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June 23, 2021
Lotto Belgium Tour: Wiebes wins stage 1.
"Lorena
Wiebes (Team DSM) surged across the line for the sprint
win on stage 1 of the the Lotto Belgium Tour, ahead of
Jolien D'Hoore (Belgium National Team). Barbara Guarischi
(Movistar) completed the podium in third for the second
day of racing."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 23, 2021 Dutch pro suffers brain hemorrhage after being
hit by scooter.
"The
30-year-old, Maurits Lammertink, was rushed to hospital
with brain injuries and underwent surgery later that night
on Tuesday, June 22 into early Wednesday morning,
confirmed Lammertink's wife to Tubantia."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 23, 2021 What do team sponsors of the men’s WorldTour
actually do?
"So
who are the sponsors that are counting on a ROI during
this prance around France? What are they promoting? Can
you even buy it, and if so, would you want to?"
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 23, 2021 The digital vs analog shifting debate.
"Electronic
shifting offers many benefits - reduced weight, improved
performance and better integration, but what is it like to
live with and are we going to see all our controls turning
electric soon?"
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Guy Kesteven) June 23, 2021 Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder: I think there’s a
leader’s jersey, maybe it’s yellow, says Stetina.
"Oregon
plays host to the five-day Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
stage race with Peter Stetina, Geoff Kabush, Carl Decker,
Rebecca Fahringer and Alison Tetrick forming part of a
stellar race field."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Peter Stetina) June 23, 2021 Deceuninck Quick Step will ride Specialized
bikes for six more seasons.
"The
extension to the partnership between team and brand will
see Quick Step racing Specialized bikes through the 2027
season."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 23, 2021 Velo Roussillon Asheville: An inside look at
an exclusive and amazing cycling experience.
"The
hardest part about Velo Roussillon is getting an
invitation to the week-long camp."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: FinisherPix June 23, 2021 Check out 12 highlights of Cube’s cycling
equipment.
"It’s
not just about the bikes! From helmets to saddle bags,
shoes to bib shorts, Cube has a huge variety of gear on
offer. Here are the stars of the show."
By road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 23, 2021 2021 Lotto Belgium Tour live stream.
"2021
Women's Lotto Belgium Tour June 22-25.
Stage
2
starts at 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 3:57pm CET (9:57am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com) (lottobelgiumtour.be) June 23, 2021  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 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 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 23, 2021
North American contingent on the rise at Tour
de France.
"Michael
Woods sees leadership, with Sepp Kuss, Neilson Powless,
Brandon McNulty and Sean Bennett in key support roles."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: James Startt) June 23, 2021 Tour de France 2021 start list: Teams for the
108th edition.
"The
biggest race of the season, the 2021 Tour de France begins
on Saturday, June 26 in the city of Brest in the region of
Brittany, 184 riders will be on the start line ready to
tackle the three weeks."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 23, 2021 Andy Schleck's 2021 Tour de France favorites.
"Tadej
Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) heads into the race as the
main favorite after his jaw-dropping smash-and-grab
victory in last year's edition."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 23, 2021 Chris Froome expecting open battle for Tour de
France yellow jersey.
"The
four-time champion also talks about how he's looking
forward to returning to the scene of his first-ever Tour
de France in 2008."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) June 23, 2021 Tour de France Sprinters and Green Jersey
Contenders.
"Who’s
got the muscle, the bustle and the hustle for the Tour de
France sprints… and the mental arithmetic for the points
competition."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 23, 2021 I have a problem with Mathieu van der Poel: Go
ahead, cancel me!
"Mathieu
van der Poel, superhuman Dutchman and acknowledged God of
cycling, will soon be making his Tour de France debut. He
will no doubt have a plan to snaffle a couple of stage
wins, maybe even a Yellow Jersey."
by road_THEORY (road-theory.com) (Image: Lieven De Cock (Digital Clickx)) June 23, 2021 Fabio Aru's Tour de France withdrawal raises
questions about future.
"I've
had more setbacks than joy in recent years, but I feel at
ease with Qhubeka."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 23, 2021 Get to grips with the UCI rules: new rule
changes to look out for in this year’s Tour de France.
"We
can’t say that the UCI’s rule book is the most
entertaining read... but they do seem keen on constantly
changing it, so if you’re about to ride (or watch) the
Tour de France."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 23, 2021 Specialized S-Works Vent shoe review: Airy
like Exos, with fewer compromises.
"Ventilated
carbon fiber sole, mesh-infused microfiber upper, Dyneema
non-stretch reinforcement, dual Boa S3-Snap closures,
external heel cup and toe cap, integrated arch support and
forefoot wedge."
By James Huang (cyclingtips.com) (Photography by James Huang) June 23, 2021 Lapierre launches new Xelius SL ahead of the
Tour de France.
"New
bike with more aggressive geometry will be ridden by
Groupama FDJ throughout the three-week race."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Outside pictures ©Bernard Papon – Presse Sports) June 23, 2021 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."
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Marc Bracke handed three-year suspension for
sexual harassment.
"The
UCI announced Wednesday that its Disciplinary Commission
has suspended Doltcini Van Eyck manager and director Marc
Bracke for three years following the highly-publicized
sexual harassment case involving two female cyclists."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 23, 2021 Chris Froome can race rim brakes at Tour de
France - he just has to ask, says Adams.
"Factor
produces a rim-brake bike so this is about Chris’s
preference for rim or discs' says team boss."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 23, 2021 The Unquarantined Viewers’ Guide to the Tour
de France.
"Of
course, the Tour de France enjoys one major advantage over
the other two grand tours: everybody cares about it waaaay
more than anything else."
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images June 23, 2021 2021 Tour de France preview: The Slovenians
and Ineos.
"The
Slovenians: Until Egan Bernal’s (Ineos) victory in the
Giro d’Italia, Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) and Tadej
Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) had won half of the last six
Grand Tours."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) June 23, 2021 Julian Alaphilippe: Winning Tour de France
opener will take a 'very violent effort.'
"After
striking early in each of the past two editions of the
Tour de France, Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck Quick Step)
sees little point in hiding his ambition this time
around."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 23, 2021 Teenaged Tadej Pogačar dreamed of lion
tattoos.
"You
forget how young Pogačar is, such has been his dominance
over the last couple of years. Back in 2018, he didn’t
even have a WorldTour contract."
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) June 23, 2021 Greg van Avermaet’s Team AG2R Citroën BMC
SLR01.
"Wheels
are also from Campagnolo, in this case, the very lush
looking Bora Ultra 35 wrapped in Pirelli tubulars; now,
there’s something you won’t find in the company’s
catalogue."
By Dave Everett (cyclingtips.com) photography by David Everett June 23, 2021 FasCat's Tour de France training plan.
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this free 3-week training plan that follows along with
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By Frank Overton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) June 23, 2021 Pacenti Carbon PR50 rim brake wheelset.
"These
Pacenti Carbon PR50 wheels give extra width for rim-braked
bikes but without a weight penalty. They're competitively
priced, and the customization options are a welcome
benefit."
By Jez Ash (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 23, 2021 June 22, 2021
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 Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.
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