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Daily News: November 2021

Column One
November 6, 2021
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Coles-Lyster and Mitchell victorious at inaugural round of the UCI Track Champions League.

Byoverlay"Canada was on fire at Saturday’s inaugural round of the new UCI Track Cycling Champions League in Mallorca, Spain, winning two races."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) November 6, 2021






UEC Cyclocross European Championships 2021 - Preview.

Byoverlay"Who will break through in the battle of the Belgians and the dual between the Dutch?"
By Ben Goddard (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 6, 2021






Valter eyes first maglia rosa of 2022 Giro d'Italia on home soil.

Byoverlay"The start of the Giro d’Italia in Hungary next year is going to be "really big" for the country, Attila Valter has said."
By Adam Becket (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 6, 2021






Cyclist says Apple Watch saved his life after driver knocked him off bike.

Byoverlay"His Apple Watch immediately alerted his partner and the emergency services that he had been involved in a crash."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 6, 2021






How to choose the perfect winter cycling jacket.

Byoverlay"Find out everything you need to know to choose the right waterproof jacket this winter from the experts at Altura - and why the new self-illuminating Electron jacket could be the ideal option for you."
By tech@road.cc (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 6, 2021






LifeLine Essential Mini Torque Wrench.

Byoverlay"The LifeLine Essential Mini Torque Wrench houses 3, 4 and 5mm Allen keys, as well as a T25 Torx key in its T-shape handle - and those will fit most common bolts on a bike."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 6, 2021






Tacx Boost.

Byoverlay"At the pricier end of the scale, but worth it for the smooth, road-like feel and stable platform."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 6, 2021






Live Cyclocross: European Championships - 6/7th November 2021.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"Saturday 6th November:

Live streaming video: 1:15pm CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern).

Junior Women 11:00 (European local time).

U23 Men - 13:15.

Elite Women – 15:00

Sunday 7th November:

Junior Men 11:00 (European local time).

U23 Women - 13:15.

Elite Men - 15:00."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found) November 6, 2021



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Brand wins European cyclocross title.

Byoverlay"Lucinda Brand wins while Blanka Vas, Yara Kastelijn round out elite women's podium."
By Ben Goddard (cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) (velonews.com) November 6, 2021






Zoe Bäckstedt takes junior European Cyclocross Championships title.

Byoverlay"The 17-year-old finished with daylight between her and the Dutch pair Leonie Bentveld in second and Nienke Vinke in third."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 6, 2021






Kamp wins U23 European title.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Dutchman Ryan Kamp out-sprints Niels Vandeputte (Belgium) and Thibau Nys (Belgium)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 6, 2021






Vink makes history with sensational victory at Tour of Southland.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Cantabrian Michael Vink has ridden his way into New Zealand cycling’s history books on the final day of the 2021 SBS Bank Tour of Southland."
(sbs.com.au) (Tour of Southland) November 6, 2021






Peter Sagan: I'm still young, I want to show some things.

Byoverlay"The Slovakian will turn 32 in January, at which point he will be riding for Total Energies in what is a major career move this winter."
By Adam Becket (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 6, 2021






Riders relishing relaxed scene at Israel Start-Up Nation camp.

Byoverlay"Chris Froome and teammates arrive in Israel for what's the first major team camp since 2020."

By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 6, 2021






Two men to stand trial facing seven years in prison after Italy's track bikes stolen and €400k of damage caused.

Byoverlay"An 18-year-old Frenchman of Bosnian descent and a 20-year-old Bosnian have already admitted to being involved in the theft."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 6, 2021






Bombtrack Bicycle Co.

Byoverlay"Find your next adventure companion with Bombtrack Bicycle Co. with a massive variety of finishing kits, frames and accessories."
By Jessica Strange (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 6, 2021






Wolf Tooth GeoShift 2° Angle Headset adjusts head tube angles to the next degree.

Byoverlay"Got a bike that you love, but wish that head tube angle was a little different? Whether steeper or slacker, sometimes it’s good to have options."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 6, 2021



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Peter Sagan beats Egan Bernal to win first Giro d'Italia Criterium.

Byoverlay"Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) 'won' the inaugural Giro d’Italia Criterium Dubai, triumphing in a two-up sprint against 2021 Giro champion Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers)."
By Adam Becket (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) November 6, 2021






Steve Bauer moves to Israel Start-Up Nation as directeur sportif.

Byoverlay"Canada’s most celebrated road racer, Steve Bauer, is joining Israel Start-Up Nation as directeur sportif. Bauer had previously been working with Astana."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matthew Pioro November 6, 2021






Fausto Masnada signs three-year extension at Quick Step.

Byoverlay"After a rollercoaster first full season at Deceuninck Quick Step, Fausto Masnada has signed a new three-year contract extension."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 6, 2021






Ganna factor helps Elia Viviani choose Ineos Grenadiers over Quick Step.

Byoverlay"The Italian sprinter rode for the British team for three years between 2015 and 2017, before spending two years at Deceuninck Quick Step and the past two years at Cofidis."
By Adam Becket (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 6, 2021






Filippo Pozzato in the hospital with covid.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Former Milan San Remo winner regrets not getting a vaccine as he battles severe pneumonia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Veneto Classic) November 6, 2021






Shimano improves its lineup of gravity mountain bike shoes.

Byoverlay"The shoe's tread is designed specifically to work with Shimano's Deore XT and Saint flat pedal models, meaning the tread and pedals will line up seamlessly."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Shimano) November 6, 2021






Route unveiled for Transcontinental Race 2022, the first edition in three years.

Byoverlay"The riders competing in the normally annual, self-supported race across Europe will make their way west to east across the continent in the usual direction."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 6, 2021






Why you should care about the new UCI Track Champions League.

Byoverlay"The first round of the UCI Track Champions League arrives on our screens this weekend, kicking off in Mallorca at 7pm Saturday (local time)."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 6, 2021



Column One
November 5, 2021
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Egan Bernal: It is time to be back at the Tour de France.

Byoverlay"Ineos Grenadiers rider also explains that his back injury has not fully gone away, but he is feeling better than last year."
By Adam Becket (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 5, 2021






Skylar and Samanath Schneider Q&A: Sister act returns to US racing scene.

Byoverlay"It has become a true family affair at L39ION with three sets of siblings - team founders Cory and Justin Williams, Alexis Ryan signing for 2022 to join sister Kendall and the Schneider sisters."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Schneider Family) November 5, 2021






Ranking the top 10 male sprinters of 2021.

Byoverlay"A class apart, Philipsen and Cavendish top the Cyclingnews season rankings."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images/composite) November 5, 2021






Former British champion Pete Kennaugh considering racing comeback: 'It's belonging, normality, freedom, this is who I am, purpose.'

Byoverlay"A former double national road race champion, Kennaugh announced he would take an indefinite break while riding for Bora-Hansgrohe in April of 2019 as he battled ongoing mental health issues."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 5, 2021






'I literally couldn't sit down:' The visually impaired rider who took on the British coastline record.

Byoverlay"Hungry for a journey of self discovery, Gavin Towers cycled the entire perimeter of mainland Britain."
By David Bradford (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Shaun Waldie) November 5, 2021






road.cc Recommends updated with 10 exceptional products from Shimano, Giant, Fizik, SIS, Lusso + more.

Byoverlay"The latest update to road.cc Recommends is here with our pick of the very best bikes and kit that we reviewed in October 2021, and we've added some great products to the mix."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 5, 2021






Ultra limited edition Cinelli Nemo Alessandro Mendini gravel bike has style to spare.

Byoverlay"Cinelli teamed up with the design studio of late Italian graphic artist and product designer Alessandro Mendini for an ultra-limited edition of their Nemo gravel bike."
By Andrew Marshall (bikerumor.com) c. Cinelli November 5, 2021






Best waterproof cycling jackets to keep you dry when the weather turns wet.

Byoverlay"Whether it's drizzle or downpour, the best waterproof cycling jackets keep the moisture out on damp days."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jacob Park @hbfilm) November 5, 2021






Wahoo Speedplay Comp pedals review.

Boverlay"A solid entry-level product with plenty of trickle-down technology from the more expensive models, but unless the desire to swap is borne out of fit or adjustment needs, the high price will be hard to justify."
B y Peter Haworth (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Peter Haworth) November 5, 2021






Peloton X Specialized Turbo Creo: Experience Flanders Like a Local.

Byoverlay"For our tour through Flanders aboard the Specialized Creo, we stitch together several cities in the region, hitting the sectors of cobbles that make this place a destination for cyclists the world over."
By William Tracy - Images by Chris Auld (pelotonmagazine.com) November 5, 2021






Live Cyclocross: European Championships - 6/7th November 2021.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"Saturday 6th November:

Live streaming video: 1:15pm CET (8:15am U.S. Eastern).

Junior Women 11:00 (European local time).

U23 Men - 13:15.

Elite Women – 15:00

Sunday 7th November:

Junior Men 11:00 (European local time).

U23 Women - 13:15.

Elite Men - 15:00."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found) November 5, 2021



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6 breakthrough stars of the 2021 men's racing season.

Byoverlay"With the 2021 road racing season now done and dusted, it’s the perfect time to take stock of what we learned from the year."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 5, 2021






Blanka Kata Vas: Multi-discipline cycling star inspired by Vos and Ferrand-Prévot.

Byoverlay"Hungarian Champion aims for longevity in road, mountain bike and cyclocross careers."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 5, 2021






Spanish Continental team reveals whacky new team kit for 2022 season.

Byoverlay"The Manuela Fundacion attempted to take over Team Bike Exchange for the 2020 season but negotiations fell apart."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Manuela Fundacion) November 5, 2021






Spotted: Tom Pidcock’s new Pinarello Crossista F CX bike.

Byoverlay"Tom Pidcock has posted photos of what appears to be a new Pinarello cyclocross bike. Pidcock posted the photos on a Strava activity yesterday showing the bike in the mountains above Andorra."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 5, 2021






Bike Exchange signs Chelsie Tan Wei Shi.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"By making the step up to this level, Tan Wei Shi will become the first Singaporean to race in the Women’s WorldTour peloton, riding for the same team as her compatriot Choon Huat Goh."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 5, 2021






Rubbee X eBike Conversion Kit review.

Byoverlay"It actually works and it works well with almost no setup. Four Allen head bolts and two zip ties, and you have an eBike. The only thing you need to consider is if you have enough exposed seat post."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Josh Ross) November 5, 2021






Unzue recognizes retirement is on the horizon as Movistar make changes.

Byoverlay"Cycling’s longest standing team manager Eusebio Unzué has recognized that his time at the head of the Movistar squad and its previous iterations is coming to an end and that he is now “working on the squad’s future."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Photo Gomez Sport) November 5, 2021






Campagnolo Ekar 1x13 groupset review.

Byoverlay"Not only has Campagnolo brought the world its first 13-speed mechanical groupset, the Italian component manufacturer is claiming the crown of producing the lightest gravel specific groupset on the market."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) November 5, 2021






CeramicSpeed OSPW upgrades new Dura-Ace R9200 12-speed with Oversized Pulley Wheels.

Byoverlay"Just as the new 12-speed Dura-Ace R9200 groupset starts to actually turn up in bike shops and on the occasional top-tier bike, CeramicSpeed is ready with an OSPW upgrade."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 5, 2021






Roka Matador Air review.

Byoverlay"Fog-free, lightweight shield-style sunglasses that are nearly impossible to smudge, and offer an excellent field of vision."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan November 5, 2021






Which retailers have launched their Black Friday sales already?

Byoverlay
"The Black Friday bike sale begins a few weeks early as cycling retail giants slash prices by up to 77%."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 5, 2021






Updated Bontrager Flatline MTB Shoes protect your toes and breathe more freely.

Byoverlay"The shoe retains the Vibram outsole seen on previous iterations but gets a highly perforated upper that gives the shoe a polka dot aesthetic and allows the wearer’s feet to breathe."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 5, 2021



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Wahoo shows off Speedplay Powrlink pedals: Here's what we could gather.

Byoverlay"How do Wahoo's claims for the Speedplay Powrlink compare to the competition?"
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton) November 5, 2021






Lawson Craddock signs with Team Bike Exchange through 2023.

(velonews.com)overlay"The U.S. national time trial champion has signed a two-year deal with the Australian squad."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 5, 2021






Cofidis signs Walscheid and Villella.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Cofidis has added Max Walscheid and Davide Villella to their roster for 2022. Walscheid arrives from Qhubeka NextHash, while Villella joins from Movistar, where he spent the past two seasons."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 5, 2021






Amanda Coker becomes first woman in history to break 500 miles in 24 hours.

Byoverlay"On October 25, 2021, Amanda Coker's world rotated around a 28-mile section of road in Boise, Idaho, as she became the first woman in history to ride more than 500 miles in 24 hours."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Twenty24 Pro Cycling / Barbara Kreisle Photography) November 5, 2021






Parents sue driver who killed their 10-year-old, as well as City of Vaughan for $7.5M.

Byoverlay"She was cycling along the sidewalk on Pleasant Ridge Avenue, near Highway 7 and Dufferin Street, when she was hit by a driver in their SUV."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Smitiuch Injury Law @SmitiuchLaw November 5, 2021






Santos Festival of Cycling again replaces Tour Down Under in 2022.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Tour Down Under will again be missing from the UCI WorldTour calendar in 2022, but the Australian race organization has confirmed that the Santos Festival of Cycling will again be held in its place in Adelaide in January."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 5, 2021






RideLondon Classique to keep €100,000 prize pot for 2022 three-day race.

Byoverlay"Extended race looks to provide a more challenging parcours than in previous seasons after two years of cancellations."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Paul Harding/PA Images via Getty Images November 5, 2021






Who are the British and Irish riders moving up to the WorldTour in 2022?

Byoverlay"There have been a number of lower division riders from around the world joining the WorldTour in 2022, Britain and Ireland included."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 5, 2021






Secrets of the mountain G.O.A.T.s.

Pictureoverlay"What does it take to excel as a climber? We asked a selection of mountain greatest of all time in their respective uphill specialism, from one minute to two full days."
Picture by Andy Jones November 5, 2021






Fausto Pinarello takes the cake: special chocolate chainset celebrates London visit.

Byoverlay"This chocolate Campagnolo chainset was made especially for Fausto Pinarello when he stayed at the five-star Sofitel St James in London last night after his appearance at Rouleur Live."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Geraint Thomas) November 5, 2021






Richard Freeman appeal has been adjourned with no further hearing currently set.

Byoverlay"The former Team Sky and British Cycling doctor was banned from practicing after being found guilty of ordering banned substances."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 5, 2021






Meet the future: Mavic Zap.

Words:overlay"In 2009, one of the most important products ever created took cycling by storm. It signaled the beginning of a new era, unlocking the door for electronic integration of frame and components."
Words: Ben Edwards - Images: Russ Lamoureux (pelotonmagazine.com) November 5, 2021







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