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Today's Trending Technical FAQ: Tire size and rolling resistance. Peter Sagan on move to Total Energies: ‘The team showed respect for me.’ Jan Heine: Dumonde Tech Chain Lube. Richard Carapaz is hoping to form a continental team for 2022. Column
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November 2,
2021
November
2, 2021
Peter Sagan on move to Total Energies: ‘The
team showed respect for me.’
"Three-time
world champion reveals that attitude of Jean-René
Bernaudeau during negotiations helped convince him to
join the French second-tier team."
(velonews.com) Photo: Sara Cavallini/Getty Images November 2, 2021 Martin Salmon to leave Team DSM.
"The
news comes after Ilan van Wilder, 21, said he would take
legal action to terminate his existing contract with
Team DSM, and Tiesj Benoot is reportedly also seeking an
early exit from his time with the squad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 2, 2021 Mathieu van der Poel set to make cyclocross
return in mid-December.
"December
18 UCI World Cup round in Rucphen slated as season
opener for reigning world champion."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) November 2, 2021 How to watch Alex Dowsett's Hour Record
attempt: Live stream the event from Mexico.
"The
Hour Record attempt will be streamed live on Dowsett's
YouTube channel, with the attempt starting at 10pm GMT,
with coverage starting from 21:45pm GMT."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 2, 2021 Campenaerts gives Dowsett 50-50 chance of
breaking his Hour Record.
"Campenaerts
set the current benchmark of 55.089 kilometers in April
2019, finally bettering the mark set in 2015 by Bradley
Wiggins, who himself dispossessed Dowsett after just a
month."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 2, 2021 Sean Kelly: No guarantees for Sam Bennett,
but he wants to prove a point.
"Sean
Kelly has said that while it is difficult to predict how
riders will fare after an extended time away from
training and racing, with some struggling to regain
their former momentum."
By Shane Stokes (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 2, 2021 Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR review.
"We’ve
been pushing Continental’s latest 5000 S TR tire since
they were launched, so are they looking like the new
benchmark for premium price, ultimate performance
tubeless road tires?"
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) November 2, 2021 Column
Two
Nine of the most exciting pro cycling
transfers for 2022.
"The transfer market has been exceptionally busy yet again as teams finalize their rosters for the 2022 season and there are some extremely exciting signings." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 2, 2021 Anna van der Breggen on retirement: ‘I never
felt it’s too early or I made the wrong decision.’
"Anna
van der Breggen on adjusting to life after racing and
why it isn't just an adjustment for her but for her
whole family."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: KristofRamonPool/Getty Images November 2, 2021 Can Team Bike Exchange bounce back from its
worst season ever?
"General
manger Copeland discusses why the men's and women's
teams dropped down the rankings this year and how the
Australian teams plan to turn it around in 2022."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 2, 2021 Paris Roubaix Redux: Heinrich Haussler on
‘the hardest race of my life.’
"Sometimes
I just put my head down, closed my eyes and hoped for
the best:’ Aussie veteran recounts the mayhem of an
unforgettable muddy Roubaix."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 2, 2021 The Basement Tapes: Sarah Meysonnier.
"I
am really interested in shooting athletics [track &
field]; there are a lot of struggles in shooting
multiple sports at the same time and in the same
stadium."
By Tim Schamber with images from Sarah Meysonnier (pelotonmagazine.com) November 2, 2021 Fans are dressing up as the “allez opi omi”
woman at bike races.
"Despite
the anger over her recklessness, it seems she’s been
quite the hit at Halloween-themed cross races all over
the world."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Philip Hutchinson @phutch November 2, 2021 Gilbert doubles up in Major Taylor Cross
Cup.
"In
the women's race Megale, Gunsalus round out podium.
For
the men, Swartz and Van Kempen round out the podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: dejansmaicphoto) November 2, 2021 Column
Three
Alberto Contador on today’s stars: ‘We are
before a golden generation.’.
"Ex-pro
is impressed with Tadej Pogačar and believes Enric Mas
will carry the Spanish torch into the next decade."
(velonews.com) Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images November 2, 2021 Daniele Bennati confirmed as coach of
Italian national team.
"Daniele
Bennati has been confirmed as the new coach of the
Italian elite men’s national team. He takes over from
Davide Cassani, who had served as commissario tecnico
since 2014."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 2, 2021 Richard Carapaz is hoping to form a
continental team for 2022.
"Winner
of the gold medal in the men's road race at the Tokyo
Olympics, the 2019 Giro d'Italia, and a podium finisher
in both the Tour de France and Vuelta a España;
28-year-old Carapaz has experienced a superb career so
far."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingweekly.com) November 2, 2021 Nina Kessler signs two-year contract with
Bike Exchange.
"I
want to share my experiences on and off the bike, which
will hopefully be beneficial for the younger riders'
says Dutch rider."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 2, 2021 Introducing: Andreas Leknessund.
"This
season, Andreas Leknessund added his name to what is now
an ever-growing list of riders taking the step from
Norwegian ProTeam Uno-X to the WorldTour level."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) November 2, 2021 Elise Chabbey: Living for the moment.
"A
year on from working as a frontline doctor in
Switzerland, Swiss rider Elise Chabbey moved up to the
Women's WorldTour with Canyon Sram Racing."
By Sophie Hurcom (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 2, 2021 Cycling could replace horse riding in Modern
Pentathlon after Tokyo Olympics scandal, says report.
"The
decision was made in a secret vote when the sport was
put in the spotlight after a German coach punched a
horse."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 2, 2021 Column
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November
1, 2021
November
1, 2021
Clara Honsinger wins Koppenbergcross.
"US
champion Clara Honsinger claimed victory in the women's
Koppenbergcross on Monday with a commanding ride in
muddy conditions."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 1, 2021 Iserbyt dominates muddy Koppenbergcross.
"Eli
Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) made it a hat trick at
the Koppenbergcross, winning the race for the third year
in a row on Monday. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 1, 2021 Shimano adds Limited Edition Dura Ace
S-Phyre Road Shoes, new RX8 colors, RC902T Track shoe,
more.
"Not
only does Shimano round out their component groups with
corresponding pedals, sometimes they also offer matching
shoes. That’s the case with their latest special
edition."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 1, 2021 Shimano updates RC7 and RC5 road shoes.
"The
latest update sees the introduction of a sprint-specific
version of the top-tier RC9, a trickle-down of
performance tech to the RC7 and RC5 road shoes, and some
new limited colorways of existing models. "
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 1, 2021 Live: Koppenbergcross x2o Badkamers Trofee -
Monday November 1st.
"The
first round of the x2o Badkamers Trofee (previously DVV
Trofee) sees the riders take on the iconic Koppenberg.
Elite
Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 5:45am PDT.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 7:00am PDT."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found) November 1, 2021 Column
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Roglič vs Pogačar Who Was the Better
Climber.
"With
the fantastic 2021 WorldTour cycling season behind us,
one major question I’m left with, and one that has been
asked by many readers, is who was the better Grand Tour
rider this year between the two Slovenian superstars
Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 1, 2021 Top 10 men's transfer successes of 2021.
"With
the 2021 season now over, and with 2022 rosters having
taken shape already, it’s time to look back and reflect
on the success stories of the past men’s transfer
window."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 1, 2021 Remco Evenepoel makes top-10 in gravel debut
at Belgian Waffle Ride Kansas.
"Teammate
Mattia Cattaneo comes eighth as Deceuninck Quick Step
duo ride medium-distance 'wafer' route."
(Image credit: Deceuninck Quick Step) November 1, 2021 What Tiffany Cromwell, Tanner Ward, and
others said about BWR Kansas.
"Third-place
Danielle Larson: 'That course was everything I have ever
wanted in a course. There was a full cyclocross race at
like mile 60. I jumped over barriers and someone offered
me a beer hand-up."
(Photo: Ben Delaney) November 1, 2021 As Tibco leaps to the WorldTour, there’s
cause for celebration - and reflection.
"Sports
director Rachel Hedderman-Heal shares her view on
progress in women's cycling, next year's Tour de France
Femmes, and more."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 1, 2021 Christmas gifts for cyclists: 17 money no
object gifts for the cyclist in your life.
"Christmas
is on the way so it's time for us to suggest some gifts
for the cyclist in your life, and if you really want to
shell out, here are some money no object ideas."
(road.cc) By Mat Brett (Image Credit not Found) November 1, 2021 Dirty Sixer tease 36er All-Road Mark II bike
for the tallest riders (up to 7′ 6″).
"Dirty
Sixer is updating their 36″ wheel All-Road commuter bike
for extra tall people through to extra, extra, extra,
extra, extra tall people."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 1, 2021 Column
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WorldTour transfers 2022: All of the men's
and women's new signings for the 2022 season.
"We
have seen some huge names switch teams with Sam Bennett
being confirmed to be re-joining Bora Hansgrohe as Peter
Sagan and Pascal Ackermann move on to Team Total
Energies and UAE Team Emirates respectively."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 1, 2021 From Elisa Balsamo to Coryn Labecki: Five
major signings for the 2022 season.
"There
have been some big-name signings during the 2021
transfer window and VeloNews delves deeper into
some of the most interesting."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) November 1, 2021 Ineos Grenadiers sign German youngster Kim
Heiduk.
"Ineos
Grenadiers announced their third signing of the
off-season as they bring in another young rider for
2022. 21-year-old Kim Heiduk is joining the team on a
two-year deal from Continental squad Lotto-Kern Haus."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ineos Grenadiers) November 1, 2021 Julian Alaphilippe to focus on Ardennes
Classics rather than Tour of Flanders in 2022.
"The
world champion raced Dwars door Vlaanderen and the Ronde
this year before going on to win La Flèche Wallonne and
place second at Liège Bastogne Liège."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 1, 2021 OneUp EDC Lite steerer-based multi-tool
review.
"OneUp’s
line of EDC (Every Day Carry) multi-tools offers a level
of cool tech. Designed to be stashed within the steerer
tube of a bike, these tools remain easy to access when
needed and unnoticed when they’re not."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome November 1, 2021 Pegoretti adds Disc Brakes for modern
classic steel road bikes.
"Renown
for the artful Italian steel road bikes & paintjobs
of late framebuilder Dario Pegoretti, his same Verona
workshop carries on the handcrafted tradition with a
tiny modern update."
(bikerumor.com) By Cory Benson By Cory Benson (c. Officina Dario Pegoretti) November 1, 2021
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