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June 12, 2021
Tour de Suisse: Rigoberto Uran wins stage 7
time trial.
"It is
Uran's first win since 2018, when he won a stage of the
Tour of Slovenia. Carapaz rides back to the podium and
will keep the leader's yellow jersey. But Uran is only 17
down on the GC now."
By Ben Goddard (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 12, 2021 Rigoberto Urán blazes back with TT victory.
"Urán
rockets back into GC contention in mountain time trial to
sit just 17 seconds behind race leader Richard Carapaz
ahead of final stage."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) June 12, 2021 Alaphilippe withdraws from the Tour de Suisse.
"Deceuninck
Quick Step has confirmed that Julian Alaphilippe will not
start stage 8 of the Tour de Suisse so he can get home in
time for the birth of his first child with partner and
former pro cyclist Marion Rousse."
by Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 12, 2021 Vuelta return unlikely for Tom Dumoulin in
2021.
"Tom
Dumoulin and Jumbo Visma will sit down after the Olympic
Games in Tokyo and decide on the Dutch rider’s plans for
the second half of the season, directeur sportif Merijn
Zeeman has said."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 12, 2021 2021 Tour de Suisse Live Stream.
"2021 Tour de Suisse, June 6-13, Switzerland. Disentis – Sedrun → Andermatt (23.2km TT). Stage
7
starts Saturday at 12:21 CET (3:21 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 15:10 CET (6:10 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:20 CET (8:20 AM PDT)."
(cyclingfans.com) June 12, 2021
 June 11, 2021
Tour de Suisse: Rui Costa holds off Kron to
win stage 6.
"Rui
Costa (UAE Team Emirates) claimed victory from the
breakaway on stage 6 of the Tour de Suisse, beating
Andreas Kron (Lotto Soudal) and Hermann Pernsteiner
(Bahrain Victorious) in a three-up sprint in Sedrun."
(cyclingnews.com) (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) June 11, 2021 Team BikeExchange lose four riders to
gastroenteritis at Tour de Suisse.
"The
team announced on Friday that Lucas Hamilton, Luke
Durbridge, Amund Grøndahl Jansen and Jack Bauer were
unable to start due to illness."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 11, 2021 Van Schip disqualified for use of Speeco
handlebars.
"Jan-Willem
van Schip has been booted out of the Baloise Belgium Tour
by the UCI after the governing body deemed his Speeco Aero
Breakaway (ABB) handlebars, which he has used previously,
run afoul of technical regulations."
(cyclingtips.com) By Caley Fretz (Image Credit not Found) June 11, 2021 Introducing: Magdeleine Vallieres Mill.
"Canadian
living and racing in Europe to develop the skills to
become contender on the international cycling stage."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 11, 2021 Lars Boom takes up managerial role at SD Worx.
"Dutchman
to coach Kata Blanka Vas for 'cross campaign before
joining forces with Van der Breggen for 2022 road season."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Liv Racing/Twitter) June 11, 2021 Joe Biden gifts Boris Johnson US-built bike.
"During
the exchange of gifts, Johnson gave Biden a framed
photograph of an Edinburgh mural, which depicts the
anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglas."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 11, 2021 Best bike torque wrenches: Tighten your bolts
to the perfect torque.
"The
right tool for the job is an absolute necessity when it
comes to getting torque values right."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Topeak) June 11, 2021 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 VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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price. My local mechanic is Thai Nguyen who is very prompt
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Tour of Slovenia: Diego Ulissi wins stage 4.
"Diego
Ulissi wins the stage,Tadej Pogacar places second and
Matteo Sobrero finished in third place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 12, 2021 Route d'Occitanie: Antonio Pedrero wins stage
3.
"Movistar
rider Antonio Pedrero also takes the overall race lead,
Jesus Herrada finished the stage in second place and Oscar
Rodriguez third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 12, 2021 Sam Bennett unsure about the Tour de France.
Will Cavendish replace him?
"Sam
has an inflammation of the patella tendon,” Patrick
Lefevere explains. “That is a persistent injury. We were
planning on building the Tour de France team around him
but I don’t know if he will be at the Tour de France."
By José Been (cyclingtips.com (Photo: Cor Vos) June 12, 2021 The USCX Cyclocross Series To Be Streamed
Online.
"As
part of a multi-year agreement, each of the four rounds of
the brand-new North American series will be streamed
across the GCN+ subscription platform. The coverage will
include all C1 and C2 events, totaling eight races from
four separate venues."
Jon Suzuki (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Drew Coleman June 12, 2021 2021 Tour of Slovenia Live Feed.
"Tour of Slovenia 2021, June 9-13 - stage 4 (Ajdovščina → Nova Gorica 164.1km).
Saturday, June 12th, video starts at 13:00pm Central
Europe, 7:00am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) June 12, 2021 2021 Route d'Occitanie (Route du Sud) Live
Stream.
"2021 Route d'Occitanie (formerly Route du Sud) June 10-13, France. Stage
3 Pierrefitte-Nestalas → Le Mourtis (191.8km).
Stage starts Saturday at 10:45am CET (4:45am U.S. Eastern). Finish at around 3:57pm CET (9:57am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:40pm CET (8:40am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) June 12, 2021 June 11, 2021
Tour of Slovenia: Aberasturi wins stage 3.
"Tadej
Pogacar retains overall lead after leading out Matteo
Trentin for sprint finish."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 11, 2021 Route d'Occitanie: Démare wins stage 2.
"Arnaud
Demare takes the stage win beating Orluis Alberto Aular
Sanabria and Jacopo Mosca. Andrea Vendrame remains in the
overall lead."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 11, 2021 Chris Froome's contract does not guarantee
Tour de France selection, says Verbrugghe.
"Froome
placed a distant 47th overall at last week’s Critérium du
Dauphiné, during which he acknowledged that he was not
going to win this year’s Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 11, 2021 Best lightweight wheels: Shallow wheels for
climbing and accelerating fast.
"The
best lightweight wheels for cycling typically feature
shallow-section rims built to save weight and climb fast"
By Aaron Borrill, Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Scope) June 11, 2021 Tour de France Stage Reference Guide.
"There’s
a profile of every stage with a quick summary of the day’s
course. You’ll also find references for time bonuses, the
points scale for the green and polka-dot jersey, time
cuts, prize money and plenty more."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 11, 2021 The race to the WorldTour - A new team enters
the fight for a spot in cycling's top tier.
"Norwegian
UCI ProTeam Uno-X Pro Cycling have announced that they are
applying for potential WorldTour status in 2023 after
several strong showings in the top tier this year."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) June 11, 2021 New Cannondale gravel bike ridden by Ted King
at Unbound Gravel.
"It
appears that Cannondale has an all-new gravel bike in the
works, and one that could potentially become the brand's
'race focused' gravel bike."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wil Matthews) June 11, 2021 Gear Break: Officina Battaglin, SIDI, MAAP,
Detroit Bikes, Mechanix Wear/100% & JUBEL Beer.
"Gear Break: New and great gear." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 11, 2021 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 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."
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Tulsa Tough to stream on VeloNews and
Peloton Friday through Sunday.
"Race
coverage runs 5:10 to 9:40 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:55
p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 5:35 p.m. Sunday. VeloNews.com
and pelotonmagazine.com will have full streaming
coverage for free every day."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 12, 2021 Baloise Belgium Tour: Caleb Ewan survives the
climbs to win stage 4.
"The
Australian was a surprise victor given the hilly parcours,
but no breakaways succeeded in getting away, and a peloton
that had been reduced to less than 40 riders contested for
the stage win."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 12, 2021 L39ION of LA sweep the first evening at Tulsa
Tough.
"On
the first of three nights of racing at , L39ION of Los
Angeles swept the races, winning the men’s pro, the
women’s pro and the men’s 1/2 race.
“What
a night, it was dope. Especially for Justin and Cory,
Skylar, and Ama.” - Ty Magner."
(socalcycling.com) (kjrh.com) Photo by: KJRH June 12, 2021 Concerns over future of Sheldon Brown’s
website as bike shop where he worked closes down.
"As
always, Sheldon Brown has the answer” - often abbreviated
to AASBHTA - has become a much-used term on cycling forums
for almost three decades whenever someone raises a
technical question, but there are concerns that the
website he developed which acts as a treasure trove of
information on all kinds of cycle maintenance topics may
disappear."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Facebook) June 12, 2021 2021 Belgium Tour Live Feed.
"Belgium Tour 2021, June 9-13 - stage 4 (Hamoir → Hamoir 152.7km). Saturday,
June 12th, video starts at 13:30pm Central Europe,
7:30am U.S. Eastern."
(cycling.today) June 12, 2021 Baloise Belgium Tour: Caleb Ewan sprints to
victory on stage 3.
"Pascal
Ackermann (Bora Hansgrohe) was unable to accelerate out of
Ewan’s slipstream, so had to settle for second place,
while Michael Mørkøv (Deceuninck Quick Step) took third
place."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 11, 2021 Chloé Dygert is back, says U.S. track coach.
"Chloé
Dygert is on track for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, says U.S.
coach Gary Sutton. Dygert heads into the U.S. time trial
championships next week."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Photo by Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto via Getty Images) June 11, 2021 Evenepoel: ‘I can’t put into words how happy I
am.’
"Deceuninck
Quick Step rider takes first win since Il Lombardia crash
with time trial victory at Baloise Belgium Tour."
By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 11, 2021 Florent Payet out of Leogang World cup in
freak accident.
"Florent
Payet has had a terribly unfortunate start to his 2021
World Cup campaign, getting struck by a pole marking the
course, resulting in the Scott Factory downhill racer
being rushed to a hospital."
By Graham Cottingham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Kéno Derleyn) June 11, 2021 Ineos Grenadiers to bring ‘mountain train’
back to the Tour de France.
"Ineos
Grenadiers DS says the Team Sky-style 'train' will return
to the Tour in a bid to steamroller Primož Roglič and
Tadej Pogačar."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) June 11, 2021 De Plus to sit out Tour de France as part of
recovery from overtraining.
"I've
been too eager and I got a little carried away,” De Plus
told Dutch website Wielerflits. “After the Tour of
the Basque Country I was extremely tired. Due to a solid
training block I became overtrained and it took quite a
long time before I was back on my feet."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 11, 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
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"A
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