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Today's Trending 'He turned pro too early:' Eddy Merckx just can't stop commenting on Evenepoel. Into the Lion’s Den: From the richest US crit of the year to PR disaster. 2000 Olympic gold medalist Marty Nothstein arrested, charged with stalking a woman. The Secret Pro: It’s time rider safety was taken seriously. Column
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December
10, 2021
December 10,
2021
Life Time announces 60 riders for inaugural
Grand Prix race series.
"Amity
Rockwell, Ruth Winder, Katerina Nash, and Lea Davison
headline women's list; Keegan Swenson, Alex Howes, Pete
Stetina, and Kiel Reijnen top the men's."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo: Wil Matthews) December 10, 2021 Highlights of 2021 - Part III.
"Mathieu
van der Poel was very much in the limelight. His Alpecin
Fenix team sported a temporary jersey in the mauve hue of
his grandfather Raymond Poulidor‘s Mercier team."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) December 10, 2021 'He turned pro too early:' Eddy Merckx just
can't stop commenting on Evenepoel.
"Evenepoel
turned professional back in 2019 at the age of 18 with
Deceuninck Quick Step and has already racked up an
impressive 21 victories during his three years at
WorldTour level."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Honsinger heads into the unknown for US
cyclocross title defense.
"It
has been two years since the last USA Cycling Cyclocross
National Championships, where Clara Honsinger (Cannondale
Cyclocrossworld) finally ended Katie Compton's 15-year
reign." [Paywall (after 5 articles/month)]"
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 10, 2021 Curtis White: I have nothing to lose at US
cyclocross nationals.
"Curtis
White (Cannondale Cyclocrossworld) admitted he has come
close too many times to seizing the trophy and tributes
that come with winning a race at the USA Cycling
Cyclocross National Championships."
(Image credit: Wil Matthews) December 10, 2021 Legeay: Why use ketones if they're not
boosting performance?
"The
MPCC (Movement for a Credible Cycling) confirmed that it
will continue its policy to prohibit the use of ketones
within MPCC teams despite the recent statements made by
UCI medical director Xavier Bigard." [Paywall (after 5
articles/month)]
By Kate Wagner (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) December 10, 2021 Wout van Aert, Marianne Vos, Tom Pidcock head
for the snow at Val di Sole CX World Cup.
"Cyclocross
riders head into the unknown in Val di Sole with a snowy
World Cup race with a view to securing a place on the
Winter Olympics schedule." [Paywall]
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Giacomo Podetti/Vitesse December 10, 2021 Will Egan Bernal Make it Back to the Tour in
2022?
"Egan
Bernal recently announced that instead of defending his
Giro d’Italia title, he is planning to go all-in on
winning the Tour de France in 2022. This both makes sense
for Bernal and once again serves a blow to the sport’s
second-best grand tour."
(pelotonmagazine.com) December 10, 2021 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport review:
Flagship performance, distilled.
"This
may be old technology by Specialized's standards, but it
just offers more proof that road bikes have already been
very good for a very long time."
By Dan Cavallari (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) December 10, 2021 Brennauer, Archibald highlight complete
Ceratizit WNT roster for 2022.
"We
have built a strong mix of riders from those starting
out to those who have a vast amount of experience' says
team manager." [Paywall (after 5 articles/month)]
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: CERATIZIT WNT Pro Cycling Team) December 10, 2021 Review: Reggie cycling kit.
"As
I’ve said before, many companies that make cycling kits
are small businesses built by cyclists who rope their
family members or friends into their project: Reggie is
no exception."
By Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) Photo: Aliya Barnwell December 10, 2021 Things to give and receive: Finish Line
FiberLink Latex Sealant.
"While
not everyone is running tubeless wheels and tires, but
many riders are. Whether the attraction is lower pressure
or fewer flats, you need to use sealant."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan December 10, 2021 USA Cyclocross National Championships.
"Watch
the 2021 USA Cycling Cyclocross National championships
live. Nationals will be held in Wheaton, Illinois just
outside of Chicago.
December
10th - Masters Women 9:00am Eastern.
December 11th - Juniors, Single Speed 9:00am Eastern. December 12th - Juniors, U23s, Elites 9:00am Eastern." (flobikes.com) USA Cycling December 10, 2021 Column
Two
López blasts Mas over controversial exit from
Movistar.
"Colombia’s
Miguel Angel López has waded back into the controversy
that saw him quit both the 2021 Vuelta a España and then
Team Movistar, making outspoken criticisms of his former
teammate, Enric Mas." [Paywall (after 5 articles/month)]
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Road world championships route reveal:
Rainforests, beaches, bridges on tap for 2022.
"Organizers
of next year’s races in Wollongong, southeast Australia,
have given a preliminary sketch of the routes awaiting
Elisa Balsamo, Julian Alaphilippe, and Co. and are
promising “a celebration of the unique topography of the
region."
(velonews.com) Photo: Destination NSW December 10, 2021 Men's time trial at 2022 World Championships
could be limited to 30km due to being the same distance as
women's race.
"Upon
announcing the routes for the Wollongong-held Worlds next
September, the UCI revealed that both the male and female
time trials will be held over a similar distance as part
of the governing body's drive towards gender parity."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 2022 team preview: Quick Step AlphaVinyl.
"The peloton's best team is set up to do it all over again next season." [Paywall (after 5 articles/month)] By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images composite) December 10, 2021 Vincenzo Nibali compared to Zlatan Ibrahimović
by impressed Astana Qazaqstan DS: 'He has some surprises in
store.'
"Vincenzo
Nibali can be cycling’s equivalent of footballer Zlatan
Ibrahimović. That is the bold claim by Astana Qazaqstan DS
Giuseppe Martinelli who has been taken aback by Nibali’s
form and attitude since rejoining the Kazakh team ahead of
the 2022 season."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 I have been portrayed as a person that I am
not:' Gianni Moscon looks to a fresh start with Astana in
2022.
"Moscon
has made the headlines repeatedly for, arguably, the wrong
reasons. He was suspended by his now former team in 2017
over "racists comments" made towards the now retired Kevin
Reza, and was also disqualified from Kuurne Brussels
Kuurne in 2020 for throwing a bike onto another rider
following a crash."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Adrie van der Poel Talks Cyclocross and Van
Aert.
"Adrie
has his say: Adrie, father of top riders Mathieu and David
van der Poel has been quite out-spoken on the
short-comings of the cross riders who were soundly beaten
by Wout van Aert last Saturday."
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) December 10, 2021 A chat with cyclist-philosopher Guillaume
Martin.
"This
year Guillaume Martin (Cofidis) was the best French rider
when it came to the Grand Tours. He finished in the top 10
of both the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. No one
did better."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) December 10, 2021 Team DSM swap Bioracer for Nalini as they
develop in-house clothing brand.
"The
in-house brand, which is named after the team's ethos of
'Keep Challenging', is yet to be launched to the public
but was announced at the start of the 2021 season."
[Paywall (after 5 articles/month)]
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM) December 10, 2021 CeramicSpeed SLT brings Solid Lubrication Technology to Headsets & Pivot Bearings for all. "Since
August 2021, road bikes rolling out of Factor have
benefited from the addition of the CeramicSpeed OHD
(Optimized Headset Design) that houses their new and
improved SLT Bearing technology."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 2021 Affordable ENVE Wheels! Deep dive into the
ENVE Foundation range.
"Enve
is well known for its high-quality wheelsets with US-built
carbon rims. With the Foundation range it has managed to
pack a lot of the tech from the top-end wheels into a much
more affordable package."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 2021 Live: Ethias Cross Essen - Saturday December
11th.
"The
Ethias Cross returns this Saturday in Essen, with a World
Cup on Sunday in Italy.
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) December 10, 2021 Column
Three
December 10,
2021
Romain Bardet says leaving DSM riders'
comments 'not easy to understand' after 'Soviet regime'
remarks.
"A
recent piece by Sporza was posted hours before the team's
2022 presentation, it included unnamed riders saying the
way the team was run was like a "Soviet regime" with
another adding they were "treated like little children."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Remi Cavagna fractures vertebra in training
camp crash.
"Mauri
Vansevenan also breaks thumb in crash and is sent home to
Belgium. Cavagna will undergo surgery on Monday."
(velonews.com) Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images December 10, 2021 Lorena Wiebes eyes green jersey at the Tour de
France Femmes.
"Cycling
is seven months away from the rebirth of the Tour de
France Femmes and Lorena Wiebes (Team DSM) already has her
eye on the coveted green jersey."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Unsung heroes: Alena Amialiusik on swapping
gymnastics for cycling, growing up in Belarus.
"Alena
Amialiusik is one of the most respected domestiques in the
women's peloton, but she has winning credentials with
world and European titles."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Pozzovivo: It's difficult to find a new team
in December.
"The
future of a number of Qhubeka NextHash riders and staff
became even more uncertain on Thursday following the UCI's
decision to refuse the South African squad a WorldTour
license for the 2022 season." [Paywall (after 5
articles/month)]
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) December 10, 2021 'I don’t need to be known for the knee injury.
I am known to be a race winner:' Stevie Williams' comeback
is just the beginning.
"One
of Britain’s strongest natural climbers and a winner of
the prestigious U23 race the Ronde de I'Isard in 2018, the
Welshman has been plagued by left knee trouble ever since
turning professional with Bahrain Merida in 2019."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Arkéa Samsic delight in WorldTour access
following Qhubeka NextHash demise.
"The
UCI’s announcement on 2022 WorldTour licenses spelled
heartbreak to all those involved with Qhubeka NextHash,
but was celebrated by Arkéa Samsic." [Paywall after 5
articles/month]
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) December 10, 2021 No Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race for 2022
as organizer rules out September date.
"Race
director Louis Cousaert recently said he heard "noises"
about the postponed Tour Down Under and Great Ocean taking
place before the Worlds, but the latter has denied any
such race."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Riding the Côte d'Azur With the Pros.
"It’s
this very route that adorns the walls of The Service
Course, which recently opened in the heart of Nice’s
historic old town, just a stone’s throw from the iconic
Promenade des Anglais, the beachfront road that splits the
city from the sea."
By: Jack Hussey - Images: The Service Course (pelotonmagazine.com) December 10, 2021 Kasai FS Hub Quick Release 6-Bolt Disc.
"The
Kasai FS Hub Quick Release 6-Bolt Disc is a low-cost,
field-repairable (to an extent) entry into the world of
dynamo power. Coming in a range of axle types, spoke
count, brake type options and colors."
By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 2021 Holiday Gift Guide #4: Heavy Pedal, Adidas
Eyewear, Ride with GPS, Wahoo Bargains, Blann Book,
Naughty Fruit, Muc-Off Socks & Brooks Saddle.
"Heavy Pedal - ‘Faster By Design’, Adidas sunglasses, give the gift of better rides - Ride with GPS, Wahoo: Lowest prices of the year!" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 2021 Best Winter Cycling Gloves: Keep fingers
warm from mild winter to deep snow.
"As
temps drop, cyclists start adding layer after layer to
stay warm while pedaling, and keeping your fingers and
hands warm with the right pair of gloves is a huge
part of that equation."
By Molly Hurford (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 2021 Column
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December 9,
2021
Into the Lion’s Den: From the richest US
crit of the year to PR disaster.
"Five
weeks after the race, Olivia Ray hasn’t been paid. No
rider has, according to our reporting. Banks don’t take
giant fake checks, and smaller, real ones haven’t yet
materialized."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 9, 2021 Miguel Ángel López doesn’t regret his year
at Movistar, focused on Giro d’Italia for 2022.
"The
Colombian climber had no regrets about his decision to
swap to the Spanish team for 2021, despite leaving the
team just weeks after signing an extension following a
spectacular falling out during the Vuelta a España."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) December 9, 2021 Honsinger and Hecht back to defend titles at
US Cyclocross Nationals.
"The
USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships are back
in action this week through December 12 in Wheaton,
Illinois, after a shuttered ‘cross season in 2020 across
the country." [Paywall after 5 articles/month]
By Jackie Tyson , Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images and Lee McDaniel) December 9, 2021 USA Cyclocross National Championships.
"Watch
the 2021 USA Cycling Cyclocross National championships
live. Nationals will be held in Wheaton, Illinois just
outside of Chicago.
December 9th - Masters Men 1:15pm Eastern. December
10th - Masters Women 9:00am Eastern.
December 11th - Juniors, Single Speed 9:00am Eastern. December 12th - Juniors, U23s, Elites 9:00am Eastern." (flobikes.com) USA Cycling December 9, 2021 'Max Verstappen's attitude is an example
for many cyclists,' Say Niki Terpstra.
"The
former Paris Roubaix and Tour of Flanders winner is a
huge fan of Formula 1 and believes more cyclists
should be like the Dutch driver."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 9, 2021 The driver who hit me got two years in
prison. But I got a life sentence.
"I’ve
been unprepared for everything that’s happened to me
since a criminal driver plowed into me in July 2019,
so it shouldn’t have been a surprise that I was also
unprepared for the feelings that confronting my
attacker in court stirred up."
By Andrew J. Bernstein (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Andrew Bernstein December 9, 2021 Column
Two
The Secret Pro: It’s time rider safety was
taken seriously.
"I’ve
raced as a pro for a fair chunk of my life now. I’m not
going to give you specifics; you’ll just have to trust
me. I’ve been in the peloton long enough to see things
morph, and in many cases, that’s not so much for the
better."
by The Secret Pro (cyclingtips.com) photography by Simple Sime December 9, 2021 More information on Mark Cavendish burglary.
"This
was undoubtedly a targeted incident at the home of a
celebrated British Olympian, who at the time was
recovering from significant injuries resulting from a
crash whilst competing, which was well publicized,” said
Detective Inspector Tony Atkin, the senior investigating
officer on the case."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 9, 2021 2000 Olympic gold medalist Marty Nothstein
arrested, charged with stalking a woman.
"According
to the local district attorney’s office, Nothstein was
charged with criminal trespass (a third-degree felony),
two counts of stalking (a first-degree misdemeanor), and
a single count of defiant trespass (a third-degree
misdemeanor)."
(velonews.com) Photo: Mike Powell /Allsport December 9, 2021 Human Powered Health achieves UCI Women’s
WorldTeam status.
"The
Human Powered Health women’s squad will be battling in
the big leagues in 2022 and 2023: The team formerly
known as Rally Cycling has acquired UCI Women’s
WorldTeam status."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 9, 2021 Cycling Weekly Awards: Katie Archibald wins
Female Rider of the Year Award.
"The
Scotswoman has always been charismatic, self-aware,
insightful and often very funny; and her grit and
determination is apparent to anyone who’s watched her
race."
By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 9, 2021 UCI confirms Women's WorldTour expansion to
14 teams for 2022.
"Jumbo
Visma, EF Education Tibco SVB, Human Powered Health,
Roland Cogeas Edelweiss, and Uno-X the new WWT teams
next year." [Paywall after 5 articles/month]
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) December 9, 2021 Josh Croxton's gear of the year 2021.
"A versatile bike, some expensive wheels, some cozy kit and even some table sugar." [Paywall after 5 articles/month] By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Future) December 9, 2021 The Girl’s 2021 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use
List.
"Hey
there, this is The Girl , Ray’s other half. After Ray’s
latest Gear I Use post, some of you commented that you
wanted an updated Gear List from me as well. So I sat
down at the laptop and several coffees later, I have an
updated list for you."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) December 9, 2021 Cycling Weekly Awards: Keith Lambert wins
Lifetime Achievement Award.
"Throughout
his career Lambert rode some of the world's biggest
races - the World Championship on eight occasions,
including at Goodwood in 1982; and in 1977 he took on,
and finished Paris Roubaix, still while working the day
job."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) December 9, 2021 Column
Three
Tour de France spectator who caused 'Allez
Opi-Omi' crash fined €1,200.
"Fined
€1,200 by a French court, the woman avoided jail time,
but was also ordered to pay a symbolic €1 to the French
Cycling Union."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 9, 2021 UCI refuses Qhubeka NextHash a WorldTour
license for 2022.
"Qhubeka
NextHash were dealt a hammer blow on Thursday when the
UCI confirmed that it had refused to grant the South
African team a WorldTour license for 2022." [Paywall
after 5 articles/month]
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 9, 2021 Trek Segafredo goes minimalistic for 2022
with new men’s and women’s kits.
"Big
changes for the women's kit ahead of 2022 as it is
redesigned to match the men's but with some blue
accents."
(velonews.com) Photo: Trek Segafredo December 9, 2021 Cycling Weekly Awards: Mark Cavendish wins
Male Rider of the Year Award.
"The
sprinter spent two years grappling with the Epstein Barr
virus and at least another year with depression. As a
result between February 2017 and April this year he won
only a single race, a stage of the Dubai Tour in 2018."
By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Calvin Cheung) December 9, 2021 Lachlan Morton is selling his Alt Tour
jersey on eBay.
"After
just one day, the auction has already received 68 bids,
with a current highest bid of $2,027." [Paywall after 5
articles/month]
(cyclingnews.com) By Josh Croxton (Image credit: Instagram: EF Education Nippo) December 9, 2021 Granite Design Stash Chain Repair Tool Kit
review.
"The
Stash Chain Repair Tool Kit handles the chain repair
duties of Granite Design’s Stash system. It’s cleverly
designed to work with all kinds of grips and it does its
job very well."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 9, 2021 Team DSM look to bounce back from 2021
troubles.
"Team
DSM are out to bounce back from a disappointing 2021
campaign, outlining plans to fight on three fronts -
sprints, Classics, and stage races - across both their
men’s and women’s squads." [Paywall after 5
articles/month]
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM) December 9, 2021 Chris Froome interview: Check out how he
gets fitted and kitted, head to toe.
"The
off-season may be in full swing but teams are already
getting their riders ready for racing in 2022. That
means new bikes, new shoes, and new kit."
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