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Column One
August 15, 2024
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Blanka Vas sprints to stage five win at Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift after crash chaos

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"SD Worx Protime rider wins ahead of Kasia Niewiadoma in punchy finish, as Demi Vollering loses time."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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‘Waiting wouldn’t have made a difference’ - Shameful tactics or smart racing from SD Worx at the Tour de France Femmes?

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"It was a day of contrasting emotions for the Dutch team who secured a stage win for Blanka Vas while Demi Vollering crashed and lost the yellow jersey."
By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc)Photos: Tornanti
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Georgi abandons Tour de France Femmes after crash

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"Pfeiffer Georgi abandoned the Tour de France Femmes after getting caught up in a late crash on stage five, which also caused leader Demi Vollering to slip down the standings."
BBC (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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‘I have dreams on the road' - Puck Pieterse takes Tour de France Femmes by storm in her first-ever stage race

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"Three days in, the 21-year-old has a stage win and is leading two classifications - not bad for someone who, by her own admission, is still “just feeling it out” on the road."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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What is the new 'yellow card' system in place at the Tour de France Femmes?

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"Barbara Guarischi becomes first rider to receive booking after yellow card trial brought in by world governing body."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Tour de France Femmes 2024 stage six preview - A solo victor in Morteau?

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"It's the final opportunity for the stage hunting teams to nab a stage win before the race heads into the mountains."
Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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"I am very happy that I can learn from such guys” - Cian Uijtdebroeks keen to benefit from Wout van Aert & Sepp Kuss' experience during 2024 Vuelta a Espana


"After a solid performance earlier this year at the Giro d'Italia before his untimely abandon due to injury, Cian Uijtdebroeks will take on his second Grand Tour of the season at the 2024 Vuelta a Espana."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Le Tour de France Femmes Live Stream

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"2024 Tour de France Femmes August 12-18, France, Stage 5 (Bastogne
Amnéville, 152.5km).

Live video Thursday from 7:50am U.S. Eastern, 4:50am Pacific.

Finish at around 7:00am Pacific.

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

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August 15, 2024
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Jefferson Cepeda holds off peloton to claim another win for Caja Rural in Limousin

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"Aular makes it a Caja Rural 1-2."
By CTT (cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour de France Femmes: Behind the Scenes & Power Meters!

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"The women’s Tour de France is in full swing this week, and most notably, in my country of residence: The Netherlands. That’s made it super easy to check things out this year, on a few different stages – both regular road and time trial."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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‘I’m not the rider I once was’ - Lizzie Deignan on her new role at Lidl Trek, retirement and changing priorities

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"The British rider explains that she is happy to be in a domestique role at Lidl Trek, something that has shifted alongside her life trajectory."
By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Genesis gives Croix de Fer "biggest update since it was introduced in 2008", with "racier" design and wider tire clearance

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"British adventure brand also announces updates to Tour de Fer and Vagabond models, the "long-standing icon of the Genesis range" the Croix de Fer now with new tube shaping and space for 47mm tires for "improving already fantastic ride comfort."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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The Great 2024 Strava Outage: The hour the world stood still

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"What was the point of going for your afternoon ride or commuting home from the office? No one would see it."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (imgflip.com)
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HQ Tour: In Denver Colorado, BOA is Tightening Its Grip on Performance

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"Like so many great ideas, the BOA Fit System started off as a way for Gary Hammerslag to improve his hobby."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Patent Patrol: Fox Wireless Dropper’s Infinite & Stepped Travel to get Voice & Auto GPS Drop

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"The end goal seems to be multi-system automation – whether linked to GPS position data, to your live power output and heart rate levels, or even reacting to your voice commands."
By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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BMC releases its first gravel eBike along with adventure-ready updates to the rest of the URS range

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"BMC's updated URS lineup features new MTT suspension, UDH, internal storage, and a TQ motor."
By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image credit: BMC)
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Review: Eovolt Afternoon Vintage

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"Verdict: A stylish and comfortable folding eBike with great handling."
By Tony Tompkins (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo: Tony Tompkins
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Tour du Limousin-Périgord Stage 3 Live Stats

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"Tour du Limousin August 13-16, France. Stage 3 (La Rivière de Mansac
Argentat Xaintrie Val Dordorgne, 189.5km)

Live video Thursday from 9:00am Eastern, 6:00am Pacific.

Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about 5:20am Pacific."

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2024 Tour of Denmark Live Stream

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"2024 Tour of Denmark August 14-18, Stage 2 (Ringkøbing
Vejle, 13.7km).

Live video Thursday from 6:15am Eastern. 3:15am Pacific.

Finish at around 8:45am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about 6:45am Pacific."

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Column Three
August 15, 2024
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Tour de Pologne: Olav Kooij wins stage 4

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"Visma Lease a Bike rider beats Bennett, Pedersen."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Vuelta a España 2024 favorites: Who are the contenders for the red jersey?

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"The third and final Grand Tour of the year starts on Saturday August 17, 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal."
Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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"Can't continue with radio ban" - Pro cyclist breaks back in horrific crash as Visma Lease a Bike manager slams "complete farce" and "chaos" lack of race radios created, but UCI President hits back at "fake news"

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"At Tour de Pologne only two riders per team have earpieces as part of a UCI trial aiming to improve safety, but many have been critical, including the team boss who called yesterday's crashes "chaos" and said it "cannot continue."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Servicing 21 road bikes, 9 time trial Bikes, 80 wheels in one day: The mechanical nightmare of a split stage at Tour de France Femmes

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"Racing two events in one day is undeniably taxing for the riders, but they aren’t the only ones pulling double duty."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Your Shimano gears can be hacked - But there's a fix coming

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"The world's best riders were open to manipulation via radio signals, until a team of researches discovered the flaw."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook)
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"Without Vingegaard, Pogacar & Evenepoel, La Vuelta will develop in a different way" - Richard Carapaz confident he can benefit from big name absentees

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"After Tadej Pogacar's suffocating dominance of the first two Grand Tours of the 2024 season, the upcoming Vuelta a Espana looks to be a much more open race, with plenty of potential Red Jersey winners."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) photo via efprocycling.com
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Visma Lease a Bike’s 2024 Vuelta a España ambitions

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"Visma Lease a Bike won’t be aiming for a clean sweep of the Grand Tours in 2024 but will focus on winning the Vuelta a España. 2023 winner Sepp Kuss is set to lead the team once again, embracing his role as ‘GC Kuss."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com)
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Wout van Aert and the Vuelta a Espana: Changing fortunes?

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"Wout van Aert’s 2024 season has been one of stark contrasts, marked by both optimism and crushing setbacks."
By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Rod Ellingworth joins Bahrain Victorious to support tour talents and achieve Tour podium

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"The focus will be mentoring the team's young tour riders, which the Bahrain team frequently has among its ranks."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Tour of Poland Live Stream

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"2024 Tour de Pologne August 12-18
, Pologne, Stage 4 (Kudowa-Zdrój Prudnikj, 195.3km).

Live video Thursday from 5:35am U.S. Eastern, 2:35am Pacific.

Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 2:55am Pacific."

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Puck Pieterse pips Demi Vollering in photo-finish sprint to win stage four of the Tour de France Femmes

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"Versatile Dutchwoman claims first road victory of her career."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Puck Pieterse wins rainy and hilly stage at Tour de France Femmes, Demi Vollering extends race lead

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"The Dutch rider managed to withstand the attacks of the GC riders and in a three-up sprint, she beat Demi Vollering to win stage 4 in Liège."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot)
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Can Tour de France Femmes debutant Puck Pieterse challenge Demi Vollering for the yellow jersey?

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"The Fenix Deceuninck rider now sits in second place on the general classification, but her ability on long climbs is relatively unknown as the race speeds towards the Alps."
By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Tornanti
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Yikes! Chloe Dygert’s super-close save during the TdFF

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"The TT world champion almost bit it during a descent in Stage 4."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour de France Femmes 2024 stage five preview - Opportunity for the breakaway

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"Stage five is where this year's Tour de France Femmes enters into France, leaving Belgium having started that day's stage in Bastogne."
Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc)Photos: Tornanti
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Lance Armstrong surprised at Tour de France Femmes and Demi Vollering's speed: "Her average speed in this time trial was 51 kilometers an hour. I remember doing time trials at 51 km/h"

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"In his podcast The Move, analyzing the third stage of the Women's Tour de France, the Texan made it clear that what Demi Vollering did during the time trial in Rotterdam was a real barbarity."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Review: MET Manta MIPS Aero Road Helmet

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"When maximum ventilation is of paramount importance, the MET Trenta 3K Carbon Mips is one of my favorite helmets to wear."
By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Trek BellBeats

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"Trek BellBeats - A digital bell, Bluetooth speaker, and a whole lot of fun in one package."
By Byron (bikehugger.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Le Tour de France Femmes Live Stream

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"2024 Tour de France Femmes August 12-18, France, Stage 4 (Valkenburg
Liège, 122.7km).

Live video Wednesday from 7:50am U.S. Eastern, 4:50am Pacific.

Finish at around 7:00am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 4:50am Pacific."

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August 14, 2024
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Tour du Limousin: Alex Baudin takes solo win on storm-battered stage 2

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"Guérin second, Vendrame third."
(By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Tour of Denmark: DSM Firmenich PostNL win stage 1 team time trial

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"Tobias Lund Andresen takes inaugural race lead as Dutch squad edge out UAE Team Emirates by fractions of a second."
(By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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The nine breakthrough riders set to emerge at the 2024 Vuelta a España

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"It’s common for young stars to first show their potential at the Vuelta a España, and this year will be no different with a host of burgeoning pros set to light up the race."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) Photos: SWPix.com
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The favorites for La Vuelta España 2024: From Kuss and Roglic to Landa and Almeida

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"Neither Tadej Pogacar nor Vingegaard nor the double Olympic winner and winner of the general classification in 2022, Remco Evenepoel, will be at the start that will take place in Portugal."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Fresh off Tour de France success: EF Education EasyPost goes all-in for Vuelta victory with Carapaz

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"EF Education EasyPost has announced its roster for the Vuelta a España, with all eyes set on Richard Carapaz."
By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit efprocycling.com)
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Vuelta a España 2024 route: Stage-by-stage analysis

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"Climbs of Lagos de Covadonga, Cuitu Negru and Picón Blanco star in typically mountainous route."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Unipublic)
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Canyon officially unveils new CFR helmets with HighBar chin strap system that can save you up to 20 watts... at 60-70km/h

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"Canyon aims to set the bar high with its two new helmets built with the innovative chinstrap closure system, priced at £289.95 each."
By Suvi Loponen (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour du Limousin-Périgord Live Stats

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"Tour du Limousin Stage 2 (Saint-Aulaye-Puymangou
Terrasson-Lavilledieu, 193.8km)

Live video Wednesday from 8:50am Eastern, 5:50am Pacific.

Finish at around 8:05am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about 5:20am Pacific."

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2024 Tour of Denmark Live Stream

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"2024 Tour of Denmark August 14-18. Stage 1 TTT (Holstebro → Holstebro, 13.7km).

Live video from (10:05am U.S. Eastern. 7:05am Pacific.

Finish at around 8:50am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about 6:55am Pacific."

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Tour de Pologne: Thibau Nys doubles up with another hilltop victory on stage 3

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"Jonas Vingegaard retains yellow jersey after cameo on climb to Karłów."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Tour de Pologne 2024 stage 4 - Merlier, Pedersen, Kooij and Meeus among top sprinters for expected bunch sprint

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"The fourth day of racing starts immediately with a climb right out of Kudowa-Zdrój. 6.8 kilometers at 5.2%."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Polish anti-doping agency dismisses leak of athletes including Katarzyna Niewiadoma as 'broadly understood disinformation'

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"The Polish sports world has been turned on it's head today. Right after the Olympic Games, a massive hacking attack has been launched at the Polish Anti-Doping agency (POLADA) exposing many of the country's top athletes."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com)  (Image Credit not Found)
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Puck Pieterse represents a new era of multidisciplinary super-talents in the women’s peloton

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"The Dutch rider stated that her Tour de France Femmes stage win is a sign of the high level in women's mountain biking, something that she expects to impact the road racing scene in the coming years."
By Amy Jones (rouleur.cc)Photos: Tornanti
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So Many Races: Limousin & Danmark Rundt And Tour of Leuven-Memorial Jef Scherens

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"We don’t want to leave these two stage races and Jef Scherens out in the cold do we? We’re not monsters! Above is my pick for Denmark. Here’s my Limousin fave, Jordan Jegat."
By Ursula (podiumcafe.com) Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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UCI says BMX youth tested positive for anabolic steroids at Worlds

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"The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has provisionally suspended amateur cyclist Franco Maturano Diaz (Ghost BMX national team) of Argentina after he allegedly returned a positive anti-doping test result for Anabolic Androgenic Steroids."
Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Bradley Wiggins on financial problems: ‘I was getting ripped off by the people looking after me’

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"Following a report by the Daily Mail about former Tour de France champion Sir Bradley Wiggins having severe financial difficulties and being bankrupt, the Olympian claimed the report was sensationalist and incorrect."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (photo via road.cc)
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Ridley Grifn RS

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"N+1 is no longer required - the Grifn RS is an awesome bike on the road and very capable away from it."
By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Review: Skratch Labs Recovery Sport Drink Mix

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"Per Skratch Labs’ site, the numbers are geared toward athlete recovery. With a 4:1 carb-protein ratio, the combination of both speed recovery time."
By CJ Rudy By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Tour of Poland Live Stream

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"2024 Tour de Pologne August 12-18
, Pologne, Stage 3 (Wałbrzych  Duszniki-Zdrój, 156.5km).

Live video Wednesday from 6:20am U.S. Eastern, 3:20am Pacific.

Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:25am Pacific."

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Charlotte Kool sprints to second victory on stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

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"DSM Firmenich PostNL sprinter makes it two from two in Rotterdam as Lorena Wiebes beaten again"
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Is this the end of the Lorena Wiebes sprinting reign?

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"The SD Worx Protime rider was beaten again by Charlotte Kool on the second stage of the Tour de France Femmes"
By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Tornanti
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200 euro salaries, inexperienced youngsters and gaming the system: Tashkent City justify their place at the Tour de France Femmes

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"The Uzbekistan team only had three of their seven riders finish the opening stage of the race, but their team manager Gleb Groysman argues they have every right to be there."
By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Winning as many stages as possible and defending the title: Visma heads to Vuelta with Van Aert and Kuss

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"Visma Lease a Bike has announced its roster for the Vuelta a España. As expected, Wout van Aert will be part of the team, making his debut in Spain. Defending champion Sepp Kuss will also be joining."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Granite Rocknroll TQ Torque Ratchet Tool Kit review - Slimline, trailside torque wrench multi-tool

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"Granite’s Rocknroll TQ Torque kit is a ratchet multi-tool with a built-in torque wrench, but does it offer accurate adjustments on the go?"
By Graham Cottingham (bikeperfect.com) (Image: © Graham Cottingham)
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2024 Le Tour de France Femmes Live Stream

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"2024 Tour de France Femmes August 12-18, France, Stage 3 (ITT) (Rotterdam
Rotterdam, 6.3m).

Live video Tuesday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific.

Finish at around 8:50am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 6:40am Pacific."

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2024 Le Tour de France Femmes Live Stream

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"2024 Tour de France Femmes August 12-18, France, Stage 2 (Dordrecht
Rotterdam, 67.9m).

Live video Tuesday from 3:30am U.S. Eastern, 12:30am Pacific.

Finish at around 2:35am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about12:30am Pacific."

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Tour du Limousin: Orluis Aular wins uphill finish on stage 1

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"Venezuelan given perfect lead out from Caja Rural teammate."
(cycling.today) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Tour de France Femmes 2024 stage four preview - A taste of the Ardennes

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"This is the first uphill challenge of the race and will suit those who excel in the punchy spring Classics races."
Words: India Paine (rouleur.cc)Photos: Tornanti
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'I just try to survive' - Two races in one day at Tour de France Femmes divides opinion

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"Split stage promises double the spectating fun, double the stress for staff and riders."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Jeff Pachoud)
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Taco ‘bout a comeback! Van der Hoorn racing after 16 months off

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"Dutch rider suffered a terrible crash at the 2023 Tour of Flanders and has been recovering since."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Taco van der Hoorn/Instagram
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Lutsenko to leave Astana after 12 years with the team

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"Alexey Lutsenko will join Israel–Premier Tech for the 2025 and 2026 season with the Kazakh rider set to bolster the team’s Classics and stage race squads."
By CTT (cycling.today) (Image Credit not Found)
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Evenepoel doesn't agree with team boss Lefevere: "Next year? I’m not sure yet"

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"Remco Evenepoel's list of achievements is growing rapidly: World Champion in both the road race and time trial, Olympic champion in both disciplines, Vuelta a España winner, and a two-time winner of the monument Liège Bastogne Liège."
By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpixcom via cyclingnews.com)
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How can a bike ever be worth £45,000 - or - $57,000?

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"We investigate what makes a bike a money-spinner."
By Paul Norman (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Colnago)
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Google Pixel Watch 3 Hands-on: A (Big) Running Focus

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"Most headlines today will tout the new Pixel Watch 3 finally being available in a secondary larger 45mm size. And indeed, that’s a big deal."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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Shimano RX6 Shoes

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"Comfortable and stiff-enough gravel SPD shoe that works equally well on the road too."
By Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tour du Limousin-Périgord Live Stats

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"Tour du Limousin Stage 1 (Boisseuil → Auzances, 174km)

Live video Tuesday from 7:00am Eastern, 4:00am Pacific.

Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:00am Pacific."

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Tour de Pologne: Tim Wellens fastest in time trial on stage 2 as Jonas Vingegaard takes over yellow

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"Vingegaard second and Felix Großschartner third on stage."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Are both Tours de France about to be defined by one dominant rider?

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"As Demi Vollering takes the lead of the Tour de France Femmes after just three stages, it seems like we could have another Tour controlled by one stand-out champion."
By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Tornanti
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'I had no idea that I could do this today' Demi Vollering takes the yellow jersey early after an impressive time trial

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"Defending champion finishes five seconds quicker than Chloe Dygert to take yellow jersey in Rotterdam."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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‘So few people thought I could do anything with cycling. The Olympic medals validated that I should trust my gut more often’ - Kristen Faulkner reflects on her golden week in cycling

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"Just days after winning two gold medals in Paris, Faulkner is racing the Tour de France Femmes in 'a really, really good mood."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Mathieu van der Poel Vuelta update

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"The reigning world champion is beginning his preparation to defend his rainbow jersey."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)
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More than 4,000 cyclists attend memorial ride for killed teen cyclist Magnus White

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"The Ride For Magnus commemorated Magnus White’s life and served as a call to action for improved cycling infrastructure and laws nationwide."
By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: The White Family)
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Gunman who shot, killed cyclist during 2019 Florida training race goes on trial

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"Five years after Category 1 road racer Alex Palencia (48) was shot and killed while participating in a popular weekly training race in Florida, his alleged murderer, Kadel Piedrahita, is set to go on trial this week on charges of Second-Degree Murder."
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Ineos' Tarling to make Grand Tour debut in Spain

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"Tarling has been named in a youthful Ineos Grenadiers squad for the three-week Spanish race and will be among the favorites for the opening-day time trial."
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Road.cc Recommended: Rene Herse Umtanum Ridge

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"It’s natural to wonder whether what we say about our Rene Herse dual-purpose knobbies is just marketing. We’ve all heard the word ‘revolutionary’ bandied about too many times."
By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Smith Optics New Sunglasses and Lens Combinations

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"How do you improve on a great pair of sunglasses? If you are a product manager at Smith, you add ChromaPop technology to their PhotoChromic lens."
By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2024 Tour of Poland Live Stream

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"2024 Tour de Pologne August 12-18
, Pologne, Stage 2 (ITT)(Mysłakowice → Karpacz, 15.4km).

Live video Monday from 7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:30am Pacific.

Finish at around 7:40am Pacific.

The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:25am Pacific."

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