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    <title>Will Pogacar contest the stage win in Paris? &quot;Sprinters have a better chance this year&quot;</title>
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    <description>Tadej Pogacar eyes Paris stage win in the 2026 Tour de France finale but notes sprinters have better odds this year. Discover his plans and insights here.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:55:47 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Guillermo Thomas Silva wins classica Castilla y Leon</title>
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    <description>Guillermo Thomas Silva wins Classica Castilla y Leon in a thrilling sprint finish. Discover how XDS Astana dominated the race. Read more and follow the action!</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:13:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tour 2026: GC times to be taken before the Montmartre climb</title>
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    <description>Discover the wet-weather protocol for Tour de France 2026&apos;s final stage in Paris. Stay updated on possible GC timing changes due to slippery roads. Learn more now.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:03:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lorena Wiebes completes hattrick and secures overall win in Tour of Poland</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:50:54 GMT</pubDate>
    <author>Mark de Graaf</author>
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    <title>Mathieu van der Poel’s program for second half of the season takes shape</title>
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    <description>Discover Mathieu van der Poel&apos;s key race plans for late 2026 with mountain bike Worlds and Road World Championships. Stay updated and follow his season journey now.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:50:20 GMT</pubDate>
    <author>Youri IJnsen</author>
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    <title>Tour 2026: King of the Mountains Richard Carapaz named most combative rider</title>
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    <description>Discover how Richard Carapaz claimed the Super Combativity Award and King of the Mountains title at Tour 2026. Read his journey and stage wins now!</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Julian Alaphilippe does not expect to return to the Tour: &quot;I don&apos;t enjoy it anymore&quot;</title>
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    <description>Julian Alaphilippe reveals he won&apos;t return to the Tour de France, citing lack of enjoyment and intense competition. Read his farewell thoughts and career highlights.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:01:14 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mauro Gianetti refuses responsibility in Saunier Duval-doping case: &quot;Felt like a victim&quot;</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:58:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Mads Pedersen says emotional farewell to Luca Guercilena: &quot;The best gift we could give&quot;</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:56:09 GMT</pubDate>
    <author>Youri IJnsen</author>
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    <title>Ilan Van Wilder crashed on descent due to puncture: &quot;Could have been much worse&quot;</title>
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    <description>Discover how Ilan Van Wilder&apos;s Tour ended after a high-speed crash caused by a puncture. Read his reflections and recovery updates. Stay informed and inspired.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:12:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tour 2026: These are the eleven nominees for the super combative award</title>
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    <description>Discover the 11 nominees for the Tour de France 2026 Super Combative Award. Vote now and support your favorite aggressive rider in the ultimate battle!</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:12:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Remco Evenepoel angry at reporter after final mountain stage: &quot;Why are you cheering?&quot;</title>
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    <description>Remco Evenepoel finishes second on the queen stage, frustrated despite strong performance. Discover his candid reaction and race insights. Read more now.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:11:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sepp Kuss has a day of bad luck, heavily penalized by UCI</title>
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    <description>Sepp Kuss faced crashes and UCI penalties for waste violations in Tour de France stage 20. Learn how fines and time penalties impacted his race. Read more now.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:41:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tour 2026: Preview of stage 21 with Montmartre drama featuring Van der Poel, Pogacar and Evenepoel</title>
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    <title>Tough day for Soudal Quick-Step: DNF for Van Wilder and polka dot jersey out of reach</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:38:34 GMT</pubDate>
    <author>Maxim Horssels</author>

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    <title>Paul Seixas still pushed hard for a podium spot: &quot;But Del Toro was simply stronger&quot;</title>
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    <title>Former leader&apos;s jersey Thomas Silva strikes in Ordiziako Klasikoa</title>
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    <title>Enough reasons why Tadej Pogačar will rise above the Club of Five</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:34:46 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Remco Evenepoel to Finish Second in Tour de France 2026: &quot;Proof That Disbelief in Me is Unjustified&quot;</title>
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    <description>Remco Evenepoel finishes strong as the first Belgian since 1981 to place second in the Tour de France. Discover his journey and what&apos;s next for this cycling star.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:19:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tour 2026 Drama: Sepp Kuss Avoids Ravine but Loses Stage Win</title>
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    <description>Sepp Kuss escapes a dangerous ravine crash but loses the Tour de France 2026 queen stage win to Richard Carapaz. Read the dramatic race highlights now.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:15:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Carapaz Triumphs in Tour Stage 20 to Alpe d&apos;Huez as Kuss Crashes, Pogacar Brings Del Toro to Podium</title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:51:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tour 2026: Final stage to Paris shortened, but three Montmartre climbs remain</title>
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    <description>Tour de France 2026 final stage cut to 89 km due to wildfire-related police deployment. Champs-Élysées laps and Montmartre climbs remain. Get the full route update.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:21:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tour 2026: Mads Pedersen mathematically secures the green jersey</title>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:58:55 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Day of truth for Remco Evenepoel: &quot;Depends on how well you have recovered&quot;</title>
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    <description>Remco Evenepoel aims for podium in Tour de France&apos;s grueling stage 20. Discover his thoughts on recovery and the challenging final climb. Follow the race action now.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:34:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tour 2026: Ilan Van Wilder abandons after crash on descent</title>
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