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Link to How much does bike technology really boost performance? - GCN Tech Show
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How much does bike technology really boost performance? - GCN Tech Show

Alex Paton and Ollie Bridgewood look at how the tech behind Van Rysel bikes might be driving more success in the pro peloton

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Link to Eyes on the Giro d’Italia podium for Ben O’Connor: ‘It is a race that really suits me’
Ben O'Connor is perhaps the third-favourite to win the Giro d'Italia behind Tadej Pogačar and Geraint Thomas

Eyes on the Giro d’Italia podium for Ben O’Connor: ‘It is a race that really suits me’

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale target a Grand Tour podium through the Australian, who has plenty of memories, good and bad, from Italy

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Link to Van Rysel's new south London cycle store nods to Flanders history
The Van Rysel outlet in Surrey Quays, Decathlon

Van Rysel's new south London cycle store nods to Flanders history

Surrey Quays Decathlon converted into a 'tribute to Rysel' and the Paris-Roubaix showers

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Link to Sold out already: Decathlon opens pre-order for Van Rysel RCR Pro Replica bike
The RCR Pro Replica will be made available for pre-order

Sold out already: Decathlon opens pre-order for Van Rysel RCR Pro Replica bike

One of the hottest bikes in the WorldTour became available for consumers to purchase this morning, but the pre-orders are already closed

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Link to De Brabantse Pijl: Benoît Cosnefroy comes out on top
Benoît Cosnefroy celebrates victory at De Brabantse Pijl

De Brabantse Pijl: Benoît Cosnefroy comes out on top

French puncheur outkicks Dylan Teuns and Tim Wellens as seven-man group contests the victory in Overijse

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Link to Itzulia Basque Country stage 2: Paul Lapeira wins reduced sprint after late split
Paul Lapeira wins stage 2 of Itzulia Basque Country

Itzulia Basque Country stage 2: Paul Lapeira wins reduced sprint after late split

Battistella and Vervaeke round out the podium as crashes cause late chaos in the rain

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Link to Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale terminate Franck Bonnamour's contract
Franck Bonnamour made his last appearance for Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale at the Santos Tour Down Under in January

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale terminate Franck Bonnamour's contract

Following an initial suspension by the UCI for an abnormal Biological Passport, the Frenchman's deal has been cut short nine months early

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Link to 'The difference in level is quite shocking' – Resignation and realism among Classics riders
Mathieu van der Poel (left) and Wout van Aert (centre) have left Oliver Naesen (right) with a sense of realism

'The difference in level is quite shocking' – Resignation and realism among Classics riders

Aside from Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert, 'anybody else who says they're going for the win is not being 100% honest' says Oliver Naesen

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Link to Sam Bennett: ‘I’m the same rider as 2020, I just have to find my mojo
Sam Bennett has 10 Grand Tour stage victories to his name, but he is not done yet

Sam Bennett: ‘I’m the same rider as 2020, I just have to find my mojo

Former Tour de France green jersey winner speaks of his happiness at Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, as he looks ahead to a Tour return after four years away

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Link to Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale go green and blue with new 'Galaxy' kit
Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale's new kit remains distinctive, thanks to its mint green sleeves

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale go green and blue with new 'Galaxy' kit

French WorldTeam reveal new racing kit to go alongside Decathlon's rebrand, with sparkly new design showing off the company's new tone of blue

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Link to Pro bike: Sam Bennett's Van Rysel RCR
The RCR Pro is the newest bike in the WorldTour

Pro bike: Sam Bennett's Van Rysel RCR

We take a look at the newest bike in the WorldTour from Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale

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Link to Voices of the peloton: How the UAE Tour was won and lost
Lennert Van Eetvelt was beyond ecstatic after a surprising victory on the grandest stage

Voices of the peloton: How the UAE Tour was won and lost

We spoke to Jay Vine, Mauro Gianetti, Mikkel Bjerg, Ben O'Connor and the stage and overall winner, Lennert Van Eetvelt, moments after the Jebel Hafeet finale

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Link to When plans come to fruition: Ben O'Connor hits the jackpot at UAE Tour
Ben O'Connor sported a big grin after a job well done on Jebel Jais

When plans come to fruition: Ben O'Connor hits the jackpot at UAE Tour

GCN speaks to Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale rider before and after his stage 3 victory, as the Australian climber praises proud teammate Valentin Paret-Peintre

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Link to UAE Tour: ‘I don’t remember such a competitive sprint field’ says Sam Bennett
After two seasons back in Bora-Hansgrohe's ranks, Sam Bennett made the switch to Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale for 2024

UAE Tour: ‘I don’t remember such a competitive sprint field’ says Sam Bennett

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale’s new sprinter sits down with GCN to preview the race, as team puts faith in a neo-pro to deliver the Irishman’s lead-out

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Link to Ben O’Connor considers contract options: 'I think you have to be open-minded'
Ben O'Connor won the Vuelta a Murcia with an impressive solo attack

Ben O’Connor considers contract options: 'I think you have to be open-minded'

Australian speaks exclusively to GCN at the UAE Tour, as contract year with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale kicks into gear with first stage race

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Link to Ben O'Connor claims first victory for Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale in tough Vuelta a Murcia
Ben O'Connor enjoyed a superb first day of racing for 2024

Ben O'Connor claims first victory for Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale in tough Vuelta a Murcia

Decathlon has their first win as title sponsor, as Australian makes a 15km solo attack to drop Tim Wellens and take first one-day win in almost two years

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Link to Franck Bonnamour provisionally suspended for abnormal Biological Passport
Franck Bonnamour opened his season with a block of racing in Australia

Franck Bonnamour provisionally suspended for abnormal Biological Passport

Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale climber will be out of action until further notice, as UCI suspends the Frenchman for 'unexplained abnormalities'

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Link to GCN Show: Is there ever a reason for cyclists to break the rules?
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GCN Show: Is there ever a reason for cyclists to break the rules?

Si Richardson and Dan Lloyd grieve the loss of Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale's brown shorts, question whether it's ever acceptable for cyclists to break the rules, and look ahead to this week's releases on GCN

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Link to A closer look at the Van Rysel bikes Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale will ride in 2024
Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale will ride Van Rysel bikes in 2024

A closer look at the Van Rysel bikes Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale will ride in 2024

Decathlon's in-house brand to supply RCR road bike and XCR TT bike, as well as helmets and glasses, with Campagnolo set to drop from WorldTour level as team switches to Shimano

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Link to AG2R Citroën and BMC to part ways after three-year partnership
AG2R Citröen will not be riding on BMC bikes next year

AG2R Citroën and BMC to part ways after three-year partnership

2023 marks last season on BMC bikes for French WorldTour squad with Van Rysel expected as replacement

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Link to Nothing gold can stay: Greg Van Avermaet on retiring with no regrets
Greg Van Avermaet won gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016

Nothing gold can stay: Greg Van Avermaet on retiring with no regrets

The Belgian Classics star discusses the end of his career, his accomplishments, and what riding with the next generation has meant to him

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Link to Damien Touzé’s Timemachine TT: A rare WorldTour sighting of BMC and Campagnolo
Damien Touzé’s Timemachine TT

Damien Touzé’s Timemachine TT: A rare WorldTour sighting of BMC and Campagnolo

AG2R Citroën is the only WorldTour team to use BMC bikes and Campagnolo components, but that could be about to change

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Link to Sam Bennett set to join AG2R Citroën
Sam Bennett in Bora-Hansgrohe colours

Sam Bennett set to join AG2R Citroën

Irish sprinter on the move with a two-year contract at the French WorldTour team

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Link to Watch: Tour de France stage 17 highlights
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Watch: Tour de France stage 17 highlights

Felix Gall wins as Pogačar cracks on the way to Courchevel

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