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October
26, 2021
Tom Pidcock returns to training after fixing
long-term knee injury.
"I'm
back training and I can finally ride pain-free in my knee,
first time since February! It's amazing how much you can
appreciate being healthy when you've had an injury for so
long."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) October 26, 2021 The Mid South and SBT GRVL team up to get
juniors on gravel.
"Watch
out gravel riders, the next Stetina or Tetrick might be in
your midst at next year’s Mid South or SBT GRVL."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 Samantha Schneider joins sister Skylar at
L39ION of Los Angeles in 2022.
"The
L39ION of Los Angeles team had a success full season
winning Athens Twilight, Joe Martin Stage Race, Tulsa
Tough, and the US Pro Criterium Championships, to name a
few victories."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy of Team Illuminate) October 26, 2021 Deceuninck Quick Step signs neo-pro Stan Van
Tricht.
"The
Belgian youngster has signed a two-year deal with the
team, having lined up in their colors as a stagiaire in
the final weeks of this season."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 26, 2021 Intermarché Wanty bank on Kristoff's
experience in 2022.
"Alexander
Kristoff will be an important rider because he’s bringing
us to a new level in the Classics and maybe in some
sprints, he’ll be up there too."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 26, 2021 Oscar Sevilla plans to race at least one more
year.
"The
moment I get up and feel that I can no longer give the
same as before, I will make the decision to retire’ 45
year old tells El Colombiano."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 26, 2021 UAE Tour confirms February dates to open 2022
WorldTour.
"Despite
ongoing rumblings which forced the cancellation of the
Santos Tour Down Under and the Cadel Evans Great Ocean
Road Race, race officials in United Arab Emirates
confirmed it’s a green light for 2022."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 26, 2021 All-City Gorilla Monsoon Review.
"The
All-City Cycles Gorilla Monsoon Apex brings way more
versatility than the majority of gravel bikes on the
market."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 Hammerhead Karoo 2.
"Garmin’s
computers and smart watches are world-class, but if you’re
in the market for a new bit of bling on your handlebar,
there are some very strong competitors around."
By Jon Minster (bicycling.co.za) Photo: Matt Phillips October 26, 2021 New eBike race series announced for 2022.
"The
eBike Grand Prix Series (EBK GP) includes ten events with
ten franchise teams fielding two separate squads, one for
the men's race and one for the women's race."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: EBK GP) October 26, 2021  Jasper Philipsen: A Tour de France stage, that
is a super big goal.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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 |
October
26, 2021
Women’s Tour wants more stages, but UCI says
no.
"Organizer
SweetSpot has said it wants at least eight stages to bring
the event in line with the men's Tour of Britain, but its
attempts have been rebuffed."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (cyclingnews.com) Photo: Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images October 26, 2021 Van Aert, Kopecky repeat as Flandrien of the
year.
"For
the third year in a row, Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) was
voted Flandrien of the Year in the Het Nieuwsblad
end-of-season gala. Points Race world champion Lotte
Kopecky (Liv Racing) took home the women's prize as
Flandrienne of the Year."
(cyclingnews.com) (image credit not found) October 26, 2021 Pro kits through time: Team Sky / Ineos
Grenadiers.
"Charting the evolution of the British team's look, from black-and-blue origins to navy-and-red, via rainforests and orcas." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 26, 2021 Jasper Stuyven on Remco Evenepoel: ‘Some
things should remain behind closed doors.’
"Remco
Evenepoel didn’t hold back in the wake of Belgium’s
disappointment in last month’s world championships and
later said in a high-profile TV interview that the Belgian
national team screwed up its tactics."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 26, 2021 UK will launch bid to host 2026 Tour de France
Grand Départ, government announces.
"The
Tour de France last visited the UK in 2014, with the
opening two stages taking place in Yorkshire, and stage
three running from Cambridge to London, before the race
returned to its homeland."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 26, 2021 Conquering the cold: Eight tips to keep riding
outdoors in cold weather.
"I
grew up in Southern California. I remember doing some
“cold rides” there and now I laugh at the fact that I even
owned a thermal jacket back then."
By Hannah Finchamp (velonews.com) Photo: Chris Case October 26, 2021 On The Throne: Pinarello Dogma F Disc.
"Called
the Dogma F, it doesn’t appear to be much of a departure
from the previous do-everything Dogma models, but under
the hood there are many important changes that take this
already phenomenal model to another level."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 Peloton X Giordana: Making History at Roubaix.
"For
over a century one race has inspired cyclists and race
fans like no other: Paris Roubaix. In 2021, 125 years
since the first running, the women got their chance to
race."
By William Tracy (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Chris Auld October 26, 2021 Get to Know Thermoplastic: A Potentially
Cheaper Carbon Fiber Composite.
"Thermoplastic
throwdown: Carbon fiber composite is the dominant material
for high end cycling products. But carbon fiber composite
isn’t one thing: There are many different of carbon fiber
composites."
By Matt Phillips (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 Should I buy a turbo trainer?
"A
turbo trainer is a tool that can help you vastly improve
your performance by training through the winter, but is it
right for you?"
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo Fitness) October 26, 2021 October
25, 2021
Evenepoel refused to show up for Belgium's
Worlds debrief, Stuyven reveals.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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?
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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?
"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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Bradley Wiggins expresses regret for past
behavior.
"Cycling
is so consuming. It’s quite childish and petulant how I
handled situations but that just stemmed from not knowing
how to cope with things. It impacted on the relationships
around me."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 26, 2021 Movistar shake-up continues with Arrieta out
as Piepoli and Ibarguren come in.
"Movistar
manager Eusebio Unzué has spoken of 'tough decisions' as
he dismisses José Luis Arrieta after a quarter of a
century of service and welcomes a host of new faces to his
senior team, including Leonardo Piepoli, José Ibarguren,
and Iván Velasco."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 26, 2021 Q&A: Why Ian Garrison is trading the
WorldTour for L39ion of Los Angeles.
"Garrison
will race for L39ion after two seasons with Deceuninck
Quick Step. The former US TT champ discusses the story and
ambitions behind the move."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 26, 2021 James Shaw steps back to the WorldTour with EF
Education Nippo.
"Shaw,
25, previously rode for Lotto Soudal in 2017 and 2018
before riding for Swift Carbon, Riwal and Ribble Weldtite
in each of the past three seasons."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 26, 2021 Introducing: Maize Wimbush.
"Wimbush,
15, lives in White Plains, Maryland, and juggles both
academics and her dream of becoming a professional and
Olympic cyclist. Next season, she aims to continue her
development with Twenty24."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy of Team Twenty24 / Weldon Weaver) October 26, 2021 Zipp 353 NSW wheelset review: is comfort the
new aero?
"At
US$4,000 for a pair, this tubeless-only and disc-only
wheelset is almost priced to be a conversation starter."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome October 26, 2021 The Blincc Hex 360 degree reflector tape for
bikes has smashed its Kickstarter goal in just two days.
"From
the makers of the “first self-blinking super bright
cycling reflector” that hangs on the saddle or any bags
attached with the included universal string, comes
Blincc’s Hex."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 Does Lifting Actually Improve On-Bike Power?
"Combining
strength training into professional cyclists’ off-season
training has become increasingly common over the last
decade or so. The idea is that training can help increase
lower body strength."
By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) October 26, 2021 Best computers and tablets for indoor cycling:
our favorite devices for Zwift.
"Here
are our picks of the best technology to get your pain cave
set up, or if you're not sure what to look for, skip ahead
to our guide on how to choose the best computer or tablet
for indoor cycling."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wattbike) October 26, 2021 Post #3 Collection features a small handlebar,
top tube & saddle bag with unique features.
"There
are already a lot of bags out there. Yet, some brands are
still finding ways to innovate - which seems to be the
case for Post Carry Co."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 26, 2021 October
25, 2021
Annemiek van Vleuten crowned queen of road in
2021, but who can challenge her in 2022?
"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?
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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