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Tour de France Live Feed. Geneviève Jeanson and Lyne Bessette have ended their decades-long feud. Tour de France stage 10: Magnus Cort wins in a bike throw in the Alps. Sports Tech Huge Amazon Prime Day 2022 Roundup & Tracker! “Mom of the year” cycles uphill with bike trailer and towing extra child on Tour de France route. Column
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July 12,
2022
News,
Blogs, Misc.
Tour de France stage 10: Magnus Cort wins in a bike throw in the Alps. "A large group of 25 finally pulled clear and held off until the end." (velonews.com) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Kämna Close to Yellow. "Stage win for Magnus Cort." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Tadej Pogačar defends team covid protocol after two more positives: ‘We take really good precautions.’ "Pogačar points to huge crowds and mass contacts as problem after Bennett, Majka tested positive Tuesday." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Tour de France stage 10 held up by climate protest. "The stage was halted for about 15 minutes before it could resume." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Bahrain Victorious vows to bounce back after hotel raids, loss of Jack Haig: ‘It was shit for everyone.’ "Team's new focus on the break after opening week of woe comes up just short as Luis León Sánchez finishes third in Megève." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tour de France: Fabio Jakobsen says it will be tough to beat Wout van Aert in green jersey competition. "The Dutchman says that the stage he's fearing the most is the stage 12 summit finish on Alpe d'Huez." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) Photo: Thomas Samson/AFP via Getty Images
Battling through the Tour de France: How to deal with a crash. "A look inside what goes on with a rider's body and mind when they are hit by injury mid-race." By Philippa York (sbs.com.au) Source: AFP / THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images
You Have To Risk It All to Win. "How the blueprint for Jumbo Visma exists in the 2008 Tour." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images
Preview - Tour de France 2022 stage 10. "On paper, one for the climbers, however on closer inspection many riders can succeed on such a stage." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Credits not Found)
Tour de France Live Feed. "Tour de France 2022 (July 1-24) - Stage 10 (Morzine → Megève, 148.1km).
Tuesday, July 12th, video starts at 7:15am U.S. Eastern, 4:15am
Pacific.
Finish
at around 10:57am U.S. Eastern. 7:57am Pacific."
(cycling.today)
(Credits not Found)
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What The Doctor Saw: Behind The Scenes at the Tour. "The Tour de France is a three-week adventure for more than just the 8 riders on the team - meet the doctor who looks after Tadej Pogačar." By Tim Brink (bicycling.co.za) ASO/Charly Lopez
Caleb Ewan not confident of surviving the Alpine stages after finishing last on stage 10. "'I have to have better legs than I had today, otherwise I’m in big trouble,' says Australian sprinter." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Chaos as EF Education EasyPost team bus gets stuck at the start of stage 10. "Bus has to be pulled out of place by digger as it becomes wedged in place." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Tadej Pogačar ‘is under complete pressure’ says Jumbo Visma boss. "'The fact that he is fighting for every second indicates that he realizes that he may need that lead someday,' says Richard Plugge." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
Israel-Premier Tech expect a ‘more active’ Chris Froome in the remaining TdF stages. "The team hungry for more stage wins as the Tour de France tips into the mountains." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Romain Bardet relishing Tour de France Alpine assault: ‘This is where the first hierarchy will take shape.’ "DSM climber captain keeps open playbook as he heads toward high ground in range of a GC top-three." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Luke Durbridge out of Tour de France with coronavirus. "The Australian is the fourth rider to depart after contracting coronavirus during the Tour de France." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
Where Pogačar already exceeds the greats of the sport. "Philippa York goes through the pitfalls that can affect Tour de France contenders in the opening weeks ahead of the big mountain stages and the generational talent of Tadej Pogačar." By Philippa York (sbs.com.au) Credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
10 incredible Tour de France yellow jersey looks ranked. "Counting down some of the best maillot jaune looks in history." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images
Tour de France bikes: Patrick Konrad’s Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7. "A five-star steed on release in 2020, the SL7 has won a ridiculous number of races and will continue to do so." By Will Strickson Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
2022 Crusher in the Tushar Race Results: Smith and Swenson Climb to Victory. "Keegan Swenson took first at the 2021 Crusher in the Tushar with a new record time. Cole Paton finished second with Griffin Easter in third." By Tom Pham (cxmagazine.com) (photo: tusharcrusher.com)
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Videos
Sports Tech Huge Amazon Prime Day 2022 Roundup & Tracker! "It’s back again – Amazon Prime Day…err…Days. That means that most (all?) Amazon country properties are doing pretty substantial deals across the board on all sorts of products." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Lennard Kämna rues another agonizing near miss at Tour de France. "After a day in the break, the German rider is left short." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) Photo: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images
Mark Cavendish "Not part of our project" - Patrick Lefevere confirms Cav will leave Quick Step Alpha Vinyl. "It hurts my heart. I know he wants to race for another two years… but it is not part of our project." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image credit: SWPix)
Sean Kelly on Cavendish: "Now where does he go, what team does he go to?" "Where does he go to where can you get a team that will do a lead-out for him? It’s difficult to see when you look down through the teams." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Pauline Ballet)
Tour de France: Alexis Vuillermoz diagnosed with skin infection after collapsing following stage 9. "The Frenchman was also seen vomiting during Sunday's stage in what he described as the 'worst day' on his bike." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
Magnus Cort delivers on dream with breakaway victory. "Cort wins all-action stage into Megève one week after wearing polka dots on home Danish soil: 'I couldn’t have dreamed of a better Tour so far.'" By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
Tour de l’Avenir to organize women’s race in 2023. "The race will be run over five days and start two days after the 10-day men's competition has ended." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Tom Pidcock on UAE corona woes: ‘It’s not ideal for them.’. "Tour rookie says Ineos Grenadiers must be tactical in its numbers because 'we are not racing crap riders' at Tour de France." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
"I’ll just keep this GC ball rolling" - Neilson Powless on surprising GC tilt at Tour de France. "Neilson Powless was, after his success of recent years, expected to come to the Tour de France with the goal of reaching for a stage win in the hilly or mountainous stages. " (cyclinguptodate.com) (Credits not Found)
One charge dropped against Kaitlin Armstrong. "Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan Buie filed a motion for the dismissal of the charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution on Friday. Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower then granted it." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix Celebrates 59 Years of Racing Sunday, July 24. "Nation’s oldest, one day bicycle race exciting day for both racing fans and families." (socalcycling.com) (photo: elsegundo.chevron.com)
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Rest Day #2: Every Day is a GC Day. "Rest Day Round Up: Is it really only the end of the first week of the 2022 Tour de France?" By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Thibaut Pinot on the rise at the Tour de France: ‘The two most beautiful weeks are coming.’ "Fans’ favorite racing back into form." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) Photo: Thomas Samson/AFP via Getty Images
Climbers: How the Kings of the Mountains conquered cycling - Featuring Andy Hampsten. "This year marks the 30th anniversary of Andy Hampsten's solo win atop Alpe d’Huez, a summit the Tour will return to on stage 12 on Thursday." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) Photo: Pascal Pavani/AFP via Getty Images
Ineos Grenadiers' Tour de France Pinarello Dogma F. "The bike of Thomas, Yates and Pidcock is full of interesting tech details. Take a closer look here." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Chronic Stress May Speed Up Immune System Aging, Study Suggests. "We know stress is bad for us - here's how bad, and some ways you can minimize its negative effects on your body." By Elizabeth Millard (bicycling.co.za) Freepik/wirestock
Geneviève Jeanson and Lyne Bessette have ended their decades-long feud. "The two cyclists reunited and have made amends." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Lyne Bessette/Facebook
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O'Connor out of the Tour de France with torn
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"'It got even worse yesterday' Australian says of injury as he turns focus to Vuelta a España." Quinn Simmons: Van Aert and Pogacar have
changed the Tour de France breakaway dynamic.
"Weight loss key to improved climbing as US rider targets more escapes in the second week." Froome 'feeling better and better', looking
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Fovno's revamped electric air pump-powered bike rack is lighter, alarmed and you don't have to take your wheels off. "The system is made up of a control box, an alarm system, pneumatic hoses and three suction cups. Two of these suction cups are used to hold either side of the handlebars, while the third mount secures the saddle." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Preview - Tour de France 2022 stage 10. "On paper, one for the climbers, however on closer inspection many riders can succeed on such a stage." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Credits not Found)
Tour de France Live Feed. "Tour de France 2022 (July 1-24) - Stage 10 (Morzine → Megève, 148.1km). Monday
is a rest day.
Tuesday, July 12th, video starts at 7:15am U.S. Eastern, 4:15am
Pacific.
Finish
at around 10:57am U.S. Eastern. 7:57am Pacific."
(cycling.today)
(Credits not Found)
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July 11,
2022
Photos
How the Americans fared in the first week of the Tour de France. "From breakaways, crashes, a near yellow jersey, and helping to save their captain's GC hopes, here's how the Americans fared." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
5 memorable moments from the first week of the Tour de France. "The biggest race in the world has proven to be just as fantastic as expected." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Wout van Aert’s Biggest Threat Isn’t Another Sprinter; It’s Tadej Pogačar. "Wout van Aert has made no secret of his goal of winning Green in this year's Tour. His biggest threat comes from an unusual source." By Joe Lindsey (bicycling.co.za) ASO/Charly Lopez
David Gaudu: ‘Being best French rider at the Tour de France is meaningless.’ "Groupama FDJ underdog on his happiness at lying fifth, heatwave-beating sauna sessions, and Alpine ardor." By Andy McGrath (velonews.com) (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
Podcasts
643 extraordinary facts and feats that paved the way for Tour de France Femmes. "Before the inaugural Tour de France Femmes starts on July 24, take a moment to discover some of the extraordinary moments and achievements that locate the eight-stage event within a long, inspiring and, at times, completely outrageous history of women in cycling." By Kath Bicknell (sbs.com.au) Credit: Heritage Images/Getty Images
Tour de France prize money so far: The rich get richer as a few teams hog most of the riches. "Astana Qazaqstan in last as such teams as Jumbo Visma and UAE Team Emirates dominate the list." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images
Ben O’Connor out of Tour de France as Vuelta a España becomes new focus. "Crash injuries prove too much for Australian to continue." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Photo by Marco Bertorello / Getty Images)
Will you be wearing the Rapha + Palace EF Crocs? Check out the range plus loads more from Continental, Rudy Project, Muc-Off & Suplest. "You can now buy clothing from the Rapha + Palace EF collaboration, but will you rock the Croc? Plus all the rest of this week's tech news." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Are sports bras bad for you? "We’re advised to wear them for exercise but are sports bras bad for you?" By Vicki-Marie Cossar (livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
A Broken Scale. "A broken scale may or may not tell you something you want to know. It may say you’re doing ok. It may tell you you’re good enough." By Emlyn Lewis: (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Videos
America’s Tour de France surprise Neilson Powless: ‘I’ll just keep this GC ball rolling.’ "EF Education EasyPost talent reflects on impressive first part of the Tour and his excitement to be racing at the front." By Andy McGrath (velonews.com) Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
Tadej Pogačar ice-cool in face of hellish Tour de France heat: ‘I know what’s coming, I’m not scared.' "Pogačar says only a positive covid test would bring his exit from the race: 'It doesn’t matter if you have the yellow jersey or not.'" By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
"Move your arse and risk it" - Andy Schleck gives Tour de France peloton advice on how to beat Tadej Pogačar. "As simple as that (apparently)..." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Alexis Vuillermoz recovers from finish-line drama in Sunday’s stage at Tour de France. "Total Energies will decide during Monday's rest day if the popular Frenchman will continue in the Tour de France." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Rigoberto Urán ready to throw everything at the Tour de France. "The Colombian feels the strain of several crashes during the opening week of the French grand tour." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Marco Bertorello / Getty Images)
UCI on overnight covid controls at Tour de France: ‘All tests are negative.’ "The news comes as relief for the riders in the peloton who could have faced expulsion from the race." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Cannondale’s new Topstone Alloy - A more affordable gravel bike option. "Keenly priced Topstone Alloy gets multiple luggage mounts and 45mm tire clearance." By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Classified launches the new Powershift-ready Carbon Fiber G19 gravel wheelset. "At an impressive 1,160 grams for the set, it seeks comfort over rough gravel with high compliance thanks to its low-pressure tubeless design and generous internal width. Combined with the Classified Powershift system." By Sam Anderson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit GregoryVanGansen)
Shimano’s CUES Di2 groupset brings electronic
shifting to eCommuter bikes and features ABS brakes...
Shimano is bringing out new Deore XT Di2 groupsets with Auto Shift. "All-new drive unit and more Di2 options focused on eMTB use." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
New Rondo MYLC gravel bike promises unlimited exploring with MTB-inspired design. "Polish brand draws inspiration from mountain bikes with its new gravel steed." By Ashley Quinlan (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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