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Column
One
July 18,
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
-1- Phenomenal Vingegaard! "The Tour gets closer to the finale." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France: Vingegaard removes all doubt, crushes Pogacar in stage 16 time trial "Defending champion puts 1:38 into second-placed rival as Yates overtakes Rodriguez in GC." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Getty Images Sport via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogacar: I can promise you it’s going to be interesting tomorrow "For the only time trial in this Tour de France no big differences were expected between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Vingegaard, Pogacar primed for final week showdown ahead of Tour time trial "Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar have both declared their readiness for the only time trial of the 2023 Tour de France, with a daunting final week of the race on the horizon." (sbs.com.au) Credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images 2023 Tour de France: Interview with Jack Haig of Team Bahrain Victorious "To be honest, this Tour has probably been one of the most intense grand tours I’ve ever done; I think it’s a combination of many things." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) photo Kei Tsuji/SprintCyclingAgency©2023 Paid Subscription Articles
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 Tour de France: Vingegaard removes all
doubt, crushes Pogacar in stage 16 time trial"Defending champion puts 1:38 into second-placed rival as Yates overtakes Rodriguez in GC." cyclingnews.com
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Egan Bernal’s Pinarello Dogma F has mismatched tires, pro-only bars and weighs 7.38kg "All the details of the Colombian star's ride for the 2023 Tour de France." By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2023 Tour de France Live "2023 Tour de France July 1-23. Stage
16 (Passy →
Combloux, 22.4km ITT).
Live
Video Tuesday from 12:45pm CET (6:45am U.S. Eastern),
3:45am Pacific.
The
race will also be shown on Peacock starting
at 3::30am Pacific."
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Column Two
July 18,
2023
Podcasts
-2- Tour de France 2023 stage 17 preview - A brutal and decisive day of climbing "One of the hardest days of this year's Tour de France awaits the riders in stage 17, featuring over 5,000 meters of climbing." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) ‘Show the world you are the strongest' - The day Jonas Vingegaard finally prevailed "It was the performance of a lifetime from the Danish rider during stage 16 of the Tour de France." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Image: A.S.O/Charly Lopez Jonas Vingegaard went so fast he thought his power meter was broken "The Dane absolutely clobbered the field in the TT." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Thomas SAMSON / AFP via cyclingnews.com) To change bike or not change bike? The question of the day at the Tour de France time trial "Some stuck on their time trial bike throughout stage 16's hilly course - like Jonas Vingegaard, who won - while others opted to change." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Battle for Yellow: Exciting Nailbiter? Beautiful Stalemate? Something Less? "I’ll be quick about this. You’ve undoubtedly seen 400 articles today trying to break down the Tour de France battle for overall supremacy between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Joux Plane 'moto-gate' - An insider's perspective "Accidents like that of the motorbike blocking Tadej Pogačar on stage 14 are unfortunate, but are part of the sport, writes James Startt." Words: James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Eritrean national champ debuts at Tour de France on a single speed bike with a purpose "Awet Aman, the Eritrean national road race champion, to ride stage 16 time trial route on single speed Qhubeka bike as part of ‘Qhubeka Day’ at French Grand Tour." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ghideon Musa) Microshift takes aim at Shimano and SRAM with affordable Sword gravel bike groupset "New 10-speed groupset features a clutch rear derailleur and is offered in both 1x and 2x options ." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) A pro on Alloy wheels? A closer look at Richard Carapaz's training bike vs his racing rig "Custom paint, an ass saver and some expense spared... even World Tour riders choose comfort and practicality when marginal gains aren't the number one priority." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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 Tour de France stage 16: Jonas Vingegaard
delivers hammer to Tadej Pogačar with crushing time
trial"Vingegaard dominates with stage win that leaves him almost two minutes ahead in advance of Col de la Loze 'queen stage." velo/outside
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Three
July 18,
2023
Videos
-3- Matteo Jorgenson abandons due to lingering issues "North American fourth Movistar rider to leave 2023 race early after tearing thigh muscle." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 18 things you didn't know about Neilson Powless "Fighting to be the first American to win the Polka Dot Jersey, meet the American climbing talent " By Henry Lord (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jumbo Visma to consider legal action against spectator who caused crash "American Sepp Kuss crashed hard in Stage 15." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photograph: Benoît Tessier/Reuters Can Hindley ride back onto the Tour de France podium? "After a stellar first two weeks of the 2023 Tour de France, Jai Hindley faces a fierce battle against his body, the clock and the two riders immediately ahead of him in the battle for third overall." By Kath Bicknell (sbs.com.au) Credit: Pool/Getty Images International Cycling Union Bans Men Identifying as Women From Competing in Female Events "In a massive win for the movement fighting for the integrity of women’s spaces, an international cycling union has formally banned biological men who identify as transgender women from competing in women’s events." By Mary Margaret Olohan (dailysignal.com) (Photo: David Madison/Getty Images) Syncros’ new innovative one-piece carbon wheelset to be used by Team dsm-firmenich at the Tour de France "The unique Capital SL wheelset is said to be more aerodynamic, better handling and aid faster acceleration." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt VanMoof declared bankrupt - eBikes remain functional for now but repairs will not be carried out "The most funded eBike company in the world” now looking for a buyer." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) Photo by George Hill Mason updates Bokeh gravel bike: It’s not new, it’s enhanced "We take a detailed look at the Bokeh 3.0, chat with its designer Dom Mason about the updates, and sneak a first ride." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Cyclingnews Awards: Two terrific pairs of gravel shoes "Over 20 pairs distilled into two outright winners." By Will Jones (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Will Jones) Sidi Sixty Road Shoes "Good looks, stiff soles and superb comfort - but I'm not convinced at Velcro on a £360 pair of cycling shoes." B Tom Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Clipless or flat pedals? What beginners should know "Foot shackles, or the decisive click to reach the next level? For some, clipless pedals are a nightmare, for others they are the key to performing at their highest level" By Susanne Feddersen (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: S. Kohler Column
One
July 17,
2023
News, Blogs, Misc.
-1- Tour de France rest day Tweets: Cosnefroy lets loose, Pogačar secures a rabbit, and Remco’s rainbow pizza "While the riders rest their legs, here are some of the best posts from the past week." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Twitter) Plots, Sub-Plots and Counterplots "All Plots Thicken This Third Day in the Alps." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Apple Watch Power Meter Support: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know "Last month at Apple’s annual developer conference the company outlined the future of Apple Watch, at least in terms of software, for the next year. One item that seemed to surprise many was the announcement that Apple would be adding support for cycling power meters (among other cycling sensor types)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Paid Subscription Articles
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 ‘I’m not throwing all the bombs at once this
year’- Tadej Pogacar on his 2023 Tour de France strategy"Tadej
Pogačar is ten seconds down Jonas Vingegaard in the Tour
de France general classification in one of the tightest
battles for overall victory for years. Yet he appears
happy to sit and wait for the final week of the Tour."
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Being Trail Rich is Worth Being House Poor "Living close to the trails is worth it, even if you're making sacrifices in other areas of your life, writes Matt." By Matt Miller (singletracks.com) Photo: Hannah Morvay 2023 Tour de France Live "2023 Tour de France July 1-23. Monday
is a rest day.
Stage
16 (Passy →
Combloux, 22.4km ITT).
Live
Video Tuesday from 12:45pm CET (6:45am U.S. Eastern),
3:45am Pacific.
The
race will also be shown on Peacock starting
at 3::30am Pacific."
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Column Two
July 17,
2023
Rest Day Wrap #2: Is The GC Stalemate Going to Break? "With the second and final rest day of the 2023 Tour de France upon us, we have a shockingly similar GC picture between the top two riders to what we had on the first rest day." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Demi needs our full support' - Lotte Kopecky on how SD Worx are all in for Vollering at the Tour de France Femmes "The Belgian rider affirms that she will sacrifice her chances of stage wins to secure yellow for her teammate with her own eyes firmly set on the World Championships." Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: ZW Photography Opinion: For Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard there's more than the Tour de France on the line "Who is going to emerge as the best stage racer in the world right now at this year's Tour de France?" By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) God save TV and the Tour de France "Rouleur Italia editor Emilio Previtali on the lasting joy of witnessing enthralling live sporting moments." Words: Emilio Previtali (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Adam Yates enters Tour de France podium picture but team goal remains yellow "‘I have no idea where I am on GC' says Briton as he remains focused on support for Pogacar." By Alasdair Fotheringham (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Image credit: Etienne Garnier / Pool Getty Images) Pogačar v Vingegaard: The unstoppable force meets the immovable object "After 62 hours, 34 minutes and 17 seconds of racing, just ten seconds separate Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar in their fight for the yellow jersey at the 2023 Tour de France." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) SQlab 611 Infinergy Ergowave Active 2.1 Carbon Saddle is 100% Made in Europe "The SQlab 611 Infinergy Ergowave Active 2.1 Carbon is packed with technology - and, god forbid they fail to mention any of that technology is the saddle’s name." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) New Schwalbe Pro One Aero overtakes Pro One TT as brand’s most aero tire "Schwalbe claims a 20 per cent drag reduction at 45kph in a 28mm width." By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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Three
July 17,
2023
Videos
-3- Victoria’s Matthew Ney wins Tour de l’Abitibi "Alejandro Che takes the final stage." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: JUSTINE BOUCHER Jonas Vingegaard: I fully understand scepticism about Tour de France performances "Dane carries yellow into final week after breaking even with Pogačar at Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc." By Barry Ryan (cyclingnews.com via uksport.news) (Photo by Marco Bertorello / Getty Images) The lone American to have worn the yellow jersey, and the four who were stripped of their achievements "Officially, the last time an American wore the yellow jersey was in the Tour de France of 1991." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) New Syncros Capital SL carbon wheelset features one-piece rim, spoke and hub shell design "Striking £4,000 wheelset underpinned by more conventional and affordable Capital 1.0s and Capital 1.0 models " By Ashley Quinlan (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bags and sunnies for cycling from Rapha, Apidura, Chrome Industries, Tifosi and Jack Wolfskin "We've got four cool bags and a pair of neat shades on test right now, so here's what you need to know about them before the full reviews land." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) ISM PR 1.0 saddle "Great saddle for keen riders and racers, offering excellent support and comfort." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Feedback Sports Pro Mechanic HD Bike Repair Stand review "The legendary Feedback Sports Pro Mechanic work stand has been bulked up to handle heavier bikes with ease." By Guy Kesteven (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © GuyKesTV) Paid Subscription Articles
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The Lemonade Stand "I threw my shoes in the car, loaded the bike on the rack, loaded Koop's bike, and northward we sped, arriving at the trailhead 45 minutes later. What a morning we were gonna have." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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July 16,
2023
Poels wins atop the mountain as Vingegaard continues to hold Pogacar "It was a win from the breakaway for Poels on Stage 15 from Les Gets les Portes du Soleil to the summit finish at Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc over a 179-kilometre route." (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Vingegaard and Pogačar locked together after Week Two of the Tour, 10 seconds the difference "In his 21st Grand Tour, Wout Poels finally wins a stage." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Selfie-taking spectator causes huge crash at Tour de France "Jumbo Visma’s Nathan Van Hooydonck appeared to collide with the fan’s phone, sparking the pile-up." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (GCN) 'It's not worth risking his long term health' - DSM Firmenich withdraw concussed Romain Bardet from Tour de France "DSM Firmenich enact their concussion protocol to withdraw the Frenchman from the race." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Hindley fighting back injury to stay in Tour de France podium battle "Jai Hindley slipped down to fifth on the general classification, with his bid for the Tour de France podium blighted by a back injury sustained in a crash on stage 14." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) (David Ramos/Getty Images) Paid Subscription Articles
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 Jonas Vingegaard: I fully understand
scepticism about Tour de France performances"Dane carries yellow into final week after breaking even with Pogačar at Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc." cyclingnews.com
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2023 Tour de France Live "2023 Tour de France July 1-23. Stage
15 (Les Gets les Portes du Soleil →
Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc ,179km).
Live
Video Sunday from 12:45pm CET (6:45am U.S. Eastern),
3:45am Pacific.
The
race will also be shown on Peacock starting
at 3::30am Pacific."
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Column Two
July 16,
2023
Podcasts
-2- Jelena Eric wins final stage, Lucinda Brand wins 2023 Baloise Ladies Tour GC "Jelena Eric captures stage 4 victory in Deinze from breakaway." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de France 2023 stage 16 preview - The one and only time trial "For those riders who excel at time trials, this is their only chance to gain some time on their rivals." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc)Photos: Zac Williams/SWPix.com Is Adam Yates on track to break the Grand Tour podium? "While the battle for yellow may be between Vingegaard and Pogačar, there is another UAE Team Emirates rider eyeing up the third-place podium spot." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/Alex Whitehead/SWPix.com The Lost Boys: Four leaders fall on stage 14 of the Tour de France "A tale of four retirees." By John Wilcockson (velo.outside.com via uksport.news) (Photo by Marco Bertorello / Getty Images) "I reached the breaking point three years ago" - Honest Peter Sagan admits he's ready to leave road cycling "It comes as no surprise that Peter Sagan does not carry the same flame nowadays as he did throughout the 2010's." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France Rider Stops Mid-Race To Drink Beer And Celebrate With Raucous Fans "Cycling’s most prestigious race is not only an outstanding sporting spectacle, but it also provides for some unbelievable moments." By Clay Sauertieg (brobible.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Are the bikes the pros ride at the Tour de France the same as you can buy in the bike shop? "How are the bikes of the pros the same but different, and what makes them so expensive?" By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Orro Terra Ti GRX800 Tailormade "A stunningly finished titanium frame with a lovely ride quality and plenty of attention to detail." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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 American riders Lawson Craddock, Neilson
Powless light up mountain stage at Tour de France"Powless bravely fought to defend the King of the Mountain’s jersey he’s carried for nearly two weeks, while Craddock rode to a career-best fourth out of the winning breakaway in the brutally paced 15th stage." ‘Mailman’ Sepp Kuss ‘always delivers’ - Jumbo
boss blasts fans after American’s Tour de France crash
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-2- 2023 Baloise Ladies Tour of Belgium and
Netherlands Live
"2023 Baloise Ladies Tour of Belgium, Belgium & Netherlands, July 12-16. Stage 4 Sunday
(Deinze →
Deinze, 121.1km).
Live
video from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern), 6:00am
Pacific."
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Column
Three
July 16,
2023
Videos
-3- ‘Mailman’ Sepp Kuss ‘always delivers’; Jumbo boss blasts fans after American’s Tour de France crash "Kuss remains 6th after escaping serious injury when fan taking a picture causes crash; Vingegaard holds yellow." By Andy McGrath, Sadhbh O'Shea (velo.outside.com via uksport.news) (David Ramos/Getty Images) Tour de France week two recap: Pogačar and Vingegaard on deuce as Tour for the ages set for final week tiebreaker "In a race synonymous with chaos, the leading pair’s compelling cat-and-mouse game of marginal gains seems the only constant." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) Pogačar and Vingegaard Break Froome’s Bettex Record - Tour de France 2023 Stage 15 "The third consecutive mountain day for an exhausted Tour de France peloton which meant another Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar battle on the final climb." By Kārlis Ozols (lanternerouge.com.au) Photo: Dion Kerckhoffs/Cor Vos © 2023 A young fan gave us one more reason to absolutely love Tadej Pogačar "A girl at the Tour de France had her dream come true." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: UAE Team Emirates Photographer who blocked Tadej Pogačar's attack at Tour de France apologizes "L'Équipe photographer and driver, and France Télévisions cameraman and driver, suspended for one stage after actions on Col de Joux Plane." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bernard Papon/AFP/Getty Images) Three testing days in the mountains "James Startt rounds up three days in the mountains as the peloton headed for the Alps." Words: James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt How to watch the Tour de France Femmes 2023 - Global options for live streams, broadcasters and highlights "How to watch this year’s Tour de France Femmes in the UK, US and Australia." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: Bike manufacturer Scott loses trademark case against late AC/DC singer’s estate "Bon Scott’s family had sought to register the legendary frontmans name as a trademark for merchandise - but Swiss company Scott claimed it could lead to “customer confusion." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel’s Tour de France bike is monochromatic, aggressive and hides a new seat clamp design "All-Shimano build is clean as a whistle." By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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 Tour de France stage 15 report: Wout Poels
wins big from the break"While the breakaway took the stage, Tadej Pogačar tried once again to sting Jonas Vingegaard, but the yellow jersey was too strong." escapecollective.com
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