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Today's Trending Jonathan Vaugthers on Tadej Pogačar’s dominance, Tour de France prep, and releasing power data. VN News Ticker: Philippe Gilbert, Chris Froome help injured fan; Simon Clarke riding Tour de France with broken back. Tour de France Stage 18 Live Text Coverage. Chris Froome and Philippe Gilbert rescue Tour de France fan who crashed into ravine. Column
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July
15, 2021
Tour de France: Pogacar takes final mountain
stage at Luz Ardiden.
"Tadej
Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) won his second straight
mountain top finish at the Tour de France on stage 18 to
Luz Ardiden with another utterly dominant performance in
the Pyrenees."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 15, 2021 Five talking points from stage 18.
"Vingegaard
deserves a reward and the KoM race is turned upside down
- don't miss these moments from the final summit
finish."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 15, 2021 Jonathan Vaugthers on Tadej Pogačar’s
dominance, Tour de France prep, and releasing power data.
"Pogačar
so far has proven to be the best rider in the race, and
that is that, however I am sort of taking issue with the
assertion that all the other teams screwed up their
preparation."
By Shane Stokes (cyclingnews.com) Photo: EF Education Nippo July 15, 2021 10 Questions for Pogačar’s Tour de France
Performance Coach.
"John
Wakefield holds many titles: Performance Coordinator,
Performance Coach, and finally Sporting Director. As a
result, Wakefield has an inside and comprehensive look
at all the things required at the WorldTour level."
Seiji Ishii (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 15, 2021 Ineos Team Budget.
"The
accounts for the Ineos Grenadiers team have been
published, the chance to look at the budget for a World
Tour team. Having rounded up the accounts of several
other World Tour teams there’s also a quick but
incomplete comparison."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport) July 15, 2021 From podium hostess to VIP manager: Nathalie
Desmarets’ 24-year Tour de France journey.
"Trek
Segafredo staffer started life at the Tour over 20 years
ago, working in the caravan and on the podium - and
she’s never left the race since."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) July 15, 2021 Jack Thompson Overtakes Pro Peloton on Other
Other Tour de France.
"Obviously,
Lachlan’s Alt Tour has garnered a lot of attention, but
another rider is doing an amazing Tour de France ride on
his own. Jack Thompson started behind the race and has
now passed it - though it’s a bit different than
Lachlan’s attempt."
By Sam Anderson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 15, 2021 Olympic Road Cycling: Who to watch for the
2021 Tokyo Olympic road race.
"If
you didn’t get enough road race action from the Tour de
France and USA Crits - the Olympic road races are sure
to satisfy. Starting the first week of the Summer
Olympics in Tokyo, the world’s best men and women will
take to the road for the Olympic road race."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) Photo-by-Sam-Flanagan July 15, 2021 Will Richard Carapaz ride the Vuelta a
España 2021?
"Carapaz
was in high spirits after the stage and when asked if he
will be riding the Vuelta, that begins on August 14, he
smiled and said: “Possibly."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 15, 2021 Wout van Aert’s Cervélo S5.
"The
2021 S5, they say, is 42 grams lighter than its
predecessor, while also being 13 percent stiffer at the
head tube and 25 percent stiffer at the bottom bracket.
Presented by Cervélo as a module, it comes with its own
SP20 Carbon Aero seatpost, with AB08 handlebars and
CS028 V-Stem."
By Ben Atkins (pelotonmagazine.com) mages: Courtesy, Jumbo Visma July 15, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Thursday July 15th: Pau → Luz-Ardiden 130km.
Stage
18
start time: 13:35 CET (4:35am PDT).
Earliest live video: 13:35 CET (4:35am PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:30 CET (8:30am PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) July 15, 2021 Column
Two
July 15,
2021
Colbrelli suggests Tour de France police
raid on Bahrain Victorious was sparked by jealousy.
"Sonny
Colbrelli has suggested the police raid carried out on
his Bahrain Victorious team at the Tour de France was
sparked by “pure jealousy”, suggesting an atmosphere of
suspicion in the sport leads people to suspect every
strong performance."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 15, 2021 Rigoberto Uran cracks and loses chance of
Tour de France podium.
"The
34-year-old Colombian lost contact with the leaders
three kilometers from the summit of the Col du Tourmalet
and was unable to regain contact on the fast descent to
the foot of the final climb to Luz Ardiden."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 15, 2021 Philippa York: Carapaz bluff was an epic
fail.
"Scandalous
tactic shows the desperation at Ineos and won't go
unnoticed."
By Philippa York (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 15, 2021 Philippe Gilbert and Chris Froome rescue
crashed fan from ravine.
"A
cycling spectator, who was also descending the mountain,
missed a turn, went over the side of the road and into a
ravine."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 15, 2021 What does a rider eat to get through a stage
of the Tour de France?
"We
spoke to Ineos Grenadiers’ Performance Nutritionist
James Moran to find out how the team fuels a tough day
in the mountains"
(road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 15, 2021 Lost Boys: Lucas Hamilton leading a new
breed of Aussies.
"In
his fourth season with his Australian WorldTour team,
Hamilton was hoping that his Tour debut would produce
some positive results."
By John Wilcockson (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 15, 2021 Could Critical Power be a better alternative
to FTP for training?
"Critical
Power testing is borne from the principle that power
output above a certain ‘critical power’ follows a
well-defined ‘hyperbolic’ power-duration curve. Similar
to FTP, Critical Power provides an indication of your
maximum sustainable power over an extended period of
time."
By Tom Bell (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 15, 2021 Inside the Life of Specialized’s Team
Liaison at the Tour de France.
"I
just knew that if I could get back on a Specialized it
would make a difference,” Mark Cavendish said just
before the start of this year’s Tour de France in Brest.
“And that is a huge reason why I came back to Deceuninck
Quick Step."
Sponsored Content (pelotonmagazine.com) Words & Images by James Startt July 15, 2021 Limar Ultralight Evo tweaks world’s lightest
bike helmet with improved durability.
"The
new Limar Ultralight Evo road helmet looks almost
identical to its lightweight+ predecessor. But it’s
hiding some new safety & durability upgrades inside
that earn it an evolution name update."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) July 15, 2021 Stage 18 Preview: One More Summit Finish.
"Stage
18, the Tour’s final day in the mountains, features two
of the most famous climbs in the Pyrenees: the Col du
Tourmalet and the climb to the ski station at Luz
Ardiden."
(bicycling.co.za) (Photo: pelotonmagazine.com) July 15, 2021 CicLAvia Announces Official Return to Open
Streets Events.
"Kicking
off on Sunday, August 15, the first event will be
CicLAvia-Wilmington where the joys of biking, skating,
walking, and community activities take place. On October
10, CicLAvia will celebrate its 11th anniversary with a
fan-favorite route through downtown for CicLAvia–Heart
of LA."
(socalcycling.com) Photo: CicLAvia–Heart of LA. July 15, 2021 Column
Three
French prosecutor opens preliminary
investigation into doping allegations at Bahrain
Victorious.
"Allegations
over the possible 'acquisition, transportation,
possession and importing of prohibited substances.'"
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Getty Images) July 15, 2021 Tour de France: Matej Mohorič says Bahrain
Victorious has ‘nothing to hide’ after police search.
"Bahrain
Victorious riders have been defiant after French police
searched their Tour de France hotel in Pau Wednesday
night."
By Andrew Hood, Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) July 15, 2021 Tadej Pogačar delighted with 'bonus' polka
dot jersey: 'I would love to ride in this jersey every
day.'
"The
Slovenian has ridden 39 days at the Tour and picked up
six stage wins and looks destined to win his fourth,
fifth and six jersey."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 15, 2021 Tour de France: Mark Cavendish survives Luz
Ardiden with two chances to beat Merckx's record.
"Mark
Cavendish (Deceuninck Quick Step) may have finished last
on the final stage in the Pyrenees at this year’s Tour
de France but that mattered little when he finally
crossed the line over 32 minutes down on stage 18 winner
Tadej Pogačar."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 15, 2021 O'Connor moves up to fourth overall as
Aussie continues great Tour.
"O'Connor
again hung tough in the face of enormous pressure on the
final two climbs of the Tour de France, moving up the
general classification standings as accomplished stars
of the sport dropped likes flies around him."
(Image credit: Getty Images) July 15, 2021 EF launches coaching business to help fund
WorldTour team.
"Named
Team EF Coaching, the new service is said to tap into
the WorldTour team’s expertise and experience to help
cyclists of varying abilities."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: EF Education Nippo) July 15, 2021 This is the bike that Richard Branson didn’t
ride to his space launch.
"Richard
Branson rode his bike to the launch (allegedly), and
then was found out for not actually riding his bike to
the launch at all."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Virgin Galactic and Trek July 15, 2021 Science in Sport launches Beta Fuel Gels and
Chew Bars with 40g carbohydrate each.
"Science
In Sport’s Beta Fuel drink has been used in the biggest
professional races, notably by Chris Froome when he went
on a long-range attack during stage 19 of the 2018 Giro
d’Italia. Now its formula has been updated to increase
the amount of carbohydrates athletes can use per hour."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 15, 2021 FFWD introduces RYOT77 deep-section wheels.
"Fast
Forward (FFWD) has introduced a new version of its RYOT
carbon tubeless-ready wheels in a 77mm depth for time
trials and triathlon. This adds to the existing 33mm,
44mm and 55mm options."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 15, 2021 How to build the perfect Belgian Waffle Ride
bike.
"This
is the long one that includes 132 miles with 11,000 feet
of climbing and a claimed 50 miles of non paved riding
split up into 19 sections. With that said if it’s
anything like the previous years then we would say there
is about 20 miles of the non paved sections that are
still very fast dirt roads."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 15, 2021 Why cyclists should move to the Sault Ste.
Marie, Ont.
"Working
remotely has never been easier. Getting into the great
outdoors has never been more appealing. And finding a
place that has a great cycling culture, all the
amenities of a small city, easy trail and road access
and affordable housing is a pretty tall order."
By Molly Hurford (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Photos courtesy of Sault Ste. Marie July 15, 2021 Column
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July
14, 2021
July 14,
2021
Tour de France: Pogacar stamps his authority
on the race on Col du Portet.
"The
Slovenian, who split the general classification
contender's group with an attack halfway up the
16-kilometer hors-catégorie climb, took podium
contenders Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo Visma) and Richard
Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) with him as second-placed man
Rigoberto Urán (EF Education Nippo) dropped off the
podium."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) (cyclingtips.com) July 14, 2021 Which GC riders lost time on the Col du
Portet.
"Stage
17 of the Tour de France brought a return to the high
mountains for the general classification contenders and
another major showdown atop the Col du Portet."
By Daniel Ostanek, Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 14, 2021 Tadej Pogačar 'felt pure joy' as he climbed
to stage 17 win and closer to a second yellow jersey.
"The
UAE Team Emirates rider went clear with Jonas Vingegaard
(Jumbo Visma) and Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) in
the final 10km of the relentlessly steep finishing
climb, and beat Vingegaard in a sprint to the line by
three seconds."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 14, 2021 Jonas Vingegaard continues to surpass
expectations at the Tour de France.
"Now
second overall, the Tour de France rookie on track for
best Danish result since Bjarne Riis won in 1996."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) July 14, 2021 Michał Kwiatkowski on Richard Carapaz: 'It's
in his nature, his style, but I think he's attacking too
much' at Tour de France.
"Ineos
Grenadiers will continue to prioritize Richard Carapaz
securing a final podium spot over stages at the Tour de
France."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 14, 2021 Steven Kruijswijk abandons Tour de France,
leaving Jumbo Visma with four riders.
"Kruijswijk
climbed off after a fast start on the flat roads towards
the Pyrenees, with Jumbo Visma soon announcing that he
started to feel ill during the rest day and had not
recovered."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 14, 2021 Nibali: Racing hard at Tour de France has
helped me peak for Tokyo Olympics.
"Nibali
opted to head home during the second rest day in Andorra
after a last shot at a stage win on the stage to
Andorra. He was in the decisive break but was unable to
go with Sepp Kuss when the American climber attacked on
the Col de Beixalis."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 14, 2021 Boardman ADV 8.9 2021.
"Time
and time again Boardman has proved that it can deliver a
lot of bike for the money, and it's no different here
with the ADV 8.9."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 14, 2021 Back to work cycling deals: Everything you
need to start commuting to the office.
"With workplaces starting to open again, here are the best back to work cycling deals to make it easier than ever to commute by bike." By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) July 14, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Wednesday July 14th: Muret → Saint-Lary-Soulan (Col Du
Portet) 178km.
Stage
17
start time: 11:50 CET (2:50am PDT).
Earliest live video: 11:50 CET (2:50am PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:06 CET (8:06am PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) July 14, 2021 Column
Two
July 14,
2021
Tadej Pogačar takes step closer to Tour de
France 2021 victory.
"The
yellow jersey attacked with over 8km to the top of the
climb, taking Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo Visma) and Richard
Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) with him, but beat them both
in a final effort for the line at the 2,215m summit."
By Richard Windsor (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 14, 2021 Ben O'Connor: If I can keep fifth place at
the Tour de France, that would be insane.
"Initially,
the tactic was following Pogačar, and then after getting
dropped by Pogačar, I said, 'OK, I've got to play the
second game with Urán and Kelderman."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 14, 2021 Tadej Pogačar expects stage 17 to be ‘the
hardest day in the Tour.’
"Tadej
Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) is expecting a challenge on
Wednesday’s stage 17 of the Tour de France."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) July 14, 2021 Uran and Bilbao warned over illegal riding
positions.
"The
rule (2.2.025) forbids riders from riding in a 'time
trial' position - where riders used their forearms as a
point of support on the handlebars."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 14, 2021 Bakelants hits back as Intermarché Wanty
Gobert boss questions team's performances.
"I
choked on my coffee in the morning," the 35-year-old
said of reading his boss’ comments in Het Nieuwsblad on
Tuesday. If there is so much dissatisfaction with the
team, why is it in the newspaper and I haven't heard it
on the team bus yet?"
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 14, 2021 Olympic Games cycling schedule: When to
watch the racing at Tokyo 2020.
"They may be a year late, but the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are going to kick off very soon on July 23 before finishing on August 8, 2021." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 14, 2021 Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 1BY gravel bike review.
"Grizl
is the new adventure bike in Canyon’s gravel range, but
how does it compare to the racier Grail and drop-bar
all-rounders from other brands?"
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com)(Image: © Guy Kesteven) July 14, 2021 Product Review: Grace - The new Women’s 2021
Collection by La Passione.
"Back
in April, La Passione the direct to consumer brand
launched a new collection of women’s clothing called
Grace."
(voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 14, 2021 July 14,
2021
High-Mileage Heroes.
"Although,
once again, this list isn’t exhaustive, it represents my
most fundamental requirements and expectations of what
tools should be able to do."
By Alex Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 14, 2021 Tour de France Stage 17 Preview.
"A
green-jersey contender may well get into the day’s early
breakaway because the route is virtually flat for 115
kilometers until the day’s intermediate sprint at
Luchon; but even if the break gets a 10-minute lead it
won’t have the stage won given the tremendously
difficult 65 kilometers that remain."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 14, 2021 Column
Three
July 14,
2021
Lachlan Morton: Suffering became normal on
Alt Tour.
"Morton
admitted that he is fatigued after going deeper and
deeper during his 18-day ride but the support for his
Alt Tour de France is easing his physical pain."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: EF Education Nippo) July 14, 2021 'He can be a Tour de France winner pretty
soon:' Tadej Pogačar leads praise of Jonas Vingegaard.
"On
the day Jonas Vingegaard came of age with a stunning
performance on the Col du Portet, Tour de France
winner-in-waiting Tadej Pogačar has backed his rival to
win the race in the coming years."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 14, 2021 It’s been a bit of a weird Tour de France,
hasn’t it?
"Remember
the first few days of the Tour de France? Julian
Alaphilippe and Mathieu van der Poel’s wonderful solo
wins? Van der Poel’s plucky defense of the yellow
jersey?"
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 14, 2021 Michael Woods vs. Nairo Quintana: Your guide
to the Tour de France’s polka dot jersey battle.
"Wout
Poels, Michael Woods, Nairo Quintana, and Wout van Aert
are all battling for the Tour de France's polka-dot
jersey."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) July 14, 2021 'Why would I throw the towel in and not
finish?:' Simon Clarke has been riding the Tour de France
with a fractured back.
"In
what has been a very nervous edition of the Tour de
France with an abnormal amount of crashes and
high-profile victims, some riders have estimated that
half of the peloton have been involved in crashes."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 14, 2021 Life after cycling: Inside the program that
wants to help riders retire.
"The
Cyclists' Alliance mentor program wants to make
retirement easier for riders, as well as support them
through other aspects of their careers."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 14, 2021 Tour de France bikes: Who's riding what in
2021.
"The
Tour de France is widely accepted as the most
prestigious bike race in the world. The bikes in use at
the Tour de France are up there with the very best that
money can buy."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 14, 2021 Why do we see Tour de France riders using
unreleased bikes and components?
"Aside
from the competition, part of the fun of watching big
races like the Tour de France is to check out the latest
bikes and equipment that the pros are using."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 14, 2021 Jack Ultra catches peloton in 'The Amazing
Chase.'
"Following
Lachlan Morton's Alt Tour, Australian ultra cyclist Jack
Thompson has embarked on his own solo journey of the
2021 Tour de France route to chase and overtake the pro
peloton."
(sbs.com.au) (Photo: jackultracyclist.com) July 14, 2021 How much prize money will the winner of the
Tour de France 2021 get?
"Despite
its enormous scale and popularity, the Tour is famous
for not offering up the same kind of cash earnings as
other global sporting events like Wimbledon."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 14, 2021 The Top 10 Safest Bike Helmets of 2021 for
Road and Mountain.
"When
it comes to choosing the most protective, safest helmet
for cycling, Virginia Tech’s rating system is the gold
standard for objective helmet testing."
By Molly Hurford (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 14, 2021 Five things I learned testing the latest
aero road bikes.
"I’ve
recently tested four of the latest aero road bikes from
Cannondale, Felt, Vitus and Scott - and beyond assessing
the performance of each individual bike, it proved a
usual exercise in assessing the state of the current
aero road market."
By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 14, 2021 Delta Bike Hook Hinged.
"The
Delta Bike Hook Hinged takes up less space and is often
more convenient than the common fixed types. It is easy
to load and has enough space for everything from deep
carbon road wheels to wide mountain bike tires."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 14, 2021 Column
One
July
13, 2021
Tour de France: Konrad solos to victory on
stage 16.
"Patrick
Konrad (Bora Hansgrohe) claimed the biggest win of his
career on stage 16 of the Tour de France, celebrating a
Pyrenean breakaway triumph after riding solo for 35
kilometers."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 13, 2021 Konrad takes his first WorldTour win in
style on stage 16 of the Tour.
"Patrick
Konrad took his first ever WorldTour victory on Tuesday
at the Tour de France, soloing out of the breakaway to
win a cold and wet stage 16."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Image credit: (cyclingweekly.com) Getty Images) July 13, 2021 Michael Matthews gets closer to Mark
Cavendish in Tour de France points classification but
admits it 'could all be for nothing.'
"The
Australian won the green jersey in 2017 and is currently
Mark Cavendish's closest challenger."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 13, 2021 Riders stop after cold downhill neutral
start.
"Racing
was delayed on stage 16 of the Tour de France after the
riders requested a short stop for clothing changes at
the end of the cold downhill neutral start."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 13, 2021 Tour de France: History of Sepp Kuss's big
breakthrough.
"Five
years after his victory atop Oak Glen, Sepp Kuss and
others look back on the breakthrough ride that propelled
him to the Tour de France."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) Photo: John Holderness/Above Four photography July 13, 2021 Ben O'Connor: The humble Australian living a
Tour de France dream.
"Ben
O'Connor is enjoying the second rest-day at the Tour de
France. "I'm not thinking, I'm laying down, I'm soaking
it up," he says. "My parents are here in Andorra too so
I'll go say hello. I may even have a nap after this
call. And I never nap."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 13, 2021 Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta expands to
four stages for 2021.
"This
year's event will join with the Vuelta a España on stage
4, with the women's stage finishing in the same location
as the finale of the stage 21 men's individual time
trial."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 13, 2021 Lost Boys: Into the third week of the 2021
Tour de France, another 20 lost boys.
"After
an opening week of nonstop racing across France, from
west to east, plus two demandingly wet, cold days in the
Alps, 19 riders had quit the Tour de France before the
first rest day, in Tignes."
By John Wilcockson (velonews.com) Photo: Daniel Cole - Pool/Getty Images July 13, 2021 Lachlan Morton’s Alt Tour Cannondale
SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod bikepacking rig.
"Lachlan
Morton has completed his Alt Tour, finishing the
remarkable 5,510km ride with a five-day advantage over
the Tour de France peloton, and this is the bike he did
it on."
By George Scott (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 13, 2021 Review: Giro Sutton MIPS helmet.
"When
I tested the Giro Sutton MIPS helmet with the Opus E-Big
City bike I felt like I was achieving my full commuter
potential. The helmet is comfortable and functional and
has a few hidden features you could miss at first
glance."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) July 13, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Tuesday July 13th: Pas De La Case (AD) → Saint-Gaudens
220km.
Stage
16
start time: 1:05pm CET (4:05am PDT).
Earliest live video: 1:05pm CET (4:05am PDT). Approximate
finish: 5:34pm CET (8:34am PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) July 13, 2021 Column
Two
July 13,
2021
Tadej Pogačar braces for Pyrénéen barrage
from rivals.
"With
two decisive mountaintop finishes looming on the wet and
cool horizon deep in the French Pyrénées, Pogačar is
ready for what he knows could be an old-west-style
shootout."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: James Startt July 13, 2021 Five talking points from stage 16 of the
Tour de France 2021.
"Another
day, another victory from a spectacular solo attack.
Patrick Konrad (Bora Hansgrohe) took his cue from the
many riders who have won stages at this Tour de France
with long-range attacks by striking out alone almost
40km from the finish."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 13, 2021 Wout van Aert explains his decision to take
control of the peloton on Tour de France stage 16.
"In
the final eight kilometers, the Belgian champion took
control of proceedings in an attempt to set up Jumbo
Visma team-mate Jonas Vingegaard to try and take some
time on his rivals for the podium."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 13, 2021 Tao Geoghegan Hart's Tour de France debut
'far from ideal.'
"Geoghegan
Hart's Tour was derailed as early as the opening day,
when he went down in the mass crash caused by a
sign-holding spectator."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 13, 2021 Here’s what’s coming up in the final week of
the Tour de France.
"The
2021 Tour de France is now more than two weeks old, but
there’s still plenty to look forward to as the peloton
prepares to embark on its final stretch of racing."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) July 13, 2021 Lael Wilcox to set fastest known time of the
Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
"On
Tuesday, Wilcox is riding an independent time trial for
the fastest known time on the roads the parallel the
Trans-Alaska Pipeline. The 858-mile route is mixed
gravel and pavement and includes 45,000 feet of
climbing."
Photo: Rugile Kaladyte July 13, 2021 JetBlack VOLT Smart Trainer In-Depth Review.
"I
like being pleasantly surprised by smaller companies
that nail a product. And the JetBlack VOLT is one of
those such products, from one of those such companies."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) July 13, 2021 Tokyo 2020 Olympic road race and time trial
courses.
"Men will tackle the slopes of Mount Fuji in the road race and the time trials will provide a lumpy parcours." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 13, 2021 5 Minutes With Marlen Reusser.
"Marlen
Reusser, six-time Swiss champion, runner-up in the time
trial in Imola last year, and the current national time
trial and road champion. The Alé BTC Ljubljana rider,
has also trained as a medical doctor."
(voxwomen.com) Credit: Swiss Cycling / F. Ossola July 13, 2021 Rapha Pro Team Aero jersey review.
"Looking
beyond the EF Education Nippo colors at the jersey
beneath, and it's a truly comfortable piece of
race-ready kit."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton) July 13, 2021 Five cool things coming soon from Sensa,
Triban, Whoop, PRO and Vredestein.
"Yet
another stunning selection of bike-related stuff we're
testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon."
By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 13, 2021 Tour de France Stage 16 - Preview.
"There’s
plenty of climbing - but even more descending - on this
third Pyrenean stage. It starts with a half-hour
neutralized descent from 2,400 to 1,000 meters in
elevation…and continues downhill until the day’s first
climb starts 40 kilometers later."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 13, 2021 Column
Three
July 13,
2021
Driver who allegedly crashed into Arizona
bike race on purpose faces more charges as victim dies.
"A
pick-up truck driver who crashed into a group of
cyclists who had just started a race in Arizona has been
indicted on nine counts of aggravated assault with a
deadly weapon - but is likely to face further charges
after one of the cyclists died in the hospital."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit dailymail.co.uk) July 13, 2021 Lachlan Morton reaches Paris to complete Alt
Tour de France having raised £360,000.
"The
EF Education Nippo rider covered 5,510km and
65,500-meters of elevation gain in just 18 days, riding
solo and unsupported for 220 hours and often sleeping
wild and sourcing his own food. He beat the men’s
professional race by six days."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: EF Education Nippo) July 13, 2021 Chris Froome: If Pogacar stays on his bike
this Tour de France is over.
"Pogačar
currently leads the race by over five minutes from
Rigoberto Urán (EF Nippo) and has won two stages during
the opening two weeks. He has looked unbeatable."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 13, 2021 UCI provisionally suspends Edwin Avila after
adverse result in doping test.
"Ávila
also claims that the substance arrived to his body
through the consumption of meat "because in Colombia the
use of Boldenona in cattle isn't forbidden legally."
(Photo: cyclingnews.com) July 13, 2021 Who will win the famous Tour de France polka
dots?
"It's
been the most exciting battle for the mountains
classification in a generation, and with four riders
looking at fighting it out for the jersey the key
mountain stages loom in the coming days at the Tour de
France."
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 13, 2021 Tour de France unsung heroes: Michael Schär
wants to put a smile on your face.
"Putting
a smile on a fan's face is what makes Michael Schär
happy when he's racing and it's what makes the Tour de
France so special."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) July 13, 2021 Apidura Racing Aerobar Pack hangs
streamlined bag under your aero extensions.
"Apidura
has reshaped a slimmer, streamlined front end for their
fast ultra-distance audax bikepacking bag setup with a
new Racing Aerobar Pack."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 13, 2021 Review: The new Specialized S-Works Recon
Lace off-road shoe.
"Lace-up
version of Specialized’s range-topping S-Works Recon
gravel/MTB shoe."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) photography by Iain Treloar July 13, 2021 Specialized S-Works Vent shoes review.
"The
S-Works Vent shoe is positioned between the venerable
S-Works 7 and lightweight Exos, but how does it fare
alongside its venerable family members?"
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Josh Croxton) July 13, 2021 Specialized swaps Boa for laces in new
S-Works Recon shoes.
"Specialized
has added an all-new variant of its top-tier gravel,
cyclocross and cross-country mountain biking shoe,
integrating a lace-up version of the popular S-Works
Recon."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Specialized) July 13, 2021 Hammerhead Karoo 2.
"Super-responsive
and easy to use - a go-to for its navigation and
training capabilities combined."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 13, 2021 Swiss Side adds new options to Hadron2
Classic wheel range.
"After
launching the Hadron2 Classic 500 wheelset earlier in
the year - designed to be fast and versatile - Swiss
Side has extended its range with deeper profile 625 and
800 models."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 13, 2021
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