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Annemiek Van Vleuten, Features, News - August 1, 2020

Van Vleuten defends her Strade Bianche title

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Annemiek van Vleuten (Mitchelton-Scott) has added yet another victory to her tally for 2020. The reigning world road champ lived up to her status as the clear favorite at Strade Bianche on Saturday, powering to her second straight win there in what is her fifth victory in five racing appearances so far this season. Van …

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How coronavirus has affected bike racing: An on-the-ground perspective

After several months without racing, the professional women’s road calendar restarted this past weekend in Spain. Over the course of three races — two in Pamplona and one in Durango — the best in the world got a chance to test their racing legs after such a long lay-off, while also coming to terms with …

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Jumbo-Visma tied to top talent as launch of women’s team nears

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Dutch cycling outlet Cycling Opinions reports that Jumbo-Visma is working on putting together a women’s team that will launch in 2021. According to the report, sponsors Jumbo and Visma and incoming bike partner Cervélo requested the creation of the women’s squad. This is not the first time news has emerged of Jumbo-Visma’s ambitions to add …

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Annemiek’s rainbow debut: “I’ve trained enough now, so let’s race!”

“I don’t feel the pressure, I’m just excited and I’m really ready to race. I’ve trained enough now, so let’s race!” When Annemiek van Vleuten attacked with 105km remaining at the 2019 UCI Road Race World Championships, and no one went with her, few thought she would survive, including the 37-year-old herself. Five months on …

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A stunning new custom Scott Addict RC for world champion Annemiek van Vleuten

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Fresh off of her incredible rainbow stripe-earning solo ride at the UCI road world championship in Yorkshire, Annemiek van Vleuten (Mitchelton-Scott) has just taken delivery of a stunning new custom-painted Scott Addict RC aero road bike. According to Scott, the special livery was inspired not only by the classic world champion rainbow colors, but also …

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Van Vleuten defends her Strade Bianche title

How coronavirus has affected bike racing: An on-the-ground perspective

Jumbo-Visma tied to top talent as launch of women’s team nears

Annemiek’s rainbow debut: “I’ve trained enough now, so let’s race!”

A stunning new custom Scott Addict RC for world champion Annemiek van Vleuten

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