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Tour de France stage 9: Ben O’Connor solos to
searing stage win, Tadej Pogačar retains yellow.
"O'Connor
storms into GC contention with long-range solo move,
Pogačar attacks GC group in final kilometers with
assertion of authority."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 4, 2021 Tour de France: Ben O'Connor wins stage 9.
"Ben
O'Connor (AG2R Citroën) took the biggest win of his career
to date at the summit finish of Tignes on stage 9 of the
Tour de France, soloing almost the whole length of the
21-kilometer climb to take a win from the breakaway."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 4, 2021 Mathieu van der Poel abandons Tour de France,
focuses on Olympic Games.
"Mathieu
van der Poel pulls out of the Tour de France after losing
yellow as he looks to focus on the mountain bike event at
the Olympic Games."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) July 4, 2021 Analysis: Pogacar’s Tour de France dominance
to spark fascinating battle for podium.
"Barring
accident, ambush, illness or injury, the four traditional
caveats on any ultra-strong leader’s hold on a Grand Tour,
working out who can stand next to the Slovenian on the
Champs Elysées is arguably the biggest interest point
remaining on GC."
By Stephen Farrand, Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 4, 2021 Tour de France rider praises spectator who
gave him pillow after crash.
"An
Astana-Premier Tech rider who crashed heavily during
yesterday's dramatic Tour de France stage has praised a
spectator who rushed over to give him a pillow to rest his
head on while he was lying injured on the ground. "
By Will Bolton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 4, 2021 The long list of riders who have dropped out
of the Tour de France so far.
"Almost
8 per cent of the 228 riders that started the race have
already dropped out and won’t be returning for the tenth
stage of the Tour. Here is the list of withdrawals so
far."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Twitter) July 4, 2021 Hyland’s Powered Announces Official Team for
San Diego Belgian Waffle Ride.
"Hyland's,
a trusted leader in products to support a healthy, active
lifestyle, today announced their official team for the
first Belgian Waffle Ride of 2021, known as the Canyon BWR
or the “Hell of the West."
(socalcycling.com) Photo: Cycling Utah July 4, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Sunday: Cluses → Tignes 145km.
Stage
9 start time: 13:00 CET (4:00 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 13:00 CET (4:00 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:47 CET (8:47 AM PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) July 4, 2021  Tour de France: Tadej Pogačar obliterates the
race to take yellow on stage eight as Teuns took stage
victory.
"Tadej
Pogačar destroyed all of his rivals on stage eight of the
Tour de France 2021 on his way to going into the yellow
jersey and to second on the stage as he puts over three
minutes into his closest rival, Richard Carapaz."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 3, 2021 What the stars said after the explosive stage
8.
"Here's
what Tadej Pogačar, David Brailsford, Mathieu van der Poel
and others had to say after Saturday's explosive stage 8."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images) July 3, 2021 Sepp Kuss unleashed in the mountains: ‘We have
to shift the focus.’
"After
Primož Roglič lost time Friday, the team quickly pivoted
to a more aggressive approach, and Sepp Kuss charged into
the void."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 3, 2021 Dan Martin's Tour de France starts today and
lasts 10 days, which sounds a lot more manageable really.
"The
Irishman said the first week has been boring as he's
focused on staying out of trouble and saving energy ahead
of targeting a mountain stage win."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 3, 2021 Widespread use of legal performance-enhancing
'Maurten' hydrogel in peloton a 'small revolution for
endurance sport.'
"The
product, apparently used by 40 per cent of teams in the
peloton, doubles the amount of carbohydrate able to be
ingested without the gastric discomfort."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 3, 2021 Tour de France helmets: Who's wearing what?
"Whether
it's for style, aerodynamics, weight, comfort or the
all-important safety, if you want to wear the same helmet
as the pros, here's what they're wearing."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 3, 2021 July 2, 2021
Tour de France: Mohoric hammers to victory in
Le Creusot.
"Van
der Poel goes in breakaway to keep yellow, Roglic and
Thomas struggle, Carapaz attacks."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 2, 2021 |
July 4, 2021
Tour de France: Which GC riders lost time on
stage 9 summit finish at Tignes.
"Tadej
Pogačar once again proved the strongest of the GC men, as
if that was in any doubt after the events of stage 8,
responding to an attempt by Richard Carapaz (Ineos
Grenadiers) to put him under pressure at the
four-kilometer mark before simply riding away from his
rivals for the second day in succession."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 4, 2021 Tour de France Stage 9 Preview.
"After
the unfinished stage to Tignes in 2019 - a mudslide in the
valley blocked the race when Egan Bernal was on a solo
breakaway - the organizers promised to return to Tignes as
soon as possible. And here we are!"
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 4, 2021 Merci Mathieu! A young fan reaches out to his
hero.
"One
of the enduring scenes of stage 8 was the moment yellow
jersey-wearer Van der Poel handed one of his bidons to
Raphaël towards the end of the stage. Video footage
captured by Bas Tietama showed the awe and gratitude felt
by the young fan, who will treasure his unforgettable
souvenir and the memory that goes with it."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Twitter) July 4, 2021 Nairo Quintana eyes the polka dot jersey at
the Tour.
"Very
far in the general classification of the Tour de France
after he conceded more than 18 minutes on Friday, Nairo
Quintana rode in a different register on Saturday by
attacking and surfing through the breakaways."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) July 4, 2021 Everyone is cheering for Lachlan Morton to
cross the line first in Paris.
"The
29-year-old’s solo Tour hasn’t been without some major
challenges. He’s had some very wet days (resulting in a
soggy sleeping bag) knee pain (which he resolved by riding
in sandals on flat pedals) and a number of flats. On more
than one occasion he’s had trouble finding food."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Rapha July 4, 2021 4th of July deals for cyclists: The best
cycling upgrades.
"In a
typical year, when Independence Day neared, almost all
USA-based cycling retailers would get involved by offering
huge 4th of July deals for cyclists, discounting
everything from bikes to clothing, components, accessories
and more."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 4, 2021 Sunny King Criterium live feed.
"The Sunny King Criterium returns for a 19th year this Saturday, July 3, in downtown Anniston, Alabama and the live web streaming nine hours of racing, 12 to 9 p.m. (CDT)." (cyclingnews.com) (Photo: annistoncycling.com) July 4, 2021 Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon 2021.
"Available
in seven sizes, the Diverge has the most progressive
geometry that Specialized has ever created for a drop bar
bike - says Specialized - with the goal of creating a
capable, stable bike in the dirt that still feels
responsive and nimble on the road."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 4, 2021 July 4, 2021
July 3, 2021
Dylan Teuns misheard radio, thought he had
larger gap that helped him win stage eight.
"Dylan
Teuns thought he had a much larger advantage on the final
descent of stage eight in the 2021 Tour de France, giving
him false confidence that ultimately proved to work in his
favor."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 3, 2021 Geraint Thomas' Tour de France challenge ends
in the Alps.
"The
2018 winner's hopes evaporated even before the high
mountains begun, as he was dropped on an early
uncategorized climb and slotted into a gruppetto that
steadily lost time throughout a frantic stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 3, 2021 Five key things to watch out for as the Tour
reaches the Alps.
"The
first chapter of the 2021 Tour de France is now complete
and what a chapter it was. We had seven days packed with
aggressive racing, big crashes, swashbuckling solo wins,
heartwarming comebacks, and a whole lot of tears."
By Matt de Neef (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Kristof Ramon) July 3, 2021 Van Aert joins forces with Van der Poel in
pursuit of Tour de France yellow.
"We're
long-time rivals and I think it will stay that way forever
but today we had a few laughs out front' says Belgian."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 3, 2021 Ultra-cyclist Jack Thompson aims to beat Tour
de France peloton to Paris - starting 10 days late.
"Thompson
is riding his own Tour de France - with a twist. Beginning
in Brest on July 5, ten days after the Grand Départ, he is
aiming to ride the same route as the professional peloton
and catch them before they reach Paris."
By Issy Ronald (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Tristan Cardew) July 3, 2021
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Giro d'Italia Donne: Marianne Vos wins stage 3
in Ovada.
"Vos
wins stage 3, Anna van der Breggen maintains overall
lead."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) (velonews.com) July 4, 2021 Marianne Vos dedicates 29th Giro Donne stage
win to Jolien Verschueren.
"Of
course, it is incredible to win 29 times, when you still
can do your passion and do what you love. It is so strange
to lose Jolien Verschueren this week due to cancer."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 4, 2021 Tayler Wiles abandons Giro d'Italia Donne due
to illness.
"The
American talent said that she has been battling sickness
that she hasn't been able to recover from it, and revealed
her decision to depart from the 10-day race in a post on
Instagram Sunday."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 4, 2021 Tim Merlier and Arnaud Démare are out of the
Tour de France.
"Stage
3 winner Tim Merlier (Alpecin Fenix) and French sprinter
Arnaud Démare (Groupama FDJ) both fell victim to the
difficult terrain and brutal weather on stage 9 of the
Tour de France."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 4, 2021 Remco Evenepoel selected for road race and
time trial at Tokyo Olympics.
"The
Deceuninck Quick Step rider has made no attempt at hiding
his ambition to win the gold medal in the time trial
event, and the 21-year-old has now received confirmation
that his place on the Belgian flight flying out to Japan
is secured."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 4, 2021 Lachlan Morton tackles Mont Ventoux on Alt
Tour de France.
"The
Australian, who like the peloton is nine days into his
effort, is set to pass the halfway mark of his
5,510-kilometer ride and will climb Mont Ventoux twice as
he takes on stage 11 of the real Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 4, 2021 What’s the deal with the Canyon Aeroad right
now?
"Canyon
says: "As you know, our Alpecin Fenix Cycling Team pro
Mathieu van der Poel broke part of the handlebars of his
Canyon Aeroad CFR during a bike race at the beginning of
March. Therefore, we will equip all CFR and CF SLX bikes
in the market with the new drop bars, which will be
available from July."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 4, 2021 2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa Live
Feed.
"2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa Stage 3 (Casale Monferrato → Ovada 135km). Sunday,
July 4th, Stage 3 starts at 12:15pm CET (6:15am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 3:53pm CET (9:53am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) July 4, 2021 Giro d'Italia Donne: Anna van der Breggen
solos to stage 2 victory at Prato Nevoso.
"World
Champion takes maglia rosa by more than a minute over SD
Worx teammates Moolman-Pasio and Vollering"
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 3, 2021 It’s SD Worx’s world, we’re just living in it.
"Van
der Breggen stormed to the lead at the Giro Donne by a
minute and 22 seconds. Her biggest competitors? Her
teammates."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 3, 2021 Uttrup Ludwig crashes on opening day of Giro
d'Italia Donne.
"The
leader of the FDJ Nouvelle-Aquitaine Futuroscope squad
confirmed that she sustained bruises but that she was
cleared to begin stage 2 that finishes on the summit of
Prato Nevoso on Saturday."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 3, 2021 Giro d'Italia Donne prize money falls short of
promises.
"Although
the riders will compete over 10 grueling stages to fight
it out for the overall win, the rider who takes home the
final pink jersey will walk away with just €8,000."
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 3, 2021 Patrick Lefevere to discuss new contract with
Mark Cavendish after Tour de France.
"Cavendish,
who re-joined the team last winter on a minimum contract,
wasn't expected to ride the Tour until the late withdrawal
of the team's de-facto number one sprinter Sam Bennett."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty) July 3, 2021 Inside the development of Cannondale’s
unreleased time trial bike.
"EF
Education Nippo riders raced the time trial on stage 5 of
the Tour de France on an unreleased bike. After racing
prototypes earlier in the season, the team now has a
select few final bikes that should be released and
available next year."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 3, 2021 The Law Firm of Richard Duquette and Daniel
Petrov Obtained a Six-Figure Settlement for An Injured
Bicyclist.
"A
generous six-figure settlement was reached for bicyclist
Dave Nicolai by his lawyer Mr.
Duquette of Oceanside, California, with co-counsel Daniel
Petrov and Michael Norton."
(socalcycling.com) (Photo: 911law.com) July 3, 2021 July 2, 2021
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