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Jan Ullrich undertakes longest ride 'since Milan - San Remo 1997' at Mallorca Gran Fondo.

Evenepoel refused to show up for Belgium's Worlds debrief, Stuyven reveals.

Stuyven criticizes Evenepoel; Says he couldn't have won Worlds; Advises his "entourage."

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  October 25, 2021





Jasper Philipsen: A Tour de France stage, that is a super big goal.

Byoverlay"It’s understandable that the Alpecin Fenix sprinter is so keen to make his mark in the Tour. Last July, Philipsen racked-up six top-three finishes in France, including three second places, without ever hitting the bullseye."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 25, 2021






Thibau Nys back in action after collarbone fracture.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Belgian cyclocross racer Thibau Nys (Baloise Trek Lions) will be back in action three weeks after breaking his collarbone in a crash at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Waterloo, making his comeback at the Koppenbergcross on November 1."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 25, 2021






Cyclocross weekend round up.

Byoverlay"There was plenty of ‘cross action this past weekend in Europe and stateside. The UCI World Cup headed back across the pond after their week-long visit to the United States."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) October 25, 2021






Rochette doubles down at Kings CX on Sunday.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Maghalie Rochette (Specialized Feedback Sports) dominated the C2 elite women’s event on the second day of racing at Kings CX on Sunday, taking back-to-back victories in Deerfield Township, Ohio."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 25, 2021






Day 5 track worlds: Best US Keirin result in more than a decade.

(velonews.com)overlay"Madalyn Godby was fourth in the women’s Keirin, just missing the podium in what was the best Keirin result by a U.S. track cyclist since 2008."
(velonews.com) Photo: BENOIT DOPPAGNE/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images October 25, 2021






Beers, Sarrou and Frei, Stigger win Cape Epic.

(velonews.com)overlay"Male duo Jordan Sarrou and Matt Beers (Ninety One songo Specialized) and women’s pair Sina Frei and Laura Stigger (also Ninety One songo Specialized) took GC wins at the Cape Epic mountain bike race Sunday."
(velonews.com) Photo: RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images October 25, 2021






Singapore to ban cyclists from riding in groups longer than 5 bike lengths.

Byoverlay"The new law will effectively cap the number of riders in a group at a maximum of 10 when they are riding two abreast, which is currently permitted on roads with two or more lanes."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image credit: SWPix) October 25, 2021






Assos debuts $550 Mille GTO winter bib tights with crash protection.

Byoverlay"Assos has announced its new Mille GT GTO C2 winter bib-tights, and in traditional Assos style, they look fantastic but cost an arm and a leg."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Assos October 25, 2021






GoPro Announces Firmware to Address Hero 10 Overheating, New Enduro Battery Announced.

Byoverlay"Over the weekend GoPro semi-quietly announced that they plan to issue a firmware update that’ll give users more control over how the Hero 10 handles no-airflow conditions."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) October 25, 2021






Best tubeless tire sealant for mountain bike, gravel and road.

Byoverlay"Buying the best tubeless tire sealants means less time fixing flats and more time thrashing the trails. Find out everything you need to know to pick the right sealant for your riding needs."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Muc-Off) October 25, 2021




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Herregodts solos to Ronde van Drenthe victory.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Breakaway rider Rune Herregodts holds off sprinters Andrea Pasqualon and Dylan Groenewegen."
(cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) October 24, 2021






Jordan Sarrou and Matt Beers win 2021 Absa Cape Epic.

Byoverlay"Hans Becking and Jose Dias win the day but Ninety One songo Specialized take the overall win at the Cape Epic."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Kelvin Trautman) October 24, 2021






Kopecky: 'Everything went right' to win world title in Points Race.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Lotte Kopecky (Belgium) capped off a successful season by securing the world title in the Points Race at the UCI Track World Championships in Roubaix, France on Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix) October 24, 2021







Day 4 Track Worlds: Ethan Hayter wins men's Omnium.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Wild and Pieters win women's Madison, Friedrich wins women's 500m Time Trial, Germany sweeps podium in women's Individual Pursuit."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix) October 24, 2021






Caleb Ewan takes aim at Wollongong Worlds in 2022.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The sprinter will not be attempting a repeat of his 2021 goal of winning a stage at each Grand Tour in the same season, he said, and will instead look to build his season around peaking for the Worlds in late September."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 24, 2021






Topeak SmartGauge D2X.

Byoverlay"Slightly upgraded version of a simple, light and accurate gauge that's good for home or ride use."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 24, 2021







2021 Ronde van Drenthe live stream.

(cyclingfans.com)overlay"Men's Race - Sunday, October 24.

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

Finish at 16:37 CET, 10:37am ET."
(cyclingfans.com) Art: Greig Leach October 24, 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





  October 25, 2021





Evenepoel refused to show up for Belgium's Worlds debrief, Stuyven reveals.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The wounds from Belgium's showing at their home World Championships a month ago have still not fully healed, with Jasper Stuyven echoing Wout van Aert in warning Remco Evenepoel about his communication skills."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 25, 2021






Pogačar Merckx-Esque Season.

Byoverlay"Season Breakdown: The season is over and now it’s time to dissect the professional action and the performances of the top men and the teams in 2021 and what it means for next year."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 25, 2021






Tiesj Benoot is reportedly joining the long list of riders who have left DSM early.

Byoverlay"According to Wielerflits, Tiesj Benoot will leave DSM before his contract is up, which would make the former Strade Bianche winner the latest big name in a long list of talented pros who have departed from the squad early."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) October 25, 2021






U.S. talent Kristen Faulkner steps up to the WorldTour with Bike Exchange.

(velonews.com)overlay"The Alaskan rider steps up to WorldTour-level after two years as a pro and is the first official signing for Team Bike Exchange for 2021."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) October 25, 2021






Zwift Alternatives: Who's giving the leader a run for its money?

Byoverlay"While Zwift is the most popular indoor cycling app in the world, it is not the only one. Believe it or not, there are aspects of Zwift that some people do not enjoy."
By Zach Nehr (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift) October 25, 2021






Caleb Ewan to get first dibs at Milano Sanremo in Philippe Gilbert swansong.

(velonews.com)overlay"There’s no room for romance in professional bike racing, especially when it comes to a monument as important as Milano Sanremo."
(velonews.com) Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images October 25, 2021






Five turbo sessions hand-picked by the pros.

Byoverlay"Turbo training is getting better and better. The features and perks provided by indoor cycling platforms are multiplying all the time as indoor training becomes ever more enticing."
By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 25, 2021






Scam alert! Shimano issues warning saying that 'shimano-clearance.store' is a fake site.

Byoverlay"SPD-SL and SPD pedals are being 'sold' at highly discounted rates on the website, with Shimano itself quickly warning potential buyers that the site isn't genuine."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (screenshot) October 25, 2021






Best electric bikes: Assisted bikes for road, gravel, commuting and more.

Byoverlay"When you're looking to invest in one of the best electric bikes you can buy, the amount of choice out there can be daunting. Gone are the days when eBikes were a rare novelty and only a small handful of household name brands actually sold them."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) October 25, 2021






Indoor Cycling and Pregnancy: Is it safe?

Byoverlay"With the days getting shorter, darker and colder, lots of cyclists are migrating indoors. While for most people, the transition to indoor cycling is simply a matter of hitching up a bike to one of the best turbo trainers and getting started."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: TrainerRoad) October 25, 2021




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Aerts takes victory at World Cup Zonhoven.

Byoverlay"Toon Aerts led a one-two for Baloise Trek Lions by running clear of his opponents on the sandy banks of Zonhoven in the fourth round of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup."
By Ben Goddard (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: David Stockman/AFP/Getty Images) October 24, 2021







Betsema solos to victory at World Cup Zonhoven.

Byoverlay"Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) mastered the sand dunes of Zonhoven to clinch her first World Cup win of the season at round four of the series."
By Ben Goddard (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: David Stockman/AFP/Getty Images) October 24, 2021






Jan Ullrich undertakes longest ride 'since Milan - San Remo 1997' at Mallorca Gran Fondo.

Byoverlay"The German former pro is healthy and happy again following a dark period in his life, saying he came close to suffering the same fate as Marco Pantani, that he was "almost dead" when Lance Armstrong went to visit him in 2018."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 24, 2021






Groenewegen: Next year I can return to the level where I belong.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Following his ban from the sport for causing the crash that threatened Fabio Jakobsen's life last year, he only started his season in May and has taken three wins in a year where he has mostly raced at a level below the WorldTour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: David Stockman/AFP/Getty Images) October 24, 2021






UK brand Fallen introduces first production bike.

Byoverlay"We offer titanium frames of the finest construction, with emphasis on proven technology, frame detailing the way your mechanic would want to see it, and geometry born of a life-long love affair with riding bikes."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 24, 2021







Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 4 - Zonhoven, Belgium - Sunday 24th October 2021.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"The UCI Cyclocross World Cup continues this Sunday with the first European round and the return of De Kuil in Zonhoven. This is a race not to be missed!

Elite Women - 13:40 Europe Local Time CET+2, 4:30am PDT.

Elite Men - 15:05 Europe Local time CET+2, 5:55am PDT."
(cyclocross.social) (Credit not Found) October 24, 2021




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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






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  October 25, 2021





Annemiek van Vleuten crowned queen of road in 2021, but who can challenge her in 2022?

Byoverlay"The 39-year-old is not slowing down as she becomes the first two-time winner of the Women's WorldTour. With some rivals retiring, who will challenge her in 2022?"
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images October 25, 2021






Women's WorldTour 2021 team ratings: Who was the best team in a thrilling season?

Byoverlay"As hoped, the signing of Annemiek van Vleuten catapulted Movistar to the very top of the sport. They went from finishing 14th in last year’s WorldTour rankings to third this year, mostly thanks to the Dutchwoman."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 25, 2021






Joss Lowden is finally about to turn full-time pro aged 34, but for women cyclists it's rarely that simple.

Byoverlay"The biggest change is that I'm not going to work alongside racing," Lowden tells Cycling Weekly. The 34-year-old has worked for NTT Data for the past decade part-time until this summer."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 25, 2021






Alexis Ryan to Join Sister Kendall Ryan at L39ION of Los Angeles for 2022.

(socalcycling.com)overlay"Alexis Ryan has signed with L39ION of Los Angeles for the 2022 season, joining her sister Kendall Ryan and bolstering the women’s squad. After seven seasons with the Canyon SRAM team, Alexis is eager to take on new challenges and welcomes a move back to her home in Georgia."
(socalcycling.com) Photo: Ventura County Star October 25, 2021






Kirsten Wild ends her career with two medals at Track Worlds.

Byoverlay"With multiple medals in hand, Kirsten Wild (Ceratizit WNT) can now ride off into the sunset from competitive cycling. The Dutch sprinter completed her 17-year professional career at the UCI Track World Championships in Roubaix."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix) October 25, 2021






Bike Exchange confirms ongoing consideration of Tom Dumoulin for 2023.

Byoverlay"He's one of many riders that we have on the list that we are continuously looking at and thinking about for the future’ says general manager Copeland."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 25, 2021






Introducing: Ben Healy.

Byoverlay"EF's Irish sensation on his road to the WorldTour, being dropped by British Cycling, and taking over the mantle from Roche and Martin."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ben Healy) October 25, 2021






Report: British cyclist put off doping test to go for ride ahead of 2012 Olympics.

Byoverlay"Days after WADA publicized details of an investigation into an independent testing program run by British Cycling in 2011, a report in the Mail on Sunday has described an eyebrow-raising incident involving a British Olympic cyclist in 2012."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 25, 2021






Cyclist in Alaska survives being charged and mauled by brown bear.

Byoverlay"A cyclist in Alaska has survived being chased and mauled by a 500 pound brown bear, with the motion of his bicycle believed to have sparked the animal’s aggressive behavior."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 25, 2021






Review: Craft Cadence Handlebar Bag.

Byoverlay"Give us a versatile handlebar bag and we will show you how much it can change commuter life. Ample versatility guaranteed, we decided to put the Craft Cadence Handlebar Bag to the test."
By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (CJ Rudy) October 25, 2021






Best Headphones: Earphones for cyclists riding indoors.

Byoverlay"The best headphones for cycling aren't necessarily specifically designed for the job of accompanying us on the bike, but a combination of selected features and qualities make them ideal for the rigors of two-wheeled adventure."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 25, 2021




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Day 5 Track Worlds: Viviani claims first-ever men's rainbow jersey in Elimination Race.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Kopecky wins women's Points Race, Lea Sophie Friedrich wins women's Keirin, Hansen and Morkov claim gold in men's Madison, Dutch go 1-2 in men's Sprint."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix) October 24, 2021






Chad Haga announces departure from Team DSM after eight years.

Byoverlay"33-year-old Haga, who has been with the team since turning pro back in 2014, wrote that he's planning to challenge himself with a new team, but didn't reveal any details of a move for 2022."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alain Jocard/AFP/Getty Images) October 24, 2021







L39ION of Los Angeles expand women's team with Alexis Ryan signing.

(Lucoverlay"Following Ian Garrison's move from Deceuninck Quick Step, Alexis Ryan has become the latest rider to move from cycling's top tier to join L39ION of Los Angeles."
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images) (cyclingnews.com) October 24, 2021






Italy's golden bikes worth €30k each stolen from Roubaix Track World Championships.

Byoverlay"The gold bikes of Olympic quartet Filippo Ganna, Simone Consonni, Jonathan Milan and Francesco Lamon, worth €30,000 each, are included among the 20 bicycles stolen by thieves, the total financial damage amounting to several hundred thousand euros, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 24, 2021






Paris to become '100 per cent cycling city' within next four years.

Byoverlay"The French capital will increase the number of protected cycleways in the city as well as boost bicycle parking spaces, according to the 2021-2026 cycling plan published on October 21 and titled 'Plan Velo: Act 2."
By Will Bolton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 24, 2021






PEZ Bookshelf: Bespoke: A Guide to Cycle-Speak & Saddle Slang.

Byoverlay"For someone just coming into the world of cyclesports, the terminology, concepts and history can perhaps be baffling. How can you win the Tour de France without winning a single stage? Who was the Eagle of Toledo?"
By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) October 24, 2021










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