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Daily News: October 23, 2021





Annemiek van Vleuten ends 2021 as winner of the Women's WorldTour.

Byoverlay"In the latest chapter of her glittering career, Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar) has won the individual standings for the 2021 Women’s WorldTour series, and finished atop the UCI World Rankings."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 23, 2021






Iserbyt wins men's Superprestige Ruddervoorde.

Byoverlay"The European champion kept control at the head of proceedings before capitalizing on a mistake by Quinten Hermans (Tormans Circus) and charging to victory."
By Ben Goddard (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SnowyMountain Photography) October 23, 2021






Betsema wins women's Superprestige Ruddervoorde.

Byoverlay"The 28-year-old, from Belgium, led from the opening lap on the largely hard and fast ground and gaped Inge Van der Heijden (777) by the midway point before riding to victory."
By Ben Goddard (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 23, 2021






Astana continues overhaul by signing Riabushenko, Velasco and Gazzoli.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Astana has been busy on the transfer market following the restoration of Alexandre Vinokourov as general manager and confirmation of the departure of 2021 co-sponsor Premier Tech."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 23, 2021






Cape Epic: Stiebjahn and Frey of Team Bulls 2 secure first stage win with a sprint finish.

Byoverlay"Wet and muddy conditions would dominate proceedings on the penultimate stage of the 2021 Absa Cape Epic, after overnight rain waterlogged the 81km/1850m course."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Nick Muzik) October 23, 2021






From stage four cancer to getting back on the bike, with a little help from Lachlan Morton.

Byoverlay"Confounding doctors’ expectations, Chris Riley is back on his bike and savoring every moment, more than a year on from a devastating diagnosis."
By David Bradford (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) October 23, 2021






'There’s nothing wrong with a bit of help:' eBiking up the Great Orme on a father-son Tour of Britain.

Byoverlay"To experience the thrill of climbing Great Orme alongside serious club riders after all these years would be impossible for me on a ‘normal’ bike - and some might say it’s cheating - but as you get older you realize there’s nothing wrong with a bit of help."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jonny Long) October 23, 2021






Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Ruddervoorde - Saturday, October 23rd 2021 - Live.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"This Saturday sees the return of the Superprestige Series in Ruddervoorde. Spectators are welcomed back once again.

Elite Women - 12:40 UK, 13:40 Europe, 4:40am PDT.

Elite Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 5:55am PDT."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found) October 23, 2021




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Ashton Lambie wins world individual pursuit title.

Byoverlay"With a time of 4:05.060, Lambie takes a world title not held by an American man since Taylor Phinney in 2010."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Photo by Denis Charlet / AFP) (Photo by DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images) October 22, 2021






Chantal van den Broek-Blaak wins Drentse Acht van Westerveld.

Byoverlay"The former world champion, celebrating her 32nd birthday, attacked from a select group that had formed only 15km into the race, and soloed to victory over the final 10km."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 22, 2021






Chris Froome on pro racing’s ever-evolving tech tool box.

Byoverlay"Four-time Tour de France champion talks about the next big things in training and racing tech."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Thomas Samson/AFP via Getty Images October 22, 2021






As an era ends, what now for Irish cycling?

Byoverlay"Dan Martin and Nicolas Roche have ended their careers but that doesn't mean Irish cycling must head into the wilderness again."
By Shane Stokes (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 22, 2021






A second stage win in a row for Buff Scott MTB's Becking and Dias.

Byoverlay"The men's podium splits wide open as Buff Scott MTB put the hammer down to claw back more time on the GC."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Nick Muzik) October 22, 2021






Cape Epic: Mariske Strauss's American Eagle Flow.

Byoverlay"What does a local pro ride at the Cape Epic? We take a look at the American Eagle Flow of Mariske Strauss."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Max Sullivan) October 22, 2021






The death of tubulars?

Byoverlay"DT Swiss’ new partnership with World Tour team Lotto Soudal looks to us like another nail in the coffin for tubulars and further acceptance of the road tubeless trend."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 22, 2021






  October 21, 2021





Laurens Sweeck earns first podium of season at Kermiscross Ardooie.

"Laurens Sweeck wins with David van der Poel second, Mees Hendrikx third for elite men's C2 mid-week race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 21, 2021








Lorena Wiebes wins Ronde van Drenthe.

Byoverlay"Team DSM rider wins breakaway sprint ahead of Elena Cecchini and Eleonora Camilla Gasparrini."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Team DSM) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 23, 2021






‘We have 15 seconds to get into the shelter because of the rockets - we don’t want to live like this’ - Training for the WorldTour near the Gaza Strip.

Byoverlay"Military service, the threat of rockets, and climbing around Jerusalem - 21-year-old Omer Lahav is chasing his dream against the odds."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Israel Start-Up Nation/Jean Chris Kitoko) October 23, 2021






Tao Geoghegan Hart: I just have to go into 2022 and try again.

Byoverlay"Exactly a year ago, Tao Geoghegan Hart was celebrating victory at the Giro d'Italia and savoring the emotions of pulling on the maglia rosa in the shadows of Milan's magnificent Duomo."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 23, 2021






Tour de France Femmes: La Super Planche des Belles Filles.

Byoverlay"The final climb of the eight-day stage race that could deliver a dethroning blow or a crowning glory."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 23, 2021






Irish cycling Paralympian jailed for a year says "prison better than I thought."

(stickybottle.com)overlay"Irish cycling Paralympian James Brown, who was sent to prison for a year for gluing himself to a plane as part of an environmental protest, says he hopes to be free for Christmas."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 23, 2021






Zwift racing: How to get it right and do your best possible performance.

Byoverlay"Matteo Cigala is big into eRacing and has enjoyed success in that discipline. In this piece he sets out his 20 tips for cyclists who are getting into racing on Zwift."
By Matteo Cigala (stickybottle.com) October 23, 2021






LSD and shaved tires - TJ Eisenhart and Colin Strickland’s Big Sugar Gravel bikes.

Byoverlay"TJ Eisenhart and Colin Strickland are two of the 1,000-plus racers who will take the start line at Big Sugar Gravel in Bentonville, Arkansas on Saturday. Both seasoned racers have unique takes on what the right set-up - and look - is for the rough-gravel course."
By Ben Delaney, Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo: Betsy Welch) October 23, 2021






BikeBox Alan Triathlon Aero Easyfit Bikebox.

Byoverlay"The BikeBox Alan Triathlon Aero Easyfit Bikebox is a secure, easy-to-pack thing that's brilliantly thought out. The wide section for handlebars means there's no need to start dismantling your bike, but that extra bulk can cause a few issues with car trunks and check-ins."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 23, 2021






2021 Ronde van Drenthe live stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay"Women's Race - Saturday, October 23.

Start at 11:59 CET, 5:59am ET.

Finish at 15:59 CET, 9:59am ET."
(cyclingfans.com) Art: Greig Leach October 23, 2021




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  October 22, 2021





Powless makes gravel debut at Big Sugar in Arkansas.

Byoverlay"Neilson Powless (EF Education Nippo) jumps into the fold of the gravel world with a start Saturday in the 107-mile Big Sugar Gravel race in Bentonville, Arkansas."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 22, 2021






Vincenzo Nibali eyes Paris Roubaix, MTB swansong with Astana Qazaqstan.

Byoverlay"Sicilian veteran looks to expand ambitions in what could be final pro season, discusses struggles adapting to life at Trek Segafredo."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 22, 2021






Italian time trial champion Matteo Sobrero signs for Team Bike Exchange.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 24-year-old was also part of the Italian team that won the mixed relay at last month’s European Championships and took bronze in the same discipline at the World Championships."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 22, 2021






Bianchi Arcadex review: Stiff and short.

Byoverlay"Super efficient under power, but a brutally stiff ride, odd geometry and aesthetics, and some odd routing and spec choices."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) October 22, 2021






Met Rivale MIPS helmet review.

Byoverlay"The updated Met Rivale gets better comfort, bolder styling cues and improved safety measures than the model it replaces but how does all of this translate in the real world?"
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) October 22, 2021






IRIS Feeding Frenzy kit review.

Byoverlay"A young fresh cycling apparel brand founded and designed by a female pro, which offers comfort and quick exits for bathroom breaks."
By Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) Photo: Aliya Barnwell October 22, 2021






Gear Break: Tifosi Optics, Continental Tires, Santini, CADEX Handlebars, Lezyne LEDs & Brooks B17.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay
"Tifosi Optics launches Kilo endurance sport sunglasses, Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR: The ultimate all-round performance road tire plus much more."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 22, 2021









Miguel Ángel López on Movistar exit: ‘The best thing to do was leave.’

Byoverlay"'Superman' López offers his version of events from his controversial exit from the Vuelta a España last month."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 21, 2021






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Adam Roberge wins first-ever Big Sugar Gravel.

Byoverlay"Roberge, a former road pro, put his time trial skills to use in the last miles of Saturday’s 100 mile gravel race. He also opted for caution during the first, more technical half of the race."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Kai Caddy October 23, 2021






Vila: Movistar is in a process of change.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Don't be surprised if in 2022 it seems Spain’s only WorldTour team is thinking much more outside the stage-racing-shaped box which has been their comfort zone for decades, let alone a few seasons."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 23, 2021






Ian Garrison switches Deceuninck Quick Step for L39ION of Los Angeles.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I'm super excited to be joining L39ION next year," Garrison said in a team-issued press release. "I'm welcoming a move back to the States after two years in Europe and looking forward to getting a fresh lease on cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) October 23, 2021






Day 3 track worlds: Katie Archibald sees out stellar season with omnium world title.

(velonews.com)overlay"The American rider Ashton Lambie blasted to individual pursuit glory, but what else happened at track worlds on Friday? Here's a wrap."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 23, 2021






Ashton Lambie adds Track Worlds individual pursuit gold to his 4km world record.

Byoverlay"Individual pursuit world record holder Ashton Lambie added a rainbow jersey in the discipline to his palmarès at the UCI Track World Championships in Roubaix on Friday."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Denis Charlet/AFP/Getty Images) October 23, 2021






Italy suffer bike theft at Track World Championships.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Italian national team have been hit by a bike theft at the UCI World Track Championships after 20 bikes were taken from their hotel in Lille."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Francois Lo Presti/AFP/Getty Images) October 23, 2021






Wolf Tooth B-RAD Medium Strap and Accessory Mount.

Byoverlay"The Wolf Tooth B-RAD Medium Strap and Accessory Mount is a very good and secure means of attaching riding gear to your bike."
By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 23, 2021






Review: Enve M5 cross country wheels.

Byoverlay"These wheels were a dream on the climbs. Not only are the M5s very light, they are also quite compliant, especially for a carbon wheel. Bumps and roots get soaked up and allow you to maintain traction."
By Matt Stetson (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 23, 2021




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  October 22, 2021





Bahrain Victorious seeks legal advice following French study on spinal cord-injury drug.

Byoverlay"Experts found the presence of tizanidine, which is not banned by WADA, in hair samples from three riders at the Tour de France. A team was not named, but Bahrain Victorious has spoken out."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 22, 2021






What is going on at Team Bike Exchange?

Byoverlay"With three riders signed and ten either departing, retiring, or without contracts, the situation at Team Bike Exchange is not looking good."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 22, 2021






Geraint Thomas will stay at Ineos Grenadiers as Hammond mulls management offer.

Byoverlay"2018 Tour de France winner on verge of signing as Bahrain Victorious Performance Director has choice to make."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 22, 2021






Day 2 track worlds: Another medal for Jennifer Valente with bronze in elimination race.

(velonews.com)overlay"Filippo Ganna leads home gold in men's pursuit, while Germany edges the Italians in the women's pursuit and Donavan Grondin wins scratch race."
(velonews.com) Photo: FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP via Getty Images October 22, 2021






Writing History with the Tour de France Femmes.

Pressoverlay"We will be looking back on this in 100 years”, said an enthusiastic Marion Rousse, aware of the historic significance of the birth of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. "
Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) ASO Fabien Boukla October 22, 2021






RGT Cycling to award NFTs as prize purse for Echelon Racing League.

(velonews.com)overlay"Non-fungible tokens will be created and awarded as prizes to the winners in the men’s and women’s pro racing series, as well as to the winners of the para-cycling events."
(velonews.com) Photo: RGT Cycling October 22, 2021






Traces of Tizanidine.

(inrng.com)overlay"Today’s novelty is tizanidine, a muscle-relaxing medicine. According to a scientific paper traces of it have been discovered in samples from three cyclists competing in “international three week cyclist race in France."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 21, 2021






Rider arrested for domestic abuse in Andorra.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Reports in the local press detail an assault on a woman that took place on Wednesday in the home they share in La Massana, one of seven parishes in Andorra."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 21, 2021






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