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Giro d’Italia stage 11: Alberto Dainese delivers
Italy’s first stage in tight bunch sprint.
"The threat of crosswinds and decreasing opportunities for sprinters kept the tension high and the bunch controlled coming into finale." (velonews.com) (Photo stickybottle.com)
Giro d’Italia: Alberto Dainese defends Italian
cycling as he becomes country’s first winner at 2022 race.
"The 24-year-old Italian says that he's still learning about his own capabilities after taking his first-ever grand tour stage win." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Fabio Ferrari-Pool/Getty Images
Juan Pedro López on Giro d’Italia pink journey: ‘This is the first day in my life I rode as a leader.’ "The 24-year-old continues his run in the pink jersey and hopes to hold it for a few more days at least." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Giro d’Italia Stage 11 Preview. "A big day for the sprinters with an arrival in Reggio… and perhaps a departure from the race for some of them ahead of the all the Alpine stages to come." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport)
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Giro d’Italia stage 11 preview: Mark Cavendish,
Caleb Ewan, and Arnaud Démare return to center stage.
"The
Giro’s leading sprinters will have their sights set on
victory in Reggio Emilia six days after Scalea matchup."
Less is more: How Arnaud Démare and Groupama FDJ
got back to winning ways at the Giro d’Italia.
"'When
you touch the bottom you only have more ground to jump back
up,' says Jacopo Guarnieri."
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Jingle Cross canceled for 2022. "The popular event has been running for 18 years." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Rack. "I rode with some friends this morning and one asked me what I thought of my rack, a Kuat Sherpa 2.0. I said, “Man, I love this rack,” which is the first time I’ve articulated that." Emlyn Lewis: (cyclingindependent.com)
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 700 x 25C in review - What can tubeless tires do on the road? "Fast, comfortable, puncture-proof - Continental aims to combine all these features at the highest level with the Grand Prix 5000 S TR." By Tobias Hörsch (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Benjamin Topf
Giro d'Italia Live Stream.
"2022 Giro d'Italia May 6-29, Hungary/Italy. Stage
11 (Santarcangelo di Romagna → Reggio Emilia
Parmigiano Reggiano Food Stage, 203 km),
starts Wednesday 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 17, 2022
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Giro d’Italia stage 10: Biniam Girmay wins in
reduced bunch sprint in wild finale.
"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. "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.
"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.
"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.’ "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. "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)
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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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"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.’ "'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
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Biniam Girmay will not start Giro d’Italia a day
after historic win.
"Intermarché Wanty Gobert officials confirm Girmay will not race as a precautionary move after cork strikes eye in post-stage celebration." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Merhawi Kudus: I’m sad for Biniam Girmay but happy he made history. "EF Education EasyPost rider on the positives of compatriot Girmay’s Giro stage win rather than the disappointment of the bizarre way he departed the race." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Biniam Girmay not the only rider to struggle with dangerous corks at the Giro d’Italia. "Mathieu van der Poel was also struck on the face with a flying cork after winning stage 1: ‘It's quite dangerous.’" By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Fernando Gaviria disappointed at being runner-up in another Giro d’Italia sprint. "UAE Team Emirates sprinter thought he got a repeat win in Reggio Emilia but admits that he couldn’t match Alberto Dainese's stage-winning surge in the final meters." By Peter Cossins (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Giro d’Italia: Caleb Ewan hopes to bounce back from ‘super bad day.’ "Aussie sprinter hoping to redeem his uneven Giro d'Italia in Wednesday's long, flat stage that should deliver a bunch sprint." (velonews.com) Photo: Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse /Getty Images
Giro d’Italia Stage Previews: Transition Time! "Stages 11-15 will move the Giro into position for its (hopefully) thrilling conclusion." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images
Domenico Pozzovivo riding through the pain at the Giro d’Italia. "The Italian still suffers from pain in his back after a driver hit him head-on during a training ride in 2019, but he's riding with the best at the Giro." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Preview: Women’s WorldTour continues with Vuelta a Burgos Féminas 2022. "The four-day Spanish stage race kicks off May 19 and ends with a mountaintop finish on May 22." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Ryder Innovation Groove Tool. "Good selection of bits and takes up very little room, but not as pleasing to use as some." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Which muscles does spinning work? "Indoor cycling is a firm favorite with fitness fanatics - but which muscles does spinning work? Find out with our essential guide." By Howard Calvert (livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
May 17, 2022
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Biniam Girmay transported to the hospital.
"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.’ "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. "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. "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. "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. "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. "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
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Power analysis: 2022 Giro d’Italia week 1.
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Why Cycles R+ titanium gravel bike gets bigger tires in v4 updates for bigger adventure. "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)
Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Mason, Endura, Lazer, and Craft Cadence. "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." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Garmin epix (Gen 2). "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)
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Austin police obtain search warrant in
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"According to the warrant, Wilson went swimming with a friend that evening and returned to the home after 8:30 p.m. Camera footage from a nearby home showed a vehicle pull up near the house around 8:36 p.m." (velonews.com) Photo: @dbetcher44
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Merlier move to Quick Step may signal end to Cavendish’s time with team. "Tim Merlier has signed a new two-year contract with Quick Step Alpha Vinyl, according to reports in Belgium, in a move that appears to signal the end of Mark Cavendish’s stint with the team." (stickybottle.com) (Photo: Charly Lopez)
Giro d’Italia: Bora Hansgrohe to play numbers game in GC fight. "Jai Hindley says Wilco Kelderman is 'super unfortunate' but the team is still targeting overall podium." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Stetina’s Paydirt this weekend has a $4,400 prize purse - only for women. "Shimano Women’s Challenge includes two timed segments, plus time bonuses for riding a mechanical bull and a tire-toss game." By Ben Delaney (velonews.com) Photo: Wil Matthews
Consumer spend in U.S. bike market flattens, but remains strong. "The inflation-adjusted data put American expenditure on bicycles and accessories in 2020 at $7 billion, up by a healthy slice on the prior year’s $6.1 billion. The peak came in 2021, when total spend in the U.S. bike market nearly hit $8 billion." By Mark Sutton (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found)
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Vollering kept overnight in hospital after
Durango crash.
"SD
Worx confirm 'precautionary measure' and will decide on
Vuelta a Burgos start on Thursday morning."
US cyclocross stalwart Jingle Cross canceled
after UCI designation disappears.
"Iowa
City organizer had sought C1-C2 ranking for 2022 after
deciding not to pursue World Cup."
Carapaz grabs unexpected time bonus on sprint
day at the Giro d'Italia.
"Ecuadorian
gains three seconds and moves up to second overall after
stage 11."
Hindley: Nobody is head and shoulders above the rest on Giro d'Italia. "Australian
remains fifth overall as race passes midpoint."
Richie Porte: Despite what Rohan Dennis says,
Ineos are still the benchmark team.
"Australian
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Carthy: Giro d'Italia 'overall is still there'
despite bad day on Blockhaus.
"'For
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Ukraine is now using these 200-mile-range electric bikes with NLAW rockets to take out Russian tanks. "When pushed hard, the bikes can reach speeds as high as 50 mph (80 km/h). " By Micah Toll (electrek.co)
May 17, 2022
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UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "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. "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. "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. "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. "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. "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. "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. "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)
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Getting covid had 'more impact than I had
hoped:' Marianne Vos prepares for return to racing after virus
recovery.
"Veenendaal
Veenendaal will mark the Dutch cyclist's return to racing."
F1 star Valtteri Bottas spotted out riding with
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Alpecin Fenix to rebrand as Alpecin Deceuninck for Tour de France, applies for WorldTeam status in 2023. "‘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
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