Four Tune Up for Taming sessions to help participants prepare for the Taming of the Slough sessions will take place at the Bass Street Landing at the foot of 17th Street, Moline, a news release says. Sessions will be Thursday, Aug. 20, followed by Aug. 27, Sept. 3, and Sept. 10, all from 5:30-7 p.m.
Participants can work on paddling Sylvan Slough and biking skills on Sylvan Island trails. To reserve a kayak (free for tune-up sessions) call 563-322-2969, or email here.
The Taming of the Slough Adventure Race combines paddling, mountain biking and running for an athletic challenge and an exciting race.
The Taming of the Slough is for adventure triathletes and anyone looking to push themselves in kayaking, mountain biking, and running. Awarded categories include:
Men's Individual

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SISTERON, France (AP) — Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévôt pulled out of the Women's Tour de France ahead of Saturday's eighth and penultimate stage after feeling unwell.
The French rider's Visma-Lease a Bike team said on X that the decision to pull her out of the race was made after consultation with the team's medical staff.
"Unfortunately, Pauline was not feeling well this morning," the team said. "It has been decided that she will not start today. We wish Pauline a speedy recovery."
An Olympic champion in mountain biking at the Paris Olympics in 2024, she won the Women's Tour de France on her debut last year.
She was in 14th place overall heading into Stage 8, a flat 172-kilometer (107-mile) route from Sisteron in southeast France to Nice made for sprinters.

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As the second anniversary of Matthew Gaudreau's death approaches, his widow, Madeline Gaudreau, is turning to social media to keep his memory close.
She shared a new tribute to her late husband via Instagram Stories on Monday, Aug. 3. Madeline, 32, posted a black-and-white throwback photo from the couple's July 2021 wedding to her Instagram Stories, writing, "You gave me the best life. We miss you." She followed it with a second photo of the pair smiling at each other while holding gold balloons.
Matthew, 29, and his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, 31, were hit by a car and killed while biking in New Jersey on Aug. 29, 2024, where they had gathered for their sister's wedding.
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According to ESPN, the driver, Sean M. Higgins, has pleaded not guilty and rejected a plea deal, while a judge denied requests to dismiss or reduce the charges. The case has not yet gone to trial.

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Meredith Gaudreau announced the loss of her dog Kingy in a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 4
The mom of three shared a heartfelt tribute to her late dog, who had a close bond with her late husband Johnny Gaudreau
Johnny and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were biking when they tragically died in August 2024, leaving behind their wives and young children
Meredith Gaudreau is honoring a special member of her family after his death.
The mother of three took to her Instagram account on Tuesday, Aug. 4, sharing photos of her late dog, Kingy, after his death.

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by Charly Wegelius.
Tadej Pogacar won a record-equalling fifth Tour de France over the weekend. What better time, then, to read this 2013 memoir by a cyclist who won precisely nothing?
Cycling teams are built around ensuring one rider wins; teammates ride in front of the star for slipstreaming, set the pace on climbs, or even give up bike parts in case of a breakdown. Wegelius was one such "domestique." It is a "must-read," says the biking blog Velominati, and "it is a pleasure to read a book about modern cycling that is not a drug exposé." Buy Domestique from Amazon.
— Tom Chivers

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The longest-running 70.3 triathlon in North America returns to Muncie this week.
The 47th annual Ironman 70.3 Muncie will be held this Saturday, July 11. The Ironman triathlon consists of swim, bike and run portions over a total distance of 70.3 miles — hence the name. First held in 1980 under the name "Muncie Endurathon," this will be the 16th Muncie triathlon under the Ironman 70.3 banner.
Last year's race saw over 700 participants and hundreds more spectators from 44 US states and 12 different countries. As Muncie prepares for thousands to descend upon it for the annual Ironman, here's five things you need to know:
The Ironman 70.3 triathlon consists of swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles and running 13.1 miles (a half-marathon) for a total of 70.3 miles. The Ironman 70.3 is also called a Half Ironman, as a full Ironman triathlon doubles each distance for 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking and a full 26.2-mile marathon of running.
There are about 40 full-distance and over 100 half-distance Ironman events held globally throughout the year. Muncie's event is the longest-running 70.3 triathlon in North America.

Italy's Ducati, in a move to expand its customer base, is taking its luxury brand into the business of off-road biking with the Desmo450 and Desmo250 line of motorcycles.
“I grew up riding dirt bikes when I was a kid,” Jason Chinnock, Ducati North America CEO, told Yahoo Finance. “When we were looking at how we expand the Ducati brand ... we saw this as an opportunity to bring a lot of the expertise that we know from a professional and racing level to the market, but in a package that actually reaches out to a whole new group of people.”
Ducati, which is owned by Volkswagen (VOW3.DE), has a

Aland’s Adventure Tour offers a combination of hiking, biking, and water sports over several days, allowing travelers to explore the islands’ diverse landscapes. #AlandIslands #AdventureTour

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