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Today's Trending Evenepoel to make gravel racing debut at Belgian Waffle Ride in Kansas. Five things I really wish the bike industry would do. Scott Morris responds to SafeSport suspension and USA CRITS departure. Column
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October 20,
2021
Evenepoel to make gravel racing debut at
Belgian Waffle Ride in Kansas.
"Organizers
of the Belgian Waffle Ride gravel race series have
announced that Quick Step duo Remco Evenepoel and Mattia
Cattaneo will be taking part in the Kansas event on
October 31."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 20, 2021 Moolman-Pasio: Tour de France Femmes
opportunity to inspire girls to become great cyclists.
"A
route that has 'really exceeded all my expectations'
leaves SD Worx climber with plenty of motivation to plan
and prepare."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 20, 2021 Canyon Northwave beat the heat at Stage 3 of
the Cape Epic.
"Brutally
hot conditions in the Tulbagh valley saw Canyon
Northwave MTB prevail at the Cape Epic’s third full
racing stage, with its steep mountains, very little tree
cover and rocky terrain."
(cyclingnews.com) By Lance Branquinho (Image credit: Nick Muzik) October 20, 2021 Zwift Details Plans for New Neokyo Map, New
User Interface, and Clubs Public Launch.
"For
the first time in Zwift’s history, they held what would
be akin to a product launch event, detailing their
upcoming product plans. Albeit, one that was given in
private to the media rather than publicly."
By Ray Maker (Photo: Ray Maker) (Image credit: Zwift) October 20, 2021 Layering Up for Fall with MAAP Kit.
"It’s
transition or shoulder season. That means you have to
be prepared for both warm or cool temps over the
course of a ride - in my neck of the woods, anything
from the low 50s to low 70s F. And maybe some wind."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 20, 2021 Hiplok D1000 U-Lock review.
"There
is no other lock on the market that competes with the
features of the Hiplok D1000. It can resist a portable
angle grinder attack, it's the same silhouette as
other U-locks, and it's light enough to easily carry."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Josh Ross) October 20, 2021 Track Worlds: Dutch men win fourth
consecutive gold in Team Sprint.
"The
first medals of the 2021 UCI Track World Championships
in Roubaix, France were handed out in the women's
Scratch Race, Martina Fidanza (Italy) making a move at
the right time to win the gold in a solo breakaway."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix) October 20, 2021 Column
Two
October
20, 2021
Tim Kerrison to leave Ineos Grenadiers as
management shake-up begins.
"Tim
Kerrison, head coach at Ineos Grenadiers, will step down
at the end of the year as the British WorldTour team
embark on a round of managerial changes throughout the
off-season."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) October 20, 2021 Further Tour Notes.
"With
the opening time trial of 14km, it means it’s a full
stage rather than a prologue. The last prologue in the
Tour de France was now a decade go in 2012, when Fabian
Cancellara won in Liège."
By Inrng (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) October 20, 2021 Gianni Savio promises Androni Sidermec will
be back in 2022 with new backers.
"An
industrial drone company based in Spain will back the
Italian team for the next four seasons."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 20, 2021 Vollering, Labecki and Pieters confirmed for
Into the Lion's Den criterium.
"California
one-day event confirms 17 women's teams to vie for
$50,000 prize purse October 30."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 20, 2021 Preview: Ronde van Drenthe.
"The
finale of the 2021 WorldTour is upon us (October 23rd)
as Ronde van Drenthe draws the top tier of racing to a
close 7 months after Strade Bianche."
(voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 20, 2021 Peloton X Specialized Turbo Creo: How To
Conquer Cobbled Climbs.
"The
highest point in Flanders, Belgium, rises only some 150
meters above sea level. So how does a place like this
get a reputation for having the hardest climbs in the
world? It’s quite simple: cobblestones."
By William Tracy (pelotonmagazine.com) Image: Chris Auld October 20, 2021 Everything you need to know about track
world championships this week.
"Just
months after racing for gold in Japan, some of the
world's fastest track cyclists head to Roubaix for the
2021 track cycling world championships."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Maja Hitij/Getty Images October 20, 2021 ZENsystem Slip wedge claims to “improve
your cycling performance by 5%.”
"Italy’s
Skopre has launched a Kickstarter campaign for an
updated version of its ZENsystem Slip - a wedge that
sits between your shoe and pedal cleat - that it says
boosts your cadence and immediately improves your
cycling performance."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 20, 2021 Column
Three
WADA confirms 'potential wrongdoing' by
British Cycling and UKAD in Operation Echo.
"Summary
covers allegations that athlete samples were privately
screened using a non-WADA-accredited laboratory for a
prohibited substance."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 20, 2021 Giacomo Nizzolo joins Israel Start-Up Nation
for 2022.
"Italian
sprinter the latest to leave struggling Qhubeka NextHash
team following Campenaerts' departure."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 20, 2021 Ždenek Štybar staying put with Deceuninck
Quick Step.
"Czech
superstar fought back from a string of health issues in
2020 and 2021 to return to form just in time to sign
one-year deal."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images October 20, 2021 Bombtrack Hook EXT review.
"With
a large tire clearance and plenty of mounts, the
Bombtrack Hook EXT is a hugely versatile machine. It
manages to offer an impressively fun and nimble approach
to the tracks and trails."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 20, 2021 These are all the teams applying for
WorldTeam and Women’s WorldTeam status next year.
"There
are 43 candidates who have submitted applications to the
UCI this year to become WorldTeams, including nine
women’s teams and 18 men’s team who wish to renew their
licenses."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 20, 2021 195g CADEX AR “one-piece” gravel handlebar
is the traditional shape you’ve been waiting for.
"The
newly minted ultra-lightweight handlebar manufacturer is
entering the gravel realm, just in time for those luxury
Gravel World Championship builds."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 20, 2021 Best Jerseys: Ride in comfort no matter the
weather.
"The
best cycling jerseys for year-round riding, from
long-sleeve winter jerseys to short-sleeve options to
suit every weather condition."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Peter Haworth) October 20, 2021 Column
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October 19,
2021
Sarrou and Beers break away to take Stage 2
of the Cape Epic.
"A
drama-filled day, categorized by crashes, saw NinetyOne
songo Specialized win the stage and increase their lead
in the GC."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Nick Muzik October 19, 2021 'All of my preparation will be focused on
the Tour de France:' Nairo Quintana is ready for the
overall fight in 2022.
"The
31-year-old Colombian has won two of the three Grand
Tours with the Tour de France missing off the list."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 19, 2021 Pro Bike Profile: Eli Iserbyt’s European
Champion Edition Ridley X-Night SL Cyclocross Bike.
"Like
his Pauwels Sauzen teammates, Iserbyt uses Shimano
Dura-Ace components, it’s 11-speed, not the new
12-speed group that has been announced."
By Brandon Grant (cxmagazine.com) Photo: D. Mable October 19, 2021 Pogacar masters the art of switching from
disc to rim brakes and back again.
"Tadej
Pogačar has mastered the art of switching between disc
brakes and rim brakes for races, with the weight of his
bike and not the weather conditions, the decisive factor
for his final choice."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 19, 2021 A closer look at the Hammerhead Karoo 2.
"If
you're in the market for a new GPS, the Hammerhead Karoo
2 is well worth a look. It's neat, feature-packed and
well worthy of a place in road.cc recommends."
(road.cc) By Liam Cahill (Image Credit not Found) October 19, 2021 Best women’s bike helmets.
"The
best women's bike helmets provide lightweight but tough
protection, with adequate airflow to keep you cool and
comfortable."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Liv) October 19, 2021 First Look: Bontrager Circuit WaveCel
Helmet.
"Bontrager’s
all-new Circuit WaveCel helmet brings protection from
tarmac to trail, and in breezy summer-ready style."
(bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) October 19, 2021 Column
Two
Scott Morris responds to SafeSport
suspension and USA CRITS departure.
"Former
USA CRITS managing director says newspaper clipping from
15 years ago - 'something I was found not guilty of' -
was the cause for his SafeSport suspension."
(velonews.com) Photo: Matt James October 19, 2021 Five things I really wish the bike industry
would do.
"This
is my wishlist for the bicycle industry. Yes, I believe
there is money to be made through these ideas. Yep, many
of these wishes are based on things we’ve had before."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 19, 2021 WADA investigation finds that British
Cycling engaged in its own testing of riders.
"A
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) investigation has found
that British Cycling engaged in its own drug-testing of
riders in a private laboratory, violating WADA rules."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) October 19, 2021 Annemiek van Vleuten already cycling again
after suffering broken bones at Paris Roubaix.
"The
Olympic time trial champion managed to start riding just
ten days after she broke her shoulder and pelvis in two
places at Paris Roubaix."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 19, 2021 Ineos Grenadiers go back to the drawing
board in search of lost Tour de France crown.
"Ellingworth
hails one of team's best-ever seasons but says 'we're up
against perhaps one of the greatest Grand Tour riders
ever seen in Pogačar."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 19, 2021 Vollering: I've already trained for the Tour
de France Femmes.
"La
Course winner Demi Vollering (SD Worx) has already
ridden the main climbs of the Tour de France Femmes
2022, as she takes aim at the general classification
next July."
By Matilda Price (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 19, 2021 Ganna, Balsamo, Paternoster and Viviani lead
Italian team for Track Worlds.
"The
Track World Championships were scheduled for the spring
but were moved to the end of the European season and
from Turkmenistan to France."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 19, 2021 Ratio Technology 1×12 upgrade kit review:
Lightweight 12-speed on a budget.
"It’s
a bit quirky for sure, but it works well and is very
reasonably priced."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) October 19, 2021 Column
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October
19, 2021
Six riders moving down from the WorldTour in
2022.
"Some
pretty big names will be taking the step down as more
teams look to build to a WorldTour license in the coming
years."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 19, 2021 Five new teams angle for women’s top league,
Qhubeka NextHash missing in men’s WorldTour licenses.
"Top
women's league will grow to 14, while Peter Sagan will
have to earn his ticket to the Tour de France in 2022."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) October 19, 2021 Deceuninck Quick Step renews James Knox as
squad backs GC ambitions of Remco Evenepoel.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step renews contract of another top climber as it
endorses Evenepoel's ambition to level up with Pogačar
and Roglič."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) October 19, 2021 Look who's back: Victor Campenaerts returns
to Lotto Soudal for 2022.
"He
broke the UCI Hour Record and won the European time
trial title while with Lotto Soudal and will bolster
their Classics squad after John Degenkolb opted to move
to Team DSM."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 19, 2021 Bissegger set for another year at EF
Education Nippo.
"The
23-year-old rocketed to impressive time trial results in
his sophomore WorldTour campaign, including a victory on
stage 3 at Paris Nice that landed him in the overall
leader’s jersey for one day."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 19, 2021 Steve Lampier retires from cycling: 'The
time has come.'
"British
cyclist Steve Lampier has officially announced his
retirement from racing, with the National Championships
Road Race on October 17 his last major event."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 19, 2021 This is how parents in Barcelona are
protecting their kids on bikes.
"It’s
always more fun for a kid to ride their bike to school.
It’s also a healthy way to get some exercise. But with
more and more traffic and aggressive drivers, it can be
a scary prospect for parents to consider."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 19, 2021
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