January 2013

The Garmin Edge 510 and 810's have seen further evolution in GPS technology for cycling. 
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GCN looks at the new features of both computers, the difference and the improvements over their predecessors. We also spoke to Garmin-SHARP to find out how they will be using the new features in racing and training. 

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Garmin Edge 510 and 810 GPS - New Features

How to set up an exercise bike to fit you properly. Subscribe free to GCN at: 

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This guide, filmed at The Pedal Studio in Wimbledon shows you how to adjust the saddle height, saddle fore and aft, and bar height to make sure you're in the correct position on an indoor bike.

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How To Set Up An Indoor Exercise Bike

Stage three of the Ladies Tour of Qatar is the longest stage of the race, a 112.5km ride from Al Thakhira to Madinat Al Shamal.
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GreenEDGE had made it very clear that they were going to really push today - subtlety in tactics seemingly having gone out of the window - with race leader Chloe Hosking knowing their plans from Twitter! Kirsten Wild was another to look out for, wanting to nab the gold points jersey.

With the day all set for some great racing, it didn't disappoint. There was a huge amount of action, and this report is well worth watching.

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Ladies Tour of Qatar 2013 - Stage 3 Race Report

World Champion and Omega Pharma-Quick-Step team rider Tony Martin spoke to GCN about 2012 and what's upcoming in 2013:
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After a tough start to 2012, with an accident involving a car and other illnesses, Tony Martin ended the season on a high with two gold medals in the World Championships. We spoke to Tony about what he feels about Mark Cavendish joining OPQS and how cycling's image can be inproved in Germany.

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Tony Martin Interview - January 2013

Pro bikes change every year, as does everything else within professional cycling.
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GCN has rounded up images of all the bikes for the World Tour teams to see what's changed between 2012 and 2013. Some of the most notable bike changes are the move of AG2R from Kuota to Focus and Lampre Merida from Wilier to Merida.

Let us know what you think of the changes in the comments!

2013 Pro Cycling Team Bikes

Stage two of the Ladies Tour of Qatar was another 96km race, this time from Al Sheehaniya to Al Khor.
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Last year the stage was decided by who could deal with headwinds and crosswinds the best. 2013 was little different, with a group of three riders managing to pull off from the front, eventually getting up to 8 minutes ahead. Finally a group of 9 riders decided to bridge, making for an exciting sprint finish.

Ladies Tour of Qatar 2013 - Stage 2 Race Report

Andy Schleck of Team Radioshack-Leopard spoke to GCN about his race at the Tour Down Under.
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Schleck was at the Tour Down Under to get some race miles in his legs ahead of the 2013 European tours, and we spoke to him about how the TDU had gone for him and what he's looking forward to in 2013. 

Andy Schleck Interview - January 2013

At the Tour of Qatar, we spent some time with the other star of the Wiggle Honda Women's Pro Cycling Team.
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The team's Colnago C59 Italia bikes are custom team edition machines, and are frankly pure bike porn! The spec list for Rochelle Gilmore's bike includes:

Colnago C59 Italia frame in custom team edition colour
Campagnolo 11 speed Super Record EPS groupset
Campagnolo Bora Ultra II wheels
Continental Competition tubular tyres
Deda Alanera one piece bar and stem
Fi'zi:k bar tape
Fi'zi:k Arione Donna 00 saddle

All this comes in at 7.1kg or 15.65lbs, and makes for one awesome road machine that we can't wait to see the team riding throughout the season.

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Wiggle Honda Colnago C59 Italia Bike Profile

This week in the news: The Tour Down Under, Wiggle Honda Women's ProCycling team, Alberto Contador and more.
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Also in the news, the route of the Tirreno-Adriatico and we spoke to Heinrich Haussler from IAM Cycling, Alex Dowsett of Movistar and Shaun Stephens, Sports Director of Sky Pro Cycling. The 2013 season is really underway, and GCN will be all over it for you!

Santos Tour Down Under - GCN's Cycling News Show - Episode 5

Alberto Contador from team Saxo Tinkoff talks to GCN about how 2012 went and what he's looking forward to in 2013.
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The interview is in Spanish with English subtitles. Contador spoke to us at the presentation of the Tour of Dubai about how 2012 was short on racing but long on training. looking at 2013 he talks about the route of the 2013 Giro d'Italia, how tough it looks, and that it is possible to do both the Giro and the Tour de France with the right team and if you're on form.

Alberto Contador Interview January 2013 (en Español)

GCN met 2012 Giro d'Italia winner Ryder Hesjedal and had a chat with him about 2012 and looking forward to 2013.
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Team Garmin Sharp rider and winner of the Giro in 2012, Ryder Hesjedal sat down for a chat with the Global Cycling Network about his year in 2012, from the spring classics to the Giro and what he is looking forward to in 2013.

Ryder Hesjedal Interview - January 2013

GCN attended the launch of the Wiggle Honda Women's Pro Cycling Team.
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Wiggle Honda Pro Cycling was founded by Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist and Australian cyclist, Rochelle Gilmore in 2012 and will make it's debut year of racing in 2013. The team features Olympic and World Champion riders such as Laura Trott, Dani King, Joanna Rowsell and Giogia Bronzini. Gilmore has sucessfully managed previous Australian Women's road race cycling teams in the past, most notably the hugely successful and podium dominating Australian Honda Dream Team. Wiggle Honda Pro Cycling will be her first international UCI women's professional road cycling team.
Stay tuned to GCN to see how the team fare during the year.

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January 2013

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