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"Roglic,
Evenepoel, Pogacar and Alaphilippe headline star-studded
Race of the Falling Leaves on Saturday."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 7, 2021 Adam Yates: Il Lombardia condition is there ‘I
just need to pull it out of the bag.’
"Ineos
Grenadiers rider finishes second at Milano Torino but
looking to shift up to top step in Italy on Saturday."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 7, 2021 The Mid South and Gravel Worlds team up for
‘Double Double Championship.’
"Both
Gravel Worlds and The Mid South have always strived to
create challenges like no other,” said Bobby Wintler,
promoter of The Mid South Promoter. “With over 250 miles
or riding and 62 miles of running almost entirely on dirt
and gravel roads, this challenge will most definitely be
in a category of its own."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 7, 2021 Paris Tours the curtain call for northern
classics specialists.
"The
115th edition of Paris Tours, which will start in Chartres
on Sunday, October 10th, will be decided over a 212.3 km
course featuring nine vineyard tracks with a combined
length of 9.5 km within the final 50 km of the route."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: ASO) October 7, 2021 2021 Giro di Lombardia Live Stream.
"2021 Giro di Lombardia Live October 9th, Italy. Race
starts at 10:20am CET (4:20am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:58pm CET (10:58am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 10:15am CET (4:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (Image: ilombardia.it) October 7, 2021 ‘The world’s lightest gravel bike:’
Specialized redefines its Crux platform.
"The
new Specialized Crux could be described a few ways: An
Aethos with 47mm tire clearance. An ultralight gravel
bike. And, notably, a cyclocross bike."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 7, 2021 Alchemy Bicycles launches new Rogue carbon
gravel bike at Sea Otter Classic.
"New
“do-anything, go-further” bike from the US boutique brand
has clearance up to 48mm tires, hydraulic and wireless
dropper post compatibility and numerous mounts."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 7, 2021 Cane Creek eeSILK+ boosts suspension
seatpost, plus bolt-on HELM fender & more!
"Cane
Creek has released a new longer travel suspension
seatpost, the 35mm travel eeSILK+, available in alloy
and carbon models."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 7, 2021  Primoz Roglic claims victory at Milano Torino.
"Primoz
Roglic wins, Adam Yates finishes second, João Almeida
third and Tadej Pogacar is fourth."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 6, 2021 Yareli Salazar launches legal suit against the
Mexican Cycling Federation.
"Mexican
Olympian Yareli Salazar has launched a legal suit,
alongside her teammate, Jessica Salazar, against the
Mexican Cycling Federation following the mismanagement of
the selection process at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics."
By Rebecca Reza (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 6, 2021 Katie Archibald crowned European scratch race
champion in first race since Olympic success.
"It
was Archibald's first major tournament since the Tokyo
Olympics in August, where she won gold with Laura Kenny in
the Madison and silver in the team pursuit."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: BEAUTIFUL SPORTS/Olaf Rellisch via www.imago-images.de/Imago/PA Images) October 6, 2021 Clevenger and Coles-Lyster return to lead DNA Pro Cycling for 2022... Revolving doors at Canyon SRAM as Hannah Barnes departs and Sarah Roy joins. "The
transfer season in the women’s peloton is in full swing with
several high-profile riders set to change colors in 2022."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 6, 2021 Polar Grit X Pro GPS Watch In-Depth Review.
"Polar
announced a handful of new watches today, but the main
headliner is the new Polar Grit X Pro. It technically
comes in two flavors - the base Grit X Pro which includes
not only a new look, but a pile of new software features."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) October 6, 2021 Tubeless
tire takeover - 6 pro bikes from the 2021 Women’s Tour.
"A
mix of new and old tech, with tubeless tires everywhere ."
By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) Photo: Matt Grayson / www.mattgrayson.co.uk October 6, 2021 2021 Milano Torino Live Feed.
"Milano Torino 2021 (Magenta → Torino, 190km).
Wednesday, October 6th, video starts at 15:20pm Central
Europe, 9:20am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) October 6, 2021 October
5, 2021
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October
7, 2021
Matthew Walls wins Gran Piemonte.
"Matt
Walls (Bora Hansgrohe) won Gran Piemonte in a bunch sprint
in Borgosesia, beating Giacomo Nizzolo (Qhubeka) and Olav
Kooij (Jumbo Visma) to the line after a chaotic final
kilometer."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 7, 2021 'It's really big, it shows that I can perform
on the top level:' Matt Walls jubilant after Gran Piemonte
victory.
"Matt
Walls said that winning at the Italian Classic of Gran
Piemonte "shows that I can perform on the top level" as he
beats some of the world's best sprinters."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 7, 2021 Wout van Aert takes extended break, uncertain
of trip Stateside for world championships.
"Van
Aert, Jumbo Visma assessing if trip to Fayetteville for
cyclocross worlds is viable soon before classics season
kicks off."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) October 7, 2021 Alberto Contador: 'I thought about coming back
- I wanted to ride Giro 2020.'
"Alberto
Contador and Ivan Basso are the two of the most successful
cyclists of their generation, and they now run Eolo Kometa
together, after starting the team in 2018."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: PA Images) October 7, 2021 The Fascinating Reason Why The Garmin FR945
& Fenix 6 No Longer Shows Pool Temperature.
"Back
in August Garmin released a minor firmware update for the
Forerunner 945 multisport GPS watch. The update was
about as boring as they get except oddly, that the FR945
will no longer gather temperature data during a pool swim.
It’ll however continue to do so in an openwater swim."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) October 7, 2021 Taking on the 19-year-old Land's End John
O'Groats record.
"When
Christina Mackenzie fell short of breaking the end-to-end
record in 2019 she said she’d never attempt the mammoth
ride again. But then she did and obliterated the record in
the process."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) October 7, 2021 5 reasons why road racers should do
cyclocross.
"Cyclocross
is already in full swing, but there’s plenty of races
across the country still to come despite the onset of
winter."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nick Iwanyshy October 7, 2021 Oakley deals: Huge savings on Oakley
sunglasses, helmets and clothing.
"So,
if you're on the lookout for some Oakley swag, keep
looking because we've found the best deals available
today."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Oakley) October 7, 2021 The new Otso Fenrir can be equipped for any
Bikepacking adventure.
"Otso
Cycles claims to be inspired by the Northwoods of
Minnesota. Which is probably why Otso is a big supporter
of the new Northwoods Route - a 600 mile bikepacking
loop around Western Lake Superior."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 7, 2021 Meet Jack, a crowdfunded universal-fit front
rack.
"This
little front rack is the brainchild of WholeGrain Cycles,
a two person team comprising Miles Gibbons, based in
London, and Luke Cardew, based in Shanghai."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (image credit not found) October 7, 2021 2021 Gran Piemonte Live Feed..
"Gran Piemonte 2021 (Rocca Canavese → Borgosesia 168km). Thursday,
07 October, starts at 15:20pm Central Europe, 9:20am U.S.
Eastern"
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) October 7, 2021 Van Aert and Merckx still critical of
Evenepoel as Worlds fall-out continues.
"The
controversy surrounding the Worlds gathered pace a couple
of days after the event when Evenepoel claimed on
television that he had the legs to become world champion,
revealing he’d asked for a chance to ride for himself and
was turned down by the national coaches."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 6, 2021 Rally Cycling sign U23 standout Gage Hecht for
two years.
"Gage
is one of the best young riders coming out of North
America right now and we feel he has a ton of potential."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Patrick Daly) October 6, 2021 Julian Alaphilippe's new rainbow-themed
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7.
"Julian
Alaphilippe has kicked off his second successive stint as
world champion with a fresh new rainbow-themed paint-job
on his Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7, considered by many
as one of the best road bikes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Kelly Henningsen / Specialized) October 6, 2021 First riders confirmed for inaugural edition
of Serenissima Gravel.
"The
Giro del Veneto is on Wednesday, October 13, which returns
to the international calendar after a nine-year hiatus.
Serenissima Gravel, the first-ever gravel race expressly
for professional riders, follows two days later, while the
grand finale is provided by the inaugural edition of the
Veneto Classic on Sunday, October 17."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Venturo) October 6, 2021 Tadej Pogačar says we need more long range
attacks in cycling after his 120km solo move.
"Slovenian
superstar Pogačar is no stranger to moves from a long way
out as he has shown at the Tour de France, winning the
race on two consecutive attempts."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 6, 2021 Surviving
Hell: The story of the 2021 Paris Roubaix.
"It's
not so much racing as surviving, not so much bike handling
as trusting the bike to not fail you, not so much
competing as commiserating. It is, in a word, terrible."
By Kate Wagner (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 6, 2021
Best
bike for cycling indoors.
"Don't
want to wear out your expensive race bike? Here's why you
should consider a dedicated bike for cycling indoors."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) October 6, 2021 Topeak
JoeBlow Tubi 2Stage floor pump review.
"Topeak
is no stranger to producing good value and long-lasting
bicycle pumps, and its JoeBlow series of floor pumps are
found in the sheds, garages, cupboards and cars of many
thousands of cyclists around the world. "
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 6, 2021 October
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October
7, 2021
Alpecin Fenix's Richardson assaulted by bike
thieves in London.
"They
pulled out a 15 inch machete at which point I thought
better and let the bike go. I’m pretty cut up and bruised
with a swollen hip but tomorrow is another day."
(Getty Images Sport) October 7, 2021 The Women's Tour: Lorena Wiebes wins stage 4.
"Lorena
Wiebes (Team DSM) has won stage 4 of The Women's Tour. The
22-year-old Dutch sprinter was fastest to the finish line
in a seaside sprint in Southend-on-Sea, beating Chiara
Consonni (Valcar Travel & Service) and Chloe Hosking
(Trek Segafredo)."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 7, 2021 Team Jumbo Visma Women signs Coryn Labecki for
two years.
"Coryn
Labecki née Rivera has a new name and a new team for the
2022 season. The decorated American makes the move after
five years with Team DSM (Sunweb)."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo by Kristof Ramon - Pool/Getty Images) October 7, 2021 Teniel Campbell: I can see myself winning
Paris Roubaix Femmes.
"Teniel
Campbell saw her Paris Roubaix Femmes end due to a string
of crashes and bad luck, but the 24-year-old firmly
believes that she can legitimately target winning the race
in the future."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 7, 2021 Alice Barnes 'in a good place' ahead of double
nationals defense.
"Alice
Barnes (Canyon-SRAM) heads into next week’s British
National Championships as the defending champion in both
the women’s road race and time trial."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Setmana Ciclista Valenciana/Twitter) October 7, 2021 Megan Jastrab wants a women’s U23 worlds
category, but only if it’s a separate race.
"The
former junior road race world champion is back on the road
again with Team DSM this fall and loving it, despite some
heavy crashes recently."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 7, 2021 Joe Dombrowski signs two-year deal with
Astana.
"The
American arrives at Astana after two seasons in the colors
of UAE Team Emirates. He won his first Grand Tour stage
this season at the Giro d’Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 7, 2021 ‘If you can’t beat the Belgians, join them:’
Cherie Pridham becomes sports director at Lotto Soudal.
"Cherie
Pridham will become a sports director for Lotto Soudal in
2022 after a season with Israel Start-Up Nation. I raced a
lot in Belgium. I know how much cycling means for Belgian
people. I am not afraid."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) October 7, 2021 The VAM Challenge: How fast can you ride
1,000m of vertical gain?
"Climb
1,000m vertical with repeats of one climb, Can’t be a loop
(descent must be the same as the climb), No downhill
sections in the climb (no free meters for you!), Elapsed
time is your ‘official time’ (including breaks)."
By Carl Wells (cyclingtips.com) photography by Logan Griffin October 7, 2021 Upgrade your ride! Six of the best
bike upgrades.
"Itching
to make your bike a better place to be? Check out Becca
and Liam's list of six great upgrades to make you
faster, fitter, drier and safer."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 7, 2021 October
6, 2021
The Women's Tour: Vollering wins stage 3 time
trial.
"Demi
Vollering (Team SD Worx) has won stage 3 of The Women's
Tour, a 16.6-kilometer time trial starting and finishing
in Atherstone."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 6, 2021 Tanja Erath needs spinal surgery after Women's
Tour crash.
"Tibco
Silicon Valley Bank rider is in a hospital after
sustaining multiple fractures to rib, collarbone and
vertebrae."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: SW Pics) October 6, 2021 Elinor Barker reveals she won silver medal at
Tokyo Olympics while pregnant.
"Casper
and I are excited to announce that we are expecting our
first child," Barker exclaimed. "We can’t believe how
lucky we are and are so excited to start the next part of
our lives together."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: PA) October 6, 2021 Van Vleuten relieved to be able to pedal toward recovery after Paris Roubaix Femmes crash. "Initial
concern world’s top-ranked rider would spend weeks
bed-ridden after pelvis and shoulder breaks allayed, started
on home trainer already."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 6, 2021 Who’s
Hot For the Falling Leaves?
"The
‘Classic of the Falling leaves’ is upon us. The Primavera
is the longest and the one the Italian riders would kill
to win. The final ‘Monument’ of the 2021 season is this
Saturday in the north of Italy - Il Lombardia."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) October 6, 2021 Is Colnago’s New Blockchain Tech the Real
Deal?
"When
Bicycling dug a bit deeper into the story, we found
that there are more questions than answers."
By Joe Lindsey (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) October 6, 2021 Muscle Regeneration: Massage Doesn’t Just
Feel Good, It Makes Muscles Heal Faster and Stronger.
"Lots
of people have been trying to study the beneficial
effects of massage and other mechanotherapies on the
body, but up to this point it hadn’t been done in a
systematic, reproducible way."
By Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard (scitechdaily.com) (Photo: massageparistexas.com) October 6, 2021 October
5, 2021
The Women's Tour: Amy Pieters wins stage 2.
"In a
fast sprint after a downhill run-in, Pieters beat Clara
Copponi (FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope) and Sheyla
Gutiérrez (Movistar Team) to the line to win the stage."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 5, 2021 The long goodbye: Lucy Kennedy on her return
to racing after 19-day retirement.
"Lucy
Kennedy was supposed to retire."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images October 5, 2021 |
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