By default, Bill Burr exists in a state of his ass being chapped, but clearly it’s been feeling more chapped than usual. The comedian has continued to address his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, but he still can’t settle on which lazy excuse he wants to employ. Last week, Burr recapped his trip to the festival and …
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Cycling gives my sugar obsession cover – here’s why the habit is so hard to kick and how science can help
I don’t know about you, but I’m a lot more disciplined with my diet and exercise in the colder months than the warmer ones. Longer days and better weather might mean I’m more active on the bike in the summer, but winter instils more structure. Lengthier evenings offer more time for structured workouts on my Wattbike, but crucially, I travel …
Read More »Israel Premier Tech excluded from cycling race over safety
Sep 27, 2025, 02:36 PM ET Cycling team Israel Premier Tech has been excluded from an upcoming race in Italy over concerns about pro-Palestinian protests and disruption if the team were to participate. The decision by organizers of the Giro dell’Emilia race comes after protesters repeatedly disrupted the recent Spanish Vuelta, where Israel Premier Tech took part. Spain’s government estimated …
Read More »Cycling linked with lower dementia risk, study finds
Facebook Tweet Email Link Cycling isn’t just good for the planet, your wallet and your fitness. Choosing this form of transportation for your errands instead of driving or taking the train may also help you prevent cognitive decline, a recent study found. Riding a bike is associated with a 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia and a 22% lower risk …
Read More »Spanish PM wants Israel banned from sporting events after protests disrupt cycling race
MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called for Israel to be banned from sports events after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the end of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race in chaotic scenes in Madrid. Israel’s foreign minister responded by calling Sánchez an “antisemite and a liar.” Tensions between the countries have escalated in recent weeks as Spain’s left-wing …
Read More »Vuelta a Espana: Cycling governing body UCI criticises Spanish government after Madrid abandonment
Cycling’s governing body the UCI has questioned Spain’s ability to safely host major sporting events after the final stage of the Vuelta a Espana was abandoned on Sunday. Riders were stopped with 60km remaining after pro-Palestinian protesters knocked down barriers and occupied the road at several points on the course in central Madrid. There were various protests against the Israel-Premier …
Read More »Pro-Palestinian protests cause early end to major Spanish cycling race – The Washington Post
Pro-Palestinian protests cause early end to major Spanish cycling race The Washington Post Spain’s PM calls for Israel to be banned from sports events after Vuelta race abandoned The Guardian Protests Against an Israeli Cycling Team Shut Down a Major Race The New York Times Over 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters forced early end to Spanish Vuelta, authorities say PBS Anti-Israel protests force early end to …
Read More »Protests Against an Israeli Cycling Team Shut Down a Major Race – The New York Times
Protests Against an Israeli Cycling Team Shut Down a Major Race The New York Times Spain’s PM criticised after Vuelta a España race abandoned over pro-Palestinian protests The Guardian Over 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters forced early end to Spanish Vuelta, authorities say PBS Anti-Israel protests force early end to Vuelta a Espana cycle race Reuters Chaotic scenes in Madrid as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt final stage …
Read More »Anti-Israel protests turn Spanish Vuelta cycling race into a diplomatic battleground : NPR
People hold Palestinian flags as they try to disrupt the eleventh stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race, from Bilbao to Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Miguel Oses/AP hide caption toggle caption Miguel Oses/AP BARCELONA, Spain — As an alderperson in northwestern Spain, Rosana Prieto tends to the running of her tiny village and is far removed from major …
Read More »Iron-respiring microbes could have a role in sulfur cycling
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