeg in the Clasica
Almeria on Sunday but then he crashed."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 14,
2021
Georgia Williams does the double at New
Zealand Championships.
"Two
days on from her victory in the time trial, Georgia
Williams completed the double on Sunday by winning the
elite road race at the New Zealand national
championships."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Elko Media / Cycling New
Zealand)
February 14,
2021
George Bennett claims long-awaited New Zealand
road race title.
"After
two silver medals, George Bennett claimed his first
national road race title on Sunday, soloing to victory at
the New Zealand championships in Cambridge." (cyclingnews.com) Image
credit: Elko Media / Cycling New Zealand)
February 14,
2021
My ultra appetizer before an ultra? A triple
Everesting.
"Ana
Orenz, the amazing ultra racer who earlier this year set
two epic climbing records – all in the name of ‘efficient
training." By
David Bradford (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Daniel Gould)
February 14,
2021
PEZ Bookshelf: Essential Road Bike
Maintenance.
"Attractive, lavishly-illustrated and totally modern book that will be useful to cyclists in a range of experience levels." By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 14,
2021
Genesis CDA 30 2021.
"The
CDA 30 sits at the top of Genesis' aluminum gravel and
adventure range, taking a lot of cues from its steel
sibling, the Croix de Fer."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 14,
2021
3 Cool Bits: Bontrager, Abus, Cannondale.
"If
you want the best balance of cost savings and shifting
performance, the Shimano 105-equipped CAAD13 has you
covered. $2,300."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Found)
February 14,
2021
2021 Clasica de Almeria Live Feed.
"Clasica de Almeria 2021 (Pueblo de Vicar - Roquetas de Mar 183.3km): Sunday, February 14th. Starts
at 15:30pm Central Europe, 9:30am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (Credit not
Found)
February 14,
2021
Betsema claims Ethias Cross Eeklo.
"Dutch
rider Denise Betsema drops Manon Bakker in final lap.
Lucinda
Brand is third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)
February 13,
2021
Quinten Hermans wins in Eeklo.
"Tormans
rider Quinten Hermans comes back from injury to take late
win over Toon Aerts and Eli Iserbyt."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 13,
2021
Cavendish makes second Quick Step debut at
Clasica de Almeria.
"Cavendish
has already won the Spanish one-day race in 2015. On
Valentine’s Day he will be joined by Tim Declercq, Alvaro
Hodeg, Florian Sénéchal, Stijn Steels, Jannik Steimle and
Bert Van Lerberghe."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
February 13,
2021
Zwift racing vs Base Building: Which is the
best way to build fitness over winter?
"During
another lockdown, Vicky Ware assesses whether continual
Zwift racing is a safe and effective way to build fitness
over winter."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift)
February 13,
2021
Cervelo Caledonia-5 long-term review.
"Six
months into this long term test, it seems the Cervelo
Caledonia-5 really could be the one bike to do it all." By Josh Croxton
(cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Croxton)
February 13,
2021
Bike Test: Cannondale CAAD13.
"Riding
the CAAD13 we immediately noticed many differences in the
design, with the most noticeable difference being the
updated ride quality."
(Credit not Found) (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 13,
2021
The best Presidents’ Day tech deals we can
find this weekend.
"While Presidents' Day sales aren't exactly known as a bastion of tech deals, today's Dealmaster has found a few good discounts for those looking for new gadgets, games, and electronics gear." (Credit not Found) (arstechnica.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 13,
2021
Live: Ethias Cross Eeklo - Saturday 13th
February 13th Live.
"The
7th round of the Ethias Cross sees riders head to Eeklo
for the Meetjeslandcross.
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 13,
2021
Clásica de Almería kicks off Spanish cycling
season in unusual style.
"Finally,
it's here. Three weeks after it usually gets underway,
Spain's professional cycling season kicks off this weekend
at the Clásica de Almería, in the rarest of opportunities
in a Spanish one-day race for a sprinter to shine." By Alasdair Fotheringham
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 12,
2021
New Zealand Championships: Gate pips George
Bennett in time trial as Williams claims women's title.
"George
Bennett lost the elite men's time trial at the New Zealand
Championships to Aaron Gate (Black Spoke Pro Cycling),
while Georgia Williams (Team BikeExchange) claimed her
third elite women’s title in four years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Elko Photography)
February 12,
2021
Nairo Quintana says he will focus on Tour de
France after team misses out on Giro d’Italia wild card.
"Quintana
was hoping that he could have the Giro as his main goal
for the 2021 season after not riding the Corsa Rosa since
2017, where he came second behind an inspired Tom
Dumoulin." By
Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Alain Jocard/AFP
via Getty Images)
February 12,
2021
Dangerous for mortals, less so for
professionals.’
"The
decision to ban the supertuck and forearms time trial
position in the pro peloton has proved hugely
controversial among pro riders."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
February 12,
2021
Lizzie Deignan: Women’s cycling can succeed
without men’s teams being involved.
"Men's
teams should start women's programs if they see it as an
opportunity, says the WorldTour champ, not because they're
being forced to."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA
Images via Getty Images
February 12,
2021
Gear Break: Swiftwick, SRAM, Sidi, Muc-Off,
Endura & VeloInk.
"What’s new in this week’s Gear Break? Swiftwick Vision medical hero socks, SRAM launches RED eTap AXS 36T max rear derailleur + more..." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credit not Found) February 12,
2021
Review: KOM Indoor Trainer Rocker Plate RPV1
is a turnkey entry into better training.
"As a
concept, trainer rocker plates are nothing new. But with
more cyclists than ever spending a lot more time doing
laps in Watopia, rocker plates are getting to be a much
more common accessory."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 12,
2021
Shimano reports increase in bike-related sales
for 2020 financial year despite early lockdown losses.
"Japanese
company’s Q4 report reveals its bike-component division's
operating income increased by 18.4 per cent in 2020, and
predicts even more for 2021."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) Photo Dion
Kerckhoffs/Cor Vos
February 12,
2021
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Alvarado wins X²O Badkamers Trofee - Brussels.
"Ceylin
del Carmen Alvarado wins Denise Betsema and Manon Bakker
round out the podium"
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 14,
2021
Aerts wins X²O Badkamers Trofee - Brussels.
"Baloise
Trek rider Toon Aerts holds off Quinten Hermans and Niels
Vandeputte as Eli Iserbyt seals overall."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 14,
2021
Lucinda Brand’s 2020-2021 dominance culminates
in cyclocross Grand Slam.
"Lucinda
Brand survived a huge equipment-failure scare in the final
lap to cling to the top of the table by five seconds and
earn the 2020-2021 Grand Slam: the World Cup, the World
Championship, the Superprestige series and the X2O
Badkamers Trofee."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 14,
2021
Egan Bernal says back pain won’t ‘just go
away’ and will have to deal with it during 2021 season.
"There
will be mixed feelings for Egan Bernal after proving his
recovery is on the right track, finishing second behind
team-mate Iván Sosa on the Mont Ventoux stage of the Tour
de La Provence."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Sylvain Thomas/AFP via
Getty Images)
February 14,
2021
Women’s WorldTour kits of 2021, ranked.
"It’s
time to take a look at the best and worst of the 2021
Women’s WorldTour kits. Agree with our assessment?
Disagree?" By
Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 14,
2021
Sunday Trading: Mavic wheels, Garmin power
meters and much more.
"We’ve
been trawled the web, hunting out the best deals on
cycling kit, and we’ve picked out the top five for both
the UK and the USA."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: Dan Gould
February 14,
2021
First Look: Mercedes AMG Petronas V11.
"Thanks
to a licensing deal with British based N+ bikes, the
Mercedes AMG Petronas moniker can be found in the weekend
group ride!"
(roadbikeaction.com) (Credit not Found)
February 14,
2021
Live: x2o Badkamers Trofee Brussels
Universities Cyclocross - Sunday February 14th - Livestream.
"The
final round of the x2o Badkamers Trofee sees the return of
the Brussels Universities Cyclocross this Sunday.
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 14,
2021
February 13,
2021
Jorgenson taken out by spectator in Tour de la
Provence finale.
"The
21-year-old American came down with 100 meters to go on
the rain-soaked stage, and felt it cost him a shot at a
first victory as a professional."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 13,
2021
On Doctor’s Orders: 10 rules to keep healthy
on the bike during winter.
"How
to stay safe and healthy on the bike this winter - what
would a cycling doctor do? Josephine Perry, herself a
doctor of psychology, calls up her colleagues to find
out." By
Josephine Perry (cyclingweekly.com) (Daniel Gould)
February 13,
2021
Time to get Excited.
"With
the 2021 season beginning to heat up, one man’s list of
reasons to be excited, and less excited, about the new
year." By Andrew
Brown (podiumcafe.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 13,
2021
Aero data shows effects of banning super tuck
and forearm time trial positions.
"Data
provided by Swiss Side shows that the lost advantage could
be as much as 30-seconds per 10km, when riding an 8 per
cent descent at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
(cyclingweekly.com) Image: @nevisroad for Swiss Side
February 13,
2021
Five key stages of the 2021 Vuelta a España.
"A
last blast from the past: Stage 21: Padrón - Santiago de
Compostela: Individual time trial, 33.7km."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: ASO)
February 13,
2021
Specialized S-Works Ares Review: Discover the
best.
"No
matter your riding style the Specialized S-Works Ares is
an amazing shoe."
By Josh Ross (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 13,
2021
Ruzer Inner Tube Repair Kit.
"The
Ruzer Inner Tube Repair Kit is for fixing traditional
tubed setups. The glueless patches are convenient and seem
more reliable than many, but it's pricey for the spec and
steel tire levers are an odd choice."
By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 13,
2021
February 12,
2021
Report: Dr. Richard Freeman charged with
breaching two anti-doping rules.
"The BBC
reported that Freeman has been charged by UKAD with
“possession of a prohibited substance” and “tampering or
attempting to tamper with any part of a doping control,”
which would include an investigation. "
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bryn
Lennon/Getty Images)
February 12,
2021
Fabio Jakobsen says latest facial surgery was
successful.
"Jakobsen
has had surgery to have implants placed into his jaw along
with more reconstruction on his scars around his mouth." By Tim Bonville-Ginn
(cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
February 12,
2021
Chris Froome: ‘I’m confident the rehab process
is behind me.’
"Chris
Froome is just over one week away from making his racing
debut with Israel Start-Up Nation and confident that he’s
back where he needs to be."
(velonews.com) Photo: HAMMERHEAD
February 12,
2021
Melbourne to Warrnambool postponed as Victoria
re-enters lockdown.
"The
105th edition of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling
Classic has been postponed less than 24 hours before it
was set to run."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photography by Supplied
February 12,
2021
Scribe Aero Wide+ 60D wheels review.
"A fast and predictable wheelset for those who want to unlock top-tier performance at an affordable pricepoint." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) February 12,
2021
FSA release eMTB Carbon i29 wheelset.
"Since
eBikes are heavier than regular bikes, and long-travel
eMTBs encourage aggressive riding, a stronger wheelset is
required." By
Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Full
Speed Ahead)
February 12,
2021
Shimano MT3W Women’s SPD Shoes.
"The
Shimano MT3W Women's SPD shoes sit in that rare midground
of being a dedicated bike shoe that's stiff for riding,
yet easy to walk in. They're a cost-effective and
comfortable option."
By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 12,
2021
Tech Ticker: New Assos bibs, SRAM Red
derailleur, Polar HRM you can wear anywhere.
"Gravel and virtual racer Kae Takeshita is a fan of Polar's arm-based heart rate monitors for training and racing." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 12,
2021
February 11,
2021
The Secret Pro: Supertucks and the coming
season.
"The
racing season is about to hit the ground running … and
then possibly hit the wall. Either way, the governing body
of our sport will make sure that the important stuff is
taken care of, right?"
By The Secret Pro (cyclingtips.com)
February 11,
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
any bicycle type."
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