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Today's Trending Mark Cavendish says he signed wageless deal with Lefevere's Quick Step. Mitch Docker wary of modern pro culture: ‘I don’t love what it’s doing to younger riders.’ News Ticker: Cavendish opens up in new book; Vivani and Cecchini to marry; nine WorldTour teams set for San Juan. News Ticker: Yana Seel takes top role at Lotto Soudal; Hagens Berman Axeon closes roster. Column
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November
20, 2021
November
20, 2021
Lucinda Brand wins Merksplas Superprestige.
"Lucinda
Brand claimed a convincing victory at the Merksplas
Superprestige on Saturday, soloing home ahead of Annemarie
Worst and Denise Betsema after leading from start to
finish."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 20, 2021 Iserbyt wins Superprestige Merksplas.
"Eli
Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) claimed a narrow victory
in the Superprestige round in Merksplas, parlaying a
penultimate-lap attack into a win two seconds ahead of
Quinten Hermans (Tormans) with Laurens Sweeck (Pauwels
Sauzen Bingoal) taking third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 20, 2021 Racing is training for Wout van Aert, Marianne
Vos: ‘Cyclocross plays in service of road season.’
"Jumbo
Visma's cross-discipline megastars plan intense 'cross
season to hone engines for the road classics."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 20, 2021 A Giant Of His Times: François Faber.
"To
understand the impact François Faber would make on France
(where he was born and raised), Luxembourg (his father’s
country) and the sport of cycling, we first need to see
what life was like when he was growing up in the 1890s."
By John Wilcockson (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 20, 2021 Blood, sweat, and tears custom Nike Air Force
x Cavendish.
"What
do you get for equaling an Eddy Merckx Tour de France
record? Some champagne? Of course! A nice watch? Perhaps.
A special place in the history of the sport? Yeah, all
very nice but what one should really get is a pair of
custom-painted Nike Air Forces."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Shea Gribbon November 20, 2021 Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Merksplas -
Saturday November 20th.
"This
Saturday sees the fourth round of the Telenet
Superprestige Series in Merksplas.
Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK, 7:40am ET.
Elite
Men - 15:00 Europe, 14:00 UK, 9:00am ET."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) November 20, 2021 November 20, 2021
Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 7 -
Koksijde - Sunday November 21st.
"The
UCI Cyclocross World Cup continues this Sunday with the
iconic sand course in Koksijde, Belgium playing host to
Round 7.
Timetable
- Elite Women - 13:40 Europe, 7:40am ET.
Elite Men - 15:05 Europe Local, 9:05am ET."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) November 20, 2021 Column
Two
Mitch Docker wary of modern pro culture: ‘I
don’t love what it’s doing to younger riders.’
"Increasing
demands from sponsors, staffers and the emergence of a
data-driven sport have left the retiring Aussie
questioning the impact modern pro culture can have on
young riders."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 20, 2021 Lefevere getting annoyed with protracted
Cavendish contract negotiations.
"It is
annoying me that it is taking so long," the Belgian said
to Het Laatste Nieuws. "I want to finish this on
Saturday and I know he wants it, too. Otherwise, it will
be delayed again."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 20, 2021 Mark Cavendish says he signed wageless deal
with Lefevere's Quick Step.
"Mark
Cavendish’s new book about his return to form last season
and his four Tour de France stage wins reveals Deceuninck
Quick Step team boss Patrick Lefevere offered him a place
on his team but no money, which the rider accepted."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 20, 2021 Julian Alaphilippe: I have so many other goals
besides the Tour de France.
"Julian
Alaphilippe (Deceuninck Quick Step) has reiterated that he
is unwilling to sacrifice the Classics and rest of the
calendar in order to focus on the general classification
of the Tour de France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bernard Papon/Getty Images) November 20, 2021 De Buyst considering a return to track for
Paris Olympics.
"Jasper
De Buyst grew up racing on the track but turned his focus
to the road with Lotto Soudal after falling ill at the
2016 Olympic Games and ending his omnium bid after the
first day of racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 20, 2021 Bowman Cycles speak out on supply chain issues
after unhappy customers complain.
"Bowman’s
founder says supply chain issues have had a devastating
effect on the company’s ability to fulfill orders, and is
trying to “work out how to refinance” the business."
By Nick Howes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 20, 2021 Four top trainers reviewed: Find the machine
that works for you.
"Choosing
the best trainer can be tricky. It’s a balance between the
features that are essential to you and price."
By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) November 20, 2021 76 Projects Hi Flow No Clog Tubeless Valve
delivers 4X air flow of Presta.
"The
76 Projects Hi Flow No Clog Tubeless Valves are composed
of a high precision CNC machined aluminium body with a
stainless steel hollow core; a pair weighs a claimed 9g."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 20, 2021 Column
Three
Top women's transfer successes of 2021.
"Van
Vleuten, Vollering among those sparking new energy in
their teams."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 20, 2021 Ethan Hayter could win a Grand Tour, says
British Cycling junior coach who guided upcoming golden
generation.
"The
rainbow stripes could be on a British male rider in the
not-so-distant future, as the current juniors follow in
the same footpaths."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 20, 2021 Romain Bardet: Moving to DSM was exactly what
I needed.
"A
year ago, Romain Bardet decided to leave the comfort and
security of AG2R and move to Team DSM. It was a transfer
that certainly raised a few eyebrows."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 20, 2021 Vos and Van Aert will race a packed CX program
to prepare for road Classics.
"Jumbo
Visma pair Marianne Vos and Wout van Aert will return to
the mud and sand of cyclocross in December to prepare for
the Spring Classics."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 20, 2021 Lightweight’s new Obermayer Evo wheels. Plus
breaking Shimano cranks, updated bikes from Trek &
Brompton, new roads on Zwift & loads more.
"The
bike world has been buzzing with new products this week.
We've seen everything from updated bikes from Trek and
Brompton, new eyewear from 100%, and, um, 3D printed
titanium cleats. No one saw that coming."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 20, 2021 Black Friday kids' bikes: The best deals where
stock still exists.
"Take advantage of our round-up of the best Black Friday kids' bike deals while stock remains available in the midst of a global shortage." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 20, 2021 2021 Gift Guide: Essentials for every rider.
"The
holidays are approaching fast and if you’re not sure what
to get the cyclist in your life, worry not. There are a
few things essentials every rider needs, no matter what
kind of riding they do."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) November 20, 2021 Black Friday bike deals 2021: Save on bikes,
helmets, wheels and more.
"We've searched the internet to find the best early Black Friday bike deals, covering everything from bikes to clothes, helmets and more." By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 20, 2021 Column
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November
19, 2021
November
19, 2021
Top 7 women's races of the 2021 season.
"Top
races, great winners and the promise of even more next
year! We’re celebrating the end of the 2021 road season by
bringing together some of our favorite races of the year."
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Jakob Fuglsang: ‘If I had the numbers I have
now back then, I would have won the Tour de France.’
"Veteran
Dane says he hopes to race in a more swashbuckling style
with renewed focus on stage-wins and attacks as he lines
up goals for 2022."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Greg Van Avermaet: My strongest period is
behind me but I still have a lot of energy.
"36-year-old
on Belgian Worlds fall-out, shouting at Naesen, vaccines,
and why he still believes he can win Flanders."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 19, 2021 Bike Exchange boss rues rise of superteams and
supertalents after coming up short in 2021.
"Team
boss reflects on year of struggling to hold the wheels,
confirms Simon Yates will return to Giro in 2022."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luca Bettini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images November 19, 2021 Gravel racing explained: Everything you need
to know about cycling’s newest race discipline.
"If
you’re keen to dip your toe into the blossoming world of
gravel racing but don’t know where to start, here’s
everything you need to know, including race formats, what
you need to get started, why you should give it a go and
five of our favorite events."
By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 19, 2021 What it’s like to ride 900 km in a day.
"For
the last two years, Australian ultra-cyclist Abdullah
Zeinab has had his eye on a big ride: the 24-hour world
record."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Jake Campbell / @cakejampbell November 19, 2021 Best bike pumps 2021 - Top-rated track pumps
and mini pumps.
"Over
the years, the team at BikeRadar have put
countless pumps to the test, from high-end track pumps
and frame pumps to get-you-home mini pumps."
By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 19, 2021 Black Friday bike deals 2021.
"With under 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 not Found) November 19, 2021 Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Merksplas -
Saturday November 20th.
"This
Saturday sees the fourth round of the Telenet
Superprestige Series in Merksplas.
Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK, 7:40am ET.
Elite
Men - 15:00 Europe, 14:00 UK, 9:00am ET."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) November 19, 2021 Column
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Dombrowski: I wanted to wear blue next year.
"Now
30 years old and a veteran with nine seasons in the
WorldTour peloton, Dombrowski added his first Grand Tour
stage victory last year racing for UAE Team Emirates, a
stage 4 win at the Giro d’Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 19, 2021 Tom Dumoulin back as a grand tour contender?
He’s hoping so.
"The
Dutch star said he's overcome his setbacks from a year
ago, and vows to fight to reclaim his spot in the GC
hierarchy."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Classics, Giro and Worlds on Nizzolo's 2022
hitlist after Israel Start-Up Nation move.
"Israel
Start-Up Nation's new sprinter Giacomo Nizzolo has
outlined an ambitious set of goals for the 2022 season
after making the switch from the troubled Qhubeka NextHash
team."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 19, 2021 'I won't do it again;' Rigoberto Urán
apologizes following video of him riding with baby daughter
strapped to chest.
"Rigoberto
Urán has apologized and deleted a video posted to his
social media showing him riding his bike at a fair speed
with his baby daughter strapped to his chest."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Twitter) November 19, 2021 A chat with Lars van der Haar, cyclocross’ man
of the moment.
"The
30-year-old Dutch rider won the European cyclocross title
in the Netherlands in early November and then added a UCI
World Cup win in Tabór last weekend. And he has more races
on his wishlist for the upcoming weeks."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 19, 2021 ‘We haven’t bought our way into things, we’ve
grown.’
"Alex
Cataford is one of five Canadians on the Israel Start-Up
Nation team and is proud to be the heart of the tight-knit
squad."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Noa Arnon/Israel Start-Up Nation November 19, 2021 Shredding at the School of Rocks.
"Eleanor Jaskowska quit her job last year, but she didn’t stop working. A passionate cyclist, she was frustrated with seeing her female roadie friends struggle to get to grips with off-road riding and she wanted to change that." By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) photography by The School of Rocks November 19, 2021 British pro Alexandar Richardson uploads
super-fast London to Brighton return ride to Strava.
"Alexandar
Richardson has posted an incredible ride he completed on
Wednesday to Strava, which saw the British pro ride from
his home in southwest London to Brighton and back again at
an impressive speed."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Glasgow's hosting of inaugural Cycling World
Championships in 2023 will take in the whole of Scotland.
"It is
less than two years out from the UCI’s new event that will
bring 13 different world championships together in one
place across 10 days for the very first time."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Zwift releases eight new routes as part of
update to Makuri Islands map.
"Zwift
riders can now explore eight new routes in Neokyo, a
night-time cityscape that's part of the Makuri Islands
world."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift) November 19, 2021 Column Three November
19, 2021
Gianni Moscon: I'm not interested in what
people write on social media about me.
"The
27-year-old Italian has raced with Team Sky and Ineos
Grenadiers since 2016. He seemed perfect for the cobbled
classics and is also a solid time trialist but his results
were often overshadowed by controversy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 19, 2021 Canyon updates Grail range for 2022.
"The
updates for 2022 see the Canyon Grail fitted with
Shimano’s gravel-specific component group across three of
the models, while the remaining fourth Grail gets spec’d
with SRAM XPLR gravel group and a SRAM Red power meter."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 19, 2021 Unsung Heroes: Tiffany Cromwell.
"The
33-year-old Australian is a contender in her own right,
with two Giro Rosa stage wins and plenty of other results
on her career palmares, but she’s also proved to be a
valuable support rider."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Transfer latest: Cofidis add Armée as Cerny
extends with Quick Step.
"Hepburn
adds two years at BikeExchange as Baska, Contreras and
Muñoz leave the WorldTour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Wildlife Generation signs Orken, Rhim and
McGill.
"The
Wildlife Generation Pro Cycling team announced the signing
of three new riders for 2022: Turkish rider Ahmet Orken
and Americans Brendan Rhim and Scott McGill."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 19, 2021 Garmin Watch Keyring & USB-C Chargers: $9
for Two Pack.
"As a
purveyor of quirky charging cables, I’m back with another
installment - this one for not one, but two different
Garmin USB-C watch chargers."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 19, 2021 A rain-specific helmet from POC, the new
Rough-Stuff Archive book, a cozy go-fast winter jacket and
more.
"We
have an accidentally winter-flavored theme to this week’s
products with a rain-specific helmet from POC; a cozy
jacket from MAAP; a goth-approved black bottle cage that
reflects the gloomy skies hovering above."
By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) Jack Luke / Immediate Media November 19, 2021 Look Keo 2 Max Carbon.
"Look's
Keo 2 Max Carbon is an impressive mid-range pedal,
offering easy functionality and good overall performance
for any avid cyclist."
By Leon Jennings (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 19, 2021 10 riders who changed mountain biking tech
forever.
"From
top athletes to business people, maverick inventors to
whizz-kid engineers, here are 10 individuals who helped
hone and tweak the humble bicycle to become the
incredibly efficient, reliable and entertaining off-road
vehicle it is today."
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