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Daily News: November 2021

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November 26, 2021
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Val di Sole cyclocross World Cup to be raced on snow to showcase Olympic potential.

Byoverlay"The men’s and women’s elite races will be held on Sunday, December 13 around the Vermiglio cross-country skiing center. Vermiglio sits at an altitude of 1,261 meters at the foot of the Passo del Tonale."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021






Clara Honsinger carries Koppenberg kudos into X2O Trofee leadership defense.

(velonews.com)overlay"Clara Honsinger won big at the prestigious Koppebergcross earlier this month, and now she’s going to go all-in to defend her lead in the X2O Trofee series this weekend."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) November 26, 2021






‘Three kings of cross’ to clash only three times this cyclocross season.

Byoverlay"Tom Pidcock, Wout van Aert, and Mathieu van der Poel outline CX schedules, and right now, the stars will align only on three occasions."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021






Bike Exchange complete women's roster with six new riders in 2022.

Byoverlay"A real variety of riders that can challenge for victory from many different scenarios' says sport director Vestby of 13-rider squad."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021






This Black Friday Garmin Edge 530 deal is the cheapest it's ever been at 35% off.

Byoverlay"For most riders a GPS like the Garmin Edge 530 ticks all the key priorities; ease of use, great maps and a good battery so that you can switch it on, do your ride and quickly upload the ride data."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 26, 2021






Holiday Gift Guide Black Friday Special: Primal, Wahoo, Castelli, Rouvy, Sportful, Pro’s Closet, UDOG, HED, Craft, 4iiii, GCN, Club Ride, Muc-Off, G4, Pegatin & DeFeet.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay
"Primal: Our BIGGEST SALE of the year starts NOW. Wahoo fitness cyber sale. Castelli: Black Friday deals. Rouvy: Ride indoors with 25% OFF. Black Friday deals at Sportful. Cyber week deals from The Pro’s Closet + lots more."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 26, 2021






Pocket Pedals convert clipless to flats tool-free for casual journeys about town.

Byoverlay"Do you have just one bike in the stable that you use for everything from the mid-week evening time trial, to the unofficial club road race at the weekend, to razzing about town on errands?"
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 26, 2021






Live: x2o Badkamers Trofee Urban Cross Kortrijk - Saturday November 27th.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"The second round of the x2o Badkamers Trofee (previously DVV Trofee) sees the riders take on the unique CAPS Urban Cross in Kortrijk.

Elite Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 7:45am U.S. Eastern.

Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) November 26, 2021



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Report: Chris Froome will have to earn spot on Tour de France team.

(velonews.com)overlay"It’s not planned that he will go the Tour, except if he passes through all of the stages he needs to,” Rik Verbruggen told Cycling Weekly. “If that happens, we will have a Chris who is competitive at the start of the Tour, but that’s not a guarantee."
(velonews.com) Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance via Getty Images November 26, 2021






Geraint Thomas: Pogacar and Roglic can definitely be beaten.

Byoverlay"Geraint Thomas has yet to unveil his 2022 plans and his new contract at Ineos Grenadiers has yet to be signed but the former Tour de France winner is confident that he can compete with the best riders in the world over three weeks."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021






Unsung Heroes: The Jumbo Visma Women’s Team at the Ladies Tour of Norway.

Byoverlay"Some of the most memorable and popular wins in cycling are those taken by riders who spend most races working for others. While the star attraction on the Jumbo Visma women’s team is of course Marianne Vos, one particular Jumbo Visma Women’s result in 2021 stood out."
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 26, 2021






Tom Pidcock decides on 12-race cyclocross schedule in run-up to World Championships bid.

Byoverlay"The 22-year-old will make his return to cyclocross on December 4 in Belgium at the Telenet Superprestige Boom, a race he will go into with zero preparation according to coach Kurt Bogaerts, and then look to ride himself into form after a long break following his debut WorldTour road season with Ineos Grenadiers."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021






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By Phil Gaimon (philthethrill.net) Photo: Phil Gaimon November 26, 2021






Former TdF champ Joop Zoetemelk: “I have aged ten years in a few months.”

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"In September 2020, former Tour de France winner Joop Zoetemelk was hit by a car while on a bike ride just outside Paris region. He was hospitalized for several days, receiving surgery on his left arm and right hand."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Hans van Dijk photo November 26, 2021






Can the UCI Track Champions League bring new fans to track cycling? The pros think so.

Byoverlay"The second round of the new UCI Track Champions League will take place in Lithuania on Saturday after a successful opener. Can it help grow the sport?"
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Denis Charlet/AFP via Getty Images November 26, 2021






Karol-Ann Canuel: Cycling will always be part of who I am.

Byoverlay"A lot of people have been asking me ‘what are you going to do now that you are retired from professional cycling?’ and the truth is that right now I don’t know, and I think that’s okay."
By Matilda Price (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021






Five Specialized Black Friday electric bike deals that each save at least $1200.

Byoverlay"Despite the ongoing stock and production issues plaguing the bike industry since the pandemic-induced cycling boom last year, this year’s Black Friday is awash with bargains and those looking for Black Friday electric bike deals won’t be disappointed."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized) November 26, 2021



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11 wins and counting: CX star Eli Iserbyt is having a season to remember.

Byoverlay"With a total of 11 victories from just 17 starts, Eli Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) is the most successful rider of the cyclocross season so far. At just 24 he has joined the ranks of the best riders in the world, although he is modest about that fact."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 26, 2021






Pfeiffer Georgi comes of age with stellar 2021 season.

Byoverlay"Pfeiffer Georgi enjoyed a stellar second half to the 2021 season, with her first elite European win followed by an equally impressive victory in the British national road race in October."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix) November 26, 2021






Cycling New Zealand hit by further resignations after integrity breach at Tokyo Olympics.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"High Performance Director Martin Barras the latest to resign following failure to respect IOC and UCI rules."

(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021






Bike Exchange Jayco closes roster with six new riders for 2022.

(velonews.com)overlay"The upcoming season will see a major shake-up in what officials call the 'most significant roster change since the team’s inception in 2012."

(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) November 26, 2021






Gabriel Cullaigh still without a team for 2022 as he continues fight for career.

Byoverlay"The Brit's time with Movistar will come to an end on December 31, and although the 25-year-old has a spot with a British Continental team as a backup he's not ready just yet to give up hope on an eventual return to the pro ranks."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021






The Best GPS Sport Watches (2021 Recommendations Guide).

Byoverlay"It’s that time of year again - the annual Sports Technology Buyers Guides. My goal here being to give my specific recommendations - exactly the same recommendations I’d give to my own friends and family, based on the continual usage of most of these products in product testing and comparisons."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 26, 2021






Here’s how SRAM is trying to replace Strava.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Why are we asking if the SRAM AXS app might be looking to move into the space that Strava has dominated? Simple, because it’s SRAM."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 26, 2021






HJC Ibex 2.0 Road Helmet.

Byoverlay"The HJC Ibex 2.0 is a lightweight road helmet with a unique self-adjusting retention system which actually performs perfectly. It's secure, comfortable and provides enough airflow to cope with most conditions, plus is supposedly aerodynamic."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 26, 2021






Brazilian speedster aims to hit 300km an hour next year to become world’s fastest cyclist.

Byoverlay"Evandro Portela, the Brazilian cyclist who shot to fame internationally back in 2014 with a video of him drafting a lorry on a public highway at 124 kilometers an hour has his sights set on topping 300 kilometers an hour next year."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) YouTube Screenshot November 26, 2021






Black Friday GoPro sale supplies best-ever GoPro Hero10 price.

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"When it comes to action cameras, GoPro is at the top of the list. The GoPro Hero10 is the flagship camera for 2021 and it might be the best action camera on the market."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Fair Use) November 26, 2021



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November 25, 2021
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What Makes A Great Grand Tour?

(inrng.com)overlay"This year’s grand tours were enjoyable but not vintage editions and if they still made DVDs you probably wouldn’t buy the highlights discs. What makes a great grand tour?"
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 25, 2021






Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2022: All you need to know.

Byoverlay"The race is part of two races on the weekend known as the 'opening weekend' for the Classics season with Kuurne Brussels Kuurne being the race coming on the Sunday."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 25, 2021






Specialized Power Pro Elaston with Mimic saddle review.

Byoverlay"Specialized may not have invented the short nose saddle, but the company’s original Power saddle - launched in 2015 - can almost certainly be credited for making such things popular."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome November 25, 2021






5 standout features of the Hammerhead Karoo 2.

Byoverlay"A computer that makes the most of your data for a seamless training and navigation experience."
By Alice Thomson (bikeradar.com) Hammerhead November 25, 2021



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Tadej Pogacar wins the 2021 Vélo d'Or award.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Slovenian beats Roglic and Van Aert to the honor as Alaphilippe wins best French rider award."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 25, 2021






From Anna Kiesenhofer's Olympic victory to the first Paris Roubaix Femmes: Memorable women’s racing moments from 2021.

Byoverlay"There were plenty of talking points from the 2021 women's season, including the first-ever women's Paris Roubaix, the dramatic Olympic road race, and the thrilling world championships."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 25, 2021






Flanders Classics CEO claims women's cycling needs more than just equal winnings: 'I find equaling prize money useless. There is still a lot to do.'

Byoverlay"Tomas Van Den Spiegel expressed his feelings after Nokere Koerse announced its men's and women's races will have equal prize funds."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 25, 2021






Burundi hosts Africa's first international women's cycling race.

Byoverlay"Five African nations are competing in the five-stage event for the inaugural International Women's Cycling Tour of Burundi."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Claude Bochu/Twitter) November 25, 2021






Larry Warbasse, Conor Dunne explore Canary Islands in off-road, island-hopping romp.

Byoverlay"Conor Dunne joined the Ag2r pro in a stunning route in a mix of road and gravel connecting five of Spain's Canary Islands."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Larry Warbasse November 25, 2021



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Movistar’s US Star Matteo Jorgenson.

Byoverlay"An American riding for a Spanish WorldTour team… There has not been many of those, but Matteo Jorgenson from Idaho is exactly that and he likes the northern Classics."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 25, 2021






Best Cycling GPS Computers (2021 Recommendations Guide).

Byoverlay"It’s that time of year again - the annual Sports Technology Buyers Guides, with this one focused specifically on the best bike computers and accessories."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 25, 2021






Vini Zabù winery joins Intermarché Wanty Gobert as sponsor for 2022.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The deal looks to spell the end for the company's partnership with the Italian ProTeam lead by Angelo Citracca and Luca Scinto which has carried the winery's name for the past two seasons."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 25, 2021






Guillaume Martin joins chorus of riders who want to see ketones banned.

(velonews.com)overlay"French star believes dietary supplement should be banned for 'reasons of fairness' as debate heats up over use of ketones."
(velonews.com) Photo: Anne-Christine Poujoulat - Pool/Getty Images November 25, 2021



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November 24, 2021
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Nokere Koerse triples women’s prize money to match men.

(velonews.com)overlay"Belgian race boosts winner's purse to €18,800, making it the richest one-day payday on the women's calendar for 2022."
(velonews.com) Photo: Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images November 24, 2021






The 10 biggest breakthrough riders of 2021.

Byoverlay
"Our list of the men and women who enjoyed their best seasons this year."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty/Bettini composite) November 24, 2021






Mathieu van der Poel announces ten cyclocross races.

Byoverlay"Mathieu van der Poel announced his cyclocross schedule with ten races in the Netherlands, Belgium and the USA."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 24, 2021






UCI to test team relay at Cyclocross World Championships in Arkansas.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Details for the January 28 race reveal U23 or junior riders part of six-rider teams."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 24, 2021






View from Colombia on whether can Egan Bernal can win 2022 Tour de France: 'The country believes in him again.'

Byoverlay"News that Egan Bernal will target the Tour de France in 2022 has been greeted with optimism in his native Colombia who believe that he can topple defending champion Tadej Pogačar."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 24, 2021






Filippo Ganna heads to Gran Canaria to step-up winter training.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Ganna will then join up with his Ineos Grenadiers teammate on December 7 for a ten-day training camp in Mallorca and a second camp in Calpe, Spain."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 24, 2021






Black Friday cycling clothing deals 2021.

Byoverlay
"There's already a plethora of Black Friday cycling clothing deals, so we've rounded up the best cycling clothing you can buy today."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 24, 2021



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Report: Aleksandr Vlasov misses wind-tunnel testing in California after visa hassles.

(velonews.com)overlay"Rising Russian star misses out on USA trip ahead of high-profile transfer to Bora Hansgrohe for 2022."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) November 24, 2021






Tour of Flanders Espoirs canceled indefinitely.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Organizers have discontinued the Tour of Flanders Espoirs, a race for under-23 riders, due to multiple difficulties they faced in trying to fulfill the event each year."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: PA Images) By Ryan Dabbs November 24, 2021






A look from inside The Lion’s Den.

pressoverlay"It’s a new era for American crit racing. In October, L39ion of Los Angeles put on the first Into The Lion’s Den to showcase their vision for the future."
press release supplied by SRAM Road (cyclingtips.com) November 24, 2021






Guy Niv on the highs and lows of Grand Tours.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"After quitting the 2018 Giro d’Italia, Guy Niv knew he had something to prove."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Noa Arnon/Israel Start-Up Nation November 24, 2021






Oura Ring V3 In-Depth Review.

Byoverlay"The new Gen 3 unit changes physically to include new sensors, as well as additional platform changes that are more software-focused features."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 24, 2021






Tom Boonen: Motor racing success give me a bigger kick than victory as a pro rider.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"On the bike he won four editions of Paris Roubaix, three editions of the Tour of Flanders, a rainbow jersey, and six stages of the Tour de France."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Yuzuru Sunuda/AFP via Getty Images) November 24, 2021






100% Speedcraft Peter Sagan Limited Edition review.

Byoverlay"Shield sunglasses that offer distortion-free optics and excellent protection in the hallmark bold style of Peter Sagan."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan November 24, 2021






17 best 2022 gravel bikes: A definitive and expansive list.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"Although officially recognized for less than a decade, and despite its many tradition-bound detractors, the segment of bikes intended for off-road cycling has enjoyed meteoric growth."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 24, 2021



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From Tadej Pogačar’s two to Marianne Vos’ 30: The numbers that made the 2021 season.

Byoverlay"The 2021 road season was record-breaking and record-equaling at times - here are some of the key stats and figures that made the year."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images November 24, 2021






Bardet: We need to ban substances that sit in the grey area.

Byoverlay"For me it always takes too long before we realize that we needed to be strict on certain points’ says French rider."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Bettini Photo) November 24, 2021






Lachlan Morton's off-road adventure continues at The Munga.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Less than six weeks after completing the Absa Cape Epic, Lachlan Morton returns to South Africa for The Munga, a 1,000-kilometer mountain bike race across the South African desert."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Sam Clark/ EF Education Nippo) November 24, 2021






Lizzy Banks signs two-year deal with EF Education TIBCO SVB.

Byoverlay"EF Education TIBCO SVB announced Wednesday that they have signed Lizzy Banks on a two-year contract that will see the British talent racing with the American outfit in 2022 and 2023."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 24, 2021






10 products I loved in 2021: Ronan Mc Laughlin.

Byoverlay
"Fast, slow, fast, slow. Confused? I seem to be."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 24, 2021






'I only need seven extra watts:' Dan Bigham to attempt to beat World Hour Record in 2022.

Byoverlay"The 30-year-old set a distance of 54.723km in Grenchen, Switzerland, in October, surpassing Bradley Wiggins’ 2015 mark by 197m."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: James Huntly) November 24, 2021






Canyon-SRAM receives 239 applications from 62 countries for new development team.

Byoverlay"The team will be called Canyon SRAM Generation and will compete on the UCI Continental Tour."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 24, 2021






Fulcrum Racing 5 Wheelset.

Byoverlay"The latest iteration of the Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset picks up where the previous version left off: solid, dependable and perfect for sticking on your rim brake bike for winter miles."
By Leon Jennings (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 24, 2021



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Egan Bernal confirms Tour de France will be center of 2022 ambitions.

(velonews.com)overlay"Speaking to Colombian website Revista Mundo Ciclístico, the 24-year-old said that his full focus will be on a return to the French grand tour."
(velonews.com) Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images November 23, 2021






Epic Rides pulls three events from 2022 calendar, refocuses solely on Arizona races.

Byoverlay"The longtime mountain bike race promoter took a hard hit and will put Carson City and Oz Trails Off-Road races on hold while canceling Grand Junction permanently."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Dave McElwaine November 23, 2021






Rapha founder Simon Mottram to step down as CEO.

Byoverlay"17 years after establishing the influential clothing brand, Mottram is handing over the reins."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 23, 2021






Where to save nearly 40% on a Garmin Instinct and 30% off a Garmin Fenix 6X this Black Friday.

Byoverlay"We've tracked down a couple of Garmin Smartwatch deals which we think are the cheapest prices they've ever been (in the United States), making them a great deal to be had right now."
By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit: Garmin) November 23, 2021






650b vs 700c wheels: Find out which you should choose.

Byoverlay"Wheel size is a big issue, especially when it comes to gravel bikes. Here's everything you need to know to make the right buying decision."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 23, 2021






Rotterdam Six-Day canceled again.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Rotterdam Six-Day has been called off two weeks before its scheduled start because of the measures imposed by the Dutch government."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 23, 2021






Best Gravel Bikes: Drop bar off-roaders for racing and exploring.

Byoverlay"Round-up of the best gravel bikes from fast off-road racers to capable adventure machines."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Open) November 23, 2021



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Peter Sagan significantly disputes account of incident with police in Monaco.

(stickybottle.com)overlay"Sagan has now said he wasn’t even in a car at the time of the incident, adding he had not been to a nightclub earlier and was only traveling 500 meters when the incident occurred."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Pauline Ballet) November 23, 2021






Peter Sagan and Total Energies begin to build toward season ‘full of ambitions.’

(velonews.com)overlay"French squad sketches out plans ahead of Slovak's high-profile debut: 'The classics division has a very interesting strike force with Sagan and Turgis."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 23, 2021






Quarterman: I just didn’t realize how cut-throat pro cycling would be.

Byoverlay"Quarterman signed with Trek Segafredo for 2020 and was seen as one of the most promising young riders on the WorldTour circuit after an impressive 2019 that included a U23 British time trial title, and two top five results at the Baby Giro."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 23, 2021






Mathieu van der Poel to kickstart ‘cross campaign in late December.

(velonews.com)overlay"Report indicates van der Poel will return to racing at the Rucphen World Cup on December 18 ahead of clash with Wout van Aert one week later."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 23, 2021






Canyon SRAM devo team receives over 200 applications from 62 countries.

Byoverlay"The German team is in the process of finalizing its eight-rider roster ahead of the 2021 season."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images November 23, 2021






FSA and Vision announces cockpit solutions.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"FSA and Vision have just released their stiffest and most aerodynamic Supercompact handlebars."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Vision) November 23, 2021






Is this Rapha Insulated Gore-Tex Field Coat the ultimate winter jacket for urban commutes?

Byoverlay"Rapha has been busy designing jackets recently and one that has really caught our eye is the Insulated Field Coat from the City Collection, and it’s not just because of the £495 price tag."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 23, 2021






Cyclist recovers three stolen bikes just hours after theft thanks to AirTag: 'We heard beep, beep, beep from the other side of the window.'

Byoverlay"To think that a £25 tag found £15,000 worth of bikes... it's a pretty decent investment! They might not work all of the time, but for me they worked brilliantly."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: David Wilkins) November 23, 2021



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Mark Cavendish's contract negotiations paused as crash recovery takes priority.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"You don't ask an injured person to sign a contract, do you? That should be the last of his worries' Lefevere says."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 23, 2021






Vanmarcke: Israel Start-Up Nation have much stronger Classics riders than you think.

Byoverlay"This year, the 33-year-old specialist enjoyed a cluster of solid cobbled results early in the season."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 23, 2021






The amount of young female road riders in the United States has hit a brick wall:' Experienced pro Tayler Wiles saddened at state of road cycling in America.

Byoverlay"A mainstay in the elite women's peloton for almost a decade, Tayler Wiles has called on race organizers to bring high-level events back to the United State."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 23, 2021






Eri Yonamine signs with Human Powered Health for 2022.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Japanese rider delivers European experience as US-based team plans shift to Women’s WorldTeam level in 2022."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 23, 2021






Report: ‘Doctor Mabuse’ on trial again in France.

(velonews.com)overlay"Bernard Sainz, a homeopathic French doctor long-linked for various doping allegations, is facing a new round of charges in French court."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 23, 2021






Nana, the ultralight carbon pump (25g).

Byoverlay"The little pump had a very light action, allowing for quick strokes, and it didn’t take long to fill the tire. Much faster than it would have with my own pump."
By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 23, 2021






Giro Synthe MIPS II Helmet.

Byoverlay"The Giro Synthe MIPS II helmet is sturdily safe, good looking and nicely made, but it's also a little heavy and expensive."
By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 23, 2021






Adidas Black Friday sale drops the price of Velosamba and Gravel cycling shoes.

Byoverlay"Save on two of the most popular shoe launches this year - if you were holding off due to price, now's the time to buy."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Adidas) November 23, 2021







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