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What Happened To Tadej Pogačar? "The cause - or causes - of Tadej Pogačar's first full TdF crack in three years will decide if he can still fight for Yellow in week three." By Joe Lindsey (bicycling.co.za) ASO/Pauline Ballet
Tadej Pogačar on Tour de France comeback: ‘I need to attack on every climb.’ "Pogačar says Ineos Grenadiers appears to be 'racing for the podium' but hopes the attacks will come against Jonas Vingegaard: 'He is the favorite to win.'" By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images
Tour de France: David Gaudu on the rise approaching Pyrenees. "Groupama FDJ leader looking to win back time in the mountains which suit his characteristics." By Andy McGrath (velonews.com) Photo: David Stockman/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images
Nairo Quintana, Arkéa Samsic see Pyrénées as pivotal in Tour de France podium push. "'We want him to podium in the tour ... it’s within his reach.' Quintana quietly cruises into form at Tour de France as team targets more in third week." By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Tour de France: Two riders in isolation following latest round of corona tests. "Neither rider is in the top-20 and both will face further testing prior to Tuesday's stage 16." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
RIGd Supply introduce the RambleRack - A Truly Off-Road-Worthy Bicycle Rack. "Off-road accessory experts RIGd are no strangers to the needs of off-road vehicle enthusiasts." By Chris Chou (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Lezyne, Crono, Tronsmart and, um, Lezyne again. "Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Wattbike adds customization to their virtual gearing for enhanced realism. "A virtual gearing customization tool on the Wattbike Hub app will allow users to personalize their ride experience." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Tour de France Live Feed. "Tour de France 2022 (July 1-24) - Stage 16 (Carcassonne → Foix, 179 km). Monday
is a rest day.
Tuesday July 19th, video starts at 6:15am U.S. Eastern, 3:15am
Pacific.
Finish
at around 10:58am U.S. Eastern. 7:58am Pacific."
(cycling.today)
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Preview - Tour de France 2022 stage 16. "Stage 16 sees the Tour de France enter the Pyrenees." (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: LaFlammeRouge
July 17, 2022
 Tour de France: Jasper Philipsen wins stage 15 after very rough day for sprinters. "Jasper Philipsen has taken his first win in the Tour de France after a brutal day in southern France. The Alpecin Deceuninck rider has survived the day's attacks and splits, and in the end had the top speed in the final sprint." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Credits not Found)
Jasper Jumps to Win in Carcassonne · No GC Change. "Another crazy day in the Tour de France. The heat played a big part, but crashes caused the main problems." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Yellow jersey loses two key teammates before Tour’s final rest day. "Roglič and Kruijswijk out with crash injuries." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos) (cyclingtips.com)
Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard crashes and Steven Kruijswijk abandons on stage 15. "Jumbo Visma sees a second rider quit the Tour de France after a heavy fall, shortly before the yellow jersey also hits the deck in fast crash." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images
Another protest hits the Tour de France - But racing continues, as do Jumbo Visma's woes. "Crash moments later brought down riders including Steven Kruijswijk who abandons in further blow for leader Jonas Vingegaard, who has also hit the deck." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images (velonews.com)
Jasper Philipsen looking to strike on rare sprint opportunity: "I'm on a good level but there's not been many chances for us." "Alpecin Deceuninck came to the Tour with high and realistic ambitions to take a stage win, however the race has so far not been favorable for the team." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Preview - Tour de France 2022 stage 15. "The Tour de France is heading south into the Pyrenees, but before the sprinters will once again have the opportunity to take a stage win, or will they?" (cyclinguptodate.com) (Strava)
Tour de France Live Feed. "Tour de France 2022 (July 1-24) - Stage 15 (Rodez → Carcassonne, 200 km).
Sunday July 17th, video starts at 6:55am U.S. Eastern, 3:55am
Pacific.
Finish
at around 11:39am U.S. Eastern. 8:39am Pacific."
(cycling.today)
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July 16, 2022
Tour de France stage 14: Michael Matthews wins solo in Mende. "The Australian put in a fine performance to drop his breakaway companions." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Louis Meintjes roars back into Tour de France classification fight with day in stage 14 escape. "Spindly South African climber catapults six spots up GC and reverses early ill-fortune: 'Hopefully this time I don't lose time again.'" By Jim Cotton (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Police car catches fire near stage 14 finish. "There have been no reports of injuries and incident should not disrupt stage finish." (velonews.com) Photo: Fabian Wegmann/Instagram
Jonas Vingegaard’s parents: Our WiFi cut out as he attacked on the Granon in Tour de France. "Claus and Karina Vingegaard on their son’s cycling beginnings and how he dropped fellow riders on Alpe d’Huez as a teenager." By Andy McGrath (velonews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
Cycling in hot weather: How to beat the heat and stay cool on the bike. "When the mercury rises, here’s how to stay hydrated and avoid overheating while riding." By Michael Donlevy (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
Dawn To Dusk Kaptive 10 Cage.
"Excellent way to keep bottles safe yet easily accessible
over really rough terrain."
By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour Trends: Temps and Danes Up, Predictability and Big Cycling Nations Down, and a Few Other Thoughts. "Happy last of three Tour de France rest days! We really earned this one. Just reading about the weather in Europe has a certain depleting effect on the body, but on the road it’s been just as draining." By Chris Fontecchio (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Anne-Christine PoujoulaT/AFP via Getty Images
Rest Day #3: The Man With The Hammer Struck! "We are now in the most important part of any Grand Tour, the third and final week. It could all be turned upside down in one stage." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
Pogačar sets sights on Vingegaard in final week of Tour de France. "Only six stages remain in this year's installment of the Tour, with many questions left to be answered as the riders look to conquer some tricky mountain stages and the processional flat finish." (sbs.com.au) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
“We are still in a good place” says Geraint Thomas as Tour de France heads into Pyrenees. "2018 champion says “it can all change” in final mountain stages." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) ASO Charly Lopez
Lotto Soudal plays down the notion of Caleb Ewan dissolving his contract as relegation worries continue. "'I empathize a lot with him and I feel for him. He’s been coping with it for a while now,' says team director Allan Davis." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
B&B Hotels KTM to step up budget with Carrefour - Cavendish on wish list. "French ProTeam to receive major budget increase for 2023." (velonews.com) Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images
Easton EA50 AX Handlebar. "Good value adventure bar with a comfortable shape and flare, but too stiff for very long, rough rides." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Astana Qazaqstan lags in last in Tour de France prize money. "Jumbo Visma leads among 22 teams with the lion's share of prize money to be awarded Sunday in Paris." (velonews.com) Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images
"Unprecedented ability at that altitude" - Johan Bruyneel praises Jonas Vingegaard's Col du Granon attack. "In a long column in Wielerflits Johan Bruyneel talked about the intense battle between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Credits not Found)
Wilco Kelderman close to return at Jumbo Visma. "Wilco Kelderman is close to a return to Jumbo Visma as the Dutch team will strengthen their squad even more after already signing Dylan van Baarle for 2023." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found)
‘Flanders is the biggest goal of my whole career’ - Q&A with Dylan van Baarle. "The Ineos Grenadiers rider on his record-breaking Paris Roubaix win, training with Geraint Thomas and where he keeps his trophy cobblestone." Words Mark Bailey (cyclist.co.uk) Photography Charlie Crowhurst
Tour de France: UCI says it carried out over 700 tests for mechanical doping. "Governing body says no signs of hidden motors have been detected." By Shane Stokes (velonews.com) Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images
July 17, 2022
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L39ion of Los Angeles domination continues at Salt Lake City Criterium. "Kendall Ryan leads the team home for a 1-3 in the women's race while Ty Magner heads up a podium clean sweep in the men's competition." By Clara Beard (velonews.com)
Lorena Wiebes wins the final stage of Baloise Ladies Tour as Ellen van Dijk secures overall victory. "The Baloise Ladies Tour concluded with its final stage held on Sunday. Ellen van Dijk secured the overall victory while Wiebes booked her fourth stage victory in the tour." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Luc Claessen/Getty Images) (cyclingnews.com)
Geraint Thomas: Possible Tour de France alliances but Pogačar isn’t calling me the night before. "I’m more looking ahead but you have to be aware of what’s behind you. " By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
Rigoberto Urán expected to come around in the Pyrenees after starting the Tour de France undercooked. "With Rigo, I never really assumed that he would be able to ride GC after he came out of Suisse with covid,' says Vaughters." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com)
All-star peloton to contest Tour de France Femmes. "It will be one of the best fields ever assembled for a race as the top women in the world fight out the first edition of the Tour de France Femmes ave Zwift in 2022." (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
The best bike for commuting? We explore Ribble. "Ribble has a variety of bikes that are perfect for commuting. But that’s not all that they’re good for." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (includes paid promotion on behalf of Ribble)
6 facts about varicose veins for cyclists. "Your veins can come in two varieties - dilated and varicose." (roadbikeaction.com) (roadbikeaction.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Best new Bike Tools from Eurobike 2022. "There’s literally a tool for everything these days, and in most cases plenty of ingenious options for the most commonly used ones." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
July 16, 2022
Lorena Wiebes secures her third stage victory in the Baloise Ladies Tour. "Lorena Wiebes has continued her dominance with stage 3a victory in the Baloise Ladies Tour." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sport) (cyclingnews.com)
Matthews powers to dramatic comeback Tour de France victory. "Australian Michael Matthews has claimed an incredible victory on stage 14 with a gutsy final climb to secure his first Tour de France stage win since 2017." (sbs.com.au) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard happy he could follow Tadej Pogačar’s attacks as he defends race lead on stage 14. "Jumbo Visma rider talks of his respect for rival and how he expects to come under attack in the Pyrenees." By Issy Ronald (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Tour de France: Caleb Ewan, Alpecin Fenix fined by race jury for drafting on stage 13. "Alpecin Fenix DS Michel Cornelisse accuses bike commissaire of having 'no feelings' after incident." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images
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Videos
A huge fist fight broke out after the Salt Lake Criterium. "Michael Hernandez and Justin Williams disqualified." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
A brief history of the ‘Women’s Tour de France.’ "This year's big dance isn't the first time women have stage raced across France, but organizers and sponsors say this time it will stick." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) Photo: AFP Photo Jean-Luc Lamaere
Trek Segafredo announces Tour de France Femmes team. "The star-studded lineup includes world champions Elisa Balsamo and Ellen van Dijk and a surfeit of national champions." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Tour de France 2022: Stages 10-15 wrap. "As riders get ready to tackle the final six stages to the finish line in Paris, catch up on another action-packed week as the Tour de France made its way into and out of the French Alps." (sbs.com.au) Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images
Tour de France: Jakob Fuglsang out with fractured rib. "Israel Premier Tech climber crashed Sunday, and although he finished the stage, an X-ray reveals a fractured right rib." (velonews.com) (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Knog Scout with built-in Apple Find My (AirTag network) and Bike Alarm: Hands-On. "Knog has announced and shown their new Knog Scout device at Eurobike, which is a small pod that fits underneath a water bottle cage." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
This is why you’re not a Tour de France racer. "What is actually holding you back from Tour de France greatness?" By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Is bigger better? 180mm disc brake rotor spotted on Tour de France bike. "Do Bahrain Victorious know something we (and the rest of the peloton) don't?" By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Geraint Thomas on Tour de France: ‘I am not looking behind, I am still looking forward.’ "The 2018 Tour winner is having his best Tour in years and enters the final week with everything in play: 'You've got to keep believing.'" By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Screw 'the rules!' Uncool cycling accessories that deserve to make a comeback. "From string vests to kickstands, we throw off the shackles of fashion in the name of comfort and performance." By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) Immediate Media
Eurobike 2022: Unreleased Shimano S-Phyres, Endura’s 3D-printed chamois, recycled Sidis and more. "Cyclist’s first gallery from Eurobike covered the show’s gravel-related highlights so, for balance, in the second we make the switch over to a curation of kit that’s more road-oriented." (cyclist.co.uk) (Credits not Found)
Endura 3D Print Chamois Pad for new Pro SL 3D Matrix EGM Bibshort - Eurobike 2022. "Endura were flexing their innovation muscles at Eurobike, showing off the first 3D Printed Chamois Pad that will make it into production bibshorts." By Jessie-May Morgan (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
July 17, 2022
Videos
Andy Schleck: Tadej Pogačar would still be in Tour de France lead if it wasn’t for ‘stupid mistakes.’ "'All these stupid mistakes of sprinting for two seconds. Then you come to a point where you are fucked and you lose two and a half-minutes,' says former Tour de France winner." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
McEwen questions Jumbo's “really strange” decision to let Roglič abandon Tour. "Former three-time Tour de France green jersey winner and 12-time Tour stage winner Robbie McEwen has questioned the decision of Jumbo Visma to allow Primož Roglič withdraw from the race." (stickybottle.com) (Image Credit not Found)
Primož Roglič quits the Tour de France to let injuries heal. "The Slovenian has been suffering with injuries that have lingered since his stage 5 crash." By Jim Cotton, Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
Astana turn to Vinokourov and Fraile homages to kick-start failing Tour de France. "You can win a stage and all of a sudden it can go from being a disaster to a great success for the team," says American rider Joe Dombrowski." By Daniel Benson (velonews.com)
Tour de France puts in extra measures to protect peloton in sizzling heat. "With temperatures still very high in Europe, the time cut has been extended and riders will be able to take bottles almost all day long." By Sadhbh O'Shea (velonews.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
2022 Mason Definition Chorus. "The way this thing rides is a masterclass in bike design and engineering." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
Shimano’s Wave of 2023 eBike Developments. "New mid-drive motor, electronic shifting tech, and ABS." (cyclevolta.com) Shimano
Emily Batty back in top-10 at Vallnord World Cup XCO. "Dust and elevation create chaotic racing in Andorra." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool
July 16, 2022
Videos
Watch: Salt Lake Criterium on July 16th. "The 2022 Salt Lake Criterium Livestream schedule for July 16th starts with the preshow at 8:15 p.m. EDT, with the professional women’s coverage at 8:30 p.m. EDT, and the men’s coverage beginning at 10:05 p.m. EDT." By Betsy Welch (velonews.com)
Report: Olivia Ray admits to using banned substances. "The reigning New Zealand national road race champion was dropped by Human Powered Health earlier this year and is now awaiting USADA's final decision on a ban." By Betsy Welch, William Tracy (velonews.com) Kit Karzen
Lizzie Deignan on the Tour de France Femmes, returning to the top after childbirth, her memorable wins, and much more. "Race that starts in Paris a week tomorrow is “a massive opportunity and platform” for women’s cycling, says Trek Segafredo rider who is expecting her second child." By Simon MacMichael (road.cc) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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