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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Yellow jersey changes hands on final day of racing at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes after stunning solo climb ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The final stage from Beaufort to the Plateau de Solaison is just 120 kilometres long, and while that might sound like a walk in the park, there are four significant mountains along the route ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:58:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:58:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katy Madgwick ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bmsHE9qrZA2srQ88AgnvuT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirates XRG&#039;s Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro Romero celebrates as he cycles to the finish line to win the 8th and final stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 120,1km between Beaufort and Plateau de Solaison, in the French Alps on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirates XRG&#039;s Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro Romero celebrates as he cycles to the finish line to win the 8th and final stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 120,1km between Beaufort and Plateau de Solaison, in the French Alps on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirates XRG&#039;s Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro Romero celebrates as he cycles to the finish line to win the 8th and final stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 120,1km between Beaufort and Plateau de Solaison, in the French Alps on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: All change in the GC amid attacks and crashes on action-packed stage 7 of Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The peloton tackles the penultimate day heading from La Bridoire to the top of Grand Colombier, a beast of a climb that is 8.4km long and averages 10.2%, with sections that are much steeper ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:58:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe&#039;s Australian rider Luke Tuckwell wearing the overall leader&#039;s yellow jersey (L) leads the pack of riders (peloton) in the ascent of the Lacets du Grand Colombier during the 7th stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 133,6km between La Bridoire and Grand Colombier in the French Alps on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe&#039;s Australian rider Luke Tuckwell wearing the overall leader&#039;s yellow jersey (L) leads the pack of riders (peloton) in the ascent of the Lacets du Grand Colombier during the 7th stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 133,6km between La Bridoire and Grand Colombier in the French Alps on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe&#039;s Australian rider Luke Tuckwell wearing the overall leader&#039;s yellow jersey (L) leads the pack of riders (peloton) in the ascent of the Lacets du Grand Colombier during the 7th stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race (formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphine), 133,6km between La Bridoire and Grand Colombier in the French Alps on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Double breakaway success for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as yellow jersey changes hands on Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes stage 6 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Maxim Van Gils wins stage as Luke Tuckwell moves into yellow jersey on perfect day for German team ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:06:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:53:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[CREST-VOLAND, FRANCE - JUNE 12: (L-R) Maxim Van Gils of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of Tobias Halland Johannessen of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 6 a 182.3km stage from Saint-Vulbas to Crest-Voland 1211m / #UCIWT / on June 12, 2026 in Crest-Voland, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[CREST-VOLAND, FRANCE - JUNE 12: (L-R) Maxim Van Gils of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of Tobias Halland Johannessen of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 6 a 182.3km stage from Saint-Vulbas to Crest-Voland 1211m / #UCIWT / on June 12, 2026 in Crest-Voland, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Sprinters finally have their day on Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes stage 5 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lone flat stage of the entire eight-day race sees fastmen in action at finish located in bird sanctuary ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:46:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:07:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5QLhaPay9asJvmaNsCjFVZ.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes stage 4 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ US champion Quinn Simmons wins from breakaway on 167.5km race to Montrond-les-Bains ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:37:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:52:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[MONTROND-LES-BAINS, FRANCE - JUNE 10: Quinn Simmons of United States and Team Lidl - Trek celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of (L-R) Matteo Vercher of France and Team TotalEnergies and Finn Fisher-Black of New Zealand and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 4 a 167.4km stage from Le Puy-en-Velay to Montrond-les-Bains / #UCIWT / on June 10, 2026 in Montrond-les-Bains, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[MONTROND-LES-BAINS, FRANCE - JUNE 10: Quinn Simmons of United States and Team Lidl - Trek celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of (L-R) Matteo Vercher of France and Team TotalEnergies and Finn Fisher-Black of New Zealand and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 4 a 167.4km stage from Le Puy-en-Velay to Montrond-les-Bains / #UCIWT / on June 10, 2026 in Montrond-les-Bains, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: A new GC but the race leader hangs on after Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes stage 3 TTT ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Teams did battle on an undulating 28.4km test against the clock in Perreux ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:46:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:10:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Visma-Lease a Bike during their ride]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[PERREUX, FRANCE - JUNE 09: (L-R) Edoardo Affini of Italy, Matteo Jorgenson of United States and Team Visma | Lease a Bike compete during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 3 a 28.4km team time trial stage from Perreux to Perreux / #UCIWT / on June 09, 2026 in Perreux, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Breakaway succeeds for second day in a row at Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - Critérium du Dauphiné stage 2 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Anton Charmig won solo from a 10 man breakaway as the escapees succeed again on stage 2 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:54:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:49:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Bonville-Ginn ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[LE PUY-EN-VELAY, FRANCE - JUNE 08: Anthon Charmig of Denmark and Team Uno-X Mobility attacks in the breakaway during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 2 a 234.3km stage from Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux to Le Puy-en-Velay 624m / #UCIWT / on June 08, 2026 in Le Puy-en-Velay, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[LE PUY-EN-VELAY, FRANCE - JUNE 08: Anthon Charmig of Denmark and Team Uno-X Mobility attacks in the breakaway during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 2 a 234.3km stage from Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux to Le Puy-en-Velay 624m / #UCIWT / on June 08, 2026 in Le Puy-en-Velay, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: A dramatic late change in the overall after stage 9 of the Giro d'Italia Women deals a pulsating game of poker on wheels ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's anything but a parade stage with 2,100 metres of total elevation gain on the 145km Saluzzo loop, marking a tough finale where the overall winner will be crowned ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:44:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:39:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MuHZpwde6q99AaZrQJ4fVB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Demi Vollering (FDJ United - SUEZ) attacks during stage 9 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women 2026 - Stage 9 a 145km stage from Saluzzo to Saluzzo, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Demi Vollering (FDJ United - SUEZ) attacks during stage 9 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women 2026 - Stage 9 a 145km stage from Saluzzo to Saluzzo, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Breakaway succeeds on opening day at Critérium du Dauphiné - Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes stage 1 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Alex Baudin went clear on the final climb and pulled off the win as the GC riders looked at each other ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:49:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:24:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Bonville-Ginn ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[SAINT-ISMIER, FRANCE - JUNE 07: Alex Baudin of France and Team EF Education - EasyPost competes in the breakaway during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 1 a 146.2km stage from Vizille to Saint-Ismier / #UCIWT / on June 07, 2026 in Saint-Ismier, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[SAINT-ISMIER, FRANCE - JUNE 07: Alex Baudin of France and Team EF Education - EasyPost competes in the breakaway during the 78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026, Stage 1 a 146.2km stage from Vizille to Saint-Ismier / #UCIWT / on June 07, 2026 in Saint-Ismier, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: It's as you were in Giro d'Italia Women overall after a huge battle on Colle delle Finestre in an avalanche shortened stage 8 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Queen Stage is here, and the moment the race has been building toward, with the Colle delle Finestre climb, where anything can happen in pursuit of the maglia rosa ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:30:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:34:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UHUrZB9a3cZCo7RzAebQBN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Demi Vollering (FDJ United-SUEZ) on the Colle delle Finestre on her way to winning stage 8 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[SESTRIERE, ITALY - JUNE 06: Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ competes in the breakaway during the 37th Giro d&#039;Italia Women 2026, Stage 8 a 106km stage from  Rivoli to Sestriere 2034m / #UCIWWT / on June 06, 2026 in Sestriere, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[SESTRIERE, ITALY - JUNE 06: Demi Vollering of Netherlands and Team FDJ United - SUEZ competes in the breakaway during the 37th Giro d&#039;Italia Women 2026, Stage 8 a 106km stage from  Rivoli to Sestriere 2034m / #UCIWWT / on June 06, 2026 in Sestriere, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: A late breakaway hold off the sprinters' team to take stage 7 at the Giro d'Italia Women ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From Sorbolo Mezzani to Salice Terme, at 159km another long day in the saddle, is a wide-open race for the taking ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:10:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:02:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/huLtVbhUhmc9GVqAzsHiVD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Célia Gery wins stage 7 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[SALICE TERME, ITALY - JUNE 05: Celia Gery of France and Team FDJ United - SUEZ celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 37th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia Women 2026, Stage 7 a 159km stage from Sorbolo Mezzani to Salice Terme / #UCIWWT / on June 05, 2026 in Salice Terme, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[SALICE TERME, ITALY - JUNE 05: Celia Gery of France and Team FDJ United - SUEZ celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 37th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia Women 2026, Stage 7 a 159km stage from Sorbolo Mezzani to Salice Terme / #UCIWWT / on June 05, 2026 in Salice Terme, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: The sprinters take the day after a crosswind hit stage 6 at the Giro d'Italia Women ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A welcome relief with another flat stage where the sprinters could shine on 160km route from Ala to Brescello ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:25:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:11:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L8SbwXGn6TyLH6VXgoAiw3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Elisa Balsamo (Lidl - Trek) owns stage 6 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women in Brescello, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Elisa Balsamo (Lidl - Trek) - Elisa Balsamo wins stage 6 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women in Brescello, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: More shuffling of the pack as the favourites battle it out at stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia Women ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The peloton heads into the Dolomites for four categorised climbs and virtually no recovery sections over 146 kilometres with 3,200 metres of elevation gain ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:25:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:47:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tsZXMdeb3SRiVHWez6iYLM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Demi Vollering (FDJ United - SUEZ) wins stage 5 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Demi Vollering (FDJ United - SUEZ) celebrates victory at stage 5 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women, a 146km stage from Longarone to Sante Stefano di Cadore. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Stage 4 mountain time trial produces huge time gaps at the top of the Giro d'Italia Women overall ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The first significant GC shake-up with a challenging 12.7km uphill time trial on a cat.1 climb to Nevegal ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:38:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:05:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GVvPf4RvJAYe2LXfcHrHhK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx - Protime) during stage 4 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women 2026, a 12.7km individual time trial stage from Belluno to Nevegal 1, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx - Protime) during stage 4 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women 2026, a 12.7km individual time trial stage from Belluno to Nevegal, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: It's as you were as the sprinters take a tense finish at stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia Women ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A step up in difficulty as the peloton race along a 156km route from Bibione to Buja in Friuli ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:58:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:46:42 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wcb3G7MtFugTNaCHrv9PQT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Elisa Balsamo (Lidl - Trek) wins stage 3 of the Giro d&#039;Italia Women wearing the race leader&#039;s pink jersey in Buja, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Elisa Balsamo (Lidl - Trek) wins stage 3 of the Giro d&#039;Italia Women wearing the race leader&#039;s pink jersey in Buja, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Redemption at the last in Giro d'Italia stage 21 sprint finale as jerseys are decided in Rome ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The sprinters conclude the race with 131km and eight laps of a Rome circuit ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 13:03:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:14:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Bonville-Ginn ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fmxLganKU3HXhV5QTepbpc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[ROME, ITALY - MAY 31: (L-R) Davide Piganzoli of Italy, Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Pink Leader Jersey and a general view of the peloton competing with the Colosseum in the background, during the 109th Giro d&#039;Italia 2026, Stage 21 a 131km stage from Rome to Rome 1289m / #UCIWT / on May 31, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[ROME, ITALY - MAY 31: (L-R) Davide Piganzoli of Italy, Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Pink Leader Jersey and a general view of the peloton competing with the Colosseum in the background, during the 109th Giro d&#039;Italia 2026, Stage 21 a 131km stage from Rome to Rome 1289m / #UCIWT / on May 31, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: The sprinters come to the fore again in stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia Women ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Another day for the sprinters along a 146km route from Roncade H-Farm to Caorle ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 08:35:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:16:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7W8zNwboDBRufesGh2aULY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Elisa Balsamo (Lidl - Trek) wins stage 2 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women in Caorle, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Elisa Balsamo (Lidl - Trek) wins stage 2 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women in Caorle, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: The sprinters have their day in Ravenna at stage 1 of the Giro d'Italia Women ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A pancake flat stage from Cesenatico to Ravenna, 139km ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:25:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:11:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/44i4Sc2EFZ8nhZemNWJoqY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx - Protime) celebrates victory in the opening stage of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women in Ravenna, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx - Protime) celebrates victory in the opening stage of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia Women in Ravenna, Italy. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Traka 360 winner solos to men’s Unbound Gravel 200 victory as sprints deliver repeat winner first time in five years in women’s race ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stay up to date with all of the action from the elite women's and elite men's Unbound Gravel 200 as they tackle more than miles of gravel grinding for a signature event in the Flint Hills of Kansas ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:09:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 30 May 2026 23:18:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Bonville-Ginn ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qa8hVE52n9dS8sPuVzkZQb.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Unbound Gravel races cover remote dirt roads across the Flint Hills of Kansas]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Unbound Gravel races cover remote dirt roads across the Flint Hills of Kansas]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: big battle but no changes to the GC on stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A double ascent of Piancavallo provides the final test for the GC contenders ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 08:25:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:22:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Tm8W3EFhswyd5EySfbDhiP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[PIANCAVALLO, ITALY - MAY 30: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike celebrates at finish line as stage and final overall winner during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 20 a 200km stage from Gemona del Friuli to Piancavallo 1289m / #UCIWT / on May 30, 2026 in Piancavallo, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[PIANCAVALLO, ITALY - MAY 30: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike celebrates at finish line as stage and final overall winner during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 20 a 200km stage from Gemona del Friuli to Piancavallo 1289m / #UCIWT / on May 30, 2026 in Piancavallo, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Breakaway takes the stage and a change on the GC podium after epic Dolomites queen stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The queen stage of the race – 5,000 metres of climbing and six classified climbs in the Dolomites ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:15:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:13:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ToKBiGqyH7cFD29YkMcw7F-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[ALLEGHE, ITALY - MAY 29: Sepp Kuss of United States and Team Visma | Lease a Bike celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 19 a 151km stage from Feltre to Alleghe - Piani di Pezze 1467m / #UCIWT / on May 29, 2026 in Alleghe, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[ALLEGHE, ITALY - MAY 29: Sepp Kuss of United States and Team Visma | Lease a Bike celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 19 a 151km stage from Feltre to Alleghe - Piani di Pezze 1467m / #UCIWT / on May 29, 2026 in Alleghe, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Maglia ciclamino changes hands again as stage 18 of the Giro d’Italia ends in a sprint ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The race's penultimate sprint showdown comes at the end of a 167km stage ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:59:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:22:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MqFdeM3E2sqVovaLVsLTAZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[PIEVE DI SOLIGO, ITALY - MAY 28: (L-R) Paul Magnier of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of Edoardo Zambanini of Italy and Team Bahrain - Victorious during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 18 a 171km stage from Fai della Paganella to Pieve di Soligo / #UCIWT / on May 28, 2026 in Pieve di Soligo, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[PIEVE DI SOLIGO, ITALY - MAY 28: (L-R) Paul Magnier of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step celebrates at finish line as stage winner ahead of Edoardo Zambanini of Italy and Team Bahrain - Victorious during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 18 a 171km stage from Fai della Paganella to Pieve di Soligo / #UCIWT / on May 28, 2026 in Pieve di Soligo, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: late attack from the breakaway seals victory at stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Breakaway action is possible on this 200km hilly stage to Andalo ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 09:46:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:21:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[EF Education - EasyPost Danish rider Michael Valgren celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 17th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Cassano d&#039;Adda and Andalo, Italy, on May 27, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[EF Education - EasyPost Danish rider Michael Valgren celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 17th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Cassano d&#039;Adda and Andalo, Italy, on May 27, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Breakaway given no chance on Swiss summit finish as GC favourites contest the win on Giro d’Italia stage 16 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Back to the mountains and into Switzerland for the 11.7km climb to Carì ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 11:24:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:12:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Team Visma Lease a Bike Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wearing the overall leader&#039;s pink jersey (Maglia Rosa) attacks in the final climb during the 16th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Bellinzona and Cari, Switzerland, on May 26, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Team Visma Lease a Bike Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wearing the overall leader&#039;s pink jersey (Maglia Rosa) attacks in the final climb during the 16th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Bellinzona and Cari, Switzerland, on May 26, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Surprise drama on pancake flat stage 15 of Giro d'Italia 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Milan hosts a pan-flat 157km sprint stage ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 11:04:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:15:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Bonville-Ginn ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AKxBNGgX5Aas5bUL3XmXqU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[MILAN, ITALY - MAY 24: Mirco Maestri of Italy and Team Polti VisitMalta competes in the breakaway during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 15 a 157km stage from Voghera to Milan / #UCIWT / on May 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[MILAN, ITALY - MAY 24: Mirco Maestri of Italy and Team Polti VisitMalta competes in the breakaway during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 15 a 157km stage from Voghera to Milan / #UCIWT / on May 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Maglia rosa changes hands during brutal day of climbing at stage 14 of the Giro d’Italia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The race hits the high mountains with 4,350 metres of climbing in the Alps ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:30:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:21:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Team Visma Lease a Bike Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard climbs the last kilometers of the 14th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Aosta and Pila (Gressan), Italy, on May 23, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Team Visma Lease a Bike Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard climbs the last kilometers of the 14th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Aosta and Pila (Gressan), Italy, on May 23, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Win goes to the breakaway on stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Late hills could disrupt the sprinters as the race heads to Verbania ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:28:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:20:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KxGTtc76xGKtKbW9zhq9Yk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[VERBANIA, ITALY - MAY 22: Alberto Bettiol of Italy and Team XDS Astana competes in the breakaway during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 13 a 189km stage from Alessandria to Verbania / #UCIWT / on May 22, 2026 in Verbania, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[VERBANIA, ITALY - MAY 22: Alberto Bettiol of Italy and Team XDS Astana competes in the breakaway during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 13 a 189km stage from Alessandria to Verbania / #UCIWT / on May 22, 2026 in Verbania, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[VERBANIA, ITALY - MAY 22: Alberto Bettiol of Italy and Team XDS Astana competes in the breakaway during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 13 a 189km stage from Alessandria to Verbania / #UCIWT / on May 22, 2026 in Verbania, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Late solo attacker steals victory from the sprinters on stage 12 of the Giro d'Itallia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A chance for a breakaway over 177km in Liguria ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ovsb6S8xHiXDt2aCBnFXxN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Bahrain - Victorious Belgian rider Alec Segaert celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 12th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Imperia and Novi Ligure, Italy, on May 21, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Bahrain - Victorious Belgian rider Alec Segaert celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 12th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Imperia and Novi Ligure, Italy, on May 21, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Two-up sprint decides victory as breakaway survives stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hills are back on the menu with 2,500 metres of climbing on the way to Chiavari ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:58:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:20:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tuKkoT5NamVqRbwfe9ALhQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Movistar Team Spanish rider Enric Mas and UAE Team Emirates - XRG Ecuadorian rider Jhonatan Narvaez (L) ride in a breakaway during the 11th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Porcari and Chiavari, Italy, on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Movistar Team Spanish rider Enric Mas and UAE Team Emirates - XRG Ecuadorian rider Jhonatan Narvaez (L) ride in a breakaway during the 11th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Porcari and Chiavari, Italy, on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Movistar Team Spanish rider Enric Mas and UAE Team Emirates - XRG Ecuadorian rider Jhonatan Narvaez (L) ride in a breakaway during the 11th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Porcari and Chiavari, Italy, on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Big reshuffle after crucial Giro d’Italia stage 10 time trial ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A flat 40.2km against the clock in Tuscany ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:49:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:20:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fve87CTYRQWnSCd25pCdoA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[INEOS Grenadiers Italian rider Filippo Ganna competes during the 10th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race, 42km individual time trial between Viareggio and Massa on May 19, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[INEOS Grenadiers Italian rider Filippo Ganna competes during the 10th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race, 42km individual time trial between Viareggio and Massa on May 19, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[INEOS Grenadiers Italian rider Filippo Ganna competes during the 10th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race, 42km individual time trial between Viareggio and Massa on May 19, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: GC stars put on a show as gap to pink shrinks again after stage 9 of Giro d'Italia 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The riders head to the ski resort of Corno alle Scale for the Giro's second summit finish ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:16:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:19:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Bonville-Ginn ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EbDA2s6qtgkSxcvxrgGy95-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Decathlon CMA CGM Team Austrian rider Felix Gall rides in front of Team Visma Lease a Bike Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard during the 9th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Cervia and Corno alle Scale, central Italy on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Decathlon CMA CGM Team Austrian rider Felix Gall rides in front of Team Visma Lease a Bike Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard during the 9th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Cervia and Corno alle Scale, central Italy on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Decathlon CMA CGM Team Austrian rider Felix Gall rides in front of Team Visma Lease a Bike Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard during the 9th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Cervia and Corno alle Scale, central Italy on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As It happened: The win goes to the breakaway on punchy Tappe dei Muri stage 8 of the Giro d’Italia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A challenging day in the Marche hills concludes with an 8% finishing climb in Fermo ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:41:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:18:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cThBoB8uBTZKrdErBLPAVn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirates - XRG Ecuadorian rider Jhonatan Narvaez climbs the Capodarco during the 8th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Chieti and Fermo, central Italy on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirates - XRG Ecuadorian rider Jhonatan Narvaez climbs the Capodarco during the 8th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Chieti and Fermo, central Italy on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirates - XRG Ecuadorian rider Jhonatan Narvaez climbs the Capodarco during the 8th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Chieti and Fermo, central Italy on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Visma-Lease a Bike show their strength on Blockhaus stage 7, scattering their Giro d'Italia rivals into the wind ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ At the end of the mammoth 244km stage Jonas Vingegaard attacked with only Felix Gall to stay close to him ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:27:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:19:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3CCmsgV6sDgU5yLthueHtn.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Jonas Vingegaard (R) rides in the pack during the 7th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Jonas Vingegaard (R) rides in the pack during the 7th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened : XDS-Astana reign in Naples after cobbles, late corners, crashes and chaos in high-speed Giro d'Italia sprint stage 6 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The road to Napoli is never easy during the Giro d'Italia and proved to be the case once again ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:59:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:18:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3CCmsgV6sDgU5yLthueHtn.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Davide Ballerini celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win in the 6th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Davide Ballerini celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win in the 6th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened : A day of heavy rain, attacks, chases and crashes spark a surprise winner and new Giro d'Italia maglia rosa on stage 5 in Potenza ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The hills of Basilicata shook up the Giro d'Italia ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:36:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:17:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3CCmsgV6sDgU5yLthueHtn.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia peloton]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Igor Arrieta of Spain and UAE Team Emirates - XRG celebrates at finish line as stage winner in Potenza]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Movistar blow up the Giro d'Italia on the stage 4 Cozzo Tunno climb but UAE and Lidl-Trek celebrate in Cosenza ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tricky day in Calabria proves there is never a quiet day in the Corsa Rosa ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:21:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:16:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3CCmsgV6sDgU5yLthueHtn.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Jhonatan Narvaez celebrates the victory after he crossed the finish line at the 4th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Jhonatan Narvaez celebrates the victory after he crossed the finish line at the 4th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Giro d'Italia stage 3 decided by photo finish bunch sprint ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Another day for the sprinters as the peloton heads to the Bulgarian capital of Sofia ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:38:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:16:55 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Puddicombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FShKGSu6MTMZaWYRDHGzhj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Soudal Quick-Step French rider Paul Magnier wearing the points classification mauve jersey (Maglia Ciclamino) celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 3nd stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Plovdiv and Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 10, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Soudal Quick-Step French rider Paul Magnier wearing the points classification mauve jersey (Maglia Ciclamino) celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 3nd stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Plovdiv and Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 10, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia ends in reduced bunch sprint after Vingegaard and other attackers caught ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A 220km hilly stage with a challenging late climb inside the final 10km ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:20:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:17:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The riders head to the start of stage 2 of the Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[VELIKO TARNOVO, BULGARIA - MAY 09: Guillermo Thomas Silva of Uruguay and Team XDS Astana celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 2 a 221km stage from Burgas to Veliko Tarnovo / #UCIWT / on May 09, 2026 in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[VELIKO TARNOVO, BULGARIA - MAY 09: Guillermo Thomas Silva of Uruguay and Team XDS Astana celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 2 a 221km stage from Burgas to Veliko Tarnovo / #UCIWT / on May 09, 2026 in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Spanish glory at La Vuelta Femenina as the climbers put on a show on L'Angliru on stage 7 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Starting in Pola Llaviana / Pola de Lavianna, the peloton will contest the longest day of racing at 132km, with a finish on L'Angliru ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:00:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:53:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) finishes second on L&#039;Angliru, finishing second on stage 7 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina, winning the overall general classification. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[L&#039;ANGLIRU, SPAIN - MAY 09: Overall race winner Paula Blasi of Spain and UAE Team ADQ celebrates at finish line during the 12th La Vuelta Femenina 2026, Stage 7 a 132.9km stage from Pola de Laviana to L&#039;Angliru 1555m / #UCIWWT / on May 09, 2026 in Pola de Laviana, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it Happened: Brutal final ascent explodes overall classification on La Vuelta Feminina stage 6 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It is the shortest day of racing, but also a route meant for the strongest climbers in the peloton with a finish on the category 1 'wall' Les Praeres.Nava ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:14:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:18:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[NAVA, SPAIN - MAY 08: Anna van der Breggen of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime attacks in the breakaway during the 12th La Vuelta Femenina 2026, Stage 6 a 106.5km stage from Gijon / Xixon to Les Praeres. Nava 738m / #UCIWWT / on May 08, 2026 in Nava, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[NAVA, SPAIN - MAY 08: Anna van der Breggen of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime attacks in the breakaway during the 12th La Vuelta Femenina 2026, Stage 6 a 106.5km stage from Gijon / Xixon to Les Praeres. Nava 738m / #UCIWWT / on May 08, 2026 in Nava, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: A late crash sparks chaos but Soudal takes the win and the first maglia rosa on stage 1 at the Giro d'Italia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Giro Grande Partenza kicks-off with a 147km sprint stage to the Black Sea coast city of Burgas ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:01:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:15:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3CCmsgV6sDgU5yLthueHtn.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Stage winner Paul Magnier of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step reacts after the 109th Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Stage winner Paul Magnier of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step reacts after the 109th Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: The sprinters take the honours as a crash mars the final at stage 5 of the Vuelta Femenina  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The peloton raced 119km beginning in León on stage 5 with two category 3 ascents on the menu before finishing in Astorga ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:32:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:12:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m48c6Fa7E8ubTESuKSXBse-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Mischa Bredewold celebrates winning stage 5 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina in Astorga, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Mischa Bredewold celebrates winning stage 5 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina in Astorga, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Breakaway hearts broken as the sprinters take stage 4 of La Vuelta Femenina ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the race heads toward the mountains, stage 4 brings the field a 115km race that begins in Monforte de Lemos ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:35:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:18:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q8cWADUDzyq8DcNnW4C9uc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The breakaway during 4 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx - Protime) wins stage of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina in Antas de Ulla, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                            <![CDATA[ Relentless ups and downs over the 121.2km from Padrón to A Coruña ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:31:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:03:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nj73WNyfU79VsBvpVc9RMM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Sterre Vervloet (Lotto Intermarché Ladies) and Felicity Wilson-Haffenden (Lidl - Trek) on the attack during stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Cedrine Kerbaol (EF Education-Oatly) celebrates winning stage 3 of the 2026 La Vuelta Femenina in A Coruna. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Surprise winner storms to victory in chaotic finale to La Vuelta Femenina stage 2  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ No categorised mountains on tap for stage 2, however, the 109km route profile is anything but flat. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:53:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:59:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Bonville-Ginn ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GGtFNRKgCMi6LGeJCdWQK5-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The opening day of racing at La Vuelta Femenina featured a 113km route from Maín to Salvaterra de Miño. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:03:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:33:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katy Madgwick ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pFXdJZhE6k7XvEDP7pY2F3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Demi Vollering was victorious in the 2025 edition of La Vuelta Femenina]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[SALVATERRA DE MINO, SPAIN - MAY 03: Noemi Ruegg of Switzerland and Team EF Education-Oatly celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 12th La Vuelta Femenina 2026, Stage 1 a 113.9km stage from Marin to Salvaterra de Mino / #UCIWWT / on May 03, 2026 in Salvaterra de Mino, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: La Redoute proves pivotal launching the winning, solo move at Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Demi Vollering rode the final 34km to become the first woman to win Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes for a time. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Owen Rogers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BhduL8Wo5cwy9m2rxBQFT4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Demi Vollering of Netherlands (FDJ United - SUEZ) attacks on the Cote de la Redoute (292m) during the 10th Liege - Bastogne - Liege Femmes 2026.(Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Demi Vollering of Netherlands (FDJ United - SUEZ) attacks on the Cote de la Redoute (292m) during the 10th Liege - Bastogne - Liege Femmes 2026.(Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: French super talent scares World Champion but Slovenian emerges to win Liège-Bastogne-Liège ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An early attack and UAE chase before the race explodes on the La Redoute climb ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:17:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:42:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3CCmsgV6sDgU5yLthueHtn.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG celebrates winning Liege - Bastogne - Liege 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG celebrates winning Liege - Bastogne - Liege 2026]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it Happened: Attritional Flèche Wallonne Femmes serves up fireworks on the Mur de Huy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ One of the oldest Spring Classics for professional women finishing on the leg-breaking Mur de Huy ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:12:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:04:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Challis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T5MAY4gHXmwas8wet7b693-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Vollering wins Fleche Wallonne Femmes 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Vollering wins Fleche Wallonne Femmes 2026]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: French super talent wins La Flèche Wallonne on the Mur de Huy finish ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New host city, same modern Flèche circuit with Ereffe, Cherave, and the famed Mur de Huy ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:43:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:20:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                <dc:description><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3CCmsgV6sDgU5yLthueHtn.jpg ]]></dc:description>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Paul Seixas celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win La Fleche Wallonne]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Paul Seixas celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win La Fleche Wallonne]]></media:text>
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