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March 24,
2025
Blogs
Volta a Catalunya: Matthew Brennan produces stunning sprint to snatch stage 1 victory on the line from late attacker "19-year-old Brit reels in Del Grosso and outsprints Groves for first WorldTour win after rain-soaked opening day." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Yates replaces Vingegaard as leader for Visma in the Tour of Catalonia: "I know what to expect" "After the first Monument, the next important WorldTour event is already this week. In (almost) always sunny Spain,." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Cape Epic race recap - A race for the GOATs "The Cape Epic defended its reputation as the most testing mountain bike stage race, with a brutal 2025 edition." By Lance Branquinho (road.cc) [Photography by Nick Muzik] The Problem with Modern Cycling Computers Isn’t the Huge Screens "Modern cycling computers are getting more expensive, with more features, but are they any better?" (bicycling.com) Photo: Matt Phillips Lance Armstrong watched in amazement at
Mathieu van der Poel: "Did you see his face at that moment?"
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Pearson Shift Dura Ace "A firm ride, but it's fast, responsive and a lot of fun." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) 2025 Volta a Catalunya Live Streams "2025 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 24-30, Spain (Sant Feliu de Guíxols → Sant Feliu de Guíxols, 178.6km) Live
video Monday from 10:15am U.S. Eastern, 7:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting about
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March 24,
2025
Today's
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Volta a Catalunya 2025 stage 2 - Can Visma's British super talent do it again? "Stage 2 should be another day for the sprinters but again there is a meaningful obstacle." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Visma Lease a Bike via cyclingnews.com) A taste of summer Grand Tour racing - Why I think the must-watch Volta a Catalunya is the best spring stage race "The Volta a Catalunya, the race Tadej Pogačar conquered last year, is the most exciting – and beautiful – spring stage race on the calendar, argues Chris Marshall-Bell." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Two-Time Redlands Bicycle Classic Winner Phil Gaimon To Receive 2025 Legends Award "He’s been a multiple winner on the pro cycling tour. He’s set records at “king of the mountain” hill climbs from New Hampshire to Hawaii. He’s come back from serious injuries while racing. He’s ridden for some of the sport’s iconic race teams. Phil Gaimon is all of those things and more." (Cycling West) (Image credit: Ben Delaney/Immediate Media via cyclingnews.com) Vingegaard’s crash more serious than first thought - Didn’t ride for 9 days "The multiple Tour de France champion crashed during Stage 5 of Paris-Nice, and it’s not known when he will race again." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) More ‘Speciale La Dolce Vita - Strade Bianche 2025’ Photo Gallery "John Thomson’s photo files are over flowing with varied top pics from Strade Bianche and his Paris style shots." By John Thomson (pezcyclingnews.com) Images: John Thomson Mads Pedersen's Milan Sanremo mystery solved: Sports director explains why (logically) things went wrong "Of course, Mads was disappointed. We had hoped for more, but it had not been an ideal week for him. It has not been made public yet, but Mads became ill after Paris Nice." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) No Paywall
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Can this inflatable helmet really replace traditional bike helmets? Five cool things coming soon from Ventete, Ekoi, Prestacycle, Project Flock and Akeeyo "This week we’re showcasing a helmet that inflates via an electric pump, a rear light claiming to improve visibility by 5.5x, a bike camera from Akeeyo, plus more cool products from Ekoi and Prestacyle." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Koo Hype sunglasses "Premium shades that work really well - but a hard case would be nice for this money." Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
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March 24,
2025
Videos
'The following day felt as if nothing had happened' - Egan Bernal fully recovered from collarbone fracture, returns at Volta a Catalunya "The Colombian suffered the fracture in mid February but is already able to race again." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Matxin praises 'more explosive' van der Poel: "Probably the best in the world" "The Slovenian world champion of UAE Team Emirates XRG tried relentlessly at Milan Sanremo but was ultimately beaten by a phenomenal Mathieu van der Poel." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mathieu van der Poel's girlfriend shows how she experienced the final of Milan Sanremo through Whoop data "Roxanne Bertels, was there to see it, although Milan Sanremo did cause her some stress." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Image: Social Media Emilly Johnston makes a statement in Italy with a dirty victory "Johnston kicks off her first elite season with Scott SRAM in dominant fashion, showing she’s ready for the next level." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) No Paywall
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UCI Track Champions League ends as Nations Cup is revamped "International governing body announces changes, with the rebranded UCI Track World Cup set for 2026." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) A 70g power meter with tool-free installation for $149? What’s the catch? "BikeOn says its CycleClick power meter provides accuracy comparable to that of high-end rivals." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: BikeOn) Look 795 Blade RS: Speed, stiffness, and versatility - First impressions from the road "Check out this top-tier race bike that’s designed to balance aerodynamics with efficiency and a low weight." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
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March 23,
2025
Cholet Agglo Tour: Lukáš Kubiš wins from the breakaway in rain-soaked round of the Coupe de France "The Slovakian rider outsprints Benjamin Thomas and Niklas Larsen for the victory in Cholet." Benjamin Blériot (velo101.com) (Image via LNC) Mathieu van der Poel: ‘Winning San Remo is special, and beating those two incredible riders is an honor’ "Dutchman admits Tadej Pogačar was the strongest on the climbs and that his finish 'was on the top of the Poggio with Tadej." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) These staggering Pogacar numbers miraculously weren’t enough to drop Van der Poel "Blasting up the Cipressa and launching bombs on the Poggio—Tadej Pogacar singlehandedly created a UAE Team Emirates XRG shattered a mountain of records." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "He just has this crazy amount of confidence" - Armstrong, Bruyneel and Hincapie reflect on Mathieu van der Poel's sprint and Milano Sanremo disappointment Pidcock "Tom Pidcock was the rider missing in action that Johan Bruyneel did not expect." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld - Q36.5 via cyclingnews.com) Legends’ Fondo Offers Four Routes From 22 Miles to 70 Miles During 2025 Redlands Bicycle Classic "This 70-mile ride, with 5,700 feet of climbing, takes riders through historic Redlands Classic courses, including the start/finish line, Onyx Road Race, Sunset Drive, and Wabash Avenue, which have been part of the event since its inception." (Cycling West) Photo courtesy of Redlands Bicycle Classic Legends Fondo 2025 Cholet Agglo Tour Live Streams "2025 Cholet Agglo Tour March 23, France (Cholet → Cholet, 205km). Live
video Sunday from 8:40am U.S. Eastern, 5:40am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 6:30am
Pacific."
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March 23,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
Surprising Milan San Remo statement from
Wiebes/Kopecky duo, but also from SD Worx: 'Good that
Vollering is no longer a teammate'
Volta a Catalunya 2025 preview: The contenders to win the seven-stage race "With a number of potential winners, the week-long stage race promises to be an open affair." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) 'I don't hate Milan San Remo but one year it needs to go right' - Tadej Pogačar on yet another near miss "Slovenian failed to dislodge Mathieu van der Poel and Filippo Ganna, and paid the price on Saturday." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The main conclusion of an historical Milano Sanremo - Cycling needs Jonas Vingegaard "Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogacar and Filippo Ganna left a memorable battle that began in Cipressa, intensified on the Poggio, and capitulated in an unforgettable sprint at Via Roma." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I tried to follow the two gods of cycling': Filippo Ganna finishes second again at Milan Sanremo "The Ineos Grenadiers star has now finished on the podium of the season's first Monument twice, and is wondering if he'll ever upgrade to top spot." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photos: Tornanti Matthews saw it coming early: “You know it’s going to happen, but following Pogacar is impossible” "Ahead of Milan San Remo, many riders seemed hopeful of a shot at winning La Primavera." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pauline Ferrand-Prévot booked a yellow card and relegation for her Milano Sanremo sprint "Upon quick review, jury relegated the Frenchwoman from her initial 4th place to last (12th) place in the group and on top awarded the Visma - Lease a Bike rider her first yellow card." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 18-year-old Movistar talent 18th on Sanremo debut: "It was definitely way, way harder than I expected" "The 2025 season is a big test for Cat Ferguson who is trying to find her place in the hierarchy of women's peloton." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
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March 23,
2025
Videos
2025 Milan San Remo Video Highlights and Recap "The 2025 edition of Milano Sanremo marked the long-awaited return of the women’s race, bringing excitement back to one of cycling’s most prestigious one-day events. Covering 156 kilometers along the Ligurian coast, the race featured iconic climbs, fast descents, and a high-stakes sprint finish on the legendary Via Roma." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) MvdP had the best Instagram comment to Pogačar after MSR "Pogi posted a classy message to his breakaway companions, saying, “Congrats Mathieu van der Poel and Filippo Ganna. Glad to share the podium with such legends."" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) No leading role for Pidcock in Milan San Remo, but team remains determined: “We’ll be back for more” "The day after - that’s one way to describe it. While many are still enjoying the aftermath of the epic battle between Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogacar, and Filippo Ganna, there were plenty of riders behind them who also hoped to play a major role but didn’t." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Puck Pieterse calls for even harder Women's Milano Sanremo course: "I think the distance should be at least 200 kilometers" "The first participation at Milano Sanremo Women was a tough experience for all the ladies, but Puck Pieterse already calls for the race to be made even longer. And thus harder." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Schurter-Colombo in men and Langvad-Gómez in women win the Absa Cape Epic 2025 "The Absa Cape Epic 2025 has left us with excitement until the final kilometers of the last stage, where everything was decided. An unexpected event that added more excitement to a race finish that would decide the podium of the men's and women's races." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via blue Zoom Leon High teacher, 'Crazy Coach on a Bike' plans to circumnavigate the globe, raise money "Some my think the "Crazy Coach on a Bike" has hatched another crazy idea." Jim Henry (yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) Giant TCR Advanced 0 Di2 review: Fast, agile and won't break the bank "It may be a third of the price of TCRs raced by Team Jayco AlUla but the Advanced 0 still shares much of the same performance DNA." By Daniel Baines (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Column
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March 22,
2025
The Moment Milan Sanremo Was Won "For the first time since 1996 the winning move was launched on the Cipressa." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) Long sprint nets Mathieu van der Poel victory in thrilling three-way battle against Filippo Ganna and Tadej Pogačar "Alpecin Deceuninck rider responds to attacks over Cipressa and Poggio, fastest on the run-in to San Remo." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "An honor to be on the podium with them" - Mathieu van der Poel pays tribute to Filippo Ganna & Tadej Pogacar after winning the greatest Milano Sanremo of all time "For the third straight year, Alpecin Deceuninck have triumphed at Milano Sanremo." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) "We tried everything but it was not enough" - Tadej Pogacar left wondering how he'll ever win Milano Sanremo after more disappointment in 2025 "After coming up short again in 2025, the question must be posed - Just how can Tadej Pogacar win Milano Sanremo?" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via pezcyclingnews.com Predictions from the Poggio protagonists: Did a UAE rider accidentally reveal their bold San Remo tactics at the airport? "What are the favorites, outsiders, and dark horses expecting from the race themselves?" By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "His feeling and values are more than okay" - Intermarché Wanty have high hopes of Biniam Girmay at Sanremo "The 'Sprinter Monument' Milano Sanremo lists only very few pure sprinters among favorites this Saturday." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Geraint Thomas lines up at Milan Sanremo for the last time and talks Tour de France 2027 in Britain: “I’ll be there, just maybe with a beer!” "For the first time since 2016, Geraint Thomas is back at Milano Sanremo, and this time, it’s with a sense of finality." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) A Bit of Primavera History "Milano Sanremo is the first big one-day meeting of the stars. We’ve had the amuse-bouche of the ‘Opening Flemish Weekend’ but the main course starts here." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Live
video Saturday from 11:05am CET, 6:05am U.S. Eastern, 3:05am
Pacific.
The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 2:00am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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March 22,
2025
Today's
Trending
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Lorena Wiebes outsprints Marianne Vos to take historic Milano Sanremo Women 2025 win! "Marianne Vos secures second, Noemi Rüegg third place as Longo Borghini's dreams of winning home Monument are shattered in San Remo." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Milan Sanremo only explodes after the Poggio: Longo Borghini caught in the final meters, Wiebes wins her first monument "Elisa Longo Borghini was caught in the final meters, after which Wiebes perfectly finished the job set up by world champion Lotte Kopecky." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Heartache and frustration as Women's Milan Sanremo returns: 'Next time they're not gonna catch me' "Lorena Wiebes won the first women's Milan Sanremo in 20 years, but it so could have been Elisa Longo Borghini celebrating." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photos: Tornanti Surprising Milan San Remo statement from Wiebes/Kopecky duo, but also from SD Worx: 'Good that Vollering is no longer a teammate' "It was great to call Demi my teammate, but also great to race against her." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) The most important question every Milan San
Remo fan asks
"It’s a long day in the saddle for the riders - and us spectators (on the couch)." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Aldi unleashes latest batch of cycling bargains... but are they any good? Plus a "game changer" green initiative for tire and tube recycling "All the best new tech we've spotted this week from Cannondale, Bianchi, Q36.5, NGB Clean, Ere, EF Pro Cycling and, of course, the middle aisles at Aldi." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Aldi/Bianchi/Q36.5/NGB Clean/Ere) Topeak Ratchet Rocket Essential "Excellent compact and versatile tool for roadside or workshop use, though the high quality is reflected in the price." By Paul Grele (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Best gravel bikes 2025: Extensively ridden and rated "Our top-rated and best gravel bike reviews to suit all styles, terrain and budgets, from bikepacking to gravel racing." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Moab Rocks Returns for 2025 - Three Days of Epic Desert Mountain Biking! "Moab Rocks, the premier 3-day mountain bike stage race set in the legendary red rock landscape of Moab, Utah returns to the TransRockies Race Series. Happening on April 5-7, 2025." (cyclingwest.com) Photo courtesy of TransRockies Race Series 2025 Milan San Remo Donne Live Streams "2025 Milan San Remo Donne March 22, Italy (Genova → Sanremo, 156km) Live
video Saturday from 1:30pm CET 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am
Pacific.
The race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 4:30am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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March 22,
2025
Videos
Dogs doing cyclocross, Peter Sagan dances on and Mark Cavendish runs in Paris "We corral the latest cycling-based social media fun and frolics for your delectation." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Preview: Tour of Catalonia 2025 - One of the toughest stage races with Ayuso, Roglic, and Yates "Barely recovered from Paris Nice and Tirreno Adriatico, cycling fans will need to be ready again just two days after Milan San Remo - this time for the Tour of Catalonia." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ben O'Connor will have a chance to bounce back as Jayco's GC leader at Volta a Catalunya "Team Jayco AlUla is not having a great start to the 2025 season." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Closing in on a century of victories: Lorena Wiebes is unstoppable "SD Worx had multiple cards to play at Sanremo Women, but it was Lorena Wiebes who came out on top." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photos: Tornanti Vollering and Pieterse alliance falls flat in ‘weird’ Milan Sanremo: "Now I get Pogacar’s frustration" "Demi Vollering and Puck Pieterse may ride for different teams, but once again, Milan-San Remo showed that the two close friends like to join forces in a race." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Victory for Imbuko, revenge of the Wilier Vittoria and difficulties for Scott SRAM in the penultimate stage of the Cape Epic 2025 "The penultimate stage of the Absa Cape Epic 2025 brought an unexpected twist in the race development." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via epic-series.com We’ll finally see if Pogacar’s aero bike makes the difference in Milan San Remo: "Teammates are already much faster" "In a detailed breakdown of the bike back in December, several key points stood out that are especially relevant to Milan San Remo." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Weightweenies: ome rodriguez via cyclingnews.com) I’m a mechanic - Here are 5 jobs you should do yourself, and 5 most home fettlers should avoid "Our Undercover Mechanic hates to conform to a stereotype, but, some jobs just make him grumpy." By Undercover Mechanic (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tim Russon) Maine’s highest court sides with Cumberland cyclist who appealed $151 ticket "Christopher Ray, 62, has been fighting the fine since the Cumberland police chief cited him for riding beside his friend in 2023." By Morgan Womack (pressherald.com) (Image Credit not Found) Oh look, another hubless eBike - And this one's a folder! "Kosmos manufacturer claims “see-through design” makes bike lighter, helps with “sudden stops” and offers “a reduced center of gravity” - mmm, okay." By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Kosmos 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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