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Daily News: May 2022

Column One
May 22, 2022
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Giro d’Italia stage 15: Giulio Ciccone scores solo victory on Cogne summit as GC group hits pause.

(velonews.com)

"Ciccone keeps the Italian celebrations rolling with Alpine victory as Carapaz and the GC contenders recover from red-hot Turin stage."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)






Jai Hindley: ‘There were a lot of tired bodies out there’ during Giro d’Italia stage 15.

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"Bora Hansgrohe rider says the peloton was feeling the pain after a tough day out in Turin on Saturday."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)






Tightly coiled GC pack leaves Giro d’Italia poised for final week thriller.

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"Four riders within 1:01 of pink jersey Richard Carapaz sets the scene for a scintillating third week through the high mountains."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)






Giro d’Italia: ‘Cycling isn’t only about legs, you need a bit of luck,’ says Joe Dombrowski.

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"The American says he will still have some freedom to go in breaks despite Vincenzo Nibali's climb up the GC standings."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Carapaz, Ineos seize maglia rosa ahead of 'very competitive' final week.

(sbs.com.au)

"Ineos Grenadiers have remained aggressive in their tactics at the 2022 Giro d'Italia, and it paid off in Stage 14 as 2019 winner Richard Carapaz donned the maglia rosa once again."
(sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Preliminary startlist Tour of Norway with Evenepoel, Ganna, Pedersen, Hayter and Kristoff.

(cyclinguptodate.com)

"The Tour of Norway will start on the 24th of May on a six-day stage-race that will feature many World Tour teams and stars of the sport."
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Should all cyclists use action cameras?

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"What do you think of the suggestion that all cyclists have a duty - albeit a moral rather than legal one - to use cameras?"
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Giro d'Italia Live Stream.

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"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy.

Stage 15 (Rivarolo Canavese Cogne, 178 km), starts Sunday at 3:15am Pacific, (6:15am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 8:13am Pacific, (11:13am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 3:05am Pacific, (6:05am U.S. Eastern)."

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Column Two
May 22, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily




Vuelta a Burgos Féminas stage 4: Vollering wins atop Lagunas de Neila as Labous claims overall victory.

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"Labous's second-place enough to secure overall win, Muzic third on Lagunas de Neila summit finish."
By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)






Mathieu van der Poel eyes unknown territory in Giro d'Italia final week: "I don't really know what to expect from it."

(cyclinguptodate.com)

"I don't see many opportunities for victories for myself, but as a rider I hope to come out of this Giro better by finishing that final week."
(cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Today 21:00






Richard Carapaz survives crash and ‘crazy’ stage to retain slender Giro d’Italia lead.

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"'It’s always better to defend than to attack,' says 2019 winner but with a final time trial to come attacks are on the menu."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Giro d’Italia: Hugh Carthy disappointed but hopeful his fortunes are ‘turning around’ after stage 15 breakaway.

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"Carthy turns his goals to stage wins after dropping out of GC contention."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Giro d’Italia: Movistar left stunned after difficult day in Turin.

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"Alejandro Valverde loses almost eight minutes on GC rivals after suffering a puncture on the Superga descent."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






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Clarke holds firm on overall of Joe Martin Stage Race as Gomez takes final stage.
"A photo finish for stage 4 criterium with Gomez just surging past Williams on the line."


Emma Langley wins overall title at Joe Martin Stage Race.
"Maggie Coles-Lyster triumphs in sprint-finale in Fayetteville."
Giro d'Italia: Ciccone solos to Alpine breakaway win on stage 15.
"GC stalemate on Cogne summit finish as Ineos control the peloton."
Juliette Labous wins the Vuelta a Burgos Feminas.
"Demi Vollering triumphs on Lagunas de Neila summit finish."
Nils Politt takes solo win at Rund um Köln.
"Danny van Poppel in second and Nikias Arndt in third."
'Switch off your brain and just go flat out' - Turin stage blows doors off the Giro d'Italia.
"Effects of tumultuous day will linger as race hits the Alps on stage 15."


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Vuelta a Burgos Feminas Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)

"2022 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas May 19-22, Spain.

Stage 4 (Covarrubias Lagunas de Neila, 126km) starts Sunday at 3:04am Pacific (6:04am 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)."

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Column Three
May 22, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily




Family of slain cyclist clears up details of alleged romantic relationship.

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"Anyone with information on Kaitlin Marie Armstrong’s location is asked to contact the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102 or submit a tip using the USMS Tips app."
By Grace Reader, Tahera Rahman (kxan.com) Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Instagram/Department of Justice (thedailybeast.com)






Home victory for Nils Politt at Rund um Köln.

(cyclinguptodate.com)

"Bora Hansgrohe takes another win to their name, as they dominated the hilly Run um Köln and managed to see the home rider Nils Politt win in familiar roads."
(cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Vincenzo Nibali is determined to ‘leave a mark’ in his last Giro d’Italia.

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"'Maybe I arrived at the Giro d'Italia a little behind the others but not too far,' says veteran rider."
By Issy Ronald (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)






Tom Dumoulin on Giro d’Italia exit: ‘My body is worn out.’

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"Dutchman crumbles out of grand tour comeback empty handed and empty legged after stage 14 abandon."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Yates breathes new life into Giro campaign with victory in Turin.

(sbs.com.au)

"After losing eleven minutes on the Blockhaus climb in Stage 9, the Giro d'Italia looked to have broken the spirit of Simon Yates (Bike Exchange Jayco), but the Briton showed tremendous fight to stay in the race and take a triumphant victory in Stage 14."
(sbs.com.au) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)






Quinten Hermans set to extend with Intermarché Wanty Gobert Matériaux.

(cyclinguptodate.com)

"Intermarché Wanty Gobert Matériaux have talked of the difficulties of keeping all it's riders amidst what is so far being a very impressive season, however after securing Biniam Girmay, they are reported to be very close to renewing with Quinten Hermans for the coming seasons."
(cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)






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Column One
May 21, 2022
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Giro d’Italia stage 15 preview: Tired legs could pay the price as race returns to high mountains.

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"Stage 15 to Cogne is not the most difficult mountain stage of the race, but it will be a tough test after the dramatic Turin stage."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: cyclinguptodate.com





Giro d’Italia stage 14: Simon Yates blasts back with solo stage win as GC standings reshuffle.

(velonews.com)

"Yates goes solo to reverse his bruising defeat on Blockhaus as Richard Carapaz seizes control of the pink jersey."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)





Giro d’Italia: Mixed emotions for Simon Yates after searing stage 14 win.

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"The Bike Exchange rider says that he had been contemplating leaving the Giro d'Italia as he struggled with knee injury."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Juanpe López and his valiant Giro d’Italia pink jersey defense comes to a close: ‘I gave everything.’

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"López loses grip on maglia rosa after 11 defiant days of Giro d'Italia debut."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Giro d’Italia: Which GC riders lost time on sensational stage 14.

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"Richard Carapaz moves into the maglia rosa but Jai Hindley is just seven seconds back as the overall standings massively shift."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)





Tom Dumoulin abandons Giro d’Italia.

(velonews.com)

"'Tom had been struggling with his physical condition for several days' states team as Dutchman abandons early in stage 14."
(velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images






Giro d’Italia Stage 14 Preview.

(inrng.com)

"Another Saturday, another circuit race and today’s stage is a tough one with steep climbs and twisting descents."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)






High-speed suffering in final of Giro d’Italia stage 13: ‘Most of us couldn’t even grab our bottles.’

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"Arnaud Démare's Groupama FDJ lead-out train offers their perspective on one of the most thrilling finishes of the Giro so far."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)





Giro d'Italia Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"overlay
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy.

Stage 14 (Santena Torino, 147 km), starts Saturday at 4:00am Pacific, (7:00am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 8:14am Pacific, (11:14am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 3:50am Pacific, (6:50am U.S. Eastern)."

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Column Two
May 21, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily

Vuelta a Burgos Féminas stage 3: Mavi García solos to victory in Ojo Guareña.

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"Spaniard distances breakaway companion Evita Muzic on final kilometer climb."
By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)






Vuelta a Burgos: Still all to play for on Lagunas de Neila.

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"Sixteen riders all sat within 15 seconds on GC means final stage Sunday should be a stunner."
By Matilda Price (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images






Giro d’Italia leader Richard Carapaz: When I attacked, I thought that no one would come back.

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"Three years on from breakout Giro victory, Carapaz is back in pink, but the Ecuadorean admits that he was surprised by the strength of rivals."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Giro d’Italia: Mikel Landa loses time but vows to fight for the maglia rosa.

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"Bahrain Victorious rider loses over 30 seconds to his main GC rivals and now sits 59 seconds off the race lead."
By Issy Ronald (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)






Could a new electronic groupset be coming soon? Plus new stuff from Look, Canyon, MAAP, Smith, and loads more.

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"Check out all the week's big - and not so big - tech news."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Quick Tips and Tricks on Downhill Tracking For Running (or Cycling) with A Drone.

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"Can the DJI Mini 3 Pro would properly track downhill, as would be the case of downhill skiing, mountain biking, downhill cycling, trail running, and frankly anything else where you ended up lower than you started."
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Filippo Ganna eyes August dates for world hour attempt.

(velonews.com)

"Italian time trial and track supertalent pencils August 23 and 24 for record attempt in sea-level Grenchen velodrome in Switzerland."
(velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Everyone keeps seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger cruising around Toronto by bike..

(cyclingmagazine.ca)

"If you’re riding in Toronto and you think you saw one of the biggest names in show biz on a bike, your eyes are not deceiving you. Yup. That was Arnold."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @preezilla TikTok





Vuelta a Burgos Feminas Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)

"2022 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas May 19-22, Spain.

Stage 3 (Medina de Pomar Ojo Guareña, 112km) starts Saturday at 3:45am Pacific (6:45am 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)."

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Column Three
May 21, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily




Moriah Wilson murder: Pro gravel rider expresses “regret and torture” after police issue arrest warrant for partner.

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"Colin Strickland, who won Unbound in 2019, has released a statement as his partner, fellow cyclist Kaitlin Armstrong, faces a first-degree murder charge."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit (roadbikeaction.com))






Joe Martin Stage Race: Emma Langley wins Devil’s Den TT.

Photo:

"The EF Education Tibco SVB takes over the GC lead."
Photo: Alex Roszko






Joe Martin Stage Race: Boardman climbs to victory in TT, Clarke retains yellow.

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"Sunday's final stage is a 30-lap crit."
By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Roszko






Joe Martin Stage Race: Franz take victory at Mt. Sequoyah on day 2.

By

"Diana Peñuela and Austin Killips round out the podium."
By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Roszko






Joe Martin Stage Race: Wildlife Generation goes two for two at Mt. Sequoyah.

By

"Friday's win went to Noah Granigan, while Jonathan Clarke maintains the GC lead."
By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Roszko






Giro d’Italia: Bora Hansgrohe explodes the GC battle with all-out racing.

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"The team pulled the race apart with more than 80k to go and delivered Jai Hindley into second place overall."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Lawson Craddock: This Giro d’Italia is hot but it’s like a fall day if you’re from Texas.

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"Bike Exchange Jayco overall challenge may have faded after Simon Yates’ setbacks, but Craddock believes the team can still enjoy success in final week."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)






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Domenico Pozzovivo defies the millennial rise in his 16th Giro d’Italia.
"Italian stalwart brings wealth of experience but old-school approach to nutrition and tech in push for career-topping Giro result: 'He's not the most up-to-date.'"


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Review: Favero Assioma Shimano power meter.

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"Reliable, pedal-based, dual-sided power measurement for Shimano pedal users."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Greg Kaplan






Big Sports Tech Sales Return: 20% off Power Meters, Trainers, Watches, and Plenty More!

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"Its that time of year again, when a boatload of sports tech things go on sale for a few weeks. No, not Black Friday, but rather, end-of-May."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)









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