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November
16, 2021
Introducing: Luke Lamperti.
"Luke
Lamperti (Trinity Racing) seemed to come out of nowhere
when he became the youngest pro US criterium national
champion at the USA Cycling Pro Road Championships in
Knoxville in June."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Patrick Daly) November 16, 2021 Afghan federation threatens riders, doxxes
journalist over evacuation criticisms.
"One
month after the Afghan Cycling Federation (ACF)
president, his family, and other staff were successfully
evacuated from the country after the Taliban takeover in
August, the ACF continues to bully riders who have
gotten out or are still hoping to flee."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Fazli Ahmad Fazli/Facebook) November 16, 2021 Astana drama and Canadian connections led
Jakob Fuglsang to Israel Start-Up Nation.
"The
veteran Dane sat on the sidelines as Premier Tech
management tested waters with several teams before
securing him a spot at Israel Start-Up Nation for 2022."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Noa Arnon/ISN November 16, 2021 Shimano denies design problem with
Hollowtech cranks despite reports of cracked arms.
"Shimano
says that there isn't a design problem with its
Hollowtech cranks despite reports of a pattern of
failures - although its engineers are continuing to
investigate other factors or causes."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 16, 2021 Pidcock to start cyclocross season on first
week of December.
"Tom
Pidcock will start his cyclocross season on December 4
and will ride cross for two months. “Short, but
intensive,” Kurt Bogaerts, his ‘cross manager at INEOS
Grenadiers, told WielerFlits."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) November 16, 2021 Why Shorter Cranks Are Better.
"A
2001 study by J.C. Martin & W.W. Spirduso is one of
the biggest and most comprehensive on crank length. They
measured the maximum sprint power output on a static
bike with sixteen trained cyclists, each using a wide
range of crank lengths (120, 145, 170, 195, and 220
mm)."
By Seb Stott (pinkbike.com) Photo: Riff Stills November 16, 2021 Mark Cavendish: The Ghent Six is the Tour de
France of track cycling.
"Mark
Cavendish has yet to be formally confirmed as a Quick
Step rider for 2022, but the Manxman will line out with
his trade teammate Iljo Keisse on Tuesday evening as the
Ghent Six gets underway on the boards of 't Kuipke."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Yorick jansen/Belga/AFP/Getty Images) November 16, 2021 Cycle Pal Disc Brake Alignment Tool.
"The
tool is simple: It’s a stamped and formed piece of steel
that is U-shaped in profile."
By Padraig (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 16, 2021 100% Eastcraft and Westcraft do double
duty as casual and performance eyewear.
"With
an appearance that works for casual /
lifestyle
/
streetwear
use, the Eastcraft hints at a boxy and geometric
design while the Westcraft has a rounded frame shape,
inspired by classic aviator styling."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan November 16, 2021 Best way to alleviate squealing disc brakes
on a mountain bike.
"Squealing
disc brakes can ruin a ride, here are Bike Perfect's top
tips for a quieter life on the trails."
By Sean Fishpool (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Max Sullivan) November 16, 2021 Column
Two
November
16, 2021
Sarah Gigante in recovery after heart scare.
"Reigning
Australian time trial champion Sarah Gigante, 21, is on
the road to recovery after developing a heart condition
in recent months."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 16, 2021 Meet Magnus Sheffield: Ineos Grenadiers'
teenage American recruit who's not raced a bike much, yet
intends on winning in his own fastidious way.
"Magnus
Sheffield is a bit of an enigma. He’s one of America’s
most exciting young road talents, yet has a comparative
paucity of race days on his calendar."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 16, 2021 Groupama FDJ boss on 2021 season: ‘I don’t
think we deserve more than 6/10.’
"'There
are obvious failures' - team director Yvon Madiot
delivers brutally honest assessment as French squad
suffers without Thibaut Pinot."
(velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) November 16, 2021 UAE Emirates boss: ‘João Almeida isn’t here
to work.’
"Portuguese
talent will see support and leadership duties in a
five-year deal with UAE Team Emirates beginning in
2022."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 16, 2021 Bike Exchange open to Simon Yates racing
Giro d’Italia and Tour de France.
"With
only 26km of time trialing - the fewest TT kilometers in
the race since the 1960s - and a highly mountainous
second half, the Giro d'Italia route looks perfect for
Yates and a host of other pure climbers."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 16, 2021 How blood glucose monitors are poised to
reshape pro racing.
"Forget
power meters and heart rate monitors - blood glucose
monitors are poised to change pro cycling forever.
Here's a look at how the new tech could push the peloton
forward."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) November 16, 2021 Ineos Grenadiers: Back to the drawing board
for the Tour de France.
"We
didn’t have four leaders, we went in with the aim of
protecting Geraint Thomas and Richard Carapaz more but
we wanted to try to keep more guys on the GC."
By Sophie Hurcom (cyclingnews.com) November 16, 2021 Silca’s $85 3D printed MTB cleats: 90kg
saving per leg?
"Silca
seems to find a marginal gain in almost anything. Hot
off the heels of its aero socks, Silca has announced 3D
printed titanium mountain bike cleats."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Silca November 16, 2021 Elite Suito smart turbo trainer review.
"It’s
got great ride feel but is the Elite Suito the best deal
on a smart turbo trainer from the Italian company?"
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Josh Ross) November 16, 2021 Best pre-Black Friday lights deals 2021.
"With
the nights drawing in and winter taking hold, the need
for quality bike lights is only going to keep on
growing - from now till spring."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: Ti November 16, 2021 Black Friday bike deals 2021.
"With a little over a week to go, the Black Friday bike deals are continually improving, so we've been hard at work rounding up the best available today." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Cyclingnews) November 16, 2021 Speed skating, 5km runs and future goals:
How Lewis Askey is prioritizing fun as he progresses
through cycling's ranks.
"The
20-year-old joins fellow Brit Jake Stewart in being
promoted from Groupama FDJ's development squad."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 16, 2021 Column
Three
November
16, 2021
Outside Interactive and Belgian Waffle Ride
debut ‘This is Not a Gravel Race’ documentary.
"This
is Not a Gravel Race” premiers Tuesday at 9:30
p.m. EST and will be streamed on Outside TV, here on
VeloNews and on the Peloton magazine website. Outside TV
is also available on YouTube TV, Amazon Channels,
Comcast XFINITY, Samsung TV Plus, Sling TV, the Roku
Channel, and VIZIO."
(velonews.com) BWR November 16, 2021 Sepp Kuss gets his mountain bike groove on
during off-season.
"Kuss
enjoys some single-track and a trip to Colombia
following a stellar 2021 capped by Tour de France
stage-win and top-10 at the Vuelta a España."
(velonews.com) Photo: Christine Poujoulat/Pool via Getty Images November 16, 2021 Tom Dumoulin doesn't rule out Grand Tour
return in 2022.
"Tom
Dumoulin has made it clear that he is open to a Grand
Tour return in 2022, but explained that he needs to be
fully fit to match his ambition and competitiveness of
winning every race he participates in."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 16, 2021 Italian team's stolen gold Pinarello track
bikes retrieved from Romania.
"The
22 Stolen bikes are back in Italy after team mechanics
traveled to Romania to collect them from local police."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: PA Images) (cyclingweekly.com) November 16, 2021 Mattia Cattaneo becomes the latest rider to
extend with Quick Step.
"Team
now at 28 riders for 2022 with only Cavendish and Cerny
yet to confirm future."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: David Stockman/Belga/AFP/Getty Images) November 16, 2021 Industry leaders forecast what next for the
global bike business.
"As
the final Eurobike in Friedrichshafen wound to a
conclusion - leaders from across the bike business
gathered on stage to address the industry’s most
pressing issues."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) November 16, 2021 Best bike torque wrenches: Tighten your
bolts to the perfect torque.
"The
right tool for the job is an absolute necessity when it
comes to getting torque values right."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Topeak) November 16, 2021 Road and gravel bike rim width: Everything
you need to know.
"Rim
width is an important spec detail that's worth paying
attention to whether you're shopping for a new bike, new
wheels, or a replacement set of tires."
By Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) November 16, 2021 Festka + Ondrash & Kasparek produce
stunning Scout gravel bike.
"Czech
brand Festka has collaborated with artist duo Ondrash
& Kasparek (Ondřej Konupčík and Radim Kašpárek) on a
Festka Scout gravel bike in an astonishing finish."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 16, 2021 Bontrager Montrose Elite saddle review.
"Bontrager’s
titanium-railed Montrose Elite saddle is a proper
thoroughbred for similarly rapid, head-down riders at a
remarkably reasonable price."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Guy Kesteven) November 16, 2021 15 perfect Christmas presents for cyclists
from Cube and Ere Research.
"If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for the cyclist in your life, check out these suggestions that cover all budgets." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 16, 2021 Column
One
November
15, 2021
The 5 top sprinters in the women's peloton
in 2021.
"Vos
delivers 30th Giro d’Italia Donne stage win, 13 a lucky
number for Wiebes and cool-headed Balsamo came up trumps
at Worlds"
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images composite) November 15, 2021 CX weekend roundup.
"There
was plenty of action Sunday at the latest round of the
UCI World Cup in Tábor, Czech Republic. Newly crowned
European champ Lars van der Haar continued his hot
streak."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) November 15, 2021 'It’s time for a rider to win the Giro-Tour
double.'
"The
62-year-old chairman also argues that most riders don't
have the longevity to continue winning significant
races, and should therefore tackle the Giro-Tour double
while they are at peak performance."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 15, 2021 Fresh restrictions for Six Days of Ghent.
"Sport
dominates the program, the atmosphere and conviviality
remain very important, but this year they will be paired
with a slightly higher level of discipline and common
sense."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) November 15, 2021 Nico Anelli to attempt to break Scottish
Hour Record distance.
"Nico
Anelli, a Scottish cyclist who set up his own racing
team to promote awareness of a chronic illness that he
suffers from, is to attempt to reset the Scottish Hour
Record distance in Glasgow at the end of November."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Nico Anelli) November 15, 2021 Eight great tools to gift the cyclist in
your life.
"From
minor tweaks to a full strip-down and service, being
able to repair your bike at home or while you’re
traveling is one of life’s great joys."
By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) FACOM November 15, 2021 Five cool things coming soon from Giro,
Gore, Chrome, Jabra and Velocio.
"Another
selection of some of the coolest stuff we're testing
at the moment. Full reviews are on the way, but here
are some previews for now."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 15, 2021 Fizik Terra Aidon X3 eBike saddle review.
"Fizik’s
Terra Aidon X3 is designed for power-assisted pedaling
and adds well-damped comfort to any bike with an upright
riding position. The X5 is better value though."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Guy Kesteven) November 15, 2021 Column
Two
Five Takeaways From the 2022 GIRO Route.
"The
full Giro d’Italia route for 2022 was released last week
by the race organizers RCS. Spencer Martin has had the
weekend to have a good look at the ‘ups and downs’ of
the Italian Grand Tour to give us his ‘Five Giro’22
Takeaways."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit LaPresse) November 15, 2021 Tom Dumoulin runs rapid 10k in hometown of
Maastricht.
"Tom
Dumoulin has joined an ever growing list of pro cyclists
putting in excellent running performances in the
off-season with a second place at the Groene Loper 10k
Run in Maastricht."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 15, 2021 Power analysis: Comparing cycling’s three
grand tours.
"We
dive into the power numbers of top-performers the Giro
d’Italia, Tour de France, and the Vuelta a España."
By Zach Nehr (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 15, 2021 Fuglsang aims for Tour de France Danish
Grand Départ after 'disappointing' 2021.
"After
a disappointing final season with Astana, 2022 sees
Jakob Fuglsang heading to Israel Start-Up Nation seeking
a refresh at the end of a year beset by illness and
injury."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 15, 2021 Votec VRX affordable alloy gravel bike is
back with off-road updates.
"Originally
launched back in 2016, Stuttgart’s Votec bikes are
back with a revamped version of their popular
affordable alloy VRX gravel bike."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 15, 2021 Peter Sagan to make Team Total Energies
debut at 2022 Vuelta a San Juan.
"Peter
Sagan is expected to make his debut for Team Total
Energies at the Vuelta a San Juan, an Argentinian stage
race that will be contested between January 30-February
6."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 15, 2021 Rapha + POC Omne Air helmet.
"The
Rapha + POC Omne Air Spin is a very good slim-profile
helmet with an incredibly comfy strap system (if it
fits you), ports for stashing sunnies, and safety tech
for dealing with rotational forces in the event of a
crash."
By Anna Marie Hughes (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 15, 2021 DT Swiss ERC 1100 45 aero endurance wheels
are even better all-rounders now.
"We’ve
been riding DT Swiss’s new ERC wheels for the past month
to get a feel for what’s changed since our last
long-term review of the original DT aero endurance
wheels."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 15, 2021 Column
Three
Does road cycling have a problem with match
fixing?
"Belgian
research shines a light on road cycling's culture of
cooperation, paying for wins, and how riders feel about
it all."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 15, 2021 Chris Froome hit with flare-up of parasitic
worms in 2021.
"Israel
Start-Up Nation officials confirm four-time Tour de
France winner was diagnosed and treated for bilharzia,
the same parasite that zapped him a decade ago."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance via Getty Images November 15, 2021 Mark Padun set for transfer to EF Education
Nippo.
"The
25-year-old has ridden for Bahrain Victorious since
turning professional in 2018 but he announced on Monday
that he would be leaving the squad at the end of the
current season."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 15, 2021 Juul-Jensen signs up for another two years
at Team Bike Exchange.
"Chris
Juul-Jensen is set to spend at least eight seasons with
Team Bike Exchange as the Danish rider extended his
contract with the Australian-based squad for another two
years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 15, 2021 Guardini brings curtain down on cycling
career.
"Andrea
Guardini has brought the curtain down on his career at
the age of 32 after spending the last two seasons with
Continental outfit Giotti Vittoria."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 15, 2021 Trek joins with World Bicycle Relief for
holiday fundraiser campaign.
"Trek
will match all customer donations of up to $500,000 in
hopes of raising $1 million for this non-profit group by
the end of the year."
By James Startt (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) November 15, 2021 Cyclist uses Strava to create portrait of
mustached man for Movember.
"A
cyclist, known as the "Pedaling Picasso", has mapped out
a virtual portrait of a mustached man by riding 75 miles
across London, raising money for Movember."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anthony Hoyte Strava) November 15, 2021 Strava Premium (annual subscription).
"Strava
Premium adds a degree of gamification to your rides that
almost everybody involved in cycling is aware of. The
route planning is simple and effective, plus the quick
synchronization with other devices is a really nice
touch."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 15, 2021 Challenge Strada Bianca V-TLR 30mm tubeless
tire review.
"Easier
to install than handmade Challenge tires, and still
reasonably fast and comfortable, but porous with poor
grip in the wet."
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