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Blogs
'He was undercover the whole race, that's how he loves to ride' - Underrated Simon Yates proves he's one of Britain's best ever cyclists "Third going into the final weekend of the Giro d'Italia, the Visma Lease a Bike rider turned the race upside down." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) World Tour Relegation "With the Giro done, time to look at the UCI scores and the relegation battle as all points from the last week have been added to the official rankings out today." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) Pidcock has not done well in the Giro: Neither stages, nor general classification and doubts about La Vuelta "After his fantastic start to the season in which he won the AlUla Tour and has been collecting podiums here and there, the expectations for Tom Pidcock's performance in the Giro d'Italia were high." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) via cyclingnews.com What do Tadej Pogacar, Simon Yates, Primoz Roglic and more have in common? Grand Tour racing has already changed in front of our eyes " Simon Yates has used a formula previously used by the likes of Tadej Pogacar and Simon Yates to conquer the Giro d'Italia." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Jayco AlUla owner explains decision to move on without Matt White: "If you keep doing the same thing…" "Jayco AlUla may have won two stages in the Giro d'Italia, bringing the team's total number of victories this year to ten, yet there is talk of a major restructuring within the team. The departure of key member Matt White is the most notable change." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) ENVE SES AR Road In-Route Handlebar review "Premium all-road handlebars from carbon-masters ENVE that aim to combine comfort and performance across a variety of surfaces." By Tim Russon (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) New Hiplok Locks & Tracker Review "At the Sea Otter Classic, Hiplok unveiled a range of new products designed to keep your bike safe and help you track it in case of theft. Below are a few of my findings." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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June 3,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
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Giro d'Italia 2025 team ratings: The best and the worst performances "Assessing the success of the 23 teams that took to the start of the Giro d'Italia this year." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Giro d'Italia celebrations, the Tour de France, BBC Sports Personality of the Year? What's next for Simon Yates "It's his crowning moment, without a doubt' says Nick Hall, former Bury Clarion Cycling Club chair." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘Not a lot of teams will ever do this’ - The inside story of Lidl Trek’s Giro greatness "Rouleur went behind the scenes with one of the most successful squads of this year’s race to find out how the magic happens." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Wout van Aert rode harder than ever on the Finestre to help deliver Simon Yates to Giro d’Italia victory "Belgian put in 'career best performance' according to Visma Lease a Bike's head of performance." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Avoid flying over Mexico for the next 50 or 60 years" - Danish DS' advice to Richard Carapaz after Giro battle "Good advice for Carapaz would be to avoid flying over Mexico for the next 50 or 60 years when he returns to Ecuador." After Carapaz refused to work with Del Toro in the follow up to the Colle delle Finestre, it led to Del Toro's decision to match him." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "Carapaz blew everything up and I think that was a mistake" - Johan Bruyneel on the decision that may have cost Richard Carapaz a Giro victory "You can look at it in different ways. We have to keep in mind that Simon Yates is a great cyclist. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Mathieu's May: Van der Poel engaged in various sports last month "Mathieu van der Poel has been summarizing each month in a series of photos on Instagram since 2025." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Instagram) Criticism launched at Tadej Pogacar and UAE: "Ayuso is being marginalized in a very childish way" "Juan Ayuso is one of the most talented riders in pro cycling but also one of the most controversial, even if not necessarily by his own actions." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Handlestash Mini Handlebar Bag "Basically, if you want quick-access storage that doesn’t clank around or look like a tactical survival pouch, this bag delivers." By Byron (bikehugger.com (Image Credit not Found) Column
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June 3,
2025
Videos
Bossuyt ready to ride again after two-year doping ban "Belgian rider Shari Bossuyt says she's determined to move forward after a controversial suspension she insists was unjust." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "I have to be better than I was 2 years ago" - Jonas Vingegaard on beating Pogacar in the Dauphiné and Tour de France "Jonas Vingegaard's return to competition is imminent. The Team Visma | Lease a Bike rider is taking on the Criterium du Dauphiné, where he's won in the past, and is ready to take on Tadej Pogacar after three months in the sidelines." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Lael Wilcox’s ride around the world was more than a record "In the opening moments of the newly released video documenting Lael Wilcox’s 2024 ride around the world, she asks herself a simple question: Can I do it faster?" Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via rapha.cc "I’ll never forget these victories for the rest of my life" - Matthew Brennan overjoyed after GC win in Norway "Matthew Brennan was never worse than second over the four stages and comfortably secure a GC victory after a sprint win in last stage." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Favero Assioma Pro RS (SPD-SL) Power Meter Pedals In-Depth Review "Favero's newest pedal is in many ways not new at all. And, that’s probably a good thing. Today’s launch of their Favero Assioma Pro RS power meter pedals, takes last year’s revamped off-road pedal (the Favero Assioma Pro MX), and sticks it in a new SPD-SL pedal body." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Favero Assioma PRO RS power meter pedals: Light, accurate and made for performance "The lightest power pedal on the market is now available." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) photo via escapecollective.com Squire Stronghold D16 Max "Absolute anchor, in terms of security and weight – buy if you need the longest shackle and the highest tier of security." By Tom Weijand (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
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June 2,
2025
Blogs
The Moment The Giro Was Won "Simon Yates attacks Richard Carapaz and Isaac Del Toro for the fourth time on the Colle delle Finestre and this time they can’t follow. He climbs into the virtual lead before the top of the pass. This was the moment the race was won." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) 'Giro d'Italia win is the defining moment of my career' - Simon Yates turns his Grand Tour fortune around with historic win "Through illness, injury, and bad luck, the Visma Lease a Bike rider kept patient, waiting for the moment to make history." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Simon Yates lesson that Isaac del Toro must learn from unforgettable Giro d’Italia "In Italy, Del Toro appeared at ease closing gaps when other GC contenders attacked, but there were raised eyebrows at his decision to do it all himself." Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (Photo: Reuters) In
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Unbound Gravel 2025: Intriguing new tech, solo victories, and what’s next for the world’s biggest gravel race "As the mud turns to dust on the harrowed and hallowed trails of Unbound Gravel, here’s an overview of what went down over a long weekend of racing." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Canyon's value drops 43% as bike brand makes £32m loss "Situation in the bike industry remains "strained" and Canyon predicts another "challenging" year in 2025." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Canyon) Rob Brittons Unbound XL-winning custom Factor "Bright colors clearly go faster." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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June 2,
2025
Today's
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How much prize money does Simon Yates get for winning the Giro d'Italia? "What will the man in the pink jersey get in Rome? What do you get for winning a stage? And more." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UAE’s Baldato on the Giro: ‘We underestimated Simon Yates’ "Isaac Del Toro lost the Giro d’Italia when the British rider rode away, but his team said the smartest and strongest rider won." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Let me entertain you: Are Grand Tours better without Tadej Pogačar? "After the Giro d'Italia has concluded, Rachel Jary analyses whether the absence of the world champion leads to more exciting racing." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Simon Yates rides away with improbable prize of Giro d’Italia "Yates’s second career Grand Tour win, forged on the Colle delle Finestre on Saturday afternoon was a peerless display of courage and cunning." By William Fotheringham (sports.yahoo.com) (Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) Can Jespr's new bike computer really take on Garmin and Wahoo? Plus new gear from Unit 1, Wahoo, Grundig and Inflata "Smart bike lights, a hidden bike tracker, electric mini pump, and more cycling tech currently on test." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) The Athlete’s Kitchen: The ABC’s of Sports Nutrition "Believe it or not, eating a good sports diet can be simple. Yet too many athletes have created a complex and confusing eating program with good and bad foods, lots of rules, and plenty of guilt." By Nancy Clark (Cycling West) Photo by Dave Iltis First ride: Livall PikaBoost 2 eBike conversion kit "This friction drive kit claims wide compatibility and easy wireless operation - but what's it like in real world testing?" By Richard Peace (electricbikereport.com) Photo by Richard Peace Column
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June 2,
2025
Videos
'I will come back stronger' - Where does Isaac del Toro go from here? "Young Mexican has proved to the world - and himself - that he can take on the best, including his illustrious team-mates." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Fueling the Traka 360: How winner Tobias Kongstad powered his unstoppable ‘diesel engine’ "What does it take to win one of the biggest gravel races in the world? According to the 2025 champion, 1,440g of carbs and a clear mind are the recipe for success." By India Paine (rouleur.cc) Photos: Felix Homann World Champion Marianne Vos storms to victory at 3Rides gravel "The 38 year-old Dutch multi-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist dropped all challengers to win the 122 kilometer race around Aachen." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘This is the pinnacle’ - Visma Lease a Bike and an unwavering strive for perfection "A victory on the final stage for Olav Kooij alongside Simon Yates’ general classification win is a dream come true for the Dutch team - but it hasn’t come easily" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Muov Indoor Smart Bike In-Depth Review "The Muov Bike has been floating (and wiggling) around the DCR Cave for about 18 months now. Actually, a few different models have come and gone in that timeframe." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Check out a one-off J.Laverack R J.ACK Disc that pays tribute to Valentino Rossi "This titanium road bike comes is a real stunner, coming in a high-end SRAM Red AXS build and a striking finish inspired by the MotoGP legend." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: J.Laverack) Kryptonite’s Diamond Standard U-lock is the most annoying lock thieves will ever meet "This thing kills grinder blades,” says Kyle Hall, marketing associate at Kryptonite. “You hit the diamond coating and suddenly there’s smoke instead of sparks. It just eats the disc alive." (freewheel.co.uk) (Credits not Found) Column
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June 1,
2025
Blogs
Simon Yates wins Giro d'Italia as Olav Kooij triumphs in Rome sprint "Lancastrian wraps up pink jersey victory for Visma Lease a Bike as the team also claims the stage." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d'Italia: Simon Yates clinches overall victory as teammate Olav Kooij takes final stage "Briton secures first Grand Tour of 2025 ahead of Isaac del Toro and Richard Carapaz." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Luca Bettini / AFP / Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tenacious Gee achieves a first for a Canadian Grand Tour rider "Simon Yates finally finishes business with Giro after seven years." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Luca Bettini/AFP via Getty Images)- Giro Stage 21: The last dash in Rome "After a scintillating penultimate stage, riders arrive in Rome for one final sprint showdown in the Giro d'Italia." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingmagazine.ca) Bruyneel doesn’t blame Del Toro - He points to Carapaz: "He actually rode against Del Toro" "During the twentieth stage, UAE Team Emirates XRG lost the pink jersey to Simon Yates. Johan Bruyneel admits that many mistakes were made but that Richard Carapaz is actually the one to blame." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The Best Cycling Workouts for Longevity: Why Zone 2 Might Be the Most Powerful Ride of Your Life "If you love cycling, you already know it’s good for your heart, your mood, and your waistline. But did you know that a specific kind of cycling - done at just the right intensity - can actually slow down aging at the cellular level?" By Average Joe Cyclist (averagejoecyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bafang Revolutionizes Urban Cycling with H730 Hub Motor "The H730 integrates a 3-speed automatic gearbox that seamlessly adjusts gears based on riding speed, eliminating manual shifting while delivering a smooth, intuitive cycling experience. " Lauren Jenkins (bikebiz.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Giro d'Italia Live Streams "2025 Giro d'Italia May 9-June 1, Albania & Italy - Stage 21 (Roma → Roma, 143km). Live
video Sunday from 9:10am U.S. Eastern, 6:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:00am Pacific."
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June 1,
2025
Today's
Trending
Simon Yates wins 2025 Giro d'Italia; Del Toro and Carapaz on the podium - Final overall classification "This is the Briton's first ever Giro d'Italia victory." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via bbc.com) Geraint Thomas on Del Toro: ‘Do you need experience to realize that the race is riding away?’ "The Welshman went in hard on the strategies used by the pink jersey during Stage 20." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘It was Finestre where he lost everything, and Finestre where he won it all back’ - Simon Yates proves fairytale endings exist "The Visma Lease a Bike rider rode into the pink jersey after stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia, finally achieving redemption in the race which has shaped his career." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) No one has ever climbed the Finestre faster than Yates, but van Aert also smashed records in Giro coup "You could say that Richard Carapaz and Isaac Del Toro actually handed the Giro victory to Simon Yates. " By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
The News
Has
Visma Lease a Bike been the best team at the Giro? Olav
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Annemiek van Vleuten expecting first child in September "Annemiek van Vleuten has announced she is expecting her first child later this year, marking a new chapter in her life two years after retiring from professional cycling." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Image: Social Media Cycling world unites to pay tribute after passing of Robert Gesink's wife Daisy "This Friday afternoon, former pro rider Robert Gesink announced through Instagram the passing of his wife Daisy." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Column
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June 1,
2025
Videos
British teenager claims first pro GC win in style at Tour of Norway "Visma Lease a Bike rider Matthew Brennan won two of the four stages." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images) Matthew Brennan wins final Tour of Norway stage and overall classification "Visma has both won the final stage and overall classification with 19-year old Matthew Brennan." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Tour of Norway Women: Mie Bjørndal Ottestad grabs overall with bold solo victory on final stage "Opening stage winner Justine Ghekiere goes second overall after arriving in Stavanger with chase group." (teamvismaleaseabike.com) (Image credit: Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Boucles de la Mayenne: Aaron Gate seals overall victory by bare minimum in latest XDS Astana 2025 triumph "Tudor Pro's Marius Mayrhofer solos to breakaway stage victory on final day of French stage race." (equipecycliste-groupama-fdj.fr) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Oat To Joy by Emma Pooley "Unique, brilliantly written and more than 40 oat-based recipes to fuel you - plus insights for all sports enthusiasts." By Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Panaracer Agilest Fast TLR 700x28C "Fast-feeling tubeless rubber but it's one for race days and smooth roads, and I'd have liked more widths too." By Jarno Bierman (bicyclerollingresistance.com) (Image via road.cc) Martin Vidaurre talks about not signing with Scott SRAM and a contract that marked his first participation in the World Cup "Chilean rider Martín Vidaurre (Specialized Factory Racing) is establishing himself as one of the best cyclists in the XCO World Cup in 2025." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit via redbull.com) 2025 Tour of Norway Live Streams "2025 Tour of Norway May 29-June 1, Stage 4 (Stavanger → Stavanger, 130km) Live
video Sunday from 6:20am U.S. Eastern, 3:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max starting at about 3:20am Pacific."
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