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Concussion, Marlen Reusser, News, Tour de France Femmes - July 30, 2022

Stage winner Marlen Reusser out of the Tour with concussion

Stage winner Marlen Reusser out of the Tour with concussion

The Swiss rider finished the stage but will now leave the race.

VENGA: It’s OK to say ‘I’m not OK’

VENGA: It's OK to say 'I'm not OK'

Swede Emilia Fahlin recently opened up about her nine-month racing layoff, from dealing with the after-effects of a concussion to focusing on her mental health.

The crash that ended one career and started another

Something was in the air on the fourth stage of the 2019 Tirreno-Adriatico. Stage winner Alexey Lutsenko crashed twice in the final 20 kilometers. Geraint Thomas abandoned mid-race, citing stomach problems, but is said to have noted the race was sketchy. Tony Martin and teammate Laurens De Plus slid out in separate crashes on the …

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Specialized may have an alternative to MIPS on the way

For the past year, Specialized has been the first and only company to use MIPS’ helmet pad-based slip layer technology. Dubbed MIPS SL, the pads offer the same concussion-preventing slip-plane concept as the more traditional MIPS liner options, but do so in a way that’s lighter, more breathable and arguably more comfortable. Specialized has implemented …

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Concussion, Features, News - June 11, 2019

New partnership to tackle concussion in women’s cycling

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A new partnership looks set to tackle the issue of concussion in the professional women’s peloton. The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA), a group created to represent the interest of pro women cyclists, this week announced it was working with the HeadSmart Sports Concussion Programme to help ensure riders’ “health and safety” while riding. The HeadSmart Sports …

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Stage winner Marlen Reusser out of the Tour with concussion

Stage winner Marlen Reusser out of the Tour with concussion

VENGA: It’s OK to say ‘I’m not OK’

VENGA: It's OK to say 'I'm not OK'

The crash that ended one career and started another

Specialized may have an alternative to MIPS on the way

New partnership to tackle concussion in women’s cycling

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