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The Economical Tour de France Preview "So I mentioned my predicament in the Nats thread and, not to bore you, but I am in a hospital doing inpatient rehab in anticipation of being set free on the eve of the Grand Départ." By Charlotte Head (cyclist.co.uk) Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images Team USA's Olympic kit unveiled: Design elements unite all 5 cycling disciplines "A partnership with CUORE, the kits were wind tunnel tested and optimized for the predicted hot Paris summer." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography) OPEN × Rene Herse MIN.D. Road Bike "Built it up with some cutting-edge parts to get the weight down to 6.8 kg - right at the UCI weight limit for pro bikes, brand-new SRAM Red AXS group and a Beast carbon bar/stem combo that is so new, it wasn’t even released yet." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Trek unveils radically updated, lightweight Madone and ditches the Émonda. Here’s why we think it's the biggest bike launch of the year so far "Trek merges its top-end road bikes, with the Madone Gen 8 said to be as aero as the previous model and 320g lighter, marking the end of the road for the carbon Émonda. Full builds start at £3,250 for the SL model, rising to £12,500 for the flagship SLR." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image credit: Trek via cyclingweekly.com) Cycplus AS2 Pro rechargeable air pumps: Inflate your tires quick and easy "Bring along the device on your ride for peace of mind if you puncture." By Matt Stetson (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Stetson Paid Subscription
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2024 Tour of Slovakia Live Stream "2024 Tour of Slovakia, June 26-30, Stage 2 (Nitra → Hlohovec, 192km). Race
Starts Thursday at 6:00am U.S. Eastern, 3:00am Pacific.
Finish
at around 7:45am Pacific."
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June 27,
2024
Rider Preview: Who Of The BIG Four Will Win? Or Is There Someone Else? "For the last three years, the Tour de France has been a battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, but this year we have a four-corner fight with the addition of Primož Roglič and Remco Evenepoel." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tadej Pogačar said he had COVID-19 just 10 days ago "Slovenian says there was briefly a concern about his Tour de France." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Williams via stickybottle.com) Pressure, expectation and risk: Mads Pedersen is Lidl Trek’s Tour de France trump card "With no general classification ambitions and a team built around him, all eyes are on the Danish rider to win stages." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Visma Lease a Bike to have mobile ‘control room’ at Tour "A van equipped with software to analyze real-time data will aid in making race decisions." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Visma Tour de France 2024 contenders: The Big Favorites form guide "With the start in Florence almost upon us, we assess where the favorites are ahead the year's biggest race." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Tim De Waele) A rider’s long wait for the Grand Départ at the Tour "Michael Barry says the days before the start of the race seem to take forever." By Michael Barry (cyclingmagazine.ca) photo: skysports.com Doubts remain over Vingegaard's fitness "Vingegaard was hospitalized for nearly two weeks in Spain in April following a high-speed crash in the Tour of the Basque Country. He sustained a broken collarbone and ribs and a collapsed lung." by samuel petrequin (sports.yahoo.com) (Photo: Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse via AP) road.cc tech editor Mat Brett seriously injured in cycling incident "The thoughts of everyone at road.cc are with Mat and his family." by roadcc staff (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Apple Watch Ultra 2 review: The smartest sports-watch? "There are some areas in which pure sports watches surpass the Apple Watch Ultra 2 - but the sheer depth and breath of Apple’s ruggedized flagship model is hard to outshine." (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anna Marie Abram) Column
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June 27,
2024
It's been 3 years since a US rider won a stage in the Tour de France, Powless hopes to break the drought "After a 13-day stint in the Polka Dot jersey last year, Powless to hunt for a stage win this year." By Kristin Jenny, Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Polka Dot Jersey Contenders "Recent recon rides in France have seen that the sunflower crop is only a few centimeters tall right now after a damp and grey start to summer. But sans sunflowers you know it’s July when you see the polka dot jersey." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Every team and rider confirmed for 2024 Tour de France "Just days out from Stage 1 of the 2024 Tour de France, here's every team and every rider confirmed to line up at the start in Florence on." (sbs.com.au) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tom Pidcock 'dreaming' of taking yellow jersey on opening weekend of Tour de France "British rider hopes to play starring role in Italian Grand Départ." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI proposes cash for whistleblowers’ motor doping tips at Tour "International governing body emphasizes its commitment to combating technological fraud." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photograph: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com/Shutterstock Kasia Niewiadoma extends contract with Canyon SRAM through 2026 "The Polish rider, known for her aggressive and dynamic racing style, first joined the team in 2018 and has since become one of its standout performers." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Luc Claessen/Getty Images Introducing Mischief Bikes - Your Orthopedist Will Build You a Bike Now "Life is charmingly strange sometimes. For example, here are some seemingly disparate facts of my existence that converged recently and begat the interview that follows." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France bikes on a budget* - Pro race bikes without the pro price tag from Specialized, Canyon, Trek, Pinarello and more "If you want a bike with Tour de France pedigree without stumping up north of ten grand for it, some of these less spendy versions that are derived from the top-of-the-range models could just about be affordable for some of us." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Americans racing the 2024 Tour de France: Riders to watch and our predictions "Powless, Jorgenson and Quinn: meet the small but mighty US contingent" By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jonas Vingegaard will be competitive at Tour de France, but there are question marks, says coach "His training on TT bike has been sub-optimal, Mathieu Heijboer says, but the defending champion remains motivated." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Getty Images / Dario Belingheri) 'It has a real weight on the Tour' - Behind the making of the Tour de France's foreign Grand Départ "Rouleur looks back some of the most memorable Grand Départ in the Tour de France and explores how cities are chosen." Words: James Startt (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Naesen describes what it’s like to race against "mutants" Van der Poel and Pogacar "Mathieu would make a powerful horse” - Naesen highlights the supremacy of Van der Poel (and Pogacar)" By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Summer just started and I already have the summer slump "A guide to liven up your riding routine becomes too much of one." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de Slovakia: Jayco AlUla win stage 1 team time trial "Max Walscheid in the lead as Australian team top Soudal Quick Step, Q36.5 in TTT." (Image credit: Jayco AlUla via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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2024 Tour of Slovakia Live Stream "2024 Tour of Slovakia, June 26-30, Stage 1 TTT (Dunajská Streda → Dunajská Streda, 28.8km). Live
video Wednesday from 12:00pm U.S. Eastern, 9:00am Pacific.
Finish
at around 10:45am Pacific."
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June 26,
2024
Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour: Martina Fidanza sprints to stage 2 victory "Guarischi, Confalonieri out-matched in crash-marred finish." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Matteo Jorgenson is a rider we should all be watching this July" according to Tour de France legend Chris Froome "Arguably the signing of the season based on performances to date, Matteo Jorgenson has gone from strength to strength since joining Team Visma Lease a Bike." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Chris Auld/Velo via velo.outside.com 'I've never felt so good on the bike', warns Tadej Pogačar ahead of the Tour de France "GC favorite has made a 'step forward' since the Giro d'Italia, he says, but expects rivals to be on top form." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Marco Bertorello) 'Pogačar will be unreachable' - Remco Evenepoel's relaxed and realistic Tour de France approach "While his preparation for the event hasn't been smooth, Evenepoel appears calm and collected a few days before the Grand Départ in Florence." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Mark Cavendish will win at the Tour de France, and break the stage win record "The Astana Qazaqstan rider, newly knighted, will come good. Just wait." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France 2024 start list: Intermarché Wanty the antepenultimate squad released "All the teams and riders for the 111th Tour de France." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI warns cheaters “it is impossible to slip through the net” as new inspection tool set to be used at Tour de France to combat motor doping "The governing body also says that 600 blood and urine samples will be taken during the Tour, with 400 collected in the month leading up to the race, in one of the “most comprehensive anti-doping programs to date." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Sanne Cant misses out on Olympic dream in “Unexpected disappointment” "Sanne Cant, in her final season as a professional cyclist, saw her hopes of an Olympic farewell dashed. The 33-year-old rider for Fenix Deceuninck finished second at the Belgian National Championships on Sunday, a result that bolstered her Olympic aspirations. However, it was not to be." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo: Sanne Cant via sporza.be Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Mix - Box of 20 Servings "A good choice if you like a sachet that provides a mild-tasting sports drink, but it doesn't mix that easily with water." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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June 26,
2024
The Green Jersey Contenders "A look at the points competition in the Tour de France, the contenders for the green jersey and a wider preview of the sprinters." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Geraint Thomas on the Tour: ‘Been off the beers since the Giro’ "The Ineos Grenadiers is heading back to the French GT for the first time in two years and excited to race." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "If Jonas Vingegaard can win the Tour de France again this year, I don't understand anything" - Bernard Hinault doesn't hold much hope for Visma leader "The two time, back to back Tour de France champion, Jonas Vingegaard returns looking for a hat trick in 2024. Given all he's been through earlier this year however, whether or not another Maillot Jaune remains realistic is very much up for debate. " By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) photo via thetimes.com "He is no different than Nadal in tennis, Michael Jordan in basketball, or Tiger Woods in golf" - Tadej Pogacar cycling's biggest icon says superstar agent "The most complete rider of his generation, Tadej Pogacar can win almost any race you put in front of him. According to the UAE Team Emirates leader's superstar agent Alex Carera, Pogacar is also the biggest star in the entire sport." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Garmin Edge 1050 Features Now Available in 540/840/1040 Public Beta "Garmin has released its public beta of the Edge 1050 features, for the Edge 540/840/1040 units." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) New Trek Madone Gen 8 leaked in YouTube video now set to 'private' "The bike has already been on display at the Critérium du Dauphiné." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Dario Belingheri) Review: BONT Vaypor Cycology " If you really want to stand out in the crowd, check out the new BONT Vaypor Cycology shoes." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Chuck Peña New Abbey LL Chain Wear Tool Measures Both Lateral & Linear Wear "Ever run into a situation where the chain didn’t shift well, but your chain checker said the chain wasn’t worn out? If you’re running a modern 1x drivetrain, Abbey Bike Tools says that there is a good chance that lateral, not linear, wear is the culprit." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Red Bull hail 'new chapter' with Roglic-led team "Red Bull has officially announced its partnership with the Bora Hansgrohe team before the Tour de France." By matt warwick - bbc sport (sports.yahoo.com) © Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe Column
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Sepp Kuss ruled out of Tour de France after run-in with covid "The Visma Lease a bike star, who is key support for Jonas Vingegaard, is replaced by Bart Lemmen" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images) Meet the superdomestiques of the 2024 Tour de France "Key to their team leaders' success, they can also vie for the GC top-10." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via velo.outside.com) Marc Madiot: ‘The Tour will be over in 3 or 4 days’ "Former pro and current Groupama FDJ boss says Pogačar will blow things up early." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Geraint Thomas makes Mark Cavendish prediction ahead of Tour de France record bid "Thomas believes his good friend has little to fear, backing the 39-year-old to “beat them all." by harry latham-coyle (socalcycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Has Lionel Sanders ended the debate on shaven legs being faster? "Cyclists have been arguing for years whether shorn gams make a difference." By Kevin Mackinnon (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Kevin Mackinnon Onza Grava Gravel Tire Blurs Line Between Road & Trail, with MTB Inspiration "Onza may be a mountain bike tire company, but their new Grava gravel tire doesn’t care if you want to ride on- or off-road." Written by Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Photos by Jonas Salamon/Onza) Paid Subscription
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June 25,
2024
Stage wins, polka dots, domestique duties? What to expect from the 4 Americans at the 2024 Tour de France "Kuss, Powless, Jorgenson and Quinn: meet the small but mighty US contingent." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France 2024 start: Date, time and how to watch Grand Depart on TV "The 2024 Tour de France will be held between June 29 and July 21 and consist of 21 stages, with two rest days included in the itinerary." by harry latham-coyle (sports.yahoo.com) (AFP via Getty Images) ‘Made Bike Australia’ - Handmade bike expo in Melbourne "Want to see some beautiful bikes and talk to the builders about what makes a handmade frame something special?" Words and photos by Andy White (ridemedia.com.au) PeopleForBikes Releases 2024 City Ratings for Cyclists "PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy nonprofit and bicycle industry trade association, has released its 2024 City Ratings, evaluating more than 2,500 cities worldwide for the quality of their bike networks." By Lars Hundley (roadbikerider.com) image: peopleforbikes.org Dan Lloyd departs Eurosport as part of knock-on changes to 'GCN' "Dan Lloyd, the former pro rider turned cycling commentator, will no longer be part of Eurosport's cycling commentary and analysis team." (stickybottle.com) (Credits not Found) "I just hope that instead of judgment people can show compassion" - Bradley Wiggins ex-wife pleads for care with former Tour de France winner homeless after bankruptcy "It's tragic, horrible, but some insight into what he's going through," says the ex-wife of the former Tour de France winner, hour record holder and Olympic gold medalist, I just hope that instead of judgment people can show compassion." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Column
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June 25,
2024
Garmin Edge 1050 In-Depth Review: Brilliance or Battery? "It’s not just a new display. There’s also a host of new features, many tied to group riding scenarios, or leveraging the larger cycling community - such as crowdsource identifying road hazards/issues." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) The new Garmin Edge 1050 finally gets Garmin Pay, but is it worth upgrading just for the extra bells and whistles? "New Garmin Edge 1050 gets Garmin Pay, a brighter high resolution screen, and a slew of software upgrades." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Garmin) Suunto Race S In-Depth Review: Smaller, cheaper, yet better? "Suunto has just announced the Suunto Race S, a smaller and lighter version of the Suunto Race they announced last fall. Except, it’s got more features, better accuracy, is substantially cheaper, and is even manufactured in Finland." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Shift like a pro: 10 reasons why your bike's gears aren't working as they should, and how to fix it "Gears not working as they should? Here are 10 things to check to get them working crisper than Gary Lineker." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Injured in a Bicycle Accident? 6 Essential Tips for Getting the Right Legal Support "Accidents happen, and when they do, they can change your life in an instant. Being injured in a bicycle accident can be a traumatic experience, both physically and emotionally." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Wilier unveils its "lightest ever bike" - The Verticale SLR... and it's (we think) even lighter than the Specialized Tarmac SL8 "Wilier's new all-rounder is a climber's dream with a brand new lightweight cockpit and frame, and you'll need at least £9,000 to own one. By our calculations, the frame, fork and seatpost combined are a shade lighter than Specialized's flagship road bike." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (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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