December 1, 2021
Highlights of 2021 - Part I.
"Time to
look back at some of the highlights of the year with five
picks. It’s a chance to celebrate some great racing and to
apply some precious hindsight."
(inrng.com) (Photo by Alex Broadway - Pool/Getty Images) (RCS Sport) December 1, 2021 Wout van Aert still to clear the air with Remco
Evenepoel over Worlds fallout.
"Wout
van Aert has admitted he set himself up for failure at the
World Championships, adding that the aggressive early
racing, including from Belgian teammate Remco Evenepoel,
worked against him."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Nico Vereecken/PN/Bettini Photo) December 1, 2021 Jake Stewart is on a mission: 'I felt like I
lost my place in the peloton but I want to prove Omloop wasn't
a one-off.'
"Jake
Stewart is composed, but his frustration is evident. “I was
going really well, and then I had the incident with
Bouhanni, spent a few week at home unable to ride, and then,
yeah, I just really struggled to find the level required in
the peloton again."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 1, 2021 Buchmann considers return to Giro d'Italia in
2022.
"Emanuel
Buchmann’s ambitions of finishing on the podium at a Grand
Tour remain intact for next season despite a disappointing
2021 campaign that was marred by ill fortune."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 1, 2021 Flanders 2021 produces cycling's first-ever
sustainability report for Road World Championships.
"The
report measured the championships' carbon footprint at 2,292
tons of CO2, which has been analyzed by three dimensions,
including environmental, social and governance (ESG)."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 1, 2021  November 30, 2021
Deceuninck joins Alpecin Fenix as co-sponsor for
next four years.
"The
Belgian window and door company had been title sponsor of
Patrick Lefevere’s Quick Step team since 2019, with their
deal expiring at the end of this year."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alpecin Fenix) November 30, 2021 Cyclocross pushes on this weekend.
"Officials
behind Saturday’s Superprestige race in Boom indicate that
it will continue December 4. Pidcock and van Aert will
make high-profile 'cross debuts in Boom on Saturday."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com)Photo: AVID STOCKMAN/BELGA MAG/AFP November 30, 2021 Cane Creek unleashes the murderous limited
edition El Asesino eeBrake, says goodbye to direct mount?
"Since
2017 Cane Creek has delivered custom versions of their
eye-catching eeBrakes to the masses. Tempering the
production to only two limited-edition offerings each year
- once they’re gone, that’s it."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 30, 2021 ‘Restoring a successful criterium season’ goal
for new National Association of Cycling Teams in US.
"A
group of US-based elite and professional cycling teams
have banded together to form the National Association of
Cycling Teams (NACT) with an emphasis on advocating for
athletes on and off the race course."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Connor Ryan/ USA CRITS) November 30, 2021 Check out Julian Alaphilippe’s sweet pain
cave.
"Not
only does he have a super cool rainbow jersey-themed
trainer (I mean, of course) but looks like his team has
hung up his yellow and rainbow jerseys as inspiration."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Deceuninck Quick Step @deceuninck_qst November 30, 2021 French doctor accused of inciting doping and
illegally practicing medicine faces two-year jail sentence.
"Bernard
Sainz, nicknamed 'Dr Mabuse', faces two years in prison
and a fine of €30,000 for the illegal practice of medicine
and for inciting doping, after prosecutors requested these
terms on the final day of his trial in the Paris criminal
court."
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December 1, 2021
Patrick Lefevere reacts to Deceuninck joining
Alpecin Fenix: 'I have absolutely no problem with it.'
"After
three years with Quick Step, Deceuninck announced in the
summer that it will not renew its sponsorship with the team.
The Belgian company's decision to start sponsoring Alpecin
Fenix has come as a surprise to many in the peloton,"
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 1, 2021 Marianne Vos restarts cyclocross campaign at Val
di Sole.
"It will
be one of five World Cup events on her schedule along with
the Dutch National Championships on January 9 before she
travels to the US at the end of January for the Cyclocross
World Championships in Fayetteville."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography) December 1, 2021 'I don't have a plan B:' Domenico Pozzovivo says
he may retire if Qhubeka NextHash fold.
"Qhubeka
NextHash are facing the possibility of folding yet again
after last season saw the team somehow salvage a sponsor
just in time for the 2021 season."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 1, 2021 Garmin Edge cycling computers updated for
Shimano Di2.
"Through
a free software update, you’ll now be able to see front
and rear gear data for 12 speed gear systems, as well as
battery life status for left and right shifters, on an
Edge cycling computer."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) December 1, 2021 10 products I loved in 2021: Iain Treloar.
"From music to mudguards, gravel tires to $10 racks, these are the things that stuck with me this year." By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Iain Treloar December 1, 2021 Treat yourself after payday with these leftover
weekend deals.
"The
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales may have been and gone,
but for those of us who missed out due to the timing - many
of us wouldn't have been paid until either yesterday or
today - there are still plenty of deals still available."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) December 1, 2021 November 30, 2021
Larry Warbasse: I've danced on the line of
burnout my entire career.
"US
rider explains how paddleboarding and bikepacking have
restored some balance to his life."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 30, 2021 'I don’t want to end my time with the regret of
not ever trying:' Julian Alaphilippe wants to try and win Tour
de France before retiring.
"The
two-time world champion, Alaphilippe has had yet another
exceptional season with the Deceuninck Quick Step rider
securing a second world title as well as wearing the yellow
jersey at the Tour for a third year in a row."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 30, 2021 Pozzovivo hoping Qhubeka NextHash can find a new
sponsor for 2022.
"Domenico
Pozzovivo is still hoping the Qhubeka NextHash team will
survive in 2022, with the veteran Italian putting his faith
in team manager Doug Ryder to find a last-minute new sponsor
once again."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 30, 2021 Your complete guide to buying a balance bike.
"Riding
a bike. They say you never forget, but how do we learn in
the first place? Most of us learned to ride with training
wheels, aka stabilizers."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin November 30, 2021 Wahoo Adds Native Stryd Support for RIVAL Watch,
Outlines Future Plans.
"Its
been one year since the Wahoo RIVAL GPS watch was launched,
and in that time Wahoo has added a number of features."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) November 30, 2021 Kask Wasabi helmet review: All-weather
versatility with an aero bonus.
"The new
Kask Wasabi is built around the same concept as the
company’s older Infinito model, with a large panel you can
slide back and forth to open and close the central vents on
the fly."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by James Huang and Dave Rome November 30, 2021 Philly Bike Roundup: Show bikes from Amigo,
Bender, Bilenky, Bishop, Blaze & Chapman.
"The
2021 Philly Bike Expo was a bit of a homecoming for many
brands, and after a year off from shows, a welcome return to
something resembling normalcy."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 30, 2021 Oreka brings a new turbo trainer to market, and
it looks pretty impressive.
"Launching
today, with stock available mid-December, is a new entry
into the indoor smart trainer market. The Oreka O7 slots in
below the other Oreka trainer options and offers a lower
pricepoint."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Oreka) November 30, 2021 November 29,
2021
Prize money vs television coverage: What’s more
important in the development of women’s cycling?
"Last
week, Nokere Koerse tripled its prize money for the women's
event to match the men's. It was met with mixed response,
but is there a 'right' way to grow women's cycling?"
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com)Photo: Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images November 29, 2021 Your $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online. Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping. |
Over 40 WorldTour riders out of contract and on
the market.
"December
is the moment riders return to serious, structured training,
with the first pre-season training camps to be attended and
plenty of winter base miles to be built up ahead of the new
campaign. Many riders, however, currently find themselves in
limbo."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 1, 2021 Back to basics for Matthews after year to
forget.
"Much
was expected of Matthews at the start of 2021 when he
re-signed at Bike Exchange, with the expectation that the
Australian would seamlessly intertwine himself with a team
he enjoyed major success with in the past."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 1, 2021 Mikel Nieve returns to his Spanish roots at Caja
Rural.
"The
Spanish climber, 37, has ridden for Team BikeExchange for
the past four seasons but was not offered a contract
extension and struggled for options to continue at the
highest rung of the sport."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 1, 2021 Astana Premier Tech confirms departure of Ben
Perry.
"Astana
Premier Tech said goodbye to 15 riders in a social media
post on Thursday, with only one of the departing riders yet
to announce a 2022 team, Canadian Benjamin Perry."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 1, 2021 The 2021 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List.
"I know,
I know, I’m about two years behind on a refreshed ‘Gear I
Use’ list. Which, is probably because, for the most part,
I’m a creature of habit."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) December 1, 2021 GoPro Enduro Battery In-Depth Review.
"GoPro
just released their new Enduro battery, which aims to offer
better cold-weather performance, while also lasting longer
in regular temperatures. In other words, it’s just
all-around a better battery."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) December 1, 2021 November 30,
2021
What's next for Chloé Dygert and Canyon SRAM?
"A
horrendous and debilitating crash in the time trial at the
2020 Imola World Championships resulted in an 80 per cent
laceration to Dygert's left leg. The injury nearly cost her
career and required the entire first year of her new
contract for recovery."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon SRAM Racing) November 30, 2021 Katie Archibald rejoins Ceratizit WNT.
"The
27-year-old rode for the squad - then known as WNT Pro
Cycling - back in 2017, and also spent a year at Wiggle
High5 before re-focusing on the track for the last three
years."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: SWPix) November 30, 2021 Scott Sunderland and Mark Renshaw join
Wollongong Road Worlds team.
"Recently-retired
sprinter signs on as safety manager while Sunderland brings
extensive race director experience to rainbow jersey battles
in Australia."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) November 30, 2021 Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 groupset review.
"The
changes I could instantly detect lie in the ergonomics and
brake feel. The slightly curving-in hood position offers a
more natural hand position, and although I prefer the
smaller hoods of the outgoing 9100 for looks, the general
feel of the new R9200 levers is great."
By James Spender (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) November 30, 2021 Can you fit bigger rotors to a disc-brake road
bike?
"What
size do I have, what should I actually be using, is there
a benefit to going bigger? We’ve spoken to Shimano,
SwissStop, Hope and SRAM to get you the answers."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) November 30, 2021 Retirement Chronicles: When Philippa York met
Matt Stephens.
"In
the second installment of our new mini-series, Retirement
Chronicles, Philippa York has caught up with Matt Stephens
to talk about his retirement from professional cycling."
By Philippa York (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jake Armstrong from Sigma Sports) November 30, 2021 Anti-doping agency ITA launches platform for
anonymous reporting.
"The
platform, Reveal, was created in collaboration with athletes
and allows secure and anonymous reporting of relevant
information. ITA's Intelligence and Investigation Department
will manage any information from tips provided."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) November 30, 2021 Peter Sagan’s Lifestyle is Probably Hurting His
Performance.
"After
coming off his worst season in terms of PCS ranking since
joining the WorldTour in 2010."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) November 29, 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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