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February 19,
2021
Tour du Var: Mollema wins stage 1.
"The
Dutchman beat Greg Van Avermaet (AG2R Citroën) to the line
by two seconds after 188 kilometers of racing, while
Valentin Madouas (Groupama FDJ) finished third." By Daniel Ostanek
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 19,
2021
Early sprint and team strength key to
Mollema's opening victory at Tour du Var.
"The
feeling is good, and we are here with a strong team, and
hopefully we can defend the jersey."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 19,
2021
Pro Racing Is Back - Here’s What We Can’t Wait
To Watch.
"So
far so good: after a few weeks of relatively trouble-free
racing, the 2021 season is underway with early season
races taking place in the south of France."
By Whit Yost (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
February 19,
2021
Race preview: UAE Tour 2021.
"Pogacar,
Froome and Van der Poel feature as WorldTour calendar
begins." By
Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 19,
2021
How to watch the UAE Tour 2021: Watch the
WorldTour stage race featuring Chris Froome and Mathieu van
der Poel.
"A
host of top names will be lining up at the first WorldTour
event of the new season."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
February 19,
2021
Esteban Chaves hopes to rediscover his mojo in
2021.
"While
the likes of Nairo Quintana and Egan Bernal have won grand
tours, coming into 2021, Chaves is looking to rediscover
his winning mojo."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February 19,
2021
Gear Break: Venn Var, POC, MAAP x 100%, Pivot,
Chrome Industries & TorchONE.
"More new kit for your appraisal: Venn Var 40 TCD - Filament Wound Disc Brake Carbon Rim, POC launches the Omne Eternal helmet, lots more." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 19,
2021
2021 Tour des Alpes Maritimes Live Feed.
Race
starts at 16:00pm Central Europe, 10:00am U.S. Eastern." (cycling.today) (Credit not
Found)
February 19,
2021
February 18,
2021
Tadej Pogacar starts 2021 season at UAE Tour.
"Marc
Hirschi will make UAE Team Emirates debut at Boucles Drôme
Ardèche."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 18,
2021
Preview: Tour des Alpes Maritimes et du Var
2021.
"Geoghegan
Hart, Quintana and Pinot start season at three-day race
among field laden with Grand Tour contenders." By Daniel Benson
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
February 18,
2021
Kathy Pruitt’s transformation into a gravel
privateer.
"An
unlikely story of turning gravel pro during a pandemic -
and believing in oneself to make that dream happen." By Pete Stetina
(velonews.com)Photo: Pete Stetina
February 18,
2021
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad won't be broadcast on
Eurosport or GCN.
"Eurosport
has confirmed that despite TV guides showing coverage on
the network the race will not be shown."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit: FloBikes)
February 18,
2021
Giuseppe Marinoni: Steel frames and family
heirlooms.
"Giuseppe
Marinoni, nicknamed "Pépé", is one of the most well-known
bicycle frame builders in North America."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Robin
Black)
February 18,
2021
Nikolai (& Froome) Put The Brakes On
Disks!
"So,
what was the problem disc brakes solved? Not the braking,
surely? Rim brakes work and they work great." By Edmond Hood
(pezcyclingnews.com) Brake Through Media
February 18,
2021
Gravel Rig For All Courses: 3T Exploro RaceMax
Review.
"When
3T introduced the Exploro, it was a groundbreaking bike,
one based on the idea that aerodynamics can play as much
of a role off-road as on. And, boy, could it ride!" (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image
Credit not Found)
February 18,
2021
February 17,
2021
Five things to look out for at the Tour des
Alpes Maritimes et du Var 2021.
"Some
of the WorldTour's best riders, challenging terrain, and
some very exciting youngsters are just a few things to
keep your eye on."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
February 17,
2021
Ganna targets eighth consecutive time trial
win at UAE Tour.
"It
would be crazy to bet against Ganna winning the stage in
the World Champion’s rainbow jersey. He has won every time
he has ridden since the Italian national championships
last summer."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) By Stephen Farrand
February 17,
2021
Crowd-less Flanders will not be ‘financially
feasible’ next year, organizer says.
"We
are going to perform the trick of organizing without an
audience for one more spring, but we can’t keep doing
that. That is no longer financially feasible." By Caley Fretz
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
February 17,
2021
Ten Outlandish Predictions for the 2021
season.
"Another
year, another attempt to inflate chatter with some
outlandish predictions. I can’t do better than repeat my
introduction from last year."
By Andrew Brown (podiumcafe.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 17,
2021
How Ineos Grenadiers plans to win the Tour de
France without Egan Bernal.
"Team
boss Dave Brailsford is intrigued by the combo of the
explosive potential of Richard Carapaz and the ever-steady
presence of Geraint Thomas."
By Andrew Hood (cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty
Images)
February 17,
2021
Introducing: Kevin Vermaerke.
"Talking
Chris Froome, Colorado Springs in '91 and mushroom risotto
with one of America's hottest talents."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM
- Patrick Brunt)
February 17,
2021
Alexis Ryan: ready to light it up in 2021.
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty
Images)
February 17,
2021
Georgia Williams returns to Europe with signs
her 2018 form is packed.
"Team
BikeExchange rider to start racing at Strade Bianche clad
in silver fern and with form back after suffering from
RED-S."
(cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Elko Media / Cycling New Zealand)
February 17,
2021
Diana Peñuela has broken through cultural
barriers on her path to the pro ranks.
"Colombian
rider Diana Peñuela faced cultural bias and sexism during
her journey to the professional ranks."
By
Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
Richard Carapaz takes altitude training to new
heights on Ecuadorian volcano.
By
Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ineos
Grenadiers)
February 17,
2021
Rudy Project Cutline glasses.
"The
Cutline is a new performance model from Rudy Project with
a very lightweight full frame design and some
adjustability. With this lens I found them very good, but
only in bright sunlight."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
February 16,
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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February 19,
2021
Sepp Kuss on GC leadership: ‘I feel ready for
that step up.’
"Coloradan
ace feels no pressure as he sets wheels turning on season
of increased responsibility at Jumbo Visma." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
February 19,
2021
Chris Froome and Alex Dowsett get the old 'Sky
C-team' back together at UAE Tour.
"Chris
Froome and Alex Dowsett haven't raced on the same trade
team for a decade, when the pair were seen as domestiques
on Team Sky." By
Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ronen
Tupelberg and BRIAN Veloimages)
February 19,
2021
Caleb Ewan ready for 'coming together of big
sprinters' in UAE Tour.
"Standing
in his way is a wall of world-class sprinters, including
Sam Bennett, Pascal Ackermann, Fernando Gaviria, and form
rider Giacomo Nizzolo, who won the Clásica de Almería
earlier this month."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 19,
2021
Svein Tuft: Full circle.
"From
racing on the WorldTour to bike touring through the vast
backcountry wilderness of British Columbia." By Kirsten Frattini
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Image(s) by Alex Hinkson,
courtesy 7mesh)
February 19,
2021
Strava Photo Heatmap Added to VeloViewer:
Here’s how it works.
"I
suppose exactly what to call this is a bit fuzzy, but
basically VeloViewer has mashed up your Strava photos with
your heatmap, allowing you to see the two blended together
in photographic glory."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
February 19,
2021
‘They trust me a lot, to lead the team is a
great challenge’ says Richard Carapaz on Tour de France
ambitions.
"Winning
the Tour is very big and getting an Olympic medal for
Ecuador would also be very special."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (photo by Albert
Serratacó)
February 19,
2021
Campagnolo Chorus 2 x 12-Speed Mechanical
Drivetrain Review with Hydraulic Disc Brakes.
"Campagnolo
was the first to bring a 12-speed drivetrain to market in
2018, mechanical variants of Super Record and Record. The
12-speed technology trickled down in 2019 to Super Record
EPS (electronic), and the focus of this review, Campagnolo
Chorus." By JOM
(gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 19,
2021
OPEN Cycle serves up tasty limited
collaborations w/ Atomik, ENVE & Black Magic Paint.
"To
showcase the new WI.DE. frameset, OPEN has collaborated to
offer several limited edition packages to make your WI.DE.
stand out even more!"
By Chris Chou (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 19,
2021
Live: Ethias Cross Waaslandcross Sint Niklaas
- Saturday February 20th.
"The
8th and final round of the Ethias Cross sees riders head
to Sint Niklaas for the Waaslandcross.
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 19,
2021
February 18,
2021
Road back to Tour de France for Tadej Pogačar
begins at UAE Tour.
"Sam
Bennett, João Almeida lead Deceuninck Quick Step in
WorldTour season opener."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
February 18,
2021
How to watch the 2021 UAE Tour - live TV and
streaming.
"In
the USA, the race will be aired on Flobikes with plans
starting from $12.50 per month, or GCN+, benefiting from
the same half-price offer of 12 months at US$24.99." (cyclingnews.com) (Getty
Images Sport)
February 18,
2021
Here is the strong Ineos Grenadiers team
heading to the UAE Tour.
"Ineos
Grenadiers have announced their lineup for the upcoming
UAE Tour and, as to be expected, it is stacked with
talent." By Tim
Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Justin
Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
February 18,
2021
How to harness your power.
"Coach
Deena Blacking strips away the false promises and explains
how to be wise about watts."
By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 18,
2021
Now that the Super Tuck is banned, will we see
dropper posts in road racing?
"We
perhaps haven’t seen such a kerfuffle over a banned riding
position since the Graeme Obree days, but the UCI’s recent
decision to outlaw the so-called Super Tuck has clearly
caused quite a stir."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James
Huang)
February 18,
2021
Canyon says solution to Aeroad seat post issue
is expected soon.
"Canyon
has said that a solution to the issues surrounding the
seat posts on its new Aeroad road bikes is close, after it
emerged that some owners have seen excessive wear on the
post at the point where it meets the seat tube." By Liam Cahill (road.cc)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 18,
2021
Buying a bike from a bike shop vs buying
online.
"What
are the pros and cons of buying a bike at your local bike
shop versus buying online, and what route should you
take?" By
Russell Eich (bikeradar.com) Allan McKenzie / SWPix.com
February 18,
2021
Bontrager’s new AW3 rubber, approved by a cat.
"Bontrager
has released an updated range of its popular AW3 tires to
offer increased puncture protection while retaining ride
quality." By
Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com)photography by
Bontrager
February 18,
2021
A 3D-printed custom cycling shoe, the LoreOne,
will launch in April.
"Colby
Pearce on the hardshell carbon shoe: "It will change the
way you interact with your bike, forever."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 18,
2021
Wout van Aert 2kg and 5 weeks away from full
fitness.
"The
cyclocross season and the birth of his son meant Van Aert
missed the bulk of the team’s January training camp but
he’s now ramping up his preparations for the 2021 road
campaign."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 17,
2021
Fabio Jakobsen included on provisional start
list of Belgian one-day race, but team boss says Dutchman
probably won’t be ready.
"While
the 24-year-old is making good progress and hopes to
return to racing this season, Jakobsen has recently
undergone further surgery and will be taking more time off
the bike."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
February 17,
2021
Viviani combines track and road work to get
back to his sprinting best.
"The
Italian started training again last week at a Cofidis
training camp near Almería and has spent the last few days
at the Montichiari Velodrome near Brescia."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 17,
2021
Wrist vs chest strap heart rate monitor: Which
is better for you?
"They
both do the same thing but in vastly different ways. We
lay out the pros and cons of wrist and chest strap heart
rate monitors."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colin
Levitch)
February 17,
2021
Rough ride: Whole-body vibrations might be
worse for you than you think.
"Back
pain is common among the general population, but studies
have shown that more than half of professional cyclists
have suffered from back pain in the previous 12 months." by Timothy Holsgrove
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon)
February 17,
2021
Kit Critic: Beware of cheap boots - and cheap
cycling kit.
"How a
bit of socioeconomic theory, fashion appreciation, good
humor, and long-term comfort all relate. Welcome to Kit
Critic." By
Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
Was cycling better back in the day?
"Was
cycling better back in the day? Have we been led down a
road where cycling doesn’t quite live up to what it used
to be, what it should be?"
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
Vitamin and mineral supplements could do more
harm than good, says new study.
"A new
study looked into the benefits of vitamin and mineral
supplements for prevention of heart disease, stroke and
premature death and found the most commonly studied ones
had no effect, while some supplements can be harmful." (cycling.today) (Credit not
Found)
February 17,
2021
Matt Walls and the riders to watch in 2021.
"From
delayed Olympic dreams, lockdown in elite company to
lining up alongside Peter Sagan. Matt Walls’ last 12
months on his way to the WorldTour have been been somewhat
eventful." By
Paul Knott (cyclingweekly.com) Bora Hansgrohe
February 17,
2021
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February 19,
2021
Liggett “couldn’t believe” Armstrong’s
comments after Sherwen's death.
"He
goes, ‘Hi’. You’d think having read all the press reports
on the way I’d been ripped apart just trying to defend
him, he might have said, ‘I’m sorry about all this mess,
Phil’. Not a word."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 19,
2021
The Dream Job.
"But
has the fun gone out of it? Tom Dumoulin thinks so,
Thibaut Pinot has said similar things and there are others
who haven’t made the headlines who’d agree." (inrng.com) (Image credit:
ASO)
February 19,
2021
Madiot: We're turning riders into robots.
"Groupama
FDJ manager says data and communication technology is
placing riders under extreme pressure."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 19,
2021
34 events canceled from the 2021 UCI
International Road Calendar.
"The
UCI distributed a working-calendar of canceled events, but
stated that 24 of the currently canceled events have
requested later dates in the season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 19,
2021
Mud splatters as aero modelling in Alex
Dowsett’s video discussion of his new Factor team bike.
"Alex
Dowsett, rider for Israel Start-Up Nation, has posted a
video to his YouTube channel discussing his new Factor
team bike, with particular praise for the tubeless setup
and aero profiles."
(cyclingweekly.com)
February 19,
2021
The Austro-Daimler that wasn't.
"This
frame isn't an Austro-Daimler. It was actually built by
Albert Eisentraut for Connie Carpenter."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Daniel
Benson)
February 19,
2021
Best smartwatch for cycling: Wearable tech to
track and view stats from your ride.
"The best smartwatch for cycling will typically be power meter compatible, provide workout data and GPS tracking in addition to the raft of other smartwatch features." By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Garmin) February 19,
2021
How have cycling businesses been affected in
the United States?
"We
catch up with companies large and small to discuss
challenges they've faced, and how they've adapted as a
result." By Josh
Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh Croxton)
February 19,
2021
Review: The $725 Assos Johdah jacket and
Equipe RS range is frustratingly good.
"At
£575 (US $725) for a jacket, Assos brought cycling kit to
a whole new premium price tag level. All in the four-piece
Equipe RS range would set you back a hefty £1,265 (US
$1,772)." By
Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 19,
2021
Hirschi released by DSM because he was “seen
as risk for the team and sponsors.”
"Hirschi
wasn’t transparent and did not provide the information
that Team DSM requested for specific questions." (cycling.today) (Image Credit
not Provided)
February 18,
2021
Milano Sanremo returns to spring calendar slot
with tweak to classic route.
"Officials
are optimistic the Italian monument will be contested on
its traditional March date."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
February 18,
2021
Bradbury fights through adversity to WorldTour
berth.
"Neve
Bradbury, at just 18 years of age, has exploded into the
national conversation on the Australian cycling scene." By Jamie Finch-Penninger
(sbs.com.au) (Instagram @neve_bradbury)
February 18,
2021
Fernando Gaviria expects to sprint back into
the fast lane in 2021.
"While
many of compatriots are lean and sleek, and climb the
highest roads of the world with apparent ease, Gaviria is
grounded with a different, but equally efficient
skillset." By
Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 18,
2021
Tom Pidcock says Ineos ‘could have more
success with the riders they have’ in the Classics.
"Pidcock,
21, said his new team’s performances in the Classics have
not reflected the quality of riders they have, as he looks
to not just make up the numbers in the WorldTour during
his neo-pro year."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) Pictures by Ineos
Grenadiers
February 18,
2021
The Women’s Challenge: The toughest race ever?
"In
1990, Jim Rabdau, organizer of the Women’s Challenge,
wanted his race to make a statement to mark the centenary
of their home state of Idaho."
By Sophie Hurcom (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Chris
Butler)
February 18,
2021
Salsa Farm Animal from Vecchio's.
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Daniel
Benson)
February 18,
2021
Lazer Sphere MIPS helmet - first look.
"Top-rated head protection from one of the best helmet manufacturers in the business." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Aaron Borrill) February 18,
2021
3 Cool Bits: Niner, Panaracer, Easton.
"Niner
was one of the first brands to create a gravel bike, and
the brand pretty much got it right from the get-go with
that debut model, the RLT 9."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Photo: Niner
February 18,
2021
Getting ready for disc brakes: do you need a
whole new set of workshop skills to maintain hydraulic
discs?
"New
to disc brakes or just about to switch over? We've got a
handy guide to the new tools and skills you'll need for
easy maintenance."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 18,
2021
February 17,
2021
Guillaume Martin delays start of season by a
week after training crash.
"The
Cofidis rider's off-season had been affected by nagging
knee pain, but he said that he would be ready for the
Boucles Drôme Ardèche on the weekend of February 27-28." (cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Bettini Image)
February 17,
2021
Ulissi given permission to resume training
after heart biopsy.
"Diego
Ulissi has been given permission to resume training after
a cardiac biopsy performed in late January ruled out the
possibility of congenital heart disease."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
February 17,
2021
Ruth Winder Q&A: Talking Olympics, Worlds
in Flanders, Giro Rosa.
By
Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
February 17,
2021
‘I consider myself an optimist and a good bike
handler, I started to doubt that’ - Mike Teunissen suffers
heavy crash while training in Tenerife.
"Teunissen
said that further examinations have revealed he will need
a few more weeks of recovery, throwing his early Classics
campaign into doubt."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Picture: Instagram/
mike_teunissen)
February 17,
2021
The Dubai Police really don’t mess around with
bike thieves.
"If
only all police forces were able to be this proactive when
someone’s pride and joy gets stolen."
By
Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
Road bike groupsets: A complete overview of
today's best groupsets, no matter your budget.
"A
comprehensive round-up of road bike groupsets available
today from Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo, FSA and Rotor, as
well as a guide on how to choose."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Josh
Croxton)
February 17,
2021
Trying to find a trainer in stock? A nifty
alerting tool for you (US/Europe).
"Introducing
an automated version of me: The DCR Smart Trainer Alerting
Tool (STAT?). It’s just a simple consolidated site that
you can go to and check the stock of various trainers from
various DC Rainmaker partner retailers."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
February 17,
2021
Strava adds place names to posts.
"City or area and country added to timeline for all activities." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 17,
2021
How to predict individual and team
performance.
"A
look at the relative gains or losses of each WorldTour
team during the off-season transfer market, and a ballpark
predictive technique for team performance in the upcoming
season." By
Spencer Martin and Steve Maxwell (velonews.com) (Image
Credit not Found)
February 17,
2021
Watch-watch: Who’s rocking a hideously
overpriced timepiece this season?
"As
time ticks down to the first WorldTour race of 2021, ink
is drying on the final sponsor deals of the year. Bikes
and helmets and components have found new homes." By Iain Treloar
(cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February 17,
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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