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Column One
June 27, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





The World’s Most Succinct Tour De France Preview

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"We all know that it starts out as a coin flip between the ultimate Tour prodigy, Tadej Pogačar, and the one guy who has been able to hold him off, Jonas Vingegaard"
By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images
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Who are the favorites for the 2023 men’s Tour de France?

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"Cyclist breaks down the credentials of the riders hunting yellow at the 2023 Tour de France."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) A.S.O. Pauline Ballet
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The 10 youngest and oldest riders at the 2023 Tour de France

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"The Tour de France is starting this Sunday and the list of riders that will be competing is confirmed. With 176 riders at the start line, we take a look at the 10 youngest and oldest which will be competing at this year's Grand Boucle. "
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Trek Race Shop
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Alec Cowan, Holly Simonson take Canadian national criterium championships

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"Last day of racing closes out Edmonton event."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Grégoire Crevier
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Insta360 launches GO 3 thumb-sized action camera for cycling with magnetic mounting system

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"Yep, that's an action cam seemingly floating on this rider's jersey... it's actually thanks to Insta360's magnetic mounting system that has made it onto the tiny GO 3 camera, plus there's also increased battery life and higher screen resolution."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Check out Fred Wright’s Merida Reacto

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"Bahrain Victorious rider became British National Road Champion at the weekend and here's the aero road bike he raced to victory."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) SWpix.com (t-a Photography Hub Ltd)
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Schwalbe Teases 165g Aerothan Road Tire, Uphill eBike tires & Airmax TPMS!

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"Schwalbe has certainly been busy lately. There’s new Tacky Chan DH tires, 70% recycled content commuter tires, plus an all-new logo and branding."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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By19 national champions racing at the 2023 Tour de France
"From Asgreen to Wright - these riders will wear their national colors in France." By Laura Weislo

ByRepeat Tour de France non-selection hits Van Avermaet hard in final season
"No space again in AG2R Citroen lineup for Greg Van Avermaet for second straight year." By Alasdair Fotheringham

ByVingegaard rules out riding Glasgow Worlds after Tour de France
"Pedersen, Skjelmose, Asgreen and Kragh Andersen confirmed in Danish team." By Barry Ryan

ByRod Ellingworth backs Mark Cavendish to claim record 35th Tour de France stage win
"If anybody who can pull a stage win out of the hat, it’ll be him." By Alasdair Fotheringham

ByMatteo Jorgenson: I've realized I'm capable of winning
"American ready for second Tour de France after sparkling Spring." By Jackie Tyson

ByEF Education EasyPost finalize Tour de France roster with Carapaz as leader
"Neilson Powless chases stage wins after fine Spring campaign." By Alasdair Fotheringham

ByAlaphilippe and Jakobsen lead Soudal Quick Step at Tour de France
"Frenchman eyes 'beautiful and hard' Basque Country Grand Départ."By Barry Ryan

ByThe biggest talking points ahead of the Giro d'Italia Donne - Preview
"TV confirmed, organizational concerns, SD Worx's wave of confidence, riders to watch, and can Annemiek van Vleuten win a fourth maglia rosa?" By Owen Rogers

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Column Two
June 27, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Fun facts and trivia ahead of 2023 Tour de France

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"Brush up on your Tour de France facts before the racing gets underway on the first of July!"
By Kath Bicknell (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Tour de France: 5 outsiders to watch this July

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"Who are the dark horses in the running to snatch a stage victory in July's Grande Boucle?"
By James Shrubsall (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: David Pintens / Getty Images)
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Tour de France 2023: The best pros to follow on Strava

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"The yellow jersey contenders, stage hunters, sprinters and home favorites you need to be following this July."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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‘I have really fallen for cycling’ - James Gay-Rees, Netflix ‘Tour de France: Unchained’ producer Q&A

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"James Gay-Rees, one of four executive producers of the series - and former winner of an Oscar, BAFTA, Grammy and Emmy awards for Senna, Amy, and Drive to Survive - wasn’t a cycling fan before production began."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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"I was surprised when I was told that I could go to the Tour" admits Jordi Meeus after being selected ahead of Sam Bennett

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"After Bennett was left out, Meeus gets his chance and after showing some impressive form so far in 2023, the possibility is there for a stage victory."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Credit: Luis Angel Gomez/SprintCyclingAgency/Bora Hansgrohe
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Alaphilippe, Jakobsen to lead Soudal Quick-Step at Tour de France

(sbs.com.au)

"Julian Alaphilippe and sprinter Fabio Jakobsen will headline Soudal Quick-Step’s eight-rider squad for the 2023 Tour de France."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Branchy Rear Derailleur Guard Zip-Ties to Your Frame to Protect from Repeated Whacks

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"Branchy, a plastic derailleur guard that mounts to your bike’s chain stay to protect it from damage."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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ByBilbao is abuzz with Tour de France fever just days out from the grand départ
"Spain's Basque Country hosts the first three stages of the 2023 Tour de France." By will tracy

ByGiro d’Italia Donne preview: A low-key end to an era ahead of new start in 2024
"Annemiek van Vleuten is the defending champion, but can she hold off the in-form Elisa Longo Borghini? Chloé Dygert expected to debut Stars and Stripes jersey this week." By Sadhbh O'Shea

ByWith no Tour de France this year, racing sensation Ben Healy looks to worlds as next big target
"New Irish champ set to miss cycling’s biggest event on this occasion and target the rainbow jersey instead." By Shane Stokes

ByDangerholm created the best looking Scott Foil ever - Cool bikes at Eurobike 2023
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ByOrbea joins the wheel market with Oquo road and gravel wheels
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ByWill Chris Froome race another Tour de France?
"There's no room for the four-time yellow jersey Chris Froome at the 2023 Tour. We explore whether he'll ever return to the race he once ruled." By Jim Cotton

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ByLael Wilcox and Ulrich Bartholmoes are the first finishers of 2023 Tour Divide
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By‘More bikes on the rack:’ Sarah Sturm brings Michaela Thompson onto the team
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NBC: 2023 Tour de France TV, live stream schedule

(nbcsports.com)

"NBC Sports airs every stage of the 110th Tour de France, including live daily start-to-finish coverage on Peacock."
(nbcsports.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)
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Column Three
June 27, 2023
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‘People who think TTs are boring should find another sport to watch’ - Miguel Induráin Q&A

ByTrevor

"The five-time Tour de France winner talks to Cyclist about why he never won on cobbles, what he thinks of the current generation of riders and that resting heart rate."
ByTrevor Ward (cyclist.co.uk) L'Equipe
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Overcome, fight and don't give up' - Inside Elena Bris's recovery from a major crash

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"Spanish cyclist Elena Bris had a serious crash in March 2022 and was told by doctors she would never ride again."
Words: Elena Bris (rouleur.cc) Photos: Ivan Arribas
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Carapaz completes EF Education EasyPost Tour de France roster as leader

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"Neilson Powless chases stage wins after fine Spring campaign."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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8 Riders with something to prove at the Tour de France

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"Each and every one of the 176 riders at the start have unique motivations into the Tour, here I take a look into the 8 riders who have the most to prove."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Caleb Ewan (Lotto Dstny) (Image credit: Getty - cyclingnews.com)
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‘Peak’ Performance: Conquering Everest on Two Wheels

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"So you say you like climbing, eh? Then how about an “Everest” ride? What does it take to ride 8,848 m of elevation up the same hill over and over again?"
By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Why The New Pinion Smart Shift Gearbox Is A Big Deal (New Possibilities)

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"In recent years, the Pinion gearboxes have proven to be a tough and reliable alternative to both derailleur gears and internal gear hubs."
By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Look 795 Blade RS, 796 Monoblade RS Race Bikes get Aero Upgrades

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"If you’re supplying a World Tour team like Cofidis, your bikes better be up to the latest standards of aerodynamics, stiffness, and weight."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Look Trail ROC Plus flat pedal review - French premium flat pedals

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"Freeride-proven premium pedals from Look and developed with Thomas Genon."
By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham)
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Trek issues Canadian recall due to Promax brake failures

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"Select mountain bike, hybrid and commuter models sold since 2021 potentially impacted."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Trek
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ByMichael Mørkøv suggests Soudal Quick Step "no longer right place for me"
"The dream team: Michael Mørkøv and Sam Bennett were an unbeatable combination in 2020 and most of 2021 but now the Danish rider looks like he is on the way out of Soudal Quick Step." By stickybottle

ByRichie Porte doubles down on allegations against Irish fans at Tour (10 years later)
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June 26, 2023
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US Nationals: Dygert doubles up, Simmons goes solo; Pogačar, Vollering, Evenepoel win elsewhere

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"Longo Borghini, Skjelmose, Kopecky among other big winners in blockbuster weekend of national road championship racing."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Fred Wright Q&A: ‘Only a matter of time, really’

Andy

"Bahrain Victorious's Fred Wright is the new British Road Race Champion."
Andy McGrath (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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ByTour de France Femmes to start in Rotterdam in 2024
"The Grand Départ of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will be in Rotterdam in 2024, Wielerflits reported, citing multiple unnamed sources."

 vspace=Elisa Longo Borghini to race with 'true grit and tenacity' at Giro d'Italia Donne
"'It is a wonderful feeling to be on the streets of my country while bearing the tricolore' says Italian time trial and road race champion."

 vspace=Gravel World Series: Crystal Anthony and Ethan Overson win at Highlands Gravel Classic
"Solo victory for Anthony while Overson outsprints Oakley Griffin."

 vspace=Quinn Simmons: US Pro title could have saved my career
"American champion confirmed in Lidl Trek team for Tour de France."

 vspace=Alison Jackson wins elite women's Canadian Road Championship
"Paris Roubaix Femmes winner takes the title with help from EF Education teammate Sara Poidevin."

 vspace=Nick Zukowsky wins elite men's Canadian Road National Championship
"Q36.5 beats under-23 champion Jacob, Gee finishes ninth after chase."

 vspace=Calm, measured, mature - Catching up with Mavi Garcia
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 vspace=Lidl Trek tease new jersey design, name Tour de France and Giro Donne rosters
"Simmons, Pedersen, Skjelmose, Longo Borghini, Deignan and Realini the first to debut in new colors"

 vspace=Egan Bernal and Tom Pidcock confirmed in Ineos Tour de France team
"Colombian returns after three-year absence alongside Rodriguez and Martinez."

 vspace=Tadej Pogacar 'convinced' by strength of UAE Team Emirates Tour de France squad
"I hope the wrist heals well, otherwise it will be a difficult July."

 vspace=Trek announces bike recall after hydraulic brake failure discovered
"Promax hydraulic brake hoses may detach from the levers on several hybrid and MTB models."

 vspace=Jumbo Visma 2023 Tour de France team built around Jonas Vingegaard
"Van Aert, Van Baarle, Kuss, Laporte and Kelderman confirmed in final eight"

 vspace=Aussies on Tour – The 12 Australians flying the flag at the 2023 Tour de France
"With riders like Hindley, Ewan and Clarke lining up the nation has strong contenders for the GC, sprints and breakaways."


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Everything You Need to Know About Zone 2 Training

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"While training in all zones is needed, zone 2 training should be one of the most important parts of any training program."
By Molly Hurford (bicycling.com) photo: trainingpeaks.com
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How much slower is a gravel bike on the road? Testing a road bike vs a gravel bike for speed

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"Could you keep up on a group ride on the road if you were riding a gravel bike, or are they just too draggy? We put their performance to the test."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (screenshot)
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Tunisia Diaries: How to fuel on a bikepacking trip

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"From plain baguettes to tins of sweetcorn, gelato and watermelon, Emma has been hunting down delicious foodstuffs to keep her going on her ride to Tunisia."
By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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Review: Shimano 105 Di2 Build

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"The Di2 Groupset of the People."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Two
June 26, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Pogacar primed for title tilt as UAE Team Emirates announce Tour squad

(sbs.com.au)

"Tadej Pogacar will have the backing of a solid UAE Team Emirates squad next month when he aims to take back the yellow jersey from defending champion Jonas Vingegaard."
(sbs.com.au) Source: Twitter
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Mark Cavendish confirmed for his final Tour de France as he hunts stage win record

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"Astana Qazaqstan head to Bilbao with squad split between sprints and general classification."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Who Is Going To Win the 2023 Men’s Tour de France?

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"The 2023 Men’s Tour de France begins on Saturday, July 1st in Bilbao, Spain with a hilly road race that will determine the first riders to pull on the yellow jersey as the leader of the Tour’s General Classification."
By Whit Yost (bicycling.co.za) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Nick Zukowsky is the new Canadian road champion

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"Q36.5 rider recently wore the KOM jersey at the Tour de Suisse."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Grégoire Crevier
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Fabian Cancellara posted a beautiful, and heartbreaking tribute to the late Gino Mäder

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"The former world champion remembers his fellow Swiss rider."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Fabian Cancellara/Facebook
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ByStartlist for the 2023 Tour de France
"Here are the latest confirmed names for the 2023 Tour de France starting July 1 in Bilbao and ending July 23 in Paris." By velo.com

 vspace=Hilly Valley Classic: The sportive that was built by grief and hope
"The brutal route, which includes 28m of climbing per kilometer, was designed with the aim of tackling mental health." By Sadhbh O'Shea

 vspace=Evelyn Dong and Michael van den Ham take top honors at the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
"Gravel's five-stage summer camp wrapped up on Sunday in Bend."  By Betsy Welch

 vspace=Matteo Jorgenson on next step in Tour de France evolution: ‘I keep chipping away’
"Movistar wants support for Enric Mas in a GC bid for the final podium in Jorgenson's farewell with the Spanish team."

 vspace=Egan Bernal joins Tom Pidcock in Tour de France return 18 months after brutal crash
"The 2019 Tour de France winner joins Tom Pidcock, Dani Martinez for his first grand tour since his near-fatal crash early in 2022: 'Be strong, because life only comes to us once.'"

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 vspace=US nationals: Dygert doubles up, Simmons goes solo; Pogačar, Vollering, Evenepoel win elsewhere
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Snake Bit: Taking on the epic Seven Serpents unsupported gravel ride (and failing)

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"850km of riding featuring mud, slop and terrifying trails with 16,000 meters of climbing? It went about as nicely as it sounds."
By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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5 more cool things from Eurobike 2023: £3k carbon monocoque gravel wheels, Shimano's Q'AUTO shifting concept, new Thule gear + more

Tom

"Here’s a quintet of intriguing things we happened across browsing around the humid halls of Eurobike."
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10 tech highlights from Eurobike 2023

Rebecca

"From Campagnolo to Continental, from kids’ bikes to dog trailers, the biggest cycling trade show in Europe had it all."
Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
June 26, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Giro Donne 2023 Race Preview

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"The Giro Donne is one of the longest running major stage races in the women’s cycling calendar."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Getty Images Sport - cyclingnews.com)
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Egan Bernal returns to Tour de France for Ineos Grenadiers

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"Colombian part of eight-man squad along with Tom Pidcock, Dani Martínez and Carlos Rodríguez."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Landa, Haig part of Tour squad as Bahrain Victorious 'ride for Gino'

(sbs.com.au)

"Australian Jack Haig will form part of Bahrain Victorious' squad for the upcoming Tour de France, a race leader Mikel Landa confirmed would be ridden in honor of the late Gino Mader."
(sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Mathieu van der Poel did the coolest thing with his front wheel at the Dutch champs

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"The CX world champ's skills are something else."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Pro Log: Fred Wright and Pfeiffer Georgi win British National Road Races, Mark Renshaw joins Astana to aid Mark Cavendish, Ben Healy extends contract with EF Education EasyPost and teams announce Grand Tour line-ups

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"This week's pro cycling news highlights, including National Championships winners and Mark Renshaw reuniting with Mark Cavendish."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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"The Last Rider” movie review: A timeless tale of perseverance, love and America's true Tour de France hero

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"Now showing in theaters nationwide, the new Greg LeMond feature film is so much more than another Tour de France documentary."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo Credit Offside Sport Photography Ltd. Courtesy of Roadside Attractions)
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Miguel Indurain: The man who can read landscapes

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"Rouleur spends two days with Miguel Indurain, a five-time Tour de France winner, for a relaxing cycling trip around La Rioja Alavesa."
Words: Olga Abalos (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour de France news: record-equaling tally of 12 Australian riders selected

(ridemedia.com.au)

"With five days to go until the start of the 110th Tour de France (1-23 July 2023), teams are finalizing their selection of eight riders."
(ridemedia.com.au)  (Image Credit not Found)
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The best gravel race bikes 2023 - Top-rated gravel bikes built for speed

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"Speedy gravel bikes for fast gravel riding and racing."
By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) Snorri Tryggvason / Lauf
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Crossworx Trip 290 eBike Goes Gates Carbon Drive x Classified Powershift x Bosch SX

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"We’re looking at a prototype here, rolling on 29″ wheels with a CompactTube 400 Wh battery inside the downtube and 140mm of rear wheel travel."
By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com)
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June 25, 2023
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Alison Jackson’s dream season continues with Canadian championship win

By

"Paris Roubaix titleist beats Baril and Boilard in sprint."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Remco Evenepoel conquers Belgian Road Championships in two-up duel

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"World Champion outsprints young Lotto pro Alec Segaert after late attack."
By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Ben Healy dominates to take Irish national championships title

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"Ben Healy has been having a stupendous year, and he has now become national champion of Ireland as he comfortably took the victory on a hilly route."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (photo: stickybottle.com)
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 vspace=Quinn Simmons earns solo victory at US Pro Road Race Nationals
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The rim brake clings to life: The best new road bikes at Eurobike 2023

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"New aero bikes, climbing bikes, and ones that split the difference were on display in Frankfurt."
By William Tracy (velonews.com via uksport.news) (Image Credit not Found)
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Felt Teases New VR Endurance Road & Ultralight FR Race Bikes

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"While they won’t hit stores until early 2024, Felt Bicycles sent over a few sneak peeks of their revised racing and endurance road bikes."
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Column Two
June 25, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily


Chloe Dygert doubles up in Knoxville with US pro women's road race title

By

"Coryn Labecki takes silver and Skylar Schneider the bronze."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: SnowyMountain Photography)
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Bigger than bike racing: The importance of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

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"What has the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift done for the future of women’s cycling? Did it live up to expectations? How can we capitalize on the hype of the race? Will it last?"
Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: SWpix
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Urška Žigart’s boyfriend won the Slovenian national road championships

By

"A huge win for Slovenian cyclist, 'Tadej Pogačar.'"
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Team UAE Emirates
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Miguel Ángel López wins Vuelta a Colombia after winning 9 of the 10 stages

By

"End of the Vuelta a Colombia 2023 with a new victory of Miguel Ángel López in the final time trial."
By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (photo: roadbikeaction.com)
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Here's How Lance Armstrong Made His $50 Million Fortune

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"Lance Armstrong has become one of the greatest cyclists of all time and has accumulated a $50 million fortune in the process."
By Simeon Ganzallo (therichest.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Analysis: Egan Bernal's evolution from the crash that almost cost him his life to the 2023 Tour de France

By

"Egan Bernal nearly lost his life in early 2022 after crashing into a bus north of Bogotá. He suffered multiple fractures all over his body, but by August of that year he was competing."
By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)
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Rene Herse Antelope Hill Endurance Tire

By

"Mega wide and mega-tough slick with a supple ride - but a mega price tag to boot."
By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Vello Gravel review: Folding bike for off-road adventures

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"The Vello Gravel is a versatile and fully foldable two-wheeler that sounds like it has limited appeal - until you ride it."
By Rob Clymo (t3.com) (Image credit: Future)
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Check out this Scarab Santa Rosa Integrated from Colombia with special ‘Campesina’ colorway

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"This bike hails from Colombia with the special colorway embracing the vibrant culture of the cycling-mad South American nation."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
June 25, 2023
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Lance Armstrong wonders if one can support trans community and question fairness of trans athletes in sports

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"I think, you know, with sensitive conversations and topics like this people tend to … they’re really afraid to be fired, shamed or canceled."
By Ryan Gaydos (foxnews.com) (Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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Imagining a 2023 Tour de France with a national team format

By

"A return to an old style would make some curious lineups."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photograph: Christian Hartmann/Reuters
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Fred Wright takes emotional victory at British national road race championships, as Pfeiffer Georgi reclaims title with powerful late attack

By

"The Bahrain Victorious rider dedicated his maiden national road race title - and the first pro win of his career - to the memory of late teammate Gino Mäder."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
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Fueling the Tour de France: Inside a grand tour rider’s gut-buster diet

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"We speak to WorldTour chefs and nutritionists to reveal the mega-carb menus that power the race for the yellow jersey."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com via uksport.news) Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
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