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November 19,
2021
Top 7 women's races of the 2021 season.
"Top
races, great winners and the promise of even more next year!
We’re celebrating the end of the 2021 road season by
bringing together some of our favorite races of the year."
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Jakob Fuglsang: ‘If I had the numbers I have now
back then, I would have won the Tour de France.’
"Veteran
Dane says he hopes to race in a more swashbuckling style
with renewed focus on stage-wins and attacks as he lines up
goals for 2022."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Greg Van Avermaet: My strongest period is behind
me but I still have a lot of energy.
"36-year-old
on Belgian Worlds fall-out, shouting at Naesen, vaccines,
and why he still believes he can win Flanders."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 19, 2021 Bike Exchange boss rues rise of superteams and
supertalents after coming up short in 2021.
"Team
boss reflects on year of struggling to hold the wheels,
confirms Simon Yates will return to Giro in 2022."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luca Bettini/Pool/AFP via Getty Images November 19, 2021 Gravel racing explained: Everything you need to
know about cycling’s newest race discipline.
"If
you’re keen to dip your toe into the blossoming world of
gravel racing but don’t know where to start, here’s
everything you need to know, including race formats, what
you need to get started, why you should give it a go and
five of our favorite events."
By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 19, 2021 What it’s like to ride 900 km in a day.
"For the
last two years, Australian ultra-cyclist Abdullah Zeinab has
had his eye on a big ride: the 24-hour world record."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Jake Campbell / @cakejampbell November 19, 2021 Best bike pumps 2021 - Top-rated track pumps
and mini pumps.
"Over
the years, the team at BikeRadar have put
countless pumps to the test, from high-end track pumps and
frame pumps to get-you-home mini pumps."
By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 19, 2021 Black Friday bike deals 2021.
"With under a week to go, the Black Friday bike deals are continually improving, so we've been hard at work rounding up the best available today." By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 19, 2021 Live: Superprestige Cyclocross Merksplas -
Saturday November 20th.
"This
Saturday sees the fourth round of the Telenet Superprestige
Series in Merksplas.
Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 12:40 UK, 7:40am ET.
Elite
Men - 15:00 Europe, 14:00 UK, 9:00am ET."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) November 19, 2021  November 18,
2021
Q&A: Katie Compton on depression, getting
help, and moving forward.
"America's
most decorated 'cross racer reflects on how a positive
doping control was the catalyst for addressing underlying
mental health issues."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: @pinnedgrit November 18, 2021 Team Victory Rankings.
"A look
back at the victory stats for the year with a deeper dive
the data and a look at how each team fared."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) November 18, 2021 Dark days and sleepless nights: Bob Jungels'
hidden ordeal.
"In
June, at a medical facility in Belgium, he was told he had
arterial endofibrosis - a rare condition that inhibits blood
flow - in both legs. It might just have saved his career. It
has certainly turned his life around."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Roundup - 6 things to know from the week to
November 18.
"Thomas'
bike stolen and returned, Froome bilharzia reinfection,
Ghent Six beer flows a little less freely, and more."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 18, 2021 Tour of Britain's TV audience grew by a third,
global viewers top 16 million, in 'thrilling' 2021 comeback.
"It was
a very hard run race that attracted some of the world's best
riders, including world champion Julian Alaphilippe
(Deceuninck Quick Step) and Belgian champion and eventual
winner, Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma)."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Mark Cavendish and Iljo Keisse up to third after
second day of Ghent Six Day 2021.
"World
and Olympic champions, Michael Mørkøv and Lasse Norman
Hansen took the lead from day one leaders Roger Kluge and
Jasper De Buyst, who dropped to fourth."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Zwift Launches Neokyo Roads: First Ride
Thoughts.
"Zwift
had just released the Neokyo roads, which are an addition to
the Makuri Islands that were launched last spring."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 18, 2021 Brompton shaves weight from the Superlight
folder… and renames it P Line.
"Brompton
has given its Superlight folding bike a new titanium rear
frame and a compact gearing system… oh, and it’s now called
the P Line."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 18, 2021 Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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Dombrowski: I wanted to wear blue next year.
"Now 30
years old and a veteran with nine seasons in the WorldTour
peloton, Dombrowski added his first Grand Tour stage victory
last year racing for UAE Team Emirates, a stage 4 win at the
Giro d’Italia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 19, 2021 Tom Dumoulin back as a grand tour contender?
He’s hoping so.
"The
Dutch star said he's overcome his setbacks from a year ago,
and vows to fight to reclaim his spot in the GC hierarchy."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Classics, Giro and Worlds on Nizzolo's 2022
hitlist after Israel Start-Up Nation move.
"Israel
Start-Up Nation's new sprinter Giacomo Nizzolo has outlined
an ambitious set of goals for the 2022 season after making
the switch from the troubled Qhubeka NextHash team."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 19, 2021 'I won't do it again;' Rigoberto Urán apologizes
following video of him riding with baby daughter strapped to
chest.
"Rigoberto
Urán has apologized and deleted a video posted to his social
media showing him riding his bike at a fair speed with his
baby daughter strapped to his chest."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Twitter) November 19, 2021 A chat with Lars van der Haar, cyclocross’ man
of the moment.
"The
30-year-old Dutch rider won the European cyclocross title in
the Netherlands in early November and then added a UCI World
Cup win in Tabór last weekend. And he has more races on his
wishlist for the upcoming weeks."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 19, 2021 ‘We haven’t bought our way into things, we’ve
grown.’
"Alex
Cataford is one of five Canadians on the Israel Start-Up
Nation team and is proud to be the heart of the tight-knit
squad."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Noa Arnon/Israel Start-Up Nation November 19, 2021 Shredding at the School of Rocks.
"Eleanor Jaskowska quit her job last year, but she didn’t stop working. A passionate cyclist, she was frustrated with seeing her female roadie friends struggle to get to grips with off-road riding and she wanted to change that." By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) photography by The School of Rocks November 19, 2021 British pro Alexandar Richardson uploads
super-fast London to Brighton return ride to Strava.
"Alexandar
Richardson has posted an incredible ride he completed on
Wednesday to Strava, which saw the British pro ride from his
home in southwest London to Brighton and back again at an
impressive speed."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Glasgow's hosting of inaugural Cycling World
Championships in 2023 will take in the whole of Scotland.
"It is
less than two years out from the UCI’s new event that will
bring 13 different world championships together in one place
across 10 days for the very first time."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Zwift releases eight new routes as part of
update to Makuri Islands map.
"Zwift
riders can now explore eight new routes in Neokyo, a
night-time cityscape that's part of the Makuri Islands
world."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Zwift) November 19, 2021 November 18,
2021
Van Wilder released from DSM contract and headed
to Quick Step.
"Van
Wilder’s departure makes him the latest in a long line of
pros to have left the DSM team early. Marcel Kittel, Tom
Dumoulin, and Michael Matthews are just a few of the big
names who have departed from the squad before the initial
end dates of their contracts."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 18, 2021 Pogacar pushes back against pressure to target
Giro-Tour double .
"23-year-old
Pogačar won the 2020 and 2021 editions of the Tour de France
and has said he will one day target the Corsa Rosa. However,
he intends to target a third Tour win in 2022."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Marion Rousse: Leading a lasting Tour de France
Femmes.
"Rousse
speaks about her role as the event's director, the decisions
behind the route design, and the importance that a long and
successful Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will have on the
progress of women's cycling."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Brent Bookwalter to vice chair Pro Cyclist
Foundation.
"Bookwalter
will play a key role in directing the Foundation's mission
of supporting various cycling development programs."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 18, 2021 Wout van Aert confirms cyclocross calendar, and
it’s a busy one.
"Belgian
star confirms cyclocross schedule through the Belgian
nationals, leaving the door open for a possible trip to the
world championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Sarah Gigante Q&A: On her recovery from a
heart scare.
"The
21-year-old was in and out of hospital in Spain for a time,
but now she’s back in Australia and slowly on the mend."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 The most dramatic races of 2021.
"The
men's and women's WorldTour threw up some amazing events in
2021, with tense finishes, storylines that we hadn't seen
before and struggles for supremacy between some of the best
cyclists in the world."
By Christophe Mallet (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Adam Yates, Freddy Ovett and other pro cyclists
prove they’re fast on their feet.
"How the
physiology and psychology of a pro cyclist can translate to
impressive running performances."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Upcoming Southern California Thanksgiving Day
Bike Rides.
"We have
put together a list of some of SoCal’s favorite Turkey Day
Bike Rides that will help you burn some extra calories and
enjoy the day on the bike with your cycling friends."
(socalcycling.com) (Photo: Psycho-Lists) November 18, 2021 Best Crankbrothers Stamp Speedlace deals.
"The
Crankbrothers Stamp Speedlace shoe combines the latest fit
technology, with a dual-purpose tread design, for riding and
walking comfort. We've found the best deals currently
available."
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November 19,
2021
Gianni Moscon: I'm not interested in what people
write on social media about me.
"The
27-year-old Italian has raced with Team Sky and Ineos
Grenadiers since 2016. He seemed perfect for the cobbled
classics and is also a solid time trialist but his results
were often overshadowed by controversy."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 19, 2021 Canyon updates Grail range for 2022.
"The
updates for 2022 see the Canyon Grail fitted with Shimano’s
gravel-specific component group across three of the models,
while the remaining fourth Grail gets spec’d with SRAM XPLR
gravel group and a SRAM Red power meter."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 19, 2021 Unsung Heroes: Tiffany Cromwell.
"The
33-year-old Australian is a contender in her own right, with
two Giro Rosa stage wins and plenty of other results on her
career palmares, but she’s also proved to be a valuable
support rider."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Transfer latest: Cofidis add Armée as Cerny
extends with Quick Step.
"Hepburn
adds two years at BikeExchange as Baska, Contreras and Muñoz
leave the WorldTour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) November 19, 2021 Wildlife Generation signs Orken, Rhim and
McGill.
"The
Wildlife Generation Pro Cycling team announced the signing
of three new riders for 2022: Turkish rider Ahmet Orken and
Americans Brendan Rhim and Scott McGill."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 19, 2021 Garmin Watch Keyring & USB-C Chargers: $9
for Two Pack.
"As a
purveyor of quirky charging cables, I’m back with another
installment - this one for not one, but two different Garmin
USB-C watch chargers."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 19, 2021 A rain-specific helmet from POC, the new
Rough-Stuff Archive book, a cozy go-fast winter jacket and
more.
"We have
an accidentally winter-flavored theme to this week’s
products with a rain-specific helmet from POC; a cozy jacket
from MAAP; a goth-approved black bottle cage that reflects
the gloomy skies hovering above."
By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) Jack Luke / Immediate Media November 19, 2021 Look Keo 2 Max Carbon.
"Look's
Keo 2 Max Carbon is an impressive mid-range pedal, offering
easy functionality and good overall performance for any avid
cyclist."
By Leon Jennings (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 19, 2021 10 riders who changed mountain biking tech
forever.
"From
top athletes to business people, maverick inventors to
whizz-kid engineers, here are 10 individuals who helped
hone and tweak the humble bicycle to become the incredibly
efficient, reliable and entertaining off-road vehicle it
is today."
By Will Soffe (bikeradar.com) Photo: Andy Lloyd / Immediate Media November 19, 2021 Van Aert and Jumbo Visma face sanctions as
Nuyens' lawyers call on UCI to act.
"In
June, the court overturned a previous ruling and found that
Van Aert was in breach of contract when he left the Sniper
set-up - then known as Verandas Willems Crelan - in 2018 and
joined Jumbo Visma soon after."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: David Stockman/Belga/AFP/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 'There was a lot of animal bacteria in my
blood.'
"Matteo
Jorgenson, the 22-year-old, who was in the Paris Roubaix's
first breakaway, posted on Instagram in the hours after the
race that stomach issues caused him to go for a nature break
mid-race not once, but twice."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Michael Woods: Performances in the peloton have
gone up another level.
"The
likeable Canadian racked up a series of prestigious fifth
places throughout the 2021 season; at Liége Bastogne Liége,
the Tour de Romandie, the Tour de Suisse and in the Olympic
road race, but missed out on a big win."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Lotto Soudal hires former Astana manager Yana
Seel to help secure team’s WorldTour future.
"Yana
will take the lead on everything related to attracting and
retaining sponsors' says Team Manager John Lelangue"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Jessica Allen renews at Team Bike Exchange
Jayco.
"The
28-year-old remains at what will be a greatly-changed squad
for 2022, with a series of major incoming and outgoing as
the team heads into their third year at Women's WorldTour
level."
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Tsgabu Grmay extends with Team Bike Exchange for
two years.
"Grmay
joined the team in 2019 and the 30 year old, who has
strengthened the squad’s climbing capabilities, has now
completed seven Grand Tours along with his tenth season in
the professional peloton."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 18, 2021 Tejay van Garderen's 2012 Tour de France white
jersey bike has been stolen.
"Tejay
van Garderen has had two of his bikes stolen from a storage
unit near his home in the United States, both of which are
prized possessions."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 18, 2021 Top pro cyclists’ runs ranked.
"Tom
Dumoulin is making headlines again this week, but it is not
for his riding. Instead, the Tokyo Olympic silver medalist
ran a surprisingly fast 10k."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) November 18, 2021 All new Trek Speed Concept gets more
aerodynamic, but also much more comfortable.
"It
wouldn’t be a tri bike launch without claims of improved
aerodynamics. Don’t worry, Trek assures us that the new
Speed Concept certainly qualifies."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 18, 2021 Youth Movement Memes for 2022, Part 1.
"Let’s
take a look at some of the year’s talking points and where
they will likely go in 2022. Speaking broadly, the sport
remains engulfed in a youth movement that probably goes
beyond anything seen before."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 17, 2021 VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
"I use
VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt
when I call, does great work and is always ready to go the
extra mile for me. Highly recommended! - Doug." Advertisement (velofix.com)
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