News Ticker: Amanda Spratt riding again after
leg surgery; all-star cast set for Matteo Trentin's Monaco
crit.
November 26,
2021
Val di Sole cyclocross World Cup to be raced on
snow to showcase Olympic potential.
"The
men’s and women’s elite races will be held on Sunday,
December 13 around the Vermiglio cross-country skiing
center. Vermiglio sits at an altitude of 1,261 meters at the
foot of the Passo del Tonale."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021 Clara Honsinger carries Koppenberg kudos into
X2O Trofee leadership defense.
"Clara
Honsinger won big at the prestigious Koppebergcross earlier
this month, and now she’s going to go all-in to defend her
lead in the X2O Trofee series this weekend."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) November 26, 2021 ‘Three kings of cross’ to clash only three times
this cyclocross season.
"Tom
Pidcock, Wout van Aert, and Mathieu van der Poel outline CX
schedules, and right now, the stars will align only on three
occasions."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021 Bike Exchange complete women's roster with six
new riders in 2022.
"A real
variety of riders that can challenge for victory from many
different scenarios' says sport director Vestby of 13-rider
squad."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021 This Black Friday Garmin Edge 530 deal is the
cheapest it's ever been at 35% off.
"For
most riders a GPS like the Garmin Edge 530 ticks all the key
priorities; ease of use, great maps and a good battery so
that you can switch it on, do your ride and quickly upload
the ride data."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) November 26, 2021 Holiday Gift Guide Black Friday Special: Primal,
Wahoo, Castelli, Rouvy, Sportful, Pro’s Closet, UDOG, HED,
Craft, 4iiii, GCN, Club Ride, Muc-Off, G4, Pegatin &
DeFeet.
"Primal: Our BIGGEST SALE of the year starts NOW. Wahoo fitness cyber sale. Castelli: Black Friday deals. Rouvy: Ride indoors with 25% OFF. Black Friday deals at Sportful. Cyber week deals from The Pro’s Closet + lots more." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 26, 2021 Pocket Pedals convert clipless to flats
tool-free for casual journeys about town.
"Do you
have just one bike in the stable that you use for everything
from the mid-week evening time trial, to the unofficial club
road race at the weekend, to razzing about town on errands?"
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 26, 2021 Live: x2o Badkamers Trofee Urban Cross Kortrijk
- Saturday November 27th.
"The
second round of the x2o Badkamers Trofee (previously DVV
Trofee) sees the riders take on the unique CAPS Urban Cross
in Kortrijk.
Elite
Women - 12:45 UK, 13:45 Europe, 7:45am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 14:00 UK, 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) November 26, 2021  November
25, 2021
What Makes A Great Grand Tour?
"This
year’s grand tours were enjoyable but not vintage editions
and if they still made DVDs you probably wouldn’t buy the
highlights discs. What makes a great grand tour?"
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 25, 2021 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2022: All you need to
know.
"The
race is part of two races on the weekend known as the
'opening weekend' for the Classics season with Kuurne
Brussels Kuurne being the race coming on the Sunday."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 25, 2021 Specialized Power Pro Elaston with Mimic saddle
review.
"Specialized
may not have invented the short nose saddle, but the
company’s original Power saddle - launched in 2015 - can
almost certainly be credited for making such things
popular."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) Photography by Dave Rome November 25, 2021 5 standout features of the Hammerhead Karoo 2.
"A
computer that makes the most of your data for a seamless
training and navigation experience."
By Alice Thomson (bikeradar.com) Hammerhead November 25, 2021 November 24,
2021
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Report: Chris Froome will have to earn spot on
Tour de France team.
"It’s
not planned that he will go the Tour, except if he passes
through all of the stages he needs to,” Rik Verbruggen told
Cycling Weekly. “If that happens, we will have a
Chris who is competitive at the start of the Tour, but
that’s not a guarantee."
(velonews.com) Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance via Getty Images November 26, 2021 Geraint Thomas: Pogacar and Roglic can
definitely be beaten.
"Geraint
Thomas has yet to unveil his 2022 plans and his new contract
at Ineos Grenadiers has yet to be signed but the former Tour
de France winner is confident that he can compete with the
best riders in the world over three weeks."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021 Unsung Heroes: The Jumbo Visma Women’s Team at
the Ladies Tour of Norway.
"Some of
the most memorable and popular wins in cycling are those
taken by riders who spend most races working for others.
While the star attraction on the Jumbo Visma women’s team is
of course Marianne Vos, one particular Jumbo Visma Women’s
result in 2021 stood out."
By Amy Jones (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 26, 2021 Tom Pidcock decides on 12-race cyclocross
schedule in run-up to World Championships bid.
"The
22-year-old will make his return to cyclocross on December 4
in Belgium at the Telenet Superprestige Boom, a race he will
go into with zero preparation according to coach Kurt
Bogaerts, and then look to ride himself into form after a
long break following his debut WorldTour road season with
Ineos Grenadiers."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021 New Video from Aspen and gift ideas!
"See
this for great gifts ideas from me and my sponsors, who all
have great Black Friday deals going on (as well as some
exclusive deals if you use my links or codes below)."
By Phil Gaimon (philthethrill.net) Photo: Phil Gaimon November 26, 2021 Former TdF champ Joop Zoetemelk: “I have aged
ten years in a few months.”
"In
September 2020, former Tour de France winner Joop Zoetemelk
was hit by a car while on a bike ride just outside Paris
region. He was hospitalized for several days, receiving
surgery on his left arm and right hand."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Hans van Dijk photo November 26, 2021 Can the UCI Track Champions League bring new
fans to track cycling? The pros think so.
"The
second round of the new UCI Track Champions League will take
place in Lithuania on Saturday after a successful opener.
Can it help grow the sport?"
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Denis Charlet/AFP via Getty Images November 26, 2021 Karol-Ann Canuel: Cycling will always be part of
who I am.
"A lot
of people have been asking me ‘what are you going to do now
that you are retired from professional cycling?’ and the
truth is that right now I don’t know, and I think that’s
okay."
By Matilda Price (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021 Five Specialized Black Friday electric bike
deals that each save at least $1200.
"Despite
the ongoing stock and production issues plaguing the bike
industry since the pandemic-induced cycling boom last year,
this year’s Black Friday is awash with bargains and those
looking for Black Friday electric bike deals won’t be
disappointed."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized) November 26, 2021 November 25, 2021
Tadej Pogacar wins the 2021 Vélo d'Or award.
"Slovenian
beats Roglic and Van Aert to the honor as Alaphilippe wins
best French rider award."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) November 25, 2021 From Anna Kiesenhofer's Olympic victory to the
first Paris Roubaix Femmes: Memorable women’s racing moments
from 2021.
"There
were plenty of talking points from the 2021 women's season,
including the first-ever women's Paris Roubaix, the dramatic
Olympic road race, and the thrilling world championships."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) November 25, 2021 Flanders Classics CEO claims women's cycling
needs more than just equal winnings: 'I find equaling prize
money useless. There is still a lot to do.'
"Tomas
Van Den Spiegel expressed his feelings after Nokere Koerse
announced its men's and women's races will have equal prize
funds."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 25, 2021 Burundi hosts Africa's first international
women's cycling race.
"Five
African nations are competing in the five-stage event for
the inaugural International Women's Cycling Tour of
Burundi."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Claude Bochu/Twitter) November 25, 2021 Larry Warbasse, Conor Dunne explore Canary
Islands in off-road, island-hopping romp.
"Conor
Dunne joined the Ag2r pro in a stunning route in a mix of
road and gravel connecting five of Spain's Canary Islands."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Larry Warbasse November 25, 2021 Oura Ring V3 In-Depth Review.
"The new
Gen 3 unit changes physically to include new sensors, as
well as additional platform changes that are more
software-focused features."
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11 wins and counting: CX star Eli Iserbyt is
having a season to remember.
"With a
total of 11 victories from just 17 starts, Eli Iserbyt
(Pauwels Sauzen Bingoal) is the most successful rider of the
cyclocross season so far. At just 24 he has joined the ranks
of the best riders in the world, although he is modest about
that fact."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 26, 2021 Pfeiffer Georgi comes of age with stellar 2021
season.
"Pfeiffer
Georgi enjoyed a stellar second half to the 2021 season,
with her first elite European win followed by an equally
impressive victory in the British national road race in
October."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix) November 26, 2021 Cycling New Zealand hit by further resignations
after integrity breach at Tokyo Olympics.
"High
Performance Director Martin Barras the latest to resign
following failure to respect IOC and UCI rules."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image
credit: Getty Images) November 26,
2021
Bike Exchange Jayco closes roster with six new
riders for 2022.
"The
upcoming season will see a major shake-up in what officials
call the 'most significant roster change since the team’s
inception in 2012."
(velonews.com) (Luc
Claessen/Getty Images) November 26,
2021
Gabriel Cullaigh still without a team for 2022
as he continues fight for career.
"The
Brit's time with Movistar will come to an end on December
31, and although the 25-year-old has a spot with a British
Continental team as a backup he's not ready just yet to give
up hope on an eventual return to the pro ranks."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 26, 2021 The Best GPS Sport Watches (2021
Recommendations Guide).
"It’s
that time of year again - the annual Sports Technology
Buyers Guides. My goal here being to give my specific
recommendations - exactly the same recommendations I’d
give to my own friends and family, based on the continual
usage of most of these products in product testing and
comparisons."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 26, 2021 Here’s how SRAM is trying to replace Strava.
"Why
are we asking if the SRAM AXS app might be looking to move
into the space that Strava has dominated? Simple, because
it’s SRAM."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 26, 2021 HJC Ibex 2.0 Road Helmet.
"The HJC
Ibex 2.0 is a lightweight road helmet with a unique
self-adjusting retention system which actually performs
perfectly. It's secure, comfortable and provides enough
airflow to cope with most conditions, plus is supposedly
aerodynamic."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 26, 2021 Brazilian speedster aims to hit 300km an hour
next year to become world’s fastest cyclist.
"Evandro
Portela, the Brazilian cyclist who shot to fame
internationally back in 2014 with a video of him drafting a
lorry on a public highway at 124 kilometers an hour has his
sights set on topping 300 kilometers an hour next year."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) YouTube Screenshot November 26, 2021 Black Friday GoPro sale supplies best-ever GoPro
Hero10 price.
"When it comes to action cameras, GoPro is at the top of the list. The GoPro Hero10 is the flagship camera for 2021 and it might be the best action camera on the market." By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Fair Use) November 26, 2021 November 25,
2021
Movistar’s US Star Matteo Jorgenson.
"An
American riding for a Spanish WorldTour team… There has not
been many of those, but Matteo Jorgenson from Idaho is
exactly that and he likes the northern Classics."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) November 25, 2021 Best Cycling GPS Computers (2021 Recommendations
Guide).
"It’s
that time of year again - the annual Sports Technology
Buyers Guides, with this one focused specifically on the
best bike computers and accessories."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 25, 2021 Vini Zabù winery joins Intermarché Wanty Gobert
as sponsor for 2022.
"The
deal looks to spell the end for the company's partnership
with the Italian ProTeam lead by Angelo Citracca and Luca
Scinto which has carried the winery's name for the past two
seasons."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 25, 2021 Guillaume Martin joins chorus of riders who want
to see ketones banned.
"French
star believes dietary supplement should be banned for
'reasons of fairness' as debate heats up over use of
ketones."
(velonews.com) Photo: Anne-Christine Poujoulat - Pool/Getty Images November 25, 2021 November 24,
2021
From Tadej Pogačar's two to Marianne Vos’ 30:
The numbers that made the 2021 season.
"The
2021 road season was record-breaking and record-equaling at
times."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images November 24, 2021 VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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