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Moriah Wilson had plans for a swim in the hours before she was killed, court documents say. Kaitlin Armstrong arrest warrant for murder in the first degree. Peter Sagan retreats to Utah to recover from ‘long covid’ ahead of Tour de France. Robbie McEwen apologizes for ‘unintentional’ use of homophobic phrase in commentary. Austin police obtain search warrant in connection to deadly shooting of Moriah Wilson. Column
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May 20,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Giro d’Italia stage 13: Arnaud Démare wins
tight bunch sprint.
"It was a real tug-of-war between the sprinters and the breakaway in the 2022 Giro's last chance for a mass gallop." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Arnaud Démare swung between despair and confidence in dramatic chase. "The Frenchman took his third stage victory of the race after the break was caught in a dramatic last-gasp effort." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Fabio Ferrari-Pool/Getty Images
Romain Bardet abandons Giro d’Italia.
"Frenchman quits the race due to illness." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Giro d’Italia Stage 13 Preview. "A sprint stage or not? The Colle di Nava is a tough climb for the sprinters but there’s 100km to get back on." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
Giro d’Italia: Wait for stage win continues for Bauke Mollema. "The Dutchman made it into the breakaway on stage 12 but missed the race-winning split over the penultimate climb and finished fourth." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Has the Giro got boring yet?
"The first grand tour of the season has a way of serving up unpredictable racing with an ever evolving bag of tricks." By William Fotheringham (pelotonmagazine.com) Photo: Chris Auld
In the Drops: 3D printed things from Tom Boonen and Fizik, some jazzy Castelli kit and a look behind the scenes of Formula 1. "A curated collection of kit and content highlights from another week on planet Cyclist, plus a gripping Netflix pick." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
DT’s HX 1700 Spline wheels, a third hand from CushCore, PWN Range pedals and EVOC’s Hip Pack Pro. "This week's hot new products, plus all the latest news and reviews." By Alex Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Heidi Franz wins stage 2 women's race at Joe Martin Stage Race. "Penuela
second and Killips third on Mount Sequoyah finish."
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Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Stage
13 (Sanremo → Cuneo, 150 km),
starts Friday at 4:20am Pacific, (7:20am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific, (11:15am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 4:10am Pacific, (7:10am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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May 20,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Vuelta a Burgos Féminas: Matilde Vitillo wins
stage 2 in photo finish.
"Early breakaway narrowly survives to contest finish in Aguilar de Campoo." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Vuelta a Burgos Féminas: Cavalli abandons after crash. "No serious injuries after Italian taken to a hospital for checks during stage 2." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Photo: cyclingnews.com)
Wakeup Call: Complacency on decline at Giro. "New incentives in professional cycling mean more interesting racing, and a thus-far unpredictable Giro d'Italia." By Sophie Smith (pelotonmagazine.com) Photo: Chris Auld
Egan Bernal spotted training on Giro d’Italia
roads as rehab continues.
"Bernal spotted training on the Giro d'Italia course as team refuses to set date on return to racing." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Simon Yates loses more time after being dropped in frenetic stage 13 finale. "Bike Exchange sport director Matt White says that Yates' knee injury is 'manageable but not ideal.'" By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Derek Gee latest Canadian to join Israel
Premier Tech.
"Former track rider joins five other Canadian riders on Israel Premier Tech." (velonews.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez/SprintCyclingAgency
Cavendish says he wants to ride Tour de France
and will be “prepared” for it.
"Equal first in the all-time Tour de France stage winners’ list, Mark Cavendish says he wants to ride the French Grand Tour this year." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Marco Alpozzi)
Bike of the Week: Revel Rover. "The Rover is available in five sizes, and all three complete builds roll on Industry Nine wheels mounted with Maxxis Rambler tires." By Troy Templin (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Race bike or an endurance bike? The big differences, explained. "They look similar but there are some massive differences between race bikes and endurance bikes. Here is how to pick the bike that is right for you." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Vuelta a Burgos Feminas Live Stream.
"2022 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas May 19-22, Spain. Stage
2 (Sasamón → Aguilar de
Campoo, 128km) starts Friday at 3:26am Pacific (6:26am
U.S. Eastern).
Finish
at around 6:45am Pacific (9:45am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 5:30am Pacific (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
(procyclingstats.com)
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May 20,
2022
Videos
Police suspect top gravel rider shot dead by
partner of US pro rider.
"Police investigating the shooting dead of top gravel rider Moriah Wilson (25) intend to arrest Kaitlin Marie Armstrong (34), the partner of US pro gravel rider Colin Strickland." (stickybottle.com) (velonews.com) Sean Berry / Red Bull Content Pool
Moriah Wilson had plans for a swim in the
hours before she was killed, court documents say.
"The affidavit said Wilson was shot multiple times with a 9mm handgun. The male cyclist, in an interview with police the day after the murder, said he and the woman he lives with both own 9mm guns, according to the affidavit." By Travis Andersen (bostonglobe.com) Dartmouth College Athletics
Skylar Schneider and Jonathan Clarke win opening stage of Walmart Joe Martin Stage Race. "Schneider sprints and Clarke solos on day 1 of the four day stage race." By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Roszko
Peter Sagan retreats to Utah to recover from ‘long covid’ ahead of Tour de France. "Sagan set to race Tour de Suisse after what coach says was a 're-set mentally and physically' in wake of string of setbacks and poor performances." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Ben Zwiehoff and his pivot from Olympic MTB contender to Giro d’Italia climber. "Mountain bike ace Zwiehoff turns full attention to career on the road: 'I'm a road cyclist now, not a mountain biker.'" By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Competitive Cyclist slashing prices by up to 50% for Memorial Day Sale. "The Garmin Edge 1030 Plus bundle, which usually retails for $700, will see $150 knocked off its price." By Mark Wilson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Giro d’Italia loses some luster with untimely
Romain Bardet exit.
"The
French climber seemed poised for more in this Giro
d'Italia, and the race will miss his elegant, attacking
style in the final week."
Ineos Grenadiers building ‘another core group’
with young talent, says team boss Ellingworth.
"While
some of the well-established names remain, Ineos invested
heavily in young talent and is already seeing the benefit
at the Giro d'Italia and beyond."
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Gear Break: Tifosi Eyewear, LOOK Giro Winners Pedal, Castelli Giro105 Jersey, Bravur La Corsa Rosa Watch, De Marchi Heroic Cycling & Muc-Off Stealth Tag Holders. "Giro special." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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May 19 2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Giro d’Italia stage 12: Stefano Oldani sprints
from three-up break to score first pro win.
"López books in for another day in pink jersey after GC contenders enjoy day off ahead of mountain mayhem to come." (velonews.com) (Image credit: roadbikeaction.com)
Magnus Cort hoping to find winning form in Giro d’Italia’s final week. "EF Education EasyPost puncheur hopes to complete a set of grand tour stage wins after comeback from injury." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Hugh Carthy: ‘There’s more to be made up and less to be lost at Giro d’Italia.’ "EF Education EasyPost climber is hoping to make up ground in the GC after losing time in the opening week." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia Stage 12 Preview. "Last year the breakaways were going away and staying away but this year it’s been harder for a move to stick. This might change today." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
Heading Into The High Mountains. "The Giro d’Italia begins to wrap up its long early block of mainly sprint and transition stages and enters its second and far more serious phase." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Echelons disrupt favorites along Vuelta a
Burgos Féminas opener.
"Canyon
SRAM take control in final to help Rooijakkers rejoin
front group"
López and Trek Segafredo determined to keep
maglia rosa dreams alive at Giro d'Italia.
"'Whatever
happens in the next few days, I’ll race with a smile on my
face' says young Spaniard."
Kelderman gives up on Giro d'Italia overall
despite time gains.
"Bora
Hansgrohe rider says 'I'm just not good enough to fight
for GC.'"
Dumoulin struggling with back injury at the
Giro d'Italia.
"Jumbo
Visma rider's 2022 comeback has been further thwarted by
injury."
Caleb Ewan leaves 2022 Giro d'Italia empty
handed.
"Lotto
Soudal says Australian won't start stage 12, turns focus
on Tour de France after failure to catch win at 'Giro from
hell.'"
Mark Cavendish: I want to continue my career
for at least two more years.
"Manxman
says he will be “prepared” for Tour de France."
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Check out Canyon’s 2022 Aeroad road bike
lineup.
"Three-tier range gets a revamp with new components and finishes." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Robbie McEwen apologizes for ‘unintentional’ use of homophobic phrase in commentary. "McEwen said: “You’ve gone in the fudge shop and you’ve consumed it straight away. The fudge packers were wasting their time." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Stage
12 (Parma → Genova 202 km), starts Thursday at 2:30am
Pacific, (5:30am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 8:11am Pacific, (11:11am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 2:40am Pacific, (5:40am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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May 19,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Vuelta a Burgos Féminas: Kopecky powers to
victory on stage 1.
"Sprint finish decides hot and tense first stage in Burgos." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Hamilton, Kelderman take big GC leap with breakaway venture. "Stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia belonged to the breakaway, and Australian Lucas Hamilton (Bike Exchange Jayco) and Wilco Kelderman (Bora Hansgrohe) managed to get in the main break of the day and put significant time into the other contenders." (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Wilco Kelderman says the GC battle ‘doesn’t matter’ to him anymore. "Bora Hansgrohe rider climbed the classification after making stage 12 breakaway but says he's not 'good enough' in the long climbs to return to GC fight." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Caleb Ewan quits Giro d’Italia to focus on Tour de France. "The Australian speedster struggled in the sprints at the Giro d'Italia after crashing on day one." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Getty Images Sport) (cyclingnews.com)
Thibaut Pinot: ‘Tour of Switzerland will give me a lot of answers.’ "French hope back on track after emotional win at Tour of the Alps, but isn't ready to take on the GC challenge at the Tour de France." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Giro organizers change podium protocol to avoid another cork incident. "Biniam Girmay was forced to withdraw from race." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Giro d’Italia: Every second counts for Ineos Grenadiers and Richard Carapaz in GC contest. "Ben
Swift helping his team leader to climb the standings
through bonus seconds ahead of the Giro d'Italia's final
week."
The anti-aging Giro d’Italia: The peloton’s
veterans relish last hurrah.
"'Generation
Pogačar' might be dominating the Tour de France, but this
year's Giro is proving that experience and depth still
count."
Farmer, electromechanic, Giro d’Italia
climbing ace: The multi-skilled Mauri Vansevenant.
"Belgian
pocket-rocket trades time conquering climbs for Quick Step
with life working the family farm."
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Seven Everests in seven days cyclist's supplies were Not Stolen after all. "Chris Hall's support team put a callout for hydration and nutrition after assuming a box of his had been cruelly stolen... but in a bizarre twist, a well-meaning passer-by had actually taken it to a foodbank." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 Disc Groupset. "Fast shifting and brilliant brakes, now on a level with Dura-Ace - but cheaper." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Vuelta a Burgos Feminas Live Stream.
"2022 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas May 19-22, Spain. Stage
1 (Pedrosa del Príncipe → Aranda de Duero) starts Thursday
at 3:27am Pacific (6:27am U.S. Eastern).
Finish
at around 6:45am Pacific (9:45am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 5:30am Pacific (8:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
(procyclingstats.com)
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May 19,
2022
Videos
On This Day In 1989. "A small anecdote from May 1989 that had some big consequences." (inrng.com) (tumblr.com)
Grand tour debutant Ben Tulett is learning fast at the Giro d’Italia. "Ben Tulett is tipped as a future grand tour contender, but has come to his first three-week race with the aim of helping Carapaz and learning all he can." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tim Merlier move puts question mark over Mark Cavendish future at Quick Step. "Merlier linked to move to Quick Step in 2023 while out-of-contract Cavendish hunts options to prolong career." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
The ultimate road bike tire? CarbonX and Ere
Research says new material increases speed without
compromises.
"Ere Genus CCX tire is said to lower rolling resistance without reducing grip or durability thanks to innovative technology." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Carl Strong retiring (slowly) from custom titanium frames to focus on Pursuit Carbon. "They’re taking 20 more orders, for 10 frames to be built in 2023, and 10 in 2024. And that’s it." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
New wider aero Miche Graff Route carbon gravel wheels on Ivar Slik's Wilier Rave SLR gravel race bike. "Designed to blend the aerodynamic performance of Miche’s road wheels with a wider hookless tubeless carbon rim that can handle off-road abuse, the new Graff Route wheels are more versatile than Miche's original carbon gravel offering." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) all bike photos c. Wilier
Is Cube about to launch a new lightweight aero road bike? "Aero-lite machine spotted with Intermarché Wanty Gobert Matériaux at the Giro d'Italia." By George Scott (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Strava to provide subscribers with injury prevention plans. "Acquisition of Recover Athletics app extends Strava’s capability with the aim of keeping you injury-free" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Crankbrothers x Seagrave brings Black & Pink Mallet DH and Stamp 7 Pedals. "Hot on the heels of the Crankbrothers Pump for Peace Mallet Lace and Stamp Lace shoes are the Limited Edition Black & Pink Mallet DH and Stamp 7 Pedals." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Joe Martin Stage Race: Clarke wins stage 1
on Mount Gaylor Road Race.
"Wildlife
Generation takes top two spots on first day of racing
for pro men."
Skylar Schneider wins Joe Martin Stage Race
opener.
"L39ION
of Los Angeles rider sprints to first leader's jersey."
Giro d'Italia remembers Wouter Weylandt on
return to Passo del Bocco.
"His
name and that race number are indelible parts of the
Giro."
Oldani: Italian riders disadvantaged by ban
on altitude tents.
"Alpecin
Fenix rider unable to join teammates in Kolobnev's
altitude hotel."
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