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Today's Trending Patent granted for crankset that “improves cycling efficiency by more than 4%.” Two Italian cyclists banned following doping violations. USA CRITS director Scott Morris suspended by Safe Sport for allegations of misconduct. Sudden retirement for Kaitie Keough after Fayetteville. Column
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October 16,
2021
October
16, 2021
2021 Grand Prix du Morbihan Live Stream.
"The
2021 Grand Prix du Morbihan is Saturday, October 16th.
Start
at 12:20 CET, 6:20am ET.
Finish
at 16:43 CET, 10:43am ET. "
Video
starts at 9:20am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclingfans.com) October 16,
2021
A closer look reveals the inequity at Tour
de France Femmes.
"It’s
a huge victory we finally have a Tour de France Femmes,
we need to celebrate these eight days, and we also need
to call out the inequities' says activist Kathryn
Bertine."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 16, 2021 Ethan Hayter adds to time trial title with
victory in British National Circuit Championships.
"Jo
Tindley also took the women's title, having previously
worked in the pub overlooking the finish line."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 16, 2021 Tour de France 2022: Analyzing the 10
contenders after the route reveal.
"Christian
Prudhomme unveiled a parcours bookended by time trials,
totaling 53km, but balanced by a heavy helping of
mountains, including five summit finishes."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 16, 2021 Rory Townsend on the harsh financial
realities of life at Continental level.
"Irish
cycling has lost Nicolas Roche and Dan Martin to
retirement this month, and could see another strong
rider step back unless a contract offer comes through
very soon."
By Shane Stokes (stickybottle.com) Photo by SWpix.com October 16, 2021 Brainy Bikers Allez! Allez! Allez!.
"A
light-hearted, stats-based card game to keep you amused
during the long winter closed season."
By Neil Gander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 16, 2021 Column
Two
Italian team Vini Zabù faces potentially
fatal financial difficulties.
"It
has not been a good year for team Vini Zabù. After being
forced to withdraw from the 2021 Giro, the team now
faces an uncertain future."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 16, 2021 Eddy Merckx: I’m a big fan of Remco, let
that be clear.
"Eddy
Merckx has looked to end his public fallout with Remco
Evenepoel by insisting he is a fan of the young Belgian,
describing him as having a serious 'engine."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 16, 2021 Riding to win, not to just take part: Inside
the pioneering Serenissima Gravel pro race.
"The
first sign that the Serenissima Gravel was no ordinary
professional race was visible outside the Astana-Premier
Tech bus in the team paddock in Lido di Jesolo."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 16, 2021 Tour de France Femmes: A jewel that we must
cherish, says Marion Rousse.
"It's
a real honor to be the first Director of the Tour de
France Femmes avec Zwift. Since I retired from racing I
have seen more teams, more resources and more money in
women's cycle racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 16, 2021 Catharine Pendrel wraps up time with Clif
Pro Team at Oz Trails Epic Rides.
"After
20 years Clif Pro Team, formerly Luna Chix, is closing
up shop. Catharine Pendrel joined in as the team
gathered for its final race weekend at Oz Trails Epic
Rides in Bentonville, Ark."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Sean Jenkins October 16, 2021 Topeak Shuttle Levers 1.2.
"These
Topeak Shuttle Levers 1.2 are a simple, effective answer
to a universal problem - getting tires on and off rims
with minimal fuss. While they aren't for super-tough
jobs, the design means they will do most tires on most
rims."
By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 16, 2021 'I hope he doesn't think I'm some fanatic
weirdo:' Man fulfills promise to get Mark Cavendish tattoo
if he won another race.
"Paul
James wasn't interested in wagers, but was so inspired
by the prospect of a Cavendish comeback that he said if
the sprinter managed to win another bike race he would
get a tattoo to honor the achievement."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Paul James) October 16, 2021 Column
Three
Live:
US Cyclocross Series Round 6 - Jingle Cross Iowa - Saturday
October 16th.
"The
USCX Series continues this weekend with the 6th round
being held at the Jingle Cross in Iowa City.
Elite Women - 22:00 UK, 2:00 Europe, 15:00 Local US Time
(1:00pm Pacific).
Elite
Men - 23:15 UK, 3:15 Europe, 16:15 Local US Time (2:15pm
Pacific)."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) October 16, 2021 Canadians off to fast start at Jingle Cross
World Cup weekend.
"Jingle
Cross World Cup weekend is underway in Iowa and there’s
much more than just Sunday’s two World Cup races going
on. The three-day weekend of racing started Friday with
a UCI C1 night race and a Canadian on top of the
podium."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: James Lissimore October 16, 2021 Two Italian cyclists banned following doping
violations.
"Italian
cycling time trial champion Francesco Pesciaioli has
been handed a four-year ban for evading a test, Italy's
anti-doping agency NADO Italia announced, while another
rider also returned an adverse analytical finding."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 16, 2021 USA CRITS director Scott Morris suspended by
Safe Sport for allegations of misconduct.
"USA
CRITS Managing Director Scott Morris has been
temporarily suspended for allegations of misconduct
according to the US Center for Safe Sport."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Connor Ryan/USA CRITS) October 16, 2021 Shirin van Anrooij wins night race for elite
women at C1 Jingle Cross.
"Shirin
van Anrooij (Baloise Trek Lions) dominated the opening
elite women's event at Jingle Cross weekend with a solo
across the line to win the C1 race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jeff Corcoran/ Jingle Cross) October 16, 2021 Baestaens notches third C1 win on US swing
at Jingle Cross.
"Vincent
Baestaens (CX Team Deschacht Group Hens Maes Containers)
won the UCI C1 elite men's race under the lights on the
opening day of Jingle Cross in Iowa City, Iowa, sweeping
all three C1 races in which he has competed in the US
this season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jeff Corcoran/Jingle Cross) October 16, 2021 Column
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October 15,
2021
Bertizzolo wins La Classique Morbihan.
"Italian
Sofia Bertizzolo stays away to beat Valentine Fortin
(Fra) and Chiara Consonni (Ita)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 15, 2021 Tour de France 2022: Five key stages.
"The five days in July that could decide the destination of the yellow jersey." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images/Composite) October 15, 2021 'It's a key indicator the sport is still
progressing:' Deignan happy with 'dynamic' Tour de France
Femmes route.
"The
route includes a lot of mixed terrain, including a start
in Paris on the same day as the final stage of the men's
race, along with a day on gravel roads and two mountain
stages in the Vosges mountain region during the final
two days."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 15, 2021 Niewiadoma: I wasn't sure I would ever have
a chance to race the Tour de France.
"To
know that I have a chance to race it, and hopefully many
other female cyclists will have the same chance for
years to come is really amazing' says Canyon SRAM
leader."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 15, 2021 Brendan Quirk replaces Bob Stapleton as USA
Cycling chairman of the board.
"Announcement
of Arkansas-based Quirk's new post comes in the midst of
various big cycling events in Northwest Arkansas."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 15, 2021 5 cycling stars from famous families.
"Cycling
dynasties are nothing new. Over the years we’ve seen
families with sons, daughters, nieces and nephews go on
to become pros and champions."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 15, 2021 Rapha Deals: Big savings on Rapha clothing,
shoes, accessories and more.
"Rapha
is one of the most sought-after and forward-thinking
brands in cycling. Since being established in 2004, the
brand has grown to amass a dedicated following the world
over."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Rapha) October 15, 2021 Endura gravel kit, PRO aero handlebar,
Sigyei power meter spider, Topeak child seat and Rule 28
winter kit.
"Another
week packed full of new bike tech has been and gone, so
let’s take a quick look at some of the highlights Plus
all the latest news and reviews from the week."
By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 15, 2021 Congressman ‘frustrated’ with reduced
electric bike tax credit in US, but calls it progress.
"The
original sponsor of a bill introducing a 30% tax
credit for electric bicycle purchases recently
commented on the current state of the proposed
legislation, calling it frustrating but expressing
hope at the progress it indicated."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) October 15, 2021 2021 British National Championships Live
Feed.
"British
National Championships 2021 - Criterium.
Friday, October 15th, video starts at 18:20pm Central
Europe, 12:20pm U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) October 15, 2021 Column
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October
15, 2021
Lutsenko wins first Serenissima Gravel race.
"The
surface changes, but the beat goes on for Alexey
Lutsenko (Astana Premier Tech), who soloed to victory in
the inaugural edition of the Serenissima Gravel in
Piazzola sul Brenta."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 15, 2021 Collegiate MTB nationals XC race: Munro and
Orschel take Varsity wins.
"Students
from Colorado Mesa University and Fort Lewis College
take near sweeps of the men and women's podiums."
By Ryan Simonovich (velonews.com) (Photo: Ryan Simonovich) October 15, 2021 Departing Movistar sports director José
Arrieta said to be considering legal action against team.
"According
to Spanish newspaper AS, the issue is said to
stem from problems that saw the head of performance
Patxi Vila take over race-directing duties from Arrieta,
the latter's role within the structure subsequently
reduced and now non-existent."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 15, 2021 Inaugural Serenissima Gravel 'more technical
than Strade Bianche.'
"The
race is being organized by Filippo Pozzato as part of
his Ride the Dreamland series of events in the Veneto
this week, but not all of the teams participating in the
Giro del Veneto and Sunday's Veneto Classic will line
out here."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 15, 2021 First cyclists named to new ‘Champions
League’ track series.
"The
five-round series - dubbed the UCI Track Champions
League - will pit the world’s best track cyclists
against one another in a fan-friendly, compact format
ideal for TV viewing."
(velonews.com) Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com October 15, 2021 Qhubeka NextHash withdraws WorldTour license
application as sponsor search continues.
"Team
Principal Doug Ryder continues to hunt for partners to
continue squad's future after NextHash pulls backing for
2022."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) October 15, 2021 Gear Break: Peak Design, Pirelli,
LOOK/Restrap, EVOC, Sidi, Swiftwick & Giro d’Italia
Virtual by Bkool.
"Gear Break: Peak Design iPhone case and out front bike mount, Pirelli P7 Sport tires, LOOK and Restrap plus lots more." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 15, 2021 The Best Cyclocross Tires - Tubulars,
Tubeless & Clinchers for every condition.
"Choosing
the right cyclocross tire is a bit intimidating for new
riders, and even longtime cyclocross racers struggle to
choose the perfect tread for race day."
By Molly Hurford (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 15, 2021 Daysaver Coworking5 upgrades big
capabilities for tiny, light & unique multi-tool.
"The
unique nesting and ultralight Daysaver multi-tool gets
much more capable with a new Coworking5 add-on,
delivering five more key trailside repair functions."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 15, 2021 Column
Three
"The
USCX Series continues this weekend with the 5th round
being held at the Jingle Cross in Iowa City.
Elite Women - 1:00 UK, 2:00 Europe, 19:00 Local US
Time (5pm Pacific).
Elite
Men - 2:15 UK, 3:15 Europe, 20:15 Local US Time
(6:15pm Pacific)."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) October 15, 2021 When Josephine Baker Sprinkled Her Stardust
on the Tour de France.
"Dancer,
singer, star of stage and screen, Josephine Baker is
synonymous with the Jazz Age in Paris. But there is more
to her than just that. When World War Two began she
became a spy."
By Feargal McKay (podiumcafe.com) Photo: BnF October 15, 2021 Sudden retirement for Kaitie Keough after
Fayetteville.
"Her
final race came on Wednesday when she started the UCI
World Cup race in Fayetteville but she did not continue
past four laps and was a DNF."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jackie Tyson) October 15, 2021 Miguel Ángel López returns to Astana
following turbulent year with Movistar.
"López's
contract was halted by the Spanish outfit after the
Colombian decided he wanted to abandon the Vuelta a
España due to missing a group that ultimately decided
the general classification on the final road stage of
the race."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 15, 2021 Bahrain Victorious sign Sánchez and U23 time
trial world champion.
"Bahrain Victorious announced two new signings for 2022,
with a mixture of experience and youth in Spanish
veteran Luis León Sánchez and the U23 time trial world
champion, Johan Price-Pejtersen."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 15, 2021 Lefevere: ‘Cobbles don’t belong in the Tour
de France.’
"Patrick
Lefevere pushes back against inclusion of gravel and
pavé in 2022 Tour de France, saying organizers 'are
looking for thrills."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) October 15, 2021 Manuela Fundación leak deal for failed
Mitchelton Scott buy-out.
"In
June 2020, Manuela Fundación, based in the southern
Spanish city of Granada, signed a hugely unexpected deal
with Mitchelton Scott, whose women's and men's teams are
now re-badged as Team Bike Exchange, to take over the
squad mid-season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Manuela Fundacion) October 15, 2021 Ratio 12-speed gear kit review.
"Ratio’s
range of kits let you switch up your 11-speed SRAM
shifters to run a 12-speed road or even Eagle MTB
cassette and who doesn’t want that?"
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Guy Kesteven) October 15, 2021 Patent granted for crankset that “improves
cycling efficiency by more than 4%.”
"Huron
Cycling says that spring action in its Impact crankset
is comparable to tech found in record-breaking running
shoes."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 15, 2021 Man stops to help stranger fix bike - and
realizes it’s his own which had been stolen.
"John
Devlin, aged 64, was on his way home from a night shift
when he encountered Paul Hartey, who shortly beforehand
had broken into his shed and stolen the bike, reports
Glasgow Live."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 15, 2021
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