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February 25, 2022
UAE Tour stage 6: Gazprom RusVelo’s Mathias
Vacek wins from breakaway.
"The
19-year-old was fastest out a breakaway group that fended
off the chasing bunch. Paul Lapeira (Ag2r Citroën) crossed
the line second."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 25, 2022 Opinion: Wout van Aert still has to prove himself in the Classics. "Wout
van Aert is unequivocally one of the best cyclists in the
world. His rise from cyclocross specialist - and a very
successful one - to a hybrid sprinter/climber/time-trialist
who can beat anyone, on any day, on any terrain, has been
incredible."
Words Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) February 25, 2022 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Tom Pidcock plays down his chances ahead of classics opener. "Pidcock,
who won a cyclocross world title at the start of the year,
began his road season at the Volta ao Algarve last week. He
put in several notable performances but his season takes on
a fresh dynamic on Saturday as he heads onto the cobbles."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) February 25, 2022 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Jasper Stuyven says he’s
saving ‘top level’ for Flanders and Roubaix.
"The
Trek Segafredo racer will make his season debut at Omloop
Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday, followed by Kuurne Brussel
Kuurne on Sunday."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: @rossbellphoto February 25, 2022 Preview: What to expect from the 2022 edition of the women’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. "Although
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Omloop van het Hageland are not
part of the WorldTour their position on the calendar, the
live coverage, and the start list mean they garner a certain
level of attention."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 25, 2022 Q&A: Ashleigh Moolman Pasio on defending her Cycling eSports world title. "With
the UCI Cycling World Championships around the corner, I
called up the defending champion Ashleigh Moolman Pasio to
chat about the growth and importance of virtual racing and
how she feels ahead of the race."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 25, 2022 12 best cadence tips and workouts to improve performance. "Pedaling
is the most important skill for a cyclist to master. Yet,
because most people learn to pedal as toddlers, there’s an
assumption we’ve mastered it by adulthood through sheer
repetition."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 25, 2022 In the Drops: S-Works gravel shoes, clever Pongo socks, racy Le Col and a marathon. "This
week’s round-up of good new stuff in cycling as well as
some personal regrets and the best new music playlist
yet."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) February 25, 2022 "February 20-26, United Arab Emirates Stage
6
starts Friday at 12:05pm local (9:05am CET) (3:05am
U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm local (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 12:05pm local (9:05am CET) (3:05am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today)
(cyclingfans.com)
February 25, 2022 Photos,
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February 24, 2022
UAE Tour stage 5: Jasper Philipsen wins wild sprint, Tadej Pogačar fends off puncture to defend. "Philipsen
confirmed he’s on top form by taking the thrilling sprint
finale against a world-class sprinter field in the 182km run
from Ras al Khaimah Corniche to Al Marjan Island."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 24, 2022 Tadej Pogačar survives late puncture to keep lead at UAE Tour. "The UAE
Tour race leader suffered a rear flat with just over six
kilometers to go but raced back on before the finale."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 24, 2022 Three surgeries and years of sacrifice: Gesink determined to make Jumbo Visma’s Tour de de France team. "Jumbo
Visma has already announced the lions share of their Tour de
France team with leaders Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard
set to be joined by Rohan Dennis, Sepp Kuss, Steven
Kruijswijk and all-rounder Wout van Aert."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images) February 24, 2022 Revealed: The cause of the Australian team
pursuit bar failure.
"The
Australian team fell victim to a catastrophic equipment
failure, with the handlebar unit snapping through
completely, leaving Alex Porter nowhere to go but down at
65 km/h."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Twitter) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 24, 2022 A detailed look at the 2022 Focus Izalco Max range - Perfect integration and new colors. "We were
excited about the latest range of fast Focus Izalco Max
bikes, and we weren’t disappointed. While Focus hasn't
presented a new frame, the updates they’ve made to the
previous year’s models make a lot of sense"
Words & Photos: Philipp Schwab (granfondo-cycling.com) February 24, 2022 Wera Bicycle Set 3. "Wera's
Bicycle Set 3 is a 39-piece premium set of sockets and bits,
designed to cover all bicycle fastening needs. It comes with
a stubby screwdriver, a small ratchet and a quick-release
chuck to hold those bits and sockets."
by Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 24, 2022 Rim brakes for gravel bikes? Rob English and Cane Creek say yes (sort of). "Virtually
without exception, modern gravel bikes are equipped with
disc brakes. But what if you could build one with a
legitimately good rim brake?"
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by English Cycles February 24, 2022 Review: Lezyne Chain Gauge. "The
loose rule of road cycling chains is to think about
replacing it around 2,000 miles. Having blown past that
distance during the supply chain issues, a major concern was
drivetrain health."
By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 24, 2022 "February 20-26, United Arab Emirates Stage
5(179km)
starts Thursday at 12:10pm local (9:10am CET) (3:10am
U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:30pm local (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 12:10pm local (9:10am CET) (3:10am U.S. Eastern)." (procyclingstats.com)
February 24, 2022 Photos,
Podcasts
February 23, 2022
UAE Tour stage 4: Tadej Pogačar wins on Jebel
Jais, takes race lead.
"Tadej
Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) took top honors Wednesday in a
relentless GC contest on the first summit finish at the UAE
Tour on Jebel Jais."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De
Waele/TDWsport.com
February 23, 2022 Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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February 25, 2022
Michael wins wins Gran Camiño on insane finish.
"Michael
Woods has bounced back from illness disappointment at his
season opener Ruta del Sol and won Friday’s second stage of
the new Gran Camiño race in Galicia, Spain, seizing the race
lead in the process."
By Rob Sturney
(procyclingstats.com) (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not
Found)
February 25, 2022 Check out Woods’s watts on the final of climb of Gran Camiño. "Woods
absolutely powered up the finishing climb, putting out
incredible numbers. The Israel Premier Tech rider is
targeting the Tour de France once again this year, and
today’s result shows he is on fine form to have a fantastic
result."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) February 25, 2022 Primož Roglič debuts 2022 in Ardèche ahead of high-altitude path to Tour de France. "Roglič
returns at Ardèche and Drome this weekend before Paris Nice,
Ardennes and 'lots of altitude' pave way to Tour de France
push."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) February 25, 2022 Gear Break: Scicon Kunken, Officina Battaglin, MAAP, 4iiii, Pegatin and Precision Fuel & Hydratio. "What's new on the cycling market." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 25, 2022 Team bikes of the 2022 men’s WorldTour. "With the WorldTour season underway once again, here's what the top men's teams are riding in 2022." By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 25, 2022 WorldTour Women's race bikes of 2022 - What the women's pro peloton will be riding this year. "The 2022 UCI WorldTour racing season really kicks off this weekend for the women with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) February 25, 2022 Etnies clips into Camber CL, their first clipless shoe. "The
Camber CL’s uppers are made from a material called
Exo-shield, which is light and breathable yet also
durable. The uppers are also treated with a
water-resistant Repel coating. The shoe’s asymmetric ‘Lace
Lock’ lacing is designed to protect the laces from your
pedals."
By Steve Fisher (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 25, 2022 O Gran Camino live stream.
"2022 O Gran Camino February 24-27, Spain. Stage
2 starts at 10:30am CET (4:30am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 3:03pm CET (9:03am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern." (cyclingfans.com)
(cycling.today)
February 25, 2022 Photos,
Podcasts
February 24, 2022
Magnus Cort sprints to Gran Camiño opening stage victory. "Magnus
Cort (EF Education EasyPost) proved the fastest finisher in
Vigo, outpacing a disorganized peloton to take victory on
the opening stage of the inaugural Gran Camiño stage race."
(procyclingstats.com) (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Sprint Cycling Agency) February 24, 2022 Race Preview: Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2022.
"Saturday
sees the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad kick off the ‘proper’ 2022
season with the first Belgian Classic race of the year. The
Flemish race has everything we ever wanted from a Northern
Classic."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 24, 2022 Wout van Aert: We’re not starting Omloop Het Nieuwsblad ‘with a knife to our throat.’ "It
should no longer be the intention that I am alone in the
run-up to the final,' says Belgian on Jumbo Visma's new
classics depth."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images February 24, 2022 That time at Het Nieuwsblad when Ian Stannard beat three Quick Step riders. "The
race was a memorable one as Stannard found himself in a four
man break away, with the other three being Etixx Quick Step
riders. The three teammates did their best to try and attack
him in the closing kilometers, but to no avail."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Boomer Cycling @CyclingBoomer February 24, 2022 Strava adds 3D map feature to mobile app.
"For
those using version 243.0.0, you will now be able to view 3D
maps when planning rides, to account for route topography
and elevation. You can also view route elevation for past
activities."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan February 24, 2022 Kit Critic: How Black style is transforming cycling. "Cycling
is echoing the music industry; realizing the value of
different perspectives, voices, and styles. The Williams
brothers and the Black Foxes are examples of Black people
positively influencing cycling style."
By Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) Photo: Aliya Barnwell February 24, 2022 Giving thanks to drivers: A small gesture can go a long way. "It
takes very little effort to say thanks to fellow road users
while you’re riding a bike, but the reward can be a big
one."
By Rob Arnold (ridemedia.com.au) Photo: Rob Arnold February 24, 2022 absoluteBlack HollowCage Silences Shimano 12sp Derailleurs, Plus Fast Shifting! "absoluteBlack's
HollowCage gets a Dura-Ace 12-speed upgrade - or rather it
promises to transform your latest Shimano Dura-Ace or
Ultegra Di2 groupset into a quieter running drivetrain
with the best shifting yet from any low-friction ceramic
oversized pulley wheel system."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 24, 2022 O Gran Camino live stream.
"2022 O Gran Camino February 24-27, Spain. Stage
1 (165 km) starts at 11:15am CET.
Finish
at around 3:22pm CET.
Live
video from 1:30pm CET, 7:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclingfans.com)
(firstcycling.com)
February 24, 2022 Photos,
Podcasts
February 23, 2022
Are road bike time trials any safer? "Rider
safety was the basis for much of the recent discussion on
banning time trials bikes."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Getty & Eurosport GCN February 23, 2022 Report: Mathieu van der Poel could ride Giro d’Italia in 2022. "According
to La Gazzetta dello Sport, which posted a Tweet
that the Italian grand tour is being touted as part of van
der Poel’s race calendar, though there was no official
confirmation."
(velonews.com) Photo: DAVID STOCKMAN/Belga/AFP via Getty Images February 23, 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 25, 2022
Ukrainian Anatolii Budiak wins stage 6 of Tour of Rwanda, appeals to “stop the war!” "As
Russian troops march on Kyiv, Ukrainian Anatolii Budiak took
his first pro victory in stage 6 of the Tour of Rwanda,
pointing to the sky and dedicating the win to “all the
Ukrainian people."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) Photo: Tour of Rwanda February 25, 2022 Analysis: How should the UCI and the cycling
community react to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine?
"The
Russian invasion of Ukraine provoked quick indignation from
many major sport governing bodies, but so far, the UCI is
remaining quiet."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images February 25, 2022 Zdenek Štybar and his eternal monument quest: ‘Every race is like the world championship.’ "The
Czech superstar was one of the first among the modern
generation to transition in and out of cyclocross, and if it
weren’t for a few errant punctures, ill-timed crashes,
health issues, and one bonehead fan, Štybar likely would be
counting his big wins on two hands."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 25, 2022 Lifeline Pro Trainer Desk Review: This Time with USB & Power Ports. "In much
the same way I have an apparently unhealthy obsession with
USB charging cables, I also potentially have such an
obsession with finding the perfect trainer desk. This is of
course all started with the Wahoo KICKR Desk years ago."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) February 25, 2022 Guillaume Boivin hoping to build on Paris Roubaix breakthrough: ‘The legs will talk.’ "Israel-Premier
Tech rider finished off 2021 in a flourish, winning the
national title and posting Canada's best Paris Roubaix
finish in a generation."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Jorge Luis Alvarez Pupo/Getty Images February 25, 2022 Belgian stalwarts to become Lotto Dstny in 2023 as Soudal goes to Quick Step. "The
team of Caleb Ewan and Philippe Gilbert announced this week
that Belgian tech company Dstny will become co-title sponsor
for at least the next two seasons."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) February 25, 2022 Shooting the messenger? Zwift bans user for exposing in-race 'weight doping' hack. "Indoor
training app Zwift has banned a user who exposed a hack that
allows riders to change their weight within a race, thus
gaining a potentially unfair advantage over fellow racers."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image credit: Zwift) February 25, 2022 Pacific Northwest Components Coast bar tape. "I
tested the tape inside in sweaty conditions and outside with
and without gloves. I found the PNW Coast bar tape offers
great grip in nearly all conditions. When wet, my hands
don’t slide, which is paramount for positive control, and
the tape seems to shed moisture effectively."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan February 25, 2022 Videos
February 24, 2022
Tim Declercq to miss Quick-Step’s first big rumble at Omloop, sidelined for a ‘few weeks.’ "Tim
Declercq is sidelined for this weekend’s “opening weekend”
as Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl faces missing one of its key
support riders as the 2022 classics campaign kicks off."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com February 24, 2022 Nairo Quintana says ban ketones, but not time trial bikes. "The
Colombia star, speaking to Colombian media during a Zoom
call, agreed with Arkéa Samsic teammate Warren Barguil that
the dietary supplements ketones should be added to the WADA
banned list."
(velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) February 24, 2022 Lotte Kopecky: Equal Flanders prize money shows an ‘appreciation’ for women’s cycling. "The
Belgian road race and time trial champion says that media
coverage and live TV is still the most important part of
developing women's cycling."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images February 24, 2022 How to cheat in a bike race: Part 1. "In
2018, at the Tour of Norway, Pawel Bernas showed just one of
many ways to save your legs a little in a frantic finale."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Twitter) February 24, 2022 A terrible incident was the catalyst for The Biking Lawyer. "David
Shellnutt not only represented victims of traffic violence
or collisions, but has become a key voice in the push for
better cycling infrastructure. He’s very active on Twitter
with pushing for safer streets and better bike
infrastructure for Toronto cyclists."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Robin Pueyo February 24, 2022 Preview: A deep dive into the 2022 UCI Cycling
eSports World Championships.
"The
cycling world’s best Zwift racers will this weekend face off
for the virtual rainbow bands. The second edition of the
Cycling eSports World Championships will see 180 riders from
25 nations battle it out to become world champions."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Zwift February 24, 2022 Less money but increased weight for Ridley’s
more affordable Noah and Helium range.
"The new
frames come under the ‘Essential Series’ moniker. Ridley
claims they retain the same characteristics as the flagship
models in terms of stiffness and ride quality, but are
constructed from a more cost-effective grade of carbon
fiber."
By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit: Ridley) February 24, 2022 L'Ecole Britannique: Why young British riders are in vogue across the channel. "Groupama
FDJ’s development squad has become the go-to place for young
British riders in recent years and its turning them into
WorldTour pros who get results."
By Maria David (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Groupama FDJ) February 24, 2022 In the Pits: Talking Cyclocross tires with Vittoria, A. Dugast, and the Dutch National team. "It’s no
secret that the Dutch have a way of developing outstanding
cycling talent. Mathieu van der Pol, Marianne Vos, Lars van
der Haar, and Lucina Brand are only a few of the nation’s
successful elites."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) February 24, 2022 Videos
February 23, 2022
Mark Cavendish says former team mismanaged him, “wiped out” his work. "Mark
Cavendish claims he was mismanaged and his physical problems
and mental health issues were undertreated, adding it ruined
all of the physical ability he tried to build back up after
his career setbacks."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Alex Broadway) February 23, 2022 February 23, 2022 VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
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