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November
10, 2021
Israel Start-Up Nation owner Adams confirms
continuing talks with Premier Tech.
"The
company partnered with the Kazakhstani squad for the
2021 season but has now left its role as co-sponsor
following a disagreement over the future vision for the
team."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Noa Arnon/Israel Start-Up Nation) November 10, 2021 Roxo Racing Checks in From Into the Lion’s
Den.
"Roxo
raced USA Crits events, Pro Nationals, and Joe Martin,
both UCI professional events."
By Chris Watson (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 10, 2021 GCN+ presents biggest ever cyclocross
offering, with live, ad-free, and on-demand coverage of
every major global CX event in 2021-22.
"GCN+
announces that it will bring more cyclocross than ever
before to racing fans around the globe."
By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 10, 2021 Cannondale SuperSix Evo CX review: Wickedly
quick with brilliant handling.
"Cannondale’s
all-around semi-aero carbon road racer, reimagined as a
big-tired cyclocross and gravel speedster."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) November 10, 2021 Hunt teases hookless 32 UD Carbon Spoke Disc
wheelset.
"The
carbon-spoke wheels are claimed to weigh just 1,200
grams and will sell for about $1,400."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan November 10, 2021 POC Omne Air Spin Rapha helmet review.
"Rapha
gives POC’s Omne Air Spin three new colorways, along
with a new ‘wide’ fit. It also features the same
excellent fit, SPIN safety system and great ventilation.
It’s costly, but your head will be thankful for it, and
you’ll look good too."
By Nick Odantzis (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Nick Odantzis) November 10, 2021 Holiday Gift Guide - What to get your
favorite Bike Mechanic.
"Whether
they’re the friend or spouse that keeps your bike
running smoothly, or the local bike shop wrench or team
mechanic, these are the tools that make our lives
easier."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 10, 2021 Live: Superprestige Cyclocross
Jaarmarktcross Niel - Thursday, November 11th.
"A
rare midweek race due to the Belgium National Armistice
Day Holiday.
Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK, 4:40am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 15:00 Europe, 14:00 UK, 6:00am Pacific."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) November 10, 2021 Column
Two
The Secret Pro on the best and worst of
season 2021.
"Our
secret insider is back with his take on the highlights
and lowlights from another strange season."
by The Secret Pro (cyclingtips.com) photography by Simple Sime November 10, 2021 Jakob Fuglsang: ‘There is less respect in
the peloton.’
"Veteran
Dane joins Israel Start-Up Nation for 2022, and wonders
if the peloton can reach a ‘gentleman's agreement’ to
race safer and not chase the TV motorbikes."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 10, 2021 2022 Giro d’Italia to climb Mount Etna,
Mortirolo, Passo Pordoi, and Marmolada.
"Organizer
RCS continues to unveil route details, featuring four
major mountain summit finishes, ahead of the full
announcement Thursday."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 10, 2021 Alé BTC Ljubljana close out on a high with
best-ever season.
"This
should fill us with pride and I think it rewards
everyone for the great work we have done."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alé BTC Ljubljana) November 10, 2021 'He changes bikes like his underwear' jokes
Cavendish's Six Days of Ghent team-mate Iljo Keisse.
"Iljo
Keisse has joked that Six Days of Ghent team-mate Mark
Cavendish is a perfectionist trying to find the correct
bike, as the pair's preparations for the event in
Belgium are fully underway."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 10, 2021 Best dropper posts: Drop your saddle and
descend with confidence.
"The
best dropper posts lead to a vastly different riding
experience. From electronic and hydraulic to XC and
enduro, these are our favorites."
By Lance Branquinho , Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: RockShox) November 10, 2021 Tech Tidbits: COROS Adds Full Maps to Vertix
1 & APEX PRO, Peloton’s New Guide Hardware.
"Despite
venturing into the typical vacancy of November (from a
product release standpoint), there’s a few things still
trickling in, though in this case one was pre-announced
(COROS), and one is about hardware for next year. Still,
they’re worth a quick mention."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 10, 2021 Black Friday cycling clothing deals 2021.
"There's already a plethora of Black Friday cycling clothing deals, so we've rounded up the best cheap cycling clothing you can buy today." By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 10, 2021 Posedla start-up developing 3D-printed
carbon saddles, actually custom fit to each rider.
"A
new Czech startup named Posedla is working on taking
customized bike fit to the next level with their new
custom 3D-printed carbon saddle concept."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 10, 2021 Column
Three
Danish rider retiring at 21 calls use of
pills in pro racing ‘grotesque.’
"Ludvig
Wacker describes how a fear of crashing following a big
incident in 2020 led him to hang up his racing wheels
before his career really took off."
(velonews.com) Photo: Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images November 10, 2021 Lawson Craddock also sent contract
termination letter after bike breach.
"The
American was at a Mellow Jonny's event in Texas at the
weekend, where he was photographed on a Giant road bike.
He shared these photos on social media before deleting
the posts."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Instagram) November 10, 2021 Sergio Higuita hasn’t been fired after all.
"Well
that didn’t take long. Mere days after EF Education
Nippo moved to terminate Sergio Higuita’s contract, the
team has confirmed that, actually, Higuita will remain
an EF rider until the end of the year."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 10, 2021 Tadej Pogacar: I can crack really fast,
actually.
"Just
a few days after Jonas Vingegaard said he sees no
weaknesses in Tadej Pogačar, the two-time Tour de France
champion himself has revealed how his rivals can hurt
him."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 10, 2021 Rukhsar Habibzai: An Afghan woman's journey
of survival.
"Women's
cycling team captain speaks about gender-targeted
violence and fear that led to her harrowing escape from
Afghanistan."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Courtesy of Rukhsar Habibzai) November 10, 2021 Amialiusik commits to seventh season at
Canyon SRAM.
"The
five-time road race national champion for Belarus will
mark a seventh year with the Women’s WorldTour team and
10th year as a pro."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 10, 2021 Are Wider Tires Always Faster?
"Cycling
equipment is often confounding. I get a lot of general
questions about what’s better or faster. But these are
very often difficult questions to answer."
By Matt Phillips (bicycling.co.za) Photo By Jan Heine November 10, 2021 Roundup: Three new super lightweight
ActiveLook-powered smart sunglasses for cyclists.
"You
can now buy augmented reality smart sunglasses that
weigh as little as 35g thanks to new technology
developed by ActiveLook."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 10, 2021 Column
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November 9,
2021
November
9, 2021
21-year-old Eritrean professional cyclist,
Desiet Kidane, dies after being hit by car.
"The
21-year-old rode for UCI WCC Continental team, and she
showed early signs of promise in her fledgling career,
winning a gold medal in the time trial and road race in
the Junior African Continental Championship 2018 held in
Rwanda."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 9, 2021 Rahsaan's Long Ride.
"Rahsaan
Bahati and three teammates - James Cowan, Alex Isaly and
Rudy Napolitano - rode their custom Giant Trinity bikes
across the country in June."
Words: Brad Roe (pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Brian Hodes & Annemarie Hennes November 9, 2021 Chris Froome: I've still got a few more
years of racing to come.
"The
biggest aim for me right now is just to try to get back
to a physical level where I can feel competitive again
because obviously I haven't been there this year."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 9, 2021 Lawson Craddock is on the move: A Q&A
with the US time trial champion.
"After
six years with the EF Education Nippo organization,
Lawson Craddock is on the move. Bike Exchange announced
on Friday that the 29-year-old American would be joining
the squad on a two-year deal."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 9, 2021 Giro d'Italia 2022: Six hilly stages
revealed in Naples, Genoa, Turin and Friuli.
"RCS Sport to present mountain stages on Wednesday and full route on Thursday." By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (RCS Sport) November 9, 2021 Black Friday bike deals 2021.
"Save money on all-things cycling with our pick of the best Black Friday bike deals this November." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 9, 2021 Behold: Campagnolo’s revolutionary new
gearing system.
"Roll
up, Roll up! Read all about it! Champion cycle racers
observed using a mechanically assisted gear changing
mechanism."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Campagnolo and Ronan Mc Laughlin November 9, 2021 Best women’s waterproof cycling jackets:
stay warm and dry so you can pedal for longer.
"The
best women’s waterproof cycling jacket will help you
ride for longer and keep you dry, whatever the weather
throws at you."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Velocio November 9, 2021 Mark Cavendish and Iljo Keisse get ready for
Ghent Six after testing equipment.
"Cav
'changes bikes like underwear' jokes Belgian veteran as
they return to the ’t Kuipke velodrome."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 9, 2021 Italian Purebred Beauty: Wilier Filante SLR.
"Wilier
is no stranger to designing aero road bikes, having
released several speedy models over the years. Building
on this legacy the Italian brand’s latest offering is
the Filante SLR."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 9, 2021 Column
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João Almeida: Find a balance between racing
and life or be done in four years.
"23-year-old
Portuguese rider discusses move to UAE Team Emirates,
Remco Evenepoel and dealing with Patrick Lefevere."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 9, 2021 Fitbit Daily Readiness Score Review: Here’s
How it Works.
"Today
Fitbit announced that they are rolling out their new
Daily Readiness Score to Fitbit Premium users. This
covers the Sense, Versa 3, Versa 2, Charge 5, Luxe, and
Inspire 2."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 9, 2021 FRAMEGATE... Or How Sergio Higuita Livened
Up a Dull Winter’s News Cycle.
"Just
when things got quiet... the cycling world sprung to
life with the exciting news that a rider had been
FIRED!"
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Sara Cavallini/Getty Images November 9, 2021 EF Education Nippo send contract termination
notice to Sergio Higuita for riding wrong bike.
"The
Colombian rider was filmed using Bora Hansgrohe's bike,
his new team for 2022."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 9, 2021 Five of the biggest names in women's cycling
who will retire in 2021.
"Van der Breggen leads the list of top women hanging up their bikes." By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 9, 2021 Alton fights through family tragedy to Zwift
Academy finals.
"Zwift,
the indoor virtual cycling platform, was the place
Imogen Alton turned when she needed a place to escape
the grief she was feeling when her mother was diagnosed
with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)."
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Zwift) November 9, 2021 From 5-year-old racer to the WorldTour: a
Q&A with Ruby Roseman-Gannon.
"In
the week that she finished a science degree at the
University of Melbourne (majoring in neuroscience), the
23-year-old was also announced as a new signing for
Women’s WorldTour outfit Team Bike Exchange for 2022 and
2023."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 9, 2021 Team Bike Exchange: Where Do They Go From
Here?
"In
2021 Team Bike Exchange had its worst-ever season.
Spencer Martin looks at what went wrong and why the
Australian WorldTour team is in such a dire situation
after its bold beginnings way back in 2012."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 9, 2021 Project Echelon Racing announces 2022 roster
with Cheyne and Stites.
"New
additions include Canadian Jordan Cheyne, who rode the
past four seasons with Elevate Webiplex Pro Cycling, and
three up-and-coming riders - New Zealand’s Ethan Craine
and Americans Tyler Stites and Hugo Scala Jr."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SnowyMountain Photo) November 9, 2021 Killer new bike bags.
"With
handlebar bags being all the rage, and lots of medium-
and large-sized options popping up, Twisted Rack is
sticking out in all the right ways."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 9, 2021 Black Friday bike helmets: Save big on your
next helmet this Black Friday.
"Looking for a helmet bargain without compromising safety? Check out our roundup of the best Black Friday bike helmet deals for some big savings." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 9, 2021 Column
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Démare expresses concern at use of ketones
in professional peloton.
"Arnaud
Démare has expressed concern that not everybody in the
peloton is adhering to the same rules and restrictions
on products such as ketones, noting that the intensity
of racing had stepped up notably in the space of a
year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 9, 2021 Texas teen who ran over six cyclists charged
with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
"A
teenager who crashed into a group of six cyclists in
Texas after allegedly ‘rolling coal’ at them has been
charged with six counts of felony aggravated assault
with a deadly weapon."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) bikelawcom November 9, 2021 Adam Yates runs Barcelona marathon in under
three hours.
"Yates,
who finished third at Il Lombardia a month ago, took
part in the Barcelona marathon on Sunday, not far from
his home in Andorra, and broke the esteemed three-hour
barrier."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 9, 2021 Tom Pidcock: In the Cross Fire.
"Cyclocross
started off for me as a bit of fun, really. I was
already on the British Cycling Junior Academy,
concentrating on track and road, and I was just doing
cross as a little bit of something extra."
By Tom Pidcock (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 9, 2021 Rally Cycling to be renamed Human Powered
Health in 2022.
"New
name for the American team comes as the organization
behind the squad launches a new 'wellness platform."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) November 9, 2021 The top 10 riders to grace the Tour de
France.
"The Tour de France is the pinnacle of the cycling
world. Besides trying to win a Gold medal in the
Olympics, this is the race that everyone spends their
life training for, and with good reason."
(socalcycling.com) (velopress.com) November 9, 2021 DT Swiss updates its ERC wheel range with
new rims and greater stability.
"DT
Swiss has unveiled its updated ERC range of road wheels
said to combine endurance riding with comfort and
versatility."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by DT Swiss November 9, 2021 Wahoo unveils Powrlink Zero power meter
pedals and Kickr Rollr smart rollers.
"Wahoo’s
forthcoming Powrlink Zero power pedals and Kickr Rollr
smart rollers were on show at Rouleur’s Live show in
London last week, giving us a chance to get a first look
at two completely new products from the company."
By Robin Wilmott (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 9, 2021 Unit 1 Faro smart helmet boasts automatic
brake lights, remote-operated turn signals, more.
"Unit
1 has released what could very well be the ultimate
helmet for urban cycle commuters. Integrated into its
sleek veneer is a host of LEDs at the rear that serve to
inform traffic of the rider’s intentions."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 9, 2021 BMC Masterpiece.
"Based
on the existing Roadmachine, the Masterpiece is BMC’s
most exclusive bike."
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