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Column One
May 31, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Tamara Dronova takes the opening stage of 2023 Vuelta Andalucia

By

"The opening stage of this year’s Vuelta Andalucia Ruta del Sol Elite Women was won by Tamara Dronova. The Russian who rides for Israel Premier Tech Roland took her first victory in 2 years."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images - cyclingnews.com

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GIRO Round-Up: From Stage 1 to 21, Remco to Roglič

By

"The Full 2023 Giro d’Italia Round-Up: The 2023 Giro d’Italia is done and dusted. Was it a vintage Corsa Rosa? Probably not, but it did keep us guessing."
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

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Primoz Roglic linked with Tour de Suisse, cryptic over Tour de France

By

"Rider and Jumbo Visma team non-committal over potential Tour de France start."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images)

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2023 Unbound: Who to watch in Kansas this weekend

By

"As race weekend approaches thousands of riders, pro and amateur, descend on the tiny town of Emporia, Kansas."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Life Time 

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Unbound Gravel 2023: Elite Start Lists

By

"New in 2023, riders in the elite category will have their own start in the 200-mile race."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com via uksport.news) Photo: William Tracy

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Garmin Fenix 7 Pro In-Depth Review: Flashlight and Multiband for Everyone!

By

"With the new Fenix 7 Pro series, all three size Fenix 7 Pro units include a flashlight. And atop that, every model now has multiband GNSS/GPS, and every model has 32GB of storage. And every model now has solar."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 

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Revel in nostalgia: The return of the Raleigh Chopper

By

"A limited-edition replica of the original Chopper is being released this summer."
By Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) Raleigh

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Topeak TetraFender G1 & 2 Set

By

"Good looking, generous fenders, let down by a few reliability issues."
By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

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2023 Vuelta a Andalucia Women/Ruta del Sol Live

(cyclingfans.com)

"2023 Vuelta a Andalucia Women Ruta Ciclista del Sol, May 31-June 4, Spain.

Stage 1  (Alcalá la Real → La Zubia, 116.9km) live video starts Wednesday at 12:45pm CET (6:45am U.S. Eastern), 3:45am Pacific.

Finish at around 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern), 6:15am Pacific.."

(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge

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Column Two
May 31, 2023
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Everything you need to know about 2023 Criterium du Dauphine

(sbs.com.au)

"The road to the Tour de France continues this weekend with the 2023 edition of the Criterium du Dauphine."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)

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After Derek Gee’s breakout race in Italy, what should teams do with him?

By

"The Giro d’Italia has opened his eyes to what lays ahead ."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)

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Primož Roglič's pink Cervélo and the other jersey winners' bikes from the Giro d'Italia 2023

By

"We take a look at three of the stunning custom paint jobs that rolled around Rome this Sunday."
By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

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Tour de France Stage Profiles

(inrng.com)

"The profiles for all the stages of the 2023 Tour de France aren’t yet on the official race website but they’re been made available to the media and so if you want them all on one page or just to see one in particular."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)

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After a three-year absence, the Tour de Beauce is back

By

"14 teams to compete at the biggest stage race in North America."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)

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The long wait: Was a dramatic finale enough to make up for a quiet three weeks of GC racing?

Words:

"The 2023 Giro d'Italia was a slow burner until the final stages."
Words: Edward Pickering (rouleur.cc) Photos: SWPix.com

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Julian Alaphilippe does an absolutely delightful form of training

By

"The former world champ is doing some very special strength work."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @cyclartist

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Spa Cycles Audax Mono

Matt

"Exceptional value and performance on a bike that can unlock long-distance fixed-gear adventures."
Matt Swaine (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

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Prepping Your Bike for Summer Riding

By

"Whether taking your bicycle out of the basement or garage or transitioning from the trainer to riding outdoors, use these tips to keep your bike riding great."
By Tara Seplavy (bicycling.com) Trevor Raab

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Column Three
May 31, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





“The Last Rider,” a Film About Greg LeMond’s 1989 Tour de France Win, Hits Theaters June 23

By

"Need some inspiration in your life? Mark your calendar for June 23rd when The Last Rider, the story of Greg LeMond’s incredible 1989 Tour de France win, hits select theaters."
By Molly Hurford (bicycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)

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Hindley: Tour de France 'will be a GC fight from day one'

By

"Australian Jai Hindley is looking forward to starting his first Tour de France, with the Giro d’Italia winner evaluating the route as one that will start the GC battle early and declaring it ‘as good as it gets’ for his chances of success."
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) 

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21 things you didn't know about Tadej Pogačar

By

"The chilled out former unicyclist with a penchant for cleaning up at the biggest races."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: David Stockman/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images 

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Tadej Pogačar back on track riding at UAE Team Emirates training camp

By

"The Slovenian has been recovering from a fractured wrist."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 

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The incredible record Primoz Roglic could set if he wins the Tour de Suisse

By

"In principle, the Slovenian will not be in the next Tour de France (it is not official yet) and will try to achieve a record in the Swiss round that no one has achieved to date in the history of cycling."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - nbcsports.com)

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Elisa Balsamo undergoes successful surgery to treat jaw fractures

By

"Trek Segafredo have not confirmed Balsamo's recovery time or return to training or competition."
By Kirsten Frattini (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images)

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Cyrille Guimard impressed by Thibaut Pinot's Giro d'Italia "but he's not a real winner"

By

"It's a very good Giro. But was the adversity at the level you would expect on a Grand Tour? I'm not sure."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)

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The Giro Rewards Breakaways with Israel Securing 2024 Wildcards - UCI May Ranking Analysis

By

"This Giro d’Italia has been the first Grand Tour after the change in the scoring system, which has increased the amount of UCI points distributed in Giro, Tour and Vuelta."
By Raúl Banqueri (lanternerouge.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) 

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Garmin Epix Pro In-Depth Review: Now In Three Sizes!

By

"All three editions now gain a flashlight feature on the front of the watch, a new optical heart rate sensor package, new Hill Score and Endurance Score stats, and a number of other changes including even better battery life, and multiband-GNSS now being standard."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)

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The RaceFace Chester Pedal

By

"In a continuing effort to get more of you fuddy-duddy mountain bikers off clipless pedals and onto flats, I bring you the RaceFace Chester flat pedal."
By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found)

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Porsche releases two new electric bikes and you better sit down for the price

By

"Porsche is back again with a pair of new high-end electric bicycles. It’s not the company’s first attempt at eBikes, but they may be some of their most expensive yet."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found)

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Column One
May 30, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily







Richard Carapaz attacks to win Mercan'Tour Classic solo, Felix Gall rides to second

Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) (Image credit: David RamosGetty Images)

"Richard Carapaz was the man to beat at the French Mercan'Tour Classic, and he delivered as he was the strongest in the Alpine race."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: David Ramos Getty Images) - 1






Tadej Pogacar back training on the road at UAE Team Emirates camp

By

"Slovenian part of a 13-man group preparing for the Dauphiné, Tour de Suisse, and Tour de France in Sierra Nevada."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Tadej Pogacar/Instagram) - 1






Derek Gee paid an awesome video tribute to the Canadian superfan at the Giro

By

"Sean Moretti became a viral sensation with his incredible support."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) - 1









Caleb Ewan second at Ronde van Limburg after three late bike changes

By

"Australian on form in build-up to Tour de France having won Van Merksteijn Fences Classic on Saturday."
By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Mark Van Hecke/Getty Images) - 1






Two dream-spec Italian bikes with Campagnolo’s Super Record Wireless groupset

By

"The bikes you can buy with Campagnolo’s flagship groupset."
By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) - 1






Alexey Vermeulen wants to win Unbound. One problem? So does everyone else

By

"The former WorldTour pro is going after a new double: Unbound and U.S. Pro Road Nationals."
By William Tracy (velonews.com via uksport.news) Photo: Will Tracy - 1









2023 La Mercan'Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes Live

(cyclingfans.com)

"2023 La Mercan'Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes Tuesday, May 30, France (Puget-Théniers → Valberg, 167.9km).

Live video from 1:00pm CET (7:00am U.S. Eastern), 4:00am Pacific.

Finish at around 3:40pm CET (9:40am U.S. Eastern), 6:40am Pacific.

The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 4:00am Pacific."

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Column Two
May 30, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Warbasse 'fit but fatigued', headed to Unbound Gravel 200 after Giro d'Italia

By

"Grand Tour 'one of the best ways you could prepare' for Unbound."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Getty Images Sport) - 2






UCI Rankings and Relegation Watch

(inrng.com)

"Promotion and relegation isn’t such a big topic this season as the men's teams are at the start of a three year period although trends are emerging already."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport) - 2








Campagnolo launches Super Record wireless groupset

By

"Updated componentry include new lever, improved braking and shifting."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) - 2






Giro d’Italia recap: Firsts, thirds, revelations and redemption

By

"Rounding up the 2023 Giro d'Italia, from Derek Gee and Ben Healy as breakaway revelations to Primož Roglič's time-trial redemption."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images) - 2






Five things we learned from the 2023 Giro d'Italia

By

"Now it's all over and the dust has pretty much settled, what did this year's bella corsa teach us?"
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Massimo Valicchia) - 2









Opinion: Outgoing Giro d’Italia Donne organizer disrespecting riders, fans by doing bare minimum in 2023

By

"Men's Giro d'Italia organizer RCS will take over next year and has a lot to do to improve the race."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com via uksport.news) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images - 2






Why I lament the death of Campagnolo’s thumb shifter

By

"I never thought I’d see the day when Campagnolo removed its defining feature."
By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) - 2






Bike check: Cameron Mason’s S-Works Crux

By

"We take a closer look at the bike of the Trinity Racing rider who competed on his home turf."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) - 2






Bollé Lightshifter glasses with Phantom prescription lenses

By

"Fantastic clarity, comfort and all-conditions versatility for those who need prescriptions, though really not cheap."
By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) - 2







2023 Vuelta a Andalucia Women/Ruta del Sol Live

(cyclingfans.com)

"2023 Vuelta a Andalucia Women Ruta Ciclista del Sol May 31-June 4, Spain.

Stage 1  (Alcalá la Real → La Zubia, 116.9km) live video starts Wednesday at 12:45pm CET (6:45am U.S. Eastern), 3:45am Pacific.

Finish at around 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern), 6:15am Pacific.."

(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge - 2



Column Three
May 30, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Geraint Thomas to race nationals, Worlds, and 'possibly' Vuelta a España

By

"'Shut it down, then get going again' says Welshman after runner-up finish at Giro d'Italia."
By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images) - 3






Lizzie Deignan to make Tour de France Femmes debut this July

By

"'It's the biggest stage in the world,' says Brit"
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) - 3






For Ella Bloor, the Life Time Grand Prix is a real-life adventure

By

"Between 'a really crappy Jeep' and not knowing where she's going live for six months, 'the racing feels like the easy part,' says the Aussie rider."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com via uksport.news) Photo: Avery Stumm







Mark Cavendish praises 'eternal optimist and special person' Geraint Thomas after stage-winning Giro d'Italia lead-out


"Manxman also reveals he jokingly asked Thomas for a lead-out during the race."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) - 3







Komoot launches new Discover features with a new map interface and location-specific personalized Tours

By

"With new additions, Komoot continues its drive to be the best app for MTB, bikepacking and adventure inspiration."
By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Komoot) - 3






Irish cycling in shock at death of Gabriele Glodenyte (24) in crash with driver

(stickybottle.com)

"Gabriele was training with her partner, UCD rider and former national track champion Sean Landers, when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Sharon McFarland) - 3






Event preview: 2023 Unbound Gravel

By

"Details about the 2023 Unbound gravel routes, shakeout rides, and more."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com via uksport.news) Photo: Life time - 3






Five cool things for your head, ass and tyres from Trek, Ekoi, Silca, Schwalbe and Ass Magic

By

"Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reviews on the way."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Check out Primož Roglič’s Giro-winning Cervelo S5... and the gravel groupset-equipped R5 that clinched the Maglia Rosa

By

"The Slovenian Jumbo Visma rider's off-road inspired 1x setup secured him the Maglia Rosa, before doing his victory lap with a Giro pink-painted bike the next day."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) - 3






Fizik Vento Argo 00 Adaptive

By

"A firmer ride than most 3D-printed saddles, but well made and very comfortable overall."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) - 3






Yes, it’s actually National eBike Day.

By

"eBikes offer an accessible and inclusive mode of transportation for people of various ages and physical abilities."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) - 3








Column One
May 29, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Ben Tulett secures overall victory at the Tour of Norway as Alexander Kristoff takes sprint win on final stage of the race

By

"Alexander Kristoff has taken a stage win on the final day of racing at the Tour of Norway as Ben Tulett secures the overall race victory."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: David Ramos/Getty Images - cyclingnews.com) - 1






How Giro d'Italia 2023's Prize Money was distributed between riders and teams

By

"The Giro d'Italia had approximately €1.5 million euros to distribute."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos - pezcyclingnews.com) - 1










Philippa York Analysis: Roglic, redemption and the valley of death

By

"Monte Lussari provides grand finale, but the Giro needs a rethink."
By Philippa York (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Chris Auld) - 1






Who wants it more?

Hunter

"In your quest for success in cycling, one of the first things you learn is that bike racing is not easy. "
Hunter Allen (shoppeaks.com) (Image Credit not Found) - 1






Five classic Italian cycling brands of the 70s and 80s

Steve

"Italian bikes and components were the things or dreams and teenage lust for cyclists of the 70s and 80s. Here are five of the most desirable that are gone but not forgotten."
Steve Thomas (road.cc) Photo: Anders on Flickr - 1






Trek Émonda ALR 5 review

By

"The new alloy Émonda remains a great alternative to carbon."
By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) - 1






NIU BQi-C3 Pro review: A funny-shaped yet awesome electric bike

By

"I fell in love with the NIU BQi-C3 Pro electric bicycle the first time I laid eyes on it."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) - 1









2023 Tour of Norway Live Video Feed

(cycling.today)

"Tour of Norway May 26-29, 2023
- Stage 3 (Stavanger Stavanger, 151.2kmm).

Video starts Monday, May 29th, at 1:20pm Central Europe, 7:20am Eastern, 4:20am Pacific.

Finish at around 3:35pm CET (9:35pm Eastern), 6:35am Pacific

The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 4:20am Pacific."

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Column Two
May 29, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Chloé Dygert says she will struggle with 2020 leg injury 'for the rest of my life'

By

"American encouraged by podium at RideLondon Classique."
By James Moultrie (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images) - 2






Gerben Thijssen holds off Caleb Ewan to take Ronde van Limburg victory

By

"Gerben Thijssen has taken victory at the 2023 edition of the Ronde van Limburg, narrowly holding off the challenge of Caleb Ewan."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) photo: sporza.be - 2






Canada’s Olivia Baril repeats at Gran Premio Ciudad de Eibar

By

"UAE Team ADQ rider takes victory in style."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Movistar Team @Movistar_Team - 2






Five lessons from Giro's best that apply to all of us

By

"Part of the attraction of watching the world's best athletes push themselves to find new limits in sport is what this teaches us about finding and surpassing our own. With this in mind, SBS Sport's Kath Bicknell shared her top five lessons from the 2023 Giro d'Italia."
By Kath Bicknell (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found) - 2









‘Primoz is such a fighter’ - Sepp Kuss and his vital role in Primoz Roglic’ Giro d’Italia

By

"Kuss describes his pride as a critical lieutenant in Roglic’s successful Giro campaign."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images) - 2






Derek Gee, the unofficial MVP of the Giro d’Italia

By

"'This race has changed my life' says Canadian after seven breakways and four second places"
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images) - 2






'I’m not at the top of my game yet' - Lizzie Deignan's return to racing at RideLondon

By

"'On paper, this race doesn’t suit me, but I was able to have an impact' says Trek Segafredo rider after finishing third overall."
By James Moultrie (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Getty Images Sport) - 2












2023 Ronde van Limburg Live

(cyclingfans.com)

"2023 Ronde van Limburg May 29, Belgium (Hasselt
Tongeren, 203.9km)

Live video from 3:15pm CET (9:15am Eastern) 6:15am Pacific.

Finish at around 5:00pm CET (11:00am Eastern), 8:00am Pacific.

The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 6:15am Pacific.

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Column Three
May 29, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Rob Britton and Haley Smith win first Belgian Waffle Ride Canada

By

"Unroad" race series makes its maple-flavored debut on Vancouver Island."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)







Giro d’Italia 2023 Review

(inrng.com)

"If you’d been away for three weeks and glanced at the final results you’d spot Evenepoel didn’t finish and see the other pre-race pick won. Only it wasn’t so simple…"
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport) - 3






Lifeplus Wahoo boss: ‘We were hours away from finishing the team’

By

"Lifeplus Wahoo boss Tom Varney is aiming to elevate his team into the WorldTour for 2026 with new sponsor after difficult off-season."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com via uksport.news) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) - 3









Geraint Thomas a "good person and a friend" - Mark Cavendish details special leadout and emotions behind Giro d'Italia win

By

"Mark Cavendish and Geraint Thomas go back a long way, from the many years of track riding but also several years as teammates in Team Sky."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com) - 3






Thibaut Pinot pushes for farewell Tour de France selection after Giro d’Italia 'high'

By

"'With the legs I have and with this top five in the Giro, I’ve proven what I can do,' says Frenchman."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images)






MetMo Pocket Driver: An Innovative Take on Ratcheting Multitools

Andrew

"Watching the Kickstarter video for the MetMo Pocket Driver, I couldn’t help but think of the LEGO movies."
Andrew McLemore (bikerumor.com) Photo: screenshot - 3






Trek’s Latest Project One ICON Color Scheme is Speed Rendered in Paint

Andrew

"Trek’s Project One ICON initiative is all about high-end paint jobs that capture the spirit of the bikes they adorn."
Andrew Marshall (bikerumor.com) All photos c. Trek






Kask Moebius helmet

By

"A sleek, comfortable and generally well-designed helmet but easily marked and the ventilation is limited."
By Tom Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) - 3






Grandmother, 85, completes 1,000-mile bike ride to remember her late children

By

"Mavis Paterson raises nearly £60,000 for charity on her journey around Scotland."
By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) JustGiving - 3






These 8 Sunglasses are On Sale Just in Time for Summer

By

"Check out some of our favorite sunglasses, plus some of the best deals of the season (so far!)."
By Singletracks Staff (singletracks.com) (Image Credit not Found) - 3






Knog Blinder Link - Saddle

By

"Bright, with eye-catching patterns, a great build quality and a secure mount."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) - 3








Column One
May 28, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily







Giro d'Italia: Primoz Roglic secures overall victory in Rome

By

"Mark Cavendish triumphs with sprint win on stage 21."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com) - 1








Cavendish takes emotional victory into Rome

By

"Derek Gee delivers second-greatest Canadian Giro performance."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) - 1








Giro d'Italia stage 21 preview - The grand finale

Words:

"A circuit finish around Rome will close this year's Giro d'Italia."
Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: ZW Photography - 1









Geraint Thomas says using sodium bicarb harmed his Giro TT performance

(sbs.com.au)

"He said he did not feel he had the same “grunt” during the TT because he was using the supplement."
 (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Marco Alpozzi) - 1






Geraint Thomas and the bittersweet agony of Giro d’Italia defeat

By

"'At the moment, it just hurts': Welshman will leave Giro d'Italia with head high after TT turnaround as questions remain over retirement."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images) - 1






“What a worthless transfer" - Bauke Mollema critical of 700km distance between final two Giro d'Italia stages

By

"A Giro d'Italia of missed opportunities for Bauke Mollema will be brought to an end later to today."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com) - 1






Principia Gravel 22TiTAN review

By

"Great build and ride quality with an impressive suspension system - it's pricey though."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) - 1










2023 Giro d’Italia Live Video Feed

(cycling.today)

"Giro d’Italia 2023 May 6-28, Italy.

Stage 21 (Roma Roma, 126km) Sunday, May 28th.

Video starts at 3:00pm CET, 9:00am Eastern, 6:00am Pacific.

Finish at around 6:35pm CET (12:35am Eastern), 9:35am Pacific.

The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 6:00am Pacific."

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May 28, 2023
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RideLondon Classique: Charlotte Kool wins with Chloe Dygert second

(bbc.com)

"Charlotte Kool won the RideLondon Classique with victory in the final stage as American Chloe Dygert came in second in the general classification."
(bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) - 2






Thüringen Ladies Tour: Lotte Kopecky wins overall, completes SD Worx sweep with stage 6 victory

By

"SD Worx rider goes solo in finale, Wiebes and Roseman-Gannon sprint for second and third in Mühlhausen."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com) - 2






Quintessential Cav: Mark Cavendish bows out of the Giro d'Italia at his very best

Words:

"He left it late, but Mark Cavendish completed his final Giro d'Italia in the way he was always meant to."
Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWPix - 2









Derek Gee's team gave him the best present on the final stage of the Giro

By

"Israel Premier Tech surprised the revelation of the race before the finale into Rome."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Israel - Premier Tech - 2






Emotional Mark Cavendish wins after Geraint Thomas lead-out in Rome

(stickybottle.com)

"Cavendish was overjoyed at the finish, taking his new team’s first Giro stage win for four years and being mobbed by the Astana staff just after the line before Thomas got in on the action."
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'I always have hope and fight on' - Primoz Roglic inspired by Slovenian fans at Giro d'Italia

By

"Jumbo Visma rider sets up overall victory on Monte Lussari."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images) - 2






Cinelli Superstar Disc Ultegra

By

"A high-quality ride from the frameset that is offset slightly by heavy-feeling wheels and tires."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) - 2






Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0

By

"A highly capable workhorse that's also great fun to ride."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) - 2









2023 Ford RideLondon Classic Live

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"The 2023 Ford RideLondon Classique (UCI Women's WorldTour event) is May 26-28.

Stage 3 (London London, 91.2km) Sunday, May 28th.

Video Starts at  10:00am Eastern, 7:00am Pacific.

Finish at  12:40am Eastern, 9:40am Pacific.

The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 7:00am Pacific."

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2023 Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour Live

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"2023 Lotto Thüringen Ladies  Tour May 23-28, Germany.

Stage 6 (Mühlhausen  Mühlhausen, 125.2km) Sunday, May 28th.

Live video starts at 2:00pm CET (8:00am Eastern), 5:00am Pacific.

Finish at around 3:25pm CET (9:25am Eastern), 6:25am Pacific.

The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 4:30am Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com) - 2



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Thibau Nys wins uphill sprint on Tour of Norway stage 2

By

"The Tour of Norway is packed with stages that suit the puncheurs, and Thibau Nys has taken this opportunity to take his first big win among the pros."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Tour of Norway. Tour de Fjords AS) - 3






Oier Lazkano wins overall title at Boucles de la Mayenne

By

"Arvid de Kleijn claims finale stage 4 sprint in Laval."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com) - 3






Caleb Ewan claims first 2023 win after 'probably worst start of my career'

By

"Australian sprinter notches up Van Merksteijn Fences Classic ahead of Merlier and Thijssen."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images) - 3






Did Geraint Thomas’s helmet change cost him the Giro d’Italia?

By

"The uphill time trial meant tough decisions about equipment."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Giro d'Italia @giroditalia - 3









Fan who pushed Primoz Roglic at dramatic time-trial chain-slip revealed to be former ski jumping teammate

By

"It was one of the most dramatic moments of the Giro d'Italia and the whole year. Primoz Roglic was on his way to seemingly overturn the Giro d'Italia on the last opportunity, but his chain jumped during the mountain time-trial."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) digitaloceanspaces.com - 3









Is that a handle? Check out the quirky Casati Marte HT road bike, now sadly discontinued

Tony

"We celebrate a bike that's a tribute to Italian frame building art… or is it craft? (maybe both). Oh yeah, and it's got a hole in it!"
Tony Farrelly (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) - 3








2023 Tour of Norway Live Video Feed

(cycling.today)

"Tour of Norway May 26-29, 2023
- Stage 2 (ValleStavanger, 165.7km).

Video starts Sunday, May 28th, at 3:00pm Central Europe, 9:00am Eastern, 6:00am Pacific.

Finish at around 6:15pm CET (12:15pm Eastern), 9:15am Pacific

The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 6:20am Pacific."

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2023 Boucles de la Mayenne Live

(cyclingfans.com)"

"2023 Boucles de la Mayenne May 25-28, France. May 25-28, France

Stage 4 (Montsûrs Laval, 167km) Sunday, May 28th.

Live video starts at 1:50pm CET (7:50am Eastern), 4:50am Pacific.

Finish at  10:25pm Eastern,7:25am Pacific.

The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 4:50am Pacific."

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