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June 18, 2020 June
18, 2020
V-SERIES Women's Tour: Leah Dixon
wins stage 2.
"Leah
Dixon (TIBCO SVB) won the second stage at the
Women's Tour taking the win on the Burton
Dassett climb ahead of her teammate Lauren
Stephens."
(cyclingnews.com) (Twitter)
June
18, 2020
Ride the same virtual Women’s Tour
stages as the pros on RGT Cycling.
"The
three stages can either be completed solo
using RGT’s Open Roads feature, or as group
rides and fan races at specific times." (bikeradar.com)
Helen Cousins
June
18, 2020
Labor action brewing as top pros
rally to press CPA for change.
"Professional
racers have long envisioned a rider’s union
strong enough to stand up for their interests
and be an equal voice among cycling’s key
stakeholders. That dream might be coming
closer to reality."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele Getty
Images (File).
June
18, 2020
Lizzie Deignan: I'm on a roller
coaster.
""I’m
very much a plan-focused person, but we can’t
plan anything. That’s been difficult," she
tells Procycling over a WhatsApp
video call from her home in Harrogate. "I’m
learning," she adds, to take each day as it
comes."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Procycling)
June
18, 2020
New Trek Emonda gets the aero
treatment.
"Trek
launches sub-700g Emonda frame with aero
tubing, OCLV 800 carbon, H1.5 fit and threaded
bottom bracket."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Trek Bicycle)
June
18, 2020
Parlee Chebacco one-year review:
Light, fast, and built for all roads.
"The
Chebacco is named not after a wookie but an
early European settlement north of Boston,
near Parlee’s headquarters."
(cyclingtips.com) Iain Treloar
June
18, 2020
New Vekkit e-bike conversion kit
launches.
"The
people behind Polish cycling bag and backpack
brand Velotton have developed a three-part
e-bike kit that weighs just 3kg, with prices
starting from 535 euros/$600."
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
June
18, 2020
Watch SKODA V-SERIES Women's Tour
live streaming.
The three-stage virtual event will take place from June 17-19, with the racing starting daily at 2 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. BST." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Women's Tour) June
18, 2020
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June
18, 2020
Mitchelton Scott pulls the plug on
Manuela Fundación deal.
"As
the negotiations have evolved after the
initial announcement on Friday, we have
concluded that the relationship will not
proceed. We wish Mr. Francisco Huertas and the
Manuela Fundación all of the best for the
future."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
18, 2020
Manuela Fundación cycling director
angered by Mitchelton Scott turnaround.
"Manuela
Fundación U23 team director Manuel Calvente
was scathing, apart from the major
disappointment of the deal falling through in
this way, "we've come out looking like we're
the bad ones."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images Sport)
June
18, 2020
Chris Froome's contract
negotiations remain ongoing.
"Cyclingnews
understands that Froome has not signed any
agreement yet for 2021 and that his future
remains 'up in the air’, according to one
source close to the Ineos rider." (cyclingnews.com)
June
18, 2020
Merckx ‘raced too much,’ but
wouldn’t have it any other way.
"Merckx
dominated the sport through his 13-year spell
in the peloton, winning 11 grand tours, three
world championships, and dozens of monuments.
And despite still being fit, healthy and
riding his bike, he admits he is starting to
feel his age."
(velonews.com) (Getty Images)
June
18, 2020
Colin Strickland: The five races
that changed my life.
"The
Texan triumphed ahead of WorldTour pros Peter
Stetina, Alex Howes and Lachlan Morton, but it
was a long road to the top of the gravel
world. Only starting out racing at the age of
23, Strickland took in road and fixed gear
racing en route to where he is today." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Kenza Barton Schlee)
June
18, 2020
Buchmann: Winning the Tour de
France is not impossible.
"I
think it’s no big problem at all,” Emanuel
Buchmann told reporters in a video conference
this week. “I had a really good level already
when I finished my first part of the season at
the UAE Tour. I’ve done good training since
then and now I’ll start to reach a better
level for the Tour."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
18, 2020
Will swapping your chain lube make
you faster?.
"This
week AbsoluteBlack released a chain lubricant
which it claims will unlock dramatic power
savings - and it’s not the only brand to be
touting the benefits of swapping this everyday
consumable to a more premium option with the
promise if performance gains."
(cyclingweekly.com) (James Bracey)
June
18, 2020
Specialized S-Works Prevail II
With ANGI helmet.
"Light
and superbly well-ventilated helmet that comes
with MIPS and a crash detection system." (road.cc) (Mat
Brett)
June
18, 2020
Roka Matador.
"ROKA’s
latest performance eyewear, the Matador,
offers a unique, bold aesthetic. But it isn’t
different just to be different."
(pelotonmagazine.com)
June
18, 2020
Column
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Lachlan Morton's Everesting record
attempt comes up short.
"Lachlan
Morton has admitted he will have to make a new
attempt at the Everesting record after
erroneous altitude data meant he failed to
climb the 8,848m equivalent height of Mount
Everest during his ride."
(cyclingnews.com) (Photo: Con Chronis)
June
18, 2020
Iranian cleric's call to kill
activist challenging country's ban on women
cycling.
"Masih
Alinejad, who lives in exile in the United
States, posted a video to Twitter in which the
unnamed cleric insisted she should be punished
for apostasy - the rejection or renunciation
of a religious faith."
(road.cc) (Simon MacMichael)
June
18, 2020
Fabrice Philipot, 54, dies.
"Fabrice
Philipot has died at 54. The Frenchman was the
best young rider on the 1989 Tour de France
and he was later a valued domestique for
Miguel Indurain at the Banesto team." (cyclingnews.com)
(Twitter)
June
18, 2020
Bontrager launches new Aeolus
wheels alongside Trek's new Emonda.
"Four
new tubeless-ready carbon wheelsets led by
Aeolus RSL 37, Bontrager's lightest aero
wheels to date."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Bontrager)
June
18, 2020
Ellingworth: Bahrain McLaren
‘kicked’ by racing stop, but future is secure.
"Despite
riders and management forgoing salary through
spring, and new backers McLaren offloading
nearly one-third of its workforce in late May,
Ellingworth asserted last week “there’s no
long-term issues with this team." (velonews.com)
Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
June
18, 2020
Merida Adjustable Torque Wrench.
"An
excellent buy - a solid, inexpensive torque
wrench that offers quick and easy bolt
tightening."
(road.cc) Hollis Jones
June
18, 2020
It's Gravel Week.
Interviews, in-depth features, advice, Instagram takeovers, and a host of gravel tech." (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Joey Schusler (Instagram: @joeyschusler)) June
18, 2020
Scott Addict Gravel 10 review.
"The
Scott Addict Gravel is a roadie's gravel bike,
more capable than a 'cross bike, but still
able to keep up on smoother surfaces." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image: © Josh Croxton)
June
18, 2020
Dear Old Dad - Father’s Day Gifts
for Pops.
"First
celebrated in 1910 as a Washington
state-holiday (not D.C.), Father’s Day really
didn’t get national recognition until well
after Mother’s Day was made a national holiday
by Woodrow Wilson 1914."
(pelotonmagazine.com) (Credit not Provided)
June
18, 2020
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June 17, 2020 V-SERIES Women's Tour: Christmas
wins stage 1.
"Christmas
started her sprint with 200 meters to go and
crossed the line with the win ahead of Illi
Gardner (CAMS Tifosi) and Amelia Sharpe (Team
Breeze)."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
17, 2020
Roglič, Pogačar to go head-to-head
at Slovenian nationals Sunday.
"With
WorldTour racing set to restart August 1, the
majority of nations will be holding their
nationals in the week commencing August 17,
one week in advance of the Tour de France." (velonews.com)
Photo: Javier Lizon - Pool/Getty Images
June
17, 2020
Schachmann in transfer talks ahead
of Tour de France and cobbled Classics.
"Schachmann
is one of the top riders out of contract at
the end of 2020. After spending his first two
years as a pro with Deceuninck Quick Step, the
German has shone in the colors of German team
Bora Hansgrohe."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
17, 2020
Mitchelton Scott to test legs
before confirming schedules.
"Newly-branded
Team Manuela Fundación to use early-season
races to assess form and recovery after
unprecedented shutdown."
(velonews.com) Photo: Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images
June
17, 2020
Gravel ride essentials checklist.
"Much
of what's needed to be prepared for a gravel
ride is the same as what you would take on
your average road ride however there are some
extra considerations to be made." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Graham Cottingham)
June
17, 2020
9 of the best e-bikes under $1200:
2020 Electric bikes on a budget.
"With
e-bikes starting to enter the mainstream, more
and more are becoming available at affordable
prices as production ramps up... and there are
even plenty that now come in at under
@12,000!"
(road.cc) (Jack Sexty)
June
17, 2020
Lumos adds another indicator
helmet range with new Ultra that features a
lighter design and lower price.
"After the successful launch of the first Lumos helmet that featured integrated front and rear lights, Lumos has created the Ultra edition with a lighter design and a lower price." (road.cc) (Liam Cahill) June
17, 2020
Can tracking your metabolism help
you lose weight?
"Cyclists
are forever looking to improve their power to
weight ratio, but losing weight too quickly or
without careful moderation can be detrimental
to performance."
(cyclingweekly.com) Credit: Lumen
June
17, 2020
Column
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Mitchelton Scott owner says he’s
still running show.
"Australian
businessman Gerry Ryan denied reports he sold
WorldTour license, and confirmed sponsor
search continues."
(velonews.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty
Images
June
17, 2020
End of an era: A look back at
GreenEdge’s greatest moments.
"Late
last week Aussie team Mitchelton Scott
announced that it had become Team Manuela
Fundación. The move caught a lot of people by
surprise - including those within the
organization - and many are wondering what the
move will mean for the team."
(cyclingtips.com) Photos by Kristof Ramon and
Cor Vos
June
17, 2020
Happy 75th birthday, Eddy Merckx.
"Eddy
Merckx, the Cannibal, the greatest pro cyclist
of all time, turns 75 years old today.
3 World Titles. 11 Grand Tours. 19 Monuments. 525 victories. Happy 75th Birthday, Eddy Merckx!" (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Courtesy Le Coq Sportif June
17, 2020
Aero optimization: You or the
bike?
"The
characteristics of aero road bikes are
beginning to transcend all genres and the arms
race shows no sign of stopping any time soon."
(cyclingweekly.com) ken-buckley-aero-pics
June
17, 2020
Amazon finds: The Fastest Bicycle
Rider in the World, by Major Taylor.
"Marshall
Walter 'Major' Taylor raced on tracks around
the world between 1896 and 1910, winning races
and setting world records in the USA and
Europe."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
17, 2020
Future Gravel: Where does
cycling's hottest trend go from here?
"Ted
King talks aero bars, rankings, WorldTour
pros, rainbow jerseys, and why all that will
never quash gravel's free spirit." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Will Matthews)
June
17, 2020
Park Tool THT-1 - Sliding T-Handle
Torx Wrench Set.
"The
Park Tool THT-1 Sliding T-Handle Torx
Compatible Wrench Set is a
professional-quality option that'll last an
age, although not too many people will to want
to spend this amount of money."
(road.cc) (Mat Brett)
June
17, 2020
Garmin Edge 130 Plus first ride
review.
"Garmin's
tiny entry-level Edge computer does the basics
well of recording and measuring ride metrics,
but isn't as value-packed as some of its
competitors."
(velonews.com) Ben Delaney
June
17, 2020
Column
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The Outer Line: A missed warning
signal.
"During
the Tour de France 25 years ago, pro cycling
missed an important early warning signal about
the escalating impact of EPO on the peloton." (velonews.com)
Photo: John Pierce
June
17, 2020
Jim Ochowicz upbeat as he searches
for sponsor to replace CCC.
"CCC
was struggling as a company before the
coronavirus and was forced to close its stores
across Europe in recent months as part of the
lockdown."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
17, 2020
French fashion house saves Bigla
Katusha.
"Good
news for the women’s peloton: a French fashion
house, Paule Ka, will step in as new title
sponsor at Bigla Katusha through the 2024
season."
(velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
June
17, 2020
Lachlan Morton: I hit rock bottom
but then found my love for cycling.
"Australian
tells Procycling about how he lost his way
before gravel helped rekindle his passion for
cycling."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Jered Gruber
& Ashley Gruber | Gruber Images)
June
17, 2020
Froome, Van Avermaet and Stuyven
all on Israel Start-Up transfer wishlist.
"Belgian
newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws has
reported that Sylvan Adams, the
Israeli-Canadian billionaire who owns the
team, is wanting to bolster the team's Spring
Classics squad for 2021."
(cyclist.co.uk) (Joe Robinson)
June
17, 2020
‘I heard it crack, so I knew it
was bad’: Elynor Backstedt on the moment she
suffered spiral fracture to her leg in off-road
crash.
"The
Trek Segafredo rider was riding mountain bikes
with her dad Magnus Backstedt and her sister
when she fell on a steep downhill section."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
June
17, 2020
Terpstra out for three months
after serious motor pacing crash.
"'For
this type of significant trauma, the period of
unavailability is 10 to 12 weeks' says Total
Direct Énergie doctor."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
17, 2020
British Paralympic star Sophie
Thornhill announces retirement at 24.
"Partnered
with pilots Helen Scott and Corrine Hall,
Thornhill claimed 15 world titles and gold at
the Rio Paralympics in 2016."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Ballinger)
June
17, 2020
Two for Today: Easton &
Bontrager.
Bontrager’s foray into higher-level road pedals with its Elite Road pedals does little to change the anonymity of this component." (pelotonmagazine.com) June
17, 2020
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June 16, 2020 June
16, 2020
Terpstra helicoptered to the
hospital after training crash.
"Unfortunately
the rumors are true. Niki crashed hard today
during a bike workout. He's in the hospital
and will have to stay here for a few more
days. He is not in mortal danger but will need
time to recover from this," confirmed his wife
Ramona Terpstra."
(cyclingnews.com) (Bettini Photo)
June
16, 2020
Bora Hansgrohe: ‘We are not
interested in Froome.’
"Team
boss Denk confident in homegrown talent, warns
that coronavirus could see shrinking budgets
and salaries across the peloton." (velonews.com)
Photo courtesy Bora Hansgrohe
June
16, 2020
The Master Tactician: Philippe
Gilbert.
"Philippe
Gilbert may not win the most races in a
season, but he wins the biggest ones. A master
tactician, Gilbert’s style defines the science
of racing."
(pelotonmagazine.com) Images by James Startt
June
16, 2020
AbsoluteBlack launches new
graphene-based chain lube with huge longevity
and efficiency claims.
"AbsoluteBlack
says that a single application of its new
lubricant will last effectively for up to
1800km of riding."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit:
AbsoluteBLACK)
June
16, 2020
Giro Aether Spherical helmet long
term review.
"Giro's
Aether combines a novel approach to rotational
force dissipation with excellent ventilation,
cool looks, and a best-in-class fit system." (velonews.com)
Photo: Dan Cavallari
June
16, 2020
Power Analysis: Lachlan Morton’s
Everesting record.
"Lachlan
Morton of EF Pro Cycling lowered the official
Everesting benchmark to 7 hours 32 minutes and
54 seconds."
(velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty
Images)
June
16, 2020
Strava stats reveals Egan Bernal
is seriously ramping up his training for the
Tour de France.
"In
the first week of the month, the 23-year-old
racked up 34 hours in the saddle and rode
1,161km over seven rides."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Maximiliano
Blanco/Getty Images)
June
16, 2020
French Championships likely to
remain in Brittany despite Plumelec withdrawal.
"Originally
scheduled for this week, the French
Championships were postponed to August 21-23
when the lockdown interrupted the cycling
season in March."
(cyclingnews.com) (Getty Images)
June
16, 2020
Winder, Wiles, Hall to line up for
Virtual Women’s Tour.
"Three-stage
race to feature 18 teams with action to be
streamed online, Wednesday through Friday." (velonews.com)
Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images
June
16, 2020
Column
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Confusion reigns, inside and out,
over Mitchelton Scott’s new sponsor.
"At a quick glance, the partnership comes across as an act of desperation; a deal with an essentially unknown entity, designed to keep the team afloat in the choppy waters of financial uncertainty." (cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) June
16, 2020
Rumors CCC Team may have found new
sponsor with €20 million budget.
"The
WorldTour team is losing its main backer as
Polish handbag company has been hit hard by
the ongoing lockdown, forcing the boss to
announce there wasn’t enough money for a
top-tier cycling squad."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty
Images Sport)
June
16, 2020
Bora Hansgrohe confirms Sagan will
race Giro, miss northern classics.
"Slovak
star to make Giro debut this October, with
Tour, worlds and Sanremo also on the
schedule."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Maximiliano
Blanco/Getty Images)
June
16, 2020
Peter Sagan trusts health
protocols will make it safe to race.
"The
UCI is expected to reveal its medical protocol
this week, with leading race organizers and
teams also looking at measures to protect the
riders, the race caravan and the crowds." (cyclingnews.com)
(Bettini Photo)
June
16, 2020
Top 10 gravel races in the USA.
"With
races across the USA the primary driving force
behind the explosion in the discipline's
popularity, we took a look around the country
for the best gravel races running there
today."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Wil Matthews)
June
16, 2020
Shimano gravel groupsets: The
great GRX roundup.
"With
10-speed, 11-speed and Di2 options, here's
everything you need to know about Shimano's
gravel groupset range."
(cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Laurens Ten
Dam)
June
16, 2020
Alison Tetrick: Gravel racing's
rogue spirit.
"In
an interview with Cyclingnews, Tetrick
said what she loved most about gravel racing
was that it's inclusive to riders with varying
levels of ambition and ability and that
everyone races the same distances and
courses."
(cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Specialized /
Steve Driscoll)
June
16, 2020
Ellingworth confident Cavendish
has more wins to come.
"Ellingworth,
who has worked with Cavendish throughout the
sprinter’s prolific career, asserted to VeloNews
last week that the Tour is not out of the
question for the 35-year-old."
(velonews.com) Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty
Images
June
16, 2020
Canyon Inflite range catches a
refresh.
"Leaning
on the feedback from - and successes of -
world champions Mathieu van der Poel and
Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, Canyon is
refreshing the Inflite cyclocross and gravel
bike lineup."
(velonews.com) Photo: Canyon
June
16, 2020
Selle Italia Novus Boost Gravel
Heritage Superflow saddle.
"The
Selle Italia Novus Boost Gravel Heritage
Superflow saddle is comfortable and durable,
with a really nice vintage look that disguises
many of its modern features."
(road.cc) George Hill
June
16, 2020
Column
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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus In-Depth
Review.
"Like
with most Garmin products that tack on a
‘Plus’ designator, the changes from the Edge
1030 to the Edge 1030 Plus aren’t
earth-shattering. In fact, the Edge 1030
received overwhelmingly more changes last
summer when it got a massive firmware update
sweep of features."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
June
16, 2020
Garmin Edge 130 Plus In-Depth
Review.
"If
you’re looking for a small form factor GPS
bike computer, the Edge 130 Plus is easily the
most polished option out there, with one of
the heavier feature sets."
(dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
June
16, 2020
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus and Edge 130
Plus released.
"Garmin
has upgraded versions of both its highest-end
and its entry-level GPS computers with the new
Edge 1030 Plus and the Edge 1030 Plus. While
keeping the prices the same as the presumably
outgoing Edge 1030 and Edge 130 at $599 and
$199."
(velonews.com) Ben Delaney
June
16, 2020
Damiano Cunego hospitalized after
contracting serious brain infection.
"The
retired Italian star has spent the week in
hospital after contracting an infection in the
cerebral ventricle, one of the communicating
cavities in the brain."
(cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty
Images)
June
16, 2020
Boels Dolmans extends D’hoore and
Majerus.
"Boels
Dolmans has continued its run of re-signing
marquee riders, announcing on Tuesday that
versatile star Jolien D’hoore has extended her
contract for another season while 10-time
Luxembourg road champ Christine Majerus will
ride on for two more years."
(cyclingtips.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
June
16, 2020
Deceuninck Quick Step’s first
training camp ‘a bright spot.’
"The
goal is mainly to be together with the team
again, to stimulate that group feeling again,
not to hold structured training sessions,”
said team coach Koen Pelgrim."
(velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo
Moreno/Getty Images
June
16, 2020
Hinault adds muscle to save Mavic.
"Now
it’s my turn to try and help out the men and
women of Mavic at a moment where their company
is struggling,” Hinault told L’Equipe
Monday. “It is simply the best way to pay them
back for all of their support over the years." (velonews.com) ©
Tim De Waele
June
16, 2020
Five Minutes with Ian Boswell.
"We
recently had a chance to chat with Ian Boswell
to find out about his new adventures with
Wahoo and the gravel scene.
"I need a job - I can’t just retire and start hobby farming here in Vermont." (pelotonmagazine.com) Image by Vermont Social June
16, 2020
Peter Stetina: The gravel
community spirit is addictive.
"Stetina's
first full-season as a gravel racer hasn't
quite followed the script. The lockdown shut
down races for most of the year but that
hasn't stopped the American from creating new
forms of coverage around the sport." (cyclingnews.com)
(Image credit: Peter Stetina)
June
16, 2020
Motivation: Use the Motives that
Move You, Right Now.
"Motivation
drives us - but not on one fuel tank alone. A
variety of intentions move us. One way to
conceptualize motivation is along a
continuum."
(pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
June
16, 2020
Trek Checkpoint SL7 gravel bike -
first ride review.
"On
early impressions, Trek's flagship gravel
bike, the Checkpoint SL7, looks perfect for
seekers of versatility and adventure."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image: © Laura Weislo)
June
16, 2020
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Nearly two dozen cops search
Colorado neighborhood for Suzanne Morphew,
cyclist who went missing over a month ago.
"Investigators
plan to conduct a community canvas in the
county to contact residents and others to not
only share information about Ms. Morphew's
disappearance, but also focus on obtaining any
new information in her case.' - Sheriff
Spezze."
(dailymail.co.uk)
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