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In the three and a half years since his retirement, former pro racer Adam Phelan has started his own digital marketing company, completed a Commerce (Marketing and Economics) degree with distinction, and started working in the media team at the University of New South Wales. In short, he seems to have transitioned well to life …

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2020 Critérium du Dauphiné, 2020 Tour de France, Features, Opinion and analysis, Racing -

The Critérium du Dauphiné has a long and cherished history of offering an illuminating look at cycling’s biggest names just before its biggest race. The Dauphiné’s spot on the calendar, its route, and its prestige make it a great source of insight into where things stand for riders across the peloton as the Tour de …

The post More questions than answers: What we learned from the Critérium du Dauphiné appeared first on CyclingTips.

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You would have seen the news about the massive “ransomware” attack on Garmin last week. Starting early on Thursday and continuing through the weekend, Garmin users worldwide weren’t able to upload activities through Garmin Connect, the Garmin website was down, support centres were out of commission, manufacturing was brought to a halt, and flyGarmin services …

The post How did the Garmin cyber attack happen, and what does it mean for users? appeared first on CyclingTips.

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Davide Rebellin, Features, Mathieu van der Poel, News, Opinion and analysis, Racing, Sibiu Cycling Tour -

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You mightn’t have heard of the Sibiu Cycling Tour. In a regular racing season, this small Romanian stage race tends to go largely ignored by the majority of cycling fans. But this year’s edition — the race’s 10th — might just be a little different. For one thing, this five-stage event — which runs from …

The post Davide Rebellin vs two generations of Van der Poel appeared first on CyclingTips.

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Features, Manuela Fundación, Mitchelton-Scott, Opinion and analysis, Racing -

Fans, the media, and even those within Mitchelton-Scott are scratching their heads about the team’s new title sponsor, the Manuela Fundación. At a quick glance, the partnership comes across as an act of desperation; a deal with an essentially unknown entity, designed to keep the team afloat in the choppy waters of financial uncertainty. Multiple …

The post Confusion reigns, inside and out, over Mitchelton-Scott’s new sponsor appeared first on CyclingTips.

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