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Tadej Pogačar's team reveal plan for final week of Tour de France - And it's different to what's came before "Visma Lease a Bike are expected to strike in the final three days, but UAE Team Emirates have their strategy set." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jonas Vingegaard: ‘Mentally, I never crack’ "Even though he’s three minutes behind, the Dane says there’s plenty of racing left." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) TdF Week #3 Route Preview: The Big Finale! "Tadej Pogačar goes into the third week of the 2024 Tour de France with a lead of 3:09 over Jonas Vingegaard and 5:19 on Remco Evenepoel, so is that the Tour over?" By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "The 90s was the era of super fuel. That has been replaced by altitude training" - Tadej Pogacar's record breaking Tour de France numbers not concerning insists Serge Pauwels "It is no exaggeration to say that on stage 15 of the 2024 Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar put in one of the greatest climbing performances of all time." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cervelo Soloist - You don’t need a $10k bike "The 2024 Cervelo Soloist proves you don’t need to spend US$10,000 to $15,000 to win at the highest amateur road racing levels." photo via bikeride.com Paid Subscription
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July 15,
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Women’s Giro d’Italia - Three Takeaways "It’s over. Elisa Longo Borghini defied (my) expectations and closed out her Giro win on Stage 8 with a dominating performance to distance the incredibly powerful Lotte Kopecky and win by 21 seconds overall." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) Photo by Pierre-Selim Huard Cycling doesn't seem to be getting bored of the Tadej Pogačar show "Rachel Jary analyses what makes Tadej Pogačar a likeable Tour de France leader." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Dr Hutch: ‘Henri Desgrange came up with the perfect 21st-century bike race... in 1903’ "Shorter stages be damned. What the Tour needs is more suffering." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Peta Cavendish says way husband Mark broke Tour de France record was ‘perfect’ "I find it very stressful, watching a sprint, it’s not something I’ve ever liked." ian parker, pa (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) Comparing the Tour de France bikes that won on the Plateau de Beille in 1998 and 2024: Marco Pantani's Bianchi Mega Pro XL vs Tadej Pogačar's Colnago V4Rs "A lot has changed in cycling in the last 26 years, with Tadej Pogačar's record-breaking summit of one of the Tour de France's legendary climbs providing us with a great excuse to do a bike tech deep-dive." by Simon Withers (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 'You have seen it with all of our innovations' - Visma Lease a Bike expect Tour de France teams to copy mobile control room "The UCI denied the Visma Lease a Bike vehicle Tour de France accreditation." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Visma Lease a Bike) Watching The Olympics May Actually Be Good For You, Evidence Shows "Being a sports fan, whether you're watching top flight football, the Olympic games or your favorite local team, can be a rollercoaster ride." By Rachel K Ownsworth et al (sciencealert.com) photo via usacycling.org "I also get along well with Jonas Vingegaard" - Remco Evenepoel insists Tour de France drama was overblown "The post-stage interviews of Evenepoel have also been a big talking point, with the Belgian questioning Jonas Vingegaard's lack of balls." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X) Ortlieb Toptube-Bag "A little too wide for my liking but, price tag aside, there's a lot to love." by Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Rest day Tweets: Matteo Jorgenson loses track of time and Luis Figo catches the Tour de France at the roadside "Here's the best Tour flavored content we've spotted in the world of cycling social media over the last week." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tarling signs three-year Ineos Grenadiers extension "Welsh rider Tarling, now 20, agreed his first deal with the team as an 18-year-old amateur in 2022, before turning professional the following year." BBC (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France chip thrower released without charge after night in jail "The fallout and drama from the controversial scenes of crowd trouble, on the infamous slopes of Pla d'Adet, on stage 14 of the 2024 Tour de France continues. " By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) POC officially launches Cytal Carbon helmet worn by EF Education First featuring a 'carbon wing' "POC says new lid is inspired by high performance race cars, promising to deliver its most ventilated helmet to date for a price." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) World Champion fails test, positive for EPO "2022 UCI Gran Fondo World Champion and 2024 Italian Champion Giuseppina Michela Bergozza (ASD Scatenati) has allegedly failed an anti-doping test, returning a positive anti-doping test result for Erythropoietin (EPO)." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bern Hudson MIPS review - Nicely integrated lid that boosts a 5-star Virginia Tech rating "The integrated rear light and lock cut-outs make this a highly practical option for urban riding." By Anna Marie Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anna Marie Abram) Ekoi Aerodinamica by Pininfarina helmet "Does a good job and offers a comfortable fit, but heavier and pricier than the competition." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Hammerhead Shark "Mid-motor and Shimano twiddly bits without breaking the bank." by Ian Evenden (ebiketips.road.cc) photo by Oli Pendrey Elite Square - When is a Smart Bike not a Smart Bike? When it’s a Smart Frame "What is a Smart Frame? Basically it’s an adjustable bike frame that can be slotted on to a Smart Trainer. Why would you need that, surely you just use your own bike?" By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Tadej Pogačar dominates stage 15 of the Tour de France to extend his lead "The Yellow Jersey attacks Jonas Vingegaard with 5 kilometers to go and edges closer to historic Giro-Tour double." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jonas Vingegaard: Today was probably one of my best performances ever "I can’t be disappointed, on the contrary. The team rode very strongly today. I was also very strong on the final climb." By CTT (cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found) Matteo Jorgenson pulls monster turn on stage 15 of Tour de France ripping peloton to pieces "When the American took to the front, the Maillot Jaune group was absolutely dismantled with rider after rider dropping out the back, unable to keep the pace." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de France reintroduces mask mandate as Carlos Rodriguez describes covid as "invisible rival" after teammates Tom Pidcock and Geraint Thomas test positive "Race organizers, media and guests will have to wear masks, however riders and team staff will be exempt, after Tom Pidcock became the third rider to withdraw from the race due to covid, however Geraint Thomas, who also tested positive, is still racing." By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (picture credit Tour de France A.S.O./Pauline Ballet) Did Tadej Pogacar ride his own 'Vingegaard time trial' in the Pyrenees? "The difference is very small, so if you want to make a difference, the devil is in the details." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Amazon Prime Day Cycling Deals, our pick of the best - Shop the early deals before the 16th-17th July "Amazon Prime Day 2024 coming on the 16th to 17th of July. Our tech team have scoured the internet for the best cycling deals." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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July 14,
2024
'Now it’s mine' - Elisa Longo Borghini wins war of wills to take the Giro d'Italia "The Italian held off world champion Lotte Kopecky to take her first Grand Tour victory." By Amy Jones (rouleur.cc) (RCS Sport) Elisa Longo Borghini wins Giro d'Italia Women as Kim Le Court takes final stage from breakaway "Italian breaks Lotte Kopecky on the final climb to L'Aquila to take home the Maglia Rosa for the first time in her career." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The unbeatable Tadej Pogačar - Is the Tour de France over already? "The Slovenian rider took a dominant victory atop Plateau de Beille, is there any hope for his rivals?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) "On the bus we decided to play it a bit more defensive today... obviously Tadej didn't listen" - Adam Yates stunned as Pogacar triumphs again at 2024 Tour de France "Yates admitted he never knows what his team leader is going to do. With this latest stage win, Yates again was left flabbergasted at his leader's instinctive and relentlessly attacking racing." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jonas Vingegaard can't live with Tadej Pogačar's 'crazy attacks' at the Tour de France "But the Visma Lease a Bike rider is preparing to flip the Tour de France on its head." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) On a tight leash: Is there still hope for the breakaway riders at the Tour de France? "After the opening weekend of this year's Tour, there's been very little to shout about if you're a stage hunter in the breakaways. But is there still hope for them heading into the third week?" By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Ill Geraint Thomas battling to remain in Tour de France "The 2018 Tour de France winner is showing mild symptoms of covid." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel proves himself best of the rest at 2024 Tour de France "The Belgian has amassed a comfortable advantage in the fight for the final spot on the podium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Best sunglasses 2024: Top models reviewed across all price points "With such a wide range of styles, brands and price points available, we guide you through the best cycling sunglasses and look at how to choose what is right for you." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com) 2024 Giro d'Italia Women Live Stream "2024 Giro d'Italia Women July 7-14, Stage 8 (Pescara → L'Aquila, 117km). Live
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Tour de France 2024 stage 16 preview - The final sprint "The final true flat stage of the race will hand the sprinters and the rouleurs a chance at victory." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Tour de France: Pogačar counters Vingegaard attack on Plateau de Beille for emphatic win on stage 15 "Dane second, Evenepoel third on summit finish as yellow jersey stamps his authority for second day." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) photo via cyclingmagazine.ca ‘We will fight to the end’ - How Visma Lease a Bike still can win the Tour de France "The Dutch team remains optimistic despite Tadej Pogačar’s demonstration on stage 15." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Fan who threw potato chips at Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard at Tour de France arrested "The rider's union also threatens to take legal action against the spectator for the potato or maize-based incident." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "If you really want to throw chips at a rider... I prefer Lays" - Thomas De Gendt's response to Tour de France controversy "Former two time Tour de France stage winner Thomas De Gendt isn't at the Grand Tour this year, but the 37-year-old Belgian was watching the drama unfold on the TV and couldn't resist a quip at the whole debacle." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Tour de France and the Boulder Problem "Tadej Pogačar went into the Pyrenees with a slim lead in the 2024 Tour de France, and emerged with a significant one. Rouleur looks at how the Pyrenees have redefined the shape of the race." By Edward Pickering (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Investigating the one event that threatens to overshadow the Tour de France: The final of Euro 2024 "England's men have not got to a final since, oh, 2021, and it's preoccupying some in France." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS 2024 "Stunning performance thanks to excellent stiffness, a very low weight and a sublime ride quality." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Recall Rider Dual Safety Camera "Decent option for capturing footage while cycling, but the quality won't blow you away." by Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Peatys LinkLube Dry "Clean and effective wax-based lube that's only really only let down by the bottle's poor nozzle." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Tadej Pogačar wins stage 14 of the Tour de France and tightens his grip on the Yellow Jersey "Slovenian attacks Jonas Vingegaard on the final climb to take 39 seconds in the fight for the Maillot Jaune." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The method to his madness: Tadej Pogačar is the Tour de France’s puppet master "Last minute tactical decisions, late attacks and finding the fun - it’s all paying off for UAE Team Emirates." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Does Jonas Vingegaard need to rethink tactics if he is to defend his Tour de France title? "Stage 14 proved that Visma Lease a Bike may need to go back to the drawing board if they are to beat Tadej Pogačar." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Lotto Dstny rider fined almost £1,300 for shoulder barging competitor in Tour de France sprint "Maxim Van Gils was judged to be at a fault for a crash in the final of stage 13." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour De France Through The Decades: The 80’s! "Ed Hood moves us on into the 80s with his Tour de France through the decades series." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Yamaha Wabash RT "A decent attempt from Yamaha at applying their drive system to an eGravel option, but has a few too many niggles." By Rebecca Bland (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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July 13,
2024
Neve Bradbury wins stage seven as Elisa Longo Borghini hangs on to Maglia Rosa on queen stage of Giro d'Italia Women "Lotte Kopecky cuts Longo Borghini's lead to just one second as Bradbury crushes the competition on Blockhaus." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I’m going to defend this jersey until 30 meters after the finish line' - Elisa Longo Borghini is determined to keep hold of the maglia rosa "A career-best climbing performance from Lotte Kopecky puts her just one second behind Elisa Longo Borghini in the fight for the GC win." Words: Amy Jones (rouleur.cc) (RCS Sport) Tota Magalhães on animating the Giro d’Italia Women: 'I'm much more of a person that attacks than defends' "The 23-year-old Brazilian has spent 172 km in the break throughout the race, and she is still looking for more." By Amy Jones (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: ASO) Jonas Vingegaard can't live with Tadej Pogačar's 'crazy attacks' at the Tour de France "But the Visma Lease a Bike rider is preparing to flip the Tour de France on its head." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Fancy owning 'the world's lightest eRoad bike'? That'll be £16,800... plus Columbus makes custom bikes cable-tidy, new Cipollini endurance road bike + more "As well as a sub-9kg e-road bike, we're also bringing you news from Strava, urban helmet brand Dashel and Wolf Tooth in this packed edition of Tech of the Week." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Engwe P20 folding eBike review: $1000 buys a lot of forgiveness "Fully equipped direct-to-consumer eBikes still require compromises at this price range." By Thomas Ricker (theverge.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2024 Giro d'Italia Women Live Stream "2024 Giro d'Italia Women July 7-14, Stage 7 (Lanciano → Blockhaus, 120km). Live
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Finish at around 5:30am Pacific.
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Tour de France 2024 stage 15 preview - More GC fireworks in the Pyrenees "The second of the back-to-back stages in the Pyrenees, who will have recovered well enough to take the stage win?" By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France: Tadej Pogačar solos to stage 14 victory on Pla d’Adet, consolidates his lead "Jonas Vingegaard second, Remco Evenepoel third up summit finish to Pla d'Adet." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘It’s just cycling, it’s not war’ - Tadej Pogačar has ‘perfect day’ on Tour de France stage 14 but remains grounded "The UAE Team Emirates rider is almost two minutes ahead of his big rival, Jonas Vingegaard, but five important GC stages still loom." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) This absolute dummy threw chips at Tadej Pogačar "Spectator interference threatens Tour de France GC leaders." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Tour de France / Facebook Tom Pidcock out of the Tour de France with suspected covid "Ineos Grenadiers rider finished second on stage nine." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Exploring the secretive world of cycling agents "The Tour’s start signals game-on for cycling’s mysterious deal-makers. Chris Marshall-Bell unmasks the role of agents." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) ‘No favors in bike racing’ - The hope and heartbreak of Ben Healy at the Tour de France "The Irish rider was caught on the slopes of the Pla d'Adet on stage 14 after a valiant effort in the breakaway." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 'There is always something going on' - The chaos, craziness, and challenges of life as a Tour de France moto driver "This weekend the Tour enters the Pyrenees, featuring some of the most technical and dangerous roads of the Tour, and the in-race moto drives are preparing for an intense weekend of their own." (rouleur.cc) (Credits not Found) NADO Italia uncovers EPO trifecta - Bans 3 amateurs "On Friday Italy’s National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO Italia) announced three amateur cyclists have been provisionally suspended after allegedly testing positive for Erythropoietin (EPO), a drug banned at all times by the World Anti-Doping Agency." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.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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