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Dominant Tim Merlier storms into Maillot Jaune with stage 1 Paris Nice win "Belgian beats Arnaud Démare and Alberto Dainese in Le Perray-en-Yvelines." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "At some point, there were four of us Americans at the front; I was laughing to myself" - Magnus Sheffield part of US takeover on stage 1 of Paris Nice 2025 "The Americans were out in force on the opening stage of Paris-Nice 2025 as the likes of Matteo Jorgenson, Brandon McNulty and Neilson Powless all showed themselves at the front of the peloton." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) "The work being done today is simply not good enough" - Fuming Mads Pedersen lashes out at Lidl Trek teammates after disappointment on Paris-Nice stage 1 "The visibly frustrated Dane raised a few eyebrows with his public and vocal criticism of the work done for him by his teammates." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Paris Nice stage 2 - Unavoidable bunch sprint a nightmare for Tim Merlier's rivals "Stage 2 will be the second and clearest opportunity for the sprinters throughout the race, having a mostly flat 186-kilometer long day that has almost no climbing whatsoever and a finale in Bellegarde." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Team Visma Lease a Bike extends partnership with Bygma, introducing a unique helmet for Jonas Vingegaard "As part of this renewed collaboration, Jonas Vingegaard will wear a new, specially designed helmet in all races throughout the season, debuting at Paris Nice." (teamvismaleaseabike.com) (Credits not Found) J.Laverack R J.ACK Disc Classic "Excellent modern take on the classic titanium road bike, with a great ride quality and overall finish." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Additional
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Jonas Vingegaard returns, Classics prep and TTT time: Everything you need to know about Paris Nice "Things to look out for, riders to watch, and a guide to Paris Nice" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paris Nice Live Streams "2025 Paris Nice March 9-16, France. Stage 1 (Le Perray-en-Yvelines → Le Perray-en-Yvelines, 156.1km). Live
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March 9,
2025
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Tirreno Adriatico 2025 preview: who will win the Race of the Two Seas? "A strong start list heads to Italy to contest the overall and stage wins in one of cycling's most prestigious stage races." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Gallery: A Day in the Dust at Strade Bianche 2025 "Inside a brutal but beautiful day on Tuscany's white roads." By James Startt (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt "He has 'only' suffered wounds and scratches" - Tadej Pogacar confirmed to have no serious injuries after Strade Bianche crash; Milano Sanremo next target "Any fears of long-term injury looked to have been quickly put to bed by Tadej Pogacar following his scary crash at Strade Bianche." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Opinion: Strade Bianche showed the only weakness of Tadej Pogacar "In races where he's a favorite and you want to beat him, as has already been said, you're going to have to rely on luck." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Tadej Pogacar's secret to success? "Without her I wouldn't be able to do what I do" "Having the right person as a partner can be one of the single most important aspects when it comes to the psychological part of the sport." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via road.cc) Tadej Pogačar ever so politely corrected a reporter’s sexist comment "After winning Strade Bianche, the Slovenian pointed out an error about his win." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘The competition is higher than ever’ - Can Demi Vollering maintain her dominance over the women’s WorldTour peloton? "Although the FDJ Suez rider looked stronger than ever in this year’s recent edition of Strade Bianche, the progression of her rivals will ensure she does not get complacent." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Tornanti 2025 Strade Bianche Recap & Video Highlights: Pogačar & Vollering Triumph "Demi Vollering delivered a dominant performance on March 8, 2025, to claim her second Strade Bianche Women Elite title. Tadej Pogačar secured his third Strade Bianche title" (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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March 9,
2025
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Alexys Brunel holds off peloton solo to take dramatic breakaway win at Grote Prijs Jean - Pierre Monseré 2025 "TotalEnergies' Alexys Brunel has denied the peloton at the 2025 Grote Prijs Jean - Pierre Monseré, to take solo victory in a dramatic finale." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Racing Paris Roubaix could jeopardize Tadej Pogačar’s whole season says UAE boss Mauro Gianetti after Strade Bianche crash "Tadej Pogačar's team manager says he hopes that the world champion won't race Roubaix this year." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) British teenager Imogen Wolff claims first pro win for Visma Lease a Bike "18-year-old says she didn't expect a victory to come 'so soon." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Olly Hassell/SWpix) The Race to the Sun and the Race of the Two Seas take WorldTour center stage "This week's stage races showcase Gee, Vingegaard, Ayuso and the Yates brothers." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Vingegaard starts Paris Nice with a new helmet and may sacrifice himself for Jorgenson: "I'm not that selfish" "Jonas Vingegaard will start Paris Nice on Sunday as a co-leader for Visma Lease a Bike. " By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Visma Lease a Bike Additional
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Van der Poel recalls "One of the most fun stage races ever" - "We burned through our best legs there" "Mathieu van der Poel has the same goals for 2025 but is approaching them differently in one crucial way." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Oxford Aqua Evo Adventure Seat Pack "An impressive bag for bikepacking and more - stable, solid, waterproof, easy to use and all at a very good price." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Being There: Philadelphia Bike Expo 2025 "Along the avenues were artists and frame builders, events and components, travel tourism and tools, vintage builds and concept bikes." By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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March 8,
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Strade Bianche: Tadej Pogačar withstands high-speed crash to win third title "Tom Pidcock waits for world champion but can't match Pogačar en route to Siena, Tim Wellens chases in for third." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Shutterstock via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogačar survives hard crash to tie Strade Bianche title record "om Pidcock made world champion work hard for victory." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'We f****** did it' - Demi Vollering wins Strade Bianche battle against former coach Anna van der Breggen "FDJ Suez rider claims victory with stinging uphill sprint." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
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March 8,
2025
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Paris Nice 2025 stage 1 - Tim Merlier the main favorite for a sprint but can Narvaez or Alaphilippe surprise? "The race opens up with a stage for the sprinters. It will be a loop in the city of Le Perray-en-Yvelines, following the race's traditional start with a stage that should end in a bunch sprint." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Taylor Phinney gives medical update on injured Niewiadoma "Tour de France winner Kasia Niewiadoma suffered a nasty crash in a descent just before the finale, landing hard on the asphalt and remaining in visible pain." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Column
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March 7,
2025
The inspired decision behind Tom Pidcock’s charge to disrupt imperious Tadej Pogacar at Strade Bianche "A visibly pumped-up Pidcock won two stages of January’s AlUla Tour, the first on just his second day racing in Q36.5 colors, en route to the overall title." By Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (AFP via Getty Images) You won't see any interesting bikes at Strade Bianche this year - Here's why "Once a breeding ground for cycling tech innovation, the classics are losing their bike-fettling flair." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How to watch Strade Bianche 2025: Everything you need to live stream the Italian gravel Classic "All the key information for the race on the white roads, which takes place on March 8th." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘I was always seeking my place on SD Worx’ - Marlen Reusser on her comeback, the new women’s peloton and beating the best "The Swiss rider discusses recovering from chronic illness, starting the season with Movistar and why she’s happier than ever on the bike." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Deceuninck to end title sponsorship with Alpecin in 2025 "The team of Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen are hunting for a new co-sponsor." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Absa Cape Epic 2025 - How to watch, who to watch including all the stage details "The biggest mountain bike stage race on earth - the Absa Cape Epic, kicks off on 16 March. Here’s everything you need to know to follow the adventure." Words by Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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March 7,
2025
Podcasts,
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Urska Zigart: "People warned me 'pay attention, Urska. Money and fame, it does something to a person.' But Tadej is still Tadej" "In a recent interview she talked about her relationship with men's World Champion Tadej Pogacar with some very interesting insight on their partnership." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Pogačar's long-range attack, the possible end of SD Worx's era and loose gravel: Everything you need to know about Strade Bianche "Things to look out for, riders to watch, and a guide to Strade Bianche." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tirreno Adriatico 2025 preview: Routes, favorites, how to watch and start lists "All the details for this year's Tirreno Adriatico, which will take place from Monday 10th March until Sunday 16th March 2025" By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com Gear Break: Everfun Hydration Backpack, Continental Introduces Grand Prix TR, ENVE Melee New Look, AERON/TPU Premium SuperLight Tubes, DMT ‘Superhero Version’ for Kids & Tout Terrain Trekking and Touring Pedals "What's new?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Rudy Project Spinshield Air review: A purple patch for cycling sunglasses? "With their classic ski aviator aesthetic, versatile photochromic lens and ultra-low weight, these stylish sunnies have it all." By Simon Smythe (rouleur.cc) Photos: Alessandra Bucci No Pogi, but still a party: UAE Emirates XRG names 5 (!) leaders for Paris Nice and Tirreno in Pogacar’s Absence "UAE Emirates XRG has finalized its selections for Paris Nice and Tirreno Adriatico." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Fizza Column
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March 7,
2025
Videos
Paris Nice 2025 preview: Who will win the Race to the Sun? "Rouleur looks at the yellow jersey contenders for the first European WorldTour stage race of the year." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photos: James Startt Jonas Vingegaard returns, Classics prep and TTT time: Everything you need to know about Paris Nice "Things to look out for, riders to watch, and a guide to Paris Nice." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tadej Pogačar vs Jonas Vingegaard: The stats behind the Tour's titanic rivalry "Rouleur takes a look at the stats behind the rivalry between the peloton’s two best Grand Tour riders and all is not as it seems." By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photo: SWpix.com Italian pro cyclist pushed off bike, punched in face, and hit with rock in two vicious, unprovoked assaults by motorbike attackers "VF Group Bardiani CSF pro Luca Colnaghi suffered a dislocated shoulder and broken ribs in the back-to-back attacks, which took place at the end of a training ride near Lake Como" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: VF Group Bardiani CSF Faizanè) In The Drops: Brand new Hutchinson tires, Lightweight pedals, Velocio jacket, Lake CX239 shoes, trusty Giro Regimes and pub bikes "With the mercury spurting past the 10° mark like sealant through a sidewall, it's time for an In The Drops brimming with Vitamin D." By Laurence Kilpatrick (cyclist.co.uk) How Zéfal is redefining on-bike storage options "Be prepared to go further with Zéfal's on-bike storage." By Sponsored (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Gaze, Hatherly, Blackmore: Could we see a mountain bike takeover at Strade Bianche 2025? "Plenty of riders with off-road experience are taking to the start in Siena - could this make a difference on the Tuscan gravel?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photo: Alessandra Bucci 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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