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November
12, 2021
Winder highlights importance of mentor
Gracie Elvin in navigating retirement.
"I
am not totally sure where I will end up' says Winder on
finding encouragement from The Cyclist's Alliance
mentor."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 12, 2021 Almeida: I wanted more time trialing in 2022
Giro d'Italia route.
"João
Almeida is among the few contenders already confirmed
for the 2022 Giro d’Italia, but the Portuguese rider has
expressed disappointment that the route will feature
just 26km of time trialing, its lowest tally in sixty
years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 12, 2021 Route Revealed: The 2022 Giro looks like a
good one for the climbers.
"For
the GC hopefuls with strong climbing legs, the long wait
for the reveal paid off. The time trial talents,
however, might feel a bit differently."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) November 12, 2021 Wahoo Rollr and PowrLink Zero pedals on
display at Rouleur Live LDN.
"A
compact, wheel-on trainer, and power meter pedals were
on display - but not yet for sale - at the recent
Rouleur Live event, in London, UK."
By Robin Wilmott (velonews.com) Photo: Robin Wilmott November 12, 2021 Wout van Aert is selling his three biggest
wins - as NFT digital assets.
"What
the successful bidder on each of the three items will
receive is a unique digital representation of the
victory in question … basically, a cartoon Wout van Aert
on an animated background that is vaguely reminiscent of
where those races were held."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 12, 2021 Giro Cadet shoes review.
"The
Giro Cadet's sole unit is made of carbon fiber
reinforced nylon. As you'd expect, it's not as stiff
as Giro's flashier shoes."
By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) November 12, 2021 Live: Ethias Cross Leuven - Saturday,
November 13th.
"The
Ethias Cross returns this Saturday in Leuven, with a
course featuring some wide open field sections as well
as technical forest tracks.
Elite
Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 4:45am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 6:00am Pacific."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) November 12, 2021 Column
Two
Johan Bruyneel: All the UCI leaders and
journalists knew about doping.
"All
the journalists knew. A few let go. But all the others,
they were silent. They didn’t want to dirty the sport
they were covering, they were too afraid of losing
audience."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) November 12, 2021 The top 8 domestiques of 2021.
"Highlighting
the unsung heroes behind some of the season's biggest
successes."
By Patrick Fletcher , Kirsten Frattini , Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 12, 2021 Five
men’s transfers we like for 2022.
"Esteban
Chaves and João Almeida are among the big names who seem
like strong fits with their 2022 teams."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 12, 2021 Vincenzo Nibali: 'My final year? I haven't
made a decision yet.'
"Right
now I haven't set any goals for myself. I have signed a
contract for one year and I want to enjoy the coming
season. And after that? We will see."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 12, 2021 Wollongong Road Worlds a light at end of
tunnel for Australian cycling.
"Nation
is facing up to a second season of international race
cancellations but 2022 Worlds promises drought-breaking
deluge in September."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 12, 2021 Cycling Gods: Johan Museeuw ‘The Lion of
Flanders.’
"The
Lion of Flanders Johan Museeuw was one of the most
successful one-day riders of his generation, amassing a
palmarès during his 16 plus year career that places him
among the very best of classics champions."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) November 12, 2021 Kaarle McCulloch retires after glittering
15-year career.
"I
hope people remember me for is the effort that I put in'
says four-time former World Champion."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 12, 2021 road.cc Recommends deals: check out these
big discounts on the best cycling products we've reviewed.
"road.cc
Recommends is the best of our reviews section, the
top-rated products that received the highest marks,
giving you the nod on the best cycling stuff around."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 12, 2021 Gear Break: Hammerhead, Shimano Gravel
Shoes, Endura Shorts, Floyd’s Hydration, Dynaplug x Chris
King & ENDURO Bearings.
"What's new on the market!" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 12, 2021 Column
Three
Five key stages from the 2022 Giro race
route.
"Blockhaus,
Mortirolo, Santa Cristina and Dolomite tappone draw the
eye in route light on time trials."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 12, 2021 Sylvan Adams on Israel Start-Up Nation:
‘This is not a government project.’
"ISN
team owner Sylvan Adams is unabashedly pro-Israel but
pushes back against the concept of 'sportswashing."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Andrew Hood November 12, 2021 The story of one cyclist’s escape from the
Taliban.
"Now,
in the rule of Taliban government, women are not allowed
to go outside, they are not allowed to do sports, they
are not allowed to do education, to do jobs outside."
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 12, 2021 Ryan Mullen: I want to repay Sam Bennett for
the faith he’s shown me.
"Mullen
spent four years at Trek Segafredo and even had a
contract extension offer from the American team but when
Bennett came calling it was too good to turn down."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 12, 2021 Big Sports Tech Sales Start: Garmin Fenix 6
Series $200 off (Plus Tons More Big Deals).
"A
slew of sales have started today, with many retailers
opting to get a jump on Black Friday deals. Probably the
most notable major brand to start sales today is Garmin,
with the Fenix 6 Series at $200 off."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 12, 2021 Sutherland criticizes Australian cycling's
culture and lack of development.
"Rory
Sutherland has decried the lack of culture within the
Australian team and pointed towards fundamental issues
with the development of riders in the wake of a poor
season from the Australian Cycling Team at major
events."
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Instagram) November 12, 2021 Pearson x Lake Rough 'n Ready Carbon Gravel
Shoes.
"Very
well-appointed shoe with a great fit, for all manner of
off-road shenanigans. Pricey mind."
By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 12, 2021 Low Bicycles LK All-road.
"My
original idea for the wheels was Zipp 303 Ss, but on the
day I collected the bike I decided to swap them out for
Firecrests which are extravagant and unnecessary but
totally amazing to ride."
By Jono Mitchell (cyclingtips.com) photography by Matt de Neef November 12, 2021 Column
One
November
11, 2021
Brand surges in Superprestige with
Jaarmarktcross victory.
"World
and European champion Lucinda Brand (Ned) tops Annemarie
Worst (Ned), Denise Betsema (Ned)"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 11, 2021 Iserbyt holds off Toon Aerts to win
Superprestige Jaarmarktcross.
"In
a see-saw battle of the top men in the Superprestige
Series, Eli Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) outsprinted
Toon Aerts (Baloise Trek Lions) to the line in Niel to
win Jaarmarktcross."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 11, 2021 SRAM introduces backward compatibility for
11-speed eTap users.
"New
Red and Force AXS shifters will now work with 11-speed
eTap derailleurs."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 11, 2021 BH Core Carbon upgrades adaptable road &
gravel eBikes with smoother power.
"BH
upgrades their Core road and gravel eBike family in new
Carbon frameset models powered by a new smoother 2EXMAG
motor with a tiny bit more support, but a much more
natural feel across all types of road surfaces."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 11, 2021 The new Orbea Terra could be the most
customizable gravel bike you can buy.
"The
Orbea Terra has been redesigned for 2022 and now boasts
bigger tire clearances, nimbler handling characteristics
and an adaptable design."
By Sam Challis (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 11, 2021 Fezzari Shafer review: Do-almost-everything
gravel racer.
"If
you want a stable and confident bike for racing, trail
riding, and bikepacking, this one is a worthy choice."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) Photo: Fred Dreier November 11, 2021 Trainer Road rolls out AI-powered Adaptive
Training to all cyclists following beta testing success.
"Trainer
Road’s testing revealed a 50% decrease in failed
workouts, plus riders were 20% more likely to increase
their power to weight ratio."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 11, 2021 Topeak Torq Stick 4-20Nm.
"The
Topeak Torq Stick 4-20Nm is a premium product, and
thanks to its extensive torque range and a handy ratchet
system makes torquing bike bolts easy and accurate."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 11, 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 11, 2021 Column
Two
November
11, 2021
Serious allegations arise over Afghan
cyclist evacuations.
"A CyclingTips
investigation reveals the bullying and blackmail
allegations behind a UCI- and Afghan Cycling
Federation-led convoy."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo by Haroon Sabawoon/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) November 11, 2021 Linda Jackson: EF Education First showed
conviction in wanting to support women's cycling.
"They
were emphatic about our riders earning the men’s
WorldTour minimum salary so that they can focus on their
jobs."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 11, 2021 Vaughters: The Tour de France was our
biggest frustration of 2021.
"EF
Education Nippo manager runs the rule over this season
and looks ahead to a continuing build-back in 2022."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 11, 2021 2022 Giro d'Italia: Full race route
confirmed with just 26km of time trialing.
"RCS
Sport completed its protracted route presentation on
Thursday by confirming that the race will conclude with
a 17.1km time trial finishing in the Arena in Verona.
The Giro also includes a 9.2km time trial on stage 2,
giving the event its lowest total mileage against the
clock since 1962."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (RCS Sport) November 11, 2021 The best upsets of the 2021 cycling season.
"The
beauty of sport, any sport, is its unpredictability.
When the result you expected doesn’t eventuate and the
underdog gets up for the win."
By Matt Keenan (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 11, 2021 Richard Branson injured in 'colossal cycling
crash' in British Virgin Islands.
"Richard
Branson has suffered a major crash while cycling in the
British Virgin Islands as part of a multi-discipline
challenge fundraising event for education charity Big
Change."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Richard Branson) November 11, 2021 Beyond The Peloton Cycling Newsletter
author Spencer Martin.
"I
started reading the Beyond the Peloton
newsletters a few months ago, and was immediately drawn
into the in depth and insightful analysis of pro
cycling’s biggest races."
By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 11, 2021 Bianchi releases €5,400 Specialissima
frameset to celebrate 105th edition of the Giro d’Italia.
"Bianchi
has released details of a special-edition Specialissima
Giro105 frameset painted to celebrate the Giro
d’Italia’s 105th edition, which takes place next year."
By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 11, 2021 Who can qualify for the 2022 esports world
championships on Zwift.
"25
riders can earn a spot through continental qualifiers on
November 27-28."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Canyon SRAM November 11, 2021 Evans Cycles enters the smart trainer market
with the Pinnacle HC Home Turbo Trainer.
"Evans
Cycles’ in-house brand adds another product category to
its already expansive range."
By Sam Challis (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 11, 2021 Column
Three
Five of the most exciting women’s transfers
for 2022.
"The
transfer market in 2021 wasn’t nearly as active as it
was in 2020. With the Olympics supposed to take place in
2020 most of the biggest contracts ended that year."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 11, 2021 Quick Step snaps up Giro revelation Mauro
Schmid.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step have snapped up 21-year-old talent Mauro
Schmid from the imperiled Qhubeka NextHash team."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 11, 2021 Zeits rejoins Nibali and López in return to
Astana.
"34-year-old
Kazakhstani brings back his Grand Tour experience after
two years at Bike Exchange"
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 11, 2021 These WorldTour riders are without a
contract for 2022.
"The
2021 cycling season has come to an end and 2022 is
rapidly approaching, but a large number of WorldTour
riders still have no certainty for the coming cycling
season."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) November 11, 2021 Tadej Pogačar tells peloton of his
weaknesses: 'They shouldn’t be scared of me.'
"The
Slovenian offered his rivals encouragement while
speaking on Geraint Thomas’ Cycling Club podcast, even
going as far as to highlight his own weaknesses."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 11, 2021 Fulfilling her dream: Irish champion Imogen
Cotter steps up to pro ranks.
"Recently
crowned Irish road champion Imogen Cotter has signed a
one-year contract with the Plantur Pura team for 2022. I
just want 2022 to be the year when things go boom."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bryan Keane) November 11, 2021 George Bennett: Pro riders are both brothers
in arms and mercenaries.
"How
do you measure the true worth of a rider? Their results?
Their UCI ranking? Perhaps their number of social media
followers? Does a rider's contract indicate their true
value in a team?"
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 11, 2021 Hugo Houle on competing against his new
boss.
"Houle
used to race against Israel Start-Up Nation owner Sylvan
Adams in local Quebec races when he was a junior and
Adams was a master. “He was very fast and we’d often
sprint against each other."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) November 11, 2021 Triathlon Anti-Drafting Technology System
Unveiled by RaceRanger.
"RaceRanger's
new system, targeted at event organizers, puts sensors
on bikes to not only police the race, but also provide
athletes with feedback on whether or not they’re in
the draft zone, and how long they have to get out of
it."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) RaceRanger November 11, 2021 Best full-suspension mountain bikes for
tackling the toughest cross-country courses.
"Which
full-suspension mountain bikes are fastest when
cross-country gets crazy? We pick the bikes that will
keep you at the front of the pack."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Red Bull) November 11, 2021 Sportful Total Comfort Jacket review.
"Don't
expect a serious weather winter jacket but the Sportful
Total Comfort jacket is a joy to wear. It's comfortable
against your skin, breathes well, and has a good fit."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Ross) November 11, 2021 Get your early call up for Holiday Savings
with these Pre-Black Friday Deals.
"It
is never too early to start shopping for the holidays,
and with worldwide supply chain issues and shipping
delays, brands want to make sure you have plenty of
time to score sick deals on the things on your
wishlist."
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