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Tim Declercq and Thibaut Pinot out of TdF. Police raid homes of Bahrain Victorious riders, staffers on the eve of Tour de France. Live Blog: "Insanity if Cav not at Tour de France"; Police release Kaitlin Armstrong update + more. "The reason I’m not going to the Tour is not because I’ve got bad form" - Cavendish on Tour de France. Column
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June 28,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
No Giro d’Italia Donne for Demi Vollering as she keeps a low profile before Tour de France Femmes. "Dutch rider will have raced just once in two months when the Tour de France Femmes rolls out on July 24." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
Running Up That Hill. "The weekly shenanigans in the peloton, showcasing the fun side of cycling." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Japanese women’s road race indefinitely postponed over argument about team vehicles. "A decision to ban team vehicles from the race was overturned by an arbitration panel and the Japanese federation decided not to hold the event as planned." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
Inside Rob Britton’s epic BC Epic 1000 FKT. "Former pro roadie sees an elephant: 'I was like, 'I know I’m not seeing this, but WTF is that elephant doing in that bush? Elephant, why are you in the tree?'" By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Rob Britton
Overtraining - Fitness on a Knife’s Edge. "What causes overtraining and how to balance training with recovery." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
ENVE’s first gravel dropper post gives 40mm travel for $325 and less than 400g. "The ENVE G Series dropper seatpost is cable actuated, trimmable and has a low stack height." By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Check out the unreleased Cervelo S5 that Wout Van Aert and Team Jumbo Visma will ride in the Tour de France. "Updated bike takes advantage of changes to UCI rules in pursuit of aero gains." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Ride at the speed of light with the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar. "The new Garmin Edge 1040 is much more than just a GPS bike computer. It’s the first unit of its kind to feature solar charging, so you can ride for longer with no fear for your battery." By Garmin (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Lotto Belgium Tour Live Feed. "Lotto Belgium Tour 2022 - prologue (Chimay → Chimay, 4.4km).
Tuesday, June 28th, video starts at 15:00pm Central
Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
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June 28,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Matteo Jorgenson confirmed for Tour de France debut in support of Enric Mas. "American to support Enric Mas, while Movistar also names strong squad to support Annemiek van Vleuten at Giro d'Italia Donne." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Tour de France: Tim Declercq out. "The Belgian domestique is out days before the race starts." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Geraint Thomas, Adam Yates, Tom Pidcock feature for Ineos Grenadiers. "'In Adam, Dani and Geraint we have three fantastic GC heavyweights who can mount a real challenge' says Rod Ellingworth." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
9,000 training miles since January! Strava reveals what it takes to prepare for the Tour de France. "Racers have typically climbed the equivalent of Mount Everest 20 times this year and burned calories equal to 4,500 French macaroons." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit ASO Pauline Ballet)
How Fast Are The Tour Riders? "So you think you’re getting fast? Ever wonder how you’d fare against a Tour de France pro?" By Whit Yost (bicycling.co.za) ASO/Tour de France
Garmin Starts Beta Rollout of Forerunner 955/Edge 1040 Features to Fenix 7/Epix. "Today’s update begins the first wave of firmware updates stemming from the Forerunner 955 & Forerunner 255 models, which include new features like Training Readiness, Running Power, HRV Status, as well as a slate of Race Calendar/Event related features and even some features from the Edge 1040." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Rapha collaborates with Palace on new EF Education kits for Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes. "Team sponsors Cannondale, POC, WHOOP, and Wahoo are providing new bikes and gear to match." By William Tracy (velonews.com) (photo: cyclist.co.uk) Benedict Brink
Tour de France 2022 - How much depth do teams have? "19 of the major teams have at least one rider who has been in the Top Ten of a Grand Tour, although the spread is heavily weighted towards certain teams." (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Credits not Found)
SILCA: Sealant Update. "Bottling equipment headaches have caused some of you short sealant life." (silca.cc) (Credits not Found)
No. 22 and Bridge Bike Works highlight 2022 Builder Round-Up. "ENVE’s Builder Round-Up returned for its fourth year of highlighting custom gravel bikes from around the world over the weekend." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: ENVE
Column
Three
June 28,
2022
Videos
US Marshals: Kaitlin Armstrong is still alive. "The latest development involves a LinkedIn account, which may point to her location. An account that appears to be linked to Armstrong is listed as a partner at a yoga studio in Bali, Indonesia." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca)
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "Among the teams feeling the squeeze, Israel fared well with 154 points, Bike Exchange Jayco took 76 points to pull ahead, just, of Lotto Soudal with 55, EF Education on 68." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Mathieu van der Poel, Jasper Philipsen lead Alpecin Fenix stage-hunt rampage at Tour de France. "Van der Poel at center of team looking to put new partner Deceuninck at front of Tour de France frame." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Wout van Aert gets green light on Tour de France green dream after injury. "Officials confirmed to VeloNews Van Aert is 'good to go' and hopefully 'ready to be in the mix for the first Tour jerseys' after knee knock last week." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
"It was an impasse that we as a team couldn't quite get out of" - Lefevere on Alaphilippe's Tour absence. "Julian Alaphilippe was one of the surprising absences from Quick Step Alpha Vinyl Team's Tour de France lineup, and team manager Patrick Lefevere explained the decision." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Credits not Found)
The SBS Tour de France Team share their most anticipated moments of the 2022 Tour de France. "We caught up with some of the SBS Tour de France team before Friday‘s Grand Depart in Denmark to discover which stages and moments of the Tour they are most excited to see unfold in 2022." By Kath Bicknell (sbs.com.au) Source: AFP / ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images
UCI makes big changes to covid policy days before Tour de France. "Among the main new provisions of the protocol, some are mandatory and others are strongly recommended." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (velonews.com)
Fizik Tempo Decos Carbon Wide. "Sleek, stiff and generously wide, but the single Boa means limited adjustment." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
New BMC Roadmachine AMP offers blend of road endurance and eBike power. "Roadmachine electric bike debuts with Mahle’s new lighter-weight motor assistance." By Warren Rossiter (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit cyclist.co.uk)
Column
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June 27,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Who won what? Here’s your wrap of the national champions for 2022. "From Cavendish and Balsamo to Kopecky and Ganna: Here's your index of 2022 national champions, plus some watercooler trivia to store up your sleeve." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
Tadej Pogačar sees deeper support for 2022 Tour de France title defense. "American Brandon McNulty back for second Tour start, with George Bennett and Marc Soler adding depth for the mountains." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
Aleksandr Vlasov hopes to carry Bora Hansgrohe into the elite at Tour de France. "German-backed team brings a balanced team with ambitions for the final podium and a stage win before the Tour hits Paris." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Nairo Quintana puts GC back in focus for Tour de France. "Warren Barguil will start as co-leader and will have freedom to hunt stages in the mountains in the Tour's final half." (velonews.com) Photo: Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Stetina hopeful of Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock's presence in gravel: "Everyone is welcome, if they think it's fun." "Peter Stetina is a former World Tour pro and one of the main athletes of the trendy discipline, he's talked about the possible presence of some bigger stars." (cyclinguptodate.com) photo: bicycling.com
Pier-André Coté wins first Canadian title in Edmonton. "Coté's breakmate Carson Miles takes U23 championship." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Stefan Ritter
Israel Premier Tech launches ‘Field of Dreams’ kit for Tour de France. "Jersey aims to raise awareness of a fundraising campaign to build a bike center in Rwanda." (velonews.com) Photo: Israel Premier Tech
Spurcycle Compact Bell comes back to the road with more affordable 31.8 option. "Having used many of the bike bells on the market, it’s hard to argue with the pure & loud sound that rings out of a Spurcycle brass bell dome." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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June 27,
2022
Police raid homes of Bahrain Victorious riders, staffers on the eve of Tour de France. "Several members of the team have their residences searched by police before departing for the Tour de France." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Race preview: Giro d’Italia Donne bigger and better than ever as it returns to WorldTour. "Some big names are skipping the race to focus on the Tour de France Femmes, but there's still a star-studded line up with Annemiek van Vleuten and Elisa Longo Borghini set to headline." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder stage 5: Summer camp winds down for the season. "Sturm and Grotts win stage while Gomez Villafañe and Blevins secure overall wins." By Russell Finsterwald (velonews.com) Photo: Wil Matthews
Tour de France Mountains Competition. "Last year’s mountains competition in the Tour de France was exciting with several riders in contention until the contest was accidentally won by Tadej Pogačar. Now the system has been changed to make this kind of inadvertent win less likely." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
Quinn Simmons set for Tour de France debut as Trek Segafredo announces roster. "American team hunt stage wins with Mads Pedersen and Bauke Mollema included in the ranks." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Question marks surround Ewan's Lotto Soudal lead out, says Renshaw. "Sprint star Caleb Ewan will be in the mix to take stage honors at this year’s Tour de France but SBS Cycling analyst Mark Renshaw believes Lotto Soudal’s team selection has not made it any easier for the Aussie." (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Why Riding Every Day Is Good For You. "Riding your bike every day will make you all sorts of good things - from happier to fitter, leaner to smarter." By Selene Yeager (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
Cannondale’s new Topstone Carbon is perfect for your summer plans - Even if they change. "I tested the Topstone with a Lefty Oliver fork while road riding, gravel cycling, and underbiking around Aspen, Colorado." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo: @whittonfeer)
Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Rapha, Assos, Pas Normal Studios and Vielo. "Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Six amazing custom bikes from the 2022 ENVE Builder Round-Up. "Hand-built frames, flashy kit and incredible paintjobs - what’s not to like?" By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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June 27,
2022
Videos
Mark Cavendish ‘sad not to write even more history’ at the Tour de France. "Cavendish reacts to discovering Tour de France team selection via social media." (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Tour de France: No Mark Cavendish or Julian Alaphilippe as Quick Step focuses on Fabio Jakobsen. "Team goes all-in for Dutch sprinter, leaves world champion and record-chaser Cavendish at home." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
"The reason I’m not going to the Tour is not because I’ve got bad form" - Cavendish on Tour de France. "He hinted once again at the lack of a good relation with the team." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) (cyclingnews.com)
Sam Bennett is out of Bora Hansgrohe Tour de France team. "Sam Bennett will not ride the Tour de France this year, with his Bora Hansgrohe team unexpectedly deciding not to bring him. Ryan Mullen - who was due to be Bennett’s lead out man - was also not selected." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Enric Mas extends with Movistar through 2025. "Spanish grand tour rider confirmed he will stay with Spain's lone WorldTour team for three more seasons." (velonews.com) Photo: Movistar/Sprint Cycling Agency
Tour de France: Rain could put damper on Danish ‘grand départ.’. "Showers are expected across Friday's opening time trial, putting the entire peloton on edge if conditions are wet and slippery." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images
Bradley Wiggins: Greatness comes at the expense of everything else. "'I can’t account for the person that I was then off the bike because it’s what made me good on the bike,' says 2012 Tour de France winner." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Bianca Hayes hospitalized after being hit by motorcyclist during Guinness record attempt. "Earlier today, Bianca was involved in an accident with a motorcycle. She’s ok, but she did sustain a concussion and ankle injury." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: David and Justina Tam of The Coconut Creative
I Have a Confession to Make. I Like Riding My Bike in Jeans. "When it comes to cycling, your attire is extremely important - almost as important as your bicycle itself." By Eben Weiss (outsideonline.com) (Photo: Ascent/PKS Media Inc/Getty Images)
'Surrender': U.S Marshals send message to Kaitlin Armstrong, the fugitive wanted for the murder of San Francisco cyclist Mo Wilson. "Asked if there was evidence that Armstrong took another flight from LaGuardia Airport, authorities are in the dark. "We kind of lost the track." By Andrew Chamings (sfgate.com)
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