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Today's Trending Bradley Wiggins expresses regret for past behavior. Get to Know Thermoplastic: A Potentially Cheaper Carbon Fiber Composite. Q&A: Why Ian Garrison is trading the WorldTour for L39ion of Los Angeles. Pogačar Merckx-Esque Season. Column
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October 26,
2021
October
26, 2021
Tom Pidcock returns to training after fixing
long-term knee injury.
"I'm back training and I can finally ride pain-free in
my knee, first time since February! It's amazing how
much you can appreciate being healthy when you've had an
injury for so long."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) October 26, 2021 The Mid South and SBT GRVL team up to get
juniors on gravel.
"Watch
out gravel riders, the next Stetina or Tetrick might be
in your midst at next year’s Mid South or SBT GRVL."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 Samantha Schneider joins sister Skylar at
L39ION of Los Angeles in 2022.
"The
L39ION of Los Angeles team had a success full season
winning Athens Twilight, Joe Martin Stage Race, Tulsa
Tough, and the US Pro Criterium Championships, to name a
few victories."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy of Team Illuminate) October 26, 2021 Deceuninck Quick Step signs neo-pro Stan Van
Tricht.
"The
Belgian youngster has signed a two-year deal with the
team, having lined up in their colors as a stagiaire in
the final weeks of this season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 26, 2021 Intermarché Wanty bank on Kristoff's
experience in 2022.
"Alexander
Kristoff will be an important rider because he’s
bringing us to a new level in the Classics and maybe in
some sprints, he’ll be up there too."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 26, 2021 Oscar Sevilla plans to race at least one
more year.
"The
moment I get up and feel that I can no longer give the
same as before, I will make the decision to retire’ 45
year old tells El Colombiano."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 26, 2021 UAE Tour confirms February dates to open
2022 WorldTour.
"Despite
ongoing rumblings which forced the cancellation of the
Santos Tour Down Under and the Cadel Evans Great Ocean
Road Race, race officials in United Arab Emirates
confirmed it’s a green light for 2022."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 26, 2021 All-City Gorilla Monsoon Review.
"The
All-City Cycles Gorilla Monsoon Apex brings way more
versatility than the majority of gravel bikes on the
market."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 Hammerhead Karoo 2.
"Garmin’s
computers and smart watches are world-class, but if
you’re in the market for a new bit of bling on your
handlebar, there are some very strong competitors
around."
By Jon Minster (bicycling.co.za) Photo: Matt Phillips October 26, 2021 New eBike race series announced for 2022.
"The
eBike Grand Prix Series (EBK GP) includes ten events
with ten franchise teams fielding two separate squads,
one for the men's race and one for the women's race."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: EBK GP) October 26, 2021 Column
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October
26, 2021
Women’s Tour wants more stages, but UCI says
no.
"Organizer
SweetSpot has said it wants at least eight stages to
bring the event in line with the men's Tour of Britain,
but its attempts have been rebuffed."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (cyclingnews.com) Photo: Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images October 26, 2021 Van Aert, Kopecky repeat as Flandrien of the
year.
"For
the third year in a row, Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) was
voted Flandrien of the Year in the Het Nieuwsblad
end-of-season gala. Points Race world champion Lotte
Kopecky (Liv Racing) took home the women's prize as
Flandrienne of the Year."
(cyclingnews.com) (image credit not found) October 26, 2021 Pro kits through time: Team Sky / Ineos
Grenadiers.
"Charting the evolution of the British team's look, from black-and-blue origins to navy-and-red, via rainforests and orcas." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 26, 2021 Jasper Stuyven on Remco Evenepoel: ‘Some
things should remain behind closed doors.’
"Remco
Evenepoel didn’t hold back in the wake of Belgium’s
disappointment in last month’s world championships and
later said in a high-profile TV interview that the
Belgian national team screwed up its tactics."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 26, 2021 UK will launch bid to host 2026 Tour de
France Grand Départ, government announces.
"The
Tour de France last visited the UK in 2014, with the
opening two stages taking place in Yorkshire, and stage
three running from Cambridge to London, before the race
returned to its homeland."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 26, 2021 Conquering the cold: Eight tips to keep
riding outdoors in cold weather.
"I
grew up in Southern California. I remember doing some
“cold rides” there and now I laugh at the fact that I
even owned a thermal jacket back then."
By Hannah Finchamp (velonews.com) Photo: Chris Case October 26, 2021 On The Throne: Pinarello Dogma F Disc.
"Called
the Dogma F, it doesn’t appear to be much of a departure
from the previous do-everything Dogma models, but under
the hood there are many important changes that take this
already phenomenal model to another level."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 Peloton X Giordana: Making History at
Roubaix.
"For
over a century one race has inspired cyclists and race
fans like no other: Paris Roubaix. In 2021, 125 years
since the first running, the women got their chance to
race."
By William Tracy (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Chris Auld October 26, 2021 Get to Know Thermoplastic: A Potentially
Cheaper Carbon Fiber Composite.
"Thermoplastic
throwdown: Carbon fiber composite is the dominant
material for high end cycling products. But carbon fiber
composite isn’t one thing: There are many different of
carbon fiber composites."
By Matt Phillips (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 Should I buy a turbo trainer?
"A
turbo trainer is a tool that can help you vastly improve
your performance by training through the winter, but is
it right for you?"
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo Fitness) October 26, 2021 Column
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Bradley Wiggins expresses regret for past
behavior.
"Cycling
is so consuming. It’s quite childish and petulant how I
handled situations but that just stemmed from not
knowing how to cope with things. It impacted on the
relationships around me."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 26, 2021 Movistar shake-up continues with Arrieta out
as Piepoli and Ibarguren come in.
"Movistar
manager Eusebio Unzué has spoken of 'tough decisions' as
he dismisses José Luis Arrieta after a quarter of a
century of service and welcomes a host of new faces to
his senior team, including Leonardo Piepoli, José
Ibarguren, and Iván Velasco."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 26, 2021 Q&A: Why Ian Garrison is trading the
WorldTour for L39ion of Los Angeles.
"Garrison
will race for L39ion after two seasons with Deceuninck
Quick Step. The former US TT champ discusses the story
and ambitions behind the move."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 26, 2021 James Shaw steps back to the WorldTour with
EF Education Nippo.
"Shaw,
25, previously rode for Lotto Soudal in 2017 and 2018
before riding for Swift Carbon, Riwal and Ribble
Weldtite in each of the past three seasons."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 26, 2021 Introducing: Maize Wimbush.
"Wimbush,
15, lives in White Plains, Maryland, and juggles both
academics and her dream of becoming a professional and
Olympic cyclist. Next season, she aims to continue her
development with Twenty24."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy of Team Twenty24 / Weldon Weaver) October 26, 2021 Zipp 353 NSW wheelset review: is comfort the
new aero?
"At
US$4,000 for a pair, this tubeless-only and disc-only
wheelset is almost priced to be a conversation starter."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome October 26, 2021 The Blincc Hex 360 degree reflector tape for
bikes has smashed its Kickstarter goal in just two days.
"From
the makers of the “first self-blinking super bright
cycling reflector” that hangs on the saddle or any bags
attached with the included universal string, comes
Blincc’s Hex."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 Does Lifting Actually Improve On-Bike Power?
"Combining
strength training into professional cyclists’ off-season
training has become increasingly common over the last
decade or so. The idea is that training can help
increase lower body strength."
By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) October 26, 2021 Best computers and tablets for indoor
cycling: our favorite devices for Zwift.
"Here
are our picks of the best technology to get your pain
cave set up, or if you're not sure what to look for,
skip ahead to our guide on how to choose the best
computer or tablet for indoor cycling."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wattbike) October 26, 2021 Post #3 Collection features a small
handlebar, top tube & saddle bag with unique features.
"There
are already a lot of bags out there. Yet, some brands
are still finding ways to innovate - which seems to be
the case for Post Carry Co."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 Column
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October 25,
2021
Jasper Philipsen: A Tour de France stage,
that is a super big goal.
"It’s
understandable that the Alpecin Fenix sprinter is so
keen to make his mark in the Tour. Last July, Philipsen
racked-up six top-three finishes in France, including
three second places, without ever hitting the bullseye."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 25, 2021 Thibau Nys back in action after collarbone
fracture.
"Belgian
cyclocross racer Thibau Nys (Baloise Trek Lions) will be
back in action three weeks after breaking his collarbone
in a crash at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Waterloo,
making his comeback at the Koppenbergcross on November
1."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 25, 2021 Cyclocross weekend round up.
"There
was plenty of ‘cross action this past weekend in Europe
and stateside. The UCI World Cup headed back across the
pond after their week-long visit to the United States."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 25, 2021 Rochette doubles down at Kings CX on Sunday.
"Maghalie
Rochette (Specialized Feedback Sports) dominated the C2
elite women’s event on the second day of racing at Kings
CX on Sunday, taking back-to-back victories in Deerfield
Township, Ohio."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 25, 2021 Day 5 track worlds: Best US Keirin result in
more than a decade.
"Madalyn
Godby was fourth in the women’s Keirin, just missing the
podium in what was the best Keirin result by a U.S.
track cyclist since 2008."
(velonews.com) Photo: BENOIT DOPPAGNE/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images October 25, 2021 Beers, Sarrou and Frei, Stigger win Cape
Epic.
"Male
duo Jordan Sarrou and Matt Beers (Ninety One songo
Specialized) and women’s pair Sina Frei and Laura
Stigger (also Ninety One songo Specialized) took GC wins
at the Cape Epic mountain bike race Sunday."
(velonews.com) Photo: RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images October 25, 2021 Singapore to ban cyclists from riding in
groups longer than 5 bike lengths.
"The
new law will effectively cap the number of riders in a
group at a maximum of 10 when they are riding two
abreast, which is currently permitted on roads with two
or more lanes."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image credit: SWPix) October 25, 2021 Assos debuts $550 Mille GTO winter bib
tights with crash protection.
"Assos
has announced its new Mille GT GTO C2 winter bib-tights,
and in traditional Assos style, they look fantastic but
cost an arm and a leg."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Assos October 25, 2021 GoPro Announces Firmware to Address Hero 10
Overheating, New Enduro Battery Announced.
"Over
the weekend GoPro semi-quietly announced that they plan
to issue a firmware update that’ll give users more
control over how the Hero 10 handles no-airflow
conditions."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) October 25, 2021 Best tubeless tire sealant for mountain
bike, gravel and road.
"Buying
the best tubeless tire sealants means less time fixing
flats and more time thrashing the trails. Find out
everything you need to know to pick the right sealant
for your riding needs."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Muc-Off) October 25, 2021 Column
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October
25, 2021
Evenepoel refused to show up for Belgium's
Worlds debrief, Stuyven reveals.
"The
wounds from Belgium's showing at their home World
Championships a month ago have still not fully healed,
with Jasper Stuyven echoing Wout van Aert in warning
Remco Evenepoel about his communication skills."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 25, 2021 Pogačar Merckx-Esque Season.
"Season
Breakdown: The season is over and now it’s time to
dissect the professional action and the performances of
the top men and the teams in 2021 and what it means for
next year."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 25, 2021 Tiesj Benoot is reportedly joining the long
list of riders who have left DSM early.
"According
to Wielerflits, Tiesj Benoot will leave DSM before his
contract is up, which would make the former Strade
Bianche winner the latest big name in a long list of
talented pros who have departed from the squad early."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) October 25, 2021 U.S. talent Kristen Faulkner steps up to the
WorldTour with Bike Exchange.
"The
Alaskan rider steps up to WorldTour-level after two
years as a pro and is the first official signing for
Team Bike Exchange for 2021."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) October 25, 2021 Zwift Alternatives: Who's giving the leader
a run for its money?
"While
Zwift is the most popular indoor cycling app in the
world, it is not the only one. Believe it or not, there
are aspects of Zwift that some people do not enjoy."
By Zach Nehr (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift) October 25, 2021 Caleb Ewan to get first dibs at Milano
Sanremo in Philippe Gilbert swansong.
"There’s
no room for romance in professional bike racing,
especially when it comes to a monument as important as
Milano Sanremo."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images October 25, 2021 Five turbo sessions hand-picked by the pros.
"Turbo
training is getting better and better. The features and
perks provided by indoor cycling platforms are
multiplying all the time as indoor training becomes ever
more enticing."
By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 25, 2021 Scam alert! Shimano issues warning saying
that 'shimano-clearance.store' is a fake site.
"SPD-SL
and SPD pedals are being 'sold' at highly discounted
rates on the website, with Shimano itself quickly
warning potential buyers that the site isn't genuine."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (screenshot) October 25, 2021 Best electric bikes: Assisted bikes for
road, gravel, commuting and more.
"When
you're looking to invest in one of the best electric
bikes you can buy, the amount of choice out there can be
daunting. Gone are the days when eBikes were a rare
novelty and only a small handful of household name
brands actually sold them."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) October 25, 2021 Indoor Cycling and Pregnancy: Is it safe?
"With
the days getting shorter, darker and colder, lots of
cyclists are migrating indoors. While for most people,
the transition to indoor cycling is simply a matter of
hitching up a bike to one of the best turbo trainers and
getting started."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: TrainerRoad) October 25, 2021 Column
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October
25, 2021
Annemiek van Vleuten crowned queen of road
in 2021, but who can challenge her in 2022?
"The
39-year-old is not slowing down as she becomes the first
two-time winner of the Women's WorldTour. With some
rivals retiring, who will challenge her in 2022?"
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images October 25, 2021 Women's WorldTour 2021 team ratings: Who was
the best team in a thrilling season?
"As
hoped, the signing of Annemiek van Vleuten catapulted
Movistar to the very top of the sport. They went from
finishing 14th in last year’s WorldTour rankings to
third this year, mostly thanks to the Dutchwoman."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 25, 2021 Joss Lowden is finally about to turn
full-time pro aged 34, but for women cyclists it's rarely
that simple.
"The
biggest change is that I'm not going to work alongside
racing," Lowden tells Cycling Weekly. The 34-year-old
has worked for NTT Data for the past decade part-time
until this summer."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 25, 2021 Alexis Ryan to Join Sister Kendall Ryan at
L39ION of Los Angeles for 2022.
"Alexis
Ryan has signed with L39ION of Los Angeles for the 2022
season, joining her sister Kendall Ryan and bolstering
the women’s squad. After seven seasons with the Canyon
SRAM team, Alexis is eager to take on new challenges and
welcomes a move back to her home in Georgia."
(socalcycling.com) Photo: Ventura County Star October 25, 2021 Kirsten Wild ends her career with two medals
at Track Worlds.
"With
multiple medals in hand, Kirsten Wild (Ceratizit WNT)
can now ride off into the sunset from competitive
cycling. The Dutch sprinter completed her 17-year
professional career at the UCI Track World Championships
in Roubaix."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix) October 25, 2021 Bike Exchange confirms ongoing consideration
of Tom Dumoulin for 2023.
"He's
one of many riders that we have on the list that we are
continuously looking at and thinking about for the
future’ says general manager Copeland."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 25, 2021 Introducing: Ben Healy.
"EF's
Irish sensation on his road to the WorldTour, being
dropped by British Cycling, and taking over the mantle
from Roche and Martin."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ben Healy) October 25, 2021 Report: British cyclist put off doping test
to go for ride ahead of 2012 Olympics.
"Days
after WADA publicized details of an investigation into
an independent testing program run by British Cycling in
2011, a report in the Mail on Sunday has
described an eyebrow-raising incident involving a
British Olympic cyclist in 2012."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 25, 2021 Cyclist in Alaska survives being charged and
mauled by brown bear.
"A
cyclist in Alaska has survived being chased and mauled
by a 500 pound brown bear, with the motion of his
bicycle believed to have sparked the animal’s aggressive
behavior."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 25, 2021 Review: Craft Cadence Handlebar Bag.
"Give
us a versatile handlebar bag and we will show you how
much it can change commuter life. Ample versatility
guaranteed, we decided to put the Craft Cadence
Handlebar Bag to the test."
By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (CJ Rudy) October 25, 2021 Best Headphones: Earphones for cyclists
riding indoors.
"The
best headphones for cycling aren't necessarily
specifically designed for the job of accompanying us on
the bike, but a combination of selected features and
qualities make them ideal for the rigors of two-wheeled
adventure."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 25, 2021
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