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2022 road worlds set to see Alaphilippe, van
Aert in the fray: ‘Classics riders will love this course.’
"Race
director tips van Aert, van der Poel and Alaphilippe as top
contenders for rainbow jersey in Wollongong."
(velonews.com) Photo: Alex Broadway - Pool/Getty Images December 11, 2021 Androni Giocattoli riders hit by car during
Spanish training camp.
"Three
riders from the Androni Giocattoli team were left injured
and shocked after they were hit by a car on the first day of
their December training camp in Benidorm, Spain on Friday."
[Paywall (after 5 articles/month)]
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 11, 2021 Nairo and Co.’s big chance: Arkéa Samsic to have
choice of grand tours in 2022.
"The
former Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España champion and his
Arkéa Samsic crew will have their pick of WorldTour races
next year after placing second in the ProTeam ranking in
2021."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images) December 11, 2021 Monte Crostis vs. Monte Zoncolan.
"The final week of the 2011 Giro was perhaps the longest and hardest in the modern era." By Jered Gruber Images: Gruber Images (pelotonmagazine.com) December 11, 2021 SRAM Rival AXS derailleurs get the Kogel
Kolossos OS ceramic pulley upgrade.
"Considering
a Rival AXS rear derailleur and Kogel's new Kolossos cage
for it still comes in almost $100 less than a new SRAM Red
AXS rear mech, it makes the ~$400 price tag for the cage
little more palatable."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 11, 2021 Fancy owning unreleased Olympic edition Oakley
Katos? Plus check out Canyon’s refreshed gravel bike; Altura’s
indoor kit; New commuting kicks, + more.
"Own a
part of eyewear history, and the most unique sunglasses in
the peloton with this exclusive and highly rare lot."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 11, 2021 USA Cyclocross National Championships.
"Watch
the 2021 USA Cycling Cyclocross National championships live.
Nationals will be held in Wheaton, Illinois just outside of
Chicago.
December
11th - Juniors, Single Speed 9:00am Eastern.
December 12th - Juniors, U23s, Elites 9:00am Eastern." (flobikes.com) USA Cycling December 11, 2021 Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 9 Val di
Sole Sunday December 12th.
"The
UCI Cyclocross World Cup continues this Sunday with the
first snow cyclocross race of the World Cup in Val di
Sole, Italy!
Elite
Women 13:30 Europe Local Time, 7:30am U.S. ET.
Elite
Men 14:55 Europe Local Time, 8:55am U.S. ET."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) December 11, 2021  December 10, 2021
Life Time announces 60 riders for inaugural
Grand Prix race series.
"Amity
Rockwell, Ruth Winder, Katerina Nash, and Lea Davison
headline women's list; Keegan Swenson, Alex Howes, Pete
Stetina, and Kiel Reijnen top the men's."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo: Wil Matthews) December 10, 2021 Highlights of 2021 - Part III.
"Mathieu
van der Poel was very much in the limelight. His Alpecin
Fenix team sported a temporary jersey in the mauve hue of
his grandfather Raymond Poulidor‘s Mercier team."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) December 10, 2021 'He turned pro too early:' Eddy Merckx just
can't stop commenting on Evenepoel.
"Evenepoel
turned professional back in 2019 at the age of 18 with
Deceuninck Quick Step and has already racked up an
impressive 21 victories during his three years at WorldTour
level."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Honsinger heads into the unknown for US
cyclocross title defense.
"It has
been two years since the last USA Cycling Cyclocross
National Championships, where Clara Honsinger (Cannondale
Cyclocrossworld) finally ended Katie Compton's 15-year
reign." [Paywall (after 5 articles/month)]"
By Laura Weislo (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 10, 2021 Curtis White: I have nothing to lose at US
cyclocross nationals.
"Curtis
White (Cannondale Cyclocrossworld) admitted he has come
close too many times to seizing the trophy and tributes that
come with winning a race at the USA Cycling Cyclocross
National Championships."
(Image credit: Wil Matthews) December 10, 2021 Legeay: Why use ketones if they're not boosting
performance?
"The
MPCC (Movement for a Credible Cycling) confirmed that it
will continue its policy to prohibit the use of ketones
within MPCC teams despite the recent statements made by UCI
medical director Xavier Bigard." [Paywall after 5
articles/month]
By Kate Wagner (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) December 10, 2021 Wout van Aert, Marianne Vos, Tom Pidcock head
for the snow at Val di Sole CX World Cup.
"Cyclocross
riders head into the unknown in Val di Sole with a snowy
World Cup race with a view to securing a place on the Winter
Olympics schedule." [Paywall]
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Giacomo Podetti/Vitesse December 10, 2021 Will Egan Bernal Make it Back to the Tour in
2022?
"Egan
Bernal recently announced that instead of defending his Giro
d’Italia title, he is planning to go all-in on winning the
Tour de France in 2022. This both makes sense for Bernal and
once again serves a blow to the sport’s second-best grand
tour."
(pelotonmagazine.com) December 10, 2021 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL6 Sport review:
Flagship performance, distilled.
"This
may be old technology by Specialized's standards, but it
just offers more proof that road bikes have already been
very good for a very long time."
By Dan Cavallari (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) December 10, 2021 Brennauer, Archibald highlight complete
Ceratizit WNT roster for 2022.
"We have
built a strong mix of riders from those starting out to
those who have a vast amount of experience' says team
manager." [Paywall (after 5 articles/month)]
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: CERATIZIT WNT Pro Cycling Team) December 10, 2021 Review: Reggie cycling kit.
"As I’ve
said before, many companies that make cycling kits are small
businesses built by cyclists who rope their family members
or friends into their project: Reggie is no exception."
By Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) Photo: Aliya Barnwell December 10, 2021 Things to give and receive: Finish Line
FiberLink Latex Sealant.
"While
not everyone is running tubeless wheels and tires, but many
riders are. Whether the attraction is lower pressure or
fewer flats, you need to use sealant."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan December 10, 2021 December 9, 2021
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on
any bicycle type."
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Wout van Aert, Zoe Bäckstedt crush reduced
fields at Ethias Cross Essen.
"17-year-old
sensation Bäckstedt (Tormans CX) rode solo from the opening
laps to win her race by more than one minute while van Aert
(Jumbo Visma) blazed away from lone challenger Thijs Aerts
(Baloise Trek) to make it two-from-two in his return to the
‘cross field."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 11, 2021 Zoe Backstedt dominates in the Ethias Cross
Essen mud.
"17-year-old
Zoe Backstedt won the elite women’s race in Essen, leading
the race from start to finish in the cold and mud." [Paywall
(after 5 articles/month)]
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 11, 2021 Van Aert makes it two in a row, winning Ethias
cross in Essen.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) stormed away from the rest of the
field at the Ethias Cross Robotland in Essen, taking his
second win of the season after winning his debut at the
Superprestige in Boom last week." [Paywall (after 5
articles/month)]
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 11, 2021 Gabriel Cullaigh signs for Saint Piran:
'Hopefully the results will come and I will jump back up to
the WorldTour.'
"Saint
Piran is not a WorldTour team, the level Gabriel Cullaigh
has dropped down from and where he believes he still
belongs, but in signing for the British Continental team,
the 25-year-old will have the opportunity that he seldom had
during two frustrating years at Movistar."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 11, 2021 10 tips to become your own bike mechanic.
"I’s
especially important to understand your bike, how it works
and, most important of all, how to stay on top of the needed
preventative maintenance so that small repairs don’t turn
into big repairs."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 11, 2021 Bikerumor Editor’s Choice Awards 2021 - Cory’s
Best Bike & Gear Picks.
"When I
sat down twelve months ago to shake out that year’s best, I
couldn’t imagine that 2021 would be even stranger. But I
adapted and still managed to squeeze in new bike product
tests."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) c. Basso, photo by Francesco Bonato December 11, 2021 Live: Ethias Cross Essen - Saturday December
11th.
"The
Ethias Cross returns this Saturday in Essen, with a World
Cup on Sunday in Italy.
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) December 11, 2021 López blasts Mas over controversial exit from
Movistar.
"Colombia’s
Miguel Angel López has waded back into the controversy that
saw him quit both the 2021 Vuelta a España and then Team
Movistar, making outspoken criticisms of his former
teammate, Enric Mas." [Paywall (after 5 articles/month)]
(cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Road world championships route reveal:
Rainforests, beaches, bridges on tap for 2022.
"Organizers
of next year’s races in Wollongong, southeast Australia,
have given a preliminary sketch of the routes awaiting Elisa
Balsamo, Julian Alaphilippe, and Co. and are promising “a
celebration of the unique topography of the region."
(velonews.com) Photo: Destination NSW December 10, 2021 Men's time trial at 2022 World Championships
could be limited to 30km due to being the same distance as
women's race.
"Upon
announcing the routes for the Wollongong-held Worlds next
September, the UCI revealed that both the male and female
time trials will be held over a similar distance as part of
the governing body's drive towards gender parity."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 2022 team preview: Quick Step AlphaVinyl.
"The peloton's best team is set up to do it all over again next season." [Paywall (after 5 articles/month)] By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images composite) December 10, 2021 Vincenzo Nibali compared to Zlatan Ibrahimović
by impressed Astana Qazaqstan DS: 'He has some surprises in
store.'
"Vincenzo
Nibali can be cycling’s equivalent of footballer Zlatan
Ibrahimović. That is the bold claim by Astana Qazaqstan DS
Giuseppe Martinelli who has been taken aback by Nibali’s
form and attitude since rejoining the Kazakh team ahead of
the 2022 season."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 I have been portrayed as a person that I am
not:' Gianni Moscon looks to a fresh start with Astana in
2022.
"Moscon
has made the headlines repeatedly for, arguably, the wrong
reasons. He was suspended by his now former team in 2017
over "racists comments" made towards the now retired Kevin
Reza, and was also disqualified from Kuurne Brussels Kuurne
in 2020 for throwing a bike onto another rider following a
crash."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Adrie van der Poel Talks Cyclocross and Van
Aert.
"Adrie
has his say: Adrie, father of top riders Mathieu and David
van der Poel has been quite out-spoken on the short-comings
of the cross riders who were soundly beaten by Wout van Aert
last Saturday."
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) December 10, 2021 A chat with cyclist-philosopher Guillaume
Martin.
"This
year Guillaume Martin (Cofidis) was the best French rider
when it came to the Grand Tours. He finished in the top 10
of both the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. No one
did better."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) December 10, 2021 Team DSM swap Bioracer for Nalini as they
develop in-house clothing brand.
"The
in-house brand, which is named after the team's ethos of
'Keep Challenging', is yet to be launched to the public but
was announced at the start of the 2021 season." [Paywall
(after 5 articles/month)]
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Team DSM) December 10, 2021 CeramicSpeed SLT brings Solid Lubrication
Technology to Headsets & Pivot Bearings for all.
"Since
August 2021, road bikes rolling out of Factor have benefited
from the addition of the CeramicSpeed OHD (Optimized Headset
Design) that houses their new and improved SLT Bearing
technology."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 2021 Affordable ENVE Wheels! Deep dive into the ENVE
Foundation range.
"Enve is
well known for its high-quality wheelsets with US-built
carbon rims. With the Foundation range it has managed to
pack a lot of the tech from the top-end wheels into a much
more affordable package."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 2021 December 9, 2021
The Secret Pro: It’s time rider safety was taken
seriously.
"I’ve
raced as a pro for a fair chunk of my life now. I’m not
going to give you specifics; you’ll just have to trust me.
I’ve been in the peloton long enough to see things morph,
and in many cases, that’s not so much for the better."
by The Secret Pro (cyclingtips.com) photography by Simple Sime December 9, 2021 More information on Mark Cavendish burglary.
"This
was undoubtedly a targeted incident at the home of a
celebrated British Olympian, who at the time was recovering
from significant injuries resulting from a crash whilst
competing, which was well publicized,” said Detective
Inspector Tony Atkin, the senior investigating officer on
the case."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 9, 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. |
Burger King to sponsor men's professional team
in 2022.
"Sponsors
in cycling come and go, but for every concrete manufacturer,
there is sometimes a universally recognizable brand name
that pops up and causes a number of dopamine explosions to
go off in our tiny capitalist minds."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 11, 2021 Dylan Groenewegen leaves Jumbo Visma for Team
BikeExchange.
"The
Dutchman had a two-year contract with Jumbo Visma already in
place but he leaves for the Australian WorldTour team in
order to increase his chances of riding the biggest races,
such as the Tour de France." [Paywall (after 5
articles/month)]
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: David Stockman/AFP/Getty Images) December 11, 2021 Nacer Bouhanni: My season was destabilized by
UCI suspension.
"2021
was a year to forget for Arkéa Samsic sprinter Nacer
Bouhanni, not only because he went winless but because of a
sprinting clash with Groupama FDJ's Jake Stewart that
spiraled out of control and meant he missed a vital part of
the season." [Paywall (after 5 articles/month)]
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) December 11, 2021 17 best 2022 gravel bikes a definitive and
expansive list.
"Although
officially recognized for less than a decade, and despite
its many tradition-bound detractors, the segment of bikes
intended for off-road cycling has enjoyed meteoric growth."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 11, 2021 First aid for cyclists: Would you know what to
do in an accident?
"The
first thing to do in an emergency situation is to assess the
scene and determine if it is a safe place to perform
first-response skills. Watch out for any hazards such as
traffic, steep drops or water, before assessing the affected
person’s signs and symptoms."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 11, 2021 Restrap Tire Boot Kit.
"The
Restrap Tire Boot Kit is great for patching cuts or tears in
tubed tires, and when not in use quickly rolls up and tucks
away in a pack. The patches are super-tough hypalon, and the
included glue keeps them firmly in place."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 11, 2021 2021 Coupe de France/French Cup Cyclocross
Troyes Live Stream.
"The
2021 Coupe de France/French Cup Cyclocross Troyes is
Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12. There will
be live streams.
Live streaming video: 2:05pm CET (8:05am U.S. Eastern)."
(cyclingfans.com) (news.in-24.com) December 11, 2021 December 10, 2021
Romain Bardet says leaving DSM riders' comments
'not easy to understand' after 'Soviet regime' remarks.
"A
recent piece by Sporza was posted hours before the team's
2022 presentation, it included unnamed riders saying the way
the team was run was like a "Soviet regime" with another
adding they were "treated like little children."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Remi Cavagna fractures vertebra in training camp
crash.
"Mauri
Vansevenan also breaks thumb in crash and is sent home to
Belgium. Cavagna will undergo surgery on Monday."
(velonews.com) Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images December 10, 2021 Lorena Wiebes eyes green jersey at the Tour de
France Femmes.
"Cycling
is seven months away from the rebirth of the Tour de France
Femmes and Lorena Wiebes (Team DSM) already has her eye on
the coveted green jersey."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Unsung heroes: Alena Amialiusik on swapping
gymnastics for cycling, growing up in Belarus.
"Alena
Amialiusik is one of the most respected domestiques in the
women's peloton, but she has winning credentials with world
and European titles."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Pozzovivo: It's difficult to find a new team in
December.
"The
future of a number of Qhubeka NextHash riders and staff
became even more uncertain on Thursday following the UCI's
decision to refuse the South African squad a WorldTour
license for the 2022 season." [Paywall (after 5
articles/month)]
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) December 10, 2021 'I don’t need to be known for the knee injury. I
am known to be a race winner:' Stevie Williams' comeback is
just the beginning.
"One of
Britain’s strongest natural climbers and a winner of the
prestigious U23 race the Ronde de I'Isard in 2018, the
Welshman has been plagued by left knee trouble ever since
turning professional with Bahrain Merida in 2019."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Arkéa Samsic delight in WorldTour access
following Qhubeka NextHash demise.
"The
UCI’s announcement on 2022 WorldTour licenses spelled
heartbreak to all those involved with Qhubeka NextHash, but
was celebrated by Arkéa Samsic." [Paywall after 5
articles/month]
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) December 10, 2021 No Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race for 2022 as
organizer rules out September date.
"Race
director Louis Cousaert recently said he heard "noises"
about the postponed Tour Down Under and Great Ocean taking
place before the Worlds, but the latter has denied any such
race."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 10, 2021 Riding the Côte d'Azur With the Pros.
"It’s
this very route that adorns the walls of The Service Course,
which recently opened in the heart of Nice’s historic old
town, just a stone’s throw from the iconic Promenade des
Anglais, the beachfront road that splits the city from the
sea."
By: Jack Hussey - Images: The Service Course (pelotonmagazine.com) December 10, 2021 Kasai FS Hub Quick Release 6-Bolt Disc.
"The
Kasai FS Hub Quick Release 6-Bolt Disc is a low-cost,
field-repairable (to an extent) entry into the world of
dynamo power. Coming in a range of axle types, spoke count,
brake type options and colors."
By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 2021 Holiday Gift Guide #4: Heavy Pedal, Adidas
Eyewear, Ride with GPS, Wahoo Bargains, Blann Book, Naughty
Fruit, Muc-Off Socks & Brooks Saddle.
"Heavy Pedal - ‘Faster By Design’, Adidas sunglasses, give the gift of better rides - Ride with GPS, Wahoo: Lowest prices of the year!" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 2021 Best Winter Cycling Gloves: Keep fingers
warm from mild winter to deep snow.
"As
temps drop, cyclists start adding layer after layer to
stay warm while pedaling, and keeping your fingers and
hands warm with the right pair of gloves is a huge part
of that equation."
By Molly Hurford (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 10, 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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