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Tour of Oman: Adam Yates repeats overall victory, Valentin Paret-Peintre clinches stage 5 final mountain showdown "Briton and French stage winner drop former GC leader David Gaudu in final kilometer of Green Mountain." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image via cyclingnews.com) "I completely exploded in the last kilometer" - David Gaudu dramatically loses Tour of Oman lead on final stage "When you have the leader's jersey in the morning and you lose it on the last stage, it's obviously disappointing." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cian Uijtdebroeks content with fifth place at the Tour of Oman: “I no longer suffer from the things that I struggled with so much last year" "The Tour of Oman concluded today with Adam Yates snatching the overall victory from David Gaudu on the final stage, as Valentin Paret-Peintre claimed the stage win on debut with Soudal Quick Step." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Anna van der Breggen finally returns to racing at Setmana Ciclista Valenciana after three years out "Anna van der Breggen will pin on a race number for the first time in over three years tomorrow as she returns to competition at the Setmana Ciclista Valenciana." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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L’Étape Las Vegas by Tour de France Returns in 2025 "Closed courses on Scenic Loop Drive through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will be featured in 75, 45 and 25-mile routes for amateur cyclists." (Cycling West) Photo courtesy L’Étape Las Vegas Tour of Oman Live Stats "2025 Tour of Oman February 8-12, Stage 5 (Imty → Jabal Al Akhdhar (Green Mountain), 138.5km)." Live
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2025 Setmana Ciclista Valenciana Race Preview "The Setmana Ciclista Valenciana has blossomed into an early-season staple for GC riders over the last few years." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Photo via wmncycling.com) No Paris Roubaix or Tour of Flanders for Tom Pidcock as he confirms spring calendar "AlUla Tour winner set to ride Strade Bianche and Milan San Remo for Q36.5" By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) This is Mathieu van der Poel's confirmed road racing program for 2025 "Van der Poel will open his road campaign in Italy at Tirreno Adriatico between March 10-16." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago This is Jasper Philipsen's racing calendar for 2025 "n 2025, the Alpecin Deceuninck star will look to once again prove himself as one of the peloton's leaders." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium via cyclingnews.com) Which teams could be relegated in 2025? "After the first month of competition in the season, we can already begin to guess which teams have been doing their homework well during these last two years." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: XDS Astana Team via cyclingnews.com) National Association of Professional Race Directors Releases 2025 Calendar of Member Events "NAPRD will produce 37 events with 91 days of racing taking place in 23 states. All of the races are sanctioned by USA Cycling and include stage races, road races, hill climbs, time trials, and criteriums." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Emirates Airline extends its partnership with UAE Team Emirates XRG through 2028 "Emirates Airline now counts among the largest airlines, but the decision to invest in cycling in 2017 was fueled by ambitions to raise the brand awareness." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com Rouvy Adds Zwift Cog/Click/Ride Virtual Shifting: Battle Royale Begins? "Rouvy has just done what everyone has been asking for: Added virtual shifting to Rouvy, using Zwift hardware*. This allows you to use virtual shifting in Rouvy, just the same as Zwift, using the Zwift Click or Zwift Ride hardware." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Crankbrothers Candy Lace Clip-In shoes "Excellent fit and comfort for nearly all types of riding - provided you're a fan of laces." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Wout van Aert puts in a mega double day of training "The Belgian superstar is logging some serious miles in his lead-up to the Classics." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Kristoff Ramon via idlprocycling.com 2 young fans ride with Tadej Pogačar: ‘A dream come true.’ "16-year-old Maurits Baart shares his day on the wheel of the world champion during his Flanders recon rider." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Maurits Baart/Strava Van der Poel, the multi-discipline world champion, wants an MTB rainbow jersey "By choosing the XC world champs over road worlds, the Dutch star hopes to fill a glaring absence on his trophy shelf." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool "My appeal to the UCI is clear: Ban it" - Sep Vanmarcke speaks out against hookless rims "They are cheaper to produce, they are lighter and the tire can sit more nicely against the rim, with the result that it is more aerodynamic and therefore faster." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Van der Breggen returns, new chapter for Vollering, Kopecky targets the Tour: When do the stars of the women's peloton start their seasons? "With the 2025 women’s road season now underway, some of the top stars have already race for the first time in the new year, but many will appear for the first time in the next few weeks." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago DMT KM30 gravel cycling shoe review: Knitted gravel shoes with a healthy dose of Italian style "DMT's take on the knitted shoe, which works well for relaxed rides and longer distances but lacks support for hard efforts." By Neal Hunt (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Chrome Industries Warsaw 30L Pack "Brilliant, if expensive, backpack that can do it all in style, with just some slightly odd design details." By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Shimano crank 'recall' cost £70m in 2024, as bicycle components giant's sales drop again amid "weak" cycling market "Despite post-pandemic challenges Shimano confident "strong interest" in cycling will continue in the long-term and predicts boost to sales in 2025." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Tour of Oman: Olav Kooij snatches second sprint win on stage 4 "David Gaudu remains in overall control with one day to go." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ruben Guerreiro given yellow card for sparking Tour of Oman stage 2 crash "Teammate Ivan Roméo also given card at Volta a Valenciana for pushing Gianni Vermeersch off road." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via cyclingnews.com) Chantal van den Broek-Blaak calls time on her career after pregnancy news "Chantal van den Broek-Blaak has confirmed her retirement from professional cycling following the news that she is expecting her second child." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UCI will thoroughly investigate the events of Etoile de Bessèges with hefty fine, close supervision and more sanctions in play "The 55th edition of the Etoile de Bessèges witnessed a dominant victory by Kévin Vauquelin but above all, plenty of incidents that will certainly have some teams contemplating whether to visit the Gard department again for the 2026 edition." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paid Subscription
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Aero bike vs aero position - Why spending thousands on a new bike might be slower than sticking with your old one "We pit the latest Factor Ostro VAM aero bike against a decade-old climbing bike. The results might surprise you." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) With incredible battery life and hard-to-beat value, the Coros Dura is a solid little computer yet I’ll be sticking with Garmin - Here’s why "The Dura is a sleek GPS cycling computer with impressive battery life and performance, but it falls short when riding off the beaten path." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Tour of Oman Live Stats "2025 Tour of Oman February 8-12, Stage 4 (Oman Across Ages Museum → Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, 181.5km)." Live
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Pogáčar is just trolling us right? "The world champion rode all the cobbled sectors of Paris Roubaix and everyone wonders what this means." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Is FDJ Suez the team that can help Demi Vollering to Tour de France Femmes redemption? "There are big changes for the Dutch rider in 2025 - will they pay off? Or could leadership issues arise again?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Ten highlights of the 2024-2025 CX season "Canadians and Belgians and Dutch folk, oh my." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn UCI bans ‘Bibendum’ clothing hack in time trials "Next October 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championship Time Trial competitors will be banned from stuffing anything extra inside their aero skinsuits, based on the latest Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) technical memorandum." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vollering plays down rivalry talk ahead of FDJ Suez debut "First of all, I don’t see it as a battle between the two teams. I think it’s a battle between the whole peloton,” she said. “A lot of teams have stepped up with strong riders, so we’ll have competitors in all kinds of teams." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Avoiding Pitfalls: The Challenges of Self-Coaching "You can be both your best friend and your worst enemy if you coach yourself." By Jordan Cheyne (pezcyclingnews.com) Cannondale SuperX 2025 review "The American brand is bringing back a legendary name into their lineup. But the SuperX is no longer just about cyclocross performance– their latest race machine is built first and foremost for uncompromising gravel racing." By Calvin Zajac (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jan Fock If I wake during the night, how can I get back to sleep? Expert tips on optimizing your circadian rhythm for better bike performance "How to harmonize your body’s natural rhythms, when to train and when to start dimming the lights." By Rob Kemp (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Ultimate Guide to Long-Distance Cycling Without Burning Out "The key to success is balancing effort with recovery, staying fueled, and keeping your mind engaged throughout the journey." By Sponsored Post (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) NADO Italia kicks off 2025 banning 15 amateurs for doping violations "The Italian National Anti-doping Prosecutor’s Office and the National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO Italia) announced final verdicts and the official banning of 15 amateur cyclists for anti-doping violations." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: La Repubblica Videos
Cannondale’s new SuperX gravel race bike "The updated gravel bike features a redesigned frame, revised geometry, and improved materials to enhance speed, stability, and comfort on gravel terrain. And it’s meant to go fast." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) UAE Team Emirates addresses speculation on Pogačar’s Paris Roubaix participation "Speculation was ignited by a social media post from Pogačar showing his reconnaissance of the Arenberg Forest sector, prompting a mix of reactions." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) After 2.5 years in prison, former Trek pro cyclist wants to help others: "I didn’t do it, and look where I ended up" "Former professional cyclist Jack Bobridge has spoken publicly for the first time about the dark hole he fell into after his career ended." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Jayco Herald Sun Tour via cyclingnews.com) Eritrean pro Merhawi Kudus seriously injured after crash in France "Burgos BH rider had a bad crash on a descent during the Grand Prix Cycliste de Marseille." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com via cyclingnews.com) Which pro team has the best jersey? Cycling Weekly's pro kit awards 2025 "From bold and brassy to cool and classy, we bring you this year's most memorable designs in the pro peloton." By James Shrubsall, Adam Becket, David Bradford, Tom Davidson, Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: MAAP/Jayco AlUla) Spain's biggest hope? Carlos Rodriguez set to battle Pogacar, Vingegaard and Roglic before aiming at Tour de France "Rodríguez is not intimidated by the 'big 4', and throughout the spring he will battle against Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic - before racing the Tour-Vuelta double alongside Pogacar and Vingegaard." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Electronic braking? Probably not, but shifting that recharges as you ride could be on the way "Classified Cycling patent application sets out a shifting system that recharges automatically and dangles the possibility of electronic braking too." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Young Colombian star dies after crashing into parked truck "According Traffic Police Captain Jonny Camilo Gonzalez Munoz, the 19 year-old cyclist apparently had his head down and did not see a road maintenance truck parked roadside when he crashed head-on into it at a high rate of speed." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) Britton 'grew as a person' after year-long concussion battle "It took me about a year to get over [the concussion] and get back to the level I was beforehand." By Tom Brown (sports.yahoo.com) (Image via britishcycling.org.uk) Column
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Tour of Oman stage 3: David Gaudu outduels Adam Yates for uphill victory "Groupama FDJ racer takes over race lead on summit finish." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "The media there can build you up and break you down pretty fast" - Remco Evenepoel's handling of constant Belgian scrutiny praised by Quick Step teammate "James Knox says that as Evenepoel's star has grown, the Belgian himself has kept his feet firmly on the ground." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Jared C Tilton/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘Credit should go to Lefevere for working the market’ - James Knox on Soudal Quick Step’s evolution from the cobbles to Tour de France contenders "Now in his sixth year with the Belgian squad, the British rider discusses what has changed following the arrival and performances of Remco Evenepoel." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: SWpix.com Lidl Trek's spring squad even stronger, making decisions tougher: "But Pogacar will aim to repeat Van der Poel’s trick" "Last season, Lidl Trek already seemed on its way to becoming the classic team." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Lidl Trek Tadej Pogacar 'looking forward' to 2025 return at UAE Tour: "The important thing is we put a good show" "It is a few last days of European training before he kicks off his 2025 campaign at the UAE Tour (February 17-23)." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) UCI changes to WorldTour participation rules in 2026 will make noticeable difference how teams use riders "The UCI recently announced another regulation change for the 2026 season." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com Moon Rigel Pro 1000lm "Light, compact, waterproof and bright with loads of smart functions and a great mount, but it can be tricky to use." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Fading Stars "The Etoile de Bessèges finished on Sunday with a win by Kévin Vauquelin. The big story though was race safety and the withdrawal of nine of the 20 teams in the race." (inrng.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogačar to Paris Roubaix 2025 - Legendary or laughable? "The UAE Team Emirates XRG rider has teased his participation on social media, but is it legitimate possibility?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) "Don't stress too much" - Isaac del Toro reveals simple advice Tadej Pogacar gave him "Isaac del Toro is one of the most exciting young talents in the UAE Team Emirates XRG squad." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Yes, call it a comeback: Bernal won both Colombian National Championships "The Ineos Grenadiers rider won both he Colombian road and TT nationals." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) I'll never rate a performance '10,' it's important to my delusions of greatness that I can always believe I could have tried harder "Protecting your ego is as easy as pretending you didn’t try, writes CW's columnist 'The Doc." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: © BBC/Guy Levy) Roger Millikan Grand Prix Results: Lockwood & Snover Take Wins "The Roger Millikan Memorial Grand Prix race has been taking place for over 30 years and is a favorite early-season criterium in Southern California for bike racers to test their fitness." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Park Tool's new wind-up stand could make working on heavy bikes a breeze for less - Plus more cool stuff from Madison, Shimano + Pro "This week's edition of Five Cool Things is coming at you from the National Cycling Centre in Manchester, where brands repped by UK distribution giant Madison were showing off their new wares (in the middle bit of the velodrome, not actually on the track)" By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Mavic Allroad SL wheelset review: In an increasingly carbon world, can high-end alloy still cut it? "Mavic has always done things differently, but how does the feature-packed, jack-of-all-trades Allroad SL compare to similarly priced carbon options?" By Neal Hunt (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Van der Poel on "interesting altitude training" in Livigno: skiing, supercars, and a helicopter "From the images on Instagram, it is clear that a quiet week is not really an option for the rider of Alpecin Deceuninck because he likes to keep busy with cool things." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Image: Social Media Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch European Track Championships, Tour of Oman, Tour de la Provence, and more "All the information on broadcasters and schedules for the week's racing." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pro Log: Egan Bernal gets first win since 2021 Giro; Paris Roubaix chicane removed; Elisa Longo Borghini wins UAE Tour; Óscar Freire found safe "This week’s pro cycling news highlights, including Egan Bernal's double victory and the routes for Paris Roubaix 2025." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Photo via Ineos Grenadiers) Game Changer: HED CX Wheels "If you think these wheels look familiar today, it's because Steve Hed got the shape right 35 years ago." By John Nelson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Videos
Tadej Pogačar teases Paris Roubaix debut with Arenberg recon video "Could the world champion ride - and win - in 2025?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Visma admit they "cannot say that Olav Kooij will definitely stay with our team" "As the dream of a Tour de France appearance grows, could Kooij be forced to leave Team Visma | Lease a Bike?" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's debut with Visma Lease a Bike "Despite repeatedly stating that 2025 would be a year of learning and that it is only the first race of the season, many were expecting more from Pauline Ferrand-Prévot in her return to the highest level of road cycling with the UAE Tour." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Mathieu van der Poel is the perfect classics rider" - Johan Museeuw expects Tour of Flanders record to be broken in 2025 "In the long and storied history of professional cycling, no rider has won the Tour of Flanders more than three times." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) fizik Vento Antares R3 Adaptive 3D-Printed Saddle Review "The fizik Vento Antares R3 Adaptive 3D-printed saddle is versatile and designed with a low-profile, tapered nose-to-wing transition, and Adaptive 3D-printed padding to provide comfort in every riding position." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) TrainerRoad & Zwift Integration Finally Arrives: Full Details "The much awaited Zwift+TrainerRoad integration has finally arrived, allowing you to execute TrainerRoad structured workouts directly within Zwift." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Should all dopers be banned for life? "An increasing amount of research suggests the body can grow stronger than is ‘natural’ even when the needle is put away. Cyclist investigates whether muscle memory should mean a lifetime expulsion." By James Witts (cyclist.co.uk) Tim de Waele/Corbis via Getty Images Geert Wellens to take on sports director role at Lotto Ladies Team "Geert Wellens will step into a new role this summer, joining the Lotto Ladies Team as a sports director while continuing his work in cyclocross during the winter months." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Photo via Cycling Vlaanderen) Ombraz Nose Pad Riser Review "Ombraz, known for their innovative armless sunglasses, has introduced a clever solution to enhance their frames' performance: removable Nose Pad Risers." Words and photos by Dave Malwitz (gravelstoke.com) Candice Lill and Kate Courtney dominate and win the Tankwa Trek 2025 "The Tankwa Trek 2025 is now history and the pair formed by South African Candice Lill and American Kate Courtney have claimed victory after a dominant performance over the 4 stages." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via velo.outside.com) Distracted driver who sent 18 messages on Facebook and Snapchat before killing "clearly visible" cyclist in "wholly avoidable" collision jailed for six years "Witnesses challenged dangerous driver's claim she had not seen 71-year-old cyclist Ian Morris who "was riding normally and clearly visible" in a high-visibility jacket and with a flashing rear light." (North Yorkshire Police) Nimbl Ultimate Exceed Pro, Feat & Air Kick Off 2025 with Italian Carbon Road Shoe Updates "Handmade Italian shoemaker Nimbl updates three of their most popular, highest-performance carbon road riding shoes – the Ultimate Exceed Pro, Ultimate Feat & Ultimate Air." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (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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