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Today's Trending Mathieu van der Poel 'paying the price for the attacks he has committed on his body' says physio. Dan Martin says teams told him he was "not the rider I used to be, too old, past it." 10 of the best British bike brands of the ‘70s and ‘80s: featuring Raleigh, Harry Quinn, Carlton, Holdsworth + more. Carol Addy, US Star of the 80’s. Column
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December
31, 2021
News,
Blogs, Misc.
December 31,
2021
Mathieu van der Poel 'paying the price for the
attacks he has committed on his body' says physio.
"Van
der Poel, who returned to action with a second place at
the UCI World Cup in Dendermonde on Boxing Day, abandoned
the Superprestige race in Heusden-Zolder the next day, and
was later diagnosed with swelling on an intervertebral
disc."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 31, 2021 Unsung heroes: Lauretta Hanson on the US road
trip that changed her life.
"The
Australian Trek Segafredo rider was the first in her
family to get a passport as she set off for a month of
racing in the USA. The trip would kickstart her career."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 31, 2021 Longo Borghini eager to race alongside Balsamo
at Trek Segafredo in 2022.
"In
the final kilometer of the women’s road race at the 2021
UCI Road World Championships, the Italian team flocked to
the front of the peloton to deliver Elisa Balsamo (then
Valcar Travel & Service) to the rainbow jersey."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 31, 2021 2022 Team Preview: Bahrain Victorious.
"As
2021 turns to 2022, there's little change at Bahrain
Victorious as the team look to stick largely to the
formula that saw them take fifth place in the UCI rankings
when all this year's racing was said and done."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 31, 2021 10 of the best British bike brands of the ‘70s
and ‘80s: featuring Raleigh, Harry Quinn, Carlton,
Holdsworth + more.
"In stark contrast to today, back in the '70s '80s many bikes on display in your local bike shop were British-made." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) stevethomaspix December 31, 2021 ArmaUrto says its impact-protection products
don’t increase drag… and can sometimes reduce it.
"ArmaUrto
says that recent wind tunnel testing shows that its base
layer and hip and shoulder pads, designed to offer impact
protection and abrasion reduction in the event of a crash,
have a minimal effect on drag."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Live: x2o Badkamers Trofee Baal GP Sven Nys -
Saturday, January 1st.
"The
x2o Badkamers Trofee continues with the annual New Years
day race at the GP Sven Nys hosted at the Sven Nys Cycling
Center in Baal.
Elite Women - 13:40 Europe, 7:45am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) December 31, 2021 Column
Two
Photos,
Podcasts
December 31,
2021
2021 Highlight: Where Tadej Pogačar Won the
Tour & What it Means for Future Editions.
"Breaking
down where Pogačar won (and lost) time during his dominant
2021 Tour campaign and what this tells us about the 2022
Tour de France."
By Spencer Martin (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 21 stories for 2021: Cav’s Tour comeback, van
Vleuten’s Olympic rollercoaster, Opi-Omi's infamy, and more.
"From
the muddy mayhem of Paris Roubaix through the
drama-riddled Tokyo Olympics, the 2021 season was so good
that a 10-point “best-of” wouldn’t do it justice."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) December 31, 2021 Ineos Grenadiers Giro d'Italia line-up takes
shape.
"In an
interview with Italian magazine Bici Pro, sport
director Matteo Tosatto indicated that Richard Carapaz,
Tom Pidcock, Tao Geoghegan Hart, Elia Viviani, and Ben
Swift will be racing in Italy in May."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images composite) December 31, 2021 What were the best one-day races of 2021?
"Paris
Roubaix Femmes topped the list for us - which 2021 one-day
race did you enjoy the most?"
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) Photo by Eloise Mavian - Pool/Getty Images) December 31, 2021 Kit Critic: The best clothing of the year.
[Paywall]
"As I head into 2022, I can’t help but look back on
the kits I most enjoyed testing in 2021. These are the
kits that make me feel fast even when I’m ten pounds
overweight and just waking from a tryptophan-induced
coma."
By Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) Biehler December 31, 2021 Tour de Hoody Awards: The weird, wacky, and
wonderful of 2021.
[Paywall]
"A muddy Roubaix, a miracle ride at the Olympics, a
temper tantrum in Spain, the ever-booming gravel scene,
what wasn't to like in 2021?"
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 31, 2021 Good year; bad year: check out cycling's
winners and losers of 2021.
"We have a look back at what's been hot and what has not during 2021." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Top 21 stories of 2021: Our most popular posts
about Tires, bicycle drivetrains, Best of, & WTF.
"Ready
to kick off the new year with more rides and good times?
Before you pop that bubbly, let’s take a look back on our
top 21 posts for the year."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Simon von Bromley’s Gear of the Year 2021.
"My
gear of the year for 2021 features a classic mix of Simon
von Bromley things; fast wheels, a wax-based chain lube,
an aero bike, some incredibly narrow handlebars and short
cranks."
By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Column
Three
Ullrich says he went to hospital due to sepsis
and thrombosis, not relapse.
[Metered
Paywall] "Jan Ullrich
has reportedly clarified the circumstances that saw him
hospitalized at the end of last month. I had a thrombosis
and very severe blood poisoning."
(cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 31, 2021 Alpecin Fenix raises €50,000 with 'Merci
Poupou' project started at Tour de France.
"The
funds will be divided equally among five non-profit
organizations, selected for helping children and
vulnerable groups doing sports and engaging in movement
activities."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alpecin Fenix) December 31, 2021 UAE Emirates, Jumbo Visma sign new prospects.
"UAE
Emirates closes out its 2022 roster with 23-year-old Swiss
rider Joel Suter, who brings the team to 30 riders for
next season. Jumbo Visma also promoted Dutch U23 champion
Tim van Dijke to the WorldTour roster for 2022."
(velonews.com) Photo: UAE Emirates December 31, 2021 Hill-climber, mountain runner, road racer,
Zwift supremo, scientist, sheep farmer: The many talents of
Mary Wilkinson.
"Mary
Wilkinson is a natural. Rewind 25 years and a picture
emerges of a sporty kid who was good at just about
everything. “I was pretty talented in team sports:
netball, hockey, football,” she casually reels them off.
“I played those to international junior level."
By David Bradford (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) December 31, 2021 Arise, Laura and Jason! Cycling’s golden
couple recognized in New Year Honors.
"Laura
Kenny and her husband Jason Kenny head the list of British
cyclists recognized in the New Year Honors published this
evening following their record-breaking performances at
the Tokyo Olympics this summer - respectively being made a
dame and a knight."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) picture-bryn-lennon-getty-britishcycling December 31, 2021 Campagnolo’s 2022 World Tour line-up.
"For
2022, Campagnolo continues their collaboration with the
world’s greatest road-cycling teams. Campagnolo
Super Record EPS groupset and Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTO
wheels will be used."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Gear Break: LOOK eBikes, GCN Sale, Aurum
Magma, 22% Off ROAD ID, Syncros Lights & Enduro.
"Gear Break: 2022 LOOK E-Bikes, the GCN Sale continues! + more." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Dangerholm’s custom 7.13 kg Scott Addict
Gravel is a work of art.
[Metered
Paywall] "Built to be
ridden, this gravel race bike is one-of-a-kind."
By Gustav Gullholm (cyclingtips.com) photography by Andreas Timfält & Gustav Gullholm December 31, 2021 Column
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December
30, 2021
News,
Blogs, Misc.
December 30,
2021
Lucinda Brand solos to victory, Wout van Aert
rolls to sixth consecutive ‘cross win in Loenhout.
"Van
Aert is six for six in 'cross wins while Brand has been on
the podium in 13 consecutive races, with wins in her last
four starts."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 30, 2021 Lucinda Brand wins Azencross Loenhout.
"Lucinda
Brand (Baloise Trek Lions) soloed to victory at Azencross
Loenhout after distancing Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen
Bingoal) on the final lap."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 30, 2021 Wout van Aert unbeatable in Loenhout.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) made it six wins in a row for the
2021-2022 cyclocross season, taking out the Azencross in
Loenhout ahead of Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen
Bingoal) and Toon Aerts (Baloise Trek)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 30, 2021 The Top 5 Features of 2021.
"Another
year has come and gone, and what an action packed one it
was for cycling. Here are our top five stories of the
year, from the Tour de France to lesser known climbs."
By Jeremy Whittle Images by Chris Auld (pelotonmagazine.com) December 30, 2021 BMC Roadmachine SLR 01 three review.
"Innovation
has never been a design element lacking in the BMC
catalog, as the Swiss brand has led the march in road bike
innovation for years."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 30, 2021 Will Strickson's Gear of the Year 2021: Basso
Palta II, Met Manta Mips helmet, SunGod Airas, fun commuting
bikes and good albums.
"You
never forget your firsts: first words, first ride, first
time watching Tour de France, first time falling sideways
into a ditch when you can't unclip from your pedals quick
enough."
Words: Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) photo: basso media December 30, 2021 Best Winter Cycling Caps, Beanies & Hats.
"Wearing
a cap while also wearing a properly fitted helmet can be
tricky. Thankfully, there are great options that keep your
head warm while keeping your helmet in place. Here, we’re
sharing a few of our favorites."
By Molly Hurford (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 30, 2021 Live: x2o Badkamers Trofee Azencross Loenhout
- Thursday, December 30th.
"Expect
some fast, technical racing on the super tricky course in
Loenhout, known for its iconic ditch jumping from the
riders.
Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 7:45am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) December 30, 2021 SoCalCycling.com Elite Team is Looking
to Add Cat 1 / Cat 2 Riders for 2022.
"The
SoCalCycling.com Elite Team is currently accepting
resumes through January 7th for the 2022 season to fill
two additional roster spots."
(socalcycling.com) December 30, 2021 Column
Two
Photos,
Podcasts
December 30,
2021
Giro Donne and Tour de France Femmes on same
level, says Deignan.
"The
long-awaited Tour de France Femmes, organized by ASO and
scheduled for the week after the men’s race, is expected
to attract significant media and commercial interest."
By Matilda Price (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 30, 2021 Alison Jackson wants you to be brave enough to
be bad at something.
"The
Canadian road race and time trial champion talks about
making people laugh and celebrating the successes in
life."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 30, 2021 No more cyclocross races for Tadej Pogačar
this winter.
"Tadej
Pogačar scored success across all terrains in 2021, but
UAE Team Emirates have confirmed that the two-time Tour de
France champion will not seek to extend his dominance to
the cyclocross circuit."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: UAE Team Emirates courtesy of Twitter feed) December 30, 2021 Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel are
robots and this is all a simulation.
"The
Belgian Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel are an
unstoppable force in whatever discipline they pick. If
they decided (and I’m sure they will some day) to do the 4
KM pursuit, they’d win that too."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @robynjournalist December 30, 2021 Thibau Nys takes U23 win in Loenhout.
"Thibau
Nys (Bel) Baloise Trek Lions wins while Mees Hendrikx
(Ned) Iko Crelan and Emiel Verstrynge (Bel) Tormans Cyclo
Cross Team round out the podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) December 30, 2021 Lonneke Uneken: It doesn't matter who is
winning, as long as it's one of us.
"Dutch
sprinter Lonneke Uneken says the contingent of young
riders at SD Worx are given chances to race for the win
themselves as well as ride in support of the team's many
successful riders."
By Matilda Price (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 30, 2021 Top 5 Tech Stories of 2021.
"A lot
happened across cycling in 2021. Take a look at some of
the most popular and most important tech stories of the
last year."
By Ben Atkins Images by Chris Auld (pelotonmagazine.com) December 30, 2021 Zwift Shows Off Zwift Ride Smartbike &
Zwift Wheel Hardware Designs.
"Zwift
appears to have just pre-announced their own new Zwift
bike & Zwift trainer, in a hardware purchasing survey
that went out to a selection of users."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) December 30, 2021 Richeze considers retirement as contract bid
stalls.
"With
no room for Maximiliano Richeze at UAE Team Emirates in
2022, the 38-year-old Argentinian is preparing for the
possibility of retirement after 17 years in the sport."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com) December 30, 2021 Column
Three
Videos
December 30,
2021
How Did The Neo-Pros To Watch For 2021 Do?
"Performances
by the likes of Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel have
blown expectations out of the water. Amid the ten here
there’s a mix of instant success and quiet progress."
(inrng.com) (tumblr.com) December 30, 2021 Dan Martin says teams told him he was "not the
rider I used to be, too old, past it."
"Now
enjoying the first months of his retirement from the pro
peloton, Dan Martin has revealed he was dismissed by some
pro teams when he was trying to secure a contract after
his time at UAE Team Emirates."
(steephill.tv) (Image Credit not Found) December 30, 2021 Gaudin announces retirement from professional
cycling.
"Damien
Gaudin has announced his retirement from cycling after
fourteen seasons as a professional. The 35-year-old raced
for Total Energies in 2021, when he finished second at
Nokere Koerse, but his contract was not renewed at the end
of the season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 30, 2021 Haley Smith and Andrew L'Esperance look back
at 10 years with Norco.
"While
it’s not surprising that the two are leaving at the same
time, Smith and L’Esperance are teammates on course and
partners off the bike, that they’re leaving at all is big
news."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) December 30, 2021 Bontrager NCS Alloy Mudguard Set review.
"Not
everyone thinks of mudguards as the most ground-breaking
piece of gear, but you want something that doesn’t move
around and provides enough coverage. The Bontrager NCS
Alloy Mudguard Set does exactly that."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Ross) December 30, 2021 21 stories for 2021: Sagan goes Total, the
UCI goes gravel, López goes loco, and more.
[Paywall]
"Our editors weigh in on the 21 must-know,
heavy-hitting headlines of 2021 and why they matter:
Part two."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Sara Cavallini/Getty Images) December 30, 2021 Carol Addy, US Star of the 80’s.
"The
80’s were a great time to be in cycle sport. There were
all the ‘Big Guns’ in Europe, but also the US scene was
packed with riders and top races all over the country."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) Thanks to all the unknown photographers December 30, 2021 Redux 2021 and the top European highlights.
[Paywall]
"For our veteran European correspondents, the
2021 racing season was one of the most impressive
they’ve seen in awhile. The racing was tight, fast, and
unpredictable across the entire season."
By Andrew Hood, James Startt (velonews.com) Photo: James Startt/VeloNews December 30, 2021 7 nutritional trips from Grandma that
applies to cyclists.
"Your
grandmother received only the nutrition advice given to
her from her own parents and perhaps a few of her peers.
While her knowledge of nutrition was much simpler than
what we have today, a lot of the advice that she used to
give to you still applies."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) December 30, 2021 Column
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December
29, 2021
News,
Blogs, Misc.
December 29,
2021
Top 10 performances of the 2021 women's road
season.
"The
2021 season brought with it a raft of phenomenal rides.
But of course, some will always stand out more than
others. Here are out top 10 performances."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 29, 2021 2021 in review - The year’s biggest cycling
stories including Highway Code clashes, Allez Opi-Omi, Mr
Loophole, really brazen bike thieves + more.
"The
Christmas to New Year pause always gives cause for
reflection and is a time to look back on the preceding 12
months. In cycling."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 29, 2021 21 stories for 2021: Wout's Tour triple; a
women’s Roubaix; Lachlan’s big ride, and more.
[Paywall]
"Our editors weigh in on the 21 must-know,
high-drama headlines of 2021 and why they matter: Part
one."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) December 29, 2021 Jasper Stuyven calls worlds near-miss ‘one of
the best days of my life.’
[Paywall]
"Belgian star defends team tactics and prefers to
remember the 'goosebumps' of racing in front of 1 million
fans on home roads."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) December 29, 2021 No cyclocross spectators in Loenhout, Baal
despite Belgian court decision.
"According
to Het Nieuwsblad, the X2O Badkamers Trophy
organizers Golazo are going ahead with the races without
spectators."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 29, 2021 The Shirt Whisperer.
"Stijn Dossche takes what exists and makes it better with a twist and a tweak or smashes and mashes multiple brands together to create a shirt that’s so far out, that it somehow makes sense." Interview: Tim Schamber (pelotonmagazine.com) December 29, 2021 Wahoo Speedplay Zero pedals review.
"How
do Wahoo's mid-tier Speedplay pedals stack up against the
competition, and does it justify the premium price tag?"
By Peter Haworth (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Peter Haworth) December 29, 2021 Robyn Furtado’s Gear of the Year 2021.
"My
picks for our 2021 Gear of the Year series are made up
of what I found to be the most useful accessories for
heading from the doorstep into all the joys
bikepacking in England has to offer (mostly… rain)."
By Robyn Furtado (bikeradar.com) Robyn Furtado / Immediate Media December 29, 2021 Live: x2o Badkamers Trofee Azencross
Loenhout - Thursday, December 30th.
"Expect
some fast, technical racing on the super tricky course
in Loenhout, known for its iconic ditch jumping from
the riders.
Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 7:45am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) December 29, 2021 Column
Two
Photos,
Podcasts
December
29, 2021
The Christmas Quiz Answers.
"Here
are the answers to the Christmas Quiz questions. As usual
there’s the answers and some opinion and comment added
on."
(inrng.com) (tumblr.com) December 29, 2021 The most-read VeloNews membership
stories of the year.
"Why
did Mark Cavendish’s chain keep coming off right after
sprints? We asked him, and industry experts. What happened
when Brandon McNulty sailed off into a ditch on the Cormet
de Roseland, or when Caleb Ewan crashed at the Tour?"
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Photo by PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images December 29, 2021 Alberto Contador was serious about coming out
of retirement, according to brother.
"The
seven-time Grand Tour champion hung up his wheels at the
end of the 2017 season but made a shock revelation earlier
this year that he had contemplated returning to
professional racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) December 29, 2021 2022 team preview: Astana Qazaqstan.
"The
Astana Qazaqstan jersey remains sky blue and Alexander
Vinokourov is back in charge but the Kazakhstani team
starts a new chapter in 2022 with a shakeup of their goals
and 15 new riders in a 31-rider roster."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 29, 2021 VN Awards: History makers of the year.
"Marianne
Vos is the absolute boss of the Giro d’Italia Donne. Vos
scored her 29th and 30th victories at the Giro this
summer. Cavendish, too, was on the road to writing his
name into the record books in his 13th Tour start."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: James Startt (left), Luc Claessen December 29, 2021 Where cycling products go to die: Bright bike
tech that has failed to catch on.
"We’ve
seen a lot of interesting products over the years being
loudly shouted about before disappearing - only to brought
back by yet another ‘innovative’ brand. Here’s our round
up of cycling product categories that seem to pop up every
few years, but never really succeed."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 29, 2021 Columbus and Pegoretti: A Passion for
Steel.
"When
it comes to the bespoke world of bicycles, few names
hold the aura of Dario Pegoretti, the iconoclast
Italian frame builder who married high-quality frames
with, well, art."
Words and Images by James Startt (pelotonmagazine.com) December 29, 2021 Andy Schleck CP NVST Immo Losch put
banned jerseys on sale.
"Despite
that our team was the first of all UCI teams with
this design, the UCI still denied our jersey and
leaves our team behind with an unfair feeling,
especially because all our kit was already
finished."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Andy Schleck - CP NVST - Immo Losch Team (Facebook)) December 29, 2021 The Hill Climb Project.
"When
we caught wind that the 2021 National Hill Climb
Championships was being held at the iconic Winnats
Pass in the Peak District National Park for the
first time in over 40 years, we could sense the
perfect storm beginning to brew and quickly got to
work."
press release supplied by The Service Course (cyclingtips.com) December 29, 2021 Column
Three
New colors for Bora Hansgrohe for post-Peter
Sagan era.
"With
Sagan headed to Total Energies in a high-profile move, his
longtime professional home is tweaking its traditional
color scheme for a new season."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bora Hansgrohe December 29, 2021 Balsamo unveils new Trek Segafredo kit with
rainbow stripes.
"The
Italian signed a three-year contract with the American
squad prior to winning the 157.7 kilometer road race at
the UCI Road World Championships in Belgium."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Trek Segafredo) December 29, 2021 Quarterman signs with amateur French team
after Trek Segafredo rejection.
"After
being let go by Trek Segafredo, Charlie Quarterman's bid
to remain in the WorldTour has ended as the 23-year-old
signed with the new amateur French outfit Philippe Wagner
Cycling."
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 29, 2021 Calum Johnston - Turning Professional with
Caja Rural for 2022.
"It’s
my first season as a pro so the team aren’t putting
pressure on me - and I’m not putting pressure on myself
either."
By Ed Hood (veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©Oskar Matxin December 29, 2021 Simon Clarke wants to keep racing despite
Qhubeka collapse.
"Simon
Clarke, 35, hopes to keep racing despite being caught out
in the collapse at the Qhubeka NextHash team this fall."
(velonews.com) Photo: Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images December 29, 2021 Best of 2021: Bikepacking the Iron Curtain.
"Making
a film about cycling the former Iron Curtain was an idea I
had on my mind for a while. There were a few, mostly
personal, reasons for that."
By Markus Stitz (cyclingtips.com) photography by Markus Stitz December 29, 2021 10 riders you're bound to see on every club
run in the New Year.
"The
cycling club. A place for all types of riders to come
together on a Sunday and enjoy a relaxing ride in the
company of their fellow bike lovers. And it's likely
you'll encounter at least one of these every week."
By Richard Windsor (cyclingweekly.com) (Credit: Jesse Wild) December 29, 2021 Matthew Loveridge's Gear of the Year 2021:
Pinarello Dogma F, Dura-Ace, Canyon Grizl, heated gloves and
a coffee grinder.
"Oh
what a circus! Oh what a show! The bike industry has gone
to town. And by gone to town, I mean it’s run out of
components. And bikes."
Words: Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) December 29, 2021 Ergon SMC Core Men’s saddle flexes for
comfort, provides cush without mush.
"What
really sets the SMC Core saddle apart from others is its
multi-layered construction. Ergon has created a
double-shell base that flexes to follow your pelvic
movements as you pedal, and helps absorb bumps."
By Steve Fisher (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 29, 2021 Your $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online. Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping. VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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