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Everything is perfect if you’re Tadej Pogačar "Another bike race, another Monument win - all in a day’s work for the world’s best cyclist." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Tadej Pogačar wins Tour of Flanders solo "Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert battled valiantly but were eventually distanced." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tadej Pogačar denies Mathieu Van der Poel record-breaking win as world champion solos to second Tour of Flanders victory "The Slovenian becomes the seventh male cyclist to win Ronde van Vlaanderen as a world champion, beating rival Van der Poel who had suffered an early crash." By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (credit: TNT Sports) Pogacar wins Tour de Flanders with another solo attack "Another blistering attack from Tadej Pogacar saw the world champion win the Tour of Flanders cobbled classic for the second time on Sunday." (sports.yahoo.com) (Credits not Found) 'It's scary to see how much better he is' - Tadej Pogačar conquers all "The world champion won by a minute after a decisive attack on the Oude Kwaremont." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mathieu van der Poel crashes at speed at Tour of Flanders "Mathieu van der Poel was one of those who came down in a high speed crash at the Tour of Flanders, though he has battled on in the race." (stickybottle.com) (screenshot) "My legs didn’t respond as I’d hoped; I suffered a lot" - Filippo Ganna admits disappointment with Tour of Flanders 2025 top-10 "Filippo Ganna couldn't quite match his heroic performance from Milano Sanremo at the 2nd Monument of the season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Alberto Contador puts Tadej Pogacar on par with Eddy Merckx after Tour of Flanders 2025: "He will likely be regarded as the greatest in history by the end of his career" "Spanish cycling legend Alberto Contador spoke candidly to Eurosport, highlighting the magnitude of Pogacar’s accomplishments." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) No Paywall
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Could inflatable helmets be the next big thing for urban cycling safety? Ventete thinks so "Blow-up head protection has promise, but there are pitfalls." By Ashley Quinlan (bikeradar.com) Scott Windsor / Our Media 2025 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships p/b Trek Coming to Madison, Wisconsin - May 2–4, 2025 "Racers will compete across a variety of scenic and challenging courses, from rural farmlands to urban streets. A total of twelve championship races will be held, with Varsity and Club collegiate athletes competing for national titles." (Cycling West) (Credits not Found) Men's
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Tour of Flanders Women: Lotte Kopecky makes history with record third victory "Pauline Ferrand-Prévot second and Liane Lippert third from elite lead group." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Third Ronde for Kopecky "Lotte Kopecky is the winner of the women’s 2025 Tour of Flanders. After a race of 170 kilometers, the World champion was the best of a leading group of four at the finish line in Oudenaarde." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'We Can Do It': How a €4 gift made Lotte Kopecky the Queen of Flanders again "The world champion is up and running for the season and is now chasing a Flanders Roubaix double." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Defending Tour of Flanders champion Elisa Longo Borghini crashes out "Puck Pieterse, Simone Boilard and Martina Alzini were also brought down with the Italian champion." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tomas Sisk - Pool/Getty Images) ‘We are trying everything, it’s just not possible’ - Mads Pedersen and the Pogačar puzzle "The Danish rider says Lidl Trek tried everything they could to beat the world champion, but still came up short." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) 'I don't think we made many mistakes' - Visma Lease a Bike almost nailed the Tour of Flanders "Wout van Aert is without a victory in a cobbled Classic this season, but the Belgian and his teammates did everything they could at the Tour of Flanders." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) I don’t think I’m alone in often having an internal monologue going on when I’m riding "Self-talk can be a double-edged sword, says CW's columnist." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Appreciating the Finer Points of Belgian Cycling Culture "The Flanders Experience: Spring has hit Belgium and there is a pull towards that small north European country for all lovers of bike racing. Ed Hood has barrels full of the Belgian ‘race chase’ experience, and shares his keen observance of what makes Belgian cycling culture unique, and impossible to resist." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Favorites stage 1 Tour of the Basque Country 2025 - With the absence of riders like Ganna and Evenepoel, opportunities open up for a French rider "After Tirreno Adriatico, Paris-Nice, and the Tour of Catalonia, the Tour of the Basque Country is another tough WorldTour race on the calendar." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) After big Pogi show in Tour of Flanders, focus shifts to Roubaix: "I'm ready for the challenge" "With his dominant victory in the Tour of Flanders, Pogacar will again be high on the favorites list for Paris Roubaix, even though he has never started in the Hell of the North." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) No Paywall
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2025 Tour of Flanders Women Live Streams "2025 Tour of Flanders April 6, Belgium (Oudenaarde → Oudenaarde, 168.9km). Women's
race live video Sunday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am
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April 6,
2025
Q36.5's Matteo Moschetti beats Dylan Groenewegen once again to win final Tour of Hellas stage "On both bunch sprints of the race, the Italian managed to outsprint Dylan Groenewegen ahead of the Giro d'Italia." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) 2025 Tour de Murrieta Grand Prix Results "The Tour de Murrieta kicked off the Omnium with the GrandPrix course pb by Murrieta Hot Springs in Downtown Murrieta." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) 2025 Itzulia Basque Country Race Center - News, Schedules, Startlist, Profiles, TV Guide, Prize Money and Previews "From the 7th to the 12th of April, the peloton will take on Itzulia Basque Country; a race that is well known for it's course designed for climbers and puncheurs in a region full of cycling history." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Itzulia Basque Country 2025 stage 1 - Victory for UAE or Visma in the opening time-trial? "The race starts off with a 16-kilometer time-trial in Vitoria-Gasteiz, one that is not flat and as usual will already create some early differences between the overall classification contenders." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bike check: Neilson Powless’ Cannondale LAB71 SuperSix EVO "Neilson will ride his Dwars door Vlaanderen winning machine at De Ronde." (efprocycling.com) (Credits not Found) Lance Armstrong believes he will someday get his Tour de France titles back: "Someday the truth will come out" "Lance Armstrong is the most controversial figure in the history of cycling and recently one of his statements has once again brought a lot of negative attention towards him." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lotto signs deal with Toon Aerts and Deschacht Hens FSP "Lotto Cycling Team and cyclocross outfit Deschacht Hens FSP have announced a new partnership, coming into effect immediately." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago UCI Worthersee Gravel Results: Klaris, Schreurs awesome in Austria "Magnus Bak Klaris of Denmark and Geerike Schreurs of the Netherlands won and earned starting bibs for the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Carrera Vanquish "Great value and with a good drivetrain and brakes - but a firm ride, and crying out for better tires and a wider cassette." By Simon Withers (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) "I'm satisfied, and I should be," says a
realistic Wout van Aert after 4th place in Tour of Flanders
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“It’s a completely different race, but I will accept the challenge" - Tadej Pogacar casts eye towards Paris Roubaix debut after stunning Tour of Flanders success "Next weekend in France, it's likely to be chapter 3 of the epic Pogacar - Mathieu van der Poel rivalry this Monument season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) It’s not a good time to be a pro cyclist these days "Today, I feel so sad about the current state of cycling here. There are no programs for the sport and the sponsors have completely forgotten us." Jose Vicente ‘JV’ Araneta (philstar.com) (Image credit: Steve Thomas via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Tour of Hellas Live Streams "2025 Tour of Hellas April 2-6, Greece Stage 5 (Marathon → Syntagma, Athens, 155.6km) Live
video Sunday from 3:30am U.S. Eastern, 12:30am Pacific."
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April 5,
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Thibau Nys takes GP Miguel Indurain win at first road race of 2025 "Belgian holds off Molenaar and Bagioli in late race attack." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Instant success for Nys, who is brimming with confidence ahead of the Ardennes: “I knew I was going to win” " It bodes well for the rest of the season, with the upcoming month mainly centered around the Ardennes classics. The young Belgian is bursting with confidence heading into his first major goals." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) ‘It would be a shame to get stuck in disappointment’ - Wout van Aert is a fighter "Despite the criticism he has faced following his Dwars door Vlaanderen disaster, the Belgian is still motivated ahead of the Tour of Flanders." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Tom Boonen believes "the best Van der Poel ever" is head and shoulders above the rest for Flanders, including Tadej Pogacar "Mathieu van der Poel has won the Tour of Flanders on three occasions, and is matched with several of cycling's history-makers as the record holder." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Lorena Wiebes prefers to "end the spring with a victory at Roubaix" over Tour of Flanders title "Team SD Worx Protime, even without Demi Vollering among their ranks, will have multiple candidates to finish high up in the results of the upcoming Monuments." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com Vos starts in Tour of Flanders after illness, but Visma is unsure about the form of Vos and Ferrand-Prévot "The Dutch team will line up with a strong squad, with leadership shared between Vos and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo via Visma Lease a Bike From Merckx to Van der Poel and Pogacar: Exploring the history, legends and importance of the Tour of Flanders "Every spring, the flatlands and cobbled hills of Flanders transform into a grand stage for one of cycling’s most revered spectacles: the Tour of Flanders, or De Ronde." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago What are the Monuments? The biggest one-day races in professional cycling "The toughest one-day races in cycling, Milan San Remo, Tour of Flanders, Paris Roubaix, Liège Bastogne Liège and Il Lombardia make up the five Monuments." By Kirsten Frattini (msn.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour of the Basque Country 2025 - Familiar recipe promises chaos on tough Basque climbs "While half of the peloton is battling over the cobbles of the spring classics, the other half is preparing for the Ardennes and the Giro d’Italia." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Billy Ceusters/ASO Ironman 70.3 Oceanside: Pro cycling star Cam Wurf disqualified for speeding in triathlon "The 41-year-old multi-sport star joins an illustrious list of stars previously brought to book for riding their bikes too fast during the annual triathlon showpiece in California." By Graham Shaw (tri247.com) [Photo credit: Ironman South Africa] This cyclist is the first to ride every road and trail in San Mateo County - All 2,800 miles of them "Gardner recently started working on Santa Clara County, which has about 7,700 miles of road and trails - more than twice what’s in San Mateo County." By Gregory Thomas (msn.com) © Gabrielle Lurie, S.F. Chronicle Gran Premio Miguel Indurain Live Streams "2025 Gran Premio Miguel Indurain April 5, Spain (Estella-Lizarra → Estella-Lizarra, 203.9km). Live
video Saturday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 6:30am
Pacific."
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Podcasts,
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Trending
'It’s just crazy to be here' - American youngster Colby Simmons to make WorldTour debut at Tour of Flanders "After three years in WorldTour development programs, the 21-year-old from Durango got his call-up." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: EF Education EasyPost) Puck Pieterse heads to the Tour of Flanders ready for battle: "Everything is possible" "Puck Pieterse enters the 2025 women’s Tour of Flanders as one of the outsiders to watch." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) SD Worx Protime v Elisa Longo Borghini: The Tour of Flanders mind games have begun "Both Elisa Longo Borghini and Lotte Kopecky are looking to win De Ronde for a record third time. Can anyone spoil the party? " By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo: Thomas Maheux/SWpix.com) Ride and chat with Remco Evenepoel "The double Olympic champion is celebrating his comeback with a special event for fans." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "We're not going to do the conga line just because Wout finishes in the top 10" - What does Visma Lease a Bike need to do to win the Tour of Flanders? "The first spring season with Grischa Niermann as the sporting director at Visma Lease a Bike isn't going quite as hoped." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar resume hostilities in Spring Classics duel for supremacy "Mathieu van der Poel is one-third of his way to making history." Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (EPA) SD Worx sees concerns ahead of the Tour of Flanders and shifts gears: Van der Breggen as extra card for Kopecky "There are some doubts surrounding Kopecky after her underwhelming performance at Dwars door Vlaanderen." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How to watch the Tour of Flanders 2025: Everything you need to live stream the Flemish Monument "All the broadcast information for the biggest Belgian race, which takes place on 6 April." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Strength training for cyclists: How often should we hit the gym, and, what should we do there? "The need-to-know essentials for cyclists lifting weights - Rob Kemp asks an expert." By Rob Kemp (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Two riders dead at Tour of Flanders fondo "A tragic day in cycling - the riders collapsed while riding some of the iconic climbs." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Tour of Flanders sportive Photo: DAVID PINTENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images via velo.outside.com Blevins and Richards achieve the first victories of the season in the Araxá World Cup "The World Cup kicked off this Saturday in Araxá with the electric and vibrant Short Track heats." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via redbull.com 49 Miles of Road Are Now Open To Cyclists Only at Yellowstone National Park "The 49-mile stretch between Yellowstone’s West and North entrance is now open to cyclists only until April 18." By Nolan Deck (unofficialnetworks.com) Credit: NPS Column
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April 5,
2025
Videos
Victory for Unibet Tietema Rockets at Tour of Hellas - Astana virtually seals GC on queen stage "The queen stage of the Tour of Hellas opened up very early on, with a couple of brutal climb splitting up the GC contenders." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) The countdown to the start of Flanders' Finest has begun! "Mathieu van der Poel is hoping to defend his title, but he’ll need to take on the relentless Tadej Pogacar." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Rivals speak: Ambitions, strategies and tension ahead of the 2025 Tour of Flanders Men "The 269km course remains one of the toughest in cycling, with a combination of cobbled bergs, narrow farm lanes and relentless tempo attrition." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Van der Poel’s fourth victory is just a matter of time, say Boonen, Museeuw and Cancellara: “Until Sunday, I’m still the record holder” "Museeuw "Until Sunday I'm still the record holder." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) "What message are we sending?" - Equipo Kern Pharma director angry at decision to leave team out of La Vuelta "In a major surprise, the organization of the grand tour left out Equipo Kern Pharma, winner of three stages last year." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 2025 Tour of Flanders Women's Race "Until Annemiek van Vleuten claimed a second win in 2021, only Judith Arndt and Mirjam Melchers had ever doubled up." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The modular cycling trailer that can convert almost any bike into an electric cargo bike - Plus 'the future of saddle bags', new Adidas shades, Chris King's colorful disc brake lockrings + more "All the hottest new tech from Park Tool, Chris King, Adidas, the weird and wonderful world of crowdfunding and loads more." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Teammates tired of spitting and boos aimed at Van der Poel: "We know it gets to him" "You’d think that with his Flemish roots, the Belgians would embrace him - but instead, they often see the Dutchman as a major rival." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) No Paywall
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Soudal Quick Step extend top talent Paul Magnier's contract through 2027 "20-year-old Frenchman, racing his second pro season, is set for Tour of Flanders debut on Sunday." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Guilty verdict of vehicular homicide handed to motorist who struck and killed junior US cyclist Magnus White in 2023 "Five-day jury trial concluded Friday night in Boulder County, sentencing scheduled for June." By Nicky Andrews (denverpost.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Tour of Hellas Live Streams "2025 Tour of Hellas April 2-6, Greece Stage 5 (Chelkida → Athens, 185.9km) Live
video Saturday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific."
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Blogs
Tour of Flanders 2025 men preview: Is there any beating Tadej Pogačar? "Rouleur takes a look at the favorites for De Ronde this Sunday." By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) Eloise Mavian Tadej Pogačar must attack from range at the Tour of Flanders - Taking Mathieu van der Poel to the line is not an option "Slovenian must look to replicate his Oude Kwaremont attack from 2023 if he wants to guarantee being first across the line in Oudenaarde." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Girmay ready for the Tour of Flanders: "I can't wait to seize this moment and shine" "Who will be the biggest challengers to Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar? One rider who wants to challenge the two titans is the former winner of Gent Wevelgem Biniam Girmay." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mads Pedersen might go long at Tour of Flanders again: 'I can’t wait to see what the others do' "The Lidl Trek rider finished second in De Ronde in 2018, and has been trying ever since to elevate himself onto the podium's top spot. To do so this weekend, he appears to be considering an ambitious move." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) New kit day at the Tour of Flanders as teams parade revamped jerseys "Visma Lease a Bike and Lotto will both be wearing new jerseys with a story behind them" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Lotto) The special edition Orbea bikes with which Lotto commemorates its 40th anniversary in the Tour of Flanders "To celebrate, apart from unveiling a new commemorative jersey, Orbea has prepared an exclusive decoration for each rider with a similar theme to the mentioned jersey." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via cyclinside.it “If I’m freaked out on a road, I’m riding on the sidewalk” - Lance Armstrong claims “distracted driving” has made cycling more dangerous and says he “avoids long, straight roads like the plague” "I’ve been hit by a couple of cars, you get scared when somebody gets close to you,” the Texan said in a recent podcast interview, in which he shared tips for staying safe while cycling and argued the “best solution is to ride the mountain bike." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: Nissan) Gear Break: Q36.5 Gregarius Clima Dolomites Extreme Jersey, Topeak Pakgo Gearpack, Harnessing 3D Saddles, Pirelli P Zero Race RS, Ritchey’s WCS Switch Stem and mountainFLOW Eco-Friendly Bottle & Mobile Bike Wash "What's new?" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) No Paywall
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Consistency for the Win; Building Sustainable Cycling Fitness "In these early season months, as we look to the training and racing ahead, everything seems possible." By Sarah Kaufmann (Cycling West) Photo via trainright.com Column
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How’s Vingegaard doing? Visma coach has the answer: "Riding like a cool warrior" "Mentally, the misery of last year does not seem to have had much of an effect on the 28-year-old Vingegaard. According to Jesper Mørkøv." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Billy Ceusters/ASO Who are the riders with an outside chance at the Tour of Flanders? Including Wout van Aert, Filippo Ganna "With the Tour of Flanders just days away, most of the headlines are (rightfully) dominated by the duel between Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) A Little Bit of De Ronde History "This is the holy Flemish cycling week (really two weeks) and the 108th edition of the Tour of Flanders is on Sunday, following the Three Days of De Panne (now the Classic Brugge De Panne), E3 Saxo Classic, Gent Wevelgem and Dwars door Vlaanderen." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour of Flanders CEO is changing cycling like no one has before: ‘There’s no such thing as a rule' "Former basketball player Tomas Van Den Spiegel has revolutionized Flanders Classics, creating a model of bike races that could become the benchmark for all. And he’s not finished yet." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image Credit not Found) 'The energy within our team is electric' - Tom Pidcock and Q36.5 invited to Vuelta a España "Pidcock's team one of three wildcard invites to this year's Vuelta." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘It’s a little taste of where we’re going’: Zwift’s latest update means outdoor rides will count on the virtual training platform "Zwift may be synonymous with indoor riding, but soon cycling outdoors will contribute to fitness metrics and gain ‘experience points’, as the app unveils new tracking metrics." By Amy Sedgh (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift) Best bike rollers 2025: Add a little spice to your indoor cycling sessions "Our pick of the best bike rollers for those looking to break up the monotony of indoor cycling, with a little more rock and roll." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images - Tim de Waele) Battaglin Matera Fillet Brazes Italian Steel Gravel Bike Named After Italy’s Oldest City "Steel bike builder Officina Battaglin has an all-new, no-nonsense made-in-Italy Matera gravel bike in their line-up, mixing classic and modern tech to “tackle even the most challenging gravel terrain." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit gravelcyclist.com) Flowbio Sensor "Offers useful hydration insights in a user-friendly app, but it's pricey and currently iOS only." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) These weird cleats convert any road shoe for 2-bolt SPD pedals "There's always something new to learn." By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) Wellgo Italian ace: Inside Colnago’s HQ "Cyclist visits Colnago’s HQ in Italy to see its C68 frames being made and learn how the company balances heritage with modernity." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Will Jones via cyclingnews.com) Column
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Riders hide from rain and hail in cafes and a car wash - Tour of Hellas stage 3 canceled "Stage 3 was taking place as usual, until rain started falling heavily and riders looked for refuge in unlikely places." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Organizers vow stricter controls on fans ahead of Ronde van Vlaanderen "Move follows incident at E3 Saxo Classic where a spectator spat on Mathieu van der Poel." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 108 Days, 18,125 miles: Lael Wilcox’s record-breaking ride hits the big screen with full-length documentary "Lael Rides Around the World' premieres at Sea Otter Classic and goes on an international tour." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Lael Wilcox / Rugile Kaladyte) Zwift Now Does Outdoor Ride Tracking, Zwift Ride Gets More Crank Lengths "Zwift’s first-ever, and hopefully annual, Zwift Community Live (ZCL) began yesterday in Mallorca. This event aims to bring together the Zwift community with a paid four-day event packed full of outside riding." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Tour of the Gila Reveals 2025 Jersey Designs "In its 38th year, the New Mexico stage race commemorates region’s history and heritage." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Chris Froome and Pogacar's fiancée Urska Zigart 'terrorized' by dangerous driver in France - "About time she faces the consequences" "This lady tried to drive into me multiple times while I was attempting to pass her. Apparently cyclists are not allowed to pass vehicles. Who knew?" By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (credit: Chris Froome via road.cc) Power of the beehive: Visma Lease a Bike is
ready with special Tour of Flanders kit and poetic video
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