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February
15, 2024
Too Many Events, U.S. Riders Riding Well, Could Taylor Swift Help Cycling & More "Conflicting Events, But Exciting Racing, Good Week for the U.S., Victory for 'Student Athletes', Bad Week for Doping ... Challenges at Zwift ..." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Farmers' protest force Ruta del Sol into scramble to try and save race "Just a couple of weeks after farmers’ protests in France forced the cancellation of the opening stage at Etoile de Bessèges now Spanish farmers are having a much bigger negative impact on the Ruta del Sol." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Javi Indy) 'Like old toothpaste' - Robert Gesink wants to squeeze every last bit out of his career "Dutch veteran to retire at the end of 2024 after nearly two decades with Visma Lease a Bike" By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Tim de Waele / Velo Collection via Getty Images Nairo Quintana tests positive for covid "The Spanish team announced that Nairo will not compete in The Gran Camiño, the race that would be his return to European roads after spending 2023 blank." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Adam Yates reveals relationship with Tadej Pogacar: “He never says stop, it’s always more, more and more” "Adam Yates, after his victory at the Tour of Oman, mentioned that the plan will be to make Tadej Pogacar a priority. However, Yates believes he has a Grand Tour victory on his way." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) The plan to save Virginia’s historic gravel roads from being paved over "Preservationists want to list Loudoun County's gravel roads on the National Park Service register, alongside Abraham Lincoln's house and the Statue of Liberty." James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo by Matthew Lancaster on Unsplash What size inner tube do I need? "Everything you need to know about inner tubes including sizes, valves and types." By Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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2024 Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Live "2024 Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista del Sol February 14-18, Spain (Alcaudete → Alcaudete, 5km) Live
video Friday from 2:00pm CET,
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February
15, 2024
Volta ao Algarve stage 2: Dani Martínez beats Remco Evenepoel on Alto da Fóia "Pair sprint it out as reduced group comes to the top of punchy climb in Portugal." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Volta ao Algarve: Tao Geoghegan Hart matches favorites on first climbing test since comeback "Brit finishes seventh on Alto da Fóia in first race back since injury." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Dario Belingheri / Velo Collection via Getty Images Riders top a jaw-dropping 118kph on Volta ao Algarve descent "There are some people who are crazy enough to want to go faster' says Michael Valgren." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Dario Belingheri/Velo Collection via Getty Images Demi Vollering’s one million euro contract offer: A wholly positive step for women’s cycling? "It’s a big moment for the sport, but also highlights the growing gap between what riders are earning in the women’s professional peloton." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 'Getting away with it is shockingly easy' - Five reasons why motor doping suspicions won't go away "Having spent over a year investigating motor doping, Chris Marshall-Bell examines the rumors and unanswered questions that remain." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy) This form of doping is the absolute worst "There’s many ways to cheat in cycling, but this one wins." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo by: Getty Images) Trek releases new RSL Knit shoes with patented technology that has been 'years in the making' "The American bike giant has overhauled its shoe lineup with three new performance road shoe models." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Paid Subscription
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2024 Volta ao Algarve Live "2024 Volta ao Algarve February 14-18, Portugal (Lagoa → Alto da Fóia, 171.9km) Live
video Thursday from 2:50pm local (9:50am U.S. Eastern),
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February
15, 2024
Setmana Valenciana: Elisa Balsamo sprints to stage 1 victory "Vos, Rüegg round out podium after peloton sweeps up late attacker Berteau in final kilometer." By Joseph Lycett (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Marianne Vos, Kasia Niewiadoma and Elisa Balsamo start seasons at Setmana Valenciana "Big names begin to make debuts as calendar returns to Europe." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Dario Belingheri / Velo Collection via Getty Images Denim is back as Alpecin Deceuninck unveil 'daring' new kit "Jeans are great for any occasion' say Belgian team as double-denim look conjures memories of the Carrera team in the 1990s." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Kalas / Alpecin Deceuninck 4iiii Precision 3+ Pro Power Meter In-Depth Review "4iiii has just released its latest power meter, the 4iiii Precision 3+ Pro dual-sided power meter. Admittedly, at this point, the naming scheme has gone off the rails (see the chart later), but from an underlying product standpoint, it’s firmly on the rails and on point." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Brompton CEO Q&A: 'People see us as a little, quirky, odd bike' "Will Butler-Adams tells Cycling Weekly about his first steps in cycling, his admiration for Elon Musk, and what to expect from Brompton in 2024." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Review - Post Ride Shorts "You’re scratching your head right now. Are we really gonna go down the rabbit hole of apres ride wear?" By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bosch launches second-hand battery checker tool and its biggest battery yet "German eBike drive system manufacturer Bosch has launched a second-hand battery check tool as well as its biggest battery yet - an 800Wh frame-mounted option." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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2024 Setmana Ciclista-Volta Comunitat Valenciana Fémines Live "2024 Setmana Ciclista-Volta Comunitat Valenciana Fémines, February 15-18, Spain (Tavernes De La Valldigna→ Gandia, 113km). Live
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February
14, 2024
Ruta del Sol: Opening stage canceled amid national farmer protests "Uncertainty over remainder of five-day stage race due to lack of policing capacity." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Bas Czerwinski / Velo Collection via Getty Images Sepp Kuss: I’m not delusional when it comes to the Tour de France and working for Vingegaard "Vuelta a España winner tempers expectations around his Grand Tour opportunities in 2024 ahead of the Volta ao Algarve." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Tim de Waele / Velo Collection via Getty Images "I’m incredibly lucky to be alive" - Magnus Sheffield reflects on Tour de Suisse crash ahead of his season debut "At the Tour de Suisse 2023, Sheffield had crashed on the descent of the Albula Pass and Gino Mäder’s tragic fatal accident had also occurred." By Joseph Lycett (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Chris Auld/Velo) 18,000+ miles without a chamois: Lael Wilcox is aiming to set a world record by circumnavigating the planet in 110 days "Wilcox hopes to set a new Guinness World Record and admits that even she is "really terrified"" By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rue Kaladyte) Spring Training Camp Planning "Pro tips for getting the most out of your warm weather training camp." By Jordan Cheyne (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Head of the Tour de France speaks for the first time about the creation of the controversial Super League on the World Tour "This is not our project. It’s an idea that was launched, I can’t express myself more about it. We are by no means a driving force in ASO." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘Humbled. Honored. Stoked’ - Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame announced new inductees Selene Yeager, Nick Legan, Linda Guerrette and Jay Petervary "From penning the complete guide to gravel cycling to visually capturing its evolution, these trailblazers have left an indelible mark on the gravel scene." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Selene Yeager) Specialized Propero 4 Helmet is Totally Redesigned for Aero Speed + Ventilation "Specialized has a new version of the Propero, but if you’re familiar with the previous versions, you might not even recognize it." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Forget company cars - Electric bikes set to become the next job perk "Electric bikes have proven popular for commuters due to their ability to beat traffic in cities, often arriving much faster than cars or buses." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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2024 Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Live "2024 Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista del Sol February 14-18, Spain. (Almuñécar → Cádiar, 162.3km) Live
video Wednesday from 2:00pm CET, (8:00am U.S. Eastern),
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February
14, 2024
Volta ao Algarve: Gerben Thijssen fastest in opening sprint stage to take first leader's jersey "A messy bunch sprint opens five-day race in Lagos." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock dodges crashes on Volta ao Algarve opener with TT aims on the horizon "GCN spoke to the British rider shortly after the first stage in Portugal." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Isaac del Toro given space to develop at Volta ao Algarve "With one WorldTour win already under his belt, the 20-year-old Mexican will be given the chance to co-lead UAE Team Emirates in Portugal." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Tim de Waele / Velo Collection via Getty Images Remco Evenepoel opens up about his anguish in 2023 and the rumors about his career "With rumors of a Jumbo Visma/Soudal Quick Step merger and rumors of a move to INEOS Grenadiers, Evenepoel Remco Evenepoel reveals his anguish for a quick solution." By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found) Stat Attack: The nearly men of the professional peloton "Wins make the headlines, but what about the riders who are always so close? Cillian Kelly looks at the numbers." Cillian Kelly (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Dario Belingheri, Alexander Hassenstein, Tim de Waele / Velo Collection via Getty Images Opinion: Weight matters "We bang on about it all the time – and we’re right to. How much your bike weighs is crucial, argues James Spender." By James Spender (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Matthew Loveridge / Cyclist What stem length do I need? "Everything you need to know about the effects of stem length on fit and bike handling." By Stu Bowers (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Cyclist threatened with $13 million fine and two years in prison over bike shed, forcing her to give up cycling "Kelly was accused of “unauthorized development” by Dublin City Council after installing a small shed used to store bikes and her mother’s wheelchair in her front garden." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Siobhán Kelly) All New Specialized Torch 2.0 & 3.0 Road Shoes Offer Comfortable Performance "Just like the new Propero 4 borrows from higher-end helmets, the newest Specialized road shoes are the products of S-Works trickle-down." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Photos/Specialized) Paid Subscription
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2024 Volta ao Algarve Live "2024 Volta ao Algarve February 14-18, Portugal (Portimāo → Lagos, 200.8km) Live
video Wednesday from 2:50pm local (9:50am U.S. Eastern),
6:50am Pacific.
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February
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Tour of Oman: Adam Yates wins on Green Mountain to seal overall victory "UAE Team Emirates rider beats Jan Hirt and Finn Fisher-Black in final GC." By Kārlis Ozols (lanternerouge.com.au) (Image credit: ASO via cyclingnews.com) Wednesday Shorts "The Tour of Oman has concluded with Adam Yates winning thanks to his stage win on the Jebel Al Akhdar." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Ironman catches another age group doping at the Kona world championship "Out of competition test done on Oct. 4, 2022 but not announced until Feb. 6, 2024." By Kevin Mackinno (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Kevin Mackinnon Cyclist shot after hunter mistook him for wild boar "The paramedics are said to have declared it "a miracle" that he survived." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Can tracking heart rate variability make you a better cyclist? "If you're curious about HRV and how to use it, look no further." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Factor releases new Ostro VAM as “the benchmark aerodynamic, lightweight race bike” "Updated road bike has better aero efficiency than Specialized Tarmac SL8 and Cervelo S5, according to Factor." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) A love letter to racing strangers through the city "There’s nothing like the joy of winning a race the other person didn’t know they were in." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “Year of the All-Road” - Mosaic Cycles Introduces the Sleek New GT-1 iAR Titanium All-Road "Priced at $8,300 for the Frameset Module (Frame, Fork, ENVE Integrated Stem, ENVE Seatpost, ENVE Integrated Headset)." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Look Keo Blade Ceramic pedals "Worthwhile upgrades result in a strong, secure and durable pedal." By Laurence Kilpatrick (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Richard Branson says 'body armor is a must' as handlebar error causes latest cycling crash "The famous entrepreneur fell after hitting a pothole early this week but is back on the bike with new knowledge and protective gear." Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Credit: Richard Branson via Instagram Paid Subscription
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Sepp Kuss says he can win the Tour de France - But can he really? "The American is a master of the mountains, but he'll have to topple the Visma Lease a Bike hierarchy if he wants a yellow jersey." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘The gravel is really fun’ - Sepp Kuss shows new verve at Clásica Jaén "Vuelta a España winner is not just a GC rider but can do one-dayers too, as he showed in Spain." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images ‘My power is better than ever’ - George Bennett on riding for cycling’s superteams and his next chapter with Israel Premier Tech "The New Zealander talks about what makes the likes of Tadej Pogačar so good and how he’s ready to start taking his own chances again on a new team." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWpix This 20-year-old might be one of Great Britain's most promising Olympic hopefuls "Ineos Grenadiers' Josh Tarling could return from Paris with two medals, if everything goes to plan." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) S-Works tech trickles down the Specialized line as Propero helmet goes aero and Torch shoes are upgraded "US giant bolsters its mid-range offering with three new products." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Specialized Bora Hansgrohe pro bike: Ryan Mullen’s Specialized Tarmac SL8 "There have been lots of changes for Bora Hansgrohe over the off-season, including a switch to SRAM groupsets from Shimano." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN How to get more aero on your bike "Do we need fancy bikes and kit, or are there simpler ways to make aero gains?" By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) Jeff Pachoud via Getty Images Paid Subscription
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February
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The Gravel Revolution: How Strade Bianche Met - Or Made - Its Moment "A Neo-Classic Helps Invent a New Cycling Genre." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images Geraint Thomas: There's less respect in the peloton now "Ineos Grenadiers leader likens bunch to junior racing and says hierarchy has slipped." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Tim de Waele / Velo Collection via Getty Images Van der Hoorn still has "severe concussion" 10 months after Flanders crash "His team has said while he was able to join a recent training camp, he could not ride in a group and undertook limited solo work-outs under special supervision." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Gautier Demouveaux) Pro Log: Lotte Kopecky wins UAE Tour Women, Mads Pedersen dominates Tour de la Provence, Adrien Petit's heart-warming act of respect and update on Taco van der Hoorn’s concussion "This week's pro cycling news highlights, including SD Worx and Mads Pedersen dominance and a show of sportsmanship from Adrien Petit." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Sprint Cycling via GreenEDGE Volta ao Algarve: Tao Geoghegan Hart rides into the unknown on Lidl Trek debut "Brit returns to racing for the first time since Giro d'Italia crash as Tour de France preparation begins." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Ross Bell Photo / Lidl Trek 'Winning is different' - Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig aiming at more than just consistency in 2024 "Ardennes, Tour de France Femmes and Olympics on Dane’s agenda in busy season." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Tim de Waele / Velo Collection via Getty Images Astana go all in on Cavendish in his final season, but will the confidence pay off? "The Kazakh team have bet big on the 38-year-old sprinter. Both they and Cavendish need 2024 to work." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Fizik Tempo Aliante R5 "Functional and comfortable endurance saddle with extra width to accommodate all behinds." By Laurence Kilpatrick (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Tour of Oman: Amaury Capiot wins stage 4 uphill sprint "Finn Fisher-Black takes race leader's jersey from Lamperti before decisive Green Mountain finish" By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: ASO via cyclingnews.com) 10 riders to watch at the Volta ao Algarve "From the GC men who are building into their Grand Tour preparations, to the sprinters looking to make their mark early in the year, here are ten riders to watch in Portugal." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images Shimano crankset recall to cost $18million "Japanese bike component giant reports a 24.6% drop in revenue and 52.3% drop in net profit." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) New California bill seeks to ban kids from riding eBikes "eBikes would be banned for children 12 and under; those over 12 would be required to complete a written test and get an ‘e-bike license.’" By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Woom) Illegal eBikes: Dutch police unveil roadside power-testing equipment to catch law-breakers "Roadside rollers specifically designed to find over-powered e-bikes have been deployed in the Netherlands." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Politie NL GCN's best indoor cycling workouts: FTP, VO2, HIIT & Endurance "Our favorite training sessions, guides and tips for building a training plan." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN Paid Subscription
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