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    General News Thread

    Of course, but I'm talking about the myopericarditis and iliac artery issues - both requiring major surgery - she's also faced.
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    General News Thread

    True, but bike handling doesn't fix the health problems
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    General News Thread

    Most incident prone rider in history :weary: View: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNaFRwXsSLI/?igsh=MTBxNGI4eHRzejFqag== What has Gigante done to deserve this constant run of luck?
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    Ben O'Connor: Baby face becomes conqueror

    At this point of a GT and a stage like that, if nobody responds it's usually because they can't
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    Ben O'Connor: Baby face becomes conqueror

    me too, but to be fair, that stage1 crash wasn't really one he could have avoided
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    Giro d'Italia 2025 Giro d'Italia Women, July 6-13

    Gigante is a true racer. Despite her demeanour and bike handling limitations, if she smells blood she'll try to strike. Reusser being slightly unwell explains her teams actions
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    Giro d'Italia 2025 Giro d'Italia Women, July 6-13

    Hopefully Gigante has finally turned a corner. It's always a flash of massive potential followed by an unlucky crash. Or a crash from bad bike handling. Or an illness/heart condition. It's exhausting being a fan of hers
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    Giro d'Italia Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 20: Verrès – Sestrière, 205 km

    Good on Yates. If they're going to ride like total fwits you have to punish them :p
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    Giro d'Italia Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 20: Verrès – Sestrière, 205 km

    Del Toro should have gotten off his bike at the foot of the final climb and started signing autographs. Just to rub it into Carapaz
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    The Caleb Ewan Thread

    Said it before and I'll say it again. Family life took precedence for him, you could see it over all his social media. First place he goes after announcing his retirement? Disneyland
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    Not from MvDP already in good form. I do see Pogacar being there close to the end though
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    How wide is too wide?

    They need to get us all to turn over our frames every 2-3 years somehow...
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    Your local weather

    Cyclone Alfred hit Brisbane last night, the city was spared the worst but the Gold Coast and Brisbane islands were hit very hard.
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    Campagnolo - Any point?

    I just saw the prices for the new Super Record and Record wireless! WTF has happened to this sport? You could buy a pro spec bike less than 10 years ago for the price of the Super Record :(...
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    Diagnostic Advice

    Muc Off lubes are garbage. Their cleaners are OK, but don't go near their lubes.