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Drug raid in Romania results in police discovering Filippo Ganna’s stolen track bike.

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Remco Evenepoel, Floyd Landis, Tiffany Cromwell, Adam Roberge among starters for BWR Kansas.

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Daily News: October 29, 2021





Mathieu van der Poel, Tom Pidcock confirm US trip for cyclocross worlds.

Byoverlay"Wout van Aert remains undecided about trip to Fayetteville for 'cross world champs for fear of disruption to classics training."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 29, 2021






Remco Evenepoel, Floyd Landis, Tiffany Cromwell, Adam Roberge among starters for BWR Kansas.

Byoverlay"The 111-mile course features a 6.5mi section that promoter Michael Marckx is billing as a cyclocross sector."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Jake Orness October 29, 2021






Trixi Worrack rides off into the sunset after two decades as a pro.

Byoverlay"After half her life spent in the peloton, Trixi Worrack hangs up her racing wheels but she's not giving up the world of cycling as she aims to use her experience to coach."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) October 29, 2021






Mark Cavendish: Equal among firsts.

Byoverlay"When the 2021 Tour de France route was revealed last year, fans with long memories might have noted that parts of it looked like a compilation of Mark Cavendish's greatest hits."
By Edward Pickering (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) October 29, 2021






Truly, madly, deeply: The bikes I’ve loved.

Byoverlay"These are the greatest bikes of the last 30 years, according to me."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 29, 2021






Holmes and Cras sign extensions with Lotto Soudal.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Matthew Holmes and Steff Cras will remain at Lotto Soudal in 2022 after signing one-year contract extensions. Both riders joined the Belgian squad ahead of the 2020 campaign."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) October 29, 2021






Best REI Early Black Friday Deals.

(cyclingweekly.com)overlay"Black Friday is coming this fall, but there's no need to wait. REI already has deep discounts on outdoor gear, bikes, and accessories. Check out these deals and start planning your next adventure."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 29, 2021






Five things to look forward to at the Rouleur Live show in London.

Byoverlay"Rouleur Live is a three-day event where some of cycling's top athletes come to speak about their careers, while over 50 of the industry's biggest brands showcase some of the latest products and technologies."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rouleur Live ) October 29, 2021




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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.

"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








  October 29, 2021





Difficult days at DSM: Legal battles and internal conflict as two riders seek early exit.

Byoverlay"Reports this week indicate Ilan van Wilder is taking legal action to leave team early while Tiesj Benoot is negotiating contract curtailment."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) October 29, 2021






Drug raid in Romania results in police discovering Filippo Ganna’s stolen track bike.

Byoverlay"A drug bust by Romanian police uncovered an unexpected haul, as officers found 21 bikes that had been stolen from that Italian track team, including Filippo Ganna's gold Pinarello."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Politia Romana) October 29, 2021






Dowsett 'in a good place' as he acclimatizes for Hour Record in Mexico.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"British rider doing test runs on high-altitude Aguascalientes track."

(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: MC Digital Media Ltd) October 29, 2021






Olympic gold medal sprinter Phil Hindes announces retirement at 29.

Byoverlay"Hindes was an essential part of the GB team sprint squad, winning gold in London 2012 and Rio 2016."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) October 29, 2021






Proposed US tax credit for electric bikes back up to 30%, capped at $1,500 incentive.

Byoverlay"After being cut in half, a proposed US tax credit for new electric bicycle purchases has been bumped back up to a full 30%."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) October 29, 2021






10 best ways to make your bike more comfortable.

Byoverlay"Don't suffer in silence, there are plenty of ways to improve the comfort of your bike."
By Henry Robertshaw (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 29, 2021






Gear Break: Gore, 45NRTH Winter Shoes, Syncros Lubes, Gympass/Strava, Zoomo E-Bike & TIEM Shoes.

(pezcyclingnews.com)overlay
"Gear Break: What's new on the cycling market."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 29, 2021






In the Drops: LeMond eBike, Maap kit, Brompton jacket, POC Omne Eternal helmet and Snail Mail.

Byoverlay"It's week two of In The Drops and that means it's now officially a regular round-up of some of the latest bikes, kit and the rest that we've been able to get our hands on and try out in the wild."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) October 29, 2021



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  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






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  October 29, 2021





Israel Start-Up Nation: Roster nearly full, confirms contact with Premier Tech, Chris Froome to stay put.

Byoverlay"ISN owner Sylvan Adams confirms Premier Tech talks and says four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome 'will retire as a rider from our team."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) October 29, 2021






Nicola Bagioli hangs up his bike at 26.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Nicola Bagioli (B&B Hotels KTM) announced that he will end his career as a professional cyclist at 26 in order to focus on his business making soapstone pottery with his partner Arianna."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) October 29, 2021






10 Zwift Academy Road contestants head to Mallorca to compete for a pro contract.

(velonews.com)overlay"Five men and five women invited to the finals will travel to Mallorca, Spain for a final series of evaluations. The winning female will get a contract with Canyon SRAM and the winning male will be signed with Alpecin Fenix."
(velonews.com) Photo: Drake Deuel October 29, 2021






Thibaut Pinot has a new cow.

Byoverlay"Thibaut Pinot, French cycling’s second-greatest heart-throb, does not concern himself with fleeting thrills. Thibaut Pinot and his partner, Charlotte Patat, have bought a new cow."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) October 29, 2021






2022 Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9 Disc eTap review: Smooth and sleek value.

Byoverlay"Sleek lines, a smooth ride, great handling, low weight, and lots of tire clearance in a value-oriented package."
By Dan Cavallari (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) October 29, 2021






Hornit launches the Clug Pro, making the 'world’s smallest bike rack' even lighter and more secure.

Byoverlay"New Fidlock magnetic winch handle and ratchet system helps ensure your bike is always secure, and it weighs just 26g."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) October 29, 2021






Favero Assioma Duo-Shi power meter pedals review.

Byoverlay"There is no new technology at play here from Favero - the spindles are the same as those used in the existing Assioma Duo power pedals. The big change comes in regards to compatibility."
By Joe Robinson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) October 29, 2021






London police recover huge £50,000 haul of stolen bikes.

Byoverlay"During the operation, named ‘Operation Asanfona,’ police also uncovered an eye-watering stash of cash and two dangerous weapons in Bow, East London."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Twitter/@MetTaskforce) October 29, 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






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