| Lucinda Brand squeezes out battling Alvarado at
GP Sven Nys.
"Brand
has dominated the season so far and made it five wins from
five Saturday, but it was far from straightforward."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) January 1, 2022 Van Aert beats Pidcock at GP Sven Nys.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) made it seven cyclocross wins from
seven starts at the GP Sven Nys in Baal, beating Tom Pidcock
(Ineos Grenadiers) after catching and passing the Briton on
the last lap of the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) January 1, 2022 Bennett and Viviani among riders showing off new
jerseys for 2022.
"January
1 signals the start of the 2022 season and with comes the
first day when team's new signings can officially wear their
new kits, per UCI rules."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bora Hansgrohe / Ineos Grenadiers) January 1, 2022 Pro cycling's biggest year on Strava - Who rode
most KMs, hours in 2021?
"Richie
Porte has come out on top as the pro rider who posted most
kilometers of racing and training on Strava last year. He
clocked up 37,643.3km during 2021 on the rides he posted on
the app."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 1, 2022 Live: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Round 13 - Hulst - Sunday, January 2nd. "Spectators
are unfortunately not allowed to attend, so find all the
race info here.
Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe Local Time, 7:40am U.S. Eastern.
Elite
Men - 15:05 Local Time, 9:05am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) January 1, 2022 Live: x2o Badkamers Trofee Baal GP Sven Nys -
Saturday, January 1st.
"The x2o
Badkamers Trofee continues with the annual New Years day
race at the GP Sven Nys hosted at the Sven Nys Cycling
Center in Baal.
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Elite
Men - 15:00 Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not Found) January 1, 2022  News,
Blogs, Misc.
December 31, 2021
Mathieu van der Poel 'paying the price for the
attacks he has committed on his body' says physio.
"Van der
Poel, who returned to action with a second place at the UCI
World Cup in Dendermonde on Boxing Day, abandoned the
Superprestige race in Heusden-Zolder the next day, and was
later diagnosed with swelling on an intervertebral disc."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 31, 2021 Unsung heroes: Lauretta Hanson on the US road
trip that changed her life.
"The
Australian Trek Segafredo rider was the first in her family
to get a passport as she set off for a month of racing in
the USA. The trip would kickstart her career."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 31, 2021 Longo Borghini eager to race alongside Balsamo
at Trek Segafredo in 2022.
"In the
final kilometer of the women’s road race at the 2021 UCI
Road World Championships, the Italian team flocked to the
front of the peloton to deliver Elisa Balsamo (then Valcar
Travel & Service) to the rainbow jersey."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) December 31, 2021 2022 Team Preview: Bahrain Victorious.
"As 2021
turns to 2022, there's little change at Bahrain Victorious
as the team look to stick largely to the formula that saw
them take fifth place in the UCI rankings when all this
year's racing was said and done."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 31, 2021 10 of the best British bike brands of the ‘70s
and ‘80s: featuring Raleigh, Harry Quinn, Carlton, Holdsworth
+ more.
"In stark contrast to today, back in the '70s '80s many bikes on display in your local bike shop were British-made." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) stevethomaspix December 31, 2021 ArmaUrto says its impact-protection products
don’t increase drag… and can sometimes reduce it.
"ArmaUrto
says that recent wind tunnel testing shows that its base
layer and hip and shoulder pads, designed to offer impact
protection and abrasion reduction in the event of a crash,
have a minimal effect on drag."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 News,
Blogs, Misc.
December 30, 2021
Lucinda Brand solos to victory, Wout van Aert
rolls to sixth consecutive ‘cross win in Loenhout.
"Van
Aert is six for six in 'cross wins while Brand has been on
the podium in 13 consecutive races, with wins in her last
four starts."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 30, 2021 Lucinda Brand wins Azencross Loenhout.
"Lucinda
Brand (Baloise Trek Lions) soloed to victory at Azencross
Loenhout after distancing Denise Betsema (Pauwels Sauzen
Bingoal) on the final lap."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 30, 2021 Wout van Aert unbeatable in Loenhout.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) made it six wins in a row."
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Photos,
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January 1,
2022
Top eight news stories of the year: Olympics,
Tour de France, Jumbo Visma, and more.
"With
the Grand Tours and some dramatic Classics accompanied by
the year-late Olympics, the news schedule provided some
brilliant moments throughout the year."
By Ryan Dabbs (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) January 1, 2022 6 pro cycling things we’re looking forward to in
2022.
"From
the Tour de France Femmes to MVPD vs WVA and less of a
calendar shakeup, there's plenty to look forward to."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) January 1, 2022 Van der Poel’s back issue persists, putting his
world champs defense in doubt.
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"After finishing second
behind Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) in Dendermonde on Boxing
Day, Van der Poel recorded a DNF in his second race back,
before one day later announcing he wouldn’t start the next
few races due to worsening back pain."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) January 1, 2022 Quick Step Alpha Vinyl unveil Castelli-designed
2022 kit.
"Quick
Step Alpha Vinyl unveiled their 2022 kit as they partner
with Castelli for the new season, with the Italian brand set
to supply the squad through the end of the 2024 season."
(Image credit: Quick Step AlphaVinyl/Wout Beel) January 1, 2022 Races we Love: Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec and
Montreal.
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"Race organizer Serge Arsenault is sincerely
passionate about cycling, and he possesses an “only the
best” mentality for all involved in the race."
By James Startt (velonews.com) Photo: James Startt January 1, 2022 Learning curves and positive experiences for
first-year pro Anna Shackley.
"Anna
Shackley (SD Worx) has described her first season as a
professional as ‘surreal’ but full of good experiences,
after a year that saw her race the Tokyo Olympics road race
and become British under-23 time trial champion."
By Matilda Price (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) January 1, 2022 Photos,
Podcasts
December 31,
2021
2021 Highlight: Where Tadej Pogačar Won the Tour
& What it Means for Future Editions.
"Breaking
down where Pogačar won (and lost) time during his dominant
2021 Tour campaign and what this tells us about the 2022
Tour de France."
By Spencer Martin (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 21 stories for 2021: Cav’s Tour comeback, van
Vleuten’s Olympic rollercoaster, Opi-Omi's infamy, and more.
"From
the muddy mayhem of Paris Roubaix through the drama-riddled
Tokyo Olympics, the 2021 season was so good that a 10-point
“best-of” wouldn’t do it justice."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) December 31, 2021 Ineos Grenadiers Giro d'Italia line-up takes
shape.
"In an
interview with Italian magazine Bici Pro, sport
director Matteo Tosatto indicated that Richard Carapaz, Tom
Pidcock, Tao Geoghegan Hart, Elia Viviani, and Ben Swift
will be racing in Italy in May."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images composite) December 31, 2021 What were the best one-day races of 2021?
"Paris
Roubaix Femmes topped the list for us - which 2021 one-day
race did you enjoy the most?"
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) Photo by Eloise Mavian - Pool/Getty Images) December 31, 2021 Kit Critic: The best clothing of the year.
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"As I head into 2022, I can’t help but look back on
the kits I most enjoyed testing in 2021. These are the kits
that make me feel fast even when I’m ten pounds overweight
and just waking from a tryptophan-induced coma."
By Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) Biehler December 31, 2021 Tour de Hoody Awards: The weird, wacky, and
wonderful of 2021.
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"A muddy Roubaix, a miracle ride at the Olympics, a
temper tantrum in Spain, the ever-booming gravel scene, what
wasn't to like in 2021?"
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) December 31, 2021 Good year; bad year: check out cycling's winners
and losers of 2021.
"We have a look back at what's been hot and what has not during 2021." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Top 21 stories of 2021: Our most popular posts
about Tires, bicycle drivetrains, Best of, & WTF.
"Ready
to kick off the new year with more rides and good times?
Before you pop that bubbly, let’s take a look back on our
top 21 posts for the year."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Simon von Bromley’s Gear of the Year 2021.
"My gear
of the year for 2021 features a classic mix of Simon von
Bromley things; fast wheels, a wax-based chain lube, an aero
bike, some incredibly narrow handlebars and short cranks."
By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Photos,
Podcasts
December 30,
2021
Giro Donne and Tour de France Femmes on same
level, says Deignan.
"The
long-awaited Tour de France Femmes, organized by ASO and
scheduled for the week after the men’s race, is expected to
attract significant media and commercial interest."
By Matilda Price (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 30, 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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January 1, 2022
Phil Gaimon returns to racing with new Jukebox
Cycling team.
"The
squad announced an eclectic co-ed roster of six riders, with
Gaimon joined by 12-year-old Xander Graham of Tour of
Britain fame, cyclocross racer Ruby West and three gravel
riders focused on the Life Time Grand Prix - Dylan Johnson,
Alexey Vermeulen and Adam Roberge."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Peter Griffin) January 1, 2022 2022 Pro Cycling Calendar.
"Happy
New Year. Here’s the pro cycling calendar for 2022, free to
download for your calendar or phone. It’s packed with racing
and probably a lot more user-friendly than the revamped UCI
website."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport) January 1, 2022 Seven bold predictions for the 2022 racing
season.
"The way
Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) won the 2021 Tour with
such ease, as well as pretty much every other race he went
for, does at first glance make him appear a sure bet to
defend the yellow jersey."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) January 1, 2022 Nearly 30 WorldTour riders in limbo as contract
search spills into 2022.
"With
2021 having ticked over into 2022, the new season is upon us
but, while most riders are gearing up for their racing
returns, there are a number who find themselves left in the
lurch."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images composite) January 1, 2022 FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope go blue
for 2022.
"FDJ
Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope unveiled a new look for 2022,
switching from a predominantly white look to a dark blue,
red and white kit."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: FDJ Nouvelle-Aquitaine Futuroscope) January 1, 2022 Bowie and Bush in the Suburbs.
"Heroes
are from another world, aren’t they? They come to us through
the radio, television and the internet. Unless we are
unlucky enough to meet our heroes, they remain purely in
sound and image."
By Paul Maunder (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) January 1, 2022 Ullrich says he went to hospital due to sepsis
and thrombosis, not relapse.
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"Jan Ullrich has reportedly
clarified the circumstances that saw him hospitalized at the
end of last month. I had a thrombosis and very severe blood
poisoning."
(cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) December 31, 2021 Alpecin Fenix raises €50,000 with 'Merci Poupou'
project started at Tour de France.
"The
funds will be divided equally among five non-profit
organizations, selected for helping children and vulnerable
groups doing sports and engaging in movement activities."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alpecin Fenix) December 31, 2021 UAE Emirates, Jumbo Visma sign new prospects.
"UAE
Emirates closes out its 2022 roster with 23-year-old Swiss
rider Joel Suter, who brings the team to 30 riders for next
season. Jumbo Visma also promoted Dutch U23 champion Tim van
Dijke to the WorldTour roster for 2022."
(velonews.com) Photo: UAE Emirates December 31, 2021 Hill-climber, mountain runner, road racer, Zwift
supremo, scientist, sheep farmer: The many talents of Mary
Wilkinson.
"Mary
Wilkinson is a natural. Rewind 25 years and a picture
emerges of a sporty kid who was good at just about
everything. “I was pretty talented in team sports: netball,
hockey, football,” she casually reels them off. “I played
those to international junior level."
By David Bradford (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) December 31, 2021 Arise, Laura and Jason! Cycling’s golden couple
recognized in New Year Honors.
"Laura
Kenny and her husband Jason Kenny head the list of British
cyclists recognized in the New Year Honors published this
evening following their record-breaking performances at the
Tokyo Olympics this summer - respectively being made a dame
and a knight."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) picture-bryn-lennon-getty-britishcycling December 31, 2021 Campagnolo’s 2022 World Tour line-up.
"For
2022, Campagnolo continues their collaboration with the
world’s greatest road-cycling teams. Campagnolo Super
Record EPS groupset and Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTO wheels
will be used."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Gear Break: LOOK eBikes, GCN Sale, Aurum Magma,
22% Off ROAD ID, Syncros Lights & Enduro.
"Gear Break: 2022 LOOK E-Bikes, the GCN Sale continues! + more." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) December 31, 2021 Dangerholm’s custom 7.13 kg Scott Addict Gravel
is a work of art.
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"Built to be ridden, this
gravel race bike is one-of-a-kind."
By Gustav Gullholm (cyclingtips.com) photography by Andreas Timfält & Gustav Gullholm December 31, 2021 Videos
December 30, 2021
How Did The Neo-Pros To Watch For 2021 Do?
"Performances
by the likes of Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel have blown
expectations out of the water. Amid the ten here there’s a
mix of instant success and quiet progress."
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VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
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