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Biniam Girmay powers to second Tour de France win on stage 8 "Intermarché sprinter's incredible Tour continued as he became first to win two stages this year." By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mads Pedersen abandons Tour de France "Lidl Trek sprinter withdraws from race following crash injuries in Stage 5" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "I do feel targeted" - Jasper Philipsen fears relegation by Tour de France jury might ruin future sprints "After a stunning performance at the 2023 Tour de France, winning four stages and taking home the Green Jersey, Jasper Philipsen has been unable to replicate that form at the 2024 edition as of yet." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Book Review: Life in The Peloton "There’s a lot to master for neo-pros and Docker's book is a manual for newcomers making their way in the peloton." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Enve team bike and a wireless 1x16 electronic groupset: Tech editor Simon Fellows' Eurobike highlights "Our pick of the bunch from the annual trade show also includes a slew of Shimano shoes, Conti's new aero tire and exclusive Hunt wheels with a sustainable twist." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Acer's AI-driven eBike line-up, another helping of Cake, a solar powered eBike + more in our latest tech round-up "New bikes galore in this week's electric bike tech round-up." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Gobik or go home: How the Spanish clothing brand went from garage project to global powerhouse "Sponsored: It started as a hobby in 2010 and has grown into one of the world's leading cycling clothing manufacturers, but Gobik is still pushing for more." by Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) Gobik Best chain lubes 2024 "We round up the best chain lube for your bike and get to grips with the slippery subject of choosing a wet or dry chain lube." By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Paid Subscription
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Green jersey Biniam Girmay earns second win of the 2024 Tour de France "Eritrean bolsters points classification lead." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I like to have pain in my legs’ - A lone wolf, the breakaway that never came and the peloton’s slowest sprint "It was a strange stage in the Tour de France as a breakaway didn’t assemble despite expectations of fireworks." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt A day out in La France Profonde "Stage eight was a classic ‘quiet’ stage of the Tour, taking their riders through La France Profonde, the heart of rural France." Words: Edward Pickering (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt ‘Everybody should be happy’ - Why Visma Lease a Bike still believe in yellow at the Tour de France "Despite Jonas Vingegaard losing time to his rivals in stage nine’s individual time trial, his team says that the general classification at the Tour de France is not out of reach." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt 'It could make you lose the Tour' - Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel look ahead to gravel stage at Tour de France "GC riders expecting chaotic stage on Sunday, with potential for time losses." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Flashback: When Julian Alaphilippe almost won the Tour de France "In 2019 Julian Alaphilippe came within touching distance of ending the decades-long wait for a home Tour de France victory. We revisit that crazy race." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) ASO/Pauline Ballet 'There's always wine' - Marc Madiot offers unique dinner experience for fans at Tour de France "Ever wanted to share a bottle of wine with Groupama FDJ's manager? Now's your chance." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Undercover Mechanic's best and worst from Eurobike 2024 "The weird and wonderful intricacies of the bike industry are on full display at Eurobike." By Undercover Mechanic(Image credit: Future) Bike industry “ripe” for smart investment ahead of “significant” recovery from 2026, focusing on strong branding, eBikes, and manufacturing a “higher share of the bike”, new research claims "After a turbulent few years, the bike industry is set to stabilize and make a gradual recovery, with significant upside in the medium to long term." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Restrap Side Release Bottle Cage "An excellent bottle cage for multiple frame sizes and designs where space is a premium." Patrick Joscelyne (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Feedback Sports Pro E Lift Repair Stand Gives Home Mechanics a Hand Up "The lightweight bike workstand gurus at Feedback Sports have sort of created a new category with the electric lift-assist Pro E Lift Repair Stand aimed at owners of modern performance bikes." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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‘It’s unnecessary. We take enough risks on tarmac’ - A peloton divided over Tour de France gravel stage "Stage nine's gravel sectors are instilling fear in some riders and thrill in others." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Tour de France 2024 stage nine preview - The gravel stage "The much anticipated gravel stage will present a valuable opportunity for the Classics riders, but potential panic for the GC contenders." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 'It will be like the final of Paris Roubaix' - The making of the Tour de France's first gravel stage "Years in the making, the Tour heads into an unprecedented stage which contains 14 sections of gravel roads" Words: James Startt (rouleur.cc) (Photo: Thomas Maheux/ASO) Andre Drege tragically dies in crash at the 2024 Tour of Austria "It is being reported that Team Coop Repsol's 25-year-old Norwegian rider, Andre Drege has heartbreakingly been killed in a crash on one of the descents." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Are riders losing faith in the lottery of breakaways? "On a stage that seemed poised for flurries of attacks from the peloton, few were willing to roll the dice on getting in the breakaway." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Charly Lopez/Billy Ceusters/ASO Paris 2024 Olympic road race and time trial courses "Both the women and men will tackle a final route around Montmartre in their road races." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France Through The Decades: The 70’s! "Eddy Merckx has become the first Belgian rider for 30 years to win the Tour de France." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Bikes in plastic, it's fantastic... plus convert regular shoes into cycling shoes with these nifty cleat adapters, pedaling in squares on Elite's curious new turbo, Lazer's new smart helmets + loads more from Eurobike 2024 "We've trawled the halls of Eurobike in Frankfurt to bring you news of some of the best new cycling tech around right now in this special edition of Tech of the Week." (road.cc) (Credits not Found) In The Drops: Football Cycling Club, Helinox Zero, The Handmade Cyclist espresso cups and the Fifth French Republic "It's an eclectic collection of cycling paraphernalia in this week's In The Drops. We have ceramics, chairs, football shirts and a European nation to share." by Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Sibiu Tour Live Video Feed "Sibiu Tour 2024, Sibiu, Romania July 6 - 9 - stage 1 (Sibiu → Păltiniș, 167.5km) Live
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Remco Evenepoel powers to time trial victory on Tour de France stage seven, as Tadej Pogačar keeps yellow "Both Jonas Vingegaard and Primož Roglič shipped time to the world champion and the race leader." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘I’m with the biggest and the best GC riders’ - Remco Evenepoel is coming of age at the Tour de France "The Belgian rider’s victory in the individual time trial signifies another step up in his career progression" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt The UCI gave a very silly fine to Julien Bernard during the TT "French rider penalized after riding through home roads." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Julien Bernard makes a party out of a time trial "What Julien Bernard lost in time by stopping to greet his friends and family in the Burgundy time trial, he gained in making the Tour a celebration of cycling fandom." Words: Edward Pickering (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Tadej Pogačar's team fear Remco Evenepoel masterclass in Tour de France time trial "'I think to be with the top two on the Galibier will motivate him for a time trial' DS Matxin Fernandez warns that world champion could claw back substantial time in stage seven test." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Visma Lease a Bike’s new Giro helmets take aero to ridiculous level "Dutch team debut new Giro aero helmet on stage one of Tirreno Adriatico." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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2024 Tour de France Live Stream "2023 Tour de France Jun 29 - July 21, Stage 7 ITT (Nuits-Saint-Georges → Gevrey-Chambertin, 25.3km). Live video Friday from 6:55am U.S. Eastern, 3:55am Pacific. The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 3:30am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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July 5,
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Tour de France: Remco Evenepoel powers to stage 7 time trial victory "Tadej Pogačar second and concedes only 12 seconds to remain in yellow after race against the clock to Gevrey-Chambertin." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri / Getty Images via cyclingnews.com Remco Evenepoel soars to impressive time trial victory "Debuting at the Tour de France as the current World and European time trial champion, Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick Step) did not disappoint as he came out strongest against the clock to win Stage 7 in Gevrey-Chambertin." (sbs.com.au) Source: Getty / DAVID PINTENS/BELGA MAG/AFP Pogačar has pole position, but the GC fight at the Tour de France looks finely poised "The race for yellow is shaping up to be one the highest quality Tours de France of recent generations." Words: Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt "My body has not had a good reaction to the crash" - Matteo Jorgenson riding himself into 2024 Tour de France and up into the top 10 on GC "I'm feeling good, much better. For three days, my body has not had a good reaction to the crash. I thought it wasn't that serious, especially on San Luca, but yeah, my body reacted a bit delayed it's just been a horrible feeling. Especially on the Galibier day and the day after." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Hooked vs hookless wheels at the Tour de France - Which rims are the pro peloton hooked on in 2024? "Hookless rims have arguably been THE cycling tech topic this year, so we're taking a look at whether the pros roll on hooked or hookless rims at the biggest bike race on the calendar." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Technically, Cavendish is still tied with Merckx for stage wins "That number is 35 - before that, he was tied with Eddy Merckx at 34. But if you really want to get technical, Merckx also has 35 wins to his name." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cbssports.com) The sprinting Methuselah: Mark Cavendish’s rollercoaster ride to #35 "It was one of sport's greatest rollercoasters, but now 35 is his, it's time to appreciate the many ups and downs of Mark Cavendish's Tour de France conquest." by Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) A.S.O./Charly Lopez Pro bike: Mark Cavendish’s record-breaking Wilier Filante SLR "Mark Cavendish has claimed an historic 35th stage win on board this striking custom-made Wilier Filante SLR." by Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Patrik Lundin/Cyclist Crowdfunding gone wrong: Customer sues Delfast for eBike non-delivery and wins "The Defendant accepted and kept the Plaintiff’s money without delivering the goods." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) DMR Flat 4 pedals "Very grippy, comfortable and versatile pedals for bikes that do a bit of everything." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Tour de France 2024 stage eight preview - A battle between the sprinters and the breakaway "Despite being categorized as a flat stage, the route features 2,334 meters of elevation and five categorized climbs." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Giro d’Italia Women 2024 preview: Route, predictions and contenders "With RCS taking over the race, will the Giro step up in 2024?" By Amy Jones (rouleur.cc) Top Climbers at the 2024 Giro d’Italia Women "The 2024 Giro d’Italia Women is set to feature some of the best climbers in women’s cycling, offering multiple opportunities for riders to show off their uphill skills on the demanding Italian terrain." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Marta Cavalli in the hospital after being struck in a roundabout by motorist in Italy "Former Italian champion conscious and early reports say injuries are non-life threatening." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Dylan Groenewegen’s bizarre Scicon Batman aero ‘beak’ finally available to buy… for just £300 "The Jayco AlUla rider was sporting the ‘flexible and adjustable’ nose cover as he outsprinted the field in Dijon, three days after being told to remove it by the UCI." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Gear Break: Pas Normal Studios Essential Line, Swiftwick ASPIRE Seven Socks, JetBlack Smart Trainer, Schwalbe CLIK VALVE, Muc-Off's Latest Weapon In The War On Punctures & Bravur Celebrates the Tour de France "The best kit on offer." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Giant updates the Revolt gravel bike with cable integration and in-frame storage "The latest update to the Giant's Revolt gravel bike is a minor one with integration, in-frame storage and frame protection added." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Made Show Australia, Melbourne, 2024, Part 1: Baum Cycles, Curve Cycling, Devlin Cycles, Lost Workshop, Palmer Cycles "Made Australia debuted in conjunction with the 17th annual Melburn Roobaix at the Darebin International Sports Centre (DISC) on June 28 and 29 2024." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Drone brand brings its expertise to eBikes, ZF's "uniquely compact" Coke-can-sized mid-motor + another new mid-drive that's even lighter than that "There has been plenty of new kit announced this week, starting with some impressive looking drive systems." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) by BH Column
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Dylan Groenewegen edges home first in bunch dash for Tour de France stage six "The Dutchman edged out big rival Jasper Philipsen, with Mark Cavendish down in 20th." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Getty Images / Jasper Jacobs) Dylan Groenewegen edges Jasper Philipsen at the line for stage 6 win "Biniam Girmay swipes third in Dijon tight bunch sprint." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) It took 52 years for someone to beat Merckx's Tour de France record - Could anyone come close to taking it from Mark Cavendish? "Tadej Pogačar has 12 stage wins - but it would take eight more years at this current rate to beat Cavendish." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Why does Cav's chain keep coming off after sprints? "Cav has made it to 35 stage wins but should we be worried about the Manx Missile's derailed chain?" By Stefan Abram, Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Witnessing history: The Mark Cavendish magic "Rachel Jary recounts what it was like to see the Manxman’s breathtaking 35th Tour de France stage win." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) How a Tour de France rider prepares for the worst "What a professional cyclist has in the team car for every emergency on the road." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Trust, confidence and a 'complex' sprinter: How Jayco Alula manufactured a Tour de France stage victory "Dylan Groenewegen won stage six of the Tour de France - a reward for the hard work from his entire Australian team." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt The race for green is heating up already at the Tour de France "Just six stages into the Tour and with no sprinter dominating the fast finishes, the green jersey competition already looks delicately poised between several candidates." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) More disaster for Jasper: Philipsen needs to turn his Tour de France around "The Alpecin Deceuninck rider had another difficult day after being relegated in stage six of the Tour de France." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The Top Job "Want to run the Tour de France? There’s no vacancy today but it’s starting to be talked about." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Wife of cyclist Jasper Stuyven sued by US billion-dollar company over use of word 'peloton' "A remarkable case: Elke Bleyaert, wife of cyclist Jasper Stuyven and founder of The Women Peloton, has been sued by an American fitness company." (reddit.com) (Credits not Found) Bontrager Aeolus RSL Tires Bring Speed thru Comfort "With a new 320tpi cotton casing, updated tread pattern with aero dimples, and a race dual compound rubber, the new Bontrager Aeolus RSL takes the mantle as their top (and fastest) road bike tire." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 review: the best climbing bike of 2024 "Find out exactly why the Giant TCR is our best climbing bike of 2024." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future (Richard Butcher)) Swiss Side Adds Aero Optimized… Climbing Wheels? "Presumably, you’re riding to the climbs, and then also descending them, which helps justify the concept of aerodynamic climbing wheels." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Classified and TRP launch a 16-SPEED, 1x electronic groupset that provides "superior efficiency and durability" "12- and 13-speed not quite doing it for you? The Vistar Powershift is supposedly now the widest-ranging road and gravel groupset around, marrying Classified's Powershift hub with virtual shifting and offering all the benefits of 2x in a single chainring." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) e*thirteen Helix Race 9-52t cassette review - Maximum gear range upgrade "If you are on the hunt for maximum gear range, it doesn't come any bigger than e*thirteen’s Helix Race with its enormous 578 percent range." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Graham Cottingham) Column
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Tour de France 2024 stage seven preview - the first test against the clock "The differences between the specialists and the pure climbers will be measured in minutes rather than seconds on stage seven." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com 'It falls apart everywhere' - Alpecin Deceuninck react to Jasper Philipsen relegation in Tour de France sprint "The Belgian is up against it as he misses out on another Tour stage victory." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How Mark Cavendish out-thought his rivals to win a record 35th Tour de France stage "In hindsight, the moment we should have known Mark Cavendish would win a 35th Tour de France stage was not as he screamed down the home straight." by lawrence ostlere (sports.yahoo.com) (AP Photo) A close look at Mark Cavendish's £180,000 Tour de France setup "From a fully custom bike to a six-figure watch and £1000 socks, here's what the Manx Missile was wearing when he won stage 5." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 6 bikes that shaped Mark Cavendish's career "From this 2008 Giant TCR to the Wilier Filante which saw Cav claim the record for most Tour de France stage wins, here's a look at the Manx Missile's bikes through the ages." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Zwift CEO Interview: What worked, what didn’t, and what’s coming? (video) "I recently sat down with Eric Min, one of the co-founders and current CEO at Zwift, to dive into a whole slate of topics." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Top Riders Roll to Salt Lake City Criterium p/b LHM This Weekend "The Salt Lake City Criterium p/b LHM is back for another year on the American Crit Cup calendar this Sunday. " By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) Sawyer Pangborn New Giant Revolt gains extra storage and loses all visible cables in redesign "Giant has given its much loved gravel chassis a makeover." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Giant) Do you have these cycling essentials? 10 things we think every budding cyclist needs "Unless you're a Tour de France pro, these 10 items are must-haves!" By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) e*thirteen Quick Fill Schrader tubeless valve review - Presta-compatible Schrader tubeless valve "e*thirteen says its four-part, Quick Fill Schrader tubeless valves are better than standard tubeless rivals." By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham) Spex4less SPT13 Sports Glasses "The Spex4Less SPT13 Sports Glasses can be made to a bifocal prescription, matched exactly to your pupil distance." By KiwiMike (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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