News,
Blogs Misc.
February 11, 2022
Elia Viviani gives Ineos Grenadiers two in a row
at Tour de la Provence.
"Sep
Vanmarcke (Israel Premier Tech) and Julian Alaphilippe
(Quick Step Alpha Vinyl) were in the thick of things at the
front end of the sprinter’s stage, and finished in second
and third, respectively. Alaphilippe assumed the lead in the
points competition."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Julian Alaphilippe: ‘Our day had already been a success.’ "Unsure
of his condition coming into the Tour de la Provence, world
champion Julian Alaphilippe is just off the lead at
halfway."
By Peter Cossins (Photo: James Startt) (velonews.com) February 11, 2022 Review: Elite Rizer grade simulator makes indoor racing more engaging. "Steering
isn't yet a big benefit in Zwift, but being able to mimic
gradients is next-level interaction for virtual cycling
software."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Ben Delaney February 11, 2022 Richard Carapaz dialed in for Giro d’Italia despite Egan Bernal’s injury situation. "Recovering
well following his Étoile de Bessèges crash the Olympic road
champion still has his sights set on the Giro d’Italia."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Ethan Hayter 'surprised' with Tour de la Provence second-place. "Ethan
Hayter is encouraged with his second-place finish in the
prologue event to the Tour de la Provence, surprising
himself with his level of performance around the 7.1km route
at Berre-L’Étang."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Let’s Explore Hollywood with Phil Gaimon (he did buy me a Cookie). "Gaimon
is vocal about performing without performance-enhancing
drugs, and commissioned a tattoo from a tattoo artist of a
bar of soap with the word “CLEAN” on his right bicep."
JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 11, 2022 Tested: What is the best fan for indoor training? "A
good fan is essential for indoor riding, but what makes a
fan good? We put several through a series of tests to find
out which one is right for you."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin February 11, 2022 2022 Tour de la Provence Live Stream.
"Tour de la Provence 2022 Live, Friday, February 11th, Istres → Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 151.8km. Stage
1 starts at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern)
Finish at around 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern) Live video from 1:15pm CET (7:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
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February 11, 2022 News,
Blogs Misc.
February 10, 2022
Filippo Ganna lights up Tour de la Provence prologue TT. "The
world champion paced the 7.1km flat course at an average
speed of 52.81kph. Teammate Ethan Hayter was 12 seconds
back, while Tobias Ludvigsson (Groupama FDJ) was just one
second behind Hayter."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 10, 2022 Top 10 Pro Team Managers. "Patrick
at number one, fair enough but Sir David at number two? But
when I thought about it, yes the man has given us Wiggo, the
Froome Dog and Geraint's Grand Tour successes."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 10, 2022 Meet Anna Shackley, Scottish star in the making. "The
20-year-old chats about her sharp rise to the WorldTour with
SD Worx, learning from Anna van der Breggen, and going to
the Olympic Games."
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 10, 2022 From almost quitting to WorldTour prospect: A chat with sprinter Blake Quick. "Few
riders shone brighter in the truncated Australian summer of
racing than Blake Quick (Inform TMX Make). The 21-year-old
Queenslander sprinted to victory on both days of the Bay
Crits (and the overall title) before heading to Nationals in
Ballarat where he sprinted to the U23 Australian road
title."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Con Chronis) February 10, 2022 He wears an iconic Red Bull helmet, but 'I didn’t know what I was doing' - The Bora Hansgrohe ex-skier and novice cyclist on settling into WorldTour racing. "People
ask me about what I did before, and still everyone’s talking
to me about my ski life in the peloton.” "It’s because
of the helmet. People ask, ‘why are you wearing a Red Bull
Helmet? You’re not Van Aert or Pidcock."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 10, 2022 Vincenzo Nibali will not ride Paris Roubaix in order to focus on the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France. "The
37-year old said: "We talked about my race calendar for a
long time with the Astana Qazaqstan management and the idea
of riding all five monuments was really cool. However, after
a detailed evaluation, we realized it wasn't possible if I
also want to ride the Giro and Tour."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 10, 2022 2022 Tour de la Provence Live Stream.
"Tour de la Provence 2022 Live, Thursday, February 10th, Berre-l'Étang → Berre-l'Étang (7.1km). Prologue
Starts at 14:10pm Central Europe, 8:10am
U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today)
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February 10, 2022 News,
Blogs Misc.
February 9, 2022
Tim Merlier: I want to show that 2021 was not just a lucky year. "In just
his second proper year with a road schedule, the 29-year old
won nine races, including those stages."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images) February 9, 2022 ‘Cycling has given me so much’ - A chat with Heinrich Haussler. "‘Heino’
is a perennial fan favorite, an Aussie hardman famous for
his tendency to avoid wearing gloves."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) February 9, 2022 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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February 11, 2022
Tour of Oman stage 2: Mark Cavendish kicks to
victory.
"A day
after finishing second to Fernando Gaviria (UAE Emirates),
Cavendish silenced any critics with an easy victory to open
his 2022 campaign."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images February 11, 2022 Breaking Down Ineos’ Complex Strategy in Provence & Quick Step’s Struggles in Oman. "Ineos
can't stop winning at Tour de la Provence but keep slipping
down the overall standings and Mark Cavendish looks great
while his Quick Step team struggles at Oman."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Maciej Bodnar: ‘I’m convinced Peter Sagan can win the biggest races.’ "Polish
Tour de France stage-winner says it’s ‘great news’ that
Total Énergies had their wild card invitation to the 2022
Tour confirmed."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) February 11, 2022 Kaden Groves upbeat on Bike Exchange Jayco team cohesion. "Groves,
who claimed with best young rider jersey, will get another
chance at line honors on stage two, provided crosswinds
along the route, which follows the coastline, don’t spoil
plans."
By Sophie Smith (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Image February 11, 2022 Sonder updates Camino gravel bike with slacker
head tube angle and internal routing for dropper post.
"Bike
manufacturer Sonder has released the latest versions of
its aluminum and titanium Camino gravel bike with an
updated geometry and new frame features for a “faster,
more stable and more agile ride."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Getty Images Sport) February 11, 2022 In the Drops: Shokz OpenRun, Rudy Project, Shimano and space. "Our
testers gave their verdicts on the pleasingly affordable
Alpkit Rhythm Elite bib tights, a selection of CBD gels and
balms for cyclists, and the stylish steel All-City Zig Zag."
By Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) February 11, 2022 Gear Break: Muc-Off Tool, G4 Gifts, DeFeet Socks, Sportful Jacket, Gnarly Nutrition & Küat Piston Rack. "Gear Break: Muc-Off launches new eBike drivetrain tool, G4: Be my valentin(e)! DeFeet: Show your feet some love plus more..." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 11, 2022 Tour of Oman live stream. "2022 Tour of Oman February 10-15. Stage 2 Naseem Park → Suhar Corniche. Stage
2 starts Friday at 10:00am local (7:00am CET) (1:00am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish
at around 1:58pm local (10:58am CET) (4:58am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from local (-- CET) (-- U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com) February 11, 2022 Photos,
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February 10, 2022
Tour of Oman: Fernando Gaviria outkicks Mark
Cavendish in opening stage sprint.
"Fernando
Gaviria (UAE Emirates) outkicked Mark Cavendish (Quick Step
Alpha Vinyl) for the win at the Tour of Oman. Kaden Groves
(Bike Exchange Jayco) finished third in the Muscat bunch
kick Thursday."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) February 10, 2022 Fernando Gaviria: ‘More than half of that victory is for Max.’ "Fernando
Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) gave full credit to his team
after opening his season account at the Tour of Oman on
Thursday, clearly happy to reunite with lead-out man Max
Richeze, to whom he dedicated more than half his victory."
By Sophie Smith (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images February 10, 2022 Matteo Jorgenson: ‘Paris Nice is a goal for me.’ "Eighth
overall in the 2021 edition of Paris Nice, 22-year-old
Californian Matteo Jorgenson is set to be given a leader’s
role by his Movistar team in next month’s “Race to the Sun."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 10, 2022 No hometown heroics for Alejandro Valverde in retirement season. "Team
Movistar confirmed Wednesday that Alejandro Valverde will
not start his home Vuelta a Murcia in his final pro season.
The Spanish veteran has been withdrawn from this weekend’s
one-dayer."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 10, 2022 Tadej Pogačar to make his season debut at UAE Tour; Adam Yates and Tom Dumoulin will be his GC rivals. "The
defending champion will lead UAE Team Emirates in what is a
home race his team, Pogačar aiming to win the race for the
second successive year alongside a support crew that will
include João Almeida."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 10, 2022 Weekend warriors! How hard working volunteers
make sport happen.
"For
Lucie Gallen, accredited marshal and member of Team Milton
Keynes, the act of volunteering has been crucial to
preserving a work life balance."
By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) February 10, 2022 Abi Smith on the WorldTour, art and nerding out. "Abi
Smith has quite a lot going on. When she’s not busy
dominating the UK domestic racing calendar as she did in
2021, she’s either playing one of multiple instruments,
painting or simply nerding-out."
By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ashley Gruber & Jered Gruber) February 10, 2022 Tour of Oman live stream. "2022 Tour of Oman February 10-15. Stage 2 Naseem Park → Suhar Corniche. Stage
2 starts Friday at 10:00am local (7:00am CET) (1:00am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish
at around 1:58pm local (10:58am CET) (4:58am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from local (-- CET) (-- U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com) February 10, 2022 Photos,
Podcasts
February 9, 2022
Thibaut Pinot’s slow progress back to his best continued at Bessèges. "Close
to the best climbers - but not yet one of them at the French
stage race - Thibaut Pinot and his team are taking a
long-term perspective."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 9, 2022 Reggie Miller joins Moots Ranch Rally June 11. "Moots,
NBA Hall of Famer Miller use gravel event to raise funds for
cycling clubs at Historically Black Colleges and
Universities."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 9, 2022 Your $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online. Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping. |
Videos
February 11, 2022
Sepp Kuss ‘will have his own opportunities’ in Jumbo Visma’s 2022 masterplan. "Jumbo
Visma to continue building Coloradan’s GC creds with
ambitious spring schedule ahead of return to Tour de
France."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Tour de France wild cards: No major surprises
for 2022.
"Peter
Sagan is in, and so is Mathieu van der Poel and Nairo
Quintana.
Team
Total Energies and B&B Hotels KTM are the two
invitations as ASO confirms its peloton for the 2022
edition."
(velonews.com) Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images February 11, 2022 Mathieu van der Poel returns to the bike in Spain, but 'he is not training yet.' "Before
heading to Spain, the 27-year-old completed some rides in
Belgium, one of which saw him complete 95km on Monday
alongside his father, Adrie. According to his dad though,
these rides don't constitute training."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 11, 2022 Want to generate $35 million in sponsor exposure? Stick your brand on riders’ butts. "EF
Education EasyPost documents reviewed by VeloNews
reveal the numbers behind the multi-million-dollar
sponsorship's in the WorldTour."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 11, 2022 First Look: Stein & Fenton titanium bikes. "Stein
& Fenton is not some huge, multi-national bike brand
buying up dealers and worrying about excess shipping
containers sitting on some port dock waiting to be
unloaded. It’s really just a one-man show, and the name is
just made-up."
By Zap (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 11, 2022 Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar review. "Garmin's
popular Fenix range has had yet another upgrade and the
chunky Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar model packs in nearly every
feature you'll ever need from a fitness tracker."
By Andrew Williams (livescience.com) (Image: © Andrew Williams) February 11, 2022 100% Altis Gravel helmet review. "The
100% Altis Gravel helmet is a peak-less version of the MTB
trail helmet and gives an exceptionally comfortable fit. It
features several neat design touches that other brands
should note, but the extra mass can make it quite warm."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 11, 2022 Videos
February 10, 2022
Well, I guess I’m dating Sepp Kuss now. "Jumbo
Visma has a fan quiz that asks questions you never wanted to
answer, with results that you may not expect."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) February 10, 2022 Could Nairo Quintana return to Movistar? He’s leaving the door open. "The
Colombian superstar is out of contract at the end of this
season after what will be three years with Arkéa Samsic, and
Quintana, now 32, said he wants to land his next deal with a
team that will give him wings to chase his eternal quest for
the Tour de France."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 10, 2022 Israel-Premier Tech to sponsor women’s team in
2022.
"The
men’s WorldTour team, which has riders like Chris Froome and
Michael Woods and is backed by Sylvan Adams, will sponsor
the Roland Cogeas Edelweiss squad throughout this season.
Canadian company Premier Tech is a new title sponsor for the
team this year."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Roland Cogeas Edelweiss February 10, 2022 Set goals to become a better cyclist. "How to
set goals - that are specific, measurable, achievable,
relevant, and timely - for more success on the bike."
Hannah Otto (Finchamp) (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 10, 2022 What’s up with Egan Bernal’s Strava?
"Is Egan
Bernal already back on the bike? Or did someone hack his
account? According to his Strava, he rode 70 km on Feb 4,
and 50 km on Feb 1."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) February 10, 2022 Garmin Instinct 2 vs Fenix 7: A Very Detailed Comparison. "For
this post, I’m going to dive into all the differences
between the Fenix 7 and its mini-me, the Instinct 2.
Comparisons have long been drawn between the two, and
whether or not the Instinct was essentially a Fenix-lite."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) February 10, 2022 Techalogic CR-1 Rear Light with HD Wide Angle Camera. "The
Techalogic CR-1 Rear Light with HD Wide Angle Camera is a
decent - if not class leading - light and a good camera too,
at least for safety use. It's easy to work and runs for over
five hours."
By Neil Gander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 10, 2022 Critérium du Dauphiné Route. "There’s a big time trial to shape the GC and then some familiar Alpine haunts for final weekend." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 10, 2022 Videos
February 9, 2022
Doctors don’t put timeline on Egan Bernal recovery. "Right
now, Egan is very happy and thankful because, despite the
circumstances, he has the full certainty that he is alive
and full mobility in all of his body. Up until now his
recovery has been very fast."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images February 9, 2022 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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