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Kasia Niewiadoma: ‘Every year there are more and more riders that are capable of winning.’ "Canyon/SRAM’s lead rider talks to Cyclist about the growth of the women’s sport and the importance of the upcoming Tour de France Femmes." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photography Thomas Maheux
Lotte Kopecky: It’s good that the UCI punishes race organizers that don’t give live coverage. "The Belgian rider has a busy summer of racing ahead with the Giro d'Italia Donne and the Tour de France Femmes on her program." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Annemiek van Vleuten will retire at the end of 2023. "'I’m sure I’ll stop with a little tear in my eye, because I love this sport so much,' says Dutch rider." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
10 riders to watch at the Giro d’Italia Donne. "There is something for everyone at the Giro Donne - here are 11 key riders to watch across the next eleven days." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Spratt to lead Bike Exchange Jayco at Giro Donne. "Amanda Spratt will lead the way for Team Bike Exchange Jayco at the Giro d’Italia Donne with the Australian looking for Grand Tour success ahead of a planned attack on the Tour de France Femme next month." (sbs.com.au) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Gravel Worlds reaches goal of 1,000 women participants. "Nearly 40 percent of registered riders in 2022 are women, and the race will donate $15,000 to Nebraska's high school MTB program for girls." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: McColgan Photography
New Shimano 105 R7100: The group goes electric.
"The mid-tier set is looking a lot like its top-end siblings with Di2 and 12-speed cassettes." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
Shimano 105 Di2 vs SRAM Rival eTap AXS. "Head-to-head tech comparison between third-tier electronic groupsets." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com)
Simon Says: Why I lament the apparent demise of high-end mechanical groupsets. "Is this the end of the road for high-performance mechanical gears?" By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Lotto Belgium Tour Live Feed. "Lotto Belgium Tour 2022 (June 28-30) - Stage 1 (Blankenberge → Brugge, 111km).
Wednesday, June 29th, video starts at 15:00pm Central
Europe, 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific."
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June 28, 2022
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No Giro d’Italia Donne for Demi Vollering as she keeps a low profile before Tour de France Femmes. "Dutch rider will have raced just once in two months when the Tour de France Femmes rolls out on July 24." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
Running Up That Hill. "The weekly shenanigans in the peloton, showcasing the fun side of cycling." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Japanese women’s road race indefinitely postponed over argument about team vehicles. "A decision to ban team vehicles from the race was overturned by an arbitration panel and the Japanese federation decided not to hold the event as planned." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
Inside Rob Britton’s epic BC Epic 1000 FKT. "Former pro roadie sees an elephant: 'I was like, 'I know I’m not seeing this, but WTF is that elephant doing in that bush? Elephant, why are you in the tree?'" By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: Courtesy Rob Britton
Overtraining - Fitness on a Knife’s Edge. "What causes overtraining and how to balance training with recovery." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
ENVE’s first gravel dropper post gives 40mm travel for $325 and less than 400g. "The ENVE G Series dropper seatpost is cable actuated, trimmable and has a low stack height." By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Check out the unreleased Cervelo S5 that Wout Van Aert and Team Jumbo Visma will ride in the Tour de France. "Updated bike takes advantage of changes to UCI rules in pursuit of aero gains." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Lotto Belgium Tour Live Feed. "Lotto Belgium Tour 2022 - prologue (Chimay → Chimay, 4.4km).
Tuesday, June 28th, video starts at 15:00pm Central Europe,
9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific."
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June 27, 2022
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Who won what? Here’s your wrap of the national champions for 2022. "From Cavendish and Balsamo to Kopecky and Ganna: Here's your index of 2022 national champions, plus some watercooler trivia to store up your sleeve." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo: Casey B. Gibson)
Tadej Pogačar sees deeper support for 2022 Tour de France title defense. "American Brandon McNulty back for second Tour start, with George Bennett and Marc Soler adding depth for the mountains." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images
Aleksandr Vlasov hopes to carry Bora Hansgrohe into the elite at Tour de France. "German-backed team bring." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Jonas Vingegaard says Danish doping legacy doesn’t ‘hinder’ his Tour de France progress. "Rising Danish star says 'there are always doubts' about performances based on cycling's notorious doping past." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Tim De Waele/TDWsport.com
Wout van Aert: I don’t see problems combining Tour de France goals. "Questions remain over the Belgian's knee injury heading into the Tour de France." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: David Stockman - Pool/Getty Images
Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard: ‘We make each other stronger’ at the Tour de France. "Jumbo Visma duo says arriving to the Alps with all GC options fully intact is key in bid to derail Tadej Pogačar." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images
Tour de France: Michael Matthews bracing for ‘chaos’ in windy crossing of Danish bridge. "Forecasters are expecting winds up to 20kph during second stage that could provoke splits in peloton ahead of bridge crossing." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images
Tour de France: EF Education balances youth and experience with Powless and Urán. "Team sends attack-minded squad to the Tour to hunt stage wins and a possible top-10 on GC." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Benedict Brink
No old-school Team Sky tactics at the Tour de France as Geraint Thomas aims at early aggression. "'The first week suits me more than some other GC riders but so much can go wrong in the first week of the Tour,' says 2018 winner." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
UCI expands controls for mechanical doping ahead of Tour de France. "UCI officials will scan and test bikes before and after each stage during the Tour using improved technology." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport)
Trek Segafredo men’s and women’s teams to wear same ‘unified’ jersey at Tour de France. "The Tour swap-out kit combines colors from both teams’ regular jerseys." By William Tracy (velonews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
How to handle the summer sweats when training or racing. "Use these tips to manage excessive perspiration on summer rides." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Simcoe Bike Packing
Tour de France Live Feed. "Tour de France 2022 (July 1-24) - stage 1 (Copenhagen → Copenhagen, 13km ITT).
Friday, July 1st, starts at 15:00pm Central Europe, 9:00am
U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific"
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June 28, 2022
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Matteo Jorgenson confirmed for Tour de France debut in support of Enric Mas. "American to support Enric Mas, while Movistar also names strong squad to support Annemiek van Vleuten at Giro d'Italia Donne." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Tour de France: Tim Declercq out. "The Belgian domestique is out days before the race starts." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Geraint Thomas, Adam Yates, Tom Pidcock feature for Ineos Grenadiers. "'In Adam, Dani and Geraint we have three fantastic GC heavyweights who can mount a real challenge' says Rod Ellingworth." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
9,000 training miles since January! Strava reveals what it takes to prepare for the Tour de France. "Racers have typically climbed the equivalent of Mount Everest 20 times this year and burned calories equal to 4,500 French macaroons." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit ASO Pauline Ballet)
How Fast Are The Tour Riders? "So you think you’re getting fast? Ever wonder how you’d fare against a Tour de France pro?" By Whit Yost (bicycling.co.za) ASO/Tour de France
Garmin Starts Beta Rollout of Forerunner 955/Edge 1040 Features to Fenix 7/Epix. "Today’s update begins the first wave of firmware updates stemming from the Forerunner 955 & Forerunner 255 models, which include new features like Training Readiness, Running Power, HRV Status, as well as a slate of Race Calendar/Event related features and even some features from the Edge 1040." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
Rapha collaborates with Palace on new EF Education kits for Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes. "Team sponsors Cannondale, POC, WHOOP, and Wahoo are providing new bikes and gear to match." By William Tracy (velonews.com) (photo: cyclist.co.uk) Benedict Brink
Tour de France 2022 - How much depth do teams have? "19 of the major teams have at least one rider who has been in the Top Ten of a Grand Tour, although the spread is heavily weighted towards certain teams." (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Credits not Found)
SILCA: Sealant Update. "Bottling equipment headaches have caused some of you short sealant life." (silca.cc) (Credits not Found)
No. 22 and Bridge Bike Works highlight 2022 Builder Round-Up. "ENVE’s Builder Round-Up returned for its fourth year of highlighting custom gravel bikes from around the world over the weekend." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: ENVE
June 27, 2022
Police raid homes of Bahrain Victorious riders, staffers on the eve of Tour de France. "Several members of the team have their residences searched by police before departing for the Tour de France." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Race preview: Giro d’Italia Donne bigger and better than ever as it returns to WorldTour. "Some big names are skipping the race to focus on the Tour de France Femmes, but there's still a star-studded line up with Annemiek van Vleuten and Elisa Longo Borghini set to headline." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Luc Claessen/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. "Anyone with information as to Armstrong’s whereabouts is asked to contact the U.S. Marshall's Service on 1-800-336-0102 or use the USMS Tips app." By Andrew Chamings (sfgate.com)
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Kaitlin Armstrong Manhunt Reaches Sixth Week. "Kaitlin Armstrong, the Texas fugitive wanted in the murder of cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, has been on the lam for 6 weeks." By Michael Ruiz, Stephanie Pagones (foxnews.com) (US Marshal Service)
Chris Froome within 10-15 watts of his Tour de France winning form in threshold test. "Four-time winner heads into the 2022 edition of the race looking to compete for stage wins." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Tour de France Sprinters and Green Jersey Contenders. "Part power, part daredevil… part mental arithmetic, the Tour de France’s points competition for the green jersey could also be an interesting contest this year." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)
Numbers indicate it won't be easy for van Aert to claim green jersey. "Are we about to usher in the reign of Wout van Aert at the top of the sprint jersey standings? An in-depth look at the factors that will determine who wears green atop the podium in Paris for Tour de France 2022." By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Preview: The Battle of the Slovenians? "What will we have in 2022, the expected ‘Pog and Rog Show’ in this 109th Tour de France, or will we be treated to a good rider becoming a great one on the biggest cycling stage in the world?" By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Bahrain Victorious respond to pre-Tour de France raids: ‘We sleep like babies, we work like horses.’ "Team plays down the Europol raids that took place on Monday." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Thomas Samson/AFP via Getty Images
Cyclist’s 2022 Tour de France predictions: Maillot jaune, biggest surprise and more. "The Cyclist team have their say on who will win the jerseys at the Tour de France, as well as the biggest surprises and most stage wins." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Covid strikes team of defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar. "Matteo Trentin returned a corona diagnosis Wednesday and Marc Hirschi will replace him." (voxwomen.com) Photo: David Stockman/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Ag2r-Citroën waiting for Bob Jungels covid test ahead of Tour de France. "Team boss confirms American rider Larry Warbasse would not be selected as a replacement following recent corona bout." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
10 bikes with Shimano’s new 105 Di2 electronic groupset. "Bikes already adorned with the latest Shimano groupset." By Jack Evans (bikeradar.com) David Caudery / Immediate Media
June 28, 2022
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US Marshals: Kaitlin Armstrong is still alive. "The latest development involves a LinkedIn account, which may point to her location. An account that appears to be linked to Armstrong is listed as a partner at a yoga studio in Bali, Indonesia." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca)
UCI World Tour Promotion and Relegation Weekly. "Among the teams feeling the squeeze, Israel fared well with 154 points, Bike Exchange Jayco took 76 points to pull ahead, just, of Lotto Soudal with 55, EF Education on 68." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Mathieu van der Poel, Jasper Philipsen lead Alpecin Fenix stage-hunt rampage at Tour de France. "Van der Poel at center of team looking to put new partner Deceuninck at front of Tour de France frame." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Wout van Aert gets green light on Tour de France green dream after injury. "Officials confirmed to VeloNews Van Aert is 'good to go' and hopefully 'ready to be in the mix for the first Tour jerseys' after knee knock last week." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
"It was an impasse that we as a team couldn't quite get out of" - Lefevere on Alaphilippe's Tour absence. "Julian Alaphilippe was one of the surprising absences from Quick Step Alpha Vinyl Team's Tour de France lineup, and team manager Patrick Lefevere explained the decision." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Credits not Found)
The SBS Tour de France Team share their most anticipated moments of the 2022 Tour de France. "We caught up with some of the SBS Tour de France team before Friday‘s Grand Depart in Denmark to discover which stages and moments of the Tour they are most excited to see unfold in 2022." By Kath Bicknell (sbs.com.au) Source: AFP / ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images
UCI makes big changes to covid policy days before Tour de France. "Among the main new provisions of the protocol, some are mandatory and others are strongly recommended." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (velonews.com)
Fizik Tempo Decos Carbon Wide. "Sleek, stiff and generously wide, but the single Boa means limited adjustment." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
New BMC Roadmachine AMP offers blend of road endurance and eBike power. "Roadmachine electric bike debuts with Mahle’s new lighter-weight motor assistance." By Warren Rossiter (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit cyclist.co.uk)
Ride at the speed of light with the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar. "The new Garmin Edge 1040 is much more than just a GPS bike computer. It’s the first unit of its kind to feature solar charging, so you can ride for longer with no fear for your battery." By Garmin (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
June 27, 2022
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Mark Cavendish ‘sad not to write even more history’ at the Tour de France. "Cavendish reacts to discovering Tour de France team selection via social media." (velonews.com) Photo by Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images
Tour de France: No Mark Cavendish or Julian Alaphilippe as Quick Step focuses on Fabio Jakobsen. "Team goes all-in for Dutch sprinter, leaves world champion and record-chaser Cavendish at home." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
"The reason I’m not going to the Tour is not because I’ve got bad form" - Cavendish on Tour de France.
"He hinted once again at the lack of a good relation with
the team."
(cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Bettini Image) (cyclingnews.com)
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