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Column One
June 9, 2023
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Critérium du Dauphiné: Zimmermann wins stage 6 amid GC stalemate

By

"Breakaway stays away while Vingegaard can't gain time with late attack."
By Stephen Farrand (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
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Tweets of the Week: Cycling world reacts to Tour de France: Unchained and Dad jokes galore at Ineos

By

"Taking a look through the best of cycling social media in the last week."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future)
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What does GRX 12-speed mean for the future of Shimano’s mechanical road groupsets?

By

"We spotted a new Shimano GRX mechanical 12-speed gravel groupset at Unbound 2023 on the Pivot Vault of Shimano-sponsored rider Taylor Lideen."
By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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What is the spirit of gravel biking?

By

"Everything you need to know about the unwritten code that governs cycling’s fast-growing discipline"
By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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How to Recover from a Century Ride, According to Experts

By

"Show your muscles some love after conquering 100 miles."
By Julie Upton (bicycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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This is the bike I’m riding to Tunisia

By

"A Ribble Gravel Ti Hero complete with Mavic wheels, Sram Force and comfy geometry."
By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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2023 Criterium du Dauphine Live Video Feed

(cycling.today)

"Criterium du Dauphine June 4-11, France.

Stage 6 (Nantua Crest-Voland, 170.2km) Friday, June 9th, video starts at 2:55pm Central Europe, 8:55am U.S. Eastern, 5:55am Pacific..

Finish at around 4:40pm CET (10:40am U.S. Eastern), 7:40am Pacific.

The race will also be shown on Peacock starting at 5::55am Pacific."

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Column Two
June 9, 2023
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ZLM Tour: Mareczko takes stage 3 as Cavendish punctures out of sprint

By

"Jakub Mareczko (Alpecin Deceuninck) powered to victory on stage 2 of the ZLM Tour, out-pacing Olav Kooij (Jumbo Visma) in a tight finish in Buchten."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dion Kerckhoffs/CVSprintCyclingAgency - cyclingnews.com)
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Women’s Dwars Door het Hageland 2023 Race Preview

By

"A relatively new race, the women’s Dwars Door het Hageland has had 2 editions so far."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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In the Drops: Maap training kit, Restrap Frame Strap, and James Witts’ new book

By

"This week's gear and kit highlights plus another perfectly curated content recommendation."
By Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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DT Swiss 1900 review - Budget wheel benchmark gets a hub upgrade

By

"The 1900 wheelset has long been a go-to option for riders and bike brands alike. Does this latest version continue that trend?"
By Neal Hunt (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Neal Hunt)
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Café du Cycliste jersey and bib shorts, Cyclus barbecue, a Kickstarter cycling helmet and Enervit C2:1 Pro energy products

By

"Plus the latest news, reviews and cycling advice."
By Stan Portus (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2023 ZLM Tour Live

(cyclingfans.com)

"2023 ZLM Tour June 7-11, Netherlands.

Stage 2 (Schijndel Buchten, 184.1km) Live video Friday from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern), 6:30am Pacific.

Finish at around 4:25pm CET (10:25am U.S. Eastern), 7:25am Pacific..

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Column Three
June 9, 2023
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‘Winning Unbound 200 was a game changer’ - Meet Carolin Schiff, the bike shop owner who has exploded onto the gravel scene

Words:

"People didn’t even know her name when she crossed the line first in Kansas; this has been a crazy season for Carolin Schiff."
Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Hindley: A humble Western Australian lad challenging for Tour de France honors

By

"Australian Jai Hindley is a top prospect for the upcoming Tour de France, but he's not getting ahead of himself as he stands on the precipice of cycling history."
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
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Primoz Roglic skips Tour de Suisse, Wout van Aert returns to racing ahead of Tour de France

By

"There were big chances that Primoz Roglic would race the Tour de Suisse after his Giro d'Italia win, as he looks to win the final of the big one-week races he's missing."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)
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Netflix’s Tour de France Unchained review: An entertaining recap with a Pogačar-shaped hole

By

"A good recap of the 2022 Tour de France with various riders but somewhat hindered by no Tadej Pogačar or UAE Team Emirates."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Michael Steele via Getty
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Pain, suffering and beer - The best quotes of Tour de France: Unchained

Adam

"Marc Madiot, Geraint Thomas and Jonathan Vaughters among the quotable talking heads on the new Netflix documentary."
Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Cyclists blast Italian government’s “extremely worrying” plans to introduce bike registration plates and insurance

By

"But manufacturers say the reforms, which also include making helmets and bike indicators mandatory, are “more about stopping the spread of bicycles than increasing safety on the roads."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Garmin Fenix 7 Pro & Epix Pro Battery Charging Times: Interestingly Different Results

By

"Over a year ago, when the original Fenix 7 & Epix came out, I went down a stupid rabbit hole of seeing exactly how long it took to charge each of the models. Except, I overdid all of this."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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2023 CIC Tour Feminin International des Pyrenees Live

(cyclingfans.com)

"2023 CIC Tour Feminin International des Pyrenees June 9-11, France."

Stage 1 (Argelés-Gazost Lourdes, 129km) Live video Friday from 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern), 3:00am Pacific.

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

The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 3::30am Pacific."

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Column One
June 8, 2023
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Critérium du Dauphiné: Jonas Vingegaard rides solo to stage 5 win and GC lead

By

"Alaphilippe kicks to second place in bunch sprint."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images - cyclingnews.com

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Jonas Vingegaard breaks down after Dauphiné win about Annecy knife attack

By

"Danish rider knows the French city very well."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)

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We’re Not in Kansas Any More

(inrng.com)

"The Critérium du Dauphiné goes to Salins today, a small spa town that’s seen better days. It’s a long way from the race’s traditional home of the Dauphiné, an old kingdom in the Alps."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)

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Remco Evenepoel logs monster 'personal Liège Bastogne Liège' ride ahead of Tour de Suisse

By

"The world champ crams more than 4,000 meters of climbing into 230km and averages 32kph while he's at it."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Maximiliano Blanco / Getty Images)

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How to train and prepare for your next gravel race

By

"Whether you have 4 hours per week to train or 20, we’ll help you roll up to the start line with confidence."
By Zach Nehr (velo.outside.com via uksport.news) Photo: Will Tracy

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Nairo Quintana may be back in action at Vuelta a Colombia

(cycling.today)

"It has been very quiet around Nairo Quintana for the past months as the 33-year-old Colombian has still not found a new team and last raced four months ago at the National Championships."
(cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)

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2023 Criterium du Dauphine Live Video Feed

(cycling.today)

"Criterium du Dauphine 2023 - stage 5 (Cormoranche-sur-Saône
Salins-les-Bains, 191.1km).

Thursday, June 8th, video starts at 3:00pm Central Europe, 900am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific..

Finish at around 4:40pm CET (10:40am U.S. Eastern), 7:40am Pacific.

The race will also be shown on Peacock starting at 5::55am Pacific."

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Column Two
June 8, 2023
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ZLM Tour: Yentl Vandevelde gives TdT Unibet their first win from breakaway

By

"GC leaders badly miss-times chase."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images Sport - cyclingnews.com)

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EF to sponsor new women’s team, future of EF Education TIBCO SVB unclear

(cyclingmagazine.ca)

"EF Pro Cycling put out a somewhat vague press release, announcing it will be creating a new women’s professional team."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)

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Strava to automatically flag suspicious activities in hopes to improve leaderboard accuracy

By

"Uh oh… Wait, you still have your KOM/QOM!"
By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

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An Unofficial Unbound XL Finish Proves that the Spirit of Gravel is Strong in Emporia

Troy

"Peter Rajcani finished his Unbound XL course in just over 47 hours and couldn't be more happy."
Troy Templin (velo.outside.com via uksport.news)

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Two riders, six hours, one Guinness World Record

By

"Veteran pair smash previous mark as they average 28mph on the 168-mile ride."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Peter Horton)

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Four key features of Northwave's new Extreme XC 2 shoe

(bikeradar.com)

"Armed with enhanced support, an ultra-speedy fastening system and a 100 per cent unidirectional carbon fiber sole, Northwave aims to up the ante of cross-country footwear with the Extreme XC 2."
(bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

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2023 ZLM Tour Live

(cyclingfans.com)

"2023 ZLM Tour June 7-11, Netherlands.

Stage 1 (Westkapelle 's-Heerenhoek, 202.5km) Live video Thursday from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern), 6:00am Pacific.

Finish at around 4:00pm CET (10:00am U.S. Eastern), 7:00am Pacific..

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Column Three
June 8, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





900 UNBOUND Gravel Participants Abandoned the Race. Organizers Have No Regrets.

By

"That’s 23 percent of the total of participants and a whopping 550 percent increase in abandons over last year’s numbers. What exactly happened in Emporia, KS?"
By Rosael Torres-Davis (bicycling.com) Nils Nilsen//Getty Images

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Dauphiné Breakdown: The First Four Stages and the Tour Implications

By

"It might seem like the Giro d’Italia just wrapped up, but the Critérium Du Dauphiné, an eight-stage race through the Dauphiné region in the southeast of France and a traditional Tour de France warmup race, has begun this week."
By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)

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Effects of crashes take cause of bad time-trial for Matteo Jorgenson: "I couldn't follow the pacing plan"

By

"Matteo Jorgenson came as a big contender for the overall classification at the Criterium du Dauphiné however after a modest performance in the time-trial the ambitions are now much lower. The American is suffering from the aftermath of two falls on stage 2."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images - cyclingnews.com

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21 things you didn't know about Lizzie Deignan

By

"The trailblazing British cyclist has been at the top of the sport for over a decade."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)

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Christina Mackenzie back to racing nine months after hit-and-run

By

"The Land’s End to John O’Groats women’s record holder has qualified for the UCI Worlds and won a QOM in her first race since being injured by a yet to identified SUV driver."
By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Credit - Twitter)

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Tour de France winner Joane Somarriba returns to cycling as ambassador and advisor for Laboral Kutxa women's team

Words:

"The former three-time winner of the Tour de France will work for the Basque team in 2023 and next season."
Words: Olga Àbalos (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit cyclingnews.com)

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Ellen van Dijk - Leading by example

By

"I have the chance to show the world how normal it should be to perform at a top level as a mother."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)

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All-New Roval Rapide 1 Piece Cockpit is Race Ready w/ Tons of Size Options

Jordan

"Roval has a new one-piece cockpit, and it’s not only fast - it comes in fifteen different stem/bar combinations."
Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)

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Best gravel bike upgrades for every budget

By

"Our expert pick of the best upgrades to enhance your gravel experience."
By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column One
June 7, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily








Critérium du Dauphiné: Mikkel Bjerg takes stage 4 time trial win, GC lead

By

"Double delight for Denmark as Vingegaard takes time on GC rivals."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)

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Who is the Favorite for the Tour de France?

(socalcycling.com)

"The upcoming 2023 Tour de France will be the 110th edition of the world’s most famous cycling race. Almost 200 riders will compete in the event, which is scheduled to get underway in Bilbao, Spain, on July 1st."
(socalcycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)

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Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel just did some absolutely bonkers training rides

By

"Some massive days with huge elevation."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Remco Evenepoel/Instagram

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Bryton Gardia R300L Rear View Bike Radar Tail Light

By

"Impressive radar/rear light system that challenges Garmin's Varia and costs less too."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

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10 ways to make your components last longer

By

"Our handy money-saving hacks to prolong the lifespan of your bike."
By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)

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2023 Criterium du Dauphine Live Video Feed

(cycling.today)

"Criterium du Dauphine 2023 - stage 4 (Cours
Belmont-de-la-Loire, 31.1km).

Wednesday, June 7th, video starts at 3:00pm Central Europe, 900am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific..

Finish at around 4:40pm CET (10:40am U.S. Eastern), 7:40am Pacific.

The race will also be shown on Peacock starting at 2::55am Pacific."

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Column Two
June 7, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Nils Eekhoff victorious in ZLM Tour prologue

By

"Team DSM rider takes first leader's jersey as Cavendish gets back in action in the Netherlands."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Getty Images Sport - cyclingnews.com)

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Tour de Suisse 2023 - Contenders and Prediction

Words:

"Is there a Roglič vs Evenepoel showdown on the cards?"
Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

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Gravel racing - What's next for cycling's fastest growing discipline?

By

"We sat down with gravel event organizers to talk about the appeal and future of gravel racing."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc)

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I went to the Netherlands with Gazelle to see a biking paradise, but found something more surprising

By

"I didn’t expect was to learn was just how much the design of Dutch-style bicycles goes hand in hand with the design of Dutch cities to emphasize the role of bikes and simultaneously de-emphasize car use."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found)

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Has Selle Italia produced the most environmentally friendly off-road saddle yet?

By

"Model Y is 100 percent recyclable and produced with ultra low C02 emissions."
By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Selle Italia)

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Bike helmet safety: Standards, testing and tech, plus Virginia Tech’s top-rated helmets

Joseph

"How bicycle helmets are tested and certified, and what Mips, WaveCel, and other technologies actually do."
Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)

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The Giro DnD Glove

By

"This time of year, I don’t wear gloves on a road ride, but every trail ride needs them."
By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found)

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2023 ZLM Tour Live

(cyclingfans.com)

"2023 ZLM Tour June 7-11, Netherlands. (Westkapelle → 's-Heerenhoek, 202.5km)

Prologue (Heinkenszand Heinkenszand, 6.6km) Live video Wednesday from 7:45pm CET (1:45pm U.S. Eastern), 10:45am Pacific.

Finish at around 9:00pm CET (3:00pm U.S. Eastern), 12:00pm Pacific..

(cyclingfans.com) (procyclingstats.com)

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Column Three
June 7, 2023
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21 things you didn't know about Peter Sagan

By

"The many sides to the veteran Slovak star - and there are many - unveiled"
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jasper Jacobs / Getty Images)

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From rock bottom to Ironman: ‘I chose a better addiction’

Loreen

"Christine Piché on the road to recovery."
Loreen Pindera (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Michel Caron/ Endurance Aventure

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How the "imposed stress" of the Giro could transform Eddie Dunbar

By

"As the days pass after Eddie Dunbar’s superb seventh place finish in the Giro d’Italia, his coach has described the importance of that result for his overall career, saying that it will bring important benefits and should be a catalyst for even bigger performances in the future."
By Shane Stokes (stickybottle.com via uksport.news) (Photo: Luca Bettini-SCA-Cor Vos)

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Team DSM in the market for top-level sprinter for 2024

By

"Kooij and Jakobsen possibilities as Spekenbrink looks for 'finisher.'"
By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images)

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Netflix does cycling - What will 'Tour de France: Unchained' do for the sport?

Words:

"The Netflix Formula One docuseries Drive to Survive has turbo-charged motorsport and broadened interest among the wider public. Will the coming Tour de France: Unchained, filmed at last year’s Tour, do the same for cycling?"
Words: Laura Winter (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

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Tour de France history: Stephen Roche doubles up in 1987

Giles

"The 1987 Tour started in Berlin, and saw Stephen Roche become only the fifth man to secure the Giro/Tour double."
Giles Belbin (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)

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How to make your bike lighter - Save a kilo or more from your road or gravel bike with these affordable upgrades

By

"Want to lop almost 1.5kg of weight off your aluminium road bike, or a kilo off your gravel bike? You'll need to invest, but perhaps not as much as you might think if you stick with our recommendations."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

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Is Shimano working on a hub-charged electronic shift system?

By

"New patent suggests Shimano is working on an electronic shift system that’s powered by a hub dynamo."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)

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10 Tips to Being a Better MTB Rider, From a Coach

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"Who doesn't want to be more proficient on the MTB? Here are ten tips to improve your mountain biking, from a coach!"
By Jen Kastes (bicycling.co.za) photo: trainingpeaks.com

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Cyclist rides 'eye-catching' bamboo bike in 3,000-mile UK tour

By

"Kate Strong, holder of three world records, says she plans to stick with bamboo for a while."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Kate Strong)

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