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Brandon McNulty to lead UAE Emirates at Critérium du Dauphiné. "The US rider is bouncing back from health issues to make a run for the podium in the key Tour de France warmup race." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Bas Czerwinski/Getty Images)
Critérium du Dauphiné Preview. "The Critérium du Dauphiné starts this Sunday and it’s Primož Roglič versus the field, the next best challenger could even be teammate Jonas Vingegaard." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Chris Froome: ‘I’m hoping to finally put my Critérium du Dauphiné crash behind me.’ "'I’ve seen some big progressions in my form over the last two months, and I hope to continue to build on it,' says former Tour de France winner." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by RvS.Media/Basile Barbey/Getty Images)
Groenewegen leads Bike Exchange Jayco's Critérium du Dauphiné squad. "Team Bike Exchange Jayco head to France for the eight-day Critérium du Dauphiné with sprint star Dylan Groenewegen leading the team with an eye on stage victories." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Enric Mas prepares for Tour-Vuelta double at Critérium du Dauphiné. "As the Tour de France draws near, Movistar Team and Enric Mas get ready for what is one of the main goals of the season. The Spaniard finished sixth last year, followed by a second place at the Vuelta a España, and will be looking to replicate or improve his results from 2021." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
2022 Tour de Beauce canceled. "The organizers cited the pandemic and lack of resources as the main problem." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (veloimages.com)
In the Drops: CHPT3 Biarritz kit, Misfits bars, Restrap bag and Roland Garros. "The wondrous weekly roundup of the cycling gear you need to know about and French Open predictions." By Emma Cole (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
June 2, 2022
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Road Cycling Is Ripe for Reinvention. "For many, many years, road cycling was synonymous with elitism. Inscrutable rules, costly custom frames, all manner of unguents and embrocations…" By Eben Weiss (outsideonline.com) (Photo: tetedelacourse/Flickr Creative Commons)
How in the hell do you race Unbound XL? "Advice on the big event from XL veterans Taylor Lideen, Lael Wilcox, Amanda Nauman, Yuri Hauswald, and Bobby Wintle." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Kevin Fickling
Fred Schmid, 89, is bound to finish Unbound Gravel. "I just enjoy riding and that’s why I want to keep doing it." By Marshall Opel (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Laurens ten Dam and the ‘Dutch mafia’ hit Unbound Gravel. "There's a new gang in town and they're ready to leave their mark on the US gravel scene." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Preliminary startlist Brussels Cycling Classic with Kristoff, S.Bennett, Viviani, Groves, De Lie and Gaviria. "The Belgian semi-classics continues now in Brussels, as the Brussels Cycling Classic takes place this Sunday the 5th of June providing an opportunity for the sprinters to take a big win and also to score important UCI points." (cyclinguptodate.com) 02/06/2022 12:00
Where Hindley Won & Did Ineos Blow It? "The 2022 Giro d’Italia kept us on the edge of our seats right up to the final mountain stage. The Italian Grand Tour was in the hands of Richard Carapaz and the Ineos team, but things didn’t go to plan." By Spencer Martin (pezcyclingnews.com) Alpozzi, D'Alberto, Ferrari, LaPresse
Filippo Ganna gets offer from Trek Segafredo. "Filippo Ganna is still under contract with INEOS Grenadiers until the end of 2023, but after that Trek Segafredo would love to take over the Italian rider." (cyclinguptodate.com) 01/06/2022 23:30
Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 - Quiet comfort, lackluster responsiveness. "I had high hopes going into our testing of the USD$1500, £1250, €1400 Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 TLR wheelset." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Shimano does it for the fans with polished silver GRX Limited gravel groupset. "Retro aesthetics, new flat bar option and a carbon wheelset too." By Matthew Loveridge (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
June 1, 2022
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Sepp Kuss on Tour de France bubble? "Reports in Dutch media suggest that only Primož Roglič, Wout van Aert, and Jonas Vingegaard have assured spots on the Jumbo Visma roster." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Coach says Sam Bennett ‘on track’ for Tour de France revival. "With cycling’s biggest race one month away, the ‘steady as it goes’ approach taken by Bora Hansgrohe may be about to pay off." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
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Thomas De Gendt’s Giro d’Italia numbers: ’20 hotels, four beers, one stage.’ "Lotto Soudal star reveals his personal marks and milestones during the three-week Giro." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Commentary: A silent ride to honor Moriah Wilson at Unbound Gravel. "Riders pedaled silently into the Kansas countryside Friday morning to honor Moriah Wilson and to try to process her tragic death." By Fred Dreier (velonews.com)Photo: Vermont Social
Unbound Gravel courses adjusted due to flooding. "Course changes forced upon organizers with the XL and 200-mile events altered." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Mike Swim / mikezswim.com
USADA's arrival at Unbound Gravel is a welcome move, but is it enough? "Some testing is better than no testing, but as gravel expands and the incentives increase so do the anti-doping measures." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Peter Sagan is riding the Unbound gravel race on this Specialized S-Works Crux. "Three-time road world champion switches to gravel ahead of the Tour de France." By George Scott (bikeradar.com)
Thibaut Pinot to use Tour de Suisse as final preparation ahead of Tour de France. "All over social media the interest on Thibaut Pinot is constantly high. The Frenchman is on a good run of form and is looking to take it into the Tour de France, as he began this weekend the second block of his season." (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 14:30
Nys Nepotism? "Thibau Nys has the talent to join Trek Segafredo, but he also has a family connection in the background." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Alex Hays
World Bicycle Day. "Friday is World Bicycle Day, a UN endorsed ‘celebration of the bicycle’ and a day celebrated in over 80 countries around the world." (voxwomen.com) World Cycling Alliance
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June 2, 2022
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Louis Meintjes makes glorious return to winning ways at Giro dell'Appennino. "It has been over seven years since Louis Meintjes took his last win as a pro rider, for many years it seemed as if the South African had lost the ability to take a win." (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 17:21
The Women's Tour welcomes top field to UK. "Britain’s leading women’s stage race has once again attracted a world-class field for its eighth edition, which begins in Colchester next Monday (6 June)." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Women’s Tour gets live TV for first time, Challenge by La Vuelta reveals new five-day route. "The women's peloton receives a boost after the two major races announce significant developments for 2022." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Preliminary startlist Tour de Suisse with Evenepoel, Sagan, Vlasov, Martínez, Pidcock and Landa. "From the 12th to the 19th of June the World Tour peloton will have it's final preparation race before the Tour de France. Running at the same time as the Critérium du Dauphiné it has tough competition." (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 12:20
Thibau Nys "searching for its possibilities" as he thrives in Elite debut. "Thibau has the explosiveness and the winning mentality. Yet he is not André Greipel who reached a peak power of 2,000 watts. Thibau won't touch that. But that doesn't change the fact that Thibau scores very well in the power/body weight ratio." (cyclinguptodate.com) Today, 11:30
Critérium du Dauphiné: Can Ben O’Connor keep climbing up the ranks? "The AG2R Citroën rider targets podium at the Critérium du Dauphiné and confirmation at the Tour de France that last year was no fluke." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
‘I just keep looking forward’ - Q&A with Cameron Wurf. "From the Olympics to the WorldTour to riding Unbound this coming weekend, Cam Wurf really has done it all. No wonder Ineos Grenadiers wanted the veteran Aussie for their 2022 campaign." (cyclist.co.uk) Photography: Brian Hodes
Preliminary startlist ZLM Tour with Viviani, Kooij, Mareczko, Plapp and Degenkolb. "With five stages, starting on the 8th of June, the peloton travels back to the Netherlands for the ZLM Tour. A race marked by the presence every years of top quality sprinters and classics riders looking for a less mountainous preparation for the national championships and the Tour de France." (cyclinguptodate.com) 02/06/2022 13:00
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June 1, 2022
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Tour de France is one month away: Where are the yellow jersey favorites now? "The countdown to the 2022 Tour de France begins and the top favorites have been training at altitude and previewing stages." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Garnier Etienne - Pool/Getty Images
Your $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online. Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping. 'Surrender': U.S Marshals send message to Kaitlin Armstrong, the fugitive wanted for the murder of San Francisco cyclist Mo Wilson. "Asked if there was evidence that Armstrong took another flight from LaGuardia Airport, authorities are in the dark. "We kind of lost the track." By Andrew Chamings (sfgate.com)
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Tom Dumoulin to retire at the end of the season. "Ex-world champion and Giro d’Italia winner says his efforts in training are not translating into performances on the road." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (RCS Sport)
Women’s Tour preview: Highest-ever summit finish and live TV highlight 2022 edition. "Demi Vollering won't defend her title but there's a star-studded field expected, including Elisa Longo Borghini and Lorena Wiebes." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Team Total Energies terminates Alexandre Geniez’s contract. "The news was announced on social media on Friday morning by the French squad." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Groupama FDJ sign young talent Paul Penhoët. "Young French rider Paul Penhoët has been confirmed to sign for the Groupama FDJ team after two and a half successful seasons in the team's development ranks." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Davide Rebellin starts 30th season as a pro. "Davide Rebellin raced the Giro dell'Appennino in Pasturana at the age of 50, only eight months after sustaining a double fracture to his leg in a collision at the Memorial Marco Pantani in September 2021." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Sprint Cycling Agency)
Vredestein Aventura gravel tire. "Light, fast and smooth, with grip that surpasses expectations." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Photo: ICNF)
Gear Break: Bontrager Helmet, Pirelli P ZERO Race 150° Tire, AURUM New Colors, 100% Narvik, Qhubeka Supporters Jersey & Michael Blann Italian Mountains. "What's New?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Alba Optics Solo RST VZUM MR ALU. "Light but protective sunglasses that offer exceptional all-day comfort." By Lara Dunn (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
MIT researchers develop self-driving bike that could transform public bike-share. "Modeling suggests that with autonomous bikes bike-share would be up to eight times more efficient than current offerings." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc)
June 2, 2022
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Kaitlin Armstrong considered “armed and dangerous” by authorities. "US Marshals continue to try and find Armstrong. It’s been three weeks since she’s been on the lam, and the last time they knew her whereabouts was May 14." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Lance Armstrong describes his nervous first meeting with Sean Kelly. "Lance Armstrong may be banned from cycling for life due to his doping, but he’s still publishing a cycling podcast, The Move, and in his Giro d’Italia review he outlined his first ever meeting with Sean Kelly." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Injury Update: Katie Archibald suffers ankle injuries after being hit by SUV. "Katie Archibald sustained injuries to both ankles but avoided any broken bones after being hit by a SUV while out training last weekend." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
"Olympics are still running through Mathieu's mind", Adrie van der Poel says. "After crashing out of the Olympic Mountain Bike race back in 2021, the Dutchman has not yet returned to the MTB. He is also not planned to do so this year as he puts his full ambitions on the road, and over the winter should have another stint in cyclocross." (cyclinguptodate.com)Today, 08:30
Stephen Hyde joins USA Cycling as cyclocross team coach. "The three-time national champion will will lead the US cyclocross national team." (velonews.com) Photo: VeloNews.com
Preliminary startlist Heylen Vastgoed Heistse Pijl with S.Bennett, Kooij, Mareczko, Ballerini and Thijssen. "On the 4th of June the Heylen Vastgoed Heistse Pijl will go on the road, in what is set to be an exciting race where the sprinters and the classics riders will battle head to head and it may be complicated to predict which way it will go." (cyclinguptodate.com) 02/06/2022 11:39
Atlas Descent. "We’re deep in the Anti-Atlas mountains, Morocco’s lesser range in terms of altitude though certainly not beauty." By Clive Pursehouse (pelotonmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found)
The Incredible $199 Internal Gear Bicycle Hub: Shimano Alfine Explained. "I’ve analyzed many of the top-tier bicycle gearboxes on this website, but have spent little time discussing the Shimano Alfine internal gear hubs that offer almost unbelievable value for money." By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com)
Hammerhead Karoo 2 review. "Smartphone-style interface, excellent connectivity, and brilliant mapping make this GPS computer a very smart proposition." By Joseph Delves (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
June 1, 2022
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Criterium du Dauphiné race preview: The final test before the Tour de France. "Primož Roglič, Brandon McNulty, and Chris Froome." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images
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