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Tour de France stage 8: Wout van Aert launches to victory in Lausanne hilltop sprint. "Pogačar crosses line third and extends GC lead." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Van Aert beats Matthews and Pogačar with ferocious sprint. "Wout van Aert took his second win of the 2022 Tour de France as the race entered Switzerland, sprinting at the end of a hard, uphill run to the finish ahead of Australian Michael Matthews and Tadej Pogacar." (sbs.com.au) Photo: David Stockman/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Another heartbreak for Michael Matthews at Tour de France: ‘I did everything I could.’ "'To be second to Wout is not too bad,' Matthews takes consolation after second runner-up spot this week." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: David Stockman/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Sepp Kuss: Jonas Vingegaard will be even better when the Tour de France reaches the Alps. "The American says that Planche des Belles Filles was better suited to Tadej Pogačar and that Jonas Vingegaard will come into his own later in the race." (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
George Bennett: We won’t underestimate Tadej Pogačar’s Tour de France rivals. "Jumbo Visma and others will continue to seek to dethrone Pogačar, and Bennett says that they're ready." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
French hopes threaten on first summit of Tour de France: ‘The Tour has only just begun.’ "Romain Bardet, David Gaudu survive cobbles and emerge from GC pack on the Super Planche shakeout to sit poised for podium push." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tadej Pogačar: ‘Covid is not my rival’ at Tour de France. "Pogačar shook off an early crash that sent Kevin Vermaerke home and put Nairo Quintana and others to the ground." By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images
Tour de France stage 8 route preview. "The terrain selected for passage through the Jura, prior to the race’s entry into Switzerland, isn’t designed to favor the climbers. Their time will come." (roadbikeaction.com) (Credits not Found)
Tour de France Live Feed. "Tour de France 2022 (July 1-24) - Stage 8 (Dole → Lausanne, 186.3km).
Saturday, July 9th, video starts at 6:55am U.S. Eastern, 3:55am
Pacific.
Finish
at around 11:28am U.S. Eastern. 8:28am Pacific"
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July 8, 2022
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Tour de France stage 7: Tadej Pogačar storms to second win on Super Planches des Belles Filles. "UAE Team Emirates dominates extra steep summit to launch Pogačar to second stage win in two days." (velonews.com) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)
Tour de France: Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard drop all their rivals on first summit finish. "Yates, Vlasov, O'Connor, Mas, Thomas, and Bardet all lose time." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
Geraint Thomas: ‘I think everyone senses a little vulnerability in Pogačar’s team.’ "Ineos Grenadiers happy with day as Thomas moves up to third and is best of their fab four after stage 7." By Andy McGrath (velonews.com) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)
Michael Woods: Planche des Belles Filles is day one of my Tour de France. "The Canadian begins his search for stage wins with the polka-dot jersey on his mind." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Aleksandr Vlasov relieved to overcome late crash as first Tour de France summit finish looms. "Bora Hansgrohe leader aiming for podium finish in Tour." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
Ben O’Connor reboots after Tour de France GC hopes crumble on the cobbles. "'There are still lots of opportunities for a stage win' – Ag2r captain reconfigures after early losses as Aussie podium hopes evaporate." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Pogacar launches cancer foundation. "After winning his second stage in a row at this year's Tour de France in a pair of special shoes, Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) had a big announcement to go along with his achievement on the bike." (sbs.com.au) Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
In the Drops: Kalas kit, Climbers book, Stages computer and The French Dispatch. "Our weekly selection of new cycling stuff plus a very good film and playlist #7." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk)
Preview - Tour de France 2022 stage 7. "There will only be one day in the Vosges this year, but as is traditional the Planche des Belles Filles will be climbed." (cyclinguptodate.com) Powered by Strava
Tour de France Live Feed. "Tour de France 2022 (July 1-24) - Stage 6 (Tomblaine → La Super Planche des Belles Filles, 176.3km).
Friday, July 8th, video starts at 6:50am U.S. Eastern, 3:50am
Pacific.
Finish
at around 11:17am U.S. Eastern. 8:17am Pacific"
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July 7, 2022
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Tour de France stage 6: Tadej Pogačar takes
stunning win into Longwy.
"Wout van Aert out of yellow as Pogačar takes the race lead." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) Photo: cyclingmagazine.ca
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American Kristen Faulkner solos to an impressive victory on race’s queen stage. "Annemiek van Vleuten remains in the maglia rosa with Marta Cavalli in second." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Elisa Longo Borghini falls just short in late hunt for Giro d’Italia Donne podium. "Trek Segafredo rider shrinks gap but still 49 seconds behind García with one stage remaining." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Significant changes to Tour Down Under as race returns in early 2023. "Willunga Hill replaced by new climb, prologue time trial also makes debut." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) Photo: Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images
Geraint Thomas: ‘I don’t have anything to prove’ at Tour de France. "The 2018 Tour winner says Tadej Pogačar is 'an unbelievable talent.'" By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
Jumbo Visma DS says teams are "looking for excuses" as justifications for inferior performance. "Jumbo Visma DS Merijn Zeeman has had some strong words against teams that have accused the Dutch squad of forbidden practices." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (cyclingnews.com)
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Moscon and Vermaerke abandon Tour de France on
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"Gianni Moscon out with long COVID-19 while Vermaerke was caught in early crash." By Daniel Ostanek (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) cyclingnews.com
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Gecko unveils lightweight version of its “100% puncture-proof” solid rubber bike tire. "A few years back we took a look at Gecko Rubber’s solid bike tire and our first impressions were pretty positive. The firm is now launching a lightweight version via Kickstarter." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
BMC Road Machine AMP. "Already famous for their wide array of Swiss designed road and tri bikes, BMC is jumping into the eRoad bike world with the launch of the BMC Roadmachine AMP." (roadbikeaction.com) Press Release
Giro d’Italia Donne Live Feed. "Giro d’Italia Donne 2022 (June 30-July 10) - Stage 8 (San Michele All'Adige → San Lorenzo Dorsino, 112.8km). Saturday,
July 9th, video starts at 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:45am
Pacific.
Finish at around 8:00am U.S.
Eastern, 5:00am Pacific Pacific."
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July 8, 2022
Where Did You Come From, Tadej Pogačar? "Tadej Pogačar is only 23, yet he is already a two-time Tour de France winner, and looking good for number three. He's also a fine human." By Kate Wagner (bicycling.co.za) (Image Credit not Found)
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Giro d’Italia Donne stage 7: Annemiek van Vleuten extends overall lead victory after late crash. "Marta Cavalli moves up to second on GC as Mavi García fades on final climb." By Matilda Price (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Kristen Faulkner’s long-range attack rewarded as Bike Exchange Jayco loses overall hope at Giro d’Italia Donne. "GC leader Amanda Spratt did not start stage after positive covid test." Matilda Price (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
Kristen Faulkner miraculously saves terrifying crash at Giro Donne. "Faulkner rode aggressively into a switchback, sliding and then having her real wheel off the ground." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Credits not Found)
Pogačar-Vingegaard duel takes center stage as Tour hits the mountains. "It was a day of intent from Tadej Pogačar, as he set his UAE Team Emirates squad to chasing down the break and then delivered in style atop the Planche des Belles Filles to continue his charmed run on the climb." (sbs.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
Ineos Grenadiers keeps four cards in play on Super Planches des Belles Filles summit of Tour de France. "'We want to try to use those numbers well and see what we can do,' says Geraint Thomas after taking lead position in Ineos' multi-prong assault." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Mathieu van der Poel improving sensations: "I didn't really expect this, so I'm satisfied with today." "The plan today was to keep going until the end. In the end, it went a lot better than the last few days." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
10 years on from his first Tour de France stage win Chris Froome has returned to a domestique role. "I’m still coughing up a bit of dust in my lungs from the pavé." By Daniel Benson (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
When does a name become a superlative? When that name is Wout van Aert. "Amid Jumbo Visma’s highs and lows at this year’s Tour, Wout van Aert brings calm, consistency and above all success." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Gear Break: Primal MBL, Pirelli Cinturato Gravel Tires, 10 Years Of InvisiFRAME, Tifosi Optics Sizzle, 100copies Bicycle Art & New Beryl Burton Book. "What's new?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Giro d’Italia Donne Live Feed. "Giro d’Italia Donne 2022 (June 30-July 10) - Stage 7 (Rovereto → Aldeno, 104.7km). Friday,
July 8th, video starts at 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:45am
Pacific.
Finish at around 8:09am U.S.
Eastern, 5:09am Pacific Pacific."
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July 7, 2022
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Giro d’Italia Donne: Juliette Labous wins stage
6 from the break.
"Annemiek van Vleuten extends her lead in the overall standings." By Mat Mitchell (velonews.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
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Watch: Boise Twilight Criterium on July 9. "The Idaho event is the fifth race in the American Criterium Cup series. The
livestream schedule for the Saturday, July 9th event starts
with coverage of the pro women’s race at 6:30pm. MDT (5:30pm
Pacific), followed by the men’s at 8:05pm (7:05pm Pacific)."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com)
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The Invisible Finish Line. "It’d be stupid to say doping has vanished, but big, repeated doping scandals have and that’s the point to stress here. Who knows what is happening in private, but outwardly the sport looks very different." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Tour de France: Thibaut Pinot smacked in face by musette in feed zone. "The Groupama FDJ star was forced to stop from the impact before chasing back after unfortunate incident." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tour de France: Thibaut Pinot smacked in face by musette in feed zone. "The Groupama FDJ star was forced to stop from the impact before chasing back after unfortunate incident." (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Kevin Vermaerke crashes out of Tour de France in early spill. "Team doctors are still waiting for final diagnosis, but it appears the Tour rookie suffered a shoulder injury." (velonews.com) Photo: THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images
Bouchard, Stake Laengen leave Tour de France. "Tadej Pogačar's teammate Vegard Stake Langen and climber ace Geoffrey Bouchard become first riders struck by coronavirus." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Should O'Connor call time early on this year's Tour de France? "After Australian Ben O'Connor was seen struggling again during Stage 8 of the Tour de France, it might be time for him to withdraw and focus on recovering from injuries sustained earlier in the race." (sbs.com.au) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images
The Rwandan Epic brings mountain biking to the ‘country of a thousand hills.’ "Big miles and even bigger smiles in East African MTB race." By Matt Grayson (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Dawn to Dusk Dirt Mask Spare. "Ideal way to upgrade your existing bottles to be muck-free - if it fits." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
July 8, 2022
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Winners and losers in the battle for Tour de France yellow on first summit finish. "A look at how the big names in the general classification fight fared during the first mountain summit finish for the 2022 Tour de France." (sbs.com.au) Credit: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
Rafal Majka: Tour de France wave was a mistake. "After his wink became a GIF in 2014, the UAE Team Emirates offered another theatrical gesture on stage 7." By Andy McGrath (velonews.com) Photo: Anne-Christine Poujoulat - Pool/Getty Images
Tour de France: Louis Meintjes forced to run across finish line at Belles-Filles. "The Intermarché Wanty Gobert rider dismounted his bike and ran the closing meters at the summit to cross the line." (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Primož Roglič, Jumbo Visma ‘a danger to all riders’ in Tour de France, says Max Schachmann. "Schachmann points toward Dutch crew as cause of late crash on stage 6 on Thursday." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Primož Roglič: ‘I’m obviously really damaged’ rider says as Tour de France hits the mountains. "'I have a lot of pain everywhere but I’m not here to cry,' says Slovenian rider." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
One grand tour too many for Mathieu van der Poel? Tour de France abandon on the agenda. "Van der Poel vows to suffer onward as he mulls early Tour exit after going full at the Giro d'Italia." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
US Marshals: Kaitlin Armstrong used multiple aliases to move around Costa Rica. "The suspect in Moriah Wilson murder case used many tricks to avoid detection." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: US Marshals
The best lightweight bikes of the Tour de France. "As the race hits the first mountain stage we take a look at some of the best lightweight machines." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Five tech trends from the Tour de France - What defines a Tour race bike in 2022? "What the pros are using at cycling’s most important race." By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Watch: Boise Twilight Criterium on July 9. "The Idaho event is the fifth race in the American Criterium Cup series. The
livestream schedule for the Saturday, July 9th event starts
with coverage of the pro women’s race at 6:30pm. MDT (5:30pm
Pacific), followed by the men’s at 8:05pm (7:05pm Pacific)."
By Betsy Welch (velonews.com)
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July 7, 2022
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Kaitlin Armstrong will most likely stay in jail even if she finds the 3.5 million for bail. "The suspect in the Moriah Wilson murder has been formally charged with several offenses." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Austin City Police Department
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