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Bernal is back: Why the Ineos Grenadiers rider is being tipped for a Tour de France top-five "The Colombian returns to the race he won in 2019 with a genuine hope of a top placing for the first time since his devastating crash." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Route Preview: From Florence to Nice! "2024 Tour de France Route." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Spotted: Custom ENVE Aero Extensions For Pogačar’s Tour De France Bike "Tadej Pogačar was recently spotted at the Giro d’Italia with some new ENVE Aero Extensions. Unlike what ENVE offers on its site, the sculpted sticks offer a slippery, custom look." Written by Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All photos: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor.com) Van der Poel’s quiet but focused prep earns praise from national coach: "Not much racing, but very good preparation" "This coming Saturday, Mathieu van der Poel will resume competition in the Tour de France after a two-month absence." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Soccrates Images//Getty Images via bicycling.com Rondo Ruut g2 Carbon Gravel Bike Launches Interrupted Triangle Styling - First Rides "Instead of the couple of triangles that make up a traditional bike frame, the new Ruut intentionally opts for less geometrically-stable polygons." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Photos/Cory Benson) Paid Subscription
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June 24,
2024
Tour de France iCal Calendar "Want to know when every Tour de France stage is on? Then here’s the calendar to view or better, download to your phone." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Mark Cavendish confirmed for final Tour de France appearance "Astana Qazaqstan announce team which will support Manxman at his final attempt at the stage win record." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: @sprintcycling) Urska Žigart adds first Slovenian road race championship to collection of ITT titles "Urska Žigart (Liv AlUla Jayco) put on a dominant performance in the road race Sunday and won a second elite women’s Slovenian National Championship in four days." Story by Cyclingnews (msn.com) © Liv AlUla Jayco ‘It's reassuring to be one of the best again’ - Wout van Aert looks to seize opportunities at the Tour de France "Belgian star ‘satisfied’ with fifth in National Championships, but ‘It says nothing about the Tour." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) From commuter to Unbound 200 winner: Meet Rosa Klöser "The German rider won the world’s biggest gravel race despite having only started cycling competitively in 2022 - all while completing her PhD at the same time." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Dominique Powers Counterpoint: An Opinion Against Waxing Chains "Maybe I’m alone here, but I find that hot waxing yields the worst performance for chain lubes." By Rick Schultz (roadbikerider.com) Image: Simon von Bromley / Immediate Media Column
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June 24,
2024
LeCol Sub6 team demolishes Race Across America record "American cyclists Colin O’Brady and Lucas Clarke (LeCol / SUB6) have officially set a new record at Race Across America (RAAM), completing the 3000 mile coast-to-coast competition in 150 hours and 43 minutes (6 days 6 hours and 43 minutes)." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Geraint Thomas not picked by GB for his final Olympics "Double gold medalist misses out on spot in five-man road team." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Building sisterhood with Lifeplus Wahoo "Episode one of the Lifeplus Wahoo 'Made This' series documents life in the team house leading up to the biggest races of the season." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The "fastest and most protective helmet in the peloton," a new high-end turbo and mid-priced Merida: Five Cool Things we're reviewing right now "This week we're previewing a helmet worn by the pros, a shiny new road bike, camo gravel shoes and more, with full reviews dropping soon." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) Explore Farther, Connect Deeper with Shimano’s New EP5 and E5100 eDrive Units "The EP5 is designed to offer balanced power for daily commutes and weekend adventures. On the other hand, the E5100 will be targeted to “everyday eBiking." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos/Shimano) Retail 101: Tips and procedures for a profitable service department "Service is crucial to bike shop operations, and it sparks intense discussions about its actual value, the correct operating approach, and its overall importance to a bike shop's health." By David De Keyser (bicycleretailer.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Tiesj Benoot: ‘No one dares to bet money on Jonas making the Tour podium’ "Vingegaard’s Visma Lease a Bike teammate was strangely candid leading up to the Grand Départ." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Argon 18 Sum Shimano Ultegra Di2 - Atten 2024 "Very comfortable race bike with sorted geometry and an impressive spec list - apart from the tires." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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June 23,
2024
Arnaud De Lie new Belgian road champion! Dylan Groenewegen, Alberto Bettiol and Marco Brenner among new national champions "Jasper Philipsen takes silver and Jordi Meeus the bronze while Nys and Van Aert round out top five." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com Lotte Kopecky takes crushing road race victory at Belgian Championships "World Champion solos 30km to victory as Cant beats Ghekiere to silver." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Alex Aranburu solos to Spanish championships victory "Basque takes title ahead of Oier Lazkano and Jesus Herrada." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) I wish I could forget my favorite ever bike ride, my cycling perfection "A great ride can quickly turn from cherished memory to nagging reminder of your subsequent inadequacy, bemoans Dr Hutch." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones/Future) Column
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June 23,
2024
Meet Katja Verkerk: Canadian gravel national champion "Victoria racer thrived in muddy conditions to win Ghost of the Gravel." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Cody Shimizu Lachlan Morton’s Journey with EF Pro Cycling Continues: Blazing New Trails in Cycling "On the road, on dirt, chasing WorldTour victories or FKTs (Fastest Known Time’s), creative spirit has long pushed us to find new, meaningful, ways to ride and race bikes." (socalcycling.com) Photo credit - Sean Greene / Instagram Chantal van den Broek-Blaak wins Dutch national road race title in Arnhem "Mischa Bredewold completes one-two for SD Worx." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Nutrition Roundup: Osmo, Carbs Fuel, Spring, Rec Pak & more! "At Sea Otter, my usual snacking habits sought out all the nutrition brands for free samples, and here’s all the new stuff for hydration, recovery, and fueling." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Start-line fiasco can’t stop Tom Pidcock in Crans-Montana World Cup "Puck Pieterse perfects another win on new Swiss course." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series Tour de France 2024: Who can challenge Jasper Philipsen in the sprints? "A look at the fast men in contention for the crown of sprint king at this year's Tour." Words: Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: ASO) Drama in Denmark: Price-Pejtersen beats Skjelmose but is disqualified on the podium "According to journalist Brian Nygaard, Lidl Trek (Skjelmose's team) pointed out to the jury that Price-Pejtersen had ridden on the bike path during the race, which is not allowed according to UCI rules." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Tour de France bikes: what are the pros riding? "Twenty-two teams will start this year's Tour de France in Florence. Here are the bikes they'll be riding." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Cervelo / Bianchi / Giant / Scott) Paid Subscription
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June 22,
2024
Chloé Dygert and Brandon McNulty lead USA's lineup for Olympic road cycling events in Paris "We'll see triathlon superstar Taylor Knibb doing double duty, being the first American athlete to qualify in two sports at the 2024 Olympics." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA) Tweets of the week: Visma Lease a Bike unveil new kit, Chris Froome dabbles in acting, and dogs take over "Italian Renaissance tribute or bus seat pattern? Social media has its say on Visma Lease a Bike's new colors." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bram Berkien/Visma Lease a Bike) Usoa Ostolaza claims Spanish women's road title as Laboral Kutxa outflank Mavi García "Basque wins ahead of teammate Yurani Blanco and Mavi García in San Lorenzo de El Escorial." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Thibau Nys passes new test with flying colors: "Perhaps my status in the peloton has changed a bit" "Both on and off the bike, Thibau Nys may be the revelation of this cycling season." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit via racing.trekbikes.com) Michael Woods is Canadian national champion! "A huge win for the Israel Premier Tech rider." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Will Shimano soon offer wireless tire pressure and suspension adjustment? Plus a SRAM battery-charging light patent, 132g rim brake calipers, a robotic workstand plus tech news from Cannondale, Prologo + more "We're also bringing you news of some new budget-friendly £30 road tires from Michelin, POC's Team Amani collection and Pas Normal Studios' Midsummer Challenge in our weekly tech news compilation." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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June 22,
2024
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New legislation seeks to suspend tariffs and incentivize bike manufacturing in the U.S. "The Domestic Bicycle Product Act proposes multiple methods to encourage brands to manufacture their bikes in the U.S. instead of overseas." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: ENVE Composites) Lefevere gives sobering update and adjusts Tour de France outlook for Evenepoel over allergies, weight and illness "The Soudal Quick Step leader, who will debut in the world's biggest bike race on June 29, has had a troubled preparation." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photos: Sprint Cycling Agency/Unipublic via rouleur.cc Julian Alaphilippe returns to racing! Frenchman takes unusual alternative to Tour de France with eyes on Olympic Games "There are a few riders who are focusing on the Olympic Games specifically this summer and some do not see the Tour de France as fitting preparation. You could think of riders such as Filippo Ganna and Joshua Tarling, but Julian Alaphilippe is also taking an alternative preparation towards the Olympics." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 100% Hypercraft Gloss Black Photochromic Lens "Good all-round pair of glasses with a reactive lens that is smooth in operation." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Hesitant To Go Electric? See Pearson’s On And Off Gravel Bike "With a Mahle hub motor, carbon fiber frame and fork and a parts pick from Shimano’s GRX groups, this is ready for dirt roads right out of the box." By: Patrick Brady (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) As little as a $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online, give more if you are able! Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping . "Support our work providing under-represented youth access to sport and play, regardless of race, gender, zip code, or socioeconomic status." (bahatifoundation.org)
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