Published: Oct. 4, 2023, 3:51 p.m.
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In this week\\u2019s bumper episode of The Cycling Podcast, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie are joined by French press-pack doyen Fran\\xe7ois Thomazeau to discuss some dramatic events over the last seven days - and look ahead to il Lombardia at the weekend.\\xa0
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\\nThere\\u2019s the usual news round-up, then the labyrinthine tale of how Daniel tried to establish the 2024 destination of Primo\\u017e Rogli\\u010d. We also ponder the latest twists and turns in the Soudal-Quickstep/Jumbo-Visma saga and what they may mean for Remco Evenepoel, among others.\\xa0
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\\nIn the final part, there\\u2019s a look ahead to il Lombardia and the end of the road for TCP favourite Thibaut Pinot. We also bid farewell to Fran\\xe7ois\\u2019 dear friend and Indur\\xe1in-whisperer Francis Lafargue, who passed away last week.\\xa0
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\\nThere\\u2019s also the usual round-up of the week\\u2019s other news, including the results of last weekend\\u2019s European Championships. \\xa0
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