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Column One
October 21, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Niels Vandeputte and Manon Bakker victorious at Cyclocross Heerderstrand in the absence of big figures

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"In the absence of some of the biggest figures in cyclocross, who are preparing for Overijse, the Cyclocross Heerderstrand provided an opportunity for other figures to thrive."
 By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Top 10 active cyclists with the most victories in professional cycling

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"The list includes names such as Mark Cavendish, Arnaud Démare, Primoz Roglic, Tadej Pogacar, Sam Bennett and Remco Evenepoel, among others."
 By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tweets of the Week: Tom Dumoulin runs, Lotte Kopecky guts a fish, and a Mark Cavendish interview

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"It's everyone's favorite cycling social media roundup as we head into the off season proper."
 By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Alpecin Deceuninck announces official team for 2024

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"Mathieu Van der Poel’s team has presented its list of 30 cyclists for the upcoming year on its social media."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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"A cycling coach?" - Confused Manchester United fans in meltdown as Dave Brailsford rumored for major club role

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"The former British Cycling performance director and Ineos cycling team boss can reportedly expect to be on a three-man football committee if Sir Jim Ratcliffe's latest bid to buy part of the Premier League club is successful."
 By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Two
October 21, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily


Kasia Niewiadoma solos to elite women's victory at Big Sugar Gravel

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"Lauren De Crescenzo and Anna Hicks complete podium in Bentonville."
 By OpenAI (bvmsports.com) (Image credit: Life Time)
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A lack of strength and depth isn't what's holding women's cycling back - But neither is unequal prize money, economist shows

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"In most sports, more funding leads to greater competition and more revenue, but cycling is more complicated than that - here’s why."
 By Riley Missel (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Colbrelli to step up as Bahrain Victorious sports director but ‘no chance’ of Quintana joining

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"Team capped at 28 riders for 2024 as they build around youth and the future."
 By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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Largest GPS drawing by bike sets new individual Guinness World Record

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"A five month wait followed the attempt in order to get the Strava art verified as a world record."
 By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: David Schweikert
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Laurens Sweeck to return this weekend after missing Waterloo

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"Cyclist Laurens Sweeck is set to make his return to cyclocross this Sunday in the Superprestige Overijse, following a muscle injury."
 By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo: Daniel Clark via flobikes.com
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Fabio Jakobsen makes DSM Firmenich give up General Classifications and return to their roots in sprints, reveals the sports director

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"After a season of evolution, transitioning from a sprint team to a general classification contender, 2024 marks the return of the DSM Firmenich team to its roots."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Turning Up The Heat: The Start of the 2023 Arizona Trail Race

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"The race traverses the whole of Arizona for racers who elect the 800 mile route or the abbreviated and nonetheless daunting 300-mile option."
By: Spencer Harding & Chris Reichel (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
October 21, 2023
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"Even his own performance manager looked on in amazement" - Was Jonas Vingegaard's Tour de France time-trial the ride of the year?

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"As always happens around this time of year, fans, analysts and riders themselves begin to reflect on the season that has been and pick out highlights from the campaign."
 By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Puck Pieterse takes a month off cyclocross season

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"The 21-year supertalent will not be - for the time being at least - focusing on the cups during the cyclocross season, instead focusing on recovery now and looking towards later goals."
 By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Filippo Pozzato backs Jonathan Milan and Andrea Bagioli as Italy's next Monument winners

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"The 2006 Milan-San Remo champion tips two youngsters to deliver Italy back to the top step of a Monument."
 By Pete Trifunovic (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & Sprint Cycling Agency
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Polarizing & Plush: The Fox 32 TC gravel suspension fork reviewed

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"Undeniably fun and remarkably comfortable, the Fox 32 TC is a worthy upgrade for gravel cyclists who like to shred or are singletrack-curious."
 By Charlie Kohlmeier (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Charlie Kohlmeier)
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Go for a ride, power your home: Check out the indoor bike that turns your exercise into electricity - Plus more new stuff from Oakley, Rapha, Brompton, Pinarello, and loads more

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"Check out loads of new clothing for autumn, just-released glasses and wheels, and find out how to ride the Giro d’Italia without leaving home."
 By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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How to true a wheel

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"Our step-by-step guide to getting your hoops straight."
 By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column One
October 20, 2023
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Thousands of Sepp Kuss fans come out to welcome home their Vuelta hero

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"Durango celebrates first American Grand Tour winner in a decade with a massive parade."
(Image credit: Henry Lord)
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Kasia Niewiadoma debuts her gravel rainbow jersey

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"Polish pro to race at the Life Time Big Sugar Classic."
 By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: CANYON//SRAM Racing & CANYON//SRAM Generation
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A 'balance between fairness and inclusion' - USA Cycling unveils new Transgender Athlete Participation Policy

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"Guidelines offer new categories for transgender cyclists at domestic level."
 By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Maryland Cycling Classic)
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Movistar continues series of signings, announcing a cyclist who hasn’t won as a professional

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"Jon Barrenetxea is the latest addition to the Movistar Team. The talented Spaniard is leaving Caja Rural Seguros RGA and has signed a two-year contract with his new WorldTour-level team."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Groupama FDJ loses bicycle supplier after 22 years of partnership

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"Lapierre, a renowned manufacturer of racing bicycles, announced on Friday that it will end its collaboration with Groupama FDJ at the end of this season."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Remco Evenepoel's beautiful birthday greeting to his wife

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"Remco Evenepoel took a moment to share an emotional message on social media. This time, it wasn't about a sporting feat, but a sweet gesture to his wife."
 By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X/Twitter)
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Lightest electric bikes 2023 - Featherweight eBikes across categories

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"From folders to eRoad bikes, a selection of the lightest electric bikes on the market."
 By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Two
October 20, 2023
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'Every detail is studied' - Christophe Laporte on what gives Jumbo Visma the edge

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"The 30-year-old rider discusses Jumbo Visma's historically successful 2023 season."
Words: James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt
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Jumbo Visma Top Team with 69 Victories - UAE Team Emirates Best UCI Team

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"The team of Tadej Pogačar fell short of the Jumbo Visma total by 12, but they did stand on the podium more often, 139 times to 130 and had more top ten placings, 333 while the Dutch team are on 249."
 By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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The main Belgian journalist reveals to Sporza who the best cyclist was in 2023

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"Throughout the year, cycling enthusiasts have enjoyed the extraordinary performances of the world’s best cyclists, who consistently surprised in classics or grand tours."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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The sports director of the Ineos Grenadiers leaves the team and expresses disappointment

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"I had a lot of fun at Ineos over the last six years. It’s a bit disappointing to leave now, but it’s the right time. I don’t know if the team is happy about it, but as I said, it’s the best decision for me."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images via GCN
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Pro cycling transfers - Every move for the 2024 season

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"Our up-to-date list of all the signings and departures from around the men's and women's pelotons."
 By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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Jonathan Milan and Mads Pedersen’s brothers have signed with the Lidl Trek development team

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"The Lidl Trek development team has announced some new members for the upcoming season, including Matteo Milan and Martin Pedersen, who are brothers of Jonathan Milan and Mads Pedersen, respectively."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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US study finds that cycling programs at school boost mental health

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"It was really encouraging to see such a positive student response,” say researchers."
 By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) picture credit outridebike.org)
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Why Yamaha’s wild new electric bike has two-wheel drive

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"In addition to a futuristic appearance, several key innovations in the Yamaha Y-01W AWD fly in the face of accepted norms in the eBike industry."
 By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found)
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Crankbrothers Synthesis wheels, Thule’s dream duffel bag, lightweight Gore waterproofing and Endura's premium back protection

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"Plus news and views from the past seven days."
By Tom Marvin (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
October 20, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





'Thibaut is God for us' - Spending a day with the Collectif Ultras Pinot at Il Lombardia

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"As Thibaut Pinot set out on his final professional bike race, GCN met with the legions of his loyal fans who had traveled from near and afar to honor their hero."
 By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: George Poole
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We need to talk about overtaking: All things must pass, so be nice about it on your next bike ride

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"VecchioJo passes judgement on overtaking etiquette, or the lack of it among some cyclists."
 By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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After nearly two decades of victories, the icon of Spanish cycling announces retirement

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"José Joaquín Rojas is retiring from cycling."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Ask a pro: Ruby West on her off-season activities

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"Running, cleaning goat stalls or chopping wood make for interesting cross-training."
 By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photography by Michael Chan, Inspire Athlete Management
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Repete's New R3: Reason is the Cleanest Modern Steel Road Bike You’ve Ever Met

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"Modern steel road bikes really don’t get much prettier and more well put together than Repete Cycles’ all new R3: Reason."
 By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Fitbit Charge 6 In-Depth Review

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"The Fitbit Charge 6 is an incremental update to the existing Charge 5, focusing on a blend of physical usability enhancements (bringing back the side button), while also increasing day-to-day usability (letting you access all the sport/exercise modes on device, versus a previous limit of 6 modes)."
 By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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Garmin Removes Course Point Limitation in Instinct 2 Series

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"This will likely seem like a niche post, and I’m OK with that. But, buried in a side-load only, no-new-feature, beta release 14.05 for the Instinct 2 series yesterday was a notable line item."
 By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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Drop bar vs flat bar gravel bike - Which is best?

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"We dive into the anatomy of drop and flat handlebars to help you decide what's best for you."
 By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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In the Drops: Chrome backpack, Lezyne lights, Panaracer gravel tires, Spoke jeans, David Beckham

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"New cycling gear to propel you into the weekend."
 By James Spender (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column One
October 19, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





Annemarie Worst takes win at 2023 Kermiscross Ardooie

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"Van Alphen had to settle for second place, while Marion Norbert Riberolle rounded out the podium in third."
 By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo : Facebook The Cyclocross Reds via cyclismactu.net
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Gerben Kuypers beats Eli Iserbyt at Kermiscross Ardooie

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"In a display of sheer power, 23-year-old Gerben Kuypers of Circus ReUz Technord took the top honors at Kermiscross Ardooie, the second Belgian cyclocross event of the season."
 By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via wielerflits.nl)
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Mathieu van der Poel to do his first pro race in Spain

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"The world champ is extending his season to include the Madrid Criterium."
 By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Jumbo Visma Moves On, Devo Teams, Top Riders & Vuelta Social Media

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"This week ‘The Outer Line’ looks at the top stories of the moment: All is well at Jumbo Visma, progress towards broader cycling goals, the importance of development squads, off-loading top riders and the team’s social media rankings at La Vuelta a España 2023."
 (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Davide Formolo commits to Enric Mas after signing contract with Movistar

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"Carlos Canal, Manlio Moro, Javier Romo and Pelayo Sanchez also announced, whilst Rémi Cavagna is on his way."
 By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency
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Remco Evenepoel returns to Lombardy with his wife at the location where, in 2020, he had an almost fatal accident

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"Three years later, Remco Evenepoel returned to the site of his terrible crash in Lombardy, while narrating it in his new YouTube video, accompanied by his wife Oumi."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Who is the greatest cyclist of all time?

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"Eddy Merckx, Marianne Vos, Major Taylor, Beryl Burton, Tadej Pogačar, or? Our editors weigh in."
 By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Spanish newspaper reveals that the mythical ascent in Asturias might be in the 2024 Vuelta a España

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"The 12.5 km ascent, with an average gradient of 6.9% and peaks of up to 16%, is a true classic of the Vuelta. The Vuelta a España has finished at the brutal Asturian ascent 23 times."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Founder of La Vuelta de Bisbee killed in hit-and-run

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"John Timbers, who founded La Vuelta de Bisbee was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Tuesday in Tucson."
 By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: AZ cycling
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Rapha Launches $245 Reversible Crit Jersey with L39ION of LA

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"Rapha and L39ION of LA have collaborated on a unique, training-and-race-ready, reversible jersey."
 By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Two
October 19, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily








UCI World Tour Points Race

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"The 2023 season is done and the team rankings have been published. You can see which teams scored big and it’s also the first season of a three-year promotion-relegation contest."
 (inrng.com)  (Credits not Found)
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UCI announces teams registered for 2024 WorldTour and ProTeam licenses

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"16 teams apply for the 15 Women's WorldTour places, 18 men's WorldTour teams expected to continue in 2024."
 By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Getty Images Sport via cyclingnews.com)
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'I’m not just doing gravel because I’ve got nothing else’ - Chad Haga's new off-road chapter

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"From a Giro d’Italia stage winner to a gravel privateer, Chad Haga tells Rouleur about his plans to transition to the gravel scene."
Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Oskar Scarsbrook/Human Powered Health
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Geraint Thomas reveals the likely cause of his defeat in the Giro d’Italia

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"He lost the Maglia Rosa in a disappointing penultimate stage to Primoz Roglic in a brutal individual time trial on Monte Lussari."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Sepp Kuss proud of Grand Tour win but ready to return to super domestique role at 2024 Tour de France

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"The American stressed that at the Tour de France he would rather ride without the pressure of leadership."
 By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Roglic at Bora 'only a positive' for Hindley, says Macka

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"The four-time Grand Tour winner's move to German side Bora Hansgrohe after eight seasons with Jumbo Visma certainly raised some eyebrows when the transfer was confirmed earlier this month."
 (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Lidl Trek on the verge of big success believes general manager Luca Guercilena

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"With new investment from supermarket chain Lidl, there has been much transfer activity at Lidl Trek during the current window."
 By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Radar Roundup: Tourist Santa Fe Grand Opening Party Tonight!, Rivendell Platypus, Lauf Úthald Road Bike, eThirteen Vario Dropper Colors, Cane Creek Chroma Studio, Fox Racing Crossframe Pro Helmet, Win the Redshift Dream Bike 2023, and TARKA In Search of Surf

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"Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings."
 (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Ekoi Helmet and Shoes Preview

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"The AR14 is being used by Israel Premier Tech, Arkea Samsic, Lotto Soudal, Cofidis and Euskatel Euskadi. The XCR4 gravel shoes look to be a no-nonsense pair of shoes that will cope with the rigors of gravel riding."
 By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Fox Crossframe Pro

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"Fox, a brand synonymous with mountain biking, has launched its first helmet aimed at XC, marathon and gravel riders - the Crossframe Pro."
By Tom Marvin (bikeradar.com) Photo: Fox
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Bird launches ‘improved’ new electric bikes, ditching VanMoof design

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"Bird, the once-darling of the shared electric scooter market, has launched a new version of its electric bike under a partnership with Tradehubb and Spring."
 By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co)
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Column Three
October 19, 2023
Doug Report Cycling Daily





All Change: Sports director transfer market in full swing

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"Find out about all the latest changes at Ineos Grenadiers, Bora Hansgrohe and the rest of the WorldTour squads."
 By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com)Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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Movistar Team announces the signing of a former Spanish Champion

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"Movistar Team revealed the exciting addition of the talented Spanish cyclist Javier Romo, coming from the Astana Qazaqstan Team."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Groupama FDJ presents its new sprint leader, who returns to the team where he turned professional

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"Marc Sarreau returns to the Groupama FDJ team after his stint with the AG2R Citroën Team."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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DCR Cave Winter Open House Registration Is Now Open! December 2nd, 2023

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"Yup, you read the title right! It’s the annual winter DCR Cave Open House!"
 By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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Giorgia Bronzini joins Human Powered Health as new sports director

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"Bronzini, who concluded her road career in 2018 by claiming the sprint stage of the Madrid Challenge by La Vuelta, has a storied history in the sport."
 By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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"I don't feel like an exceptional racer" - Matej Mohoric on battling 'Impostor Syndrome' and peloton's 'aliens'

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"This year Matej Mohoric has added the 19th stage of the Tour de France, a stage in the Tour of Poland and the Gravel World Championship to his palmares, but he doesn't see himself as a rider among the so-called "absolute top" cyclists."
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David Van der Poel, brother of Mathieu, announces retirement

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"The 31-year-old Dutchman has been racing for the Alpecin Deceuninck team for years, although he was demoted to the development team this year due to poor results."
 By Marcos Bertelli (thecyclingpost.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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80 quotes about riding

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"“The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.” - John Howard."
 By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com)
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Police double down on brutal viral video about motorists

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"Many cyclists and vulnerable road users were aghast at the clip."
 By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Richmond RCMP
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Merida launches all-new Silex - A world-championship-winning gravel bike

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"New improvements aim to improve comfort, speed and handling across all terrain types"
 By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Topeak Ratchet N Roll Elite

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"Clever design and impressively machined, but the roll feels cheap - and it's an expensive solution to your problems."
 By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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