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February 21, 2022
Mark Cavendish sprints to victory on UAE Tour stage 2. "After
missing out on even a top 10 finish on the opening day, the
Manx sprinter was in the perfect place to charge to his
second win of the year."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 21, 2022 'We have to stop this behavior for our safety' - Shove caught on camera mars opening stage of UAE Tour. "An
overhead shot of the peloton captured Bahrain-Victorious'
Jonathan Milan giving Ag2r Citroën's Paul Lapeira a shove,
nearly sending the 21-year-old French neo-pro crashing into
another rider."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 21, 2022 Bennett: "We're already working very well together, it's only up from here." "Sam
Bennett has expressed his satisfaction with how his new
lead-out line-up is gelling despite not looking at his best
in the final sprint of UAE Tour stage 2 today, which was won
by Mark Cavendish (Quick Step Alpha Vinyl)."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Fabio Ferrari) February 21, 2022 Look who’s back: Nairo Quintana starts season on
a tear in Provence, Tour du Var.
"It’s
still a long way until Quintana and his Arkéa Samsic crew
collect for the Tour de France, but dominant stage wins and
overall honors in successive weeks have gotten the climbing
king off on the right foot."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images February 21, 2022 Best puncture-proof tires. "We're
sorry to admit this, but a pneumatic tire will never be
truly puncture-proof - there will always be some chance
that you will sustain a puncture. The alternative is to go
down the route of the solid tires, such as those offered
by Tannus."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: Schwalbe February 21, 2022 "February 20-26, United Arab Emirates Stage
2 starts Monday at 12:20pm local (9:20am CET) (3:20am
U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm local (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 12:15pm local (9:15am CET) (3:15am U.S. Eastern)." (procyclingstats.com)
February 21, 2022 Volta ao Algarve: Remco Evenepoel wraps up GC
after Sergio Higuita scores summit sprint.
"Evenepoel
finishes in five-rider lead group to take second Algarve GC
win of career, Brandon McNulty moves up to second overall."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Brandon McNulty: I’m considerably stronger than last year. "Brandon
McNulty (UAE Team Emirates) bounced back from a
disappointing result in Saturday’s time trial with a
spirited performance in the final mountain stage to the
summit of the Alto do Malhão at the Volta ao Algarve."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 20, 2022 Evenepoel deletes Strava data after victory in new TT position. "Adjustments have been made, to the handlebars and some other things, but nothing special”, Quickstep Alpha Vinyl director Tom Steels explained. The adjustments to Evenepoel’s handlebars are clear to see." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Tim Merlier: Everyone always wants more and I’m the same. "The
29-year-old built on an already promising 2020 with a
breakout season that included a stage win apiece in both the
Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France, as well as string of
other major honors."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Super Tuck & Puppy Paws: What the Riders Think. "The
International Cycling Union (UCI) announced new measures to
improve rider safety. The UCI will be stricter if riders
‘take dangerous positions on the bike’. The UCI refers to
the ‘super tuck’ and ‘puppy paws’ positions."
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) February 20, 2022 Happy Birthday, Ernesto! "On
February 9, a milestone was reached by one of cycling’s
iconic figures as Ernesto Colnago celebrated his 90th
birthday. No Tour de France winner nor Olympian, Signore
Colnago is one of the sport’s great entrepreneurs."
By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 20, 2022 Cadel Evans on the CAAD11. "There’s
a rumor Cannondale skipped the CAAD11 model name because it
sounded too similar to your name. Have you ever heard
anything about that?"
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) February 20, 2022 Live: Cyclocross / Veldrijden - Internationale
Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle - Sunday February 20th.
"Elite Women - 13:35 Europe (7:35am U.S. Eastern). Elite
Men - 15:00 Europe (9:00am Eastern)."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits
not Found)
February 20, 2022 Volta ao Algarve Live.
"Volta ao Algarve 2022 - Stage 5 Lagoa → Malhão (Loulé) (173km). Sunday,
February 20th, Live video from 4:00pm local (11:00am U.S.
Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
February 20, 2022 News,
Blogs Misc.
February 19, 2022
Volta ao Algarve stage 4: Remco Evenepoel
crushes TT, takes GC lead.
"Remco
Evenepoel (Quick Step Alpha Vinyl) dominated the stage 4
time trial of Volta ao Algarve 2022, securing a huge lead in
the general classification."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 19, 2022 Ethan Hayter moves up to second after Algarve TT as Brandon McNulty drops. "'To be
a minute down, I’m not that surprised to be honest,' says
Ineos Grenadiers rider as he slots in ahead of American on
GC."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 19, 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
any bicycle type."
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Algarve, Andalucía, Alpes and UAE Tour
Takeaways.
"The
races came thick and fast over the past weekend as nearly
all the top riders in pro cycling lined up to race at one of
the many races spaced over multiple continents."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) February 21, 2022 Miguel Ángel López ‘tranquilo’ in Astana Qazaqstan return. "Miguel
Ángel López came out swinging but couldn’t land the knockout
punch in his return to Astana Qazaqstan colors last week in
Spain."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) February 21, 2022 Geraint Thomas: ‘I don’t class myself as GC, GC, GC now.’ "The
Tour de France and a possible GC tilt will remain as part of
his 2022 schedule but the veteran British rider will no
longer base his entire program around wining a three-week
race."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 21, 2022 Meet Maud Oudeman, Zwift Academy winner. "The
finals took place just a few months after her 18th birthday
and, although 2021 was the sixth edition of the Zwift
Academy for women, it was the first year that the process
was made into a reality-TV-style series."
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) photography by Thomas Maheux February 21, 2022 Verve Cycling announces a £4,740 3D-printed titanium power meter. "The
Infocrank 3D Ti is said to offer the same robust and
accurate power meter as before, in a lighter 3D-printed
crankset."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Verve Cycling February 21, 2022 Bont Motion shoes. "Bont's
Motion shoes are comfortable and offer many of the
benefits of the brand's higher-end models - stiff soles,
an anatomical fit, and a low stack height - at an
entry-level price. They are excellent value."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 21, 2022 Five cool things coming soon from Enve, Garmin, Shimano, Oxford and Torque. "Lots
of cool wheels, jackets, shoes, smart watches and tools
have recently arrived at the road.cc HQ. Here are
the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews
coming soon."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 21, 2022 A workshop’s guide: Which parts washer should I buy or rent? "A
mechanic’s life can be made a lot simpler when working
with components that are clean and safe to handle. CI.N
checks in with the market’s leading parts washer brands
to find out what to look for when shopping to buy or
rent."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) February 21, 2022 Ruta del Sol: Lennard Kämna makes it count for stage, Wout Poels wraps up GC. "Lennard
Kämna kicked away from the break on the Chiclana de Segura
summit finish to score his first win in 11 months, while
Wout Poels sealed the Ruta del Sol overall, his first GC win
since 2016."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 UAE Tour: Jasper Philipsen kicks for opening win
of 2022 WorldTour season.
"The
young Alpecin Fenix speedster outkicked Sam Bennett (Bora
Hansgrohe) and Elia Viviani (Ineos Grenadiers) after an
uneventful stage through the sand dunes and city highways of
the opening day at the UAE Tour."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 20, 2022 Lennard Kamna win at Ruta kick-starts post-Peter Sagan era at Bora Hansgrohe. "Bora
Hansgrohe is quickly turning the page on the Peter Sagan era
with aggressive racing and fresh victories."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Joe Barr (62) takes victory in Florida with 775km in 24 hours of racing. "Irish
endurance rider Joe Barr has been in action in the US;
taking victory in Sebring 24. The 24-hour race, in Florida,
saw 62-year-old Barr clocking 481.6 miles, or 775km, during
the event."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Team Joe Barr) February 20, 2022 Southern Steel: Take a trip down memory lane with these classic 20th century bike builders from the South of England. "Until
the late 1980s, if you wanted an excellent bike then only a
handbuilt steel beauty would suffice. Let's reminisce about
10 of the best from Southern England (and the Midlands!)"
(road.cc) By Steve Thomas Pix February 20, 2022 Boost your immune system with the right foods. "The
science of exercise immunology suggests that a drop in
immune defence can occur during the hours of recovery from
intense physical activity, especially if you have a tendency
of overtraining."
By Matthew Kadey (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) February 20, 2022 Is a Low-Carb Diet So Much Better For Weight Loss? A New Review Brings The Evidence. "These
days, low-carb diets are promoted as a weight-loss
solution, to beat heart disease and as better for
diabetes. But how do these claims match up with the latest
research?"
By Clare Collins (sciencealert.com) (Lauri Patterson/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Take a look at this stunning Royal Flush themed Spoon Customs Izoard XCR road racing bike. "The
frameset beneath the stunning custom finish is the brand’s
Izoard XCR Disc road race bike - recently approved by the
UCI - that’s built with Columbus XCR (link is external)
stainless steel tubing from Milan."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 20, 2022 UAE Tour.
"Stage 1 Madinat Zayed → Madinat Zayed (185km). Sunday,
February 20th, starts at 11:45am Central Europe, 5:45am U.S.
Eastern."
(procyclingstats.com)
February 20, 2022 Vuelta a Andalucia Live.
"Vuelta a Andalucia 2022 - Stage 5 Huesa → Chiclana de Segura (147km). Sunday,
February 20th, Live video from 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S.
Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
February 20, 2022 Wout Poels: From altitude camp to first win
since 2019.
"Dutchman
outsprints Alexey Lutsenko after pair attack the all-star
breakaway, handing Poels GC honors ahead of final stage
Sunday."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) February 19, 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. How to Watch Pro Cycling in the US in 2022. By Joe Lindsey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) |
Videos
February 21, 2022
Report: Tour of Flanders to offer equal prize
money for men and women in 2022.
"The
women's prize pot for the Tour of Flanders is set to
increase to 50,000 euros and other Flanders Classics events
are due to follow in 2023."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 21, 2022 The Cyclists Alliance introduce Rider Hotline. "Women’s
cycling union, The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) has introduced a
‘Rider Hotline’ where members can file complaints, report
issues and concerns, and seek advice on urgent matters."
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 21, 2022 2022 BMC URS LT gravel bike review: Ups and downs of integrated suspension. "Some
say every bike is a gravel bike. And while that may be true,
the reality is that no one bike will be perfectly optimized
for all conditions. "
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Tim Bardsley-Smith & Dave Rome February 21, 2022 Hammerhead Karoo 2 Review. "The
Karoo 2 makes it easy to go on structured workouts,
follow/create routes, have accurate maps, connect to
third-party apps, give real-time data (power, speed,
cadence, etc.), and even keep your loved ones updated
where you are located."
(roadbikeaction.com) February 21, 2022 The best bike bells in 2022. "We’ve put six of the best bike bells to the test with varying looks, price points and ‘dings’." By Cycling Plus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 21, 2022 Introducing VibrisPro: The Game-changing Smart Glove for Cyclist Navigation & Safety. "VibrisPro is a smart gloves concept that helps bike riders navigate safely through busy streets." (socalcycling.com) (Photo: designpartners.com/vibrispro) February 21, 2022 Specialized S-Works Prevail II Vent. "The
Specialized S-Works Prevail II Vent is a better-vented
version of the company's top-end vented helmet. It is cool,
comfortable and fits very well, plus you still get the
safety benefits of MIPS and ANGi technologies should you
have an off."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 21, 2022 Videos
February 20, 2022
Nairo Quintana wins the Tour des Alpes Maritimes, is laying some serious groundwork for a stellar summer. "It is
way too early to say, but… Nairo Quintana is on some
blistering form right now, which bodes well for his Grand
Tour goals later in the year."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Setmana Ciclista Volta Comunitat Valenciana:
Bastianelli bosses bunch-sprint, van Vleuten gets GC.
"Van
Vleuten gets season started the right way with successful GC
defense in Spain after also winning the 'Queen Stage' on
Saturday."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Maeve Plouffe wins the inaugural women’s
‘Warrny.’
"Track
and road star Maeve Plouffe (ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast)
has taken out the first edition of the Lochard Energy
Women’s Warrnambool Classic."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Con Chronis) February 20, 2022 Cross-country ski podiums and maybe racing mountain biking again: Sepp Kuss and his own unique trajectory. "Every
day I see what it takes to be that guy fighting for a podium
or for a win and I look at myself and I know what I am
missing to be in that position."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 20, 2022 Hero of the Izoard. "Recent Tour de France routes have blended innovation with history." Words: Paul Maunder | Images: Horton Collection (pelotonmagazine.com) February 20, 2022 Cannondale Synapse 2 RL. "New for
2022 the latest Cannondale Synapse has seen some major
changes over the previous model, not only in terms of frame
shape and detailing but also with the inclusion of their
integrated SmartSense system."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 20, 2022 KOM Cycling CM06 Quick Release GoPro Computer Mount Bundle Set. "KOM
Cycling's CM06 out-front GPS device mount is available as a
mount only or in a kit, as tested, which includes the
optional, removable GoPro or compatible accessory fitting."
By Rob Wilmott (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 20, 2022 Setmana Ciclista-Volta Comunitat Valenciana
Fémines Live Stream.
"2022 Setmana Ciclista-Volta Comunitat Valenciana Fémines, February 17-20, Spain. Stage 4 - Sagunt → Valencia (120km). Sunday,
February 20th, Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S.
Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com)
February 20, 2022 Tour des Alpes Maritimes Live Stream.
"2022 Tour du Haut Var February 18-20, France. Tour des Alpes Maritimes 2022 - Stage 3 (Villefranche-sur-Mer → Blausasc 113km).
Sunday, February 20th, Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am
U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
February 20, 2022 Videos
February 19, 2022
Setmana Ciclista Volta Comunitat Valenciana: Annemiek van Vleuten conquers ‘queen stage.’ "Van
Vleuten wins stage 3 with solo move on summit finish to
secure GC lead ahead of final day of racing."
(velonews.com) (Photo by
Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
February 19, 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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