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Giro d’Italia stage 10: Biniam Girmay wins in reduced bunch sprint in wild finale.

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Giro d’Italia stage 10: Biniam Girmay wins in reduced bunch sprint in wild finale.

(velonews.com)

"Mathieu van der Poel could only shake his head as Girmay takes historic Giro d'Italia stage win."
(velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)






How super Intermarché set up Biniam Girmay for ground-breaking win.

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"Belgian team’s director Valerio Piva says the Eritrean’s victory is huge for him, for his team, for African cycling, and for the sport."
By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) Photo: Foto Fabio Ferrari / LaPresse/Getty Images





Girmay becomes first black African to win stage in Giro's 105-year history.

(stickybottle.com)

"He is also the first black African cyclist to win a stage in any of cycling’s Grand Tours - including the Tour de France and La Vuelta."
(stickybottle.com) Photo by: Intermarché Wanty Gobert Matériaux





Giro d’Italia Stage 10 Preview.

(inrng.com)

"A tricky second half of the stage and the chance for a rematch between Mathieu van der Poel and Biniam Girmay, but if they watch each other too much someone else will win the day."
(inrng.com) (RCS Sport)






Mikel Landa: ‘It’s a dream to win the Giro d’Italia.’

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"Bahrain Victorious star shakes off crashes, mishaps to rise to the top at Blockhaus: 'I'd love to grab the pink jersey, and it would be a dream to have it, even if just for one day.'"
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images






Check out the Trek Émonda SLR ridden by Giro d’Italia leader Juan Pedro Lopez.

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"Trek Segafredo’s young Spaniard has been wearing the Maglia Rosa for a week now, and here’s the bike he has been riding."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Mason, Endura, Lazer, and Craft Cadence.

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"Take a look at some of the coolest products we have in for review on road.cc right now, including Shimano‘s new 12-speed Ultegra 8100 Di2 groupset."
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Rooijakkers wins Durango Durango Emakumeen Saria.
"Ewers takes second ahead of Uttrup Ludwig."


Team DSM look to future with contract extensions for Georgi, Kool, Labous.
"British champion set to ride with Dutch team until at least end of 2025 while Kool and Labous extend through 2024."


Kelderman says disc brakes did not cause broken spokes on Giro d’Italia.
"Dutchman in supporting role after losing 11 minutes on Blockhaus."


Valverde weighs up Giro d'Italia GC options after stunning Blockhaus ride.
"'It’s difficult, but we’re up there, and we’ll see how we go' says Movistar rider currently 11th overall."


Polymath Pozzovivo moonlights as lead-out man for Girmay at Giro d’Italia.
"It’s going to be a very open Giro, decided by small details."


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Giro d'Italia Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"overlay
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy.

Stage 10 (Pescara Jesi 196 km), starts Tuesday at 3:20am Pacific, (6:20am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 8:14am Pacific, (11:14am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 3:10am Pacific, (6:10am U.S. Eastern)."

(cyclingfans.com)




May 16, 2022
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João Almeida climbs into second at Giro d’Italia on a ‘bad day.’

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"'I didn't have the legs today' - UAE Team Emirates star keeps his podium hopes after suffering up Blockhaus climb."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images






Vincenzo Nibali and Dominico Pozzovivo rattle the Giro d’Italia cage.

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"Aging war horses carry Italian pride into the second week of a Giro d'Italia that's so far without an Italian stage winner."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Thrilling comebacks and all-out sprints at Nové Město World Cup.

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"Wintle and other race organizers traveled to Vermont to experience the iconic race's unique vibes."
By Bobby Wintle (velonews.com) Photo: JP Clifford Photography






Giro d’Italia - Stage 10 preview.

(cycling.today)

"After a hard stage climbing to the Blockhaus and a restday, we return to the seaside for an easy stage made for the fastest guys."
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Orbea Urrun eMTB First Look.

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"Using Orbea’s exclusive EP8 Rider Synergy (RS) mid-drive system, the new Urrun pedal-assist hardtail from the Spanish brand is all about extended exploration and going greater distances."
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Cane Creek eeSilk+ Seat Post Aluminium.

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"Smooth and subtle solution to taming bumps in the roads or trails, now at a competitive price."
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Alpecin Fenix to apply for WorldTour license and become Alpecin Deceuninck.
"The Belgian outfit will change name for Tour de France."


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Giro d'Italia Live Stream.

(cyclingfans.com)"overlay
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy.

Monday is a rest day.

Stage 10 (Pescara Jesi 196 km), starts Tuesday at 3:20am Pacific, (6:20am U.S. Eastern).

Finish at around 8:14am Pacific, (11:14am U.S. Eastern).

Live video from 3:10am Pacific, (6:10am U.S. Eastern)."

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May 15, 2022
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Giro d’Italia: Jai Hindley takes major stage 9 win on Blockhaus.

By

"Australian takes the stage win on a key GC day at the Giro d'Italia."
By Kate Wagner (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)





Giro d’Italia: Richard Carapaz finding it crowded at the top.

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"Ineos Grenadiers applied the pressure on the Blockhaus summit but Carapaz finds company from Landa and Bardet."
By Andrew Hood (cyclingnews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit.

(swytchbike.com)"overlay"Convert your bike into an eBike with the Universal Swytch Electric Bike Kit. Easy to fit, disc-brake compatible, and works on any bicycle type."  Advertisement (swytchbike.com)






Biniam Girmay transported to the hospital.

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"Historic stage-winner missed a post-stage press conference after a cork struck his eye while celebrating on the podium, officials said."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Romain Bardet: ‘I won’t underestimate the second week of the Giro d’Italia.’

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"Team DSM’s French leader won’t be letting his guard down on the less challenging stages during the Giro’s second week as he bids to maintain his GC push."
By Peter Cossins (voxwomen.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images






Ewan running out of time for stage win as Giro exit approaches.

(sbs.com.au)

"Australian Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal) came to the Giro d'Italia with ambitions to win at least one stage, but the sprinter's bad luck through the first nine stages means his chances are quickly running thin as he eyes an early departure from the race."
(sbs.com.au) Getty / Pool/Getty Images






Simon Yates to transition to stage-hunting mode following Giro d’Italia losses.

(velonews.com)

"Matt White confirms Simon Yates will continue in Giro and entire team will 'change the chip' to chase stage wins after GC ambitions are lost."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)






Robyn’s Extremely Online Round-up #14: Forgetting Démare, the De Gendt battle and Eurovision.

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"The fourteenth installment in our new series recaps the weekly shenanigans in the peloton, showcasing the fun side of cycling."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)






Tom Brady went for his first ride in 15 years and absolutely loved it.

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"On Saturday, Brady posted a video as he was getting ready to do another typical day in the life of the 44-year-old’s routine."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @TomBrady Instagram






Preview: Vuelta a Burgos Feminas.

(voxwomen.com)

"The Spanish block of racing continues this week, starting on Thursday, as the World Tour peloton takes to the roads of Burgos."
(voxwomen.com) (Image Credit not Found)






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Can Juan Pedro López pull a ‘Chiappucci’ in this Giro d’Italia?
"The Trek Segafredo rider follows a long tradition of surprise early leaders who go deep in a grand tour."


Power analysis: 2022 Giro d’Italia week 1.
"A look at power numbers from Mathieu van der Poel, Thomas De Gendt, and Emmanuel Buchmann in the opening stages of the corsa rosa."


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Why Cycles R+ titanium gravel bike gets bigger tires in v4 updates for bigger adventure.

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"Why Cycles once again updates their long-running titanium R+ gravel bike, now in a 4th generation with extra big tire clearances."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com)






Garmin epix (Gen 2).

By

"Impressive performance with great screen and customizable functions, but also very expensive and limited extra benefits."
By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)




May 16, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily





The Second Rest Day Rant.

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"Six more chaotic Giro d’Italia stage in and the Italian Grand Tour has not let us down in the excitement stakes."
By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)






Romain Bardet bides his time as giro d’Italia intensifies.

(roadbikeaction.com)

"So far so good,” Bardet said on Monday’s rest day ahead of two flat stages, three hilly ones and a single mountain stage on week two, before the mountainous final week."
(roadbikeaction.com) sprintcyclingagency






Eddie Dunbar puts Giro d’Italia selection woes behind him to take Tour de Hongrie win.

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"I was hoping to do the Giro d’Italia this season, but coming back from that disappointment I stayed on it' says Irish climber."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images





Kelderman blames overheating disc brakes after Giro day from hell.

(stickybottle.com)

"Wilco Kelderman has said a combination of his disc brakes overheating, and some back pain he was feeling, derailed his general classification challenge at the Giro d’Italia yesterday."
(stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)






The VV View: Wee Tom, Mullet Bikes and Podcasts.

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"‘The Tour is the Tour,’ for sure. But for me the Giro is the most beautiful."
By Ed Hood (veloveritas.co.uk) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)






COROS Rolls Out 10 New Features To Vertix Series, APEX Pro, Pace 2.

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"While COROS skipped their usual seemingly unofficial monthly new feature updates last month, they’re back at it again this month with a pretty solid update - including both app and firmware features."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)






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Kelderman blames disc brakes after losing 10 minutes at Giro d'Italia.
"Dutchman says overheated rotors caused spokes to collapse on Lanciano descent."


Philippa York analysis: The Giro has been fascinating so far and can only get better.
"The 1987 mountains jersey winner on Ineos Grenadiers, Yates, Dumoulin, Nibali and Cavendish."


Blockhaus renders harsh verdict but Giro d'Italia picture remains unclear.
"Simon Yates' challenge ends, but Carapaz has company at head of race."


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May 15, 2022
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Tom Pidcock outsprints Vlad Dascalu to take his second World Cup win of the season.

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"Despite lackluster legs and mechanical issues with his bike, the Brit beat Vlad Dascalu and Nino Schurter to the top of the podium."
By Ryan Simonovich (velonews.com) Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool





Eddie Dunbar wins Tour of Hungary despite heartbreak right on line.

(stickybottle.com)

"Eddie Dunbar has taken overall victory at the Tour of Hungary, even though he lost the final stage win right on the line today."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Szymon Gruchalski-Cor Vos)






Dylan Groenewegen back to winning ways at Tour de Hongrie.

(velonews.com)

"The team did an amazing effort for me. I have no voice because of all the screaming,' says sprinter."
(velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images






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How to watch the 2022 Giro d’Italia.

(velonews.com)

"Here's how to watch the race for the maglia rosa from a desktop computer, handheld or mobile device, TV, or smart streaming app."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com







UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly.

(inrng.com)

"There’s significant news on both the promotion and relegation fronts this week."
(inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Senior Lotto Soudal manager quits, Tim Wellens reportedly wants to leave.

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"Team boss John Lelangue under even more pressure as WorldTour relegation battle rumbles on."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)






"I'd be careful taking training advice from him" - F1 star goes cycling with Lance Armstrong.

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"A certain Texan was pictured training alongside Valtteri Bottas in Colorado."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Ineos, Movistar and EF in three-way battle for Richard Carapaz, says agent.

By

"Agent denies a deal is done with Movistar, and says the Olympic champion will decide his future after the Giro d'Italia."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)






Preview: Walmart Joe Martin Stage Race.

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"Set for May 19-22 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the race will feature 15 women's and 18 men's teams including EF Education TIBCO SVB, L39ION of LA, and others."
By Rebecca Reza (velonews.com) Photo: Joe Martin Stage Race






Mieke Kröger's Grand Tour of self-discovery: 1,347 kilometers, 5 countries, no power mete.

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"Human Powered Health rider Mieke Kröger talks mental health, cycling through Slovenia and *that* meme."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images)






Best women’s saddles: Buyer’s guide.

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"How to choose right women’s saddle and the best saddles on the market."
By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)






Deda Elementi debuts lightweight RS4DB tubeless carbon road wheels at Giro d’Italia.

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"From the first week of this year’s Giro d’Italia, a new set of lightweight Deda Elementi RS4DB tubeless carbon wheels were in the break at the front of the peloton."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)






Crane Bell E-Ne Revolver - Stealth Black.

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"Easy-to-use bell with a really nice tone."
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F1 star Valtteri Bottas spotted out riding with Lance Armstrong.
"Alfa Romeo driver joined controversial American for Colorado spin on Sunday."


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May 16, 2022
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Alpecin Fenix to rebrand as Alpecin Deceuninck for Tour de France, applies for WorldTeam status in 2023.

(velonews.com)

"‘In my opinion, we are already at the level of the WorldTour, but it's easier just to be in it,’ says Van der Poel."
(velonews.com) Photo: ERIC LALMAND/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images






Zipp says using a Wahoo Kickr Rollr will void your wheel warranty.

By

"Indoor trainer that clamps front wheel in place causes “significant flexing to the rim”, says Zipp; Wahoo fires back."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)






Itzulia Women: Pauliena Rooijakkers ‘really thankful’ for her team after finishing second overall.

By

"Canyon SRAM won the Queen of the Mountains classification, which went to Elise Chabbey."
By Issy Ronald (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)






López apology for this bottle throwing incident with Oomen.

(stickybottle.com)

"Giro maglia rosa Juan Pedro López (Trek Segafredo) cut an emotional figure at the end of the Blockhaus stage yesterday, partly because he fought hard and retained his race lead but also because of his regrets over a racing incident."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Massimo Paolone)






Davide Cassini close to setting up new Bianchi-backed Italian ProTeam for 2023.

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"Cassani's project starts to come together for the former Italian national coach."
By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Andrea Mancini/NurPhoto via Getty Images)






Zwift reverses course: Pace partners to remain in Makuri Islands.

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"Users ask for pace partners to remain in Makuri Island world, and Zwift listens."
By Greg Kaplan (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Zwift






Life Time reveals the 2022 Unbound Gravel courses.

(velonews.com)

"Some 9,703ft of climbing on tap for the Unbound Gravel 200, with a significant water crossing at mile 27."
(velonews.com) Photo: Tim Mohn






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Giro d’Italia week two preview: Saving the best for last.
"A series of sprint chances and transition stages will keep the suspense going into the final mountain stages."


Gianni Savio and his Drone Hoppers hunt for the least-known classifications at the Giro d’Italia.
"'Kilometers in Fuga' and ‘Traguardo Volante’ competitions give Drone Hopper opportunities for prizes in a peloton with far deeper purse-strings."


How I created a cycling team.
"VeloNews writer Sadhbh O'Shea on how she and a group from the Isle of Man set-up a cycling team from scratch."


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May 15, 2022
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Itzulia Women: Demi Vollering wins stage 3 and overall.

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"Dutch rider dominates, winning every stage, and the overall."
By Tim Bonville-Ginn (velonews.com) (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)








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