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Day: 8 August 2020

Posted on 08/08/202010/08/2020

Five things we learned from the 2020 Milan – San Remo

It was a scintillating finish to the first Monument of the season

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Posted on 08/08/202010/08/2020

Apidura Packable Musette (7L)

Comfortable, waterproof and stable bag that’s easy to pack – expensive, though 9/10

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Posted on 08/08/2020

Sam Bennett suffers in hotter and harder edition of Milan – San Remo

Sam Bennett suffers in hotter and harder edition of Milan - San Remo
Sam Bennett at Milan – San Remo 2020 (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

The Irishman was in the thick of the action before cracking on the Poggio and suffering a puncture

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Posted on 08/08/2020

Julian Alaphilippe says Wout van Aert ‘deserved the victory’ at Milan – San Remo 2020

<div>Julian Alaphilippe says Wout van Aert 'deserved the victory' at Milan - San Remo 2020</div>
Julian Alaphilippe and Wout van Aert at Milan – San Remo 2020 (Luca Bettini/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The Frenchman says he has mixed feeling after finishing runner-up at the race he won last year

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Posted on 08/08/2020

‘I don’t know what my limits are’: Wout van Aert dreaming of more after first Monument win at Milan – San Remo

<div>'I don't know what my limits are': Wout van Aert dreaming of more after first Monument win at Milan - San Remo</div>
Wout van Aert after winning Milan – San Remo 2020 (Dirk Waem/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

The Belgian follows up his Strade Bianche win last week with his first ever Monument victory

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Posted on 08/08/2020

Remco Evenepoel takes stunning stage four solo win at Tour of Poland

Remco Evenepoel takes stunning stage four solo win at Tour of Poland
Remco Evenepoel wins stage four of the Tour of Poland 2020 (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

The Belgian attacked from 50km out and held it to storm into the GC lead

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Posted on 08/08/2020

Wout van Aert beats Julian Alaphilippe to win Milan-San Remo 2020

Wout van Aert beats Julian Alaphilippe to win Milan-San Remo 2020
Wout van Aert wins the 2020 Milan-San Remo (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

The Belgian beat the defending champion in a two-up sprint to the line

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Posted on 08/08/202010/08/2020

Cyclist convicted of causing bodily harm by wanton or furious driving after fatal collision with pedestrian

Collision occurred while riding the wrong way down one-way street

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Posted on 08/08/2020

Primož Roglič beats Egan Bernal in Jumbo-Visma masterclass on Tour de l’Ain stage two

<div>Primož Roglič beats Egan Bernal in Jumbo-Visma masterclass on Tour de l'Ain stage two</div>
Primož Roglič wins stage two of the Tour de l’Ain 2020 (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The Slovenian sprinted away from the Colombian who was left isolated in the closing kilometres

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Posted on 08/08/202010/08/2020

Rapha Pro Team Powerweave Bib Shorts

Incredibly expensive – but otherwise truly excellent top-tier bib shorts 9/10

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Posted on 08/08/202010/08/2020

Had your bike nicked? £30k of stolen bikes recovered in Hackney

Operation launched after 11 people reported seeing stolen bikes advertised for sale online

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Posted on 08/08/202008/08/2020

Milan-Sanremo: A somewhat belated first Monument of the season

A new date, a new route – but still the same finish

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Posted on 08/08/202008/08/2020

Noel Gallagher says the only downside of cycling is “the f***ing helmet”

High Flying Birds frontman rides four times a week

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Posted on 08/08/2020

‘I hope all sprinters took something from what happened’ at the Tour of Poland, says Caleb Ewan

<div>'I hope all sprinters took something from what happened' at the Tour of Poland, says Caleb Ewan</div>
Caleb Ewan at Milano-Torino 2020 (Photo by Diego Puletto/Getty Images)

The Australian speaks about the dangers of sprinting, how riders need to have respect for one another, and the worry the sport causes family members

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Posted on 08/08/2020

Tweets of the week: Jeremy Clarkson on a Lotus and a sleeveless Orlando Bloom

Tweets of the week: Jeremy Clarkson on a Lotus and a sleeveless Orlando Bloom
Jeremy Clarkson (Getty)

Maybe the oddest cycling picture…in the world

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Posted on 08/08/202008/08/2020

Tru-Tension Monkey Juice Gel Bike Cleaner 1 litre

Effective cleaner with useful protective properties, but a bit pricey – and that banana smell… 7/10

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Posted on 08/08/2020

Philippe Gilbert before Milan – San Remo: ‘If I put stress on myself it’s only bad for me’

<div>Philippe Gilbert before Milan - San Remo: 'If I put stress on myself it's only bad for me'</div>
Philippe Gilbert (Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images)

The Belgian couldn’t be more relaxed before a day that he says could take his career into ‘another dimension’ if he seals his fifth different Monument

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Posted on 08/08/2020

Jumbo-Visma announce Groenewegen will not start in a race until UCI disciplinary outcome

Jumbo-Visma announce Groenewegen will not start in a race until UCI disciplinary outcome
Dylan Groenewegen at the Tour of Poland 2020 (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

The Dutch team have made a statement, including saying their rider had broken a sports rule which was ‘unacceptable’

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Posted on 08/08/202008/08/2020

This mad cast titanium road bike could pass for carbon

Bossi Strada SS uses heavily hydroformed tubes and cast titanium frame parts to create unique carbon-like silhouette
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