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2024 Cervelo Aspero front three quarter view

The 2024 Cervelo Aspero sticks to the script with a race-ready formula

Better aerodynamics and more chainring clearance for racing, but also more tire clearance and improved comfort for everyday fun.

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Race Results

New Vuelta España Femenina by Carrefour.es (2.WWT) Stage 2

1. JACKSON Alison (EF Education-Cannondale)

+02:51:03

2. VAS Blanka (Team SD Worx - Protime)

+0:00

3. SWINKELS Karlijn (UAE Team ADQ)

+0:00

Full Results

Tour de Romandie (2.UWT) General classification

1. RODRÍGUEZ Carlos (INEOS Grenadiers)

+15:44:46

2. VLASOV Aleksandr (BORA - hansgrohe)

+0:07

3. LIPOWITZ Florian (BORA - hansgrohe)

+0:09

Full Results

Tour de Romandie (2.UWT) Stage 5

1. GODON Dorian (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team)

+03:22:00

2. CONSONNI Simone (Lidl - Trek)

+0:00

3. SMITH Dion (Intermarché - Wanty)

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The 2024 Cervelo Aspero sticks to the script with a race-ready formula

Better aerodynamics and more chainring clearance for racing, but also more tire clearance and improved comfort for everyday fun.

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New Vuelta España Femenina by Carrefour.es (2.WWT) Stage 2

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Upcoming Races and Startlists

Grand Prix du Morbihan

Tro-Bro Léon

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