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Today's Trending Harrison Ford spotted in full cycling kit near Newcastle. Robin Carpenter: Dodging rooster tails of tire sealant at Unbound Gravel. Eben Weiss: Long Live Old Bikes. 2021 Tour de Suisse Live Feed. Column
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June 9, 2021
Tour de Suisse: Bissegger wins stage 4.
"Stefan
Bissegger (EF Education Nippo) won stage 4 of the Tour
de Suisse, beating Benjamin Thomas (Groupama FDJ) and
Joey Rosskopf (Rally Cycling) in a three-up breakaway
sprint on the Gstaad airfield."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 9, 2021 Intermarché Wanty Gobert pull out of Tour de
Suisse.
"Intermarché
Wanty Gobert came to the Tour de Suisse led by Jan Hirt,
but the Czech climber was already out of general
classification contention, sitting fourth bottom after
finishing near the back on all three stages."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 9, 2021 Spain’s new star dominates Baby Giro.
"Juan
Ayuso, the Spanish 18-year-old who is leading the Baby
Giro, took his third stage win of the race today. He is
now dominating the event in much the same way Tom
Pidcock did last year."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 9, 2021 Sam Bennett, Michael Mørkøv to return to
sprint throne at Tour de France.
"Dominant
duo brace for sprint and green jersey battle with Peter
Sagan, Caleb Ewan in final Tour together at Deceuninck
Quick Step."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) June 9, 2021 Miguel Ángel López sets fastest time on Mont
Ventoux since 2004.
"The
Colombian star was utterly dominant during the Mont
Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge on Tuesday (June 8), riding
away from his rivals 12km from the summit of the iconic
climb to take victory."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bertrand Delhomme via www.imago-images.de/Imago/PA Images) June 9, 2021 The 5G-equipped smart helmet that hopes to
spot danger before you do.
"The system works by capturing video from the helmet, then beaming that data to Telstra’s data processing and analytics cloud via a 5G-enabled phone." By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photography by Telstra June 9, 2021 POC Cerebel time trial helmet review.
"An
immediately comfortable time trial helmet that feels
aero at all angles."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton) June 9, 2021 New aero cycling kit that can only be bought
if you prove your average speed is fast enough.
"The
Level 2 jersey is optimized for speeds above 39km/h, and
you'll have to show that you can ride at that speed to
'unlock' it."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 9, 2021 The real reason disc brakes are better than
rim brakes.
"Disc
brakes might add a slight bit of weight to the rotating
system, but in most cases, it is offset by the ability
to now run lighter hoops."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 9, 2021 2021 Tour de Suisse Live Stream.
"2021 Tour de Suisse, June 6-13, Switzerland. St. Urban → Gstaad (171km). Stage
4 starts Wednesday at 12:25 CET (3:25 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 15:40 CET (6:40 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:20 CET (8:20 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com) June 9, 2021
Column
Two
Tour of Slovenia: Bauhaus wins stage 1.
"Bahrain
Victorious rider Phil Bauhaus edges Jon Aberasturi at
the line, Rui Oliveira finishes in third place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 9, 2021 Brandon McNulty and his fast-track to start
the Tour de France.
"Brandon
McNulty punched his ticket to the Tour de France sooner
than he ever could have imagined."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) June 9, 2021 Harrison Ford spotted in full cycling kit
near Newcastle.
"There’s
a certain satisfaction in discovering an A-list
celebrity dons their best lycra and shares our love of
the bike."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Adrián Monroy/Medios y Media/Getty Images) June 9, 2021 Van Vleuten skips La Course and Giro
d'Italia Donne to go all-in for Tokyo Olympics.
"After
a long block of racing in Spain, Van Vleuten has been
training at altitude in Andorra but will return to
Holland this weekend ahead of the national championships
next week."
(cyclingnews.com) By Patrick Fletcher (Getty Images Sport) June 9, 2021 Thomas, Geoghegan Hart, and Yates brothers
to form Great Britain team at Tokyo Olympic Games.
"Chris
Froome misses out on selection, with the men's road team
to be confirmed later this month."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 9, 2021 RideLondon Classique extends to three days
on 2022 Women's WorldTour.
"Race
set to run in May before The Women's Tour, providing an
additional top-tier women's stage race in the UK."
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 9, 2021 Liv Langma Advanced 1+ Disc review.
"For
2021, it’s had some serious upgrades: aero tubing
throughout, a frame that’s been re-engineered to be
stiffer and lighter, new handlebars and wheels, and disc
brakes."
By Aoife Glass (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aoife Glass) June 9, 2021 Comment: Richard Carapaz should lead Ineos
Grenadiers at the Tour de France.
"While
having multiple options for leadership could be a good
thing, Carapaz has a strong case to be number one."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Offside June 9, 2021 Wilier Filante SLR review: superbike
pedigree with style to match.
"Wilier
announced its new Filante SLR last November with claims
of improved aerodynamics and decreased weight compared
to its existing aero bike, the Cento 10 Pro."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin June 9, 2021 SRAM Rival eTap AXS groupset.
"Very good groupset that brings wireless electronic shifting to a lower price point than ever before." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 9, 2021 Best Indoor Bike Trainers of 2021 - Choose
the right trainer for your riding needs & budget!.
"Choosing an indoor trainer for riding inside can be tricky. There’s a huge range of products in a wide range of prices, from $70 to $1,500." By Molly Hurford (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 9, 2021 2021 Tour of Slovenia Live Feed.
"Tour of Slovenia 2021, June 9-13 - stage 1 (Ptuj → Rogaška Slatina 151.5km).
Wednesday, June 9th, video starts at 15:00pm Central
Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) June 9, 2021 Column
Three
June 9, 2021
Evenepoel 'on the right track' after taking
lead at Baloise Belgium Tour.
"Remco
Evenepoel may have lost out on the stage win at the
opening day of the Baloise Belgium Tour, but the Belgian
was happy with his performance – and the race leader's
jersey."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 9, 2021 Van Aert ordered to pay Nuyens €662,000 for
breach of contract.
"The
latest ruling represents something of a middle ground,
as Nuyens' lawyers had demanded damages of €1.2 million
when Van Aert walked away and joined Jumbo Visma five
months later."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Twitter / Radsport) June 9, 2021 Tom Pidcock back to riding six days after
collarbone surgery.
"Pidcock,
21, needed surgery for his broken collarbone after he
was hit from the side by a car driver on a descent, with
the Yorkshireman being catapulted over the vehicle."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) June 9, 2021 5 Sport Tech Products I Want To See AirTag
Integration In.
"It’s
been about 5 weeks since AirTags started shipping, and
like many techies, I bought a pack of them. I stealthily
snuck them in our cargo bikes, and then onto our key
rings. All literally side by side with Tile."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) June 9, 2021 Shimano road bike groupsets: Know your
Tiagra from your Dura-Ace Di2.
"From
entry-level to range-topping electronic Di2 systems,
this detailed guide outlines the comprehensive range of
Shimano road groupsets."
By Simon Bromley (cyclingnews.com) (image credit: courtesy) June 9, 2021 More bike-adjacent ads should have vikings
in them, obviously.
"This
hilarious Danish helmet-safety ad has amazing production
values and a chieftain with an itchy scalp."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) YouTube June 9, 2021 Canada’s Catharine Pendrel races for Tokyo,
this time with a newborn in tow.
"The
decorated XC racer is making her final bid for the
Olympics, just four months after becoming a mother."
By Matt Coté (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 9, 2021 Obed Boundary gravel bike goes lighter with
1×13 Campagnolo Ekar Drivetrain.
"Obed
has dropped a new model of their carbon frame Boundary
gravel bike with a 1×13 groupset. The Obed Boundary
Campagnolo Ekar is now their top-end model, retailing at
$3,995."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 9, 2021 Hutchinson Tire Lever.
"The
Hutchinson Tire Lever is a single standalone design, and
although it lacks the universal compatibility and
outright efficiency of my workshop tire 'wand' (I
wouldn't show the Hutchinson a carbon rim, given the
steel core) it's a dependable staple for general home
duties."
By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 9, 2021 2021 Belgium Tour Live Feed.
"Belgium Tour 2021, June 9-13 - stage 1 (Beveren → Maarkedal 175.3km). Wednesday,
June 9th,video starts at 15:15pm Central Europe, 09:15am
U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) June 9, 2021 Column
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June
8, 2021
Tour de Suisse: Mathieu van der Poel wins
stage 3.
"Mathieu
van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) won his second stage of the
Tour de Suisse in as many days when he delivered a
dominant sprint in the uphill finale at Pfaffnau on
stage 3."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 8, 2021 Olympics 2021: Mathieu van der Poel
officially named in Dutch mountain bike squad.
"Van
der Poel is among the favorites for gold in the mountain
bike event in Tokyo. He showed Monday that he is in
flying form ahead of a big summer of racing with an
impressive victory on stage 2 of the Tour de Suisse."
(velonews.com) Photo: Svoboda Jaroslav/BSR Agency/Getty Images June 8, 2021 Gravel safety 101: Eight suggestions for
race promoters.
"The
gravel cycling scene continues to explode, and race
directors across the nation are searching for that next
great epic experience, no matter how remote, dangerous,
or ridable."
By Matthew Kutilek (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 8, 2021 Unbound 2021: The Women’s Overall 200-Mile
Winning Bike: Lauren De Crescendo's Colnago G3-X.
"Regardless
of where everyone finishes up, pro, amateur, or
otherwise, I have a healthy interest in the bicycles and
technology that proliferate gravel events."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 8, 2021 MAAP launches limited-edition OffCuts.
"Named
the OffCuts Program, MAAP will be producing limited runs
of jerseys. The program kicks off with a limited
multi-colorway version of the Evade Pro Base jersey."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 8, 2021 2021 Tour de Suisse Live Stream.
"2021 Tour de Suisse, June 6-13, Switzerland. Lachen → Pfaffnau (185km). Stage
3 starts Tuesday at 12:50 CET (3:50 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 15:40 CET (6:40 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:20 CET (8:20 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com) June 8, 2021
Column
Two
June 8, 2021
Miguel Angel Lopez wins Mont Ventoux
Dénivelé Challenge.
"Miguel
Angel López (Movistar) claimed a commanding victory at
the 2021 Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge, attacking some
12.5km from the summit of the Giant of Provence to win
alone by nearly two-and-a-half minutes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 8, 2021 2021 Armed Forces Cycling Classic.
"The
men and women came ready to race at the 23rd annual
Armed Forces Cycling Classic. Saturday’s Crystal City
Cup was a challenging primer that resulted in a repeat
win for Kendall Ryan of L39ion of Los Angeles and first
time win for Connor Sallee of ButcherBox Cycling."
By Guest Post (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Jason Hetzman June 8, 2021 Q&A: Richie Porte on his Dauphiné win
and Tour de France prospects.
"Porte’s
win came courtesy of a late attack on the final climb on
Saturday’s stage 7. He put enough time into his GC
rivals there to move into the overall lead with one
stage remaining."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) June 8, 2021 Ineos Grenadiers extend with Pinarello for
four years.
"The
Italian bike brand has supplied the British team with
bikes since the team's founding back in 2010, meaning
that the extension will see the partnership last through
the 16-year mark."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Ineos Grenadiers) June 8, 2021 Must Do Races.
"Gran
Fondos and Gravel races offer amateur cyclists
challenging routes on some of the world’s most beautiful
roads. Here are 9 to add to your bucket list."
By TrainingPeaks (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 8, 2021 Jaybird Vista 2 True Wireless Sport Earbuds
review.
"Comfortable,
fully wireless earpods offering pro sound quality, and
easy configuration through an app."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan June 8, 2021 Vodafone’s new bike light says a lot about
how much cycling has grown.
"The
telecom company announces a bike light with GPS tracking
and a built-in SIM card."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Vodafone June 8, 2021 2021 Mont Ventoux Challenge Live Feed.
"Mont Ventoux Challenge 2021 (Vaison-la-Romaine → Mont Ventoux 153km).
Tuesday, June 8th, starts at 11:00am Central Europe,
05:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) June 8, 2021 Column
Three
June 8, 2021
New Trek gravel bike ridden by Quinn Simmons
at Unbound Gravel.
"Assumed
to be the new Trek Checkpoint, the bike borrows features
from elsewhere in Trek's road lineup."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wil Matthews) June 8, 2021 Mark Cavendish hoping for contract renewal
at Deceuninck Quick Step.
"Cavendish
has shown that he still has his turn of speed after
taking four stage wins at the Tour of Turkey as well as
multiple top-four results this year."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: David Stockman/Getty Images) June 8, 2021 Chris Hamilton signs extension with Team DSM
after strong Giro.
"Chris
Hamilton (Team DSM) had been set to hit the open market
at the end of the season, but instead has signed on for
a further two years with the German squad after
impressing at the Giro d'Italia."
By SBS Cycling Central (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 8, 2021 Marcel Sieberg to retire at the end of 2021.
"The
39-year-old has raced for Wiesenhof, Milram, Highroad,
Lotto Soudal, and Bahrain Victorious during his
career.The 39-year-old has raced for Wiesenhof, Milram,
Highroad, Lotto Soudal, and Bahrain Victorious during
his career."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 8, 2021 Specialized S-Works Exos Evo review: the
lightest off-road shoe?
"The
scales read 502 grams for the pair (EU43), making the
new Specialized S-Works Exos Evo the lightest SPD
off-road shoe I’ve ever used."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dave Rome June 8, 2021 The Migration Gravel Race is bringing
Unbound winners and East African pros to Kenya.
"During
an Unbound Gravel post-race interview with FloBikes,
Laurens ten Dam mentions the next event where he’ll line
up against the race’s winner Ian Boswell. Did he say
Kenya?"
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: @saltlake_lian June 8, 2021 Best gravel bikes: Fun and fast adventure
bikes for your next off-road ride.
"The
best gravel bikes are vastly more capable than their
pavement-dwelling siblings and are allowing riders to
get away from traffic and explore their local
environment in a totally new way."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton) June 8, 2021 Repente Quasar saddle.
"The
Repente Quasar saddle is light, very comfortable (given
its lack of padding) and its flat profile is perfect for
racier riding. It's not the most affordable seat out
there, but given its spec and the fact it's handmade in
Italy, it's very competitively priced."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 8, 2021 Column
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June
7, 2021
June 7, 2021
Tour de Suisse: Mathieu van der Poel wins
stage 2...
"Schachmann
settles for second. Mader third, just ahead of the
advancing Cortina as the rest of that group lose little
time in the end."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 7, 2021 Mathieu van der Poel returns to road racing
with a victory on stage two of the Tour de Suisse.
"The
Dutch champion attacked out of the group of main
favorites with only Max Schachmann able to follow"
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) June 7, 2021 ‘I know I’m 30 but I feel 27’: A Q&A
with Sam Bennett.
"Bennett
took some time to chat with CyclingTips about
his career up to this point, the current state of
sprinting and racing generally, and his upcoming
objectives."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 7, 2021 Tour de Murrieta Circuit Race.
"Johnny
Brown (EvoPro Racing) went off the front to open a small
lead which became a comfortable lead once he hunkered
down and got in his rhythm. There was some chasing from
the dwindling field, however, the gap remained
comfortable enough for Brown to win the Pro 1/ 2 Circuit
Race with a solo win."
(socalcycling.com) Photo: (stickybottle.com) June 7, 2021 Tour de France 2021 route: Details of all
the stages in the 108th edition.
"The
2021 Tour de France has now been revealed with
confirmation of its four stages in Brittany to begin the
race as well as two time trials, a double ascent of Mont
Ventoux, and a visit to Andorra during the race."
By Richard Windsor (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA) June 7, 2021 Unbound Gravel: What the stars said after
the punishment on the prairie.
"Here's
what Amity Rockwell, Peter Stetina, Lael Wilcox, Ted
King and others had to say after finishing Unbound
Gravel."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Image credit: Wil Matthews) June 7, 2021 Bikes of Unbound Gravel: Whitney Allison’s
Ibis Hakka MX.
"Whitney
Allison's Maxxis Scrambler 700×40 tires wrap around Enve
G23 wheels, a low-profile choice that cuts down on
weight and aims to improve ride comfort, too."
By Dan Cavallari (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dan Cavallari June 7, 2021 2021 Tour de Suisse Live Stream.
"2021 Tour de Suisse, June 6-13, Switzerland. Neuhausen A.R. → Lachen (173km). Stage
2 starts Monday at 13:05 CET (4:05 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 15:30 CET (6:30 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:20 CET (8:20 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com) June 7, 2021
Amazon Prime Day cycling deals: When do they
arrive and what to expect?.
"The purpose of this Amazon Prime Day cycling deals roundup is to collate the best deals (for cyclists, of course) available at Amazon in the lead-up and throughout the event, and rest assured, we only ever share deals that we would be happy to buy ourselves." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) June 7, 2021 Column
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What to watch: Pro road cycling for the week
of June 7.
"While
the 2021 Critérium du Dauphiné has just wrapped up, and
there are still several more weeks until the Tour de
France starts, there are still a lot of bike races on
the calendar for just this week."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) June 7, 2021 Jumbo Visma DS: Team ‘on right track’ for
Tour de France.
"Sepp
Kuss fell short in a bid for a stage victory in the
French Alps, but sport director insists there is no
reason to worry ahead of Tour de France."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) June 7, 2021 6 conclusions from the 2021 Critérium du
Dauphiné.
"Ineos'
strength in depth, Padun's stunning introduction, why we
shouldn't write off Froome, and more."
By Daniel Benson, Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 7, 2021 Porte: Critérium du Dauphiné victory feels
like a Tour de France win for me.
"Having
twice finished second in seven previous appearances at
the Critérium du Dauphiné, Richie Porte managed to add
the week-long stage race to his palmarès after defending
his lead in Les Gets on Sunday."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 7, 2021 Tom Dumoulin thinks he's 'quite close' to
where he needs to be after comeback at Tour de Suisse.
"Dumoulin
(Jumbo Visma) managed a very impressive 16th place in
the opening time trial of the Tour de Suisse 2021,
beating the likes of Luxembourg time trial champion Bob
Jungels (Ag2r Citroën) and Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin
Fenix)."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) June 7, 2021 Doctor, ‘rookie’ racer, national champ:
Elise Chabbey is living her best life.
"Despite
being 28, Chabbey is a rookie in the peloton. Her rise
to the pro ranks was far from a conventional one as she
spent her childhood in a completely different sport."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) photography by Rhode.Photo and Cor Vos June 7, 2021 Australian Ben O’Connor at home with AG2R:
They have confidence in me.
"Ben
O’Connor has signed a new contract with French team AG2R
Citroën until 2025, the team he joined in advance of the
2021 season."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) June 7, 2021 Coles-Lyster and Vogel win women's and men's
omnium titles Armed Forces Cycling Classic.
"Maggie
Coles-Lyster (DNA Pro Cycling) and Stephen Vogel
(Project Echelon) won the overall titles at the
weekend’s two-day Armed Forces Cycling Classic held in
Arlington, Virginia."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Armed Forces Cycling Classic) June 7, 2021 Amazon Prime Day 2021: What cycling deals to
expect.
"It’s
worth noting that you will need an Amazon Prime account
to access these deals - fortunately, though, you can
take out a 30-day free trial and cancel it as soon as
you’ve grabbed the deals you want."
By Simon Collis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Amazon) June 7, 2021 Six things we learned from season two of the
Movistar Netflix documentary series.
"While
Movistar’s second installment of the ‘The Least Expected
Day’ lacked the dramatics of three of their best riders
jumping ship, it more than made up for that with a warts
and all showcase of what life is really like inside a
WorldTour team."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 7, 2021 2021 Mont Ventoux Challenge Live Feed.
"Mont Ventoux Challenge 2021 (Vaison-la-Romaine → Mont Ventoux 153km).
Tuesday, June 8th, starts at 11:00am Central Europe,
05:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) June 7, 2021 Column
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June 7, 2021
Erzen defends Bahrain Victorious in face of
anonymous doping suspicions.
"According
to a report in Le Parisien, two individuals,
including one team boss, raised concerns over Bahrain
Victorious' recent performances both at the Giro
d’Italia and the Critérium du Dauphiné. They both
refrained from going on the record, and admitted that
they had no proof to back up the allegations or
suspicions."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 7, 2021 Who is the Dauphiné’s breakout star, Mark
Padun?
"Padun
was born in July 1996 in the city of Donetsk in eastern
Ukraine. He’s been riding bikes in earnest since at
least 2009. But it was in 2015 that he started to show
real promise on the world stage."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 7, 2021 UCI bans blood glucose monitoring devices
from in-competition use.
"Among
a selection of minor changes published last week, the
UCI has introduced rule 1.3.006bis, banning the
in-competition use of devices that capture information
on metabolic values including, but not limited to
glucose and lactate."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 7, 2021 Geraint Thomas can be as good as Primož
Roglič and Tadej Pogačar, says Ineos sports director.
"Welshman
Thomas is one of the pre-race favorites to win the 2021
Tour de France, which starts in Brittany on June 26,
alongside the Slovenian superstars Roglič and Pogačar."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) June 7, 2021 Emily Newsom: Racing Unbound is comparable
to childbirth.
"I’ve
given birth to a child. This was the first race that was
comparable to having a kid," Newsom said following the
event, which ran through the Flint Hills of Kansas on
Saturday."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Garmin UNBOUND Gravel presented by Craft) June 7, 2021 10 hours, 20mph average, 300km: Strava stats
reveal brutal efforts behind Unbound Gravel.
"According
to his Strava file, Ian Boswell put out a staggering 246
watts during the 10 hours, averaging a mind-blowing
20.04 miles per hour (32km/h) for the whole ride."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Mark Reinstein/Zuma Press/PA Images) June 7, 2021 Bikes of Unbound Gravel: Jess Cerra’s
Pinarello Grevil.
"Cerra’s
ride is a Pinarello Grevil, the same model of bike as
fellow competitor Amity Rockwell. However, where
Rockwell’s bike is built with parts from Easton and
Shimano, Cerra's is obviously different."
By Dan Cavallari (cyclingtips.com) photography by Dan Cavallari June 7, 2021 Mark Cavendish: It's going better than
anyone expected.
"Mark
Cavendish (Deceuninck Quick Step) was unable to raise
his arms in celebration but he nevertheless felt his
career resurgence continued on Sunday with second place
at Elfstedenronde."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 7, 2021 5 Best Compound Exercises to Strengthen Your
Whole Body.
"Compound
exercises are some of the best ways to build muscle
fast, since these efficient movements require the use of
multiple muscle groups at once."
By Pat Reyes (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) June 7, 2021 Here’s All The New Apple watchOS 8 Upcoming
Features.
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