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Column One
July 31, 2024
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Quinn Simmons will return to racing after five-month absence from the peloton - "One year ago today I made probably the worst decision of my career"

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"Quinn Simmons is a promising rider and despite being only 23 years old his career has already gotten through lots of ups and downs."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (photo: cycling.today)
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Jorgenson on MvdP: ‘At the 2023 Tour he sometimes couldn’t get in the lead group’

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"The American thinks the world champion has his work cut out for him to win Olympic gold."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Pidcock is ready for another Olympic gold on Saturday: "I will definitely be competing"

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"Tom Pidcock fully focused on achieving the gold medal in the road race as well."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Vuelta a España crosses new frontier with stage start in supermarket

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"Stage six will begin from within Carrefour Jerez Sur, the first time this has ever been done, astonishingly."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com)
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Inside cycling’s holy week with Lifeplus Wahoo

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"A look at the ups and downs of racing the biggest Classics in the world."
By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Lifeplus-Wahoo
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'The first time I saw my leg, I fainted in the shower' - British pro on his year-long recovery after being hit by car driver

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"Tom Gloag had two rounds of knee surgery and spent six weeks in a wheelchair after being 't-boned', but has now won his first professional race."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Column Two
July 31, 2024
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Olympic cycling medal table update

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"The latest count at the Games after the time trials and MTB races."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra In-Depth Review: Finally Accurate?

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"It appears Samsung has finally delivered a mostly accurate smartwatch. Sure, it took a decade, but the eagle has probably landed. Mostly."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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“Kristian Blummenfelt is not to be messed with” - Tour de France stage winner backs Olympic triathlon champion’s plan to win Tour by 2028 and says he’ll “immediately claim his place” in peloton

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"Mentally he is unmatched, he means business”, Victor Campenaerts said after Ironman record holder Blummenfelt confirmed his plans to become a professional cyclist next year - despite turning down contract offer because team “allowed riders to have beers."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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At what age does athleticism peak in different sports?

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"At the Tokyo Olympics, 28-year-old Richard Carapaz of Ecuador won the men's Olympic cycling road race, and 27-year-old Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya won the women's marathon."
By James Witts (livescience.com) (AP Photo)
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Lefevere assures that Evenepoel's gold means nothing to the team and costs them money

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"Controversial words from Lefevere focusing more on money than on Remco's triumph in the time trial."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Does cycling have a problem with over-the-counter medication? Part 3: The truth

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"Does cycling's drug problem extend into easily-accessible over-the-counter medications? Cyclist's investigation assesses the truth."
By James Witts (cyclist.co.uk) Education Images via Getty
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Wheeltop EDS-TX Wireless Carbon Electronic Shifters and Derailleurs

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"The most cost-effective way to upgrade your bike to electronic shifting in 2024."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Cycling has a weight problem: A call for the industry to be more transparent about its weight limits

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"Cycling products’ weight limits are typically hidden deep within owner’s manuals or not listed at all. This is a problem."
By Marley Blonsky (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Marley Blonsky)
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Column Three
July 31, 2024
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Volta a Portugal: Artem Nych uses solo attack from breakaway to win mountainous stage 6

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"Race leader Afonso Eulálio finishes second to secure yellow jersey for fourth day, Tyler Stites third into Boticas."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Matias Novo of Podium Events / Volta a Portugal via cyclingnews.com)
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Serial Italian doper found guilty again, banned 12 years

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"The Italian National Anti-Doping Tribunal has banned amateur cyclist Giuseppe Di Salvo 2 years after he was found guilty of using Erythropoietin (EPO)."
Author: John Woodson (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Evie Richards ‘super happy’ after finishing fifth in women’s mountain bike race

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"Richards, the 2021 world champion, came strong towards the end of the 31km race to finish 25 seconds off the podium places."
By Ian Parker (sports.yahoo.com) (John Walton/PA)
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Schwalbe Clik Valve Is Here: What You Need To Know

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"Rather than try to improve upon presta or Schrader valves, Schwalbe designed a whole new valve and pump head that is easy to operate and airtight."
By: Patrick Brady (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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This is the biggest Bosch electric bike in the world… literally

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"Bosch may be big in the world of electric bikes, but thanks to one endeavoring electric bike manufacturer, it just got a whole lot bigger."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found)
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"Volta a Portugal 2024, July 24th to August 4th.

Stage 6 (Bragança Boticas, 169.1km).

Wednesday, July 31st, Live video  starts at 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific.

Finish at around 9:40am Pacific."

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Column One
July 30, 2024
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8 things you might have missed at the Olympic MTB races

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"A potentially sketchy pass, a racing fine, a thoughtful gesture and other observations from two exhilarating races."
By Tara Nolan (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn
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Show of relentlessness wins Olympic gold for Tom Pidcock

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"Thrilling mountain bike race at the Olympics sees Great Britain's Tom Pidcock defend his title in remarkable fashion."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Alex Broadway/Getty Images
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The unsung 'cognitive expertise' needed to excel in elite sports

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"In sports, physical training is often emphasized over cognitive, but both are required to excel, experts say."
By Kylie A Steel, Todd Pickering, Clare MacMahon (livescience.com) (Image credit: Ethan Glading / American Criterium Cup via cyclingnews.com)
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Should the Olympics feature a road cycling stage race?

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"Imagine the Olympics Track and Field without the 100m sprint. That's what it feels like to have an Olympic Games without a Tour de France-style stage race."
By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Tim de Waele/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is one of the best gravel bikes I have ever tested but I would never buy one

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"Canyon’s Grail is an optimized gravel racing machine, but is it the pinnacle of gravel tech or death by integration?"
By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham)
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Rein it in at 20, get strong at 50: Expert advice on cycle training at every age

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"As we age, we’re faced with common problems that are to the detriment to our cycling performance. Thankfully, our team of world-class coaches are here to extract the most from your cycling life in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond."
By James Witts (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future)
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Achy back on the bike? The causes of back pain in cyclists and the best ways to relieve and prevent it

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"Back pain is one of the most common cycling niggles, and can make getting on the bike much less enjoyable. We asked the experts what causes back pain when cycling and how to treat and prevent it."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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React rev sun glasses on test - Faster than light?

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"The React rev sunglasses rely on a liquid crystal display for particularly fast tint adjustment."
By Patrick Gruber (ebike-mtb.com) Photo: Antonia Feder
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Column Two
July 30, 2024
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Pro Log: All the cycling action from the Olympics so far

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"An Olympics-themed pro cycling update, with gold medal performances from Ferrand-Prévot, Pidcock, Brown and Evenepoel."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) UCI MTB
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Opinion: Tadej Pogačar must ride the Vuelta a España

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"Tadej Pogačar already conceded the Olympic Games and now there's only one Grand Tour left to win - he must ride the Vuelta."
By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) A.S.O./Charly Lopez
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Patrick Evenepoel recalls Remco's struggles with 'fans' including being verbally assaulted at an airport: "We also received anonymous letters full of curses"

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"Everyone accuses Remco of only thinking about himself," he continues. "The opposite is true: he thinks too much about others."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Triathlon star with highest ever recorded VO2 max Kristian Blummenfelt reveals ambitious plan to win the Tour de France by 2028

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"We won’t go to cycling to retire, but to win:” The 2021 Ironman champ and 2020 Olympics triathlon gold medal winner is rumored to be in talks with UCI WorldTeam Jayco AlUla, but can the 30-year-old Norwegian topple the likes of Pogačar and Vingegaard?"
By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (credit: Kristian Blummenfelt on Facebook)
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Men’s Olympic triathlon postponed

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"Tuesday’s announcement suggested that water quality levels have been improving."
By Kevin Mackinnon (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: World Triathlon/ Wagner Araujo Kevin Mackinnon July 29, 2024
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Tom Pidcock could leave Ineos at the end of the season

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"According to a recent report that also confirms what was already rumored, there are several World Tour teams after him."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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'Lonely months' for nurse, coach and wife Oumi: From tears to gold for Remco Evenepoel

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"The wife of Remco Evenepoel posted several photos on her social channels, accompanied by caption commentary."
By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit Oumi Rayane)
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"I was the one who provided victories, but I wasn't Dutch" - Oscar Freire looks back at the complicated times at Rabobank

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"In an interview with Bahamontes, the three-time world champion says that he'd have never signed for the team again had he known how little support would he have there."
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com)  (Image Credit not Found)
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Full moon

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"Night rides. I love them. Since my first night ride many moons ago I ride when it is a full moon. I ride other nights also, but this is mostly about full moon rides."
By Conner Burns (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Wild! Stage 6 of the Vuelta is starting inside a supermarket

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"The unprecedented starting point of the race is within a Carrefour location."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
July 30, 2024
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Hugo Scala Jr overcomes Fábio Costa to win stage 5 of the Volta a Portugal on a chaotic day...

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"Less than 4 km from the finish line, American Scala Jr attacked with Fábio Costa and Julius Johansen on his wheel. "
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com)
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The Olympic road race peloton will be small - but that's a good thing

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"The reduced bunch will look odd to seasoned viewers of elite cycling, but the Paris road races are going to be a spectacle."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Opinion: This Olympic Road Race might actually be worth watching

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"A punchy finale around Paris’s Butte Montmartre will bring the excitement usually missing from the Olympic Road Race, says Felix Lowe."
By Felix Lowe (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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Pinarello Dogma XC goes public with full consumer release

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"First ride on the Italian brand's XC race whip."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Ram-raiding thieves arrested after completely destroying bike shop front and stealing two bikes

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"So very sorry for Lee (and Debbie). He’s always worked so very hard to provide a top notch service and business. This is absolutely shocking."
By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (image: Chris Terry on Facebook)
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Best aero road cycling helmets reviewed 2024

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"The best aerodynamic helmets that not only protect your noggin but boost your speed tried, tested and rated."
By Andy Turner (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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Shimano bike-related sales down 21% year-over-year in first half

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"Shimano bike component sales decreased 20.7% year-over-year in the first half with the brand saying global market inventories remain elevated."
(bicycleretailer.com) (Credits not Found)
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"Volta a Portugal 2024, July 24th to August 4th.

Stage 5 (Penedono Bragança, 176.8km).

Tuesday, July 30th, Live video  starts at 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific.

Finish at around 9:40am Pacific."

(cycling.today) Powered by La FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
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Column One
July 29, 2024
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Tom Pidcock overcomes early puncture to win cross-country mountain bike gold at Paris Olympics

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"Yorkshireman successfully defends gold medal won at Tokyo games after early setback."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Breaking down Tom Pidcock’s ultra-aggressive move that won Olympic gold

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"British cyclist Tom Pidcock became a two-time Olympic mountain bike gold medalist in hugely controversial circumstances after a last-ditch move on French rival Victor Koretzky."
by jack de menezes (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Fired up by the Olympic XCO mountain bike racing in Paris? Here are the best budget-friendly XC bikes and kit that will give you the pro look for less

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"Fancy becoming the next Tom Pidcock or Pauline Ferrand-Prevot? Then here's the best budget XC MTB kit that will give you what you need at a fraction of the price of the pro gear."
By Paul Brett (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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'Thrown in at the deep end' - Meet the youngest cyclist on Team GB's Olympic squad

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"First inspired by London 2012, teenager Ella Maclean-Howell is making her Olympic debut in Paris."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com
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Tour Round-Up: Tower of Babel

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"Among the four distinctive jerseys awarded on Place Masséna in Nice, three were won by riders from nations that only really began to make their mark on the Tour ten years ago."
(pezcyclingnews.com)
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Triathlete Kristian Blummenfelt says he wants to win the Tour

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"Olympic champion coach is eyeing a debut at the WorldTour in 2025."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Kristian Blummenfelt
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2024 Paris Olympic Games Cycling Races Live Video Feed

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"2024 Paris Olympic Games Road Cycling - July 27th to August 4th.

Men's Cross-country.

Men's race Starts Monday at 14:10 CET,  8:10am ET. 5:10am Pacific.

Video starts at 14:00pm Central Europe, 8:00am U.S. Eastern, .5:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock starting at about 5:00am Pacific."

(cycling.today) Photo: Pete Geyer via cyclingfans.com
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July 29, 2024
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Two more medals for Olympic royalty Kristin Armstrong: The decorated cyclist honored with Order of Ikkos coaching medals

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"Armstrong, the most-decorated U.S. women’s cyclist of all time, received two coaching medals for her work with Chloe Dygert and Haley Batten."
By Kristin Jenny, Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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"I just had to go for a gap. Rubbing is racing" - Tom Pidcock defies puncture to retain Olympic mountain bike gold with comeback for the ages

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"In the end I just had to go for a gap. Rubbing's racing, that’s what I’ve always done. The Olympics is no different."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot)
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Lefevere reveals large chunk of Evenepoel's 2025 program: "Sanremo, Tour of Flanders, and then the Tour"

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"Evenepoel is also a rider who, in principle, should perform well in the classics due to his explosive sprint. He has already won Liège Bastogne Liège twice, and the 2022 World Championship featured a classic course."
By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour de France Femmes 2024: A detailed route analysis

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"The Tour de France Femmes route is the biggest and toughest in women’s road cycling, echoing the grandeur and challenges of its male counterpart."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) image via letourfemmes.fr
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Technical Tidbits: Zwift User Breakouts, and Peloton Virtual Running Track Mode

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"Zwift Insider reported on some interesting stats, from Zwift employee James Bailey, in their recent podcast. It’s a good discussion that is definitely worthwhile listening to, especially if you’re a veteran Zwifter. The discussion starts at the 30:50 marker."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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LOOK Keo Blade Power review: Accurate, dual-sided power meter pedals with a tasty aesthetic

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"Stunning looks and superb accuracy are let down somewhat by a few quirks and a lengthy bedding-in period."
By Sam Gupta (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future (Sam Gupta))
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The expert's guide to fitting your tires and tubes perfectly - Essential tips and advice from lightweight inner tube innovators Tubolito

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"We get some hints and tips from Lukas Knoll - former bike shop mechanic and now account manager with TPU inner tube innovators, Tubolito - to help you install your next inner tube flawlessly with no faff."
(road.cc) (Credits not Found)
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Cowboy suspends "completely absurd" eBike race game after criticism from Amsterdam mayor

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"Amsterdam is not a race track and safety is not a game,” says city council member."
By Rebecca Morley (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
July 29, 2024
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Paris Olympics: Tom Pidcock beats Victor Koretzky in thrilling race for men's mountain bike gold

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"Alan Hatherly secures the bronze medal at Élancourt Hill."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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"It's just very cruel. So unfair" - Dutch analyst reacts with grief to Puck Pieterse's Olympic mountain bike heartbreak

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"Disaster struck in the form of an untimely puncture, with Pieterse slipping back down the field as a result. Although she managed to work her way back up to 4th."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Legible)
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Puck Pieterse looks ahead to Tour de France Femmes debut after Olympic heartbreak

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"After narrowly missing out on an almost certain silver medal due to a puncture in the mountain bike race, she announced her participation in the upcoming Tour de France Femmes."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Ineos Grenadiers' supertalent Joshua Tarling to make Grand Tour debut at Vuelta a Espana

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"At only 20 years old the young Briton has already proven to be a world-class time-trialist but is a rider developing in many fields; and he will test himself out at a Grand Tour for the first time at the Vuelta a España."
(Image credit: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com)
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What is an 'affordable' race bike these days? And what to look for when shopping for one

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"How much speed can you buy? And how much do you really need?"
By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Lazer Verde Kineticore helmet

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"Well-built and with a good fit, but the lack of a peak and poor ventilation mean it's primarily suited for winter riding."
By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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A Useful Review - The Giro Rivet CS Glove

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"If you know me, then you know I have a glove problem."
By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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"Volta a Portugal 2024, July 24th to August 4th.

    Monday is a rest day.

Stage 5 (Penedono Bragança, 176.8km).

Tuesday, July 30th, Live video  starts at 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific.

Finish at around 9:40am Pacific."

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July 28, 2024
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Dominant Pauline Ferrand-Prévot finally captures Olympic mountain bike gold at Paris 2024

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"A dominant ride from home crowd favorite Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has seen the French superstar finally manage to claim an Olympic gold in the women's mountain bike."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot)
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Ferrand-Prévot achieves "life goal" with gold medal: "The result of years and years of hard work"

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"After three disappointing editions of the Olympics, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot finally struck gold in Paris."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (screenshot)
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Loana Lecomte suffers head trauma and minor jaw injury after horrific crash in women's Olympic mountain bike

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"At a home Olympic Games and in front of a vociferously supportive French crowd, Loana Lecomte started incredibly strongly in the women's mountain bike race. Sadly however, it has all ended in disaster for the Frenchwoman."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
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'It just exploded' - Rider suffers freak wheel break during Olympic mountain bike race

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"Candice Lill had to run to the tech zone after an 'unusual' mechanical at Paris Olympics."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Best bike helmets for road cyclists 2024: Lightweight, aero and all-rounder lids for every rider

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"We take into account weight, aerodynamics and ventilation when we're reviewing helmets but with an understanding that not everyone's priorities are the same."
By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future)
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2024 Paris Olympic Games Cycling Races Live Video Feed

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"2024 Paris Olympic Games Road Cycling - July 27th to August 4th -  Women's Cross-country.

Women's race Starts Sunday at 14:10 CET,  8:10am ET. 5:10am Pacific

Video starts at 14:00pm Central Europe, 8:00am U.S. Eastern, .5:00am Pacific

The race will be shown on Peacock starting at about 5:00am Pacific."

(cycling.today) Photo: Pete Geyer via cyclingfans.com
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Czech Tour 2024 - Marc Hirschi takes GC victory as Julian Alaphilippe powers to stage 4 win

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"UAE Team Emirates' Marc Hirschi has secured overall victory at the 2024 Czech Tour after a thrilling fourth and final stage this Sunday afternoon, climaxing with a finale in Šternberk as Julian Alaphilippe powered to the stage win."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) via cyclingnews.com
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Controversy and fine for Batten for an action on the last lap of the Paris Olympics

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"The women's XCO test at the Paris Olympics has left us with a thrilling finish in which the silver and bronze medals were disputed until the last lap."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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"I should have gotten silver today" - Olympic heartbreak for Puck Pieterse after late puncture in women's mountain bike

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"They say that 4th place is the worst position to finish in the Olympic Games and in the women's mountain bike at Paris 2024, that distinction sadly fell on the shoulders of 22-year-old Dutchwoman, Puck Pieterse."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Luke Plapp crashes in wet Olympic Games time trial, has abdominal surgery overnight

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"'Plapp slid under a barrier fence shortly after passing the first checkpoint ... his parents and an Australian team doctor were at the hospital with him' says national team."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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“I'm not gonna hide it, I’m disappointed" - Magnus Sheffield's Olympic ITT hopes ended by crash on wet Paris roads

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"The individual time trials of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games were raced in wet and slippery conditions. For some, months of preparations were ruined by Mother Nature, with the United States of America's Magnus Sheffield one of these unlucky number."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot)
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"That’s not really allowed" - Remco Evenepoel breaks royal protocol in meeting with Belgian King Filip after winning Olympic gold

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"Following his stunning Olympic title win Evenepoel was greeted by Belgian royalty. Both King Filip and Queen Mathilde had made the short trip across the border to Paris to watch their countrymen in action and warmly congratulated both Evenepoel and Van Aert in the immediate aftermath. "
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X/@EvenepoelRemco)
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The only thing Visma Lease a Bike’s Control Room didn’t have was a 'Ban Me! Ban Me!' decal

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"Normally when a team concocts a new marginal gain, they are at least a tiny bit secretive about it."
By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Alamy)
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Genetic Driser 4-10 handlebar

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"Good quality bar that sneaks a bit of rise into your front end."
By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Czech Tour Live Video Feed

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"Czech Tour 2024 - Stage 4 (Šumperk
Šternberk, 131.8km).

Sunday, July 28th, video starts at  6:35am U.S. Eastern, 3:35am Pacific."

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 3:35am Pacific."

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Luis Angel Mate takes stunning victory on stage 4 of the 2024 Volta a Portugal

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" It was a difficult day for the peloton, with a stage in intense heat and strong wind, on an undulating course with five mountain passes and three flyovers to brighten up the race."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot)
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Haley Batten of Park City makes U.S. Olympic history

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"Haley Batten, a mountain biker from Park City, Utah, made U.S. Olympic history on Sunday by claiming the silver medal in the women’s mountain biking race."
by kelsey dallas (sports.yahoo.com) Photo: George Walker IV
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Chloé Dygert Overcomes Time Trial Crash to Focus on Paris Olympics Track & Road Race

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"I could either sit here and give up or I could continue on, that's what I'm going do."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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"I really wanted a medal so it's a bit bittersweet" - Brandon McNulty narrowly misses out in Olympic ITT

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"The big American hope for medals in the men's individual time trial at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Brandon McNulty put in an admirable performance on Saturday afternoon, but eventually had to settle for fifth behind the big four pre race favorites."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) @ UAE Team Emirates
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Lifetime guarantees are pointless - But they sound good on marketing material

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"CW's Undercover Mechanic explores the differences between warranties, guarantees, and statutory rights."
By Undercover Mechanic (Image credit: Getty Images)
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The best chamois cream 2024 and how to use it

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"Why you need chamois cream, how to apply it, and where to buy it."
By Charlotte Broughton (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future)
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"Volta a Portugal 2024 - Stage 4 (Sabugal 
Guarda, 164.5km)

Sunday, July 28th, Live video  starts at 9:55am U.S. Eastern, 6:55am Pacific..

Finish at around 9:35am Pacific."

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