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US Marshals: Kaitlin Armstrong’s yoga fixation led to her getting caught. Photos from travelers at the airport show Armstrong back on U.S. soil. In the United States and in jail, appears to have used sister’s passport. Sagan irate as Van Aert cuts him off. Driver of car that injured Alejandro Valverde arrested with confirmation of ill-intent. Column
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July 4,,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Monday Ennui. "No sooner has the Tour de France started, there’s a break today so that the caravan can make the 900km journey from Denmark to Northern France." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
Tour de France debut a confirming experience for Matteo Jorgenson. "The 23-year-old American is bumped and bruised after a crash on stage 3 but is good to continue racing." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Magnus Cort relishes ‘one of best days of career’ in big Danish day out at Tour de France. "Home star brings massed spectators something to cheer in day-long raid on KoM points." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
"On fire" Geraint Thomas "best I've ever seen him," according to Rod Ellingworth. "Thomas sits 12th on GC, 18 seconds behind Tadej Pogačar after losing time in the opening TT having forgotten to remove his thermal jacket and, as the rider said himself, been "cornering like my wife - she hasn't ridden a bike in 12 years." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Mystery solved: Primož Roglič goes running
before Tour de France stages.
"A Tour de France contender's insatiable habit for 6:00am runs." Annemiek van Vleuten: Johan Cruyff always said
'attacking is the best way to defend.'
"Movistar leader takes maglia rosa after stage 4 victory at the Giro d'Italia Donne." Giro d’Italia Donne stage 3: Annemiek van
Vleuten surges away from Mavi García in Cesena.
"Van Vleuten now leads the GC by 25 seconds." Quinn Simmons into negative numbers in the Tour’s sprint and KOM competitions. "The Tour de France debutant was in hot water for a brief visit to some roadside grass." cyclingtips.com (from
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Reviewed: Eliel Del Dios Kit. "Cycling kit to look and feel like a god." By Aliya Barnwell (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The best (and worst) way to lube your chain. "Make your drivetrain sound better and last longer." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Tour de France Live Feed. "Tour de France 2022 (July 1-24) - Stage 4 (Dunkerque → Calais, 171.5km). Monday
is a rest day.
Tuesday, July 5th, video starts at 6:55am U.S. Eastern,
3:55am Pacific.
Finish
at around 11:14am U.S. Eastern. 8:14am Pacific"
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Preview - Tour de France 2022 stage 4. "171 kilometers to be raced, not a particularly long stage, however the toughest up to date." (cyclinguptodate.com) Powered by Strava
Tour de France bikes: Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago Prototipo. "Prototipo or V4Rs, is this the bike to win the 2022 Tour de France? And does it come with an NFT?" By Will Strickson, Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Oakley shows off new Tour de France 2022 collection sunglasses. "Limited-edition models feature latest Kato glasses, plus popular Jawbreaker, Sutro Lite and Holbrook models." By Ashley Quinlan (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The new Pirelli Cinturato Gravel RC tire has a mountain-bike inspired tread for aggressive gravel racing. "The racing version of the Cinturato Gravel borrows from the brand’s Scorpion XC RC tire " By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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July 4,
2022
Giro d’Italia Donne stage 3: Annemiek van Vleuten surges away from Mavi García in Cesena. "Van Vleuten takes 25 second GC lead as race hits Italian mainland." By (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)Mat Mitchell
Giro d’Italia Donne Stage 3: Annemiek van Vleuten wins, takes pink. "Movistar’s Annemiek van Vleuten launched clear from a breakaway with Mavi García (UAE ADQ) to win stage three of the Giro d’Italia Donne on Monday." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Movistar
Rest Day #1: Paint Dry Three Days! "Rest Day Round Up: The amount of spectators on the roadside in Denmark for the first three stages of the 2022 Tour de France was phenomenal, pity the same can’t be said of the racing." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Thomas de Gendt rebounds from 2021 disappointment to ink two year extension with Lotto Soudal. "Breakaway specialist to keep shaking things up after recovery from burnout." By Shane Stokes (voxwomen.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Mads Pedersen signs three-year contract extension at Trek Segafredo. "'It’s a second family for me and that’s also why I decide to stay,' say Danish rider." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Mythologies: Assassins of the Aubisque! "The 1910 Tour de France’s first ascent of the Col d'Aubisque has become a cornerstone of the Tour’s mythic history. The truth behind what really happened that day in July of 1910 is not quite the same as the story we all like to tell today." By Feargal McKay (podiumcafe.com) Education Images / Universal Images Group / Getty Images
Grass riding earns Quinn Simmons fine at Tour de France. "Quinn Simmons is riding his debut Tour de France So far things are not going perfect for the American who is yet to show his true colors, has received a fine during yesterday's stage." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Getty Images Sport) (cyclingnews.com)
Commentary: Sadly, sexism still exists when it comes to how females in sports journalism are treated on social media. "Female cycling journalists still have to regularly deal with sexist comments and it should be called out." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Jasper Jacobs/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Kask Protone Icon helmet. "Superb road helmet - light, airy and comfortable." By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Giro d’Italia Donne Live Feed. "Giro d’Italia Donne 2022 (June 30-July 10) - Stage 3 (Cesena → Cesena, 120.9km). Monday,
July 4th, video starts at 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am
Pacific.
Finish
at around 9:20am U.S. Eastern, 6:20am Pacific"
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Are the wrong inner tubes costing you time? "Find out why switching to Tubolito tubes could mean lower rolling resistance and fewer punctures." (road.cc) Paid promotion on behalf of Tubolito
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July 4,
2022
Videos
US Marshals: Kaitlin Armstrong’s yoga fixation led to her getting caught. "The woman wanted in connection with the murder of Moriah Wilson couldn’t stay away from the studio." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Fuerza Publica CR
Egan Bernal takes next step in recovery at team altitude camp. "Bernal set to join handful of teammates in Andorra this week, date for racing return still to be confirmed." (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Alejandro Valverde released from the hospital after being hit by motorist. "Cyclist was under observation following brutal incident." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Movistar
"It is what it is thanks to the history of the sport that we’re in this position" - Fred Wright details Bahrain's police search. "Fred Wright has begun his second Tour de France, however, before the race began Bahrain Victorious were involved in dramatic police searches that specifically targeted the team." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingweekly.com)
Tour de France 2022: Which Smart Trainers Do They Use? "When it comes to the massive logistical challenge that is transporting a team and all their cycling gear across 21 stages and four countries for the 2022 Tour de France, one perhaps unexpected bit of gear is their smart trainers." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Jumbo Visma boss raises alarm over corona virius threat from record crowds at Tour de France. "Richard Plugge asks fans to respect riders as Tour returns to France." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Before hitting the Tour de France podium Jonas Vingegaard worked in a fish-packing plant. "Last year's Tour de France runner-up worked part-time to underwrite his amateur career before landing in the WorldTour with Jumbo Visma." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com)Photo: RNST VAN NORDE/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images
Check out the bikes ridden to every 2022 Tour de France stage win. "Here are all the bikes that have crossed the line first in this year’s race, from Specialized and Giant." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Giovanni Aleotti wins queen stage of Sibiu Cycling Tour. "Giovanni Aleotti (Bora Hansgrohe) won the third stage of the Sibiu Cycling Tour. Harm Vanhoucke (Lotto Soudal) narrowly missed the victory and finished second." (cyclinguptodate.com) (@AleottiGiovanni) / Twitter
Sibiu Tour Live Feed. "2022 Sibiu Cycling Tour (July 2-5, Romania) - Stage 2 (Sibiu → Bâlea Lac, 179.4km).
Monday, July 4th, video starts at 4:00am U.S. Eastern,
1:00am Pacific.
Finish
at around 8:46am U.S. Eastern, 5:46am Pacific"
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Tech Tussle: Is it time to ditch the press-fit bottom bracket?. "Cyclist tech editor Sam Challis thinks a return to threaded BBs is a backwards step, while web ed Matthew Loveridge is all for it." By Sam Challis, Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Everything You Need for a Single-Day Bike Tour. "Taking off on a bike for the day is an inexpensive way to get out and have some fun." By Carolyne Whelan (bicycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2022
Tour de France stage 3: Dylan Groenewegen snatches victory in four up photo finish. "By-the-books bunch sprint stage sees pile-up at 10km to go." (velonews.com) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Peter Sagan lets his finger do the talking in frenetic sprint finale. "'I cannot judge, we have a jury for that,' Sagan said after finishing fourth in stage 3. Total Energies manager Jean-René Bernaudeau said seeing Sagan so upset is a “good thing." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)
My admiration for Groenewegen is completely gone, says Jakobsen. "Team Bike Exchange Jayco sprinter Dylan Groenewegen powered to victory on Stage 3 at the Tour de France but don’t expect to see Dutch compatriot Fabio Jakobsen cheering on his countryman’s win." (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Van Aert leaves Denmark with three runner-up spots and yellow jersey. "Wout Van Aert has been the runner-up for three consecutive days at the 2022 Tour de France, but he’ll leave Denmark after Sunday’s third stage with the yellow jersey." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Jakobsen confirms Tour de France selection over Cavendish with debut victory: ‘We both deserve to be here.’ "Fabio Jakobsen beats back pressure to deliver in place of Mark Cavendish with comeback victory in Nyborg." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
road.cc Recommends updated with 11 brilliant new products. "Our list of the finest cycling kit and clobber has been refreshed." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Tannus Armour Tubeless Review and Tubeless Tire Inserts: What’s the Difference? "We reviewed Cushcore for gravel and found it advantageous. Since then other tubeless tire inserts have hit the scene and especially in the gravel segment." By Clifford Lee (cxmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Preview - Tour de France 2022 stage 3. "The 182-kilometer long route will head towards Sønderborg for what should be the second bunch sprint of the race." (cyclinguptodate.com) Powered by Strava
Tour de France Live Feed. "Tour de France 2022 (July 1-24) - Stage 3 (Vejle → Sønderborg, 182km).
Sunday, July 3rd, video starts at 6:55am U.S. Eastern,
3:55am Pacific.
Finish
at around 11:12am U.S. Eastern. 8:12am Pacific"
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Denmark gives Tour de France a perfect Grand
Départ.
"Magnus Cort becomes a national hero with attacks to take polka-dot jersey" Tour de France express condolences to victims
of Copenhagen shooting.
"'The Tour de France assures the Danish people of its sympathy and compassion in this time' says ASO." Ewan blames Sagan and Van Aert for crash
near-miss at Tour de France.
"More frustration on stage 3 for Australian sprinter but he believes luck will turn." Van Aert finds little solace in Tour de France
yellow after another second place.
"I have finished second now three times in a row, but this one was one I had in my own hands." Vos returns to winning form at Giro Donne
after covid-interrupted season.
"Jumbo Visma rider's 31st Giro d'Italia Donne stage victory in Olbia also first win of race-light 2022 road season." cyclingnews.com
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July 3,
2022
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Tour de France organizer ‘shocked and saddened’ by shooting incident in Copenhagen. "The French grand tour has spent the last three days racing in Denmark with the first stage starting in Copenhagen." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Olafur Steinar Gestsson/Ritzau Scanpix/The Associated Press)
Danish fans steal the show at Tour de France. "Danish cycling fans have stolen the show during the opening three stages of the Tour de France with thousands lining the roads of Denmark to cheer on cycling’s biggest race." (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Caleb Ewan left angry with Van Aert and Sagan after sprint finish. "The Australian rider says he was squeezed out when Van Aert and Sagan moved to the right during the sprint." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Stage 3 Crash sees Haig, Froome, Caruso, Meintjes, and Pinot lose time. "Most of the GC riders came through the stage but several potential top-ten contenders lose valuable time." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by JASPER JACOBS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
Dylan Groenewegen tearfully celebrates return to Tour de France winner’s circle. "Groenewegen wins for the first time at Tour since 2019: 'This means a lot to me after all that happened.'" By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: David Stockman/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Tour de France: Tadej Pogačar riding out the stress and the crashes. "'It's a bit painful but it doesn’t bother me on the bike. It’s all OK,' defending champion says after stage 2 incident." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Stefan Küng says he ‘made a mistake’ after grabbing Ruben Guerreiro helmet. "Groupama FDJ rider says that he acted in the 'heat of the moment' but asserts that his action was not 'violent.'" By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Image credit: Stuart FranklinGetty Images) (cyclingnews.com)
Renshaw breaks down Jakobsen's Stage 2 victory in 'hectic' sprint finish. "SBS Tour de France commentator Mark Renshaw took a closer look at how Fabio Jakobsen took out the victory in Stage 2 with an "amazing" final sprint." (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
Silca Ultimate Tubeless Sealant 16oz. "Works very well on high pressures, and quickly too." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Giro d’Italia Donne Live Feed. "Giro d’Italia Donne 2022 (June 30-July 10) - Stage 3 (Cesena → Cesena, 120.9km). Sunday is a rest day.
Monday,
July 4th, video starts at 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am
Pacific.
Finish
at around 9:20am U.S. Eastern, 6:20am Pacific"
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'Shocked and saddened': Tour de France
organizer sends condolences after Copenhagen shooting.
"Several people were killed in the Copenhagen mall shooting." Tour de France packs up for the long drive
home.
"Race waves goodbye to Denmark and gets ready to move everything to Calais for race restart on Tuesday." cyclingweekly.com
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July 3,
2022
Videos
Kaitlin Armstrong back in Texas after arrest in Costa Rica. "A handcuffed Armstrong was escorted by police when she arrived at Houston international airport. She is facing first-degree murder charges." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: ABC13 Houston / News Footage)
Alejandro Valverde back home and on course for Vuelta a España after hit and run. "Spanish veteran discharged from the hospital after being victim of training incident: 'Everything has been a scare and I'm fine.'" (velonews.com) (Image credit: Alejandro Valverde / Instagram)
Quinn Simmons sanctioned for riding off course at Tour de France. "The jury report on Sunday cited the UCI rule that outlines riding on sidewalks, paths or cycle paths." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Ruben Guerreiro shows off painful road rash after Tour de France pile-up. "The EF Education EasyPost rider fell in the Great Belt Bridge crash which brought down yellow jersey Yves Lampaert." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) Photo: Guerreiro - Instagram
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Tour de France: Cool, calm, collected Geraint
Thomas sails through Danish test as cobbles loom.
"Thomas, Yates and Martinez head to France with their GC hopes intact." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) velonews/outside
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Reynolds G700 wheels. "Solid wheelset with excellent build quality that performs well on those twisty gravel trails." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Sibiu Cycling Tour: Filippo Fiorelli wins second stage of Sibiu Cycling Tour. "The Italian rider was the fastest in the sprint. Nicolas Dalla Valle followed soon and finished second while Andrea Piccolo secured the 3rd position." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Facebook)
Sibiu Tour Live Feed. "2022 Sibiu Cycling Tour (July 2-5, Romania) - Stage 1 (Brezoi → Sibiu, 206.9km)
Sunday, July 3rd, video starts at 7:00am U.S. Eastern,
4:00am Pacific."
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Caleb Ewan: ‘I’d prefer to be sprinting
against Cav than Jakobsen, to be honest.’
"Ewan brushes off critics as he looks to turn around his Grand Tour fortune at the 2022 Tour de France." Fred Wright: ’At 23 I shouldn’t have
experienced two police raids.’
"Fred Wright says waking up to police at his door 'felt like a bad dream.'" Groenewegen and Jakobsen want to separate
their stories.
"The best way to separate their narratives? Keep winning stages." If the path to green is paved with second
places, Wout van Aert is right on track.
"Sure, a stage win would be nice, but consistency is key if you want to win green. Just ask Peter Sagan." The story of Magnus Cort’s big weekend at the
Tour de France.
"Inside the Dane's polka dot jersey campaign on home soil." Groenewegen crumbles in relief after winning
stage 3 with a bike throw.
"Stage 3 was won by Dylan Groenewegen in a photo finish over Wout van Aert who took second place for the third day in a row." cyclingtips.com (from
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