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July 8, 2021
Tour de France: Nils Politt wins stage 12 as
breakaway sticks.
"Politt
only has one win to his name as a pro - a stage of the
2018 Deutschland Tour. No sprint for Cavendish as attack
gains lead of 15 minutes."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 8, 2021 Five talking points from stage 12.
"Sprinters
denied as Politt gets his long-awaited win on a mixed day
of fortunes for Bora Hansgrohe"
By Chris Marshall-Bell (Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingweekly.com) July 8, 2021 Sepp Kuss on second half of Tour de France:
‘We have a lot to look forward to.’
"The
Colorado climber is shifting gears from helping Primož
Roglič to helping Jonas Vingegaard, the sensational Tour
rookie who is unexpectedly fighting for the podium in
Paris."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Tadej Pogacar to race Vuelta a Espana after
Tour de France as team avoids questions about his dominance.
"Tadej
is possibly at a very similar level to last year. However,
the crashes and nerves from the start, which didn’t hamper
him, ended up getting rid of some big names like Roglic
and Thomas, and opening a big gap over the other
favorites."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 8, 2021 Tour de Lachlan: 2,257 miles in, with a dream
of doing 435 miles in a single day.
"String
of a dozen 12-hour days begin to take their toll on the EF
Education Nippo rider. Still, he wants to pedal the 700km
transfer in a single ride."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Rapha July 8, 2021 Pogačar to race Vuelta a España, setting up
dream battle.
"Tadej
Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) is set to ride the Vuelta a
España, setting up a potential dream match-up with the
likes of Primož Roglič (Jumbo Visma), Adam Yates and Egan
Bernal (both INEOS Grenadiers)."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Pogačar like Messi, Mbappe and Haaland, says
Contador.
"It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such a great talent in such a young rider,” Contador told Eurosport." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago V3Rs Yellow Jersey
Edition.
"The
yellow colorway doesn’t seem to have increased the
pressure on the defending champion as it carried him
further away from his General Classification rivals into
Tignes."
By Ben Atkins (pelotonmagazine.com) Images by Chris Auld July 8, 2021 Peter Stetina, Lauren De Crescenzo, Eddie
Anderson headline Crusher in the Tushar.
"The
high-altitude leg burner Crusher in the Tushar gravel race
is back with a stellar lineup and the same challenging
terrain."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 2021 Tour de France live stream.
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.
Thursday July 8th: Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux → Nîmes
161km.
Stage
12
start time: 13:30 CET (4:30 AM PDT).
Earliest live video: 13:30 CET (4:30 AM PDT). Approximate
finish: 17:22 CET (8:22 AM PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) July 8, 2021  July 7, 2021
Tour de France: Wout van Aert wins Mont
Ventoux stage 11.
"Vingegaard
climbs to third behind unflappable Pogacar and Uran as
O'Connor is dropped."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 Tadej Pogacar shows weakness on Mont Ventoux.
"Tadej
Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) betrayed signs of weakness for
the first time on this Tour de France when he was dropped
by Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo Visma) near the summit of Mont
Ventoux on stage 11."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 What the stars said after the stage 11 battle
on Mont Ventoux.
"Here's
what Wilco Kelderman, Mark Cavendish, Guillaume Martin,
and others said after two laps up and over Mont Ventoux."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Tony Martin abandons the Tour de France after
crash.
"German
time trial champion Martin crashed again in the opening
kilometers of stage 11 of the Tour, falling into a ditch
in the incident."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images) July 7, 2021 How do Tour de France time cuts work?
"Tour
de France mountain stages are brutal, no matter how fast
you’re riding them, but they're made even more challenging
by the dreaded time cut - but how does the time limit
actually work?"
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Bradley Wiggins: Ineos just don't have the
Tour de France firepower they used to.
"The
team have never really found their footing when it comes
to the overall battle for the yellow jersey. Geoghegan
Hart and Porte were out of contention after the first two
days due to time losses and crashes, while Thomas
dislocated his shoulder in a stage 3 crash and has never
looked comfortable since."
By Daniel Benson (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 5 emotional moments from the Tour de France so
far.
"So
far, the 2021 Tour de France has been an emotional
rollercoaster for the cyclists racing and the fans at
home. If you’ve been captivated by the action, you’re not
alone."
By Lily Hansen-Gillis (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Flobikes July 7, 2021 How to Screen Record On the Wahoo BOLT V2.
"Here’s
a quick (and totally awesome) tip for Wahoo BOLT V2 users.
You can now screen record what you’re Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2
is doing. Getting it configured is silly easy."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) July 7, 2021 10 new bikes we’ve spotted at the 2021 Tour de
France.
"Tour
de France bikes represent the pinnacle of desirable road
cycling tech, with flagship frames, top-spec road
groupsets and premium carbon wheels."
By Matthew Loveridge (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 7, 2021 July 6, 2021
Tour de France: Cavendish makes it three on
stage 10.
"Mark
Cavendish extended his lead in the points classification
with another 50 points at the finish, edging out Wout van
Aert (Jumbo Visma) and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin Fenix) in
the dash for the line."
By Daniel Ostanek (velonews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 6, 2021 Mark Cavendish questions Bike Exchange tactics
after third Tour de France stage win.
"Mark
Cavendish has questioned Team Bike Exchange’s tactics at
the Tour de France, suggesting they should have focused on
challenging him at the end of the stage rather than trying
to put him in difficulty part-way through it."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 6, 2021 Mark Cavendish one win shy of equaling Eddy
Merckx’s record.
"Mark
Cavendish (Deceuninck Quick Step) won stage 10 of the 2021
Tour de France on another perfect leadout from his team."
(velonews.com) Photo: PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images July 6, 2021 |
July 8, 2021
Bizkaia Durango pull last rider out of Giro
d'Italia Donne.
"Lucía
González, who was the last rider on the team still in the
Giro d'Italia Donne heading into of the seventh stage, did
not start the 109km race from Soprazocco di Gavardo to
Puegnago del Garda."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Peter Sagan abandons the Tour de France.
"Peter
Sagan (Bora Hansgrohe) was forced to abandon the Tour de
France before the start of stage 12 to Nimes due to a
worsening knee injury."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 8, 2021 Philippa York: After Ventoux Ineos need to
change their Tour de France strategy.
"The
really interesting race is what looks increasingly to be
one for the remaining podium spots, although, if the
strong heat continues to beat down on the peloton,
anything might happen."
By Philippa York (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 'He just needs everything to align:’ Nacer
Bouhanni is the second sprint star close to making a
comeback at the Tour de France.
"Bouhanni
has come close to victory four times at this Tour, and may
have his best-ever chance at finally winning a stage."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Cyclist killed by bear that dragged her from
tent in Montana.
"Leah
Lokan, a 65-year-old nurse from California, had stopped
over in the town of Ovando during a cycling trip."
(bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Scott refines Addict Gravel for speed and
handling.
"Longer,
with more tire clearance, and more aero - the Addict
Gravel takes cues from Scott's aero road bikes and its
mountain bikes."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 DT Swiss unveils new ARC rim brake wheels.
"DT
Swiss has reworked its ARC 1100 and 1400 rim brake
wheelset ranges to include the redesigned DT Aerolite II
and Aero Comp II spokes. The changes also include a move
to the Ratchet EXP 180 and 240 hubs, resulting in a
marginal drag reduction of 0.5 watts."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 Tour de France 2021 mid-race tech round-up:
Unbranded wheels; Fast time-trial equipment; Custom paint
jobs and more.
"Not
all equipment is created equal, but with the rise of house
brands, the ever-increasing integration of modern high-end
racing bikes, and increasing sponsor influence,
opportunities for fussy pros to customize their bikes had
appeared to be on the wane."
By Simon Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 The least-used tool that’s a must-have.
"If
you’re like us, you’ve no doubt been on a group ride when
someone suffered a flat tire and they have neither the
tools or even a spare inner tube to make the fix. And then
they stand next to their bike with that dumb, helpless
look on their faces."
By Troy Templin (roadbikeaction.com) crankbrothers.com July 8, 2021 July 8, 2021
What you need to know about stage 12 of the
2021 Tour de France.
"With
a single third-category climb on the menu, this should be
a day for the sprinters. But, in the words of Monsieur
Prudhomme, riders will “have to be extra careful: the wind
could be a key factor on wide open roads and echelons
could occur."
By Dane Cash (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 July 7, 2021
Five talking points from stage 11.
"Tadej
Pogačar shows first signs of cracking, Wout van Aert can
do everything, Ineos working for nothing and more."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Norsgaard makes good on prophetic prediction
of win at Giro d'Italia Donne.
"Today,
on stage 6 of the race, the 21-year-old Dane came good on
that promise, out-sprinting Wiebes’ teammate Coryn Rivera
to cross the line in first place in Colico and take her
first Giro d’Italia Donne win."
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: PMG Sport. Giro d'Italia Donne) July 7, 2021 All the riders who have abandoned on the Mont
Ventoux stage.
"A
viciously difficult Tour de France stage with double
ascents of the Mont Ventoux spelled the end of the line
for a number of riders before they even reached the first
trip over the Giant of Provence."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 Peter Sagan down but not out at the Tour de
France.
"Sagan
is battling to recover from injuries, but opportunities in
second week and refusal to give up on green keep Slovak in
the frame."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Spotted: Jumbo Visma on yet more non-sponsor
wheels at the Tour de France.
"As is
becoming something of a common theme during the 2021
season, Jumbo Visma are using sponsor incorrect wheels at
this year's Tour de France, and Cyclingnews can
confirm that their blacked-out wheels of choice are in
fact Metron wheels from Vision."
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Cyclingnews) July 7, 2021 UAE Team Emirates: No room to relax as Tour de
France far from decided.
"Team
manager Joxean Fernández Matxin, who played a key role in
overseeing Pogačar’s victory last year, is once again at
the center of affairs at the Tour this year."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) July 7, 2021 Are one-week stage races In trouble?.
"More
young riders are foregoing the traditional late-spring,
weeklong races to prepare for the Tour de France in favor
of dedicated altitude training. Those legacy races may
gradually become less relevant and need to reinvent
themselves or reschedule their place in the calendar."
By Spencer Martin and Steve Maxwell (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Bikepacking cyclist killed by grizzly bear on
campsite in Montana.
"The
fatal attack happened between 4am and 5am near the small
town of Ovando, which lies in the Rocky Mountains around
75 miles northwest of the state capital, Helena."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 7, 2021 Best bike multi-tool in 202: 8 top-rated
pocket-sized cycling multi-tools.
"There’s
little worse than being stopped in your tire tracks by a
minor mechanical problem that you could have sorted out if
only you’d brought along the right tool."
By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 7, 2021 July 7, 2021
Tour de France Stage 11 Preview.
"Climbing
Mont Ventoux twice rather than once is one of the great
attractions of this year’s Tour de France. Before reaching
the iconic mountain, we mustn’t overlook the Col de la
Liguière, above Apt, a Cat. 1 pass that will cause an
initial selection."
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July 8, 2021
Giro d'Italia Donne: Marianne Vos triumphs
with 30th victory on stage 7.
"Jumbo
Visma rider outsprints Elisa Longo Borghini and Anna van
der Breggen in uphill finish in Puegnago Del Garda."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Mark Cavendish: Marianne Vos is the absolute
GOAT.
"Marianne
Vos has just won her 30th stage of the race. This NEEDS to
be big news. 30 is such a milestone. She’s been my
inspiration on so many levels, for so many years. The
absolute GOAT."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Ashleigh Moolman Pasio’s long love affair with
the Giro d’Italia Donne.
"The
Giro has always been Moolman Pasio's measuring stick of
success. This year's edition shows how she's a champion
far beyond the race."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) July 8, 2021 The Next Generation: Young Riders Making an
Impression at the Giro d’Italia Donne and Beyond.
"At
the Giro Donne, with talented young riders coming to the
fore on all types of parcours, the future of women’s
cycling is looking very bright."
By Amy Jones (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Spectators barred from Olympic events in
Tokyo.
"According
to Reuters, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the state
of emergency would begin on Monday and last through August
22, before the start of the Paralympic Games."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 8, 2021 Roger Kluge ‘pretty sure’ Caleb Ewan would
have beaten Mark Cavendish in Tour de France sprints.
"Would
Ewan have topped Cavendish in the bunch sprints? We’ll
never know, of course. But Roger Kluge, one of the
veterans of Lotto Soudal’s sprint train, believes his
teammate would have given Cavendish a run for his money in
the kicks to the line."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) July 8, 2021 Tour de France stage 12 analysis: Entering a
new phase.
"Teams
have been forced to recalibrate aims, which could see more
tumult on the road."
By Adam Becket (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 8, 2021 Vision’s new Metron 45 and 60 SL Disc wheels
tick many boxes.
"First
spotted in the early stages of the Tour de France, what we
assumed were new Vision disc brake road wheels are
officially just that."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 Pirelli P Zero Race.
"The
Pirelli P Zero Race sits at the top of the firm's clincher
range, and is designed as a 'race ready all-rounder.' Out
in the real world, it feels fast, proves grippy for twisty
criterium races, and is a competitive weight."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 8, 2021 Tour de France sneak peek: Qhubeka NextHash
rider spotted on new Hunt wheels.
"On a
very rainy stage 8, Sergio Henao was riding what looks to
be a new set of wheels from Hunt. We spool up the rumor
mill and take a closer look at the juicy tech details."
By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 8, 2021 2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa Live
Feed.
"2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa (Soprazocco Di Gavardo → Puegnago Del Garda 109.6km). Thursday,
July 8th, Stage 7 starts at 12:15am CET (6:15aam U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 3:08pm CET (9:08am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cycling.today) (giroditaliadonne.it) July 8, 2021 July 7, 2021
Giro d'Italia Donne: Emma Norsgaard wins stage
6 sprint in Colico.
"Coryn
Rivera (Team DSM) was second and Marianne Vos (Team Jumbo
Visma) finished second third in Colico."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: PMG Sport. Giro d'Italia Donne) July 7, 2021 Doebel-Hickok fractures wrist leaving Rally
another rider down at Giro d’Italia Donne.
"It
could have been even worse for the US-based squad, though,
with Sara Poidevin also coming down in the same crash, but
she fought back to regain contact."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 Team DSM deny Van Wilder is on the verge of
breaking contract.
"According
to a report on Dutch website WielerFlits, Van
Wilder is already negotiating with other teams for 2022,
while he and DSM are discussing the termination of his
contract."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 7, 2021 Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig: ‘I’ve dreamed about the
Olympics since I was a little girl.’
"Cecilie
Uttrup Ludwig has been riding high in 2021 with her first
WorldTour win and will complete a dream this year by
competing at the Olympic Games in Tokyo."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Lucas Hamilton to replace Cameron Meyer in
Australian Olympic Games team.
"Hamilton
will be riding in the team spearheaded by Richie Porte -
who last year stood on the podium of the Tour de France -
alongside two-time time trial world champion Rohan Dennis
and Jack Haig."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 7, 2021 Black Inc teases five-spoked carbon road
wheels with retro vibes.
"Expected
to be named the Five, the new road wheelset aims to be
extremely light, super fast, and look like it too.
However, don’t expect to see this wheel in the peloton
because, as per UCI regulations, such wheels can’t be used
in mass-start competition."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) photography by Unknown July 7, 2021 Gifts for cyclists: Present ideas to cater to
all budgets.
"If
you're shopping for a cyclist and need inspiration, here's
a roundup of the best gifts for cyclists, no matter your
budget"
By Mildred Locke, Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Courtesy) July 7, 2021 Texas cyclist shoots driver who deliberately
crashed into his riding partner.
"Local
cycle campaign group Bike Houston said on Twitter, “While
we do not recommend people carry a weapon while riding
their bikes, this incident shows that the threat of
traffic violence is enough to convince some bicyclists
that they must."
(Image credit: Getty Images) July 7, 2021 July 6, 2021
Chris Froome: 'I've got my running shoes in
the car so I'm ready for Ventoux.'
"As
Chris Froome continues to battle through his comeback at
the Tour de France he's remained upbeat, trying to ride
himself into form at the race he's won four times in his
career."
By Jonny Long (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 6, 2021 First Giro d'Italia Donne stage win and 10th
win of the season for Wiebes.
"Lorena
Wiebes has been unstoppable this season, the 22-year-old
has amassed 10 wins already, including her first Giro
d'Italia Donne stage Tuesday."
(cyclingnews.com) By Amy Jones (Getty Images Sport) July 6, 2021 Van der Poel's early Tour de France exit not
good for cycling, says Eddy Merckx.
"Eddy
Merckx has praised Mathieu van der Poel for his riding at
the 2021 Tour de France but wasn't quite so complementary
when it came to his subsequent exit from the race."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 6, 2021 Wout van Aert jokes he'll try to stop Mark
Cavendish winning again at Tour de France 'especially for
Eddy Merckx.'
"Cavendish
could equal the record later this week, but Van Aert
quipped that he will try and add to his tally of three
Tour wins to prevent Cavendish surpassing his fellow
Belgian."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 6, 2021 5 Minutes with Tiffany Cromwell.
"With
wins at some of the biggest races and part of numerous
team successes, Tiffany is often found riding in support
of her teammates and taking on the role of road captain
for her team."
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