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Column
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May 12,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Giro d’Italia stage 6: Arnaud Démare best in
sprinter showdown with Cavendish and Ewan.
"Juan Pedro López continued on in the overall race leader's jersey." (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Caleb Ewan frustrated after missing out on
Giro d’Italia stage win: ‘It’s second, so it’s not so good’.
"The Australian sprinter misses out by the smallest of margins as Arnaud Démare takes stage 6 in a photo finish." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Mathieu van der Poel calling Stage 6 on Strava “the easiest race I’ve ever done” is the best. "MvdP was happy to cruise in the pack, after earlier stages where he took some fine results, including a win and a podium." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Giro d’Italia Stage 6 Preview.
"A trip up the coast and a likely sprint finish, a blogger’s rest day with a route so obvious there’s more to say about citrus fruits than the coastal course." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
Fernando Gaviria relegated after DSM tussle at Giro d’Italia stage 6 sprint. "Colombian ace relegated in bunch sprint after leaning into rival sprinter in chaotic finale." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
GC contenders on course for a crunch at Giro d’Italia stage 7: ‘For sure we’ll see a big battle.’ "Bruising buzzsaw-shaped stage to Potenza packs potential for ambush, attack, and sending sprinters out the back." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Hugh Carthy hoping for a home run at Giro d’Italia: ‘Top-5 or close to the podium, I’d be happy with that.’ "EF Education EasyPost GC contender back in grand tour action and perfectly poised after flaming out early in 2021 Vuelta a Espańa." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Zwift Cancels Smart Bike Hardware Plans,
Announces Significant Layoffs.
"Zwift: Given the current macroeconomic environment, we have decided to scale back our hardware offering, pausing plans to launch a smart bike. As a consequence, Zwift has implemented difficult, yet important changes to the organization of the business." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Spanish government confirms it’s chasing Stephen Roche’s assets from Hungarian shell company. "The former world champion was convicted of fraud." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Stage
6
(Palmi/Scalea → Riviera dei
Cedri, 192 km) starts Thursday at 3:35am
Pacific, (6:35am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 8:12am Pacific, (11:12am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:25am Pacific, (6:25am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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Two
May 12,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Veronica Ewers continues purple patch with Navarra Women’s Elite Classics victory. "The American rider attacks on the final climb to solo to victory ahead of Bike Exchange duo Ane Santesteban and Kristen Faulkner." (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images) By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com)
Who is the best De Gendt? Thomas and Aimé battle for victory at the Giro d’Italia. "The unrelated riders create their own GC classification at the Giro d'Italia." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Andrew Hood
Preview: Women’s WorldTour returns with inaugural Itzulia Basque Country. "The new three-day race forms part of a strong series of Spanish climbing races in May." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: ANP Sport via Getty Images
Alex Cataford on Israel Premier Tech relegation risk: ‘The mindset does not change.’ "Cataford is the lone Canadian in the 2022 Giro and promises to ride into more breakaways on key stages." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Fabian Cancellara launches Tudor pro cycling team. "Swiss team sponsored by watch company owned by Rolex." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Gravel Locos is this weekend’s pre-Unbound showdown. "The Texas gravel race debuted last year with a star-studded startlist. This year is the same with Ian Boswell, Laurens ten Dam, Mo Wilson, and Sarah Sturm lining up to start." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: @matclad
Understanding carbon bike frames: what does unidirectional, woven and high-modulus fiber all mean? "Find out about all these carbon fiber terms and what differences each make to stiffness, strength and compliance." By Anna Marie Hughes (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Zwift adds three new pace partners to Watopia. "Reacting to user demand, the virtual cycling environment will pull all pace bots from Makuri Island." By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Zwift
All-road vs gravel bikes - The differences (and similarities) explained. "Pitched between endurance road and light gravel: here’s all you need to know about all-road bikes." By Katherine Moore (bikeradar.com) Photos: Wilier
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Jakobsen wins stage 2 ahead of massive crash
in Tour de Hongrie.
"Reynders
moves into race lead as Kooij crashes out."
Alaphilippe cleared to train indoors but Tour
de France still in doubt.
"Frenchman
still recovering from punctured lung three weeks after
Ličge Bastogne Ličge crash."
Transfer shake-up at Ineos - Arensman in, Van
Baarle out, Carapaz open to offers.
"The
latest on negotiations as the British team build
leadership group for 2023 and beyond."
Mark Cavendish on the transfer market as he
looks to extend career.
"Sprinter
enlists new agent in 2023 team search while Quick Step are
interested in Merlier."
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Tour de Hongrie Live Feed.
"Tour de Hongrie 2022 (May 11-15) - Stage 2 (Karcag → Hajdúszoboszló, 192km). Thursday,
May 12th, video starts at 7:00am Pacific, 10:00am U.S.
Eastern."
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May 12,
2022
Videos
Who Can Replace Nibali?
"The Giro is on course for the longest ever streak without an Italian winner, the last time the race had a home winner was Vincenzo Nibali in 2016." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
Giro d’Italia: Don’t write Tom Dumoulin off as a GC rider, insists Jumbo Visma. "You cannot decide something like that within 24 hours,' says Marc Reef." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
‘Egan Bernal is in a good place mentally,’ says Rod Ellingworth. "Now back in Europe, the former Tour de France winner is training again with his Ineos teammates." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Screen Shot
Julian Alaphilippe can return to indoor training as Ličge Bastogne Ličge injuries continue to heal. "Doctors have said that the world champion's punctured lung has fully healed and he can now train indoors." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Thymen Arensman set for Ineos Grenadiers after agreeing to a two-year deal. "Young Dutch talent will leave Team DSM after three years." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Alexander Vinokourov spotted motor pacing at Giro d’Italia. "The 2012 Olympic champion was riding a gold Wilier behind a team van along the route of Thursday's Giro d'Italia stage." (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The Oakley Sub Zero is back again - but not as you knew it. "The glasses are a part of the brand's new MUZM collection which re-releases Oakley designs with modern technology." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Udog Tensione Pure Black Shoes. "Sole is a bit flexy under full power, but very well made and comfortable shoes." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Peak Design Everyday Case for iPhone and Out Front Bike Mount. "Expensive but very effective and durable phone mounting system." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Fernando Gaviria relegated after clashing with
DSM in Giro stage six sprint.
"Colombian
sprinter loses out for the second day in a row after
clashing with DSM train."
Julian Alaphilippe resumes light training as
collapsed lung is ‘completely healed.’.
"The
Frenchman is in a race against time to make it to the
start line of the Tour de France."
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May 11,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Giro d’Italia: Arnaud Démare wins stage 5 in
Messina.
"Frenchman takes top honors as Mark Cavendish and Caleb Ewan get distanced on day's climb." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Mechanical issue undermines Fernando Gaviria
in Giro d’Italia sprint.
"Argentine ace second in bunch sprint after clearing key climb only to have a derailleur issue at the line." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Romain Bardet poised for Blockhaus raid after smooth Giro d’Italia start. "Team DSM star braces for next major GC tussle: ‘There could be some big gaps there." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Caleb Ewan: ‘We’re learning from our mistakes’ at the Giro d’Italia. "Australian set to take on Mark Cavendish on stage 5." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Giro d’Italia: Vincenzo Nibali announces retirement at end of 2022. "Two-time Giro d'Italia winner confirms the news at the end of stage 5." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Google Pixel Watch Announced: Everything You Need To Know. "After more years than anybody can try counting, Google has finally formally announced their first ‘own’ watch, the Pixel Watch." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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L'Étape by Tour de France coming to Las Vegas
in 2023.
"Sportive
will run through Sin City and scenic Red Rock Canyon."
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Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Stage
5
(Catania → Messina, 174km) starts Wednesday at 2:30am
Pacific, (5:30am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 8:45am Pacific, (11:45am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:20am Pacific, (5:20am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
Column
Two
May 11,
2022
Olav Kooij wins Tour de Hongrie stage 1.
"Olav Kooij wins the stage while Elia Viviana is second and Matthew Walls third." (procyclingstats.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Arnaud Démare relishes Giro d’Italia win after
Mark Cavendish, Caleb Ewan dropped.
"Groupama FDJ help tow the big French sprinter over the stage's hard climb that proved too much for several key rivals." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Fabio Ferrari - Pool/Getty Images
Pretty in pink: 10 incredible maglia rosa looks ranked. "We count down the Giro d'Italia's most remarkable attempts at pink jersey fashion." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Bike trackers explained: how to find and follow your bike using a GPS tracker. "Everything you need to know about bike trackers." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) Sherlock
Farr extends longer Carbon Aero Bolt-On Large mini aerobar to take endurance racing farther. "Farr extends their mini clip-on aerobar farther out in front with a new longer Carbon Aero Bolt-On Large with a revised shape offering more hand positions." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit Tony Rees)
4 Common Pelvic Floor Misconceptions (You, Too, Gents!) "The pelvic floor is a group of muscles common to both men and women, that can be instrumental in efficient, pain-free exercise." By Heather Mayer Irvine (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/katemangostar
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Transfer analysis: Can Ineos Grenadiers keep
Adam Yates and Richard Carapaz?
"Egan
Bernal's recovery and long-term health are central to the
team's strategy in the transfer market."
How Groupama FDJ’s fridge sized fastmen
survive the mighty mountains of the Giro d’Italia.
"Groupama
FDJ took a true gang of giants to the Giro to launch
Arnaud Démare to sprint success. The problem with being
massive? All those mountains."
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Tour de Hongrie Live Feed.
"Tour de Hongrie 2022 - Stage 1 (Csákvár – Székesfehérvár, 195km). Wednesday,
May 11th, starts at 16:30am Central Europe, 9:30am U.S.
Eastern."
(cyclingtips.com) (Image
Credit not Found)
Column
Three
May 11,
2022
Videos
American Veronica Ewers goes solo and wins Navarra Classic. "American's first and third in one day race in Pamplona." (procyclingstats.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Sarah Gigante takes a solo victory at Emakumeen Nafarroako. "The Australian takes her first win in Movistar colors while American rider Veronica Ewers continues good run of form to take second." By Issy Ronald (velonews.com) Photo: Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images
Giro d’Italia: Spectator takes down Sam Oomen in crash after stage 5. "Dutch rider hits the deck after a tangle with a spectator on the side of the road." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Mark Cavendish set to continue racing for at least another season. "British rider links up with a new agent as he weighs up his options in the transfer market." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
‘Mullet’ Mitch Docker Talks Career & Podcasts. "A hair style and a moustache might be your trade mark, but there is much more to Mitch Docker as his 14 years in the pro peloton attest." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
DJI Mini 3 Pro In-Depth Review (Including Sports Tracking). "DJI has just announced their newest sub-250g drone, the DJI Mini 3 Pro - and this time, it’s a massive step up in functionality and hardware over the previous iterations." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Race Face Aeffect R flat pedals go big with wider alloy platform & pretty colors. "Race Face adds a new, wider Aeffect R alloy all-mountain flat pedal for riders looking for more grip to conquer more technical trails. With a 25% larger platform, thinner stack, and more open design." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Vincenzo Nibali announces retirement at end of 2022. "Italian
reveals his plans after stage to hometown of Messina."
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