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Daily News: October 28, 2021





Bernal, Sagan and Ganna to race first Giro d’Italia Criterium in Dubai.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"A Giro d’Italia criterium will be run in Dubai on November 6, with the 30-lap short format race being headlined by this year's winner of the maglia rosa Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 28, 2021






Mark Cavendish returns to Six Days of Ghent.

Byoverlay"Mark Cavendish will be making his highly anticipated return to the Six Days of Ghent this year, as he teams up with Belgian star Iljo Keisse."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 28, 2021






Oura Ring 3: First Impressions After A few Days.

Byoverlay"The Oura Ring aims to track your daily activity, as well as nightly sleep. And then based on that will give you a readiness score each day. It does this using small sensors on the inside of the ring band, inclusive of heart rate tracking."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) October 28, 2021






Turbo trainer vs smart bike: Which should you buy?

Byoverlay"Underpinning all the software advancements is the hardware that makes it all possible. Wheel-on turbo trainers and rollers are still out there and still advancing."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Stages Cycling) October 28, 2021




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Remco Evenepoel isn’t doing himself any favors.

Byoverlay"The fallout from Belgium's disappointing home Worlds continues, with young Evenepoel again in focus."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) October 27, 2021






Vincenzo Nibali in line for Paris Roubaix debut in 2022.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Italian, who has re-joined Astana from Trek Segafredo, also hinted that he is likely to race the Giro d’Italia given the probability of stages in his native Sicily on next year’s route."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 27, 2021






Alejandro Valverde says he'll retire after one more year: 'There's no point in going on any longer.'

Byoverlay"The 41-year-old had actually planned on retiring at the end of 2021, but strong performances this year caused him to re-evaluate that decision. The Spaniard won the Gran Premio Miguel Indurain, plus stages in both the Critérium du Dauphiné and the Giro di Sicilia."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 27, 2021






Calendars out - it’s time to sign up for 2022 gravel.

Byoverlay"If you want to get in on 2022 gravel race goodness, now is the time to set your alarm - registrations start this weekend."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021






TrainerRoad: Your ultimate guide.

Byoverlay"A workout and performance-focused training app, with group workouts, a comprehensive plan builder and machine learning."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: TrainerRoad) October 27, 2021






Road to Philly Bike Expo 2021: Tom La Marche Breaks and Makes Bikes.

Byoverlay"From riding with the Specialized team to TIG welding his own frames - Tom La Marche's career has been nothing if not varied."
By Andrew Marshall (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021






Absolute Black Hollowcage Carbon Ceramic Oversized Derailleur Pulley Cage.

Byoverlay"The Absolute Black Hollowcage Carbon Ceramic Oversized Derailleur Pulley Cage has a price tag about as big as its name."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021






Shimano racks up 49.6% net sale increase in year to September.

Byoverlay"The third quarter financial update from Shimano has illustrated the world’s largest bicycle component supplier’s rush to fill a void in supply, with net sales in the nine months to September up 49.6%."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021






Best Wahoo Kickr turbo trainer deals.

Byoverlay"Its 7.25kg flywheel has plenty of inertia to make for a realistic ride feel and its power measurement has a claimed accuracy of +/-1 per cent with automatic calibration."
By Paul Norman (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wahoo ) October 27, 2021




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  October 26, 2021





Tom Pidcock returns to training after fixing long-term knee injury.

Byoverlay "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.

Byoverlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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








  October 28, 2021





US rider poised to join men’s BikeExchange roster for 2022.

Byoverlay"Team officials confirmed to VeloNews that a U.S. rider is signed for next season, with the men’s WorldTour roster to remain at 27 going into 2022."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images October 28, 2021






The price we pay for integration.

Photographyoverlay"Those newfangled one-piece integrated front ends and fully hidden cabling look slick, but what’s the real price we pay for them?"
Photography by Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) By James Huang October 28, 2021






Australian Cyclocross Championships canceled.

Byoverlay"Australia will not be crowning any cyclocross champions for a second year running as, after twice being rescheduled, the race for the green and gold jersey in 2021 has now been canceled."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 28, 2021






Giant Defy Advanced Pro 3 2021.

Byoverlay"Ditch the tires and you have a fast, sweet-handling endurance machine that doesn't panic at speed."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 28, 2021






What is ANT+ and why do I need it for cycling indoors?

Byoverlay"ANT is an acronym for “Advanced and Adaptive Network Technology,” which is a low-energy wireless protocol meant to collect and transfer sensor data."
By Zach Nehr (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Ben Delaney/Immediate Media) October 28, 2021






Tailfin's SFM rack adds carrying capacity to suspension forks.

Byoverlay"Both carbon and stainless steel versions of the SFM (Suspension Fork Mount) will be available, with Tailfin claiming that its system is one of the strongest and stiffest around."
By Tom Marvin (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 28, 2021




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  October 27, 2021





Chris Froome: Suffering has given me more perspective about my career and life.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"It's easy to write off Chris Froome. He’s 36, full of scars from his terrible 2019 crash, and has yet to show signs of returning to anywhere near his best."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 27, 2021






The Basement Tapes: Jojo Harper.

Byoverlay"The one word I think of when I see your captures is “intimate.” You tend to capture moments that are “atypical,” not the usual capture."
By Tim Schamber (pelotonmagazine.com) Images: Jojo Harper October 27, 2021






Ellen van Dijk new Rider Representative on TCA Board.

Byoverlay"The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA), the trade association representing the interests of women’s professional cyclists, has announced the new configuration of their Riders Council following their annual General Assembly."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 27, 2021






Radical $1900 LoreOne custom carbon road shoes ramp up 3D-printed production.

Byoverlay"There’s no denying that paying $1900 for a pair of custom 3D-printed LORE LoreOne carbon road shoes is wildly extravagant, but… hear me out."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021






What’s next for indoor training apps?

Byoverlay"Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are becoming more and more common in the gaming world; are these what’s next for indoor training apps?"
By Deena Blacking (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) October 27, 2021






Smart bike or top-end turbo: What’s the ultimate setup for Zwift racing?

Byoverlay"If there’s one thing which remains identical between racing indoors and out, it’s the unquenchable desire to optimize your equipment for the best possible performance."
By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Wahoo/Tacx) October 27, 2021






Wahoo Elemnt Bolt review: Second-generation cycling computer sees color screen, improved mapping and more.

Byoverlay"The short history of Wahoo cycling computers can be likened to an ever-swinging pendulum, in which Wahoo switches its focus between launching a feature-rich device, then trying to cram those features into a smaller package and back again."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Josh Croxton) October 27, 2021






Tifosi Kilo Sunglasses Review.

Byoverlay"Tifosi may not be a brand as familiar to PEZ readers because it’s not a brand worn in the pro peloton. But according to Tifosi, their sunglasses are “the #1 selling brand of eyewear in specialty cycling stores."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021






Fire Ignite 2 review.

Byoverlay"The Fire Ignite 2 is a decent mid-level aero offering from this fledgling company, though it could be even better with a couple of minor spec tweaks to better suit its intended use."
By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021






Peloton X Specialized Turbo Creo: Built for Big Rides.

Byoverlay"An eBike can look beautiful and deliver an enjoyable ride - which the Creo succeeds with on both counts - but invariably one of the most important metrics of an eBike is battery life."
By William Tracy (pelotonmagazine.com) Image: Chris Auld. October 27, 2021




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  October 26, 2021





Women’s Tour wants more stages, but UCI says no.

Byoverlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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.

Byoverlay
"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






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Van Wilder takes legal action in bid to leave Team DSM.

Byoverlay"Van Wilder turned professional with the German-registered team in 2020 on a three-year contract, but has grown dissatisfied and expressed his desire for an early exit."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 28, 2021






Aussie track star Kell O’Brien joins Team Bike Exchange.

Byoverlay"Olympic medalist Kelland O’Brien has signed with Team Bike Exchange and will race with the Australian WorldTour team for the 2022 and 2023 seasons."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 28, 2021






How cyclists respond to bad weather: Lessons learned from 100 million rides.

Byoverlay"Data taken from 40 bike share programs around the world paints an interesting picture of our willingness to brave the elements."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photography by Juan Rojas/Unsplash & Dr Richard Bean October 28, 2021






Top 5 best young cyclists in 2021.

(cycling.today)overlay"In this article, we will be looking at 5 young cyclists in 2021 that are tipped to join the list of the greatest cyclists of all time."
(cycling.today) (Credit not Found) October 28, 2021






Riesebeek trades wheelchair for spin on rollers in comeback from fractured pelvis.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"After three full weeks recovering from a pelvic fracture, Oscar Riesebeek was able to swap a wheelchair for crutches today. Riesebeek suffered the injury on October 1 during a Paris Roubaix reconnaissance ride."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 28, 2021




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Marianne Martin inducted into US Bicycling Hall of Fame 37 years after winning women's Tour de France.

Byoverlay"Martin was a member of the USA National Team and the first winner of the women’s Tour de France in 1984."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 27, 2021






How Israel Start-Up Nation’s Sylvan Adams helped orchestrate the daring rescue of Afghan cyclists.

Byoverlay"In an exclusive interview with VeloNews, ISN owner Sylvan Adams recounts the 'cloak and dagger' rescue operation and explains why he wanted to help."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (AFP Photo) October 27, 2021






Another renewal for Deceuninck Quick Step as Bagioli signs new deal.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 22-year-old Italian is the 17th rider on the team to extend his contract this year, having turned pro with the squad in 2020."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 27, 2021






Geraint Thomas on contract negotiations: 'It's been the worst one to redo.'

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The 35-year-old has ridden for the British team since their inception in 2010, winning the Tour de France in 2018, but talks to extend the relationship into a 13th year and beyond have proven difficult. "
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 27, 2021






Kaitie Keough on her decision to retire.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"Kaitie Keough has been one of the leading American cyclocross riders over the past years. She won 13 UCI races, with the Jinglecross in Iowa being the most impressive one."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021






Wisniowski signs with EF Education Nippo amid Qhubeka uncertainty.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The versatile Polish rider changes WorldTour teams after a single season at Qhubeka NextHash."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 27, 2021






From IT to ultra cycling, the extraordinary rise of Ulrich Bartholmoes.

Byoverlay"The ultra cyclist from Munich on his glittering career so far, the dangers of the sport’s rising popularity and a brewing love for gravel."
By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) October 27, 2021






Silca introduces scratch-proof titanium bottle cage.

Byoverlay"A bottle cage has one job. But as straightforward as securing a bidon may seem, it’s an accessory that takes a fair beating. Hundreds, even thousands, of bottle insertions exert a toll."
By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Silca) October 27, 2021






Two police officers arrested in New Jersey … for stealing bikes.

Byoverlay"The men were identified as Eric Campbell, 28, and Austin Craig, 28, of the Lower Township Police Department. No there details were released about the two patrolmen."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (newjerseynewsnetwork/Pexels) October 27, 2021




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Bradley Wiggins expresses regret for past behavior.

Byoverlay"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.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"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 teamo."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 26, 2021






Q&A: Why Ian Garrison is trading the WorldTour for L39ion of Los Angeles.

Byoverlay"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.

Byoverlay"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.

Byoverlay"Wimbush, 15, lives in White Plains, Maryland, and juggles both academics and her dream of becoming a professional and Olympic cyclist. Next season."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy of Team Twenty24 / Weldon Weaver) October 26, 2021






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