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A bevy of Bahrain-Merida signings, Tour route reactions: Daily News Digest

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Welcome to your Daily News Digest. Here’s what’s happening today: A bevy of new signings for Bahrain-Merida, Tour route reactions, Chris Juul-Jensen will ride on at Mitchelton-Scott through 2021. Those stories and more in today’s Daily News Digest. Story of the Day: Comings and goings at Bahrain-Merida The Bahrain-Merida team has announced a bevy of …

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Analysis: Five first impressions of the 2020 Tour de France route

Tour de France organizers have a tall order to fill in following up a 2019 race that was widely seen as the best Tour in years. The route of this year’s Grand Boucle earned high marks from fans and commentators alike, and that had many eyeing this year’s Tour route reveal with even greater anticipation. …

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Bumpy frame, smooth air: Is this the next big thing in bike aerodynamics?

When Australian sprinter Matthew Glaetzer took to the velodrome at the Rio Olympics he did so on a bike with a difference. On the front of his seatpost were a series of ridges designed to keep air flow close to the bike, and away from his legs. Few, if any, noticed the novel design, but …

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Driver who hit and killed Jason Lowndes to avoid jail

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The driver who hit and killed pro cyclist Jason Lowndes in 2017 looks set to avoid jail time after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death. Billie Rodda, now 22, hit Lowndes from behind on December 22, 2017 while driving in Mandurang, near Bendigo. Earlier this year Rodda was accused of sending seven text messages …

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The weekly spin: The great ‘Rider of the Year’ debate

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With the 2019 road racing season effectively over, it’s time for the annual “Rider of the Year” debates. Yes, there’s still the six-stage Tour of Guangxi, which starts on Thursday. But none of the riders in the running for Rider of the Year honors are taking part. So with Il Lombardia in the rearview mirror, …

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