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Paris Nice: Michael Storer surges from breakaway for victory on stage 7 "Mauro Schmid goes second and Tobias Steinhauser third on Queen stage." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mattias Skjelmose taken to a hospital after heavy crash on stage 7 of Paris Nice "Lidl Trek rider was third in the general classification before abandoning." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How Jorgenson led Visma’s big blow to the competition in Paris Nice: "This is what resilience looks like" "With the traditionally brutal final weekend of Paris Nice, Jorgenson is in a strong position to win the French stage race for the second consecutive year." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Billy Ceusters/ASO Favorites stage 8 Paris Nice 2025 - Very heavy, very Nice: Jorgenson defends leading position close to home "The final stage of Paris-Nice is a well-known recipe. It means starting and finishing in the metropolis on the Cote d'Azur, with a trip to the hills overlooking the city in between." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Billy Ceusters/ASO Additional
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Garmin HRM Dual vs Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate Monitors: The Ultimate Heart Rate Monitor Showdown for Cyclists "For many of us, the choice of heart rate monitor comes down to whether we prefer Garmin or Wahoo." By Average Joe Cyclist (averagejoecyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) NiteRider Lumina Pro 1200 "A lot of potential let down by short run-times and questionable heat management." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Live
video Saturday from 8:25am Eastern, 5:25am Pacific.
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race will be shown on FloBikes starting about 5:25am
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Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
While his buddies suffer in the horror weather
of Paris Nice and Tirreno, Van Aert completes monster
training in Tenerife
Clipped in performance from flat pedals?
Powercage thinks it has the answer... plus new Canyon
suspension gravel bike spotted, Ltd edition Van Nicholas +
more
Tirreno Adriatico: Juan Ayuso wins stage 6 summit finish, takes race lead "Tom Pidcock and Jai Hindley finished second and third." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tirreno Adriatico podium eludes Derek Gee despite valiant effort on penultimate day "Ayuso rode away. Pidcock, Jai Hindley and Mikel Landa chased. Gee and Ben Healy made up Group 3." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2025 - Demi Vollering and Anna van der Breggen face off once again "The Trofeo Alfredo Binda is one of the highlights of the spring, and provides an opportunity for many riders to succeed." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "Hopefully I can put myself in the lead" - Juan Ayuso looks to strike at queen stage and head towards overall victory "Juan Ayuso faces the queen stage of the Tirreno Adriatico in a favorable position to race on and win the overall classification, but without the weight of carrying the race throughout the day." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'We are on, until we are not' - Mid South Gravel thrown into chaos as area wildfires force evacuations "Local authorities and race officials continue to monitor the situation, urging participants and spectators to stay informed and prioritize safety" By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: granfondodailynews.com) 'It's got to get better than this' - Report reveals worst bike sales this century in the UK "Bicycle Association report details 2024's worst year of the century for mechanical bikes but forecasts slow return to growth in 2025." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2025 Tirreno Adriatico Live Streams "2025 Tirreno Adriatico March 10-16, Italy Stage 6 (Cartoceto → Frontignano, 163km) Live
video Saturday from 9:20am Eastern, 6:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 6:20am
Pacific."
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Videos
'That I’m able to do pro sport again is incredible’ - Lennard Kämna’s racing return after a year out injured "Lenny Kämna will make his debut for Lidl Trek at the Volta a Catalunya, a year after a training ride crash that left him in intensive care." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Image: Zac Williams/SWPix.com While his buddies suffer in the horror weather of Paris Nice and Tirreno, Van Aert completes monster training in Tenerife "Wout van Aert is enjoying the sunshine on Tenerife, where he is preparing for the spring classics." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Tiesj Benoot "Whether Tadej is there or not, it will be the same" - Mads Pedersen unfazed by Pogacar's presence in the monuments "He is the man of the moment in cycling and one of the biggest stars in the sport’s history. But he can be beaten, especially on the cobbles, because bad luck can strike him too." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The city of Zurich needs to cover up for cycling World Championships organizers' debt as the event concluded with a multi-million loss "The World Cycling Championships in Zurich brought in around 19.7 million euros, but 24.3 million euros were spent on organizing the event." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Clipped in performance from flat pedals? Powercage thinks it has the answer... plus new Canyon suspension gravel bike spotted, Ltd edition Van Nicholas + more "This week we've got products from Powercage, Canyon, MyWhoosh, Van Nicholas & more." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Additional
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stage, Lefevere is pissed at organization: "You'd think they
have enough know-how"After restart chaos and decapitated queen
stage, Lefevere is pissed at organization: "You'd think they
have enough know-how"
Pidcock thinks he knows why Van der Poel
survived brutal Milan Sanremo test: "That was a real shame"
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Best smartwatches for cycling 2025: How to choose the right wearable for your riding "The best smartwatches can be used to track all of your exercise and recovery as well as offering a host of other functions." By Stefan Abram (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Do Ice Baths Really Work? Here's What The Science Says "One of the main reasons people use ice baths is to reduce muscle soreness and improve recovery after exercise. Athletes commonly use ice baths." By Hunter Bennett & Ben Singh (sciencealert.com) (Photo: Diana Light/Unsplash) Column
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March 14,
2025
Blogs
Paris Nice 2025 stage 7 - Will Matteo Jorgenson secure yellow jersey on shortened stage? "Stage 7 is the day where the race heads into the Alps. It is a short day on the bike, with only 109 kilometers on the menu, and neither of the climbs will be steep so it won't be brutal on anyone." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paris Nice: Mads Pedersen wins stage 6 as Matteo Jorgenson makes GC gains on brutal day of echelon racing "Visma Lease a Bike split up racing on planned sprint stage, with Tarling and Watson taking second and third for Ineos." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "We made a plan this morning and executed it to perfection" - Matteo Jorgenson leads Visma Lease a Bike counter attack after loss of Jonas Vingegaard "I am so proud of my teammates," Jorgenson reflects on a special day on the team website. "We made a plan this morning and executed it to perfection." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Update stage 6 - Matteo Jorgenson wins big but gets fined "Matteo Jorgenson (Team Visma Lease a Bike): Discarding waste outside litter zone. 500CHF fine; 25 UCI points penalization." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'It was a bit worse than this but the outcome was the same’ - Brutal day out at Paris Nice leaves Mads Pedersen reminiscing about World Championships win "Former world champion reflects on a hard day of racing on the Côte d'Azur." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bettini Photo via cyclingnews.com) Visma Lease a Bike releases Vingegaard update after his Thursday crash "Double Tour de France winner will take on Volta a Catalunya next." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paris Nice Queen stage shortened due to 'unfavorable' weather "Race to skip Côte de Belvédère and the Col de La Colmiane, stage now 109km." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Additional
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Hilarious: Axel Zingle gets an imaginary yellow card - Then a real one "The Visma Lease a Bike was veering off course, surprising no one." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paris Nice Live Streams "2025 Paris Nice March 9-16, France. Stage 6 (Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban → Berre l'Étang, 209.8km). Live
video Friday from 9:45am Eastern, 6:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting about 6:45am
Pacific."
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2025
Today's
Trending
Paris Nice: Mads Pedersen wins stage 6 as
Matteo Jorgenson makes GC gains on brutal day of echelon
racing
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Tirreno Adriatico 2025 stage 6 - Juan Ayuso the main favorite for queen stage, but how far can Ganna survive? "The queen stage. Short, with only one big climb, but the GC men will try to have the best possible legs here." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tirreno Adriatico: Fredrik Dversnes gets the better of favorites to win stage 5 from break "Norwegian rider survives as the peloton play cat and mouse in the final and race leader Ganna suffers a mechanical." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) ( (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Opinion: It’s time for change The WorldTour race calendar needs a shake up "Having Paris Nice and Tirreno Adriatico run in the same week is impossible to follow for fans and means neither event gets the attention it deserves." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image: RCS) After two grueling days, Van der Poel looks ahead: "Exactly what I need for the Classics" "Mathieu van der Poel had another opportunity Thursday in Tirreno Adriatico, with a hilly stage ending in a sprint." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) via velo.outside.com Riders leave British Continental team as uncertainty over license continues "Hess Cycling is not registered with the UCI, but team claims it will race next weekend." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) Maxhit vs XD15: Choosing the Right Bearings for your Gravel Bike "For more than 25 years, Enduro Bearings has been at the forefront of bicycle bearing innovation, pushing the limits of durability, performance, and longevity." (gravelstoke.com) (Credits not Found) How do fitness trackers measure your heart rate? "Everything you need to know about photoplethysmography (PPG), the technology behind heart rate measurements in fitness watches and smart rings." By Anna Gora (livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tirreno Adriatico 2025 Update stage 5 - Ineos rider heavily fined "Brandon Rivera (Ineos Grenadiers): Disposing waste outside litter zone. 500CHF fine and 25 UCI points penalization." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via ineosgrenadiers.com) 2025 Tirreno Adriatico Live Streams "2025 Tirreno Adriatico March 10-16, Italy Stage 5 (Ascoli Piceno → Pergola, 205km) Live
video Friday from 8:05am Eastern, 5:05am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 5:10am
Pacific."
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2025
Videos
Tirreno Adriatico vs Paris Nice: Which is better? "Cyclist pits Tirreno Adriatico and Paris Nice against each other to see which comes out on top." THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images Is there any point in teams belonging to a particular nation? "Is too much importance put on the flag that sits next to a team’s name when many will come to the Tour de France without a single rider from the countries they are registered in?" By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Image: ASO Marianne Vos announces start to road season in 2025: "The team has already shown some great things in recent weeks" "Marianne Vos is finally ready to begin her 2025 road season after a delayed start due to injury." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Additional
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UCI Rankings Teams Update - Cofidis gains a buffer over Arkea/Uno-X/Astana in fight for World Tour "UAE Team Emirates XRG has had a massive week, and in the opposite side we've had XDS Astana who've slowed down their rhythm and their offensive on the World Tour has stalled." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It's going to be wild' - Ribble launches new gravel team with ex-WorldTour pros "Six-rider all-British squad to take on the biggest gravel events in the world." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ribble) Gear Break: Assos New Collections, Topeak Torq Stick Pro Digital, ROKA San Remo Air, Women’s PRO Sirin Saddles, Chris King Mountain Wheels & Teosport Chamois Development "What's new on the market?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) World Champ looses anti-doping appeal, must serve 17-month suspension "CAS agreed that Romanian MTB cyclist Vlad Dascalu, 27, committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation after “three whereabouts failures in a 12-month period,” resulting in a 17-month suspension beginning 21 May 2024." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) How accurate is Strava estimated power? Comparing Strava watts with 'real' watts from a power meter "Is Strava's estimated power feature really a worthy substitute for a power meter? Let's do some tests to find out." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Standert Kreissäge RS review: High-end aluminium crit bike "Is Berlin’s most talked-about crit machine a poseur’s plaything or an accomplished race bike?" By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Simon Fellows) Fasten & the SWS System promise Ultra Fast Wheel Changes for Disc "Ultra-fast wheel changes without realigning the disc or chain." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) Fasten SWS System Column
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March 13,
2025
Blogs
Paris Nice: Lenny Martinez climbs to stage 5 victory as Matteo Jorgenson moves back into the race lead "Frenchman kicks away on stinging uphill finale as Vingegaard fades and cedes leader's jersey to teammate, struggling after early crash." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Race leader Jonas Vingegaard crashes at Paris Nice "The Dane got back on bike but suffered injuries to face." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2025 preview: Route, predictions, and contenders "Is Lidl Trek’s four year dominance at the Lombardy race about to end?" By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) Photos: Tornanti Additional
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Spring Bike Training Rides Return in Southern California "With the arrival of Daylight Saving Time, the clocks have moved forward, and while we may have lost an hour of sleep, we’ve gained an extra hour of daylight—perfect for evening bike rides!" (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Lake MX239 Gravel shoes review "Impressive mix of stiffness and comfort within a lightweight package." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Paris Nice Live Streams "2025 Paris Nice March 9-16, France. Stage 5 (Saint-Just-en-Chevalet› → La Côte-Saint-André, 203.3km). Live
video Thursday from 9:45am Eastern, 6:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting about 6:45am
Pacific."
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Today's
Trending
Paris Nice: Lenny Martinez climbs to stage 5
victory as Matteo Jorgenson moves back into the race lead
Tirreno Adriatico: Olav Kooij wins stage 4 as breakaway caught in final meters "Breakaway caught with 300m remaining as Kooij makes surprise win." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Merhawi Kudus finally released from the hospital month after his crash at GP Marseillaise "The Eritrean suffered injuries to his ribs, spine, sacrum and lungs at the start of February." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Behind the scenes of the Zwift Academy win by Toronto’s Noah Ramsay "On the podcast, Learn how a Mountain Biker went from Singletrack to the Alpecin Deceuninck Development Team." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Zwift Academy 8,848m in 40km and the Goldilocks zone: Everesting founder on the craziest rides and top tips for newbies "I've learned to suspend disbelief', says Andy van Bergen, of what has become a global phenom." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lezyne Strip Drive+ Pair "Really well built and bright lights with a wide angle of visibility and a competitive price." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Orbea unveils Denna: A fancy shmancy mid-drive electric road bike tuned for gravel "Orbea is offering the Denna through its MyO customization program, allowing buyers to select components, colors, and finishes to match their riding style - whether that means a more road-oriented build or a full gravel setup." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Tirreno Adriatico Live Streams "2025 Tirreno Adriatico March 10-16, Italy Stage 4 (Norcia → Trasacco, 190km) Live
video Thursday from 8:05am Eastern, 5:05am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 5:10am
Pacific."
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Videos
Are Tadej Pogacar and UAE Team Emirates XRG beatable in 2025? Or are they set for another historic season? "Bouncing back from a year when Visma won all 3 grand tours, Tadej Pogacar became the third person to complete a Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and World Championship hat-trick in the same year, leading the team to a stunning year that saw them finish as the number one-ranked team." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Could a TotalEnergies deal be the end of Ineos Grenadiers as we know them? "Reports suggested this week that Ineos could be close to signing a deal with the French petrochemical firm." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I’m left with ambitions I no longer get to chase' - 26-year-old pro cyclist forced to retire over heart issues "Lars van den Berg reveals "worst nightmare" with cardiologists revealing that the risks are "too great." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘I fell over many times but kept going’ - You can start cycling at any age - Tips for beginner cyclists "If you're a new rider yourself, or know someone who is, here's all the cycling advice we wish we'd received when we first got on the bike." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cycling Broadcasting, Pog’s Legend, New Women’s Rivalries, One Cycling, Lappartient’s Future, Trump Looks to World Cup and Olympics "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling new." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Additional
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Best gravel bike wheels 2025 "Cyclist's selection of the best gravel and 'all-road' wheels." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I’m pregnant and just raced to 9th place at one of the top gravel events in the country’ - Here’s why I am racing for two "From sponsors to instincts, here’s how I’m navigating pregnancy as a professional athlete." By Isabel King (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Isabel King) N+1+DJ: Why every mountain biker needs a dirt jumper "It’s the bike you didn’t know you needed - but once you ride one, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without one." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Colin Field 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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