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Colin Strickland immediately fled Texas, fearing for his life. Giro d’Italia stage 20: Covi wins with long break as Carapaz cracks and falls out of pink. Positive B-sample for Toon Aerts confirmed. Strickland ‘in hiding’ until Kaitlin Armstrong found. Hindley takes Giro lead as Carapaz explodes on Fedaia, Alessandro Covi victorious. Column
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May 28,
2022
Giro d’Italia stage 20: Covi wins with long
break as Carapaz cracks and falls out of pink.
"Covi scores with 50km solo move, pink jersey Carapaz loses wheel to Hindley in final three kilometers in dramatic GC overturn." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Richard Carapaz loses maglia
rosa after cracking on the Passo Fedaia.
"Ineos Grenadiers leader out of pink as Hindley takes control." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Who lost time as Jai Hindley
seizes control with stage 20 stunner.
"Richard Carapaz crumbled out of pink in dramatic day in the Dolomites, but what else happened in the top-10? Here's an analysis." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Bradley Wiggins: I could tell Richard Carapaz was in trouble on the Giro d’Italia climbs. "'I could sense through his body language that he wasn’t on a good day,' says former Tour de France winner." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Preview - Giro d'Italia 2022 stage 20.
"The final mountain stage of the Giro d'Italia is a brute as the peloton head for the Dolomites. It’s a high-mountain day with a brutal summit finish. 167 kilometers with 4700 meters of ascending, while the start isn’t that hard - with a 2.7Km at 7.1% hilltop after around 20 kilometers to perhaps be a crucial place for a breakaway to settle." (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 18:30
How much is the Giro d'Italia prize money? "While it's not the corporate behemoth of the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia winner will still get a bag." By Will Strickson, Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photos: Chris Auld
Grinduro California Results: Cyclocrossers Crush New Mt. Shasta Course. "For those that don’t know, Grinduro is exactly what it sounds like, gravel road mixed with mountain-bike style endurance in a fondo-like format. It’s one long loop of pavement and dirt with the finish time comprising of only four timed sections." By Tom Pham (cxmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
What are the benefits of squats? "The benefits of squats are wide and varied - discover the science behind why this type of compound exercise is so beneficial." By Becks Shepherd (intheknowcycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Garmin Edge 830. "Its well-developed software and decent performance mean that it's still worth considering if you need a new full-featured head unit now." By Ashley Quinlan (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Stage
20 (Belluno →
Marmolada/Passo Fedaia, 167km),
starts Saturday 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)." (cyclingfans.com)
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May 28,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Remco Evenepoel takes a third stage win at the Tour of Norway. "The fifth stage of the Tour of Norway ended up being another complicated day where the GC riders were tested, but in the end no-one could top Remco Evenepoel as the Belgian sprinted to his third stage win in the space of five days." (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 18:50
Giro d’Italia: Jai Hindley launches himself
into the pink jersey with late attack.
"Australian takes control ahead of the final time trial." By Issy Ronald (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia Verona TT to serve nailbiting test of power and recovery: ‘No hiding place for fatigue.’ "A TT of pure strength Sunday could see 30-second gaps that rapidly erase any advantages forged in Saturday's mountain stage." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
"I'm happy but we just need to be patient" - Sonny Colbrelli hopeful of returning to peloton. "Sonny Colbrelli is still undergoing medical examinations to discover if he will be capable of returning to the peloton, as he featured at the start of the Giro d'Italia of stage 16 for a public appearance close to home. " (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 16:00
Romain Bardet back on the bike after recovering from Giro-wrecking stomach virus. "Romain Bardet had a seemingly perfect preparation for the Giro d'Italia and was well within contention for the win until the middle of the second week. It came as a shock as his abandon was announced during the 13th stage." (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 14:30
Peter Sagan will race Unbound Gravel 2022. "Three-time world road race champion is participating in his first gravel event." By Issy Ronald (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
ENVE’s new SES wheel range includes its lightest ever production wheelset (and waves goodbye to rim-brake wheels). "ENVE reinvents its wheels with new hookless-rim designs." By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
In the Drops: Dhb Aeron kit, Quoc off-road shoes, GribGrab summer accessories, Amp Human lotion and fundraising. "Our weekly pick of cool kit and content highlights at Cyclist as well as another playlist and a worthy cause." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk)
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Worth the wait, Jai Hindley takes control of
the Giro d’Italia in the 11th hour.
"Alessandro
Covi took stage 20 victory from the breakaway, while in
the GC race, the fireworks waited until the final climb."
Second win for Wiebes on day two of RideLondon
Classique.
"23-year-old
DSM rider takes second victory in a row in Essex and
extends GC lead."
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Tour of Norway Live Stream.
"2022 Tour of Norway May 24-29. Stage
5 (Flekkefjord
→ Sandnes,
181.7km) starts Saturday at 1:45pm CET (7:45am
U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 6:09pm CET (12:09pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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May 28,
2022
Videos
Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong previously charged with larceny. "Armstrong is wanted in the May 11 shooting death of pro cyclist Moriah 'Mo' Wilson that may have been a possible love triangle scenario." (foxnews.com) (US Marshals)
RideLondon Classique stage 2: Lorena Wiebes
sprints to a second consecutive win.
"Dutch rider beats Bastianelli and Norsgaard to extend overall lead." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
RideLondon Classique: Norsgaard left wanting more after second podium finish. "Other sprinters struggle to challenge ‘unreal’ Lorena Wiebes." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Wout van Aert reconfirms all-in bid for Tour de France green jersey. "Jumbo Visma to split ambitions between green and yellow jerseys as Primož Roglič looks to overturn Tadej Pogačar's Tour dominance." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Quick Heads Up: Garmin Instinct 2 Series Beginners Guide Posted. "Just a super quick Saturday heads up that I’ve published a full beginners guide video on the Garmin Instinct 2 series, covering the Instinct 2, 2S, and Solar editions." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
"This Giro is at the top of my list" - Ramon Sinkeldam on challenge of getting leadout up to speed. "Ramon Sinkeldam is part of the highly successful Groupama FDJ leadout that has over the last few weeks in Italy taken three stage wins and essentially close down the fight for the points classification " (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 13:00
Campagnolo gravel wheels, Oakley Re:SubZero sunglasses, Pirelli tires and a Le Col jersey. "Campagnolo Levante gravel wheelset." By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) Stan Portus / Our Media
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Carapaz and Ineos in shock after Giro d'Italia
defeat on the Marmolada.
"'That’s
bike racing. Richie is a fighter and I'm sure he gave it
his best shot' says Swift."
Peter Sagan to ride Unbound Gravel 2022.
"Three-time
road world champ interrupts Tour de France preparation for
off-road event in US."
Thüringen Tour: Biriukova takes long breakaway
to the line for stage 5 victory.
"Manly
gains bonus time in GC lead with second-place finish
heading into final day."
Boucles de la Mayenne: Capiot wins stage 3.
"Benjamin
retains leader's jersey headed to Sunday finale."
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Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour Live stream.
"Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour May 24-29, Germany. Stage
5 (Gotha
→ Gotha,
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U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 3:56pm CET (9:56am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:25pm CET (9:25am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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Giro d’Italia stage 19: Bouwman climbs out of
break for mountaintop victory, GC top-3 hit stalemate.
"Richard Carapaz, Jai Hindley, Mikel Landa hit the line together after last-corner crash wipes out Andrea Vendrame and Attila Valter." (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Attila Valter says corner in
final 50m made finish ‘dangerous.’
"The Hungarian almost crashed after missing corner in the final meters of stage 19." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Going into final stage in pink would be a ‘dream scenario’ for Jai Hindley. "Australian still sits three seconds back from the pink jersey Carapaz: 'We’ve got a tough day coming up tomorrow, I think that will be the big decider.'" By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Hindley-Carapaz clash a tale of two different paths to the top. "Two riders of different backgrounds, different pedigrees, different styles on the bike and with a different approach to racing are separated by less time than it took to read this sentence." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Richie Porte abandons mid-way through Friday’s key mountain stage. "Ineos Grenadiers superdomestique was spotted vomiting after losing contact early in key mountain stage." (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Preview - Giro d'Italia 2022 stage 19.
"A tricky day at the Giro d'Italia, with an interesting mix of climbs where you don’t really know what will happen until the riders are on the slopes. " (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Into The Final Weekend of Torture! "As we enter the final three stages of the 2022 Giro d’Italia, ‘Takeaways’ as the Italian Grand Tour winds-up with the final time trial in Verona." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Stage
19 (Marano Lagunare →
Santuario di Castelmonte, 177km),
starts Friday at 3:10am Pacific, (6:10am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 8:14am Pacific, (11:14am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 3:00am Pacific, 6:00am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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May 27,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Marco Haller takes first win in seven years at
Tour of Norway's fourth stage.
"Marco Haller has taken his first victory since 2015 at the Tour of Norway, emerging victorious from a reduced bunch sprint in what proved to be a successful day for Bora Hansgrohe." (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 18:18
Positive B-sample for Toon Aerts confirmed. "Four months after it's beginning, there is not yet a clear ending to the saga of Toon Aerts, who tested positive for the substance Letrozole in mid-January. He was not suspended from racing, however, a decision has not yet been made on his return to competition." (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 11:30
Will Barta relishing new challenges brought by Giro d’Italia. "The American rider has been supporting a GC rider for the first time, but he's also hoping for his own opportunities with the final time trial." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com)
Remco Evenepoel rips to latest win at Tour of Norway. "A series of big rides in Norway will only stoke speculation whether Evenepoel will be tapped to race the Tour de France." (velonews.com) Photo: Peter de Voecht - Pool/Getty Images
Richard Carapaz: The ‘final five kilometers of the Fedaia’ will decide this Giro d’Italia. "After another day where the Giro’s three leading contenders couldn’t be split, Richard Carapaz insists that the final section of Saturday’s last mountain stage will produce a GC verdict." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Arnaud Démare dismayed at final Giro d’Italia sprint: ‘Quick Step helped us but other sprint teams held back.’ "Groupama FDJ sprinter mixes disappointment at not being able to sprint and pride in his team for its efforts in failed stage 18 chase." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com)Arnaud Démare looks to have a lock on the points jersey. Photo: Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Luke Lamperti - Trinity Racing’s American Champion. "I think I’m versatile, my aim is to do well in Belgian style Classic racing but I’m still developing as a rider so it’s too early to say exactly what kind of rider I’ll end up." By Ed Hood (veloveritas.co.uk) Photo©Tommy Zsak
Cory Wallace’s excellent African adventure. "Cory Wallace was supposed to be on the African continent for weeks, not months." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Cory Wallace Kilimanjaro-Photos
Tour of Norway Live Stream.
"2022 Tour of Norway May 24-29. Stage
4 (Hovden
→ Kristiansand,
232.1km) starts Friday at 12:50pm CET (6:50am
U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 5:57pm CET (11:57pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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May 27,
2022
Videos
Colin Strickland immediately fled Texas,
fearing for his life.
"The gravel racer apparently worries his girlfriend may target him next." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
RideLondon Classique: Lorena Wiebes sprints to
victory on stage 1 in Maldon.
"Team DSM rider beats Balsamo and Norsgaard after break caught in final kilometer." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
RideLondon Classique: Elisa Balsamo ‘happy’ with second after break from racing. "World champion beaten by Laura Wiebes in first race since Paris Roubaix." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) Photo: Etienne Garnier - Pool/Getty Images
RideLondon Classique: Rising talent Ally Wollaston misses out on chance in first WorldTour sprint. "In-form New Zealand star felt good but hampered by crash and mechanical, looking to next stages." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Caleb Ewan unlikely to leave Lotto Soudal even if team is relegated from WorldTour. "Aussie sprinter not looking to change if team loses elite status, says agent." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images
How Intermarché Wanty went from roster rags to racing riches: ‘Our position as outsiders united us.’ "From Girmay and Kristoff to Van der Hoorn and Hirt, Intermarché Wanty is the team that took on the WorldTour giants and won." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: KURT DESPLENTER/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
Gear Break: 25% Off Primal, Orange Seal, Campagnolo Clothing, Brooks Saddles, Zwift & The SE Bikes Bumpboxx! "Gear Break: What's new?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Schmid, Vendrame fuming after corner debacle
in Giro d'Italia finale.
"Quick
Step rider says Bouwman's sprint was 'not fair.'"
Bouwman: I didn't make a mistake. I deserved
this victory.
"Jumbo
Visma rider insists he made no errors in taking his second
Giro d'Italia stage win."
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Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour Live stream.
"Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour May 24-29, Germany. Stage
4 (Schleiz
→ Schleiz,
127km) starts Friday at 12:15pm CET (6:15am U.S.
Eastern).
Finish at around 2:44pm CET (8:44am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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Live Blog: Pineapple passion permeates
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Giro d’Italia Stage 18: Dries De Bondt wins as
breakaway upsets sprinters.
"A four-rider breakaway upsets the sprinters." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
From coma to Giro d’Italia stage winner: Dries De Bondt is a comeback story for the ages. "The Belgian is loving every moment of his racing career after he came close to losing it all following a crash in 2014 that left him in a coma." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Fabio Ferrari-Pool/Getty Images
Giro d’Italia: Late mechanical for Jai Hindley
but no time loss.
"Australian was dropped in the finale but hangs onto second overall as mechanical took place inside the final 3km." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Mathieu van der Poel targets TT but won’t go over his limits with Tour de France in view. "Dutch rider went on the attack in the mountains, and now looks ahead to the final TT of the race." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Preview - Giro d'Italia 2022 stage 18.
"One final opportunity for the sprinters at the Giro d'Italia. In the 18th day of racing, those who have resisted the mountains so far will be rewarded with a day where they can feast themselves on an almost completely flat stage." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Stage
18 (Borgo Valsugana →
Treviso, 151km),
starts Thursday at 4:35am Pacific, (7:35am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 8:13am Pacific, (11:13am U.S. Eastern).
Live video from 4:30am Pacific, 7:30am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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May 26,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Remco Evenepoel wins Tour of Norway queen stage and re-takes race lead. "Remco Evenepoel emerged victorious in Stavsro, and has taken back the race lead after his stage win, having distances Tobias Johannessen in the final ascent." (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 18:28
João Almeida out of the Giro d’Italia after covid diagnosis. "The 23-year-old Portuguese rider was poised in fourth overall in GC ahead of stage 18." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Sara Cavallini/Getty Images
Bike Exchange Jayco isn’t done yet in the Giro d’Italia. "No word yet if Simon Yates will refocus on Tour de France as team tries to squeeze something out of closing days of Giro d'Italia." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Mark Cavendish ‘blew his chance’ of beating Eddy Merckx’s Tour de France record last year, says Holm. "Quick Step sports director thinks that Fabio Jakobsen would beat Mark Cavendish in two out of three sprints." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com)
Belgian Waffle Ride adds Michigan event with multiple race formats. "Cross-country and multi-surface events to be included in the three-day weekend along with the 130-mile Waffle and 65-mile Wafer gravel races." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com)
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'I had lactate up to my ears' - Mathieu van
der Poel's stage 17 attack was an 'all or nothing' attempt.
"The
Dutchman acknowledged he was perhaps too optimistic, but
seemed encouraged by his performance nevertheless."
Julian Alaphilippe says 'broken bones were
still painful' when he resumed training - but remains
optimistic of Tour de France return.
"The
Quick Step Alpha Vinyl rider is with his team training in
Sierra Nevada as he suggests returning for the Tour de
France is still possible."
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Tour of Norway Live Stream.
"2022 Tour of Norway May 24-29. Stage
3 (Gol
→
Stavsro/Gaustatoppen, 175.8km) starts
Thursday at 1:25pm CET(7:25am U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 6:07pm CET (12:07pm U.S. Eastern). Live video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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May 26,
2022
Videos
UCI defends its position in Gazprom RusVelo ban. "Tensions rise in wake of racing ban between cycling's governing body and the former Russian-backed team." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images
Shimano Forces Hammerhead to Remove All Di2 Related Functionality From Karoo. "Effective next Thursday, Hammerhead will remove all Di2 functionality from the Hammerhead Karoo series, via firmware update." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Enve launches revamped SES wheel line. "The super lightweight SES 2.3 and aero SES 6.7 are completely new additions to the line." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: @jussioksanen
UAE Team Emirates signs 17-year-old on five-year contract. "Jan Christen, the 17-year-old junior world cyclocross champion, has been signed by UAE Team Emirates for five years. The contract will see him remaining at the top tier squad until at least the end of the 2027 season." (stickybottle.com) Philippe Seys
Strava hits 100 million users as number doubles in two years. "The activity-tracking platform sees huge spike in users in the past 24 months." (velonews.com)
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Pasqualon wins 2022 Circuit de Wallonie.
"Intermarché
rider tops Zingle, Gilbert."
Tesson stuns WorldTeams on stage 1 of Boucles
de la Mayenne.
"St
Michel-Auber 93 rider tops Welton to take first leader's
jersey."
João Almeida out of Giro d'Italia.
"Portuguese
rider lay fourth overall before suffering sore throat
overnight and testing positive on Thursday morning."
Manly extends Thüringen Tour lead with second
stage win.
"Bike
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Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour Live stream.
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U.S. Eastern).
Finish at around 2:45pm CET (8:45am U.S. Eastern). Live video from 2:05pm CET (8:05am U.S. Eastern)." (cyclingfans.com)
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