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Daniel Lloyd

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6 years

Sven Nys' son Thibau.

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2 years

It's always surprising how small pro cyclists are in real life, but it's rare to see such pictorial evidence.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Can anybody tell me who shot this?

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

When sporting greats fade, you question whether the standards have increased, whether that athlete would have won in the modern era, even at their peak. Mark Cavendish has now beaten three generations of the best sprinters, on the biggest stage. No more questions needed.

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Daniel Lloyd

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6 months

Thanks so much for all the kind messages today about the demise of GCN+. and the GCN app. You never know how much something is appreciated until it's gone - it's been heartwarming to read through them. I'm devastated, obviously. Primarily for the incredibly hard working,…

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Daniel Lloyd

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6 years

So you're a cyclist? Ever done the Tour de France? Actually, yes, once, in 2010. How did you do? About 150th. That's good. My husband did it in 2013, there were 1000's in it. He had a really tough day. Erm, that's the Etape du Tour. Is that not the same thing? No. Oh.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Celebrating our 16th anniversary today. The kids have disowned us, but Lorraine and I are still going strong.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

I mean, who in their right mind thinks, 'I'll attack at the foot of the penultimate climb and take the bonus seconds, because that way, when I attack on the last climb and win the stage, I'll probably have yellow as well'?

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

28 years ago, Luc Leblanc rode up Hautacam over 1 minute faster than Vingegaard today, at the end of a 7 hour, 263km stage. I understand that many of you were stung badly. You believed in a sport that turned out to be a lie, and you don't want to be made fools of again.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

According to the file he uploaded to Strava, Ben O'Connor had an actual average power of 313w for 04:37:32 on today's stage, with 21 minutes at 406w to make the early break. His weight is set on Strava at 67kg. I have decided not to make a comeback.

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Daniel Lloyd

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8 months

The aim of Jumbo Visma is to become the first (male) team to win all three Grand Tours in a single season. They couldn't have envisaged that the man who has helped them win their last 6 would now be in the leader's jersey, and in with a great chance of winning it himself. It's…

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

This is my dad. He was 55 when I arrived (mum 53) in 1980, served in World War 2. Died in 1997. I know I was a 'mistake', but I was never made to feel like one.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Not long.....

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 months

Dear UCI, I never thought I'd say this, but I WANT you to ban something. And maybe hire a Director of Aesthetics to save our sport.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

When you realise it's 0%

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Daniel Lloyd

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1 year

First pedal strokes since breaking my ankle almost 6 weeks ago. 15 minutes at 45w. It's not much, but it's a start, and it felt great. To be passed by everybody.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Sprinting is hard, but trying to keep a microphone in front of Cav's mouth is next level.

GlobalCyclingNetwork

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3 years

So, is Cav going to the Tour or not?.... Cav took the win today on stage 5 of the Baloise Belgium Tour against some pretty fast finishers, but we're still none the wiser when it comes to Patrick Lefevere's Tour squad selection

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Denmark, I'm speechless. The way you've embraced this bike race is nothing short of incredible. #letourdk

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

On yesterday's GCN Show, we talked about Rupert Brooke. He suddenly and unexpectedly lost his Dad at the age of 4. Now 7, he is riding the 200 miles from London to Paris to raise money for the Children's Bereavement Centre, which has supported him and his mum Jess ever since.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

If you didn't love cycling before this Tour de France, I'm sure you've got the bug now. A warm welcome to all new cycling fans, you've stumbled across the best sport in the world. #TDF2022

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Can't help but think that Mathieu van der Poel was a bit naive to release his Strade Bianche power data. I know EXACTLY what I need to do to beat him now.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

As the 2022 Tour de France draws to a close, I can now reveal that Adam Blythe and I have been working on the performance, nutrition and tactical strategies for B&B Hotels - KTM since March. We can't claim all the credit for their results, but we are now looking for new jobs.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Devastated to say goodbye to Ronde. 2009-2021. A wonderful companion, kind, loving and gentle. We will miss her immensely. 💔

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Pro cyclist ✅ Hard as nails ✅ Mother ✅ And now Queen of the Cobbles. Congratulations Lizzie Deignan, that performance was beyond phenomenal.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

If Tim Declercq is unable to start a race due to illness, the rules should state that you're allowed to replace him with two riders.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Mathieu van der Poel doesn't give a shit about how you're 'supposed' to win bike races, he just races any way he wants to, regardless of the outcome. Love it.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

I'm very, VERY excited for the women's Paris Roubaix. The race is not covered from the start, so we'll have the last ∼60km live on GCN+/Eurosport. If there was more, we'd take it. The more of us that watch it, the more likely it is that ASO will cover the full race next year.

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Daniel Lloyd

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6 years

My 7 year old told his friend at school that I once won a stage of the Tour de France. His friend told his parents. His parents quizzed me about it. It was a bit embarrassing. I must stop lying to my son.

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Daniel Lloyd

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4 years

If you've just started watching pro cycling this year, I just want to inform you that bike racing is a million times harder than Remco Evenpoel makes it look.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

I don't think any of us have ever doubted Froome's ability to suffer, but some of this is next level.

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Daniel Lloyd

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4 years

It's an 8 year old that's helped me fall back in love with the bike. ♥

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Daniel Lloyd

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6 years

I could singlehandedly end Team Sky's dominance if they just gave me a contract.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Tadej Pogačar has now won as many monuments as Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert combined.

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Daniel Lloyd

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5 years

Like @AvVleuten , I once made an epic solo attack with 105kms to go. Unfortunately I got caught at 104.8kms to go, and spat out the back at 103kms to go. An awe inspiring ride, couldn't be more deserved.

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Daniel Lloyd

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6 years

These were my heroes as an 18 year old. Two of them are dead. One of them is having real life struggles. Yes they did wrong, but if they'd been born in 1990 I think they'd have been good, clean professionals. I hope Jan gets the help and support he needs.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Comparison with footballers in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1......

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2 years

"I'm fine, just give me a bike" @skjelmose_ had a scary moment today at Volta A Catalunya!

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Daniel Lloyd

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1 year

36 hours to go. #RVV23

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Daniel Lloyd

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4 years

Bloody.....tailwinds

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Daniel Lloyd

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1 year

Tadej Pogačar GC results since turning pro: 13th 1st 6th 1st 4th 3rd 1st 2nd 4th 1st 1st 1st 3rd 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st Not a single DNF. 9 wins from 13 days of racing in 2023 (14 of 18 WorldTour teams haven't won that much). 55 wins from 231 race days as a pro.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Combined pro road wins for the 29 riders of the Jumbo Visma men's team: 268 Pro road wins for Marianne Vos: 241 #TdFFemmes

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Daniel Lloyd

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8 months

Really feeling for Nathan van Hooydonck. A man at the top of his game, helping his team to Tour de France victory, helping his team to 5 stage wins and the GC at the Tour of Britain, and then one week later....career over. Obviously life and family come before everything else,…

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

This is an opinion/belief that could prove to be wrong and therefore come back to bite me. It'll also open me up to a world of online criticism, but I want to say it because I don't like seeing hard working and clean (IMO) athletes unfairly vilified.

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Daniel Lloyd

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5 years

Anyone want a beer?

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

With the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift finished, I think we can say a) It was a resounding success b) It was just the start Women's pro cycling is beginning to get the attention, publicity, coverage and appreciation it deserves, and it will only increase from here. #TDFF

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Daniel Lloyd

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1 year

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1 year

Tadej Pogačar has never won a one day race in which both van Aert and van der Poel started.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Tadej Pogačar won more UCI WorldTour level races in 2022 than Movistar, Lotto, EF, AG2R, Astana and Cofidis combined.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Just had two miniature ice creams whilst the rest of the family are out. I've hidden one of the wrappers and sticks at the bottom of the bin. I'm 41.

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Daniel Lloyd

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5 months

In a few minutes, we'll be broadcasting our last ever live race on GCN+. The men's UCI CX World Cup on the classic Namur course. You'll then have until Tuesday to watch any on demand racing or documentaries before it shuts down. It's been a hell of a ride - I've loved every…

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Daniel Lloyd

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4 years

Sean Kelly. One of the best cyclists the world has ever seen, and now one of the hardest working commentators. Always in hours before he's asked to be, always researching, always watching the racing even when he's not commentating.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

6 years ago, I thought the sport of cycling was doomed, with increasingly calculating and predictable tactics. This new generation of riders just want to race their bikes, and have so much talent they can make unpredictable attacks stick. It's a great time to be a cycling fan.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

The dangerous shoulder barge was bad enough, this is just obscene.

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Daniel Lloyd

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4 years

We were given the task of taking the most awkward family photo by my nephew. We just won first prize. So happy. Obviously we didn't tell the kids.

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Daniel Lloyd

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8 months

There's a comprehensive school 25 minutes walk or 10 minutes bike ride from our house. However, because catchment areas are decided by borders rather than proximity, we are not in the catchment area, and so there wasn't space for our younger son. Instead, he's in a (perfectly…

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Other thoughts. 1. Who gives a shit if it's a monument or not? It's an incredible event either. 2. I'm not sure if even RCS know how big this race is/could be. A Strade Bianche weekend, with women one day, men the other, would quickly become bigger than Milan Sanremo IMO.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

It's a wrap. I hope you all enjoyed the race and coverage as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you. Really proud to have such a great team working on it all, in front of and behind the scenes - we all love cycling as much as you do, and I hope that shows. Cheers all.

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Daniel Lloyd

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4 years

UK government advice: outside exercise will continue to be allowed *IF* people adhere to the 2m distancing rule. As cyclists, if you do choose to go out, please, please do not ride in a group. If you do, you may not be able to ride at all very soon.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

He took five DOMs today

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Proud to be one of the 1st teams to announce their full Giro roster: Robbie McEwen: 12 stage wins at the Giro Brad Wiggins: Pink jersey at the Giro Me: Finished the Giro Sean Kelly and Adam Blythe: DNF at the Giro Orla Chennaoui, Rob Hatch & Hannah Walker: Have been to the Giro

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

I'll just leave this here. Stage 19, the penultimate day in the high mountains. We're live with The Breakaway from 11 UK time, neutral start from around 11:20. BIG day ahead. #giro @SportsOrla @AdamBlythe89 @McewanRobbie @gcntweet @eurosport

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Daniel Lloyd

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5 years

We've recently been accused of being fanboys of Van Aert and van der Poel. I'm fine with that, I think they're absolutely brilliant for the sport, and probably inspiring a whole generation. Who's looking forward to Amstel more, just because vdP is riding?

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

That's the men's race done and dusted. Thanks to all of you who watched our coverage, thanks to Rob, Carlton, Sean, Jonathan, Orla, Robbie, Adam and everyone behind the scenes. But my biggest thank you has to go to the riders, that was a race I will never forget. #TDF2022

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Daniel Lloyd

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4 years

Tao Geoghegan Hart becomes the oldest Grand Tour winner of 2020. #Giro

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Daniel Lloyd

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4 years

Rate my new bike.

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Daniel Lloyd

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5 years

Madrazo is a lesson to us all in perseverance. Dropped my Movistar, he's never given up since. Dropped on the penultimate climb, he got back on. Dropped 4 times on the last climb, got back on. It's been a while since I've been more pleased to see someone win a bike race.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Italy's average speed, from a standing start, just a shade under 65kph, or over 40mph. Next time you're up to that speed, presumably on a descent, imagine doing it a couple of centimetres from the rider in front, with no brakes. #Tokyo2020EnTVN

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Definitely the best stage I've never seen.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

10 days till the Tour de France. Just sayin'. 🇫🇷

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

I'm the same age as Valverde. Managing to get out of bed without any aches or pains is the only win you should be achieving at this point in life.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

I can't remember a more entertaining week of racing. Pro cycling has just done a mic drop. Big stories every day at Tirreno, a Healthy Ageing Tour & Paris Nice with the most dramatic of finales. I'm on my laptop to write the GCN Racing News Show and I don't know where to start.

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Daniel Lloyd

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4 years

If it's not on Strava.... ....it's because you didn't pay for it.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

The letter my mum, then 83, sent me ahead of my one and only Tour de France participation. She's lived on to see me wear a morph suit on TV and do Dad dancing on social media.....I haven't received any letters about those.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Mont Ven2

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

As the dust settles on another thrilling edition of the Giro d'Italia, I really want to thank you all for the kind comments on our coverage. It's been an honour and privilege to be able to bring it to so many of you around the world. I've personally loved every minute.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

I LOVE this.

GCN Racing

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3 years

Wondering how on earth @Maggy_PR held it together when his daughter, Zoe, was battling it out for a rainbow jersey? Answer, he didn't, but you have to love this reaction. Congratulations Zoe Backstedt, Junior Women's World Champion

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Daniel Lloyd

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7 months

Il Lombardia was the last day of comms for me in 2023. Absolutely fucking love bike racing. The riders, the fans, the drama, the circus, the family. It's a very special sport, and one that I geek very privileged to be a small part of. Bring on 2024.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Wout van Aert, 2022: 15 race days 11 times in the top 3 4 wins. #Dauphin é

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Caruso riding himself towards a better overall result in a Grand Tour than his original team leader has ever achieved. Chapeau.

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Daniel Lloyd

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5 years

I've got huge respect for Marcel Kittel's decision. The easier one would have been to continue getting a fat paycheck. It highlights how tough the sport is, both mentally and physically. What a career, too. When he was at his best, he was unbeatable.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Hey Siri, take me to heaven.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

However, I want to speak up in support of current pros. My belief is that the VAST majority of them are clean, and I feel bad for them that, in some eyes, they are guilty until proven innocent, because of the actions of a previous generation.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Today's winners 1. Anna Kiesenhofer 2. Women's cycling Not the most exciting race, IMO, but we're all talking about it, and that's exciting in itself. If nobody cared, nobody would debate. More people care about women's cycling than ever before.

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Daniel Lloyd

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5 years

I'm crying, and I didn't even know Bjorg. To anybody that did, all my thoughts are with you. Rest in peace. x

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Daniel Lloyd

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6 years

Does microphone direction decide a team leader?!

Peter Cossins

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6 years

Sky presser #TDF2018

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Tadej Pogačar is still just 23. To put things into perspective, I hadn't won a SINGLE stage of the Tour de France by that age, let alone 7 + 2 GC wins.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

The good news is that I did my first cyclocross ride in years today. The bad news is that I broke my ankle at the tibia after 20 minutes. More bad news: the UCI masters world championships will have to wait another year. More good news: no dancing.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Biniam Girmay makes history. Incredible. He celebrates his 22nd birthday next week - he's not much older than Eddie Merckx was when he first won #GWEmen . I don't know the last rider to win on their debut, but it must be a loooong time ago.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

@SportsOrla @AdamBlythe89 @irisslappendel UN F*****G BELIEVABLE. And I find out through social media?!

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Daniel Lloyd

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1 year

Somebody not happy that they lost their KOM.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Threesomes are overrated.

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

I can't wait to see his face in the morning. (previous tweet deleted as I'd put his forks in the wrong way around, like a 17 year old Halfords mechanic). #bodge

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Daniel Lloyd

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4 years

Fair play Froome. Whether you think he can win the Tour again or not, to come back to this level after a crash that severe is a win in itself. #dauphine2020

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Today's ride by Egan Bernal impressed me more than any of his victories. He clearly hasn't been on top form at this Vuelta, so to stick with it and completely smash it today was all the more impressive. It might not have worked, but that was the racing we've all been waiting for

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

I'm absolutely bloody LOVING this tour de France. I honestly didn't think the race could ever be this unpredictable and exciting in the modern era. Don't tell anyone, but I'd happily work on it for free. #TDF2022

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Daniel Lloyd

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2 years

Currently conducting my annual Belgian beer glass audit.

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Daniel Lloyd

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10 months

Only it was more special than that. Turns out, she'd been speaking with @robhayles1 about getting me a new ring, and sent my old ring for sizing. Rob has used the copper from that ring and put it in this new one, and I couldn't love it more.

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Daniel Lloyd

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9 months

The last few weeks, since the Tour de France, I've been pretty much sober. Not just sober, but doing everything to be healthy, quite successfully. And with that, I've been moody. Tonight, I've been drinking, and very, VERY happy. I've probably got a problem, that many have.

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Daniel Lloyd

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10 months

That was an incredible 3 weeks of entertainment. The riders should be incredibly proud, every one of them. Huge thanks to them, & also to our incredible team behind the scenes who work tirelessly on the coverage. Cheers to all of you, too. Your support & messages mean a lot.

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Daniel Lloyd

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3 years

Pogacar was 8 when Valverde first won Liege.

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Daniel Lloyd

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10 months

Please don't let his Tour career finish like this.

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Daniel Lloyd

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1 year

Riders who have finished 9th at Strade Bianche: Fuglsang Van der Breggen Pinot Van Vleuten Van Avermaet Niewiadoma Poels Lloyd #StradeBianche

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