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February 28, 2022
Five things we learned from Omloop Het
Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussels Kuurne 2022.
"So much
for any doubts about Wout van Aert’s form. Despite claiming
prior to the race that this year he’s intending to build his
form gradually towards his main targets later in the spring
to not risk peaking too soon."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tom Pidcock: I made too many mistakes in
‘opening weekend.’
"The
British squad was on the front foot in both Omloop and
Kuurne, while several of their young squad put in memorable
performances. Magnus Sheffield attacked solo in Omloop,
while Ben Turner and especially Jhonatan Narvaez had
standout rides."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Moriah Wilson, Brennan Wertz win Grasshopper Adventure Series’ Huffmaster Hopper. "On
Sunday, the pros raced the Huffmaster Hopper’s 89 mile,
4,800 foot route. According to race director Miguel
Crawford, the Huffmaster has “a more traditional gravel
feel” than other Hoppers. The course was equal parts
pavement and dirt road."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Brian Tucker
Five cool things coming soon from Oakley, Giro, Cafe du Cycliste, Torq and Craft Cadence. "As well
as being treated to an incredible opening weekend of racing
with Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussels Kuurne, the sun was
out for some lovely winter riding conditions!"
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Recommended reading: “The fastest bicycle rider in the world.”. "The
autobiography of world champion Marshall "Major" Taylor is a
compelling story for any cycling fan, and particularly
pertinent for Americans."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Le Samyn live stream. "2022 GP Le Samyn Tuesday, March 1st, Belgium. Women's
race starts at 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern). Men's race starts at 12:25pm CET (6:25am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (Image Credit
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February 27,
2022
 Kuurne Brussel Kuurne: Fabio Jakobsen wins
nailbiter with dramatic late sprint.
"Jakobsen
launched a searing sprint to beat fast-finishing rival Caleb
Ewan (Lotto Soudal) in a race that went down to the wire."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas
Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Hammond hails Ineos Grenadiers at ‘opening weekend’ - ‘If they ride like this they’re going to win.’ "Finishing
outside the top-15 in both Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne
Brussel Kuurne was scant reward for Ineos Grenadiers in
“opening weekend.” The British team animated both races with
Tom Pidcock, Ben Turner, Magnus Sheffield and Jhonatan
Nárvaez."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Kuurne Brussel Kuurne: Here’s what Ewan,
Sheffield, Colbrelli and more stars said at the start.
"A flat
50km into the finish line in Kuurne makes Sunday’s race one
for the fast-finishers, and the startline Sunday saw a whole
swathe of speedsters."
Brecht Decaluwé, Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Kuurne Brussel Kuurne: Caleb Ewan still ‘on track’ for Milan San Remo. "Rather
than head back to the Middle East for the UAE Tour, he chose
to stay in Europe and ride the Tour des Alpes Maritimes et
du Var, where he won a stage, and at Kuurne Brussel Kuurne.
The Australian sprinter was pipped to the line by Fabio
Jakobsen in Kuurne."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
New Cervelo S5 hiding in plain sight? "Pascal
Eenkhoorn's S5 frame features a raft of subtle updates, and
it appears Cervelo has had the new S5 ready for release and
hiding in plain sight under many of the Jumbo Visma riders."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Bike stems explained: What’s best for your bike? "There’s
plenty to consider if changing or upgrading your stem, from
its length and angle to the material a stem is made from and
compatibility with your handlebar and steerer tube."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) David Caudery / Immediate Media
Kuurne Brussels Kuurne live stream.
"2022 Kuurne Brussel Kuurne February 27th, Belgium (195.1km). Starts
at 12:06pm CET (6:06am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:52pm CET (10:52am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
February 26,
2022
UAE Tour stage 7: Tadej Pogačar sprints to GC
victory with Jebel Hafeet stage-win.
"Pogačar
outkicked Adam Yates (Ineos Grenadiers) in the final of the
last stage’s summit finish to retain his title in the
Emirati race."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
UAE Tour: Adam Yates tips Luke Plapp for
greatness.
"Adam
Yates (Ineos Grenadiers) came up short on the final stage of
the UAE Tour, despite a valiant effort against two-time Tour
de France champion, and eventual race winner Tadej Pogačar
(UAE Team Emirates)."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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Photos,
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February 28, 2022
Michael Woods right on track after Gran Camino
podium.
"Michael
Woods (Israel Premier Tech) believes that he’s back on track
after he was struck with illness at start of the season. The
Canadian won a stage and finished second overall in Gran
Camino behind perennial rival Alejandro Valverde (Movistar
Team)."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Giro d’Italia hands wildcards to Alpecin Fenix and all-Italian trio. "A
statement Monday confirmed that all 18 top-tier WorldTour
teams would be joined by Alpecin Fenix, Bardiani CSF
Faizanè, Drone Hopper Androni Giocattoli and Eolo Kometa for
this year’s race."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Tirreno Adriatico 2022 route: Stages for the 57th edition of the 'Race of the Two Seas.' "The
57th Tirreno Adriatico route covers just over 1,100
kilometers this year and unusually begins with an individual
time trial, instead of finishing with one. There are tests
for all kinds of riders across the seven days, from one side
of Italy to the other."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Strade Bianche Preview. "Starting
and finishing in Siena, the 8th edition of the Women’s
Strade Bianche, will see the peloton tackle the iconic dirt
roads of the familiar 136km loop through the scenic
vineyards of the Chianti region."
(voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found)
International Olympic Committee calls for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be stopped from participating in events... Former rival Andrei Tchmil called Johan Museeuw
to tell him he was getting ready to fight against Russia.
"The
Russian invasion of Ukraine has shocked the world and
affected thousands of people in the region, including Andrei
Tchmil, former rival of Johan Museeuw according to both the
Belgian’s Instagram and Het Nieuwsblad."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: The World of Cycling @twocGAME
February 27,
2022
An inspired Mark Padun takes stage 4 TT victory
at Gran Camiño.
"Ukrainian
all-rounder Mark Padun (EF Education EasyPost) took a
fantastic victory on the stage 4 time trial that wrapped up
the first edition of Gran Camiño."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Chloé Dygert makes strong Canyon SRAM debut at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. "After
being forced to postpone her European debut due to injury
last year, Chloé Dygert finally had her first hit out with
the Canyon SRAM team at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Maja Hitij/Getty Images
The problem is cars - not time trial bikes, says Matteo Trentin. "Responding
to Chris Froome’s suggestion that TT bikes should be banned
for safety reasons, the Italian rider said that “sharing the
roads has to be nicer than it is now” and called on his
fellow pros to “send a message."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Hunt 54 Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset. "Hunt's
54 Aero dynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset employs the
aerodynamic thinking behind some of its top-end wheels.
The result is a hugely fast yet reasonably light pair of
wheels with some amazing windcheating effects."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Vielo R+1 Alto Review. "There
are few relationships with the strength and bond of a
father and son. So, when industry veterans Ian and Trevor
Hughes decided to create a business partnership in 2017,
their Vielo brand was already leaps and bounds more
prepared to succeed."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
100,000 Miles As A Cycle Courier In The Gig Economy by Ryan Murphy. "As the
popularity of food deliveries has grown, many of us will
have taken advantage of the convenience; but what is it like
to be the one making the delivery?"
By Richard Peploe (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
O Gran Camino live stream.
"2022 O Gran Camino February 24-27, Spain. Stage
4
starts at 11:42am CET (5:42am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 2:29pm CET (8:29am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 1:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern." (cyclingfans.com)
(cycling.today)
February 26,
2022
Brandon McNulty goes solo for marquee win at Faun Ardèche Classic. "American
talent continues sizzling start to the season with victory
in French classic, Sepp Kuss finishes third after two-rider
chase."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Valverde wins but Michael Woods hangs on to Gran
Camiño's yellow jersey.
"Michael
Woods looks to have one rider standing between himself and
the Gran Camiño title, and that’s Alejandro Valverde, who
won the penultimate stage on Saturday."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Pavel Sivakov: 'I'm totally against the war in
Ukraine.'
"Following
the Russian invasion on February 24, the 24-year-old wrote
on Twitter that he's "totally against the war" and that
"most Russians only want peace. "It's been a difficult few
days seeing what's currently happening."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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February 28, 2022
Ukranian talent Mark Padun on Gran Camiño win: ‘I want to share this with my citizens.’ "Padun -
the only Ukranian in the WorldTour - blazed to time trial
victory in the final stage of the Spanish race in a result
of resonance as the crisis in his country rapidly
escalates."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luis Gómez (Sprint Cycling)
Matteo Trentin gives verdict on banning time trial bikes in pro cycling. "Matteo
Trentin has given his verdict on Chris Froome's proposal to
ban time trial bikes from professional cycling, with the
Italian agreeing that riding time trial bikes threatens
cyclists' safety, but argues "the problem is the amount of
people in cars today."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Zwift rider banned, then unbanned, for
publishing 'unnoticeable' weight-doping hack.
"ZwiftInsider
contributor Luciano Pollastri unveiled a simple hack you can
use on the platform that can make any rider a virtual Tadej
Pogačar - practically unbeatable."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Strade Bianche: Sunshine From The Campo. "After
many years race-chasing the Strade Bianche Alessandro
Federico, rode his own Strade Bianche - the Gran Fondo at
the end of last year. This is his day of dust and suffering
on the ‘white roads’ of Tuscany."
By Alessandro Federico (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Ale Federico
The Cervelo Soloist is back! Jumbo Visma has another new bike. "Almost
two decades ago, Cervelo's Soloist range altered the path of
bike design before disappearing forever. But now it's back."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Scott Revamps ‘Contessa Signature Collection’ of
Diverse Women’s Bikes, Gear.
"Scott
has just unleashed this year’s Contessa Signature women’s
collection. And boy howdy, has it’s a big one. Bikes for
every discipline, included two electric assist options,
helmets, shades that would make your Pit Viper friends mad
jealous, and full kits are on tap."
By Jilli Cluff (bikerumor.com) Photo: Kathrin Schafbauer
February 27,
2022
Videos
Drôme Classic: Jonas Vingegaard dazzles in two-up break. "Danish
sensation Vingegaard goes clear with Juan Ayuso in the final
30km before dropping the Spaniard to start season strong."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Bruno Bade/Getty Images)
Omloop van het Hageland: Marta Bastianelli bosses reduced sprint. "Bastianelli
won the second installment of the “opening weekend” from a
reduced sprint, beating Emma Norsgaard (Movistar) and Elena
Cecchini (SD Worx) to the line in Tielt-Winge."
(velonews.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: ‘I would have loved to win for Amy’ says Demi Vollering. "Vollering
had just finished runner-up to Annemiek van Vleuten in a
tense finale after the pair had broken away over the final
climb. However, it wasn’t her disappointment in losing out
in the two-up sprint to the line, it was the thought of her
teammate Amy Pieters."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Coffee & Ride with komoot: Victor's Spoke Cycles spin. "It's
time for the second Coffee & Ride feature that we're
bringing you each month alongside our friends at komoot, in
which we will be pulling together a selection of our top
cycling-friendly cafes, and some great routes to go with
them."
by roadcc staff (road.cc) komoot
2022 Drome Classic Live Feed.
"Drome Classic 2022 (Étoile-sur-Rhône → Étoile-sur-Rhône 191.5km). Sunday,
February 27th, starts at 13:30am Central Europe, 7:30am U.S.
Eastern."
(cycling.today)
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February 26,
2022
Videos
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: Annemiek van Vleuten
outkicks Demi Vollering in two-up sprint.
"Annemiek
Van Vleuten (Movistar) showed her power to win a two-up
sprint against Demi Vollering (Team SD Worx) to win the
women’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad."
By Ben Goddard (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Annemiek van Vleuten: It has been a ‘dream
start’ to 2022.
"The
Movistar rider adds victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad to her
win at the Setmana Ciclista Volta Comunitat Valenciana last
week."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Jasper Jacobs/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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