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Today's Trending Police find and arrest 30-year-old French woman who caused mass Tour de France crash. Tour de France: Pogacar smashes stage 5 time trial. 10-hour journey delivers sponsor-incorrect wheels for Van der Poel's Tour de France time trial. Tour de France Stage 5 Live Text Coverage. Column
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June
30, 2021
June 30,
2021
Tour de France stage 5: How can anyone beat
Tadej Poga?ar?
"It
took Tadej Poga?ar just nine kilometers as he came
storming through the first time check on the stage 5
time trial course, to lay down a marker in the
reclamation of his Tour de France title. "
By Sophie Hurcom (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 30, 2021 Tour de France: Pogacar smashes stage 5 time
trial.
"Defending
Tour de France champion makes up for lost time, van der
Poel keeps yellow jersey."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 30, 2021 Five talking points from stage five.
"The
22-year-old Tadej
Poga?ar was in sensational form during the time trial,
up by 11 seconds on the man in the lead, Stefan Küng, at
the first checkpoint. By the end, he had beaten the
Swiss by 19 seconds to claim his fourth stage win in the
Tour."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 30, 2021 Mathieu van der Poel resigned to losing Tour
de France lead in stage 5 time trial.
"It
will be difficult for me, we have to be realistic about
that," Van der Poel said. "I don't train much on it [the
time trial bike], but will do everything I can to keep
the jersey."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 30, 2021 Tour de France unsung heroes: Allan Peiper
guiding Tadej Poga?ar from home.
"Australian,
who directed Tadej Pogacar to victory in the Tour last
year, is forced to sit out this year’s race due to
cancer treatment but he still is very much a part of the
team’s Tour defense."
By James Startt (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) June 30, 2021 Mark Cavendish's Tour de France
stage-winning S-Works Tarmac SL7.
"The
Manxman's bike is the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7,
fitted with Turbo Cotton clincher tires - such is the
commitment from the team at this Tour."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized) June 30, 2021 Shimano Connect Lab Launched: Hands-On Look
At New Training Platform.
"Today
Shimano launched their ‘Shimano Connect Lab’ training
and analytics platform. This new platform is designed to
replace that of the Pioneer Cyclo-Sphere online platform
that they disconnected recently."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) June 30, 2021 A star in the making: Introducing young Kiwi
talent Niamh Fisher-Black.
"Niamh
Fisher-Black (her first name is pronounced “Neev”) is
one of the brightest talents in the women’s peloton. She
started making waves by finishing just outside the top
20 at the Giro Rosa in 2020."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com) Rhode Photo June 30, 2021 Canyon's playing-card themed special-edition
Ultimate CF SLX TDF.
"Canyon
has unveiled a one-off Tour de France colorway for its
Ultimate CF SLX at the 108th edition of the Tour. The
playing card-inspired design celebrates Canyon’s
wildcard race entrants at this year’s race, Alpecin
Fenix and Arkéa Samsic."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 30, 2021 Roka Matador Ultralight Performance
Sunglasses.
"Excellent
pair of glasses, but very expensive and don't even come
with a hard case or spare lens."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 30, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Wednesday: Changé ? Laval Espace Mayenne 27km.
Stage
5
start time: 12:15 CET (3:15 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 12:15 CET (3:15 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:22 CET (8:22 AM PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) June 30, 2021 Column
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French TV caught out by hoax after false
claim 'opi-omi' spectator found in Glasgow.
"What
has happened to the wanted Tour de France spectator,
dubbed 'opi-omi'? Don't worry, we will find her," one
slightly menacing gendarme apparently said when asked
about the ongoing search."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 30, 2021 Stefan Küng happy with performance despite
losing out on stage victory to Poga?ar.
"The
European champion says that Poga?ar wasn't who he
thought would be the main threat for the stage win."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 30, 2021 Tour de France Stage 5 Preview.
"There’s
a little bit of everything in this 27.2-kilometer time
trial that’s being held on a clockwise loop that has
three significant hills, some false flats, long straight
stretches and a finale that features a dozen sharp turns
in the finish town of Laval, including a long uphill to
the finish."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 30, 2021 Peter Sagan not convinced by symbolic
protest on rider safety at Tour de France.
"Most
of the Tour de France riders were in favor of a symbolic
protest about safety during the early kilometers of the
stage to Fourgères, however, Peter Sagan’s opinion stood
out as more pragmatic and despondent."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 30, 2021 Is pro cycling’s focus on data, Strava
helping to cause crashes at Tour de France?
"Cycling’s
shift towards data and apps like Strava is contributing
to the crashes we have seen on the Tour de France’s
opening stages, WorldTour rider Mitch Docker believes."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 30, 2021 Brent Van Moer’s close-run attack won’t be
last at Tour de France.
"It
was never a likely day for victory from the breakaway at
the Tour de France, but that didn’t stop 23-year-old
Lotto Soudal rider Brent Van Moer from trying, and
almost succeeding."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 30, 2021 Sometimes the race is just a little too
long.
"Brent
Van Moer looked over his shoulder, saw the peloton round
the bend, shook his head and pressed on. The 23-year-old
Belgian had been off the front of the race for the
entire day."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 30, 2021 Lachlan Morton just rode two Tour stages in
a day, wearing sandals.
"Four
days in, with both the race and Morton having crossed
swathes of Brittany, I reckon it’s worth checking in on
him. Don’t you? "
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Rapha June 30, 2021 Tim 'Bacon' Searle becomes latest rider to
be first past the 5,000 miles barrier.
"There
are some riders that rack up such huge mileage that the
rest of us are left asking whether or not we’re doing
enough riding. Tim Searle is one of those."
By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tim Searle AHDR) June 30, 2021 Hunt 36 UD Carbon Spoke Wheelset.
"The
Hunt 36 UD Carbon Spoke Wheelset is a mid-depth,
lightweight, rim brake wheelset designed to go fast. The
carbon spokes result in excellent stiffness and unlike
some are replaceable in the event of a crash."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 30, 2021 Best women’s road bike saddles.
"It's
very common for women - whether they're only just
getting into the sport, or are seasoned ultra racers -
to experience severe discomfort and damage to the
labia."
By Laura Fletcher (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Specialized) June 30, 2021 June 30,
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Column
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June 30,
2021
Injured Soler considers legal action against
fan who triggered Tour de France crash.
"Caught
up in the pileup caused by the fan with the placard
Soler finished stage 1 last, just ahead of the broom
wagon. He then did not start on stage 2 as he had
fractures to his elbows and wrist."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: NBC Sports/ASO Broadcast) June 30, 2021 Primoz Roglic: I will definitely keep
fighting at the Tour de France.
"I’m
happily, I really totally squeezed everything out of
myself. I stand by my ride and I’m proud of it,” Rogli?
said in the mixed zone after his ride."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 30, 2021 10-hour journey delivers sponsor-incorrect
wheels for Van der Poel's Tour de France time trial.
"According
to a report by Het Nieuwsblad, Alpecin Fenix
have bought the spare time trial wheels from Ineos
Grenadiers' Cameron Wurf, and had someone drive them 10
hours north from Wurf's home in Andorra to the team's
hotel in Rennes on Tuesday."
(cyclingnews.com) By Josh Croxton (Image credit: Alpecin Fenix) June 30, 2021 Chris Froome 'heading in the right
direction' despite dark bruising on hip and chest.
"I'm
feeling better and better, I've got a lot of dark
bruising on my upper leg and on my chest but I don't
think I'm the only one in the peloton with aches and
pains," Froome said after finishing his time trial
effort on stage five."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 30, 2021 We are far from seeing the limits of Neilson
Powless, says EF sport director.
"EF
Education Nippo hopes American can pick up where he left
off in second Tour de France ride, with breakaway
efforts and GC support."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Michael Steele/Getty Images) June 30, 2021 Tour de France’s youngest rider Wright
finding his feet amid crashes.
"The
22-year-old recognizes that the Tour's stress levels
represent a new high in his professional career and,
with so many crashes, also regrettably a new high in the
general level of danger."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 30, 2021 The journey to a Tour de France Femmes.
"The
opportunities are there for the event to be a massive
success and to have an influence far beyond just the
sporting aspects."
By Philippa York (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 30, 2021 Anna van der Breggen 'focused and alert' on
securing fourth title at Giro d’Italia Donne.
"I’m
really focused for this year’s edition of the Giro
d’Italia Donne and looking forward to work together as a
team through those 10 stages. The combination of this
stage schedule needs to make us work as a team, of which
I don’t have any doubts," Van der Breggen said."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 30, 2021 Giro d’Italia Donne: Trek Segafredo to build
on the boldness of 2020.
"During
last year’s edition of the Giro Rosa, Trek Segafredo
came roaring out of the gates with a win at the opening
team time trial. Can the American squad do even more in
2021?"
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Trek Segafredo June 30, 2021 A mid-Tour de France interview with Geraint
Thomas.
"The
Other Geraint Thomas: For as long as I can remember
being on Twitter I’ve had the confusion. [It was] a
little confusing at first as I had no idea that there
was another Geraint that was famous."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 30, 2021 How to store your bike tools - 6 home
workshop storage solutions.
"Bike
components tend to need specialist tools such as chain
whips, shock pumps and torque wrenches, so you can
quickly develop quite a collection - some burly and some
delicate. Many are also expensive, so careful storage is
a must."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) Dave Caudery / Immediate Media June 30, 2021 June 30,
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Column
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June
29, 2021
June 29,
2021
Start times for crucial stage five time
trial.
"The
fifth stage of the 2021 Tour de France sees the first of
two tests against the clock arrive and a potential
showing of who the main favorites for the overall are."
(cyclingweekly.com) By Tim Bonville-Ginn (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Tour de France: Mark Cavendish wins stage 4.
"Cavendish
maneuvered himself onto Philipsen's wheel and then came
past him inside the final 50m to claim a fairly
resounding victory. Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix)
retains the yellow jersey, 8 seconds clear of Julian
Alaphilippe."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Tour de France stage 4: A series of unlikely
events.
"Fortune
is a big part of any success in sport, but it has taken
an extraordinary series of improbable events to even
bring Mark Cavendish to this Tour de France, let alone
win a stage."
By Adam Becket (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Lefevere: The whole staff was crying after
Cavendish's Tour de France stage 4 win.
"'We
have more than 100 wins in a Grand Tour, but I never saw
the whole staff crying' says Deceuninck Quick Step
boss."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 29, 2021 Mark Cavendish: 'I feel like a GC rider
saying we'll take it day-by-day, I don't want to be like
that.'
"I
feel like one of those modern GC riders who push it all
away saying 'ah we'll see how it goes, day by day,' I
don't want to be like that but I'm aware of the
situation I'm in and I've just got to try and do my
best."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Early GC time gaps don't make much
difference to eventual Tour de France podium, argues
Ineos' Micha? Kwiatkowski.
"The
Polish rider talked about how his team planned to
shepherd Geraint Thomas and Richard Carapaz through this
tricky opening week of the Tour, and on stage three they
found themselves on the wrong side of things."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Radical new sunglasses for Tadej Pogacar at
the Tour de France.
"Spearheaded
somewhat by the recent launch of the Oakley Kato,
radical-looking cycling sunglasses are having a bit of a
moment recently, and it appears Scicon is getting in on
the action."
By Josh Croxton (Image credit: Getty Images)(Image credit: Josh Croxton) June 29, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Tuesday: Redon ? Fougères 152km.
Stage
4 start time: 13:25 CET (4:25 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 13:25 CET (4:25 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:00 CET (8:00 AM PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) June 29, 2021 Column
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June 29,
2021
Sepp Kuss: ‘Three stages feels like six’ on
tense opening days of Tour de France.
"Jumbo
Visma braces for time loses in Wednesday’s time trial
against Tadej Poga?ar."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Tour de France Stage 4 Preview.
"To
make the flat stages more intense, more nervous, ASO
decided to make some of them shorter this year. This
last of the four stages in Brittany is completely within
the department of Ille-et-Vilaine. It’s not totally flat
terrain, but it should be very fast."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 29, 2021 Mummified Primož Rogli? still in the race
after Tour de France crash.
"Primož
Rogli? may have bolstered the stock prices of France’s
biggest first aid suppliers, as the mummified figure of
the Slovenian returned to the Tour de France peloton on
stage four."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Instagram/primozroglic) June 29, 2021 Steven Kruijswijk will continue Tour de
France after finishing stage three with wounded hand.
"The
Jumbo Visma rider, who is supporting Primož Rogli? in
the 2021 Tour, was one of the dozens of riders caught in
crashes on stage three, and was left with a cut to his
hand."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: STEPHANE MAHE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Giro d'Italia Donne 2021 Preview.
"The
event is known for its more than 30-year history as the
toughest race on the women's calendar and it has been a
part of the Women's WorldTour since the top-tier
calendar's inception in 2016."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 29, 2021 What’s the story behind NextHash, Team
Qhubeka's mysterious new sponsor?
"So
who or what is NextHash? Where did they come from? What
are their hopes for the sponsorship, and how did they
end up signing a five-year deal with the perennially
precarious South African team?"
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) June 29, 2021 Lachlan Morton’s Tour de France Alt Tour:
How the Tracking Device & Site Works.
"Lachlan Morton’s tracking site is updated 24×7, at 60-second intervals." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (credit: Rapha) June 29, 2021 Unlucky No. 13: Robert Gesink.
"As
on the opening day, three riders were forced to abandon
the race on stage 3: Gesink and two Australian team
leaders, Jack Haig of Bahrain Victorious and Caleb Ewen
of Lotto Soudal (all with broken collarbones)."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Lake CX403 road shoes review.
"A
solid shoe with a handcrafted feel that’s perfect for
big power and long days. As long as you aren’t after a
slipper-like shoe, it’s hard to go wrong."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Ross) June 29, 2021 Roval Control 29 Carbon wheelset review.
"They
might not be the lightest options in the segment but
Roval's new Control 29 Carbon wheels are more affordable
and just as tough as its premium Control SL offering."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) June 29, 2021 June 29,
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June 29,
2021
UCI president blames Tour de France crashes
'above all' on riders and tension in peloton.
"UCI
president David Lappartient has denied that the design
of the course on stage 3 of the Tour de France had
anything to do with the numerous crashes that shook up
the peloton and left a large number of riders injured."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Geraint Thomas: The Tour de France doctor
popped my shoulder back in and it was instant relief.
"On
Tuesday, just before the start of stage 4 from Redon to
Fougeres, Thomas gave the media a short update on his
condition."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Full statement from the riders’ union after
stage three crash controversy.
"Following
a string of major crashes on the first sprint stage of
this year’s Tour, there was a backlash from riders who
raised concerns about safety out on the course."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Niewiadoma skips Giro d’Italia Donne to
focus on gold medal at Olympic Games.
"'It
would take me quite a while to recover from this very
long and brutal stage race' says Polish all-rounder"
(cyclingnews.com) By Kirsten Frattini (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 5 Minutes with Sarah Gigante.
"We
spoke with Sarah Gigante, a young cycling talent who at
age 18 won the elite road race at the 2019 Australian
national championships. She currently rides for Team
Tibco Silicon Valley Bank, while also completing her
university studies."
(voxwomen.com) Credit: CyclingAustralia June 29, 2021 Tour de France Tech: Unbranded and prototype
wheels we’ve spotted.
"We’ve
just spent most a week roaming the streets of Brest with
long-lens cameras, large memory cards, and a notes app
on overdrive, to bring you the latest tech trends from
the Tour de France."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin June 29, 2021 Spotted: New Lapierre Xelius SL3.
"The
most notable updates on the Xelius SL3 include the
now-entirely-internal cable routing through a new
integrated cockpit, plus the updated yet still
distinctively Lapierre seatstays."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Phil Golston June 29, 2021 Scott Road Comp Boa Lady Shoe review.
"Versatile,
comfortable and cooling on hot rides, these shoes offer
great value for money and adequate power transfer for
everyday riding."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Mildred Locke June 29, 2021 Blubrake's smaller G2 ABS system re-ignites
the off-road braking debate.
"Could
the smaller and lighter G2 ABS system finally bring
about the introduction of front-wheel pulse braking to
off-road bikes?"
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Blubrake) June 29, 2021 Best bike lights: Front and rear lights to
help you see and be seen.
"Whether
you ride day or night, the best bike lights can increase
your safety on the road."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Bontrager) June 29, 2021 Column
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June
28, 2021
June 28,
2021
Where the Tour contenders stand after a
chaotic stage 3.
"After
a series of chaotic series of events, it seemed like a
helpful idea to take stock of how the big names fared on
their journey from Lorient to Pontivy."
(cyclingtips.com) By Dane Cash (Photo: Cor Vos) June 28, 2021 Tour de France: Tim Merlier wins
crash-marred stage 3.
"The
closing kilometers of the day were ruined by a
succession of crashes, which saw Primož Rogli? (Jumbo
Visma) go down nine kilometers out and lose over 1:20 at
the finish."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 Five talking points from stage three of the
Tour de France.
"Just
five? We could write 55. More crashes, a shake-up in the
GC and another win for a non-WorldTour team."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 Tadej Poga?ar bemoans hectic Tour de France
stage three: 'It was such chaos.'
"Tadej
Poga?ar admitted confusion over what happened on stage
three of the Tour de France, saying that he was unclear
who the day’s winners and losers were."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 'Nervous' Mark Cavendish one of four big
favorites on stage three of the Tour de France.
"Cavendish
posted on Twitter before the race that he was "nervous
today for some reason," a lighthearted tweet that shows
the pressure and excitement he feels."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 Thomas: We'll see who Tour de France
contenders are after first rest day.
"Geraint
Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) has downplayed the
significance of the time he lost on stage 2 of the Tour
de France and stressed that the true contenders in this
year’s race will not become apparent until the first
rest-day in a week’s time."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 28, 2021 Pro Bike: Lachlan Morton's 'Alt Tour'
Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod Disc.
"Morton's
Cannondale is outfitted with plenty of bikepacking gear
for his self-supported 5,510km Alt Tour around France."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: EF Education Nippo) June 28, 2021 Messages pour in for Aussie Tour de France
hero Cadel Evans.
"Fans
near and far have flooded social media with memories and
messages of endearment for Cadel Evan's epic Tour de
France win in 2011."
(sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Monday Lorient ? Pontivy 182km.
Stage
3 start time: 13:10 CET (4:10 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 13:10 CET (4:10 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:35 CET (8:35 AM PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) June 28, 2021 Column
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June 28,
2021
Primož Rogli? crashes hard.
"Primož
Rogli? (Jumbo Visma) has crashed hard in the finale of
stage 3 at the Tour de France and looks like he has been
left with significant injuries."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 Primož Rogli? 'not in good shape', taken to
a hospital.
"Further
details of his injuries are not yet known, but he began
the chase back to the peloton in earnest, finding
himself 1-20 in arrears with little over 8km remaining,
half of the Jumbo Visma squad dropping back to aid the
pursuit."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 Thomas suffers dislocated shoulder and
Gesink abandons after Tour de France crash.
"Once
again, the 2021 Tour de France has been affected by a
crash at the front of the peloton, with Ineos Grenadiers
and Jumbo Visma riders hitting the deck on stage 3."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 28, 2021 Tour de France Stage 3 Preview.
"After
two days of climbing some of Brittany’s steepest hills,
the sprinters will be relieved to get a first
opportunity of a stage win. And following stages hitting
the western and northern coasts of the region, this one
graces the southern shore between the naval base of
Lorient and the fishing port of La Trinité-sur-Mer."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 Police use Facebook in search for spectator
that triggered crash.
"In
this case, according to article 222-20 of the Penal
Code, the spectator would risk a maximum penalty of one
year of imprisonment as well as a fine of 15,000 euros,”
reported L’Equipe."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 28, 2021 Tadej Poga?ar, Primož Rogli? reach stalemate
in early bonus point battle.
"Sepp
Kuss: 'This is what races are decided on.' Rogli? and
Poga?ar engage in taut battle for small gains in Tour's
opening weekend."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: STEPHANE MAHE/AFP via Getty Images June 28, 2021 Here are all the riders that have been fined
in the Tour.
"Any
breaches that are spotted can be punished by the race
commissaires who can dish out fines to the respective
rider and teams, and in the most severe cases even
disqualify riders."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 Five life lessons learned from Davis
Phinney.
"When
the 7-Eleven team entered our first professional races
in Europe, we were like the “Bad News Bears”. We made
mistakes and fumbled our way through race after race,
but there were also days when we got it right and put
riders on the podium."
By Chris Carmichael (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 First Look: Polar’s Super-Accurate H10 Heart
Rate Monitor.
"Polar's
H10 heart rate monitor strap does just what it says on
the packaging: measures your heart rate accurately,
comfortably and reliably."
(bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 Column
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June 28,
2021
Rogli? loses time after taking a hard fall
on stage 3.
"Primož
Rogli? (Jumbo Visma) finished stage 3 of the Tour de
France over a minute down and with several scrapes and
bruises after taking a heavy fall inside the final 10 km
of the race."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 28, 2021 Jack Haig out of the Tour with broken
collarbone and concussion.
"Haig
fell on a sweeping, downhill left-hander and spent some
time lying on the road as he received medical attention.
He later went and sat by the roadside before being taken
to the Hospital Center Bretagne."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 28, 2021 Van der Poel gets custom Canyon with
poignant message at Tour de France.
"For
stage 3 of the Tour de France, Mathieu van der Poel will
be aboard an all-new, custom-painted yellow Canyon
Aeroad, complete with a poignant message relating to his
late grandfather Raymond Poulidor."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alpecin Fenix) June 28, 2021 Lefevere threatens to bench Sam Bennett from
races and dock his pay unless he 'behaves.'
"Asked
about the relationship between himself and Bennett at
the start of stage 3 of the Tour de France, Lefevere
claimed that the Irishman had not been honest about his
knee injury and had dodged his calls and messages."
By Daniel Benson, Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 28, 2021 Remember, Van der Poel didn’t really want to
race the Tour.
"Van
der Poel sat sobbing, elbows on knees, his
still-helmeted head in his hands, overcome with the
emotion of the moment. And all at a race he hadn’t
really wanted to do."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 Rigoberto Urán: Lachlan Morton’s Alt Tour de
France is loco but cool too.
"The
Australian will be on the road for 23 days, riding
unsupported with the aim of beating the Tour de France
peloton to Paris, despite riding an additional 2,400
kilometers of transfers between the stage routes."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 28, 2021 Pro Team Sponsors.
"There
are 23 teams in the Tour de France with a variety of
sponsors, a mix of brands, wealthy individuals and
governments. Let’s follow the money and then imagine if
we could use every brand going."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) June 28, 2021 Qhubeka NextHash and questions over
financial stability.
"Qhubeka
NextHash has been in search for stability as far as
sponsors are concerned in recent years, having already
changed its title partners in both 2019 (to NTT Cycling)
and 2020 (to Qhubeka Assos)."
By Kate Wagner (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 28, 2021 Aenomaly Constructs announce pre-order for
Switchgrade saddle angle adjust.
"The Switchgrade allows riders to adjust their saddle angle on the fly, with the choice of three index-able positions separated by 10°." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 The Secret Pro: The dangers of Sagan and my
Tour de France picks.
"Strap
yourself in, you’re in for a long one. The past few
weeks have thrown us more than enough to talk about.
Plus, on top of that, there’s that big bike race about
to start."
By The Secret Pro (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 25, 2021
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