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December 23, 2021
Danilith Nokere Koerse promise live TV of
women's race and equal prize money in 2022.
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"Women to race for prize pool of €20,500 as
organizers aim to step up to Women's WorldTour in future."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 23, 2021 Joss Lowden considered retirement before Uno-X
offer.
"The
British rider indicated that she considered focusing on
other priorities in her life. Lowden set the women's Hour
Record in September with a distance of 48.405km, two months
after winning the Tour de Feminin."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 23, 2021 Lucy Kennedy on retirement, her whirlwind career
and future plans.
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"The Australian rider only turned professional in 2018, but
she has crammed a lot into her short career."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) December 23, 2021 Ganna dismisses overall Grand Tour ambitions.
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"There have been constant calls for Ganna to perhaps
use his power to target a Grand Tour one day in his career
but on Tuesday he flatly refuted suggestions that his time
trial skills could help him transform into a Grand Tour
contender."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 23, 2021 Throwback Thursday: Mont Ventoux and its unique
place in cycling lore.
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"Few mountains evoke such respect and produce such
spectacle as the 'géant de Provence."
By Andrew Hood, James Startt (velonews.com) Photo: Lars Ronbog / FrontzoneSport / Getty Images December 23, 2021 Aaron Borrill's gear of the year 2021.
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It was another cracking year for the Cyclingnews
tech team and I think it shows in the diverse mix of content
we've produced and curated."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Dan Gould) December 23, 2021 10 best road bike wheels for 2022.
"Take
a look at ten of the best road bike wheels for 2022.
Campagnolo, Shimano, Hunt and lesser known brands like
Edco, Kru and Ursus developed wheels with the latest
modern road bikes."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 23, 2021 Cyclocross World Cup Dendermonde, Belgium
Live.
"UCI
Cyclocross World Cup Dendermonde, Belgium, Sunday,
December 26th. There will be live streams for the elite
women and men races.
Elite
Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men at 15:05 CET, 9:05am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclingfans.com) (ucicyclocrossworldcup.com) December 23, 2021  News,
Blogs, Misc.
Live Blog: CyclingMikey goes international;
Sunrise scenes; But cyclists; Route-planning app + more.
December 22, 2021
Floyd Landis on riding, racing again and
creating a gravel team.
[Possible
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the last few years, I finally started to get that old
enjoyment back,” he tells Cyclingnews, speaking by
phone about the project. “I’m on my bike, my thoughts in my
head are like they were as a kid, and there’s that [good]
feeling you get afterwards."
By Shane Stokes (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Will Geoghegan) December 22, 2021 From junior worlds to the WorldTour: Sheffield,
Simmons to rekindle US classics hopes.
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"Quinn Simmons and Magnus Sheffield dominated as juniors.
Now they're both in the WorldTour, they could propel the US
back into classics contention."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 22, 2021 Uttrup Ludwig: We will attack, I promise you
that for 2022.
"Cecilie
Uttrup Ludwig officially began her third season with FDJ
Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope in Spain at its first
training camp for 2022."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 22, 2021 Filippo Ganna: 'I will attack the Hour Record at
sea level - that gives me more satisfaction.'
"Filippo
Ganna isn't lacking motivation heading into 2022. While he
confirmed he will attempt the Hour Record, should the
circumstances be right, he also has his sights set on
success at Milan San Remo, Paris Roubaix and the Tour de
France."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 22, 2021 Saudi Tour back on calendar for 2022.
"There
were no details about which teams might appear at the race’s
second edition. In 2019, some 18 teams started, including
such squads as Astana, Bahrain, UAE Emirates and the
now-folded NTT."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) December 22, 2021 Tour of Utah halts plans to make US return in
2022.
[Possible
Paywall (after 5 articles/month)] "Medalist
Sports announced today that it will no longer pursue
planning efforts for the Tour of Utah stage race in 2022
despite 'ardent efforts' to continue the UCI 2.Pro event."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us) December 22, 2021 2022 team preview: FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine
Futuroscope.
[Possible
Paywall (after 5 articles/month)] "This
could be the season it all falls into place for French team
with rising talent and formidable trio of Uttrup Ludwig,
Brown and Cavalli."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 22, 2021 Park Tool SHX-1 Slide Hammer Extractor.
"The
Park Tool SHX-1 Slide Hammer Extractor is a fabulously
expensive way to remove bearings from your frame or wheels.
Yes, it's beautifully machined and presented, and it works
well, but you cannot avoid the fact that near-identical
functionality can be had for around £400 less."
By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 22, 2021 News,
Blogs, Misc.
December 21, 2021
CyclingTips - "Yes, that’s a paywall you
(maybe) just hit."
"We are implementing what’s called a metered paywall. We’ve seen the positive effect that this change of business model has had on our overall service, and we’re doubling down on this premise." By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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December 232,
2021
Amy Pieters airlifted to hospital in Alicante
after crash.
"The SD
Worx rider underwent surgery on her head following a crash
while training on the road, near Calpe, Spain."
(velonews.com) Photo: Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images December 23, 2021 Welcome to the future: The innovation and new
tech driving Israel Start-Up Nation.
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"Talking data analytics, performance envelopes,
machine learning and more with performance director Paolo
Saldanha."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Noa Arnon/Israel Start-Up Nation) December 23, 2021 Tom Dumoulin says he will return to grand tour
GC bid in 2022.
"The
2017 Giro d’Italia winner said he’s come out of his winter
of discontent of a year ago that saw him step away from
competitive racing for several months and vows he will race
a grand tour to win in 2022 with Jumbo Visma."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) December 23, 2021 Annemiek van Vleuten says 2021 was her best year
yet.
"Annemiek
van Vleuten has said that 2021 was her best season yet,
adding "[I] exceeded my goals" and stating that taking gold
in the Tokyo Olympics was her best performance."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 23, 2021 Omicron pushing cyclocross events ‘behind closed
doors.’
"The
Superprestige cyclocross event on December 29 at Diegem,
Belgium, which was expected to see a clash between Mathieu
van der Poel, Tom Pidcock, and Wout van Aert, is canceled,
officials confirmed Thursday."
(velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 23, 2021 Bike helmet sizes explained: how to measure your
bike helmet size for a perfect fit.
"A
loosely-fitting helmet may not remain in place during an
accident, increasing your risk of a dangerous head injury.
On the other hand, an excessively tight-fitting helmet, or
one that is too small, will be both uncomfortable and
possibly unsafe."
By Will Jones (bikeradar.com) Will Jones / Immediate Media December 23, 2021 It’s been a heck of a year - thanks for being
here.
[Metered
Paywall] "There are a lot of ways
to measure success (or failure) in this line of work. Most
involve numbers, which are handy and informative but leave
quite a lot out."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 23, 2021 Luke Marshall’s Gear of the Year 2021.
"Here’s
a selection of the stand-out kit I’ve tried this year that
has made a welcome difference to my riding. Mostly to my
comfort, it would appear."
By Luke Marshall (bikeradar.com) Luke Marshall / Immediate Media December 23, 2021 Photos,
Podcasts
December 22,
2021
Mathieu van der Poel says ‘stupid’ crash almost
cost him his cyclocross season.
"I had
to stay off the bike for four days and when I started again
the first two days were OK but then I got a lot of pain
again when I was pedaling so I had to get off the bike for
another five or six days."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: David Stockman/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images December 22, 2021 Egan Bernal on Tour de France return: ‘Pogačar
and Roglič are not unbeatable.’
"They
are very strong, and they’re doing important things, but I
also believe no one is unbeatable,” Bernal said on the show
“Ciclismo entre Grandes.” “You can have a bad day,
and that’s it."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) December 22, 2021 The Comeback Men of the Pro Peloton!
"Lance
Armstrong cemented his comeback for cancer with his Tour de
France wins, then lost them, partially due to his second
comeback."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) December 22, 2021 Are these the most loyal riders in cycling?
"Rider
transfers are an integral part of the world of professional
cycling, but how common is it to stay at one team for an
entire career?"
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 22, 2021 2021 bike tech in numbers: It has been an
incredible year for statistics!
"As
cyclists we’re bombarded by claims that the latest bikes and
kit are lighter, stiffer, and more aero than what has gone
before. Here are the best claims we've heard over the past
year."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 22, 2021 Review: Nex-Gen Aero V7 gravel wheels.
"The
stock wheels come with Industry Nine Road Torch hubs with
your choice of HG (Shimano 10/11/12 speed) or XDR freehub
bodies. Campy freehubs are available, or you can choose
from Chris King, White Industries, Tune, or DT Swiss hubs
if you prefer those. MSRP is $1,699."
By Trucker (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 22, 2021 How Zwift is introducing more riders than ever
to racing.
"Zwift’s
online training and racing platform has taken the cycling
world by storm, enabling riders to roam virtual worlds to
improve their fitness, socialize on group rides and even
compete without ever leaving home."
By Paddy Maddison (bikeradar.com) (Image credit: Zwift) December 22, 2021 Mildred Locke’s gear of the year 2021.
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"A hand-built steel gravel bike, carbon road wheels, a
women’s saddle with double-whammy Spesh tech, and more."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Mildred Locke) December 22, 2021 McDonald’s exercise bikes customers can ride
while eating confirmed as real - but they’re not for the
reason everyone assumes.
"Exercise
bikes in a branch of fast food chain McDonald’s in China
that featured in a TikTok video that went viral in recent
days are real – but the rationale behind them is not the one
that that has been assumed by commenters on social media and
media outlets around the world."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 22, 2021 Photos,
Podcasts
December 21,
2021
Jan Ullrich hospitalized after relapse,
according to report.
"The
48-year-old was reported by the newspaper Bild to
have been in Cuba, celebrating his birthday with friends. It
is reported that he was admitted to a hospital following a
layover in Mexico, en route home, and was later transferred
to a Swiss clinic for therapy."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 21, 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. |
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December 23, 2021
Landis: Tinker is the reason for the team, he is
a standout human being.
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"Floyd Landis has said that a major factor behind his
decision to back a new gravel and mountain bike team in 2022
came down to the decision of David 'Tinker' Juarez’s
long-term sponsor to end its support of him."
By Shane Stokes (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Floyd's of Leadville Racing) December 23, 2021 Luis Villalobos handed four-year suspension for
growth hormone use.
"The
Mexican rider, who raced with Aevolo and EF Pro Cycling,
recorded a positive test for the banned substance in April
2019."
(velonews.com) Photo: Mario Stiehl-Pool/Getty Images December 23, 2021 Qhubeka NextHash end sponsorship hunt.
[Possible
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management at Qhubeka NextHash have told riders and staff
that the team’s unsuccessful search for a WorldTour sponsor
for 2022 has ended."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 23, 2021 Stealthy worlds-winning Princeton CarbonWorks
wheels finally launched.
"Tactic
Racing, a Princeton CarbonWorks spin-off brand, offers an
innovative engagement system that claims to offer largest
engagement surface area available to consumers."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Princeton CarbonWorks December 23, 2021 What it takes to win the Zwift Academy.
[Metered
Paywall] "Earlier this week Zwift
announced that 19-year-old Australian Alex Bogna had won the
men’s Zwift Academy competition for 2021, joining the
women’s winner - Dutchwoman Maud Oudeman - in securing a
professional contract for next year."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Zwift) December 23, 2021 2022 team preview: AG2R Citroen.
[Possible
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"Greg Van Avermaet and Bob Jungels arrive to boost
team while O'Connor looks to continue magic alongside French
youngsters."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) December 23, 2021 Holiday Gift Guide #7: GCN SALE, Muc-Off Washer,
Lizard Skins, Wout van Aert Collection, KOMcycling, Brooks
Bags, Vadolibero Furniture and Lezyne Lights!
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December 22, 2021
10 neo-pros to watch in 2022.
[Possible
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riders have all come up from the Continental level or turned
pro from the U23, or even junior ranks, and all will be in
their first full season of their professional contracts next
year."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images composite) December 22, 2021 WorldTour riders still yet to confirm a contract
for 2022.
"Some of
the riders could have signed a contract already, but are yet
to announce it, but some are hanging on the precipice,
looking like it might either be retirement or a step back
from the top level in 2022."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 22, 2021 Primož Roglič to stay in Jumbo Visma colors
through 2025.
"Multi-year
contract extension with Slovenian assures Jumbo Visma's
ambitions at the Tour de France for four more years."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) December 22, 2021 Hour record holder Joss Lowden considered
retirement this year but she’s still hungry for more.
"At 34
and heading into just her fifth season as a pro, Lowden is
still a relative newcomer to top-level racing. However, the
British rider considered packing it in after the 2021 season
to focus on other priorities in life."
(velonews.com) Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images December 22, 2021 Daniel Arroyave 'okay' after car struck him and
snapped his bike: 'Thank God it's nothing serious.'
"Thankfully
Arroyave didn't sustain any serious injuries, and walks away
from the incident relatively unscathed with some minor
cuts."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) December 22, 2021 Human Powered Health add cascade of color to
traditional orange jerseys for 2022.
[Possible
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last season, orange remains the prominent color for the
jerseys, but a splash of magenta mixed with a cascade of
purple has been added on both sides of the jersey and on the
sleeves."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 22, 2021 Women's peloton moves away from purple but
converges on new theme.
"Human
Powered Health's new kit is reasonably similar to both SD
Worx's new strip, which was unveiled on Tuesday, and the new
UAE Team ADQ team's kit, released last week."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SD Worx/Rally Cycling/Matt Jones/UAE Team ADQ) December 22, 2021 Alex Evans’ Gear of the Year 2021.
"The
products that make my time on the bike more easy,
comfortable and efficient - and just as importantly, more
fun."
By Alex Evans (bikeradar.com) Alex Evans / Immediate Media December 22, 2021 Videos
December 21, 2021
'It takes one to know one' - Vaughters sees no
red flags in Mark Padun.
[Paywall
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talks through the intensive process of checking out Padun's
background."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 21, 2021 CyclingNews - Is this a paywall website
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