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June 29, 2021
Start times for crucial stage five time trial.
"The
fifth stage of the 2021 Tour de France sees the first of
two tests against the clock arrive and a potential showing
of who the main favorites for the overall are."
(cyclingweekly.com) By Tim Bonville-Ginn (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Tour de France: Mark Cavendish wins stage 4.
"Cavendish
maneuvered himself onto Philipsen's wheel and then came
past him inside the final 50m to claim a fairly resounding
victory. Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) retains the
yellow jersey, 8 seconds clear of Julian Alaphilippe."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Tour de France stage 4: A series of unlikely
events.
"Fortune
is a big part of any success in sport, but it has taken an
extraordinary series of improbable events to even bring
Mark Cavendish to this Tour de France, let alone win a
stage."
By Adam Becket (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Lefevere: The whole staff was crying after
Cavendish's Tour de France stage 4 win.
"'We
have more than 100 wins in a Grand Tour, but I never saw
the whole staff crying' says Deceuninck Quick Step boss."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 29, 2021 Mark Cavendish: 'I feel like a GC rider saying
we'll take it day-by-day, I don't want to be like that.'
"I
feel like one of those modern GC riders who push it all
away saying 'ah we'll see how it goes, day by day,' I
don't want to be like that but I'm aware of the situation
I'm in and I've just got to try and do my best."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Early GC time gaps don't make much difference
to eventual Tour de France podium, argues Ineos' Michał
Kwiatkowski.
"The
Polish rider talked about how his team planned to shepherd
Geraint Thomas and Richard Carapaz through this tricky
opening week of the Tour, and on stage three they found
themselves on the wrong side of things."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Radical new sunglasses for Tadej Pogacar at
the Tour de France.
"Spearheaded
somewhat by the recent launch of the Oakley Kato,
radical-looking cycling sunglasses are having a bit of a
moment recently, and it appears Scicon is getting in on
the action."
By Josh Croxton (Image credit: Getty Images)(Image credit: Josh Croxton) June 29, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Tuesday: Redon → Fougères 152km.
Stage
4 start time: 13:25 CET (4:25 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 13:25 CET (4:25 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:00 CET (8:00 AM PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) June 29, 2021  June 28, 2021
Where the Tour contenders stand after a
chaotic stage 3.
"After
a series of chaotic series of events, it seemed like a
helpful idea to take stock of how the big names fared on
their journey from Lorient to Pontivy."
(cyclingtips.com) By Dane Cash (Photo: Cor Vos) June 28, 2021 Tour de France: Tim Merlier wins crash-marred
stage 3.
"The
closing kilometers of the day were ruined by a succession
of crashes, which saw Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma) go down
nine kilometers out and lose over 1:20 at the finish."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 Five talking points from stage three of the
Tour de France.
"Just
five? We could write 55. More crashes, a shake-up in the
GC and another win for a non-WorldTour team."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 Tadej Pogačar bemoans hectic Tour de France
stage three: 'It was such chaos.'
"Tadej
Pogačar admitted confusion over what happened on stage
three of the Tour de France, saying that he was unclear
who the day’s winners and losers were."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 'Nervous' Mark Cavendish one of four big
favorites on stage three of the Tour de France.
"Cavendish
posted on Twitter before the race that he was "nervous
today for some reason," a lighthearted tweet that shows
the pressure and excitement he feels."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 Thomas: We'll see who Tour de France
contenders are after first rest day.
"Geraint
Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) has downplayed the significance
of the time he lost on stage 2 of the Tour de France and
stressed that the true contenders in this year’s race will
not become apparent until the first rest-day in a week’s
time."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) June 28, 2021 Pro Bike: Lachlan Morton's 'Alt Tour'
Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod Disc.
"Morton's
Cannondale is outfitted with plenty of bikepacking gear
for his self-supported 5,510km Alt Tour around France."
By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: EF Education Nippo) June 28, 2021 Messages pour in for Aussie Tour de France
hero Cadel Evans.
"Fans
near and far have flooded social media with memories and
messages of endearment for Cadel Evan's epic Tour de
France win in 2011."
(sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 Tour de France: Van der Poel wins at
Mûr-de-Bretagne.
"Van
der Poel: I have no words. I gambled a little bit and I
played everything I got the first time already. I knew I
had to get bonus seconds if I wanted the yellow jersey,
and I knew it was the last chance to get the yellow
jersey. It's incredible."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 27, 2021 Tour de France stage 2: Chaos and control.
"Mathieu
van der Poel did it all wrong. Tactically and
strategically, his decisions on stage 2 of the 2021 Tour
de France looked emotional and hot-headed."
(cyclingnews.com) By Edward Pickering (Image credit: Getty Images) June 27, 2021 VeloFix: Your local Bike Shop, on wheels.
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June 29, 2021
Sepp Kuss: ‘Three stages feels like six’ on
tense opening days of Tour de France.
"Jumbo
Visma braces for time loses in Wednesday’s time trial
against Tadej Pogačar."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Tour de France Stage 4 Preview.
"To
make the flat stages more intense, more nervous, ASO
decided to make some of them shorter this year. This last
of the four stages in Brittany is completely within the
department of Ille-et-Vilaine. It’s not totally flat
terrain, but it should be very fast."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 29, 2021 Mummified Primož Roglič still in the race
after Tour de France crash.
"Primož
Roglič may have bolstered the stock prices of France’s
biggest first aid suppliers, as the mummified figure of
the Slovenian returned to the Tour de France peloton on
stage four."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Instagram/primozroglic) June 29, 2021 Steven Kruijswijk will continue Tour de France
after finishing stage three with wounded hand.
"The
Jumbo Visma rider, who is supporting Primož Roglič in the
2021 Tour, was one of the dozens of riders caught in
crashes on stage three, and was left with a cut to his
hand."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: STEPHANE MAHE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Giro d'Italia Donne 2021 Preview.
"The
event is known for its more than 30-year history as the
toughest race on the women's calendar and it has been a
part of the Women's WorldTour since the top-tier
calendar's inception in 2016."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 29, 2021 What’s the story behind NextHash, Team
Qhubeka's mysterious new sponsor?
"So
who or what is NextHash? Where did they come from? What
are their hopes for the sponsorship, and how did they end
up signing a five-year deal with the perennially
precarious South African team?"
By Iain Treloar (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) June 29, 2021 Lachlan Morton’s Tour de France Alt Tour: How
the Tracking Device & Site Works.
"Lachlan Morton’s tracking site is updated 24×7, at 60-second intervals." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (credit: Rapha) June 29, 2021 Unlucky No. 13: Robert Gesink.
"As on
the opening day, three riders were forced to abandon the
race on stage 3: Gesink and two Australian team leaders,
Jack Haig of Bahrain Victorious and Caleb Ewen of Lotto
Soudal (all with broken collarbones)."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Lake CX403 road shoes review.
"A
solid shoe with a handcrafted feel that’s perfect for big
power and long days. As long as you aren’t after a
slipper-like shoe, it’s hard to go wrong."
By Josh Ross (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Josh Ross) June 29, 2021 Roval Control 29 Carbon wheelset review.
"They
might not be the lightest options in the segment but
Roval's new Control 29 Carbon wheels are more affordable
and just as tough as its premium Control SL offering."
By Guy Kesteven (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Guy Kesteven) June 29, 2021 June 29, 2021
June 28, 2021
Primož Roglič crashes hard.
"Primož
Roglič (Jumbo Visma) has crashed hard in the finale of
stage 3 at the Tour de France and looks like he has been
left with significant injuries."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 Primož Roglič 'not in good shape', taken to a
hospital.
"Further
details of his injuries are not yet known, but he began
the chase back to the peloton in earnest, finding himself
1-20 in arrears with little over 8km remaining, half of
the Jumbo Visma squad dropping back to aid the pursuit."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 Thomas suffers dislocated shoulder and Gesink
abandons after Tour de France crash.
"Once
again, the 2021 Tour de France has been affected by a
crash at the front of the peloton, with Ineos Grenadiers
and Jumbo Visma riders hitting the deck on stage 3."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 28, 2021 Tour de France Stage 3 Preview.
"After
two days of climbing some of Brittany’s steepest hills,
the sprinters will be relieved to get a first opportunity
of a stage win. And following stages hitting the western
and northern coasts of the region, this one graces the
southern shore between the naval base of Lorient and the
fishing port of La Trinité-sur-Mer."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 Police use Facebook in search for spectator
that triggered crash.
"In
this case, according to article 222-20 of the Penal Code,
the spectator would risk a maximum penalty of one year of
imprisonment as well as a fine of 15,000 euros,” reported
L’Equipe."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 28, 2021 Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič reach stalemate
in early bonus point battle.
"Sepp
Kuss: 'This is what races are decided on.' Roglič and
Pogačar engage in taut battle for small gains in Tour's
opening weekend."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: STEPHANE MAHE/AFP via Getty Images June 28, 2021 Here are all the riders that have been fined
in the Tour.
"Any
breaches that are spotted can be punished by the race
commissaires who can dish out fines to the respective
rider and teams, and in the most severe cases even
disqualify riders."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 28, 2021 Five life lessons learned from Davis Phinney.
"When
the 7-Eleven team entered our first professional races in
Europe, we were like the “Bad News Bears”. We made
mistakes and fumbled our way through race after race, but
there were also days when we got it right and put riders
on the podium."
By Chris Carmichael (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 First Look: Polar’s Super-Accurate H10 Heart
Rate Monitor.
"Polar's
H10 heart rate monitor strap does just what it says on the
packaging: measures your heart rate accurately,
comfortably and reliably."
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June 29, 2021
UCI president blames Tour de France crashes
'above all' on riders and tension in peloton.
"UCI
president David Lappartient has denied that the design of
the course on stage 3 of the Tour de France had anything
to do with the numerous crashes that shook up the peloton
and left a large number of riders injured."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Geraint Thomas: The Tour de France doctor
popped my shoulder back in and it was instant relief.
"On
Tuesday, just before the start of stage 4 from Redon to
Fougeres, Thomas gave the media a short update on his
condition."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Full statement from the riders’ union after
stage three crash controversy.
"Following
a string of major crashes on the first sprint stage of
this year’s Tour, there was a backlash from riders who
raised concerns about safety out on the course."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) June 29, 2021 Niewiadoma skips Giro d’Italia Donne to focus
on gold medal at Olympic Games.
"'It
would take me quite a while to recover from this very long
and brutal stage race' says Polish all-rounder"
(cyclingnews.com) By Kirsten Frattini (Image credit: Getty Images) June 29, 2021 5 Minutes with Sarah Gigante.
"We
spoke with Sarah Gigante, a young cycling talent who at
age 18 won the elite road race at the 2019 Australian
national championships. She currently rides for Team Tibco
Silicon Valley Bank, while also completing her university
studies."
(voxwomen.com) Credit: CyclingAustralia June 29, 2021 Tour de France Tech: Unbranded and prototype
wheels we’ve spotted.
"We’ve
just spent most a week roaming the streets of Brest with
long-lens cameras, large memory cards, and a notes app on
overdrive, to bring you the latest tech trends from the
Tour de France."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Ronan Mc Laughlin June 29, 2021 Spotted: New Lapierre Xelius SL3.
"The
most notable updates on the Xelius SL3 include the
now-entirely-internal cable routing through a new
integrated cockpit, plus the updated yet still
distinctively Lapierre seatstays."
By Ronan Mc Laughlin (cyclingtips.com) photography by Phil Golston June 29, 2021 Scott Road Comp Boa Lady Shoe review.
"Versatile,
comfortable and cooling on hot rides, these shoes offer
great value for money and adequate power transfer for
everyday riding."
By Mildred Locke (cyclingnews.com) (Image: © Mildred Locke June 29, 2021 Blubrake's smaller G2 ABS system re-ignites
the off-road braking debate.
"Could
the smaller and lighter G2 ABS system finally bring about
the introduction of front-wheel pulse braking to off-road
bikes?"
By Lance Branquinho (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Blubrake) June 29, 2021 Best bike lights: Front and rear lights to
help you see and be seen.
"Whether
you ride day or night, the best bike lights can increase
your safety on the road."
By Colin Levitch (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Bontrager) June 29, 2021 June 28, 2021
Roglič loses time after taking a hard fall on
stage 3.
"Primož
Roglič (Jumbo Visma) finished stage 3 of the Tour de
France over a minute down and with several scrapes and
bruises after taking a heavy fall inside the final 10 km
of the race."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 28, 2021 Jack Haig out of the Tour with broken
collarbone and concussion.
"Haig
fell on a sweeping, downhill left-hander and spent some
time lying on the road as he received medical attention.
He later went and sat by the roadside before being taken
to the Hospital Center Bretagne."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June 28, 2021 Van der Poel gets custom Canyon with poignant
message at Tour de France.
"For
stage 3 of the Tour de France, Mathieu van der Poel will
be aboard an all-new, custom-painted yellow Canyon Aeroad,
complete with a poignant message relating to his late
grandfather Raymond Poulidor."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alpecin Fenix) June 28, 2021 Lefevere threatens to bench Sam Bennett from
races and dock his pay unless he 'behaves.'.
"Asked
about the relationship between himself and Bennett at the
start of stage 3 of the Tour de France, Lefevere claimed
that the Irishman had not been honest about his knee
injury and had dodged his calls and messages."
By Daniel Benson, Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 28, 2021 Remember, Van der Poel didn’t really want to
race the Tour.
"Van
der Poel sat sobbing, elbows on knees, his still-helmeted
head in his hands, overcome with the emotion of the
moment. And all at a race he hadn’t really wanted to do."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 Rigoberto Urán: Lachlan Morton’s Alt Tour de
France is loco but cool too.
"The
Australian will be on the road for 23 days, riding
unsupported with the aim of beating the Tour de France
peloton to Paris, despite riding an additional 2,400
kilometers of transfers between the stage routes."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 28, 2021 Pro Team Sponsors.
"There
are 23 teams in the Tour de France with a variety of
sponsors, a mix of brands, wealthy individuals and
governments. Let’s follow the money and then imagine if we
could use every brand going."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) June 28, 2021 Qhubeka NextHash and questions over financial
stability.
"Qhubeka
NextHash has been in search for stability as far as
sponsors are concerned in recent years, having already
changed its title partners in both 2019 (to NTT Cycling)
and 2020 (to Qhubeka Assos)."
By Kate Wagner (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) June 28, 2021 Aenomaly Constructs announce pre-order for
Switchgrade saddle angle adjust.
"The Switchgrade allows riders to adjust their saddle angle on the fly, with the choice of three index-able positions separated by 10°." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 Five cool things coming soon from Reynolds,
Giro, Pro, Maxxis and Koo.
"Other
than watching some gripping opening stages of the Tour, we
managed to sneak in some miles testing some snazzy new
wheels and gear. Here's the cream of the crop this week."
By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) June 28, 2021 The Secret Pro: The dangers of Sagan and my
Tour de France picks.
"Strap
yourself in, you’re in for a long one. The past few weeks
have thrown us more than enough to talk about. Plus, on
top of that, there’s that big bike race about to start."
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