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Column One
May 21, 2024
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Giro d'Italia stage 16: Victory number five for Tadej Pogačar on shortened day

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"Geraint Thomas slips a place as Dani Martínez hops back into second place, but the pink jersey shows again that he's in a league of his own."
By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com)
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Miserable weather, missed opportunities and a Movistar mistake: How stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia was set up for Pogačar victory

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"The Slovenian rode to the top of the stage's summit finish with ease to take his fifth stage win."
By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com
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Giro d'Italia stage 16 live commentary: Stage start postponed after riders vote to have Umbrail Pass removed due to extreme weather

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"All the action from the Italian Grand Tour as 100% of riders vote for route to be adjusted on sixteenth stage."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Getty Images)
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2024 Giro d’Italia Live Video Feed

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"Giro d’Italia 2024 May 4-26, Italy Stage 16 (Livigno
Santa Cristina Valgardena (Monte Pana), 206km)

Live Video Tuesday from 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern), 2:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 2:00am Pacific.
Finish at around 8:10am Pacific.

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May 21, 2024
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Geraint Thomas loses second overall at Giro d’Italia after ‘big grovel’ on stage 16

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"We hear from the Ineos Grenadiers leader and teammate Thymen Arensman, as Bora Hansgrohe's Dani Martínez moves up to second."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Giro d'Italia stage 16 re-routed: Umbrail Pass removed due to extreme weather and rider unrest

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"The riders will start in Lasa on the other side of the mountain, with the distance cut from 206km to 115km"
By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Giro d'Italia stage 16 shortened due to 'extreme weather' after rider criticism

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"Tuesday's stage was supposed to go over the Umbrail Pass, but bad weather has prevented this."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Banned: A list of what the UCI loves to hate

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"The UCI, Union Cycliste Internationale, are derided in the sport due to seemingly over officious, technophobic and nostalgic positioning as the law makers of the sport, determined to keep it as close to a romantic ideal as possible for the purposes of historical comparison and frowning on any form of technical innovation."
by Simon Crisp (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Racer in French amateur race suspected of using mechanical doping crashes into race director during escape attempt

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"Suspected racer runs over race director: "I was on his hood for about a hundred meters""
By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO)
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Vlad Dascalu out of Olympics after anti-doping violation

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"Whereabouts failure costs Trek's Romain 17-month suspension."
By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool
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May 21, 2024
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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 17 preview - the last summit finish

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"With over 4,000 meters of ascent, stage 17 is expected to be another tough day for the peloton."
By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com)
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Utter humiliation: Pogacar unintentionally drops everyone, Martínez outsmarts faltering Thomas

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"Pogacar almost effortlessly achieved his fifth (!) stage victory of this Giro."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Ben O'Connor says Giro d'Italia is run by 'dinosaurs' amid anger over stage 16 conditions

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"'I'd like to see him get out on the bike and do the start of the stage and see what his answer is' says Australian"
By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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There is one classification at the Giro d’Italia Tadej Pogačar won’t win - The Intergiro

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"The Slovenian can dominate the race all he wants but he can’t get the real prize."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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'I felt that my life was over' - British rider reveals nine-month anti-doping nightmare

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"Lizzy Banks received a landmark 'No Fault or Negligence' ruling after returning a positive anti-doping sample last year."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)
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How My Garmin Endurance Score Skyrocketed In One Boring Ride

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"This is a technical rabbit hole post, which ultimately ends up blaming not one, but all three of my young daughters for my Garmin watch woes."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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May 20, 2024
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Giro Rest Day Notes

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"A welcome rest day in the Giro for many riders after the hardest stage although spending it at altitude can make it a little less restful."
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The road to Rome: what to expect from the final week of the Giro d'Italia 2024

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"Tadej Pogačar has undoubtedly been the main man at the 2024 Giro d'Italia, but the third week hold opportunities for a variety of riders to seek glory before Rome."
By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com)
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The race within a race and Pogačar domination - 5 things we learned from the second week of the Giro d’Italia

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"Our takeaways from the second week of racing as Tadej Pogačar masterclass continues."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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2024 Giro d’Italia Live Video Feed

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"Giro d’Italia 2024 May 4-26, Italy Stage 16 (Livigno
Santa Cristina Valgardena (Monte Pana), 206km)

Monday is a rest day.

Live Video Tuesday from 11:00am CET (5:00am U.S. Eastern), 2:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 2:00am Pacific.
Finish at around 8:10am Pacific.

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Column Two
May 20, 2024
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Dylan Groenewegen takes first win since January at Ronde van Limburg

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"Maurice Ballerstedt second, Arnaud De Lie third in Tongeren."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Defend or attack? Tadej Pogačar keeps his plans cryptic for the Giro's final week

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"Despite boasting one of the biggest leads in recent history, the Slovenian keeps his options open when it comes to advancing his position in the remaining stages."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com)
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US Pro Nationals: EF Pro Cycling dominates the races, netting 3 titles and 6 medals

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"Charleston, the new host, offered up one of the toughest courses in recent history. Read how the racing unfolded."
By Henry Lord (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Jonas Vingegaard spotted training in Mallorca with a new tattoo

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"While climbing the Coll de Sóller, he stopped for a coffee at the Ca'n Topa Cafe and of course it couldn't go without a picture with the fans he encountered there. "
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit Instagram)
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First ride: Volt Lite

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"An early look at Volt's long-awaited mid-drive, belt-driven folder."
By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Richard Peace
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2024 Ronde van Limburg Live Stream

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"2024 Ronde van Limburg May 20, Belgium Hasselt → Tongeren, 195.6km).

Live video Monday from 3:15pm CET (9:15am U.S. Eastern), 6:15am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 6:00am Pacific.
Finish at around 7:50am Pacific."

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Column Three
May 20 2024
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Ineos Grenadiers set to sign Pablo Castrillo from Equipo Kern Pharma

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"Former Spanish under-23 time trial champion is heading to the British team on a two-year contract, as they bolster their domestique stable."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Giro d’Italia stage 16 preview: Bad weather threatens to affect already-shortened Stelvio stage

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"Poor weather contingency plans in place as a tough day and steep finish beckons."
By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Week #3 Route Preview: A Tough Confirmation for Pogačar?

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"The third week of all Grand Tours is the hardest and, like all recent Giri, this year week three has the most climbing."
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Belgian rider finished Giro d'Italia stage 15 despite falling into ravine

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"Jenthe Biermans was rescued after crashing on the descent of the Mortirolo."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Geraint Thomas: 'If I tried I could follow Pogačar for a bit, then blow up and lose ten minutes'

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"The Ineos Grenadiers rider, second overall, says that UAE Team Emirates will pay for "burying themselves" on stage 15."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Kona Bicycles bought back by founders, month after mass job cuts as former parent company abandoned struggling bike industry

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"Dan Gerhard and Jake Heilbron, who founded the off-road brand in 1988, say “renewing relationships” with American and European retailers and dealers “is our highest priority”, while pausing Kona’s direct-to-consumer service."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Madison Crypto glasses review - Affordable riding specs that don't slack on performance

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"Everything needed in a great pair of glasses at a very accessible price."
By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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May 19, 2024
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Giro d'Italia: Tadej Pogačar catches attacker Nairo Quintana on Mottolino ascent to win stage 15

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"Pogačar extends lead in the overall classification in Livigno."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Giro d'Italia stage 15 as it happened: Tadej Pogačar stuns to win queen stage

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"Stage 15 proved a pivotal day in the general classification at the Giro d'Italia, as Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) further strengthened his grip on the pink jersey."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Alexander Kristoff wins Antwerp Port Epic as a sprint decides the race

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"Alexander Kristoff won the Elfstedenronde Brugge last week in what was his first win of the season. However, the Uno-X Mobility rider is showing great form in this month of May and at 36 years of age won the brutal and spectacular Antwerp Port Epic. "
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) foto: Cor Vos (archief)
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Giro d’Italia: Tadej Pogačar’s camp expect attacks on queen stage to Livigno

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"The maglia rosa extended his lead on stage 14's time trial but his team remain cautious with a week and crucial mountain stages left to race."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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‘I needed to win’ - Emotional Filippo Ganna reclaims victory in Giro d’Italia time trial

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"Ineos Grenadiers rider holds off Tadej Pogačar after tense wait in the hot seat."
By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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2024 Giro d’Italia Live Video Feed

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"Giro d’Italia 2024 May 4-26, Italy Stage 15 (Manerba del Garda
Livigno (Mottolino), 222km)

Live Video Sunday from 10:00am CET (4:00am U.S. Eastern), 1:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 1:00am Pacific.
Finish at around 8:10am Pacific.

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2024 Giro d’Italia Live Video Feed

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"Giro d’Italia 2024 May 4-26, Italy Stage 15 (Manerba del Garda
Livigno (Mottolino), 222km)

Live Video Sunday from 10:00am CET (4:00am U.S. Eastern), 1:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 1:00am Pacific.
Finish at around 8:10am Pacific.

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May 19, 2024
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USA National Road Championships: Kristen Faulkner wins elite women's road race stars-and-stripes with solo victory

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"Ruth Winder finishes second, Coryn Labeki sprints for third in Charleston as Steinmetz takes under-23 crown."
Dave Skretta (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography via cyclingnews.com)
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Sam Bennett seals 4 Jours de Dunkerque victory with fourth stage win

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"Irish sprinter completes domination of six-day race with yet another triumphant display."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Senni repeats, wins world’s oldest gran fondo again - 53rd Nove Colli

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"After winning BGY Airport Granfondo and finishing second at Gran Fondo Squali in the last two weeks, Italian Manuel Senni (CRAINOX) dominated the race and once again climbed atop the podium."
Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Facebook/NoveColli
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Riders who exceed the limits of a polite margin spoil everyone's day with their showboating victories

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"At what point does a brave show of strength become brazen showboating? The Doc ponders the etiquette of the long solo break."
Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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UCI Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo Worlds qualifying results

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"Amateur cyclists from all across Canada, Mexico and the USA journey to Jacksonville, Alabama to compete on Saturday and Sunday in North America’s only UCI Gran Fondo World Championship qualifying race."
Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Facebook/cheahachallenge
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Julian Alaphilippe gifts Giro d'Italia stage-winning jersey to brother-in-arms Mirco Maestri

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"Two-time world champion normally frames jerseys from his big wins but handed this one over to the Italian, who says 'these are emotions I will keep for the rest of my life."
By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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"2024 4 Jours de Dunkerque, May 14-19, France.  Stage 6 (Loon-Plage
Dunkerque, 176.8km)

Live video Sunday from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern), 6:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 6:30am Pacific,
Finish at around 7:45am Pacific."

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May 19, 2024
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Vuelta a Burgos stage 4: Demi Vollering seals GC title with solo victory

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"Dutchwoman unstoppable en route to third WorldTour stage race success of May."
By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com)  (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Stage 16 Giro d'Italia 2024: Pogacar sets the rules in the final week of the race

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"After a well-deserved rest day, the cyclists face a new challenge in the mountains on day sixteen."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found)
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The greatest showman: Tadej Pogačar adds another dazzling performance to his growing legacy

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"The Slovenian is now out of sight of his rivals in the Giro d'Italia GC, just as he was on the queen stage to Livigno."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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'The best of the humans' - Ineos Grenadiers powerless against Pogačar's Giro d'Italia domination

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"Team rides strongly but Geraint Thomas still loses three minutes to race leader on queen stage."
By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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UAE transfer plans: Majka set to stay, Philipsen unlikely to return, Hirschi up in the air

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"Philipsen looks likelier to stay at Alpecin Deceuninck as UAE Team Emirates boss offers update on contract talks with several riders."
By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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EF Education EasyPost partners with Aevolo to establish new under-23 feeder team

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"Colorado development squad joins EF Education Cannondale, EF Education ONTO in WorldTour organization"
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Above Four Media/Redlands Bicycle Classic) via cyclingnews.com)
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3T Extrema Italia gravel bike review

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"A super-comfortable, albeit pricey all-terrain-taming gravel bike."
Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Remembering the stunning Carrera Phibra (not that Carrera), one of the finest Italian bikes of the 2010s

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"A bike with a pleasing touch of the fantastical about it, the Phibra is hard to come by nowadays."
by Tony Farrelly (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas Live Stream

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"2024 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas May 16-19, Spain Stage 4 (Peñaranda de Duero
Canicosa de la Sierra, 122km).

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

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 5:05am Pacific.
Finish at around 6:45am Pacific."

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