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The Moment The Giro Was Won "Was there a winning moment? Often this can mean a breakthrough, a coup. Not this time. Tadej Pogačar was never in trouble even if Jhonathan Narv�ez and Max Schachmann got the better of him on the opening stage." (inrng.com) (RCS Sport) Geraint Thomas leaves door open for one last GC challenge before retirement "Ineos Grenadiers set to race the Tour de France as a super domestique for Carlos Rodr�guez and Tom Pidcock." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d�Italia: Ben O�Connor �can�t be disappointed� after missing out on podium "Australian celebrates �solid� performances rather than dwelling on a few bad days." By Matilda Price (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Who won each classification at the Giro d'Italia 2024? "The full general classification, along with the latest stage result, and the standings for the other jerseys." By Joseph Lycett, Emma Magnus, Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Pogačar Show Moves On To France! "I would say that you could call the 2024 Italian Grand Tour a demonstration of near total domination by Tadej Pogačar." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) PRO Discover Cockpits Go Aero with Aero Carbon Handlebar & Slam That Stem 10 "Synced up with the debut of a new GRX Di2 gravel group over the weekend, PRO has a new Discover Aero Carbon bar and boxy 10� stem to dial in a fast gravel race bike cockpit." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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May 26, 2024
 Now for the Tour? Why the smart money is on Tadej Pogačar completing a historic double "A sublime show of dominance in the Giro bodes well for the Slovenian's aim a of second Grand Tour win in July." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Giro d'Italia stage 21 results: Tim Merlier wins chaotic sprint in Rome as Tadej Pogacar seals overall victory "Tadej Pogačar clinched the Giro d'Italia and his third Grand Tour as Tim Merlier took victory in a nervy sprint on the final day." By Flo Clifford (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) �I�ve just been a bit lost� - Caleb Ewan fronts up after disappointing Giro d�Italia sprint campaign "Australian sprinter opens up in honest interview with GCN, with Jayco AlUla still looking for Giro stage win heading into the final day." By Daniel Benson (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 18,000+ miles without a chamois: Lael Wilcox sets off on her Around the World record attempt "Wilcox left on May 26 and hopes to set a new Guinness World Record by completing the task in 110 days." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rue Kaladyte) Scott Addict Gravel 10 "A well-specced, fast, fun and exciting gravel race machine." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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May 25, 2024
Giro d'Italia stage 18 results: Tim Merlier wins sprint finish ahead of Jonathan Milan "Belgian grabs his second stage victory of the race in chaotic and entertaining finale in Padova." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d'Italia stage 18 Live Commentary: Will the sprinters finally have their day again? "All the action from the 18th stage to Padova." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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2024 Giro d�Italia Live Video Feed "Giro d�Italia 2024 May 4-26, Italy Stage 18 (Fiera di primiero → Padova, 178km) Live
Video Thursday from 12:30am CET (6:30am U.S. Eastern), 3:30am
Pacific.
Finish
at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 3:30am
Pacific.
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Three
May 22, 2024
Steinhauser solos to first pro win in Stage 17,
Pogacar extends Giro lead to nearly eight minutes...
Georg Steinhauser flies to Dolomite victory on stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia "Tadej Pogačar takes even more time on his GC rivals on final mountain-top finish of the race." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2024 Giro d�Italia Live Video Feed "Giro d�Italia 2024 May 4-26, Italy Stage 17 (Selva di Val Gardena → Passo Brocon, 159km) Live
Video Wednesday from 12:00am CET (6:00am U.S. Eastern), 3:00am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 3:00am
Pacific.
Finish
at around 8:10am Pacific.
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Giro d'Italia stage 16: Victory number five for
Tadej Pogačar on shortened day
"Geraint Thomas slips a place as Dani Mart�nez hops back into second place, but the pink jersey shows again that he's in a league of his own." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) "Our Mission is to help young people of all backgrounds find and chase their passion through the sport of cycling by promoting education, mentorship, and access to quality cycling opportunities." "Best International Bicycle News Platform 2023 - USA, Fitness and Nutrition Awards 2023!" |
"Tadej Pogacar is one of the best riders of all time," Stephen Roche believes Pogacar can emulate him with Giro/Tour/World Championship treble in 2024 "Not since Stephen Roche back in 1987 has anyone taken victory at each of the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and the World Championships." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pauline Ferrand-Pr�vot to retire from mountain biking at the end of 2024 "French reigning world XCO champion keen to take her first Olympic medal at home Games in Paris, before turning attention to road return." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Wout van Aert makes successful comeback in Norway: 'A lot of uncertainty gone now' "Visma Lease a Bike rider finishes third in final stage of the Tour of Norway, but the Belgian and his team remain coy on Tour de France." By George Poole (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jonathan Milan fined for drafting Visma team car "UCI points also deducted from points jersey winner after final stage of Giro d'Italia." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Kopecky shares 'key to success' of SD Worx Protime after Wiebes' hat-trick in London "Lorena Wiebes added another triumph to her collection at the RideLondon Classique on Sunday." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: RideLondon Classique via cyclingnews.com) The One Step Guide to Buying a Bicycle "One of the abiding trademarks of insecure expertise is the need to make simple things complicated, the urge to eff the ineffable." By Emlyn Lewis (cyclingindependent.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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May 26, 2024
Tour of Norway: Alexander Kristoff wins final stage as Axel Laurance secures overall title "Wout van Aert takes third place in Stavanger sprint behind second-placed Jordi Meeus." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Uno X Mobility via cyclingnews.com) The best of the rest: Analyzing the performances of the 2024 Giro d'Italia's top five "Beyond Tadej Pogačar, a rider with almost 10 minutes on his rivals, Rouleur looks at how the other GC riders will feel about their own race around Italy." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Undercover Mechanic: Cycling's wheel industry is riddled with marketing spiel, here's what you really need to look for in new wheels "I could launch a wheel company from my sofa in the space of 30-minutes, and many consumers would be hard pressed to tell the difference, claims our Undercover Mechanic." By Undercover Mechanic (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Shimano finally introduces new electronic 12-speed GRX Di2 gravel groupset "The Japanese giant brings 12-speed Di2 technology to gravel riding, featuring wireless shifting and redesigned shifters." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Remembering the rare Keim Cycles Arvak with a monocoque white ash frame (that you can apparently still buy for just under �10k) "We first became aware of Keim Cycles at the 2015 Bespoked Handmade Bike Show, and were wowed by its futuristic take on wooden bicycle design. While Keim has since all but disappeared, the bikes sure are fun to look at." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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May 25, 2024
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Pneumonia again but it seems worse this time.
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back in the not to distant future...
Sorry for the lack
of updates . Unfortunately, I'm not doing well and I'm now just
leaving for the Emergency Room.
I'll try to be
back as soon as possible.
Tour of Norway: Thibau Nys climbs to stage 1 victory at Voss Resort "Lidl Trek rider takes the overall lead as �dne Holter finishes second, Axel Laurance third on mountaintop finish." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) 'Haters gonna flag' - Tadej Pogačar keeps getting flagged on Strava "The Slovenian's mind-blowing efforts at the Giro d'Italia are attracting the suspicion - or perhaps jealousy - of fellow Strava users. 'It's a funny moment', he says." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) � Getty Images / Strava Emilly Johnston is learning to race at the front, making flying passes and still keeping perspective "Trek Future Racing's Vancouver Islander has had one heck of a start to the World Cup." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Review: Engo 2 Heads Up Display Sunglasses "Engo integrates a micro OLED (organic light emitting diode) projector and ambient light sensor into a pair of shield style sports sunglasses to clearly display workout data in all light conditions to give endurance athletes a heads up display instead of having to shift their focus to a bike computer or watch." By Chuck Pe�a (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo C. Pena Mercian Cycles ceases trading and enters voluntary liquidation "The 78-year-old Derby-based bike manufacturer has appointed an agency to help with the restructuring and liquidations." By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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May 22, 2024
�I�m still scared of the distance� - Former Roubaix champion Greg van Avermaet on racing Unbound Gravel and life as a gravel pro "The planning, the travel, the equipment prep, Van Avermaet admits he may have underestimated the challenges of being a gravel racer." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Not headed to Unbound? Try Rebound, the world's biggest gravel event, instead "Rebound 2024 can be joined by anyone, from anywhere in a one-day celebration of self-reliance through gravel cycling." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Rebound 2024) In defense of Team DSM Firmenich PostNL's tactics at the Giro d�Italia "Was it a DSM disasterclass or a show of determination from the Dutch team in stage 17?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com "The Davis Phinney Foundation is dedicated to helping people with Parkinson's live well today through our free programming, content, and quality of life research. Your generosity will help us inspire and educate people affected by Parkinson's, the fastest-growing neurological disease in the world." (coloradogives.org) Davis Phinney Foundation
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Drama at Rund um K�ln after woman walks in front of race "Chaos ensued when a pedestrian entered crosswalk on the course." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) What is Unbound Gravel and who's racing the 'World's premier gravel event' "Thousands of amateurs join WorldTour roadies, celebrated Olympians and off-road pros at the marquee gravel race." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) 'Dutch cowboys' Ten Dam, Dekker, Terpstra, Zonneveld, and more are gearing up for well-attended Unbound "Next Saturday marks the next edition of Unbound Gravel in Kansas, where many Dutch cyclists will once again take to the starting line." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Does gravel need a code of conduct? "Gravel is becoming increasingly popular, all over the world. Not everyone is happy about that. Sam Jones discusses what riders can do to smooth relationships with landowners." By Sam Jones (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography) Best women's gravel bike clothing 2024: Close-fitting and relaxed tops and shorts, reviewed and rated "We tested women�s clothing across the gravel spectrum: from figure-hugging lycra to more relaxed tops and shorts - here are our favorites." By Anna Marie Abram (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) New rear-view camera for bikes uses AI to keep cyclists safe "Camera sends audible and visual warnings to a rider�s phone when a car gets close to them." By Tom Hallam-Gravells (globalcyclingnetwork.com) � Luna Systems Paid Subscription Articles
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May 26, 2024
RideLondon Classique stage 3: Lorena Wiebes wins three for three RideLondon stages "In a tense finale in the capital, Wiebes took victory, Charlotte Kool second and Lotte Kopecky third." By James Howell-Jones (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Eight things you didn�t know about Kristen Faulkner "Alaska-born and raised, Harvard grad, collegiate rower, venture capitalist - the newly crowned US national road racing champion is multi-faceted." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Was Tadej Pogačar�s Giro d�Italia victory boring? And does it matter? "The Eternal City proved a fitting final location for a seemingly interminable Giro. But should pink jersey Pogačar�s relentless dominance leave us cheering to the rafters or yawning from our sofas?" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Giro d'Italia) The fragility of Grand Tour racing "Geraint Thomas' close-call on stage 19 was a reminder that the race isn't over until the peloton crosses the finish line in Rome on Sunday." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) 'I�m too good a rider to tell one bike from another' - Why our columnist will never write a good bike review "The Doc's useless at reviewing bikes but finds himself possessed by a pedantic, critical voice that's landing him in domestic hot water." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription Articles
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May 25, 2024
Wout van Aert: My biggest mistake was underestimating my injuries "Belgian returns to racing at Tour of Norway but with lingering pain and lingering doubts." By Patrick Fletcher (globalcyclingnetwork.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) BBB Chester Cycling Sport Glasses "Good looks and a crisp and clear lens but I wasn't convinced by the frame or the fit of the arms." by Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Panaracer GravelKing X1 R-Line TLR "The X1 excels on dry gravel, and its low rolling resistance and light weight mean it feels very quick too." by matt buckley (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Amateur cyclist accused of motor doping charged "Giovambattista lera tried to flee the course after suspected cheating, driving into race director." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription Articles
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May 22, 2024
Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 18 preview - Out of the mountains and onto the flat "After three tough days in the mountains, the sprinters will be relieved to see a stage with little elevation." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Hammerhead Sends Out 7-Year �Old Karoo� instead of �New Karoo� "In one of those moments that one can only laugh at, Hammerhead has seemingly accidentally shipped out units of the 7-year old original Karoo, to some eager buyers of the just announced �new Karoo." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Are tire inserts safe? All you need to know about foam inserts for tubeless systems "What are tire inserts, how do they work and are they safe?" By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Vittoria)
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