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June 10, 2021
Tour de Suisse: Carapaz wins stage 5 summit
finish at Leukerbad.
"Richard
Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) took victory and the race lead
on stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, outsprinting Jakob
Fuglsang (Astana-Premier Tech) in the dying meters
on the summit finish at Leukerbad."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 10, 2021 Alaphilippe docked 20 seconds for illegal feed
at Tour de Suisse.
"The
world champion was part of a 10-man chase group behind
attackers Esteban Chaves (Team Bike Exchange) and Jakob
Fuglsang (Astana Premier Tech) nine kilometers from the
summit finish at Leukerbad when he dropped back to his
Deceuninck Quick Step team car and took a bottle and
energy gel."
By Daniel Ostanek, Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 10, 2021 Tiffany Cromwell: The surprise call-up to
Tokyo Olympic Games.
"Australia's
on-road captain says calm and settled approach key to the
late-career success which led to Olympic team selection/"
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 10, 2021 Shimano Kills Off Pioneer’s Bike Computers In
The Ugliest Way Possible.
"When
Shimano acquired Pioneer’s assets a bit over a year ago, I
found it hard to see how this would end well. But
Shimano…congratulations, you’ve outdone yourself!"
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) June 10, 2021 I want you to love crit racing like I love
crit racing.
"If
you break bike racing down to its constituent parts, lay
them out on a table, pick out the most exciting bits, and
then put those bits back together, what do you get? I
think you get crit racing."
By Caley Fretz (cyclingtips.com) photography by Manual for Speed June 10, 2021 Game changers - 12 innovations that changed
road cycling.
"In
many ways, the bicycle is largely unchanged since the late
19th century. But along the way, there have been numerous
technological developments that have changed road cycling
and the way we ride."
By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 10, 2021 Roka Kona sunglasses.
"The
Roka Kona sunglasses work brilliantly whether you're on or
off the bike. They're light, offer good protection and
aren't fazed by sweaty heads on fast rides. And they look
pretty good too. They are expensive."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 10, 2021 The hub of the matter.
"An
often-overlooked component despite having a far more
reaching effect on the design and performance of your bike
than you might think."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Industry Nine) June 10, 2021 2022 Trek District commuter bike brings
premium belt drive, dynamo hub model to U.S.
"Already
popular in Europe, Trek’s bringing their well-equipped
District 4 commuter bicycle to North America for “serious”
commuters who appreciate a low-maintenance, well-equipped,
and fully-featured city bike."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 10, 2021 2021 Tour de Suisse Live Stream.
"2021 Tour de Suisse, June 6-13, Switzerland. St. Gstaad → Leukerbad (172km). Stage
5
starts Thursday at 13:12 CET (4:12 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 15:40 CET (6:40 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:20 CET (8:20 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com) June 10, 2021
 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 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."
(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 VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
"I use
VeloFix and I am extremely happy with their service and
price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt
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June 10, 2021
Tour of Slovenia: Tadej Pogacar wins stage 2.
"The
22-year-old got away on the final second-category climb to
Svetina on a day dominated by his team. He crossed the
line after a 22-kilometre solo ride to take his seventh
win of 2021 by over a minute."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 10, 2021 Tadej Pogacar begins Tour de France countdown
at Tour of Slovenia.
"UAE
Team Emirates rider returns to competition for first time
since Liège Bastogne Liège victory."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 10, 2021 Criterium du Dauphiné: Deviating from the
script during Tour de France audition.
"A
curious cast delivered a fractured narrative at a race
which may have raised as many questions as it answered."
By Kate Wagner (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 10, 2021 Annemiek van Vleuten will skip the Giro Donne.
"The
2019 winner has opted for a training camp at altitude to
prepare for the Olympic Games in Tokyo."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 10, 2021 The Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec and
Montréal canceled for 2021.
"The
Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal, the only
UCI WorldTour events held in North America, were set to
take place on Sept. 10 and 12, 2021."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: louis tricot/Unsplas June 10, 2021 Lawson Craddock, Ruth Winder, and others named
to U.S. team for 2021 Olympics.
"Amber Neben, Coryn Rivera, Chloe Woodruff, Christopher Blevins, and others named to the full U.S. squad for Tokyo." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) June 10, 2021 Five of the best gravel bikes from Unbound.
"It
feels like gravel racing is having a bit of a moment and
the Garmin Unbound Gravel (formerly DK200) held in Kansas
is one of the biggest events in the calendar."
By Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 10, 2021 Road Bike Hubs: Pawl vs Ratchet.
"With
its mechanical components hidden in a shell, the hub is
underappreciated - until it goes wrong, and you are
stranded at the roadside or your bike becomes a fixie."
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Courtesy) June 10, 2021 Prologo offers limited run of just 10
‘personal’ Pogacar saddles.
"Limited
edition of the Prologo Scratch M5 saddle comes in special
packaging with a hand-signed postcard of last season's
Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 10, 2021 KAV is the latest company 3D printing bicycle
helmets for a custom fit.
"Like
HEXR and Kupol, KAV is utilizing the magic of 3D printing
to create the next generation of cycling helmets. However,
each company is going about their helmet construction in
completely different ways."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 10, 2021 2021 Tour of Slovenia Live Feed.
"Tour of Slovenia 2021, June 9-13 - stage 2 (Žalec → Celje 147km).
Thursday, June 10th, video starts at 13:00pm Central
Europe, 7:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) June 10, 2021 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 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
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By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 10, 2021 June 10, 2021
Belgium Tour: Remco Evenepoel wins stage 2
time trial.
"Remco
Evenepoel (Deceuninck Quick Step) delivered on the
expectation to win the stage 2 time trial at the Baloise
Belgium Tour."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 10, 2021 Campenaerts out of Belgium Tour due to cramps
from Evenepoel stage 1 break.
"The
UCI Hour Record holder cramped dramatically inside the
final 10km of Wednesday's stage and, as a result, has
decided not to start stage 2."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 10, 2021 Wout van Aert’s former team boss ‘relieved
that justice has been done.’
"Belgian
pro Van Aert has been embroiled in a legal battle with
Vérandas Willems Crelan and the team manager Nick Nuyens
since 2018, after he broke contract by leaving the team
early to join Jumbo Visma."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) June 10, 2021 Romain Bardet pulls out of Olympic Games.
"National
coach Thomas Voeckler already had to re-think his plans
after the withdrawal of world champion Julian Alaphilippe
last month and he will now have do without the rider who
was second in the leadership line."
(Image credit: Getty Images (cyclingnews.com June 10, 2021 Christine Majerus: ‘Organizers cannot cut
corners with safety.’
"UCI
Safety Commission rider representative Christine Majerus
believes organizations have been allowed to bypass some
safety rules for far too long."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) June 10, 2021 Power Analysis: Ian Boswell’s epic
race-winning ride at Unbound Gravel.
"After
more than 10 hours in the saddle and 331 km in the legs, a
two-up sprint between Ian Boswell and Laurens Ten Dam
decided the Unbound Gravel 200 men’s race winner."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 10, 2021 Scribe Pace wheelset review.
"The
wheelset pictured here is the Scribe Pace, which has been
designed to shave off unsprung weight, improve
acceleration and responsiveness without thwarting stopping
performance and handling."
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) June 10, 2021 Rockin’ and Rollin’ with the KOM Cycling’s
RPV2 Rocker Plate.
"A
rocker plate is simply a platform that pivots from side to
side to replicate what actually happens as the bicycle
moves around when you are riding on the road."
By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Leslie Reissner June 10, 2021 Found: The Bicycle Sun Shade canopy does what
it says on the tin, right?
"Bicycle
Sun Shade propose to add a UV-resistant canopy to your
bicycle, attached via a clamp at the seat tube. The
company tells us it is “virtually designed to fend off sun
damage without weighing down your ride."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 10, 2021 2021 Belgium Tour Live Feed.
"Belgium Tour 2021, June 9-13 - stage 2 (Knokke-Heist → Knokke-Heist 11.2km TT). Thursday,
June 10th, video starts at 15:15pm Central Europe, 09:15am
U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) June 10, 2021 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 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 Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
"Convert
your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric
Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on
any bicycle type."
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