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Column One
September 3, 2024
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Marc Soler soars to victory on stage 16 of the Vuelta a España

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"Ben O'Connor clings to the lead with five seconds to spare."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Dario Belingheri  via cyclingnews.com)
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Ben O’Connor’s Vuelta lead down to five seconds after Lagos de Covadonga

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"Glory for Marc Soler, disaster for Wout van Aert."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Tears again in unprecedented year of bad luck: Wout van Aert exits Vuelta a España after another serious crash

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"On the first mountain of the day, Van Aert took all the mountain points, after which he went solo for twenty kilometers. After this, he was caught up, but he also scored ten points on the day's second climb. However, this was followed by another dramatic moment in Van Aert's year. In the slippery descent of the second climb, he crashed hard."
By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot)
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2024 Vuelta a Espana Live Video Feed

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"Vuelta a Espana 2024,
August 17th to September 8th, Spain - Stage 16 (Luanco Lagos de Covadonga, 181.5km).

Live video Tuesday from 6:40am Eastern, 3:40am Pacific.

Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 3:40am Pacific."

(cycling.today) Powered by La FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com (Stage profile sourced via Vuelta website) 
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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 16 preview - Lagos de Covadonga awaits

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"Heading into the third and final week means that the battle for the red jersey will be heating up."
By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com
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Column Two
September 3, 2024
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Borrowed time? Ben O'Connor's Vuelta lead stands by the barest of margins

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"The Australian dug deep on Lagos de Covadonga to retain the overall lead, but Primož Roglič looks primed to rip it from his shoulders."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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The Vuelta a España loses its animator: Yet more heartbreak for Wout van Aert

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"The Belgian rider crashed out of the race on stage 16 after some spectacular performances over the last two weeks."
By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc)  (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
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‘The age you enter cycling is the age you remain until you retire’: Michael Woods on still winning at 37 and being the peloton’s father figure

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"The Canadian rider talks to Rouleur about his career so far and what's next."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com)
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Pablo Castrillo's caché has skyrocketed

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"The best teams in the peloton are vying for the signing of Pablo Castrillo."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Everything you need to know about cadence

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"To understand the importance of cadence, we must remember that power output is the result of multiplying the force exerted by the cyclist's legs on the pedals by the cadence at which they rotate."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Grand Tours "a lot more enjoyable" without Tadej Pogacar & Jonas Vingegaard according to Vuelta leader Ben O'Connor


"It’s a lot more enjoyable," O’Connor says in a rest day interview with Eurosport. "You feel super involved in the race, which is one of the best things. When those two boys are there and they are a class above, it can be hard, because you never have that opportunity."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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A daughter’s plea for change: An open letter after mother killed by motorist

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"Jessica McConnell is reaching out to legislators and prosecutor after suffering an unimaginable tragedy."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Jessica McConnell
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There's a new fastest time up Box Hill - But what's the world's hardest Strava KOM to add to your collection?

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"From local favorites to the most famous climbs of the Tour de France, just how fast would you have to ride to bag a legendary KOM?"
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Rudy Project Skudo Helmet

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"Very neatly made, breezy and stylish, but some of the design details and spec need a rethink."
By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
September 3, 2024
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Paul Magnier sprints to victory on stage one of the Tour of Britain Men

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"Magnier takes the win and overall race lead in Kelso ahead of Ethan Vernon and Robert Donaldson."
By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com
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Lachlan Morton to ride 400km a day in Australia lap record attempt

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"Unbound Gravel winner set for five-week challenge."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Visma Lease a Bike give Wout van Aert Update

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"The Belgian crashed on a descent at the Vuelta a España."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Visma/Lease A Bike/Twitter
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Sarto unveils ‘Black Marble’ carbon finish, designed to add strength as well as style

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"Proprietary process manipulates an outer layer of unidirectional carbon fibre to create unique effect - and also enhance tube performance."
By Simon Smythe (rouleur.cc) Photo: Sarto
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Is racing an eMTB easier? Racing the Cannondale Moterra SL eBike at Ard Rock

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"We teamed up with Cannondale to answer that question."
By Ty Rutherford (road.cc) @JWDT.media
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2024 Tour of Britain Live Stream

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"2024 Tour of Britain September 3-8, Stage 1 (Kelso → Kelso, 181.9km)

Live video Tuesday from 5:15am Eastern, 2:15am Pacific.

Finish at around 6:40am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about 5:15am Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
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Tour of Britain 2024 stage 1 - Can Remco Evenepoel win on return from Olympic Games?

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"The race starts off with a stage starting and ending in the city of Kelso. It's a day for the sprinters but not with certainty as there will be a 2.7-kilometer long climb at 6% ending with just 24 kilometers to go where a lot can happen."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago
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Column One
September 2, 2024
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Could Primož Roglič's time penalty for drafting lose him the Vuelta a España?

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"Twenty seconds - it can be a long time in cycling."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Dario Belingheri)
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Week #3 Route Preview: The Battle for Red Rages On!

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"As we enter the third week of la Vuelta’24, Primoz Roglič is poised to take the overall lead, but Ben O’Connor is putting up a strong defense of his red jersey and Enric Mas, Richard Carapaz and Mikel Landa are all biting at his heels."
By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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2024 Vuelta a Espana Live Video Feed

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"Vuelta a Espana 2024,
August 17th to September 8th, Spain - Stage 16 (Luanco Lagos de Covadonga, 181.5km).

Monday is a rest day.

Live video Tuesday from 6:40am Eastern, 3:40am Pacific.

Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 3:40am Pacific."

(cycling.today) Powered by La FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com (Stage profile sourced via Vuelta website) 
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Column Two
September 2, 2024
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Vuelta endgame: Who will succeed in the tightly-fought battle for the red jersey?

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"A thrilling final week is in store in Spain as Ben O'Connor attempts to defend his narrowing lead."
By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com)
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What can we expect in the last week of La Vuelta 2024?

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"With a tremendously tight general classification, with just 3 minutes difference between the first and the fifth, the scenarios that arise for the last week of the Vuelta a España 2024 are varied."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Egan Bernal undergoes surgery that should finally free him of his back pain

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"Yesterday I had surgery to remove a hernia that had been causing me chronic back pain since 2020," says the Colombian."
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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World's most competitive Strava KOM Box Hill smashed by pro cyclist Rory Townsend

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"Former Irish national champion enjoys "a nice confidence booster" ahead of this week's Tour of Britain as he's "not been well the last few weeks"... by knocking seven seconds off previous best and conquering iconic climb at 32.7km/h (20mph)."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Transfers 2025: Late summer edition

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"Transfer season rolls on. Riders are busy Vueltaing and we figure the biggest moves have already happened but there are still rumblings about Evenepoel moving on to RedBull to improve his GT support (and possibly his bank account) and/or Pidcock doing the same."
By Jens (podiumcafe.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images
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Cycliq Fly6 Pro Bundle

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"Excellent 4K video quality, and a useful rear light and Wi-Fi transfer – if you can stomach the price hike."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
September 2, 2024
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Alison Jackson celebrates being first over the line at British Gravel Champs as Connor Swift and Annabel Fisher claim titles

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"The 2023 Paris Roubaix winner marks the occasion with a trademark dance."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: RedOn Sports / Joe Cotterill)
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Raid at Shimano sees "irreplaceable" bikes of Sagan, Van der Poel and Alaphilippe stolen


"The stolen bikes are beyond any monetary value, having played their part in cycling history, at the Tour de France, World Championships, Olympics, and at countless other vital events in the cycling world."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Five cool things for whatever the weather from Fizik, Michelin, Van Rysel, Jack Wolfskin and CHPT3

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"We have some bright shoes, white shoes and lots more cycling accessories to use in our latest round-up of cool stuff we're testing right now."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column One
September 1, 2024
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Pablo Castrillo claims stage 15 victory atop Cuitu Negru, O'Connor stays in red

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"Spaniard emerges victorious out of blanket fog in the Asturias as O'Connor retains red jersey despite Roglič attack."
By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Primoz Roglic gets 20-second penalty over extensive drafting

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"This Vuelta a España is on fire and the jury has made things even closer. Primoz Roglic gained 38 seconds on Ben O'Connor at the Cuitu Negru climb today; but he has just received a 20-second penalty."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot)
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O'Connor withstands brutal climb, Pablo Castrillo holds off Vlasov

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"O'Connor withstands brutal climb to keep red, losing seconds to Roglič."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Cian Uijtdebroeks withdraws from Vuelta a España with covid

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"Young Belgian struggled early in the race but looked back to his best on Saturday's stage 14."
By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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2024 Vuelta a Espana Live Video Feed

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"Vuelta a Espana 2024,
August 17th-September 8th, Spain - Stage 15 (Infiesto Valgrande-Pajares Cuitu Negru, 143km).

Live video Sunday from 7:30am Eastern, 4:30am Pacific.

Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 4:30am Pacific."

(cycling.today) Powered by La FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com (Stage profile sourced via Vuelta website) 
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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 15 preview - A brutal summit finish

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"This is a day where we can expect big changes on the general classification."
By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Two
September 1, 2024
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Has Enric Mas found the key to winning the Vuelta a España?

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"In a Vuelta of seemingly countless twists and turns, there are sure to be more during the final week."
By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Wout van Aert maintains points and KOM lead after Cuitu Negru showdown - "But today I certainly didn't feel like a good climber"

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"It's a bit of a surprise that I still have the polka dot jersey. I thought [Jay] Vine would take all the points, but it's a good feeling to enter the second rest day with two jerseys."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Bella Holmgren wins XCO U-23 world championships

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"A fourth career rainbow jersey for the Orillia native, and Emilly Johnston third."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: UCI MTB/Twitter
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Ineos concerned by Filippo Ganna's low performances stating "it is clearly not normal" to see him in such poor shape

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"Filippo Ganna lined up to the Renewi Tour on Wednesday, but was unable to follow the peloton in the sprinter's stage to Bilzen."
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X / @INEOSGrenadiers)
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The 5 hardest Grand Tour stages of the last 10 years

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"The toughest of the tough. We countdown and relive the five hardest Grand Tour stages of the last ten years including a Dolomites epic."
By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Michael Steele/Getty Images
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In the Drops: Blingy Trek disco slippers, fast DT Swiss gravel wheels, smart shades from Bollé and the Garmin Edge 1050

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"Lots of new kit and a round-up of this week’s content on cyclist.co.uk."
By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) Image: Sam Challis
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Researchers find cycling better for boosting cognitive function than electrical muscle stimulation

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"Our results suggest that the relationship between exercise and brain activity is crucial for faster reaction time."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) © Simon MacMichael
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Specialized Diverge vs Crux: The best Specialized gravel bike in 2024

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"Two gravel bike ranges with very different aims, so which would be the right one for you?"
By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found)
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Repenté Quasar saddle

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"Repenté is a saddle brand from Italy. With a wide range of shapes and styles there’s bound to be something that suits you, your bike, and the kind of cycling you do."
By Rob Arnold (ridemedia.com.au) (Image Credit not Found)
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Challenge Gravine PRO Handmade Tubeless Ready Gravel Tire

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"Very expensive, yes, but an excellent gravel tire that also excels over other surfaces."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
September 1, 2024
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The least expected day: Castrillo shines, Roglič falters, and O'Connor survives

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"The closing stage to the second week did not disappoint, but everything is all still to play for in the third and final week of the Vuelta a España."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: ASO)
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Tim Wellens wins Renewi Tour as Arnaud De Lie takes stage 5 victory

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"Two Belgians lead the way on the Muur van Geraardsbergen on race's final day."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Puck Pieterse wins the XCO World Championship 2024 with a perfect race

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"Puck Pieterse has just won her first Elite XCO World Championship at the age of 22. And she did it with a perfect race in which her compatriot Anne Terpstra was second and the Italian Martina Berta was third."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Tom Pidcock takes MTB World Championships bronze as Alan Hatherly wins rainbow jersey

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"South African upgrades Olympic bronze, with Paris silver medalist Victor Koretzky finishing second in Andorra."
By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Elouan Gardon Delivers First Para-cycling Medal at Paris 2024 for Team USA

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"The Olympic rookie roared to bronze six seconds ahead of rival in individual pursuit: 'It feels pretty surreal."
By Andrew Hood (velonews.com) Photo: DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images
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The 5 climbs that will decide the Tour of Britain 2024

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"The 2024 Tour of Britain will cover 9,456m of elevation gain, with three hilly stages through the Scottish Borders and Yorkshire, these are the climbs that will be key to winning the race."
By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: James York
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Mathieu van der Poel abandons Renewi Tour ahead of the queen stage with knee pain

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"A disappointment for Alpecin Deceuninck who placed their GC hopes at the Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel."
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X / @AlpecinDCK)
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Renewi Tour Stage 4 Live Stats...

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"Benelux Tour (Renewi Tour), August 28th to September 1st, Stage 5 (Menen
Geraardsbergen, 202.7km).

Live video Sunday from 7:35am Eastern, 4:35am Pacific.

Finish at around 5:50am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:30am Pacific."

(procyclingstats.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
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Renewi Tour stage 5: Can Mathieu van der Poel win queen cobbled stage against luxury competition?

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"It is over 200 kilometers long and features a final circuit which will see the riders climb the Muur de Geraardsbergen and Bosberg on three occasions."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago
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