|
Today's
Trending
'We have to stop this behavior for our safety' - Shove caught on camera mars opening stage of UAE Tour. UAE Tour: Stefan Bissegger upsets Filippo Ganna for time trial victory. Dave Moulton: One of a kind, Masi Aero Bike. Wellens’ forearms and padded bars: UCI loophole or breaking the rules? Take a look at this stunning Royal Flush themed Spoon Customs Izoard XCR road racing bike. |
By Joe Lindsey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) |
Race
Info, Schedules and Results
|
Photos,
Podcasts
February 22, 2022
UAE Tour: Stefan Bissegger upsets Filippo Ganna
for time trial victory.
"Ganna
finishes seven seconds back on Bissegger as Tom Dumoulin,
Tadej Pogačar top the GC pack ahead of summit finish
Wednesday."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 22, 2022 Crash and late mechanical forces Luke Plapp to race UAE Tour time trial on road bike. "A crash
in the warm-up and a resulting mechanical forced Luke Plapp
(Ineos Grenadiers) into racing the individual time trial at
the UAE Tour on his Pinarello road bike rather than his
Bolide TT machine."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 22, 2022 Tadej Pogačar takes fourth in UAE Tour time trial. "Tadej
Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) laid down an important marker in
the defense of his UAE Tour defense with fourth in the 9km
individual time trial on Tuesday."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 22, 2022 Jasper Philipsen decided to practice his ‘cross dismount in the middle of a road race. "On
Sunday, Philipsen decided to hop on and off mid-race,
although one wonders if his mechanic winced thinking about
his poor cleats."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Twitter) February 22, 2022 Annemiek Van Vleuten, Elisa Balsamo, Emma Norsgaard, Lotte Kopecky line up at women’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad... Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2022: Who are the women's
favorites?
"Cyclists,
contenders and cobbles, oh my! We’ve only gone and made it
through another off season with the hotly anticipated
opening weekend finally in sight."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) February 22, 2022 Opening weekend: Sagan, Van Aert, Jakobsen, Pidcock set for first cobbled races of 2022. "The
double whammy of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussel
-Kuurne will whet the palette as the cobbled classics ramp
up."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images February 22, 2022 Fizik’s new Terra Atlas is a one-BOA gravel shoe. "$159
shoe joins the brand's Terra X5 and Powerstrap X4 as a
roomier, slightly wider option."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com)
(Image Credit not Found)
February 22, 2022 Chapter2 launches Koko aero road bike with adjustable compliance. "Chapter2
has revealed its top-tier aero road UCI-approved Koko
frameset which features Kammtail sections for aero gains as
well as an adjustable compliance dual-position seat clamp
which is said to allow riders to dial in the ride feel
they’re after."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) Michael Pryde February 22, 2022 "February 20-26, United Arab Emirates Stage
3
(9km ITT) starts Tuesday at 1:55pm local (10:55am CET)
(4:55am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm local (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:25pm local (10:25am CET) (4:25am U.S. Eastern)." (procyclingstats.com)
February 22, 2022 Photos,
Podcasts
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 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."
Advertisement
(swytchbike.com)
|
Photos,
Podcasts
February 22, 2022
Salad in risotto, Viviani vs. Ganna and Pogacar pranks. "What do
you do when you have nothing but 60km of straight road
ahead? After a much-needed bottle run during the opening
stage of the UAE Tour, Pogačar aimed and fired water into
the seat of poor unsuspecting Rafał Majka."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (YouTube) February 22, 2022 Alejandro Valverde, Human Powered Health back in action for new Spanish race at Gran Camiño. "US team
confirms it's sending a full squad to Gran Camiño as
Valverde returns to action following surprise stop."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images February 22, 2022 Quick Step confirms Mark Cavendish and Fabio
Jakobsen have to earn Tour de France spot: ‘Let’s see who’s
going fastest.’
"The
team’s two speedsters are in a heated battle to secure the
nod for the 2022 Tour, and team brass are willing to wait
before deciding who will race behind the team’s powerful
lead-out train."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) February 22, 2022 Wahoo Kickr Rollr Smart Trainer In-Depth Review. "Wahoo
has now formally announced their Kickr Rollr smart trainer…
err… smart roller. I’m not super sure how you classify it
(Wahoo themselves officially calls it a “smart trainer” in
their media release)."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) February 22, 2022 Building a Tool Kit - The Foundations. "Imagine
that you had the opportunity to start your cycling tool
kit from scratch. What tools would you pick first?"
By Dave Rome
(cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome
February 22, 2022 Always gotta go #2 right before a ride or race? Pearl Izumi’s got your number. "Quick
show of hands: how many of you have frantically yanked off
jerseys and jackets in a gnarly bathroom or porta-potty in
a desperate attempt to, uh, shed some weight right before
a big ride or race?"
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by Pearl Izumi February 22, 2022 Transforming women’s bib shorts with ASSOS: Nature calls solved. "Renowned
for producing durable kit with premium technology, ASSOS has
created an innovative and high-performance pair of bib
shorts which are specifically for women and for long days in
the saddle."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) February 22, 2022 Check out Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling’s Ribble Ultra SL R aero road bike. "Ribble
Weldtite Pro Cycling will be racing on Ribble's Ultra SL R
Team Edition this year, and here it is in the UCI
Continental Road Team’s livery."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 22, 2022 Why you should recycle tires and inner tubes - And how to do so. "In this
guide, we will cover what to do when your tires and tubes
reach the end of their life. We’ll also explain how to tell
if your tires are worn out and how to increase the life of
your tires."
By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 22, 2022 Wolf Tooth Components adds new Centerlock Rotor Lockrings in a rainbow of anodized colors. "The
glory days of colorful anodized components certainly seem to
be back. Now, you can find just about any bike part in a
wide range of colors - including Centerlock rotor lockrings
thanks to the newest offering from Wolf Tooth Components."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 22, 2022 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 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 22, 2022
Toon Aerts’ Positive Test for Letrozole: What We Know. "Letrozole
metabolite was found in Toon Aert’s out-of-competition urine
sample on January 19. Though the drug may sound unfamiliar
to some of us, it’s been in the headlines before. According
to Peter Van Eenoo, head of the anti-doping lab in Ghent,
the drug speeds up muscle build and recovery."
By Tom Pham (cxmagazine.com) February 22, 2022 David Lappartient has been elected to the IOC. "UCI
president David Lappartient has been elected as a member of
the International Olympic Committee. Lappartient's
appointment was foreshadowed in December, before
confirmation at the IOC's 139th Session in Beijing on
Friday. "
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 22, 2022 Lea Davison retires from international racing. "The
38-year-old called time on a career that started in 2000,
and which took her to two Olympic Games, two world
championship podiums, and five national titles in
cross-country and short track mountain bike."
(velonews.com) Photo courtesy USA Cycling February 22, 2022 Tobias Foss: ‘All these kids make me feel like an old man.’ "The
former Tour de l'Avenir winner has enjoyed a steady
trajectory throughout his career with gradual progression
netting him ninth in last year’s Giro d’Italia."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 22, 2022 Oliver Naesen looking for classics ‘consistency.’ "Ag2r-Citroën
star still chasing the big win and enters 2022 classics
campaign recharged after going 'full, full, full' in recent
seasons."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 22, 2022 Revenge of the Veterans: Wout Poels, Nairo Quintana and Mark Cavendish Strike Back Against the Youth Movement. "After
Nairo Quintana stormed to an impressive victory at the Tour
de la Provence, the theme of veterans reemerging from the
wilderness to beat riders from younger generations continued
this past weekend."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 22, 2022 2022 Gravel World Series will reportedly start in April in the Philippines. "According
to WhenInManila, the series and the world
championships appear to be sponsored by Trek, although no
official details are known at this point."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com)photography by Catherine Fegan-Kim February 22, 2022 Wahoo Powrlink Zero Speedplay Power Meter
In-Depth Review.
"It’s
finally here. After an 8-month delay (though tame by power
meter pedal delay standards), Wahoo’s Speedplay-based
power meter is finally shipping and available. This marks
not just Wahoo’s first bike-based power meter, but also
the first (and only) Speedplay power meter to make it to
market."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) February 22, 2022 Cyclists could soon be allowed to proceed at red lights as Colorado lawmakers consider bill. "The
so-called 'Idaho Stop' law allows those on bikes to slow
to 10mph when approaching a stop sign, before proceeding
if it is clear of vehicles, pedestrians and other road
users."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc (Image Credit not Found)) February 22, 2022 How To Use Heart Rate Variability As Your Training Guide. "The
digital era has arrived in many different aspects of our
lives. Heart rate variability has become a sexy new
measure - how might it help your daily training?"
By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) February 22, 2022 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 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)
|
|
only search DougReport |
