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May 6, 2024
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Giro d'Italia stage 3: Tim Merlier takes chaotic win after Pogačar and Thomas go on the attack

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"Maglia rosa caught just before the line after a tense finale."
By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com)  (Image Credit not Found)
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Tadej Pogačar races likes an absolute madman and it’s awesome

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"On a flat stage for the sprinters, the Slovenian tried to outgun the fastmen, because why not?"
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Giro d’Italia: Tadej Pogačar ‘is kicking my head in’ says Geraint Thomas

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"Welshman forced to follow the race leader on stage 3 after late attack."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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"He is the best sprinter in the world” - Bert van Lerberghe full of praise for Giro stage winner Tim Merlier

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"It wasn't easy with that hill at the end, but we did it anyway. At 600 meters we didn't really know what to do."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Ben O’Connor: I was the dumbest guy in the Giro d'Italia

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"Australian 'gambled too much' and paid the price for trying to follow Tadej Pogačar up Oropa."
By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Inconceivable! Tadej Pogačar won Stage 2 without a bike computer

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"The Slovenian crashed and had to switch bikes after crashing, but went on to take the victory and pink jersey at the Giro d’Italia."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: X)
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Giro d’Italia: Eddie Dunbar out after stage 2 crash

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"He hasn’t had the luck of the Irish, has he?' Matt White says of injured Irishman as more bad fortune curtails Jayco AlUla GC hopes."
By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Fines and time penalties Giro d'Italia 2024 - UCI imposes harsh penalties on Laporte and Van Lerberghe

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"Disposing of waste, prohibited positions on the bike, sticky bottles, or a shoulder push leading up to a bunch sprint - anything can happen during a race."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Giro d’Italia Live Video Feed

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"Giro d’Italia 2024 May 4-26, Italy Stage 3 (Novara
Fossano, 166km)

Video starts Monday at 12:30pm Central Europe, 6:30am U.S. Eastern, 3:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 3:45am Pacific, Finish at around 8:12am Pacific.."

(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)
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May 6, 2024
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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage four preview - A sprint by the coast

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"A Milan Sanremo esque finish should offer the sprinters another opportunity."
By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Will the hierarchy hold? Merlier masters a messy sprint in the first battle of the fastmen at the Giro d'Italia

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"Both stage winner Tim Merlier and runner-up Jonathan Milan looked a cut above the other sprinters on stage three but with so many contenders in the mix, can they dominate the upcoming sprints in the Giro?"
By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Tadej Pogacar increases lead with bonus seconds

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"Pogacar managed to gain a few seconds in the intermediate sprint."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Vuelta Femenina 2024: What it taught us about how the Tour de France Femmes will be raced

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"While Demi Vollering expectedly ran away with the general classification, there were signs that emerging riders may be able to provide a significant challenge to her come August."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photos: Unipublic/Cxcling/Alex Berasategi
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3 Takeaways from the Vuelta Femenina

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"Eight days in Spain. A dramatic team time trial. A few sprint stages. A few summit finishes. A lot of crashes, and a restoring of some measure of order with Demi Vollering’s red jersey win. That was fun."
By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Elisa Longo Borghini happy with strong spring campaign despite slipping to third overall at Vuelta Femenina

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"Italian continues fine form with impressive showing at first Grand Tour of the season."
By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Vollering and Muzic: ‘That would be a dream for any manager to have two riders like this’ says FDJ Suez boss

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"French team go from strength to strength at the Vuelta Femenina as Delcourt continues to build a powerhouse team for 2025."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Riley Pickrell has strategies for the sprints in his Giro d’Italia debut

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"Even with riders like Milan, Merlier and Kooij at the race, the young fast man on Israel-Premier Tech could be in the mix for stage podiums."
By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Israel-Premier Tech
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Romain Bardet suffers early setbacks at Giro d’Italia

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"Frenchman was ill during stage 1, but hoping to build back to health and fitness."
By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Bora Hansgrohe gives update about Primoz Roglic's progress

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"German team hopeful the Slovenian will be prepared for the Tour de France."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Rene Herse 85 Year Anniversary Tires Come in Black Sidewall Endurance Casing

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"To celebrate 85 years since Rene Herse made the world’s lightest touring bike, the company is offering Limited Editions of its most popular models with all-black Endurance casings."
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Orbea Updates the Rise

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"Orbea has just announced the new generation of its eMTB, the Rise."
By: Patrick Brady (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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May 6, 2024
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DMT releases special Tadej Pogačar edition shoes to celebrate his debut Giro d’Italia

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"The latest Pogi edition shoe from DMT features a new design and ICE key technology."
By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © DMT
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Hot tech and bikes spotted at the Giro d’Italia

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"At the start of the Italian Grand Tour, we took a closer look at some of the hot tech that teams will be using this month, including new SRAM Red AXS."
By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN
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What are the latest bike tech trends that you should know about?

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"The bike industry is never stagnant with new tech and trends emerging all of the time. Here, we take a look at the top five current trends."
By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN
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Team DSM Firmenich PostNL Extends Contract with Rising Star Nienke Vinke

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"Vinke's journey into elite racing has been nothing short of impressive, particularly after transitioning directly from the junior ranks."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) photo: teamdsmfirmenich-postnl.com
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Remco Evenepoel steps up recovery with altitude training at Sierra Nevada

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"In the surest sign yet of Remco Evenepoel's recovery progressing, the Soudal Quick Step leader has traveled to the Sierra Nevada for some altitude training."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via globalcyclingnetwork.com)
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Bravur La Corsa Rosa IV… Do You Want a $2500 Grand Tour-Inspired Swedish Watch?

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"The first of cycling's Grand Tours this year kicked off in northern Italy this past weekend, and Bravur has a new La Corsa Rosa IV watch to celebrate."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Forge+Bond brings FusionFiber technology to the tarmac through new CR all-road wheels

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"Comfort and performance meet as Forge+Bond attempts to make a splash in the road market through its recyclable wheels."
By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Forge+Bond
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Reynolds Spin Up 3 Levels of Ultralight 25mm Deep Road Wheels from 1252g & from $1450

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"Reynolds has a new family of three 25mm deep ultralight carbon road bike wheelsets designed to get you up and over the steepest climbs faster than ever."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Logos epoche Long-Term Review: No BS All-Rounder

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"These wheels will take any tire you throw at them (including tubed) and feel whip quick, whether you’re riding knobbies or featherweight road slicks."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com)
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Met Idolo helmet

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"Very good lid that punches above its weight in terms of comfort."
Very good lid that punches above its weight in terms of comfort. By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Is this the hottest bike this year? Brompton's new Palace collab

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"Glow stick yellow, disco silver... it's all about the urban street culture."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Palace x Brompton)
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New Utah Law Defines Out-of-Class eBikes

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"The law takes a firm stance on eBikes with unrestricted top speeds."
By: Patrick Brady (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column One
May 5, 2024
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Vuelta Femenina stage 8: Demi Vollering wins overall title and final mountain stage

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"Dutch rider drops all her rivals on the final climb of the race to seal dominant win."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Arnaud De Lie sprints to victory at Tro-Bro Léon

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"Belgian rider overcomes two flat tires and holds off Venturini for second win of year."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: A.S.O. / Tony Esnault via cyclingnews.com)
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Gesink's words feel particularly bitter after Giro crash

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"Cycling is a strange sport: one moment you're basking in the morning sun, and a few hours later, you're lying on the ground with a face contorted in pain."
By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: X)
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Senni flys to victory at BGY airport granfondo

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"Italian Manuel Senni stood tallest on the podium of the men’s 162km gran fondo, with Slovenian Erika Jensko doing the same for the women."
Author: Ron Barrans granfondodailynews.com (Image Credit not Found)
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Bosch eBike systems introduced to Taiwan on Tern bikes

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"The cargo bike brand is the first brand to release an eBike with a Bosch system to the Taiwanese market."
By Alex Hunt (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Tern
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2024 Vuelta a Espana La Vuelta Femenina Live Stream

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"2024 Vuelta a Espana La Vuelta Femenina April 28-May 5, Spain Stage 8 (Distrito Telefónica. Madrid
Valdesquí. Comunidad de Madrid, 90km)

Live video Sunday from 12:00pm CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern), 3:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at 3:00am Pacific, Finish at around 4:30am Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge
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Column Two
May 5, 2024
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Giro d'Italia stage 2: Tadej Pogačar takes first summit finish and maglia rosa

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"Slovenian drops all his GC rivals including Geraint Thomas and Ben O'Connor."
By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Geraint Thomas: ‘We’re not racing for second at the Giro d’Italia, we’ve got to keep the faith'

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"Ineos Grenadiers leader defiant after stage 2 summit finish to Santuario di Oropa, with the Welshman taking bonus seconds behind Tadej Pogačar."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN
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"First jersey in a Grand Tour is always something special!" - Cian Uijtdebroeks Best Young Rider after brutal stage 2

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"After two stages, the Belgian sits 4th in the general classification and has moved into the white jersey for best young rider. "
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Giro d’Italia: Ineos Grenadiers ‘wouldn’t put a lot of importance’ on Arensman father's tweet

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"Sports director Zak Dempster insists that the outburst of Thymen Arensman's father on social media is ‘just a distraction."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Alexander Kristoff takes first victory of the season at Elfstedenronde Brugge

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"Alexander Kristoff has his first victory of the 2024 season and in the process has become the oldest ever winner of Elfstedenronde Brugge."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: WielerFlits
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New SRAM Red AXS groupset unreleased but out in force at Giro d’Italia

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"A closer look at the new parts that would appear to constitute an upgraded top-of-the-range electronic groupset from SRAM."
By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) Photo: GCN
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Veronica’s Custom Painted Specialized Aethos

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"Down in Tucson, AZ Spencer met up with local artist and mechanic John “Cookie” Sands to photograph the bike he custom-painted for his partner Veronica."
Spencer Harding (theradavist.com) Spencer Harding
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2024 Giro d’Italia Live Video Feed

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"Giro d’Italia 2024 May 4-26, Italy Stage 2 (San Francesco al Campo
Santuario di Oropa, 161km)

Video starts Sunday at 12:30pm Central Europe, 6:30am U.S. Eastern, 3:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 3:30am Pacific, Finish at around 8:13am Pacific.."

(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)
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Column Three
May 5, 2024
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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage three preview - First chance for the sprinters

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"The riders head into the Po Valley for the first chance at a bunch sprint of this year's edition."
Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWPix
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Giro d'Italia stage 2 Live: Will Tadej Pogačar take the pink jersey?

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"A GC battle is expected on the second day of the Giro, with the race's first summit finish"
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Getty Images)
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What can we expect from Tadej Pogačar on the earliest summit finish since 1989?

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"A look ahead to the stage 2 visit to Santuario di Oropa, best known for Marco Pantani’s victory in 1999."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Canadian superfan back at the Giro supporting country’s riders

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"Sean Moretti offered a helping hand to a Canuck making his debut at the Italian Grand Tour."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Israel Premier Tech
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l'Etape Las Vegas blown away - Race canceled at last minute

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"Over 500 cyclists from 30 states and 8 countries traveled to the desert city of Las Vegas to ride the 75-mile gran fondo route through famed Red Rock Canyon, where winds were expected upwards of 75mph on Sunday."
Author: Craig Sakamoto granfondodailynews.com (Image Credit not Found)
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SRAM Apex XPLR AXS

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"Affordable and refined electronic groupset for the people."
By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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A nod to safety: Gamel's helmets have turn indicators that are activated by head tilts

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"French brand's Remarkable helmets have sensor-activated turn indicators and brake lights in a bid to improve safety."
By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Gamel
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The most common bike fit mistakes and how to avoid them: Nail your saddle height, cleat set-up and more with these top tips

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"Have you made any of these bike fit blunders? Swerve them to unlock more comfort and speed on the bike."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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May 4, 2024
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Vuelta Femenina stage 7: Marianne Vos wins after perfect uphill sprint

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"Dutch rider wins her second stage as Vollering holds onto overall lead."
By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)  (Image credit: Alex Broadway/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage two preview - An early summit finish

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"There could already be fireworks in the general classification on stage two of the Giro."
Words: Stephen Puddicombe/Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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5 storylines to follow at the Giro d’Italia

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"Biniam Girmay returns to the Giro, Pogačar begins his Giro-Tour crusade and Quintana rises from the ashes. Here are the key storylines ahead of the 2024 Giro d'Italia."
by Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Movistar/Getty Images/David Ramos/Intermarché
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Caleb Ewan in the Giro d’Italia for the long haul alongside debutante Luke Plapp

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"Australian pair to lead Jayco AlUla alongside Eddie Dunbar, with Ewan ‘back to his best numbers’ and Plapp nonplussed by GC bid."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Lefevere reveals financial dispute with Giro d'Italia organizers: "Because Remco did not finish the Giro, they did not want to pay the agreed starting fee"

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"Giro d'Italia organizers RCS did not pay Remco Evenepoel's starting fee in 2024 after the Soudal Quick Step rider was forced to abandon the race with covid."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images Sport via cyclingnews.com)
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Shocking crash at Vuelta Bantrab caused by spectator running into road

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"Two riders were in the head of the race when a spectator - likely aware of the race ongoing - ran into the road at the exact moment where the riders were passing by her."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot)
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The pro cyclist and personal trainer's ultimate 30 minute off-bike workout

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"Try this bodyweight workout when you're tight on time or without a bike - it's significantly better for your riding than doing nothing."
By Claire Steels (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Claire Steels)
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2024 Vuelta a Espana La Vuelta Femenina Live Stream

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"2024 Vuelta a Espana La Vuelta Femenina April 28-May 5, Spain Stage 7 (San Esteban de Gormaz
Sigüenza, 138.6km)

Live video Saturday from 2:30pm CET (8:30am U.S. Eastern), 5:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at 5:30am Pacific."

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Column Two
May 4, 2024
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Jhonatan Narváez outsprints Maximilian Schachmann and Tadej Pogačar to win the opening stage of the Giro d’Italia

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"The Ecuadorian rider takes the first Maglia Rosa of the race in a dramatic finale."
By Joseph Lycett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Giro d'Italia stage 1: Jhonatan Narváez wins as Tadej Pogačar drops all his GC rivals

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"Gripping stage at the Giro sees the race favorite drop Thomas, Bardet and O'Connor as Narváez takes the maglia rosa."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Luca Bettini / AFP / Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Success and setbacks: Analyzing a complex day for Ineos Grenadiers at the Giro d'Italia

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"Jhonathan Narváez might have secured a stage win, but it was a day of mixed fortunes for the British team"
Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Zac Williams/SWpix
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Sean Kelly’s Giro d’Italia predictions: Pogačar power, Milan sprints and Alaphilippe precision

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"The only way of beating Pogačar is if you put 20kg under his saddle for a couple of days,’ says former rider."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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The key climbs of the 2024 Giro d’Italia

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"Cyclist analyses the six pivotal climbs to feature at the 2024 Giro d'Italia, including the Passo dello Stelvio and Mortirolo."
by Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Chris Auld
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Stat Attack: The Giro d'Italia in numbers

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"Cillian Kelly counts down to the start in Turin with 10 stats about the race and peloton."
By Cillian Kelly (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Giro legends Vincenzo Nibali and Fabio Aru warn Pogacar about booby traps

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"Aru retired in 2021 and Nibali a year later, leaving Italy suddenly without a top contender in the general classification. Yet, both men continue to influence the race they love."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)AFP/Images: Yuzuru Sunada via velo.outside.com
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Check out the bike helmet with indicators you trigger by nodding, a Giro-themed watch plus loads more tech news from Rapha, FSA, Ridley, Specialized + more

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"Find out about the "game-changing" electric rack that takes the strain out of loading your bike, the fastest gravel tire on the market (allegedly), and how to get 20% off Sportful clothing."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Giro d’Italia Live Video Feed

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"Giro d’Italia 2024 May 4-26, Italy Stage 1 (Venaria Reale
Torino, 140km)

Video starts Saturday at 13:30pm Central Europe, 7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 4:30am Pacific."

(cycling.today) (Credits not Found)
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15 year-old Enzo Hincapie wins Chattanooga Gran Fondo - A second time

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"After winning Gran Fondo Hincapie Chattanooga in 2022 at 13 years-old, Enzo Hincapie returned to the Scenic City in Tennessee on Saturday, May 4th, to once again claim top honors, this time wearing his USA National Champion’s jersey."
Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Benoît Cosnefroy sprints to victory at Grand Prix du Morbihan ahead of Axel Zingle and Arnaud De Lie

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"Benoît Cosnefroy continues his strong season and has taken another victory today at the Grand Prix du Morbihan. It was a sprint among classics specialists which fell in the hands of the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team rider. "
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Silvia Persico wins Grand Prix du Morbihan Femmes

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"Italian beats Berteau and Lach in Brittany."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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"With a positive Lyme test, you know nothing" - Arnaud De Lie back to competition but admits big fears over Lyme's disease diagnosis

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"Everyone knows it can be serious. It weighed on me mentally. If you break a collarbone, for example, you know what you're up against. With a positive Lyme test, you know nothing."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X)
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Feeling bullish: Bora Hansgrohe boss Ralph Denk profile

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"With a cash injection from Red Bull and the signing of Primož Roglič, Bora Hansgrohe’s team manager Ralph Denk is in confident mood. He tells Cyclist about the rising costs of running a team, the secrets of leadership and the Sagan effect"
by James Witts (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Tornanti.cc
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Cervélo updates the Áspero plus an endurance bike from Bianchi, a gravel tire from Hutchinson and Pinarello's summer clothing

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"Both the Áspero and the Caracal Race tire come with 'faster' claims, while Bianchi's Infinito is all about comfort."
By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Hutchinson (L) Bianchi (R))
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Prestacycle Pro T-Handle Kit

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"Excellent ratchet made better still by the extension/T-handle, but let down by the bit holders."
by Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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The Flextail Tiny Bike Pump is a solid pump half the time

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"It’s small and mighty but also loud and quickly needs a recharge."
By Thomas Ricker (theverge.com) Photo by  Warren Rossiter / Our Media
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Bosch Performance Line CX vs Shimano EP801 - Which eMTB motor is best?

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"With hundreds of eBikes to choose from, knowing more about the two leading motor systems from Bosch and Shimano can help you make a better bike buying decision."
By Mick Kirkman (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Mick Kirkman)
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2024 Grand Prix du Morbihan Live Stream

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"The 2024 Grand Prix du Morbihan is Saturday, May 4 (Josselin → Plumelec, 196.4km).

Live streaming video Saturday at 9:30am CET (3:30am U.S. Eastern), 12:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 6:15am Pacific."

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