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Today's Trending Tour de France Stage 13 Live Text Coverage. Eddy Merckx: I won't lose any sleep if Cavendish beats my Tour de France record. roadcc: Tadej Pogačar smashes Mont Ventoux KOM (Dave Brailsford's pretty quick too) + more. Tour de France Live Feed. Column
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July
9, 2021
Cavendish wins stage 13 of the Tour de
France.
"The
36-year-old Manxman hit the line just in front of his
lead-out man Michael Mørkøv, with Jasper Philipsen
(Alpecin Fenix) taking third on the day."
By Dane Cash (Photo: Cor Vos) (cyclingtips.com) July 9, 2021 Tadej Pogačar could lose key wingman ahead
of showdown in Pyrénées.
"Veteran
climber Rafal Majka is transported to local hospital
with possible broken ribs after heavy crash."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) July 9, 2021 Simon Yates abandons Tour de France after
crash on stage 13 descent.
"A
mass crash with 62 kilometers to go on stage 13 of the
Tour de France from Nîmes to Carcassonne saw several
notable names go down hard, with several flying through
the trees and bushes into a ravine."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 9, 2021 Vuelta a España organizer 'optimistic' that
Primož Roglič will defend title against Egan Bernal and
Tadej Pogačar.
"Kicking
off on August 14 in Burgos's Cathedral, the Spanish
Grand Tour often boasts an A-list line-up with riders
desperate to salvage disappointing seasons, and others
having identified the race as their season objective
since the start."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 9, 2021 Tour de France unsung heroes: Amund Grøndahl
Jansen on ski mountaineering and being the master of his
own destiny.
"Norwegian
rider Amund Grøndahl Jansen can often be found on two
skis when he's not on two wheels."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 9, 2021 Can Alex Howes win U.S. mountain bike
nationals? ‘I don’t think it’s impossible.’
"This
Saturday WorldTour road pro Alex Howes will try to win
the U.S. cross-country MTB national title in Winter
Park, Colorado."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) July 9, 2021 POC Omne Eternal Spin helmet review.
"POC
brings an added layer of visibility to an already
impressive road bike helmet with the self-powered Omne
Eternal."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) July 9, 2021 Best cycling clothing brands: Our pick of
the top companies making the best clothing.
"Stick
with the best cycling clothing brands in the business
and you can feel secure in knowing whatever you pick is
a winner."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Rapha) July 9, 2021 How Slime can help keep you riding through
summer.
"You’re
normally less likely to get a puncture in the summer
months when there’s typically less loose debris around,
but they can still happen, and stopping in the heat can
be uncomfortable."
By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) Slime July 9, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Friday July 9th: Nîmes → Carcassonne 220km.
Stage
13
start time: 12:05 CET (3:05 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 12:005CET (3:05 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:29 CET (8:29 AM PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) July 9, 2021 Column
Two
July 9, 2021
Writing History.
"There’s
something comforting about the the Tour de France. Every
year the same rituals and routines, whether pre-race
previews, the familiar stage towns, the peloton riding
past sunflowers… and Mark Cavendish winning stages."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) July 9, 2021 Cycling world reacts to Mark Cavendish's
34th Tour de France stage win.
"Following
Mark Cavendish's historic 34th stage win at the Tour de
France, the cycling world has been quick to laud the
achievement of the Briton."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 9, 2021 Tour de France: 3km crash rule extended to
4.5km mark on stage 13.
"The
rule means that riders are credited with the times of
the group they were riding in should they suffer a crash
or mechanical in the final 4.5 kilometers of the stage."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 9, 2021 When and where Mark Cavendish can break Tour
de France stage record in the coming week.
"There
are nine stages left of the race and providing Cavendish
survives the numerous mountain days in the Pyrenees,
then he has up to three more opportunities to equal and
potentially surpass Merckx."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 9, 2021 Eddy Merckx: I won't lose any sleep if
Cavendish beats my Tour de France record.
"I
won 34 Tour stages by winning sprints, in the mountains,
in time trials and going on the attack on the descents.
Let's not forget the five yellow jerseys I’ve got at
home plus the 96 days I wore it. Does that not seem
much?"
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 9, 2021 How to discuss the Tour de France with
non-cycling fans.
"Here
are some mainstream comparisons to put the 2021 Tour de
France into perspective for the non-cycling fans in your
life."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images) July 9, 2021 Is Cofidis a team of vampires?
"Team
Cofidis management has played it straight so far, making
no comment either in support or denial of the allegation
that they are a cycling team made up of literal
vampires. Guillaume Martin has, to the best of my
knowledge, also failed to bite."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 9, 2021 How to set up tubeless tires.
"Once
you master setting up tubeless tires you’ll be able to
swap them - almost - as easily as the inner-tube-type
derivative."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Josh Ross) July 9, 2021 July 9, 2021
Tour de France Stage 13 Preview.
"Virtually
the whole of this stage is on winding back roads
skirting the southern edge of the Massif Central. The
stage starts outside the Roman Arena in Nîmes and
finishes next to the impressive towers of the medieval
Cité in Carcassonne - where a Tour stage has never ended
in a bunch sprint."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 9, 2021 Column
Three
Giro d’Italia Donne stage 8: A second stage
victory for Lorena Wiebes.
"Lorena
Wiebes outsprints Emma Norsgaard, while GC remains
unchanged with Anna van der Breggen securely in the
lead."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images Sport) (cyclingnews.com) July 9, 2021 Baloise Ladies Tour: Klein wins prologue.
"Canyon
SRAM time trialist Lisa Klein takes first leader's
jersey in Utrecht. Anna Henderson is second and Hannah
Ludwig third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon SRAM) July 9, 2021 Wiser, older Mark Cavendish relishes
history-making victory at Tour de France.
"The
once brash 'Manxster' has mellowed, but he's unbeatable
again in the sprints as he matches the Eddy Merckx
record."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)Photo: DAVID STOCKMAN/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images July 9, 2021 Tibco Silicon Valley Bank withdraw from Giro
d'Italia Donne.
"The
US-registered women’s team is the second squad to
abandon the Giro Donne after Bizkaia Durango pulled
their last rider and staff out of the race ahead of
stage 7 on Thursday."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: TIBCO Silicon Valley Bank) July 9, 2021 Ruth Winder to retire at end of season.
"Winder,
28, said she had made the decision so that she could
spend more time with her friends and family in America."
(Luc Claessen/Getty Images) July 9, 2021 Mark Cavendish says Marianne Vos ‘has been
an inspiration on so many levels.’
"Until
we finally have the privilege of the Tour de France
Femmes next year, the Giro Donne is the greatest stage
race for our female colleagues and Marianne Vos has just
won her 30th stage of the race."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) July 9, 2021 Meet Harry Sweeny, the first-year pro who
almost won a Tour de France stage.
"Sweeny.
23, isn’t just racing the Tour in his first season as a
professional; on Thursday’s stage 12 he very nearly came
away with a stage win in his debut Grand Tour."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 9, 2021 Jakobsen extends Deceuninck Quick Step
contract to 2023.
"Dutch
sprinter expected to share sprinting role with Mark
Cavendish after Bennett linked to Bora Hansgrohe."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 9, 2021 Strava stats show stunning progress Lachlan
Morton is making as he rides Tour de France stages and
transfers.
"The
ride-sharing platform reveals just how fast the
Australia is going too despite his weighty bikepacking
set-up, with a maximum power output approaching 1,300
watts most days."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Getty Images Sport) (cyclingnews.com) July 9, 2021 38g Gelu K-3 carbon saddle.
"Superlight
in execution and application, the Gelu K-3 carbon saddle
is not just a functional a work of art - it's the
definitive expression of weightweenieism."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Aaron Borrill) July 9, 2021 2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa Live
Feed.
"2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa (San Vendemiano → Mortegliano 129.4km). Friday,
July 9th, Stage 8 starts at 12:15am CET (6:15aam U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 3:43pm CET (9:43am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (giroditaliadonne.it) July 9, 2021 Column
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July
8, 2021
July 8, 2021
Tour de France: Nils Politt wins stage 12 as
breakaway sticks.
"Politt
only has one win to his name as a pro - a stage of the
2018 Deutschland Tour. No sprint for Cavendish as attack
gains lead of 15 minutes."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 8, 2021 Five talking points from stage 12.
"Sprinters
denied as Politt gets his long-awaited win on a mixed
day of fortunes for Bora Hansgrohe"
By Chris Marshall-Bell (Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingweekly.com) July 8, 2021 Sepp Kuss on second half of Tour de France:
‘We have a lot to look forward to.’
"The
Colorado climber is shifting gears from helping Primož
Roglič to helping Jonas Vingegaard, the sensational Tour
rookie who is unexpectedly fighting for the podium in
Paris."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Tadej Pogacar to race Vuelta a Espana after
Tour de France as team avoids questions about his
dominance.
"Tadej
is possibly at a very similar level to last year.
However, the crashes and nerves from the start, which
didn’t hamper him, ended up getting rid of some big
names like Roglic and Thomas, and opening a big gap over
the other favorites."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 8, 2021 Tour de Lachlan: 2,257 miles in, with a
dream of doing 435 miles in a single day.
"String
of a dozen 12-hour days begin to take their toll on the
EF Education Nippo rider. Still, he wants to pedal the
700km transfer in a single ride."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Rapha July 8, 2021 Pogačar to race Vuelta a España, setting up
dream battle.
"Tadej
Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) is set to ride the Vuelta a
España, setting up a potential dream match-up with the
likes of Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma), Adam Yates and
Egan Bernal (both INEOS Grenadiers)."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Pogačar like Messi, Mbappe and Haaland, says
Contador.
"It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such a great talent in such a young rider,” Contador told Eurosport." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago V3Rs Yellow Jersey
Edition.
"The
yellow colorway doesn’t seem to have increased the
pressure on the defending champion as it carried him
further away from his General Classification rivals into
Tignes."
By Ben Atkins (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Chris Auld July 8, 2021 Peter Stetina, Lauren De Crescenzo, Eddie
Anderson headline Crusher in the Tushar.
"The
high-altitude leg burner Crusher in the Tushar gravel
race is back with a stellar lineup and the same
challenging terrain."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Thursday July 8th: Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux → Nîmes
161km.
Stage
12
start time: 13:30 CET (4:30 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 13:30 CET (4:30 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:22 CET (8:22 AM PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) July 8, 2021 Column
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July 8, 2021
Bizkaia Durango pull last rider out of Giro
d'Italia Donne.
"Lucía
González, who was the last rider on the team still in
the Giro d'Italia Donne heading into of the seventh
stage, did not start the 109km race from Soprazocco di
Gavardo to Puegnago del Garda."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Peter Sagan abandons the Tour de France.
"Peter
Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) was forced to abandon the Tour de
France before the start of stage 12 to Nimes due to a
worsening knee injury."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 8, 2021 Philippa York: After Ventoux Ineos need to
change their Tour de France strategy.
"The
really interesting race is what looks increasingly to be
one for the remaining podium spots, although, if the
strong heat continues to beat down on the peloton,
anything might happen."
By Philippa York (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 'He just needs everything to align:’ Nacer
Bouhanni is the second sprint star close to making a
comeback at the Tour de France.
"Bouhanni
has come close to victory four times at this Tour, and
may have his best-ever chance at finally winning a
stage."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Cyclist killed by bear that dragged her from
tent in Montana.
"Leah
Lokan, a 65-year-old nurse from California, had stopped
over in the town of Ovando during a cycling trip."
(bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Scott refines Addict Gravel for speed and
handling.
"Longer,
with more tire clearance, and more aero - the Addict
Gravel takes cues from Scott's aero road bikes and its
mountain bikes."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 DT Swiss unveils new ARC rim brake wheels.
"DT
Swiss has reworked its ARC 1100 and 1400 rim brake
wheelset ranges to include the redesigned DT Aerolite II
and Aero Comp II spokes. The changes also include a move
to the Ratchet EXP 180 and 240 hubs, resulting in a
marginal drag reduction of 0.5 watts."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 Tour de France 2021 mid-race tech round-up:
Unbranded wheels; Fast time-trial equipment; Custom paint
jobs and more.
"Not
all equipment is created equal, but with the rise of
house brands, the ever-increasing integration of modern
high-end racing bikes, and increasing sponsor influence,
opportunities for fussy pros to customize their bikes
had appeared to be on the wane."
By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 The least-used tool that’s a must-have.
"If
you’re like us, you’ve no doubt been on a group ride
when someone suffered a flat tire and they have neither
the tools or even a spare inner tube to make the fix.
And then they stand next to their bike with that dumb,
helpless look on their faces."
By Troy Templin (roadbikeaction.com) crankbrothers.com July 8, 2021 July 8, 2021
What you need to know about stage 12 of the
2021 Tour de France.
"With
a single third-category climb on the menu, this should
be a day for the sprinters. But, in the words of
Monsieur Prudhomme, riders will “have to be extra
careful: the wind could be a key factor on wide open
roads and echelons could occur."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 Column
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July 8, 2021
Giro d'Italia Donne: Marianne Vos triumphs
with 30th victory on stage 7.
"Jumbo
Visma rider outsprints Elisa Longo Borghini and Anna van
der Breggen in uphill finish in Puegnago Del Garda."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Mark Cavendish: Marianne Vos is the absolute
GOAT.
"Marianne
Vos has just won her 30th stage of the race. This NEEDS
to be big news. 30 is such a milestone. She’s been my
inspiration on so many levels, for so many years. The
absolute GOAT."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Ashleigh Moolman Pasio’s long love affair
with the Giro d’Italia Donne.
"The
Giro has always been Moolman Pasio's measuring stick of
success. This year's edition shows how she's a champion
far beyond the race."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) July 8, 2021 The Next Generation: Young Riders Making an
Impression at the Giro d’Italia Donne and Beyond.
"At
the Giro Donne, with talented young riders coming to the
fore on all types of parcours, the future of women’s
cycling is looking very bright."
By Amy Jones (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Spectators barred from Olympic events in
Tokyo.
"According
to Reuters, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the state
of emergency would begin on Monday and last through
August 22, before the start of the Paralympic Games."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 8, 2021 Roger Kluge ‘pretty sure’ Caleb Ewan would
have beaten Mark Cavendish in Tour de France sprints.
"Would
Ewan have topped Cavendish in the bunch sprints? We’ll
never know, of course. But Roger Kluge, one of the
veterans of Lotto Soudal’s sprint train, believes his
teammate would have given Cavendish a run for his money
in the kicks to the line."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Tour de France stage 12 analysis: Entering a
new phase.
"Teams
have been forced to recalibrate aims, which could see
more tumult on the road."
By Adam Becket (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 8, 2021 Vision’s new Metron 45 and 60 SL Disc wheels
tick many boxes.
"First
spotted in the early stages of the Tour de France, what
we assumed were new Vision disc brake road wheels are
officially just that."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 Pirelli P Zero Race.
"The
Pirelli P Zero Race sits at the top of the firm's
clincher range, and is designed as a 'race ready
all-rounder.' Out in the real world, it feels fast,
proves grippy for twisty criterium races, and is a
competitive weight."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 Tour de France sneak peek: Qhubeka NextHash
rider spotted on new Hunt wheels.
"On
a very rainy stage 8, Sergio Henao was riding what looks
to be a new set of wheels from Hunt. We spool up the
rumor mill and take a closer look at the juicy tech
details."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa Live
Feed.
"2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa (Soprazocco Di Gavardo → Puegnago Del Garda 109.6km). Thursday,
July 8th, Stage 7 starts at 12:15am CET (6:15aam U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 3:08pm CET (9:08am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (giroditaliadonne.it) July 8, 2021 Column
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July
7, 2021
July 7, 2021
Tour de France: Wout van Aert wins Mont
Ventoux stage 11.
"Vingegaard
climbs to third behind unflappable Pogacar and Uran as
O'Connor is dropped."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 Tadej Pogacar shows weakness on Mont
Ventoux.
"Tadej
Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) betrayed signs of weakness
for the first time on this Tour de France when he was
dropped by Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo Visma) near the
summit of Mont Ventoux on stage 11."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 What the stars said after the stage 11
battle on Mont Ventoux.
"Here's
what Wilco Kelderman, Mark Cavendish, Guillaume Martin,
and others said after two laps up and over Mont
Ventoux."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Tony Martin abandons the Tour de France
after crash.
"German
time trial champion Martin crashed again in the opening
kilometers of stage 11 of the Tour, falling into a ditch
in the incident."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images) July 7, 2021 How do Tour de France time cuts work?
"Tour
de France mountain stages are brutal, no matter how fast
you’re riding them, but they're made even more
challenging by the dreaded time cut - but how does the
time limit actually work?"
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Bradley Wiggins: Ineos just don't have the
Tour de France firepower they used to.
"The
team have never really found their footing when it comes
to the overall battle for the yellow jersey. Geoghegan
Hart and Porte were out of contention after the first
two days due to time losses and crashes, while Thomas
dislocated his shoulder in a stage 3 crash and has never
looked comfortable since."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 5 emotional moments from the Tour de France
so far.
"So
far, the 2021 Tour de France has been an emotional
rollercoaster for the cyclists racing and the fans at
home. If you’ve been captivated by the action, you’re
not alone."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Flobikes July 7, 2021 How to Screen Record On the Wahoo BOLT V2.
"Here’s
a quick (and totally awesome) tip for Wahoo BOLT V2
users. You can now screen record what you’re Wahoo
ELEMNT BOLT V2 is doing. Getting it configured is silly
easy."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) July 7, 2021 10 new bikes we’ve spotted at the 2021 Tour
de France.
"Tour
de France bikes represent the pinnacle of desirable road
cycling tech, with flagship frames, top-spec road
groupsets and premium carbon wheels."
By Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 7, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Wednesday July 7th: Sorgues → Malaucène 199km.
Stage
11
start time: 12:00 CET (3:00 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 12:00 CET (3:00 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:36 CET (8:36 AM PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) July 7, 2021 Column
Two
July 7, 2021
Five talking points from stage 11.
"Tadej
Pogačar shows first signs of cracking, Wout van Aert can
do everything, Ineos working for nothing and more."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Norsgaard makes good on prophetic prediction
of win at Giro d'Italia Donne.
"Today,
on stage 6 of the race, the 21-year-old Dane came good
on that promise, out-sprinting Wiebes’ teammate Coryn
Rivera to cross the line in first place in Colico and
take her first Giro d’Italia Donne win."
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: PMG Sport. Giro d'Italia Donne) July 7, 2021 All the riders who have abandoned on the
Mont Ventoux stage.
"A
viciously difficult Tour de France stage with double
ascents of the Mont Ventoux spelled the end of the line
for a number of riders before they even reached the
first trip over the Giant of Provence."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 Peter Sagan down but not out at the Tour de
France.
"Sagan
is battling to recover from injuries, but opportunities
in second week and refusal to give up on green keep
Slovak in the frame."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Spotted: Jumbo Visma on yet more non-sponsor
wheels at the Tour de France.
"As
is becoming something of a common theme during the 2021
season, Jumbo Visma are using sponsor incorrect wheels
at this year's Tour de France, and Cyclingnews
can confirm that their blacked-out wheels of choice are
in fact Metron wheels from Vision."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Cyclingnews) July 7, 2021 UAE Team Emirates: No room to relax as Tour
de France far from decided.
"Team
manager Joxean Fernández Matxin, who played a key role
in overseeing Pogačar’s victory last year, is once again
at the center of affairs at the Tour this year."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 7, 2021 Are one-week stage races In trouble?.
"More
young riders are foregoing the traditional late-spring,
weeklong races to prepare for the Tour de France in
favor of dedicated altitude training. Those legacy races
may gradually become less relevant and need to reinvent
themselves or reschedule their place in the calendar."
By Spencer Martin and Steve Maxwell (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Bikepacking cyclist killed by grizzly bear
on campsite in Montana.
"The
fatal attack happened between 4am and 5am near the small
town of Ovando, which lies in the Rocky Mountains around
75 miles northwest of the state capital, Helena."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 7, 2021 Best bike multi-tool in 202: 8 top-rated
pocket-sized cycling multi-tools.
"There’s
little worse than being stopped in your tire tracks by a
minor mechanical problem that you could have sorted out
if only you’d brought along the right tool."
By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 7, 2021 July 7, 2021
Tour de France Stage 11 Preview.
"Climbing
Mont Ventoux twice rather than once is one of the great
attractions of this year’s Tour de France. Before
reaching the iconic mountain, we mustn’t overlook the
Col de la Liguière, above Apt, a Cat. 1 pass that will
cause an initial selection."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 7, 2021 Column
Three
July 7, 2021
Giro d'Italia Donne: Emma Norsgaard wins
stage 6 sprint in Colico.
"Coryn
Rivera (Team DSM) was second and Marianne Vos (Team
Jumbo Visma) finished second third in Colico."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: PMG Sport. Giro d'Italia Donne) July 7, 2021 Doebel-Hickok fractures wrist leaving Rally
another rider down at Giro d’Italia Donne.
"It
could have been even worse for the US-based squad,
though, with Sara Poidevin also coming down in the same
crash, but she fought back to regain contact."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 Team DSM deny Van Wilder is on the verge of
breaking contract.
"According
to a report on Dutch website WielerFlits, Van
Wilder is already negotiating with other teams for 2022,
while he and DSM are discussing the termination of his
contract."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig: ‘I’ve dreamed about
the Olympics since I was a little girl.’
"Cecilie
Uttrup Ludwig has been riding high in 2021 with her
first WorldTour win and will complete a dream this year
by competing at the Olympic Games in Tokyo."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Lucas Hamilton to replace Cameron Meyer in
Australian Olympic Games team.
"Hamilton
will be riding in the team spearheaded by Richie Porte -
who last year stood on the podium of the Tour de France
- alongside two-time time trial world champion Rohan
Dennis and Jack Haig."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Black Inc teases five-spoked carbon road
wheels with retro vibes.
"Expected
to be named the Five, the new road wheelset aims to be
extremely light, super fast, and look like it too.
However, don’t expect to see this wheel in the peloton
because, as per UCI regulations, such wheels can’t be
used in mass-start competition."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Unknown July 7, 2021 Gifts for cyclists: Present ideas to cater
to all budgets.
"If
you're shopping for a cyclist and need inspiration,
here's a roundup of the best gifts for cyclists, no
matter your budget"
By Mildred Locke, Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) July 7, 2021 Texas cyclist shoots driver who deliberately
crashed into his riding partner.
"Local
cycle campaign group Bike Houston said on Twitter,
“While we do not recommend people carry a weapon while
riding their bikes, this incident shows that the threat
of traffic violence is enough to convince some
bicyclists that they must."
(Image credit: Getty Images) July 7, 2021 2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa Live
Feed.
"2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa (Colico → Colico 155km). Tuesday,
July 7th, Stage 6 starts at 11:15am CET (5:15aam U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 3:40pm CET (9:40am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (giroditaliadonne.it) July 7, 2021
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