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2021 UCI Road World Championships: 10 riders
to watch in the elite men's road race.
"Van Aert the favorite but the list of contenders is long." By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 23, 2021 'A fighter and a team player:' Germany’s mixed
relay world champions pay tribute to Tony Martin.
"The
German, who announced his retirement on Sunday, bowed out
in style on Wednesday, ending a 15-year career with
another rainbow jersey on his shoulders as he claimed his
eighth world title in the Team Time Trial Mixed Relay."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 23, 2021 Lotte Kopecky is hunting rainbows in Belgium.
"Lotte
Kopecky is the home favorite for the World Championships.
Can she bring the rainbows to Belgium?"
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) September 23, 2021 Ethan Vernon: The ups and downs and the
patience required en route to the promised land of WorldTour
stardom.
"Part
of the Tokyo TP squad before winning a stage of the Tour
de l'Avenir, Ethan Vernon's time is nearly here."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 23, 2021 Team SD Worx's custom bikes for Paris Roubaix
Femmes.
"Custom
Specialized Roubaix road bikes will make their debut at
the first-ever women's Paris Roubaix."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team SD Worx) September 23, 2021 Nicolai unveils the Argon GX Pinion - A
gearbox driven gravel bike.
"The
Argon GX Pinion is a bike that's made to take on the
rigors of road riding right through to off-road trails
while fully laden but benefiting from lightning-fast,
precise shifting of a gearbox drive system."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 23, 2021 2021 UCI Road World Championships Live Stream.
"No competitions on Thursday. 2021
UCI Road World Championships September 19-26, Flanders,
Belgium Day
5, Friday, September 24th.
Jr
Men Road Race: Live video from 8:10am local
(2:10am U.S. Eastern). U23
Men Road Race: Live video from 1:15pm local
(7:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) September 23, 2021  September
22, 2021
UCI promises equal minimum wages for men and
women pros ‘as quickly as possible.’
"The
UCI said it promises equal minimum wages for female pros
“as quickly as possible,” and urged more testing on the
sometimes controversial ketones being used by many within
the peloton."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 22, 2021 Germany win team time trial mixed relay title
at Flanders World Championships.
"Martin,
Max Walscheid and Nikias Arndt posted the second quickest
time in the first leg and Lisa Brennauer, Lisa Klein and
Mieke Kroeger maintained that momentum to claim the gold
medal."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 22, 2021 Jeopardy, drama and the antidote to archaism:
GB riders give their verdict on mixed relay TT.
"What
do they like about the odd one out of the World
Championships? And what would they change, if anything,
about the event?"
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 22, 2021 Road World Championships 2021: Five things to
look out at the women's road race.
"From
the home favorites to Lizzie Deignan's dreams - look out
for these moments this weekend."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 22, 2021 Van Vleuten: I am convinced that Marianne Vos
can win the World Championships.
"Former
world champion thinks a sprinter can win the race on a
course that doesn't provide her with a clear moment of
attack."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 22, 2021 Did a new front wheel & tire combo win the
worlds for Ganna?
"With
its wavy rim shape, the unbranded wheel is clearly a
Princeton offering, and the move to offer a deeper profile
is on-trend for time trialing with many riders now opting
for front wheels right on the UCI limit of 100mm."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin September 22, 2021 UCI announces gravel series and official world
championships.
"The
UCI has announced the creation of an officially sanctioned
gravel series and world championships after the conclusion
of the Management Committee meeting during the UCI Road
World Championships in Belgium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Linda Guerrette) September 22, 2021 2021 UCI Road World Championships Live Stream.
"2021 UCI Road World Championships September 19-26, Flanders, Belgium Day 4, Wednesday, September 22nd. TTT
Mixed Relay: Live video from 1:55pm local (7:55am U.S.
Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com) September 22, 2021 September
21, 2021
Wang wins junior men's time trial title at
Flanders World Championships.
"Gustav
Wang (Denmark) scorched to victory in the junior men’s
time trial at the UCI Road World Championships, beating
Joshua Tarling (Great Britain) to the gold medal by 20
seconds on the 22.3km course."
By Barry Ryan
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image)
September 21, 2021
Alena Ivanchenko wins junior women's time
trial title at Flanders World Championships.
"Russia’s
Alena Ivanchenko beat Great Britain’s Zoe Backstedt to win
the world title in the junior women’s time trial in
Flanders."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 21, 2021 Your Binary Choice World Championships Men’s
Road Race Preview.
"The
parcours for the Men’s road race starts in Antwerp to get
the legs warmed up, heads down to Overijse and Leuven for
two separate circuits taken several times each."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Getty (velonews.com) September 21, 2021 |
September
23, 2021
Lizzie Deignan on Patrick Lefevere: 'I'm
pleased he has no interest in women's cycling, we have no
interest in him either.'
"The
Brit slaps down the Deceuninck Quick Step boss before
turning her focus to trying to win another rainbow
jersey."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 23, 2021 Remco Evenepoel can be a ‘hero’ of the World
Championships, says Vanthourenhout.
"The
21-year-old prodigy has already openly indicated he is
willing to sacrifice any chance of personal glory to help
Wout van Aert win the world title, and Vanthourenhout
believes that will win him the hearts of home fans on home
soil."
(cyclingnews.com) By Patrick Fletcher (Image credit: Rob Walbers/Belga/Getty Images) September 23, 2021 First U23 women's world champion set to be
crowned at Australian Worlds in 2022.
"The
first-ever U23 women’s road race world champion is set to
be crowned in Australia in 12 months’ time, but there will
be no standalone races for the category until further down
the line."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 23, 2021 Planning your off season.
"Time
away from training is critical in order to allow your mind
and body to rebuild and replenish."
By Hannah Finchamp (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 23, 2021 Best commuter bikes: Folding, hybrid, eBikes
and more to get you to work on two wheels.
"Our
pick of the best commuter bikes to make single-occupancy
cars, crowded trains and public transport a thing of the
past."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Orbea) September 23, 2021 Gravel bike vs hybrid bike: Understanding the
differences.
"Both
the gravel bike and the hybrid bike were borne out of a
similar desire: to blend attributes from the two ends of
the cycling spectrum, road and mountain, but with
different end results in mind."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon and Trek) September 23, 2021 UCI announces gravel World Championships, new
cyclocross format and 'the development of snow bike.'
"Gravel
cycling has gained huge popularity in the last few years
with the UCI hoping to harness that for new races."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 23, 2021 Strava unveils new 3D terrain to help with
route-planning.
"The
new feature, which went live on Wednesday (September 22),
lets you better visualize the climbs and descents as you
map your route on Strava."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) September 23, 2021 26 Beginner Cycling Tips From Top Pros.
"We
all started somewhere - here are the beginner tips top
pros wish they were taught starting out (and still use
today)."
By Molly Hurford (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) September 23, 2021 Williams Racing Products CentreHub Spider
allows pedal-free gear changes, reduced pedal kickback.
"The
Williams Racing Products CentreHub Spider keeps the
drivetrain running as you’re coasting along, by virtue of
a one way freewheel clutch."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) September 23, 2021 Eddy Merckx says that if Belgium have one
leader for World Championships Evenepoel should not ride.
"The
Belgian cycling legend has said that the young talent is
not fit to ride in a support role for Wout van Aert."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 22, 2021 What was stuffed down Great Britain's
skinsuits in the Mixed Relay Time Trial?
"Exactly
what was stuffed into their skinsuits was initially
uncertain, but Dr Xavier Disley, aerodynamics expert and
owner of Aerocoach, quickly confirmed that it was a "radio
built into a massive padded pocket."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 22, 2021 State of the Nation: Analyzing the Netherlands
men's 2021 World Championships team.
"There’s
really only one place to start - Mathieu van der Poel
front and center to the Dutch team’s ambitions. Back
issues aside, he’s the one rider on the already strong
outfit that can light up the race."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 22, 2021 Austrian riders involved in road accident at
World Championships.
"Leila
Gschwentner, who was set to compete in Saturday's junior
women's road race, has been taken to hospital, a member of
Austria's coaching staff has confirmed."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 22, 2021 AusCycling moves ahead with investigation of
Olympic Games Team Pursuit bar break.
"During
qualifying for the Team Pursuit, Alex Porter came crashing
down when his handlebars appeared to snap off. The team
was offered the opportunity to restart and qualified
fifth, losing the chance to compete for gold and silver."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 22, 2021 17-year-old Josh Tarling: Not boring, not bad
on a bike either, after claiming silver in junior men's time
trial.
"For
me it's quite nerve-wracking," Tarling said of the whole
experience at the Worlds, from the size of the actual race
to these procedural duties after climbing off the bike. "I
get quite nervous but nah it's definitely exciting."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 22, 2021 Whisky Parts Co. Spano handlebar review:
Gravel flare done right.
"More
companies are figuring out how to do flared bars without
wrecking lever position, and it’s about time."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) September 22, 2021 Best mountain bikes under $700/£500:
Mountain bikes for those on the tightest budgets.
"We
help you choose the best bargain mountain bike,
proving that inexpensive does not have to equal
nasty."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Saracen) September 22, 2021 Strava Testing ‘Mute Activity’ Option to
Reduce Feed Spam.
"Strava is testing a new feature to some 50% of their user base that allows people to mute an activity of their feed when publishing."
By Ray
Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
September 22, 2021
September
21, 2021
Jasper Philipsen wins GP de Denain.
"Alpecin
Fenix rider Jasper Philipsen takes third win in a row
beating Jordi Meeus and Ben Swift."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 21, 2021
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Dave Brailsford responds to rumors that Egan
Bernal wants to leave Ineos...
"The
rumor mill has been abuzz ever since reports emerged
suggesting that multiple Grand Tour winner Bernal is
unhappy at the British WorldTour squad."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) September 23, 2021 Vincenzo Nibali returns to Astana for the 2022
season.
"The
Italian star is now 36-years-old and has spoken multiple
times about thoughts on retirement, but first he will
return to the team he raced at for four seasons, after he
left the folding Liquigas Cannondale team in 2013."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 23, 2021 State of the Nation: Analyzing Italy's women's
2021 World Championships team.
"Balsamo,
Bastianelli and Longo Borghini a triple threat for
aggressive road race."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 23, 2021 Julian Alaphilippe: Dreaming of another
rainbow jersey.
"I can
remember racing my first World Championships in 2010. I
was a teenager at the junior cyclocross Worlds in Tabor,
in the Czech Republic. It was a huge event for me at the
time and I was just happy to be there."
By Julian Alaphilippe (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 23, 2021 Jolien D’hoore to direct NXTG Racing in 2022.
"D’hoore
has been racing since 2007 and was part of teams like
Wiggle in 2015, 2016, and 2017 before she rode for
Mitchelton Scott in 2018. She joined Boels Dolmans in 2019
and rode for the top team for the rest of her career."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 23, 2021 Colnago introduces blockchain frame technology
to futureproof onward sales.
"Colnago
has announced a partnership with MyLime, a premium
blockchain specialist, to provide official product
validation on its future bikes."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Colnago ) September 23, 2021 Three-day Tour de Romandie added to the
Women's WorldTour in 2022.
"Minimum
salary equality between men's and women's WorldTour and
new neo-pro status on the horizon."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 23, 2021 Rwanda will host the 2025 Road World
Championships.
"The
capital city of Rwanda, Kigali, will host the 2025 UCI
Road World Championships, the UCI has confirmed."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 23, 2021 BZ Optics PHO Bi-focal Photochromic HD Lens.
"BZ
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great combination of ready readers and protective cycling
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sunshine."
By Tass Whitby (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) September 23, 2021 Brailsford insists he has no intention of
stepping away from Ineos Grenadiers.
"For
me there is genuinely no more exciting place to be in
world sport right now' says team manager."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) September 22, 2021 'I'm not a welfare center:' Patrick Lefevere
criticized for comments on a future Deceuninck Quick Step
women's team.
"Logan
Jensen: I wouldn't want Lefevere anywhere near a women's
team. The way he treats the male riders is bad enough."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 22, 2021 Tony Martin: 'Twice I was lying in the
ambulance, the dad of two daughters, you start questioning
if it’s really worth it.'
"In
his last ever race, the German won gold in the Worlds
mixed relay TT and afterwards reflected on a glittering
career."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 22, 2021 Deceuninck Quick Step signs Slovakian junior
Martin Svrček.
"The
18-year-old has won 15 races this season in the colors of
Team Franco Ballerini in Tuscany."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Photo News ) September 22, 2021 State of the Nation: Analyzing the Dutch
women's 2021 World Championships team.
"Any one of the riders from the Netherlands is capable of winning the rainbow jersey." By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 22, 2021 Julian Alaphilippe says ‘weight of rainbow
jersey’ dragged him down in 2021.
"France's
first world champion since 1997 discovered the rainbow
jersey comes packed with expectations and burdens."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) September 22, 2021 Here's what it takes to ride 2,179.66 miles in
one week.
"Scottish
endurance cyclist Josh Quigley set a new Guinness World
Record on Monday for the greatest distance cycled in seven
days."
By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (thomas_haywood_aerial_photography) September 22, 2021 BMC Roadmachine X goes carbon fiber with 2022
update.
"BMC
unveiled the latest iteration of its 'road plus' bike
offering. More specifically, it has launched the 2022
Roadmachine X, which is the Swiss brand's off-road-capable
road bike aimed at bridging the gap between endurance road
and gravel riding."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jérémie Reuiller) September 22, 2021 September
21, 2021
Report: Brailsford to leave Ineos Grenadiers
for wider leadership role at Ineos Sports.
"Dave
Brailsford is set to give up direct management of the
Ineos Grenadiers team to take a wider leadership role at
Ineos Sports, with Rod Ellingworth taking the team
manager’s role, according to a report on the Italian
website Tuttobiciweb."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) September 21, 2021 Finn Fisher-Black: UAE move has brought the
enjoyment back into cycling.
"As
one of the highest-rated young riders in pro cycling,
19-year-old New Zealander Finn Fisher-Black has had the
pick of WorldTour teams to choose from as he launches his
professional career and opted in July for UAE Team
Emirates."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) September 21, 2021 Kiesenhofer 'not mentally prepared' for Worlds
time trial after search for spare part.
"Olympic
champions do not usually launch appeals for spare parts on
social media, but Anna Kiesenhofer was left scrambling
just to put together a bike to ride safely in Monday's UCI
Road World Championships elite women's time trial."
(cyclingnews.com) By Patrick Fletcher (Getty Images Sport) September 21, 2021 Mixed relay team time trial explainer: What is
it, how does it work, why should we care?
"Love
it or loathe it, the mixed relay is back at the world
championships and Filippo Ganna, Ellen van Dijk, and
Annemiek van Vleuten will be racing."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) September 21, 2021 |
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