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February 6,
2024
UAE Tour: Tudor receive wildcard, Adam Yates and Luke Plapp headline startlist "Middle Eastern stage race confirms line-up of teams, with Fabian Cancellara’s Swiss side securing an invitation and a strong field of GC riders expected." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: SprintCyclingAgency) Is it time for Mathieu van der Poel to solely focus on the road? "A sixth cyclocross world title seemed easy for the Dutchman. Does he have anything left to prove in the sand and the mud?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The resurgence of Julien Vermote "After a year without a team, the Belgian has secured himself a spot in the world's best squad." Words: James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Substitute riders mid-race, shortened Grand Tours: Movistar boss has radical ideas to modernize cycling "Eusebio Unzue wants to make the sport ‘more humane." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) The best road bikes Not in the men's 2024 World Tour peloton - Bikes missing from cycling's top tier featuring BMC, Ridley, Time, Vitus, Eddy Merckx + more "Not every race bike gets the chance to prove itself on cycling's biggest stage. Here are some that we think deserve some extra attention anyway." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Red rock rollin’: Utah, USA Gravel Ride "In the east of the Utah desert, nestled among ancient sandstone canyons, is Moab, once a small mining town populated by prospectors and cowboys, today a cycling mecca like no place on Earth." By James Spender (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Mike Massaro / Cyclist The Lab: Prologo Energrip gloves - Technology all the way to your fingertips "Vacuum effect and 3D polymers? What sounds like rocket science from NASA actually refers to cycling gloves from Italian manufacturer Prologo." By Benedikt Schmidt (ebike-mtb.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cycling clothing brand Mamnick accuses Rapha of "stealing brand message and ethos" "Mamnick has accused Rapha's 'Yomp Rally' bikepacking event of copying its "cycling philosophy" – however Rapha says "we don't believe the term yomp is owned by anyone" and insists there is "enough separation to coexist peacefully." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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February
6, 2024
Tour Colombia: Fernando Gaviria sprints to stage 1 victory ahead of Persico, Cavendish "Movistar rider takes first leader's jersey in Duitama." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com)(Image credit: Maximiliano Blanco/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What is the One Cycling super league and is it really getting $270m of Saudi investment? "Professional cycling might look very different in the near future." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Transfer Mechanics: Market already open for business as teams chase deals for 2025 "The star names up for grabs and the forces at play across the men's and women's pelotons." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency No medals this year, but it was a huge CX worlds for Canada "The 2024 edition saw some incredible performances by Canadians." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Mark Cavendish makes first visit to Colombia on unusual route to Tour de France success "Mark Cavendish’s career has taken him all over the world, from Rio de Janeiro to Melbourne, from the Arctic circle to South Africa." By Lawrence Ostlere (sports.yahoo.com) (Photo: Reuters) Tech of the month: Why the new Canyon Endurace AL is 'crying out' for a carbon wheel upgrade "We explore new releases from Enve, Hunt, Van Rysel, Look & take a look at January's bike of the month." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future, Van Rysel) 8 sports nutrition news tips you can use "Helpful food tips based on the latest research." By Nancy Clark (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Warner, Fox, Disney to Launch Streaming Sports Joint Venture "It’s a game-changer." By Brian Steinberg (variety.com) Cheyne Gately for Variety Paid Subscription
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Stage
1 Tuesday (Paipa → Duitama, 155.8km)
Live
video from 10:30am local, 7:30am Pacific."
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February 6,
2024
A motor doper speaks, but is she the only one? "There has only ever been one known case of a concealed motor in a bike discovered at a UCI race. Chris Marshall-Bell talks to the people involved to find out exactly what happened, and how great a threat motor doping still could be in professional cycling." Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photos: YORICK JANSENS/AFP via Getty Images Nairo Quintana's doctor on trial in connection to 2020 Tour de France raid "Fredy Alexander Gonzales Torres accused of giving banned substance to Colombian climber." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pro Log: British Cycling to organize Tour of Britain races, Cyclocross Worlds, Will Barta earns first pro win "This week's pro cycling news highlights, including organization of the Tour of Britain races and the Cyclocross World Championships results." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Movistar What is the Tour de France’s Grand Départ and who will stage it in 2024? "The TV audiences at the beginning of the Tour de France are some of the largest during the entire race owing to the phenomenon of the Grand Départ which, in essence, is simply another way of saying the start of the Tour de France." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Watch this awesome moment between Magnus and Zoe Bäckstedt "The new under-23 world cyclocross champion had a her former professional cyclist dad in the pits." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: UCI Cyclocross @UCI_CX Ready to turn pro? How one WorldTour-rider-turned-gravel-privateer wants to help you bridge the gap from developing rider to the gravel pro "Two young riders will get a chance of a lifetime with the support of Alexey Vermeulen and some of the industry's biggest brands." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alexey Vermeulen) 10 benefits of riding an eBike "Here are five reasons eBikes are better than bikes, and five reasons they're better than cars." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Mental Detours Part Two: The Italy Divide to Rome and a Dolomites Mini-Tour "We left Florence under the breeze-less oppression of a mid-afternoon sun and entered the rolling vineyard-scapes of Tuscany." By: Hailey Moore (theradavist.com) Photos: Anton Krupicka Roc GPS Preview "We have TwoNav's Roc GPS unit for review, here’s some brief details." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) If snow bike championships fall flat on a mountain, and no one’s able to watch, does anybody win? "What actually is going on in Chatel this weekend?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Blood Donation and Training Impact "Comparing training response before and after blood donation." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Column
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February 5,
2024
Fan abuse and road ambitions place uncertainty on Van der Poel's cyclocross future "World champion motivated to beat Erik De Vlaeminck’s seven world titles, but hesitant about racing a full ‘cross campaign again." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency Please stop racing cyclocross, Mathieu van der Poel, we are begging you "You’ve got enough rainbow jerseys for a lifetime, take the next winter off." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Cyclocross without The Big Three - Would it be good or bad for the sport? "With Van der Poel hinting that this year’s World Championships might be his last, while Pidcock and Van Aert skipped the race altogether, is it time for change in cyclocross?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Alex Whitehead/SWpix The new junior cyclocross world champion won…because he had disc brakes "Say what you want about disc brakes, but if Stefano Viezzi didn’t have them - he very well would not have won the junior world championships on Sunday." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pinarello enters Women's WorldTour for first time with Roland Cycling "Historic Italian bike manufacturer to supply bikes to Swiss Women's WorldTeam, who count Olympic champion Anna Kiesenhofer among their ranks." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Roland Cycling 'The aim is to enjoy it’ - Egan Bernal carries early momentum into Tour Colombia "Leader of Colombian national squad looks ahead to ‘difficult’ Alto del Vino." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Prensa Tour Colombia via cyclingnews.com) Cyclist sues Shimano and Trek for $2 million after brake lever "impaled" foot-long wound in thigh "The lawsuit alleges the injury was sustained when the cyclist lost balance trying to avoid a crash, and claims his left thigh was torn open by the lever and required three operations in the hospital." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Cotic's Limited Edition Made in UK Escapade 853 "This is the best Escapade Cotic has ever made. Supple, tough and light Reynolds 853 tubing carefully crafted into the perfect ‘life-bike’, handmade in the UK with a choice of a la carte colors." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Paid Subscription
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February
5, 2024
Podcast: Rónán Dunne on Signing for Mondraker,
His Secret Broken Scaphoid & Getting Fired Up To Race
Bold new Ekoi pedals reportedly outlawed by UCI "Nice Métrople Côte d'Azur team riders left scrambling for replacement pedals and shoes an hour before start of Etoile de Bessèges stage." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Instagram / Nice Métropole Côte d'Azur (@teamnicemetropolecotedazur) UAE Women’s Tour 2024 Preview "The second edition of the women’s UAE Tour is the second Women’s World Tour race of the season, providing a stopgap between the opening races in Australia, and the beginning of the European season later on in February." (voxwomen.com) photo: theuaetourwomen.com Marta Cavalli suffers another injury with training camp fall in Benidorm "FDJ Suez's Marta Cavalli has long been regarded as one of the brightest talents in the women's peloton but sadly for the 25-year-old Italian, her career has been consistently blighted by injuries." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Legible) Movistar’s Canyon Aeroad pro bike: A multiple Monument winner "Movistar’s Canyon bikes are largely unchanged from 2023, barring new Time XPRO pedals." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN The Dutch turned the Netherlands into a bicycle utopia. Here’s how we can do the same in other countries "Chris Bruntlett, author of Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint, tells us how the rest of the world can learn from the Netherlands." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo by Sabina Fratila on Unsplash What does Red Bull’s takeover of Bora Hansgrohe mean for cycling? "More famous for energy drinks, dominating F1 in recent years, and Wout van Aert’s lid, Red Bull’s takeover of Bora Hansgrohe marks a significant move for the company into road cycling. But will Red Bull really give Bora wings?" By Flo Clifford (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Matthis Waetzel The Colnago C68 Gravel is a Symphony of Off-Road, Drop Bar Elegance in Italian Craftsmanship "The bike isn’t a soft lob at “all things gravel.” It’s a fast, opinionated, and stunning piece of handmade Italian craftsmanship, and even more importantly, it rides like a dream." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Best smart turbo trainers: Top Zwift compatible indoor trainers "Everything you need to know about smart turbo trainers, Zwift compatibility and a round-up of our favorites." By Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) Photos: Lizzie Crabb Ekoi Stradale; Old school styling meets high-tech safety materials "While most helmets designed for racing concentrate on weight and aerodynamics the Ekoi Stradale puts safety first." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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February 5,
2024
Visma Lease a Bike welcomes competition from Red Bull following major cycling investment "Previously I think that Red Bull were a bit hesitant about entering cycling because of the doping past but now they have the belief that the sport is in a very good place' says Zeeman" By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency Decathlon AG2R's Franck Bonnamour suspended for biological passport abnormalities "UCI gives little details in provisional suspension announcement, team claims problems pre-date his time with them." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Alice Towers and her dad Jonny: 'He corners with his knee skimming the tarmac - I've inherited those skills' "Ability on two wheels runs in the the Canyon SRAM star's family - whether gas or pedal powered." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Richard Butcher) “One Cycling”- And the Path to Real Change "There has been many rumors of change in the professional cycling world. The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at the latest story coming out of Saudi Arabia, via Reuters, where an investment fund wants to make ‘real change." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Americans Barta and McNulty celebrate in Valencia, Vauquelin accepts second place: "We're talking about Pedersen" "Tour of Valencia: Barta emotional, McNulty makes a statement." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 9 products added to road.cc Recommends from Castelli, Enigma, Lauf, Yamaha, Santini + more "This off-roady edition is packed with titanium bikes and other goodness that has received high praise in recent road.cc reviews." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Former Spanish cyclist, 3x National Champion, dies during the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana "Guillem Ramis, 57, former cyclist and current driver for the Illes Balears Arabay continental team, died in a tragic incident that forced the organization to shorten the fourth stage of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Curve Cycling’s New Carbon Walmer Bar is Wide and Light "Curve’s ever-popular wide drop bar is now available in carbon. The Carbon Walmer is now available in three size options: 43, 46, 50 cm." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Designed For The Dirt: Curve Cycling Carbon Dirt Hoop Wheelset Review "I’m super impressed with the carbon Dirt Hoops. Their unique design and balanced weight to strength ratio really hits the sweet spot for me, and I can’t see myself switching back to alloy hoops anytime soon." By Sam Rice (theradavist.com) Photo: Sam Rice How to get stronger legs "Simple exercises to build your leg strength on the bike that can be done in the gym or at home." By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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February 4,
2024
Mathieu van der Poel cruises to sixth cyclocross World title "Nieuwenhuis and Vanthourenhout race onto podium." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tabor 2024: Stefano Viezzi claims first rainbow jersey for Italy in 19 years "The last Italian to win gold was another Junior, Davide Malacarne." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Spotted: Campagnolo Super Record Power Meter Put to the Test in CX Worlds Mud! "We thought we might have seen it already four years ago, but for sure a Campagnolo Super Record power meter crankset is now really on the horizon." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Critérium du Dauphiné Route "The route of the 2024 Critérium du Dauphiné route has been unveiled and here is a closer look at the course including a tough “new” climb." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) How much speed can you buy? "What difference does using all the best and latest aero kit have on your performance out on the road?" By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Is this the return of the rim brake!? Ritchey's Road Logic makes a comeback in three configurations "After a hiatus, the iconic steel steed - reportedly Tom Ritchey's favorite bike - has returned, and can even be broken into two bits for your travels if you opt for the Break-Away model." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Junior Men - 11:05 CET, 5:05am ET, 2:05am Pacific.
U23 Women - 12:35 CET, 6:35am ET, 3:35am Pacific. Elite Men - 14:35 CET (8:35am ET), 5:35am Pacific. The races will be shown on
FloBikes starting at 2:00am Pacific."
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February
4, 2024
Mads Pedersen goes deep to win Etoile de Bessèges "Kévin Vauquelin moves up to second overall after winning final time trial in Alès, Bettiol takes third." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta CV Feminas: Cédrine Kerbaol takes solo win after surviving from the break "French rider holds off the peloton after a crash-marred race in Spain." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency Mark Cavendish’s Tour Colombia team confirmed as Tour de France project kicks off "Astana sprinter begins his final season in South America with key lead-out riders with him." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency At the Movies: Flandrien "At the beginning of this video, legendary Classics winner and World Champion Johan Museeuw is asked “What is a Flandrien?” and it becomes apparent, as the same question is posed to a whole range of people, that there is no easy answer." By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pro bike: A closer look at Groupama FDJ's new Wilier Filante SLR "The French team have switched to Wilier bikes for the 2024 season but much of the build remains the same, including Shimano components." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Roval Alpinist SLX Disc wheelset "Very good alloy wheelset that proves you don't need carbon for high performance." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Stage
5, Sunday (Alès →
Alès, 10.645km).
Live
video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern), 5:00am Pacific.
The
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February 4,
2024
Brandon McNulty draws on early-season form to win Volta Valenciana "Will Barta wins final stage with brave solo attack." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Guillem Ramis, of continental team Illes Balears Arabay, named as tragic death at Volta a Comunitat Valenciana finish line "Ramis managed to win a stage in the Vuelta a Orense. He was also proclaimed Spanish elite champion in team pursuit on three occasions on the track." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: VCV Mattias Skjelmose signs contract extension with Lidl Trek "US-registered team secure services of Danish talent through 2026." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency Strava’s Chipotle Burrito Challenge Ends With Insanity "I’ve been hard at work on a whole slate of new things popping up over the rather near term. Until then, we have burritos. A lot of them." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Six teens arrested after cyclists targeted in hit-and-run crashes in Melbourne "One victim remains in the hospital in serious but stable condition." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (screenshot) (Nine) Old kit ought to be one of the pleasures of having been in the sport for a long time "The Doc silences his inner coach on the road... but his local supermarket's fresh produce section could prove a tougher proving ground." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Alamy/Future) Paid Subscription
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2024 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana/Tour of Valencia Live "2023 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana/Tour of Valencia February 1-5, Spain. Stage 5, Sunday
(Bétera → Valencia, 93km).
Live
video from 4:10pm CET (10:10am U.S. Eastern), 7:10am
Pacific.
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