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February 6,
2025
Blogs
Santiago Buitrago leads home Pello Bilbao on brutal stage 2 of the 2025 Volta a Comunitat Valenciana "On a brutally steep final climb, Santiago Buitrago has survived to take victory on stage 2 of the 2025 Volta a Comunitat Valenciana ahead of his Bahrain - Victorious teammate Pello Bilbao and Joao Almeida." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bernal wins first race since his 2022 crash "Bernal, 28, of the British Ineos Grenadiers team, won the national individual time-trial championships in his native Colombia, beating Walter Vargas by seven seconds and Ineos team-mate Brandon Smith Rivera by 29 seconds." Matt Warwick (bbc.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I'm having a great time. Things are professional" - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot enjoying life after swapping Ineos for Visma "The 2025 women's UAE Tour is underway today, and for Team Visma Lease a Bike's former world champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, it marks a return to regular road racing for the first time since the 2018 season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Bartek Wolinski Fara F/Gravel Bike review: Comfortable, versatile, with a good turn of speed "A rugged, trail-ready carbon gravel bike that can be as adventurous as you want it to be." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Made, world’s largest handmade bike show, returns to Portland this August; Tickets on sale now "A celebration of the art and craftsmanship of bicycle building, Made features 200+ exhibitors and a full schedule of events." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Made) Tour of Oman (and Muscat Classic) 2025 With Visma Lease a Bike "The Muscat Classic will precede this year's second race in the desert before we race for the title from February 8 to 12, with defending champion Adam Yates at the start." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Charly Lopez Paid Subscription
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Hayter ready to 'enjoy racing again' with Soudal Quick Step "Hayter, last year's British road race champion, left Ineos Grenadiers to join Belgian squad Soudal Quick Step on a two-year contract, a deal announced last August." matt warwick (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Ravemen PR2000 USB Rechargeable DuaLens Front Light with Remote "Really well made and very bright, but would benefit from less power and more control." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana/Tour of Valencia Live Stream "2025 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana/Tour of Valencia February 5-9, Spain. Stage 2- Thursday, February 6th (La Nucía → Benifato, 166km). Live
video Thursday from 12:30pm CET (6:30am U.S. Eastern),
3:30am Pacific.
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race will be shown on Max (6:30am PST) and FloBikes (6:30am
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Lorena Wiebes wins emphatically to start 2025 season in style on stage 1 of UAE Tour "European champion Lorena Wiebes has kicked off the 2025 UAE Tour in style, sprinting to a dominant win ahead of rival Charlotte Kool." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mass crash at UAE Tour "The crash happened at speed on a straight road, with a very large number of riders falling and some left with their kit in tatters and with serious road rash." (stickybottle.com) (Credits not Found) What races will Van Aert and Van der Poel do before Flanders and Roubaix? "After facing each other for the last time in the CX World Championships, Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel may not meet again in competition until the peak moment of the cobblestone campaign with the Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) via cyclingnews.com I should never have bought a gravel bike "Don't buy a gravel bike by default - there's a new breed of bike out there that may suit your riding a whole lot better." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Jo Fellows) Rwanda Worlds at Risk, MvdP the Greatest, WBD Shocks British Fans, Sports Gambling Concerns & New UCI Rules "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: 2025 Rwanda World championships at risk, MvdP is the greatest CX racer ever, WBD shocks British cycling fans, new sports gambling concerns and new UCI rules." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) First look: New Shimano S-Phyre SL and Pulsar sunglasses "Two notable sunnies from the 2025 range." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "That was the best Mathieu I've ever seen in cross" - Richard Groenendaal's big praise for Van der Poel after 7th World Championship win "There is now no one in the history of cyclocross with more Rainbow Jerseys that Mathieu van der Poel." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Bianchi’s New Aquila RC - A Time Trial Missile Built for Pure Speed "Bianchi just dropped its latest TT speed machine, the Aquila RC. They didn’t just tweak a few tubes and call it a day." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Quad-Tripel Crown at the 2025 Belgian Waffle Ride CA in Del Mar "Welcome to the second stop of the Belgian Waffle Ride Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel and much more…" (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Shimano Pulsar Sunglasses Offer Convertible Frame, Plus New S-Phyre SL & Equinox Shades "The next generation of Shimano sunglasses with Ridescape is here, and there are some interesting additions." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 UAE Tour Women Live Stream "2025 UAE Tour Women February 6-9, United Arab Emirates Stage 1 (Dubai Police Officer's Club → Dubai Harbour, 149km) Live
video from 2:50pm local, (11:50am CET), (5:50am U.S.
Eastern), 2:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max (12:40am PST) and FloBikes
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Videos
Soren Waerenskjold gives Uno-X Mobility first win of the season on stage 2 of 2025 Etoile de Bessèges "Uno-X rider beats Démare as Magnier takes third." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Insane! Car drives onto the Star of Bessèges course, causing crash: Van Gils taken to the hospital "It happened again in the Star of Bessèges: a car managed to enter the course. A Mini Cooper met the peloton causing a crash." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) More details come to light following the short-lived disappearance of three-time world champion Óscar Freire "Oscar Freire had an argument with his wife and left home alone with his car. He left a note for her, saying she was right: "I'm useless", and "now you can be calm." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Oh no! Fire destroys Team Vietnam bikes and hopes of medaling at UCI Asian Championships 2025 "A raging truck fire destroyed all the bikes, equipment and gear of the Vietnam Cycling Team en route to the 2025 UCI Asian Road Cycling Championships in Thailand on Wednesday." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: VCF Preview Superprestige Middelkerke - Will Brand pull it off, or will Alvarado surprise? "Cyclocross riders are back at the start in the last race of the Superprestige ranking on Saturday." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Rim brakes no more: Every WorldTour bike in 2025 to use discs after final switch "Bianchi's new time trial bike bids farewell to the beloved rim brake." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bianchi) ‘I have to keep going for 96 to 100 hours to win’ - Meet Gregor Towers, the 25-year-old rider taking on the Atlas Mountain Race "The fifth edition of the 1,305km race will start on February 7th." By India Paine (rouleur.cc) Photo: Gregor Towers What is really in your energy gel? "The hidden truth behind your riding fuel." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paid Subscription
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Could This Innovative New Cycling Component Revolutionize Bike Design? "Billed as “the world’s first digital cockpit,” the Flitedeck leaves me feeling both skeptical and positively dazzled by the possibilities." By Steve Mazzucchi (gearpatrol.com) Flite GmbH Etoile de Bessèges - Tour du Gard Live Stats "2025 Etoile de Besseges February 5-9, France (Domessargues → Marguerittes, 165.83km) Live
video Thursday from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern),
5:00am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Max (5:05am PST) and FloBikes (5:00am PST)."
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February 5,
2025
Blogs
Volta a Valenciana: Lidl Trek dominate opening team time trial "Vacek takes first leader's jersey as Jayco AlUla, UAE Team Emirates round out stage podium" By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paris Roubaix Arenberg chicane replaced with 'small detour' for 2025 "Race director says new four-turn measure will 'slow down the riders in a more fluid manner." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Women’s UAE Tour 2025: Who will win the four-stage race in the Middle East? "The third edition of the Women's WorldTour race will begin on Thursday, February 9th." By India Paine (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com -C1-
Tom Pidcock and Julian Alaphilippe at the Tour of Flanders? Belgian monument invites teams of big contenders "The Tour of Flanders organizers have revealed their wildcards for the 2025 race and among these are teams that host some of the big favorites for the race." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Coros Pace Pro GPS Sport Watch "Excellent watch with great AMOLED screen, mapping and good battery life." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Elite Avanti Smart Trainer In-Depth Review "The Elite Avanti was introduced last summer as Elite’s new mid-range option for direct drive trainers." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 2025 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana/Tour of Valencia Live Stream "2025 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana/Tour of Valencia February 5-9, Spain. Stage 1 TTT - Wednesday, February 5th (Orihuela → Orihuela, 34.3km). Live
video from 3:30pm CET (9:30am U.S. Eastern), 6:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max (6:30am PST) and FloBikes (6:15am
PST)."
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Without van der Poel and Van Aert, Laurens Sweeck beats Eli Iserbyt in thrilling Parkcross Maldegem "It was very hard earned, but at the Parkcross Maldegem it was Laurens Sweeck who took the victory on a very fast circuit and a thrilling final lap against Eli Iserbyt." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Marie Schreiber wins Parkcross Maldegem in race marked by altercation "The first post-World Championships race was won by Marie Schreiber in the women's side." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) 'Hell of the North' remains hellish as Paris Roubaix organizers add more cobbles "Organizers of Paris Roubaix, the grueling cycling classic over cobblestones held in northern France from April 12-13, said on Wednesday they would add two new sections of paving stones." Associated Press (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit (AP Photo/Michel Spingler, File) WorldTour bikes 2025: Our guide to the most awesome tech in the pro peloton "We run you through all the spectacular bikes and components in the WorldTour this year." By Luke Friend, Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Uno-X/UAE Team Emirates/Human Powered Health/Intermache Wanty/Bahrain Victorious/Picnic PostNL/Jayco/Cofidis/Astanta) Utah Bill Could Eliminate Mountain Bike and Gravel Racing in the State "A new bill in the Utah State Legislature would slow bicyclists and mountain bikers to 20 mph on all trails and pathways." By Dave Iltis (cyclingwest.com) Photo by Dave Iltis DUI bill moves forward in state where Canadian cyclist was killed "Bobby’s Law would impose harsher penalties for impaired drivers." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Cameron Jaeger/Instagram Unlock the Secrets of Cycling’s Super Agers "Meet the Swedish seniors who prove you’re never too old to ride hard." By Bill Donahue (bicycling.com) Photo: Martin Wichardt 2025 Exact Cross Cyclocross Maldegem, Belgium Live Stream "Exact Cross Cyclocross Maldegem, Belgium Schedule (Wednesday): Elite
Women at 13:45 CET, 7:45am ET, 4:45am Pacific.
Elite
Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am ET, 6:00am Pacific.
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February
5, 2025
Videos
Etoile de Besseges: Paul Magnier takes stage 1 sprint win "Jordi Meeus second, Marijn van den Berg third." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe are the real deal, and it’s only a matter of time before they are cycling’s next super team "To me, the trajectory is clear: Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe is on its way to becoming the sport’s next super team." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Legible) Tour of Holland returns with versatile course and gravel stage, eight WorldTour teams at the start "Erik Dekker was the last winner of the Tour of Holland in 2004, and now the race is finally returning." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Former World Champion Oscar Freire missing and raising worrying concerns as Spanish police try to track down Spaniard "The Spanish legend, Oscar Freire, is unaccounted for. At the time being the whereabouts of the Spaniard are unknown." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Michael Barry: Sports psychology does not play a big enough part in pro cycling "The former pro weighs in on an important aspect in the sport that seems to be lacking." By (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)Michael Barry 'Bikes can change your life and we are proof of that' - How a Colorado bike shop gave one family a fresh start after fleeing war-torn Ukraine "In the face of uncertainty, bike shop ownership has become a beacon of opportunity, helping a Ukrainian family secure a future and a home as they start over." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ievgen Potyku and Hanna Boiarska) Paid Subscription
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Etoile de Bessèges - Tour du Gard Live Stats "2025 Etoile de Besseges February 5-9, France (Bellegarde → Bellegarde, 159.07km) Live
video Wednesday from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern),
5:00am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Max (5:00am PST) and FloBikes (4:45am PST)."
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February 4,
2025
Blogs
Lizzie Deignan announces ambitious final pro season plans for re-born Milan San Remo & the Tour de France Femmes "I’m basically doing everything,” Deignan mentioned to CyclingNews during Lidl Trek’s training camp in January." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ted King Wins Race Around Rwanda "The ‘King of Gravel’ has added the Race Around Rwanda to his long list of trophies." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tuesday Shorts "A rare break in racing, yesterday and today don’t have a race on the calendar to time for a quick review." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Preview of the UAE Tour women - Three times Wiebes vs Kool, and Longo Borghini vs Ferrand-Prévot on Jebel Hafeet "The UAE Tour Women consists of four stages, three of which are flat. Ultimately, everything will be decided on the steep climb of Jebel Hafeet." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo Bram Berkien "What a stain on Danish cycling" - Mathias Norsgaard fumes at his nation over scandalous handling of national ITT controversy "There was massive controversy in Danish cycling earlier last month when it was announced that, eight months after being initially disqualified, Johan Price-Pejtersen would finally be given the Danish National Championship win in the individual time trial." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Which action camera is best for cycling? GoPro 13 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 vs Insta360 Ace Pro II mega test "Can the new kids finally knock GoPro off its perch? We've been testing to find out." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Wallet-friendlier wheels and bib tight triumphs: A super six of top cycling products from Gorewear, Hunt, Scribe, Galibier, Assos + Lezyne "This month's small but perfectly formed list includes wheels, winter bib tights, a nifty little light set and some sensibly-priced sunnies." (road.cc) (Credits not Found) Column
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Today's
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Robert Stannard: Lost, fined, and fighting for redemption "he Australian rider speaks to Rouleur about his turbulent past 18 months." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Chris Froome is 'keeping the door open' to racing in 2026 - Could he ride on? "39-year-old says his retirement isn't concrete yet." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tadej Pogacar laughingly reveals the crazy power metrics he hits on a relaxing day in zone 2 "This winter, he rode the best time on the famous training climb Coll de Rates. But even during a quiet training lap, the UAE Team Emirates XRG leader produces metrics that amaze people." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) UAE Team Emirates/Fizza What Isn’t in Your Carbohydrate Gel? "Does the content of your sports gel actually match the nutrition label?" By Alex Winnicki (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Training while sick: When to charge onward and when to back off "It can be tough to know if you should keep training or take a break when sick, but here are some tips to help you decide." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Rare gold Aurum Magma among multiple bikes stolen in latest professional raid on bike shop, after four "Mission Impossible-style" burglary attempts "Multiple bikes stolen in latest break-in at shop that last year raised the alarm about burglars' brazen reconnaissance, cutting through ceilings and walls, and crawling across floors to avoid setting off alarms." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (The Gorilla Firm) Kelly Murphy, an Olympian and multiple Irish road and track title winner has bikes stolen in home burglary "Murphy’s Giant TT frame as well as a Cannondale Synapse were stolen in the burglary." (stickybottle.com) (Credits not Found) Muc-Off Waterproof Essentials Case - Black "Decent waterproof case for smaller smartphones, but not big enough for much more." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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February
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Videos
Why Hirschi left UAE for Tudor and believes he can compete with Alaphilippe against Pogacar "What role will Hirschi play in Fabian Cancellara's team? And how difficult was it to leave Tadej Pogacar and co behind?" By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Tudor Pro Cycling One Cycling’s plan to save cycling on TV has a Tour de France-shaped problem "The Saudi Arabia-backed plan to change the landscape of professional cycling is reportedly hoping to create a streaming service." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Britain launches groundbreaking Gravel National Time Trial Championship "Great Britain will host the first of its kind Gravel National Time Trial Championship next September, with championship medals and jerseys awarded to male and female elite, age group and junior riders." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Facebook/britishgravelchampionships Candice Lill and Kate Courtney will be partners in Tankwa Trek Fields 2025 "All eyes will be on the She Sends team, formed by American Kate Courtney and South African Candice Lill, the reigning champion of the test." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: X.com/MtbApp Final startlist for Etoile de Bessèges 2025 includes Mads Pedersen, Filippo Ganna, Sam Bennett, Arnaud De Lie and Maxim van Gils "From the 5th of February to the 9th, the peloton is in France and will race the Etoile de Bessèges." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA Shoes Reel In a Dial-Fit Upgrade "Long held as one of the best, grippiest flat pedal mountain bike shoes available, a new Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA brings upgraded dial-fit control with a new single Boa Li2 retention setup." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit pinkbike.com) Relevate Designs Mag-Tank Top Tube Bag Review "The Mag-Tank and the Mag-Tank 2000 are available for $69 in a Velcro or bolt-on version, in solid black or two-toned black/blue." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) The what and - More importantly - Why of MotoCranx "Is there a pair of zero mm cranks in your future?" Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) As little as a $1.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online, give more if you are able! Also, clicking on the advertisements would be an additional way of helping .
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