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Pogacar: Paris-Roubaix Excitement Over 5th Tour Win

by David Thompson - Sports Editor
written by David Thompson - Sports Editor

Here’s⁢ a breakdown of​ teh key information ​from ‍the article about ​Tadej Pogačar‘s​ racing⁤ plans:

* Focus on Monuments & Tour de france: Pogačar is prioritizing ⁢Milan-San Remo, Paris-Roubaix, and ‍a ⁢fifth Tour ⁢de France victory. These are his main goals for ⁣the upcoming season.
*⁤ Monument Pursuit: He ⁤aims to complete the⁣ “monument‌ sweep” – winning ⁤all five of⁤ cycling’s⁢ major one-day classics. He’s ⁤missing Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix.
* Tour de France Ambition: While he’s already won the Tour four ‌times, he’s very motivated to reach five victories, even ‌stating he’d ‍prioritize Roubaix‌ if he already ⁣had five⁢ Tour wins.
* Streamlined Calendar: His schedule is “lean-and-mean,”⁢ focusing only on races that align with‍ his key ⁤objectives. He’s ⁣skipping races‌ like the UAE Tour that don’t interest him.
*⁢ Late Stage Race Start: He won’t start a stage race⁤ until the Tour de Romandie after the classics season, and will also compete in the Tour de Suisse. These are two WorldTour stage races⁤ he hasn’t yet won.
* Close Calls ​Fuel Motivation: His near-misses in Milan-San Remo (3rd) and Paris-Roubaix ‌(2nd) this year have increased his focus on winning those races.
* Confidence in Tour ⁤Victory: The article suggests a ​fifth Tour de France ⁣win is highly likely, with the headline stating it “seems inevitable.”

in essence, ​Pogačar is‍ laser-focused on cementing his legacy by conquering the remaining ​monuments ⁢and adding another Tour de ​France title to his impressive palmarès.

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Biking While Drunk: Fines and Laws Increasing Worldwide

by David Thompson - Sports Editor
written by David Thompson - Sports Editor

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BUI Laws: Cracking Down on Drunk Cycling


BUI Laws: Cracking Down on Drunk ⁣Cycling

Published⁢ December 13, 2025 04:22AM

Driving under the ⁣influence has‍ long been a big‍ no-no,​ but there’s a recent push to extend that awareness⁣ to cycling​ with a growing number of cycling-targeted BUI laws.

As urban cycling and transport booms across the globe, law enforcement officials ​are widening the net from targeting drunk drivers to ​also cracking down on beer-swigging cyclists under the influence⁤ after a big night at the local‍ bar.

Driving a car while blotto is universally condemned. Now, lawmakers are increasingly extending that reach to‌ cyclists as cities fill with bikes, e-bikes, and scooters.

A patchwork of “BUI” ⁢-‌ biking under the​ influence – laws has sprouted globally that largely ‌mirror ⁤those applied‍ to motorists.

Japan is ⁢the latest example. According to the BBC ‌nearly 900 people had their driver’s ⁤licenses suspended for drunk ⁢cycling between January and September 2025, ⁢compared with‌ just ⁣two cases during the same period a year earlier.

The bump followed the enforcement ⁣of a revised‌ traffic law that took effect⁣ in November 2024.

“Drunk cycling can lead ‌to‍ serious accidents,” a police official told Yomiuri Shimbun, the ⁢ BBC reported. “I hope everyone will abide by the rule, ‘Don’t drink and ride.'”

The rules depend‍ on the nation and jurisdiction,but the trend is growing as more bikes,pedestrians,and⁢ cars all vie to share public roadways and urban paths.

Drunk cyclists can face‍ the same consequences as a DUI

⁣ ⁣ Amsterdam

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Oscar Onley Transfer to Ineos Grenadiers Confirmed

by David Thompson - Sports Editor
written by David Thompson - Sports Editor

Here’s a breakdown of the key data from the provided text, focusing on Ineos⁤ grenadiers and team transfers:

Ineos Grenadiers – Revitalization Efforts

* Focus on GC Contenders: Ineos Grenadiers is actively seeking ‌riders with Grand Tour potential, exemplified by ‌their interest in and eventual signing of Ley. they believe he can improve ‍with their resources.
* ‍ Dave Brailsford’s Return: The ⁤return ⁣of Dave Brailsford​ to a prominent role signals an attempt ⁢to ⁤restore the team to⁤ its former Tour de France dominance.
*⁢ Past Success & Recent Struggles: Ineos (formerly Sky) was incredibly ‌successful‌ in the⁣ Tour de France (7 wins in 8 years with⁣ 4 ⁣different riders), but hasn’t won as the rise of Tadej Pogačar.
* Transfer Market Activity: Due to many ‌top GC riders being under contract with other teams, Ineos ⁤is heavily focused ⁢on bolstering their roster thru transfers.
* ​ Recent Signings (for 2025):

* Kévin Vauquelin (Arkea B&B)
* Embret ⁢Svenstad-Bårdseng (Arkea B&B)
* ​ Theodor‌ Storm (Lotto Kern-Haus)
* ‌ Dorian Godon (Decathlon-Ag2r)
‌ * Jack haig (Bahrain-Victorious)
* Ongoing Transfer ⁤issue: Their attempt ⁢to sign ​Derek from Israel-Premier Tech⁤ is⁤ stalled due to a contract dispute and is in arbitration.
* Departures/Retirements: ‌Michael Leonard left for EF Education-EasyPost. caleb Ewan, Jonathan Castroviejo, Omar Fraile, and Salvatore Puccio⁣ have retired. Geraint Thomas has retired⁢ from racing and is now a sporting manager.

Other Team News

* Uno-X to WorldTour: Uno-X has ‌secured​ a⁢ WorldTour licence for ⁤the 2026 season.

In ⁢essence, the article highlights Ineos Grenadiers’ aggressive strategy to rebuild its Grand Tour capabilities through strategic rider acquisitions ​and internal restructuring.

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550-Gram Engineering Marvel – Discounted Price

by David Thompson - Sports Editor
written by David Thompson - Sports Editor

HereS a breakdown of the HTML code you provided, focusing on ​the image details:

Overall Structure:

The code consists of four <figure> elements. Each <figure> represents an image and its caption. ‍ They all share a similar structure:

* <figure>: The container for the image and caption.
* id: A unique identifier for each ⁤figure⁤ (e.g., attachment_972797).
* class: CSS classes for styling and layout (pom-image-wrap,photo-alignnone).
* ‌ <a>: A link that wraps the image. Clicking the image will likely open a larger version of it.
‌ * href: the⁣ URL⁣ of the full-size image⁣ on the server.
* target="_blank": Opens the link in a new ⁤tab/window.
* class: CSS classes‌ for styling‍ the ⁤link.
* ‌ <img>: The​ image itself.
* alt: Alternative​ text for the image ⁢(in this case, “XDS‍ X-Lab RT9”).⁢ Crucial for accessibility.
⁢ * ‌ loading="lazy":‍ ⁢Tells‍ the browser too only load the image when it’s near the viewport, ​improving page‌ load performance.
‌* ​ width and height: The original dimensions of the image.
* ⁢ decoding="async": ⁣ Allows⁣ the browser to decode the image asynchronously, improving‌ performance.
* ‌ data-nimg="1": Likely used by a Next.js image optimization system.
* class: CSS​ classes⁣ for styling‍ the image.
⁤ * src: The URL of the image to‍ display. ‍ It includes parameters for resizing (width=3840), format‍ (auto=webp), ⁣quality (quality=75), and fitting (fit=cover).
* ⁢ bad-src: A fallback ‌URL if the primary image source fails to load.
* <figcaption>: ‍ The caption for ⁣the image.
⁤ * class: CSS⁢ classes for styling the caption (pom-caption).
* <span>: Contains the caption text, including the photographer credit (“(Photo Josh Ross/Velo)”).

Image URLs and Details:

Here’s a list of the images and their URLs:

  1. DSC_2867.jpg: https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_2867.jpg
  2. DSC_2862.jpg: https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_2862.jpg
  3. DSC_2868.jpg: https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_2868.jpg
  4. DSC_2859.jpg: https://velo-cdn.outsideonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSC_2859.jpg

Key Observations:

* Responsive Images: ⁢ The src attribute includes parameters to serve different image sizes and formats based on the user’s device​ and browser. The width=3840 suggests the images are being scaled down from a larger original size. ‍ The auto=webp indicates the server is trying to serve⁣ WebP images if​ the browser supports them (WebP is ⁢a modern image format that offers⁣ better compression).
* ​ Lazy loading: The ‍ loading="lazy" attribute⁤ is used‌ to improve page performance by only loading images when they are visible in the ‍viewport.
* ⁣⁣ Outside online: ⁤ The images are⁣ hosted on a CDN (Content Delivery ‌Network) belonging‌ to velo-cdn.outsideonline.com, indicating this content is from the Outside Online website (specifically, the Velo section).
* Date⁤ in URL: The /2025/12/ ⁣part of the ⁤URL suggests these images were uploaded in December 2025. (This might be a future date, or a​ placeholder.)
* **XDS X

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