{"id":2006267,"date":"2026-06-22T17:48:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2006267"},"modified":"2026-06-22T17:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:48:52","slug":"its-annoying-to-be-out-numbered-like-that-quinn-simmons-lets-his-legs-talk-with-solo-march-on-final-lap-for-third-uspro-road-national-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2006267","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;It&#8217;s annoying to be out-numbered like that&#8217; &#8211; Quinn Simmons lets his &#8216;legs talk&#8217; with solo march on final lap for third USPro Road National title"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LPVG4jEpKHV4nJoaYSsyq4-1600-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    US Road Championships: Quinn Simmons goes solo to take third elite men&#8217;s road race title\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Yfx4LXgSZbsiApsXpSA82U-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Can anyone beat Tadej Poga\u010dar? 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he said to <em>FloBikes<\/em> broadcasters after winning on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>All three of his national road titles have come from aggressive solo riding, with his first USPro road title coming in 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. 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He won stages, however, as the US national champion at the Tour de Suisse a year ago and then at the former Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 nearly a year later to set up his effort in West Virginia.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLu89KxzRutbcSVCZXdndF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLu89KxzRutbcSVCZXdndF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I think I punched my ticket&#8217; &#8211; Quinn Simmons confident stage win in Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes race will earn him a fourth Tour de France start<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">US Road Championships: Quinn Simmons goes solo to take third elite men&#8217;s road race title<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Quinn Simmons blasts to victory on stage 4 from 10-rider breakaway with peloton breathing down their backs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Simmons said one of his motivations for his legs to do more talking was when the team&#8217;s General Manager, Luca Guercilena, announced he would step down at the conclusion of the Tour de France, having been with the programme for 16 years. Just days later, the 25-year-old won a stage at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I remember I got a message from my manager, Luca, that he wanted me to win some races for him before he left the team. He&#8217;s leaving in six weeks, and so far I&#8217;ve done two since he sent me that message. It&#8217;s kind of nice to pay the team back after years of supporting me,&#8221; Simmons said, now in a seventh season with Lidl-Trek and his contract up for renewal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-4ShdRoY25romZkoQ7W6xY8\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-4ShdRoY25romZkoQ7W6xY8 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think this year is definitely more difficult. Today, it was 100 versus one, so I kind of just had to do it with the legs, and at times it was pretty frustrating.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On Sunday, Simmons was one of three current WorldTour riders who made up the start of 98 elite men, Kevin Vermaerke representing UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Artem Shmidt representing Netcompany Ineos. At the opposite end of the spectrum were ProTeam-level Modern Adventure Pro with 12 riders and Continental-level Project Echelon Racing with nine. Modern Pro featured former road race silver medallists Robin Carpenter and Tyler Stites, while Project Echelon Racing had former USPro runner-up Stephen Bassett and new elite men&#8217;s criterium champion Luke Elphingstone.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 198.6km race was marked by attack after attack by riders from Modern Adventure, and in the second half of the 10-lap race, it was Simmons who would accelerate on the Bridge climb to close any gaps by small groups. Across the first half of the 198.6km race, including one by the Modern Adventure duo Ian Lopez de San Roman and Kieran Haug, with two laps to go.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hff5gkvvnCLWhsu3WagYrL-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hff5gkvvnCLWhsu3WagYrL-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve earned a burger and a shot at the US national title&#8217; &#8211; Larry Warbasse hoping to use Giro d&#8217;Italia form to target the stars-and-stripes jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Just go for it and don&#8217;t look back&#8217; &#8211; Sepp Kuss completes trio of Grand Tour stage victories on Giro d&#8217;Italia queen stage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The advantage was wiped away when the Modern Adventure pair were joined by Simmons, Vermaerke, Stites, Larry Warbasse (Tudor Pro) and Ashlin Barry (Visma-Lease a Bike Development) for the final lap. Then Simmons went off solo on the Wertz Avenue climb with 29km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s annoying to be outnumbered like that, but at the end of the day, after four hours of racing, there&#8217;s a difference between the WorldTour guys. I knew as long as I can make it to the point where everyone was tired, there&#8217;s a good chance to get away. Once everyone&#8217;s tired, and once you&#8217;re in a small group like that, it&#8217;s the legs that can talk.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Between me and Kevin, it had to be one of the two of us. We decided that at the beginning, so I&#8217;m pretty happy with the one-two, and I&#8217;m glad it went my way this time,&#8221; Simmons said on the <em>FloBikes<\/em> post-race recap.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Simmons said the victory Sunday was made even more special as he won on Father&#8217;s Day, with his father in attendance in Charleston, West Virginia. The &#8216;Mountaineer State&#8217; has been good to Simmons, who won his first national title in 2017 at USA Cycling Mountain Bike Nationals in the men&#8217;s junior 15-16 cross-country discipline.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s been 10 years now that I&#8217;ve been coming to Nationals with Dad. This is our 10th one if you count all the disciplines. So that&#8217;s a pretty good success ratio for sure to be three-time national champion with him on the side of the road. It&#8217;s not many guys who can say they did that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Simmons wasn&#8217;t spending much time in the US to celebrate his hold on another national jersey, taking a flight back to Europe Monday to join his Lidl-Trek squad for another run at the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. From Barcelona through to Paris, our experienced team will bring you breaking news, expert insight, and in-depth coverage from every stage as the battle for the yellow jersey plays out. 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&#8211; Larry Warbasse hoping to use Giro d&#8217;Italia form to target the stars-and-stripes jersey<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Just go for it and don&#8217;t look back&#8217; &#8211; Sepp Kuss completes trio of Grand Tour stage victories on Giro d&#8217;Italia queen stage<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;First attempt to hold my bars again&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert back on the bike as recovery from infection forced which him out of Tour de France continues<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Julian Alaphilippe to skip French Road Nationals to focus on preparation for Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">U23 World Champion Lorenzo Finn seals Giro Next Gen victory with stage 8 time trial win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Overcoming injury, Reusser\u2019s third Tour de Suisse Women victory leads to renewed confidence ahead of Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Did Olav Kooij punch his Tour de France ticket with Baloise Belgium Tour stage 4 win?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mathieu van der Poel fined for &#8216;inappropriate attire&#8217; while on hot seat in Tour de Suisse stage 4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sB6UVjDCL5pSHHKitnk2vD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sB6UVjDCL5pSHHKitnk2vD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sB6UVjDCL5pSHHKitnk2vD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sB6UVjDCL5pSHHKitnk2vD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sB6UVjDCL5pSHHKitnk2vD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A smartphone-like user experience&#8217; \u2013 The Hammerhead Karoo has just hit its best price of the year in this Amazon Prime Day deal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxm2KTaYf8b4oLkekvteiK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxm2KTaYf8b4oLkekvteiK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxm2KTaYf8b4oLkekvteiK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxm2KTaYf8b4oLkekvteiK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxm2KTaYf8b4oLkekvteiK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Winning is super important for my development&#8217; \u2013 Lorenzo Finn reaffirms teenage super talent status with Giro Next Gen victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JeP6T3g5zGFCHYHJHHaW74-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JeP6T3g5zGFCHYHJHHaW74-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JeP6T3g5zGFCHYHJHHaW74-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JeP6T3g5zGFCHYHJHHaW74-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JeP6T3g5zGFCHYHJHHaW74-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I\u2019d say I\u2019m stronger&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar reveals test results after completing Tour de France tune-up with Tour de Suisse domination<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;First attempt to hold my bars again&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert back on the bike as recovery from infection forced which him out of Tour de France continues<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tj5oYG69yfeoG3ZZq8ykCd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tj5oYG69yfeoG3ZZq8ykCd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tj5oYG69yfeoG3ZZq8ykCd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tj5oYG69yfeoG3ZZq8ykCd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tj5oYG69yfeoG3ZZq8ykCd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;ll just be there to help the team&#8217; 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he said to <em>FloBikes<\/em> broadcasters after winning on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>All three of his national road titles have come from aggressive solo riding, with his first USPro road title coming in 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. 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He won stages, however, as the US national champion at the Tour de Suisse a year ago and then at the former Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 nearly a year later to set up his effort in West Virginia.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLu89KxzRutbcSVCZXdndF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLu89KxzRutbcSVCZXdndF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I think I punched my ticket&#8217; &#8211; Quinn Simmons confident stage win in Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes race will earn him a fourth Tour de France start<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">US Road Championships: Quinn Simmons goes solo to take third elite men&#8217;s road race title<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Quinn Simmons blasts to victory on stage 4 from 10-rider breakaway with peloton breathing down their backs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Simmons said one of his motivations for his legs to do more talking was when the team&#8217;s General Manager, Luca Guercilena, announced he would step down at the conclusion of the Tour de France, having been with the programme for 16 years. 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It&#8217;s kind of nice to pay the team back after years of supporting me,&#8221; Simmons said, now in a seventh season with Lidl-Trek and his contract up for renewal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-4ShdRoY25romZkoQ7W6xY8\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-4ShdRoY25romZkoQ7W6xY8 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think this year is definitely more difficult. Today, it was 100 versus one, so I kind of just had to do it with the legs, and at times it was pretty frustrating.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On Sunday, Simmons was one of three current WorldTour riders who made up the start of 98 elite men, Kevin Vermaerke representing UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Artem Shmidt representing Netcompany Ineos. At the opposite end of the spectrum were ProTeam-level Modern Adventure Pro with 12 riders and Continental-level Project Echelon Racing with nine. Modern Pro featured former road race silver medallists Robin Carpenter and Tyler Stites, while Project Echelon Racing had former USPro runner-up Stephen Bassett and new elite men&#8217;s criterium champion Luke Elphingstone.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 198.6km race was marked by attack after attack by riders from Modern Adventure, and in the second half of the 10-lap race, it was Simmons who would accelerate on the Bridge climb to close any gaps by small groups. Across the first half of the 198.6km race, including one by the Modern Adventure duo Ian Lopez de San Roman and Kieran Haug, with two laps to go.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hff5gkvvnCLWhsu3WagYrL-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hff5gkvvnCLWhsu3WagYrL-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve earned a burger and a shot at the US national title&#8217; &#8211; Larry Warbasse hoping to use Giro d&#8217;Italia form to target the stars-and-stripes jersey<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Just go for it and don&#8217;t look back&#8217; &#8211; Sepp Kuss completes trio of Grand Tour stage victories on Giro d&#8217;Italia queen stage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The advantage was wiped away when the Modern Adventure pair were joined by Simmons, Vermaerke, Stites, Larry Warbasse (Tudor Pro) and Ashlin Barry (Visma-Lease a Bike Development) for the final lap. Then Simmons went off solo on the Wertz Avenue climb with 29km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s annoying to be outnumbered like that, but at the end of the day, after four hours of racing, there&#8217;s a difference between the WorldTour guys. I knew as long as I can make it to the point where everyone was tired, there&#8217;s a good chance to get away. Once everyone&#8217;s tired, and once you&#8217;re in a small group like that, it&#8217;s the legs that can talk.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Between me and Kevin, it had to be one of the two of us. We decided that at the beginning, so I&#8217;m pretty happy with the one-two, and I&#8217;m glad it went my way this time,&#8221; Simmons said on the <em>FloBikes<\/em> post-race recap.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Simmons said the victory Sunday was made even more special as he won on Father&#8217;s Day, with his father in attendance in Charleston, West Virginia. The &#8216;Mountaineer State&#8217; has been good to Simmons, who won his first national title in 2017 at USA Cycling Mountain Bike Nationals in the men&#8217;s junior 15-16 cross-country discipline.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s been 10 years now that I&#8217;ve been coming to Nationals with Dad. This is our 10th one if you count all the disciplines. So that&#8217;s a pretty good success ratio for sure to be three-time national champion with him on the side of the road. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I think I punched my ticket&#8217; &#8211; Quinn Simmons confident stage win in Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes race will earn him a fourth Tour de France start<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">US Road Championships: Quinn Simmons goes solo to take third elite men&#8217;s road race title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Quinn Simmons blasts to victory on stage 4 from 10-rider breakaway with peloton breathing down their backs<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hff5gkvvnCLWhsu3WagYrL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hff5gkvvnCLWhsu3WagYrL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hff5gkvvnCLWhsu3WagYrL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hff5gkvvnCLWhsu3WagYrL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hff5gkvvnCLWhsu3WagYrL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve earned a burger and a shot at the US national title&#8217; &#8211; Larry Warbasse hoping to use Giro d&#8217;Italia form to target the stars-and-stripes jersey<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9uQB9FsYsCEi82mDvxe9dc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Just go for it and don&#8217;t look back&#8217; &#8211; Sepp Kuss completes trio of Grand Tour stage victories on Giro d&#8217;Italia queen stage<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;First attempt to hold my bars again&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert back on the bike as recovery from infection forced which him out of Tour de France continues<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Julian Alaphilippe to skip French Road Nationals to focus on preparation for Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">U23 World Champion Lorenzo Finn seals Giro Next Gen victory with stage 8 time trial win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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In order to do that, you have to first get the jersey. So step one complete.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Step two comes in 12 days when the Durango, Colorado rider lines up at his fourth Tour de France. Last year, he competed in the stars-and-stripes national jersey at the Tour, narrowly missing a stage win into Vire Norrmandie on the sixth day of racing. He won stages, however, as the US national champion at the Tour de Suisse a year ago and then at the former Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 nearly a year later to set up his effort in West Virginia.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLu89KxzRutbcSVCZXdndF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLu89KxzRutbcSVCZXdndF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I think I punched my ticket&#8217; &#8211; Quinn Simmons confident stage win in Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes race will earn him a fourth Tour de France start<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mjrDNbarinV5Y7rCoUGCoF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">US Road Championships: Quinn Simmons goes solo to take third elite men&#8217;s road race title<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Quinn Simmons blasts to victory on stage 4 from 10-rider breakaway with peloton breathing down their backs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Simmons said one of his motivations for his legs to do more talking was when the team&#8217;s General Manager, Luca Guercilena, announced he would step down at the conclusion of the Tour de France, having been with the programme for 16 years. Just days later, the 25-year-old won a stage at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I remember I got a message from my manager, Luca, that he wanted me to win some races for him before he left the team. He&#8217;s leaving in six weeks, and so far I&#8217;ve done two since he sent me that message. It&#8217;s kind of nice to pay the team back after years of supporting me,&#8221; Simmons said, now in a seventh season with Lidl-Trek and his contract up for renewal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-4ShdRoY25romZkoQ7W6xY8\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-4ShdRoY25romZkoQ7W6xY8 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think this year is definitely more difficult. Today, it was 100 versus one, so I kind of just had to do it with the legs, and at times it was pretty frustrating.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On Sunday, Simmons was one of three current WorldTour riders who made up the start of 98 elite men, Kevin Vermaerke representing UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Artem Shmidt representing Netcompany Ineos. At the opposite end of the spectrum were ProTeam-level Modern Adventure Pro with 12 riders and Continental-level Project Echelon Racing with nine. Modern Pro featured former road race silver medallists Robin Carpenter and Tyler Stites, while Project Echelon Racing had former USPro runner-up Stephen Bassett and new elite men&#8217;s criterium champion Luke Elphingstone.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 198.6km race was marked by attack after attack by riders from Modern Adventure, and in the second half of the 10-lap race, it was Simmons who would accelerate on the Bridge climb to close any gaps by small groups. 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Then Simmons went off solo on the Wertz Avenue climb with 29km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s annoying to be outnumbered like that, but at the end of the day, after four hours of racing, there&#8217;s a difference between the WorldTour guys. I knew as long as I can make it to the point where everyone was tired, there&#8217;s a good chance to get away. Once everyone&#8217;s tired, and once you&#8217;re in a small group like that, it&#8217;s the legs that can talk.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Between me and Kevin, it had to be one of the two of us. We decided that at the beginning, so I&#8217;m pretty happy with the one-two, and I&#8217;m glad it went my way this time,&#8221; Simmons said on the <em>FloBikes<\/em> post-race recap.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Simmons said the victory Sunday was made even more special as he won on Father&#8217;s Day, with his father in attendance in Charleston, West Virginia. The &#8216;Mountaineer State&#8217; has been good to Simmons, who won his first national title in 2017 at USA Cycling Mountain Bike Nationals in the men&#8217;s junior 15-16 cross-country discipline.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s been 10 years now that I&#8217;ve been coming to Nationals with Dad. This is our 10th one if you count all the disciplines. So that&#8217;s a pretty good success ratio for sure to be three-time national champion with him on the side of the road. 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