Column
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March 27,
2025
Blogs
Revenge for Primoz Roglic! Slovenian star outsprints Juan Ayuso to take victory on stage 4 of 2025 Volta a Catalunya "After two successive summit finish battles at the 2025 Volta a Catalunya, there is absolutely nothing to separate Primoz Roglic and Juan Ayuso." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot via cyclingmagazine.ca) Van Aert returns: Can he reestablish the Big Three of the Classics? "From a Tenerife altitude camp, Wout van Aert watched on as his two main Classics rivals - Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel - further bolstered their palmarès." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) 'He blew us away' - The extraordinary, rapid rise of British super-talent Matthew Brennan "The two-time junior track world champion is emerging as one of Visma Lease a Bike's brightest talents, and one of Britain's future superstars." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image Credit not Found) Paris Roubaix organizers can’t ignore Merckx after Pogacar's participation: "I didn't expect this" "The organizers of Paris Roubaix have reacted with surprise to Tadej Pogacar will head to northern France in April." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) No.22 Bicycles takes legal action against alleged imitator, warns public about knockoff cycling goods "Imitating the name and branding as a shortcut to launching knockoff products harms both consumers and the industry,' says the American brand." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: No.22) SRAM launches mechanical Eagle Transmission "Two new drivetrain kits - Eagle 90 and Eagle 70 - deliver robust, rebuildable, hangerless mechanical shifting." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Volta a Catalunya Live Streams "2025 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 24-30, Spain, Stage 4 (Sant Vicenç de Castellet → Montserrat Mil·lenari, 188.7km) Live
video Thursday from 10:15am U.S. Eastern, 7:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting about
7:15am Pacific."
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March 27,
2025
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Trending
Jay Vine takes first win of 2025 with stunning solo on stage 3 of Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali "Magnus Sheffield second, Simone Velasco third in Cesena." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Gent Wevelgem Preview: Wide Open For the Win! "As we get our breath back from Saturday’s stunning Milano Sanremo, the WorldTour moves north to Belgium and the cobbled Classics. Gent Wevelgem is this Sunday" (Photo: Cor Vos) UCI to test gear restriction for safety, but will it change anything? "At a recent SafeR meeting, the decision was made to try out gear ratio limitations." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Garmin Connect+ Paid Subscription: Hands-on Thoughts & Analysis "Garmin has announced that it is dipping its toe into the AI-powered paid insights subscription service business." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Flatbike Pop-Off Pedals earn a Taipei Cycle d&i Award "When Bob Forgrave read the guidelines of the Taipei Cycle d&i Awards, he knew his Flatbike Pop-Off Pedals had to be a favorite in the Parts and Components category." By Dean Yobbi (bicycleretailer.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sidi reports £3m profit increase and 33% revenue growth, two years after takeover "The positive results over 2024 are the result of Sidi’s desire to constantly innovate and improve,” the Italian brand’s CEO said, highlighting the success of Sidi’s new product range." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) 2025 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali Live Streams "2025 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali March 25-29, Italy, Stage 3 (Riccione → Cesena, 142.1km) Live
video Thursday from 9:50am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific."
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March 27,
2025
Videos
Lorena Wiebes takes Classic Brugge De Panne 2025 in sprint as heroic effort by Cat Ferguson is caught inside final 3km "An incredibly dramatic finale saw impressive British 18-year-old Cat Ferguson's long-range solo caught inside the final 3km." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Organizers adjust women’s Classic Brugge De Panne to avoid carnage of men’s race "In the last 5 km, the men’s edition saw three massive crashes." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) 'I'd like to win another two gold medals at the LA Olympics' - Kristen Faulkner on varsity rowing, venture capital, and the proudest moment of her career "The double Olympic champion takes on Cycling Weekly's Q&A." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix) Interview: Kate Hoy’s Conquest - A Bike Shop Owner’s Epic Alpine Adventure on ‘The Route’ "If you’ve not heard of ‘The Route,’ it’s a fundraising event that gives participants the opportunity to ride all of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift ahead of the pros." By Lauren Jenkins (bikebiz.com) (Image Credit not Found) Anonymous in San Remo, but "in top form" - What can we expect from Biniam Girmay in the Flemish spring classics? "We haven't seen the best of him yet, but if we’re to believe Biniam Girmay, it’s best to keep an eye on him this spring." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Scientific Guide to Choosing Gravel Tires, 2025 Edition "Science doesn’t stand still, and so we figured it would be good to update last year's results with the newest findings." By Jan Heine (renehersecycles.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Classic Brugge De Panne "2025 Classic Brugge De Panne March 26-27, Belgium (Bruges → De Panne, 152.7km) Women's
race live video Thursday from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 7:15am
Pacific."
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March 26,
2025
Blogs
Juan Ayuso outsprints Primoz Roglic to win La Molina summit finish in Catalunya "At La Molina, it came down to a sprint." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) photo via cyclingmagazine.ca E3 Saxo Classic 2025 - Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert's ultimate face-off before Flanders "The E3 Saxo Classic has gained a reputation of it's own as one of the toughest one-day races in the World Tour calendar, and this year it will once again be the only race where Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert will meet ahead of Flanders." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I saw the sparkle in his eyes" - UAE DS explains when and why Tadej Pogacar decided to race Paris Roubaix "Pogačar's next race is the Tour of Flanders on Sunday April 6th, a week before Paris Roubaix." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Why do aero helmets look like fancy dress? "Aerodynamicist and coach to the pros, Andy Turner, takes a look at some absurd new helmets, explains what’s going on, and reassures us that we’re unlikely to be impersonating Darth Vader on the road, any time soon." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Hunt Sustain Phase One 4 Season All-Road Disc Wheelset "Well-built and robust multipurpose wheelset with a meaningful sustainability angle." By Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Gary Fisher debuts fast-charging Morelle eBike at Sea Otter next month "A 15-minute fast-charging battery." by Dean Yobbi (bicycleretailer.com) (Image Credit not Found) New S-Works Tarmac SL8 World Tour frames for sale "The fastest bike in the peloton, as Specialized defines it for its proven ability to win on all types of terrain, from a mountain stage to a massive sprint, is now dressed in the colors of the three World Tour teams sponsored by the Californian brand." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: Alvin Holbrook/Velo) Panaracer launches 2025 Limited Edition Tire Colors "The new colors for 2025 are Honeybutter and Cranberry, available in black or brown sidewall." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) Photo via bikepacking.com The Mega Volt returns: The only race where the buzz is literal "Whether you’re a die-hard eMTBer or just e-curious, this one’s worth plugging in for." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Volta a Catalunya Live Streams "2025 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 24-30, Spain, Stage 3 (Viladecans The Style Outlets → La Molina, 218.6km) Live
video Wednesday from 10:15am U.S. Eastern, 7:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting about
7:15am Pacific."
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March 26,
2025
Today's
Trending
Coppi e Bartali: Paul Double launches solo attack on final climb to win stage 2 and grab GC lead "19-year-old Jarno Widar goes second on finish atop Sogliano al Rubicone ahead of Diego Ulissi." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How to Avoid the Tech Trap and Perform Better "Pro cyclists are riding faster than ever. And while there’s plenty of gear, science and tech tools to help, that isn’t everything that you need to be successful." By Marty Munson (menshealth.com) Luc Claessen//Getty Images Game on! Tadej Pogačar to ride Paris Roubaix "Team UAE Emirates announced a revised schedule for the world champion, including the Hell of the North." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Tom Boonen on van Aert, Pogacar, and his favorite for Flanders and Roubaix Mathieu van der Poel: "He gained a mental advantage over Tadej" "Classics legend and multiple monument winner Tom Boonen shares his thoughts days before the E3 Saxo Classic." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Demi Vollering missed the Tour de France title by four seconds. What did she do next? "After losing the 2024 Tour de France Femmes by just four seconds, the smallest margin ever, Vollering switched teams and signed with FDJ SUEZ in the offseason." andy cochrane (sports.yahoo.com) Photograph: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images Mathieu van der Poel reveals the one win he desires more than all: "For the rest, it doesn't really matter to me" "If I stop and the world title in mountain biking is missing, that would be the only thing I would think at the moment: too bad. For the rest, it doesn't really matter to me." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) New 3D-printed cycling helmet could be 'safer, lighter and more comfortable' "University of Gothenburg researchers believe design "has the potential to enhance energy absorption and reduce the risk of head injuries" thanks to its geometrical patterns." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Mohammad Hossein Zamani/University of Gothenburg) Kryptonite announces new lock resistant to grinder tools "The New York Diamond Standard U-Lock provides increased protection from bike thieves." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Orange County to get new, stricter electric bicycle laws "These changes in Orange County are part of a broader trend across California and the U.S., where communities are adapting to the rapid growth of electric bicycles." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali Live Streams "2025 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali March 25-29, Italy, Stage 2 (Riccione → Sogliano al Rubicone, 163.9km) Live
video from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific."
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March 26,
2025
Videos
Classic Brugge De Panne: Molano awarded photo-finish victory against Milan in crash-marred final "Madis Mihkels takes third place in final sprint." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) A recon, a breakfast, and a crash: Inside Tadej Pogačar’s decision to ride Paris Roubaix "Rouleur speaks to the UAE Team Emirates managers to understand the world champion's choice to take part in the Hell of the North this year." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photos: Tornanti Has Tadej Pogačar been spotted riding Colnago's new V5Rs? "Images appear online of world champion riding (what looks like a) mystery bike, sparking rumors of a successor to the V4Rs coming soon." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: weight weenies) No Paywall
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Another Keirin rider banned: Positive for triple testosterone boosting cocktail "For the second time in less than a month the Japanese Keirin Association (JKA) has uncovered doping within their ranks, raising serious questions about the integrity of Japan’s popular gambling pastime – betting on Keirin racers." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Best budget gravel bikes 2025: Get off the beaten track without spending the earth "These budget gravel bikes allow you to enjoy off-road trails and explore new places without breaking the bank." By Katherine Moore (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Assos EQUIPE R Collection Review "New for the summer." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Officina Battaglin Unveils New Handcrafted Italian Steel Gravel Bike Inspired by Italy’s Oldest City "Officina Battaglin, the renowned Italian framebuilder founded by cycling legend Giovanni Battaglin, introduces the Matera: a custom-finished modern steel gravel bike inspired by Italy’s oldest city." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) Officina Battaglin Matera 2025 Classic Brugge De Panne "2025 Classic Brugge De Panne March 26-27, Belgium (Bruges → De Panne, 195.6km) Men's
race live video from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 7:15am
Pacific."
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March 25,
2025
Blogs
Ethan Vernon wins Volta a Catalunya stage 2 "Ethan Vernon has won the second stage of the Volta a Catalunya, sprinting ahead to beat the likes of Kaden Gorves and Matthew Brenann." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'He's got the whole package' - Soudal Quick Step bank on Ethan Hayter rediscovering his form "The British champion joined Soudal Quick Step after five seasons with Ineos Grenadiers, two of which were highly successful ." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Alex Broadway/Getty Images) Canadians start strong at the US Cup as world cup season looms "Canadian riders grabbed early-season confidence - and UCI points - at the US Cup in Fayetteville, Arkansas." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) A Monster, concentrated broccoli and bicarbonate: Mads Pedersen's secret cocktail to win "The strange cocktail that helps Mads Pedersen perform at his best in races." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Volta a Catalunya 2025 stage 3 - Primoz Roglic
and Juan Ayuso headline first battle in the mountains
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Best cycling shoes 2025: Our top-rated and reviewed shoes for road cycling "The best road cycling shoes will make your rides more comfortable, more efficient and more enjoyable." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Smaller, lighter Core 2 heat sensor launched by Greentag AG "New heat sensor designed to boost your hemoglobin mass and VO2 max." By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Volta a Catalunya Live Streams "2025 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 24-30, Spain Stage 2 (Banyoles → Figueres, 177.3km) Live
video Tuesday from 10:15am U.S. Eastern, 7:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting about
7:15am Pacific."
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March 25,
2025
Today's
Trending
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Caleb Ewan wins first race with Ineos Grenadiers on opening stage of Coppi e Bartali "Kogut and Tesson round out podium in Bondeno." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com The Jonas Vingegaard incident proves cycling still has a concussion problem "Vingegaard’s crash at Paris Nice the latest to raise questions over the protocol." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) E3 Saxo Classic 2025 - Route, predictions and contenders "A key race in the build up to the Tour of Flanders, who will excel on Belgium's cobbled climbs?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Tornanti Puck Pieterse: The women’s Milan-San Remo should be longer "The Dutch star weighed in after an exciting race on what could be better for 2026." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Van der Poel on the trend of riding increasingly wider tires: "I think there is a limit" "Mathieu van der Poel will use tires of only 30 mm in the cobbled classics." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Brand that released “the world's lightest titanium bike” unveils an even lighter one "Litespeed is reviving its superlight Ghisallo in a very, very limited edition." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: Litespeed) Shimano RC1 (RC102) shoes "Decent entry-level shoes, but Shimano could do with sorting out the sizing." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) The pros' favorite race wheels just got faster! Vision launches new all-carbon Metron RS wheels "The brand's first wheels with advanced T-shaped carbon spokes are here, and they are faster, lighter, and more aerodynamic than the previous flagship Metron SL range." (road.cc) (credit: Vision) Column
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March 25,
2025
Videos
Mastering Race Tactics: Simplify the Chaos and Take Control "Spring racing is in full swing across North America, bringing with it the usual pre-race nerves and tactical debates among riders. Many assume amateur racing is pure chaos, where strategy takes a back seat to brute force." By Jordan Cheyne (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'They thought I was dying' - Meet the 80-year-old Brit who won four world titles weeks after leaving hospital "A serious health scare couldn't keep Olympic track cyclist Geoff Cooke away from the boards." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) “Wherever he starts, he brings something
extra" - Is Tim Merlier the fastest sprinter on the planet?
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Tragic heat stroke death at 2025 Cape Epic "Belgian cyclist Ronny Raeymakers has died of heat stroke while competing in 104-122F (40-50C) temperatures at the world famous Cape Epic mountain bike race in South Africa last week." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Chuck Pontius Criterium Results "With warmer temperatures reaching the mid 80’s, the Chuck Pontius Criterium made for a challenging race on the fast .7 mile course." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Vision launches Metron RS carbon wheels: Fast, stiff and made for performance "New wheelsets with carbon spokes already in use with the pros." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: SprintCyclingAgency GoPro Anamorphic Lens Mod In-Depth Review "The anamorphic lens is a bit of a specialty lens, though, and designed to give a super-wide aspect ratio of 21:9 (compared to a more common 16:9 aspect ratio used in most TV’s today)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Tern GSD gets an overhaul - "Pretty much every aspect of the bike has been redesigned to work better" "Bosch Smart System, anti-lock braking and increased load capacity headline the list of updates." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) (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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