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Column One
June 24, 2023
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Kingmaker in the mountains: Sepp Kuss and his GC ‘Midas touch’

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"Jumbo Visma wins grand tours when the Colorado climbing ace is on the start list."
 By Andrew Hood (velonews.com via uksport.news) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
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“Cycling was life-extending" - Lieuwe Westra's family reveal he died of a drug overdose

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"The sad passing of Lieuwe Westra rocked the cycling world in January of this year. Now, for the first time since his death, Westra's family have spoken out."
 By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Proshots
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Which teams will have an outfit change for the Tour de France?

Words:

"The one-off jerseys which will be seen at the Basque Country’s Grand Départ."
Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Jersey Studio
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Mavi García claims historic fifth Spanish nationals road title at 39

By

"Veteran solos home ahead of Martín and Benito."
 By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)
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Wera Tools Bicycle Set 15

By

"Clever design that gets the most out of its size, but it lacks some essential tool bits."
 By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Two
June 24, 2023
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Peter Sagan, Mark Cavendish, Thibaut Pinot and their last dance with the Tour de France

By

"Three racers that drove the narrative of the modern Tour de France see one last ride this summer - we look at their legacies."
 By Jim Cotton (velonews.com via uksport.news) (Photo: Gruber Images)
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Chris Froome on his Tour de France exclusion: ‘Physically, I was ready’

By

"The former winner wished he could have joined Israel Premier Tech in July."
 By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Cyclists blast last-minute “crude patch-up” of potholes ahead of Cycling World Championships, as Tadej Pogačar’s team reportedly say Scottish roads are “worst they’d ever seen”

By

"An intensive repair program is currently underway on sections of the road race and time trial courses, but some local cyclists have branded it “a mess."
 By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Photo: Liam McReanan)
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Grand tour winning bikes are everywhere at Eurobike

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"From Van Vleuten’s yellow Canyon to Roglič’s pink Cervélo, these are the best pro bikes on display at Eurobike. "
 By William Tracy (velonews.com via uksport.news) (Image Credit not Found)
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Is this £14,500 3D-printed titanium superbike a glimpse of the future? Plus the rest of the week's tech news from Oakley, Rapha, POC, Howies & loads more

By

"Check out new clothes, wheels, glasses, shoes, and saddles with a button for adjusting flexibility on the fly."
 By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
June 24, 2023
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Derek Gee, Paula Findlay and Ngaire Barraclough repeat as Canadian national time trial champions

By

"Ineos' Michael Leonard claims first U23 title."
 By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Grégoire Crevier
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Pinot: ‘First I have to win Nationals’ before deciding about delaying retirement

By

"Frenchman had promised to continue for six more months if crowned national champion."
 By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Officina Battaglin: The Most Beautiful Bikes - Factory Tour - Marostica, Italy

By

"Officina Battaglin is an Italian brand of custom steel bikes. Founded by Giovanni Battaglin, the legendary cyclist capable of winning the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a Espana in just 48 days."
 By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Willunga Hill is back - Tour Down Under 2024 men's and women's routes revealed

By

"The iconic South Australian climb returns to men's race and will make its Women's WorldTour debut."
 By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Getty Images Sport)
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The Overall Best Cities to Ride a Bike in 2023

By

"There are 52 million bicyclists and 100 million bicycles in America, according to the job search site Zippia."
 By John Harrington (247wallst.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Alba Optics Delta Original Sunglasses

By

"When it comes to quality cycling eyewear, the Alba Optics Delta Original sunglasses emerge as a genuine contender."
 By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com)
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Specialized S-Work Prevail 3 – One of the best

By

"The Specialized S-Works Prevail 3 improves on its already quite-good predecessor and joins the leaders in the competitive field of maximally ventilated road bike helmets."
By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column One
June 23, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily


News, Blogs, Misc.



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Swedish National Championship road races cancelled after claims they would endanger children

By

"Highways agency withdraws permits after local residents complained about potential impact of this weekend’s events."
 By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) photo: tellerreport.com
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Giro Donne gets new TV agreement with RAI, looks set to go ahead in 2023

By

"It’s been a topsy-turvy 24 hours in the world of the 2023 Giro Donne."
 By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (photo: cyclist.co.uk)
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SRAM SX vs NX - Budget Eagle drivetrains explained

Lance

"Everything you need to know about SRAM’s affordable Eagle groupsets."
Lance Branquinho (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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DT Swiss aluminium DH wheels, Nukeproof summer riding kit, high-top Five Tens and a diminutive Fidlock bottle

By

"Plus highlights from this week on BikeRadar."
By Alex Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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The Proven Health Benefits of Riding an eBike

By

"Science is telling us what we already know - riding an eBike can be good for your mind and your body."
By Monique Lebrun (bicycling.co.za) Photo: Robert Smith - bikeradar.com
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Column Two
June 23, 2023
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The new Greg LeMond feature film is out now - Here's where to watch it near you

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""The Last Rider" is shown in movie theaters all across America; here's where to find it in your city."
 By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: The Last Rider)
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Chris Froome insists he will race 2024 Tour de France despite missing selection for this year’s race

By

"Four-time champion left out of Israel Premier Tech line-up, contract status for 2024 remains unclear."
 By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Ewan to target Tour stage wins as Lotto Dstny team announced

(sbs.com.au)Photo

"Aussie sprinter Caleb Ewan will be hunting his first stage win at the Tour de France since 2020 as Lotto Dstny announced their eight-man squad for the French stage race."
 (sbs.com.au)Photo by Vincent Kalut / Photo News © VKA
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Michael Woods, Hugo Houle and Guillaume Boivin are heading to the 2023 Tour de France

By

"Canadians have now raced in five consecutive editions."
 By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Twitter)
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Four Aussies named in Team DSM Tour de France squad

(sbs.com.au)

"Dutch outfit Team DSM have named their eight-rider squad for this year's Tour de France, with four Australians making the cut."
 (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
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Rolla: Finally a Viable Zwift Competitor?

By

"The game has graphics - really good ones, at least for the indoor trainer industry."
 By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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Eurobike 2023 - The 7 hottest drop-bar novelties

Martin

"Eurobike is in full swing, and it’s got a few drop-bar highlights and innovations strewn in among the hardcore off-road machines and trending products surrounding urban mobility."
Martin Staffa, Calvin Zajac (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jan Richter
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In The Drops: Canyon Signature Pro kit, Condor Italia RC, Le Col Wiggins jersey, Posedla Joyseat saddle and Feel Good Club

By

"This week's round-up of nice new cycling things to bring some joy to the world."
 By Charlotte Head (cyclist.co.uk) ITD Photo
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Column Three
June 23, 2023
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Tweets of the Week: Urška Žigart's boyfriend, Tadej Pogačar's chair and Opi Omi returns

By

"It's all the latest in the wild world of cycling social media."
 By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jayco AlUla)
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Tour de France 2023 special kits rated: Jumbo Visma, Bora Hansgrohe and more

By

"We take a look at some of the best custom cycling kits for this years Tour de France."
By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bora Hansgrohe)
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How sustainable is the Tour de France?

Words:

"The Tour de France is the biggest race in the world, and it is still getting bigger. Rouleur asks if its growth, along with international cycling in general, is sustainable or even healthy in a changing world."
Words: Edward Pickering (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Jumbo Visma signs three young Brits for its development squad

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"Jed Smithson, Tomos Pattinson and Matthew Brennan have signed contracts with the Dutch team."
 By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix)
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Returning Renshaw to assist Cavendish in pursuit of Tour record

(sbs.com.au)

"Australian Mark Renshaw is set to reunite with long-time teammate Mark Cavendish at the upcoming Tour de France in a directorial role with Astana Qazaqstan."
 (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
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Eurobike day three: The best weird and wonderful tech from the world’s biggest cycling trade show

By

"Prototype, new and plain ol' strange tech from brands big and small."
By Jack Luke, Nick Clark (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Eurobike 2023 day two - New prototype and custom tech from Sidi, Brompton, Whyte, Rotor and more

By

"The very best new cycling tech from day two of the world's biggest cycling trade show."
By Stan Portus, Nick Clark (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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CODE41 ANOMALY Evolution Edition 2: The watch of the future

Sponsored

"Swiss brand’s revolutionary approach to watchmaking culminates in unique release, available to pre-order now."
Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: CODE41
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Column One
June 22, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Chloe Dygert wins second elite women's US time trial national crown

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"Stephens nine seconds back for silver while Neben settles for bronze."
 By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: SnowyMountain Photography - cyclingnews.com)
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Wout van Aert wins Belgian time trial title as Remco Evenepoel crashes

By

"Alec Segaert second, Rune Herregodts third in Herzele."
 By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)
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Remco Evenepoel has high speed crash at the Belgian TT champs

By

"World champ slid across road on a greasy corner."
 By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Soudal Quick Step
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This inflatable helmet is claimed to be 4x safer than a foam helmet - And it fits in your pocket

By

"€150 Inflabi inflatable helmet debuts at Eurobike 2023, with pre-sale scheduled for August."
 By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2023 National Road Cycling Championships Live Video Feed

(cycling.today)

"Thursday, 22 June, 13:00CET - French Women’s Time Trial.

Thursday, 22 June, 15:30CET - French Men’s Time Trial.

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

(cycling.today) Powered by La FlammeRouge
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Column Two
June 22, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Cycling’s most famous couple, Urška Žigart and Tadej Pogačar just won the nationals

By

"The sport’s super-couple, Urška Žigart and Tadej Pogačar just won some hardware at the 2023 Slovenian time trial championships."
 By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Dygert and McNulty win American National Time Trial Championships in the rain

By

"Dygert shows promising form to claim second title; and building on his Giro stage win, McNulty destroyed his competition."
 By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Niewiadoma Powers Onto The Podium

(voxwomen.com)

"The final stage of the Tour de Suisse saw Kasia Niewiadoma put in a strong performance to finish second in Ebnat-Kappel."
 (voxwomen.com) (Photo: Twitter)
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‘The sport is growing too quickly for race organizers’ - Ally Wollaston on giving riders a voice, her rise to the top and dreams of rainbows

Words:

"The AG Insurance Soudal Quick Step rider has her eyes set on World and Olympic medals, but she’s just as passionate about helping to improve women’s cycling on her way there."
Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Cover image: Alex Whitehead/SWpix
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Luke Valenti on what it took to win the Tour de Beauce

By

"The Ecoflo Chronos shares his experience as the youngest winner in history."
 By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Rob Jones
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Are these new li:on kids bikes from Marcel Kittel and Tony Martin the safest ever?

By

"German bikes feature oversized lighting system integrated into the frame and glowing paint."
 By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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The number one, foolproof way to cheat to get a Strava KOM

By

"Go get that glory you (don’t) deserve"
 By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Topeak TetraFender R1 & 2 Set

By

"Easy to use and fairly effective, but a bit expensive."
 By John Stevenson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
June 22, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





All The Man’s Presidencies

(inrng.com)

"David Lappartient’s on the verge of heading the French Olympic Committee after the sudden resignation of its previous president, there’s an election next week."
 (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Celebrated pro triathlete Taylor Knibb fourth in her Trek Segafredo debut

By

"Meet Taylor Knibb, triathlon star turned part-time pro road racer."
 By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Trek Segafredo)
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Tour de France Unchained

By

"I followed the Tour last year, and I know what happened, so it says something positive about this series that I still found it compulsive viewing."
 By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found)
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From the daily grind to full-time pro gravel cyclist - Maddy Nutt’s story

By

"We caught up with the Ribble Collective rider in Finland during the inaugural FNLD GRVL race."
 By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) Ribble
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Flight of the Canaries: Gran Canaria Big Ride

Nick

"Gran Canaria is an island of wild contrasts. Cyclist heads from the southern coast up to its highest peak on a ride that takes in all landscapes and all seasons."
Nick Christian (cyclist.co.uk) photo: cloudfront.net
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Notable Watch Updates: Polar’s Skin Temperature Sensing, Pixel Watch Updates, Garmin’s Connect IQ Update

By

"Over the last week there’s been a few notable updates that are worth mentioning, even if briefly. Thus, this will be the post for it. It’s like the ‘Tidbits’ posts I usually do, except being all watches."
 By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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New €17,000 Pilot Cycles Seiren is a 7.2kg, three-piece 3D-printed integrated titanium super bike

By

"Dutch titanium specialists unveil radical new design at Eurobike."
 By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Rondo unveils new Ruut V2 CF with compliance zone and UDH

By

"Long-awaited successor to Ruut gravel bike uses Rondo's Twin Tip fork."
By Nick Clark (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Driven Technologies unveils Orbit Drive chainless electric bike motor system

By

"A change in direction from CeramicSpeed’s original Driven concept."
 By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Pinion's mid-drive and gearbox combo a hit with eBike brands

By

"Nine premium brands offer 2024 eBikes with super low-maintenance Pinion MGU tech."
 By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) Photo: Rebecca Bland
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