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The Moment The Giro Was Won "Was there a winning moment? Often this can mean a breakthrough, a coup. Not this time. Tadej Pogačar was never in trouble even if Jhonathan Narváez and Max Schachmann got the better of him on the opening stage." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport) Geraint Thomas leaves door open for one last GC challenge before retirement "Ineos Grenadiers set to race the Tour de France as a super domestique for Carlos Rodríguez and Tom Pidcock." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d’Italia: Ben O’Connor ‘can’t be disappointed’ after missing out on podium "Australian celebrates ‘solid’ performances rather than dwelling on a few bad days." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Who won each classification at the Giro d'Italia 2024? "The full general classification, along with the latest stage result, and the standings for the other jerseys." By Joseph Lycett, Emma Magnus, Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Pogačar Show Moves On To France! "I would say that you could call the 2024 Italian Grand Tour a demonstration of near total domination by Tadej Pogačar." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) PRO Discover Cockpits Go Aero with Aero Carbon Handlebar & Slam That Stem 10 "Synced up with the debut of a new GRX Di2 gravel group over the weekend, PRO has a new Discover Aero Carbon bar and boxy 10° stem to dial in a fast gravel race bike cockpit." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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May 27,
2024
"Tadej Pogacar is one of the best riders of all time," Stephen Roche believes Pogacar can emulate him with Giro/Tour/World Championship treble in 2024 "Not since Stephen Roche back in 1987 has anyone taken victory at each of the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and the World Championships." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to retire from mountain biking at the end of 2024 "French reigning world XCO champion keen to take her first Olympic medal at home Games in Paris, before turning attention to road return." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Wout van Aert makes successful comeback in Norway: 'A lot of uncertainty gone now' "Visma Lease a Bike rider finishes third in final stage of the Tour of Norway, but the Belgian and his team remain coy on Tour de France." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jonathan Milan fined for drafting Visma team car "UCI points also deducted from points jersey winner after final stage of Giro d'Italia." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Kopecky shares 'key to success' of SD Worx Protime after Wiebes' hat-trick in London "Lorena Wiebes added another triumph to her collection at the RideLondon Classique on Sunday." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: RideLondon Classique via cyclingnews.com) The One Step Guide to Buying a Bicycle "One of the abiding trademarks of insecure expertise is the need to make simple things complicated, the urge to eff the ineffable." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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May 27,
2024
Drama at Rund um Köln after woman walks in front of race "Chaos ensued when a pedestrian entered crosswalk on the course." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) What is Unbound Gravel and who's racing the 'World's premier gravel event' "Thousands of amateurs join WorldTour roadies, celebrated Olympians and off-road pros at the marquee gravel race." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) 'Dutch cowboys' Ten Dam, Dekker, Terpstra, Zonneveld, and more are gearing up for well-attended Unbound "Next Saturday marks the next edition of Unbound Gravel in Kansas, where many Dutch cyclists will once again take to the starting line." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Does gravel need a code of conduct? "Gravel is becoming increasingly popular, all over the world. Not everyone is happy about that. Sam Jones discusses what riders can do to smooth relationships with landowners." By Sam Jones (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography) Best women's gravel bike clothing 2024: Close-fitting and relaxed tops and shorts, reviewed and rated "We tested women’s clothing across the gravel spectrum: from figure-hugging lycra to more relaxed tops and shorts - here are our favorites." By Anna Marie Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) New rear-view camera for bikes uses AI to keep cyclists safe "Camera sends audible and visual warnings to a rider’s phone when a car gets close to them." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) © Luna Systems Paid Subscription
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May 26,
2024
Now for the Tour? Why the smart money is on Tadej Pogačar completing a historic double "A sublime show of dominance in the Giro bodes well for the Slovenian's aim a of second Grand Tour win in July." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Giro d'Italia stage 21 results: Tim Merlier wins chaotic sprint in Rome as Tadej Pogacar seals overall victory "Tadej Pogačar clinched the Giro d'Italia and his third Grand Tour as Tim Merlier took victory in a nervy sprint on the final day." By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘I’ve just been a bit lost’ - Caleb Ewan fronts up after disappointing Giro d’Italia sprint campaign "Australian sprinter opens up in honest interview with GCN, with Jayco AlUla still looking for Giro stage win heading into the final day." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 18,000+ miles without a chamois: Lael Wilcox sets off on her Around the World record attempt "Wilcox left on May 26 and hopes to set a new Guinness World Record by completing the task in 110 days." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rue Kaladyte) Scott Addict Gravel 10 "A well-specced, fast, fun and exciting gravel race machine." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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May 26,
2024
Tour of Norway: Alexander Kristoff wins final stage as Axel Laurance secures overall title "Wout van Aert takes third place in Stavanger sprint behind second-placed Jordi Meeus." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Uno X Mobility via cyclingnews.com) The best of the rest: Analyzing the performances of the 2024 Giro d'Italia's top five "Beyond Tadej Pogačar, a rider with almost 10 minutes on his rivals, Rouleur looks at how the other GC riders will feel about their own race around Italy." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Undercover Mechanic: Cycling's wheel industry is riddled with marketing spiel, here's what you really need to look for in new wheels "I could launch a wheel company from my sofa in the space of 30-minutes, and many consumers would be hard pressed to tell the difference, claims our Undercover Mechanic." By Undercover Mechanic (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Shimano finally introduces new electronic 12-speed GRX Di2 gravel groupset "The Japanese giant brings 12-speed Di2 technology to gravel riding, featuring wireless shifting and redesigned shifters." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Remembering the rare Keim Cycles Arvak with a monocoque white ash frame (that you can apparently still buy for just under £10k) "We first became aware of Keim Cycles at the 2015 Bespoked Handmade Bike Show, and were wowed by its futuristic take on wooden bicycle design. While Keim has since all but disappeared, the bikes sure are fun to look at." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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May 26,
2024
RideLondon Classique stage 3: Lorena Wiebes wins three for three RideLondon stages "In a tense finale in the capital, Wiebes took victory, Charlotte Kool second and Lotte Kopecky third." ` Eight things you didn’t know about Kristen Faulkner "Alaska-born and raised, Harvard grad, collegiate rower, venture capitalist - the newly crowned US national road racing champion is multi-faceted." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Was Tadej Pogačar’s Giro d’Italia victory boring? And does it matter? "The Eternal City proved a fitting final location for a seemingly interminable Giro. But should pink jersey Pogačar’s relentless dominance leave us cheering to the rafters or yawning from our sofas?" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Giro d'Italia) The fragility of Grand Tour racing "Geraint Thomas' close-call on stage 19 was a reminder that the race isn't over until the peloton crosses the finish line in Rome on Sunday." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) 'I’m too good a rider to tell one bike from another' - Why our columnist will never write a good bike review "The Doc's useless at reviewing bikes but finds himself possessed by a pedantic, critical voice that's landing him in domestic hot water." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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