News,
Blogs, Misc.
Women’s WorldTour finally kicks off with Strade Bianche Donne. "trade
Bianche is the first of 71 race days in 2022 at the highest
level of the sport and should provide the perfect curtain
opener in what is set to be a historic season."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
2022 men’s Strade Bianche preview: The year’s
best dust-up even better with no clear favorites.
"The
absence of Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel will make
for a more unpredictable men's race as Strade Bianche sets
to deliver one of cycling's best one-day races of the
calendar."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Patrick Lefevere says limit the gravel to Strade Bianche, and let the riders race on pavement. "Quick
Step Alpha Vinyl boss said the expansion of gravel into
stage racing is going too far, but insists he's a fan of
Strade Bianche."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Matthews set to make 'dream' Strade Bianche debut. "After
contesting the Paris Nice in eight of the past nine seasons,
Michael Matthews will instead make his Strade Bianche debut
this weekend. "It's always been a dream of mine to do Strade
Bianche."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
The Rich Get Richer: Ten Takeaways From the Classics’ Opening Weekend. "The
sport’s biggest teams flexed their collective muscles over
the action-packed weekend that featured the opening of
classics seasons with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne
Bruxelles Kuurne, a battle of grand tour contenders at the
UAE Tour and a pair of thrilling French one-day races at
Faun Ardèche and La Drôme."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
5-Time winners Pair Up for Absa Cape Epic. "Karl
Platt and Christoph Sauser have announced that they will
line up at Lourensford Wine Estate together on 20 March.
Sauser and Platt have been fierce rivals since 2006 and are
- with five Absa Cape Epic victories each - to date the two
most successful riders in the men’s pro category."
press release supplied by Cape Epic
Zwift Racer Caught Cheating Using Recent Weight
Changing Hack.
"Well,
that didn’t take long. Zwift’s official race partner, WTRL,
has seemingly disqualified their first individual for using
the recently published mid-race weight-changing cheat."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Peloton Offers $300 Discount For Bike/Bike+/Tread Units (Plus Other Thoughts). "Peloton’s
just announced a $300 discount for their base Peloton Bike,
Peloton Bike+, and Peloton Tread units. However, this one is
actually kinda interesting in how they’re doing it - for two
different reasons."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Bloeizone Fryslân Tour live stream. "2022 Bloeizone Fryslân Tour (former Healthy Ageing Tour) March 3-5, Netherlands.
Live video from 1:30pm CET (7:30am U.S. Eastern)."
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(procyclingstats.com)
March 1, 2022
 Photos,
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Technical FAQ: Chain lube application tips,
double and triple chainring setups, Campy compatibility.
Le Samyn: Matteo Trentin holds Hugo Hoffsteder
in late attack.
"Matteo
Trentin (UAE Team Emirates) held Hugo Hofstetter (Arkéa
Samsic) right at the finish line of the 2022 Le Samyn."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Le Samyn des Dames: Emma Norsgaard wins after late break caught in finale. "The
Danish rider had to bide her time in a tense finale after
two riders broke clear in the final 6km but the 22-year-old
benefited from excellent teamwork before launching her
sprint inside the final 200m."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Strade Bianche: Julian Alaphilippe leads Quick Step Alpha Vinyl. "Alaphilippe,
who won the race in 2020 and finished second to Mathieu van
der Poel last spring, has yet to add a win to his account
this calendar year, but the French rider was a consistent
presence at the front of the race in February’s Tour de
Provence."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Marianne Vos: ‘I am still determined to get the best out of myself.’ "It has
been a bit harder with the championships in recent years so
it gave me huge satisfaction that I succeeded in getting a
title again. Being the greatest of all time is not something
I reflect on."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Bad Answers to Weird Questions: Do We Care Too Much About Opening Weekend? "Welcome
to the 2022 Cycling Season! Things kicked off in earnest
this weekend, as you all know by now, with two rousing
classics in Belgium, another one in Holland for the women,
and a pair of French climbing events."
(Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Astana Qazaqstan yet to pay riders in 2022.
"According
to several sources in and around the team, the riders have
yet to be paid their January wages, while their February
installments are supposed to be paid between February 28 and
March 5. As of March 1 they have yet to arrive."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Takeaways from the Aussie summer of cycling. "It was
another abridged version of the traditional Australian
summer of cycling, but there were still plenty of positives
to be drawn from the season of racing down under."
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
Le Samyn live stream.
"2022 GP Le Samyn Tuesday, March 1st, Belgium.
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
not Found)
February
28, 2022
Blogs,
News, Misc.
February 28, 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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Entire DH Androni team wear Ukrainian jerseys at Trofeo Laigueglia. "Riders
from Italy, Asmara, Ecuador, and Colombia take the stage in
the colors of their teammate and Ukrainian national champion
Andril Ponomar."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Five takeaways from ‘Opening Weekend’ ahead of the women’s WorldTour season. "Omloop
Het Nieuwsblad and Omloop van het Hageland offered an
early-season glimpse at the women’s 2022 WorldTour season,
scheduled to kick off on March 5 in Italy with Strade
Bianche."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Gianni Bugno went to psychologist after being unable to beat Miguel Indurain. "New
documentary explores the dominant nature of Miguel
Indurain's rule of his era and how his rivals dealt with
it."
(velonews.com) Photo: Jerome Prevost/TempSport/Corbis.VCG via Getty Images
EvoPro Racing to press ahead with season debut despite uncertainty. "Irish
Continental team EvoPro Racing is set to press ahead with
its season debut this weekend in Belgium despite continued
uncertainty over the future of an agreement with Cycling
Ireland that now looks at risk."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Specialized S-Works Pathfinder gravel tire
details and first ride impressions.
"Specialized’s
Pathfinder Pro has proven to be a fast gravel tire, both in
our lab test of 24 tires and at races like Unbound Gravel
under 2021 champ Ian Boswell. Now the California company has
an S-Works level version of the tire, which is lighter."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Trek to launch new Domane range. "Trek is
set to launch a new (2023 model year) Domane endurance road
bike range, with updated Domane SL, Domane SLR, and Domane
RSL models added to the UCI’s List of Approved Models of
Framesets today. "
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Lauf Smoothie handlebar review. "The
Lauf Smoothie bar offers vibration-smoothing performance
in an unusual flared shape for gravel and all-road riders.
It weighs 259g, which is by no means heavy, and it’s a
good value for the smooth ride it delivers."
By Patrick Joscelyne (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Brompton P Line Urban 2022. "Brompton's
P Line Urban models bring a dose of considered,
performance-orientated refinement to the classic
tried-and-tested folding bike icon. You'll appreciate the
lighter mass both on the road and especially when carrying
folded."
By Matt Lamy (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Trofeo Laigueglia Live Feed.
"Trofeo Laigueglia 2022 (Laigueglia → Laigueglia 202km).
Wednesday, March 2nd, starts at 15:00am Central Europe,
9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
March 1, 2022
Jakobsen: Lefevere’s angry team talk inspired Quick Step to Kuurne Brussel Kuurne win. "The
Belgian team boss was left fuming after a tepid performance
from his team in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday, and
according to Jakobsen the riders felt the full force of
Lefevere’s feelings at the team hotel that evening."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
“Everyone pees on everyone” - Peter Sagan says
younger generation of pro peloton lacks respect.
"Peter
Sagan has criticized the “lack of respect” exhibited by
younger pros after his disappointing performances at Omloop
Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussels Kuurne, using a rather
interesting example to make his point."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Twitter)
Further blow to Vincenzo Nibali’s Giro d’Italia preparation due to lingering health problems. "A
report published in La Gazzetta dello Sport claimed
that the 37-year-old would miss both Strade Bianche and
Tirreno due to a throat infection, with the team later
backing up the news."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Connor Swift: Turning WorldTour is Arkéa Samsic’s season objective. "The
team has already won 10 races this calendar year, just two
shy of their entire return last season, and according to the
all-important UCI team rankings the French squad is second
only to UAE Team Emirates."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
GCN+ Brings Cycling Fans a Packed Schedule of Live and On-Demand Racing this March. "GCN+,
the home of year-round cycling content, is kicking off the
racing season with a packed schedule of live, on-demand and
ad-free racing."
By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Why Didn’t I Think Of That? 101 Expert Hacks And Hints. "We’ve
had 200 years to work out the finer details of the bicycle
and how to ride it. Yet there are still tips and tricks out
there that pop up to make us question our personal
problem-solving abilities."
(bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit
not Found)
Keep Your Cool Training Indoors. "Indoor
riding can be highly effective for training, but it’s also
highly effective in driving up heat strain. How might this
affect your training, and what are some ways to keep
yourself cool indoors?"
By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
February
28, 2022
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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
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
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The Russian billionaire at the heart of world cycling. "In the
present day, Russia is not the powerhouse of world cycling
that it once was - no Soviet-era behemoth - but it remains
politically influential. At the nucleus of many of those
relationships is one man, Igor Makarov."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Alexandre Geniez gets four-month suspended
prison sentence for domestic violence.
"Geniez
denied causing physical harm and his defense counsel
contested the charges of physical violence; however, audio
recordings of threats Ganiez made indicated otherwise."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
How Lea Davison is transforming Olympic heartbreak into retirement joy. "The
38-year-old opens up about not making the Tokyo team, the
thrill of racing in front of hometown crowds, and sharing
her experiences through public speaking."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Lea Davison
Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Ionic Smartwatches Due to Burn-Hazard, Offers Refund. "Fitbit
has announced a recall of their older Ionic GPS smartwatch,
due to situations where the battery can overheat and cause
burn injuries. The Ionic was introduced back in 2017."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Hunt’s new 32 Aerodynamicist carbon spoke disc
brake wheelset is just 1,213 grams.
"And
while generally speaking they may still be heavier, we’re
now starting to see an increasing number of disc brake road
wheels that fall below the 1,300 g threshold."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Hunt Bike Wheels
Hello, Semi-Custom: Bont Vaypor G. "More
and more I find myself having a difficult time with cycling
shoes. It doesn’t matter whether road or dirt, the
off-the-shelf dimensions have never gelled with what many
call “caveman feet.” The same holds true for traditional
sneakers and soccer boots."
Words/images: Tim Schamber (pelotonmagazine.com)
Reilly Cycleworks adds Classified's new Powershift system as a shift option. "Britain’s
Reilly Cycleworks is the latest bike brand to announce that
it’s working with Classified Cycling to offer Powershift
shifting as an alternative to using a front derailleur."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Wahoo’s smart range explained. "Wahoo’s
expanded range of KICKR indoor training products gives you
a wide choice of options to suit your needs and budget."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Bike supply chain woes could end this year. "Is
the end in sight for the bike industry's chronic supply
chain problem? Dominic Langan speaks at DigiBike 2022
about Shimano supply, how things are looking going
forwards and the problem with fakes."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
March 1, 2022
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Former team owner Oleg Tinkov joins growing chorus of oligarchs turning against Putin. "In
Ukraine, innocent people are dying every day,” Tinkov wrote.
“This is unthinkable and unacceptable. [Governments] should
spend money on treating people, on research to defeat
cancer, and not on war. We are against this war!”"
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Look Cycle ends technical support of Gazprom
RusVelo due to Russian invasion of Ukraine.
"In
light of the recent shocking and unforgivable news, we have
decided to stop our technical support and partnership with
the Gazprom RusVelo Cycling Team' said bike and component
supplier."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Russian and Belarusian teams banned from
competing at the 2022 World Championships.
"Shortly
after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released a
statement recommending Russian and Belarusian athletes and
teams be banned from international competition AusCycling
announced that the two nations would not be permitted to
compete at the World Championships in September."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Former Ukrainian pro willing to fight Russian invasion as he issues plea for aid. "Former
professional cyclist Yaroslav Popovych has called for more
people to help his native Ukraine in an emotional Instagram
video, with the 2006 Tour de France stage winner also
willing to fight on the frontline in his home country."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
What we’re not talking about when we talk about doping. "Between
the Russian Olympic figure skater Kamila Valiyeva getting
busted for three different heart medications at the Winter
Games and Belgian cyclocrosser Toon Aerts testing positive
for letrozole, doping, suffice it to say, is in the news."
By Kate Wagner (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "The UCI
publishes rankings overnight between Monday and Tuesday. The
rankings are compiled from the sum of UCI points won by each
team’s 10 highest scoring riders for each season, 2020, 2021
and now 2022."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Giro Eclipse Spherical helmet layers head
protection tech.
"Ball
and socket’ technology layered on top of MIPS, in a
well-ventilated and comfortable lid. Price $250,
Weight 268g."
(velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan
February
28, 2022
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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)
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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