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 November 3, 2021





Alex Dowsett falls short in UCI Hour Record attempt.

Byoverlay"British rider covers 54.555km, missing Victor Campenaerts’ benchmark of 55.089km."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jesus Gonzalez ) November 3, 2021






Project World Title: My aim to beat Filippo Ganna, and everyone else, at the world championships.

Byoverlay"So, with my successful world record done and dusted, I had two months to get ready for the world championships, where world time trial champion Filippo Ganna had announced he would try to break the four-minute barrier as well."
By Ashton Lambie (velonews.com) Photo: Gavin Hoover November 3, 2021






Hilltop finale for opening day of 2022 Giro d'Italia in Hungary.

Byoverlay"The 2022 Giro d’Italia will start with three stages in Hungary, including an uphill finale on the opening day in Visegrád and a 9.2km individual time trial in the heart of Budapest on stage 2."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: RCS Sport) November 3, 2021






Van der Poel, van Aert and Pidcock will be back on the ‘cross circuit soon.

Byoverlay"Mathieu van der Poel will be the last of the so-called “big three” to start his cyclocross season. Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock will start their ‘cross season the first week of December, whereas MvdP will start a few weeks later, according to Het Nieuwsblad."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) November 3, 2021






Richard Carapaz looking to set up a Continental team for 2022.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The Ineos Grenadiers rider is said to be establishing a group of Ecuadorian and Colombian riders to compete as a Continental-level outfit."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 3, 2021






Alex Dowsett making run at hour record today in Mexico.

(velonews.com)overlay"British rider is hoping to best the mark of 55.089km at the high-altitude track in Aguascalientes."

(velonews.com) Photo: MC Digital November 3, 2021






21 cool new bike tools for 2022.

Byoverlay"As bikes continue to change (and sometimes progress) so do the tools that make those bikes easier and more efficient to work on."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by Dave Rome) November 3, 2021






UAE Tour to kick off the 2022 WorldTour calendar.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In the absence of the Tour Down Under and Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race for the second year in the row, the WorldTour calendar will head to the Middle East from February 20-26."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 3, 2021






Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo TI316 Superflow Saddle.

Byoverlay"The saddle shape is what Selle Italia calls “waved.”  According to Selle Italia: “Waved shape to help give greater stability in the saddle and better support to the ischial bones, even for long periods of time."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 3, 2021




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  November 2, 2021





Peter Sagan on move to Total Energies: ‘The team showed respect for me.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Three-time world champion reveals that attitude of Jean-René Bernaudeau during negotiations helped convince him to join the French second-tier team."
(velonews.com) Photo: Sara Cavallini/Getty Images November 2, 2021






Martin Salmon to leave Team DSM.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The news comes after Ilan van Wilder, 21, said he would take legal action to terminate his existing contract with Team DSM, and Tiesj Benoot is reportedly also seeking an early exit from his time with the squad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 2, 2021






Mathieu van der Poel set to make cyclocross return in mid-December.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"December 18 UCI World Cup round in Rucphen slated as season opener for reigning world champion."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) November 2, 2021






How to watch Alex Dowsett's Hour Record attempt: Live stream the event from Mexico.

Byoverlay"The Hour Record attempt will be streamed live on Dowsett's YouTube channel, with the attempt starting at 10pm GMT, with coverage starting from 21:45pm GMT."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 2, 2021






Campenaerts gives Dowsett 50-50 chance of breaking his Hour Record.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Campenaerts set the current benchmark of 55.089 kilometers in April 2019, finally bettering the mark set in 2015 by Bradley Wiggins, who himself dispossessed Dowsett after just a month."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 2, 2021






Sean Kelly: No guarantees for Sam Bennett, but he wants to prove a point.

Byoverlay"Sean Kelly has said that while it is difficult to predict how riders will fare after an extended time away from training and racing, with some struggling to regain their former momentum."
By Shane Stokes (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 2, 2021






Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR review.

Byoverlay"We’ve been pushing Continental’s latest 5000 S TR tire since they were launched, so are they looking like the new benchmark for premium price, ultimate performance tubeless road tires?"
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) November 2, 2021




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  November 1, 2021






 November 3, 2021





UCI final overall rankings for the 2021 season.

Byoverlay"Along with the overall rankings the best nations were announced for both men and women, and the one-day and stage race standings were announced only for the men."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 3, 2021






Van der Poel’s ProTeam Alpecin Fenix will receive automatic WorldTour race spots.

Byoverlay"After finishing sixth in the UCI’s team rankings for the 2021 season, Mathieu van der Poel’s ProTeam level Alpecin Fenix will again receive automatic WorldTour invites."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) November 3, 2021






Ganzar ends 'surprise second sporting career' due to lingering concussion symptoms.

Byoverlay"I never expected to go this far' says former US Pro Criterium champion after two years with Rally Cycling."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 3, 2021






Shefer returns to Astana Qazaqstan staff after Premier Tech departure.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Alexandr Shefer has returned to Astana Qazaqstan as lead sports director after a season at Gazprom RusVelo. The Kazakhstani had previously been part of the team’s management from 2007 but left at the end of 2020 when Premier Tech came on board as a co-sponsor."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 3, 2021






Black Friday Garmin deals 2021.

Byoverlay
"Black Friday is a great time to pick up a bargain on all things tech, as brands including Garmin offer their best deals for the holiday season."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 3, 2021






Black Friday GoPro deals 2021.

Byoverlay
"Record your ride on a budget with our pick of the best Black Friday GoPro deals in 2021."
By Paul Norman , Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 3, 2021






Black Friday bike deals 2021.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay
"Save money on all-things cycling with our pick of the best Black Friday bike deals this November."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 3, 2021






Apple Watch Series 7.

Byoverlay"The Apple Watch Series 7 is the first that Apple seems to have created with cycling in mind, with some really useful features added that make it easier to use when riding than previous versions."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 3, 2021






Essex to host first two stages of Women's WorldTour RideLondon Classique.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"The RideLondon Classique's new three-day event will take place in Essex for the first two stages of the event set to take place from May 27-29 in 2022."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 3, 2021






Tuck Bike literally reinvents the wheel w/ full size folding bike AND folding wheels.

Byoverlay"Tuck Bike shows its possible to create a full-size bike that folds down into the size of a compact folder with much smaller wheels and tires. But how’d they do it?"
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 3, 2021




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  November 2, 2021





Nine of the most exciting pro cycling transfers for 2022.

Byoverlay
"The transfer market has been exceptionally busy yet again as teams finalize their rosters for the 2022 season and there are some extremely exciting signings."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 2, 2021






Anna van der Breggen on retirement: ‘I never felt it’s too early or I made the wrong decision.’

Byoverlay"Anna van der Breggen on adjusting to life after racing and why it isn't just an adjustment for her but for her whole family."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: KristofRamonPool/Getty Images November 2, 2021






Can Team Bike Exchange bounce back from its worst season ever?

Byoverlay"General manger Copeland discusses why the men's and women's teams dropped down the rankings this year and how the Australian teams plan to turn it around in 2022."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 2, 2021






Paris Roubaix Redux: Heinrich Haussler on ‘the hardest race of my life.’

Byoverlay"Sometimes I just put my head down, closed my eyes and hoped for the best:’ Aussie veteran recounts the mayhem of an unforgettable muddy Roubaix."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 2, 2021






The Basement Tapes: Sarah Meysonnier.

Byoverlay"I am really interested in shooting athletics [track & field]; there are a lot of struggles in shooting multiple sports at the same time and in the same stadium."
By Tim Schamber with images from Sarah Meysonnier (pelotonmagazine.com) November 2, 2021






Fans are dressing up as the “allez opi omi” woman at bike races.

(cyclingmagazine.ca)overlay"Despite the anger over her recklessness, it seems she’s been quite the hit at Halloween-themed cross races all over the world."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Philip Hutchinson @phutch November 2, 2021






Gilbert doubles up in Major Taylor Cross Cup.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"In the women's race Megale, Gunsalus round out podium.
For the men, Swartz and Van Kempen round out the podium."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: dejansmaicphoto) November 2, 2021






  November 1, 2021





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 November 3, 2021





Erwin Vervecken concerned about Cyclocross World Cup reforms.

(cyclocross.social)overlay"After retiring from cyclocross, Erwin Vervecken started working for Golazo. He is the sports technical manager there, which means he is involved in organizing races, arranging start contracts with riders and designing courses."
(cyclocross.social) Yefrifotos November 3, 2021






Evenepoel to make 2022 debut at Vuelta a San Juan but Grand Tour goals still to be decided.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Deceuninck Quick Step will be known as Quick Step Alpha Vinyl in 2022 and team manager Patrick Lefevere recently told Belgian newspaper La Dernière Heure that Evenepoel will target shorter stage races in the first part of 2022."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 3, 2021






Peter Sagan: Total Energies are building a team around me, that's what attracted me.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Peter Sagan has compared his decision to leave the WorldTour and join Team Total Energies for next season to his arrival at Bora Hansgrohe at the end of 2016."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 3, 2021






Alejandro Valverde confirms he will stay with Movistar for 2022.

(Imageoverlay"Alejandro Valverde has announced that he is staying at Movistar Team for another year, which could be his last season as a professional cyclist."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) November 3, 2021






Back to basics in 2022 for Julian Alaphilippe in rainbow jersey repeat season.

(velonews.com)overlay"French star will focus on the Ardennes classics and stage victories at the Tour de France in 2022, leaving Tour of Flanders and a GC run for another season."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 3, 2021






Team Novo Nordisk looking to bounce back from lost season: ‘We want to get back to having fun.’

Byoverlay"Team boss hopes new signings and fresh wind will see the US-registered all-diabetic team back on track in 2022."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Novo Nordisk November 3, 2021






First-ever Mega Volt lands on Vancouver Island.

Byoverlay"It’s an eBike event, it’s a race, it’s a ride. Basically, we’re out here having fun with friends. There’s a bit of competition here and there, but it’s not your average race."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Dave Silver November 3, 2021






Nothing is waterproof.

Byoverlay"Is ‘waterproofing' just a big lie? Guy Kesteven has been working and riding in the wet for decades and tested all the high-tech fabrics available in search of that very answer."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: Guy Kesteven) November 3, 2021






Giro road bike helmets overview.

Byoverlay"Want to learn the differences between the Synthe and the Syntax? Our Giro helmets range overview will provide all the information you need."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) November 3, 2021




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Alberto Contador on today’s stars: ‘We are before a golden generation.’

(velonews.com)overlay"Ex-pro is impressed with Tadej Pogačar and believes Enric Mas will carry the Spanish torch into the next decade."
(velonews.com) Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images November 2, 2021






Daniele Bennati confirmed as coach of Italian national team.

Byoverlay"Daniele Bennati has been confirmed as the new coach of the Italian elite men’s national team. He takes over from Davide Cassani, who had served as commissario tecnico since 2014."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 2, 2021






Richard Carapaz is hoping to form a continental team for 2022.

Byoverlay"Winner of the gold medal in the men's road race at the Tokyo Olympics, the 2019 Giro d'Italia, and a podium finisher in both the Tour de France and Vuelta a España; 28-year-old Carapaz has experienced a superb career so far."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingweekly.com) November 2, 2021






Nina Kessler signs two-year contract with Bike Exchange.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"I want to share my experiences on and off the bike, which will hopefully be beneficial for the younger riders' says Dutch rider."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 2, 2021






Elise Chabbey: Living for the moment.

Byoverlay"A year on from working as a frontline doctor in Switzerland, Swiss rider Elise Chabbey moved up to the Women's WorldTour with Canyon Sram Racing."
By Sophie Hurcom (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 2, 2021






Introducing: Andreas Leknessund.

Byoverlay"This season, Andreas Leknessund added his name to what is now an ever-growing list of riders taking the step from Norwegian ProTeam Uno-X to the WorldTour level."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) November 2, 2021






Cycling could replace horse riding in Modern Pentathlon after Tokyo Olympics scandal, says report.

Byoverlay"The decision was made in a secret vote when the sport was put in the spotlight after a German coach punched a horse."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 2, 2021




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WorldTour transfers 2022: All of the men's and women's new signings for the 2022 season.

Byoverlay"We have seen some huge names switch teams with Sam Bennett being confirmed to be re-joining Bora Hansgrohe as Peter Sagan and Pascal Ackermann move on to Team Total Energies and UAE Team Emirates respectively."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 1, 2021








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