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Today's Trending 'There was a lot of animal bacteria in my blood.' What’s the deal with tire inserts? Michael Woods: Performances in the peloton have gone up another level. Tips for a custom bike build. Column
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November
18, 2021
Tech Ticker: Zwift goes neon nightlife with
Neokyo; Silca offers $85 MTB cleats; Hammerhead has Karoo
trade-in program.
November
18, 2021
Q&A: Katie Compton on depression, getting
help, and moving forward.
"America's
most decorated 'cross racer reflects on how a positive
doping control was the catalyst for addressing underlying
mental health issues."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: @pinnedgrit November 18, 2021 Team Victory Rankings.
"A
look back at the victory stats for the year with a deeper
dive the data and a look at how each team fared."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) November 18, 2021 Dark days and sleepless nights: Bob Jungels'
hidden ordeal.
"In
June, at a medical facility in Belgium, he was told he had
arterial endofibrosis - a rare condition that inhibits
blood flow - in both legs. It might just have saved his
career. It has certainly turned his life around."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Roundup - 6 things to know from the week to
November 18.
"Thomas'
bike stolen and returned, Froome bilharzia reinfection,
Ghent Six beer flows a little less freely, and more."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 18, 2021 Tour of Britain's TV audience grew by a third,
global viewers top 16 million, in 'thrilling' 2021 comeback.
"It
was a very hard run race that attracted some of the
world's best riders, including world champion Julian
Alaphilippe (Deceuninck Quick Step) and Belgian champion
and eventual winner, Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma)."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Mark Cavendish and Iljo Keisse up to third
after second day of Ghent Six Day 2021.
"World
and Olympic champions, Michael Mørkøv and Lasse Norman
Hansen took the lead from day one leaders Roger Kluge and
Jasper De Buyst, who dropped to fourth."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Zwift Launches Neokyo Roads: First Ride
Thoughts.
"Zwift
had just released the Neokyo roads, which are an addition
to the Makuri Islands that were launched last spring."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 18, 2021 Brompton shaves weight from the Superlight
folder… and renames it P Line.
"Brompton
has given its Superlight folding bike a new titanium rear
frame and a compact gearing system… oh, and it’s now
called the P Line."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 18, 2021 Column
Two
November
18, 2021
Van Wilder released from DSM contract and
headed to Quick Step.
"Van
Wilder’s departure makes him the latest in a long line of
pros to have left the DSM team early. Marcel Kittel, Tom
Dumoulin, and Michael Matthews are just a few of the big
names who have departed from the squad before the initial
end dates of their contracts."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 18, 2021 Pogacar pushes back against pressure to target
Giro-Tour double .
"23-year-old
Pogačar won the 2020 and 2021 editions of the Tour de
France and has said he will one day target the Corsa Rosa.
However, he intends to target a third Tour win in 2022."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Marion Rousse: Leading a lasting Tour de
France Femmes.
"Rousse
speaks about her role as the event's director, the
decisions behind the route design, and the importance that
a long and successful Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
will have on the progress of women's cycling."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Brent Bookwalter to vice chair Pro Cyclist
Foundation.
"Bookwalter
will play a key role in directing the Foundation's mission
of supporting various cycling development programs."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 18, 2021 Wout van Aert confirms cyclocross calendar,
and it’s a busy one.
"Belgian
star confirms cyclocross schedule through the Belgian
nationals, leaving the door open for a possible trip to
the world championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Sarah Gigante Q&A: On her recovery from a
heart scare.
"The
21-year-old was in and out of hospital in Spain for a
time, but now she’s back in Australia and slowly on the
mend."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 The most dramatic races of 2021.
"The
men's and women's WorldTour threw up some amazing events
in 2021, with tense finishes, storylines that we hadn't
seen before and struggles for supremacy between some of
the best cyclists in the world."
By Christophe Mallet (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Adam Yates, Freddy Ovett and other pro
cyclists prove they’re fast on their feet.
"How
the physiology and psychology of a pro cyclist can
translate to impressive running performances."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Upcoming Southern California Thanksgiving Day
Bike Rides.
"We
have put together a list of some of SoCal’s favorite
Turkey Day Bike Rides that will help you burn some extra
calories and enjoy the day on the bike with your cycling
friends."
(socalcycling.com) (Photo: Psycho-Lists) November 18, 2021 Best Crankbrothers Stamp Speedlace deals.
"The
Crankbrothers Stamp Speedlace shoe combines the latest fit
technology, with a dual-purpose tread design, for riding
and walking comfort. We've found the best deals currently
available."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Crankbrothers) November 18, 2021 Column
Three
Van Aert and Jumbo Visma face sanctions as
Nuyens' lawyers call on UCI to act.
"In
June, the court overturned a previous ruling and found
that Van Aert was in breach of contract when he left the
Sniper set-up - then known as Verandas Willems Crelan - in
2018 and joined Jumbo Visma soon after."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: David Stockman/Belga/AFP/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 'There was a lot of animal bacteria in my
blood.'
"Matteo
Jorgenson, the 22-year-old, who was in the Paris Roubaix's
first breakaway, posted on Instagram in the hours after
the race that stomach issues caused him to go for a nature
break mid-race not once, but twice."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Michael Woods: Performances in the peloton
have gone up another level.
"The
likeable Canadian racked up a series of prestigious fifth
places throughout the 2021 season; at Liége Bastogne
Liége, the Tour de Romandie, the Tour de Suisse and in the
Olympic road race, but missed out on a big win."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Lotto Soudal hires former Astana manager Yana
Seel to help secure team’s WorldTour future.
"Yana
will take the lead on everything related to attracting and
retaining sponsors' says Team Manager John Lelangue"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Jessica Allen renews at Team Bike Exchange
Jayco.
"The
28-year-old remains at what will be a greatly-changed
squad for 2022, with a series of major incoming and
outgoing as the team heads into their third year at
Women's WorldTour level."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Tsgabu Grmay extends with Team Bike Exchange
for two years.
"Grmay
joined the team in 2019 and the 30 year old, who has
strengthened the squad’s climbing capabilities, has now
completed seven Grand Tours along with his tenth season in
the professional peloton."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Tejay van Garderen's 2012 Tour de France white
jersey bike has been stolen.
"Tejay
van Garderen has had two of his bikes stolen from a
storage unit near his home in the United States, both of
which are prized possessions."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Tour of Britain's TV audience grew by a third,
global viewers top 16 million, in 'thrilling' 2021 comeback.
"It
was a very hard run race that attracted some of the
world's best riders, including world champion Julian
Alaphilippe (Deceuninck Quick Step) and Belgian champion
and eventual winner, Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma)."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Top pro cyclists’ runs ranked.
"Tom
Dumoulin is making headlines again this week, but it is
not for his riding. Instead, the Tokyo Olympic silver
medallist ran a surprisingly fast 10k."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) November 18, 2021 All new Trek Speed Concept gets more
aerodynamic, but also much more comfortable.
"It
wouldn’t be a tri bike launch without claims of improved
aerodynamics. Don’t worry, Trek assures us that the new
Speed Concept certainly qualifies."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 18, 2021 Column
One
November
17, 2021
Actual Everesting just too much fun? Suffer
up virtual Everest with Floyd Landis instead.
"Brand
new indoor training platform Race Republic launches
Everesting challenge with riders attempting to climb a
virtual Mount Everest."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) November 17, 2021 Egan Bernal honing TT position ahead of
anticipated Tour de France return.
"Giro
d'Italia champ returns to German lab that helped him
recover from his back injury in 2020 with an eye on Tour
de France showdown with Tadej Pogačar."
(velonews.com) Photo: LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images November 17, 2021 De Buyst and Kluge lead Ghent Six as fans
adapt to rules in 't Kuipke.
"Jasper
De Buyst and Roger Kluge are the first leaders of the
Ghent Six, with crowds returning to the legendary
166-metre 't Kuipke, despite strict rules and the
banning of beer sales in the track center."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 17, 2021 Whoop 4.0 Band & Platform In-Depth
Review.
"While
the new Whoop 4.0 looks physically similar to the
previous 3.0, it’s a significantly different beast of
hardware."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 17, 2021 Priority Apollo gravel bike review.
"The
Priority Apollo offers an excellent value for a gravel
grinder bike. I like the simple and quiet Gates carbon
belt drive, but wish the gearing options, provided by
the Shimano Alfine hub were more hill-friendly."
By Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) Photo: Aliya Barnwell November 17, 2021 Pump up tires with no effort using Fix Mfg
Eflator mini battery-powered air compressor.
"The
pump can be set to display tire pressure in psi, kPa,
bar, or kg/cm2 on its large display. It works with
Schrader valves, but also includes a thread on Presta
adapter and a small carrying bag to keep it all tidy."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 17, 2021 How rowing can complement your cycling as
cross-training.
"Spending
time on the bike is vital if you want to improve your
cycling performance. But working another
muscular-endurance activity into the mix can help take
your fitness to the next level."
By Paddy Maddison (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 17, 2021 Gifts for cyclists: Christmas present ideas
to cater to all budgets.
"If
you're shopping for a cyclist this Christmas and need
inspiration, here's a roundup of the best gifts for
cyclists, no matter your budget."
By Mildred Locke , Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 17, 2021 Cycling retailers open up Black Friday to
almost everything with site-wide 20% discounts.
"Deals
on any single full-price item meaning no products are
safe from the Black Friday sales."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Competitive Cyclist) November 17, 2021 Column
Two
November
17, 2021
Tadej Pogačar hints at Giro-Tour double in
2023.
"Two-time
defending Tour de France champion says a run at the
Vuelta a España should be in the cards in the 2022 after
another shot at a third yellow jersey."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 17, 2021 Primoz Roglic: I'm not the cycling
Terminator, that's not who I am.
"Jumbo
Visma rider reveals how his crashes and a fast-track
career have influenced his racing and his personality."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 17, 2021 Heinrich Haussler calls on more road riders
to do cyclocross.
"In
2019 cyclocross fans were surprised to see a rider from
Bahrain Merida participating in races. It tuned out to
be Heinrich Haussler, who had fallen in love with the
sport."
(cyclocross.social) Photo: Yefrifotos November 17, 2021 Tips for a custom bike build.
"Custom
builds don’t have to make sense. They rarely do. It is
all about creating a bike that reflects what you want to
express as a rider, but as ever, there are risks."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Chapter2) November 17, 2021 Tour Colombia 2022 has been canceled due to
financial issues, according to reports.
"Earlier
this year, the 2021 race was canceled after the first
three editions of the race saw several big names from
around the world attending and strong support from the
Colombian government."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 17, 2021 End of an era: Specialized Women’s Racing
calls it quits after a decade.
"Not
only was it a home for domestic talent, we also had the
good fortune of regular international guest riders such
as Chloe Hosking, Loren Rowney, and Tiff Cromwell
donning our jersey on many occasions."
By Liz Phillipou (cyclingtips.com) photography by Specialized November 17, 2021 What makes a road bike? Every component part
explained.
"The
average road bike comprises component parts that haven't
changed all that much in over a century. However, if you
haven't used that time to acquaint yourself with the
correct terminology, we won't hold it against you."
By Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) November 17, 2021 10 best 2021 endurance bikes - find a great
bike for long, fast rides.
"Endurance
bikes are 'softer', more comfortable versions of
race-orientated road bikes. They have slightly more
relaxed handling, frames tuned to smooth the ride and
capacity for wider tires along with a less stretched-out
riding position."
By John Stevenson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 17, 2021 Specialized Diverge Expert E5 Evo review.
"A
flat-bar gravel bike that’s actually designed for flat
bars."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) November 17, 2021 What’s the deal with tire inserts?
"What
are tire inserts? How do they work? And why are so many
riders using them? Here’s a quick guide to biking's
latest low-tech innovation."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) November 17, 2021 Column
Three
Youth Movement Memes for 2022, Part 1.
"Let’s
take a look at some of the year’s talking points and
where they will likely go in 2022. Speaking broadly, the
sport remains engulfed in a youth movement that probably
goes beyond anything seen before."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 17, 2021 Wout van Aert race win NFTs sell for
€47,000.
"Belgian
auctions digital blockchain images of his victories at
Strade Bianche, Mont Ventoux, and the Champs Elysées."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Momentible) November 17,
2021
Inside the Netherlands’ first gravel
national championships.
"Last
weekend, NK Gravel in the Netherlands crowned two
national champions. Is the race a harbinger of more
sanctioned gravel to come?"
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo: Bruno Bobbink) November 17, 2021 Davide Formolo rides just 918 meters to set
new shortest Hour Record.
"Italian
rider Davide Formolo has set a new, bizarre record,
completing the shortest distance possible in one hour of
continuous riding."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 17, 2021 Alejandro Valverde to ride Giro d'Italia and
Vuelta a España in final professional season.
"Alejandro
Valverde will skip the Tour de France and instead ride
the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España in 2022, his final
season as a professional rider."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Philippe Lopez/AFP/Getty Images) November 17, 2021 Charlie Quarterman confirms he is not
re-signing with Trek Segafredo for 2022 after 'rough
year.'
"The
British rider has struggled since suffering a heavy
concussion as well as stress with his contract running
out."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 17, 2021 Sharon Laws Rider of the Year Awards.
"Since
2016, Voxwomen supporters have voted for their rider of
the year. In 2018, after the sad passing of Sharon Laws,
the prestigious award was named after her to continue
her memory."
(voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 17, 2021 Mark Padun to leave Bahrain Victorious.
"Doing
this post to give thanks to Bahrain Victorious for four
years with this team where I’ve started my pro cycling
career, had a lot of successes and have made
unforgettable memories with stuff and rides."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) November 17, 2021 Black Friday Garmin deals 2021.
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