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Daily News: July 11, 2021






Tour de France: Kuss wins stage 15 in Andorra.

Byoverlay"26 year old Jumbo Visma climber is the first American in 10 years to win a Tour stage."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






Five talking points from stage 15 of the Tour de France 2021.

Byoverlay"It has been a turbulent Tour de France for Jumbo Visma, after these lost their general classification leader early in the race, but the Dutch WorldTour squad have bounced back in outstanding fashion."
By Alex Ballinger (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






Sepp Kuss wins first career Tour stage, Woods loses polka dots in the Andorran Pyrenees.

Byoverlay"American Sepp Kuss held off Alejandro Valverde to win his first career Tour stage and Jumbo Visma’s second of the 2021 edition."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) July 11, 2021






Lost Boys: Six stars who have stopped the Tour de France.

Byoverlay"Crashes and time losses in the opening weeks have seen more star riders abandoning or out of contention than at any other Tour de France."
By John Wilcockson (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) July 11, 2021






Nacer Bouhanni abandons the Tour de France.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Nacer Bouhanni's Tour de France came to an end on stage 15, as the Frenchman abandoned at the intermediate sprint having been dropped ahead of the highest climbs of the stage."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






Julian Alaphilippe races 'way too crazy,' according to Patrick Lefevere.

Byoverlay"Alaphilippe (Deceuninck Quick Step) has been on the attack on almost every other stage at this year's Tour de France without much success since his stage win on the opening day."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






How much does a Tour de France bike cost?

Byoverlay"While these bikes are available to the public to buy, such high-end bikes are often very expensive, so that raises a question: What is the cost of a Tour de France bike?"
By Josh Croxton (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






Deignan denied stage 10 victory but proud of fourth overall at Giro d'Italia Donne.

Byoverlay"It was a really hard race. We had two objectives at the start of the race; to retain the mountain classification for Lucinda [Brand] and for me to stay in fourth place on GC."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






2021 Tour de France live stream.

(cyclingtips.com)"overlay
"2021 Tour de France June 26-July 18.

Sunday July 11th: Céret → Andorre-La-Vieille 192km.

Stage 15 start time: 12:20 CET (3:20 AM PDT).

Earliest live video: 
12:20CET (3:20 AM PDT).

Approximate finish: 17:46 CET (8:46: AM PDT)."
(cyclingtips.com) (cyclingfans.com) (steephill.tv) July 11, 2021




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After 40 km solo, Bauke Mollema wins stage 14 of the Tour de France.

Byoverlay"In the general classification, only Guillaume Martin (Cofidis) made any gains, climbing from ninth to second by dint of his day in the breakaway."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 10, 2021






Guillaume Martin moves to second on GC with tactical ride.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Martin (Cofidis) produced a brilliant performance in Stage 14 of the Tour de France to jump seven spots to second in the general classification and become the new closest challenger to leader Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates)."
(sbs.com.au) (Velo) July 10, 2021






Five talking points from stage 14 of the Tour de France.

Byoverlay"Bauke Mollema produced another breakaway masterclass on rolling terrain to win the second Tour de France stage of his career."
By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 10, 2021






Simon Yates escapes serious injury after stage 13 crash.

Byoverlay"The team's doctor confirmed that the British climber had trauma to his abdominal wall before he was then transferred to the hospital in the finish city of Carcassonne where he underwent a precautionary CT scan which fortunately didn't show further issues."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 10, 2021






Tadej Pogacar’s coach hits back at doubters, says rivals have yet to push him.

Byoverlay"Dr. Inigo San Millán says skepticism around Pogačar is unwarranted; rivals simply aren't as strong in 2021 as they were last year."
By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images) July 10, 2021






Hutchinson Tire Levers.

Byoverlay"The Hutchinson Tire Levers employ a steel core that's coated in a rim/tire friendly composite, theoretically offering the ideal blend of strength and kindness. You'd be going some to bend (let alone snap) one, and they do a decent job of shifting and refitting very stubborn beads."
By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) July 10, 2021




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Cavendish wins stage 13 of the Tour de France.

Byoverlay"The 36-year-old Manxman hit the line just in front of his lead-out man Michael Mørkøv, with Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin Fenix) taking third on the day."
By Dane Cash (Photo: Cor Vos) (cyclingtips.com) July 9, 2021






Tadej Pogačar could lose key wingman ahead of showdown in Pyrénées.

Byoverlay"Veteran climber Rafal Majka is transported to local hospital with possible broken ribs after heavy crash."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) July 9, 2021









July 11, 2021





Peter Stetina, Sofia Gomez Villafane win Crusher in the Tushar.

(velonews.com)overlay"Maude Farrell, Lauren De Crescenzo round out women's podium; Zach Calton, Edward Anderson beaten by Stetina in Utah gravel race."
(velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 11, 2021






Skylar Schneider, Justin Williams and L39ion dominate in Boise.

Byoverlay"L39ion of Los Angeles owned the second stop of the USA Crits series, handily winning the women’s and men’s races and filling five of the six podium spots on a hot night in Boise, Idaho."
By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Connor Ryan/USA Crits July 11, 2021






Erin Huck, Keegan Swenson crowned U.S. XC MTB national champions.

Byoverlay"Professional cross-country mountain bikers Erin Huck (Scott Shimano Stans) and Keegan Swenson (Santa Cruz Bicycles) earned their stars and strips in Colorado on Saturday."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Kenny Wehn July 11, 2021






De Franceso solos to big NRS win at Tour de Brisbane.

(sbs.com.au)overlay"Gold Coast's newest cycling talent Danielle De Francesco (Specialized Women's Racing) has shocked herself to take the first National Road Series win of her career at the 2021 Tour de Brisbane."
(sbs.com.au) Pete Wallis) July 11, 2021






Jonas Vingegaard: I'm growing into team leader role at Tour de France.

Byoverlay"Jonas Vingegaard clearly knows how to look after himself. The Dane may be vying for a podium spot in his debut Tour de France, but his Jumbo Visma team had no qualms about leaving him to his own devices for much of the haul through the Pyrenees to Andorra La Vella."
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






The fierce battle for polka dots continues to deliver at the Tour de France.

(cyclingtips.com)overlay"The battle for the most hotly contested jersey at the Tour de France raged on as the peloton rode into Andorra on Sunday, and the final week of the race should offer plenty of entertainment to come, too."
(cyclingtips.com) By Dane Cash (Photo: Cor Vos) July 11, 2021






Vingegaard and Van Aert celebrate ‘a perfect day’ for Team Jumbo Visma.

Byoverlay"Team Jumbo Visma enjoyed a perfect day on stage 15 of the Tour de France, with Sepp Kuss storming to stage victory in Andorra and Jonas Vingegaard up to third overall."
By Kit Nicholson (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 11, 2021






Carapaz convinced Pyrenean stages will be 'very favorable.'

Byoverlay"Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) says he is heading into the Pyrenees convinced that the 2021 Tour de France’s longest segment of high mountains racing will play out in his favor."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport) July 11, 2021






Tour de France Stage 15 Preview.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"These roads in the Eastern Pyrénées have hardly ever featured in the Tour de France. The riders will be going high, very high indeed; the third of the day’s four climbs, the Port d’Envalira, is the “roof” of the 2021 Tour at 2,408 meters (7,900 feet) above sea level."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 11, 2021






Boise USA Crits livestream.

(velonews.com)overlay"Pro women race at 7 and pro men start at 8:15 p.m. MST at the Bailey & Glasser Twilight Criterium.

D1/Pro Women: 7:00 p.m. (MDT).

D1/Pro Men: 8:15 p.m. (MDT)."
(velonews.com) Photo: Kit Karzen July 11, 2021




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Tadej Pogačar admits he is getting tired at a hectic Tour de France... but he thinks his rivals are too.

Byoverlay"He showed a few signs of weaknesses on the double ascent of Mont Ventoux last Wednesday, and with the multiple Pyrenean stages on the horizon, the UAE Team Emirates rider cannot deny that he is feeling less like he did a week ago."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 10, 2021






July 10, 2021





Michael Woods becomes the second Canadian to wear the Tour’s polka dot jersey.

Byoverlay"One month after winning the Tour de Suisse's mountains classification, Michael Woods snatched the Tour de France polka dot jersey from Nairo Quintana’s shoulders after Saturday’s climbs."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) July 10, 2021






Chris Froome on Tadej Pogačar: ‘I don’t see anyone coming close to him’ at Tour de France.

Byoverlay"Chris Froome says he's in 'survival' mode and that Vuelta a España start is no guarantee."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images) July 10, 2021






'He was just some chav from the Isle of Man when I first met him:' Geraint Thomas reflects on Mark Cavendish's history-making Tour de France return.

Byoverlay"The 2018 Tour de France winner says it's like turning back time seeing the Manxman winning at the Tour de France again."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 10, 2021






Tour de France Stage 14 Preview.

(pelotonmagazine.com)overlay"Probably for the first time in Tour history, no less than five stages are being raced in the Pyrénées. This first one doesn’t have any high peaks, but with three Cat. 2 climbs and two Cat. 3s, all of them packed into a tight corner of so-called Cathar Country, it’s as challenging as most mountain stages."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 10, 2021






July 9, 2021





Writing History.

(inrng.com)overlay"There’s something comforting about the the Tour de France. Every year the same rituals and routines, whether pre-race previews, the familiar stage towns, the peloton riding past sunflowers… and Mark Cavendish winning stages."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) July 9, 2021






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Anna van der Breggen wins 2021 Giro d'Italia Donne.

Byoverlay"Coryn Rivera (Team DSM) beat Lizzie Deignan (Trek Segafredo) in the sprint to win the stage 10, while Elise Chabbey (Canyon SRAM) finished third, and Van der Breggen crossed the line in fourth place with her arms aloft to celebrate the overall victory."
By Lukas Knöfler (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






Can the Giro Donne Change?

Byoverlay"The race was demoted from the World Tour last season for failing to meet minimum standards, and live coverage of certain stages has also fallen through this year. Will the Giro Donne ever change?"
By Amy Jones (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






Baloise Ladies Tour: Lisa Klein wins stage 2B time trial.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Canyon SRAM rider Lisa Klein takes the overall lead. Mieke Kröger finished second on the stage and Hannah Ludwig third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






Rally Cycling's Franz speaks out about bullying at Giro d'Italia Donne.

Byoverlay"Being mocked and bullied in the groupetto today was one of the worst experiences I’ve had in a bike race. On day nine of the Giro d'Italia Donne and there’s absolutely no place for that when people are on the edge and on their limit."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






Amanda Spratt abandons Giro Donne before final stage.

Byoverlay"Spratt crashed hard during stage 8. She fought on during stage 9 to Monte Matajur but was distanced due to her injuries and decided not to ride the final stage."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






Brodie Chapman suffers asthma attack that 'had her by the throat' at Giro d'Italia Donne.

Byoverlay"'There’s literally nothing else you can focus on except trying to breathe' says FDJ rider forced to pull out on stage 10."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 11, 2021






Tour de France: What the stars said after Sepp Kuss solos to victory in Andorra.

(velonews.com)overlay"From a delighted Sepp Kuss to a relaxed Tadej Pogačar, here's what the stars said after stage 15 of the Tour de France."
(velonews.com) Photo: Thomas Samson - Pool/Getty Images July 11, 2021






Being Pro: Sepp Kuss.

(roadbikeaction.com)overlay"I started out in the Durango Devo MTB program. At the time I was just riding for fun, going on adventures and racing most weekends in the summer to stay in shape for ski season. When I started college at the University of Colorado Boulder, I was introduced to a bit of road racing through the collegiate cycling club."
(roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 11, 2021






2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa Live Feed.

(cycling.today)overlay
"2021 Giro d’Italia Donne / Giro Rosa (Capriva del Friuli - Cormons
113km).

Sunday, July 11th, Stage 10 starts at 12:15am CET (6:15aam U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 3:13pm CET (9:13am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern)."
(cycling.today) (giroditaliadonne.it) July 11, 2021




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Giro d'Italia Donne: Ashleigh Moolman Pasio wins queen stage 9 atop Monte Matajur.

Byoverlay"SD Worx go 1-2-3 as Anna van der Breggen brings maglia rosa into finale on Sunday."
By Lukas Knöfler (Image credit: Getty Images) July 10, 2021






Giro d'Italia Donne: No live TV of queen stage 9 leaves riders and fans frustrated.

Byoverlay"Organizers of the Giro d'Italia Donne, PMG Sport, have failed to live up to their promises of live television coverage of all 10 stages, held from July 2-11."
By Amy Jones (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 10, 2021






Colombian National champion Aristobulo Cala suspended after positive doping test.

(cyclingpub.com)overlay"31 year old Cala's sample was positive for Anabolic Androgenic Steroids, as was published in the Colombian Cycling Federation and the Union Cycliste Internationale's websites."
(cyclingpub.com) (Copyright: Foto: ©nuestrociclismo.com) July 10, 2021






Jai Hindley set to join Bora Hansgrohe, report suggests.

Byoverlay"According to the Dutch site, Wielerflits, several sources have confirmed the move between the two German registered teams, with DSM wanting Hindley to go for stage wins in Grand Tours and not the overall which Hindley wanted to go for."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) July 10, 2021






Marianne Vos leaves Giro Donne early to prepare for Tokyo.

Byoverlay"Marianne Vos and Julie Van de Velde both abandoned the Giro d’Italia Donne to focus on the Tokyo Olympic Games,” Jumbo Visma told Cyclingnews."
By Abby Mickey (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) July 10, 2021






Shimano expands consumer-direct options, but not for components.

Byoverlay"In recent years Shimano North America (USA and Canada) has steadily grown its portfolio of direct-to-consumer or business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce websites that aim to directly advertise and sell product to the end user."
By Dave Rome (cyclingtips.com) (Image Credit not Found) July 10, 2021




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Giro d’Italia Donne stage 8: A second stage victory for Lorena Wiebes.

(velonews.com)overlay"Lorena Wiebes outsprints Emma Norsgaard, while GC remains unchanged with Anna van der Breggen securely in the lead."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images Sport) (cyclingnews.com) July 9, 2021






Baloise Ladies Tour: Klein wins prologue.

(cyclingnews.com)overlay"Canyon SRAM time trialist Lisa Klein takes first leader's jersey in Utrecht. Anna Henderson is second and Hannah Ludwig third."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Canyon SRAM) July 9, 2021






Wiser, older Mark Cavendish relishes history-making victory at Tour de France.

Byoverlay"The once brash 'Manxster' has mellowed, but he's unbeatable again in the sprints as he matches the Eddy Merckx record."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)Photo: DAVID STOCKMAN/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images July 9, 2021






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