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Daily News: October 2021

Column One
October 10, 2021
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Arnaud Démare wins Paris Tours 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Frenchman Amaud Demare out-muscles Jasper Stuyven and Franck Bonnamour. Stan DeWulf finished in fourth place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 10, 2021






Nairo Quintana appears on TV singing contest in chameleon costume after Il Lombardia.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Just hours after crossing the line in 11th place at Il Lombardia in northern Italy, Nairo Quintana was spotted dressed as a chameleon, dancing and singing along to Corona's Rhythm of the Night."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canal RCN) October 10, 2021






Balsamo ends five years at Valcar with victory in the rainbow jersey.

Byoverlay"Winning in this jersey is something special, it was the perfect day. This adventure with Valcar Travel & Service could not have ended in a better way, because this is my last race with the team."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix) October 10, 2021






Ewers won't be pigeonholed as Tibco develop their new breakout star.

(Imageoverlay"Veronica Ewers’ fairy-tale progress as an elite rider at WorldTour level continued at the Women’s Tour, with the 27-year-old taking a top-10 placing in the individual time trial and finishing 34th overall."
(Image credit: TIBCO Silicon Valley Bank) October 10, 2021






Matteo Cigala wins Gran Fondo Il Lombardia with big finish.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"Matteo Cigala has taken victory in the Gran Fondo Il Lombardia in Cantù, Italy, just weeks after he won Gran Fondo Strade Bianchi."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 10, 2021






The Amazing Chase.

Byoverlay"To ride more than 3,500kms in only 10 days he would have to spend around 14 hours each day on the bike, and the car transfers would average another 3 hours daily. It was his chance to race the Tour and see how fast he could go through some of the most famed places in cycling’s history."
By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 10, 2021






2021 Paris Tours Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"Paris Tours 2021 (Chartres
Tours, 212.3km).

Sunday, 10 October 10th, video starts at 15:20pm Central Europe, 9:20am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) October10, 2021



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Here’s what Primož Roglič, Alejandro Valverde and more said after Tadej Pogačar crushed Il Lombardia.

(velonews.com)overlay"Remco Evenepoel's pre-race shakes, Fausto Masnada's dream homecoming, Valverde's ageless consistency and more: What the stars said after Il Lombardia."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 10, 2021






Marion Rousse is taking charge of the Tour de France Femmes.

Byoverlay"Former professional cyclist Marion Rousse has been appointed director of the women’s Tour de France by organizers ASO."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 10, 2021






Cavendish calls for greater support for women's cycling.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"The sprinter was in attendance to cheer on his female colleagues during the fifth stage of the Women’s Tour as Lorena Wiebes (Team DSM) claimed a second consecutive stage win."
(sbs.com.au) (Photo: Velo) October 10, 2021






Bardet feeling the benefits of new training regime at Team DSM.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Romain Bardet was disappointed not to be standing on the podium at Il Lombardia but he ended his season with the feeling that his move to Team DSM had been worthwhile."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 10, 2021






Cycling getaways: Why Girona is such a great gravel holiday destination.

Byoverlay"The summer has come to close (too soon) here, but that’s why it’s time to start thinking about plans for future sunny rides to push through the tough winter ahead."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 10, 2021






Behold the Enve Custom Road bike peeking out of its very own Scicon Sports travel bag.

Byoverlay"Enve's Custom Road bike is offered with incredible levels of customization, from the geometry to the components and paint finish, and now it even has its own travel bag too."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 10, 2021






Wolf Tooth WT-1 All Conditions Chain Lube.

Byoverlay"Every so often a new lube claims to be the elixir of chain life, offering cleaner smoother longer-lasting running with no downsides."
By Neil Gander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 10, 2021






J-Pedals magnetic “clipless” pedals work for road or mountain w/ easy release.

Byoverlay"Using a narrow shape with a strong magnet arrow, the new J-Pedals clipless pedals use a modular cleat design to work on both road and mountain bike pedals."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 10, 2021



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Eli Iserbyt claims 2021-2022 ‘cross World Cup Round 1 in Waterloo.

Byoverlay"European champion Eli Iserbyt won his fifth elite men’s cyclocross World Cup round on Sunday in the 2021-2022 season’s first race in Waterloo, Wisconsin."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 10, 2021






Vos is boss: legend wins first 2021-2022 ‘cross World Cup in Waterloo.

Byoverlay"Marianne Vos, a week removed from taking second in the inaugural Paris Roubaix Femmes, earned the win on Sunday’s 2021-2022 ‘cross World Cup opener in Waterloo."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 10, 2021






Five questions with three-time U.S. ‘cross champ Stephen Hyde.

Byoverlay"Stephen Hyde comes to the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Waterloo, Wisconsin, at the Trek Bicycles world headquarters as a three-time U.S. national champion, from 2017 - 2019."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan October 10, 2021






Toon Aerts hoping absence of Van der Poel and Van Aert will help him reclaim Cyclocross World Cup crown.

Byoverlay"Two-time UCI Cyclocross World Cup series winner Toon Aerts is ready to reclaim the title after missing out in the 2020-2021 season."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 10, 2021






Lucinda Brand: It's a dream to wear the world champion's jersey.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The elite women's start list for the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Waterloo, Wisconsin reads like the list of the world rankings, they will be on the start line at 12:30 p.m. local time."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 10, 2021






Takeaways from the Women's Tour.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"On the roads of Felixstowe, the beachside destination for Stage 6 of the Women's Tour, it was Elisa Balsamo (Valcar - Travel and Service) claiming a memorable win in her recently acquired rainbow jersey."
(sbs.com.au) (Photo: Velo) October 10, 2021






Wahoo Elemnt Bolt.

Byoverlay"The updated Wahoo Elemnt Bolt is more expensive than previously, but the addition of color to the screen improves clarity and a couple of neat navigation features improve the user experience and justify the extra cash."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 10, 2021






Column One
October 9, 2021
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Tadej Pogacar wins Il Lombardia.

Byoverlay"Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) added a second Monument to his rapidly-growing palmares on Saturday, beating Fausto Masnada (Deceuninck Quick Step) in a two-up sprint to win Il Lombardia."
By Stephen Farrand and Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 9, 2021






Tadej Pogačar: ‘After the Tour I was very good one day, not at all the next.’

Byoverlay"The two-time Tour de France winner now has as many Monuments to his name, but he’s struggled with his form since the summer."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 9, 2021






Q & A: Marianne Vos on racing cobbles and ‘cross just days apart.

Byoverlay"The Dutch multi-disciplinary superstar barely let the mud dry on her road bike before she took to her 'cross bike a week later."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan October 9, 2021






American 'cross champ Honsinger gears up for trio of US World Cups.

Byoverlay"American cyclocross champion Clara Honsinger (Cannondale Cyclocrossworld) is ready to generate some fireworks in the stars-and-stripes jersey for a full cyclocross season in 2021-2022."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bruce Buckley / Charm City Cross) October 9, 2021






Werner chasing USCX Series title for 'exposure and glory' in cyclocross season.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Kerry Werner (Kona Maxxis Shimano) lines up Sunday for the elite men's UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Waterloo as the top-ranked US rider in the UCI individual rankings, in 13th position."
(cyclingnews.com) By Jackie Tyson (Image credit: Dejan Smaic) October 9, 2021






Tire Review: Hutchinson Touareg Gravel Tire - 700c, 650b.

Byoverlay"Looking for a new gravel tire option? Or perhaps an ideal early-season, high-volume cyclocross tire? Hutchinson’s Touareg is worth a look, and we’ve got a long-term review for you today."
By Clifford Lee (cxmagazine.com) Photo: C.Lee October 9, 2021






2021 Giro di Lombardia Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay
"2021 Giro di Lombardia Live October 9th, Italy.

Race starts at 10:20am CET (4:20am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 4:58pm CET (10:58am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 10:15am CET (4:15am U.S. Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com) (Image: ilombardia.it) October 9, 2021



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The Moment Il Lombardia Was Won.

(inrng.com)overlay"Tadej Pogačar and Fausto Masnada come into the final straight together and surely nobody knew who was going to win."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport) October 9, 2021






Five talking points from Il Lombardia 2021.

Byoverlay"Tadej Pogačar joins Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Fausto Coppi as the only riders to have won the Tour de France and Il Lombardia in the same season, which isn't the worst group to find yourself in, is it?"
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 9, 2021






Alaphilippe: We decided to play Masnada's card and second place at Il Lombardia isn't bad.

Byoverlay"Right place, wrong man? Local knowledge helped Fausto Masnada navigate the descent of the Selvino better than anyone else at Il Lombardia."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 9, 2021






2021 Cyclocross World Cup Waterloo Start Lists: Elite Women.

Byoverlay"Riders are currently descending into Waterloo to get ready to preview the racecourse. The Elite Women’s race takes place on Sunday, October 10th at 2:30 PM (CDT), 3:30 PM (EDT) and 12:30 PM (PDT)."
By Tom Pham (cxmagazine.com) Photo: A. Yee October 9, 2021






British talent Ethan Vernon set to join Deceuninck Quick Step as Mark Cavendish deal still not done.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"British talent Ethan Vernon is set to join Deceuninck Quick Step in 2022, team manager Patrick Lefevere has revealed."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 9, 2021






Meintjes finds his feet and extends with Intermarché Wanty Gobert.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Louis Meintjes has found his feet at Intermarché Wanty Gobert, signing a two-year contract extension after an encouraging first season with the team."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 9, 2021






Best women’s cycling shoes: Comfort and performance from the ground up.

Byoverlay"The best women’s cycling shoes ensure efficient and comfortable transition of power from your legs to the pedals."
By Laura Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Evans) October 9, 2021






Domestic Bomber is a steel cruiser bike that’s retro, modern & totally tubular.

Byoverlay"The Domestic Bomber is a new steel-tubed cruiser bike from the small batch Nor-Cal builders that takes a modern look at retro components to future proof it."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 9, 2021



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Dan Martin bows out: "I have nothing more to give. I made the best of my career."

(stickybottle.com)overlay"There was no fairytale ending for Dan Martin today as the riders who have now come to dominate pro cycling stepped up at Il Lombardia; a race the Irishman won himself seven years ago."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Gian Mattia D'Alberto) October 9, 2021






Women’s Tour: Elisa Balsamo opens rainbow jersey account as Demi Vollering secures GC.

(velonews.com)overlay"Balsamo scores first win in rainbow jersey as Vollering continues standout season with GC victory."
(velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) October 9, 2021






One year on from horrific crash, Remco Evenepoel returns to Il Lombardia.

Byoverlay"The Belgian rider said he has had some 'healthy stress' before returning to the roads where his season ended 14 months ago."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 9, 2021






Arrivaderci da Bergamo.

Byoverlay"Goodbye from Bergamo’ - seems a fitting title for the last race of the ProTour “proper”. As riders and fans enjoyed the last-day-of-school atmosphere, I was living out a wish that’s been in the making for almost 10 years - to chase Il Lombardia myself."
By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 9, 2021






Jolanda Neff back in top form for cyclocross after two-year absence.

Byoverlay"The ups and downs of her mountain bike career had led Neff to months off any bike at all as she recovered from severe injuries, then she landed back on top with a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jackie Tyson) October 9, 2021






Basso Palta II 2022 first ride review.

Byoverlay"Basso’s Palta was one of the fastest gravel bikes on the market, and now the Palta II sets out to continue that legacy."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Basso) October 9, 2021






Industry Nine 1/1 GRCX Gravel Wheels.

Byoverlay"How can Industry Nine produce handbuilt wheels with house-made components in Asheville, North Carolina for only $765 USD?"
By Clifford Lee (cxmagazine.com) Photo: C.Lee October 9, 2021






Pirelli P Zero SmarTube.

Byoverlay"Extremely light and gives a very comfortable ride - worth the extra expense and repair faff if you puncture."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 9, 2021







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