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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Philadelphia Cycling Classic confirms seven WorldTour teams in men's and women's fields for Manayunk Wall challenge - North American Roundup ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tour de Bloom begins six days of racing in Pacific Northwest on May 14 while Team Medellín-EPM brings Brayan Sanchez and Óscar Sevilla for Gran Premio NYC on May 17 ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackie.tyson@futurenet.com (Jackie Tyson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackie Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KYXLmRvYEGEAAFAzHog2W5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Women race up Lemon Hill at 2015 Philadelphia Cycling Classic]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 7: The women&amp;apos;s peloton hits the Lemon Hill climb at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic on June 7, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'There is already something going on in the bunch' - Threat of illness after cold, wet Giro d'Italia stage 5 more concerning than 6:22 deficit for Visma-Lease a Bike ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe expect Visma to keep pink jersey in reach with Friday's stage to Blockhaus on the horizon ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TEPsgfEEDD85mo6y8xjp4L-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Jonas Vingegaard riding in a weather-resistant jacket on stage 5 of the Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[POTENZA, ITALY - MAY 13: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike competes during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 5]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'We knew there would be fireworks' - Long, solo pursuit through rain proves too much for Giulio Ciccone to defend Giro d'Italia lead ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Italian isolated in front group, loses over seven minutes to new maglia rosa Afonso Eulálio ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:32:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Teams &amp; Riders]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Te56mYMGEuTJs8CJP2mNs5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Italian Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) wore the maglia rosa on stage 5 under a rain jacket, only the pink seen on his helmet, gloves, socks and bike due to cold and heavy rain ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[POTENZA, ITALY - MAY 13: Giulio Ciccone of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek - Pink Leader Jersey competes while it is raining heavily during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 5 a 203km stage from Praia a Mare to Potenza 705m / #UCIWT / on May 13, 2026 in Potenza, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Nothing is over til you pass the finish line' - How Igor Arrieta turned disaster into a career-defining moment at the Giro d'Italia  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Young Basque stage winner dedicates first WorldTour victory to teammates forced to abandon race ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:37:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:40:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5T4mPM5SDdFsBQDZLJwdrZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirates-XRG&#039;s Igor Arrieta reacts at the finish line to winning stage 5 of the Giro d&#039;Italia, his first WorldTour win]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirates - XRG Spanish rider Igor Arrieta celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 5th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Praia a Mare and Potenza, southern Italy on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Luca BETTINI / AFP)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cat Ferguson blasts from small group for victory at Navarra Women's Elite Classic ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ruby Roseman-Gannon and Fiona Mangan round out podium in Pamplona ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:04:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:05:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ laura@cyclingnews.com (Laura Weislo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Weislo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EPgDFNydYHZwVLBKW66vpg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Navarra Women&#039;s Elite Classic: Cat Ferguson of Movistar sprints to victory]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[PAMPLONA, SPAIN - MAY 13: Cat Ferguson of Great Britain and Team Movistar celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 6th Navarra Women&amp;apos;s Elite Classic 2026 a 133.4km one day race from Pamplona to Pamplona on May 13, 2026 in Pamplona, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[PAMPLONA, SPAIN - MAY 13: Cat Ferguson of Great Britain and Team Movistar celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 6th Navarra Women&amp;apos;s Elite Classic 2026 a 133.4km one day race from Pamplona to Pamplona on May 13, 2026 in Pamplona, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Wrong turn and crashes cause breakaway bedlam in absurd Giro d'Italia finale ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Igor Arrieta and  Afonso Eulálio hang on to take stage win and maglia rosa despite late-race mishaps ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:03:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:04:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick Fletcher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4WXZZcciBrGyWK7bQfvcQ7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Igor Arrieta and Afonso Eulálio fell victim to a series of misfortunes late on stage 5 of the Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Igor Arrieta and Afonso Eulálio racing towards the finish from the breakaway on stage 5 of the 2026 Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Giro d'Italia: Igor Arrieta's rainy day raid delivers stage 5 victory for UAE Team Emirates-XRG ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Afonso Eulálio moves into maglia rosa as breakaway gets a huge gap ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:04:59 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matilda Price ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wHSZoPx9LC8Dh6qYcxZ2Wj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Igor Arrieta celebrates his victory]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Igor Arrieta celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the 5th stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Jonas Vingegaard's former coach jumps to rival team just three months after sudden Visma-Lease a Bike exit ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tim Heemskerk will coach 'selected riders' at Remco Evenepoel's Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:15:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Teams &amp; Riders]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick Fletcher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/68U4Xdva666MMdG2ojmxJY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[VILA-SECA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: (L-R) Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 3 a 159.4km stage from Mont-roig del Camp to Vila-seca / #UCIWT / on March 25, 2026 in Vila-seca, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[VILA-SECA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: (L-R) Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 3 a 159.4km stage from Mont-roig del Camp to Vila-seca / #UCIWT / on March 25, 2026 in Vila-seca, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tour de Hongrie: Tim Merlier delivers full throttle victory on opening stage ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sebastian Molano second and Bauhaus Phil Bauhaus third in sprint finish ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:33:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:57:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uHWamrr85Zbo7M5MHe4D3N-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Tour de Hongrie 2026: Tim Merlier (Soudal-QuickStep) sprints to stage 1 victory]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[BEKESCSABA, HUNGARY - MAY 13: Tim Merlier of Belgium and Team Soudal Quick-Step celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 47th Tour of Hungary 2026. Stage 1 a 143.1km stage from Gyula to Bekescsaba on May 13, 2026 in Bekescsaba, Hungary. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New bike day has never been more affordable – get the Giro d'Italia stage-winning Van Rysel RCR-R Pro with £3,000 off at Decathlon ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Van Rysel RCR has numerous WorldTour wins to its name, and the Decathlon Summer Sale has significant discounts on the Van Rysel range, including the RCR-R Team Edition and its RCR-F Pro sibling ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Without him, I would already be minutes down' – Egan Bernal thanks teammate Ben Turner for saving him on Giro d'Italia's tricky fourth stage ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Colombian champion was dropped on late climb during Giro's first stage back in Italy ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:08:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Teams &amp; Riders]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fusshgDEcURinC4iURNbRR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Colombian champion Egan Bernal warms up with his Netcompany Ineos teammates ahead of stage 5 of the Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Colombian champion Egan Bernal warms up with his Netcompany Ineos teammates ahead of stage 5 of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Alone, half conscious, trying to use the small window of adrenaline to call emergency services' – Albert Withen Philipsen suffers frightening 80kph crash in training ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Talented Danish youngster suffers 'heavy hit' to his head in crash on Friday ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SFG9NYndaeX3gg5bAYN4gS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[DENAIN, FRANCE - MARCH 19: Albert Withen Philipsen of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek competes during the 67th Grand Prix de Denain - Porte du Hainaut 2026 a 200.4km one day race from Denain to Denain on March 19, 2026 in Denain, France. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[DENAIN, FRANCE - MARCH 19: Albert Withen Philipsen of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek competes during the 67th Grand Prix de Denain - Porte du Hainaut 2026 a 200.4km one day race from Denain to Denain on March 19, 2026 in Denain, France. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The MVP of the stage – Matteo Sobrero saves Derek Gee-West, guides Ciccone into maglia rosa, and helps out Egan Bernal at the Giro d'Italia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lidl-Trek rider and Ineos' Ben Turner team up to ultimately avoid losses for their respective leaders ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GBnSdXLdNgLq6PmbhYeo9h-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Gee-West was dropped but successfully chased back on in the final kilometres of stage 4]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[COSENZA, ITALY - MAY 12: Derek Gee-West of Canada and Team Lidl - Trek crosses the finish line during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 4 a 138km stage from Catanzaro to Cosenza / #UCIWT / on May 12, 2026 in Cosenza, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'The successes of yesterday seem completely unattainable without profound transformation' – Historic French team to close men's squad to go all-in on women's cycling ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tony Gallopin, Steve Chainel and Thierry Gouvenou all came through the St Michel-Preference Home-Auber 93 set-up, but women represent its future ]]>
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[St Michel&#039;s mean&#039;s team will close at the end of 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[LA GARDE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 21: Theo Delacroix of France, Lucas Beneteau of France, Romain Cardis of France, Simon Guglielmi of France, Antoine Berger of France, Axel Bouquet of France and Team St Michel - Preference Home - Auber93 prior to the 3rd Classic Var 2026 a 176.6km one day race from La Garde to Brignoles on February 21, 2026 in La Garde, France. (Photo by Billy Ceusters/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ No team, no salary, no bike – The reality for cycling's 'free agents' who find themselves without a contract but still want to race ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When a rider's contract comes to an end and no other teams come knocking, the fall from grace can be abrupt and hard to take. Cyclingnews learns about the hard truths facing cycling's contract-less pros ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:51:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Teams &amp; Riders]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ollie Smith ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kC4PYzosFngPHxz4iZiGs6-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'It's unfortunate' – Jonas Vingegaard misses out on bonus seconds at Giro d'Italia  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pre-race favourite overtaken by Pellizzari on GC after launching Red Bull KM sprint during stage 4 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick Fletcher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vaqXBPKCxS5TkRWNxuxSVK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened : A day of heavy rain, attacks, chases and crashes spark a surprise winner and new maglia rosa in Potenza ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The hills of Basilicata shook up the Giro d'Italia ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x9s5makVcwELGfXwB3TfF7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'With no Richie, the plans had to change' - James Shaw, EF Education-EasyPost on the Giro d'Italia breakaway hunt after Carapaz withdrawal ]]></title>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/USSQED5zAmQ4T2P4nY8U6a-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[James Shaw of Great Britain and Team EF Education - EasyPost prior to the 109th Giro d&#039;Italia 2026, Stage 4 ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[James Shaw of Great Britain and Team EF Education - EasyPost prior to the 109th Giro d&#039;Italia 2026, Stage 4 ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'No one is unbeatable' – Giulio Pellizzari moves ahead of Jonas Vingegaard on GC with bonus seconds sprint ahead of Giro d'Italia mountains face-off ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe leader gains four seconds on heavy favourite Dane at Red Bull Kilometre ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jKzKt5atnTq8Bo6Wax3FjH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Italian fans clamour to get autographs from 22-year-old Italian rider Giulio Pellizzari]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[CATANZARO, ITALY - MAY 12: Giulio Pellizzari of Italy and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe prior to the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 4 a 138km stage from Catanzaro to Cosenza / #UCIWT / on May 12, 2026 in Catanzaro, Italy.  (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                            <![CDATA[ Italian sprints to bonus seconds in Cosenza to take pink, 10 years on from maiden stage win as neo-pro ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E3NWKk3jCoV5KtCH53icrg-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Tadej Pogačar's victory led to 'promising discussions' for new sponsorship ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ laura@cyclingnews.com (Laura Weislo) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Weislo ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J7D5LeaZ5U2yynouPeaDqg-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'In a sprint finish, nobody's got any friends' - Narváez keeps UAE Team Emirates' Giro d'Italia flight alive with tenacious stage 4 triumph ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ecuadorian takes first win for team after losing three teammates in big crash on stage 2 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:30:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g9wpYEB69Du4J5qbcfsFN7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Jhonatan Narvaez of Ecuador and UAE Team Emirates - XRG celebrates at podium as stage winner during the 109th Giro d&#039;Italia 2026, Stage 4 ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Jhonatan Narvaez of Ecuador and UAE Team Emirates - XRG celebrates at podium as stage winner during the 109th Giro d&#039;Italia 2026, Stage 4 ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'A big disappointment' – Ineos GC 'priorities' leave Ben Turner wondering at Giro d'Italia after dropping to help Egan Bernal and missing out on stage win ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ British rider wonders what if at the finish but says he's 'really happy' Colombian leader didn't lose time ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4KpdoyZePxPTkrLwX8GJA3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Milan Menten joins Arnaud De Lie in quitting Giro d'Italia as freak illness continues to punish Lotto Intermarché squad ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Belgian rider abandoned stage 4 having emptied the tank across late second-category climb, teammate won't start stage 5 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick Fletcher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gw68qMpYA2SGRjfu5A8wZQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Panic and doubts as Egan Bernal dropped on innocuous climb at Giro d'Italia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Netcompany-Ineos rider fights back on the descent but performance doesn't bode well for GC prospects ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:57:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:12:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackie.tyson@futurenet.com (Jackie Tyson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackie Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JVxk7DgAdj3TgiUWxVS3NV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Giro d'Italia: Jhonatan Narváez sprints to stage 4 win as Giulio Ciccone grabs bonus seconds to seize pink jersey ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ciccone takes third behind Orluis Aular in Cosenza as former maglia rosa Thomas Silva is dropped on stage's only climb ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matilda Price ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VjtWrPwDMwMUYfji2pC8X6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kaden Groves abandons Giro d'Italia 'still suffering' from opening day crash, leaving Alpecin-Premier Tech without 'best weapon' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Australian recovering from abrasions to both shoulders, leg and elbow after mass crash in Burgas ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:53:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Teams &amp; Riders]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackie.tyson@futurenet.com (Jackie Tyson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackie Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qArnS5mhhXXQHoj2dSbLdi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Start the countdown' – Remco Evenepoel ramps up Tour de France preparation with Sierra Nevada altitude training camp ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Belgian won't race before July, preferring to build up with training camps and course recons ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PSxKymmcQGJhUczNACACoH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ As it happened: Movistar blow-up the Giro d'Italia on the 14km Cozzo Tunno climb but UAE and Lidl-Trek celebrate in Cosenza  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stage 4 in Calabria proves there is never a quiet day in the Corsa Rosa ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VjtWrPwDMwMUYfji2pC8X6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Jonas Vingegaard loses key climbing teammate still struggling with aftereffects of bad Giro d'Italia crash ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Wilco Kelderman abandons the Corsa Rosa before stage to Cosenza after crashing heavily in Bulgaria on stage 2 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8oLhHwkEZZtPmQNcqiFasV-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ After seven Tours and seven Vueltas, Movistar racer taking part in first-ever Giro d'Italia at 30 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:49:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Teams &amp; Riders]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MFckM9ytJQDLs2MBfbYZ4n-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 250,000 fans in Sofia, a packed Lidl car park, and flamingos – Giro d'Italia reflections from a crash-marred but memorable Bulgarian Grande Partenza ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ James Moultrie's impressions from the ground at the build-up and first three stages of the 2026 race in Eastern Europe ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:24:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lq2aDgqbchNmN8riK8iKMS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The Giro met some passionate fans in Bulgaria, even if crashes were the main narrative of the weekend]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Spectators waving Bulgarian national flags as the pack of rides compete during the 2nd stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Burgas and Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I have never felt so bad' – Arnaud De Lie suffers but survives at Giro d'Italia after gastroenteritis   ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lotto-Intermarché sprinter and teammate Milan Menten recovering from pre-race illness ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:50:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Teams &amp; Riders]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FYVandnekwPdkBiMMr6uMF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ From electric convoys to fossil fuel sponsors: How seriously is cycling taking sustainability? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When it comes to climate change, few sports offer as strong a solution as cycling, but is the professional side of bike racing helping to deliver change, or only adding more fuel to the fire? Cyclingnews takes a look at the current initiatives and what other sports could teach cycling ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Travis Bramley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JgqRCpzdcZeU5cmG9LUFhk-1280-80.png">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Is pro cycling making strong enough strides when it comes to sustainability? ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Collage of images including a Tour Down Under team convoy, British track cyclist, and Tour de France-themed aeroplane]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Guys have already asked me where I want to attack' – Hunt for Giro d'Italia breakaway success lives on in young Belgian inspired by Van Aert and De Gendt ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Alec Segaert hopes for breakaway companions 'so I'm not alone' as he chases maiden Grand Tour victory ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iuGGU6ERuzp3L8QK7HdESm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Alec Segaert won the GP Denain earlier this season]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[DENAIN, FRANCE - MARCH 19: Alec Segaert of Belgium and Team Bahrain - Victorious celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 67th Grand Prix de Denain - Porte du Hainaut 2026 a 200.4km one day race from Denain to Denain on March 19, 2026 in Denain, France. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I got the timing wrong' – Disappointed Jonathan Milan leaves Bulgaria empty handed after double Giro d'Italia sprint defeats ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Italian sprinter admits he kicked too early in Sunday's stage 3 sprint but looks ahead to more chances to come ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:23:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stephen Farrand ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DiAGY7BHP5ESx64m4Dpu5m-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Paul Magnier (C) wearing the points classification mauve jersey (Maglia Ciclamino) celebrates as he crosses the finish line next to Lidl - Trek Italian rider Jonathan Milan]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Paul Magnier (C) wearing the points classification mauve jersey (Maglia Ciclamino) celebrates as he crosses the finish line next to Lidl - Trek Italian rider Jonathan Milan]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dreams fulfilled but disasters poorly handled in Bulgaria – Philippa York's Giro d'Italia analysis ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cyclingnews' Grand Tour columnist analyses the first three days of racing, and calls into question the decision-making around stage 2's awful crash ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:54:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:23:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Philippa York ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E4mximC3XhTGK7LJqg3aQN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Thomas Silva takes the pink jersey back to Italy after an eventful three days in Bulgaria]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[SOFIA, BULGARIA - MAY 10: Guillermo Thomas Silva of Uruguay and Team XDS Astana - Pink Leader Jersey competes competes during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 3 a 175km stage from Plovdiv to Sofia / #UCIWT / on May 10, 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ UAE Team Emirates-XRG's injury list grows yet again as Filippo Baroncini crashes in France ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Suspected broken collarbone for Italian in Tro-Bro Léon after three riders forced out of Giro d'Italia in first three days ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:12:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Teams &amp; Riders]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matilda Price ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wQjW9KGFfwSLujFmop6dgE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Filippo Baroncini crashed in Tro-Bro Léon on Sunday]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[LANNILIS, FRANCE - MAY 10: Filippo Baroncini of Italy and UAE Team Emirates - XRG competes during the 42nd Tro-Bro Leon 2026 a 202.1km one day race from Lannilis to Lannilis on May 10, 2026 in Lannilis, France. (Photo by Billy Ceusters/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ La Vuelta Femenina conclusions – A new generation shines, cycling's new Swiss Army knife, and attacking pays off ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our pick of the five major talking points from the first women's Grand Tour of the 2026 season ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lukas Knöfler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jLwHZ9NxxJ6zr25e7LCu6g-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Anna van der Breggen, Paula Blasi, and Marion Bunel atop the final podium of La Vuelta Femenina 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Winner of 2026 La Vuelta Femenina cycling tour of Spain, team UAE ADQ&#039;s Spanish rider Paula Blasi Cairol, second placed team SD Worx - Protime&#039;s Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen (L) and third placed Team Visma - Lease a Bike&#039;s French rider Marion Bunel (R) celebrate on the podium after the 7th stage, a 132.9 km race between Pola de Laviana and Alto de l&#039;Angliru, on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Miguel RIOPA / AFP via Getty Images)]]></media:text>
                                <media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Winner of 2026 La Vuelta Femenina cycling tour of Spain, team UAE ADQ&#039;s Spanish rider Paula Blasi Cairol, second placed team SD Worx - Protime&#039;s Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen (L) and third placed Team Visma - Lease a Bike&#039;s French rider Marion Bunel (R) celebrate on the podium after the 7th stage, a 132.9 km race between Pola de Laviana and Alto de l&#039;Angliru, on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Miguel RIOPA / AFP via Getty Images)]]></media:title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'You still have to be careful' – Masked up Giro d'Italia riders touch down in Italy after travel from Bulgaria ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Riders, team staff and bikes transfer by plane to southern Italy from Bulgaria on Sunday, teams bring in fresh logistical backup ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5ZDkQJwYL268W3YWKPKtCi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The Giro d&#039;Italia peloton will leave Bulgaria to travel to Italy on Sunday evening in time for the race&#039;s first rest day on Monday]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[SOFIA, BULGARIA - MAY 10: (L-R) Magnus Sheffield of United States and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team, Mikkel Bjerg of Denmark and UAE Team Emirates - XRG, Lennert Van Eetvelt of Belgium and Team Lotto Intermarche and a general view of the peloton competing during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 3 a 175km stage from Plovdiv to Sofia / #UCIWT / on May 10, 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I want to show who I am' – Rising Italian Davide Piganzoli set to play vital role in Jonas Vingegaard's bid to win the Giro d'Italia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Along with Isaac Del Toro and Giulio Pellizzari, 23-year-old stepping up confirms that the 2023 Tour de l'Avenir provided a real look at the future ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYLwYf9bVsuoKk757UdfBY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ ‘It's worth a shot' - Will Barta to take aim at top result Giro d'Italia TT in break from GC support duties ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ American mainly focused on working for Tudor teammates Michael Storer and Mathys Rondel ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alasdair Fotheringham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SbW5crNVD7Qnm8KLXyygL6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Will Barta and his Tudor Pro Cycling teammates are introduced at the start of stage 3 in Plovdiv]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[PLOVDIV, BULGARIA - MAY 10: A general view of Michael Storer of Australia, Will Barta of United States, Robin Froidevaux of Switzerland, Fabian Lienhard of Switzerland, Luca Mozzato of Italy, Mathys Rondel of France, Florian Stork of Germany, Larry Warbasse of United States and Team Tudor Pro Cycling during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 3 a 175km stage from Plovdiv to Sofia / #UCIWT / on May 10, 2026 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ From climber to 'part of the big sprinters in the world' – Paul Magnier's rapid rise continues with Giro d'Italia double, but fast finishes weren't always his aim ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 22-year-old Frenchman storms to victory ahead of Jonathan Milan and Dylan Groenewegen, says Bulgarian roads gave me wings ]]>
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Paul Magnier celebrated a second stage victory of the Giro d&#039;Italia on stage 3 in Sofia]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[SOFIA, BULGARIA - MAY 10: Stage winner Paul Magnier of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step - Purple Points Jersey reacts after the 109th Giro d&#039;Italia 2026, Stage 3 a 175km stage from Plovdiv to Sofia / #UCIWT / on May 10, 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Trofee Maarten Wynants: Gladys Verhulst-Wild leads AG Insurance-Soudal one-two in sprint finish ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Frenchwoman leads home Marith Vanhove as Scarlett Souren rounds out podium ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n9WExgxso7GyCPaukUKKxT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I had the speed… stupid' – Dylan Groenewegen left gutted by timing error in Giro d'Italia sprint as he's narrowly beaten in Sofia ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Dutchman was perfectly placed going into the last 200 metres, but was overhauled by Magnier and Milan ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Moultrie ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jENcq5oGALXGqmWhHxe2cg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Bike throw for Dylan Groenewegen (Unibet Rose Rockets) on the right ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[SOFIA, BULGARIA - MAY 10: (L-R) Jonathan Milan of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek, Paul Magnier of France and Team Soudal Quick-Step - Purple Points Jersey, Madis Mihkels of Estonia and Team EF Education - EasyPost and Dylan Groenewegen of Netherlands and Team Unibet Rose Rockets sprint at finish line during the 109th Giro d&amp;apos;Italia 2026, Stage 3 a 175km stage from Plovdiv to Sofia / #UCIWT / on May 10, 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tro-Bro Léon: Filippo Fiorelli solos clear 3km from finish to win part-gravel Classic ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Italian triumphs at 202km Breton one-dayer ahead of Alexis Renard and Lewis Askey ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vrcVdhwkFbPsGoV2QgJ2QG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Filippo Fiorelli celebrates victory at the 2026 Tro-Bro Léon in Lannilis]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[LANNILIS, FRANCE - MAY 10: Filippo Fiorelli of Italy and Team Visma | Lease a Bike celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 42nd Tro-Bro Leon 2026 a 202.1km one day race from Lannilis to Lannilis on May 10, 2026 in Lannilis, France. (Photo by Billy Ceusters/Getty Images)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Giro d'Italia: Paul Magnier edges out Jonathan Milan to claim second victory on stage 3 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Dylan Groenewegen third in Sofia as Thomas Silva retains maglia rosa going into rest day ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wCpPLgtVGzs8yBV4RrknFm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Paul Magnier (Soudal-Quickstep) wins stage 3]]></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[ 'Like a frightened dog' – Jasper Stuyven criticises Giro d'Italia director following handling of stage 2 neutralisation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 'We wanted a neutralisation of the times for the general classification' says Belgian ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ cyclingnews@futurenet.com (Dani Ostanek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dani Ostanek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ToQygbBjVjAVEn3K3hnMBh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Giro d&#039;Italia race director Marco Velo watches on during the neutralisation of stage 2 ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Italy&#039;s race director and former cyclist Marco Velo talks with rides after a crash during the 2nd stage of the Giro d&#039;Italia 2026 - Tour of Italy cycling race between Burgas and Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP)]]></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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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Adam Yates out of Giro d'Italia following brutal crash, won't start stage 3 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Briton out with 'delayed concussive symptoms' as UAE Team Emirates-XRG start in Plovdiv with only five riders ]]>
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[A battered and bruised Adam Yates crosses the finish line on stage 2 of the Giro d&#039;Italia]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[VELIKO TARNOVO, BULGARIA - MAY 09: Adam Yates of Great Britain and UAE Team Emirates - XRG injured crosses the finish line 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>
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