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2024 Tour of Turkey Live Stream

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"2024 Tour of Turkey, April 21-28, Stage 8 (Istanbul
Istanbul, 105.4km)

Live video Sunday from 11:00am EEST (10:00am CET) (4:00am U.S. Eastern), 1:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting today at 9:00pm Pacific."

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Tour of Turkey: Andresen scores third win in stage 7 sprint finish

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"DSM rider scores team's fifth win of the race ahead of Dupont and Weemaes."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)






Nacer Bouhanni asks for €2.7 million compensation from Tour of Turkey

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"A pedestrian walked on the road nearing the bunch sprint. Bouhanni, who has experienced a lot of bad luck in the twilight years of his career, was not able to avoid hitting the person on the road and suffered several fractured vertebrae."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot)






Tadej Pogačar is a bit of a freak but he’s beatable at the Giro d’Italia, says Cummings

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"Ineos Grenadiers heading to the Giro d'Italia with an aggressive outlook and no fear as they rally around Geraint Thomas."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






BMC claims “business is back on track” despite more staff reportedly leaving the business

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"The Swiss bike brand had an application for local government to pick up some of the tab for its worker’s salaries refused, but says this was “all hot air” and is now hiring again, while also positioning itself as a brand with “no entry level bikes."
By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found)






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"Effective and well made, but expensive."
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2024 Tour of Turkey Live Stream

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"2024 Tour of Turkey, April 21-28, Stage 7 (Çeşme
İzmir, 125.4km)

Live video Saturday from 11:30am EEST (10:30am CET) (4:30am U.S. Eastern), 1:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 2:30am Pacific."

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April 26, 2024
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Tour of Turkey: Frank van den Broek takes Queen stage and overall lead

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"Dutch dsm firmenich PostNL seizes race lead as he beats Merhawi Kudus to the summit win"
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)






Tweets of the week: Pogačar can be beaten, Pidcock meets the royals, and Remco's an Arsenal fan

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"Sadly for Tadej Pogačar, serial winning doesn't seem to apply to go karting."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix)






The BWR Weekend Starts Here - Shakeout in the Hills 2024

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"On the evening of April 25, 2024, as the gravel community began descending upon North County San Diego in preparation for the 13th annual BWR."
By Dave Malwitz (gravelstoke.com) Photos: Tony Forte






Prestacycle Professional Three Way 'Y' Bits Tool

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"Premium quality tool that lets you build your custom combination and should last a lifetime."
By Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






I test bicycles for a living, here are the 5 must-have features to look for when buying a budget gravel bike

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"Guy Kesteven is one of the most experienced bike testers in the world, so what does he think are essential features on a cheap gravel / all-road bike?"
By Guy Kesteven (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: GuyKesTV)






Cycplus AS2 Pro Max Electric Pocket Bike Pump

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"The world is going electric. There are no two ways about it, electronic gadgets have been making our lives easier and faster for years, and the power of electric shows little sign of slowing up in a hurry."
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2024 Tour of Turkey Live Stream

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"2024 Tour of Turkey, April 21-28, Stage 6 (Kuşadası 
Manisa, 160.1km)

Live video Friday from 2:30pm EEST (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern), 4:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 4:30am Pacific."

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April 25, 2024
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Tour of Turkey: Tobias Lund Andresen wins stage 5 to retain overall lead

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"Fabio Jakobsen takes second behind DSM Firmenich PostNL teammate."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)






Full list of 22 teams announced for 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

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"15 WorldTeams will all be in attendance, as will seven UCI Continental teams, including EF Education Cannondale and Uzbekistan's Tashkent City."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Five storylines to watch at 2024 Vuelta Femenina

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"The first Grand Tour of the season sees the women’s peloton travel to Spain, where there are plenty of storylines to follow for what will be an enthralling edition of the Vuelta Femenina."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Miguel Indurain height, weight, net worth, bike size and biography

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"Miguel Indurain is a retired Spanish professional road racing cyclist, best known for his dominance in the early 1990s."
By Júlia Dohnert (thecyclingtour.com) (Image Credit not Found)






What actually makes a good cycling action camera? A closer look at the DJI Osmo Action 4

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"Action cameras have come quite some way in the last decade, and the DJI Osmo Action 4 is one of the most feature-packed you can buy at a reasonable price."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found paid promotion)






A-Levels, angry sportive riders, and forgetting your gloves at Paris Roubaix: A beginner’s guide to racing in Europe and the fight to become a pro cyclist

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"Last week, 18-year-old Patrick Casey finished third at the Eroica Juniors stage race, just two weeks after a blister-filled Paris Roubaix debut. The Red Bull-backed prospect chats to road.cc about his unusual path to racing in Europe and his pro dreams."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)












2024 Tour of Turkey Live Stream

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"2024 Tour of Turkey, April 21-28, Stage 5 (Bodrum
Kuşadası, 177.9km)

Live video Thursday from 2:30pm EEST (1:30pm CET) (7:30am U.S. Eastern), 4:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 4:30am Pacific."

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Tobias Lund Andresen powers to victory in thrillingly messy finale to stage 4 of 2024 Tour of Turkey

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"Team DSM Firmenich PostNL's Tobias Lund Andresen has powered to victory in a thrillingly messy and unorganized finale to stage 4 of the 2024 Tour of Turkey."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X)





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2024 Tour de Romandie Live Stream

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"2024 Tour de Romandie April 23-28, Switzerland Stage 5 (Vernier
Vernier, 150.8km).

Live video Sunday from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern), 5:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 5:00am Pacific."

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Tour de Romandie: Richard Carapaz takes stunning mountain win as Juan Ayuso cracks

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"Former Giro d'Italia winner claims stage 4 win as Carlos Rodríguez moves into race lead."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Peter Sagan and Mark Cavendish set to race Tour de Hongrie

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"Sprinters head to the five-day race with the former road rivals building towards their summer aims."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Vuelta Femenina: 6 rising stars to watch

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"From Nienke Vinke to Ingvild Gåskjenn, here are the riders looking to show off their potential in Spain."
By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Will head-up display cycling shades finally catch on with the launch of the Qidi Vida Smart AR glasses? Plus a limited edition Campagnolo groupset, custom titanium road bike, the maddest shoes you’ll see this week + more

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"Check out Look’s updated climbing bike, new clothing from Rapha, Oakley and Pas Normal Studios, Fizik’s latest 3D saddle, and carbon kit for a superlight Brompton."
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How to avoid getting scammed when buying a used bike

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"Used sites and marketplaces offer a more cost-effective way to buy a new bike, but there are some pitfalls to avoid, as Ollie Bridgewood and Alex Paton discuss."
By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN












2024 Tour de Romandie Live Stream

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"2024 Tour de Romandie April 23-28, Switzerland Stage 4 (Saillon
Leysin, 159.2km).

Live video Saturday from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern), 5:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 6:30am Pacific."

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April 26, 2024
Doug Report Cycling Daily


Tour de Romandie stage 3: Brandon McNulty takes time trial victory

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"US champion produces a blistering ride and benefits from dry conditions, as his UAE teammate Juan Ayuso takes yellow jersey on a rain-soaked afternoon in Switzerland."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Stellar day for UAE Emirates at the Tour de Romandie

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"McNulty wins the time trial, Ayuso grabs the race lead."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)






Analyzing Ineos Grenadiers’ 2024 Giro d’Italia team

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"After narrowly missing out on the win in 2023, Geraint Thomas will return to the Italian Grand Tour backed by a strong Ineos Grenadiers line-up."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)







Steff Cras opens up about his horrific crash at Basque Country

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"There were some scary moments for the Belgian after one of the worst accidents of the spring."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca)   (Photo: X)






Trek USCX will host 4 consecutive UCI cyclocross race weekends on US soil

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"The Trek-sponsored race, colloquially known as the “Battle Among the Cattle” will be the final race weekend in the 2024 series with a $15,000 price purse."
By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)









Is Rotor's Kapic crankset and oval Q Ring setup pedaling perfection, or did it leave me riding all out of shape?

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"Once you go oval, you might not go back."
By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham)






Trek offering up to 30% off bikes and parts in crazy April MTB sale

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"Huge discounts on Trek bikes, components and shoes."
Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






The US bike industry is going to maintain a database of all legal eBikes

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"The database aims to act as a comprehensive resource for certified and insured eBikes."
By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo: Richard Peace









2024 Tour de Romandie Live Stream

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"2024 Tour de Romandie April 23-28, Switzerland Stage 3 ITT (Oron
Oron, 15.5km).

Live video Friday from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern), 6:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 6:30am Pacific."

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April 25, 2024
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Tour de Romandie stage 2: Thibau Nys claims first WorldTour win in uphill finish

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"Lidl Trek's youngster takes the race lead as two riders from the day's breakaway make it to the finish, with Luke Plapp taking third place after attack on category 2 climb."
By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Patrick Lefevere: I really think Julian Alaphilippe wants to stay at Soudal Quick Step

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"Belgian team boss talks 'family friction', Asgreen's future, Evenepoel's comeback and the Alaphilippe links to rival teams."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)







De Vlaeminck: "Pogacar would never have dropped me" - "Pogacar would be five minutes behind Merckx"

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"Eddy Merckx would, according to De Vlaeminck, ride five minutes ahead of Pogacar."
By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Eddy Merckx)
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Overachiever: Cameron Wurf competed in the Amstel Gold, La Flèche Wallonne and an Ironman, all in just eight days

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"Wurf is both a member of Team Ineos Grenadiers and an accomplished professional long course triathlete."
By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






What pressure are you running? Three different pressure monitoring systems, put to the test

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"Real-time pressure sensors allow you to test your own tire pressures to go faster, be more comfortable, and get fewer flats."
By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher)






Giant sues Stages Cycling and recruits four top executives from the now-shutdown US power meter brand

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"Giant, which manufactures many products for Stages, has filed the lawsuit citing £11 million in unpaid invoices and already manufactured products valued at £5.4 million."
By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found)






The perfect fit? Bike fitting put to the test

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"Digital fitting offers convenient access to bike setup at a relatively low cost. But are the results comparable?"
By Martin Staffa (granfondo-cycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)












2024 Tour de Romandie Live Stream

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"2024 Tour de Romandie April 23-28, Switzerland Stage 2 (Fribourg
Salvan/Les Marécottes, 171km)

Live video Thursday from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern), 6:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 6:30am Pacific."

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2024 Vuelta a Espana La Vuelta Femenina Live Stream

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"2024 Vuelta a Espana La Vuelta Femenina April 28-May 5, Spain Stage 1 TTT (Valencia → Valencia, 16km)

Live video Sunday from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern), 6:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at 6:45am Pacific."

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Giro d'Italia 2024: The hardest stages

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"A look at the toughest stages of this year's Corsa Rosa."
Words: Richard Windsor (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com)






Giro d’Italia Stage Guide

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"Here’s the Giro d’Italia guide. You’ll find all the stage profiles together on one page here and summary of each stage."
(inrng.com) Image: Giro d’Italia






Tour of the Gila: Lauren Stephens wins stage 3 time trial

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"Alia Shafi second, Cecile Lejeune third in Tyrone."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Velo Images / Tour of the Gila via cyclingnews.com)






Nightmares, niceties and gnarl: 10 years of the Transcontinental Race

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"The ultra-distance benchmark that pits riders against a 4,000km self-supported Europe-wide trek reaches double figures."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Transcontinental Race)






Are carbon fiber handlebars actually better than aluminium?

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"Alex takes a look at the differences between both materials and the benefits of each of them."
By Alex Paton (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN






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2024 Tour of the Gila Live Stream

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"2024 Tour of the Gila April 24-28, New Mexico, USA Stage 4 (Silver City
Silver City, 69.5km).

Women start at 1:30pm local, 21:30 CET, 3:30pm ET.
Finish at 2:32pm local, 22:32 CET, 4:32pm ET.

Men start at 3:10pm local, 23:10 CET, 5:10pm ET.
Finish at 4:49pm local, 12:49am CET, 6:49pm ET."

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April 26, 2024
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Major update on recovering Remco Evenepoel in his bid to race the Tour de France

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"The Belgian is making major gains since crashing out of Itzulia Basque Country."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)









Vuelta Femenina: The critical points where the race will be decided

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"From the opening TTT, through the windy plains, and into the mountains, we take a closer look at the key battlegrounds in the fight for the red jersey."
By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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La Vuelta Femenina 2024: Contenders and prediction

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"Who will be wearing the red jersey in Madrid at the end of this eight-stage race?"
Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: ASO)






What the heck is the Hero of the North?

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"Brand-new ride takes place during the HOTN, to celebrate everyday role models."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)






The Stages Cycling Saga Is Only Going to Get Messier

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"While the cycling industry and consumers are reverberating from the Stages apparently laying off their entire workforce last weekend, the reality is that the Stages story is far from over."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)






Scribe introduces new SL lightweight wheel range with lofty aero claims

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"New wheels outperform Roval’s (admittedly superseded) CLX I in the wind tunnel, says UK brand, and the prices look good."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)












2024 Tour of the Gila Live Stream

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"2024 Tour of the Gila April 24-28, New Mexico, USA Stage 3 (Tyrone
Tyrone, 26km).

Men's Tyrone Individual Time Trials - Friday,
Start at 9:15am local, 17:15 CET, 11:15am ET.

Women Start - Following men."

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April 25, 2024
Doug Report Cycling Daily








2024 Tour of the Gila Live Stream

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"2024 Tour of the Gila April 24-28, New Mexico, USA Stage 2 (Ft. Bayard
Ft. Bayard, 120.7km).

Men Start at 9:00am local, 17:00 CET, 11:00am ET.
Finish at 12:12pm local, 20:12 CET, 2:12pm ET.

Women Start at 10:20am local, 12:20pm ET.
Finish at 1:27pm local, 21:27 CET, 3:27pm ET."

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Pogacar the favorite as Giro d'Italia announce entry list

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"Tadej Pogacar is the firm favorite to win the 2024 Giro d’Italia but will face stiff competition from a host of big names unveiled in the final entry list."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)








Giro d'Italia: Geraint Thomas leads Ineos Grenadiers alongside Ganna, Foss, Arensman

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"Our plan is to be aggressive and look for every opportunity to add pressure’ says Thomas amid Tadej Pogačar’s favorite status."
By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Tour of the Gila: Paredes and Stephens Win the Mongollon Road Race

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"Wilmar Paredes inched out Tyler Stites, crossing the finish at Mogollon to take victory in the opener."
By Rebecca Reza (socalcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Isaac del Toro signed the longest contract in WorldTour cycling

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"The promising Mexican is now attached to his UAE Team Emirates squad longer than any other pro cyclist, whether male or female."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca)






'Why are other bikes so expensive?' - Van Rysel says it's not 'cheating the customer' as WorldTour bike undercuts competition

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"Van Rysel's flagship bike, as used by Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, is just the start of Decathlon's super bike journey."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Van Rysel)






Coros Vertix 2S In-Depth Review: Worth The Upgrade?

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"Coros has just announced the newest version of its flagship adventure watch series: The Coros Vertix 2S. This iteration is a slight upgrade over the existing Vertix 2 that was announced in three years ago in the summer of 2021."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)







YT teams up with Vans for new shoes

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"Three colors and a pair of slipons."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)












Tour of the Gila: Lauren Stephens wins Mogollon climb opener for women

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"Redlands winner Nadia Gontova second while Marcela Prieto third."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Brian Hodes/Velo Images) via cyclingnews.com








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