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Wheel Talk: A Tour de France Femmes preview with Amanda Spratt Jul 20, 2023

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Lidl-Trek’s Amanda Spratt joins Abby and Matt to preview the eight stages of the upcoming Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

A written preview can be found here, plus keep an eye onEscapeCollective.com all week for daily previews of each stage.

Tour Daily stage 17: A stunning stage in the Alps Jul 20, 2023

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The podcast crew discusses the climactic GC action on the queen stage of the Tour de France, where Jonas Vingegaard took control of the race as Tadej Pogačar cracked.

Also, José Been tells us all about the chicken of Bourg-en-Bresse.

Tour Daily stage 16: A decisive day against the clock Jul 18, 2023

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Kate Wagner joins Caley Fretz and Jonny Long in the Tour Daily podcast crew to discuss a pivotal stage in 2023 Tour de France, where Jonas Vingegaard finally broke the stalemate with Tadej Pogačar.

Also, José Been dives into the history of the French Resistance in the Second World War.

Pretty Serious Bike Racing: How is the Tour still this close?! Jul 17, 2023

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Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano are joined by Abby Mickey to talk:

Favorite moments from week two of the men's Tour de France
Under-the-radar performances
What to expect in the final week
What's coming up at the Tour de France Femmes

Tour Daily stage 15: Another Alpine thriller Jul 17, 2023

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The podcast crew discusses Wout Poels's first Tour stage win, the incredibly close battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, and what's coming up after the rest day.

Also, José Been talks time trials at the Tour.

Tour Daily stage 14: The inseparable duel Jul 15, 2023

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The podcast crew takes a closer look at what was another fierce battle between Vingegaard and Pogačar, this time on the Col de Joux Plane.

Also, José Been tells the story of an air tragedy in the Alps.

Tour Daily stage 13: Grand Colombier Jul 15, 2023

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The podcast crew discusses the current status of the battle between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar and what's to come as the two Tour favorites clash over the coming mountain stages.

Also, José Been tells us about Alpine cheeses and winter sports in France.

Geek Warning: A climbing bike too light for the pros, but carbon inspection for everyone Jul 14, 2023

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Factor’s new O2 VAM sounds like quite the climbing bike: light, stiff, comfy, and newly aero. But is it too light for the pros? Maybe. There doesn’t seem to be any debate about wider tires at the Tour, though, as even 28 mm doesn’t seem like enough.

SRAM has also brought its innovative Transmission mountain bike drivetrain technology down to the GX level, an Australian company wants to bring high-tech carbon fiber inspection to the bike shop level, and James gripes about water bottles.

4:15 — A roundtable on the new Factor O2 VAM climbing bike
16:25 — Even Tour racers have adopted big tires in a big way
27:00 — GX is now the least expensive Transmission version, and it might be the best one
35:55 — Is ultrasonic carbon fiber testing coming to bike shops?
49:26 — Zach has some thoughts on ever-widening cranks
59:15 — Water, water, everywhere, and too many leftover drops to drink
1:01:05 — Check your chain wear, folks!

Tour Daily stage 12: Breaking away in Beaujolais Jul 14, 2023

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The crew discusses Cofidis's strong showing at the Tour, the frustration of Matteo Jorgensen, and a looming battle on the Grand Colombier.

Also, José Been tells us all about the French Revolution.

Tour Daily stage 11: A fast finish in Moulins Jul 12, 2023

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The podcast crew talks about Jasper Philipsen's impressive display en route to his fourth stage win this Tour, a rare team radio highlight, Soudal-QuickStep's food, and more.

Also, José Been has all the info we need on Beaujolais wine, nouveau and otherwise.

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