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Column One
July 9, 2023
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Tour de France: Michael Woods triumphs with stage 9 victory atop Puy de Dôme

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"Breakaway gains massive time as GC contenders battle for yellow on mythical ascent."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Woods erupts for dramatic win atop Puy de Dome as contenders battle behind

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"Michael Woods pulled off a dramatic comeback victory on Stage 9 of the Tour de France, making up over a minute and a half on the final climb of the Puy de Dome to overtake Mateo Jorgenson (Movistar) within 500 meters of the finish."
(sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
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Over-excited Tour fan takes out Calmejane with clothes line

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"An over-excited fan launched a clothes line into the peloton as the Intermarché Circus Wanty passed with about 150km remaining on today’s stage 9 to Puy de Dôme."
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"Him calling me arrogant is the last thing I expected" - Jonas Vingegaard responds to Andy Schleck

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"Andy Schleck has commented on the two big favorites for this year's Tour de France, on what he felt of the two with his point of view on the ground."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) photo: newsinfrance.com
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Tour de France 2023 stage 10 preview - A day for the breakaway

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"Stage 10 could be a grim day for the GC riders and sprinters who were hoping for a simple day in the saddle."
Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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2023 Tour de France Live

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"2023 Tour de France July 1-23.

Stage 9 (Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat Puy de Dôme, 182.4km)

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

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

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Column Two
July 9, 2023
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Annemiek van Vleuten wins the 2023 Giro d'Italia Donne as Chiara Consonni takes victory on final stage

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"Chiara Consonni has taken the win on the final stage of the Giro d'Italia Donne in a bunch sprint as Annemiek van Vleuten confirmed her overall victory."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Marta Bastianelli calls time on her pro career on final day of 2023 Giro Donne

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"Italian speaks about the decision to end her career, what it means to achieve growth and success, and what's next."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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A lighthouse: The history and meaning of the Puy de Dôme

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"The Tour de France returns to the iconic Puy de Dôme for the first time in 35 years in 2023. From Issue 120 Rouleur takes a trip to the top to enjoy the view."
Words: Edward Pickering (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt
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Tour de France history: Anquetil and Poulidor go head to head on the Puy de Dôme

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"In 1964 Jacques Anquetil and Raymond Poulidor rode the Puy de Dôme side by side in one of the Tour de France’s most celebrated moments."
Giles Belbin (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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VIDEO: Scary moment at the Sibiu Tour as pair of horses race alongside the riders

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"The riders at the Sibiu Tour were given a much closer view of some real-life horsepower than they would have liked as footage shows."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot)
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Ampler Curt 11 speed

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"Verdict: An efficient and bike-like ride for commuting and bikepacking duties."
By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2023 Giro d’Italia Donne Live Video Feed

(cycling.today)

"2023 Giro d'Italia Donne/Giro Rosa June 30-July 9, Italy.

Stage 9 (Sassari Olbia, 126.8km).

Sunday, live video starts at 1:00pm Central Europe, 7:00am U.S. Eastern, 4:00am Pacific.

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

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Column Three
July 9, 2023
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USA champion Quinn Simmons abandons Tour de France after lingering injuries

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"This morning the team has revealed news that Quinn Simmons has been forced to abandon the race."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (photo:  Tour de France/Twitter)
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Matteo Jorgenson reveals how he has improved so much in one year

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"Earlier this season The American explained how he has improved so much since just last year – and clearly he has really thrown himself - and his money - into a fall effort to reach the top of pro cycling."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Pauline Ballet)
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‘Opi-omi,’ musettes, sucker punches: 5 times fans up-ended the Tour de France

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"Saturday's crash is just the latest in a long history of over-eager fans and too-close spectators causing chaos on the Tour de France."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com via uksport.news) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
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Sam Bennett makes it look easy with another win in Romania

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"Sam Bennett (Bora Hansgrohe) went to Sibiu Cycling Tour to get his season back on track and the Irishman has now done that with bells on; winning his second stage of the race today and making it look very easy."
(stickybottle.com)(Photo: Focus Photos Agency)
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“I Won’t Lie, I Cried.” The Peloton Reacts After Mark Cavendish Is Forced to Abandon His Last Tour

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"The cycling world is collectively devastated about the result none of us wanted for Cav in this year's Tour de France."
By Taneika Duhaney (bicycling.com) (Photo by Marco Bertorello / Getty Images)
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Watching Mark Cavendish say goodbye to his Astana Qazaqstan teammates is heartbreaking

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"The sprinter withdrew from the Tour de France after a crash."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot)
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"His career cannot end here" - Mark Cavendish's team ready to offer him another shot at Tour de France record win

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"It would be nice if Mark comes back to the Tour for a 15th time and win that 35th stage," said Astana Qazaqstan's Team Manager."
By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Eurosport/GCN+)
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Have we witnessed the death of tubular tires? Why tubeless now rules the Tour de France peloton

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"Is the takeover of tubeless tires in the pro peloton almost complete in 2023? Find out what the pros are using in this year's Tour de France."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Marin Nicasio+

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"Heavy, and the brakes are mediocre, but a comfortable bike for rides on and off-road."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column One
July 8, 2023
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Tour de France: Mads Pedersen beats Jasper Philipsen to win crash-marred stage 8

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"Wout van Aert third in Limoges as Mark Cavendish crashes out mid-race."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)
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Mark Cavendish abandons final Tour de France after crash

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"Mark Cavendish has abandoned the 2023 Tour de France on stage 8. The 'Manx Missile' was riding his final Tour and came agonizingly close to taking victory on stage 7."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot)
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Mads Pedersen powers to victory on stage eight of the Tour de France 2023

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"Lidl Trek rider holds off green jersey Jasper Philipsen in punch to the line in Limoges, as Mark Cavendish crashes out."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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'I just got squeezed big time' - Wait for stage win drags on for Ewan

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"Stage 7 was one to forget for Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan (Lotto Dstny) who is on a mission to end his stage-winning drought at the Tour de France."
(sbs.com.au) (Photo by Jasper Jacobs/ Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images)
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Ineos Grenadiers bullish on Tour de France revival: ‘We’re very confident we’re a GC winning team’

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"Former yellow jersey dominator accepts it's a level below Pogačar and Vingegaard, but is plotting its return to the top."
By Jim Cotton (velonews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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UCI ‘aware’ of Allan Davis allegations but keeping quiet for now

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"Velo has been made aware of several women who have submitted complaints against the sport director to the UCI."
By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com via uksport.news) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
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2023 Tour de France Live

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"2023 Tour de France July 1-23.

Stage 8 (Libourne Limoges, 200.7km)

Live Video Saturday from 12:15pm CET (6:15am U.S. Eastern), 3:15am Pacific.

The race will also be shown on Peacock starting at 3::00am Pacific."

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Column Two
July 8, 2023
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Giro Donne: Blanka Vas wins uphill sprint on stage 8

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"Beats Dygert and Lippert into 2nd and 3rd as Vos suffers mechanical in Sassari."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - cyclingnews.com)
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Tour de France 2023 stage nine preview - The return of the Puy de Dôme

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"After a 35 year hiatus, the legendary Puy de Dôme makes its return as the summit finish for stage nine."
Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Roads to Ride - The Puy de Dôme

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"The Puy de Dôme is an extinct volcano in central France with a road that winds around the cone to the top."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
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Too many near misses - What is going wrong for Wout van Aert?

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"The Belgian rider’s physical strength is a marvel, but why doesn’t it convert into wins more often?"
Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Alex Whitehead/Zac Williams/SWPix
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French TV asked Vingegaard how to say his name so everyone can stop saying it wrong

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"No idea why it’s taken this long, but finally someone asked Dane Jonas Vingegaard how to say his last name."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @guillaumepapin
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Who is Jai Hindley? Career, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Tour de France 2023

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"Everything you need to know about Australian cyclist Jai Hindley."
Written by Shane Acedera (dmarge.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Is this the barmiest bike set-up ever? Plus Cavendish's special Call of Duty bike, new Rapha x Shrimps women's kit collab, Campagnolo hub motor + plenty of Tour de France tech

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"Check out the interesting designs making debut at TdF, new tech from Campag, kit from Rapha and much more."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour de France Sales Overview

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"Every year some online sites and merchants are using this opportunity to launch Tour de France sales and special offers which will get you great deals on the products you need now."
(roadcycling.com) (Image credit: ASO)
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2023 Giro d’Italia Donne Live Video Feed

(cycling.today)

"2023 Giro d'Italia Donne/Giro Rosa June 30-July 9, Italy.

Stage 8 (Nuoro Sassari, 125.7km).

Saturday, live video starts at 12:45pm Central Europe, 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:45am Pacific.

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

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Column Three
July 8, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Fan provokes crash that knocks podium contender out of Tour de France

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"imon Yates drops from 4th to 6th, and Belgian rider Steff Cras who started 13th overall is evacuated by ambulance."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com via uksport.news) Photo: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images
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20 years in the making: Jai Hindley at the Tour de France

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"The Australian fulfilled a lifelong dream by just being at the Tour, but his debut has already been remarkable."
Words: Sophie Smith (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt
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Cavendish 'bitterly disappointed' as mechanical puts Tour de France record on hold

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"A mechanical issue with his chain under load meant Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) came within half a bike length of breaking the record for the most stage wins at the Tour de France."
(sbs.com.au) Photo: Thomas Samson/AFP via Getty Images
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No UAE Team Emirates in second season of ‘Tour de France: Unchained’ - Team says “no agreement” with Netflix to appear in documentary

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"Fans will most likely not get to see Tadej Pogačar and his team in the next season of the show, as Team UAE Emirates said that they treat Netflix “as any other media."
By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
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This Tour de France Champion Has a Fishy Past

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"The Tour’s current leader once worked in a Danish seafood packaging plant to make ends meet."
By Outside Online (velo.outside.com) Photo: DS/Getty Images
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Roadside From Tour Village To Mont Blanc!

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"What a Difference a Day Makes,’ the Esther Phillips song goes; yesterday we were sitting with Dan McLay in the nice cool Fortuneo-Vital Concept hotel asking about those four top ten placings in the first two weeks of le Tour and his prospects on the Champs Elysees."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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10 tech trends to copy off the Tour de France pros - Wide tires, chain catchers and tubeless are in, slammed stems and narrow cassettes are out

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"While it's not advisable to emulate everything your cycling heroes do, some of their tricks of the trade could make you faster and more comfortable on the bike."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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BCBR midweek madness shakes up standings

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"Two big mid-week stages shook up the standings at BC Bike Race. With the temperatures almost as spicy as the racing, and the first real taste of the B.C. gnar, racers were on the limits all day."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Margus Riga
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Wera Tools 6001 Joker Switch 4 Set

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"Mmmmmm... truly lovely wrenches with some very impressive design work, but expensive."
By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Bianchi E-Omnia FX-Type GX 12SP Review

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"A full suspension all mountain endure eBike with unique design elements, custom integrated lights, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, and a dropper seat post. Available in three sizes for improved fit."
(electricbikereview.com) (Credits not Found)
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Column One
July 7, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily







Heartbreak for Cavendish as Jasper Philipsen does it again on stage 7 of the Tour de France

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"In the third bunch sprint of the 2023 Tour de France it was Jasper Philipsen who took the win, edging out Mark Cavendish in a thrilling finale."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cycling news)
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Skipping gears leave devastated Cavendish short of all-time Tour record

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"‘I guess it’s not meant to be,’ Astana Qazaqstan sprinter says as mechanical mishap contributes to second place finish."
By Andy McGrath (velo.outside.com via uksport.news) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Tour de France stage 7 Live: Mark Cavendish gets another record breaking chance

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"After two thrillers in the Pyrenees its another day for the sprinters as the race heads to Bordeaux."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: James Startt
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"A race with two aliens and the rest of the peloton" - How Marc Madiot describes the Tour de France battle

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"There are two races, but you don't need to have done Saint-Cyr to know it. A race with two aliens and the rest of the peloton."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Stephane Mahe/Reuters
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Tadej Pogačar teaching Mikkel Berg how to say croissant

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"The Slovenian gave the Dane some pronunciation lessons before the stage."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: secondoelle
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Trek Project One ICON Paint - Now with Real Smoke

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"These all-new colorways are now ready for purchase and are featured on Treks pinnacle road offerings; the Émonda SLR and Madone SLR."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Giro Aries Spherical Helmet

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"Very light and well ventilated, with excellent safety credentials, ideal for the warmest days."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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2023 Tour de France Live

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"2023 Tour de France July 1-23.

Stage 7 (Mont-de-Marsan Bordeaux, 169.9km)

Live Video Friday from 1:00pm CET (7:0am U.S. Eastern), 4:00am Pacific.

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

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Column Two
July 7, 2023
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Anatomy of a sprint: The Space Between

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"Mark Cavendish found himself with the space to operate in the stage seven sprint in Bordeaux, but bad luck and a rampant Jasper Philipsen denied him a historic 35th Tour stage win."
Words: Edward Pickering (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt
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Time is running out for Mark Cavendish's history-making victory, but hope remains

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"Mechanical issues deny Cavendish his historic moment."
Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo: James Startt)
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Tour de France 2023 stage eight preview - Putting the sprinters under pressure

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"The sprinters on stage eight will have to keep any attacks under control if they are to be in with a chance of being the first over the line."
Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Alex Whitehead/SWPix.com
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Can teams ride prototype bikes in the Tour de France? What are the rules around unreleased cycling tech in pro road racing?

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"Are you keeping your eyes peeled for never-before-seen bikes and kit at this year's Tour? Here are the rules for unreleased equipment."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Thibaut Pinot’s 2023 Tour de France bike: Lapierre Xelius SL3

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"Thibaut Pinot has aged like a fine wine but his Tour de France Lapierre Xelius SL is box fresh with a design by group Obvious using AI."
By Charlotte Head and Matthew Loveridge (Image Credit not Found)
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Six tech trends from the 2023 Tour de France - 1x drivetrains, all-rounder road bikes, divergent tire philosophies and more

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"What’s hot at the most important bike race of the year."
By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Press Release: Officina Battaglin unveils the first Endurance Steel Road Bike of the Custom Collection

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"Officina Battaglin, the Italian steel bicycle company founded by the 1981 Giro-Vuelta winner Giovanni Battaglin, has unveiled their latest offering."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Bont’s latest flagship road shoes, a pro-spec workstand from LifeLine, Tour-themed kit by Santini and Kask’s strange new time trial visor

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"Plus all the latest news and reviews from the week just gone."
By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Winners and losers on the 2023 Giro Donne rest day

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"The 2023 Giro Donne had had 7 of its 9 stages so far and plenty has happened!"
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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2023 Giro d’Italia Donne Live Video Feed

(cycling.today)

"2023 Giro d'Italia Donne/Giro Rosa June 30-July 9, Italy.

Friday is a Rest Day.

Stage 8 (Nuoro Sassari, 125.7km).

Saturday, live video starts at 12:45pm Central Europe, 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:45am Pacific.

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

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Column Three
July 7, 2023
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Sibiu Cycling Tour: Van Eetvelt climbs to stage 2 solo victory and into race lead

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"Q36.5 Pro Cycling riders Badilatti and Donovan complete podium atop Bâlea Lac."
By Jackie Tyson (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Focus Photos Agency)
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Belgian rider Sep Vanmarcke to retire immediately from professional cycling due to medical reasons

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"The Israel Premier Tech has raced for 14 years."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Israel - Premier Tech
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Geraint Thomas says that Team Sky never made mistakes of "arrogant" Jumbo Visma

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"Geraint Thomas has questioned the “ballistic” tactics of Jumbo Visma on stage 6 of the Tour de France."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Marco Alpozzi)
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Our top 10 stories of the week…and it’s a lot of Tadej Pogačar (but not all!)

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"Check out the most popular posts in the past 7 days."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Urska Zygart/Instagram
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Before there was Paris, there was Bordeaux: meeting sprint legend André Darrigade

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"As the Tour de France returns to Bordeaux, Rouleur visits the sprint legend."
Words: James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt
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Mayors Make The Wheels Go Round

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"If the Tour de France is a business, who are its clients? Certainly the TV audiences and the roadside spectators alike. But there’s third group: mayors and local government officials."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
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Michael Mørkøv

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"Each sprint is a new motivating challenge, says Soudal Quick Step’s Michael Mørkøv."
(roadcycling.com) (Image credit: ASO)
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How well do you know WorldTour team sponsors?

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"Put your cycling knowledge to the test."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tunisia Diaries: This is the route I took to bike from London to Tunisia

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"Emma's route from London to Tunisia takes in tarmac, gravel, sand and even some grass plus a fair few countries too."
By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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In the Drops: Rapha’s new white lace-up shoes, Ekoï Aero15 helmet, Mission Workshop frame bag, Quoc socks and the Arsenal Tavern

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"This week's selection of the latest and greatest kit in cycling."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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Buyer’s guide to adult tricycles

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"In the USA, the legislation for riding a tricycle is generally the same as for riding a bicycle."
By Vicky Balfour (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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