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Austin woman suspected of killing cyclist captured by authorities in Costa Rica. The Tour organizers sassed Quick Step Alpha Vinyl hard for not bringing Cavendish. US Marshals: Kaitlin Armstrong is still alive. Used fraudulent passport and had plastic surgery. Annoyed that Shimano 105 has ditched mechanical and rim brakes? Here's why Shimano (probably) doesn't care. Column
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June 30,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Daryl Impey second rider ruled out for Israel Premier Tech. "Bob Jungels allowed to race after UCI medical team rules he is not infectious, despite a positive corona virus test Wednesday." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Ben O’Connor, Aleksandr Vlasov lead race for podium. "Ineos Grenadiers and the other podium contenders know they need to race aggressively to try to create openings." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Chris Froome bats away retirement talk: ‘No plans on retiring this year.’ "'There is no evidence that I have reached a peak or a plateau in terms of progression that I have seen this year,' Froome says." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Are these Cannondale & Palace EF Education team bikes the maddest in the peloton? "New finishes are intended to represent the achievements of women in the sport; do they do it for you?" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Specialized goes speedier, breezier, and more sock-like with updates to its Evade, Prevail, and TT helmets. "Just in time for the Tour, Specialized says its new helmets magic up a few extra free watts or ditch a few degrees." By Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Shimano 105 Di2 should have SRAM worried. "Shimano's new mid-range electronic groupset could be a Rival killer." By Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Watch the 2022 Tour de France in the US on TV & Live Streaming. "All 21 stages of the 109th Tour de France will air live on NBC, USA and Peacock." (socalcycling.com) (Image Credit cyclist.co.uk)
Tour de France Live Feed. "Tour de France 2022 (July 1-24) - stage 1 (Copenhagen → Copenhagen, 13km ITT).
Friday, July 1st, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe, 9:00am
U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific."
(cycling.today)
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Lotto Belgium Tour Live Feed. "Lotto Belgium Tour 2022 (June 28-30) - Stage 2 (Geraardsbergen → Geraardsbergen, 108.5km).
Thursday, June 30th, video starts at 14:00pm Central
Europe, 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific."
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Found)
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Two
June 30,
2022
Giro d’Italia Donne: Kristen Faulkner wins prologue to take first maglia rosa. "Team Bike Exchange Jayco go 1-2 on first day of racing." By Katy Madgwick (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
The Tour organizers sassed Quick Step Alpha Vinyl hard for not bringing Cavendish. "What an absolute power move by the French." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @reathina
Mathieu van der Poel: Getting Tour de France yellow jersey will be more difficult than in 2021. "The Dutchman is targeting stage victories again in his second appearance at the Tour de France." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com)Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
Tour de France: Enric Mas shoots for the moon with podium bid. "With Alejandro Valverde skipping the Tour, Movistar is bringing only one leader with Enric Mas." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Movistar/Sprint Cycling Agency
Tadej Pogačar ‘looking forward’ to Tour de France cobbles stage. "The two-time defending champion says he's not thinking about making history as he looks to take his third straight overall win." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Saris Begins Process To Sell The Company: The Backstory On How It Ended Here. "Over the last 3-4 months, Saris has worked tirelessly behind the scenes trying to avoid the fate that no business ever wants to face. " By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
BMC launches the Roadmachine AMP, the brand's first performance eRoad bike. "The new lightweight eRoad bike has a 350Wh battery, a Mahle X20 hub drive and weights starting at 11.8kg." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Morning or Evening Exercise? It Depends on Your Goals. "Early risers, you might want to include some evening sessions, depending on your fitness goals, if you want to optimize your training." By Monique Lebrun (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/ArtPhoto_studio
A List of 5 Best Colleges For Cyclists. "Athletes, especially cyclists, get uncountable benefits from a sports management degree." By Joel Strachan (socalcycling.com) photo: calstate.edu
Giro d’Italia Donne Live Feed. "Giro d’Italia Donne 2022 - prologue (Cagliari → Cagliari 4.7km).
Thursday, June 30th, video starts at 14:00pm Central
Europe, 8:00am U.S. Eastern."
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Column
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June 30,
2022
Austin woman suspected of killing cyclist captured by authorities in Costa Rica. "AUSTIN, Texas - Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, the Austin woman suspected of killing rising cycling star Moriah Wilson in May, has been captured, the U.S Marshals confirmed Thursday." By Britny Eubank (kvue.com)
Videos
For 20 years, Meg Fisher has been showing up where others least expect her. "And now the Paralympian is working to create space for others with physical impairments at gravel and MTB events." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Photo: Tommy Martino)
Tour de France Contenders Preview. "A look at the overall contenders for the Tour de France. Unsurprisingly it’s Tadej Pogačar vs. Jumbo Visma vs. the field but the route and misfortune could also have their say, the long first week promises to high wire act." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
Tour de France Cheat-Sheet. "Key Route Takeaways." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Bahrain Victorious abruptly ends Tour de France press conference as investigation rumbles on. "Press conference lasts less than 10 minutes after team refuses to answer questions about police searches ahead of the start of the Tour." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Police raid Bahrain Victorious again at the Tour de France. "Team raided for the second time in less than a week ahead of the Tour de France." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Chris Froome and Israel Premier Tech racing for redemption. "The squad is hoping to earn stage wins from the likes of Michael Woods, Jakob Fuglsang and Simon Clarke." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Trek officially launches new Madone with Isoflow seat tube. "The seventh-generation Madone is lighter, faster, still kind of comfy, and has always-available DRS (Drag Reduction System)." By James Huang (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Rating the switch-out kits for the 2022 Tour de France. "Stick or Twist: Who’ll be happy and who’ll be shooting off up the road in search of a different jersey?" By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Column
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June 29,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Kasia Niewiadoma: ‘Every year there are more and more riders that are capable of winning.’ "Canyon/SRAM’s lead rider talks to Cyclist about the growth of the women’s sport and the importance of the upcoming Tour de France Femmes." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photography Thomas Maheux
Lotte Kopecky: It’s good that the UCI punishes race organizers that don’t give live coverage. "The Belgian rider has a busy summer of racing ahead with the Giro d'Italia Donne and the Tour de France Femmes on her program." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Annemiek van Vleuten will retire at the end of 2023. "'I’m sure I’ll stop with a little tear in my eye, because I love this sport so much,' says Dutch rider." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
10 riders to watch at the Giro d’Italia Donne. "There is something for everyone at the Giro Donne - here are 11 key riders to watch across the next eleven days." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Spratt to lead Bike Exchange Jayco at Giro Donne. "Amanda Spratt will lead the way for Team Bike Exchange Jayco at the Giro d’Italia Donne with the Australian looking for Grand Tour success ahead of a planned attack on the Tour de France Femme next month." (sbs.com.au) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Gravel Worlds reaches goal of 1,000 women participants. "Nearly 40 percent of registered riders in 2022 are women, and the race will donate $15,000 to Nebraska's high school MTB program for girls." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: McColgan Photography
New Shimano 105 R7100: The group goes electric. "The mid-tier set is looking a lot like its top-end siblings with Di2 and 12-speed cassettes." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Shimano 105 Di2 vs SRAM Rival eTap AXS. "Head-to-head tech comparison between third-tier electronic groupsets." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com)
Simon Says: Why I lament the apparent demise of high-end mechanical groupsets. "Is this the end of the road for high-performance mechanical gears?" By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Lotto Belgium Tour Live Feed. "Lotto Belgium Tour 2022 (June 28-30) - Stage 1 (Blankenberge → Brugge, 111km).
Wednesday, June 29th, video starts at 15:00pm Central
Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific."
(cycling.today) (Credits not
Found)
Column
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June 29,
2022
Photos,
Podcasts
Jonas Vingegaard says Danish doping legacy doesn’t ‘hinder’ his Tour de France progress. "Rising Danish star says 'there are always doubts' about performances based on cycling's notorious doping past." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Wout van Aert: I don’t see problems combining Tour de France goals. "Questions remain over the Belgian's knee injury heading into the Tour de France." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: David Stockman - Pool/Getty Images
Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard: ‘We make each other stronger’ at the Tour de France. "Jumbo Visma duo says arriving to the Alps with all GC options fully intact is key in bid to derail Tadej Pogačar." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images
Tour de France: Michael Matthews bracing for ‘chaos’ in windy crossing of Danish bridge. "Forecasters are expecting winds up to 20kph during second stage that could provoke splits in peloton ahead of bridge crossing." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images
Tour de France: EF Education balances youth and experience with Powless and Urán. "Team sends attack-minded squad to the Tour to hunt stage wins and a possible top-10 on GC." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Benedict Brink
No old-school Team Sky tactics at the Tour de France as Geraint Thomas aims at early aggression. "'The first week suits me more than some other GC riders but so much can go wrong in the first week of the Tour,' says 2018 winner." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
UCI expands controls for mechanical doping ahead of Tour de France. "UCI officials will scan and test bikes before and after each stage during the Tour using improved technology." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Trek Segafredo men’s and women’s teams to wear same ‘unified’ jersey at Tour de France. "The Tour swap-out kit combines colors from both teams’ regular jerseys." By William Tracy (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
How to handle the summer sweats when training or racing. "Use these tips to manage excessive perspiration on summer rides." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Simcoe Bike Packing
Tour de France Live Feed. "Tour de France 2022 (July 1-24) - stage 1 (Copenhagen → Copenhagen, 13km ITT).
Friday, July 1st, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe, 9:00am
U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific"
(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)
Column
Three
June 29,
2022
Videos
Kaitlin Armstrong Manhunt Reaches Sixth Week. "Kaitlin Armstrong, the Texas fugitive wanted in the murder of cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, has been on the lam for 6 weeks." By Michael Ruiz, Stephanie Pagones (foxnews.com) (US Marshal Service)
Chris Froome within 10-15 watts of his Tour de France winning form in threshold test. "Four-time winner heads into the 2022 edition of the race looking to compete for stage wins." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Tour de France Sprinters and Green Jersey Contenders. "Part power, part daredevil… part mental arithmetic, the Tour de France’s points competition for the green jersey could also be an interesting contest this year." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
Numbers indicate it won't be easy for van Aert to claim green jersey. "Are we about to usher in the reign of Wout van Aert at the top of the sprint jersey standings? An in-depth look at the factors that will determine who wears green atop the podium in Paris for Tour de France 2022." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Preview: The Battle of the Slovenians? "What will we have in 2022, the expected ‘Pog and Rog Show’ in this 109th Tour de France, or will we be treated to a good rider becoming a great one on the biggest cycling stage in the world?" By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Bahrain Victorious respond to pre-Tour de France raids: ‘We sleep like babies, we work like horses.’ "Team plays down the Europol raids that took place on Monday." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Thomas Samson/AFP via Getty Images
Cyclist’s 2022 Tour de France predictions: Maillot jaune, biggest surprise and more. "The Cyclist team have their say on who will win the jerseys at the Tour de France, as well as the biggest surprises and most stage wins." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Covid strikes team of defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar. "Matteo Trentin returned a corona diagnosis Wednesday and Marc Hirschi will replace him." (voxwomen.com) Photo: David Stockman/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Ag2r-Citroën waiting for Bob Jungels covid test ahead of Tour de France. "Team boss confirms American rider Larry Warbasse would not be selected as a replacement following recent corona bout." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
10 bikes with Shimano’s new 105 Di2 electronic groupset. "Bikes already adorned with the latest Shimano groupset." By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) David Caudery / Immediate Media
'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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