Column
One
April 21,
2025
Blogs
Tour of the Alps: Giulio Ciccone scores victory on opening day "Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale duo Felix Gall and Paul Seixas go two-three to complete podium." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour of the Alps 2025 stage 2 - Who can prove themselves in another pre-Giro d'Italia climbing battle? "The second day is it's hardest at the start with three climbs of around 19Km at 6%, and then two of around 7 kilometers at 7%... This will be a brutal start where a lot can and should happen." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Charly Lopez Former Vuelta a Espana winner under investigation by Colombian police for alleged role in double disappearance "A scandal has shaken Colombian cycling. Renowned former rider Lucho Herrera has been accused of involvement in a double disappearance that occurred in 2002." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Alex Hinds via cyclingnews.com) 24hr virtual cycling record smashed by American Matthew Lefthand - 1046km! "While plenty of cyclists took it easy over Easter weekend, American amateur ultra-cyclist Matthew Lefthand set out to break the Guinness Book of World Records 24 hour virtual cycling record on Zwift." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Visma Lease a Bike dismisses Giro rumors about strong climbing van Aert as pure speculation "Sports director Arthur van Dongen spoke to IDLProCycling.com after Van Aert's last spring classic, firmly dismissing certain Giro plans." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Mattias Skjelmose: ‘This must be what it feels like to be Mads Pedersen’ "Mattias Skjelmose took the biggest win of his career on Sunday with Amstel Gold - and he still can’t believe it." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) The Cannondale ISB Sport and the Buff Megamo dominate and win the 4Islands Epic 2025 "The tenth edition of the 4Islands Epic has had clear dominators. The Cannondale ISB Sport in the women's category and the Buff Megamo in the men's category did not give their rivals any chance with five stage victories each." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via epic-series.com In
The News
-C1-
Trek, State and Specialized raise bike prices while other brands limit US releases - Is this just the beginning? "As tariffs hit, the bike industry is forced to adapt, whether through price increases, limited releases, or a restructuring of supply chains." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2025 Tour of the Alps Live Streams "2025 Tour of the Alps April 21-25, Italy, Stage 1 (San Lorenzo Dorsino → San Lorenzo Dorsino, 148.5km). Live
video Monday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 4:40am
Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
Two
April 21,
2025
Podcasts
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Today's
Trending
Who are the top contenders for La Fleche Wallonne 2025? "Despite showing a rare glimpse of vulnerability at Amstel, Tadej Pogacar remains the man to beat." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Moment The Amstel Was Won "A long sprint, Remco Evenepoel has launched with 250m to go and Tadej Pogačar seems to have the measure of him. But out of the slipstream comes Mattias Skjelmose to deliver the surprise." (inrng.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'The line was 5 meters too far' - Tadej Pogačar reacts to Amstel Gold Race second place "World champion reeled back and beaten in sprint by Lidl Trek's Mattias Skjelmose." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Amstel Gold Race medical bulletin: Fractures after major crash involving Evenepoel and others, Astana takes big hit with five abandonments "Out of 168 starters, only 79 riders made it to the finish, and a large portion of the withdrawals were due to crashes." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Is Evenepoel mentally ahead of Pogacar? "Evenepoel can literally win any one-day race" "There was already a hint at the Brabantse Pijl, but Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race made it clear: Remco Evenepoel is ready to go head-to-head with Tadej Pogacar in the Ardennes classics." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour of the Gila Announces Teams Competing in 2025 UCI Races "Organizers proudly announce that 20 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams will participate in the UCI-sanctioned races at this year’s five-day bicycling stage race." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) How I got my non-cyclist friend hooked on riding bikes - And how you can, too "With a little bit of gentle guidance, “bikes aren’t my thing” can turn into “when’s our next ride?”" By Marley Blonsky (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Visma breathing sensor goes on sale "A few months ago, the breathing sensors that Visma Lease was helping to develop were in the news because the UCI focused on their use, questioning whether or not they allowed their use in competition." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via velo.outside.com Crash at Belgian fondo: 47 injured, 7 hospitalized "The incident resulted in organizers cancelling the remainder of the Gran Fondo Belgium." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Gruber Images / Velo Viral video shows Brooklyn man cycling with fridge balanced on head "A baffling video has taken the internet by storm, capturing the moment a man was seen balancing a refrigerator on his head, while cycling through Nassau Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn." (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) Image: X/ Collin Rugg) Data reveals what causes most bike crashes in Monroe County "Research has determined that most crashes involving cyclists are caused by motorists failing to yield to a cyclist riding on the sidewalk from the motorist’s right." By Genae Shields (democratandchronicle.com) Photo: Reconnect Rochester Column
Three
April 21,
2025
Videos
Ronde de Mouscron: Susanne Andersen claims first pro win in crash-marred sprint "Norwegian out-paces Marthe Truyen." By Thomas Demazy (rtbf.be) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Preview: Who Will Conquer the Huy? "On Wednesday we get a mid-week climber’s Classic bonus with the Flèche Wallonne and its murderous final climb of the Mur de Huy." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Preview La Flèche Wallonne 2025 Women - Vollering, Kopecky, Niewiadoma, and of course seven-time winner Van der Breggen! "Whatever happens, it will be a special edition of the race that ends on the Mur de Huy because seven-time winner Anna van der Breggen is back in action after her comeback." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Billy Ceusters/ASO Niewiadoma Phinney has tough competition at Fleche Wallonne "Who can succeed Kasia Niewiadoma Phinney this week in Flèche Wallonne Femmes?" (voxwomen.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Remco Evenepoel will try to tame the Mur de Huy in rematch with Tadej Pogacar "We have a strong and experienced squad, led by Remco, who has shown again last Sunday that he is in good shape." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Nico Vereecken / PhotoNews / Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) I pitched a top-end all-road bike against a top-end gravel bike, here's what I found "Multi-surface machines go head-to-head-to-head and categories clash as Tim Russon rolls up for the ultimate do-it-all bike showdown." By Tim Russon (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Bike-riding robot can now do front flips "The Ultra Mobile Vehicle levels up again - this time going full freestyle." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) In
The News
Ciccone avoids Giro talk but with help from
Oomen and famous friends, he can't deny he’s in top form
-C3-
The 10 Most Common Cycling Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) "Like any physical activity, it comes with a learning curve. Many cyclists - beginners and seasoned riders alike - make mistakes that can lead to discomfort, inefficiency, or even injury." By Average Joe Cyclist (averagejoecyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Former Visma rider Nathan Van Hooydonck announces birth of daughter Isabella "Some heart-warming news to start the day, Nathan Van Hooydonck and his wife Alicia have welcomed a baby girl into the world. The couple have named her Isabella." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Unipublic Live
video Monday from 9:15am U.S. Eastern, 6:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 6:15am
Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
One
April 20,
2025
Amstel Gold Race: Mattias Skjelmose outsprints Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel to secure biggest career victory "Frustration for breakaway rivals runner-up Pogačar and third-placed Evenepoel in Berg en Terblijt, Wout van Aert takes fourth in chase-group sprint." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘I have mixed feelings’ - Evenepoel reflects on Amstel Gold near-miss "The double Olympic champion says a crash affected his result in just his second race back." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Amstel magic ushers in a topsy-turvy, unpredictable week of Ardennes Classics "Lidl Trek’s Mattias Skjelmose takes shock victory at Amstel Gold Race, beating Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel in three-up sprint." By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Levi’s Gran Fondo: Swenson makes it two in a row at Americas richest $156,000 race "For the second year in a row Utah native Keegan Swenson won a thrilling Levi’s Gran Fondo Growler race on Saturday in Windsor, California. " Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) Photo: Levi’s Gran Fondo Best value bike brands - Who offers the most for your money? "There are loads of great road bikes at competitive prices out there, but which brands also offer exceptional service quality, inclusive bike fits, free customization and all those other nice add-ons too?" By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) 2025 Amstel Gold Race Live Streams "2025 Amstel Gold Race April 20, Netherlands (Maastricht → Berg en Terblijt, 255.9km). Live
video Sunday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific.
The race will be shown on FloBikes starting about 5:00am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com)
Powered by La FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
Two
April 20,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
Amstel Gold Race Women: Mischa Bredewold holds off chasers for thrilling solo win after late attack on the Cauberg "All Dutch podium in Berg en Terblijt as Ellen van Dijk takes second, Puck Pieterse third, with the favorites all missing out to breakaway." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Different rider, familiar result: Bredewold wins SD Worx's fifth Classic of the year "Mischa Bredewold seizes the opportunity to claim the biggest win of her career at the Amstel Gold Race." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Results: San Luis Rey (SLR) Road Race "One of The Southern California original road race classics, the 35th Edition of the SLR Road Race features a rolling hilly 14.7-mile out-and-back lap circuit (approx 652 feet per lap) on well-paved roads through beautiful North San Diego countryside." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) If safety was really the priority of racing, we’d be doing it online "We’ll need to get more radical to reduce the risks of racing, says CW's columnist." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWPix) Cube Litening C:68X - SLX 2025 "Light, fast, affordable and good-looking - the best-kept secret in pro cycling." By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) -C2-
NHTSA Enacts Stricter State Bicycling Safety Standards "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) updated its minimum performance standards that states must implement to reduce bicycle fatalities." By Charles Pekow (Cycling West) Photo via nhtsa.gov 2025 Amstel Gold Race Women Live Streams "2025 Amstel Gold Race Women April 20, Netherlands (Maastricht → Berg en Terblijt, 157.4km). Live
video Sunday from 6:50am U.S. Eastern, 3:50am Pacific.
The race will be shown on FloBikes starting about 4:00am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com)
Powered by La FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
Three
April 20,
2025
Videos
Tour du Doubs: Mattéo Vercher fastest in breakaway sprint to secure victory in Morteau "Adrien Maire second, Iván Cobo third." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Favorites stage 1 Tour of the Alps 2025 - Starting slowly is out of the question "A whopping 3000 meters of climbing in this tough Italian race!" By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Lidl Trek Tom Pidcock debuts an exclusive Scott Addict RC Classics Edition: Details, setup and weight "The new Scott Addict RC 2025, a revolution under 6kg, which has given him such good results at the beginning of the season. But this time it will be a very special edition in which he himself has contributed to the design." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo via bikeradar.com) British cycling legend Barry Hoban, 85, dies. "Eight-time Tour de France stage winner paved way for future British success." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) SRAM Red AXS 12 months on - Shimano is forced to share the throne "How has SRAM's Red AXS groupset stood up over the last year, and has it finally made me switch tribe?" By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future (Richard Butcher)) 2025 Tour du Doubs Live Streams "2025 Tour du Doubs April 20, France (Pontarlier → Morteau, 196.9km). Live
video Sunday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting about 5:30am
Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
One
April 19,
2025
How to watch the Amstel Gold Race 2025: Everything you need to live stream the Dutch Classic "All the broadcast information for the first of the Ardennes Classics, which isn't in the Ardennes, taking place on April 20th." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2025 Amstel Gold Race - Pogacar, Van Aert, Pidcock, Evenepoel, Nys to name a few! "The final startlist includes: Maxim van Gils, Julian Alaphilippe, Marc Hirschi, Matteo Trentin, Fred Wright, Pello Bilbao, Santiago Buitrago, Alexey Lutsenko, Corbin Strong, Tom Pidcock, Thibau Nys, Mattias Skjelmose, Toms Skujins, Michael Matthews, Ben O'Connor, Magnus Sheffield, Ben Healy, Neilson Powless, Clément Champoussin, Wout van Aert, Tiesj Benoot, Dylan van Baarle, Remco Evenepoel, Max Schachmann, Brandon McNulty, Tadej Pogacar, Jhaontan Narváez, Pavel Sivakov, Valentin Madouas, Alex Aranburu and Dylan Teuns." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Nys plays it cool ahead of Ardennes: "Never felt better" and "It’s on my mind every day" "Thibau Nys will compete in his first-ever Ardennes classic on Sunday." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Evenepoel, Van Aert, and the pursuit of a long-awaited victory "Neither Remco Evenepoel nor Wout van Aert is used to waiting this long for a first win of the season, but their own particular missions to reach the top step once again coalesced at De Brabntse Pijl on Friday." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Van Aert: ‘I don’t know what’s wrong with my sprint’ "The Visma rider was hoping for a win but comeback king Evenepoel was too quick." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Marianne Vos follows van Aert in signing 'contract for life' with Visma - Lease a Bike "The Dutch team announced this on Saturday, the day before the Amstel Gold Race. In the announcement, Vos said she's looking forward to racing in yellow and black for many years to come. " By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
Two
April 19,
2025
Today's
Trending
Ex-rider sums up 4 key points about van Aert's
performance this spring: "Time for more facts, folks"
2025 Amstel Gold Race Ladies - Vollering, Kopecky, Wiebes, Niewiadoma, Pieterse, Faulkner, Van der Breggen and more "The final startlist includes: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, Puck Pieterse, Kristen Faulkner, Alison Jackson, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Marianne Vos, Elisa Balsamo, Riejanne Markus, Liane Lippert, Demi Vollering, Juliette Labous, Evita Muzic, Elisa Longo Borghini, Katarzyna Niewiadoma, Lotte Kopecky, Lorena Wiebes, Anna van der Breggen and Blanka Kata Vas." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Can you make a living as an American domestic road racer? A look inside the part-time professionalism of the American road peloton "After decades of booms and busts, the American road scene finds itself in a fragile place. We spoke to riders to understand the reality of chasing the dream on home soil." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Thousands back Kickstarter cycling glasses that display live data from your bike computer, plus a fancy new 3D-printed saddle, new Oakley helmet and sunnies + more "All the hottest new tech we've spotted this week, including a very popular Kickstarter campaign as well as new stuff from Prologo, Oakley, Enigma & more." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Olav Kooij recovering from collarbone fracture in Gent Wevelgem as Giro d’Italia start becomes realistic "Visma Lease a Bike is hopeful that Olav Kooij will line up for the Giro d’Italia on May 9. " By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Adam Blythe on Wout van Aert: "He's like a little outsider. He just doesn't seem to have the friends that he needs in the peloton" "The lack of a win gives the stark impression that a little something is missing from the Belgian this year." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) WTB Vulpine S TCS Gravel Tire review - Turbo charge your gravel racing (in the right conditions) "The WTB Vulpine S TCS Gravel Tire is unashamedly aimed at riders who value speed above all else; mudpluggers need not apply." By Tim Russon (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Steve Leyland) Column
Three
April 19,
2025
Videos
Classic Beer History "The Amstel Gold Race was first run in 1966, making it one of the youngest Classics." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ex-rider sums up 4 key points about van Aert's performance this spring: "Time for more facts, folks" "Former American rider Tom Danielson has made a habit of sharing his analysis on X after every major race, and he did so again after the Brabantse Pijl." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Hinault fires back at French critics over Pogačar doping suspicions: "What would they say if he were French?" "Whenever he competes, he is in it to win. It is a spectacular sight for many, but others are more skeptical." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Best power meters 2025: Pedal and crank-based models reviewed and rated "The best power meters for cycling will provide important information to help your training; we run through their key features, how to use them and pick the best." By Anna Marie Abram (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Review: Garmin Vivoactive 6 "New subscription service notwithstanding, Garmin’s latest entry-level tracker is still reliable and attractive and works great." By Adrienne So (wired.com) Photograph: Adrienne So, Getty Images 5 things I wish I’d known before reviewing the Swytch GO eBike conversion kit "Swytch offers an effective, albeit untidy, workaround for e–bike–curious riders. But as prices drop on full eBikes, its value proposition may be fading." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) 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 .
"An ex-bicycle framebuilder's personal thoughts on bike
history, tech, bicycle culture, and often just life in
general."
"Support our work providing under-represented youth access to sport and play, regardless of race, gender, zip code, or socioeconomic status." (bahatifoundation.org)
"The Davis Phinney Foundation is dedicated to helping people with Parkinson's live well today through our free programming, content, and quality of life research. Your generosity will help us inspire and educate people affected by Parkinson's, the fastest-growing neurological disease in the world." "Our Mission is to help young people of all backgrounds find and chase their passion through the sport of cycling by promoting education, mentorship, and access to quality cycling opportunities." "World Bicycle Relief empowers people and communities through life-changing bicycles. We are committed to helping people conquer the challenge of distance, achieve independence and thrive." (worldbicyclerelief.org)
"Best Cycling News Outlet, Global Business 2024"
"Best
International Bicycle News Platform, USA 2023."
How To Bypass Paywalls: 16 Free Ways to Get Around Paywalls "We’ve all been there: we’re scrolling and come across a news article that grabs our attention. Curiously, we click the link only to be blocked by a paywall." By Mary James (allaboutcookies.org) (Image Credit not Found) "An ex-bicycle framebuilder's personal thoughts on bike history, tech, bicycle culture, and often just life in general." "BicyclingArt.com is the site for vintage cycling posters and prints. They are the number one source for vintage cycling posters and fine art prints. A large selection of contemporary artwork and vintage print items are available and their selection is growing daily." (bicyclingart.com) |
| |
Support
The DougReport: Ride a Bike
|
