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What’s faster, tubes or tubeless? The answer remains the same: it depends

One of the biggest draws of modern high-performance clincher road tires is their low rolling resistance as compared to traditional tubulars. Whereas the latter has a gooey glue layer in between the rim and tire that sucks up precious watts, the former is more directly connected to the rim. The latest crop of high-performance tubeless …

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Announcing the 2020 VeloClub Summit: Taiwan KOM

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Midway through 2018 we took members on our inaugural VeloClub Summit through the Japanese Alps, culminating in a memorable (and challenging!) final day on Mt Fuji. In 2019 we took to the north of Thailand for a ride in and around Chiang Mai, through the ‘Golden Triangle’, and right up to the border of Myanmar …

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Amador released, Greipel injured, EF wins Colombia TTT: Daily News Digest

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(Want to get the Daily News Digest delivered directly to your inbox? Here’s the sign-up.) Hello again, CyclingTips readers! Have you ever found yourself thinking that Ineos could use just a little more firepower in the Grand Tours? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that two-time Giro d’Italia top 10 finisher Andrey Amador has …

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Greipel to miss Classics after dislocating shoulder

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André Greipel dislocated his shoulder in a training crash in Germany, his Israel Start-Up Nation team has announced. The injury will sideline Greipel for the next three months, forcing him to miss the spring Classics. Greipel explained the circumstances surrounding the crash, which occurred while was riding with teammate Rick Zabel near Cologne, in a …

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Movistar releases Amador, freeing him up for expected Ineos transfer

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After a months-long dispute, the Movistar team has announced that it has “reached an agreement” with Andrey Amador to release him from his contract. The decision frees the Costa Rican all-rounder to make an expected move to Ineos. “We wish Andrey all the best in his future endeavors, after 11 successful years together,” read a …

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