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June 17, 2021
Tour de France to hold women’s cycling race in July 2022
A women's version of the Tour de France will be held in 2022 with a start on Paris' iconic Champs-Elysees boulevard after the conclusion of the men's race, organizers announced Thursday. The "Tour de France Femmes" aims to become a permanent fixture on the women's world tour cycling calendar after...
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June 17, 2021
Kristen Faulkner files legal challenge to USA Cycling’s Olympic women’s road selection
U.S. rider Kristen Faulkner has filed a legal complaint with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to challenge USA Cycling’s selection of the women’s road team for the upcoming 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. VeloNews
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June 17, 2021
ZWIFT Signs on as Title Sponsor Tour de France Femmes
The women’s Tour de France is well and truly in the works, now with the backing of Zwift as their presenting partner. Zwift confirmed on Thursday that they will partner with the A.S.O. to create the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in 2022. Furthermore, the virtual platform has signed...
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June 17, 2021
Continued Malaysia lockdown means Shimano and Kent will keep factories closed through June 28
The Malaysia government has ordered a COVID-19 lockdown to continue at least until June 28, extending the closure of bike factories there by at least another two weeks. BRAIN
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June 17, 2021
Tokyo Olympic venues could host 10,000 spectators
The Japanese government said it will allow up to 10,000 spectators at the Tokyo Olympics as it lifts its Covid-19 state of emergency in a number of prefectures, including the capital. SportsPro
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June 16, 2021
Behind Team Psycho’s Storied History of Supporting Olympic Dreams
You've probably never heard of Team Psycho, but you're definitely familiar with the long line of elite triathletes who've been supported by the Boston-based triathlon club. Triathlete
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June 16, 2021
Lifelong Exercise Adds Up to Big Health Care Savings
According to a new study of exercise and Medicare claims. It finds that people who start to exercise before or during middle age typically save anywhere from $824 to $1,874 annually on health care costs after retirement, and the earlier they start their workouts, the greater those savings can be....
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June 15, 2021
Malaysia lockdown for Shimano and Kent continues
Malaysia lockdown for Shimano and Kent continues
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June 15, 2021
Taiwan e-bike exports up 44% in first 5 months, exceed regular bike exports
Taiwan exported $555 million worth of e-bikes in the first five months of 2021, up 44% from the same period in 2020, the country's Ministry of Finance announced. Exports of regular bikes totaled $525 million, up 38% from the same period last year. BRAIN
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June 15, 2021
American record holder Shelby Houlihan receives 4-year ban following positive drug test
The American record holder in the 1,500m and 5,000m tested positive for nandrolone. Houlihan claimed the positive result was due to contaminated meat she ate in a burrito from a food truck on the day of the test. Houlihan’s ban is effective immediately, meaning she will miss the Tokyo Olympics....
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