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Column One
September 18, 2023
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Sepp Kuss soars to 808 Strava KOMs in 2023 - More than any other pro

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"The unexpected Vuelta a España winner is a true King of the Mountains."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Who had gotten closest to the Giro-Tour-Vuelta sweep?

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"Now that GC Kuss has delivered, Jumbo Visma has achieved what hasn’t been done in the 73 years it has been possible and won the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana in the same season."
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Sepp Kuss rides into Madrid aboard Vuelta España winner's edition Cervelo S5

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"The GC overall winner Sepp Kuss rode into Madrid atop a rather special Cervélo S5 celebrating not only his win at La Vuelta a España but also the team's clean sweep of Grand Tour victories this year."
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Jonas Vingegaard: ‘I’m 100 per cent sure that my two teammates and I are not taking anything’

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"TdF champ as well as Sepp Kuss and Primoz Roglič asked about doping at Jumbo."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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'Like choosing between your own children' - Plugge reveals Jumbo Visma's Vuelta leadership discussions
"Our only objective that we didn't achieve this year was winning the Tour of Flanders or Paris Roubaix"

Sepp Kuss and Remco Evenepoel spotted in unreleased Oakleys
"Both spotted wearing what looks to be a variation of the Encoder model with a new vented lens"

Remco Evenepoel: I'm satisfied with this Vuelta a España
"Belgian misses fourth stage win in Madrid but walks away with polka dot jersey, three wins, and combativity prize"



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Column Two
September 18, 2023
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Tour de Gatineau recap: Megan Jastrab takes two wins

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"Alison Jackson second in road race and crit."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Grégoire Crevier
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Watch Mathieu van der Poel absolutely murder the breakaway at the Super 8 Classic

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"Mathieu van der Poel took a stunning win on Saturday at the Super 8 Classic."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: AtlantaRouleur
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Cian Uijtdebroeks: Belgium's other great Grand Tour hope

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"An eighth place finish in his debut Vuelta a España taught valuable lessons, but showed the 20-year-old is a Grand Tour winner in the making."
Words: Álvaro Rubio (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic / Sprint Cycling Agency
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Radar Roundup: Mone El Continente in Stock, Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen in Stock, HMPL Basket Bag, PAUL Post to Flat Mount, Gravel Adventure Spanish Peaks, and Ridgeline IV

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Five cool things for autumn cycling from Vulpine, Muc-Off, Altura and Swrve

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"These are some of the autumn's must have cycling things we're reviewing at the moment."
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Jumbo Visma’s iron grip on grand tours poses big problems for others
"There will be a lot of bruised egos after Jumbo Visma won all three grand tours in 2023 and now the other teams must figure out how to beat them."

Everybody loves Sepp! The peloton celebrates the new Vuelta a España champion: ‘No one deserves it more than him’
"Reactions from Geraint Thomas, Juan Ayuso, Jumbo Visma staffers and teammates on Kuss and his historic win: 'Everyone is super happy to see him win/"

Vuelta a España prize money: Feast and famine among the peloton.
"Jumbo Visma earns nearly one-third of the total purse, while Astana Qazaqstan brings home less than $5,000 in three weeks."

Bobby & Jens: Tony Martin spills all his time trial secrets
"The former TT world champion turned entrepreneur has some stories to tell from the WorldTour trenches."


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Column Three
September 18, 2023
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Disturbing footage allegedly shows teenager kill cyclist in shocking hit-and-run

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"A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in relation to the incident which saw retired police chief 64 year-old Andreas Probst killed in Las Vegas last month."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Photo: X/Twitter)
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Vuelta a España 2023 team ratings - How did each team perform in the final Grand Tour of the year?

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"With the lap around Spain now complete, we look at which teams will be happy with what they achieved and who might be looking back with regrets/"
Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic / Sprint Cycling Agency
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"I have to see where there are the most elevation meters and the fewest time trial kilometers" - Cian Uijtdebroeks about his future grand tour plans

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"Cian Uijtdebroeks had a particularly strong debut in a grand tour. In the Vuelta, the only twenty-year-old Belgian managed to make his mark by finishing eighth overall. "
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo by Thomas Maheux/ASO)
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Intense expands eMTB past carbon fiber with Tazer MX Alloy Pro

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"A burly metal frame powered to fuel big adventures."
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Column One
September 17, 2023
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Sepp Kuss wins 2023 Vuelta a España

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"Kaden Groves beats Filippo Ganna to win finale stage 21 sprint in Madrid."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Groves wins epic final stage at Vuelta after all-star breakaway

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"Groves responded to an attack from Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick Step) in a bid to defend his green jersey."
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"I just wanted to enjoy this last day as much as possible" - Remco Evenepoel after the final Vuelta stage

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"I just wanted to enjoy this last day as much as possible. My wife was here, my family, my parents… I just wanted to give it one last push."
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Chris Horner: Jumbo Visma backed Sepp Kuss in Vuelta a España due to fans' outcry and PR nightmare

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"Last male US Grand Tour winner backs Kuss for future leadership and believes he should stay at Jumbo Visma but that Roglič should leave."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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Sepp Kuss pays tribute to Roglič and Vingegaard as Vuelta triumph starts to sink in

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"What they’ve had to sacrifice to help me is not easy - I’m very grateful for what they’ve done for me' says Jumbo Visma rider."
Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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Vuelta a España 2023 stage 21 preview: The grand finale in Madrid

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"A final opportunity for the sprinters who still remain in the race."
Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic / Sprint Cycling Agency
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Xan Crees and Joe Blackmore are crowned the new champions at the British Gravel Championships

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"There's exciting sprints and photo finishes as the National Gravel Champs delivers epic gravel bike racing in King's Forest, Suffolk."
(Image credit: RED:ON)
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Breaking the Hour - Dan Bigham

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"Behind the Scenes."
By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Canyon Endurace CFR Di2 2023

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"Impressive comfort, weight and performance to a degree, but a clinical feel to the ride reduces the fun factor."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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2023 Vuelta a Espana Live Video Feed

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"Vuelta a Espana 2023, August 26-September 17, Spain.

Stage 21 (Hipódromo de la Zarzuela Madrid. Paisaje de la Luz, 101.5km).

Video starts Sunday at 5:05pm Central Europe, 11:05am U.S. Eastern, 8:05am Pacific."

The race will also be shown on Peacock starting at 8:05am Pacific."

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Column Two
September 17, 2023
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Unpredictable to the end: One final, wild race caps off a Vuelta of twists and turns

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"True to form, right to the end. This Vuelta a España was always going to bow out in the most unpredictable of manners."
Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic / Sprint Cycling Agency
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Tour de Romandie Féminin stage 3: Demi Vollering seals GC as Liane Lippert takes final stage

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"Unruly finale comes down to a reduced group sprint."
Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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"Jastrab combines with Skylar Schneider for Team USA 1-3."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Remi Cavagna wins the 2023 Tour of Slovakia

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"Remi Cavagna has been crowned winner of the 2023 Tour of Slovakia as Kasper Asgreen won the final stage in Púchov."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Jasper Philipsen edges Kooij and Groenewegen for victory at Gooikse Pijl

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"Jasper Philipsen again proved why he's viewed by many as the number one sprinter in the peloton today."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com)  (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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"I think that Sepp Kuss is an amazing ambassador for the sport on the US side" - Chris Horner hoping Vuelta win can kickstart boom in American cycling

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"For the first time since Chris Horner himself back in 2013, an American has been crowned winner of the Vuelta a Espana. Sepp Kuss is that man and Horner couldn't be more delighted to finally have a successor."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X/Twitter)
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Pro cycling's side hustles - From chocolate shops to architecture

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"Sometimes you just need a little extra cash. Chris Marshall-Bell talks to the pro riders who have a business they run on the side to find out how they do it."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images/Alamy/Beta Architektur)
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Chasing the pros and riding the white roads of the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche in Tuscany

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"George heads to Italy for a double-header of WorldTour racing and gran fondo riding on Tuscany's white gravel roads."
By George Scott (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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How to bleed SRAM disc brakes - Step-by-step guide to bleeding SRAM road and MTB disc brakes

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"Tips and tricks to get the best performance from your SRAM brakes."
By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2023 Tour de Romandie Féminin Live

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"2023 Tour de Romandie Féminin September 15-17, Switzerland.

Stage 3 (Vernier Nyon, 131.9km)

Live video Sunday from 2:10pm CET, (8:10am U.S. Eastern), 5:10am Pacific."

The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 5:10am Pacific."

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Column Three
September 17, 2023
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'I've discovered things I didn't know about myself' - Sepp Kuss' victorious breakthrough journey at the Vuelta a España

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"Renowned for his work in helping others to Grand Tour victories, Sepp Kuss finally gets a moment of his own at the Vuelta a España."
Words: Álvaro Rubio (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic / Sprint Cycling Agency
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Matteo Moschetti takes photo finish win ahead of Mads Pedersen at the GP d'Isbergues

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"Q36.5 Pro Cycling rider wins in photo finish."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Grand Prix d'Isbergues via cyclingnews.com)
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Valentine Fortin triumphs again at GP d’Isbergues

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"In a powerful display of skill and strategy, Valentine Fortin clinched her fourth win of the season at d'Isbergues Grand Prix on Sunday."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Alexandre Marchi / MAXPPP
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Jumbo Visma unveil special one-off kit paying tribute to three Grand Tour victories

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"After Primoz Roglic's Giro d'Italia success, Jonas Vingegaard defending his Tour de France crown, Sepp Kuss has now taken the win at the Vuelta a Espana to complete the hattrick."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X/Twitter)
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Sepp Kuss says “cheating or doping is out of the question”, as Jonas Vingegaard insists Jumbo Visma teammates are “not taking anything”

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"One of the most important things about sports is accepting that sometimes you’re not good enough,” Kuss, who is set to become the second American to win the Vuelta a España later today, told reporters."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Tommaso Pelagalli/SprintCyclingAgency)
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"The team has made it clear that they would prefer me to leave" - Caleb Ewan's future remains in the dark

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"Recently it had been rumored he was pondering retiring from pro cycling, although the Australian says he's eager to resume competition."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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NASA-inspired airless bicycle tires smash crowdfunding target

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"The Smart Tire Company has borrowed technology from planetary rovers for a material that's said to have both the elasticity of rubber and the strength of titanium"
James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Smart Tire Company
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Cyclists 'stalked' by self-driving taxis in Austin, Texas

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"Driverless taxis are acting peculiarly and making life awkward for cyclists."
James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Cruise car
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Cairn E-Adventure Rambler

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"A versatile eGravel bike that will tackle anything you ride it on."
By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Live: US Cyclocross Series Round 2 - Roanoke Virginia Cyclocross, USA - Sunday 17th of September 2023

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"Elite Women - 19:30 UK, 20:30 Europe, 14:30 Local US Time.

Elite Men - 20:45 UK, 21:45 Europe, 15:45 Local US Time.

The races will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 11:30am Pacific and 12:38am Pacific."

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Column One
September 16, 2023
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Vuelta a España: Wout Poels denies Remco Evenepoel victory on stage 20

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"Five riders steal away in breakaway for sprint finish in Guadarrama."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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The 2023 Vuelta a España Top 10: Who made their mark?

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"Who finished in the top 10 of the GC at this year's Tour of Spain."
Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic/ASO
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Vingegaard hits back at doping insinuations

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"Vingegaard said it was to be expected that some people would be skeptical, but allegations were a different matter."
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Vuelta a España 2023 stage 20 preview: The penultimate stage

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"The penultimate stage of this year’s Vuelta will take place in the same area of Guadarrama, but the climbs to be tackled aren’t as big."
Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic / Sprint Cycling Agency
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2023 Vuelta a Espana Live Video Feed

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"Vuelta a Espana 2023, August 26-September 17, Spain.

Stage 20 (La Bañeza  Íscar, 177.1km).

Video starts Saturday at 11:45am Central Europe, 5:45am U.S. Eastern, 2:45am Pacific."

The race will also be shown on Peacock starting at 2:45am Pacific."

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Column Two
September 16, 2023
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Tour de Romandie Féminin stage 2: Demi Vollering triumphs on Torgon summit finish

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"Tour de France Femmes champion outsprints Kasia Niewiadoma to take overall lead."
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Alexey Lutsenko wins hard Memorial Marco Pantani, outsprints Hirschi and Sivakov

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"Kazakhstan national champion beats Sivakov and Swiss champion in reduced-group finish for sixth win of the season."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com)  (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Grand Tour Podium Sweeps - Not as uncommon as you might think

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"If the Jumbo Visma Trident of Primoz Roglic, Jonas Vingegaard and Sepp Kuss all end up on the final podium of the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday evening, it will be the first time anyone born after May 1966 will have been alive for such a feat."
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Dr Hutch: The best numbers in cycling are the ones you can just make up

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"Cycling is a numbers game, says Dr Hutch, and the more complicated the figures the better."
By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy/Future)
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How does riding your favorite climb on Rouvy compare to real life?

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"Same climb, same rider, real life vs virtual reality! Are You faster on a virtual cycling app than in real life?"
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Ekoi Ottimo Glasses

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"High-quality, comfortable, large-framed sunnies with a modern design and some great colors."
By Ed Morgan (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Never puncture again! NASA-derived tires that use shape-memory alloy instead of air hit Kickstarter + titanium derailleur hangers and loads more tech news

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"Check out updated bikes from Pinarello, Trek and 3T, cool new stuff from Sidi, Rudy Project and Pirelli, Silca’s titanium derailleur hanger & loads more."
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2023 Tour de Romandie Féminin Live

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"2023 Tour de Romandie Féminin September 15-17, Switzerland.

Stage 2 (Romont  Torgon, 110.8km)

Live video Saturday from 12:35pm CET, (6:35am U.S. Eastern), 3:35am Pacific."

The race will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 3:35am Pacific."

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Column Three
September 16, 2023
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Mathieu van der Poel wins the SUPER 8 Classic

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"Van der Poel beats Turgis in final sprint."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Tour de Gatineau Day 1 TT: Anna Kiesenhofer dominates

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"The 2023 Tour de Gatineau kicked off on Friday with the ITT. Austrian and 2020 Olympic road race champion Anna Kiesenhofer (Israel Premier Tech Rolland), delivered an exceptional performance."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Grégoire Crevier
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Karlijn Swinkels dominates AG Tour de la Semois with 2nd stage victory

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"The 24-year-old Dutch rider took the final classification honors of the two-day race."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) photo: euro.dayfr.com
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Maghalie Rochette wins USCX season opener

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"The St-Adele, Quebec racer topped the podium on day one of Go Cross in the elite women’s C1 event."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Alexeroot
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Crowd pleasers: The good guys get their moment at the Vuelta a España

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"Wout Poels won stage 20 after holding off stage favorite Remco Evenepoel."
Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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2023 AG Tour de la Semois Stage 2 Live Text Coverage

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"Bertrix → Bertrix, 119.8km)"
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (procyclingstats.com)
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"2023 Super 8 Classic, 
September 16, Belgium (Brakel → Haacht, 203.6km)

Live video Saturday from 4:15pm CET (10:15am U.S. Eastern), 7:15am Pacific.

The race will be shown on GCN+ starting at 7:15am Pacific."

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Live: US Cyclocross Series Round 1&2 - Roanoke Virginia Cyclocross, USA - Saturday 16th September 2022 & Sunday 17th of September 2023

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"Elite Women - 19:30 UK, 20:30 Europe, 14:30 Local US Time.

Elite Men - 20:45 UK, 21:45 Europe, 15:45 Local US Time.

The races will also be shown on GCN+ starting at 11:30am Pacific and 12:38am Pacific."

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