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February
21, 2025
Blogs
UAE Tour: Tim Merlier wins crash-marred sprint on stage 5 as Tadej Pogačar runs riot in breakaway "European champion beats Matteo Malucelli and Jonathan Milan after two crashes in final 3km." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UAE Tour 2025 stage 5 GC Update - Serious changes as Ineos and Movistar riders crash in hellish finale "Stage 5 of the UAE Tour seemed to be a day with little to expect in terms of GC, but it was absolutely not the case." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Ex-pro analyzes Tadej Pogacar's outing in UAE Tour breakaway: "He is making the waters around him very murky for his rivals" "Lesson from this year's UAE Tour? Never expect the "flat" stages to be actually boring." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago ‘What’s happened has changed my life’ - Marta Cavalli is on a mission to overcome fear "The Italian rider has moved teams after fours years with FDJ Suez to Picnic PostNL, can she get back to her best? Does that really matter?" By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tadej Pogačar’s classy tribute to Remco Evenepoel when training "The road world champion makes sure to honor the time trial champ, Remco Evenepoel." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Ranking every Team Sky Tour de France squad "From Wiggins to Froome to Thomas, we look back on a decade of Team Sky dominance and rank the dominant (and no so dominant) Tour de France line-ups." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Ritchey SuperLogic Streem Aero Handlebar Bridges the Gap to Modern Bike Fit "You’ve probably ridden a Ritchey handlebar at some point. They’re popular for good reason, as they add comfort, strength, and a touch of class to any bicycle." Written by Bennett Shane (bikerumor.com) (Photo via bikeworldnews.com) Specialized Propero 4 - A value aero road helmet "Do-it-all cycling products are certainly on the rise. Road racing bikes that combine aero tube shapes with great handling and compliance." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 UAE Tour Live Stream "2025 UAE Tour February 17-23, United Arab Emirates Stage 5 (American University Dubai → Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, 160km) Live
video Friday from 3:35am U.S. Eastern, 12:35am Pacific.
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February
21, 2025
Podcasts,
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Today's
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Jordi Meeus wins stage 3 at the Volta ao Algarve ahead of Alberto Dainese and Biniam Girmay "Stage 3 of the Volta ao Algarve finally delivered the bunch sprint that the fast men had been hoping for, and it was Red Bull Bora Hansgohe's Jordi Meeus who collected the victory." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Classic Var: Christian Scaroni seals Astana’s first win of the season with victory in brutal uphill sprint "Italian overpowers Paul Lapeira and Victor Lafay on punishing Mur de Fayence." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cycling brands loved by the pros that you might not have heard of - Carbon chainrings, custom parts, bespoke clothing + more as used by the world's best "Sometimes pro cyclists can be quite persnickety, which means securing the services of more obscure brands and manufacturers beyond regular sponsors. Here's a selection used in the current pro peloton." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Knog Blinder Pro 900 + Mid Cobber Rear - Light Set "Great pair of bike lights, suitable for a wide range of uses." By Nick Cox (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Volta ao Algarve Live Stream "2025 Volta ao Algarve February 19-23, Portugal. Stage 3 (Vila Real Santo António → Tavira, 183.5km). Live
video Friday from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific.
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2025 Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var + Classic Var Live Stream "2025 Classic Var + Tour des Alpes-Maritimes February 21-23, France - (Le Luc → Fayence, 154.9km). Live
video Friday from 8:20am U.S. Eastern, 5:20am Pacific.
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February
21, 2025
Videos
Alexander Kristoff takes the win! Norwegian rider beats Ben Turner, Maxim van Gils and Tom Pidcock to win tight sprint at Vuelta a Andalucia "Uno-X Mobility brought Alexander Kristoff to the Vuelta a Andalucia in search of his first win of the season in a race without many opportunities, but the veteran grabbed his chance with both hands." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Gear Break: Q36.5 Cold Weather Kit, Adidas Dunamis Pro Sunglasses, Colnago V4Rs & Y1Rs Available in Worlds Livery, Ritchey's New SuperLogic Streem Handlebar, Ekoï Unveils the Pure Aero Helmet & Muc-Off AirMach Mini Inflator "What's new?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Buy Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago V4Rs & Y1Rs in World Champion Livery "Colnago and the UCI are bringing the rainbow stripes to the masses. Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago V4Rs and Y1Rs are now available to the public." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lachlan Morton Sets 648km New Zealand FKT from Auckland to Wellington "To me these kinds of records are fascinating. A pure test. To see how far and how fast we can go on a bike in one day.” Said Lachlan after setting the FKT." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Carson Mattern: A win at Valley of the Sun to start 2025 "Hamilton rider starts the year off right with his new team." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Carson Mattern/Instagram "Ingenious" bike storage rail earns £100,000 Dragons' Den investment "You're printing cash": Impressed Dragons made four offers to Elliot Tanner, founder of Welsh based start-up Stashed Products, whose SpaceRail clothes rails for bikes start at £169 and promise to "store more bikes in less space." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Game changer: Campagnolo Gran Sport derailleur "This was not strictly the first derailleur, but it was the first to introduce technology that all derailleurs use today." By Peter Stuart (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Live Stream "2025 Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista del Sol February 19-23, Spain. Stage 3 (Arjona → Pozoblanco, 162.1km) Live
video Friday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific.
The
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February
20, 2025
Blogs
UAE Tour: Jonathan Milan takes second sprint victory with super tight stage 4 win "European champion Tim Merlier and Jasper Philipsen narrowly beaten in three-way after crosswinds wreaked havoc." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Team UAE Emirates confirms Pogačar’s Giro plans "Many have been asking if the defending champion would be back in Italy in May." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Could a pro cyclist lose a race because their power meter has been hacked? Study suggests cyberattacks on smart trainers and cycling computers could manipulate riders’ data and even put them at risk "Power data manipulation, resistance setting modifications, and ride tracking interference was highlighted as some of the issues vulnerable to attacks over Bluetooth, potentially disrupting virtual and real-world racing events." By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Timon Bachmann/SWpix.com) Pro Log: Geraint Thomas to retire; Oscar winners making Gino Bartali biopic; Demi Vollering wins first race for FDJ Suez; Netflix’s ‘Unchained’ canceled "This week’s pro cycling news highlights, including a cycling docuseries getting cancelled and a cycling Hollywood movie being made." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: L'Equipe Is Geraint Thomas the best rider from the Team Sky generation? "Having tasted Tour de France victory, Classics glory and Olympic gold, can Geraint Thomas be heralded as Team Sky's greatest rider?" By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Chris Auld Ineos Sport Empire Collapsing? Independent Race Safety, Netflix Series Ends, Enhanced Games & Continuing Squeeze on Niche Sports "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: Is Ineos sport empire collapsing?" By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lezyne Multi Chain Pliers "Good trail and roadside emergency tool, covering most major malfunctions likely to occur to a modern bike." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 UAE Tour Live Stream "2025 UAE Tour February 17-23, United Arab Emirates Stage 4 (Fujairah Qidfa Beach → Umm al Quwain, 181km) Live
video Thursday from 2:55am U.S. Eastern, 11:55pm Pacific.
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February
20, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
Jan Christen leads Joao Almeida home in UAE one-two on Volta ao Algarve summit finish as Vingegaard & Roglic fail to make an impact "UAE Team Emirates - XRG's Jan Christen has stunned to take a summit win and control of the GC at the 2025 Volta ao Algarve." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) 'I never really had a Plan B' - Dan Martin on his cycling career and getting into running after retirement "The two-time Tour de France stage winner takes part in Cycling Weekly’s Q&A." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Smartwatches drive 'remarkable growth' for Garmin as company nets $1.4 billion "Garmin hits all-time high stock price in record year." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Sprinter Elia Viviani gets a lifeline from Lotto for 2025 "Italian vet was without a contract after parting ways with Ineos." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Decathlon Van Rysel D100 €249 Smart Trainer In-Depth Review "The Decathlon D100 smart trainer is easily the best budget smart trainer on the market today. With a normal price of 249EUR, and occasional sale price down to 199EUR, it’s impossible to beat no matter how or what you compare against." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) ENVE approves Orondo Grade "We developed the 700C x 31 mm Orondo Grade tires for riders like Ted King and Brennan Wertz, who had grown to love supple Rene Herse tires on their gravel and all-road bikes, and now wanted to experience the same comfort and speed on their road bikes. And they wanted a tubeless tire." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Volta ao Algarve Live Stream "2025 Volta ao Algarve February 19-23, Portugal. Stage 2 (Lagoa → Alto da Foia,177.6km). Live
video Thursday from 3:00pm local, 10:00am U.S. Eastern,
7:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 7:00am
Pacific."
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February
20, 2025
Videos
Vuelta a Andalucia: Tom Pidcock wins stage 2 as Maxim van Gils loses overall lead "Pidcock wins uphill sprint ahead of ex-Ineos teammate Brandon Rivera and new GC leader Pavel Sivakov." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock: Back and better than ever at Q36.5 Pro Cycling? "The British rider is proving that his controversial departure from the Ineos Grenadiers has paid dividends when it comes to his performance." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) BMC issues voluntary recall for Kaius 01 bikes and framesets "If you own one, you should have a retailer or dealer take a look." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'There's no bull****, that's what I've always liked' - Geraint Thomas's first BC coach Rod Ellingworth on the retiring Welshman "The 2018 Tour de France winner will step away from professional cycling at the end of the season." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Do cyclists really need the gym? A new study weighs in "Researchers tested results on riders who did strength training on the bike, and off." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: ThinkstockPhotos Paid Subscription
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Cycling game changer: Look clipless pedals "The French revolution in road pedals introduced a fundamental design that endures to this day." By James Spender (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Live Stream "2025 Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista del Sol February 19-23, Spain. Stage 2 (Alcaudete → Torredelcampo, 133.2km) Live
video Thursday from 2:00pm CET 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am
Pacific.
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race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 5:00am
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February
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Blogs
UAE Tour: Tadej Pogačar crushes GC opposition to take Jebel Jais stage 3 summit finish victory "Pogačar takes 89th career win ahead of Oscar Onley and Felix Gall." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sanne Cant to say farewell to cyclocross in Oostmalle: ‘I finally have time for my garden’ "Sunday marks the end of an era in cyclocross as Sanne Cant takes to the start line for the final time at the Sluitingsprijs in Oostmalle. The Belgian rider, a three-time world champion, three-time European champion, and fifteen-time national champion, bids farewell to the sport in which she dominated for years." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sarah Sturm: How you win the Life Time Grand Prix and why I left "As a two-time series podium finisher, Sturm applied again for 2025 but pulled out at the last minute. Here’s why." By Sarah Sturm (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time Grand Prix / Chase in Color) "I would not be reassured if I were Van der Poel and Van Aert" - Would Tadej Pogacar be the favorite at Paris Roubaix? "Is Tadej Pogacar heading to Paris Roubaix or not? It remains one of the two Monuments he has yet to win, alongside Milano Sanremo, which he will attempt to conquer next month." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paid Subscription
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Unless I know you, or you ask politely, please don’t draft on my wheel "You might think it’s just a bit of harmless watt-saving, but I find uninvited slipstreaming weird." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Challenge Elite XP Handmade Road Tire in Black "Supple, tough, high-quality handmade rubber that's ideal if you still run narrow rims and tires with inner tubes." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 UAE Tour Live Stream "2025 UAE Tour February 17-23, United Arab Emirates Stage 3 (Ras al Khaimah → Jebel Jais, 181km) Live
video Tuesday into Wednesday from 2:55am U.S. Eastern,
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February
19, 2025
Today's
Trending
Volta ao Algarve: Filippo Ganna wins opening stage sprint in bizarre misdirection for majority of peloton "What was set up as a bunch sprint in Lagos ends with a solo victory for Ineos Grenadiers rider as others miss final turn." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "It was a wrong decision by the peloton but it’s clear that we didn’t do enough to avoid this outcome" - Volta ao Algarve organization on decision to cancel stage results "In the final 300 meters the peloton swerved into the deviation that was meant for the team cars and race vehicles - due to bad signalling from the marshals. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Volta ao Algarve: Filippo Ganna given leader's jersey after opening stage is cancelled due to bizarre misdirection of peloton "What was unfolding as a bunch sprint in Lagos ends with majority of riders missing a final corner and no official results posted." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Visma Lease a Bike team manager lashes out at the UCI: "Very sad, a disgrace for the sport" "The first stage of the 2025 Volta ao Algarve turned into a complete mess on Wednesday." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) UCI bans Ineos Grenadiers Kask visor in ongoing helmet clampdown "Team forced to ditch winged Kask Aero Pro Visor with less than 24 hours notice at UAE Tour." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Gymnastics, living with parents, and high expectations: Sprinter Arvid de Kleijn is a self-made pro "The Dutch cyclist has proved that with patience and persistence, dreams do come true." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mental Coach Yamina Enedahl Takes Down 3 Performance Myths "Yamina has pushed the limits of human endurance while mastering the art of inner calm. She’s an author, TEDx speaker, accomplished musician, held a world free-diving record, coached the Swedish national soccer team, and rode a bike up the Madonna del Ghisallo climb." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) HJC Sports announces partnership with DC Rainmaker "HJC Sports has announced an exclusive partnership with Ray and Bobbie Maker, the husband and wife team behind DC Rainmaker – one of the industry’s biggest independent tech reviewers." By Simon Cox (bikebiz.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 2025 Volta ao Algarve Live Stream "2025 Volta ao Algarve February 19-23, Portugal. Stage 1 (Portimão → Lagos, 192.2km). Live
video Wednesday from 3:00pm local, (10:00am U.S. Eastern,
7:00am Pacific.
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19, 2025
Videos
Vuelta a Andalucia: Maxim Van Gils wins stage 1 into Cueva de Nerja "Red Bull BORA Hansgrohe rider beats UAE Team Emirates trio of Tim Wellens, Pavel Sivakov and Marc Soler." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jonas Vingegaard on 2025: ‘We’ve doing things a little differently’ "The Dane is about to start his season at the Volta ao Algarve with some big goals for later in the year." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Visma - Lease a Bike/X Jacques Augendre Obituary "Jacques Augendre has died at the age of 99. He covered 55 editions of the Tour de France, a record which he, as the “memory of the Tour de France” and a historian of sport, knew only too well but he took little pride from it." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Froome reacts to his friend Geraint Thomas’ retirement and calls Pogacar one of the best riders ever "It’s a shame that our brilliant and successful generation is slowly coming to an end, but of course, it was inevitable." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) World medalist, paralympian tests positive for EPO, Stanozolol "While she initially disputed the test results and provisional suspension, Marczuk later admitted to committing the anti-doping rule violations." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vision Metron 60 SL review: not the lightest, but fast rolling and brilliantly stiff "Ridden by Mark Cavendish no less, when he broke the Tour de France stage win record, these deep-section wheels are no stranger to the pro peloton." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Paid Subscription
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'As a heavier, budget-conscious rider, I had always avoided carbon as it didn’t seem practical for me': I was a 'steel is real' diehard - but then I rode my first carbon bike "I believed carbon was too impractical and not for riders like me. Then I rode one, and everything I thought I knew changed." By Marley Blonsky (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Marley Blonsky) 2025 Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Live Stream "2025 Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista del Sol February 19-23, Spain. Stage 1 Torrox → Cueva de Nerja, 162.6km) Live
video Wednesday from 2:00pm CET 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am
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