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Column One
January 18, 2024
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Hat trick for Sam Welsford on stage 4

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"Biniam Girmay takes second and Lars Boven was third."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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"Men's Stage 3 (Murray Bridge Port Elliot, 136.2km).

Live video starts at 11:00am local, 1:30am CET, 7:30pm ET (Thursday), 4:30pm Pacific.

The race will be shown Thursday on Peacock starting at 4:30pm Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) (Credits not Found) Powered by La FlammeRouge
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'You can literally turn your brain off': Sam Welsford benefits from 'dialed' leadout again at Tour Down Under

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"Bora Hansgrohe rider wins second stage in three days in Australia."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images/Tim de Waele)
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Disappointment Down Under: What’s the key to Caleb Ewan returning to winning ways?

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"The Australian rider has struggled on the opening stages of the race in Australia, despite a fresh start with Jayco Alula."
By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWpix
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Tour Down Under: Luke Plapp finishes stage 3 bloodied after heavy crash

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"Australian caught up in crash on tricky high-speed descent, decision on continuing to be made before stage 4."
By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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Isaac del Toro: A star in the making

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"The Mexican is already making a name for himself as a professional, but admits he has a lot to learn."
Words: Isaac Vilalta (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWPix
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Eddy Merckx bikes produces retro Panasonic tribute bike in time for the Classics

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"The brand started by the five-time Tour de France champion Eddy Merckx introduces new 'Retrosonic' line."
By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Eddy Merckx Bikes
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Lezyne Zecto Drive Max 400+ LED Rear Light

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"Big, red, rugged and explosively bright, and lasts well too - shame about the awkward switch."
By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Two
January 18, 2024
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Radl Grvl inaugural event proves a fun romp for elites and amateurs

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"The first edition of Radl Grvl, the new gravel race run by SBT Grvl team with Australian professional cyclist Tiffany Cromwell and her partner, Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas, founding the race."
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) Credit: 4seasoncollective
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Tom Pidcock to make road season debut at Volta ao Algarve

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"Former world champion to end brief 'cross campaign at CX World Cup Benidorm on Sunday, but happy to be feeling himself again after illness."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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Bike handling drills to turn you from passenger to pilot

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"Try out these six exercises to elevate your skills and confidence on the bike."
By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN
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Has Kasper Asgreen been spotted on an unreleased Specialized Diverge gravel bike?

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"The rider uploaded a reel to Instagram featuring an unfamiliar bike before later removing it."
By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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Optimizing Cyclists’ Well-being: A Comprehensive Health Routine Inspired by Brandon McNulty

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"Cycling is more than just pedaling; it’s a lifestyle that demands a blend of strength, nutrition, and discipline."
By CTT (cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
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Rudy Molard posts update from hospital bed after scary Tour Down Under crash

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"He suffers from a concussion with multiple and significant wounds, but no fracture has been detected."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Image : @Insta_rudymolard89
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Has the move to full internal cable routing on road bikes been worth it? We asked some experts to weigh in on cycling's cable-tidy revolution

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"Bikes with all cables concealed look the part and are mooted as aerodynamic perfection... but they can also be a right pain in the proverbials for home mechanics. We asked those in the know if they think the positives outweigh the negatives."
By James Witts (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Northwave Flagship R GTX

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"Good performance-focused winter boots, but a hefty price."
By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Skarper hooks up with Red Bull F1 team to get disc brake eBike conversion kit to market

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"Red Bull F1 engineers have made the device smaller and more powerful."
By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Skarper
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Column Three
January 18, 2024
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UCI Points And Rankings Tables

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"Here are the tables showing how many UCI points are available in each road race."
(inrng.com) Photo: Inrng
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Enve's new handlebar costs more than some complete bikes - Here's what you get for $1200/£1300

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"Manufactured at Enve's HQ in Utah, the new all-road bars are finally available to the wider market - if you can cough up the cash."
By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: ENVE)
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Tour Down Under pro bike: Biniam Girmay’s Cube Litening Aero C:68X

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"Intermarché Wanty’s star rider is using the team’s aero road bike which features some unique tech."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: GCN
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‘I did 2364 watts’ - Wattbike world record holder challenges anyone to beat his 200m benchmark

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"James Moncrieff stole Chris Hoy's record last year, now he'd like someone to take it off him."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Peter Simmons / Loughborough University)
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10 tips to improve your climbing

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"Climbing is as much technique as it is natural fitness, the experts reveal how to conquer the hardest hills and mountains."
By Rob Kemp (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2023/24: check out the best gravel and adventure bikes

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"Whether you're after something quick and lively or a companion for a multi-day epic adventure, here are the 10 best gravel bikes we've reviewed over the past year – find out which is number one."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Are you sitting comfortably? Best bike saddles 2024 ridden and reviewed

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"Choosing a saddle is no easy task. We select the best of the bunch to help you find the right one for you."
By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)
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Fizik and Pas Normal Studios Carbon Ferox

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"Danish cycling brand Pas Normal Studios and Fizik, the Italian brand known for their innovative performance cycling shoes and saddles, have just announced a dirt-oriented collaboration."
(theradavist.com) (Credits not Found)
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Bike industry "on the road to recovery", new research suggests

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"After a few incredibly challenging years in the bike industry things are predicted to become a bit brighter in 2024."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (copyright Simon MacMichael)
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Column One
January 17, 2024
Doug Report Cycling Daily







Tour Down Under stage 3: Sam Welsford powers to another dominant sprint victory

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"Elia Viviani takes second with Daniel McLay rounding out the podium."
By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency
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"Men's Stage 3 (Tea Tree Gully Campbelltown, 145.3km).

Live video starts at 11:00am local, 1:30am CET, 7:30pm ET (Wednesday), 4:30pm Pacific.

The race will be shown Wednesday on Peacock starting at 4:30pm Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) (Credits not Found) Powered by La FlammeRouge
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‘He’s learning fast' - Isaac del Toro, the peloton’s ‘best neo-pro’ triumphant at Tour Down Under

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"The Mexican has had raced just twice at WorldTour level, and taken his debut victory at the second opportunity.."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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‘He’s fizzing’ - Pogačar 2.0? Isaac del Toro's fiery Tour Down Under debut

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"The UAE Team Emirates rider blew away the opposition with a brave and aggressive move Down Under, living up to expectations of him being cycling’s next big thing."
Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWpix
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Tour Down Under: Even the sprinters couldn’t follow Isaac del Toro, says Girmay

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"Young climbing star takes peloton by surprise with rapid stage 2 attack on the flat."
By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency
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'There was a bit of language' - Luke Plapp smooths over Narváez non-cooperation at Tour Down Under

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"Australian gives up stage chances after refusing to work with Ineos Grenadiers' GC threat."
By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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Welsford: Battling the top sprinters, Giro and Olympic ambitions

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"Sam Welsford spoke to SBS Sport’s Jamie Finch-Penninger about where he fits into ‘modern cycling’, the sprinting elite and his plans for 2024 and the Olympics after his off-season switch to Bora Hansgrohe."
By Jamie Finch-Penninger (sbs.com.au) Credit: RUSS ELLIS
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‘The 90-Year-Old Cyclist’: A heartwarming journey on two wheels

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"The short documentary follows Benjamin Piovesan's love for the bike."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel spotted training side-by-side

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"Perhaps sharing secrets of their own success or recalling tales of races gone by, the pair have long been known as good friends and this provides further evidence of that fact."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: janchristen04
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Fancy this one-of-a-kind Colnago C68? Price: unknown!

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"Motoki Yoshio x Colnago Matte road bike in a one-off finish is up for auction at Sotheby's."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Fulcrum Speed 25+ are their Lightest Low Profile Road Wheels

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"Like the Red Zone Carbon+ wheels before them, the Fulcrum Speed 25+ get the “plus” upgrade to a lighter rim and premium parts."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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A love letter to my Shimano pedals

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"Undoubtedly the most preposterous confession you will read this Wednesday."
By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future)
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Column Two
January 17, 2024
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UAE Tour routes revealed: Jebel Hafeet headlines men's and women's races

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"Women's four-day race to be decided atop Jebel Hafeet, whilst seven-day men's race welcomes opportunities for both sprinters and climbers alike."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: SprintCyclingAgency)
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Vuelta a Espana denied stage finish atop La Veleta: "We do not have the necessary permits from the authorities"

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"La Veleta is a mammoth 42.5km mountain that, if things can be worked out, would take the riders up the highest asphalted climb in Europe."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X)
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‘You have to move on in elite sports’ - Sports director Oli Cookson on the next chapter for Ineos Grenadiers

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"The long-standing member of Ineos team staff talks about changes in the team over the winter and what comes next."
Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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CPA ‘does not have the funding’ to assist with defense in doping cases, says riders' union president

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"We cannot support every single rider that has a doping case’ says Adam Hansen."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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5 things the UCI should worry about way more than brake levers

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"There’s some big problems in the sport that need attention (and a few uh, minor ones)."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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"Primož is lifting things for everyone" - Bernie Eisel delighted by Roglic impact within Bora Hansgrohe

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"When you look at that roster, everyone knows we can expect big things. Everyone knows that if Primož is dialed in for Paris-Nice or Tirreno, everyone else has to step up."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X)
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SD Worx renamed as SD Worx Protime for 2024

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"Most successful Women's WorldTeam welcomes the co-title sponsorship of workforce management company, as Dutch squad look to stay on top."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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"The WhatsApp group and these strange bullying rumors were not in Bora" - Cian Uijtdebroeks reacts to some fake claims by media

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"In a recent podcast for Hungarian branch of Eurosport, Attila Valter had a chance to share his view of the Cian Uijtdebroeks incident."
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Legible)
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Ask a coach: 'I'm taking training seriously this year - What's the best way to get fit quick?'

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"Been bitten by the bike bug and want to go as fast as possible as soon as possible?"
Alex Welburn (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Le Col)
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Ask a Pro: Haley Smith and the science of saunas

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"It is about much more than just heat acclimation."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Courtesy of the athlete
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“He drove towards me at speed, then shouted ‘b***h’ in my face”: Nine out of ten women face abuse while cycling, shocking new survey finds

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"77% of female cyclists in London say they experience verbal, physical, and sexual harassment and intimidation once a month, with over one in five revealing that they’d given up cycling as a result of this abuse."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (copyright Simon MacMichael)
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Condor Odyssey Gravel Frameset

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"Pushed hard on price from high-end competitors, but its excellent ride quality and performance help offset that."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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GCN Tech Clinic Videos: Deflating tires, carbon components and cycling clothes

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"This week in the Clinic we look at answering your burning tech questions, including tubular tire woes and power meter discrepancies."
By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: CyclingTips
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Samsung Announces Galaxy Ring: Everything You Need to Know

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"Samsung has just announced their Samsung Galaxy Ring, and with it, provided approximately zero details."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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Column Three
January 17, 2024
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Rohan Dennis among mourners at wife Melissa Hoskins' funeral

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"Melissa Hoskins, the former track world champion and Olympian, has been laid to rest in Fremantle Cemetery in Perth, Australia."
(stickybottle.com) (Image credit: Eric Feferberg/AFP via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Testing confusion and the coveted tool: Behind the scenes of the UCI’s new brake lever angle checks

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"The Tour Down Under is the first race where commissaires are testing the angle of brake levers on bikes, entertaining mechanics in the process."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Riding with AFib - Atrial Fibrillation

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"You may be in great shape. You may be in great health. You may not have any heart-related issues or exhibit any symptoms of heart problems. But you could still have AFib."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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10 best paid riders in pro peloton - Pogačar on top with $6.5 / €6 million

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"His agent claims he has wider appeal than any rider in pro cycling and now Tadej Pogačar has also topped the salary charts of today’s best pro riders."
(stickybottle.com) (Photo: Thomas Maheux)
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Should Israel Premier Tech modify its race jersey amid the Gaza conflict?

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"Riders given neutral kit for training but without national logos."
(cyclingmagazine.ca) (Credits not Found)
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What do bike geometry terms really mean?

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"Bike geometry can be an overwhelming topic but here we explain all the key terms and exactly what they mean."
By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN
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Scott receives £137m loan as industry overstocking crisis bites

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"Swiss bike manufacturer borrows money from shareholder for "financial support."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Eddy Merckx Bikes Are Back… and Yes, in Steel!

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"Eddy Merckx has re-launched the brand, including steel and titanium bikes among the flashy carbon fiber racing machines."
(theradavist.com) (Credits not Found)
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The bikes of the WorldTour peloton 2024 - Your definitive guide to what the top pro cycling teams are riding this year

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"Who's riding what, what's new and what's missing compared to previous years? Take a look at all the bikes and components being ridden in the pro peloton this season."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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6 tips to build your fitness from scratch

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"If you are returning to riding after a long period away from the saddle it is likely that your riding position might need revising."
By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN
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Apple Watches with blood oxygen tech are banned again

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"Apple lost its bid to suspend a ban on selling Series 9 and Ultra 2 Apple Watches."
By Victoria Song (theverge.com) Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales
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New Alchemy Amorak Titanium Gravel Bike Ready for Backcountry Riding

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"Based off their carbon Lycos model, the new Alchemy Amorak gravel bike keeps the huge tire clearance and extra mounts but sticks them on a titanium frame."
By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Crust Bikes: Northbank Pedals

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"A durable, low-profile pedal that looks good and won’t dent your wallet at $90."
(theradavist.com) (Credits not Found)
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Column One
January 16, 2024
Doug Report Cycling Daily







Tour Down Under stage 2: Isaac del Torro shocks the sprinters with a last-ditch solo victory

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"20 year old Mexican rider takes his first pro win and takes over the general classification."
By Logan Jones-Wilkins (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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"Men's Stage 2 (Norwood Lobethal, 141.6km).

Live video starts at 11:00am local, 1:30am CET, 7:30pm ET (Tuesday), 4:30pm Pacific.

The race will be shown Tuesday on Peacock starting at 4:30pm Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) (Credits not Found) Powered by La FlammeRouge
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‘New Sam is a powerhouse’ - Bora reborn at the Tour Down Under

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"Lead out man Van Poppel sees Sam Welsford as the final piece of the puzzle in Bora Hansgrohe’s sprinting success."
Words: Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Tour Down Under
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Sam, but different: Bora Hansgrohe get 2024 off to a flier at Tour Down Under

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"Sam Welsford powered to victory on stage one in Tanunda to give his team the perfect start."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Tour Down Under pro bike: Sam Welsford’s stage 1-winning Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

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"Australian takes victory atop Specialized’s do-it-all superbike specced with SRAM and Roval components."
By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN
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Manufacturer circumvents UCI restrictions on lever position with new bar design

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"A flared design allows for the bars to comply with UCI rules and for riders to have turned-in levers."
By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Toot Cycling
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Scope R5.A All-Road wheelset

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"Highly durable wheelset that delivers on the performance front and is capable of dealing with crossroads better than most."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2023/24: We count down the best electric bikes

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"From practical folders to sporty rides, it’s time to check out the 10 best eBikes that we reviewed in 2023."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Mason unveils Definition 3.0: New features sit alongside time-proven geometry on updated all-season bike

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"The genre-defining long-distance bike has had a makeover for 2024. Find out what has changed."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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The Electric Bikes at CES: All The New eBikes on Display

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"Carbon Fiber Frames, Integrated Displays, Glossy Paint, and LEDS Galore!"
By: John S. Bozick (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Two
January 16, 2024
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Quinn Simmons believes UCI is overlooking bigger safety issues amid new lever regulations

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"American rider points to 'the dangerous finishes and the dangerous courses that organizers get away with that causes the crashes."
By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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All the WorldTour team bikes, tech and kit 2024

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"A comprehensive list of all the bikes, tech and kit being raced by WorldTour teams this season."
By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) UAE Team Emirates
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Are Intermarché Wanty's invisible valves the next evolution in tubeless technology?

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"The Belgian team's Newmen wheels don't have valves sticking out, but they are still there - just hidden in the rims."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Here’s Why Peak Zwift Is Always a Tuesday

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"It might seem ‘odd’ to declare a Peak Zwift concurrent user high watermark only two weeks into the year, but, that’s actually the way it generally works."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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I turn 50 this year, here’s why I’m gifting myself a new wheelset, not a new bike

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"Looking for more comfort on the road, I decided to explore the inherent versatility of my gravel bike."
By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future)
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Bikes of the 2023 GiRodeo: Rizzo, Repete, Scarab, Argonaut, ENVE, Belle, Stelbel, and Curve

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"More than just a long weekend of some of the finest people, food, and grav grav Europe has to offer, the ENVE and The Service Course GiRodeo is a small bike show hosted by Girona's best bike shop."
By: Petor Georgallou (theradavist.com) Photos: Petor Georgallou
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Box Squats for Better Power

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"Build Controlled power through box squats."
By Menachem Brodie (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Spotted: Lidl Trek tease new Bontrager RSL shoe line

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"New Bontrager shoes have been seen being ridden by the likes of Juan Pel Lopez at the Tour Down Under"
By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Lidl Trek)
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Scam victims warn cyclists of component and groupset deals on Facebook Marketplace

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"Reports of scams targeting cyclists looking for savings online have re-emerged, with some losing hundreds of dollars."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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'I'm sure I could get over 2,000 watts' - meet the Gladiators contestant with track sprinting ambitions

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"Jamie Christian, also known as Giant, has jaw-dropping power on a bike."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Reavill / BBC)
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Get ready, American-made fireproof electric bike batteries are coming

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"A new collaboration between three different companies will see US-produced battery cells that could soon lead to fireproof eBike batteries."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found)
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Denago eXC1 eBike Review, 2024

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"A budget-friendly but powerful entry-level eMTB with tons of upgrade potential."
By: John S. Bozick (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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January 16, 2024
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What next for Sepp Kuss?

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"Rouleur speaks to Jumbo-Lease a Bike's head of performance about what the American rider's future looks like now as a Grand Tour winner."
Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert linked to Bora Hansgrohe for 2025

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"German media reports that the Red Bull-owned German team could be on the market to sign both Evenepoel and Van Aert to bolster squad for next season."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
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POC's leaked new helmet confirms it: ears are the next target for aero optimization

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"Unreleased POC helmet spotted at the Tour Down Under continues the trend of hiding ears out of the wind."
By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Women’s Challenge Mallorca 2024 Race Preview

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"2024 is the first year that there has been a Women’s Challenge Mallorca with a men’s race taking place since well into the 1990s."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Times newspaper columnist reports new study that commuting by bike is good for mental health... before descending into bizarre anti-cyclist rant about "speeding, semi-psychotic masses"

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"New research finds cycling commuters are less likely to be prescribed antidepressants?"
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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No money, no food, relying on strangers - Hidden camera footage lifts the lid on the best and worst of humanity

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"Now streaming: Daniel Troia's cross-country ride from New York City to San Francisco."
Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Daniel Troia)
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Feedback Sports Reflex Fixed Torque Ratchet Kit - A fool proof mini ratchet?

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"The Feedback Sports Reflex Fixed Torque ratchet kit, includes a torque socket in a compact multi-tool format."
By Rudolf Fischer (ebike-mtb.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Priority Bicycles Reintroduces the Belt-Driven Eight as a Sport Hybrid

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"The Eight’s name comes from the bike’s 8-speed internally geared Shimano Alfine rear hub."
By Steve Fisher (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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New GCN Pro Team kit released and AGU partnership announced

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"GCN partners with AGU, the Dutch clothing company who supply Team Visma Lease a Bike, with the release of new GCN Pro Team kit."
By Danny Walter (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN
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All New BlackHeart Gravel AL Rolls Out with Free Custom Cerakote Finish

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"If you’re a BlackHeart Bike Co. fan and like racing gravel, start clearing your parts bin now."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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"Support our work providing under-represented youth access to sport and play, regardless of race, gender, zip code, or socioeconomic status."
(bahatifoundation.org)






Davis Phinney Foundation

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"The Davis Phinney Foundation is dedicated to helping people with Parkinson's live well today through our free programming, content, and quality of life research. Your generosity will help us inspire and educate people affected by Parkinson's, the fastest-growing neurological disease in the world."
(coloradogives.org) Davis Phinney Foundation






The Steve Tilford Foundation was created to honor the life and legacy of cyclist Steve Tilford.

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"Our Mission is to help young people of all backgrounds find and chase their passion through the sport of cycling by promoting education, mentorship, and access to quality cycling opportunities."
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"BicyclingArt.com is the site for vintage cycling posters and prints. They are the number one source for vintage cycling posters and fine art prints.

A large selection of contemporary artwork and vintage print items are available and their selection is growing daily."
(bicyclingart.com)















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