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March 24, 2026 Blogs,
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But of course Tadej Pogačar won Milan San Remo on a broken bike "After a crash, a risky call, and a bike that nearly gave up before he did." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via lavenir.ne 'The better years are ahead of him' - Tom Pidcock hints at glory to come at Milan San Remo "Pidcock's coach says Monument runner-up will only keep improving." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Bonking Explained: Why You Run Out of Energy on the Bike (and How to Fix It) "Why carbohydrate intake is crucial during endurance efforts." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Ronde van Brugge preview - An epic echelons edition coming up? "On Wednesday, the Belgian WorldTour one-day race formerly known as Classic Brugge De Panne returns. The race is defined by the wind." by Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How to watch the 2026 Ronde van Brugge: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2026 Ronde van Brugge featuring Jasper Philipsen, Laurenz Rex, and Dylan Groenewegen?" by Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) USA national cycling champion targeted in socal road rage attack "Two elite Southern California cyclists narrowly avoided serious injury on Saturday, March 21st when they were deliberately targeted by aggressive drivers during a pre-race training session along Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Zwift Announces New Spring/Summer 2026 Roads, Features, Integration's "Zwift has just announced (most of) their slate of spring/summer 2026 announcements, which they dub ‘This Season on Zwift’. This will essentially cover most of the announcements until their annual fall episode by the same name, usually in September." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Zwift reveals gravel-only routes and the addition of Montmartre to the Virtual Tour de France for 2026 "From the cobbles of Montmartre to Gravel Mountain, via a new focus on combining indoor training with outdoor cycling, Zwift is shifting gears this year." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift) Orbea house-brand launches new Oquo LTD CS series of wheels "The four-set range has hoops for gravel riders, road climbers and sprinters." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Taipei Cycle 2026: What the Shift is Coming Next for the Bike Industry? "On the eve of Taiwan’s big Taipei Cycle show, we’re all wondering what exactly to expect. Between ongoing industry woes and a never-ending stream of press releases, it’s easy to lose sight of the forest for the trees." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Photo/Cory Benson) Column
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Hills early, fastmen eye late control in Stage 3 of Catalunya "There are 2 major climbs inside the opening 50 km could blow the race apart, but a long flat run to Vila-seca still gives sprinters hope at the Volta a Catalunya." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via cyclinguptodate.com Volta a Catalunya: Magnus Cort sprints to stage 2 victory after peloton catches breakaway in final kilometer "Noa Isidore goes second and Francesco Busatto in third ahead of GC leader Godon." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Isaac del Toro ruled out of E3 Saxo Classic after start list confusion "Isaac del Toro will not make his cobbled debut at the E3 Saxo Classic after confusion over the provisional start list." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos After comments section pile on post Cipressa crash, Cécile Lejune has had enough "Plus: An important message from AG Insurance Soudal " By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: AG Insurance Soudal / Instagram Maxim Van Gils trains at Red Bull center for comeback: "Expect to return in June" "It has been over a month since Maxim Van Gils crashed in the Clásica Jaén after a collision with Jan Christen during the sprint. The Belgian fractured both his pelvis and shoulder." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Tom Boonen returns to peloton as trainee team director at E3 Saxo Classic "Will we see Tom Boonen back in the peloton as a team director in the future? It's not that far yet, but the 45-year-old former cyclist will sit in the team car of Soudal Quick-Step as an intern team director during the E3 Saxo Classic on Friday." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Groundbreaking Giro d'Italia director Carmine Castellano, 89, passes away "The Mortirolo, the Zoncolan, the Colle delle Finestre and the Trofeo Senza Fine were all introduced to the Giro d'Italia during Carmine Castellano's tenure from 1993 to 2005." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Cannondale parts with Saddleback, partners with Pon.Bike "Cannondale has announced it is to partner with Pon.Bike UK, joining Santa Cruz, Cervelo, Reserve, Nimbl and One Up. The move signals the end of the relatively short lived Cannondale partnership with Saddleback." By Jonathon Harker (cyclingindustry.news) Photo via bikeradar.com Zéfal Adventure, the mini pump that aims to replace a floor pump on the go "Zéfal expands its accessory catalog with a proposal that aims to meet a very specific need in current cycling, especially in disciplines such as gravel, bikepacking, or long-distance MTB." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via Amazon 2026 Volta a Catalunya Live Streams "2026 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 23-29th, Spain, stage 2 (Figueres → Banyoles, 167.4km) Live
video Tuesday from 10:20am U.S. Eastern, 7:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 9:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
7:20am Pacific."
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Outer Line: Pogačar’s San Remo Masterpiece, Cape Epic Insights & Cycling’s Power Shift "If there was any doubt about Tadej Pogačar’s place in cycling’s all-time hierarchy, his stunning victory at Milan San Remo may have just settled it." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "A bit puzzling" - Greg Van Avermaet on Wout van Aert's uncertain participation in E3 "Is he participating in the E3 Saxo Classic on Friday? According to Het Laatste Nieuws, it is likely that Wout van Aert will skip the cobbled classic, although that decision is not yet final." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Chris Froome reveals new job but still no word on retirement "Chris Froome has joined AI coaching platform Vetka as 'Chief Innovation Officer' and as an investor, but the 40-year-old has yet to signal if he has retired from professional cycling." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com)(Image credit: Vekta via cyclingweekly.com) Debora Silvestri on the road to recovery after horrifying Sanremo crash "Debora Silvestri will have to spend a few more days in the hospital as the 27-year-old is on the mend after a terrifying high-speed crash at the Milan Sanremo Donne on Saturday." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Jonas Vingegaard confirms rumors: The bar is raised again "With a form that is, by his own account, better than last year, the leader of Visma Lease a Bike is riding his final race on Catalan roads ahead of the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France double." By Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'There’s one step where he is, then an intermediate step, and then the rest of us' - Mikel Landa puts Pogacar dominance into perspective "Mikel Landa has returned to racing at the Volta a Catalunya for his 17th professional season, but his outlook on the sport has clearly evolved." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Former pro with doping past raises suspicions after Milan San Remo "Former 1990s pro Erwann Mentheour questions whether modern cycling dominance is truly believable." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Record on the Cipressa, seated attack at 800W and sprint at 1,250W: This is how Pogacar conquered San Remo "Tadej Pogacar's victory in the Milan San Remo 2026 is not only explained by his attack or tactical reading, but by a collection of data that outlines one of the most impressive performances ever seen in the Classicissima." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via CT Insider 1990s Tour de France bike vs modern superbike: Are the latest bikes really so much faster and more comfortable? "We put a 1993 MBK up against Liam’s Specialized Aethos to compare speed and braking performance." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) DexShell Arendal Biking Gloves 2.0 "Very warm and impressively protective, despite waterproofing that doesn't actually keep water out." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Column
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March 23, 2026 Blogs,
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Sprinters hope to seize rare chance in stage two of the Tour of Catalonia "In the opening stage, a (mass) sprint was not a given, but on day two we do expect a classic showdown among the fast men. The stage to Banyoles is - by Catalan standards - quite flat. WielerFlits looks ahead!" (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Tom Pidcock starts with striking goal in Catalunya "Few riders dare to tackle the Tour of Catalonia with Milan-San Remo still in their legs. Runner-up of La Primavera, Tom Pidcock, does. But the combination does affect his goals." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Van Aert, Van der Poel and Pogacar outperform Merckx in Monument consistency "With Tadej Pogacar (1st), Wout van Aert (3rd) and Mathieu van der Poel (8th) all finishing inside the top 10 of an electrifying edition of Milan Sanremo last weekend, the modern trio once again underlined their remarkable consistency in cycling’s biggest one-day races. " By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogacar, Van der Poel, and Pidcock show on social media what makes cycling so special "Securing a successful season on just your second race day: Tadej Pogacar pulled it off on Saturday." By Pim van der Doelen (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Milan Sanremo will be regarded as the pinnacle of the Pogačar era - And why cycling’s most dominant rider still inspires devotion "Was Saturday’s epic comeback even better than La Planche des Belles Filles? One extremely passionate Italian fan in London certainly thought so." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Massimi Paolone/LaPresse) The crash at Milan San Remo Donne was horrific, the reaction was worse "The only correct response to the horrific San Remo crash is a simple one: Heal up, Debora." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Eight takeaways from Milan San Remo 2026 ahead of the Flemish classics "The first Monument of the season is behind us. Milan San Remo delivered on excitement for both the men and women’s races." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Toms Skujins sidelined for the Spring Classics "The news comes after a difficult period marked by illness and limited training." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Victor Campenaerts sees a different Wout van Aert: "Faster than last year" "With a third place in Milan San Remo, Wout van Aert gained a lot of confidence ahead of the upcoming cobbled classics." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Jan Bakelants not worried: "Van der Poel remains more favorite for Ronde van Vlaanderen than Pogacar" "Expectations were high for top favorite Mathieu van der Poel in Milan San Remo." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1 "French champion claims first leader's jersey." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: via cyclingflash.com) Remco Evenepoel pleased with Catalunya Stage 1, Derek Gee loses almost 2 minutes "Opening stage of the Volta a Catalunya saw many riders get caught behind splits." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Not just Pidcock: These riders combine Milan San Remo and Catalonia tour after one day of rest "Twelve riders who made the weather on Saturday afternoon in Milan San Remo are already at the start of the Tour of Catalonia today." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) 'The better years are ahead of him' - Tom Pidcock hints at glory to come at Milan San Remo "Pidcock's coach says Monument runner-up will only keep improving." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Intelligence-led testing' leads to positive doping case at UAE Tour Women "The International Testing Agency (ITA) has announced that Linda Laporta of Vini Fantini-BePink tested positive for enobosarm at last month's UAE Tour Women." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Preview: E3 Saxo Classic 2026 - No Pogačar or Van Aert, will Van der Poel take three in a row? "This Friday it’s time for the E3 Saxo Classic. World champion Tadej Pogacar won’t be there, but top favorite and defending champion Mathieu van der Poel gets the perfect chance to erase his disappointing La Primavera." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Fast-recovering Pedersen must tackle the spring without a key domestique "The next setback has now arrived for Pedersen: key Lidl Trek support rider Toms Skujins will miss the spring campaign." By Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Fulcrum’s New Sharq GR, Sonic GR Gravel Wheels Optimize for Really Wide Tires "Designed to fit wider tires and maintain aerodynamics, the wavy new Fulcrum Sharq GR and Sonic GR gravel wheelsets boast a massive 30mm internal rim width for 47-50mm tires." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Volta a Catalunya Live Streams "2026 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 23-29th, Spain, stage 1 (Sant Feliu de Guíxols → Sant Feliu de Guíxols, 172.7km) Live
video Monday from 10:20am U.S. Eastern, 7:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 9:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
7:20am Pacific."
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Cian Uijtdebroeks aims to challenge top riders in Catalonia: "There is a bit more pressure" "Due to a tear in his elbow sustained during the Tour of Valencia, Cian Uijtdebroeks spent some time sidelined, but last Wednesday he made an immediate impact by finishing fifth in Milan-Turin on his return." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Preview: Philipsen and Merlier face in-form Groenwegen in 2026 Ronde van Brugge "Sprint races are a staple of the Flemish spring season. Races like the Bredene Koksijde Classic and Gent Wevelgem are suited to the fast men, and the Classic Brugge De Panne is no different." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Visma backs Vingegaard amid Giro debate - 'They can think whatever they want' "Visma Lease a Bike sports director Jesper Mørkøv has dismissed claims that Jonas Vingegaard’s Giro d’Italia debut reflects doubts about his Tour de France ambitions." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The UCI shouldn't give recommendations on what to eat and drink: that's our job "There was something very odd about the UCI's statement on ketone drinks, but that's nothing new." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) E3 Saxo Classic 2026 - Van der Poel lines up, but Pogacar, Ganna, Van Aert and Pidcock are absent for now "Milan Sanremo already gave us more than a glimpse of what this spring may have in store, but in Flanders the cobbles add another layer of spectacle." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) Photo via HLN Is Isaac Del Toro the unexpected challenger to Mathieu van der Poel in E3 Saxo Classic? "After two consecutive wins in the WorldTour classic, Van der Poel is the overwhelming favorite, but competition might come from an unexpected source." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Olivier Rioux is taking the NCAA by storm …on a 36’er "What kind of a bike does a 7"9 human ride?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photos: Tyler Bergantino / Instagram £85 Assos aero socks, Rapha and Santini hot-weather jerseys, plus more summer kit from Quoc and Madison "Get your summer wardrobe ready - the latest jerseys, bib shorts, shoes and socks have arrived at road.cc HQ for testing." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Altura Nightvision Typhoon Men’s Waterproof Jacket "Solid commuter waterproof, but the capacious hood undermines its usefulness off the bike." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Healthy sweet treats for cyclists with cravings "Here are 3 quick, easy dessert recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
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March 22, 2026 GP Jean-Pierre Monseré - Dylan Groenewegen blasts through final meters and denies breakaway for victory "Simon Dehairs second and Kamil Małecki third in Roeselare." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lucinda Brand bows to Silvia Persico in Giro dell'Appennino Donne "Silvia Persico has won the Giro dell'Appennino Donne. The Italian rider from UAE Team ADQ was the fastest in the sprint from an elite group, beating Lucinda Brand (Lidl Trek) and Sarah Van Dam (Visma Lease a Bike)." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Sarah Van Dam powers to podium in dramatic Giro dell’Appennino finish "Visma Lease a Bike rider takes third after late-race surge as Persico wins and Chladoňová's wrong turn reshapes sprint." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Visma Lease a Bike The Moment Milan Sanremo Was Won "Tadej Pogačar launches his sprint with 200m to go. Tom Pidcock looks to the right but there’s no room and he moves to the left and almost gets on terms but he’s half a length short as they throw their bikes to the line." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) Just Roubaix and the Vuelta stand between Pogačar and history "Only a few races remain in the world champion’s palmarès." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "It is now clear that he has no limits" - Eddy Merckx left 'speechless' after Tadej Pogacar's incredible Milano Sanremo win "Tadej Pogacar's Milano Sanremo victory this Saturday defied all logic. The World Champion has achieved massive feats of success, however few would've expected him to win, the way he did." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "No risks, no elite sport" - Katarzyna Niewiadoma responds to terrifying crash "Lotte Kopecky won a thrilling finale at Milan-San Remo Donne, but the race was overshadowed by a severe crash on the Cipressa descent." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) 'Wout van Aert skips E3 Saxo Classic' "His performance in La Primavera is certainly promising for the upcoming classics, although he does not seem to be participating in the E3 Saxo Classic this Friday." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Magene P715 Dual‑Sided Power Meter Pedals "Magene has been steadily expanding its presence in the power‑meter market, and the new P715 dual‑sided pedal‑based power meter looks set to push them even further into the spotlight." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Vingegaard, Evenepoel and the five storylines to watch at the Volta a Catalunya "While the Classics jamboree moves to Belgium this week, the stage racing action is at the Volta a Catalunya, where Jonas Vingegaard leads the cohort of Giro d'Italia contenders in action." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Volta a Catalunya 2026 route - Stage-by-stage guide "From the start in Sant Feliu de Guíxols on March 23 to the finish in Barcelona on March 29, here's everything you need to know about the full route and seven stages of the 2026 Volta a Catalunya." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Remco Evenepoel shrugs off altitude camp chaos ahead of Catalunya test "Remco Evenepoel arrived at the Volta a Catalunya with questions to answer, but not the ones many expected after a disrupted altitude camp." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Five picks for your Volta a Catalunya fantasy team "We’ve picked out five riders to consider for your Volta a Catalunya fantasy team, from general classification options to smart value picks." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos Baroncini returns in Catalonia after crash in Tour of Poland, Vine also to comeback "UAE Emirates XRG has announced its lineup for the Tour of Catalonia (March 23-29). João Almeida leads the Middle Eastern team, but the most notable name among the seven riders is Filippo Baroncini." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) "The next Eddy Merckx of our generation, or any generation" - Chris Horner's inside look at the tactics that made Pogacar's Milano Sanremo possible "Tadej Pogacar has finally done it. After five previous attempts, the World Champion claimed his first Milano Sanremo title on Saturday." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via CT Insider Hot Baths vs Altitude Training "We wanted to know whether longer-term heat exposure, over four to five weeks, could trigger physiological changes similar to those seen at altitude." By Mike Stembridge & Elliott Jenkins (sciencealert.com) (Photo: Ed Bock/The Image Bank/Getty Images) Column
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Giro and Vuelta winner Nairo Quintana announces his retirement "Nairo Quintana is in his final season as a professional cyclist. It had been anticipated for some time that he would retire after 2026, but now the Colombian has officially announced his farewell." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Eddy Merckx believes Pogacar can complete the full set of Monuments in 2026 "Tadej Pogacar’s breakthrough victory in Milan Sanremo has sparked reactions across the peloton, including from Eddy Merckx." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Wout van Aert moral victor of Milan San Remo? "Everyone believes in his chances again" "A good result, let alone a podium finish, seemed far out of reach for Wout van Aert after a crash on the approach to the Cipressa. Yet, about an hour later, the Belgian was standing on the podium with a broad smile." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Tadej Pogacar finally takes his Milano Sanremo "Tadej Pogacar delivered a stunning performance to claim his first victory at the Milano Sanremo." By CyclingToday (Image credit: Getty Images) Vingegaard fires back at critics after Pogacar’s Milan Sanremo masterclass "Jonas Vingegaard has responded sharply to growing outside doubt about his chances against Tadej Pogacar, following the Slovenian’s dominant early season form." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Bad news for Jan Christen after crash in Milan San Remo "Jan Christen crashed earlier in the race, had to abandon, and broke his collarbone." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Update: Debora Silvestri recovering in the hospital after Milan San Remo crash "Italian Debora Silvestri is recovering in the hospital after breaking five breaks and fracturing her shoulder in a horrific crash at Milan San Remo on Saturday." By Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) Met Trenta 3K Carbon "Lighter, more aero and better ventilated than it's predecessor, and safer than almost any other helmet on the market." by Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The Lefty Ocho fork is compatible with 32" "The Cannondale Lefty Ocho Carbon has just starred in one of the most striking combinations we have seen to date." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) As little as a $5.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online, give more if you are able! The DougReport does not have advertisements, your donations are the only source of funding! |
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