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CYCLING

Japan Times
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Jul 31, 2022
Nicholas Paul eyes Olympic glory after Commonwealth cycling gold
Fresh off his keirin triumph in London, the 23-year-old hopes to represent Trinidad and Tobago on the Olympic stage.
Japan Times
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Jul 31, 2022
Annemiek van Vleuten powers to yellow jersey in women's Tour de France
The 39-year-old, who was sick at the start of the week and almost pulled out of the Tour, now leads by three minutes and nine seconds ahead of Demi Vollering.
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Jul 21, 2022
Tadej Pogacar wins Stage 17 as Jonas Vingegaard maintains hold on yellow jersey
Tadej Pogacar claimed victory in the 17th stage of the Tour de France, but it was Jonas Vingegaard who moved a step closer to the title as he finished on the defending champion's wheel to retain the overall leader's yellow jersey on Wednesday.
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Jul 19, 2022
Tadej Pogacar finds Tour momentum as he chases Jonas Vingegaard
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar was toppled last week in a tough Alpine stage after coming under sustained fire from Jonas Vingegaard and his teammates, has vowed to fight until the end.
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Jul 15, 2022
Tom Pidcock’s risks lead to big reward at Tour de France
A daredevil descent lit the fuse for the 22-year-old's win, while an explosive acceleration on the final ascent of the Alpe d'Huez finished the job on the final day in the Alps.
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Jul 12, 2022
Tour de France rivals looking for cracks in Tadej Pogacar's armor
The 23-year-old Slovenian has shown no weaknesses on the cobbles as the famous race heads into its most grueling portion, with two much-feared stages in the Alps on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Dec 8, 2021
American rider Christina Birch swapping velodrome for outer space
The 11-time national champion said the intense physical demands of her years of cycling training will prepare her for a journey she hopes will end on the International Space Station.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / Longform
Nov 15, 2021
Ticket to ride: Shizuoka Prefecture shifts gear on turning Izu Peninsula into Japan’s cycling mecca
Despite its relatively small land mass, the peninsula is replete with a plethora of natural, cultural and historical attractions
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 27, 2021
Chloe Dygert seeks cycling gold 10 months after horror crash
Had it not been for her horrific crash at the world championships at Imola 10 months ago, the obvious question ahead of Wednesday's women's Olympic cycling time trial would have been who will come second behind American Chloe Dygert.
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Aug 11, 2020
Tour de France 2021 to begin in Brittany after Denmark postponement
The 2021 Tour de France will start in Brittany after Copenhagen's staging of the 'Grand Depart' was pushed back by a year due to a potential clash with soccer's postponed European Championship, race organizers said on Monday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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