3 hours ago
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The top women's cyclists in the world will race for the yellow jersey as the Tour de France Femmes returns for a fifth edition.
The 2026 race consists of nine stages that will take the riders from Lausanne, Switzerland to the ultimate finish line in Nice. This will be the longest Tour de France Femmes yet, covering 1,175 kilometers (730 miles) and featuring a finish atop the iconic Mont Ventoux.
The reigning champion is Pauline Ferrand-Prevot of France, who was known primarily as a mountain biker before she took a pair of stage wins last year en route to the yellow jersey, but it's fair to say she won't enter as a favourite to repeat.
The Dutch riders, long dominant in the sport, have been strong once again in 2026. Demi Vollering won the Giro d'Italia in June, giving her a victory in all three major week-long stage races after previous triumphs in the Tour de France (2023) and La Vuelta Femenina (2024, 2025). Her veteran countrywoman Anna van der Breggen is also worth watching after podium finishes earlier this year at the Vuelta (third) and Giro (second).
#france #giro #vuelta
The top women's cyclists in the world will race for the yellow jersey as the Tour de France Femmes returns for a fifth edition.
The 2026 race consists of nine stages that will take the riders from Lausanne, Switzerland to the ultimate finish line in Nice. This will be the longest Tour de France Femmes yet, covering 1,175 kilometers (730 miles) and featuring a finish atop the iconic Mont Ventoux.
The reigning champion is Pauline Ferrand-Prevot of France, who was known primarily as a mountain biker before she took a pair of stage wins last year en route to the yellow jersey, but it's fair to say she won't enter as a favourite to repeat.
The Dutch riders, long dominant in the sport, have been strong once again in 2026. Demi Vollering won the Giro d'Italia in June, giving her a victory in all three major week-long stage races after previous triumphs in the Tour de France (2023) and La Vuelta Femenina (2024, 2025). Her veteran countrywoman Anna van der Breggen is also worth watching after podium finishes earlier this year at the Vuelta (third) and Giro (second).
#france #giro #vuelta
3 hours ago
Saint West has officially joined Instagram, and the 10-year-old has already made the focus of his new page clear.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's eldest son launched the account on August 1st with a video of his custom purple e-moto bike. He followed it with several more clips showing the bike, including footage of himself riding through the family's neighborhood and performing a wheelie.
Kardashian supported the account by liking Saint's first upload and leaving a purple heart beneath a later post. A source told PEOPLE that she reviews and approves each video before it goes live.
The supervised debut comes nearly two years after Kardashian required Saint to sign a handwritten agreement before opening a YouTube channel and two months after he appeared alongside his mother in Nike Football's star-packed "Rip the Script" campaign.
Saint captioned his first Instagram upload "First video" and set the footage to Lil Uzi Vert's "Top," according to Page Six. He added seven more bike videos over the following days. The posts included close-up views of the purple e-moto and footage of Saint lifting its front wheel while riding.
#purple #bike
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's eldest son launched the account on August 1st with a video of his custom purple e-moto bike. He followed it with several more clips showing the bike, including footage of himself riding through the family's neighborhood and performing a wheelie.
Kardashian supported the account by liking Saint's first upload and leaving a purple heart beneath a later post. A source told PEOPLE that she reviews and approves each video before it goes live.
The supervised debut comes nearly two years after Kardashian required Saint to sign a handwritten agreement before opening a YouTube channel and two months after he appeared alongside his mother in Nike Football's star-packed "Rip the Script" campaign.
Saint captioned his first Instagram upload "First video" and set the footage to Lil Uzi Vert's "Top," according to Page Six. He added seven more bike videos over the following days. The posts included close-up views of the purple e-moto and footage of Saint lifting its front wheel while riding.
#purple #bike
19 hours ago
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's eldest son, Saint, has made his Instagram debut.
In the 10-year-old's first post, he shared a video of his custom purple Ronster e-moto bike.
"First video," he captioned the post, which was set to the tune of Lil Uzi Vert's song Top.
In another video, Saint did a wheelie on his bike as he rode through the neighbourhood.
Kardashian supported her son's new page by liking his posts and commenting with emojis.
Among the preteen's multiple posts of his e-moto bike is an ad for a stunt accessory company.
#bike #kardashian
In the 10-year-old's first post, he shared a video of his custom purple Ronster e-moto bike.
"First video," he captioned the post, which was set to the tune of Lil Uzi Vert's song Top.
In another video, Saint did a wheelie on his bike as he rode through the neighbourhood.
Kardashian supported her son's new page by liking his posts and commenting with emojis.
Among the preteen's multiple posts of his e-moto bike is an ad for a stunt accessory company.
#bike #kardashian
20 hours ago
Trackhouse has announced that it has renewed its contract with Raul Fernandez for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons.
After a long tug-of-war that lasted almost half a year, the two parties reached an agreement for the next two seasons.
In fact, it was precisely the length of the contract that stalled the negotiations for months, as Fernandez had always asked for a two-season deal, while the team preferred a more flexible solution.
"We at Trackhouse are thrilled to announce that Raul Fernandez will stay with the team for the next two seasons. Since the beginning of this team's journey, Raul has been fully committed to our mission and objectives. He has grown as a rider both on the bike and with his preparation, approach, and maturity. We believe that this team and these bikes are poised to be a consistent championship threat in the years to come and that Raul can help carry us to great heights in this sport", explained Marks, the team owner.
Fernandez stepped up to MotoGP in 2022 after starring in a spectacular Moto2 campaign the previous year, in which he claimed eight victories, seven pole positions and 12 podiums, but lost the ***** le to team-mate Remy Gardner by just four points.
#seasons #trackhouse
After a long tug-of-war that lasted almost half a year, the two parties reached an agreement for the next two seasons.
In fact, it was precisely the length of the contract that stalled the negotiations for months, as Fernandez had always asked for a two-season deal, while the team preferred a more flexible solution.
"We at Trackhouse are thrilled to announce that Raul Fernandez will stay with the team for the next two seasons. Since the beginning of this team's journey, Raul has been fully committed to our mission and objectives. He has grown as a rider both on the bike and with his preparation, approach, and maturity. We believe that this team and these bikes are poised to be a consistent championship threat in the years to come and that Raul can help carry us to great heights in this sport", explained Marks, the team owner.
Fernandez stepped up to MotoGP in 2022 after starring in a spectacular Moto2 campaign the previous year, in which he claimed eight victories, seven pole positions and 12 podiums, but lost the ***** le to team-mate Remy Gardner by just four points.
#seasons #trackhouse
1 day ago
Riders at the Tour de France Femmes were subject to extra clothing checks before Tuesday's stage following claims some could be using extra padding in their bras to seek an aerodynamic advantage.
A communique from race organizers confirmed the checks after Dutch outlet Wielerflits reported some teams had raised concerns that padded bras could smooth the airflow around the body for the stage four time trial.
"Riders must be to the final checks before the race (bikes and outfit) no later than 10 minutes before their respective start time," the communique said.
"Particular attention will be paid to compliance with article 1.3.032 of the UCI regulations, including non-essential elements and clothing or other items/accessories worn by a rider (including but not limited to helmets, glasses, shoes or in-race communication devices) which could modify riders' morphology."
The UCI defines non-essential elements as "any element which does not have a purpose which is exclusively of clothing or protection, or which is not strictly necessary for the functionality of the clothing, or other item, or accessory".
#clothing
A communique from race organizers confirmed the checks after Dutch outlet Wielerflits reported some teams had raised concerns that padded bras could smooth the airflow around the body for the stage four time trial.
"Riders must be to the final checks before the race (bikes and outfit) no later than 10 minutes before their respective start time," the communique said.
"Particular attention will be paid to compliance with article 1.3.032 of the UCI regulations, including non-essential elements and clothing or other items/accessories worn by a rider (including but not limited to helmets, glasses, shoes or in-race communication devices) which could modify riders' morphology."
The UCI defines non-essential elements as "any element which does not have a purpose which is exclusively of clothing or protection, or which is not strictly necessary for the functionality of the clothing, or other item, or accessory".
#clothing
2 days ago
Bono and Steve Coogan were among the mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral service on Tuesday.
The Once actor died in a single-vehicle motorbike crash near Dublin, Ireland on 29 July at the age of 56.
His family, friends and fans celebrated his life and career at his funeral service in St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin on Tuesday.
In addition to the U2 frontman and Alan Partridge actor, mourners included Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Hansard's Once co-star Markéta Irglová, and his The Commitments co-star Angeline Ball.
A number of Irish stars were also in attendance, including Bridesmaids actor Chris O'Dowd and musicians Hozier, Imelda May, Paddy Casey and Declan O'Rourke.
According to BBC News, Bono recited an extended poem ****** led Beautiful Day, which features lyrics from the U2 song of the same name, before bursting into song with his bandmate The Edge and encouraging the congregation to join them.
#tuesday
The Once actor died in a single-vehicle motorbike crash near Dublin, Ireland on 29 July at the age of 56.
His family, friends and fans celebrated his life and career at his funeral service in St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin on Tuesday.
In addition to the U2 frontman and Alan Partridge actor, mourners included Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Hansard's Once co-star Markéta Irglová, and his The Commitments co-star Angeline Ball.
A number of Irish stars were also in attendance, including Bridesmaids actor Chris O'Dowd and musicians Hozier, Imelda May, Paddy Casey and Declan O'Rourke.
According to BBC News, Bono recited an extended poem ****** led Beautiful Day, which features lyrics from the U2 song of the same name, before bursting into song with his bandmate The Edge and encouraging the congregation to join them.
#tuesday
2 days ago
Like riding a bike, Jadeveon Clowney just needed to put on the old No. 90 to remember what life was like back in Houston.
The Houston Texans announced Tuesday morning that they have signed the 2014 No. 1 overall pick to a one-year deal. He wore his old jersery at the he took the field for the first time under the new Texans' regime.
Once thought of as the best up-and-coming defensive end, Clowney spent five seasons in Houston opposite three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, helping the Texans reach the playoffs three times. Since his departure in 2019, Clowney has spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee ******* ans, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys.
A three-time Pro Bowler in Houston, Clowney rekindled his spark last season as a member of the Cowboys' pass rush, totaling a team-leading 8.5 sacks. He also added 10 quarterback hits and 12 tackles for loss.
With the Texans, expect Clowney to become the No. 3 pass-rusher who rotates in on early downs. Houston already has two of the league's best defensive ends in All-Pro Will Anderson Jr. and four-time Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter.
#texans #like
The Houston Texans announced Tuesday morning that they have signed the 2014 No. 1 overall pick to a one-year deal. He wore his old jersery at the he took the field for the first time under the new Texans' regime.
Once thought of as the best up-and-coming defensive end, Clowney spent five seasons in Houston opposite three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, helping the Texans reach the playoffs three times. Since his departure in 2019, Clowney has spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee ******* ans, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys.
A three-time Pro Bowler in Houston, Clowney rekindled his spark last season as a member of the Cowboys' pass rush, totaling a team-leading 8.5 sacks. He also added 10 quarterback hits and 12 tackles for loss.
With the Texans, expect Clowney to become the No. 3 pass-rusher who rotates in on early downs. Houston already has two of the league's best defensive ends in All-Pro Will Anderson Jr. and four-time Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter.
#texans #like
2 days ago
Sir Chris Hoy insists he wants to speak to Andy Burnham about doing something "proactive" in the fight against prostate cancer.
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Hoy, 50, was given a terminal stage four cancer diagnosis in 2023 and was told he had "two to four years" to live.
Yet in the near-three years since, Hoy has looked to raise awareness in the battle against prostate cancer – which is the most common form of cancer in UK men – with charity bike rides and various media appearances.
Now, Scottish hero Hoy insists he wants to meet with the new prime minister to develop a new screening system that catches symptoms earlier. Hoy has previously urged all men over the age of 40 to get tested for prostate cancer.
"I can't see how the government are not coming up with some form of proactive decision," he told The Guardian. "They say that the risk of testing every man and the number of men who would have elevated PSA [prostate-specific antigen] levels, would then lead to too many being unnecessarily treated, and then having to deal with the consequences of surgery or treatment.
#cancer #prostate
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Hoy, 50, was given a terminal stage four cancer diagnosis in 2023 and was told he had "two to four years" to live.
Yet in the near-three years since, Hoy has looked to raise awareness in the battle against prostate cancer – which is the most common form of cancer in UK men – with charity bike rides and various media appearances.
Now, Scottish hero Hoy insists he wants to meet with the new prime minister to develop a new screening system that catches symptoms earlier. Hoy has previously urged all men over the age of 40 to get tested for prostate cancer.
"I can't see how the government are not coming up with some form of proactive decision," he told The Guardian. "They say that the risk of testing every man and the number of men who would have elevated PSA [prostate-specific antigen] levels, would then lead to too many being unnecessarily treated, and then having to deal with the consequences of surgery or treatment.
#cancer #prostate
2 days ago
Kids grow up, but for Joanna Gaines, family is forever.
The interior designer and reality TV personality, who shares five children with husband and "Fixer Upper" costar Chip Gaines, posted a new video on social media Sunday, Aug. 2, featuring all of the couple's kids. The Gaines clan was enjoying a family getaway in the Colorado mountains, where Joanna and Chip previously renovated their own family home on the series "Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain Home."
"A few days in the mountains with the whole fam makes this mama's heart so happy," Gaines, 48, captioned the post. "Fishing, chopping down dead trees, making forts for the [squirrels], crunchy French toast, rodeo, bikes and family hikes❤️"
Gaines' five children with longtime husband Chip include sons Drake, 21, Duke, 18, and Crew, 8, as well as daughters Ella, 19, and Emmie, 16.
Joanna and Chip Gaines: HGTV stars spark backlash after casting gay couple
#gaines #chip
The interior designer and reality TV personality, who shares five children with husband and "Fixer Upper" costar Chip Gaines, posted a new video on social media Sunday, Aug. 2, featuring all of the couple's kids. The Gaines clan was enjoying a family getaway in the Colorado mountains, where Joanna and Chip previously renovated their own family home on the series "Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain Home."
"A few days in the mountains with the whole fam makes this mama's heart so happy," Gaines, 48, captioned the post. "Fishing, chopping down dead trees, making forts for the [squirrels], crunchy French toast, rodeo, bikes and family hikes❤️"
Gaines' five children with longtime husband Chip include sons Drake, 21, Duke, 18, and Crew, 8, as well as daughters Ella, 19, and Emmie, 16.
Joanna and Chip Gaines: HGTV stars spark backlash after casting gay couple
#gaines #chip
4 days ago
Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes held on to a select group over a punchy climb before bolting in the final metres to take the Tour de France Femmes opening stage and first yellow jersey.
Last year's green jersey winner was favourite to win the 85.5-mile out-and-back route from Swiss city Lausanne but was put under serious pressure on a 1.5-mile 4.1% climb just before the finish line.
The 27-year-old Team SD Worx-Protime rider held on to a group of about 20 riders and sprinted away with 200 metres left to win by a bike's length from Mauritius' Kim le Court-Pienaar and Dutch 2023 champion Demi Vollering.
Last year's champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, of France, finished in the same group as Wiebes and general classification rival Vollering.
Wiebes' victory was her sixth at the Tour, extending her lead as the rider with the most Tour de France Femmes stage wins since the race's return to the World Tour in 2022.
#france
Last year's green jersey winner was favourite to win the 85.5-mile out-and-back route from Swiss city Lausanne but was put under serious pressure on a 1.5-mile 4.1% climb just before the finish line.
The 27-year-old Team SD Worx-Protime rider held on to a group of about 20 riders and sprinted away with 200 metres left to win by a bike's length from Mauritius' Kim le Court-Pienaar and Dutch 2023 champion Demi Vollering.
Last year's champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, of France, finished in the same group as Wiebes and general classification rival Vollering.
Wiebes' victory was her sixth at the Tour, extending her lead as the rider with the most Tour de France Femmes stage wins since the race's return to the World Tour in 2022.
#france
4 days ago
The 47th Pan-Mass Challenge kicked off this weekend, bringing together 6,500 cyclists across Massachusetts for a two-day, 177-mile bike-a-thon to raise money for cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Participants are aiming to raise $79 million, with 100% of every rider-raised dollar going directly to Dana-Farber for the 20th consecutive year.
PMC raised $78 million last year.
Riders began their journey Saturday morning from starting points in Worcester and Wellesley. The event features 14 one-and two-day routes across the state, ranging from 25 to 177 miles.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
#dana #across #raise #mass
Participants are aiming to raise $79 million, with 100% of every rider-raised dollar going directly to Dana-Farber for the 20th consecutive year.
PMC raised $78 million last year.
Riders began their journey Saturday morning from starting points in Worcester and Wellesley. The event features 14 one-and two-day routes across the state, ranging from 25 to 177 miles.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
#dana #across #raise #mass
6 days ago
The Tour de France Femmes begins in Lausanne, Switzerland on Saturday - but it's the race's first ascent of the iconic Mont Ventoux that is really exciting fans.
Riders will cover 1,175km across nine stages - the most since the event returned to the World Tour calendar as a stage race in 2022.
That includes the stage-seven slog up one of the most iconic climbs in the sport's history - to the telecommunications and meteorological tower on the top of Provence's Mont Ventoux.
Ventoux has been an iconic mountain stage for the men's Tour for generations, won by legendary figures such as Eddy Merckx, Marco Pantani and Chris Froome.
Alongside in-form rivals such as the Netherlands' Demi Vollering of FDJ-Suez United, last year's winner Pauline Ferrand-Prevot of Visma Lease a Bike will be hoping to steal a march.
#france #femmes #switzerland #saturday
Riders will cover 1,175km across nine stages - the most since the event returned to the World Tour calendar as a stage race in 2022.
That includes the stage-seven slog up one of the most iconic climbs in the sport's history - to the telecommunications and meteorological tower on the top of Provence's Mont Ventoux.
Ventoux has been an iconic mountain stage for the men's Tour for generations, won by legendary figures such as Eddy Merckx, Marco Pantani and Chris Froome.
Alongside in-form rivals such as the Netherlands' Demi Vollering of FDJ-Suez United, last year's winner Pauline Ferrand-Prevot of Visma Lease a Bike will be hoping to steal a march.
#france #femmes #switzerland #saturday
8 days ago
After months of waiting, the Philadelphia Eagles took the field Wednesday morning for their first practice of the 2026 training camp, beginning several weeks of preparation, competition and roster evaluation at the Jefferson Health Training Complex.
Practice was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. after head coach Nick Sirianni spoke with reporters at 9:30. The opening session will provide the first on-field look at Sean Mannion's new offense, Philadelphia's revamped receiving corps and several competitions that will help shape the initial 53-man roster.
Attention will center on Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith as the offense begins installing Mannion's system. The defense will feature Jalen Carter following his record-setting contract extension, while Jonathan Greenard's absence creates additional opportunities for Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa.
The secondary will also command attention as Riq Woolen begins competing for a prominent role alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. Marcus Epps, Andrew Mukuba and the rest of the safety group will begin sorting through responsibilities in Vic Fangio's defense.
This live blog will be updated throughout the morning with photos, videos, news, observations and notable moments from the practice fields. Follow along as the Eagles officially begin their work toward the 2026 regular season.
#practice
Practice was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. after head coach Nick Sirianni spoke with reporters at 9:30. The opening session will provide the first on-field look at Sean Mannion's new offense, Philadelphia's revamped receiving corps and several competitions that will help shape the initial 53-man roster.
Attention will center on Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith as the offense begins installing Mannion's system. The defense will feature Jalen Carter following his record-setting contract extension, while Jonathan Greenard's absence creates additional opportunities for Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa.
The secondary will also command attention as Riq Woolen begins competing for a prominent role alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. Marcus Epps, Andrew Mukuba and the rest of the safety group will begin sorting through responsibilities in Vic Fangio's defense.
This live blog will be updated throughout the morning with photos, videos, news, observations and notable moments from the practice fields. Follow along as the Eagles officially begin their work toward the 2026 regular season.
#practice
8 days ago
The Green Bay Packers will open the 2026 training camp under sunny skies at 9 a.m. July 29 with the iconic bike rides from Lambeau Field to Ray Nitschke Field.
It is a tradition for Packers players and some coaches to ride kids' bikes from the stadium to the practice field. Kids can line up with their bikes near the Oneida Nation gate on the east side of the stadium and should arrive early. The Packers and American Family Insurance also will provide five Dream Bikes, basically bicycles with sidecars. Kids chosen for the Dream Bike experience will receive a bike helmet autographed by the player who rides with them.
The National Weather Service Green Bay forecast is for sunshine with a high of 84. Umbrellas are not allowed in the stands, so fans are advised to have hats, sunscreen and water.
Training camp practices are free and parking is available in the Lambeau Field parking lot. It's a three-minute walk from the parking lot to the practice field.
Twelve of this year's 13 free public practices will be at Ray Nitschke Field, on the east side of the Don Hutson Center. All public training camp practices start at 10:30 a.m., but the time is subject to change and weather conditions. The 13th practice, Family Night, is at Lambeau Field and requires tickets.
#kids
It is a tradition for Packers players and some coaches to ride kids' bikes from the stadium to the practice field. Kids can line up with their bikes near the Oneida Nation gate on the east side of the stadium and should arrive early. The Packers and American Family Insurance also will provide five Dream Bikes, basically bicycles with sidecars. Kids chosen for the Dream Bike experience will receive a bike helmet autographed by the player who rides with them.
The National Weather Service Green Bay forecast is for sunshine with a high of 84. Umbrellas are not allowed in the stands, so fans are advised to have hats, sunscreen and water.
Training camp practices are free and parking is available in the Lambeau Field parking lot. It's a three-minute walk from the parking lot to the practice field.
Twelve of this year's 13 free public practices will be at Ray Nitschke Field, on the east side of the Don Hutson Center. All public training camp practices start at 10:30 a.m., but the time is subject to change and weather conditions. The 13th practice, Family Night, is at Lambeau Field and requires tickets.
#kids
9 days ago
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
#pogacar #velominati #amazon
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
#pogacar #velominati #amazon
12 days ago
Kelly Ripa playfully teased her husband, Mark Consuelos, after recalling a hilarious anecdote during the July 24 episode of LIVE! The couple discussed a time when they visited their daughter, Lola, at summer camp in Maine.
The ABC host shared that parents were asked to join their children in the camp's "snake lake." "I keep going back to the time Lola was at summer camp," said Kelly.
"You had to be the swim parent to get in the snake lake. Cause there were snakes in the lake, and I simply refused. And all the other moms refused too. And we were like, look, look, we've done everything else for this camp, 'You're getting in the lake.'"
The couple couldn't contain their laughter (ABC)
Mark then shared his version of events. "So, yeah, it was all the dads did this. All the dads did this with their kids, when we went to visit Lola in Maine, and I had been racing on a bike team for a couple years at that point. And so my legs were bigger, like your quads just get big," he explained.
#couple
The ABC host shared that parents were asked to join their children in the camp's "snake lake." "I keep going back to the time Lola was at summer camp," said Kelly.
"You had to be the swim parent to get in the snake lake. Cause there were snakes in the lake, and I simply refused. And all the other moms refused too. And we were like, look, look, we've done everything else for this camp, 'You're getting in the lake.'"
The couple couldn't contain their laughter (ABC)
Mark then shared his version of events. "So, yeah, it was all the dads did this. All the dads did this with their kids, when we went to visit Lola in Maine, and I had been racing on a bike team for a couple years at that point. And so my legs were bigger, like your quads just get big," he explained.
#couple
13 days ago
The 2026 Tour de France will meet the famous 21 hairpins of Alpe d’Huez on Friday, in the first of two back-to-back days scaling the famous peak. But it is the second journey, up the lesser travelled Col de Sarenne, which has provoked protest, a petition and criticism of race organisers.
The route for this year’s Tour was announced at a Paris ceremony last October. Saturday’s stage 20 immediately stood out, partly as a rare double ascent of Alpe d’Huez, perhaps the most famous mountain in Tour de France lore; and partly because the stage is brutal in its own right. It features 5,000m of elevation gain over four Tour behemoths: the Croix de Fer, the Col du Telegraphe, Col du Galibier, and finally the Col de Sarenne – the eastern back road up the Alpe – before an undulating final 14km to the finish, via the final four hairpins of the traditional route.
The Col de Sarenne is an unusual pass for the Tour to tackle. This is the first time it has been used as an ascent, after it was used once as a descent in 2013. The debate back then was about rider safety, with sheer drops either side of the narrow, uneven path near the top, and hay bales were hastily planted along the road’s edge to protect a disgruntled peloton.
Ahead of this year’s return to the Col de Sarenne, environmentalists have led protests against race organiser ASO and its decision to send the world’s biggest bike race over the Sarenne pass in the Ferrand Valley, part of Ecrins National Park and an ecologically sensitive area.
A petition which garnered more than 15,000 signatures called for the stage to be re-routed away from the “beautiful and wild” area, which the petition stresses is home to numerous animals including stoats, marmots, foxes, chamois, eagles, bearded vultures, ptarmigan, rock partridges and the rare black grouse, whose chicks hatch in July.
#france #huez
The route for this year’s Tour was announced at a Paris ceremony last October. Saturday’s stage 20 immediately stood out, partly as a rare double ascent of Alpe d’Huez, perhaps the most famous mountain in Tour de France lore; and partly because the stage is brutal in its own right. It features 5,000m of elevation gain over four Tour behemoths: the Croix de Fer, the Col du Telegraphe, Col du Galibier, and finally the Col de Sarenne – the eastern back road up the Alpe – before an undulating final 14km to the finish, via the final four hairpins of the traditional route.
The Col de Sarenne is an unusual pass for the Tour to tackle. This is the first time it has been used as an ascent, after it was used once as a descent in 2013. The debate back then was about rider safety, with sheer drops either side of the narrow, uneven path near the top, and hay bales were hastily planted along the road’s edge to protect a disgruntled peloton.
Ahead of this year’s return to the Col de Sarenne, environmentalists have led protests against race organiser ASO and its decision to send the world’s biggest bike race over the Sarenne pass in the Ferrand Valley, part of Ecrins National Park and an ecologically sensitive area.
A petition which garnered more than 15,000 signatures called for the stage to be re-routed away from the “beautiful and wild” area, which the petition stresses is home to numerous animals including stoats, marmots, foxes, chamois, eagles, bearded vultures, ptarmigan, rock partridges and the rare black grouse, whose chicks hatch in July.
#france #huez
13 days ago
There was a time when every conversation about the Philadelphia Eagles' pass rush centered on who they didn't have. Should they trade for a superstar? Would they pursue another expensive veteran? Could they survive without adding one more marquee edge rusher? This time around, Howie Roseman answered those questions differently.
Rather than chasing headlines, the Eagles quietly **** embled one of the NFL's deeper edge rotations. Jonathan Greenard arrived via trade, giving Philadelphia another proven starter capable of making an immediate impact. Free-agent additions Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa weren't splashy acquisitions, but both represent the type of low-risk, high-upside moves Roseman has built his reputation on.
Add former first-round pick Nolan Smith, emerging pass rusher Jalyx Hunt and rookie Keyshawn James-Newby, and suddenly the Eagles have no shortage of intriguing options. That's before mentioning Joshua Weru, the undrafted rookie whose athletic upside makes him a fascinating long-term developmental project despite his limited football experience.
Philadelphia's approach says a great deal about how the organization views pass rushing. The Eagles didn't need one player to replace Jaelan Phillips, but this might be a room capable of creating relentless pressure over four quarters.
But take that thought a tad further. They may have found an upgrade for Phillips anyway. If Greenard stays healthy, there's every reason to believe he could become an even better fit than Phillips was because of his versatility and experience within multiple defensive fronts.
#phillips #philadelphia #greenard
Rather than chasing headlines, the Eagles quietly **** embled one of the NFL's deeper edge rotations. Jonathan Greenard arrived via trade, giving Philadelphia another proven starter capable of making an immediate impact. Free-agent additions Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa weren't splashy acquisitions, but both represent the type of low-risk, high-upside moves Roseman has built his reputation on.
Add former first-round pick Nolan Smith, emerging pass rusher Jalyx Hunt and rookie Keyshawn James-Newby, and suddenly the Eagles have no shortage of intriguing options. That's before mentioning Joshua Weru, the undrafted rookie whose athletic upside makes him a fascinating long-term developmental project despite his limited football experience.
Philadelphia's approach says a great deal about how the organization views pass rushing. The Eagles didn't need one player to replace Jaelan Phillips, but this might be a room capable of creating relentless pressure over four quarters.
But take that thought a tad further. They may have found an upgrade for Phillips anyway. If Greenard stays healthy, there's every reason to believe he could become an even better fit than Phillips was because of his versatility and experience within multiple defensive fronts.
#phillips #philadelphia #greenard
13 days ago
HETAUDA, Nepal (AP) — She paces the side of the darkened highway in central Nepal, just enough light from the trucks roaring past to illuminate her painted face to the men rolling in on rickshaws and motorbikes. She knows that every stranger who pays for her body could end her life. But she also knows their money is the only thing preventing her death.
This spot, littered in condom wrappers and fringed by jungle, is familiar to her. Rubi Lama once came here not as a **** worker, but as an aid worker who helped **** workers.
For nine years, Lama — who is transgender — had devoted her life to conducting HIV outreach in Nepal's marginalized communities, including the LGBTQ+ **** workers who wait by this highway each night. But after the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, Lama and more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide found themselves out of a job.
Much has been written about the devastating impacts the U.S. foreign aid cuts have had on the millions of people the funding once helped. Far less is known about the impacts on the helpers themselves.
In impoverished Nepal, where a conservative culture leaves openly transgender people with few legal job options, the impact on aid workers' lives was particularly crushing. Starving and scared, Lama and around 100 other LGBTQ+ aid workers left jobless by the funding cuts have turned to **** work to survive, walking the streets alongside the very people they once fought so hard to help.
#nepal #once
This spot, littered in condom wrappers and fringed by jungle, is familiar to her. Rubi Lama once came here not as a **** worker, but as an aid worker who helped **** workers.
For nine years, Lama — who is transgender — had devoted her life to conducting HIV outreach in Nepal's marginalized communities, including the LGBTQ+ **** workers who wait by this highway each night. But after the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, Lama and more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide found themselves out of a job.
Much has been written about the devastating impacts the U.S. foreign aid cuts have had on the millions of people the funding once helped. Far less is known about the impacts on the helpers themselves.
In impoverished Nepal, where a conservative culture leaves openly transgender people with few legal job options, the impact on aid workers' lives was particularly crushing. Starving and scared, Lama and around 100 other LGBTQ+ aid workers left jobless by the funding cuts have turned to **** work to survive, walking the streets alongside the very people they once fought so hard to help.
#nepal #once
13 days ago
IRONMAN Jacksonville will return May 16, 2027, organizers announced, with general registration set to open Aug. 6.
The announcement, branded "Jump Into The Next Chapter," promotes an "evolving bike course."
The race marks the second edition of the triathlon, which made its debut in the River City in May 2026 and drew nearly 2,000 athletes from more than 39 countries for a course consisting of a 2.4-mile swim in the St. Johns River, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile marathon.
The inaugural race drew international attention and enthusiasm from participants. One competitor had completed more than 200 Ironman races across the globe, while another, a Kansas City retiree, said she came out of retirement specifically for the Jacksonville race.
The crowd's energy along the course was frequently cited by athletes as a highlight of the day.
#mile #ironman #jacksonville #city
The announcement, branded "Jump Into The Next Chapter," promotes an "evolving bike course."
The race marks the second edition of the triathlon, which made its debut in the River City in May 2026 and drew nearly 2,000 athletes from more than 39 countries for a course consisting of a 2.4-mile swim in the St. Johns River, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile marathon.
The inaugural race drew international attention and enthusiasm from participants. One competitor had completed more than 200 Ironman races across the globe, while another, a Kansas City retiree, said she came out of retirement specifically for the Jacksonville race.
The crowd's energy along the course was frequently cited by athletes as a highlight of the day.
#mile #ironman #jacksonville #city
14 days ago
WNBA superstar Sophie Cunningham continues to be a lightning rod for headlines, whether it be viral moments on the court or comments made in the media. Recently, Cunningham was in the headlines over her comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Cunningham made it clear that she does not “dislike anyone,” but that she wants to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men.”
Those comments led to some backlash on social media, with some calling Cunningham “anti-trans” for her views, so ahead of the Indiana Fever’s final game before the All-Star Break, she was asked about the response to her comments.
Cunningham doubled-down on her comments, standing ten toes down on her mission to “protect children.”
MORE: Sophie Cunningham serves up bikini-biker chic look in final game before WNBA All-Star Break
#WNBA #Media
Cunningham made it clear that she does not “dislike anyone,” but that she wants to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men.”
Those comments led to some backlash on social media, with some calling Cunningham “anti-trans” for her views, so ahead of the Indiana Fever’s final game before the All-Star Break, she was asked about the response to her comments.
Cunningham doubled-down on her comments, standing ten toes down on her mission to “protect children.”
MORE: Sophie Cunningham serves up bikini-biker chic look in final game before WNBA All-Star Break
#WNBA #Media
14 days ago
GREEN BAY − The Green Bay Packers will kick off training camp Wednesday, July 29, at Ray Nitschke Field.
The Packers will hold 12 practices open to the public, not including the annual Family Night on Friday, Aug. 7, at Lambeau Field.
Here’s a guide for those attending camp:
All practices are scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m., with times subject to change.
As the team makes the walk from their Lambeau Field locker room to practice at Ray Nitschke Field, it’s tradition that fans line the route and kids bring their bikes to offer players a ride.
#field #green #packers #july
The Packers will hold 12 practices open to the public, not including the annual Family Night on Friday, Aug. 7, at Lambeau Field.
Here’s a guide for those attending camp:
All practices are scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m., with times subject to change.
As the team makes the walk from their Lambeau Field locker room to practice at Ray Nitschke Field, it’s tradition that fans line the route and kids bring their bikes to offer players a ride.
#field #green #packers #july
14 days ago
GREEN BAY − The Green Bay Packers will kick off training camp Wednesday, July 29, at Ray Nitschke Field.
The Packers will hold 12 practices open to the public, not including the annual Family Night on Friday, Aug. 7, at Lambeau Field.
Here’s a guide for those attending camp:
All practices are scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m., with times subject to change.
As the team makes the walk from their Lambeau Field locker room to practice at Ray Nitschke Field, it’s tradition that fans line the route and kids bring their bikes to offer players a ride.
#nitschke #practices
The Packers will hold 12 practices open to the public, not including the annual Family Night on Friday, Aug. 7, at Lambeau Field.
Here’s a guide for those attending camp:
All practices are scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m., with times subject to change.
As the team makes the walk from their Lambeau Field locker room to practice at Ray Nitschke Field, it’s tradition that fans line the route and kids bring their bikes to offer players a ride.
#nitschke #practices
14 days ago
Jasper Philipsen admitted he had been feeling the pressure before sprinting to a dominant victory from a reduced bunch at the end of the Tour de France's Alpine 17th stage on Wednesday, to end a "horrible" run of near misses.
Set up by a strong lead-out from team-mate Mathieu van der Poel, Philipsen surged several bike lengths clear of Mauro Schmid and Olav Kooij, who had each already won a stage at the Tour.
This was an 11th Tour stage victory overall for the 28-year-old Belgian, who won the sprinters' green points jersey in 2023.
It meant that he has won at least one stage in each of the last five editions of the Tour.
He had come close on several other sprint stages this year, finishing five times in the top five.
#jasper #alpine
Set up by a strong lead-out from team-mate Mathieu van der Poel, Philipsen surged several bike lengths clear of Mauro Schmid and Olav Kooij, who had each already won a stage at the Tour.
This was an 11th Tour stage victory overall for the 28-year-old Belgian, who won the sprinters' green points jersey in 2023.
It meant that he has won at least one stage in each of the last five editions of the Tour.
He had come close on several other sprint stages this year, finishing five times in the top five.
#jasper #alpine
14 days ago
Belgium's Jasper Philipsen won stage 17 of the Tour de France following a bunch sprint.
The Alpecin-Premier Tech rider powered over the line with a good gap over his rivals to win his first stage in what had been a frustrating three-week race.
The 28-year-old won the prestigious green points jersey in 2023, but had struggled in this race to catch compatriot Tim Merlier in the final phases of sprints.
After stage seven, he was seen on social media tossing his bike in frustration after his illustrious team-mate, the powerhouse classics legend Mathieu van der Poel had mis-timed his lead-out and Philipsen became blocked in.
But after a hilly start on a warm day on the 174.7km stage from Chambery to Voiron near the Alps, Philipsen enjoyed a powerful lead-out from Van der Poel and was able to sustain his power all the way to the line.
#stage #poel #lead #france
The Alpecin-Premier Tech rider powered over the line with a good gap over his rivals to win his first stage in what had been a frustrating three-week race.
The 28-year-old won the prestigious green points jersey in 2023, but had struggled in this race to catch compatriot Tim Merlier in the final phases of sprints.
After stage seven, he was seen on social media tossing his bike in frustration after his illustrious team-mate, the powerhouse classics legend Mathieu van der Poel had mis-timed his lead-out and Philipsen became blocked in.
But after a hilly start on a warm day on the 174.7km stage from Chambery to Voiron near the Alps, Philipsen enjoyed a powerful lead-out from Van der Poel and was able to sustain his power all the way to the line.
#stage #poel #lead #france
14 days ago
One of Philadelphia's finest -- Eagles two-time Super Bowl Champ Brandon Graham -- kicking off the celebration ahead of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
The iconic and international draw of the event is returning a decade after its last race was held, and the buzz is in the air.
At UGI on Wednesday, AmeriGas employees are ******* embling bikes for Big Brother Big Sister, Independence Region.
RELATED: 32 teams to compete in 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic
AmeriGas is the sponsor of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, and Wednesday is all about showcasing the "people's race" coming back to the city on August 30.
#Cycling #classic #race #bowl
The iconic and international draw of the event is returning a decade after its last race was held, and the buzz is in the air.
At UGI on Wednesday, AmeriGas employees are ******* embling bikes for Big Brother Big Sister, Independence Region.
RELATED: 32 teams to compete in 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic
AmeriGas is the sponsor of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, and Wednesday is all about showcasing the "people's race" coming back to the city on August 30.
#Cycling #classic #race #bowl
14 days ago
Jasper Philipsen ended his frustration at this year's Tour de France with victory from a reduced sprint on stage 17 as Tadej Pogacar stayed safe in the yellow jersey.
Philipsen repeatedly fell short in bunch sprints over the first two weeks of this Tour but made it look easy in Voiron after a 35-strong breakaway arrived first into town.
With Alpecin-Premier Tech team-mate Mathieu van der Poel providing the lead-out, Philipsen finished several bike lengths ahead of Mauro Schmid and Olav Kooij to take his 11th career Tour stage win, having won one in each edition since 2022.
"Definitely (it's special) after such a roller coaster of emotions in this Tour de France," Philipsen said.
"I had to wait until stage 17. I was prepared very, very well, I was in the shape of my life and the first 12 days were just horrible. I couldn't find myself, I couldn't find the feeling I was hoping for.
#tour
Philipsen repeatedly fell short in bunch sprints over the first two weeks of this Tour but made it look easy in Voiron after a 35-strong breakaway arrived first into town.
With Alpecin-Premier Tech team-mate Mathieu van der Poel providing the lead-out, Philipsen finished several bike lengths ahead of Mauro Schmid and Olav Kooij to take his 11th career Tour stage win, having won one in each edition since 2022.
"Definitely (it's special) after such a roller coaster of emotions in this Tour de France," Philipsen said.
"I had to wait until stage 17. I was prepared very, very well, I was in the shape of my life and the first 12 days were just horrible. I couldn't find myself, I couldn't find the feeling I was hoping for.
#tour
15 days ago
WORCESTER — It's all uphill. A steep hill.
The annual George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor will take place on Sunday, July 26, with participants tackling one of Worcester's steepest streets.
George Street, with an 18% grade from Main Street to Harvard Street, has long been a challenge for bicyclists, dating to the 1890s when a young Marshall "Major" Taylor, a future world champion, held training sessions on the 500-foot incline.
Riders climb the hill alone, racing against the clock. The course record is 22.19 seconds, held by Scott Smith, the 2012 winner.
The first rider pedals from the starting line at 10 a.m. Spectators are encouraged to watch from each side of George Street.
#street
The annual George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor will take place on Sunday, July 26, with participants tackling one of Worcester's steepest streets.
George Street, with an 18% grade from Main Street to Harvard Street, has long been a challenge for bicyclists, dating to the 1890s when a young Marshall "Major" Taylor, a future world champion, held training sessions on the 500-foot incline.
Riders climb the hill alone, racing against the clock. The course record is 22.19 seconds, held by Scott Smith, the 2012 winner.
The first rider pedals from the starting line at 10 a.m. Spectators are encouraged to watch from each side of George Street.
#street
15 days ago
Hundreds of bicyclists will participate in a July 25 race that will raise money for the nonprofit United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama.
The 24rd annual Hot Hundred bike ride, nicknamed the "Hottest ride in the South" will be held beginning at 7 a.m. July 25. The event will begin and finish at Parker-Haun Park on the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk.
The Hot Hundred is presented by the Druid City Bicycle Club.
The ride features five different route options, ranging from 24 to 102 miles, with a police escort and several rest stops along the way.
Registration costs $65 and will close at 11:59 p.m. July 24. For more information, visit https://www.bikehothundred...
#ride #hundreds #united #hottest
The 24rd annual Hot Hundred bike ride, nicknamed the "Hottest ride in the South" will be held beginning at 7 a.m. July 25. The event will begin and finish at Parker-Haun Park on the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk.
The Hot Hundred is presented by the Druid City Bicycle Club.
The ride features five different route options, ranging from 24 to 102 miles, with a police escort and several rest stops along the way.
Registration costs $65 and will close at 11:59 p.m. July 24. For more information, visit https://www.bikehothundred...
#ride #hundreds #united #hottest
16 days ago
A teenager has been charged following a stabbing in Nottingham city centre.
Nottinghamshire Police said a 25-year-old man was attacked in Angel Row at about 15:15 BST on Friday and taken to hospital.
A 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged over the incident as well as punching a man in an attempted robbery of an e-bike in Upper Parliament Street earlier the same day, police said.
The boy appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Monday and was remanded in custody until his next hearing on 27 July, said the force.
He has been charged with committing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife in public in relation to the Angel Row attack, as well as ******* ault, two counts of ******* ault on a police officer, and criminal damage at Queen's Medical Centre following his arrest.
Nottinghamshire Police said a 25-year-old man was attacked in Angel Row at about 15:15 BST on Friday and taken to hospital.
A 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged over the incident as well as punching a man in an attempted robbery of an e-bike in Upper Parliament Street earlier the same day, police said.
The boy appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Monday and was remanded in custody until his next hearing on 27 July, said the force.
He has been charged with committing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife in public in relation to the Angel Row attack, as well as ******* ault, two counts of ******* ault on a police officer, and criminal damage at Queen's Medical Centre following his arrest.