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Column
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December
18, 2021
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Marianne Vos blasts past Lucinda Brand in
two-up sprint at World Cup Rucphen.
"Marianne
Vos (Jumbo Visma) and Lucinda Brand (Trek Baloise Lions)
renewed their cyclocross rivalry at the World Cup in
Rucphen on Saturday, and it was Vos who triumphed after
a tense and tactical race."
By Paul Maunder (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 18, 2021 Tom Pidcock bunny-hops to first elite World
Cup win in Rucphen.
"With
a lap to go Pidcock seemed to be heading for third place
behind Eli Iserbyt and Michael Vanthourenhout (both
Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) but the British champion raced
back into contention and passed Iserbyt on the final
obstacle of the course."
By Paul Maunder (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 18, 2021 Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 10 -
Ruchpen - Saturday December 18th.
"A
double weekend of World Cup action kicking off in
Ruchpen for the 10th round of the UCI CX World Cup.
Elite
Women - 13:30 Europe Local Time, 7:40am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:55 Europe Local time, 9:05am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) December 18, 2021 Mollema: There are no easy races anymore.
[Paywall
(after 5 articles/month)] "Mollema,
a top-10 finisher at all three Grand Tours, notes that
there are now an abundance of riders who can do the same,
which is why he’s definitively pivoting away from general
classification ambitions."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) December 18, 2021 Real-time aerodynamic device closer to
reality, Shimano, Campagnolo, Rapha, Adidas, Deda, Brompton,
Restrap & more.
"Catch
up with all of this week’s big bike and equipment news -
including a £2,700 espresso machine and how to free a
seized seatpost."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 18, 2021 5 Unusual Climbs in North America.
"While
several are rated Category 1 for difficulty, several
others are not quite to that level. However, each is
unique."
Words/Images: John Summerson (pelotonmagazine.com) December 18, 2021 Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 11 -
Namur - Sunday December 19th.
"A
double weekend of World Cup action continuing with the
classic course in Namur, Belgium for the 10th round of
the UCI CX World Cup.
Elite
Women - 13:30 Europe Local Time, 7:40am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men -
13:30 Europe Local Time, 9:05am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) December 18, 2021 Column
Two
Women’s WorldTour hits harder in 2022 with
extra stage for Ceratizit Challenge, new climbs for
classics.
"Spanish
tour expands to five stages, iconic Koppenberg and
Kemmelberg climbs come to the classics as women's calendar
continues to grow."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 18, 2021 Kristen Faulkner: Finding economic synergies
in cycling.
[Paywall
(after 5 articles/month)] "Faulkner
offered insight on the importance of long-term investment
in women's cycling, the willingness to take on risk and
finding overlapping synergies between the men's and
women's sides of the sport."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 18, 2021 Vuelta a Espana suits Evenepoel, says
Lefevere.
[Paywall
(after 5 articles/month)] "Patrick
Lefevere has suggested that Remco Evenepoel could target
the Vuelta a Espana in 2021 but the Quick Step team boss
has added that the young rider’s precise role at the race
is far from decided."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 18, 2021 2022 Bianchi Impulso Pro review.
"Last
year we tested the Bianchi Arcadex, the legacy Italian
brand’s first clean-sheet design of a modern gravel bike
and, priced at $3600, found it to be a capable off-road
entry. Now Bianchi is adding to the dual-purpose mix
with the Impulso Pro."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 18, 2021 Topeak Power Lever X.
"The
Topeak Power Lever X is a clever idea - it's a set of
quick-link pliers that separates to become tire levers,
and it has a couple more little extras tucked away too.
It's sturdy, does a good job and is ideal for either your
workshop or your saddlebag."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 18, 2021 How to choose the best cyclocross tires for
you (and how to set your tire pressure for CX racing).
"Courses
can include tree roots and rocks liable to cause pinch
flats. Such days will call for a tire with puncture
protection and a sturdy tire casing. Tire pressure will
need to be relatively high."
By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 18, 2021 Tested: Cross Country Carbon Wheel Sets from
Roval and Reserve.
"Carbon
wheels are arguably one of the best and priciest upgrades
you can make to your bike. For six months, I rode and
raced two of the most popular carbon wheel sets for
cross-country and short travel trail bikes."
By Dan Chabanov (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) December 18, 2021 Places of Cycling: Majorca, a sanctuary for
cyclists and poets alike.
"The
road that follows Majorca’s north coast will be familiar
to many cyclists. Its undulations connect the towns of
Port de Pollenca and Soller, making it an essential part
of many routes in the north of the island."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 18, 2021 Column
Three
Videos
Charlie Quarterman: ‘You think it's okay then
the next day you'll be crying for no reason when your
girlfriend comes home from work.’
"Quarterman
now holds the esteemed title of being the latest pro to
make it onto the streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon
Prime after his cameo in Clarkson’s background,
inadvertently following in the footsteps of Movistar and
their hit Netflix documentary."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 18, 2021 Make faster your new normal: The riders
'locking in' their lockdown gains for 2022.
"One
surprise effect of lockdown was that many cyclists made
transformative fitness gains. How can we learn from them
to ‘lock in’ the positive changes? Deena Blacking finds
out."
By Deena Blacking (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Daniel Gould) December 18, 2021 Why you should (or shouldn’t) upgrade to
Shimano’s new 12-speed wireless drivetrains.
"For
the first time in Shimano’s history, they are
simultaneously launching two separate levels of road
drivetrain platforms - Dura-Ace and Ultegra. The two new
drivetrains are their first 12-speed road offerings, as
well as their first attempt at a wireless system."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 18, 2021 The bike that Wout van Aert rode to his
Ventoux stage win could be yours.
[Paywall
(after free articles)] "If
you’re a Wout van Aert fan but couldn’t get excited
about buying a digital token affording you “ownership”
of an animation representing the “moment” he won a Tour
de France stage, don’t fret."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) December 18, 2021 Pure Sprinters: Endangered Species or Secret
Weapon?
"Some
think the pure sprinter is a dying breed, but it might
just be the answer to many team's problems."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Photo by THIBAULT CAMUS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) December 18, 2021 You can all stop Everesting now, this guy
has done it for real (well, most of it).
"You
can all stop Everesting now - a cyclist from Portugal
has done it for real, and claims to be the first person
ever to cycle solo to the Base Camp of the world’s
highest mountain."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 18, 2021 From the dirt roads of Iowa to Portland,
Oregon: Ira Ryan’s origin story.
"Inside
a Portland, Oregon industrial space sits Breadwinner
Cycles who makes some of the finest steel bikes you’ll
ever see, and Sugar Wheel Works that build
heirloom-level wheels that will last forever."
Words: Tim
Schamber | Images: Courtesy, Ira Ryan & Breadwinner
Cycles (pelotonmagazine.com) December
18, 2021
Lotto Soudal unveil 2022 jersey and extend
Florian Vermeersch to 2024.
[Paywall
(after 5 articles/month)] "Belgian
squad return to a red and white look for next season."
(cyclingnews.com) Facepeeters December 18, 2021 Column
One
December
17, 2021
USA Cycling announces $100,000 criterium
series.
"The
yet-to-be-named series includes many of the former USA
CRITS races, but streaming video coverage is not yet part
of the package."
By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 17, 2021 Enric Mas puts Vuelta a España victory on
to-do list for 2022.
"Mas
was the one rider able to come close to a red-hot Primož
Roglič at this year’s Vuelta a España. The Mallorcan
claimed second overall behind a near-untouchable Roglič
this summer, saving Movistar’s blushes after the
high-profile exit Miguel Ángel López."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 17, 2021 Women's WorldTour race days increase to 68
with Challenge by La Vuelta stage boost.
"On
Thursday, the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta announced
that it will be extending its stage race from four days to
five, adding to the list of new stage races in the women's
top division calendar."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 17, 2021 “Real men die in the wind” - Breakaway tips
from Jens Voigt.
"I was
cramping so, so bad. It was unbearably hot, and I wasn’t
used to the humidity in Wisconsin. Oh yeah, I’d also just
got off a plane before jumping on the bike, and…so many
excuses."
By Dan Cavallari (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 17, 2021 Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor: Very Long Term
In-Depth Review.
"Over
the last few years, the H10 and its little brother the H9
have crept further and further into my daily usage.
Ultimately, earning itself a place in my mental list of
acceptable reference devices for heart rate accuracy, as
well as my product buyers guides."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) December 17, 2021 10 best road bike wheels for 2022.
"Take
a look at ten of the best road bike wheels for 2022.
Campagnolo, Shimano, Hunt and lesser known brands like
Edco, Kru and Ursus developed wheels with the latest
modern road bikes."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 17, 2021 Bike of the Week: Jamis Renegade.
"Starting
with a wide and consistent stack and reach range, Jamis
set out to design a frame that could handle on or off-road
conditions while maintaining a comfortable and consistent
ride. As you start to review the geo chart you will notice
there are 3 different fork offsets, BB drops and rear
center measurements."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 17, 2021 Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 10 -
Ruchpen - Saturday December 18th.
"A
double weekend of World Cup action kicking off in
Ruchpen for the 10th round of the UCI CX World Cup.
Elite
Women - 13:30 Europe Local Time, 7:40am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:55 Europe Local time, 9:05am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) December 17, 2021 Column
Two
Kevin Vermaerke: It blew me away how fast the
WorldTour is.
[Paywall
(after 5 articles/month)] "American
youngster Kevin Vermaerke has come to the end of his first
year as a professional, having made the step up from
Hagens Berman Axeon to German squad Team DSM at the start
of 2021."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 17, 2021 Ernesto Colnago: Merckx was unique and only
Pogacar can perhaps equal his success.
[Paywall
(after 5 articles/month)] "Colnago
admitted that he loved Pogačar "like a son” when the
Slovenian visited the Colnago headquarters in Cambiago
near Milan on Thursday for the Italian bike brand’s
traditional Christmas event."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 17, 2021 Pidcock: I don't want to be third every time
to Van Aert and Van der Poel.
[Paywall
(after 5 articles/month)] "Tom
Pidcock is out to expand the 'big two' to a 'big three'
this cyclocross season, stating his intention to get the
better of Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel at least
once in the next few weeks."
(cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 17, 2021 New UAE women's team reveals 2022 jersey,
riders and sponsor.
"This
new name is taking over from the Alé BTC Ljubljana team in
the women's WorldTour, marking the investment of yet
another male team sponsor into the women's side of the
sport with UAE Team Emirates joining."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: UAE Team ADQ) December 17, 2021 Brendan Quirk takes the helm at USA Cycling as
CEO.
"USA
Cycling will have a new CEO on Monday, as its current
chairman of the board Brendan Quirk will step into the
role vacated by Rob DeMartini, who is leaving to head up
Purple Innovation, a mattress and pillow company."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 17, 2021 Eliel winter cycling kit review.
"Eliel
is a California-based kit company with strong roots in the
cycling community. They offer some of the coolest-looking
kit designs on the circuit, but half of what makes their
kit look so good is the modern and anatomically correct
cuts of the garments"
By Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) Photo: Aliya Barnwell December 17, 2021 Rondo’s sleek-looking carbon HVRT CF 2 Disc Road Bike. "The
Rondo HVRT CF 2 Disc road bike is the brand’s versatile
road racing bike that can also take some rougher track
exploration. It has a full carbon Aero EPS frame and comes
with a spec that’s high-quality but at price that's
accessible to many."
(road.cc) By Anna Marie Hughes (Image Credit not Found) December 17, 2021 WTB Vulpine TCS Light tire review.
"The
Vulpine is the latest gravel tire from US-based WTB tires
and is currently available in a single 700 x 36mm width.
The design, narrower than many gravel tires, does affect
comfort. Still, it meets the objective and is an
incredibly fast and smooth-rolling tire that isn't just
for the dusty mid-west US."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 17, 2021 PEZ Holiday Gift Guide #5: LOOK X-Track,
GCN+ Gift Voucher, Gnarly Nutrition, Alé Jacket, DMT
Shoes, Lizard Skins Gloves, Northwave/e11even, Cipollini
Frameset & Nathan Sports Sunglasses.
"The PEZ Gift Guide: More cool kit for your cyclist." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 17, 2021 Column
Three
December 17,
2021
Dave Brailsford appointed Ineos director of
sport.
"Brailsford
has been made head of sport at Ineos, with the Ineos
Grenadiers' team principal maintaining his existing role
and also now overseeing all of the company's operations in
sports beyond cycling."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA) December 17, 2021 Mads Pedersen on ketones: ‘I really don’t care
if people are using ketones or not.’
"Danish
star shrugs off reported widespread use of ketones in the
peloton, and confirms he will not defend Kuurne Brussel
Kuurne title in 2022."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) December 17, 2021 Tour de France stage wins, Vuelta a España
breakthroughs and beyond: Sepp Kuss talks 2021.
[Paywall]
"Racing with Roglič, victory celebrations with Valverde,
and the possibility of GC - Kuss looks back on 2021 and
throws forward to the future."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 17, 2021 New Lapierre Xelius SL3 is lighter, stiffer
and more aero (but keeps its signature looks).
"Working
closely with WorldTour team Groupama FDJ has pushed the
design to incorporate the demands of the best riders, with
Lapierre crediting improvements in key areas such as
weight, aerodynamics and rigidity."
By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Lapierre) December 17, 2021 Best 2022 indoor cycling bikes, trainers
and tips.
"Indoor
cycling has been growing in popularity. According to
the independent market research group NPD, stationary
bike sales led the cycling industry in terms of
overall growth in 2020, peaking with a 270-percent
increase in April year over year."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 17, 2021 Things to give and receive: Continental Grand
Prix 5000S TR.
"The
Continental GP 5000S TR ($100) was used by Sonny Colbrelli
to win the 2021 Paris Roubaix. At the time, the tire was
so new it was not included in the recent VeloNews
tire rolling resistance test."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan December 17, 2021 Monton Urban+ Traveler Essentials Waterproof
Case.
"Monton's
Urban+ Traveler Essentials Waterproof Case is the ideal
size for a phone and essentials like cards and ID, and
it easily slips into a jersey pocket to keep your stuff
safe and organized. It's well made in general, though
despite the name it's really not waterproof."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 17, 2021 Spinergy GXX gravel wheelset review:
Impressively cushy with stellar pricing.
"Urethane
foam-filled tubeless-compatible carbon fiber rims with
24 mm inner width, PBO fiber spokes, cartridge bearing
hubs with Hadley freehub body, 1,592 g (745 g front, 847
g rear, actual weight)."
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