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Lotto Belgium Tour: Ellen van Dijk wins
prologue in Chimay.
"The
time trial specialist covered the 4.4km course with a
winning time of 5:34 to beat her teammate Elynor
Backstedt, while Belgium National Team's Jolien D'hoore
finished in third in Chimay."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 22, 2021 Battle Royale: How the next chapter of women's
cycling could change everything.
"Remember
that epic battle between Annemiek van Vleuten and Anna van
der Breggen at the finish of the 2018 edition of La
Course?"
By Gracie Elvin (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 22, 2021 Audrey Cordon-Ragot: La Course has finally
become the stepping stone to the Tour de France.
"Amaury
Sport Organization’s (ASO) commitment to re-launching a
return of the iconic event for women opens the opportunity
for the entire top-tier women’s peloton to win the coveted
yellow jersey in 2022."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 22, 2021 The mystique of Mont Ventoux in Tour de France
history.
"Mont
Ventoux first featured on the route in 1951 and the race
came back just 12 months later but since then, the
organization has always seen fit to leave at least three
years before returning to the mountain."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 22, 2021 An accidental GC contender: Aussie O'Connor's
debut Tour de France.
"It
wasn't the plan at the start of the season, but West
Australian product Ben O'Connor (AG2R Citroen) will be
lining up at the start of the Tour de France in Brittany
aiming to go toe-to-toe with the top contenders for the
yellow jersey. "
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 22, 2021 Tom Pidcock wants to try downhill mountain
biking.
"At
just 21, Tom Pidcock has already ascended through the
cycling ranks to become a true phenom of the sport. He’s
winning races on the road, in cyclocross, and in cross
country mountain biking."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 22, 2021 GoPro Announces New ‘Open GoPro’ API for 3rd
Party Apps/Devices.
"GoPro
has just announced a new open API for 3rd party
companies/apps to use, called Open GoPro. The potential is
massive for people wanting to develop Really Cool Stuff™."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) June 22, 2021 Decathlon to invite brands and retailers to
sell via its website.
"Decathlon
will shortly announce a new tilt to its online offering,
inviting brands, distributors and retailers across its
covered outdoor segments the chance to sell their goods
directly via its online portal."
By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) June 22, 2021 2021 Lotto Belgium Tour live stream.
"2021
Women's Lotto Belgium Tour June 22-25.
Prologue
starts at 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 4:36pm CET (10:36am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (lottobelgiumtour.be) June 22, 2021  Everything you need to know about the 2021
Tour de France.
"The
stages, the favorites, and the storylines to follow -
here's your go-to guide for the 2021 Tour de France."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) June 21, 2021 Mark Cavendish in for Sam Bennett as
Deceuninck Quick Step alter Tour de France team.
"Sam
Bennett was down to take part in the race and defend his
green jersey but, according to the team, the Irishman
failed to respond to treatment to his injured knee, with
Cavendish being drafted in on Monday morning."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 21, 2021 Tour de France: Can Movistar's new-look
trident avoid past shambles?
"There
have been encouraging signs that López, Mas, and Valverde
can form a slick cohesive unit."
By Peter Cossins (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 21, 2021 National Championships merry-go-round.
"A new
batch of national heroes have been crowned. We break down
the big winners and new jerseys to look out for."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) June 21, 2021 Justin Williams wins Belize road
championships.
"L39ion
of Los Angeles founder Justin Williams wins Belize road
race title after changing his racing affiliation to the
country of his father."
(velonews.com) Photo: Justin Williams June 21, 2021 Tyler Locke, Carla Northy win the Majestic
Criterium # 3.
"In
the final laps of the Pro Men’s race, a breakaway escaped
the field that saw Tyler Locke (Support Clean Sport / BSCG
/ Guttenplan Coaching) sprint ahead of his breakaway
partners for the win. Carla Northy took the win in the
Women’s Pro 1-3 race."
(socalcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 21, 2021 Introducing: Anna Shackley.
"Anna
Shackley was a surprise announcement to Great Britain’s
women’s road team selection alongside Lizzie Deignan for
the Tokyo Olympic Games."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 21, 2021 June 20, 2021
Peter Sagan claims his seventh Slovakian road
race title.
"Peter
Sagan spearheaded the success of Bora Hansgrohe riders in
the road national championships, taking his seventh
Slovakian road title with a solo victory in the combined
race with the Czech Republic in Bánovce nad Bebravou on
Sunday."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 20, 2021 Tadej Pogacar: A life-changing moment captured
in a photograph.
"We
watched a man's dream die on live television that day, but
at the same time, we watched another man's dream become
reality when he least expected it."
By Kate Wagner (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 20, 2021 Driver hits at least 9 cyclists during Arizona
road race.
"At
around 7:25 a.m., in the city of Show Low, AZ, the driver
of a black Ford F-150 pick-up truck veered across several
lanes on Highway 60 and crashed into several participants
in the Bike the Bluff road race."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Show Low Police Department/Facebook June 20, 2021 2021 Yahoo Speedplay Zero pedal review - years
in the making.
"For
2021 Wahoo’s Speedplay line includes four pedals: Comp
($150), Zero ($230), Aero ($280), and the Nano ($450). The
Zero is also available in four spindle lengths."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 20, 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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NBC Sports will still broadcast the Tour de
France this year. Here’s the full TV schedule.
"Here's
how to watch the Tour de France broadcast in the United
States and Canada."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) June 22, 2021 Philippa York: Ineos versus Slovenia at the
Tour de France.
"Every
year, before the first physical exchanges are fired in the
battle for supremacy on the roads of France, there's the
mental sparring to decipher. This has begun with Ineos
Grenadiers supremo Dave Brailsford deciding that they will
not have a designated team leader."
(Image credit: Getty Images) June 22, 2021 Chris Froome: The dream scenario would be a
Tour de France stage win.
"Chris
Froome has expanded on his role at the upcoming Tour de
France, saying it would be a “dream scenario” to win a
stage but that more realistically he’ll be “fetching
bottles."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: UYN) June 22, 2021 Tour de France: Vincenzo Nibali, Bauke Mollema
headline Trek Segafredo, Guillaume Martin leads Cofidis.
"Julian
Bernard and Kenny Elissonde add some extra power in the
high mountains, while Toms Skujins gives the team some
breakaway options in the medium mountains."
(velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) June 22, 2021 Lucas Hamilton: I'm heading to the Tour de
France with an open mindset.
"With
Simon Yates and Esteban Chaves targeting stages at this
year’s Tour de France the onus for a top-level performance
in the overall classification at Team BikeExchange rests
on the young shoulders of Lucas Hamilton."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 22, 2021 The folk dancer who just won a national road
cycling title.
"At
the Israeli Road National Champs, the winner of the elite
men’s road race: 26-year-old barista, Ukrainian expat, and
former professional folk dancer, Vladislav “Vlad”
Loginov."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) photography by Ofer Eavri/Israel Cycling Academy June 22, 2021 Zipp launches new 454 NSW, 404 Firecrest, and
858 NSW go-fast aero wheels.
"The
new 454 NSW Tubeless Disc-Brake wheels (yes, that’s the
official name) are designed to be the ideal all-rounder
for road, paved or otherwise - if you could only afford
one model in the Zipp family for your high-performance
drop-bar bike, this would be it."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) photography by James Huang and Zipp June 22, 2021 Shimano’s Pro launches Stealth Curved saddle
for riders who tend to shift left-to-right.
"The
idea is that this allows riders to put more power through
the pedals while being aero."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 22, 2021 The best Amazon Prime Day exercise bike &
indoor cycling deals.
"With
deals for cyclists of all level, from budget exercise
bikes to integrated smart trainers and all the accessories
you could think of."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: NordicTrack) June 22, 2021 Who are the Americans riding the Tour de
France?
"Just four riders from the US are currently down on the start list for the race around France." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 21, 2021 Fabio Aru out of Qhubeka Assos' Tour de France
squad.
"I
know what it takes to compete at the Tour and I felt that,
with the physical problems that I had over the weekend, my
body is just not where it needs to be for me to be at my
very best."
(Image credit: Bettini Image) (cyclingnews.com) June 21, 2021 Van der Poel leads sprinter-packed Alpecin
Fenix squad at Tour de France.
"Van
der Poel stands out as one of the global stars of the
sport but Merlier and Philipsen have shown Alpecin Fenix
have a multitude of talents."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 21, 2021 Analyzing Ineos Grenadiers' 2021 Tour de
France team.
"The
British team look back to their best, with Thomas, Richard
Carapaz and Richie Porte all flying and last year's Giro
d’Italia winner Tao Geoghegan Hart waiting in the wings."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 21, 2021 How Lauren Stephens went from Olympic
heartbreak to championship ecstasy.
"Lauren
Stephens was crushed when she wasn't selected for the U.S.
Olympic squad but she refocused herself on winning big
races."
By Fred Dreier (velonews.com) Photo: Casey B. Gibson June 21, 2021 Zwift update offers better route badge
tracking and planning.
"Zwift
has finally made it easier to track route achievements,
view route details, and understand the demands of each
route."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 21, 2021 Garmin announces ride-specific map
improvements and faster route calculations for Edge
computers.
"Software
update is designed to improve performance of Edge 530,
830, 1030, and 1030 Plus."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 21, 2021 Joey Rosskopf crowned the 2021 U.S. pro
national road race champion.
"Brent
Bookwalter, in his final season as a pro cyclist finished
in second, while Rosskopf's teammate Kyle Murphy came
through in third."
(velonews.com) Photo: Casey B. Gibson June 20, 2021 Lauren Stephens solos into 2021 U.S. national
road race championship win.
"Coryn
Rivera (Team DSM) and Veronica Ewers (Fount Cycling Guild)
rode across the finish in second and third positions
respectively from a field sprint."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 20, 2021 Alex Howes: EF Nippo has the edge with
experience at US Road Championships.
"Defending
US Pro Road Race champion says he's ready for another
crack at road title, then mountain bike nationals."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wil Matthews) June 20, 2021 Kendall Ryan wins women's criterium title at
US Pro Road Championships.
"L39ION
of Los Angeles sprinter beats Team DSM teammates Megan
Jastrab and Coryn Rivera"
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Patrick Daly) June 20, 2021
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Tour de France: Lefevere’s negative comments
on Bennett are born out of revenge, says Kelly.
"Sean
Kelly has suggested that Patrick Lefevere’s negative
comments surrounding Sam Bennett’s knee injury and his
mental strength are born out of frustration and stem from
the sprinter's decision to leave Deceuninck Quick Step at
the end of the season."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 22, 2021 Brandon McNulty will pace Tadej Pogačar in
yellow jersey defense.
"UAE
Team Emirates confirms strong Tour de France squad with
more mountain support for the defending champion."
(velonews.com) Photo: Vincent Kalut/Getty Images June 22, 2021 Allan Peiper: 'I've seen a lot of champions
come through my ranks but Tadej Pogačar is different.'
"I
realized he was a kid who really listened to what I said.
On the last day, he didn’t panic on the final climb and
rode his own tempo, letting them go. You know, he rode
better than I suggested. He pulled them back in the final.
Staying calm under stress - that was my first impression
of him."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 22, 2021 Here’s what’s going to happen (we think) at
the Tour de France.
"The
way I see it, the ingredients are in place for a worthy
edition of the sport’s biggest event."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) photography by Gruber Images, Cor Vos, Kristof Ramon June 22, 2021 The clever and funny ways WorldTour teams
announced their 2021 Tour de France lineups.
"Here
are some of the more interesting Tour de France lineup
announcements posted by WorldTour teams this year."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) By Lily Hansen-Gillis Photo by: Lotto Soudal/Instagram June 22, 2021 2021 Tour de France: Cyclingnews' countdown
collection.
"The
2021 Tour de France is almost upon us and, as ever, Cyclingnews
is counting down the days with a series of special
features to build up to the Grand Départ on Saturday, June
26."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 22, 2021 Dowsett 'devastated' at Olympics
non-selection.
"Dowsett,
a specialist against the clock, was not included in Great
Britain’s road squad for Tokyo, which instead comprises
Geraint Thomas, Tao Geoghegan Hart, and Simon and Adam
Yates."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 22, 2021 SunGod's new Airas frameless sunglasses.
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By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) June 22, 2021 Chris Froome remains our Grand Tour leader for
next year, says Adams.
"Froome
heads to the Tour de France later this week as the team's
road captain but Michael Woods will lead the squad's
challenge for the overall classification because Froome
has not recovered from the career-threatening crash."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 21, 2021 Witness tells of horror as truck rams into
Arizona bike race.
"Tony
Quinones said in an interview Sunday, he was "watching
bodies going on top of the hood, bodies going to the left,
bodies going to the right."
By Brian Witte, Walter Berry (fox10phoenix.com) (Jim Headley/ The White Mountain Independent) June 21, 2021 De Crescenzo scores new team contract with
gritty ride at US Pro Road Nationals.
"The
30-year-old who now lives in Atlanta, took an extended
break from pro racing after she suffered a traumatic brain
injury and broken bones in a serious crash during the 2016
San Dimas Stage Race."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Patrick Daly) June 21, 2021 Amazon Prime Day cycling deals: The best
savings in the 2021 Prime Day sales.
"Amazon
Prime Day is officially upon us, so over the next two-day
period - Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd of June -
the Cyclingnews team is committed to finding all
the best Amazon Prime day cycling deals available."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) June 21, 2021 Racing against Van der Poel and Van Aert 'is
like MotoGP', says Oliver Naesen.
"They
go on holiday for a while before bending all cyclocross
races to their will. Those two are at the top non-stop. Is
that frustrating? It's more motivating, although it would
be nice if they were just a little less good, ha! Can I
keep up with them? Then I'll need more talent."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 21, 2021 Ian Boswell on the Migration Gravel Race:
‘It’s so much more than a bike race.’
"Unbound
Gravel champ Ian Boswell sees himself as a cycling
ambassador at Kenya's Migration Gravel Race, where many
riders hail from Africa."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Wahoo June 21, 2021 Q36.5 Unique road shoe review: Q for Quirky.
"The
upper design is certainly unusual, but it’s the carbon
plate of Q36.5’s Unique that’s truly novel."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) June 21, 2021 June 20, 2021
2021 National Champions index.
"Riders
are competing this week all over the world to earn the
rights to wear their national colors for the next 12
months."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 20, 2021 Wout van Aert wins Belgian men's road title.
"Wout
van Aert (Jumbo Visma) won the Belgian road title,
outsprinting Edward Theuns (Trek Segafredo) by a fine
margin as Remco Evenepoel (Deceuninck Quick Step) rounded
out the podium in third."
By Brecht Decaluwé (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 20, 2021 Kopecky solos to second straight Belgian
women's road title.
"Lotte
Kopecky (Liv Racing) prolonged her Belgian title with a
solo ride to the victory in Waregem after attacking 8km
from the finish."
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