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Jasper Philipsen outsprints Wout van Aert to win stage 13 of the Tour de France in Pau "Philipsen takes second victory of the race ahead of Van Aert and Pascal Ackermann." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Scorching sprint secures Philipsen second stage win "In another chaotic sprint finale marred by a crash in the final kilometer, Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin Deceuninck) unleashed a powerful kick to the line in Pau to win his second stage of the Tour de France." (sbs.com.au) (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) Primož Roglič abandons the Tour de France after crashing on stage 12 "It's the third time the Slovenian has crashed out in four editions." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Marco Bertorello) What are the Tour de France pros sitting on? Your guide to the saddles of the 2024 pro peloton "How do you keep your bum and bits happy for a 3,500km jaunt across Italy and France? We go through the saddle choices of the pros in the biggest cycling race on the WorldTour calendar." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) A Team GB Brompton, Tadej's custom Colnago and Tom Pidcock’s laundry liquid revealed "It will all come out in the wash - this week’s round-up of our favorite new bike-related products." By Paul Norman (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) Is the bike industry a lesson in 'knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing?' "Guy Kesteven talks about how an old proverb is very relevant to the bike industry right now and how that is affecting his reviewing work." By Guy Kesteven (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Trek) Paid Subscription
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2024 Tour de France Live Stream "2023 Tour de France Jun 29 - July 21, Stage 13 (Agen → Pau, 165.3km). Live
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July 12,
2024
Liane Lippert takes 'dream' comeback victory on stage six of the Giro d'Italia Women "GC favorites Elisa Longo Borghini and Lotte Kopecky also traded two-wheeled blows on the final climb." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Luc Claessen) ‘Crazy stressful’ - When the Tour de France turned into a one-day Classic "Stage 13 was a day of breathless racing." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt ‘We are playing the game’ - How UAE Team Emirates instigated chaos Tour de France "Tadej Pogačar's team played a clever hand in stage 13 of the race when their rivals least expected it." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: ASO/Billy Ceusters 'Now it’s better if I don’t look at my phone' - Biniam Girmay becomes a Tour de France superstar "The Eritrean won a third Tour stage of 2024 on Thursday, stamping his authority on the race." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The godmother of the peloton: Meet the chef who's cooked for generations of Tour de France riders "Françoise Deneckere has been supporting riders in the peloton for more than 30 years. We meet the woman who has become an integral part of the Arkéa B&B backroom staff" Words: James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt road.cc Dealclincher takeover - Huge road.cc kit discounts including £20 off bibs and jerseys, £20 Lazer Blade helmets, 47% off BMC Teammachine, 60% off Specialized saddles, 10% off at Garmin + more "In our latest deals round-up, we're staying a bit closer to home with a firesale across the road.cc merchandise shop, plus plenty more deals from across the web." (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) "This winter we will see more businesses go bust for sure" - Brompton boss warns bike industry woes not over yet "Will Butler-Adams said manufacturers and retailers remain at risk, the folding bike brand bucking the industry trend and posting profits up a third in its most recent financial report." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) copyright Simon MacMichael Trek launches three new MTB shoes to boost comfort for XC & Gravel Riders "Cross-country and gravel racers can unite in pure, unfiltered speed with RSL Mountain." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Giro d'Italia Women Live Stream "2024 Giro d'Italia Women July 7-14, Stage 6 (San Benedetto del Tronto → Chieti, 159km). Live
video Friday from 6:50am U.S. Eastern, 3:50am Pacific.
Finish at around 5:30am Pacific.
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July 12,
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Tour de France 2024 stage 14 preview - The first mountain top finish "This is the first stage in the Pyrenees and it is set to sort the real GC contenders from the pretenders." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: ASO) Were the crosswinds a missed opportunity for Visma Lease a Bike? "Noticeably weaker as a team on the climbs, the Classics-style conditions could have been a scenario for the Dutch team to put UAE Team Emirates under pressure for the first time." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Tadej Pogačar’s teammate Juan Ayuso abandons Tour de France after testing positive for covid "Spanish climber Juan Ayuso returned positive test result, but was initially cleared to continue." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France Roadside Tips "If you want to go and see the Tour de France here are some tips and suggestions. If you are hesitating, go. It is really different from what you see on TV." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) The end of Ronde van Drenthe: A historic race bows out "Due to increasing costs and regulations, as well as a lack of police support. The trend reflects the challenges standalone volunteer organizations face at this level." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The Sage Skyline Could Be the Last Road Bike You Ever Buy "The sea of carbon bikes and the dullness of their ride quality (compared to metal) have some road riders looking back to steel and titanium bikes." Written by Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photos: Jordan Villella/Bikerumor.com) Review: Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert, built for long, epic days in the saddle "We put the latest version of Specialized's enduring pothole tamer through its paces." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Gear Break: Knog Light Set, Le Col Lightweight Bib Shorts, UVEX Surge Aero MIPS Helmet, Indurain Returns to the Pinarello Family, Core’s New Heat Adaptation Score & Continental Pure Contact "The best kit on offer." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Shimano GRX 825 Di2 first ride review - Tested on the gravel roads of the Tour de France "Is there a 1x GRX Di2 coming soon? No, but the 2x is working just fine." By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Bespoked: Europe’s Largest Handmade Bike Show, Bikes from Manchester, Part 2 - Feather, Medusa, REAP, Reilly, Shand "Bespoked is Europe’s largest bi-annual exhibition of custom bikes, celebrating, elevating and contributing to the sustainability of frame building by showcasing some of the most outstanding and exciting work in the cycling industry." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) Photo by Adam Gasson Column
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Biniam Girmay sprints to third win of the Tour de France on stage 12 "Girmay outsprinted Wout van Aert and Arnaud Démare in Villeneuve-sur-Lot to complete stage win hat trick." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Primož Roglič’s late-stage crash shuffles him down the Tour de France GC "Biniam Girmay earns a hat trick of bunch sprint triumphs." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Fabio Jakobsen abandons "Jakobsen was aiming to improve on the promising fifth and seventh places in the sprints that Team dsm firmenich PostNL took in the opening week, but the days since the rest day have been especially challenging for the Dutch sprinter." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) From covid to crashes: How stage 12 of the Tour de France shook the peloton "There had been few abandonments during the 2024 Tour de France. That was until stage 12." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Fred Wright says he may have 'fallen victim' to 'sickness going round in the peloton' after missing Tour de France time cut "Wright suspects illness behind stage 11 struggles in the Massif Central as Mark Cavendish’s main leadout man abandons race due to Covid-19 infection." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tyler Stites and Skylar Schneider win Gastown GP "Plenty of action at the 51st edition of the Vancouver criterium." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Scott Robarts Review: Canyon Tempr CFR Off-Road S01 "Can the German brand's race shoe compete with the best?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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2024 Tour de France Live Stream "2023 Tour de France Jun 29 - July 21, Stage 12 (Aurillac → Villeneuve-sur-Lot, 203.6km). Live
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July 11,
2024
Anyone's race: Giro d'Italia Women GC is on a knife-edge ahead of crucial mountain tests "Just a handful of seconds separate the top five on GC going into the final three mountain stages." By Amy Jones (rouleur.cc) (RCS Sport) Lotte Kopecky takes imperious bunch sprint win on stage five of the Giro d'Italia Women "The bonus seconds move the SD Worx rider to within a few seconds of the maglia rosa." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Luc Claessen) The Tour de France dream is dead: Primoz Roglic’s curse of crashes "The Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe rider's dreams of winning the Tour were dashed after he crashed in the lead-up to the sprint on stage 12." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Tour de France team has 11 bikes stolen overnight from hotel "The preferred bikes of three of TotalEnergies's riders were robbed." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'They’ve been playing the victim but we don’t really buy into this' - Tadej Pogačar's team raise war of words with Jonas Vingegaard "It's the Tour of Mind Games and Tadej Pogačar's UAE Team Emirates are on the back foot." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cavendish’s two-year-old helps him stay calm in sprints "The record holder for the most Tour de France stage wins uses a song from Cinderella to stay sharp." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Rod Ellingworth 'totally open' to Mark Cavendish making Tour of Britain appearance "'There will always be a place for Mark' says race director after Cavendish’s Tour de France record breaking triumph in Saint-Vulbas." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Coros Sorta Delays Dura Cycling GPS Till September "The unit was set to start shipments next week, on July 15th, but due to a potential mounting tab breakage issue, customers can choose to accept shipment as previously scheduled, defer their shipment till September, or cancel their purchase." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) What's the optimal crank length for you? How to calculate the best setup "If crank length is too long you'll suffer hip, knee and back pain. Get it right for better bike handling, aero gains and pain-free rides." By Nicole Oh (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) 2024 Giro d'Italia Women Live Stream "2024 Giro d'Italia Women July 7-14, Stage 5 (Frontone → Foligno, 108km). Live
video Thursday from 6:40am U.S. Eastern, 3:40am Pacific.
Finish at around 5:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
3:50am Pacific."
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July 11,
2024
Tour de France 2024 stage 13 preview - Last chance sprint before the mountains "With only two sprint opportunities up for grabs, all the fast men will be vying for victory." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Tour de France: Biniam Girmay the new sprint boss, takes third win on stage 12 "Green jersey holder beats Van Aert, Démare as Primož Roglič loses time in late crash." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 12 things you didn’t know about American Matteo Jorgenson, Vingegaard's lieutenant at the Tour "The Team Visma Lease a Bike rider is one of just three Americans riding in the Tour de France this year but he's got a lot of responsibility." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) An ex-pro asks: What’s the future of gravel racing? "We can talk about ''the spirit' but what actually lies ahead." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Chris Monette Paula Findlay Athlete of the Month after historic cycling/ tri weekend double "She's skipping the next T100 race, but a third straight national TT title and 70.3 win makes her June's rider." By Kevin Mackinnon (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Kevin Mackinnon 10 cycling trends Not to copy off the Tour de France pros - Do we really need huge chainrings, ceramic bearings and integrated everything? "Some things are best left to the professionals... there are plenty of things pro cyclists do that are worth taking inspiration from, but in this article we're focusing on what not to copy off the pros." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France Behind The Scenes & Sports Tech! "There is always an interesting opportunity to check out which sports tech riders are using, such as bike computers, trainers, as well as things like laundry machines and fans (the swirling variety, not the screaming variety)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Canyon steps up to take on the accessories market, starting with its new Canyon Tempr CFR shoe collection "New shoes get the CFR billing, but will Canyon expand into other accessories?" By Paul Norman, Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Canyon) Rebels with a cause "Ribble Rebellion is one of the most exciting prospects in the UK domestic race scene. With a mission to disrupt the global criterium circuit and bring some fun back into bike racing, the team has been ripping up US crits already this season. Now, they’re ready to bring what they’ve learned Stateside back home." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Ribble Para cyclist suspended for 4 years for doping "Tarek Dahab,tested positive for testosterone and has is ineligible to race until 2027." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @CDNParalympics/X Redshift Cruise Control Drop Bar Top Grips "Cost-effective way to make almost any drop bar into a mega-comfy ergonomic experience, on- or off-road." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Halo Drove Line Gravel wheels review - A new bargain gravel wheel king? "Halo has a reputation for top-quality, bombproof, and wallet-friendly wheels; the latest Drove gravel wheels are no exception." By Neal Hunt (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Neal Hunt) Column
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Tour de France: Jonas Vingegaard charges ahead of Tadej Pogačar to win gripping finale on stage 11 "Remco Evenepoel third while Primož Roglič recovers from late crash but loses time in fourth place in battle to Le Lioran." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Thomas SAMSON / AFP / Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I really believed I was going to die’ - Jonas Vingegaard resurrected at Tour de France "The Visma Lease a Bike rider out-sprinted Tadej Pogačar to win stage 11 and ignite his Tour defense." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Armstrong and co marvel at Van der Poel: "When he's in the lead, everyone knows: game over" "The work of Jasper Philipsen's team was widely praised, with a key role played by world champion Mathieu van der Poel." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de France 2024 - New stats, new kits "Here’s the obligatory stats on the field that you might not find elsewhere, plus, new kits! More terrible fashion judgement!" by Simon Crisp (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Image Credit not Found) Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Ring: Everything you need to know! "Samsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, and finally – all of the price and specifications of the Galaxy Ring they announced last summer." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Paid Subscription
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July 10,
2024
Clara Emond wins Giro d'Italia Women stage four after mammoth solo ride "GC contenders Elisa Longo Borghini and Lotte Kopecky duke it out behind, all the way to the line." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Luc Claessen) Cyclist has arm reattached after horrific crash at criterium "Ryan Jastrab was racing in Salt Lake City when he hit a metal barricade on side." (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Ryan Jastrab British Cycling announces Tour of Britain stage host towns "There are newbies and old favorites along the six-stage route from Scotland to Suffolk." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com Strava rolls out shared subscription plan to be shared among any 4 friends, family members or teammates "At $139.99 per year, the Family Plan allows users to save money while keeping each other motivated." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Strava) CooSpo Realroad CS300 GPS bike computer "The CooSpo Realroad CS300 GPS bike computer is a GPS enabled unit that will track all the usual metrics that us cyclists want." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wout van Aert injury update after crash at Tour "Wout van Aert had some bad luck toward the end of Stage 11 at the Tour de France, taking a corner too hot and hitting the deck." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Chris Auld/Velo via velo.outside.com How common are Grand Tour One-Twos? "Here is the breakdown of those 398 stages where a team has placed at least two riders before any others." by Simon Crisp (sicycle.wordpress.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Giro d'Italia Women Live Stream "2024 Giro d'Italia Women July 7-14, Stage 4 (Imola → Urbino, 134km). Live
video Wednesday from 6:40am U.S. Eastern, 3:40am Pacific.
Finish at around 5:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
3:50am Pacific."
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July 10,
2024
Tour de France 2024 stage 12 preview - A contest between the sprinters and the breakaway "It is a stage of two halves, but who will cross the line victorious?" By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Tadej Pogačar is beatable: The Tour de France battle is on "Jonas Vingegaard got the better of Tadej Pogačar after a testing day in the Massif Central, proving that this Tour has the makings to be another closely-fought battle between the pair." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Jonas Vingegaard wins the sprint against Tadej Pogačar to claim victory on stage 11 of the Tour de France "The Slovenian attacked with 31 kilometers to go, Vingegaard beginning his pursuit on the penultimate climb." By Daniel Benson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The most important bike of the year, Classified and TRP collaboration, fancy titanium, and much more. 9 cool gravel things we spotted at the Eurobike show "After three days and nearly 70,000 steps treading the immense Eurobike halls in Frankfurt, here’s what really grabbed our attention from the world of gravel." By Neal Hunt (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Neal Hunt) Review: Lazer Z1 KinetiCore Helmet "Lazer is a brand that’s been around for more than 100 years. Their newest helmet is the latest incarnation of the Z1. Previously, the Z1 used MIPS for rotational impact protection." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo By Chuck Peña Selle Italia is bringing 3D printing to high-performance bike saddles - Find out what this groundbreaking tech can do for your riding "We look at saddle-manufacturing legend Selle Italia’s awesome range of high-performance cycle saddles – including the brand-new triathlon-specific Watt 3D." by road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Redshift Cruise Control Drop Bar Grips "Excellent way to add comfort, grip and control to your drop bars, for on- or off-road use." by Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) The Top 5 Mistakes eBike Owners Make with Their Batteries And How to Avoid Them "Despite its importance, many riders unwittingly engage in practices that compromise battery life and performance." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) How Technology Is Pushing The Boundaries Of Cycling "As technology advances in the world of cycling, it’s necessary to acknowledge that many similar trends can be observed in various other areas of the economy." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits 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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