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Today's Trending Top 5 best young cyclists in 2021. Remco Evenepoel isn’t doing himself any favors. Giant Defy Advanced Pro 3 2021. ‘He was treated like a water bottle.' Pete Stetina: Going out on a Big Sugar high. Column
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October
28, 2021
Bernal, Sagan and Ganna to race first Giro
d’Italia Criterium in Dubai.
"A
Giro d’Italia criterium will be run in Dubai on November
6, with the 30-lap short format race being headlined by
this year's winner of the maglia rosa Egan Bernal (Ineos
Grenadiers)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 28, 2021 Mark Cavendish returns to Six Days of Ghent.
"Mark
Cavendish will be making his highly anticipated return
to the Six Days of Ghent this year, as he teams up with
Belgian star Iljo Keisse."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 28, 2021 Oura Ring 3: First Impressions After A few
Days.
"The
Oura Ring aims to track your daily activity, as well as
nightly sleep. And then based on that will give you a
readiness score each day. It does this using small
sensors on the inside of the ring band, inclusive of
heart rate tracking."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) October 28, 2021 Turbo trainer vs smart bike: Which should
you buy?
"Underpinning
all the software advancements is the hardware that makes
it all possible. Wheel-on turbo trainers and rollers are
still out there and still advancing."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Stages Cycling) October 28, 2021 Column
Two
US rider poised to join men’s BikeExchange
roster for 2022.
"Team
officials confirmed to VeloNews that a U.S.
rider is signed for next season, with the men’s
WorldTour roster to remain at 27 going into 2022."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images October 28, 2021 The price we pay for integration.
"Those
newfangled one-piece integrated front ends and fully
hidden cabling look slick, but what’s the real price we
pay for them?"
Photography by Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) By James Huang October 28, 2021 Australian Cyclocross Championships
canceled.
"Australia
will not be crowning any cyclocross champions for a
second year running as, after twice being rescheduled,
the race for the green and gold jersey in 2021 has now
been canceled."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 28, 2021 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 3 2021.
"Ditch
the tires and you have a fast, sweet-handling endurance
machine that doesn't panic at speed."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 28, 2021 What is ANT+ and why do I need it for
cycling indoors?
"ANT
is an acronym for “Advanced and Adaptive Network
Technology,” which is a low-energy wireless protocol
meant to collect and transfer sensor data."
By Zach Nehr (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Ben Delaney/Immediate Media) October 28, 2021 Tailfin’s SFM rack adds carrying capacity to
suspension forks.
"Both
carbon and stainless steel versions of the SFM
(Suspension Fork Mount) will be available, with Tailfin
claiming that its system is one of the strongest and
stiffest around."
By Tom Marvin (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 28, 2021 Column
Three
Van Wilder takes legal action in bid to
leave Team DSM.
"Van
Wilder turned professional with the German-registered
team in 2020 on a three-year contract, but has grown
dissatisfied and expressed his desire for an early
exit."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 28, 2021 Aussie track star Kell O’Brien joins Team
Bike Exchange.
"Olympic
medalist Kelland O’Brien has signed with Team Bike
Exchange and will race with the Australian WorldTour
team for the 2022 and 2023 seasons."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 28, 2021 How cyclists respond to bad weather: Lessons
learned from 100 million rides.
"Data
taken from 40 bike share programs around the world
paints an interesting picture of our willingness to
brave the elements."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photography by Juan Rojas/Unsplash & Dr Richard Bean October 28, 2021 Top 5 best young cyclists in 2021.
"In
this article, we will be looking at 5 young cyclists in
2021 that are tipped to join the list of the greatest
cyclists of all time."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) October 28, 2021 Riesebeek trades wheelchair for spin on
rollers in comeback from fractured pelvis.
"After
three full weeks recovering from a pelvic fracture,
Oscar Riesebeek was able to swap a wheelchair for
crutches today. Riesebeek suffered the injury on October
1 during a Paris Roubaix reconnaissance ride."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 28, 2021 Column
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October 27,
2021
Remco Evenepoel isn’t doing himself any
favors.
"The
fallout from Belgium's disappointing home Worlds
continues, with young Evenepoel again in focus."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) October 27, 2021 Vincenzo Nibali in line for Paris Roubaix
debut in 2022.
"The
Italian, who has re-joined Astana from Trek Segafredo,
also hinted that he is likely to race the Giro d’Italia
given the probability of stages in his native Sicily on
next year’s route."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 27, 2021 Alejandro Valverde says he'll retire after
one more year: 'There's no point in going on any longer.'
"The
41-year-old had actually planned on retiring at the end
of 2021, but strong performances this year caused him to
re-evaluate that decision. The Spaniard won the Gran
Premio Miguel Indurain, plus stages in both the
Critérium du Dauphiné and the Giro di Sicilia."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 27, 2021 Calendars out - it’s time to sign up for
2022 gravel.
"If
you want to get in on 2022 gravel race goodness, now is
the time to set your alarm - registrations start this
weekend."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021 TrainerRoad: Your ultimate guide.
"A
workout and performance-focused training app, with group
workouts, a comprehensive plan builder and machine
learning."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: TrainerRoad) October 27, 2021 Road to Philly Bike Expo 2021: Tom La
Marche Breaks and Makes Bikes.
"From
riding with the Specialized team to TIG welding his
own frames - Tom La Marche's career has been nothing
if not varied."
By Andrew Marshall (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021 Absolute Black Hollowcage Carbon Ceramic
Oversized Derailleur Pulley Cage.
"The
Absolute Black Hollowcage Carbon Ceramic Oversized
Derailleur Pulley Cage has a price tag about as big as
its name."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021 Shimano racks up 49.6% net sale increase in
year to September.
"The
third quarter financial update from Shimano has
illustrated the world’s largest bicycle component
supplier’s rush to fill a void in supply, with net sales
in the nine months to September up 49.6%."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021 Best Wahoo Kickr turbo trainer deals.
"Its
7.25kg flywheel has plenty of inertia to make for a
realistic ride feel and its power measurement has a
claimed accuracy of +/-1 per cent with automatic
calibration."
By Paul Norman (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo ) October 27, 2021 Column
Two
Chris Froome: Suffering has given me more
perspective about my career and life.
"It's
easy to write off Chris Froome. He’s 36, full of scars
from his terrible 2019 crash, and has yet to show signs
of returning to anywhere near his best."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 27, 2021 The Basement Tapes: Jojo Harper.
"The
one word I think of when I see your captures is
“intimate.” You tend to capture moments that are
“atypical,” not the usual capture."
By Tim Schamber (pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Jojo Harper October 27, 2021 Ellen van Dijk new Rider Representative on
TCA Board.
"The
Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA), the trade association
representing the interests of women’s professional
cyclists, has announced the new configuration of their
Riders Council following their annual General Assembly."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 27, 2021 Radical $1900 LoreOne custom carbon road
shoes ramp up 3D-printed production.
"There’s
no denying that paying $1900 for a pair of custom
3D-printed LORE LoreOne carbon road shoes is wildly
extravagant, but… hear me out."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021 What’s next for indoor training apps?
"Virtual
reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are becoming
more and more common in the gaming world; are these
what’s next for indoor training apps?"
By Deena Blacking (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) October 27, 2021 Smart bike or top-end turbo: What’s the
ultimate setup for Zwift racing?
"If
there’s one thing which remains identical between racing
indoors and out, it’s the unquenchable desire to
optimize your equipment for the best possible
performance."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Whoo/Tacx) October 27, 2021 Wahoo Elemnt Bolt review: Second-generation
cycling computer sees color screen, improved mapping and
more.
"The
short history of Wahoo cycling computers can be likened
to an ever-swinging pendulum, in which Wahoo switches
its focus between launching a feature-rich device, then
trying to cram those features into a smaller package and
back again."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Josh Croxton) October 27, 2021 Tifosi Kilo Sunglasses Review.
"Tifosi
may not be a brand as familiar to PEZ readers
because it’s not a brand worn in the pro peloton. But
according to Tifosi, their sunglasses are “the #1
selling brand of eyewear in specialty cycling stores."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021 Fire Ignite 2 review.
"The
Fire Ignite 2 is a decent mid-level aero offering
from this fledgling company, though it could be even
better with a couple of minor spec tweaks to better
suit its intended use."
By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021 Peloton X Specialized Turbo Creo: Built
for Big Rides.
"An
eBike can look beautiful and deliver an enjoyable
ride - which the Creo succeeds with on both counts -
but invariably one of the most important metrics of
an eBike is battery life."
By William Tracy (pelotonmagazine.com) Image: Chris Auld. October 27, 2021 Column
Three
Marianne Martin inducted into US Bicycling
Hall of Fame 37 years after winning women's Tour de
France.
"Martin
was a member of the USA National Team and the first
winner of the women’s Tour de France in 1984."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 27, 2021 How Israel Start-Up Nation’s Sylvan Adams
helped orchestrate the daring rescue of Afghan cyclists.
"In
an exclusive interview with VeloNews, ISN owner
Sylvan Adams recounts the 'cloak and dagger' rescue
operation and explains why he wanted to help."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (AFP Photo) October 27, 2021 Another renewal for Deceuninck Quick Step as
Bagioli signs new deal.
"The
22-year-old Italian is the 17th rider on the team to
extend his contract this year, having turned pro with
the squad in 2020."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 27, 2021 Geraint Thomas on contract negotiations:
'It's been the worst one to redo.'
"The
35-year-old has ridden for the British team since their
inception in 2010, winning the Tour de France in 2018,
but talks to extend the relationship into a 13th year
and beyond have proven difficult. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 27, 2021 Kaitie Keough on her decision to retire.
"Kaitie
Keough has been one of the leading American cyclocross
riders over the past years. She won 13 UCI races, with
the Jinglecross in Iowa being the most impressive one."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021 Wisniowski signs with EF Education Nippo
amid Qhubeka uncertainty.
"The
versatile Polish rider changes WorldTour teams after a
single season at Qhubeka NextHash."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 27, 2021 From IT to ultra cycling, the extraordinary
rise of Ulrich Bartholmoes.
"The
ultra cyclist from Munich on his glittering career so
far, the dangers of the sport’s rising popularity and a
brewing love for gravel."
By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021 Silca introduces scratch-proof titanium
bottle cage.
"A
bottle cage has one job. But as straightforward as
securing a bidon may seem, it’s an accessory that takes
a fair beating. Hundreds, even thousands, of bottle
insertions exert a toll."
By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Silca) October 27, 2021 Two police officers arrested in New Jersey
… for stealing bikes.
"The
men were identified as Eric Campbell, 28, and Austin
Craig, 28, of the Lower Township Police Department. No
there details were released about the two patrolmen."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (newjerseynewsnetwork/Pexels) October 27, 2021
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